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  • ‘The Drummer’s Lifeline: Quick Fixes, Hacks, and Tips of the Trade’ from Alfred Music

    Mike Lawson | September 21, 2017

    Alfred Music has released The Drummer’s Lifeline: Quick Fixes, Hacks, and Tips of the Trade by Peter Erskine and Dave Black.

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  • ‘Turn the Beat Around, A Drummer’s Guide to Playing “Backbeats” on 1 & 3’ from Alfred Music

    Mike Lawson | September 18, 2017

    Alfred Music has released Paul Wertico’s Turn the Beat Around, A Drummer's Guide to Playing "Backbeats" on 1 & 3, a book that examines "backbeats" in a new light.

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  • ‘The Vocalize! Canon Collection’ from Alfred Music

    Mike Lawson | July 13, 2017

    The Vocalize! Canon Collection from Alfred Music is the follow-up to the best-selling Vocalize! book.

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  • The Professional Pianist: Classical Solos from Alfred Music

    Mike Lawson | June 20, 2017

    Alfred Music has announced the release of The Professional Pianist: Classical Solos, a collection of 40 piano masterworks in their original form.

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  • ‘La La Land’ Choral Arrangements from Alfred Music

    Mike Lawson | May 4, 2017

    Alfred Music has released four new choral arrangements from the film "La La Land," including "Another Day of Sun," "Someone in the Crowd," "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)," and Academy Award-winning "City of Stars."

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  • Shape Beats for Kids, A Simple and Fun Approach to Learning Drums from Alfred Music

    Mike Lawson | May 4, 2017

    Alfred Music has released Shape Beats for Kids, A Simple and Fun Approach to Learning Drums by Tim Carman, a book for children kindergarten and up.

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  • Alfred Music Sing at First Sight Accessory Pack

    Mike Lawson | May 4, 2017

    Alfred Music has announced the release of the Sing at First Sight Accessory Pack, the newest addition to Alfred Music’s Sing at First Sight, Foundations in Choral Sight-Singing Curriculum.

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  • Alfred Music ‘Hamilton’ Arrangement Books  

    Mike Lawson | May 4, 2017

    Alfred Music has released Concert Band, Full Orchestra, and Choral arrangements from the musical “Hamilton.”

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  • Alfred Music Premier Piano Express Book 4

    Mike Lawson | April 7, 2017

    This all-in-one, accelerated piano course is designed for students who need a fast-paced approach to piano study. Book 4, which completes the series, continues the steady development of artistry and keyboard skills that began in books 1, 2, and 3.

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  • Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Elementary Classroom Guitar

    Mike Lawson | April 7, 2017

    Alfred Music announced the release of Sound Innovations for Elementary Classroom Guitar, an innovative method for class instruction, especially for young children.

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  • Pick Your Piece Sweepstakes

    Mike Lawson | October 9, 2014

    Winners to receive free music from Alfred Music Publishing

    This November, SBO is partnering with Alfred Music Publishing to give away new music from Alfred’s 2014-2015 catalog. During the week of November 17-21, 2014, music educators can visit www.facebook.com/alfredbandorchestra or www.alfred.com/pickyourpiece2014 to enter the sweepstakes.

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  • Technology: Ear Training

    Mike Lawson | August 14, 2014

    Six ear training programs for classroom and at-home use

    "Garbage in, garbage out” is a guiding mantra for building computers and apps. It’s also true for our students’ brains. We are in the business of empowering young minds with healthy, useful information. Thanks to significant new developments, music educators can effectively combine music theory and aural training to empower students with ownership of their music creating experiences.

    Ear training can cover a broad spectrum of useful music tools. These include pitch recognition, intonation, rhythmic drills, harmonic understanding of how music fits together vertically, better understanding of triads, complex chords, intervals, scale recognition, and how chord progressions are linked together.

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