Secondary Classroom Resource Books

Designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar, this method is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages and reflects some of the best guitar teaching ideas from around

Each arrangement in the Essential Elements Guitar Ensemble series features the melody (lead), a harmony part, and a bass line. Chord symbols are also provided if you wish to add a rhythm part. For groups

The songs in the Hal Leonard Essential Elements Guitar Ensemble series are playable by multiple guitars. Each arrangement features the melody (lead), a harmony part, and a bass line. Chord symbols are also

This standards-based hip-hop curriculum is an innovative resource for middle/high school general music classes. The program is designed to help teachers involve more students in their music programs by

Balance your music history curriculum with this indispensable classroom resource! This long-awaited manual focuses exclusively on the female artists who haven't made it into most textbooks. Biographies,

Nominated for a spoken-word Grammy, this book combines Questlove's deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past 50 years. Focusing on the years 1971 to the

This collection of creative listening activities invites students to experience, analyze, and reflect on an array of musical genres, including Motown, pop, rock 'n' roll, bluegrass, opera, Broadway, and

This two-disc DVD package from award-winning drummer, author, and educator Daniel Glass offers a sweeping look at 100 years of music evolution, covering the end of the Civil War (1865) to the dawn of the

The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video lessons, and real songs! Designed for self-teaching or for use with an

All the significant events in the history of rock and pop music are brought together in one giant diary, documenting the facts, figures, dates, times, places, and most of all, the stars that made rock and

Teachers the world over are discovering the importance and benefits of incorporating popular culture into the music classroom. Students' familiarity with recorded music, videos, games, and other

Some Nights is the second studio album from the American band Fun. It was released on February 21, 2012 through Fueled by Ramen. It was recorded in 2011 and produced by Jeff Bhasker. After signing

This song, by Journey, became an instant classic after its initial release in 1981. This high-energy arrangement will make a great closer to any concert and is sure to have audiences young and old singing

The Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily, with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona-fide pro! Just follow the written music, stream or

Moondance was critically acclaimed when first released, and established Van Morrison as a major artist. The songs on the album quickly became staples of FM radio. It has proven to be Morrison's

This Billboard number one hit by Sheryl Crow was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2003. This fun, upbeat tune evokes images of the sun, surf, and sand. It is arranged

Bruno Mars' 2013 song Treasure combines elements of disco, funk, and R&B for a fun and groovy song reminiscent of Earth, Wind & Fire. Aaron Ziegler has arranged this pop hit for lead,