Each piece is accompanied by a poem adding to the fun and imagery. Contents include: Bright Red Apple - Froggy Froggy - Hippo with a Toothache - Hummingbirds - If You Want to Catch a Redbird - Little Bug Upon the Rock - My Friend Weasel - One Two Howdy-do - Pineapple Sherbet - Rooster in the Barnyard - The Unicorn - Witches' Party. Each piece is accompanied by a poem adding to the fun and imagery. Contents include: Bright Red Apple; Froggy Froggy; Hippo with a Toothache; Hummingbirds; If You Want to Catch a Redbird; Little Bug Upon the Rock; My Friend Weasel; One Two Howdy-do; Pineapple Sherbet; Rooster in the Barnyard; The Unicorn; Witches' Party.

An outstanding source for the technique and repertoire of the classical guitar this book continues where Vol. 1 leaves off. It teaches: all notes in the upper position; tone production; advanced techniques such as tremolo harmonics vibrato pizzicato and slurs; practice tips; stylistic interpretation; and more. The first half of the book deals primarily with technique while the second half applies techniques to repertoire pieces. As a specialbonus this book includes 32 previously unpublished Parkening edition pieces by composers including Dowland Bach Scarlatti Sor Tarrega and others plus three guitar duets. The CD includes 60 demonstration tracks.An outstanding source for the technique and repertoire of the classical guitar this book continues where Vol. 1 leaves off. It teaches: all notes in the upper position; tone production; advanced techniques such as tremolo harmonics vibrato pizzicato and slurs; practice tips; stylistic interpretation; and more. The first half of the book deals primarily with technique while the second half applies techniques to repertoire pieces. As a specialbonus this book includes 32 previously unpublished Parkening edition pieces by composers including Dowland Bach Scarlatti Sor Tarrega and others plus three guitar duets. The CD includes 60 demonstration tracks.

How to improvise with jazz chords on the guitar. Build up a repertoire of chords and learn how and when to substitute them into well-known tunes so you can re-shape a tune to your own liking. How to improvise with jazz chords on the guitar. Build up a repertoire of chords and learn how and when to substitute them into well-known tunes so you can re-shape a tune to your own liking.

Finally a rhythm guitar method for today's hard rock guitarist! This book and CD package is designed to get you started with techniques and grooves in the styles of Creed Led Zeppelin Metallica Red Hot Chili Peppers Tool VanHalen and many other great bands. Covers: power chords single-note riffs picking muting accenting syncopation odd meters drop D tuning harmonics rhythmic grooves cool chords and more. Each musical example in this bookis demonstrated on the accompanying CD backed by a full rhythm section.Finally a rhythm guitar method for today's hard rock guitarist! This book and CD package is designed to get you started with techniques and grooves in the styles of Creed Led Zeppelin Metallica Red Hot Chili Peppers Tool Van Halen and many more. INCLUDES: Power Chords Single-Note Riffs Picking Muting Accenting Syncopation Odd Meter Drop D Tuning Harmonics Rhythmic Grooves Cool Chords Jam Track Other Tips and Techniques Each musical example in this book is demosntrated on the accompanying CD backed by a full rhythm section.

Learn to play arpeggios on the bass with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book a supplement to the Hal Leonard Bass Method. The Bass Arpeggio Finder contains more than 1 300 arpeggio shapes covering 28 differentqualities for each key with each quality presented in four different shapes. Great for bassists looking to hone their skills!Learn to play arpeggios on the bass with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The 'Bass Arpeggio Finder' contains over 1300 arpeggio shapes covering 28 different qualities for each key with each quality presented in four different shapes. Small Format edition: 6' x 9'

Learn to sing harmony like a pro! This private lesson from the expert instructors at Hollywood's Musicians Institute covers: building your own harmonies; reading music; scales chords and intervals; stage and studio techniques;drills for the advanced singer; and more. Includes 18 real songs in a variety of styles (pop rock blues funk soul & country) and a CD with 99 full-demo tracks. Learn to sing harmony like a pro! This private lesson from the expert instructors at Hollywood's Musicians Institute covers: building your own harmonies; reading music; scales chords and intervals; stage and studio techniques; drills for the advanced singer; and more. Includes 18 real songs in a variety of styles (pop rock blues funk soul & country) and 99 full-demo tracks. The tracks can be accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left orright.

Add to your repertoire and reinforce your technique with this collection of blues songs. Bring these songs to life by listening to the recordings on the companion CD which features short versions of each piece played slowly andup to tempo. Includes full guitar parts in standard notation with chords accompanying parts and tablature as well as detailed notes on song origins and arrangements. Learn to play country blues ragtime blues boogie blues and more! Add to your repertoire and reinforce your technique with this collection of blues songs. Bring these songs to life by listening to the recordings on the companion audio which features two short versions of each piece one played slowly and one up to tempo. Includes full guitar parts in standard notation with chords accompanying parts and tablature as well as detailed notes on song origins and arrangements.

Does the thought of sight-reading make you groan? The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve Your Sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions and finally going solo' with a series ofmeticulously graded sight-reading pieces. New edition devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012.

Electronic Keyboard Grades 2-3 Trinity Edition- The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris has now been extended to offer a series of editions supporting the Trinity College London electronic keyboard sight-reading criteria. The books have been specifically written to reflect Trinity's parameters for each grade and contain new material throughout. Designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems these books follow the same progressive format as previous editions: technical aspects are introduced step by step firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions and finallyGoing solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.

Have you always wanted to be able to play the guitar but never quite got round to learning? Perhaps you learned to play another instrument when you were younger but didn’t feel it was quite for you; or perhaps you simply love music and wish youcould trum away at your favourite songs. Whatever your starting point this all-in-one adult tutor provides the answers: • Tructive teach-yourself programme covering the basics of music theory and guitar playing. • Suitable for aspiringacoustic classical and electric guitar players. • Simple arrangements of classic pop indie rock blues folk classical and jazz music. • Introduces basic chords broken chords finger-picking classic riffs and strumming patternsassociated with each style. • Starter exercises exploring specific techniques and styles. • CD containing awesome demos and backings to play along with. Devised by best-selling authors and renowned guitarists Nick Walker and JamesLongworth this tutor will show you it really is never too late to play guitar! More and more adults are taking the positive step to learn or rediscover how to play the Guitar. But having made the decision the challenge is knowing where to turn! Whatever your starting point leading Guitar educationalists James Longworth and Nick Walker provide the answers in this all-in-one adult tutor It's Never Too Late To Play Guitar : An instructive teach-yourself programme covering essential music theory and the basics of Guitar technique. Contains a wealth of original music alongside pop rock blues folk classical and jazz hits. Breaks down the key musical features of different styles such as classic chordprogressions riffs and strumming patterns - ideal for aspiring songwriters! Packed with useful information in the form of technical tips help with notation and Did you know?' boxes. Photocopiable chord and notation guides for quick reference. Recommended listening ideas. CD containing a vast range of play-along tracks to make even the simplest pieces sound great. Perfect for beginner acoustic and classical guitarists and an ideal grounding for aspiring Electric Guitar players.

Five Lessons: Triad Inversions Seventh Chord Inversions Essential 7th Chord Shapes Ninth Chords Slash Chords and Polychords. A first of its kind the At A Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each pack features several lessons pertaining to one topic and the DVD lessons feature on-screen music from a vast array of classic songs. Five Lessons: Triad Inversions Seventh Chord Inversions Essential 7th Chord Shapes Ninth Chords Slash Chords and Polychords. A first of its kind the At A Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each pack features several lessons pertaining to one topic and the DVD lessons feature on-screen music from a vast array of classic songs.

Does the thought of sight-reading make you groan? The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve Your Sight-reading! for Viola by renowned educationalist Paul Harris is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions and finally going solo' with a series of meticulously gradedsight-reading pieces. New edition devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012.

Firmly rooted in Paul Harris’s Simultaneous Learning approach this new edition of Improve your sight-reading! Clarinet Grades 6-8 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-reading. Step by step you will build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic melodic and technical exercises then by studying prepared pieces and finally ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This new edition of the best-selling Improve your sight-reading! contains completely new material throughout and has been brought up to date to match the latest ABRSM sight-reading criteria. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach this new edition of Improve your sight-reading! Clarinet Grades 6-8 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-reading. Step by step you will build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic melodic and technical exercises then by studying prepared pieces and finally going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This new edition of the best-selling Improve your sight-reading! contains completely new material throughout and has been brought up to date to match the latest ABRSMsight-reading criteria.

Explore the unique sound and soul of jazz innovator Sonny Rollins on licks from 12 classic songs: Airegin; Biji; Don't Stop the Carnival; Doxy; Duke of Iron; God Bless' the Child; Oleo; St. Thomas; Sonnymoon for Two; Tenor Madness; Way Out West; You Don't Know What Love Is Explore the unique sound and soul of jazz innovator Sonny Rollins on licks from 12 classic songs: Airegin; Biji; Don't Stop the Carnival; Doxy; Duke of Iron; God Bless' the Child; Oleo; St. Thomas; Sonnymoon for Two; Tenor Madness; Way Out West; You Don't Know What Love Is

Beginning Level À English Edition-The Mariachi Method Book transforms the traditional verbal teaching of this time-honored genre into a written text. This book is especially designed to teach the beginning player the fundamentals of Mariachi guitar. Itcontains lessons that introduce the primary chords followed by easy exercises new rhythm patterns and great songs to put your new Mariachi knowledge to use. The two accompanying CDs provide a teaching soundtrack to guide youthrough the exercises rhythms and songs.Beginning Level · English Edition. The Mariachi Method Book transforms the traditional verbal teaching of this time-honored genre into a written text. This book is especially designed to teach the beginning player the fundamentals of Mariachi guitar. It contains lessons that introduce the primary chords followed by easy exercises new rhythm patterns and great songs to put your new Mariachi knowledge to use. The two accompanying CDs provide a teaching soundtrack to guide you through the exercises rhythms and songs.

Discover the magic of Guitar wizard Mike Stern with this special edition of Signature Licks that includes an interview and lesson with Stern exclusive gear info in-depth analysis of 14 songs plus an audio CD featuring demos of all the music examples in the book! Discover the magic of Guitar wizard Mike Stern with this special edition of Signature Licks that includes an interview and lesson with Stern exclusive gear info in-depth analysis of 14 songs plus access to online audio featuring demos of all the music examples in the book!

This book is arranged in 15 units one for each major key. (Enharmonic keys are also included.) This book is sure to make learning pentascales fun for any elementary students. This book is arranged in 15 units one for each major key. (Enharmonic keys are also included.) This book is sure to make learning pentascales fun for any elementary students.

Get yourself out of the standard rock patterns and dull beats with this truly global guide to guitar rhythm playing with examples from Europe South America Asia Africa and the Middle East. The rhythms of any culture are unique to its sociological characteristics and by embracing the sounds of the world an endless source of new inspirations and ideas will feed your playing and your imagination. This book and CD set offers a huge range of riffs and rhythms from all over the world. The examples are all supported by a complete set of example recordings to help you capture the idiosyncrasies of each style. Countries featured include: Romania Morocco Sierra Leone Argentina Jamaica Russia Vietnam Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey Egypt Get yourself out of the standard rock patterns and dull beats with this truly global guide to guitar rhythm playing with examples from Europe South America Asia Africa and the Middle East. The rhythms of any culture are unique to its sociological characteristics and by embracing the sounds of the world an endless source of new inspirations and ideas will feed your playing and your imagination. This book and CD set offers a huge range of riffs and rhythms from all over the world. The examples are all supported by a complete set of example recordings to help you capture the idiosyncrasies of each style. Countries featuredinclude: Romania Morocco Sierra Leone Argentina Jamaica Russia Vietnam Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey Egypt

Rock Drumming Workbook-Ed Roscetti gives you the nuts and bolts of a variety of hot rock drumming styles to transform your playing complete with a CD of examples and grooves. Part of the celebrated Musicians Institute Private Lessons series this book and CD set is packed with features and styles including: Seven full charts for study and playalong The Bass and Drum connection Hard rock and grunge Double bass drum technique Funk rock and alternative Grooves ideas fills and ensemble figure phrases Reggae and Ska rock Straight and shuffle rock Great rock drummers and performances in profile. This interactive workbook and playalong CD package is an ideal learning tool for students teachers or professionals. Ed Roscetti gives you the nuts and bolts of a variety of hot rock drumming styles to transform your playing complete with a CD of examples and grooves. Part of the celebrated Musicians Institute Private Lessons series this book and CD set is packed with features and styles including: Seven full charts for study and playalong The Bass and Drum connection Hard rock and grunge Double bass drum technique Funk rock and alternative Grooves ideas fills and ensemble figure phrases Reggae and Ska rock Straight and shuffle rock Great rock drummers and performances in profile. This interactive workbook and playalong CDpackage is an ideal learning tool for students teachers or professionals.

For Electric and Acoustic Guitar-In this DVD Dave Celentano concludes his three level rock rhythm guitar course with challenging rhythm work in the styles of funk/rock fast boogie blues slow blues/rock jazz/rock and heavy metal. Techniques and topics covered are fast electric and acoustic strums palm muting string muting scratch strumming riff rhythms seventh and ninth chords power chords and bar chords. Dave demonstrates each example then breaks them down into smaller sections for learning. Transcription booklet included. 60 minutes. Dave Celentano concludes his three-part tutorial with some very challenging advanced rhythm techniques as used by the best players in rock. Techniques and topics expand to include Fast electric and acoustic strums Advanced palm muting Left-hand string muting Scratch strumming Riff rhythms Seventh and ninth chords Power chords Bar chords Celentano demonstrates each example then breaks them down into smaller sections for quicker learning and a closer understanding. He discusses the characteristics and details of all modern rock styles leaving you not only with the facilityfor highly advanced rhythm playing but also the versatility required to be a successful modern guitarist.