This book offers a comprehensive workshop in blues violin and specifically addresses improvisation techniques through exercises and ear training studies that relate to the various licks and scales. Original tunes by the author address various technical challenges and old blues standards are included to build an authentic blues repertoire. The book next touches on the influence of the blues on swing bluegrass Cajun and Gypsy styles while teaching improvisational techniques in each. We next pay tribute to the great Blues violinists of the past and present with bios and some photos. Finally ways to develop and vary breaks are explored. The text touches on many aspects ofviolin techniques as it relates to the blues and has an easygoing and at times humorous appeal. The book begins at a moderate beginning level but quickly moves to intermediate material: toward the end we get into fairly advanced territory. Both violinists who have been playing a couple of years and serious classical players can benefit from Getting Into Blues Violin. Includes access to online audio. Getting Into Blues Violin is a comprehensive workshop that specifically addresses improvisation techniques through exercises and ear training studies that relate to the featured licks and scales. Theoriginal tunes by the author Marty Laster address various technical challenges and old blues standards are also included to build an authentic blues repertoire. The book next touches on the influence of the blueson swing bluegrass Cajun and Gypsy styles while teaching improvisational techniques in each. It pays tribute to the great Blues violinists of the past and present with bios and some photos. Finally ways to develop and varybreaks are explored. The text touches on many aspects of Violin techniques as it relates to the blues and has an easygoing tone that is sometimes humerous. The book begins at a moderate level of difficulty but quickly movesto intermediate material; reaching fairly advanced territory by the end. Both violinists who have been playing a couple of years and serious classical players can benefit from Getting Into Blues Violin . Audiodownload available online.

Ana Vidovic is an extraordinary talent with formidable gifts taking her place amongst the elite guitarists of the world today. Her performance includes her favorite pieces by Bach Torroba Ponce Paganini and Walton. Ana Vidovic is an extraordinary talent with formidable gifts taking her place amongst the elite guitarists of the world today. Her performance includes her favourite pieces by Bach Torroba Ponce Paganini and Walton .

Play Djembe Now! Have FUN learning contemporary and traditional Djembe Rhythms World-renowned drummer educator Paulo Mattioli shares his special gift for empowering others on the drumming path. Paulo makes playing Djembe easy for anyone in this comprehensive DVD. You will learn: Essential djembe history tuning and techniques: How to play without hurting your hands: Djembe signals/breaks and communication skills: Djembe rhythms plus - Dunun Sangban Kenkeni & Bell Rhythms: Traditional rhythms Kuku Djaa and Moribayassa: Contemporary world music rhythms from Paulo's CD - FIRE: 26 Rhythm Parts in four polyrhythmic arrangements.Special Features: Players Eye View Camera easy tofollow just watch and play: Play Along and Learn Anyone can play quickly and easily: Interactive DVD menu Lets you learn at your own pace: Learn parts individually then jam along with the ensemble: Shot in high definition and formatted for widescreen DVD playback: Recorded in a 24-bit digital studio for maximum quality sound.A PDF file for the free instructional booklet that accompanies this DVD is available for download at http://www.melbay.com/Pages/About/DVD_Booklets.aspx Play Djembe Now! Have FUN learning contemporary and traditional Djembe Rhythms World-renowned drummer educator Paulo Mattioli shares his special gift for empowering others on the drumming path. Paulo makes playing Djembe easyfor anyone in this comprehensive DVD. You will learn: Essential djembe history tuning and techniques; How to play without hurting your hands; Djembe signals/breaks and communication skills; Djembe rhythms plus – Dunun Sangban Kenkeni & Bell Rhythms; Traditional rhythms Kuku Djaa and Moribayassa; Contemporary world music rhythms from Paulo's CD - FIRE; 26 Rhythm Parts in four polyrhythmic arrangements. Special Features: Players Eye View Camera easy to follow just watch and play; Play Along and Learn Anyone can play quickly and easily; Interactive DVD menu Lets you learn at your own pace; Learn parts individually then jam along with the ensemble; Shot in highdefinition and formatted for widescreen DVD playback; Recorded in a 24-bit digital studio for maximum CD Quality sound; Printable online rhythm notations and historical information;

Add some rockabilly to your playing: single slap double slap and triple slap all meticulously explained! Marshall Wilborn makes it easy! No Tab. Includes Marshall's Boogie Woogie Grandfather's Clock Lady of Spain (1 hour)

This method introduces the playing and improvisation techniques in the blues boogie ragtime rock'n'roll rock and rock ballad styles. The structure of blues music is thuroughly explained and there are lots of tips to helpfurther improvisation. All the pieces and tricks are recorded on a CD the perfect complement to this tutor. Spiral bound.

Written in the tradition of Mel Bay's original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1.Combines ease of learning with outstanding music selections. Provides music theory essential to understanding the book's performance demands.Tablature was not used in this book except in specific situations in order to encourage the development of standard music notation reading skills.With the large number of extended range electric basses being used today an effort was made to include notes for those instruments where applicable.In some instances a choice of two notes instead of one is provided. These can be played in whatever octave the student prefers or has available on the instrument. Includesaccess to online audio. Modern Electric Bass Method Grade 1 combines ease of learning with outstanding music selections and provides music theory essential to understanding the book's performance demands. Tablature was not usedin this book except in specific situations in order to encourage the development of standard music notation reading skills. With the large number of extended range electric Basses being used today an effort was made to includenotes for those instruments where applicable. In some instances a choice of two notes instead of one is provided. These can be played in whatever octave the student prefers or has available on the instrument. Includesaccess to online audio.

The Drumset Set Up Chart illustrates and explains how to assemble and tune a drumset. Included are 48 pictures with captions that provide detailed step-by-step instructions for assembling and tuning a complete drum kit. The Drumset Set Up Chart illustrates and explains how to assemble and tune a drumset. Included are 48 pictures with captions that provide detailed step-by-step instructions for assembling and tuning a complete drum kit.

Rare and historical recordings from 1965-70. The musicians presented in this video are amongst the greatest exponents of slide blues guitar who ever lived and are ample testimony to the superb variety available in this style. Rare and historical recordings from 1965-70. The musicians presented in this video are amongst the greatest exponents of slide blues guitar who ever lived and are ample testimony to the superb variety available in this style.

An instructional video that starts from the beginning! Clawhammer From Scratch begins as though you really have NO knowledge of how to play the five string banjo clawhammer style. Beginning at the beginning Dan presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo holding the banjo right and left hand styles and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger and thumb. Based on Dan's innovative Meet the Banjo(TM) program where Dan brings 15 banjos and teaches players who may have never held a banjo this video assumes no prior experience. Using one tune Spotted Pony you are guided through the chords the scale and then the individual notes of the tune. This video ends with a few tips and frequently asked questions and even a chance for YOU to play with the fiddle and guitar just like in a private jam session. If you have been looking for that one instructional recording to get you started this is the one for you. If you already have many books or videos but still can't seem to get the basics this is the one for you too! A 2-page pamphlet is included. Picking up where Volume 1 left off in Volume 2 you will learn to capo up to D tuning review the basics of the Double Thumb Pony then head off into the banjo world by learning to drop thumb hammer-on pull-off and slide your way into the Full Blown Pony. Just as in Volume 1 you are guided through the chords the scale and then the individual notes of the tune as well as each of the techniques that make Old Time Southern Appalachian clawhammer banjo music as exciting as you have heard. Each technique is taught then applied to the tune and repeated in easily learnable segments. This video even gives you a chance to play banjo with the fiddle and guitar just like in a real jam session. Booklet included. An instructional video that starts from the beginning! Clawhammer From Scratch begins as though you really have NO knowledge of how to play the five string Banjo clawhammer style. Beginning at the beginning Dan presents abrief history of the 5-string Banjo then goes over the parts of the Banjo holding the Banjo right and left hand styles and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger andthumb. Based on Dan's innovative Meet the Banjo(TM) program where Dan brings 15 banjos and teaches players who may have never held a Banjo this video assumes no prior experience. Using one tune Spotted Pony youare guided through the chords the scale and then the individual notes of the tune. This video ends with a few tips and frequently asked questions and even a chance for YOU to play with the Fiddle and Guitar just like in a privatejam session. If you have been looking for that one instructional recording to get you started this is the one for you. If you already have many books or videos but still can't seem to get the basics this is the one for you

Trevor Wye. Encourages the enjoyment of playing and music-making and is ideal for group or individual tuition.

Revised Edition-A revised edition of the best-selling piano course by John Thompson. Part 3 of this easy and fun approach to learning the piano begins by showing the importance of playing and listening to music phrase by phrase rather than note by note. Examples of touch follow in proper sequence. In celebration of 120 years of Willis Music the beloved characters in John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Parts One - Four have been redrawn. The content remains the same so like countless others before them today's young students can continue to benefit from the Easiest Courses's clear and simple approach. A revised edition of the best-selling piano course by John Thompson. Part 3 of this easy and fun approach to learning the piano begins by showing the importance of playing and listening to music phrase by phrase rather than note by note. Examples of touch follow in proper sequence.

Spanish Edition-John Thompsons modern course for the Piano is the essential Piano method for beginner students of all ages. Clearly written fun and easy to understand the Modern Course is a proven favourite with Piano teachers and students worldwide withmillions of copies sold. This updated 2012 edition has updated diagrams clearer musical notation and improved overall design. John Thompson's modern course for the Piano is the essential Piano method for beginner students of all ages. Clearly written fun and easy to understand the Modern Course is a proven favourite with Piano teachers and students worldwide with millions of copies sold. This updated 2012 edition has updated diagrams clearer musical notation and improved overall design. Following directly on from the First Grade book this second grade book provides: Over 50 arrangements of classical pieces and folk songs A CD containing backing tracks and performances of each piece Helpful technical exercises andstudies Fundamental lessons on scales and music theory Helping students to both think and feel musically the Modern Course is the most effective and enjoyable way to learn the Piano. Spanish language edition.

Killer Technique: Flamenco Guitar introduces and explains essential flamenco techniques by virtuoso and best-selling Mel Bay author Juan Martin. The book includes exercises of enduring value with helpful photos diagrams and tablature. The material is designed for any experience level. Killer Technique: Flamenco Guitar introduces and explains essential flamenco techniques by virtuoso and best-selling Mel Bay author Juan Martin. The book includes exercises of enduring value with helpful photos diagrams and tablature. The material is designed for any experience level.

Classic Rags and Cakewalks Book/3-Cd Set-Fiddle Tunes Classic Rags and Cakewalks covers well-known tunes in each style taught by Leo Wijinkamp Jr.. These tunes are presented in Open G Standard and Drop D tunings. The three audio CDs give 3 full hours of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction.Lesson One: Open G tuning for the songs Buffalo Gals Red Wing and Flop Eared Mule.Lesson Two: Standard Tuning for the song At a Georgia Camp Meeting. Drop D tuning for Fig Leaf Rag.Lesson Three: Drop D tuning for Ravel's Pavane for the Sleeping Beauty and Debussy's Golliwog's Cakewalk. Fiddle Tunes Classic Rags & Cakewalks covers well-known tunes in each style taught by the professional fingerpicking guitarist Leo Wijinkamp Jr . Included with the 28-page book arethree companion CDs featuring 3 full hours of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction. Lesson 1 covers Open G tuning for the songs Buffalo Gals Red Wing and Flop Eared Mule lesson 2 looks at standard tuningwith At A Georgia Camp Meeting and Drop D tuning with Fig Leaf Rag while lesson 3 is guaranteed to give the guitarist some performance-worthy pieces with Ravel’s Pavane For The Sleeping Beauty andDebussy’s Golliwog’s Cakewalk .

Learn 12 MORE great Gypsy Swing/Hot Club standards (see song list below left) in the style of Django Reinhardt Stephane Grappelli and The Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Just like with the original set you'll play along with a great Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords comping and melodies then let the band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practice basic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops each at their own individual learning pace. You'll learn moveable closed position swing/jazz chords and practice playing them with the swing guitarcomp. We've also included information on basic chord substitution along with exercises on transposing melodies and chord progressions to different keys. These are essential skills for any swing/jazz musician. You'll also explore some basic chord melody passages! Book/CD set includes standard notation tablature chord diagrams lyrics playing tips and more. Each song is presented on the CD at slow and regular speed. First you’ll hear the melody played on guitar at a slow speed with just guitar backup then it's repeated at regular speed with the band. The back up band is a classic Hot Club- style rhythm section with two acoustic rhythm guitars string bass. Songs may be repeated at slow or regular speed as many times as you wish in order to perfect phrases melodies and solos in a band context. Learn 12 MORE great Gypsy Swing/Hot Club standards (see song list below left) in the style of Django Reinhardt Stephane Grappelli and The Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Just like with the original set you'll play along with a great Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords comping and melodies then let the band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practice basic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops each at their own individual learning pace. You'll learn moveable closed position swing/jazz chords and practice playing them with the swing guitarcomp. We've also included information on basic chord substitution along with exercises on transposing melodies and chord progressions to different keys. These are essential skills for any swing/jazz musician. You'll also explore some basic chord melody passages! Book/CD set includes standard notation tablature chord diagrams lyrics playing tips and more. Each song is presented on the CD at slow and regular speed. First you’ll hear the melody played on guitar at a slow speed with just guitar backup then it's repeated at regular speed with the band. The back up band is a classic Hot Club- style rhythm section with two acoustic rhythm guitars string bass. Songs may be repeated at slow or regular speed as many times as you wish in order to perfect phrases melodies and solos in a band

This DVD features rare footage depicting some of the greatest blues musicians who ever lived. Features Mississippi John Hurt Son House Rev. Gary Davis Big Bill Broonzy and others. This DVD features rare footage depicting some of the greatest blues musicians who ever lived. Features Mississippi John Hurt Son House Rev. Gary Davis Big Bill Broonzy and others.

Blackberry Blossom and Other Favorites-Murphy Method students have been waiting a long time to learn Blackberry Blossom. Well here it is and the teacher is none other than Casey Henry! Following in her mother's footsteps Casey is a natural at teaching without tab. In her own clear way she takes you through five melodic tunes one note at a time: Blackberry Blossom Turkey In The Straw Big Panther Creek Waltz Katy Hill and Roanoke . Casey's arrangements of all these tunes are strong on melody. Murphy joins her at the end of each lesson to play guitar. You'll need some playing experience to handle this one! No Tab. Murphy Method students have been waiting a long time to learn Blackberry Blossom. Well here it is and the teacher is none other than Casey Henry! Following in her mother's footsteps Casey is a natural at teaching withouttab. In her own clear way she takes you through five melodic tunes one note at a time: Blackberry Blossom Turkey In The Straw Big Panther Creek Waltz Katy Hill and Roanoke . Casey'sarrangements of all these tunes are strong on melody. Murphy joins her at the end of each lesson to play guitar. You'll need some playing experience to handle this one! No Tab.

The Music and Thoughts of Buster Miller Stefan Grossman and John Miller arranged for DVD. Country folk blues and jazz fingerstyle guitar at its best. The Music and Thoughts of Buster Miller Stefan Grossman and John Miller arranged for DVD. Country folk blues and jazz fingerstyle guitar at its best.

This easy to read chart makes getting started playing basic rock grooves a snap! Beginners of all ages will be playing grooves in no time using this simple guide which includes both drum tab format and standard drum set notation side by side. Drum tab is currently a popular tool for writing beats and communicating drum parts on the Internet. This chart makes it clear and easy to transition from reading tab to reading and understanding standard drum set notation. This simple tool will aid the beginner in opening up a whole new realm of musical possibilities and can be utilized by both instructors and students learning on their own. The grooves are basic rock patterns usingquarter and eighth notes. These are recognizable and useful grooves often heard in popular music. This short and concise learning tool also includes easy to understand descriptions of basic drum kit set up for both the right and left-handed drummer and beginner set up and playing position tips. This easy to read chart makes getting started playing basic rock grooves a snap! Beginners of all ages will be playing grooves in no time using this simple guide which includes both drum tab format and standard drum set notationside by side. Drum tab is currently a popular tool for writing beats and communicating drum parts on the Internet. This chart makes it clear and easy to transition from reading tab to reading and understanding standard drum setnotation. This simple tool will aid the beginner in opening up a whole new realm of musical possibilities and can be utilized by both instructors and students learning on their own. The grooves are basic rock patterns usingquarter and eighth notes. These are recognizable and useful grooves often heard in popular music. This short and concise learning tool also includes easy to understand descriptions of basic drum kit set up for both the right andleft-handed drummer and beginner set up and playing position tips.

Now available as a book and CD edition. Pre-practice technical exercises for the Piano. The purpose of this book is to help develop strong hands and flexible fingers. The idea is to learn two or three exercises at a time which should be played each day before practicing. Only when these are mastered should you add another. When all in the first group are mastered the next group may be introduced. Many of these exercises may be transposed to different keys. The accompanying CD is a wonderful tool for enhancing these exercises with highly acclaimed midi-orchestrated backing tracks - learning becomes so much fun! Each track is split toenable the pupil to hear both Piano part and accompaniment is the balance is centred the accompaniment without the Piano is the balance control is all the way to the left and the Piano part alone if it is all the way to the right! An ideal accompaniment to practice.