Compact Reference Library-Basics for beginning rockers with a section on amps equipment and tablature. Covers everything from chords strums and simple songs to the shuffle lick string-bending and pentatonic blues scales and more.

Compact Reference Library-A complete beginner's guide to traditional fiddle styles which lets you learn authentic techniques while playing melodies. Stacy Phillips gives instruction on the single shuffle playing blues double stops how to buy a fiddle and how to read music.

Scales exercises rock and blues progressions for all grades in all the important keys. Standard notation and tablature plus full color note-finder poster are included. Chapters include: systems analysis · scales in open position · scales in closed position - one octave scales · and scales in closed position - two octave scales.

El proposito de este metodo es el de entender las tecnicas para tocar la guitarra en el estilo de rock. Tambien incluye expicaciones sobre el sistema de tablature y notacion musical asi como teoria basica. No es necesario saber leer musica y toda los ejemplos se demuestran en el CD de accompanimento. Cada leccion comienza con una explicacion de la cancion y el estilo. Despues le sigue un diagrama de acordes y un diagrama armonico que ilustran la escala y los acordes de la cancion. Los ejemplos musicales estan en el estilo de: Mana Shakira Carlos Santana Guns 'n' Roses AC/DC Nirvana Rolling Stones y muchos mas.

Whether your favourite blues guitarist is Robert Johnson Muddy Waters Blind Blake John Lee Hooker Big Bill Broonzy or Mississippi John Hurt studying the basic techniques presented in this program is the first step toward being able to capture the essence of their traditional styles. In this book Woody Mann shows you practical ways to develop fundamental technique and offers you insights into the musical logic of blues guitar. Woody walks you through each song explaining the chord positions and picking techniques. He teaches blues in the keys of D G C E and A presenting a wide selection of classic blues songs and instrumentals from the masters of blues guitar.Included in this program are the basics of the Delta blues of Robert Johnson the ragtime style of Blind Blake (the man with the piano-playing guitar) and the music of Big Bill Broonzy Memphis Minnie Willie Walker and Willie Moore. Each song illustrates how solo players approach the guitar like a piano playing melodies and bass lines simultaneously. Developing this independent two-line picking technique enables you to get the feel syncopation and subtleties of the music. The songs in themselves are studies in acoustic blues technique and present the authentic elements of the acoustic blues sound and style including blues technique and ways to play off of the chords and improvise within a song. This program is recommended for beginning acoustic blues guitarists as well as electric guitarists and acoustic fingerstyle guitarists of all levels who would like to go beyond pattern picking and develop a more dynamic and syncopated sound. Woody Mann had his first schooling as a teenager in the living room of Rev. Gary Davis the now legendary gospel and ragtime guitarist. Mann soon went on to perform and record with blues masters Son House and Bukka White as well as contemporary innovators including John Fahey. He has recorded extensively performed throughout the world and is widely recognized as one of the world's leading teachers and transcribers of acoustic blues music having taught countless guitarists through his popular books and videos.

The distinctive sound of the Cuban tres underpins many Cuban styles of music. Here is a unique method that explains all aspects related to learning this traditional Cuban instrument. You'll also find an extensive introduction to son and the other Cuban styles including nengon changui danzon gauguanco and mambo! Discover the traditional technique and true essence of this Cuban folk instrument. In English and Spanish. Also includes a specially recorded CD with demonstration tracks.

Teach yourself authentic bluegrass fiddle with this book and CD pack. The book contains clear instructions on the basics: bowing and left-hand techniques solos backup personal advice on performance and much more as well as a complete selection of the best bluegrass songs to learn from. The CD contains audio versions of the examples contained in the book and backing tracks for several songs. Written by Matt Glaser chairman of the String Department at the Berklee College of Music in Boston since 1980.

Master the basics as you step into the exciting world of playing the recorder. This complete and proven method includes over fifty classical and folk tunes to play and enjoy as you learn. The CD included contains all of the music examples and tunes played by professional musicians.

Your all-in-one package for learning to play the drums. The guidebook gets you playing right away and allows you to practice along with accompanying audio tracks. The DVD features a demonstration with an expert plus chapter menus and more. Authored for Zone 0.

Compact Reference Library-An introduction to pentatonic patterns theory and usage. Dozens of creative examples plus valuable tips on developing your own pentatonic licks.

The guitar is the cornerstone of blues jazz and rock music and this comprehensive tutor provides a solid grounding in all three styles complete with a CD of backing tracks and demonstrations. Learn classic blues patterns phrasing and licks as well as the characteristics of the Chicago and Texas styles. Unlock the secrets of modes and jazz soloing as well as Montgomery-style octaves and Latin sounds. Get you hands around power chords two-handed tapping string bending and neo-classical metal scales. Become the very best all-around guitarist you can be. Whatever style you decide to play you'll have the musicianship and the knowledge to make it work.

Compact Reference Library-Clear diagrams and explanations highlight this pocket-size beginner's guide to playing the recorder. This complete course is easy and fun to play and teaches rhythm phrasing and how to achieve a brilliant sound.

The fundamentals of mandolin technique are taught through familiar tunes with this book which works great for group or individual use. It includes standard notation mandolin tablature chord names and diagrams photos and more! Topics covered include: playing in rhythm playing melodies using down-up strokes 3/4 or waltz time the slide double-string melodies mixed single and double strings and more.

(Spanish Edition of Absolute Beginners - Drums)

This book teaches beginners how to tune a play the dulcimer and features illustrations drawings and recollections of the dulcimer's local history. It also includes music and lyrics for 16 songs from The Ritchie Family of Kentucky. Contents: Bachelor's Hall · Barb'ry Ellen · Dear Companion · Go Tell Aunt Rhodie · Goin' to Boston · Ground Hog · O Johnny's on the Water · Old Betty Larkin · Old Joe Clark · Over the River Charlie · Pretty Betty Martin · Pretty Polly · Pretty Saro · Shady Grove · What'll Do with the Baby-o.

Whether you are looking for the much-sampled sly grooves of northern soul or the thundering barrage of today's programmers creating an effective loop is the key to your beat. Ed Roscetti presents a clear and concise guide to nailing the tightest loops and the biggest beats. An accompanying CD contains over 30 loops that can be imported as audio files into your own system. All are presented in notation with detailed descriptions of the drums sticks and beaters used. Each loop can also be split into separate drumset and percussion parts so you can hear how they work or manipulate them yourself individually! All of this is supported by Roscetti's easy-to-follow instructionsand descriptions that will leave you with all the skills you need to make a good drum loop great!

The Method-This easy to follow method features superb demonstration photographs and concentrates on two skills you really need: dexterity and musicianship. Chapters include: the instrument and its equipment · fingering major scales · accidentals · minor scales · diminished scales.

Compact Reference Library-Basics for beginning rockers with a section on amps equipment and tablature. Covers everything from chords strums and simple songs to the shuffle lick string-bending and pentatonic blues scales and more.

Compact Reference Library-A complete beginner's guide to traditional fiddle styles which lets you learn authentic techniques while playing melodies. Stacy Phillips gives instruction on the single shuffle playing blues double stops how to buy a fiddle and how to read music.

Scales exercises rock and blues progressions for all grades in all the important keys. Standard notation and tablature plus full color note-finder poster are included. Chapters include: systems analysis · scales in open position · scales in closed position - one octave scales · and scales in closed position - two octave scales.