The most important scales for guitarists. Clearly arranged graphical notation makes using this booklet a breeze even for beginners. Hints on using these scales and tips on fingering complete this little guide. Contains the following scales: Minor pentatonic Major pentatonic Major scale Natural minor scale Harmonic minor scale and Melodic minor scale.

The Blues Harp is a fascinating musical instrument. Although originally intended for the playing of mostly simple melodies and traditional folk songs its extraordinary sound can be found in almost every musical context today such as pop music folk songs children songs gospel jazz blues rock’n’roll or country music. Its distinctive sound is at home everywhere. “ Blues Harp Basics ” offers a first small step into this world and wants to give you the opportunity of learning the first basic playing techniques in a brief and easy-to-understand form. Most of the songs and examples from the book are included on the accompanying CD and therefore vital whenlearning how to play the Harp.

Originally from Cuba and Peru the Cajon has evolved to one of the most popular and most commonly used rhythm instruments. The basically endless number of musical contexts in which it can be employed fascinate not only drummers and percussionists. With this book you will learn basic playing techniques and your first grooves and have a lot of fun with this fascinating instrument. The CD contains many sound examples and play-along tracks.

Accordion Basics is your easy introduction to the world of Accordion playing. This tutorial provides the Accordion beginner with everything necessary to know including notation correct posture as well as easy exercises to practice the bellows movement and playing with both hands. The chosen musical pieces are arranged in an easy way and ensure a fast and guaranteed success.The accompanying CD allows you to listen to and play along with all the exercises and songs. This tutorial has been designed for the Piano accordion. The right hand plays the keys as on the Piano while the left hand plays the accompaniment on the bass buttons.

For children 6 years and up. No previous musical experience required. This book is your child’s ideal companion in his or her first introduction to the wonderful and fascinating world of music. It can be used as a supplement to music lessons at home or at school; or you and your child can simply read it together. Little Voggy explains the basics of music theory in a child-friendly and easily understandable way. Starting from scratch the “ ABC Of Music ” features small riddles and funny comics to keep the young readers motivated throughout their first experiences in musicland. 16 popular children’s songs are also included so your child can applyright away what he or she has learned. The second part of this book introduces your child to the most popular musical instruments. Each of these instruments is also included as an audio excerpt on the accompanying CD. Your child will get to know the following musical instruments: Violin Guitar Piano and grand Piano Recorder transverse Flute Clarinet Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Horn Harp Drum Set Timpani Percussion instruments Metallophone Xylophone Keyboard Electric Guitar Electric Bass. In addition: amplifier mixing board microphone and conductor. All the songs are recorded in modern arrangements on the accompanying audio CD to listen to play and sing along with. Also included are audio-samples of the instruments introduced in this book to ensure that basic music theory stays an exciting and fascinating topic for your child and above all is always a lot of fun.

Whether it’s jazz or classical chamber music or marching band the Clarinet has established itself as one of the leading instruments in the musical world. Clarinet Basics is designed to walk you through the beginning steps of this fantastic instrument! Clarinet Basics introduces the reader to the beginning playing techniques and tone. Included with this book is a CD that will make learning easy and fun. Enjoy your journey into the wonderful experience of the Clarinet!

The quick and easy way to learn the Guitar. Teaching a range of techniques this course concentrates on the essential basics of Guitar playing and provides important information in easy steps. Acoustic Guitar Basics comprises of three cohesive sections: Playing chords and acompanying songs. Playing single notes Music theory The accompanying CD makes learning the Guitar even more fun!

The goal of this book is to promote rhythmically and harmonically challenging phrases and licks in order to give you an authentic inside view on seven selected styles. Live or in a recording session: playing rhythm is the guitarist's main duty. This makes it even harder to understand why most guitarists rhythm work (frankly) sounds rather unrehearsed and colorless. Especially since working with Drum machines and samplers has become a vital part of musical performance a good sense of rhythm and some cool licks may just be your “key to success”.

Pitti Hecht introduces you to more than 160 percussion instruments their playing technique and special sound effects you can create with them. Featured instruments: Afuche/Cabasa Agogo Bells Berimbao Bongos Boomwhackers Cajon Caxixi Chimes Claves Conga Cowbells Wood Blocks Cuica Darabouka Djembe Vibra Slap Ching Chok Monk bell Cricket Flexatone Kokiriko Rattles Ocean Drum Frame drum Frogs Guiro Kalimba Castagnets Maracas Nuts and Seeds Pandeiro Rainmaker Shaker Shekere Talking Drum Tambourine Timbales Trash Percussion Triangle Udu Bird Calls. DVD (ca. 106 minutes) English + German.

Learn everything about the generation of sounds and playing the first notes the proper breathing technique and basic music theory. The exercises and practice pieces are fun while promoting the joy of learning to play the Trumpet. The accompanying CD contains audio samples and Piano accompaniment. It allows you to listen to the complete piece with Trumpet and Piano or to play along with the Piano. Trumpet Basics – the ideal brief introduction!Learn everything about the generation of sounds and playing the first notes the proper breathing technique and basic music theory. The exercises and practice pieces are fun while promoting the joy of learning to play the Trumpet. The accompanying CD contains audio samples and Piano accompaniment. It allows you to listen to the complete piece with Trumpet and Piano or to play along with the Piano. Trumpet Basics – the ideal brief introduction!

This book shows the most important elements of modern drumming in an easy and clear way. A detailed description and assembly instruction of the drumset allow an easy start for the beginner. In the second part the beginner learns about the fundamental rhythms and their variations and finally about the most important rhythm variations from different musical styles. In addition the rudiments that should be included in each drummer’s vocabulary are presented. Many easy-to-follow exercises and rhythms can be found on the included CD.

The easy way to learn to play the soprano Recorder – baroque and German fingering. With many photos and diagrams illustrating playing and fingering techniques. Musical pieces from the fields of children’s songs folk songs gospel pop country and Christmas songs make this course very diverse and fun. All the practicing examples and songs are recorded on the accompanying CD for you to play along with right away. Recorder Basics guarantees a practicing success for your self-study as well as for music school lessons.

The fast and easy way into the world of music theory! This book explains the essential musical fundamentals. Music Theory Basics focuses on the basics and avoids complicated exceptions. This book is also well suited for those who have always felt that learning music theory was too abstract. Numerous audio examples on the accompanying CD let you hear how the theoretical knowledge can be applied. Therefore this is not just a theory book but a practical book as well.

The most important scales for guitarists. Clearly arranged graphical notation makes using this booklet a breeze even for beginners. Hints on using these scales and tips on fingering complete this little guide. Contains the following scales: Minor pentatonic Major pentatonic Major scale Natural minor scale Harmonic minor scale and Melodic minor scale.

The Blues Harp is a fascinating musical instrument. Although originally intended for the playing of mostly simple melodies and traditional folk songs its extraordinary sound can be found in almost every musical context today such as pop music folk songs children songs gospel jazz blues rock’n’roll or country music. Its distinctive sound is at home everywhere. “ Blues Harp Basics ” offers a first small step into this world and wants to give you the opportunity of learning the first basic playing techniques in a brief and easy-to-understand form. Most of the songs and examples from the book are included on the accompanying CD and therefore vital whenlearning how to play the Harp.

Originally from Cuba and Peru the Cajon has evolved to one of the most popular and most commonly used rhythm instruments. The basically endless number of musical contexts in which it can be employed fascinate not only drummers and percussionists. With this book you will learn basic playing techniques and your first grooves and have a lot of fun with this fascinating instrument. The CD contains many sound examples and play-along tracks.

Accordion Basics is your easy introduction to the world of Accordion playing. This tutorial provides the Accordion beginner with everything necessary to know including notation correct posture as well as easy exercises to practice the bellows movement and playing with both hands. The chosen musical pieces are arranged in an easy way and ensure a fast and guaranteed success.The accompanying CD allows you to listen to and play along with all the exercises and songs. This tutorial has been designed for the Piano accordion. The right hand plays the keys as on the Piano while the left hand plays the accompaniment on the bass buttons.

For children 6 years and up. No previous musical experience required. This book is your child’s ideal companion in his or her first introduction to the wonderful and fascinating world of music. It can be used as a supplement to music lessons at home or at school; or you and your child can simply read it together. Little Voggy explains the basics of music theory in a child-friendly and easily understandable way. Starting from scratch the “ ABC Of Music ” features small riddles and funny comics to keep the young readers motivated throughout their first experiences in musicland. 16 popular children’s songs are also included so your child can applyright away what he or she has learned. The second part of this book introduces your child to the most popular musical instruments. Each of these instruments is also included as an audio excerpt on the accompanying CD. Your child will get to know the following musical instruments: Violin Guitar Piano and grand Piano Recorder transverse Flute Clarinet Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Horn Harp Drum Set Timpani Percussion instruments Metallophone Xylophone Keyboard Electric Guitar Electric Bass. In addition: amplifier mixing board microphone and conductor. All the songs are recorded in modern arrangements on the accompanying audio CD to listen to play and sing along with. Also included are audio-samples of the instruments introduced in this book to ensure that basic music theory stays an exciting and fascinating topic for your child and above all is always a lot of fun.

The most important scales for guitarists. Clearly arranged graphical notation makes using this booklet a breeze even for beginners. Hints on using these scales and tips on fingering complete this little guide. Contains the following scales: Minor pentatonic Major pentatonic Major scale Natural minor scale Harmonic minor scale and Melodic minor scale.

The Blues Harp is a fascinating musical instrument. Although originally intended for the playing of mostly simple melodies and traditional folk songs its extraordinary sound can be found in almost every musical context today such as pop music folk songs children songs gospel jazz blues rock’n’roll or country music. Its distinctive sound is at home everywhere. “ Blues Harp Basics ” offers a first small step into this world and wants to give you the opportunity of learning the first basic playing techniques in a brief and easy-to-understand form. Most of the songs and examples from the book are included on the accompanying CD and therefore vital whenlearning how to play the Harp.