Get Your Band Together-Make your band better or prepare yourself to join one! This sensational series lets you improve your intuitive sense of timing and improvisation develop your technique and reading ability and master your role in the groove.Play along with a Berklee faculty band on the accompanying CD then play with your own band!This is the first ever method that teaches you how to play in a rock band. Learn what all the great musicians seem to know intuitively - how to listen interact and respond improvise and become part of the groove. The book andplay-along CD will help improve your timing technique and reading ability. Become the great player that everyone wants to have in their band.

This songbook is a collection of best selling popular songs arranged for piano designed to complement the acclaimed John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course. Includes 'All Of Me' 'Best Song Ever' 'Let Her Go' and more. This First Chart Toppers songbook is a collection of best selling popular songs arranged for Piano designed to complement the acclaimed John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course . The songs included in John Thompson's First Chart Toppers are presented in simplified arrangements making this an ideal repertoire for pupils working through parts two to four of the Easiest Piano Course . The order of the songs is such that they get progressively more advanced so that as pupils learn more challenging techniques and theory it is put into practice with a familiar song. The 15 songsincluded here should be well-known to most with tunes like Happy by Pharrell Williams Roar by Katy Perry and What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction . The catchy melodies and simple tunes allow pupils to consolidate their learning within a familiar context since the student will know how the songs are supposed to sound. For the complete list of songs see below. Because dynamics and phrasing are not introduced until part three of the course some of the pieces early on in First Chart Toppers do not include this while outline fingering is included throughout which is especially helpful for pupils at this level. For more advanced students this book can provide really useful sight reading practice. So for the perfect complement to the Easiest Piano Course First Chart Toppers will build your musical repertoire by putting today's top hits at your fingertips.

Practice In Music Theory - Book A is the first part of an excellent series containing material for young beginners between 4 and 6 years of age. It features fantastic illustrations games and puzzles all geared towards introducing the theoretical demands of music and seeks to make this learning of theory a fun and exciting experience! Written in simple language and accompanied by captivating illustrations Josephine and Florence Koh’s book will stimulate the little ones’ interest and make the learning of music theory as fun and exciting an experience as is possible! Highlights include the Matching Game Keyboard Game Picture fun and music Quiz. This is also the first children’stheory book to introduce various instruments of the orchestra. There is an illustration and an explanatory note for each of the instruments and these help to give children the basic knowledge of the more common instruments. With this book teaching and learning will surely be a refreshing and enjoyable experience! Practice In Music Theory - Book A is the first part of an excellent series containing material for young beginners between 4 and 6 years of age. It features fantastic illustrations games and puzzles all geared towards introducing the theoretical demands of music and seeks to make this learning of theory a fun and exciting experience! Written in simple language and accompanied by captivating illustrations Josephine and Florence Koh’s book will stimulate the little ones’ interest and make the learning of music theory as fun and exciting an experience as is possible! Highlights include the Matching Game Keyboard Game Picture fun and music Quiz. This is also thefirst children’s theory book to introduce various instruments of the orchestra. There is an illustration and an explanatory note for each of the instruments and these help to give children the basic knowledge of the more common instruments. With this book teaching and learning will surely be a refreshing and enjoyable experience!

A simple and fun approach to learning the Piano (Spanish edition). A step by step course designed to suit the needs of children who are just beginning to study the Piano. Illustrated with an amusing family of characters that will help emphasize allcontent that the child should learn. Includes worksheets that encourage students to review the new learning content. The clarity and simplicity of presentation make learning fun! The books in this series are ideal for parent participation. A simple and fun approach to learning the Piano (Spanish edition). A step by step course designed to suit the needs of children who are just beginning to study the Piano. Illustrated with an amusing family of characters that will help emphasize all content that the child should learn. Includes worksheets that encourage students to review the new learning content. The clarity and simplicity of presentation make learning fun! The books in this series are ideal for parent participation.

The most widely-used introductory bass method available! Both Volumes I and II present a standard notation approach to reading solo and arpeggio studies for four string bass. Included in Volume I are the rudiments of playing plus handy charts of arpeggios featuring major minor augmented diminished and seventh chords plus upper harmonic extensions. Applicable to any style of music this method has gained acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study world-wide. The companion CD for both volumes 1 and 2 is included. French edition.The most widely-used introductory bass method available! Both Volumes I and II present a standard notation approach to reading solo and arpeggio studies for four string bass. Included in Volume I are the rudiments of playing plus handy charts of arpeggios featuring major minor augmented diminished and seventh chords plus upper harmonic extensions. Applicable to any style of music this method has gained acceptance as the foundational text forelectric bass study world-wide. The companion CD for both volumes 1 and 2 is included. French edition.

Starting to Play is a new Music For Kids series which teaches the absolute basics of playing an instrument to pre-school children. Colourfully illustrated and very accessible Starting To Play is the perfect introduction to music for pre-schoolers. Starting to Play is a new Music For Kids series which teaches the absolute basics of playing an instrument to pre-school children. Colourfully illustrated and very accessible Starting To Play is the perfect introduction to music for pre-schoolers.

Fun repertoire for beginning pianists to complementing the Easiest Piano Course. Includes nursery rhymes Christmas songs carols and folk songs. Fun repertoire for beginning pianists to complementing the Easiest Piano Course. Includes nursery rhymes Christmas songs carols and folk songs.

This book provides the pianist with an amazing assortment of easy essential exercises. Players of all experience levels can utilize this method: beginners will learn to play music through creative exercises while advanced pianists can add new exercises to their routines. With this book you will be able to practice scales and chords without the usual monotony. The exercises focus on three 5-note palindrome patterns (which sound the same forwards and backwards) and are excellent for sight reading. Correct fingering is the key to playing piano with dexterity—this book provides all 120 ways these 5-note patterns can be played giving you the ability to utilize all tenfingers efficiently across 88 keys. This book provides the pianist with an amazing assortment of easy essential exercises. Players of all experience levels can utilize this method; beginners will learn to play music through creative exercises while advancedpianists can add new exercises to their routines. With this book you will be able to practice scales and chords without the usual monotony. The exercises focus on three 5-note palindrome patterns (which sound the sameforwards and backwards) and are excellent for sight reading. Correct fingering is the key to playing piano with dexterity—this book provides all 120 ways these 5-note patterns can be played giving you the ability to utilizeall ten fingers efficiently across 88 keys.

Easy Way to Guitar is a popular easy to understand children's course designed to give the student a thorough grounding in note reading and solo performance. Chord playing is introduced gradually utilizing simplified chords.Creative graphics color and short pieces in big-note format make this an appealing series for the young guitar student. A few easy duets are included in each book for performance with a teacher or a friend. Standard notationonly. Includes a DVD. DVD 47:39 minutes.

Mel Bay’s Modern Piano Method is designed to introduce the student to the world of piano playing from a contemporary perspective. The book will teach basic music theory concepts as well as general piano skills and techniquesneeded for developing a solid pianistic foundation. Several different styles of music are introduced in the book to give the student a broader musical perspective. After completion of the book the student will have a well-roundedunderstanding of how to read notes and how basic chord symbols work.

The Accordion Wall Chart is a useful reference tool providing basic anatomy and terminology for a piano accordion. Mirroring each half of the instrument the chart explains the treble switches on the right hand and the configuration of bass buttons on the left hand. The Accordion Wall Chart is a useful reference tool providing basic anatomy and terminology for a Piano Accordion. Mirroring each half of the instrument the chart explains the treble switches on theright hand and the configuration of bass buttons on the left hand.

This book and accompanying audio are the perfect primer for anyone interested in learning blues guitar played with a pick. An addition to Steve Kaufman's My First series the book starts the student from the very beginning. Basic chords and notation are presented progressing to blues strumming patterns and lines. Lessons also cover blues scales tablature I-IV-V chords and more. The book is perfect for anyone interested in learning blues guitar and experienced tab readers who wish to learn standard notation. My First Blues Guitar Picking Songs is the perfect primer for anyone interested in learning blues guitar played with a pick. An addition to Steve Kaufman's 'My First' series the book starts the student from the very beginning. Basic chords and notation are presented progressing to blues strummingpatterns and lines. Lessons also cover blues scales tablature I-IV-V chords and more. The book is perfect for anyone interested in learning blues guitar and experienced tab readers who wish to learn standard notation.

Just as many people exercise daily before going to work we must exercise our fingers every day BEFORE starting to play the piano. The purpose of this book is to improve the dexterity of the player helping to develop strong hands and flexible fingers. Each set of exercises are designed to increase in difficulty gradually so they will continue to be of use as instrumental technique improves. Each excercise can also be transposed enabling the player to be comfortable in all keys. Just as many people exercise daily before going to work we must exercise our fingers every day BEFORE starting to play the piano. The purpose of this book is to improve the dexterity of the player helping to develop strong hands and flexible fingers. Each set of exercises are designed to increase in difficulty gradually so they will continue to be of use as instrumental technique improves. Each excercise can also be transposed enabling the player to be comfortable in all keys.

Method-For unaccompanied violin. Tutor focusing on elemnents of bowing and left-hand technique.

This chart provides the most used and needed scales for banjo in easy to read fretboard diagrams. Scales include major minor major pentatonic minor pentatonic harmonic minor and dorian. Scales are shown from the 4th and 3rd string roots. A must have for banjo players. This chart provides the most used and needed scales for banjo in easy to read fretboard diagrams. Scales include major minor major pentatonic minor pentatonic harmonic minor and dorian. Scales are shown from the 4th and 3rdstring roots. A must have for banjo players.

Revised Edition-The primary purpose of Part 4 is to allow the pupil to develop efficiency and fluency in the application of knowledge gained in the earlier books. Several new keys are introduced leger lines are presented the dotted crotchet is explained and simple use of the pedal. 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. The primary purpose of Part 4 is to allow the pupil to develop efficiency and fluency in the application of knowledge gained in the earlier books. Several new keys are introduced leger lines are presented the dotted crotchet is explained and simple use of the pedal.

This book is an extension and expansion of the previously released Mel Bay book DADGAD Tuning. It includes a number of additional instrumental solos in DADGAD for beginning-intermediate guitar players while introducing DGDGCD a related open tuning. Although many of the selections are traditional Irish dance tunes the book also includes an American dance tune two traditional Irish songs and original instrumentals by Frederick Boyce Jake Schumacher Gilles le Bigot and the author. The book is written in tablature and standard notation. DADGAD and DGDGCD Tunings is an extension and expansion of the previously released Mel Bay book DADGAD Tuning . It includes a number of additional instrumental solos in DADGAD for beginning-intermediateguitar players while introdtucing DGDGCD a related open tuning. Although many of theselections are traditional Irish dance tunes the book also includes an American dance tune two traditional Irish songs and original instrumentals by Frederick Boyce Jake Schumacher Gilles le Bigot and the author. The book iswritten in tablature and standard notation.

Rawhide & Other Blistering Banjo Favorites - Now on DVD. Been wanting'o tackle these hot jam tunes but didn't know where to start? Murphy makes it easy. How? 1. By using easy-to-learn variations of basic Scruggs licks. 2. By explaining the hard parts in detail. Don't let Mandolin players leave you in the dust when they play Rawhide . Leave them in the dust with Bluegrass Breakdown . Amaze other pickers with Theme Time and finally learn Hazel Creek the theme song of the Murphy Method Banjo videos. No Tab. DVD length 2 hours. Rawhide & Other Blistering Banjo Favorites - Now on DVD. Been wanting'o tackle these hot jam tunes but didn't know where to start? Murphy makes it easy. How? 1. By using easy-to-learn variations of basicScruggs licks. 2. By explaining the hard parts in detail. Don't let Mandolin players leave you in the dust when they play Rawhide . Leave them in the dust with Bluegrass Breakdown . Amaze other pickers with Theme Time and finally learn Hazel Creek the theme song of the Murphy Method Banjo videos. No Tab. DVD length 2 hours.

Twenty four tuneful miniature studies built on elementary pianistic figures familiar to the preparatory grade pupil.

Banjo Backup for Fiddle Tunes : Playing backup to a fiddle is one of the funnest things a banjo player can do! No pressure-you just hang around in the background doing simple roll patterns. But what rolls do you use? Casey and Murphy tell you (and show you) all about it in this brand new DVD. Did you know you could back up Sally Goodwin with just two licks? Sure you can! Of course you can make it harder and they show you that too. With these newly acquired skills--plus a few other licks--you are ready to back up Turkey in the Straw Old Joe Clark and Leather Britches.Fiddle champ Megan Lynch plays the fiddle parts and is now the Queen of Playing the Fiddle Slowly! She alsojoins Casey and Murphy for some up-tempo playing as they demonstrate the skills taught here on a variety of tunes including Cherokee Shuffle and Sugar in the Gourd. Bonus footage includes Murphy and the Fabulous Fletcher Bright ripping through some amazing banjo and fiddle tunes as only two seasoned performers (and close friends) can. As always everything is explained note-by-note and played v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y. No guesswork! No Tab. Banjo Backup for Fiddle Tunes : Playing backup to a fiddle is one of the 'funnest' things a banjo player can do! No pressure-you just hang around in the background doing simple roll patterns. But what rollsdo you use? Casey and Murphy tell you (and show you) all about it in this brand new DVD. Did you know you could back up 'Sally Goodwin' with just two licks? Sure you can! Of course you can make it harder and they show you that too. With these newly acquired skills--plus a few other licks--you are ready to back up 'Turkey in the Straw' 'Old Joe Clark' and 'Leather Britches'.Fiddle champ Megan Lynch plays the fiddle parts and is now the Queen ofPlaying the Fiddle Slowly! She also joins Casey and Murphy for some up-tempo playing as they demonstrate the skills taught here on a variety of tunes including 'Cherokee Shuffle' and 'Sugar in the Gourd'. Bonus footageincludes Murphy and the Fabulous Fletcher Bright ripping through some amazing banjo and fiddle tunes as only two seasoned performers (and close friends) can. As always everything is explained note-by-note and played v-e-r-ys-l-o-w-l-y. No guesswork! No Tab.