A Lesson in Lap-Style Dobro Playing-Take a private lesson with Doug Cox! There's no better way to start from scratch on this expressive instrument than with this master instructor. Teaches notes and major chords; common I IV V chord progressions in all keys; chucking (back-up playing); tone and damping tips; and easy versions of the songs: The Water Is Wide - Worried Man Blues - St. Anne's Reel. Includes a transcription booklet. 60 min. Celebrated Dobro maestro Doug Cox introduces a private lesson in the elements and techniques that characterise the lap-style guitar. Not only will you receive a solid foundation in Dobro playing and music theory for one of the best in the business you will also learn to: Name all the notes and major chords on the Dobro Play the indispensable I-IV-V chord progression in all keys Discover 'Chucking' and how it works Use characteristic tone and damping tricks To compliment the wealth of technical knowledge you will also be introduced to three Dobro standards The Water Is Wide Worried Man Blues and St. Anne's Reel top start yourepertoire and give you authentic tunes with which you can master this unusual but wonderfully evocative style of playing.

Features 64 pages of bass manuscript paper with both standard notation and tablature staves plus a bass notation legend and a music notation guide. Pages fit perfectly in 3-ring binders! 64 pages of Bass manuscript paper with standard notation and tablature staves plus a bass notation legend and a music notation guide. Pages fit perfectly in 3-ring binders!

The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play bass. It is based on years of teaching bass tudents of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. This complete edition contains books 1 2 and 3 bound together in one easy-to-use volume. The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play bass. It is based on years of teaching bass tudents of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. This complete edition contains books 1 2 and 3 bound together in one easy-to-use volume.

23 inch. x 35 inch. Poster-This colorful poster is a convenient and informative resource quickly showing many bass scales and exercises. This colorful poster is a convenient and informative resource quickly showing many bass scales and exercises. Size: 23 x 35 inches.

Unlock the secrets of playing and composing in alternate tunings with this unique comprehensive book/CD pack! Includes an introduction to alternate tunings and the players who have pioneered them (including tips from DavidWilcox David Crosby Alex de Grassi Duncan Sheik and more) 12 in-depth lessons in 11 tunings 10 full songs to play a special section on how to create your own tunings an extensive list of 60 tunings to try - withartist songs and examples and accessible arrangements in standard notation and tab. The complete guide to a new world of playing by the master teachers at Acoustic Guitar magazine!Unlock the secrets of playing and composing in alternate tunings with this unique comprehensive book/CD pack! Includes an introduction to alternate tunings and the players who have pioneered them (including tips from David Wilcox David Crosby Alex de Grassi Duncan Sheik and more) 12 in-depth lessons in 11 tunings 10 full songs to play a special section on how to create your own tunings an extensive list of 60 tunings to try - with artist songs and examples and accessible arrangements in standard notation and tab. The complete guide to a new world of playing by the master teachers at Acoustic Guitar magazine!

ShowTrax CD-Now available separately: younger voices this Irving Berlin tune is a classic of jazz swing style. This long-time favorite will bring a smile to your face and put a spring in your step! Available: SATB 2-Part 3-Part Mixed ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.Now available for younger voices this Irving Berlin tune is a classic of jazz swing style. This long-time favorite will bring a smile to your face and put a spring in your step! Available: SATB 2-Part 3-Part Mixed ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

A Guide to Playing Modern & Traditional Electric Country Lead Guitar-This guide to playing modern and traditional electric country lead guitar includes access to audio demo tracks online for download or streaming. Topics covered include: pentatonic and other scales • string bending • hybrid picking • chicken pickin •flatpicking • pickin on the low strings • steel guitar • double stops • triad basics • banjo rolls • open-string cascades • cow jazz • intros and endings. Includes standard notation and tablature. This complete guide to playing modern and traditional electric country lead Guitar includes access to audio demo tracks online for download or streaming. Al Bonhomme 's Country Guitar covers the topics: pentatonic and other scales string bending hybrid picking chicken pickin' flatpicking pickin' on the low strings steel Guitar double stops triad basics Banjo rolls open-string cascades cow jazz and intros and endings. Standard notation and tablature are both included.

Contents include: Anchors Aweigh/The Caissons Go Rolling Along - The Star Spangled Banner - When Johnny Comes marching Home - America the Beautiful - Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Marines' Hymn - and My Country 'tis of Thee. Contents include: Anchors Aweigh/The Caissons Go Rolling Along; The Star Spangled Banner; When Johnny Comes marching Home; America the Beautiful; Battle Hymn of the Republic; The Marines' Hymn; and My Country 'tis of Thee.

A fully revised and enhanced edition of the world-famous Earl Scruggs method - the best selling Banjo tutor in the world! The Earl Scruggs method has proven to work time and again and has helped thousands of beginners get to grips with the instrument over the years. This new edition boasts more songs updated lessons and much more. Everything you need to start playing the Banjo is presented right here including: Scruggs tuners Reading music and Tab Chords Right hand rolls Left hand techniques Unusual Banjo tunings Picking exercises Along with information on how to play Scruggs' guide will teach you the history of the instrument how to build a banjo and over 40 songs to master and enjoy. The accompanying CD features Scruggs himself playing and explaining over 60 examples. A fully revised and enhanced edition of the world-famous Earl Scruggs method - the best selling Banjo tutor in the world! The Earl Scruggs method has proven to work time and again and has helped thousands of beginners get to grips with the instrument over the years. This new edition boasts more songs updated lessons and much more. Everything you need to start playing the Banjo is presented right here including: Scruggs tuners Reading music and Tab Chords Right hand rolls Left hand techniques Unusual Banjo tunings Picking exercises Along with information on how to play Scruggs' guide will teach you the history of theinstrument how to build a banjo and over 40 songs to master and enjoy. The accompanying CD features Scruggs himself playing and explaining over 60 examples.

Licks for Blues Harmonica-A fascinating insight into the harmonica styles of Little Walter Jacobs and Big Walter Horton with particular emphasis on their inventive licks and their astonishing musicality. Includes audio CD with demonstration tracks. A fascinating insight into the harmonica styles of Little Walter Jacobs and Big Walter Horton with particular emphasis on their inventive licks and their astonishing musicality. Includes audio CD with demonstration tracks.

A thorough guide to the most widely used tunings! Tunes and exercises that illustrate each technique are written in tab and standard notation and played on the CD featuring fifty demo tracks. These essential fretboard patterns are roadmaps that all guitarists need to know and use to play in alternate tunings. Learn to: solo and play backup in Drop D Open G Open D DADGAD Open A and Open E tunings; play a variety of lead Guitar styles and songs (acoustic and electric) in open tunings; play chords and progressions anywhere on the fretboard in all keys in many tunins and more. Each chapter presents a fretboard pattern and shows how to use it along with playing tips and Guitar insights. An absolute beginner can follow the diagrams and instruction from the beginning. Intermediate and advanced players can use the chapters non-sequentially to increase their understanding of the Guitar. A thorough guide to the most widely used tunings! Tunes and exercises that illustrate each technique are written in tab and standard notation and played on the CD featuring fifty demo tracks. These essential fretboard patterns are roadmaps that all guitarists need to know and use to play in alternate tunings. Learn to: solo and play backup in Drop D Open G Open D DADGAD Open A and Open E tunings; play a variety of lead Guitar styles and songs (acoustic and electric) in open tunings; play chords and progressions anywhere on the fretboard in all keys in many tunins and more. Each chapter presents a fretboard pattern and shows how to use it along withplaying tips and Guitar insights. An absolute beginner can follow the diagrams and instruction from the beginning. Intermediate and advanced players can use the chapters non-sequentially to increase their understanding of the Guitar.

The At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information and popular song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action. The DVD is filmed in high definition and features on-screen music. The At a Glance Classical Guitar book includes over 20 works in tab by Beethoven Corelli Carcassi Carulli Sor and more. The At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information and popular song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action. The DVD is filmed in high definition and features on-screen music. The At a Glance Classical Guitar book includes over 20 works in tab by Beethoven Corelli Carcassi Carulli Sor and more.

Violin Method Volume 1-Play the Violin is a contemporary method which is ideal for use in individual or group teaching situations. With 24 structured lessons and two carefully composed CDs each volume is an excellent guide for any violin pupil. Play the Violin stands out because of its clear instructions intonation and echo exercises rhythm exercises assignments and games. Puzzles and interesting background information make the method extra attractive for pupils.Volume 1 introduces: pizzicato playing the first two fingering positions learning to bow legato playing string shifts basic scales harmonics easy double string playing improvisation motion exercises and much more.A separate pianoaccompaniment book (DHP 1053963-400) is available turning the melodies in this method into exciting concert pieces. This contemporary method is ideal for use in individual or group teaching situations. With 24 structured lessons and two carefully composed CDs this first volume gets every violin pupil off to a fine start. Play The Violin! stands out because of its clear instructions intonation and echo exercises (with the aid of the CDs) rhythm exercises assignments and games. The material is also incorporated in familiar as well as new tunes and duets. A crossword puzzle and interesting information about the instrument and its history make the book extra attractive for pupils.

A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions for Piano-Piano For Kids is a fun easy course that has been specially designed to teach young children to play the Piano or Keyboard faster than ever before. Piano For Kids is a fun easy course that has been specially designed to teach young children to play the Piano or Keyboard faster than ever before. Featuring popular songs that children will love to play such as Let It Go Beauty and the Beast O ver the Rainbow Heart and Soul and We Will Rock You as well as more famous classical/folk tunes this collection is sure to keep young pianists motivated. The clean simple page layouts ensure their attention remains on each new concept and each new song builds on concepts they have learned in previous songs so students can progress withconfidence. The method is perfect for use in combination with a teacher or parent.

These creative arrangements feature a variety of moods and styles and yet are surprisingly pianistic. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High - Jingle Bells - Joy to the World - Lullaby Medley - Silent Night - Trepak - We Three Kings - What Child is This? These creative arrangements feature a variety of moods and styles and yet are surprisingly pianistic. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High; Jingle Bells; Joy to the World; Lullaby Medley; Silent Night; Trepak; We Three Kings; What Child is This?

The number one album Come Away with Me established Norah Jones as one of the year's top performers. Her former choir director Paris Rutherford has tastefully arranged this top single in a vocal jazz setting perfect for highschool and beyond. Available: SATB IPak(R) ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 3:10.The number one album Come Away with Me established Norah Jones as one of the year's top performers. Her former choir director Paris Rutherford has tastefully arranged this top single in a vocal jazz setting perfect for high school and beyond. Available: SATB IPak(R) ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 3:10.

Now Available With CDs! This multi-volume method was developed to allow students to study the art of classical guitar within a new more con-temporary framework. For private class or self-instruction. Book One features anall-new format that incorporates chord frames and symbols as well as a record to assist in tuning and to provide accompaniments for at-home practice. Book One also introduces beginning fingerboard technique and music theory. BookTwo and Three build upon the techniques learned in Book One.Composite Book/CD Pack. Now Available With CDs! This multi-volume method was developed to allow students to study the art of classical guitar within a new more con-temporary framework. For private class or self-instruction. Book One features an all-new format that incorporates chord frames and symbols as well as a record to assist in tuning and to provide accompaniments for at-home practice. Book One also introduces beginning fingerboard technique and music theory. Book Two and Three build upon the techniques learned in Book One.

Progressive Techniques and Concepts for the Modern Guitarist-Open the door to a whole new guitar universe with this universal method for navigating the fretboard in all tunings how to cultivate new composing and improvising concepts and how to broaden your fingerstyle skills and techniques. It includes: audio demonstration tracks - standard notation and tablature - theory essentials - DADGAD and other tunings - fingerstyle techniques - picking patterns - tapping and slapping techniques - scales modes and chords - tuning tips - string and capo tips - nail care - and much more! Fingerstyle Guitar Tunings by Danny Heines contains progressive techniques and concepts that will help guitarists to cultivate new composing and improvising skills and improve their fingerstyle ability. Inside this book you'll discover a universal method for navigating the fretboard in all tunings as well as: Audio demonstration tracks Standard notation and tablature Theory essentials DADGAD and other tunings Fingerstyle techniques Picking patterns Tapping and slapping techniques Scales modes and chords Tuning tips String and capotips Nail care and much more! The price of this book includes access to audio tracks online for download or streaming using the unique code provided. Fingerstyle Guitar Tunings includes Playback + a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right - available exclusively from Hal Leonard.

The Complete DVD on Tuning Strings and Intonation-There's nothing more distracting than hearing a musician play out of tune. This user-friendly DVD teaches various methods for tuning guitars - even 12-strings! - and basses including a section on using electronic tuning devices.Also covers intonation picks changing strings and much more! 60 minutes.The complete DVD on tuning strings and intonation. There's nothing more distracting than hearing a musician play out of tune. This user-friendly DVD teaches various methods for tuning Guitars - even 12-strings! - and basses including a section on using electronic tuning devices. br> Also covers intonation picks changing strings and much more!

A fully revised and enhanced edition of the world-famous Earl Scruggs method - the best selling Banjo tutor in the world! The Earl Scruggs method is proven to work time and again and has helped thousands of beginners get to grips with the instrument over the years. This new edition boasts more songs updated lessons and much more. Everything you need to start playing the Banjo is presented right here including: Scruggs tuners Reading music and Tab Chords Right hand rolls Left hand techniques Unusual Banjo tunings Picking exercises Along with information on how to play Scruggs' guide will teach you the history of the instrument how to build a banjo and over 40 songs to master and enjoy. A fully revised and enhanced edition of the world-famous Earl Scruggs method - the best selling Banjo tutor in the world! The Earl Scruggs method is proven to work time and again and has helped thousands of beginners get to grips with the instrument over the years. This new edition boasts more songs updated lessons and much more. Everything you need to start playing the Banjo is presented right here including: Scruggs tuners Reading music and Tab Chords Right hand rolls Left hand techniques Unusual Banjo tunings Picking exercises Along with information on how to play Scruggs' guide will teach you the history of theinstrument how to build a banjo and over 40 songs to master and enjoy.