Do you love listening to Classic FM? Do you wish you'd had the opportunity to learn to play the Piano yourself or that you'd carried on with your Piano lessons as a child? This all-in-one piano tutor has the answer! Organised into progressive lessons it introduces Piano technique and music reading in an interesting and approachable way. There is a wealth of music to enjoy and a useful CD of accompanying tracks to play along with. In addition there's lots of useful information and teaching advice. This learn-as-you-play method covers one year's learning and will give you all the motivation you'll need to succeed with the Piano!

A Manual For The Use Of The Piano Pedals-Fine piano playing requires many essentials including tone technique rhythm in all of its varieties phrasing dynamics — and the use of the pedals especially the damper pedal. The artistic and tasteful use of the pedal adds to the interest and beauty of performances and forms an intrinsic part of interpretation. This classic guide explains pedaling's most important uses and assists students in developing their instincts for musical and artistic pedaling. Anton Rubinstein called the damper pedal 'the soul of the piano ' yet instruction and technique on its use can be difficult to come by. This volume remedies that neglect with numerous examples from pianoliterature that illustrate the effects of pedaling. Its author Henrich Gebhard was an acclaimed twentieth-century composer teacher and virtuoso pianist. His students included Leonard Bernstein who provides an Introduction with warm reminiscences of his instructor and mentor. Reprint of the Franco Colombo Inc. New York 1963 edition.

Book 1- Progressive Electronic Keyboard Method: Book 1 is an easy introduction to the electronic Keyboard which features a carefully graded lesson-by-lesson method including over 50 well-known songs. Progressive Electronic Keyboard Method: Book 1 teaches you how to read and play music and how to use your Keyboard. Suitable for students of all ages. Includes free set of Keyboard stickers.

Progressive 1 000 000 Drum Grooves introduces a new concept which will equip its reader with the tools necessary to create millions of Drum beats applicable to the styles of rock funk heavy metal rap andreggae. The examples have been listed in a progressive format so that drummers of any level can choose appropriate practice material. This book is split into 5 sections: bass Drum variations hi hat and snare Drumvariations thirty-second notes advanced variations and composite patterns.

Includes Guitar solo tutorials and Guitar jam tracks taught by Stuart Bull This excellent DVD will show you how to nail five solos by this Guitar legend! The accompanying CD includes Guitar jam tracks for each solo section at slow medium and full tempo so you can learn each solo at your own pace and steadily build up to full speed. Includes Guitar solo tutorials and Guitar jam tracks taught by Stuart Bull This excellent DVD will show you how to nail five solos by this Guitar legend! The accompanying CD includes Guitar jam tracks for each solo section at slow medium and full tempo so you can learn each solo at your own pace and steadily build up to full speed.

Teach yourself to play blues-style Piano with these easy lessons for beginners. The Progressive Blues Piano Method covers the fundamental techniques and practical music theory required to learn to playblues Piano including soloing improvisation and accompaniment. Suitable for all ages and all types of Pianos and Keyboards this book includes 100+ examples chord progressions and easy songs in the 12 bar blues shuffle R&B and New Orleans styles. The Progressive Blues Piano Method is in full colour throughout with photos diagrams and easy-to-read music with chords for beginners. This book comes with access toonline media containing audio demonstrating all examples. Basic knowledge of how to read music and playing Piano is recommended but not required to teach yourself using this book. Includes free Piano chord poster.

Includes Guitar lessons for five tracks taught by Danny Gill. This superb DVD will teach you some of the best riffs and solos from this modern rock band. Learn each song note by note. Includes over 2 hours of lessons! Includes Guitar lessons for five tracks taught by Danny Gill. This superb DVD will teach you some of the best riffs and solos from this modern rock band. Learn each song note by note. Includes over 2 hours of lessons!

Fusion is the new shred right now and everyone is getting into this fantastic cutting edge style of Guitar playing. Get ahead of the crowd with this killer 2 DVD set featuring Tom Quayle taking you through 51 incredible fusion licks designed to propel you towards modern fusion mastery. The licks on 51 Killer Fusion Licks (2 DVD Set) include cutting edge techniques modal playing and changes playing plus a ton of harmonic ideas essential for the modern fusion player. 51 Killer Fusion Licks (2 DVD Set) will give you an excellent insight into developing this playing style and at the same time adding 51 killer licks to your repertoire. Fusion is the new shred right now and everyone is getting into this fantastic cutting edge style of Guitar playing. Get ahead of the crowd with this killer 2 DVD set featuring Tom Quayle taking you through 51 incredible fusion licks designed to propel you towards modern fusion mastery. The licks on 51 Killer Fusion Licks (2 DVD Set) include cutting edge techniques modal playing and changes playing plus a ton of harmonic ideas essential for the modern fusion player. 51 Killer Fusion Licks (2 DVD Set) will give you an excellent insight into developing this playing style and at the same time adding 51 killer licks to yourrepertoire.

Learn to write your own rock riffs with Stuart Bull! The cornerstone to any rock classic is without doubt 'the rock riff' whether it is used as an intro verse or chorus a killer rock song simply can’t survive without it. Many people believe that writing music is only possible for the gifted few but Stuart will teach you the 'secrets' used by the pros when writing. In no time at all you will be composing and playing your very own riffs amazing your friends and fellow musicians! Stuart Bull has taught tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the award winning Total Accuracy guitar series. He has made numerous TV appearances on the the MusiciansChannel’s Advanced Guitar programmes as well as working with major artists from the world of rock and pop. Learn to write your own rock riffs with Stuart Bull! The cornerstone to any rock classic is without doubt 'the rock riff' whether it is used as an intro verse or chorus a killer rock song simply can’t survive without it. Many people believe that writing music is only possible for the gifted few but Stuart will teach you the 'secrets' used by the pros when writing. In no time at all you will be composing and playing your very own riffs amazing your friends and fellow musicians! Stuart Bull has taught tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the award winning Total Accuracy guitar series. He has made numerous TV appearances on the the MusiciansChannel’s Advanced Guitar programmes as well as working with major artists from the world of rock and pop.

Improv Lessons & Tips for the Contemporary Player-Here is the chance to enter the new world of playing today's music while learning to express your own music through improvisation. Don't be afraid! Rockin' Strings is going to teach you how to create your own melodies one step at a time. Play along with the accompanying audio tracks. They will make you sound like a star as you begin to progress through the book exploring additional keys and rhythms while improvising - all in the style of popular music. Play by yourself with your teacher your friends and your school orchestra. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+ amulti-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right. Here is the chance to enter the new world of playing today's music while learning to express your own music through improvisation. Don't be afraid! Rockin' Strings is going to teach you how to create your own melodies one step at a time. Play along with the accompanying audio tracks. They will make you sound like a star as you begin to progress through the book exploring additional keys and rhythms while improvising - all in the style of popular music. Play by yourself with your teacher your friends and your school orchestra. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audiofiles include 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.

Banjo Songs guides you straight to the heart of bluegrass banjo. This book provides you with thirty popular songs with over seventy-five exciting variations that capture the true essence of banjo playing. Witheasy-to-follow tablature this book along with the two accompanying CDs will help you to improve the tone of your playing and your timing. It also includes fingerings to help improve your left hand technique.

Progressive: Rock Jazz And Funk Drumming introduces the rock drummer to the techniques rudiments and rhythms required to play some of the more interesting and advanced Drum patterns used in the rock jazz andfunk music of today. The included CD features sample Drum solos in the styles of several of the world's greatest drummers.

Teach yourself how to play lead Guitar with these easy lessons. Progressive Improvising Lead Guitar covers the fundamental techniques and practical Guitar theory required to learn how to improvise on the Guitarusing scales arpeggios patterns intervals music analysis scale tone chords modes and relative keys. This book includes 110+ lead Guitar exercises licks and solos in rock blues country funk fusion and jazzstyles. Progressive Improvising Lead Guitar is in full color throughout with photos diagrams and easy-to-read music with chords and tab. This set includes a CD containing Guitar audio demonstrating all ofthe examples. Basic knowledge of how to read music and playing Guitar is required to teach yourself to learn to play using this book which is suitable for all ages and all types of Guitars including electric Guitar andacoustic Guitar.

There is nothing more satisfying than writing your own song. Many great guitar players would trade in their fastest lick for one great rock song. This DVD will show you many techniques concepts and ideas to help you achieve something that is probably much easier than you think. Stuart Bull has taught tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the award winning TOTAL ACCURACY guitar series. He has made numerous TV appearances on the the Musicians Channel’s Advanced Guitar programmes as well as working with major artists from the world of rock and pop.There is nothing more satisfying than writing your own song. Many great guitar players would trade in their fastest lick for one great rock song. This DVD will show you many techniques concepts and ideas to help you achieve something that is probably much easier than you think. Stuart Bull has taught tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the award winning TOTAL ACCURACY guitar series. He has made numerous TV appearances on the the Musicians Channel’s Advanced Guitar programmes as well as working with major artists from the world of rock and pop.

Step by step instructions for ABRSM and other singing exams. This book contains everything you need to progress to Grade 3 and includes over 30 songs which can be used in your exam. Includes sections on warming-up sight singing and an introduction to singing with other people.

12 staves per page. 100 page pad. Please note that the staves are not printed on both sides of the page. Features pre-punched holes for easy filing.

Learn five Jeff Beck tracks note for note with Mike Casswell. This superb DVD will teach you five instrumental pieces from one of the greatest guitarists of all time... learn every riff and solo note for note! Over 3 hours of lessons. Learn five Jeff Beck tracks note for note with Mike Casswell. This superb DVD will teach you five instrumental pieces from one of the greatest guitarists of all time... learn every riff and solo note for note! Over 3 hours of lessons.

Get your fingers around some powerful and mind-bending rock riffs with this killer DVD. Stuart Bull introduces a veritable library of licks and techniques in the styles of Eddie Van Halen Jimmy Page Slash Zakk Wylde and other influential characters in the world of hard rock. Topics include: Picking licks Legato licks Arpeggios Octave licks Tremolo bar licks Tapping phrases and much more. The disc even includes a set of professional play-along tracks so you can master the licks and skills in the context of a full rock band! Set your soloing on fire with the licks and riffs that have inspired thousands of guitarists over the years.Get your fingers around some powerful and mind-bending rock riffs with this killer DVD. Stuart Bull introduces a veritable library of licks and techniques in the styles of Eddie Van Halen Jimmy Page Slash Zakk Wylde and other influential characters in the world of hard rock. Topics include: Picking licks Legato licks Arpeggios Octave licks Tremolo bar licks Tapping phrases and much more. The disc even includes a set of professional play-along tracks so you can master the licks and skills in the context of a full rock band! Set your soloing on fire with the licks and riffs that have inspired thousands of guitarists over the years.

Preparatory trill studies in the first position.

Have fun study and jam all at the same time with this unique tutorial DVD featuring renowned session guitarist Michael Casswell . Jam With Michael Casswell contains three top quality backing tracks and can be approached in two ways first you can 'jam' with the tracks alone experimenting with different ideas licks and solos. Alternatively you can trade solos with Casswell drawing inspiration from the ideas and techniques that he uses. Each track has three performances from Casswell working across three levels of difficulty. Although the solos are improvised he has taken care to go for a basic intermediate and advanced level for each track. All the solos are transcribed andare available in PDF format along with the lessons. On screen graphics with chords and scales are provided when it's your turn to jam. This tutorial is an exciting way to interact with Michael Casswell while learning new licks and phrases performed in a real musical environment. This DVD is designed to be an enjoyable musical experience for everyone - whatever your style you will find this tutorial fun and inspiring. Watch a preview of Jam With Michael Casswell : Have fun study and jam all at the same time with this unique tutorial DVD featuring renowned session guitarist Michael Casswell . Jam With Michael Casswell contains three top quality backing tracks and can be approached in two ways first you can 'jam' with the tracks alone experimenting with different ideas licks and solos. Alternatively you can trade solos with Casswell drawing inspiration from the ideas and techniques that he uses. Each track has three performances from Casswell working across three levels of difficulty. Although the solos are improvised he has taken care to go for a basic intermediate and advancedlevel for each track. All the solos are transcribed and are available in PDF format along with the lessons. On screen graphics with chords and scales are provided when it's your turn to jam. This tutorial is an exciting way to interact with Michael Casswell while learning new licks and phrases performed in a real musical environment. This DVD is designed to be an enjoyable musical experience for everyone - whatever your style you will find this tutorial fun and inspiring. Watch a preview of Jam With Michael Casswell :