A brilliant and instructive treatise on the principles of jazz piano improvisation. Deals with all aspects including a survey of piano styles from 1900 (stride piano) to the present day (contemporary jazz piano). A book which will prove of immense value to both professional pianists and serious students of jazz piano.

Chuck Rainey is a name synonymous with excellence in bass playing. He has played with such legends as Steely Dan Sam Cooke Paul Simon King Curtis The Coasters Jackie Wilson Aretha Franklin Roberta Flack and many more. This is your chance to study with one of the most important bassists of our time. Chuck has put together the ultimate lesson - covering topics such as thumb-slap technique development of lines and right-hand speed chord theory and shapes octave exercises walking bass lines R&B funk and country styles slap and pop working with the drummer and much more! You'll never miss a note! - You'll see the music and the tablature on screen as it's being played ·All right- and left-hand techniques are shown in close-up and with helpful split-screen effects to make learning easy · Slow-motion segments with standard pitch sound · Artist biography · Selected discography · Suggested listening · 20-page booklet with music examples included.

This DVD offers six great lessons from the masters of southern rock guitar: Lesson 1: James Burton demonstrates Suzie Q pick and finger technique and string bending Lesson 2: Lonnie Mack demonstrates rhythm guitar whammy bar tricks and plays his hits Wham and Memphis Lesson 3: Greg Martin teaches Eric Clapton Chuck Berry and Keith Richards styles Lesson 4: David Grissom demonstrates vibrato attack Billy Gibbons style and pedal tones Lesson 5: Lee Roy Parnell presents slide guitar in open G tuning Lowell George style and Dixie Chicken Lesson 6: Warren Haynes brings a touch of the Allman Brothers Band to string bending plus Albert King style. Languages: English French German Italian Spanish

Part 2 of Joe's classic drum method series explores single vs. double bass drum techniques special bass drum exercises heel-toe techniques hi-hat ride style and fanning making hi-hat and cymbals breathe and blend swinging and keeping time dynamics punctuating and accents thinking musically and soloing. This wealth of practical teaching is accompanied as ever by Joe Morello's legendary wit and wisdom! Languages: English French German Italian Spanish

Classical guitar virtuoso William Kanengiser presents an essential workshop for the serious student. With clear demonstrations and an insightful commentary Kanengiser explains how to master tone control articulation dynamics vibrato dampening and other vital techniques. He also addresses the question of nail shape and shows you how to avoid unwanted squeaks and buzzes! Essential for any student of classical guitar.

This DVD offers six great lessons from the masters of jazz guitar: Lesson 1: Joe Pass on jazz chord substitutions for blues plus chord embellishments. Lesson 2: Emily Remler on swing comping guide tones and the Charleston rhythm Lesson 3: Brian Setzer on unique blues chord substitutions and jazz chord comping Lesson 4: Duke Robillard on Charlie Christian style swing phrasing single-note blues/jazz and passing notes Lesson 5: Tuck Andress on walking bass lines chords and true independence Lesson 6: Joe Beck on how to work on common tones chord voicings and chord melodies Languages: English French German Italian Spanish

This is the definitive work on consummate piano teaching. Edited by world-renowned piano pedagogue Denes Agay this comprehensive volume covers a wide range of musical styles and concepts coaching processes and teaching materials. As well as exploring every possible technical aspect of teaching piano the book contains a great deal of commonsense advice on communicating with pupils encouraging good behavior and establishing a genuinely creative teacher/pupil relationship. Twelve distinguished contributing authors cover topics that include instilling performance and keyboard skills: teaching both young children and adult beginners: designing teaching programs forhandicapped students: giving group piano classes: organizing and presenting recitals: and more.

This exciting book/CD pack features detailed diagrams and information aimed at beginners and includes a matching CD with all the music examples and tunes played by professional musicians.

140 essential chords in all 12 keys in clear photographs and handy keyboard diagrams. A complete resource for the beginning pianist or synthesizer player. The CD contains all the music examples and tunes played by professional musicians.

Master the basics of hand position note reading scales melody and chords as you step into the exciting world of piano playing. A complete guide to getting a good start at the piano. The accompanying CD contains all of the music examples and tunes played by professional musicians.

This is an opportunity to learn with one of jazz guitar's most gifted artists the late Emily Remler. All of the essentials of true jazz bebop and swing are taught here including Wes Montgomery and Pat Martino styles working with the metronome on 2 and 4 learning to identify changes jazz-style blues turnarounds practice tips passing notes and chords chord substitutions the Charleston rhythm octave-style playing Latin swing style and much more! Emily Remler was one of the hottest jazz players to come around in a long time. She recorded four solo albums (Firefly Take Two Transition and Catwalk) and a duet album with Larry Coryell (Together). She toured withAstrud Gilberto collaborated with Pat Martino worked on movie scores and played guitar in the Broadway hit Sophisticated Ladies.

The ex-Procol Harum guitar master shares his secrets on this rare session. He demonstrates vibrato techniques bending styles special blues licks working with a bass player Memphis-style lead and more! With special concert footage of Robin and his band included this is a real collector's item DVD from a true rock and blues guitar legend.

Stu's exciting follow-up to his #1-selling Hot Licks DVD Slap Pop & Tap for the Bass takes you further into the creative and technical mastery of this incredible musician. This DVD is packed with valuable instruction such as hand and finger warm-ups open-note arpeggios harmonic scales and chords false and pinched harmonics sliding harmonics popping two notes together metronome practicing raking and flamenco techniques plus exciting solo performances of Stu's compositions Sexually Active Terminal Beach Count Zero and Lone Star. Also included is his now-famous rendition of The Star Spangled Banner! Stu is a true master and perhaps the world's most well-roundedteacher and player of the bass. He is one of America's most respected and sought-after modern bass player/teachers and gives clinics all over the world. He has toured and recorded with Steve Vai Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani and his solo albums have brought widespread critical acclaim.

Compact Reference Library-The Stick Bag Book of Jazz Funk & Fusion is the ultimate resource for drummers and musicians. It features the most influential styles rhythms and techniques-all in one handy easy-to-use reference guide. From big band to funk each rhythm from over 30 classic styles is presented in standard drum notation including fills and performance tips. Whether you are a percussionist producer arranger or songwriter a strong knowledge of these rhythms will add to your overall versatility as a drummer and musician.

The Stick Bag Book of Latin Rhythm and Percussion is the ultimate resource for drummers and musicians. It features the most influential styles rhythms and techniques - all in one handy easy-to-use reference guide. Whether you are a percussionist producer arranger or songwriter a strong knowledge of these rhythms will add to your overall versatility as a drummer and musician. The Stick Bag Book of Latin Rhythm and Percussion covers Baiao Danzón Cáscara Guaguancó Kiribá Merengue Rumba Songo Vallenato and much more! Also includes a tuning and maintenance section!

Master the basics as you step into the exciting world of playing the tenor saxophone. A complete and proven method that includes over twenty-five classical and folk tunes to play and enjoy as you learn.

A complete guide to the pennywhistle for beginning to advanced players. Contains information on modal playing and 56 traditional pennywhistle tunes from America and Britain. It also covers how to read music fingering modes and ornamentation. With guitar accompaniment chords.

A unique method to develop four-way coordination and over-the-barline rhythmic groupings to expand your drumming vocabulary. Especially designed for today's drummer looking to develop polyrhythmic phrasing Terry Silverlight provides the tools you need to achieve those awkward timings whatever your musical style. The book is accompanied by two CDs of examples demonstrated especially for you by Silverlight along with Barry Miles and John Patitucci.

Instructional book contains life-size pictures of fingering positions. Select the chord you want and see exactly how to play it! Features basic chords for all popular keys. The ideal gift for the beginning guitarist!

The Rock Guitar Method Deck is a new way to learn rock guitar. Starting with the basics from power chords to pull-offs all with the help of the life-size guitar necks that show you where to place your fingers The Rock Guitar Method Deck makes learning a real hands-on experience. It shows you how to master the skills needed to play all your favorite rock tunes plus lots of full-color photos and diagrams to make learning easier.