With Online Audio-A step-by-step method written for beginning cello students of any age with or without a teacher.The left page gives information about the tune: where the hard spots are various techniques and some music theory.The right page provides different bowing patterns and a line of music at the bottom showing you all the notes that are used in the tune. Scales and arpeggios are included with most tunes.The downloadable online audio teaches all of the tunes studies scales and arpeggios in this book by ear.Learn to read notated music in the first position of the cello playing classical American Celtic and blues tunes as well as how to follow a chord chart and accompany othermusicians. A step-by-step method written for beginning Cello students of any age with or without a teacher. The left page gives information about the tune: where the hard spots are various techniques and some music theory.The right page provides different bowing patterns and a line of music at the bottom showing you all the notes that are used in the tune. Scales and arpeggios are included with most tunes. The downloadable online audioteaches all of the tunes studies scales and arpeggios in this book by ear. Learn to read notated music in the first position of the Cello playing classical American Celtic and blues tunes as well as how to follow a chordchart and accompany other musicians.

This CD contains all the numbered pieces in A Beginner's Book For The Flute Part Two (numbers 43-72). Each piece is played complete followed by a four second pause then the piano accompaniment only preceded by a lead-in of the appropriate number of metronome beats. Performed by Trevor Wye and Clifford Benson (piano).

Modern Fiddling Method Grade 2 continues to thoroughly and sequentially build technique music theory fiddle bowings and left hand devices through 3rd position. Here the student completes the most essential skills necessary toperform competently in the genre. It contains medium and normal speed recordings of each tune. Includes Liberty Old Joe Clark Soldier’s Joy Fisher’s Hornpipe Ragtime Annie St. Anne’s Reel Turkey in the Straw plus twinfiddling a rag a waltz Celtic tunes and more!

This is an original programme including the famous first Rossiniana of Mauro Giuliani the Sonata-Fantasia of Frederico Moreno-Torroba and two creations of the Montreal-based composer Maxime McKinley. Figures de Sable was composed for Jérôme Ducharme in 1998 when Maxime McKinley was still a guitar student in the class of Jean Vallières at the Montreal Conservatory.  Mandala was composed in the winter of 2010 after Mr. Ducharme asked Mr. McKinley to compose a piece for this DVD project. The Rossiniana presents a collection of arias from various operas of the famous Italian composer Gioachino Rossini. Frederico Moreno-Torroba composed few large scale instrumental pieces and in2001 the manuscript of the Sonata-Fantasia was found. This is an important addition to the major contribution of the composer to the guitar repertoire.  This is an original programme including the famous first Rossiniana of Mauro Giuliani the Sonata-Fantasia of Frederico Moreno-Torroba and two creations of the Montreal-based composer Maxime McKinley. Figures de Sable wascomposed for Jérôme Ducharme in 1998 when Maxime McKinley was still a guitar student in the class of Jean Vallières at the Montreal Conservatory. Mandala was composed in the winter of 2010 after Mr. Ducharme asked Mr.McKinley to compose a piece for this DVD project. The Rossiniana presents a collection of arias from various operas of the famous Italian composer Gioachino Rossini. Frederico Moreno-Torroba composed few large scaleinstrumental pieces and in 2001 the manuscript of the Sonata-Fantasia was found. This is an important addition to the major contribution of the composer to the guitar repertoire.

Introduces adults and school-aged beginners to the instrument and provides instruction related to the fundamental skills necessary to play the violin in a technically correct and musically satisfying way.Ideal as a partner book for students in school string programs as it provides a review of initial skills an introduction to advanced technique ear training exercises and an anthology of repertoire.The enclosed teaching points can also supplement Suzuki Violin repertoire and provide students and parents involved in Suzuki lessons additional ear training activities and music literacy exercises.These tunes are varied stylistically and include folk tunes from various cultures andoriginal and classic melodies chosen for their musical value and accessibility. Includes access to online audio. The Modern Violin Method contains 25 lessons which introduce adults and school-aged beginners to playing the Violin. This comprehensive method provides instruction related to the fundamental skills necessary toplay the Violin in a technically correct and musically satisfying way. Ideal as a partner book for students in school string programs as it provides a review of initial skills an introduction to advanced technique eartraining exercises and an anthology of repertoire. The enclosed teaching points can also supplement Suzuki Violin repertoire and provide students and parents involved in Suzuki lessons additional ear training activitiesand music literacy exercises. These tunes are varied stylistically and include folk tunes from various cultures and original and classic melodies chosen for their musical value and accessibility. Includes access to onlineaudio.

Cello Method Volume 2 is a comprehensive method for learning and mastering positions one through four on the cello. This book covers essentials such as sliding to and from lower positions closed and stretch positions understanding where the notes lie on the fingerboard and knowing which fingers to use in each position. Fun etudes and exercises are included to help you learn to change positions correctly. Cello Method Volume 2 is a comprehensive method for learning and mastering positions one through four on the cello. This book covers essentials such as sliding to and from lower positions closed and stretch positions understanding where the notes lie on the fingerboard and knowing which fingers to use in each position. Fun etudes and exercises are included to help you learn to change positions correctly.

An exciting beginning blues harmonica course! The ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play even at the beginning level! Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music called licks are organized to create a pleasing solo) 12 Bar Blues Theory Vibrato Shakes and Tongue Blocking. The recording includes all of the harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment. This book and its recording use a C major diatonic harmonica.- Ideas presented solidly in the blues tradition.- Phrasing concepts 12 Bar Blues Theory Shakes Tongue Blocking.- Uses C major diatonic harp.- Includes access to online audioand video. First Lessons Blues Harmonica is an exciting course for the beginning blues player. The ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play even at the beginning level.Topics include phrasing concepts (how small pieces of music called licks are organised to create a pleasing solo) 12 bar blues theory vibrato shakes and tongue blocking. The recording includes all of the Harmonicaparts notated in the book with accompaniment. This book and its recording use a C major diatonic Harmonica. Ideas presented solidly in the blues tradition. Phrasing concepts 12 bar blues theory shakes tongue blocking. Uses C major diatonic Harmonica. Companion audio and video download available online.

How To Sit On A Rock-New owners of the Native American Flute are often told to go sit on a rock and teach themselves how to play. Through eight lessons introducing the technique and theory of both the outer and inner game of Native American Flute improvisation players of all levels learn to express the music growing inside themselves. The exercises in this volume are presented in fingering diagrams and Nakai TAB-an easy-to-learn derivative of standard music notation most commonly used for Native American Flute. Includes access to online audio. New owners of the Native American Flute are often told to go 'sit on a rock' and teach themselves how to play. Through eight lessons introducing the technique and theory of both the outer and inner 'game' of Native AmericanFlute improvisation players of all levels learn to express the music growing inside themselves. The exercises in this volume are presented in fingering diagrams and Nakai TAB-an easy-to-learn derivative of standard musicnotation most commonly used for Native American Flute. Access to online audio included.

The Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet teams up with legendary comedian Phil Proctor (of Firesign Theatre fame) to create a unique synthesis of virtuoso narrative and musicianship in The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote: Words and Music from the Time of Cervantes. In telling the story of the famous knight of La Mancha Mr. Proctor gives a tour-de-force dramatic performance creating over a dozen different characters from the novel (including the quixotic gentleman and his trusty squire Sancho Panza). Accompanying the action LAGQ plays brilliant new arrangements (by LAGQ member William Kanengiser) of pieces from Spain's Golden Age music that Cervantes could have heardduring his lifetime. Included are some of the Greatest Hits of the Spanish Renaissance including favorites like Gaurdame las Vacas and Ludovico's Harp. In a multi-media presentation the words and music merge together to take the listener on journey into Cervantes' world giving the full measure of the humor pathos and surrealism of this most beloved story. As a special bonus LAGQ plays a mini-recital of the ever-popular Barber of Seville Overture by Rossini and Carmen Suite by Bizet. Filmed in front of a live audience at the Sheldon Theater in St. Louis this is a truly innovative and unforgettable theatrical event. The Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet teams up with legendary comedian Phil Proctor (of Firesign Theatre fame) to create a unique synthesis of virtuoso narrative and musicianship in “The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote:Words and Music from the Time of Cervantes.” In telling the story of the famous knight of La Mancha Mr. Proctor gives a tour-de-force dramatic performance creating over a dozen different characters from the novel (includingthe quixotic gentleman and his trusty squire Sancho Panza). Accompanying the action LAGQ plays brilliant new arrangements (by LAGQ member William Kanengiser) of pieces from Spain’s Golden Age music that Cervantes could haveheard during his lifetime. Included are some of the “Greatest Hits of the Spanish Renaissance ” including favorites like “Gaurdame las Vacas” and “Ludovico’s Harp.” In a multi-media presentation the words and music mergetogether to take the listener on journey into Cervantes’ world giving the full measure of the humor pathos and surrealism of this most beloved story. As a special bonus LAGQ plays a mini-recital of the ever-popular “Barber ofSeville Overture” by Rossini and “Carmen Suite” by Bizet. Filmed in front of a live audience at the Sheldon Theater in St. Louis this is a truly innovative and unforgettable theatrical event.

3 Kennenlern-CDs-Accompaniment CD for Der Hüttenmusikant (ISBN 9783865436924/ArtNr BOE7596). Contains the first verse chorus and other important parts for each song. Using this CD you can get to know the songs by listening to them and then learn to play them with the right rhythm and speed. Vocals are also included. With Der Hüttenmusikant learning new songs is quicker and easier. Accompaniment CD for 'Der Huttenmusikant' (ISBN 9783865436924/ArtNr BOE7596). Contains the first verse chorus and other important parts for each song. Using this CD you can get to know the songs by listening to them and then learn to play them with the right rhythm and speed. Vocals are also included. With Der Huttenmusikant learning new songs is quicker and easier.

from Beauty and the Beast-From the composers of The Little Mermaid here's a production number to top Under the Sea! From Disney's animated feature Beauty and the Beast this one is not to be missed! Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00. Demonstration performances and backing tracks to accompany Ed Lojeski's choral arrangements of this unforgettable song from Disney's Beauty And The Beast .

The first book ever published on how to play the conga and bongo drum in jazz. This text is an essential tool for band teachers and drummers playing Latin Percussion in jazz with special emphasis on swing. Includes chapters on history description tuning position/posture notation strokes rhythms etc. Complete with photos interviews music transcriptions and video links. This much-needed text fills a niche in the application of the conga and bongo drum in jazz. Special features include archival photos a rare interview with legendary jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell and the most comprehensive discography ever complied on the use of conga and bongo drums in jazz with over 100listings and commentary including Candido Ray Barretto Armando Peraza Willie Bobo Luis Miranda Patato Valdez Willie Rodriguez Tata Guines and many more. Learn how to play the Conga and Bongo Drums in Jazz. This book by Trevor Salloum is the very first to be published on this subject and provides an essential tool for band teachers and drummers playing Latin Percussionin jazz with special emphasis on swing. The Conga And Bongo Drum In Jazz includes chapters on history tuning position/posture notation strokes rhythms and more. Complete with photos interviews musictranscriptions and video links this much-needed text fills a niche in the application of the Conga and Bongo Drums in jazz. Special features include archival photos a rare interview with legendary jazz guitarist KennyBurrell online companion video with Candido and Bobby Sanabria and the most comprehensive discography ever compiled on the use of Conga and Bongo Drums in jazz with over 100 listings and commentary including Candido RayBarretto Armando Peraza Willie Bobo Luis Miranda Patato Valdez Willie Rodriguez and many more.

Mance Lipscomb was a sage a songster a responsible elder a self-made man... He played so many types of music in his own style with powerful conviction... Tilting his head back closing his eyes and thumping that Harmony Sovereign Mance brought the past to the present and turned the present into story into song and into life. -Taj Mahal Mance Lipscomb (1895-1976) the son of a former slave lived almost his whole life in Navasota Texas supporting himself and his family by tenant farming. But he was also a guitar player and songster who played blues and rags for his local neighbors at loal Saturday night parties. In 1960 Mancewas discovered by Chris Strachwith of Arhoolie Records and Mack McCormick. Within a short period of time Mance was recording albums and performing at festivals concert halls and clubs around the country. This video presents a rare television concert recorded in Texas for KLRU TV in 1969. It shows the panorama and genius of Mance's music. A pdf file for the booklet that accompanies this DVD can be found on the DVD folder that will appear when putting the DVD in to your computer.

Killer Technique® Hammered Dulcimer is a book that uniquely focuses on improving the everyday elements of dulcimer playing. Some mundane fundamentals of technique may seem mindless and appear to need no attention. In reality though even the most basic essentials of dulcimer playing can hold us back without careful examination and precision. This book does just that! The author himself a National Hammered Dulcimer Champion and music professor draws on over twenty years of experience in playing and teaching to share his recipe for success. The material focuses on dulcimer-specific skills and drills them in effective and engaging new ways. Targeted areas include dexterity aim flow commonly used percussion rudiments chords arpeggios and chord suffixes. Each exercise is carefully designed to isolate the targeted skill provide instruction for its most efficient execution and help you acquire new and improved muscle memory in the least amount of repetitions. Admittedly working on technique can seem like a chore. This book takes the work out of it and presents the exercises in fresh new ways so you get the most out of them in the least amount of time. Dr. Wade's biggest technique secret revealed in this book is his use of varying rhythms to re-engage the brain and to acquire new and lasting muscle memory. The exercises are not only fun to master but also incredibly effective! It's all about efficiencyâ'not just going through the motions! Killer Technique: Hammered Dulcimer focuses on dulcimer-specific skills and drills them in using effective and engaging new ways. Targeted areas include dexterity aim flow commonly used percussion rudiments chords arpeggios and chord suffixes. Killer Technique: Hammered Dulcimer is perfect for Dulcimer players of all skill levels.

Releasing their first album in 1989 Extreme showcased the unique blend of funk rock high level shred and writing style of the legendary Nuno Bettencourt. Best known for their seminal album Pornograffitti Extrem e have remained one of the most respected bands on the rock scene for 30 years. Learn 4 of their best songs here with super fan George Marios . Lessons include: Get The Funk Out Rest In Peace Cupid's Dead Decadence Dance Whether you're wanting to get your soloing together or add a funky edge to yourrock playing this is the course for you.

When Mel Bay Records launched Guitar Sessions Vic Juris was one of the artists recruited to provide a distinctive flavor to the jazz-oriented label. A Second Look features Jay Anderson on bass Tim Horner on drums and Dave Liebman on tenor and soprano sax. The masterful juxtaposition of nylon-string acoustic and electric guitars adds an engaging range of voices to standards and originals including Barney K. So In Love All the Things You Are Shades of Jazz Very Early For Brian Table for One and Indian Summer.When Mel Bay Records launched Guitar Sessions Vic Juris was one of the artists recruited to provide a distinctive flavor to the jazz-oriented label. A Second Look features Jay Anderson on bass Tim Horner on drums and DaveLiebman on tenor and soprano sax. The masterful juxtaposition of nylon-string acoustic and electric guitars adds an engaging range of voices to standards and originals including Barney K. So In Love All the Things You Are Shades of Jazz Very Early For Brian Table for One and Indian Summer.

Designed to motivate and inspire students Guitar Sherpa's innovative learning systems employ a hands-on contextual format. Students 'play' their way through Guitar Sherpa curriculum rather than working through tedious examples and exercises. Muriel Anderson world-renowned Guitarist and composer presents this intensive study program for intermediate and advanced fingerstyle Guitar players. Innovations for Acoustic Guitar guides the student through essential theory techniques and other 'tricks of the trade' to enhance the player's performance arranging and composition skills. Using several of her own compositions as lesson examples (Arioso Mister Chester TwoShores A Baker's Dozen and Muriel's highly popular Angelina Baker Medley) Innovations for Acoustic Guitar reveals a variety of Muriel's signature techniques and approaches for generating new ideas and fresh arrangements or compositions. You'll learn how to flavor your arrangements and compositions with a variety of harmonic techniques including Irish and Cuban influences and odd time signatures. You'll learn how to develop a theme play expressively and imitate the sounds of a banjo mandolin or bass. Muriel also demonstrates how connect notes in a rhythmic tune in the classic style of Chet Atkins. Innovations for Acoustic Guitar will strengthen your fingerstyle technique enhance your performance and presentation of material and spark innovative composition and arranging. Hands-On Learning Tools included with Innovations for Acoustic Guitar: Text Lesson Guide Standard Notation Guitar Tab Power Tab Files Power Tab Software Bonus Material. Secure PIN enclosed in DVD package for quick and secure download of learning tools.

This expanded edition of the acclaimed Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 contains outstanding solos etudes chord melody studies scale studies and duets in the keys of A F#m G D Em Bm F Dm Bb Gm Eb Cm Ab and Fm! In addition 2nd and 3rd positions are thoroughly explored. Every concept in the original Grade 3 has been expanded with ample playing material. Completion of this text will assure that the guitar student is well on the way to becoming an accomplished guitarist. Includes access to online audio.This expanded edition of the acclaimed Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 contains outstanding solos etudes chord melody studies scale studies and duets in the keys of A F#m G D Em Bm F Dm Bb Gm Eb Cm Aband Fm. In addition 2nd and 3rd positions are thoroughly explored. Every concept in the original Grade 3 has been expanded with ample playing material. Completion of this text will assure that the Guitar student is well on theway to becoming an accomplished guitarist. Access to audio download online.

Introduction To The Guitar Toolbox Part 2: Book/CD Set consists of basic information from contemporary styles such as Blues Folk and Rock. This book takes the player up the Guitar neck with movable scales and chords helping the student to play in and learn new key signatures. Introduction To The Guitar Toolbox Part 2: Book/CD Set approaches the guitar from a modern guitarists point of view. The Guitar Toolbox series takes the player from the simple pentatonic scale foundation to playing the complete major minor and blues fretboard. Introduction To The Guitar Toolbox Part 2: Book/CD Set consists of basic information from contemporary styles such as Blues Folk and Rock. This book takes the player up the Guitar neck with movable scales andchords helping the student to play in and learn new key signatures. Introduction To The Guitar Toolbox Part 2: Book/CD Set approaches the guitar from a modern guitarists point of view. The GuitarToolbox series takes the player from the simple pentatonic scale foundation to playing the complete major minor and blues fretboard.

Each summer in New York City the NYU Summer Guitar Intensive meets for 3 weeks. Along with ground breaking courses and ensembles the students are exposed to the teaching and playing of over 45 internationally famous guitarists. This Master Guitar Symposium DVD takes a glimpse into these clinics which happen 3 times each day during the Intensive. Bruce Arnold Director of the NYU Summer Guitar Intensive hosts these educational interactions. You will find tips insights as well as incredible playing by these masters of jazz guitar on this DVD. This is cutting edge jazz education. Tips insights and incredible playing by these masters of jazz Guitar makes this a must own for anystudent of jazz Guitar. Roni Ben-Hur Gene Bertoncini and Kenny Wessel talk about how they practice along with insights into how they have reached their high level of musicianship. Each summer in New York City the NYU Summer Guitar Intensive meets for 3 weeks. Along with ground breaking courses and ensembles the students are exposed to the teaching and playing of over 45 internationally famousguitarists. This Master Guitar Symposium DVD takes a glimpse into these clinics which happen 3 times each day during the Intensive. Bruce Arnold Director of the NYU Summer Guitar Intensive hoststhese educational interactions. You will find tips insights as well as incredible playing by these masters of jazz guitar on this DVD. This is cutting edge jazz education. Tips insights and incredible playing by thesemasters of jazz Guitar makes this a must own for any student of jazz Guitar. Roni Ben-Hur Gene Bertoncini and Kenny Wessel talk about how they practice along with insights into how they have reached their high level ofmusicianship.