The Road to Stardom Starts Here-This popular method starts young children on their musical journey by teaching basic principles of guitar playing. It begins with the parts of the guitar how to comfortably hold the instrument right and left hand positioning and tuning. Easy step-by-step playing examples are used to teach chords picking strumming patterns and single note melodies. This course book uses plain language that makes it easy to understand key concepts such as major and minor chords as well as rhythm and timing. Have fun playing complete song rhythms with full band backing tracks that give children the feel and excitement of playing with other musicians. INCLUDES DVD This popular methodstarts young children on their musical journey by teaching basic principles of guitar playing. It begins with the parts of the guitar how to comfortably hold the instrument right and left hand positioning and tuning. Easy step-by-step playing examples are used to teach chords picking strumming patterns and single note melodies. This course book uses plain language that makes it easy to understand key concepts such as major and minor chords as well as rhythm and timing. Have fun playing complete song rhythms with full band backing tracks that give children the feel and excitement of playing with other musicians. BONUS: BEATS RHYTHMS & TIMING In this program you will learn the important elements to understand and apply rhythm and timing. Learn to use your body clock to count whole half quarter eighth and sixteenth note timing. Play common chords with strum patterns along with full band bracking tracks in song form. Learn about syncopation accents rests legato and staccato. The key rhythm elements of the most popular music styles are explained and outlined. Triplets the shuffle feel and much more are covered in this comprehensive rhythm program. A must for all aspiring young guitar players! A method for young children teaching the basic principles of Guitar playing. Guitar For Kids teaches all aspects of learning the Guitar with full band backing tracks too. This book also includes a follow along DVD. Guitar For Kids includes: 68 pages with text and tablature lessons. Full length DVD with 25 lessons included. Download audio backing tracks and demonstrations. Complete beats rhythm and timing course included with downloadable audio. Free lifetime web membership for online lesson support.

A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel jig hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs along with a CD thatdemonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary. A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel jig hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs along with a CD that demonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary.

A brilliant fourth collection of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

This book/CD pack by Rudy Robbins of the official Texan cowboy band Spirit of Texas and Shirley Field Canada's champion female yodeler will teach you how to yodel in no time! Features basic instructions simple songs recorded demonstrations and a special photo gallery & short bios of cowboy and cowgirl yodelers. This book/CD pack by Rudy Robbins of the official Texan cowboy band Spirit of Texas and Shirley Field Canada's champion female yodeler will teach you how to yodel in no time! Features basic instructions simple songs recorded demonstrations and a special photo gallery & short bios of cowboy and cowgirl yodelers.

Designed as a companion to the Theory GymnasticsTM books these 4.5 x 5.5 inch full-staff flashcards are useful as a supplement to all note-reading or theory approaches. Designed as a companion to the Theory GymnasticsTM books these 4.5 x 5.5 inch full-staff flashcards are useful as a supplement to all note-reading or theory approaches.

A third book of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

The function of the bass player in rock music is multi-dimensional. In How to Create Rock Bass Lines you'll explore common rock drum beats popular rock chord progressions and the scales and techniques you'll need to add melody to your playing. By combining all of these elements you'll learn how to create bass lines that lock in with the drummer and complement the other instruments. You'll also take a look at examples in the style of rock bass greats like Paul McCartney John Paul Jones Flea John Entwistle and Tom Hamilton to see how these masters put their own unique spin on the rock format. The book includes loads of demo and play-along tracks available online fordownload or streaming. How To Create Rock Bass Lines explores the multi-dimensional function of the rock bassist. In this method you'll explore common rock Drum beats popular rock chord progressions and the scales and techniques you'll need to add melody to your playing. By combining all of these elements you'll learn how to create Bass lines that lock in with the drummer and complement the other instruments. In How To Create Rock Bass Lines you'll also take a look at examples in the style of rock bass greats like Paul McCartney John Paul Jones Flea John Entwistle and Tom Hamilton to see how these masters put their own unique spin on the rockformat. The book includes loads of demo and play-along tracks available online for download or streaming.

This set of 32 large cards contains everything you need for hilariously fun rhythm exercises to get students of all ages and abilities in touch with their rhythmic side. Whether your students are young or old beginners or experienced everyone can get on board with this Rockin’ Rhythms set. The sheer number of cards in this pack is enough for near endless amounts of entertainment while the four-part rhythm ensembles contained on each one ensures that students will develop a deep and practical understanding of rhythm. Each card involves a different kind of rhythmic sound whether it’s hissing or singing barking or clanging to get your students making noise. All we knowis it might get loud! The Rockin’ Rhythms pack is suitable for groups of two or more. This set of 32 large cards contains everything you need for hilariously fun rhythm exercises to get students of all ages and abilities in touch with their rhythmic side. Whether your students are young or old beginnersor experienced everyone can get on board with this Rockin’ Rhythms set. The sheer number of cards in this pack is enough for near endless amounts of entertainment while the four-part rhythm ensembles containedon each one ensures that students will develop a deep and practical understanding of rhythm. Each card involves a different kind of rhythmic sound whether it’s hissing or singing barking or clanging to get your students makingnoise. All we know is it might get loud! The Rockin’ Rhythms pack is suitable for groups of two or more.

The 5-string bass is rapidly growing into the future and this is your handbook to meet it there. Besides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the 5-string versus the 4-string this book explores the various ways of usingthe 5-string practice tips different techniques and practical applications to various genres demonstrated through songs on the accompanying CD.Learn to lay down phat and funky grooves or the deepest-darkest thunder only the low B tuning can deliver! The 5-string bass is being employed far more than ever in wider ranging styles and Brian Emmel's 5-String Bass Method helps you make the step to 5-string. Besides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the 5-string versus the 4-string this book explores the various ways of using the 5-string practice tips different techniques and practical applications to various genres demonstrated through songs on the accompanying CD.

Students are exposed to a broader range of notes more advanced playing techniques new minor keys and chords new time signatures and longer more professional arrangements. Students are exposed to a broader range of notes more advanced playing techniques new minor keys and chords new time signatures and longer more professional arrangements.

Finally a chord chart that's easy to read! 98 beginner and advanced versions of the most popular chords with fingering and note construction of each chord plus key chart showing the principal and relative chords in each key.Finally a chord chart that's easy to read! Ninety-eight beginner and advanced versions of the most popular and widely played chords with fingering and note construction of each chord plus a key chart showing the principal and relative chords in each key.

An important addition to the improvising jazz guitarist's library this thoughtful blend of text and musical examples focuses on the vocabulary of modern jazz and some of the applications of modern harmony. With examples written in standard notation and tablature Jacobs offers instruction on bebop style phrases playing fourths inside-outside playing pentatonic whole-tone and symmetrical scales slash chords polychords hip lines fingerings and much more. Includes access to online audio that presents the material in the text played with chord accompaniment. An important addition to the improvising Jazz Guitarist's library this thoughtful blend of text and musical examples focuses on the vocabulary of modern Jazz and some of the applications of modern harmony. With exampleswritten in standard notation and tablature Jacobs offers instruction on bebop style phrases playing fourths inside-outside playing pentatonic whole-tone and symmetrical scales slash chords polychords hip lines fingerings and much more. Includes access to online audio that presents the material in the text played with chord accompaniment.

A third book of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

ShowTrax CD-Here's a handy jazzy collection that's great for both concerts and caroling! Set in an easy swingy style these tunes will be a big hit with your audiences. Includes: Carol of the Bells Jingle Bells We WishYou a Merry Christmas .Available separately: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak (R) ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.Here's a handy jazzy collection that's great for both concerts and caroling! Set in an easy swinging style these tunes will be a big hit with your audiences. This CD features the recorded accompaniments for all choral versions.

Accompaniment CDs (Set of 2)-More great teaching material at the same level as the first volume. Over 30 songs in each volume with no song duplicated between voice types. A student could easily begin either in The First Book or The First Book Part II or the books may be used concurrently. A Two CD Set to accompany The First Book Of Baritone/Bass Solos Part II compiled by Joan Frey Boytim.

Jay Bocook demonstrates again why he is considered a master of adapting classical literature for young concert bands. This distinctive and well-known work features pulsating rhythms and dynamic full band passages. Thisexhilarating piece is sure to be a treat for your audiences as well as your band.Jay Bocook demonstrates again why he is considered a master of adapting classical literature for young concert bands. This distinctive and well-known work features pulsating rhythms and dynamic full band passages. This exhilarating piece is sure to be a treat for your audiences as well as your band.

An Introduction to Music-The Peanuts Music Activity Book is a fun introduction to music through songs games puzzles and other music activities including dozens of kids' favorites songs and Vince Guaraldi tunes. This book can be used by beginning pianists keyboard players guitarists vocalists and other C-instrument players. It's perfect for learning music at home daycare preschool and with family and friends. Songs include: Baseball Theme · Bingo · Chopsticks · Christmas Time Is Here · Für Elise · Happy Birthday to You · He's Your Dog Charlie Brown · Heart and Soul · Linus and Lucy · Ode to Joy · Red Baron · Schroeder · Skating · Take Me Out to the Ball Game · This Land Is Your Land ·Twinkle Twinkle Little Star · and more. Have a great time learning music with your favourite Peanuts characters. The Peanuts Music Activity Book is a fun introduction to music through songs games puzzles and other music activities. Including dozens of kids' favourites and Vince Guaraldi tunes this book can be used by beginning pianists Keyboard players Guitarists vocalists and other C-instrument players. It's perfect for learning music at home daycare preschool or with family and friends.

Piano Grade 3 (Trinity Edition)- The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris has now been extended to offer a series of editions supporting the Trinity College London sight-reading criteria. The books including this volume for Grade 3 have been specifically written to reflect Trinity's parameters for each grade and contain new material throughout. Designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems these books follow the same progressive format as previous editions: technical aspects are introduced step by step firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises then by studying prepared pieces with associatedquestions and finally Going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.

The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements the books include daily exercises sight-reading repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops students’ technique reading theory and musicianship but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos. The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements the books include daily exercises sight-reading repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops students' technique reading theory and musicianship but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.

A first of its kind the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic and the DVD lessons feature on-screen music. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information and song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action. Metal Guitar - At a Glance features five lessons including: Metal Rhythm Metal Licks Modern Metal Guitar James Hetfield Style and Randy Rhoads Style. Includes 37 songs: Black • Crazy Train • Mr. Crowley • No More Tears • Photograph • Stone Cold Crazy • Welcome to the Jungle • and more. A first of its kind the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic and the DVD lessons feature on-screen music. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information and song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action. Metal Guitar - At a Glance features five lessons including: Metal Rhythm Metal Licks Modern Metal Guitar James Hetfield Style and Randy Rhoads Style. Includes 37 songs: Black • Crazy Train • Mr. Crowley • NoMore Tears • Photograph • Stone Cold Crazy • Welcome to the Jungle • and more.