
20.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
The Complete Guide To Mastering Left Hand Bass/Chord Patterns-The Mighty Accordion is a truly unique and much-needed guide to playing the bass side of the accordion. A comprehensive collection of progressive exercises guide the student in learning and mastering bass/chord patterns. For the beginner the first few chapters assume little or no knowledge of the instrument and teach how to play simple accompaniment patterns. For the intermediate player numerous exercises using the major minor seventh and diminished chords are included to develop skill in executing various bass/chord accompaniment patterns. For the advanced player latter chapters present exercises on chord combinations needed to play sixth minor seventh major seventh ninth and other advanced chords. Throughout the book explanations are offered on the workings of the instrument and relevant music theory. Play along with online audio featuring many of the book's exercises played at both a slow and moderate tempo. * A much-needed and complete guide to playing the bass side of the accordion* A comprehensive collection of progressive exercises for learning bass/chord patterns on the accordion* Beginner students learn simple accompaniment patterns and use of the major minor and seventh chords* Advanced students learn how to play sixth minor and major sevenths and ninth chords and other advance techniques* Includes access to online audio featuring many of the book's exercises. The Mighty Accordion by David DiGiuseppe provides a unique and much-needed guide to playing the bass side of the Accordion. This book contains a comprehensive collection of exercises that guidethe student through bass/chord patterns. Suitable for beginners with little or no knowledge of the instrument The Mighty Accordion starts with the very basics by teaching students how to play simpleaccompaniment patterns. For the intermediate player numerous exercises are included. These use the major minor seventh and diminished chords to develop skill in executing various bass/chord accompaniment patterns. The Mighty Accordion also includes chapters dedicated to the more advanced player. These sections present exercises on the chord combinations needed to play sixth minor seventh major seventh ninthand other advanced chords. Throughout the book you will learn about the history of the Accordion and how it works as well as the relevant music theory. The price of the book also includes access to online audiotracks featuring many of the exercises played at both a slow and moderate tempo. A much-needed and complete guide to playing the bass side of the Accordion. A comprehensive collection of progressive exercisesfor learning bass/chord patterns on the Accordion. Beginner students learn simple accompaniment patterns and use of the major minor and seventh chords.

25.20 £
Hal Leonard
from Man of La Mancha-Inspire your students to reach for new heights with this great gospel-flavored arrangement. This is my quest to follow that star no matter how hopeless no matter how far;... Available separately: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II Tenor Sax Trombone Synthesizer I & II Guitar Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25(from Man of La Mancha). Inspire your students to reach for new heights with this great gospel-flavored arrangement. This is my quest to follow that star no matter how hopeless no matter how far;... Available for SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II Tenor Sax Trombone Synthesizer I & II Guitar Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25

16.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
This book/audio set presents six complete songs and 19 licks and patterns (in both standard and open G tuning) in the styles of banjoists Earl Scruggs and Allen Shelton and guitarists Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. Also includes the 3-finger roll tour de force 'Strike It Rich' by 2001 Winfield Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Richard Smith. Written in standard notation and tablature with fingerings chord diagrams and performance notes: a discography is included for further listening. Includes access to online audio containing performances of all the songs and the licks and patterns are demonstrated both slowly and up to tempo. For intermediate to advanced level guitarists. This book/audio combination presents six complete songs and 19 licks and patterns (in both standard and open G tuning) in the styles of Banjoists Earl Scruggs and Allen Shelton and Guitarists ChetAtkins and Jerry Reed . (Also included is the 3-finger roll tour de force 'Strike It Rich' by 2001Winfield Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Richard Smith.) Written in standard notation and tablature with fingerings chord diagrams and performance notes; a discography is included for further listening. The companion audio includes performances of all the songs and the licks and patterns are demonstrated both slowly and up to tempo. Forintermediate to advanced level Guitarists. Includes access to online audio.

22.95 £
Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop
To Alternate Tunings-Discover the secrets of four alternative tunings with Kirtley's accessible arrangements and make your first steps into this exciting and contemporary approach to the Guitar. By straying from the standard EADGBE tuning system aworld of new harmonic possibilities open up some of which are explored through Kirtley's exciting solo pieces. You will learn: How to tune your guitar in four new ways How to find the tunings without an electronictuner The pros and cons of alternate tunings Full on-screen instruction for each song including split-screen detail Harmonic 'chime' techniques Right-hand fingerstyle techniques

18.95 £
Hudson Music
Tommy Igoe presents THE groove encyclopedia for the 21st Century overflowing with over six hours of music and 88 play-along tracks for drummers of all abilities. Groove Essentials represents a quantum leap in play-along packages for the developing drummer. Tommy Igoe provides a comprehensive guide to over forty beats rhythms and styles ranging from Rock and Funk through Jazz Hip-Hop and R& B to world and speciality grooves including Calypso Baiao Samba Batucada and lots more! Every rhythm is explained in detail with all required techniques a full musical context and two professionally recorded backing tracks featuring some of the hottest musicians of New York City.Beginning drummers will enjoy playing the simple rock beats with a real band giving you a chance to play the drums with good solid time utilizing four-way coordination. Intermediate drummers will have a chance to tackle some syncopated 16th-note grooves in the funk and R& B sections and also start playing some good swinging Jazz. Advanced and professional drummers will find twenty challenging world grooves to master as well as the opportunity to try an infinite number of different feels on Jazz shuffles waltzes and more. Each example is supported by professional-standard charts and the backing tracks are presented in MP3 format allowing them to be used on Mac PC iPod and portable MP3 systems. Tommy Igoe presents THE groove encyclopedia for the 21st Century overflowing with over six hours of music and 88 play-along tracks for drummers of all abilities. Groove Essentials represents aquantum leap in play-along packages for the developing drummer. Tommy Igoe provides a comprehensive guide to over forty beats rhythms and styles ranging from Rock and Funk through Jazz Hip-Hop and R&B to world andspeciality grooves including Calypso Baiao Samba Batucada and lots more! Every rhythm is explained in detail with all required techniques a full musical context and two professionally recorded backing tracks featuring some ofthe hottest musicians of New York City. Beginning drummers will enjoy playing the simple rock beats with a real band giving you a chance to play the drums with good solid time utilizing four-way coordination. Intermediate drummers will have a chance to tackle some syncopated 16th-note grooves in the funk and R&B sections and also start playing some good swinging Jazz. Advanced and professional drummers will find twentychallenging world grooves to master as well as the opportunity to try an infinite number of different feels on Jazz shuffles waltzes and more. Each example is supported by professional-standard charts and the backingtracks are presented in MP3 format allowing them to be used on Mac PC iPod and portable MP3 systems.

12.50 £
Alfred Music Publications
A combination text and workbook in three volumes. All areas of music theory are covered in a concise and practical manner and each level contains 28 lessons.

9.99 £
Wise Publications
The Absolute Beginners course has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your instrument. With this superb book you get a comprehensive course featuring step-by-step pictureswhich take you from first day exercises to playing along to the professional backing tracks that are included on the download card.

15.95 £
Music Sales
Chords For All Guitarists-Compiled by Leonard Vogler. The clearest most useful chord book for the guitar ever published. Several forms are shown for each type of chord. Easy-to-read diagrams.

5.95 £
Kjos Music Company
Piano Town: a method for beginning piano students ages six and up. The course of study is divided into five levels with each level having four correlated books: Lessons - the core of Piano Town. Each concept is presented in a consistent reliable format helping the student to focus on new skills and information. Theory - provides page by page support for each concept introduced in Lessons so that theoretical knowledge keeps pace with performance skill. Technic - provides page by page support for the technical skills introduced in Lessons. Each new exercise isolated one element of piano technic giving the student a chance to focus on each specific skill. Performance -offers students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in Lessons. The variety of folk songs familiar tunes original music and classical literature are ideal for use in recitals and festivals. Piano Town: a method for beginning piano students ages six and up. The course of study is divided into five levels with each level having four correlated books: Lessons - the core of Piano Town. Each concept ispresented in a consistent reliable format helping the student to focus on new skills and information. Theory - provides page by page support for each concept introduced in Lessons so that theoretical knowledge keeps pace withperformance skill. Technic - provides page by page support for the technical skills introduced in Lessons. Each new exercise isolated one element of piano technic giving the student a chance to focus on each specificskill. Performance - offers students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in Lessons. The variety of folk songs familiar tunes original music and classical literature are ideal for use in recitals andfestivals.

6.99 £
Kevin Mayhew
Red Hot Recorder Tutor - The UK's bestselling recorder tutor This book is an excellent way to introduce young children to music. Laid out in a clear simple way it introduces the notes and the basics of music theory in digestible stages. With the free accompanying CD thechildren can play along and quickly make progress. They can clap along to the rhythm sessions and copy the patterns played in the listening exercises.

20.40 £
Hal Leonard
Visit with the legendary Honeyboy Edwards one of the last links to the classic Delta blues of the 1920s and '30s. He imparts wisdom and wit while reminiscing about his life and friends including Robert Johnson. Features detaileddemos and thrilling performances of solo country blues slide & lead guitar boogie bass lines and more with a detailed booklet of key musical examples. 64 minutes.Few Guitarists today can legitimately lay claim to the title 'living legend' but David 'Honeyboy' Edwards certainly qualifies. He is one of the last links to the classic Delta blues era of the '20s and '30s and the harrowing conditions that helped produce the music. Born in Mississippi in 1915 Honeyboy grew up with future bluesman like Tommy McClennan and Robert Johnson while developing his own razor-edged Guitar style. In 1942 he made field recordings for Alan Lomax and the Library Of Congress. In th e'50s he moved to Chicago to become a vital part of that vibrant scene. Honeyboy has written several blues hits including 'Long Tall Women Blues' and 'Just Like JesseJames'. This DVD is much more than an in-depth lesson on Delta blues. Taped in 1999 this is a personal visit with a truly unique individual in the history of American music. Honeyboy imparts his wit and wisdom on his life and times and the fascinating larger-than-life men and women he has met in the blues. Foremost among these is the immortal Robert Johnson whom he met in 1936. In an absolutely remarkable viginette Honeyboy gives his first person account of the death of the King of the Delta blues. Surrounding this riveting moment of living history are detailed demonstrations and thrilling performances of solo country blues slide Guitar boogie bass lines and lead Guitar. Taken all together you have the original source for Delta blues Guitar that cannot be obtained anywhere else. This package includes a detailed booklet that contains key musical examples from the DVD.

8.99 £
Faber Music
Keyboard Basics 2 follows on directly from Book 1 and introduces bass-clef reading key signatures and scales. 'Echo playing' and simple improvisation encourage pupils to play by ear and develop good aural skills. Packed with the widest variety of musical styles from classical to contemporary and full of fantastic illustrations this inviting method by Sarah Walker is a great way to learn!

19.99 £
Roadrock International
Learn visualise and remember the notes on the fretboard with Matthew Von Doran. This superb DVD will teach you a system that organizes the fretboard in a way that enables you to quickly visualize any scale chord or arpeggio pattern and also knowing each note’s name & function. Whether you are practicing improvising composing or performing this approach allows you to make note choices on the fly. Learn visualise and remember the notes on the fretboard with Matthew Von Doran. This superb DVD will teach you a system that organizes the fretboard in a way that enables you to quickly visualize any scale chord or arpeggio pattern and also knowing each note’s name & function. Whether you are practicing improvising composing or performing this approach allows you to make note choices on the fly.