with Nick Forster Guitar; Michael Kang Fiddle; Ben Kaufman Bass; Sally Van Meter Dobro; Eric Walser Mandolin; Pete Wernick Banjo; Joan Nondi Wernick Vocals Pete Wernick created this video jam session so that novice guitar banjo mandolin fiddle Dobro or bass players of any level can get ready for the real thing by playing along with Pete and his exciting all-star jam band. The band runs through 16 classic bluegrass songs and instrumentals while Pete teaches the ins and outs of jam etiquette the basics of music theory how to make up harmony vocals using the number system for calling out changes and lots more invaluable advice. DVD EXTRA! Clicking the remote's anglebutton provides a close-up of the guitar player's left hand so you can follow the song's chord changes. 105-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 2 · INCLUDES LYRICS + CHORDS DVD edition of this expert tutorial from Pete Wernick (aka 'Doctor Banjo') in which he and his band teach novice players and pickers how to jam. The details of 'jam etiquette' basics of music theory signalling kick-offs and endings using the 'number system' for calling out changes and many more topics are covered in depth.

Recorded at the famed Merle Watson Memorial Festival in Wilkesboro NC this DVD captures Doc Watson teaching some of the most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking tunes in his vast repertoire. With his characteristic good humor Doc provides an intimate look into the guitar technique musical philosophy and fine musicianship for which he is known and loved worldwide. Clear explanations and demonstrations help players learn his definitive arrangements of: Deep River Blues · Bluebell · Southbound · Black Mountain Rag · Georgie · Way Downtown · Don't Let Your Deal Go Down · Blue Railroad Train · Windy and Warm · Beaumont Rag · East Tennessee Blues · The Cuckoo.90-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 4 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB This DVD captures influential country/folk guitarist Doc Watson in a special guitar workshop teaching the most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking songs and instrumentals in his vast repertoire.

Level 1-PlayTimeö Piano Jazz & Blues is a fun collection of beginning jazz and blues pieces. The book offers a pleasing variety of sounds-from soulful blues to jazz originals and standards-and is a wonderful supplement for the late Level 1 piano student. The student will enjoy creating the sounds of jazz and blues while improving reading and rhythmic skills. Songs include: Jeepers Creepers - Ain't She Sweet - Moon River - and more. PlayTime® Piano Jazz & Blues is a fun collection of beginning jazz and blues pieces. The book offers a pleasing variety of sounds – from soulful blues to jazz originals and standards – and is a wonderful supplement for the late Level 1 piano student. The student will enjoy creating the sounds of jazz and blues while improving reading and rhythmic skills. Songs include: Jeepers Creepers • Ain't She Sweet • Moon River • and more.

Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in Level 5 this book reinforces theory concepts through writing sightreading and ear-training activities. Piano Adventures: Theory Book – Level 5 is divided into units which correlate with those in the Lesson Book . Each unit reinforces basic theory concepts through writing sight-reading and ear-training activities - all within a youthful context. Although the theory book is designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in the Piano Adventures series teachers will find that the creative effective approach of this book will enhance instruction with many other piano methods as well.

Here's a unique chance to take an intimate lesson with a true blues great and long time sideman to the legendary Howlin' Wolf Hubert Sumlin. Sumlin's sharp-edged solos and screaming riffs have graced recordings by some of the very best blues stars including Eric Clapton Willie Dixon and Sunnyland Slim and the longevity of his career with Howlin' Wolf means his distinctive tone is now as integral to the Wolf sound as the voice of the formidable bluesman himself. He has long been acknowledged as a vital influence by such groundbreaking guitar pioneers as Jimmy Page and Keith Richards as well as by mavericks such as Zappa and Hendrix. Introduced by Jimmy Vivino and backed by a stellar rhythm section featuring The Band's Levon Helm with David Johnson and Michael Merritt Hubert sheds light on his traditional Mississippi-based fingerpicking blues style. Discover the licks that helped to define a musical era slowed down and demonstrated in detail by the man himself. Sumlin breaks down some of Wolf's best tunes including Smokestack Lightning Forty Four and Hidden Charms . A special treat for blues lovers and learning guitarists everywhere!

Piano Adventures®-Features new piano solos for the mid-elementary pianist from Nancy and Randall Faber some with optional teacher duet parts. These pieces present a broad range of styles to enhance the young musician's awareness of classical jazz folk and impressionistic sounds. Repeated listening and play-along with the CD will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities including a piano sonatina with orchestra. Contains songs and pieces like: I Love the Mountains · Little Ghost's Recital · Snappin' Harriet · and Grandpa Leprechaun.The Faber Piano Adventures: Level 2A Gold Star Performance book features new piano solos for the mid-elementary pianist from Nancy and Randall Faber some with optional teacher duet parts. These pieces present a broad range of styles to enhance the young musician's awareness of classical jazz folk and impressionistic sounds. Repeated listening and play-along with the CD will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities including a piano sonatina with orchestra.

Learn five classic blues songs especially arranged for intermediate-level guitarists who want to explore exciting new styles and repertoire. Mary Flower's clear step-by-step instruction will make these pieces fun to play for anyone with some prior knowledge of blues fingerpicking techniques. Mary starts off with Leroy Carr's Papa's in the Housetop first strumming the basic chords to get you quickly into the tune. She teaches you how to play the melody on the high strings then adds harmony notes and finally finishes the arrangement with a hot New Orleans bass line. She then launches into equally detailed instruction for Bessie Smith's Backwater Blues with moving bassesand unusual harmonies: Memphis Minnie's Black Rat Swing played in both standard and open D tunings: Jimmy Oden's Going Down Slow a 12-bar shuffle/groove blues using a combination of Charlie Patton and Jimi Hendrix licks and New Orleans Hop Scop Blues another great Bessie Smith ragtime blues. Mary Flower's arrangements are challenging fun to play and filled with musical ideas that will inspire you and add great songs to your blues repertoire. Learn five classic blues songs especially arranged for intermediate-level guitarists who want to explore exciting new styles and repertoire. Mary Flower's clear step-by-step instruction will make these pieces fun to play for anyone with some prior knowledge of blues fingerpicking techniques. Mary starts off with Leroy Carr's Papa's in the Housetop first strumming the basic chords to get you quickly into the tune. She teaches you how to play the melody on the high strings then adds harmony notes and finally finishes the arrangement with a hot New Orleans bass line. She then launches into equally detailed instruction for Bessie Smith's BackwaterBlues with moving basses and unusual harmonies; Memphis Minnie's Black Rat Swing played in both standard and open D tunings; Jimmy Oden's Going Down Slow a 12-bar shuffle/groove blues using a combination of Charlie Patton and Jimi Hendrix licks; and New Orleans Hop Scop Blues another great Bessie Smith ragtime blues. Mary Flower's arrangements are challenging fun to play and filled with musical ideas that will inspire you and add great songs to your blues repertoire.

Here's an easy and fun way for beginners to play favourite bluegrass tunes. Happy teaches all the basic techniques and helps guitarists begin to build their own repertoire. He covers pick technique elementary theory song accompaniment and how to play instrumental solos.

Bulletin Boards that Teach Music is organized by concepts and skills and divided into six sections: Elements of Music Music Skills Music Listening Examples Children's Songs Music Around the World Music Throughthe Ages. Each board idea contains text and graphics that are easily adaptable to any classroom situation. Also included for each board is the focus of instruction activities variations and suggestions for special effects. Areproducible pak is also available to save your book from wear and tear. So don't just decorate your classroom use your bulletin boards to make the most of those teachable moments. For grades K-6.Available: Resource Book Reproducible Pak.Bulletin Boards that Teach Music is organized by concepts and skills and divided into six sections: Elements of Music Music Skills Music Listening Examples Children's Songs Music Around the World Music Throughthe Ages. Each board idea contains text and graphics that are easily adaptable to any classroom situation. Also included for each board is the focus of instruction activities variations and suggestions for special effects. Areproducible pak is also available to save your book from wear and tear. So don't just decorate your classroom use your bulletin boards to make the most of those teachable moments. For gradesK-6.Available: Resource Book Reproducible Pak.

The Tenor Banjo has a shorter neck and higher sharper sound great for being heard in a band situation. Buddy Wachter's tutorial provides everything you need to know and is specifically produced for this particular kind of Banjo. The lessons include Theory Basic chord formations Picking and strumming exercises Correct tremolo technique Moveable chords Dynamics and structure when playing tunes You'll learn valuable insights into the Duo and Riverboat styles as well as the approach of the incomparable Eddie Peabody.

Volume 2 (DVD)-In Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar Bob Brozman provides intermediate and advanced level guitarists with a complete toolbox with which to dramatically increase their repertoire and enhance their blues arrangements and improvisations. Brozman gives both a historical and a technical analysis of the styles innovations and techniques originally created by Robert Johnson Son House Charlie Patton and other Delta slide masters. The songs covered include Come On in My Kitchen Delta Memories Rollin' and Tumblin . Includes tab. The duration of this DVD is approximately 70 minutes. In Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar Bob Brozman provides intermediate and advanced level guitarists with a complete toolbox with which to dramatically increase their repertoire and enhance their blues arrangements and improvisations. Brozman gives both a historical and a technical analysis of the styles innovations and techniques originally created by Robert Johnson Son House Charlie Patton and other Delta slide masters. The songs covered include Come On in My Kitchen Delta Memories Rollin' and Tumblin . Includes tab. The duration of this DVD is approximately 70 minutes.

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

The Collaborative Artist B-Flat Clarinet E-Flat Saxophone Piano-Faber Piano Adventures is proud to present a new chamber music composition Curiouser and Curiouser . Composed by Nancy Faber this unique piece was commissioned by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) to celebratethe organization's Year of Collaborative Music and was debuted at the 2011 MTNA National Convention. Written for late intermediate to early advanced students this chamber trio features a curious one-noteopening followed by a quirky merry melody that leads the performers to unexpected musical places. The piece ends as mysteriously as it begins - with a final flourish. This piece is suitable for piano students whohave completed Piano Adventures® Level 5.Faber Piano Adventures is proud to present a new chamber music composition Curiouser and Curiouser . Composed by Nancy Faber this unique piece was commissioned by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) to celebratethe organization's Year of Collaborative Music and was debuted at the 2011 MTNA National Convention. Written for late intermediate to early advanced students this chamber trio features a curious one-noteopening followed by a quirky merry melody that leads the performers to unexpected musical places. The piece ends as mysteriously as it begins - with a final flourish. This piece is suitable for piano studentswhohave completed Piano Adventures® Level 5.

Learn to play a variety of fantastic tunes as you master the challenging techniques of the Dobro with this accessible DVD tutorial by Dobro master Stacy Phillips. Phillips provides detailed instruction on: The use of picks The bar Hammer-ons Pull-offs Right hand rolls A variety of chord positions An in-depth examination of major scale patterns is provided applicable to almost any song and allowing you to create your own melodies and improvisations. Each song has been carefully selected to introduce different playing styles and boost your musical vocabulary. You will discover the blues bluegrass three different open tunings and a breathtaking arrangement of Dixie Hoedown thatcombines every element from the lessons in spectacular fashion. This intermediate-level tutorial in resonator guitar will have you picking better than you ever dreamed you could! Learn to play a variety of fantastic tunes as you master the challenging techniques of the Dobro with this accessible DVD tutorial by Dobro master Stacy Phillips. Phillips provides detailed instruction on: The use of picks The bar Hammer-ons Pull-offs Right hand rolls A variety of chord positions An in-depth examination of major scale patterns is provided applicable to almost any song and allowing you to create your own melodies and improvisations. Each song has been carefully selected to introduce different playing styles and boost your musical vocabulary. You will discover the blues bluegrass three different open tunings and abreathtaking arrangement of Dixie Hoedown that combines every element from the lessons in spectacular fashion. This intermediate-level tutorial in resonator guitar will have you picking better than you ever dreamed you could!

The Collaborative Artist Chamber Music Series-This serene presentation of Silent Night offers an expressive chamber music performance for flute cello and piano. Arranged by Nancy Faber. (moderately advanced) This serene presentation of Silent Night offers an expressive chamber music performance for flute cello and piano. Arranged by Nancy Faber. (moderately advanced)

Primer Level-This General MIDI disk provides accompaniments to the pieces included in the book featuring favorite hymns and songs of faith arranged for the earliest level of beginning pianist. No eighth notes are used and the hands remain in middle C position throughout the book. Special care has been taken in selecting joyful songs that are easily accessible at the primer level. Includes: God Is So Good · The B.I.B.L.E · Whisper a Prayer · I've Got the Joy Joy Joy · O How I Love Jesus · Deep and Wide · Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam · Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.Contents include: God Is So Good; The B.I.B.L.E; Whisper a Prayer; I’ve Got the Joy Joy Joy; O How I Love Jesus; Deep and Wide; Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam; Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.

Early Elementary Piano Solo-This piece features a full range of dynamics while the hands remain primarily in Middle C position. Catchy upbeat melody is sure to be a hit with students. This piece features a full range of dynamics while the hands remain primarily in Middle C position. Catchy upbeat melody is sure to be a hit with students.

A lesson in basic music theory for the five-string Banjo player that will open vast possibilities and help you develop your musical ear. Bluegrass master Bill Keith will give you the knowledge needed to gain a total understanding of the Banjo fretboard and find the right notes anywhere first time! Keith starts out by demonstrating a simple method for picking out familiar melodies by ear. Soon you will be playing harmonised scales and moving freely around the whole instrument with the help of the unique visual charts he has devised. The charts show relationships between notes frets and strings in a clear and logical manner - allowing you to quickly grasp the full range ofthe instrument. Before you know it you will be developing melodies and improvising all over the instrument with using your favourite Bluegrass melodies.

Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred legato staccato and d?tach? bowings. Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred legato staccato and d?tach? bowings.

The Piano Adventures÷ PracticeTime Assignment Book is specially designed to optimize both lesson time and practice time. The book can be used effectively at any level of the Piano Adventures÷ method. The Faber Piano Adventures PracticeTime Assignment Book is specially designed to optimize both lesson time and practice time. The book can be used effectively at any level of the Piano Adventures® method.