Get the rock-solid fundamentals of rhythms pitch and harmony with this easy to use book. Learn the universal language used by all musicians regardless of instrument. Includes concise detailed explanations illustrations and written exercises. Construct scales cords and intervals. Identify major and minor key centers and common chord progressions. Accurately play various rhythm feels and figures. Learn the basic principles of form and compositional analysis. Get the rock-solid fundamentals of rhythms pitch and harmony with this easy to use book. Learn the universal language used by all musicians regardless of instrument. Includes concise detailed explanations illustrations and written exercises. Construct scales cords and intervals. Identify major and minor key centers and common chord progressions. Accurately play various rhythm feels and figures. Learn the basic principles of form and compositional analysis.

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This book is meant to assist teachers who wish to introduce their students to creative composition but have limited lesson time available and feel the need for some direction in starting and continuing the process successfully.The process involves devoting as little as five minutes of lesson time to composition but at every lesson over a period of for example six to eight weeks. Suggestions in the concise Lesson Plans help bring about gradual changesor improvements from week to week that are enough to keep the piece developing and more importantly to keep the student immersed and motivated in the process.This book is meant to assist teachers who wish to introduce their students to creative composition but have limited lesson time available and feel the need for some direction in starting and continuing the process successfully.The process involves devoting as little as five minutes of lesson time to composition but at every lesson over a period of for example six to eight weeks. Suggestions in the concise Lesson Plans help bring about gradual changesor improvements from week to week that are enough to keep the piece developing and more importantly to keep the student immersed and motivated in the process.

Celebrating 50 years of Fender Strat-The world's most famous guitar celebrates 50 years! Fully authorized by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and written by best-selling author/historian Tom Wheeler this remarkable book showcaes the worldwide cooperation of photographers magazines musicians and museums to produce this beautiful and inspiring book this milestone deserves. This Book/CD offers the best photos quotes facts & sounds to celebrate this achievement. With a forward by Eric Clapton and a CD featuring musical examples of famous Strat sounds and styles.

True Stories Of How Music's Biggest Stars Went From Start To Stardom-Even the biggest stars in the world had to start somewhere and this collection of stories reveals the toil and trouble it takes to get to the top. Discover the secrets behind some of the biggest careers as your favourite rock and pop heroes struggled to establish themselves. How They Made It is a savvy insider's tale that traces the career trajectories of a cross section of top selling recording artists puncturing the mythologies of the music business to reveal the truths within. From Norah Jones and Alanis Morissette to Green Day and Maroon5 each one has a story to tell that is guaranteed to raise your eyebrows!

Updated 100th Anniversary Edition-Rich in beauty sound and history Manuel Rodriguez and Sons' classical and flamenco Guitars have been handcrafted in Madrid since 1909 and the company's creations are still acclaimed today. This book presents master luthier Manuel Rodriguez 's thoughts on the history of the instrument he loved including how the Guitar attained its prominent position among musical instruments. Filled with fabulous historical photos memorabilia and more this book is essential for all admirers of the Guitar. A special new section on Music with World Leaders sponsored by the King of Spain promotes the importance of music for children and much more.