This book contains exciting moving and grooving original and innovative bass lines from Detroit-born Peter Washburne. His innovative approach makes use of the bass as an instrument capable of creating incredible musical ideas and compositions. In this book you will learn intricate complex and fun bass lines which make you the bass player shine like a pro at center stage! These bass lines are functional and melodic and sound incredible with or without additional instruments. This book will help open new performance possibilities for the contemporary bassist. Written in standard notation and TAB. Includes access to an online audio recording featuring Peter Washburne'sperformance of each composition. This book contains exciting moving and grooving original and innovative Bass lines from Detroit-born Peter Washburne . His innovative approach makes use of the Bass as an instrument capable of creating incrediblemusical ideas and compositions. In this book you will learn intricate complex and fun Bass lines which make you the Bass player shine like a pro at center stage! These Bass lines are functional and melodic and soundincredible with or without additional instruments. This book will help open new performance possibilities for the contemporary Bassist. Written in standard notation and TAB. Includes access to an online audio recordingfeaturing Peter Washburne's performance of each composition.

The songs and ballads in this book include a rich selection of favorite American folk songs patriotic songs sentimental songs from the past and songs from other lands. They have been arranged in the keys that are most suitable for singing and can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune both have been included. If one version is not well known however the most widely used melody is selected. The songs and ballads in this book include a rich selection of favorite American folk songs patriotic songs sentimental songs from the past and songs from other lands. They have been arranged in the keys that are mostsuitable for singing and can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune both have been included. If one version is not wellknown however the most widely used melody is selected.

First Lessons Djembe provides a fun and easy way to learn to play the Djembe. It was conceived for the beginning Djembe player yet contains information and reference material that is valuable for players at all levels.Playing the Djembe is a lifelong journey of self-expression as well as self-discovery. While the material presented herein may at first glance seem elementary the value and importance of it in terms of moving forward on the drumming path with the Djembe is truly invaluable. The fundamentals of playing dynamics and tonality are the benchmarks of mastering musicality on the Djembe and worthy of a lifetime of continued practice and refinement. I encourage you toenjoy this journey every step of the way. Includes access to online audio and video. First Lessons Djembe provides a fun and easy way to learn to play the Djembe. It was conceived for the beginning Djembe player yet contains information and reference material that is valuable for players at alllevels. Playing the Djembe is a lifelong journey of self-expression as well as self-discovery. While the material presented herein may at first glance seem elementary the value and importance of it in terms of moving forward onthe drumming path with the Djembe is truly invaluable. The fundamentals of playing dynamics and tonality are the benchmarks of mastering musicality on the Djembe and worthy of a lifetime of continued practice and refinement. Iencourage you to enjoy this journey every step of the way.

Almost limitless warm-up and technical exercises are laid out in this text for aspiring pick-style guitarists. Exercises begin at the most basic level obtainable by anyone with fingers and move to an advanced level. This smallbooklet gives guitarists the information needed to continue constructing technical exercises for a lifetime.

A collection of songs jigs hornpipes airs polkas and arches from the Celtic lands of Scotland Ireland and England. The songs are arranged for mountain dulcimer primarily in 1-5-8 (Mixolydian) tuning along with a few tunes in 1-5-5 (Ionian) tuning. The arrangements make use of the capo as well as playing tunes in Em and Bm and include a Part II for a suggested harmony on selected songs. The book is accompanied by an audio recording of each tune. Song titles include: George Brabazon Off She Goes Irish Lamentation Keel Row Water Is Wide Loch Lomond Foggy Dew and many more. Intermediate playing level suggested. Includes access to online audio. A collection of songs jigs hornpipes airs polkas and arches from the Celtic lands of Scotland Ireland and England. The songs are arranged for mountain Dulcimer primarily in 1-5-8 (Mixolydian) tuning along with a fewtunes in 1-5-5 (Ionian) tuning. The arrangements make use of the capo as well as playing tunes in Em and Bm and include a Part II for a suggested harmony on selected songs. The book is accompanied by an audio recording ofeach tune. Song titles include: George Brabazon Off She Goes Irish Lamentation Keel Row Water Is Wide Loch Lomond Foggy Dew and many more. Intermediate playing level suggested. Audio download available online.

If you want to learn the art of trading fours The Drummer's Cookbook Volume II will help you put it all together. This book takes you through the entire process from developing a vocabulary to real world application. Today's working drummers are asked to play fills and fours at a variety of different tempos each requiring a different vocabulary. The author breaks down the process into three general tempo zones: moderate bright and extreme. Develop your own musical vocabulary by studying the tools of the trade: uneven note groups rhythm fragments implied tempo changes ghost notes quarter note triplets and more. Then put it all together by learning the format for fours.Learn to think in phrases: three beat groups call and response and symmetric and asymmetric phrases. Study the standard 32 bar AABA jazz format and learn the how why and when of trading fours. Finally all these skills can be practiced with several hundred two and four bar solos in each of the three tempo ranges. If you want to learn the art of trading “fours” The Drummer’s Cookbook Volume II will help you put it all together. This book takes you through the entire process from developing a vocabulary to real world application. Today’sworking drummers are asked to play fills and fours at a variety of different tempos each requiring a different vocabulary. The author breaks down the process into three general tempo zones: moderate bright and extreme. Developyour own musical vocabulary by studying the tools of the trade: uneven note groups rhythm fragments implied tempo changes ghost notes quarter note triplets and more. Then put it all together by learning the format for fours.Learn to think in phrases: three beat groups call and response and symmetric and asymmetric phrases. Study the standard 32 bar AABA jazz format and learn the how why and when of trading fours. Finally all these skills can bepracticed with several hundred two and four bar solos in each of the three tempo ranges.

You Can Play For Hammered Dulcimer-National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Mark Wade presents common jam tunes in a unique way that shows beginners how to play the essence of the tunes simply and the intermediate/advanced players the ornamented versions. Each Easy Does It version of a tune is paired with the fancy rendition along with the chords. Now jamming is easier than ever for players of ALL levels! National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Mark Wade presents common jam tunes in a unique way that shows beginners how to play the essence of the tunes simply and the intermediate/advanced players the ornamented versions. Each 'EasyDoes It' version of a tune is paired with the fancy rendition along with the chords. Now jamming is easier than ever for players of ALL levels!

This book and accompanying audio is a detailed guide to learning how to play the upright bass. Designed for beginners no prior musical knowledge is necessary. Included are lessons on technique fundamentals reading music and basic music theory. The book also emphasizes the importance of crafting a personal approach and relationship to the instrument. Although having a private teacher to help you through all of the exercises and concepts is ideal the book is designed to supply you with anything and everything you might need to start on your own. Includes access to online audio. This book and accompanying audio is a detailed guide to learning how to play the upright Bass. Designed for beginners no prior musical knowledge is necessary. Included are lessons on technique fundamentals reading music andbasic music theory. The book also emphasizes the importance of crafting a personal approach and relationship to the instrument. Although having a private teacher to help you through all of the exercises and concepts isideal the book is designed to supply you with anything and everything you might need to start on your own. Includes access to online audio.

Inside My Psychobook 100 Double Bass Pattersn-Double bass drum technique has transcended the realm of heavy metal drumming and is now a mainstay in drum set music at-large. Famed Brazilian drummer Aquiles Priester has compiled 100 different exercises and patterns to both strengthen fundamentals in double bass drum technique and expand the creativity of drummers who employ double bass drum technique. Includes audio of each example. Double bass drum technique has transcended the realm of heavy metal drumming and is now a mainstay in drum set music at-large. Famed Brazilian drummer Aquiles Priester has compiled 100 different exercises and patterns to bothstrengthen fundamentals in double bass drum technique and expand the creativity of drummers who employ double bass drum technique. Includes audio of each example.

Advanced level. The 11 solos contained in this book were written by William Bay to explore some of the diverse moods and colors which can be expressed on the guitar. The collection is eclectic and contains solos ranging from swing to moody ballads to contemporary acoustic settings. Some of the solos are in dropped D tuning. All present an interesting palette of musical expression and are scored in notation and tablature. Advanced level. The 11 solos contained in this book were written by William Bay to explore some of the diverse moods and colors which can be expressed on the guitar. The collection is eclectic and contains solos ranging from swingto moody ballads to contemporary acoustic settings. Some of the solos are in dropped D tuning. All present an interesting palette of musical expression and are scored in notation and tablature.

A comprehensive volume of musical selections from the masters of the Baroque period. Pieces selected for this book required little alteration from their original manuscripts and preserve their composers' original intent. Left-hand fingerings have been included extensively right-hand fingerings are left up to the performer. Requirements for altered tunings and suggestions for capo use are indicated at the beginning of each piece where applicable. Contains suggested barres natural harmonics and ornamentations. Written in standard notation. An excellent collection for the library of any classic guitarist. A comprehensive volume of musical selections from the masters of the Baroque period. Pieces selected for this book required little alteration from their original manuscripts and preserve their composers' original intent.Left-hand fingerings have been included extensively right-hand fingerings are left up to the performer. Requirements for altered tunings and suggestions for capo use are indicated at the beginning of each piece whereapplicable. Contains suggested barres natural harmonics and ornamentations. Written in standard notation. An excellent collection for the library of any classic Guitarist.

This book features twenty superb arrangements of traditional Old Time American tunes by ukulele maestro Rob MacKillop. Includes classics such as Wildwood Flower Man Of Constant Sorrow Whiskey Before Breakfast Angeline The Baker and many others. All the music is playable with a pick or finger style and the tunes are presented in both tablature and standard notation. Includes access to online audio. This book features twenty superb arrangements of traditional Old Time American tunes byukulele maestro Rob MacKillop. Included are classics such as Wildwood Flower Man Of Constant Sorrow Whiskey Before Breakfast Angeline The Baker and many others. All the music is playable with a pick or finger style and thetunes are presented in both tablature and standard notation. Includes access to online audio.

Harmonica Encores presents famous concertos by Bach and Vivaldi plus other select classical works arranged by chromatic harmonica virtuoso Jiayi He. Includes Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 by George Enescu Spring Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven Waltz Op. 64 No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin and more. As these solos require advanced technique the author has included both standard notation and chromatic harmonica tablature with hole numbers blow/draw instructions and slide positions. The author's stellar performances of many of these works can be found on YouTube. Downloadable online audio tracks provide accompaniment for practice andperformance. Harmonica Encores presents famous concertos by Bach and Vivaldi plus other select classical works arranged by chromatic harmonica virtuoso Jiayi He. Includes Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 byFranz Liszt Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 by George Enescu Spring Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven Waltz Op. 64 No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin and more. As thesesolos require advanced technique the author has included both standard notation and chromatic harmonica tablature with hole numbers blow/draw instructions and slide positions. The author's stellar performances of many ofthese works can be found on YouTube. Downloadable online audio tracks provide accompaniment for practice and performance.

Art Rosenbaum is one of America's foremost performers and teachers of traditional five-string banjo playing. He has a long-time interest in the myriad old-time tunings that give breadth and richness to mountain and old-time banjo picking and has learned first-hand from old-timers in the South and Midwest. Pete Seeger (whose pioneering book How to Play the Five-String Banjo gave Art his start in the 1950s) praised the inclusion of 23 tunings in Art's 1968 Oak Publications book Old-Time Mountain Banjo. This book and 2-DVD set doubles (plus one!) that number of tunings. Art groups the tunings into families and shows how they can be used with various picking styles in playingbanjo tunes and string band music and in song accompaniment. Experienced players will broaden their knowledge of unusual and interesting tunings and styles and novice players can get started with common tunings for easy pieces like Cripple Creek and Shout Lulu-the first tunes many old-timers learned. 240 minutes. Art Rosenbaum is one of America's foremost performers and teachers of traditional five-string Banjo playing. He has a long-time interest in the myriad of old-time tunings that give breadth and richness to mountain andold-time Banjo picking and has learned first-hand from old-timers in the South and Midwest. Pete Seeger (whose pioneering book How to Play the Five-String Banjo gave Rosenbaum his start in the 1950s) praised theinclusion of 23 tunings in Art's 1968 Oak Publications book Old-Time Mountain Banjo. Art Rosenbaum's Old-Time Banjo Book doubles (plus one) that number of tunings. Rosenbaum groups the tunings into'families' and shows how they can be used with various picking styles in playing Banjo tunes and string band music and in song accompaniment. Experienced players will broaden their knowledge of unusual and interestingtunings and styles and novice players can get started with 'common' tunings for easy pieces like Cripple Creek and Shout Lulu - the first tunes many old-timers learned. Combined duration of DVDs: 240minutes.

Nestor Ausqui hails from the picturesque Argentinian city of Santa Fe: a robust and vibrant city catering to the arts and culture most notably music. Definitive de Falla is Ausqui's second book from Mel Bay Publications following the release of the Nestor Ausqui Collection (MB99894EB). This book and accompanying audio represent an important collection in the classical guitar genre. Guitarists from around the world will enjoy Ausqui's faithful attention to detail in the transcriptions making this book an excellent addition to any guitarist's library. Nestor Ausqui hails from the picturesque Argentinian city of Santa Fe - a robust and vibrant city catering to the arts and culture and most notably music. Definitive De Falla is Ausqui 's second book from Mel Bay Publications following the release of the Nestor Ausqui Collection. This book and accompanying audio represent an important collection in the classical Guitar genre. Guitaristsfrom around the world will enjoy Ausqui 's faithful attention to detail in the transcriptions making this book an excellent addition to any guitarist's library.

For Acoustic Guitar-During the course of my teaching piano and guitar I have not come across another book that took these classic masterpieces and arranged them for the beginner guitar student. There is an amazing amount of literature like this for the piano but not for the guitar. My goal with this book is to fill this void in the guitar literature. I chose compositions that the young guitar student would most likely have heard before and thus used familiar melodies. I then made easy arrangements of them mostly using the top four strings simple chords and fingerings. The right hand fingering is not indicated because I used the general rule of thumb: a = 1st string m = 2nd string i = 3rdstring p = 4th 5th and 6th strings.GÇ¥ All 12 solos are scored in notation and tablature. During the course of my teaching piano and guitar I have not come across another book that took these classic masterpieces and arranged them for the beginner guitar student. There is an amazing amount of literature like this forthe piano but not for the guitar. My goal with this book is to fill this void in the guitar literature. I chose compositions that the young guitar student would most likely have heard before and thus used familiar melodies. Ithen made easy arrangements of them mostly using the top four strings simple chords and fingerings. The right hand fingering is not indicated because I used the general rule of thumb: a = 1st string m = 2nd string i = 3rdstring p = 4th 5th and 6th strings.” All 12 solos are scored in notation and tablature.

Century Spain-Scholarly editions which serve different purposes than performance editions are not often designed with the modern guitarist in mind. For instance Renaissance vihuela tablatures are usually transcribed with the open first string as G not E. Most are presented in double-staff notation a medium that is superior for realizing counterpoint but unconventional as guitar notation. Furthermore these editions sometimes give idealized but not realistic solutions for voicing note duration and other matters that need to be considered within the limitations of our instrument. Guitarists who try to play from these editions essentially are faced with the task of transcribing thetranscription!This 188-page anthology is designed as a companion volume to The Baroque Guitar in Spain and the New World (MB21122). It includes representative selections edited for modern guitar from the seven books for vihuela that were published in Spain between 1536 and 1576.As well as being fun and entertaining music for all to enjoy these collections are intended to help bridge the gap between scholarly editions and performance editions by providing a hands-on introduction to tablature transcription and to issues concerning historically informed performance of early music on the guitar.* A 188-page anthology edited for modern guitar from the seven books for vihuela that were published in Spain between 1536 and 1576.* A companion volume to The Baroque Guitar in Spain and the New World (MB21122).* Intended to help bridge the gap between scholarly editions and performance editions.* An introduction to tablature transcription and to issues concerning historically informed performance of early music on the modern guitar. Scholarly editions which serve different purposes than performance editions are not often designed with the modern guitarist in mind. For instance Renaissance vihuela tablatures are usually transcribed with the open firststring as G not E. Most are presented in double-staff notation a medium that is superior for realizing counterpoint but unconventional as guitar notation. Furthermore these editions sometimes give idealized but not realistic solutions for voicing note duration and other matters that need to be considered within the limitations of our instrument. Guitarists who try to play from these editions essentially are faced with the task of transcribing thetranscription!This 188-page anthology is designed as a companion volume to The Baroque Guitar in Spain and the New World (MB21122). It includes representative selections edited for modern guitar from the seven books for vihuelathat were published in Spain between 1536 and 1576.As well as being fun and entertaining music for all to enjoy these collections are intended to help bridge the gap between scholarly editions and performance editions byproviding a hands-on introduction to tablature transcription and to issues concerning historically informed performance o

Classic Ragtime Arranged for Fingerstyle Guitar Volume 1 presents staples of the ragtime repertoire as interpreted by David Laibman. The rags are presented in standard music notation as well as tablature. The book includes three CDs worth of instructional audio covering each of the six pieces broken down section-by-section. These are complex and challenging arrangements but ones that will certainly tickle your fingers! Classic Ragtime Arranged for Fingerstyle Guitar Volume 1 presents staples of the ragtime repertoire as interpreted by David Laibman. The 'rags' are presented in standard music notation as well astablature. The book includes three CDs worth of instructional audio covering each of the six pieces broken down section-by-section. These are complex and challenging arrangements but ones that will certainly tickle yourfingers!

Over 150 exercises focusing on keeping steady 16th notes between the hi hat and snare while laying an ostinato on the bass drum. Companion CD included. Over 150 exercises focusing on keeping steady 16th notes between the hi hat and snare while laying an ostinato on the bass drum. Companion CD included.

This book and companion audio provide essential lessons for the diatonic harmonica. The harmonica is simple to play and easy to transport. People have enjoyed playing this instrument since the early nineteenth century for these reasons among others. If you are challenged by other musical instruments the harmonica is for you. This book can be extremely helpful even for non-beginners. The music and instruction presented require little or no previous musical experience. What do you need?A 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C. To be able to breathe that is exhale and inhale. To be able to pucker your lips. It's Dirt Simple!While playing the instrument will train yourear to hear what is being played helping you develop listening skills.The harmonica is the only instrument that is played by breathing both in and out through the instrument. It is a simple fun breathing machine and may even improve the health of your lungs.Some of the best harmonica music is Americana music which is sometimes referred to as American folk music. This is the style of music presented throughout the book which highlights this original form of American music. Enjoy these wonderful tunes and become part of this great American tradition. Playing these tunes and timeless melodies is a way to own a piece of American folk lore. Tablature is used to simplify learning. Includes access to online audio. This book and companion audio provide essential lessons for the diatonic harmonica. The harmonica is simple to play and easy to transport. People have enjoyed playing this instrument since the early nineteenth century for thesereasons among others. If you are challenged by other musical instruments the harmonica is for you. This book can be extremely helpful even for non-beginners. The music and instruction presented require little or no previousmusical experience. What do you need? A 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C. To be able to breathe that is exhale and inhale. To be able to pucker your lips. It's DirtSimple! While playing the instrument will train your ear to hear what is being played helping you develop listening skills. The harmonica is the only instrument that is played by breathing both in and out through theinstrument. It is a simple fun breathing machine and may even improve the health of your lungs. Some of the best harmonica music is Americana music which is sometimes referred to as American folk music. This is the styleof music presented throughout the book which highlights this original form of American music. Enjoy these wonderful tunes and become part of this great American tradition. Playing these tunes and timeless melodies is a way to owna piece of American folk lore. Tablature is used to simplify learning. Includes access to online audio.