For the Earliest Beginner-Learn to play the Piano in the most enjoyable and natural way with the progressive tried-and-tested John W. Schaum Piano Course . This Green Book is aimed at the absolute beginner with no previous musical knowledge. Many teachers who use a tutor book to enhance their own pedagogical methods tend to try out a number of different titles but those who try John W. Schaum rarely move on to any other. These books are guaranteed to keep young beginners interested and motivated while also most importantly of all enjoying their playing. The book is very simple and easy-to-use moving logically through the conceptsthat any beginning pianist needs to know. This will ensure a solid foundation for when pupils move on to the next level of the Piano Course . The colourful pictures help to keep the sometimes difficult concepts exciting and the words that accompany the simplistic melodies are specifically aimed at young people creating tunes that beginners will genuinely enjoy playing. The John W. Schaum Piano Course lays out a clear and straightforward path for beginners to the Piano with this book aimed at those who have no prior knowledge helping them to lay the groundwork before they progress to Grade One. For an efficient effective and most of all enjoyable way to teach young beginners to play the Piano you'd be hard-pressed to find a better quality tutor than John W. Schaum 's Piano Course. With such a wealth of Piano tutor books out there it's difficult to know who to trust. Schaum 's course was first completed back in 1945 and it's still a favourite today and we know you'll be amazed at how swiftly your child or pupil picks up the Piano with this tutor.

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred’s Basic Bass Method is the newest addition to the Alfred’s Basic family of methods featuring clear well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock blues country and jazz. Lots of photos and diagrams make learning easy and the DVD includes iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred’s Basic Bass Method-the first and best choice for today’s beginning guitar students. Book 1features all the necessities including how to hold your bass tuning your bass right-hand and left-hand technique basics of reading music notes on all four strings scales licks and songs how to read TAB playing slides and accents and photos and diagrams. The DVD included features iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other and in a short time develops an awareness of balance musical phrasing intonation and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in larger groups. This collection of folk tunes and selections from the classics has been chosen because of their melodic beauty and technical value. They have been skillfully transcribed and edited by Samuel Applebaum.

Alfred's Basic Piano Library offers seven perfectly graded beginning series which are designed to prepare students of all ages for a successful musical learning experience. With the exception of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course which is complete in itself all of the beginning series are interchangeable at several levels (see arrows below) and lead into the main Alfred's Basic course which is complete through Level 6 (seven levels all together). This course then is the most flexible of any method in allowing the teacher to personally design a specific curriculum according to the age and needs of each individual student. On completion the student is readyto begin playing the great Piano masterworks.

New International Edition- The New International Edition of Suzuki Piano School Volume 1 includes French German and Spanish translations new Romantic and 20th-century pieces.

Suzuki Cello School Volume 4 Piano Accompaniment Book

Prepared and edited by Rick Mooney a well-known Suzuki teacher teacher-trainer and member of the Suzuki Cello Committee these books contain harmony parts to go with many of the pieces in the Suzuki Cello School Volumes 1 2 and 3. All of thesepieces have been arranged to resemble as much as possible the existing piano accompaniments. These ensembles enable a cello teacher (who does not play or have access to a piano) to play harmony parts with students to prepare them for the time whena piano and pianist are available. Also these parts give additional challenges for the more advanced player during a group lesson.This material is part of the Worldwide Suzuki Method of teaching.

12 classical pieces for cello Piano Accompaniment only.

This amazing book and demonstration CD uses proven methods for comprehending and performing complex rhythms to make understanding performing and composing in odd meters easy and natural. Also included: Three Steps to Mastery * Rhythm pyramid for all meters * Magic dotted rhythms to make odd meters feel even * Compound meters and combinations of even and odd meters * Applying odd meters to common song forms * Bibliography and Discography of recommended reading and listening.

This book will guide you through the long and varied history and technique of playing acoustic slide guitar. This includes: How to choose the right slide Open 'blues' tunings Stylistic licks and patterns 57 music examples Using a capo Standard tuning techniques licks and patterns Dropped D Open G and D tunings Muddy Waters and Elmore James' style blues Standard notation and tablature CD included

Haruko Kataoka performs each selection from Suzuki Piano School Volume 2 four times in succession before continuing to the next piece.

Real Blues Guitar is a complete blues guitar method. Beginning with basic rhythm and lead guitar techniques the book systematically guides you through the styles and techniques of blues guitar masters such as Albert King B.B King S.R Vaughan Johnny Winter Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy.

Published in five compatible books Reading Jazz is supplied with an accompanying CD. The most common jazz rhythms are presented one at a time in order of increasing complexity in a series of short exercises and duets. The CD is used as an example of the proper performance techniques needed and for jazz reading practice with a professional rhythm section.

Kick-Start Your Reading Skills Now!-A simple straight-forward fun system for learning to sight-read on the guitar. Essential Skills For Sight-Reading Guitar concentrates on rhythms and phrasings most commonly heard through decades of guitar playing. You'll begin to learn what you need to know not everything there is to know. This book places a strong emphasis on reading rhythms because good rhythm is fundamental to music. The first section covers all rhythmic values and combinations. Next melodic figures are presented in the context of scales and key centers. Over 80 examples are performed on the included CD.

Titles: Long Long Ago (T. H. Bayly) * Allegro (S. Suzuki) * A Toye (Anon.) * Andante (M. Carcassi) * Andante from Sonata No. 17 Perligordino (N. Paganini) * Allegretto (in Double Stops) (M. Giuliani) * Corrente (J. Kuffner) * Andantino (M. Carcassi) * Allegretto (F. Carulli) * Preparation for Waltz * Waltz No. 1 (B. Calatayud) * Waltz Accomp. (B. Calatayud). Titles: Long Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * Allegro (S. Suzuki) * A Toye (Anon.) * Andante (M. Carcassi) * Andante from Sonata No. 17 Perligordino (N. Paganini) * Allegretto (in Double Stops) (M. Giuliani) * Corrente (J. Kuffner) * Andantino (M. Carcassi) * Allegretto (F. Carulli) * Preparation for Waltz * Waltz No. 1 (B. Calatayud) * Waltz Accomp. (B. Calatayud).

Technical Studies-The Trumpet is undeniably a difficult and unpredictable instrument to play and it is technical proficiency that enables one to perform with beauty control endurance and consistency. As a result dedicated students of the Trumpet often experience a 'symphony' of techical phobias. This book presents a method to sytematically deal with these problems in a musical way through carefully organised technical harmonic and melodic studies and concise text.

The CD of accompaniments that supports Suzuki Violin School 2 . Together they form a comprehensive and successful teaching method programme. Includes Violin and Piano recordings performed Shinichi Suzuki.

Billy Sheehan is one of the World’s most respected Bass players and presents his basic bass tutorial. This Bass legend introduces beginners to the fundamentals and the important basics of playing the bass guitar. The solid platform that he forms gives beginners an early advantage on their journey of development. Everything from choosing a bass setting up your amp and tuning to left and right-hand technique keeping time and slap and pop are covered in Sheehan’s easy-to-follow unique style. This Book and DVD provide a perfect start for anyone wanting to learn Bass guitar or to sharpen and improve from their current level.

Carefully graded carols are placed in order of difficulty within each book. Every carol has a duet part for the teacher or parent. May be used with any method.

Marco Minnemann has exploded onto the drumming scene. Drummers of all skill levels have marvelled at his incredible ability to lay down a simple pocket as easily as he can play in any time signature and musical style. Now for the first time along with co-author Rick Gratton Marco's interdependence creativity style and groove techniques are all presented in this Ultimate Play-Along book and CD. Each note-for-note transcription is meticulously broken down along with Marco's thoughts on his recorded performances as well as his own personal practice exercises that will easily help you master these explosive compositions.