This book is a complete study of Conga rhythms. It contains illustrations showing the current method of playing the conga drums and latin rhythms.

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.

Afro-Cuban Keyboard Grooves By Manny Patiño and Jorge MorenoThis book will help any musician unlock the secrets of the Afro-Cuban rhythmic feel. By clearly demonstrating the underlying pattern called the Clave and the comping patterns called Tumbaos that are played over the Clave this book will help every keyboard player learn these fundamental Latin rhythms. [Matching bass book (EL9707CD) also available.]

With Drum Essentials Peter Erskine takes you step by step from the very beginning with the most fundamental concepts about technique and musicality discussed and illustrated in detail. Edited by Dan Morris. CD included.

Discover everything you need to know to begin playing the guitar with the extra convenience and close-up detail of DVD. Susan Mazer's instructional course covers all aspects of playing from holding the guitar and finding your first chords right up to fingerpicking and playing full songs. All lesons are presented with clarity and are easy to follow and before you know it you'll be impressing your friends with your guitar-playing skills.

Giovanni Hidalgo puts no restrictions or limitations on what he can do musically with his hands. His fans credit this phenomenon to Giovanni's remarkable ability to incorporate his imagination musical wisdom and life expereiences into his work. Hidalgo is the considered the leading conguero of our time. His diverse recording and touring credits include Dizzy Gillespie Eddie Palmieri Dave Valentin and Mickey Hart. On this masterful bilingual (English/Spanish) DVD he introduces basic sounds tuning and technique; patterns of son montuno bolero charanga and danzon; and multi-percussion applications of those forms. Special Features: LegendaryPerformances: Karl Perazzo Giovanni Hidalgo/Changuito Drums From Around The World Additional Product Previews DVD-ROM Features: Latin percussion glossary of terms tuning/maintenance internet connectivity

In this sequel to A Funky Primer World renowned drummer Charles Dowd helps to add Afro-Cuban rhythms and Odd-Meter Rock beats to a drummers repertoire. Suitable for all percussionists it introduces certain mechanics of these new styles focuses on skill building and reinforces practical skills. Many genres of music are covered here; such as African funk and jazz; all grounded in straight rock or Latin eighths. An invaluable guide for drummers who want to improve improvisation reading technique and stylistic taste.

Sixty Exercises for Piano- Sixty exercises for the acquirement of agility independence strength and perfect evenness in the fingers as well as suppleness of the wrist.

This book will help you unlock the secrets of the Afro-Cuban rhythmic feel for bass. Beginning with complete explanations of the Clave (the underlying rhythmic pattern) and Tumbaos (the comping/rhythm patterns playing under the Clave) the book then guides you through 48 demonstration and play-along tracks covering all the fundamental Afro-Cuban rhythms. In addition a matching book for keyboard is available further illustrating the interdependent relationship of the bass and the keyboard in Latin music

Formed by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant with the goal of fusing very heavy rock---heavier than had ever been played before---with British folk and acoustic music Led Zeppelin redefined and forever changed rock 'n' roll. With this book you will learn all the great guitar parts to eight rock and acoustic Zeppelin songs. To make learning Jimmy Page's guitar parts both fun and easy the included DVD contains complete easy-to-follow video lessons for each song. And if you use the disc in a computer you can accesssound-alike MP3s of every tune and our exclusive TNT 2 Custom Mix software that lets you alter the instrument and vocal mix for play-along.

The Most Complete Guitar Course Available- Guitar Method Levels 1-3 : These are the three core method books. Together they comprise a complete guitar course covering a wide variety of musical styles - chords theory tablature blues rock folk classical and fingerstyle! It's all here. Each book is available with and without a CD. All styles of music Rock Workshops teach rock rhythm and lead guitar Tablature used as an aid in learning new material Optional teacher accompaniments included Available with and without play-along CDs Now available on DVD and video

The Herb Ellis Jazz Guitar Method is designed to take the mystery out of playing jazz guitar. Herb teaches single-note improvisation through a system of simple guitaristic 'shapes' that are derived from chord fingerings you already know.

The Female Edition of Secrets of Singing is unique as it was designed with complete vocal instructions and singing exercices specifically tailored for the female singing range. Secrets of Singing is an indispensable guidebook for serious vocalists of all ability levels and styles of music. Whether you're singing for pleasure or for profit it will give you the know-how to practice audition perform and record professionally. The book includes: Two complete CDs with a series of thirty-three fully explained state-of-the-art exercises (with vocal examples). The first CD contains explanations and exercises for the female low voice. Thesecond CD contains explanations and exercises for the female high voice. A ten-step power vocal work-out Trouble-shooting guides Endurance exercise groups Voice maintenance and hygiene tips Numerous quick reference charts Four simplified easy-to-understand sections describing the inner workings of the vocal instrument

The Most Complete Guitar Course Available-This book by Aaron Stang includes: All styles of music including rock pop folk and classical Rock workshops that teach rock rhythm and lead guitar Tablature to be used as an aid in learning new material Moveable scale fingerings Pick-style and finger-style Barre chords

Becoming a Better Lead Guitarist-With only a basic knowledge of guitar soloing which is reviewed right at the beginning you will learn all the subtleties of mature and accomplished lead playing that will make you sound like a seasoned veteran. Topics include a basic guitar soloing review guitar tricks the finer points of soloing playing lead throughout a song advanced scales and scale variations and how to practice. DVD special features include solo demonstrations with analysis play-along practice tracks in many different styles MP3 downloads of all practice tracks printable PDF files of all on-screen scale graphics a lead guitar workout a tuning segment and bonus performances by Steve Morse andRobben Ford. With only a basic knowledge of guitar soloing which is reviewed at the beginning you will learn all the subtleties of mature and accomplished lead playing that will make you sound like a seasoned veteran.

14 Jazz And Funk Etudes written for B flat instruments by jazz musician Bob Mintzer includes practice and performace materials in various styles used in jazz and funk jazz performace. Practice aids and theoretical explanations are given with each etude and a CD recording of combo accompaniment for practice sessions is included.

This new series brigns popular music into the piano lesson through quality arrangements by Wesley Schaum. The arrangements are musically sound and fun to play. The C book is the grade - 1 level.

The CD of Suzuki Solos For Young Violinists Volume 5.

Performed by Marion Verbruggen (recorder) Mary Springfels (viola da gamba) and Arthur Haas (harpsichord).

This method builds upon your independence skills allowing you to be conscious of how each limb interacts with the others. It's guaranteed to increase your drumming skills dramatically and increase your flexibility to adapt to all music styles! Includes: Extreme Warm-up Exercises Melodic Patterns to Develop Independence Odd Meters Played Over 4/4 Play-Along Tracks Advanced Hi-Hat Exercises