The beginning-level book of this comprehensive method teaches a wide range of guitar and music fundamentals including: scales melodic studies chord and arpeggio studies how to read music accompaniment techniques specialexercises for developing technique in both hands a unique approach to voice leading using moveable chord forms and more. This is the first book of this 3-volume series which aims to be a practical and comprehensive guitar instruction programme. Includes studies chord forms and rhythm accompaniment. Book only edition.

A continuation of Phase I this volume is ideal for beginning to intermediate guitar students or classes ready to progress beyond the basics. It includes solo two-part and three-part ensemble arrangements of traditional andcontemporary music to help players create a unique and personal sound.William Leavitt. Berklee Press. A continuation of the study begun in Phase 1. Two three four and five part arrangements are included.

Grooves Fundamentals and Musicianship-Become a well-rounded drummer with sound technique solid time and expressive musicianship by mastering these eight essentials: Ergonomics; Pop/Rock/R&B Grooves; Shuffles; Slow Grooves; African-Based Grooves; Jazz/Swing Grooves;Musicianship Skills; and Rudiments. Master drummer and educator Ron Savage presents this time-tested approach to developing core drumming technique - efficiently and completely. By mastering these eight essentials you willbe able to play in any type of rhythm section - rock funk jazz swing hip-hop and others. These exercises and explanations will help you to fulfill the essential roles of timekeeper backbone and heartbeat withrock-solid beats and sound technique.Become a well-rounded drummer with sound technique solid time and expressive musicianship by mastering these eight essentials: Ergonomics; Pop/Rock/R&B Grooves; Shuffles; Slow Grooves; African-Based Grooves;Jazz/Swing Grooves; Musicianship Skills; and Rudiments. Master drummer and educator Ron Savage presents this time-tested approach to developing core drumming technique - efficiently and completely. By mastering these eightessentials you will be able to play in any type of rhythm section - rock funk jazz swing hip-hop and others. These exercises and explanations will help you to fulfil the essential roles of timekeeper backbone andheartbeat with rock-solid beats and sound technique.

Learn the fundamental techniques behind today's hit songs with easy-to-follow exercises so you can immediately apply these tools to your own songs. Quit wrestling with writer's block and learn to make the songwriting processeasy fun and intuitive. Kachulis covers a variety of topics including: colors of chords and keys chord embellishments and progressions to enrich your palette of colors dozens of ways to modify your harmonies andprogressions the most common chord progressions used in hit songs and more. Practice your songs with an accompaniment on the play-along CD!Part of the Berklee Press series of contemporary tutorials this comprehensive book brings the art of songwriting up to date. Author Jimmy Kachulis covers all aspects of song construction beginning with basic grooves and chordcolours through to much more advanced tonalities pitch progressions and modulations. Each technical discipline is discussed in the context of song-craft discussing notions of harmonic journeys building sections and addingcolour. Includes a CD packed full of examples to illustrate each lesson.

The secret to creating funky sizzles and classic Hammond sounds is mastering the combined use of the drawbars expression pedal and the Leslie speaker speed switch. Sound intimidating? It doesn't have to be! This hands-on guidetakes you step-by-step through the techniques of playing the drawbar organ one skill at a time. You'll learn to: play gospel R&B jazz blues funk and rock; achieve fantastic special effects; understand all the parts of theorgan and how to use them; and much more. The accompanying CD includes 21 exercises plus performance demos of 8 songs with minus-organ versions so you can jam along! A fantastic introduction to all aspects ofplaying the B3 organ. Definitely worth checking out. - John MedeskiThis hands-on guide takes you step-by-step through the techniques of playing the drawbar organ one skill at a time. Whether you're comping a rock tune or playing lead in a jazz trio command of the Hammond organ will make you asought after player. Groove with this fun and comprehensive Hammond method.

Berklee Workshop Series-Sing with more power and passion under the guidance of Donna McElroy Berklee professor Grammy nominee Dove Award winner and vocalist on multiple gold and platinum records. In this Master Class McElroy shows you how to use thewhole body to become the best singer you can be. See her work with a vocal student one-on-one demonstrating how to use different muscle groups to increase vocal strength and endurance. She also provides lifestyle tips and simpleeveryday exercises to help you cultivate and protect the source of your vocal power - and sing with more freedom force and stamina. 51 minutes.Sing with more power and passion under the guidance of Donna McElroy Berklee professor Grammy nominee Dove Award winner and vocalist on multiple gold and platinum records. In this Master Class McElroy shows you how to use thewhole body to become the best singer you can be. See her work with a vocal student one-on-one demonstrating how to use different muscle groups to increase vocal strength and endurance. She also provides lifestyle tips and simpleeveryday exercises to help you cultivate and protect the source of your vocal power - and sing with more freedom force and stamina.

Play Right Now!-No matter what your level of musical knowledge this book/CD pack is a fun method for students of all ages who want to start playing the guitar. Features simple lessons and tips on theory and technique strategies to help youunderstand the guitar and develop your own guitar parts and solid chords and rhythm-guitar patterns you'll use in these tunes and beyond. When you're ready you can jam with the band in a variety of musical styles on theaccompanying CD.No matter what your level of musical knowledge this is a simple fun method for students of all ages who want to start playing the guitar. Jam with the band in a variety of musical styles including rock blues country and funk.

Learn to use strings in your compositions and arrangements! From romantic chord pads to powerful grooves to gut-wrenching passionate melodies strings do it all. This book presents time-tested techniques and contemporary developments in writing and arranging for strings. You'll learn strategies for authentic writing in many different styles and find ideas to take your personal sound forward. Discover voicings that work best for each project and explore the intricacies of bowing. Hear articulation approaches from pads to chopping in the online audio examples. See how other composers have used strings to heighten the impact of their music in the written examples. Make yourwork stand out with the drama and depth that well informed string writing can bring. You will learn: - The tunings range and timbres for the violin viola cello and bass including standard instruments and common variations including acoustic electric and synthesized string instruments and sections - Bowing techniques and possibilities - Characteristic articulations and sounds such as vibrato pizzicato sul tasto trills tremolos and harmonics - Timbral and rhythm effects such as chop technique ponticello/feedback portamento and falls - String-section arranging techniques such as melody/countermelody fills pads and comping - Stylistic nuances of genres such as American roots Celtic jazz rock klezmer eastern European Gypsy jazz and swing - Mic recording and live sound techniques for capturing the best string sounds for both acoustic and electric instruments Learn to use strings in your compositions and arrangements! From romantic chord pads to powerful grooves to gut-wrenching passionate melodies strings do it all. This book presents time-tested techniques and contemporary developments in writing and arranging for strings. You'll learn strategies for authentic writing in many different styles and find ideas to take your personal sound forward. Discover voicings that work best for each project and explore the intricacies of bowing. Hear articulation approaches from pads to chopping in the online audio examples. See how other composers have used strings to heighten the impact of their music in the written examples. Make yourwork stand out with the drama and depth that well informed string writing can bring. You will learn: The tunings range and timbres for the violin viola cello and bass including standard instruments and common variations including acoustic electric and synthesized string instruments and sections. Bowing techniques and possibilities. Characteristic articulations and sounds such as vibrato pizzicato sul tasto trills tremolos and harmonics. Timbral and rhythm effects such as chop technique ponticello/feedback portamento and falls. String-section arranging techniques such as melody/countermelody fills

This chord dictionary includes over 100 rock chord forms from open-position chords to barre chords and drop-tunings with a comprehensive glossary of the essential chords in all 12 keys. It is organized to reveal relationshipsbetween different types of chords and help you learn the voicings quickly and thoroughly in a way that is easy to remember. You will improve your comping and soloing develop your fingerboard facility and add more colors to yourharmonic palette.This chord dictionary includes over 100 rock chord forms from open-position chords to barre chords and drop-tunings with a comprehensive glossary of the essential chords in all 12 keys. It is organized to reveal relationshipsbetween different types of chords and help you learn the voicings quickly and thoroughly in a way that is easy to remember. You will improve your comping and soloing develop your fingerboard facility and add more colours to yourharmonic palette.

Guitar Technique-This Berklee Workshop is a comprehensive collection of exercises and performance studies designed to expand your bass playing in a wide range of musical styles. The rhythms and bass lines presented are excellent for developingsight-reading skills and technical proficiency.From playing fast funk vamps to long low sustained notes behind a singer this Berklee Workshop will expand your playing reading and composing skills in a variety of musical styles. The rhythms and basslines presented areexcellent for developing sight-reading skills and technical proficiency.

Connect to your authentic singing voice with this holistic guide to a healthy and expressive singing life. This collection of technical discussions exercises and insights will help you improve all aspects of using your voice- from healthy sound production to exercises for greater vocal facility to guidance on rehearsing with your band. Interviews with Patty Austin Ysaye Barnwell and others lend their perspectives to singing the mind-bodyconnection and a natural/wellness focused approach to musicianship. The accompanying CD supports the practice exercises and approaches to learning new songs.Connect to your authentic singing voice with this holistic guide to a healthy and expressive singing life. This collection of technical discussions exercises and insights will help you improve all aspects of using your voice –from healthy sound production to exercises for greater vocal facility to guidance on rehearsing with your band. Interviews with Patty Austin Ysaye Barnwell and others lend their perspectives to singing the mind-bodyconnection and a natural/wellness focused approach to musicianship. The accompanying CD supports the practice exercises and approaches to learning new songs.

The Art of the DJ - DVD-Watch this DVD and learn to play the turntable like your favorite DJs and create your own style! Equally ideal for the beginner or experienced DJ this disc will help you: master the essentials and develop your own stylebehind the decks; see the step-by-step practice exercises; learn basic equipment set-up; develop beat matching and creative mixing skills; perfect scratching techniques like cutting stabs crabs and flares; and much more! Learn to scratch - even if you're starting from scratch! Learn everything you need to craft your own phat beats and hard-core grooves on the turntable. This DVD is based on the best-selling method for playing theturntable as a musical instrument. Watch as Emmy-winning composer record producer and Berklee College of Music professor Stephen Webber walks you through: Equipment Setups Mixing techniques Cueing BeatMatching Basic Scratching Dragging Crabs and Flares

An excellent workshop from the assistant chair of the Ear Training Department at the prestigious Berklee College of Music this DVD is a vital intro to the topic for songwriters and performers looking to improve their listeningskills and become better musicians. You'll learn to: recognize chord progressions quickly and confidently and incorporate them into your writing and performing listen to music more analytically and apply this knowledge to allof your projects. 73 minutes.An excellent workshop from the assistant chair of the Ear Training Department at the prestigious Berklee College of Music this DVD is a vital intro to the topic for songwriters and performers looking to improve their listeningskills and become better musicians. You'll learn to: recognise chord progressions quickly and confidently. Incorporate them into your writing and performing. Listen to music more analytically. Apply this knowledge to all of your projects.

Leavitt's practical comprehensive method is used as the basic text for Berklee's guitar program. After mastering the fundamentals from Volumes 1 and 2 guitarists will be ready to take their skills to a more challenging level.This book teaches: techniques relating to scales arpeggios rhythm guitar chord/scale relationships chord construction and voicings tips for advanced playing and more. This if the last book of this 3-volume series which aims to be a practical and comprehensive guitar instruction programme. Intensive instruction in scales arpeggios chord construction rhythm guitar chord-scalerelationships solos and duets.

Learn to play the turntable like your favorite DJs and create your own style! This essential guidebook and companion 2-record set teach you to play the turntable as a musical instrument. Use this first-ever turntable method toeffectively master techniques and tricks. Includes step-by-step instructions on: setting up your equipment scratching beat matching mixing transforming crabbing crossfader technique cutting and stabs. Book includes:photographs and musical exercises tips on how the pros set up their gear for scratch mixing and a history of DJing and hip-hop culture plus interviews with top DJs such as: DJ Swamp (Beck) MixMaster Mike (Beastie Boys) DJQBert (Invisibl Skratch Picklz) DJ Kuttin Kandi (5th Platoon/Anomolies) DJ A-Trak (Teenage DMC/ITF World Champion) and DJ Craze (three-time DMC World Champion). The companion records (two 7″ EPs) provide scorchinggrooves phat beats and wicked scratch material for DJs/turntablists of any level. Learn to play the turntable like your favorite DJs and create your own style. This essential guidebook and companion 2-record set teaches you to play the turntable as a musical instrument. Using this first-everturntable method techniques and tricks can be mastered quickly and effectively. Turntable Technique: The Art Of The DJ comes with step-by-step instructions on Scratching Beat Matching Mixing TheTransformer The Crab Crossfader Technique Cutting Stabs. The book includes photographs and musical exercises tips on how the pros set up their gear for scratch mixing and a history of DJing and hip-hop culture. Featuring interviews with top DJs including DJ Swamp (Beck) MixMaster Mike (Beastie Boys) DJ QBert (Invisibl Skratch Picklz) DJ Kuttin Kandi (5th Platoon/Anomolies) DJ A-Trak (Teenage DMC/ITF World Champion) and DJ Craze (three-time DMC World Champion) . The companion records provide scorching grooves phat beats and wicked scratch material for DJs/turntablists of any level. Use two copies to beat match the first twotracks on side one (both at 110.4 bpm) and create your own crossfader remixes. Play along with the scratching exercises on side two.

Building Shred & Metal Technique-Increase your command of the guitar. Joe Stump reveals licks techniques and exerises to build your guitar technique. Learn licks and techniques comon in rock/metal sytles and commit them to finger memory. The online audiotracks include drum tracks for exercise practice and backing tracks for Joe's technical etudes/solo transcriptions which are notated in both tablature and traditional notation. Known for his extreme speed and musicality Joe Stump is a world-renowned Guitarist. In his career as a professor at Berklee College of Music he has taught the art of shredding to hundreds. Now it's your turn tolearn. In Metal Guitar Chop Shop Stump reveals techniques and exercises that will help you to increase your command of the Guitar. You'll learn licks common in rock and metal styles and will beable to commit them to finger memory. The included online audio tracks feature a recorded Drum backing for exercise practice as well as accompaniments for Stump 's technical etudes and solo transcriptions whichare notated in both tablature and traditional notation.

Make your rock band better or prepare yourself to join one! This sensational series lets you improve your intuitive sense of timing and improvisation develop your technique and reading ability and master your role in thegroove. Play along with a Berklee faculty band on the accompanying CD then play with your own band!This is the first ever method that teaches you how to play in a rock band. Learn what all the great musicians seem to know intuitively - how to listen interact and respond improvise and become part of the groove. The book andplay-along CD will help improve your timing technique and reading ability. Become the great player that everyone wants to have in their band.

Technique & Repertoire-Learn the techniques common practices and essential repertoire of the classical mandolin. You will learn long-established mandolin techniques and their contemporary applications. You will discover gems from the classical mandolin literature and familiar classical melodies arranged for mandolin. You will also gain insights into how to arrange your own musical ideas including classical melodies for solo mandolin. This book and its online videos and play-along audio tracks will help to enhance your understanding of the greater context of mandolin traditions. Additional notation is provided for arrangements of small mandolin and guitar ensembles. Learn the techniques common practices and essential repertoire of the classical Mandolin. You will learn long-established mandolin techniques and their contemporary applications. You will discover gems from the classical Mandolin literature and familiar classical melodies arranged for Mandolin. You will also gain insights into how to arrange your own musical ideas including classical melodies for solo Mandolin. This book and its online videos and play-along audio tracks will help to enhance your understanding of the greater context of Mandolin traditions. Additional notation is provided for arrangements of small Mandolin and Guitar ensembles.

Essential Tones Rhythms & Grooves-Learn to play djembe! This hands-on workshop will help you produce a good sound play with healthy technique and learn the essential concepts sounds and rhythms of West African djembe drumming. Extensive play-along online videos will help youpractice every technique in the context of a traditional African djembe ensemble. Teaches: correct effective djembe playing technique and posture; three fundamental sounds of the djembe: bass slap and tone; exercises and play-along videos to helpyou develop good tone facility and memorize essential rhythms and their variations; traditional djembe rhythms from different regions: Sofa Dundungbe Soli Guinea Fare Kuku Mane and Sinte; notated djembe ensemble parts including for djembesand dunduns; techniques for soloing; historical regional and traditional cultural conext of the djembe; how to tune maintain and care for your djembe; and more! Video clips are accessed online using the unique code in each book. Learn to play the Djembe. This complete method by Michael Markus will teach you how to produce a good sound develop a healthy technique and learn the essential concepts sounds and rhythms of West African Djembe drumming. This hands-on workshop includes access to extensive play-along online videos that will help you to practice every technique in the context of a traditional African Djembe ensemble. Beginning Djembe teaches: correct effective Djembe playing technique and posture; how to tune maintain and care for your Djembe; three fundamental sounds of the Djembe: bass slap and tone; exercises and play-along videos to helpyou develop good tone facility and memorize essential rhythms and their variations; historical regional and traditional cultural context of the Djembe; traditional Djembe rhythms from different regions: Sofa Dundungbe Soli Guinea Fare Kuku Mane and Sinte; notated Djembe ensemble parts including for Djembes and Dunduns; techniques for soloing; and more! Video clips are accessed online using the unique code in each book.

Learn twelve classic bebop guitar solos from six of the greatest bebop artists. Each solo includes a technical introduction with analytical insights and references to its classic recording. The transcribed solos include: All the Things You Are (Tal Farlow) · Four on Six (Wes Montgomery) · Have You Met Miss Jones? (Jimmy Raney) · I'll Remember April (Grant Green) · Oleo (Joe Pass) · Stella by Starlight (George Benson) · and more. Includes standard notation and tablature. Learn twelve classic Bebop Guitar Solos with the guidance of Michael Kaplan . This book contains solos for songs by six of the greatest Bebop artists complete with technical introductions and analytical insights. Bebop Guitar Solos includes transcribed solos for the hits I’ll Remember April Au Privave Stella By Starlight Have You Met Miss Jones? and more.