First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar is a fun and easy approach to learning the lap steel guitar. Author Jay Leach explains the basics of the instrument including bar control picking and string groups with fun exercises to play. This book also includes several catchy tunes and access to online audio with play-along tracks. With First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar author Jay Leach has created a fun easy-to-follow approach to learning the Lap Steel Guitar. In this comprehensive book Leach explains thebasics of the instrument including bar control picking and string groups with fun exercises to play. First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar also includes several catchy tunes and accompanying online audio withplay-along tracks.

With Online Audio-Jazz Fiddle Wizard Jr. is designed for beginning to intermediate middle and high school violinists in the tradition of the parent method Jazz Fiddle Wizard--a break-through approach for string players who want to learn to improvise within the jazz style. No step is left out in this sequentially arranged introduction to the role of rhythm call and response articulation scales and chord changes in jazz improvisation. The exercises are turned into catchy tunes arranged to work in any configuration of string groups. That is three-part arrangements for each tune may be played with any number of like instruments or in conjunction with Jazz Viola Wizard Jr. and Jazz CelloWizard Jr. books. Suitable as a self-instruction book or for use in private and/or group string instruction Jazz Fiddle Wizard Jr. contains piano accompaniment parts as well as audio that provides a full rhythm section accompaniment for every exercise and tune. The appropriate tone and style are modeled by the author's performances of more than 50 sample exercises and improvised solos. Includes access to online audio. Designed for beginning to intermediate musicians at a high school level the Jazz Wizard Junior series follows in the footsteps of the original Jazz Wizard method by providing a break-through approach for younger players whowant to learn to improvise within the jazz style. Jazz Fiddle Wizard Junior provides a sequential introduction to the fundamentals of playing Violin in the jazz style including the role of rhythm calland response articulation scales chord changes and improvisation. The exercises take the form of catchy tunes arranged to work in any configuration of string groups. Three-part arrangements are included for each tune and thesemay be played with any number of compatible instruments or used in conjunction with the other volumes in the series. The books in the Jazz Wizard series are suitable for self-instruction or for use in private lessons or aspart of a string group. Jazz Fiddle Wizard Junior includes Piano accompaniment parts as well as access to online audio that provides a full rhythm section accompaniment for every exercise and tune. The correcttone and style are demonstrated in the author's performances of more than 50 sample exercises and improvised solos.

The Gig SaversTM series has been designed to give studying harmonica players answers to common questions in a brief affordable yet informative fashion. Essential Quick Charts gives you all of the important reference charts needed by all players of the instrument. Full diatonic harmonica key charts bending charts over-bend charts position charts major and minor scale charts and Lee Oskar special tuning charts are covered. The Gig SaversTM series has been designed to give studying harmonica players answers to common questions in a brief affordable yet informative fashion. Essential Quick Charts gives you all of the important reference chartsneeded by all players of the instrument. Full diatonic harmonica key charts bending charts over-bend charts position charts major and minor scale charts and Lee Oskar special tuning charts are covered.

This book and accompanying video provide a thorough introduction to flamenco guitar. What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco guitar playing? How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher addresses in this first book of a projected three-volume series. The method is designed for the complete beginner and requires no prior knowledge of the guitar or flamenco music. It also provides invaluable insight and material for more advanced players who want to capture the essential sounds rhythms and emotional power of true flamenco.The series begins within-depth demonstrations of how the basic building blocks of flamenco guitar technique are used in actual flamenco music. The material then progresses to a detailed exploration of the individual rhythmic forms - the palos. In this book the fundamental palos of Solea and Alegrias are presented to emphasize the basic rhythms and provide examples of falsetas - the melodic passages. Martin then shows how to apply these when collaborating with a dancer and singer. The music is transcribed in standard notation and tablature (cifra) and the two DVDs contain over 3.5 combined hours of explanation and demonstrations. The first DVD provides a detailed introduction to basic techniques using examples of authentic flamenco to show these techniques in action. The second DVD progresses to demonstrations of the Solea and Alegrias including music for the soloist and the guitar accompanying the dancing and singing. In this easy-to-follow book and DVD set Juan Martin and Patrick Campbell provide a thorough introduction to flamenco Guitar. What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco Guitar playing?How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco Guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher addresses in this first book of a projected three-volumeseries. This method is designed for the complete beginner and requires no prior knowledge of the Guitar or flamenco music. It also provides invaluable insights and material for more advanced players who want to capture theessential sounds rhythms and emotional power of true flamenco. The series begins with in-depth demonstrations of how the basic building blocks of flamenco Guitar technique are used in actual flamenco music. The materialthen progresses to a detailed exploration of the individual rhythmic forms - the palos. In this book the fundamental palos of Solea and Alegrias are presented to emphasize the basic rhythms and provide examples of falsetas- the melodic passages. Martin then shows how to apply these when collaborating with a dancer and singer. In Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1 the music is transcribed in standard notation andtablature (cifra). The two DVDs con

The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple common tunes to learn. These are standard “Jam” tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books in this series are written in the same keys; they can all be played together without any problems. So get your friends or family who play guitar mandolin banjo ukulele dulcimer or Dobro together grab these books and start jamming.Improvisation – Another idea behind writing the First Jam series was to provide a number of tunes that were easy to learn but that are also a great to begin working on improvising. Each books offer the melody for that particular instrument aswell as back-up chords for another instrument to accompany you. Each song is represented in Tab notation and chord symbols. The accompanying CD has two tracks for each song. The first playing the song with the melody line the second track offers just the backup so you can play the melody over it or even improvise. Tunes include: Cripple Creek Old Joe Clark Will the Circle Be Unbroken and many more. The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple common tunes to learn. These are standard “Jam” tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books in this series are writtenin the same keys; they can all be played together without any problems. So get your friends or family who play guitar mandolin banjo ukulele dulcimer or Dobro together grab these books and start jamming.Improvisation –Another idea behind writing the First Jam series was to provide a number of tunes that were easy to learn but that are also a great to begin working on improvising. Each books offer the melody for that particular instrument aswell as back-up chords for another instrument to accompany you. Each song is represented in Tab notation and chord symbols. The accompanying CD has two tracks for each song. The first playing the song with the melody line thesecond track offers just the backup so you can play the melody over it or even improvise. Tunes include: Cripple Creek Old Joe Clark Will the Circle Be Unbroken and many more.

Great Banjo Tunes (formerly titled Advanced Banjo) (Now on DVD). Six challenging new tunes are taught including Don Reno's Limehouse Blues and Dixie Breakdown . Basic melodic licks new chord positions and jazzy Reno sounds are introduced. Guest teacher for Kansas City Railroad Blues is Casey Henry. No Tab. Also includes The Goldrush Bill Cheatum and Shenandoah Breakdown. (2 hours 15 minutes). Great Banjo Tunes (formerly titled Advanced Banjo) (Now on DVD). Six challenging new tunes are taught including Don Reno's Limehouse Blues and Dixie Breakdown . Basic melodic licks new chordpositions and jazzy Reno sounds are introduced. Guest teacher for Kansas City Railroad Blues is Casey Henry. No Tab. Also includes The Goldrush Bill Cheatum and Shenandoah Breakdown. (2 hours 15 minutes).

Acclaimed Chilean guitarist Carlos Perez performs music from the renaissance to contemporary era including his captivating arrangements on time-honored Chilean pieces by Dowland Bach Mertz Barrios and Brouwer. This enchanting recital was recorded at the historic Parish of Saint Filomena in Santiago de Chile. Duration 75 min. Acclaimed Chilean guitarist Carlos Perez performs music from the renaissance to contemporary era including his captivating arrangements on time-honored Chilean pieces by Dowland Bach Mertz Barrios and Brouwer. Thisenchanting recital was recorded at the historic Parish of Saint Filomena in Santiago de Chile. Duration 75 min.

This book contains short and concise exercises for use in a warm-up before practice or performance and for general technical advancement. The book is divided into four sections: I Arpeggios II Scales III Tremolo and IV Slurs. Each section contains a description of the exercises and general instructions on how to play them. The exercises are intended for guitarists who are looking for a simple warm-up that does not require learning many complicated etudes exercises or routines. In this book only one etude is used for a variety of arpeggio and tremolo patterns. The scale warm-ups are based on a two-octave one-position scale that is shifted up and down the fretboard and asimple one-position chromatic scale. The pull-off and hammer-on slurs are combined into one exercise to save time. This same routine when practiced with the metronome gradually increasing the tempo can also double for technical work. With the exception of one chromatic scale exercise the rest are on closed strings. Besides being able to move the scale up and down the fretboard the first finger can be barred. This will increase the left hand difficulty and improve the left hand position and strength. There is close to an hour's worth of material if all the exercises are played with all of their variations at different tempos. Not everything needs to be played everyday so the warm-up session can be as long as desired or as short as time allows. Complete Warm-Up for Classical Guitar contains short and concise exercises for use in a warm-up before practice or performance and for general technical advancement. The book is divided into foursections: I Arpeggios II Scales III Tremolo and IV Slurs. Each section contains a description of the exercises and general instructions on how to play them. The exercises are intended for guitarists who are looking for a simplewarm-up that does not require learning many complicated Etudes exercises or routines. In this book only one Etude is used for a variety of arpeggio and tremolo patterns. The scale warm-ups are based on a two-octave one-position scale that is shifted up and down the fretboard and a simple one-position chromatic scale. The pull-off and hammer-on slurs are combined into one exercise to save time. This same routine when practised with themetronome gradually increasing the tempo can also double for technical work. With the exception of one chromatic scale exercise the rest are on closed strings. Besides being able to move the scale up and down the fretboard thefirst finger can be barred. This will increase the left hand difficulty and improve the left hand position and strength. There is close to an hour's worth of material if all the exercises are played with all of theirvariations at different tempos. Not everything needs to be played everyday so the warm-up session can be as long as desired or as short as time allows.

With Online Audio-This guitar method focuses on playing engaging rhythmic themes entirely on open strings. What seems at first to be a simple task quickly becomes a real challenge requiring a high level of accuracy and an excellent sense of rhythm. While the picking hand can only play what the other hand has prepared nothing musical will happen unless you pluck the right string. Sven Nier's exercises and tunes offer motivating effective training to facilitate hitting the correct string with precision winning half the coordination battle. While the audio examples are recorded on an electric instrument guitar teachers and beginning students in all styles will appreciate this innovativebook. Includes access to outstanding play-along online audio with and without the solo part. This guitar method focuses on playing engaging rhythmic themes entirely on open strings. What seems at first to be a simple task quickly becomes a real challenge requiring a high level of accuracy and an excellent sense ofrhythm. While the picking hand can only play what the other hand has prepared nothing musical will happen unless you pluck the right string. Sven Nier's exercises and tunes offer motivating effective training to facilitatehitting the correct string with precision winning half the coordination battle. While the audio examples are recorded on an electric instrument guitar teachers and beginning students in all styles will appreciate this innovativebook. Includes access to outstanding play-along online audio with and without the solo part.

The most widely-used introductory bass method available! Both Volumes I and II present a standard notation approach to reading solo and arpeggio studies for four string bass. Included in Volume I are the rudiments of playing plus handy charts of arpeggios featuring major minor augmented diminished and seventh chords plus upper harmonic extensions. Volume II continues with studies scales walking bass patterns and more. Applicable to any style of music this method has gained acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study world-wide. The companion audio and video downloads for both volumes 1 and 2 are available online. The Electric Bass Method is the most widely-used introductory Bass method available. Both Volumes I and II present a standard notation approach to reading solo and arpeggio studies for four string Bass. Included in Volume I are the rudiments of playing plus handy charts of arpeggios featuring major minor augmented diminished and seventh chords plus upper harmonic extensions. Volume II continues with studies scales walking bass patterns and more. Applicable to any style of music this method has gained acceptance as the foundational text for Electric Bass study world-wide. The companion audio and video downloads for both volumes 1and 2 are available online.

Presents scales chords etudes and solo and duet arrangements in the keys of B major/G# minor D# (E-Flat) minor F# (G-flat) major. Includes in-depth theory notes and studies incorporating minor seventh major seventh dominant seventh flat-5 and dominant seventh #5 chords. Chords are presented as four-note groupings on the three sets of adjacent strings as well as in Orchestral Forms incorporating all six strings with some strings muted. Throughout the author integrates theory with technique and performance. Grade 6 is an advanced text designed to develop well-rounded musician/guitarists. Written in standard notation only.Presents scales chords etudes and solo and duet arrangements in the keys of B major/G# minor D# (E-Flat) minor F# (G-flat) major. Includes in-depth theory notes and studies incorporating minor seventh major seventh dominantseventh flat-5 and dominant seventh #5 chords. Chords are presented as four-note groupings on the three sets of adjacent strings as well as in “Orchestral Forms” incorporating all six strings with some strings muted. Throughout the author integrates theory with technique and performance. Grade 6 is an advanced text designed to develop well-rounded musician/guitarists. Written in standard notation only.

This wall chart contains four movable scale diagrams for each scale on the 5-string bass. Learning and practicing these scales will allow you to play the correct notes when creating bass lines and will provide you with a solid musical foundation. This chart is an ideal wall piece for your bedroom or practice studio. Start developing the muscle memory you need to shred all your scales in every key. What starts in the practice room will end on stage so make sure you have all the basses covered! This clear comprehensive Corey Dozier Wall Chart includes four movable scale diagrams for each scale on the 5-string Bass. Learning and practicing these scales will allow you to play the correct notes whencreating Bass lines and will provide you with a solid musical foundation. Ideal for display in your bedroom or practice room this chart will help you to develop the muscle memory needed to shred scales in every key.

The second annual New York University Summer Guitar Intensive took place during the steamy summer of 2006. As usual it hosted a hand-picked group of the finest jazz guitarists the USA has to offer; all ready to share their insights and experiences with the students. The performances on this DVD are taken from the series of concerts that were presented by the Intensive and they capture the artistry and inspiration with which these amazing musicians injected the educational experience. The second annual New York University Summer Guitar Intensive took place during the steamy summer of 2006. As usual it hosted a hand-picked group of the finest jazz guitarists the USA has to offer; all ready to share theirinsights and experiences with the students. The performances on this DVD are taken from the series of concerts that were presented by the Intensive and they capture the artistry and inspiration with which these amazingmusicians injected the educational experience.

Students will develop music reading skills because of this unique one-of-a kind tablature method. Students can play immediately without reading music utilizing the handy tab as well as learn to play chords quickly and effectively. This will in turn enable them to sing along with the lyrics provided with each song. A valuable guide to ukulele players of all kinds. Written by Mary Lou Stout Dempler Easy Baritone Ukulele - Tablature Method Book One . Students will develop music reading skills because of this unique one-of-a kind tablature method. Students can play immediately without reading music utilizing the handy tab as well as learn to play chords quickly and effectively. This will in turn enable them to sing along with the lyrics provided with each song; A valuable guide to ukulele players ofall kinds.

Following his debut DVD 'Stick Tricks' Chip Ritter is back with a brand new Bass Drum Funstrunctional Video and this time it’s all about the boom. Includes seven progressive chapters starting first with Ritter’s ABCmethod – (how anyone can streamline the introduction of new and challenging patterns to their playing) Hand/Foot co-ordination builders The Heel Toe Method The Power of Three and Advanced Examples. For single pedal bassdrumming on the Drum set this video also contains Chip Ritter’s insight advice and specific practice examples designed to improve your bass Drum independence control and speed. Ride along with Chip and merge your footinto the fast lane…bring on the BOOM! Run time is 64 minutes. DVD Bonus Features includes: Live Performance Drum Solos and Outtakes.

With Online Audio-Around twenty percent of your playing time on the bandstand is spent soloing - have you studied how to play during the other eighty percent? Blues Harmonica Accompaniment Playing within the School of the Blues Lesson Series is an exciting journey into the art of traditional blues harmonica accompaniment (playing fills under vocals and chording patterns) as well as modern approaches to playing horn organ and bass lines. Additional studies cover openings breaks and endings. This book and online audio recording is for the intermediate to advanced harmonica player. Recording includes all harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music. Include access to onlineaudio. As a Harmonica player only around twenty percent of your playing time on the bandstand is spent soloing - have you studied how to play during the other eighty percent? Blues Harmonica Accompaniment Playing teaches the important skill of providing accompaniment on the Harmonica. This volume in the School of the Blues Lesson Series will take you on an exciting journey into the art of traditional blues Harmonicaaccompaniment (playing fills under vocals and chording patterns) as well as modern approaches to playing Horn Organ and Bass lines. Additional studies cover openings breaks and endings. Suitable for the intermediate toadvanced level Harmonica player this book includes access to downloadable online audio tracks featuring all Harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music.

Jazz guitar guru Jim Ferguson-the author of the highly acclaimed All Blues For Jazz Guitar: Comping Styles Chords & Grooves (MB96842BCD)-again helps you take your playing to the next level with Comping Standards For Jazz Guitar (MB22130BCD) his most recent offering. Using common jazz chord progressions the book takes you through three primary comping approaches: straight-four moving bass lines and combo variants. In the process you'll learn numerous chord voicings ways to organize them and a wide variety of dynamic rhythmic figures used in jazz. Other highlights include the use of guides and pivots chord substitution mastering rootless chords playing with a pianist inverting partial harmonic structures Latin comping chord scales handling modal tunes and mixing voicings. And the highly detailed music examples cover most of the common jazz keys. The material comes to life on the accompanying 17-track CD. In both standard notation and tablature. In Comping Standards For Jazz Guitar renowned Guitar guru and author Jim Ferguson helps you to take your playing to the next level. Using common jazz chord progressions this book takes youthrough three primary comping approaches: straight-four moving bass lines and combo variants. In the process you'll learn numerous chord voicings ways to organize them and a wide variety of dynamic rhythmic figures used injazz. Other highlights include the use of guides and pivots chord substitution mastering rootless chords playing with a pianist inverting partial harmonic structures Latin comping chord scales handling modal tunes andmixing voicings. The highly detailed music examples cover most of the common jazz keys and the material comes to life on the accompanying 17-track CD. The pieces featured in Comping Standards For JazzGuitar are in both standard notation and tablature. Watch a preview of Comping Standards For Jazz Guitar :

Intermediate-level guitarists will enjoy playing through this varied collection of pieces all in one volume. A wide gamut of composers from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century is included along with a few anonymous contributions. Continuing with the techniques and carefully thought-out fingerings and notation employed in Dr. Afshar’s previous publication (Beginning Pieces for Classical Guitar) selections like “Carcassi Study #3” and “Sor Studies Nos. 5 and 6” require the execution of rest stroke technique on their melodies in order to distinguish them clearly from the concurrent free-stroke accompaniment. In the same spirit “Study No. 5” by Fernando Sor has beenwritten out in a way that clearly shows the melody as it appears on beats one and three. The nine-movement suites by Gaspar Sanz and Robert de Visée introduce the student guitarist to Baroque dances and ornamentation

A blues-based method for rock guitar. Written in notation and tab this method will take the left-handed guitarist through blues/rock styles improvising rhythm guitar slides vibrato and other techniques. And the guitarist can do it all while playing with a great recorded blues band. Includes access to online play-along audio.

How good of a musician you become is predicated on how much practice you do and the quality of that practice. In all likelihood you don't have access to a harmonica teacher (a rare breed) so it's up to you to identify what will help you grow as a player and how to best spend your valuable practice time. In Daily Studies for Diatonic Harmonica author David Barrett (the world's most published author of harmonica lesson material) provides recommendations on how to set up your practice room structure your practice time what to work on to improve your playing and how to prepare you for performance. The Daily Exercises portion of this book provides essentialexercises for the diatonic harmonica—movement patterns scales tongue block technique drills an exercise to help you memorize the chords of the 12 Bar Blues your harmonica's note layout and how to choose a note to match over a given chord at any time in any range of the harmonica. This book and accompanying recording is an essential text for all students of the diatonic harmonica. You'll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this method. Includes access to online audio. How good of a musician you become is predicated on how much practice you do and the quality of that practice. In all likelihood you don’t have access to a harmonica teacher (a rare breed) so it’s up to you to identify what will help you grow as a player and how to best spend your valuable practice time. In Daily Exercises for Diatonic Harmonica author David Barrett (the world’s most published author of harmonica lesson material) provides recommendations on how to set up your practice room structure your practice time what to work on to improve your playing and how to prepare you for performance. The Daily Exercises portion of this book provides essential exercises for thediatonic harmonica—movement patterns scales tongue block technique drills an exercise to help you memorize the chords of the 12 Bar Blues your harmonica’s note layout and how to choose a note to match over a given chord at any time in any range of the harmonica. This book and accompanying recording is an essential text for all students of the diatonic harmonica. You'll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this method. Includes access to online audio.