An in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar. Learn the blues progression blues chords strum patterns how to accompany a blues song moveable chords barre chords the blues scale turnarounds fill-ins the capo double stops blues licks bass line accompaniments blues techniques how to build and play an improvised solo and fingerpicking blues. Also included are dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! In notation & tablature. This package includes the companion DVD video.An in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar. Learn the blues progression blues chords strum patterns how to accompany a blues song moveable chords barre chords the blues scale turnarounds fill-ins the capo double stops blues licks bass line accompaniments blues techniques how to build and play an improvised solo and fingerpicking blues. Also included are dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! In notation &tablature. This package includes the companion DVD video.

This is a very popular beginner's text for 5-string banjo. Written in C tuning it shows basic chords includes instructions for tuning and positioning and contains many fun songs with lyrics included for singing and strumming. This package includes the companion CD which is in stereo play-along format and contains each song from the book along with tuning instructions. This is a very popular beginner's text for 5-string banjo. Written in C tuning it shows basic chords includes instructions for tuning and positioning and contains many fun songs with lyrics included for singing and strumming.This package includes the companion CD which is in stereo play-along format and contains each song from the book along with tuning instructions.

One of the finest books available on jazz guitar chords. Joe covers all the bases with two sections on chord forms and chord passages. Chords are divided into six categories: Major Seventh Augmented Minor Diminished and Minor Seventh Flat Fifth each showing substitutions and inversions that Joe would play when confronted with basic chord symbols. The chord passage section is divided into nine categories including such topics as Major Sounds Diminished Sounds Augmented Sounds Standard Patter Chord Substitutions and other chord progression - related topics.One of the finest books available on jazz guitar chords. Joe covers all the bases with two sections on chord forms and chord passages. Chords are divided into six categories: Major Seventh Augmented Minor Diminished and MinorSeventh Flat Fifth each showing substitutions and inversions that Joe would play when confronted with 'basic' chord symbols. The chord passage section is divided into nine categories including such topics as Major Sounds Diminished Sounds Augmented Sounds Standard Patter Chord Substitutions and other chord progression - related topics.

This book presents melodies lyrics and chord symbols for 22 songs to be enjoyed on the mandolin. Tuning and hand positions are briefly discussed. By the time you finish the book you will be comfortable playing 4/4 3/4 and 2/4 rhythm chord accompaniments in the three major keys - C G and D. All chords are shown in picture-diagram form. Easy to comprehend even for the absolute beginner. So pick up your mandolin and have fun! Includes access to online audio containing all the songs from the book in stereo play-along format and online video that teaches the material in the book. This book presents melodies lyrics and chord symbols for 22 songs to be enjoyed on the mandolin. Tuning and hand positions are briefly discussed. By the time you finish the book you will be comfortable playing 4/4 3/4 and 2/4rhythm chord accompaniments in the three major keys - C G and D. All chords are shown in picture-diagram form. Easy to comprehend even for the absolute beginner. So pick up your mandolin and have fun! Includes access to onlineaudio containing all the songs from the book in stereo play-along format and online video that teaches the material in the book.

The purpose of this book is to help the student answer the question 'What do I play?' It discusses elements of jazz seventh chords blues riffs vertical and horizontal improvisation playing through the changes rhythm patterns the scalar approach substitution and much more! The purpose of Arnie Berle: How To Create And Develop A Jazz Sax Solo is to help the student answer the question 'What do I play?'. It discusses elements of jazz seventh chords blues riffs vertical andhorizontal improvisation playing through the changes rhythm patterns the scalar approach substitution and much more.

A basic easy-to-understand step-by-step method about playing the harp. Extensively illustrated this book is for musicians of all levels requiring only an interest in learning to play the harp. The material in the book can be applied to any type of harp (with or without pedals) and any type of music. Specific topics covered include basic positioning tuning and techniques etudes and a colorful selection of folk harp solos. Each section of the book is arranged to show the most efficient way to learn quickly and as easily.A basic easy-to-understand step-by-step method about playing the harp. Extensively illustrated this book is for musicians of all levels requiring only an interest in learning to play the harp. The material in the book can beapplied to any type of harp (with or without pedals) and any type of music. Specific topics covered include basic positioning tuning and techniques etudes and a colorful selection of folk harp solos. Each section ofthe book is arranged to show the most efficient way to learn quickly and as easily.

A handy chord reference guide showing basic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative minor chord relationships are shown. An additional feature is the inclusion of a guitar fingerboard diagram. A handy chord reference guide showing basic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative minor chord relationships are shown. An additional feature is the inclusion of a guitar fingerboard diagram.

One of the all-time best selling books on blues lead guitar playing. Playing lead blues-rock guitar depends on mainly two things: 1) what you can hear in your mind and 2) getting your fingers to the proper sounds on your instrument. This book was written with emphasis on the second idea. There are four blues-rock finger patterns used in this book utilizing all six strings of the guitar with each pattern. These four patterns connect with each other enabling the lead player to use the entire fingerboard and range of the guitar to express his musical ideas. Charts are used to show you how to place these four patterns at the proper place on the neck for improvising in any key.Great rock solos can be played in any one of these for patterns or in any combination of the patterns. Written in box diagram and tablature form (notation also included) this fine text takes the beginning guitarist into solid funk/rock lead solo playing. Play-along CD included. One of the all-time best selling books on blues lead guitar playing. Playing lead blues-rock guitar depends on mainly two things: 1) what you can hear in your mind and 2) getting your fingers to the proper sounds on yourinstrument. This book was written with emphasis on the second idea. There are four blues-rock finger patterns used in this book utilizing all six strings of the guitar with each pattern. These four patterns connect with each otherenabling the lead player to use the entire fingerboard and range of the guitar to express his musical ideas. Charts are used to show you how to place these four patterns at the proper place on the neck for improvising in any key.Great rock solos can be played in any one of these for patterns or in any combination of the patterns. Written in box diagram and tablature form (notation also included) this fine text takes the beginning guitarist into solid funk/rock lead solo playing. Play-along CD included.

You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. This DVD is the companion to the book and accompanies teaches and reinforces many of the concepts also found there. You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills but also the essential techniqueand theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying ontheir own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefullygraded challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle thedemands of modern piano music. This DVD is the companion to the book and accompanies teaches and reinforces many of the concepts also found there.

This is a book for genuine banjo lovers. Full of beautiful photos and hand-sketched tabs this highly acclaimed text presents a systematic method for playing the unique frailing banjo style. Old-time mountain banjo is taught with clarity and expertise. In tablature only. The online audio available for download is in split-track format allowing the student to play along with the old-time string band or the frailing banjo parts. It also includes Eric Muller's concise teaching. A book for true Banjo lovers Frailing the 5-string Banjo contains beautiful photos and hand-sketched tabs highly acclaimed for it methodical approach to playing the unique 'frailing' Banjostyle. Old-time mountain Banjo is provided in tablature only and is taught with clarity and expertise. The online audio accompaniment is arranged in a split-track format allowing the performer to play along with theold-time string band or the frailing Banjo parts this also includes Eric Mullers concise teaching methods.

A wonderfully easy entertaining way to learn the uke! Based on C tuning this text presents strum-along/sing-alongs in the keys of C G D F and B flat. The video will teach you in a step-by-step manner and provide hours of fun and enjoyment! You will learn 58 great all-time favorite uke songs including Peg O' My Heart and Fascination. A wonderfully easy entertaining way to learn the uke! Based on C tuning this text presents strum-along/sing-alongs in the keys of C G D F and B flat. The video will teach you in a step-by-step manner and provide hours offun and enjoyment! You will learn 58 great all-time favorite uke songs including Peg O' My Heart and Fascination.

Most of us know only our speaking and untrained singing voices. This book will help you discover your 3rd powerful trained singing voice through exercises that can be applied to any vocal style. The author presents a complete guide for discovering your vocal range and developing breath control resonance and vibrato. Includes chapters on the voice as an instrument including care of the voice the relationship between one speaking and singing voice and the cultivation of correct singing posture. You'll learn how to articulate and use the voice effectively in different styles of singing as well as how to sing with a microphone. A great number of vocal exercises and completesongs in various styles are presented making this book an enjoyable learning experience as well as an effective tool for voice development. Includes access to online audio. Most of us know only our speaking and untrained singing Voices. This book will help you discover your 3rd powerful trained singing Voice through exercises that can be applied to any Vocal style. The author presents acomplete guide for discovering your Vocal range and developing breath control resonance and vibrato. You Can Teach Yourself To Sing includes chapters on the voice as an instrument including care of theVoice the relationship between one speaking and singing Voice and the cultivation of correct singing posture. You'll learn how to articulate and use the Voice effectively in different styles of singing as well as how to singwith a microphone. A great number of Vocal exercises and complete songs in various styles are presented making this book an enjoyable learning experience as well as an effective tool for Voice development. Includesaccess to online audio.

This is the ideal beginner's book presenting the basics of the 5-string banjo in a way that is both fun and easy. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument's fundamental techniques as well as some intermediate possibilities including rolls chords bluegrass banjo techniques playing up the neck licks endings and other basics needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile instrument. The companion stereo play-along audio features Janet Davis' teaching and lively banjo performance. On the online video Janet explains the first 22 lessons fromthe book and demonstrates examples at both slow and regular speed. Includes access to online audio and video. This is the ideal beginner's book presenting the basics of the 5-string Banjo in a way that is both fun and easy. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument's fundamental techniques as wellas some intermediate possibilities including rolls chords bluegrass Banjo techniques playing up the neck licks endings and other basics needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style Banjo. Thorough performance notesare provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile instrument. Audio and video download available online.

This is a step-at-a-time enjoyable method for learning to play great sounding country guitar. Dix Bruce in his humorous yet musically right-on teaching style introduces you to country back-up bass runs Carter-style bluegrass picking the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes use of the capo transposition and much more. Work at your own pace and learn to sound like the country greats! Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes CD and DVD.This is a step-at-a-time enjoyable method for learning to play great sounding country guitar. Dix Bruce in his humorous yet musically 'right-on' teaching style introduces you to country back-up bass runs Carter-style bluegrasspicking the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes use of the capo transposition and much more. Work at your own pace and learn to sound like the country greats! Written in standard notation and tablature.Includes CD and DVD.

Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively so that is you stick with it you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip sticking and methods used to achieve musical sounds as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values ifwhich they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. The companion video is included. Thorough and easy to understand this exciting percussion video is loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funk grooves and fills involving syncopation. Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively so that is you stick with it you will have a good foundation upon which to further build yourmusicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip sticking and methods used to achieve musical sounds as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values ifwhich they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. The companion video is included. Thorough and easy to understand this excitingpercussion video is loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funkgrooves and fills involving syncopation.

With Online Audio-This book is an excellent study of the history and unique musical stylings of the Hawaiian guitar. Stacy Phillips successfully pinpoints the characteristics of Hawaiian guitar solos. A special feature is the inclusion of a superb historical survey of Hawaiian music. Written in tablature only G tuning. DeWitt Scott comments: There are two types of Hawaiian music the 'authentic' style and the 'tourist' style. Stacy is presenting the 'authentic' style and this is much needed to keep the Hawaiian music alive. Includes access to online audio. This book is an excellent study of the history and unique musical stylings of the Hawaiian Guitar. Stacy Phillips successfully pinpoints the characteristics of Hawaiian Guitar solos. A special feature is the inclusionof a superb historical survey of Hawaiian music. Written in tablature only G tuning. DeWitt Scott comments: 'There are two types of Hawaiian music the 'authentic' style and the 'tourist' style. Stacy is presenting the'authentic' style and this is much needed to keep the Hawaiian music alive.' Includes access to online audio.

A concise collection of bass chords in all 12 keys. This chart shows all major minor augmented diminished minor 6th major 7th and suspended 4th added 7th chords. Root notes are clearly marked as diamonds and all the other chord tones are shown as circles for ease of playing. Also includes a chart showing names and locations of notes on all frets and strings enharmonic equivalents and their positions within the bass clef. A concise collection of bass chords in all 12 keys. This chart shows all major minor augmented diminished minor 6th major 7th and suspended 4th added 7th chords. Root notes are clearly marked as diamonds and all the otherchord tones are shown as circles for ease of playing. Also includes a chart showing names and locations of notes on all frets and strings enharmonic equivalents and their positions within the bass clef.

A uniquely contemporary method designed for the person who wants to play Harmonica in the rock and blues style. You will by led through a series of creative exercises that will systematically prepare you for this exciting type of playing. No prior music experience is necessary. In order to play along with this video method you will need a ten-hole diatonic Harmonica pitched in the key of C. A uniquely contemporary method designed for the person who wants to play Harmonica in the rock and blues style. You will by led through a series of creative exercises that will systematically prepare you for this exciting typeof playing. No prior music experience is necessary. In order to play along with this video method you will need a ten-hole diatonic Harmonica pitched in the key of C.

This method for self-teaching ranks as one of the very best introductory rock guitar methods available. The student will learn licks phrases solos bass runs and power chords in the keys of E F G A D B-flat and C! Also included is a special section by Mark Lonergan on performing licks and riffs rock techniques such as tapping bending double stops etc. and some great solo ideas! With notation and tablature note reading ability is not necessary! This also includes the companion DVD in which William Bay teaches the essential elements of contemporary rock and blues guitar. CD included.This method for self-teaching ranks as one of the very best introductory rock guitar methods available. The student will learn licks phrases solos bass runs and power chords in the keys of E F G A D B-flat and C! Alsoincluded is a special section by Mark Lonergan on performing licks and riffs rock techniques such as tapping bending double stops etc. and some great solo ideas! With notation and tablature note reading ability is notnecessary! This also includes the companion DVD in which William Bay teaches the essential elements of contemporary rock and blues guitar. CD included.

Phil has been a professional educator and performer for over 20 years. His method is designed for anyone who would like to play the Harmonica. Different techniques and styles are taught including folk gospel country and blues. To play along with this video method you will need a ten-hole diatonic Harmonica pitched in the key of C. Phil has been a professional educator and performer for over 20 years. His method is designed for anyone who would like to play the Harmonica. Different techniques and styles are taught including folk gospel country andblues. To play along with this video method you will need a ten-hole diatonic Harmonica pitched in the key of C.