Volume 2 of the Guitar Class Method focuses on melodic development and solo playing and provides a vast collection of solos duets and quartets in multiple styles including rock blues classical Gospel and folk using flatpick and fingerstyle technique. A special quartet section presents the opportunity for intermediate-level players to experience ensemble playing. Presents individual segments on Chord Strumming Melody: Country style accompaniment: Bluegrass Style Solos: Blues and Contemporary Sounds: Fingerstyle Solos and Country Blues Solos: Note Reading and Melodic Development: Guitar Quartets: Note Reading Solos in Various Styles: and Melody-Chord Solo Playing. Writtenin standard notation and tablature with chords presented in both diagram and photo format. The individual segments can be used concurrently in any order. Volume 2 of the Guitar Class Method focuses on melodic development and solo playing and provides a vast collection of solos duets and quartets in multiple styles including rock blues classical Gospel and folk using flatpickand fingerstyle technique. A special quartet section presents the opportunity for intermediate-level players to experience ensemble playing. Presents individual segments on Chord Strumming Melody; Country style accompaniment;Bluegrass Style Solos; Blues and Contemporary Sounds; Fingerstyle Solos and Country Blues Solos; Note Reading and Melodic Development; Guitar Quartets; Note Reading Solos in Various Styles; and Melody-Chord Solo Playing. Writtenin standard notation and tablature with chords presented in both diagram and photo format. The individual segments can be used concurrently in any order.

A comprehensive sax method by one of America's top jazz and studio saxophonists. Subjects covered include key studies chord and scale etudes solos high-register studies vibrato fingering and rhythm studies. In addition anexcellent solo and duet repertoire is presented. Applicable to any saxophone.

Unlock the secrets of moving chord rhythm for bluegrass blues and swing. Using eleven tunes in six keys including old-time fiddle tunes bluegrass instrumentals and swing progressions Joe Carr shows how to create interesting moving chordal backup for practically any song. Mandolin players can now duplicate the 'every-two-beats' chord style associated with western swing guitar. A single-note solo is included for each tune. Chord arrangements are shown in diagrams standard notation and tablature. Companion CD included.Unlock the secrets of moving chord rhythm for bluegrass blues and swing. Using eleven tunes in six keys including old-time fiddle tunes bluegrass instrumentals and swing progressions Joe Carr shows how to create interestingmoving chordal backup for practically any song. Mandolin players can now duplicate the 'every-two-beats' chord style associated with western swing guitar. A single-note solo is included for each tune. Chord arrangements are shownin diagrams standard notation and tablature. Companion CD included.

For those with a desire to learn to play from lead sheets and unlock the mysteries of music harmony this book will lead you on the way to playing by ear. A marvelous teaching manual for classroom private teaching or self-instruction. Playing well from written arrangements is an art that requires years of training and practice. Learning music harmony and theory provides a musician with understanding necessary to play creatively by ear. Learning to play from melody lines and chord symbols is imperative to round out one's progress toward becoming a full fledged musician. It is an exciting adventure not complicated if one learns it through a logical sequence ofstudy material. This book will surprise and delight you providing hundreds of hours of pleasure as you learn. Many songs are included that make crystal clear the text as it is presented step by step. Beginning-intermediate level. For those with a desire to learn to play from lead sheets and unlock the mysteries of music harmony this book will lead you on the way to playing by ear. A marvelous teaching manual for classroom private teaching or self-instruction. Playing well from written arrangements is an art that requires years of training and practice. Learning music harmony and theory provides a musician with understanding necessary to playcreatively by ear. Learning to play from melody lines and chord symbols is imperative to round out one’s progress toward becoming a full fledged musician. It is an exciting adventure not complicated if one learns it through alogical sequence of study material. This book will surprise and delight you providing hundreds of hours of pleasure as you learn. Many songs are included that make crystal clear the text as it is presented step by step.

A comprehensive concise and practical guide to the important discipline of building an effective and useful jazz repertoire. In the ever-changing landscape of the world of the working musician Learning Tunes Workout provides solid timeless tools for musical growth applicable to the infinite pursuit of the jazz idiom. A comprehensive concise and practical guide to the important discipline of building an effective and useful jazz repertoire. In the ever-changing landscape of the world of the working musician Learning TunesWorkout provides solid timeless tools for musical growth applicable to the infinite pursuit of the jazz idiom.

In this DVD you will find a wealth of information that will make you a more proficient and exciting player. The keys to unlocking the mysteries of the Hammered Dulcimer and the infinite possibilities of music making on thisincredible instrument are shown. The information contained in this DVD is essential to any player from the beginner to the professional.

In this set of audio lessons Duck Baker presents several approaches for the intermediate guitarist on six fingerstyle guitar solos. The three compact discs feature note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction and all of the music is in the book in notation and tablature. In addition to an explanation of the tab system Lesson One includes: Gusty's Frolics and Humors of Whiskey in Drop D tuning.Lesson Two teaches The Wicklow Hornpipe in Drop D tuning and Bantry Bay in Drop G tuning.Lesson Three presents Jenny Picking Cockles and The Wise Maid both in Drop D tuning. arranged for Fingerstyle Guitr. In this set of audio lessons Duck Baker presents several approaches for the intermediate guitarist on six fingerstyle guitar solos. The three compact discs feature note-by-note phrase-by-phraseinstruction and all of the music is in the book in notation and tablature. In addition to an explanation of the tab system Lesson One includes Gusty's Frolics and Humors of Whiskey in Drop D tuning. Lesson Two teaches TheWicklow Hornpipe in Drop D tuning and Bantry Bay in Drop G tuning. Lesson Three presents Jenny Picking Cockles and The Wise Maid both in Drop D tuning.

First Lessons® Tenor Banjo the great sound of tenor banjo is a cornerstone of Dixieland and traditional jazz. Using classic favorites Joe Carr teaches the basics of accompaniment basic melody and the popular chord melody style. Chords and melody are combined to produce professional sounding solo arrangements. Includes access to online audio and video containing play-along practice tracks that speed up the learning process. It doesn't get any easier! Online video duration 47 min. First Lessons Tenor Banjo . The great sound of Tenor Banjo is a cornerstone of Dixieland and traditional jazz. Using classic favorites Joe Carr teaches the basics of accompaniment basic melody and thepopular chord melody style. Chords and melody are combined to produce professional sounding solo arrangements. This book with downloadable online audio and video combo includes play-along practice tracks that speed up thelearning process. It doesn't get any easier! Online video duration: 47 min.

Visually attractive this user-friendly chart provides mountain dulcimer students and teachers with an overview of the instrument. Included are a chart of note locations on the fretboard for both DAA and DAD tunings a comparison of DAA and DAD diagrams of typical dulcimer stringing and explanations of playing tools such as noters and picks. 24 x 35 durable coated paper. Visually attractive this user-friendly chart provides mountain dulcimer students and teachers with an overview of the instrument. Included are a chart of note locations on the fretboard for both DAA and DAD tunings a comparisonof DAA and DAD diagrams of typical dulcimer stringing and explanations of playing tools such as noters and picks. 24' x 35' durable coated paper.

Book/Cd Set-This volume teaches the student how to play guitar in a funk style. Thirty-six progressions are presented: 12 keys of a Major and Minor Blues plus 12 keys of rhythm changes. A different groove is presented for each exercise giving the student a wide range of funk rhythms to master. A companion audio CD is included so the student can play along with each example and really 'get into the groove'. Play-along CD contains 'trio' versions of each exercise with guitar bass and drums.This volume teaches the student how to play guitar in a funk style. Thirty-six progressions are presented: 12 keys of a Major and Minor Blues plus 12 keys of rhythm changes. A different groove is presented for each exercisegiving the student a wide range of funk rhythms to master. A companion audio CD is included so the student can play along with each example and really “get into the groove”. Play-along CD contains “trio” versions of eachexercise with guitar bass and drums.

Getting Into Guitar Styles is the guitarist's guide to playing different musical styles. The styles that are covered include Blues Rock Country Funk R & B Latin Reggae Fingerstyle and Classical as well as different styles of Jazz such as Traditional Jazz Contemporary Jazz and Fusion. The musical elements and techniques that are used in different styles of music are looked at. The book not only looks at and demonstrates different musical styles but in the process it shows the practical application of scales and other musical elements. Many of the examples on the companion audio are played with the written guitar part and also without the written part so you can play thewritten part with the rhythm tracks or improvise your own part. The book has standard notation and tablature as well as fingerboard diagrams. Includes access to online audio. Getting Into Guitar Styles is the Guitarist's guide to playing different musical styles. The styles that are covered include Blues Rock Country Funk R & B Latin Reggae Fingerstyle and Classical aswell as different styles of Jazz such as Traditional Jazz Contemporary Jazz and Fusion. The musical elements and techniques that are used in different styles of music are looked at. The book not only looks at anddemonstrates different musical styles but in the process it shows the practical application of scales and other musical elements. Many of the examples on the companion audio are played with the written Guitar part and alsowithout the written part so you can play the written part with the rhythm tracks or improvise your own part. The book has standard notation and tablature as well as fingerboard diagrams. Includes access to onlineaudio.

This Classic Guitar Anthology has performances by some of the world’s best players. Pieces and performances include Carlos Barbosa –Lima: Mi Bossa Blue and Embers Castellani-Andraccio Duo: Sonata in D Minor Nikita Koshkin: Cambridge Suite Ronn McFarlane Jorge Morel Newman – Oltman Duo: Prelude Judicael Perroy: BWV 997 Andrew York: Marley’s Ghost Fabio Zanon: Appassionata and more. This Classic Guitar Anthology has performances by some of the world’s best players. Pieces and performances include Carlos Barbosa –Lima: Mi Bossa Blue and Embers Castellani-Andraccio Duo: Sonata in D Minor Nikita Koshkin: Cambridge Suite Ronn McFarlane Jorge Morel Newman – Oltman Duo: Prelude Judicael Perroy: BWV 997 Andrew York: Marley’s Ghost Fabio Zanon: Appassionata and more.

This mandolin edition includes the same 16 tunes found in Kaufman's out-of-print Twin Pickin' flatpicking guitar book soon to be available as Blazing Solos for Flatpicking Guitar for One Player or More. The tunes in both editions are in the same keys so the books can serve as a foundation for fabulous twin-picking jam sessions in which either guitarists or mandolinists can take the lead and harmony parts. In addition to the tunes Kaufman includes performance notes guidelines for reading standard notation and tab plus his take on the harmonization process. A play-along audio with three tracks for each tune (Lead Harmony and Lead & Harmony) completes the package. Includesaccess to online audio. This Mandolin edition includes the same 16 tunes found in Steve Kaufman 's out-of-print Twin Pickin' flatpicking Guitar book soon to be available as Blazing Solos for Flatpicking Guitar for One Player or More. The tunes in both editions are in the same keys so the books can serve as a foundation for fabulous twin-picking jam sessions in which either guitarists or mandolinists can take the lead and harmony parts. In addition tothe tunes Kaufman includes performance notes guidelines for reading standard notation and tab plus his take on the harmonization process. A play-along audio with three tracks for each tune (Lead Harmony and Lead andHarmony) completes the package. Access to online audio is also included.

Whatever your skill level if you are devoted to the noble art of playing the violin this course is sure to enhance your technique! Mikhail Lobko's Method will increase your understanding of playing throughout the fingerboard in the most rational and comfortable way facilitating the discovery of technical solutions even while sight reading. The method’s progressive approach succicnt yet comprehensive enables you to examine and revise the very way you handle a violin and bow. The roots of great success or unexplainable failure often lie in simple technical errors that have become habits. To help you correct these habits brilliant technical concepts gleaned from various booksby the best violin teachers of the past are brought together here in simple easy to follow formulas. Whatever your skill level if you are devoted to the noble art of playing the violin this course is sure to enhance your technique! Mikhail Lobko's Method will increase your understanding of playing throughout the fingerboard inthe most rational and comfortable way facilitating the discovery of technical solutions even while sight reading. The method’s progressive approach succicnt yet comprehensive enables you to examine and revise the very wayyou handle a violin and bow. The roots of great success or unexplainable failure often lie in simple technical errors that have become habits. To help you correct these habits brilliant technical concepts gleaned fromvarious books by the best violin teachers of the past are brought together here in simple easy to follow formulas.

Guitar Encounters of the Fingerstyle Kind-'Exploit your limitations' was the most profound advice ever given by the great jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. 'TOTAL GILTRAP' is a prime example of this. Indeed Giltrap himself is a living example of an artist who has exploited his limited right hand pick and little finger technique to its nth degree. In this volume we explore open tunings legato technique two-handed tapping and the harp-like technique of open strings and harmonics. This is all wrapped up in a very English approach to melody and invention. All the techniques and pieces in the book are featured on an accompanying audio. All the examples are recorded at half tempo and full tempo making it a very easy tofollow guide. 'TOTAL GILTRAP' is a snapshot of ideas ready to be 'exploited' and developed by the willing and imaginative student of the modern day acoustic guitar. Includes access to online audio. In Total Giltrap the innovative guitarist and composer Gordon Giltrap encourages players to exploit their limitations - the profound advice once given by the great jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Giltrap himself is a living example of an artist who has exploited his limited right-hand pick and little finger technique. In this volume he explores subjects such as open tunings legato technique two-handedtapping and the harp-like technique of open strings and harmonics. This is all wrapped up in a very English approach to melody and invention. All the techniques and pieces in Total Giltrap are featured onthe accompanying audio. All the examples are recorded at half-tempo and full tempo making it a very easy to follow guide. This book provides a snapshot of ideas ready to be 'exploited' and developed by the willing and imaginativestudent of the modern day acoustic Guitar.

Jazz Cello/Bass Wizard Junior 2 is a continuation of Jazz Cello Wizard Junior (Mel Bay 2002) and is designed for upper middle school and high school string students. JCWjr 2 uses the same basic approach as JCWjr: students learn mainly through imitation the same way we learn to speak our native tongue. It also introduces very easy optional chord theory but only AFTER the student has experienced improvising with chords aurally. The books come in three versions: violin viola and cello/bass. Designed to be used together in studio and classroom situations. This volume introduces three basic concepts that are prerequisites to advanced jazz improvising: solo development modes and inner melodies - the single most potent technique to get students to improvise on advanced progressions immediately.-Any student or teacher will learn to improvise independent of background.-Provides all the instructions and verbiage a newcomer to jazz will need to learn or teach from the method.-Includes swing Latin and blues styles incorporated into the lessons.-The five lessons are carefully sequenced to introduce key components of improvisation.-Four performance-quality pieces are included in a format that can be used with three cellos or basses in a string orchestra or any other combination of string instruments (if used together with the other versions of the series).-Includes a CD with sample solos and exercises in addition to full rhythm section accompaniment tracks to the performance pieces. Jazz Cello/Bass Wizard Junior 2 is a continuation of Jazz Cello Wizard Junior (Mel Bay 2002) and is designed for upper middle school and high school string students. JCWjr 2 uses the same basic approach as JCWjr; students learnmainly through imitation the same way we learn to speak our native tongue. It also introduces very easy optional chord theory but only AFTER the student has experienced improvising with chords aurally. The books come in threeversions—violin viola and cello/bass—designed to be used together in studio and classroom situations. This volume introduces three basic concepts that are prerequisites to advanced jazz improvising: solo development modes andinner melodies - the single most potent technique to get students to improvise on advanced progressions immediately. •

Blues Harmonica Level 2 within the School of the Blues Lesson Series is an exciting intermediate Blues harmonica course in the tongue block style. The ideas presented are solid in the Blues tradition with great sounding exercises and songs to play! Bending and advanced tongue blocking are covered along with three full-length song studies. This book and its recording use the 'C' and 'A' major diatonic harmonica. Includes access to online audio containing all harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music. Blues Harmonica Level 2 within the School of the Blues Lesson Series is an exciting intermediate Blues Harmonica course in the tongue block style. The ideas presented are solid in the Blues tradition withgreat sounding exercises and songs to play! Bending and advanced Tongue Blocking The ideas presented are solid in the Blues tradition with great sounding exercises and songs to play! Bending and advanced TongueBlocking is covered along with three full-length song studies. The recording includes all Harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music. This book and its recording use the'C' and 'A' major diatonicHarmonica. Includes access to online audio.

Arranged For Fingerstyle Guitar-This set of audio lessons contains three compact discs featuring note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction. All the music is presented in notations and tablature. Lessons are taught in Drop D tuning (DADGBE). As a special bonus this book includes an interview with Duck Baker and an explanation of the tab system. Arranged for Fingerstyle Guitar. This set of audio lessons contains three compact discs featuring note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction. All the music is presented in notations and tablature. Lessons are taught in Drop Dtuning (DADGBE). As a special bonus this book includes an interview with Duck Baker and an explanation of the tab system.

Mel Bay's series Guitar Journals is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. This incredible volume for jazz includes a wonderful collection of arrangements by jazz greats Joe Diorio Johnny Smith Gene Bertoncini Bucky Pizzarelli and many more. Covering a wide range of areas including Latin comping rhythm changes blues etc. This is a must-have and is perfect for everyday use for the student to the professional musician. Includes access to online audio of examples.- Ultimate guide of jazz solos and perfect reference manual for everyday use.- Wonderful collection of arrangements by jazz greats Joe Diorio Johnny Smith GeneBertoncini Bucky Pizzarelli and many more.- Covers Latin comping rhythm changes blues etc.- Includes access to online audio. Mel Bay's series Guitar Journals is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. This incredible volume for jazz includes a wonderful collection of arrangements by jazzgreats Joe Diorio Johnny Smith Gene Bertoncini Bucky Pizzarelli and many more. Covering a wide range of areas including Latin comping rhythm changes blues etc. This is a must-have and is perfect for everydayuse for the student to the professional musician. Hard cover covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable information that you will treasure itfor years to come! Includes access to online audio of examples.

Blues Guitar Play-Along Trax within the School of the Blues Lesson Series is an exciting play-along that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today. Notated examples are also provided to give you an idea of howyou can approach accompanying a vocalist or instrumentalist. Along with the 12 jam tracks the book is accompanied by a CD recording of all examples (played by author John Garcia) along with the background music.