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.

A dedicated vihuela chord book in English and Spanish with over 300 chords for the vihuela. Chords are presented in easy to read and understand chord diagrams. Exact fingerings are shown for each diagram. Chords shown include major minor 7 min7 maj7 b5 sus4 aug dim 6 m6 6/9 m7b5 11 13 and many more. Mel Bay's Vihuela Chord Book is one of the most comprehensive on the market perfect for the aspiring mariachi. A dedicated vihuela chord book in English and Spanish with over 300 chords for the vihuela. Chords are presented in easy to read and understand chord diagrams. Exact fingerings are shown for each diagram. Chords shown includemajor minor 7 min7 maj7 b5 sus4 aug dim 6 m6 6/9 m7b5 11 13 and many more. Mel Bay’s Vihuela Chord Book is one of the most comprehensive on the market perfect for the aspiring mariachi.

Included are photos depicting the most common chords today's pianist/keyboardist will need to know to play country music; each shown in the left hand except where two hands are necessary. A handy graphic illustrating thelocation of the notes a list of note names and the most commonly used chord symbol are all provided. Chords are listed by the circle of fifths. A listing of alternate chord names/symbols is also provided. Perfect for any leveland a must-have for any keyboardist's library especially those wanting to learn and play country music.

Celebration of the Christmas holiday includes a rich musical tradition. For this score and accompanying CD the internationally-renowned Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo presents a ravishing collection of sacred music written for Advent Christmas and Epiphany. The duo has chosen music from six centuries in a wide variety of musical styles including familiar Christmas tunes little-known gems and interesting variations on familiar themes written by such composers as Bach Handel Pachelbel Mendelssohn and Brahms. Selections range from beautiful Renaissance tunes suitable for beginning guitarists to concert repertoire for advanced players. Celebration of the Christmas holiday includes a rich musical tradition. For this score and accompanying CD the internationally-renowned Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo presents a ravishing collection of sacred music written forAdvent Christmas and Epiphany. The duo has chosen music from six centuries in a wide variety of musical styles including familiar Christmas tunes little-known gems and interesting variations on familiar themes written by suchcomposers as Bach Handel Pachelbel Mendelssohn and Brahms. Selections range from beautiful Renaissance tunes suitable for beginning guitarists to concert repertoire for advanced players.

Easy Way to Guitar is a popular easy to understand children's course designed to give the student a thorough grounding in note reading and solo performance. Chord playing is introduced gradually utilizing simplified chords.Creative graphics color and short pieces in big-note format make this an appealing series for the young guitar student. A few easy duets are included in each book for performance with a teacher or a friend. Standard notationonly. CD included.

Learn to read music play popular songs and be part of an ensemble. For home study senior wellness classes and better breathers groups. Specially designed lessons and information for those with COPD and related pulmonarydiseases. Book is accompanied by CD recording of all examples.

A Method for the Experienced Classical Guitarist-A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists addressing technical and musical issues. Any serious student of classical guitar will appreciate this book which covers topics often heard in a lesson but seldom covered in a book with appropriate repertoire provided. Topics covered include technical control study habits crafting interpretations tone production performance anxiety and much more.Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study. Includes thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire to allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reachthe next level in their playing.- A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists addressing technical and musical issues- Topics covered include technical control study habits crafting interpretations tone production performance anxiety and much more.- Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study.- Thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reach the next level in their playing. A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists addressing technical and musical issues. Any serious student of classical guitar will appreciate this book which covers topics often heard in a lesson but seldom coveredin a book with appropriate repertoire provided. Topics covered include technical control study habits crafting interpretations tone production performance anxiety and much more. Students and teachers alike willappreciate the varied repertoire selections as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study. Includes thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire to allow guitarists to overcomeobstacles and reach the next level in their playing. A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists addressing technical and musical issues Topics covered include technical control studyhabits crafting interpretations tone production performance anxiety and much more. Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections as well as the annotated repertoire list included forfurther study. Thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reach the next level in their playing.

Canadian Fiddle Styles-Expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling for the FiddlePal Explore Series. April is among the busiest fiddlers in Canada. Her inspired fans have long clamored for her instruction.This highly anticipated beginning to intermediate-level book explores Canada's rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian French Canadian Cape Breton and Metis. More than just a collection of great tunes this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels jigs hornpipes waltzes schottisches airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to createvariations using the skills in the book. The play-along audio accompanying the book is great listening. An outstanding book. Includes access to online audio. Part of the American Fiddle Method this book has been devised by expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch to teach fiddlers the Canadian style. The American Fiddle Method - CanadianFiddle Styles delves into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling. This highly anticipated book is suitable for beginning to intermediate-level players and explores Canada's rich fiddle traditions including Old TimeCanadian French Canadian Cape Breton and Metis. More than just a collection of great tunes this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody toreels jigs hornpipes waltzes schottisches airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations using the skills in the book. The included play-along audio tracks are great for listening as well as helping youto create a professional-sounding performance.

In this remarkable video/solo Guitar recital Serbian musician composer pedagogue and publisher Uros Dojcinovic takes the listener on a musical journey through Russia Ukraine Spain South America the Far East (Japan and China) and the Balkan countries of his native former Yugoslavia (Bosnia Serbia and Croatia). Each piece includes a wealth of photo documentation (paintings landscape photographs portraits of famous composers and authors of the works) featuring the Yugoslav Guitar Society collection. Also this recital displays Dojcinovic ’s exceptional and refined technique and supreme interpretation. Most of the pieces include a variety of special new sound effectscreated by the master-himself to enrich the ethnic colors of the pieces inspired by traditional folk sounds. In this remarkable video/solo Guitar recital Serbian musician composer pedagogue and publisher Uros Dojcinovic takes the listener on a musical journey through Russia Ukraine Spain South America the Far East(Japan and China) and the Balkan countries of his native former Yugoslavia (Bosnia Serbia and Croatia). Each piece includes a wealth of photo documentation (paintings landscape photographs portraits of famous composers and authors of the works) featuring the Yugoslav Guitar Society collection. Also this recital displays Dojcinovic ’s exceptional and refined technique and supreme interpretation. Most of the pieces include avariety of special new sound effects created by the master-himself to enrich the ethnic colors of the pieces inspired by traditional folk sounds.

Killer Technique: Fiddle presents exercises designed to develop fluid left hand and bow technique. The exercises reinforce fundamental playing movements and stretch the reader's command of the instrument. First the left hand and the bow hand are singled out addressed individually via exercises featuring a variety of permutations and combinations across the strings and up the fingerboard: next coordination between the hands is given attention through exercises using both hands simultaneously. These exercises will allow players to improve their speed accuracy and agility gaining increased control of and facility on the violin. The exercises can be used as daily studies forfiddlers of any level. As a bonus this book contains Suzanna Barnes' Fiddle Bow Technique Chart. Killer Technique: Fiddle presents exercises designed to develop fluid left hand and bow technique. The exercises reinforce fundamental playing movements and stretch the reader's command of the instrument. First the left hand and the bow hand are singled out addressed individually via exercisesfeaturing a variety of permutations and combinations across the strings and up the fingerboard; next coordination between the hands is given attention through exercises using both hands simultaneously. These exerciseswill allow players to improve their speed accuracy and agility gaining increased control of and facility on the violin. The exercises can be used as daily studies for fiddlers of any level.