With Online Audio-Saxophonist John Coltrane was one of the most innovative creative and influential jazz artists of the 20th Century. Both stylistically and harmonically he opened doors for others to follow. This book will focus on the first period of Coltrane's career when he was with Miles Davis and the jazz vocabulary he used. First to help the student better understand Coltrane's bebop style of improvising the authors discuss the use of guide tones bebop scales three to flat nine targeting and other techniques. Then the text presents numerous one- two- and three-measure jazz lines in Coltrane's style in notation and tablature grouped by the harmony over which they can beused. The accompanying play-along online audio provides the rhythm parts for each section including a track for each section that modulates through the cycle of fourths helping you master the phrases in all keys. By combining various lines musicians will be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii-V-I progressions turnarounds and other harmonic situations. Incorporate these essential jazz lines into your vocabulary and you will be able to create your own lines in the style of John Coltrane. Includes access to online audio. Saxophonist John Coltrane was one of the most innovative creative and influential jazz artists of the 20th Century. Both stylistically and harmonically he opened doors for others to follow. This book will focus on thefirst period of Coltrane's career when he was with Miles Davis and the jazz vocabulary he used. First to help the student better understand Coltrane's bebop style of improvising the authors discuss the use of guide tones bebop scales three to flat nine targeting and other techniques. Then the text presents numerous one- two- and three-measure jazz lines in Coltrane's style in notation and tablature grouped by the harmony over which they canbe used. The accompanying play-along online audio provides the rhythm parts for each section including a track for each section that modulates through the cycle of fourths helping you master the phrases in all keys. Bycombining various lines musicians will be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii-V-I progressions turnarounds and other harmonic situations. Incorporate these essential jazz lines into yourvocabulary and you will be able to create your own lines in the style of John Coltrane. Includes access to online audio.

This DVD video features Martha Masters the winner of the 2000 GFA competition performing in an intimate studio setting for your enjoyment. Martha's program includes a diverse and interesting array of music from many time periods and ethnic traditions. She introduces each composer's works with a brief description of what makes their music interesting. The program includes two works by Macedonian composer Miroslav Tadic (b. 1959) two sonatas by the 18th century Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) a suite by Puerto Rican composer Ernesto Cordero three pieces by Agust├¡n Barrios Mangore and a fresh piece by American composer Bryan Johanson. This DVD video features Martha Masters the winner of the 2000 GFA competition performing in an intimate studio setting for your enjoyment. Martha's program includes a diverse and interesting array of music from many timeperiods and ethnic traditions. She introduces each composer's works with a brief description of what makes their music interesting. The program includes two works by Macedonian composer Miroslav Tadic (b. 1959) two sonatasby the 18th century Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) a suite by Puerto Rican composer Ernesto Cordero three pieces by Agustín Barrios Mangore and a fresh piece by American composer Bryan Johanson.

The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Book II reviews many of the fundamentals presented in Book I. It tests your music reading skills with worksheets expands your knowledge with additional chords and gives you many more songs to play. Both notation and tablature are used allowing you to strum along using the chord symbols or play the melody with the tablature. The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Book II reviews many of the fundamentals presented in Book I. It tests your music reading skills with worksheets expands your knowledge with additional chords andgives you many more songs to play. Both notation and tablature are used allowing you to strum along using the chord symbols or play the melody with the tablature.

Studio musician and percussion editor Jim Payne presents this outstanding video on the basics of rock & blues drumming assigning 'singing drum sounds' or solfege syllables to the five basic components of the drumset. Payne addresses holding the sticks playing the Bass Drum and traditional notation and singing syllables of the Hi-Hat Bass Drum Cymbals and Toms. Introducing rock and blues tunes with various grooves and tempos he stresses an awareness of song form in maintaining one's place in a piece of music. All on-screen samples are written in both standard notation and drum sounds. With the three-camera filming technique making every precise move easy to follow. Studio musician and percussion editor Jim Payne presents this outstanding video on the basics of rock & blues drumming assigning 'singing drum sounds' or solfege syllables to the five basic components of thedrumset. Payne addresses holding the sticks playing the Bass Drum and traditional notation and singing syllables of the Hi-Hat Bass Drum Cymbals and Toms. Introducing rock and blues tunes with various grooves andtempos he stresses an awareness of song form in maintaining one's place in a piece of music. All on-screen samples are written in both standard notation and drum sounds. With the three-camera filming technique making everyprecise move easy to follow.

This book offers a large number of essential chords and scales for the DADGAD tuning of the guitar. The material assembled here opens up a multitude of possibilities to expand and improve your playing in this unique tuning. Chords are shown in their customary harmonic contexts instead of just listing them (as is done in most other chord-books). Skim and skip around in the book as you like experiment and linger where ever you find your musical inspiration. Have fun with this new unique DADGAD book. Felix Schell: DADGAD Chords Scales And Tuning offers a large number of essential chords and scales for the DADGAD tuning of the Guitar. The material assembled here opens up a multitude of possibilitiesto expand and improve your playing in this unique tuning. Chords are shown in their customary harmonic contexts instead of just listing them (as is done in most other chord-books). Skim and skip around in the book as youlike experiment and linger where ever you find your musical inspiration. Have fun with this unique DADGAD book.

The Guitar duo of Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio is regarded as one of the elite chamber ensembles on the classic music scene today. Praised by critics internationally The New York Times hailed them as First rate and a pleasure to hear. The performances were consistently fine and the rapport just about perfect. The duo frequently appears at music festivals throughout North America Europe and Latin America. They have also acquired a reputation for varied and innovative programming and their recordings of the Fleur De Son Classics and Etcetera labels have been broadcast over BBC CBC Radio France Magyar Radio Radio La Plata Argentina and other situations around theworld. Their Danzas and More disc was named Best of the Year by the American Record Guide. Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio are artists-in-residence at the State University of New York at Buffalo and with the Rome Festival Orchestra. The Guitar duo of Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio is regarded as one of the elite chamber ensembles on the classic music scene today. Praised by critics internationally The New York Times hailed themas 'First rate and a pleasure to hear. The performances were consistently fine and the rapport just about perfect'. The duo frequently appears at music festivals throughout North America Europe and Latin America. They havealso acquired a reputation for varied and innovative programming and their recordings of the Fleur De Son Classics and Etcetera labels have been broadcast over BBC CBC Radio France Magyar Radio Radio La Plata Argentina andother situations around the world. Their Danzas and More disc was named 'Best of the Year' by the American Record Guide. Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio are artists-in-residence at the State University of New York atBuffalo and with the Rome Festival Orchestra.

The tabla a hand drum which originated in India has become very popular throughout the world. This method covers everything you need to know to learn to play the tabla including the history and parts of the tabla tuning and maintenance positioning basic exercises and numerous techniques and patterns. A glossary is included to help the student decipher the many mnemonics and foreign terms which are essential to the tradition of the tabla. Includes access to online audio that illustrates many of the exercises so that this book may be used either with or without a teacher. The Tabla a hand drum which originated in India has become very popular throughout the world. This method covers everything you need to know to learn to play the Tabla including the history and parts of the Tabla tuning andmaintenance positioning basic exercises and numerous techniques and patterns. A glossary is included to help the student decipher the many mnemonics and foreign terms which are essential to the tradition of the Tabla.The accompanying online recording illustrates many of the exercises so that this book may be used either with or without a teacher. Includes access to online audio.

Gaelic songs are beautiful to listen to and to sing but until now it has been extremely difficult for anyone without knowledge of the Irish language (Gaelic) to sing the songs of that tradition. A must for anyone who has always longed to sing the old songs of Ireland this book and audio download available online decodes the Irish language for those who aspire to sing these songs without them having to undertake an Irish language course. The fourteen songs are presented in an accessible fashion. In the online audio the author speaks each phrase slowly leaving a pause for the student to imitate the pronunciation. The author then sings each song in a simple plain style conducive to learning. The book has the sheet music guitar chords phonetics Irish lyrics and a translation and background to each song. There is an introduction which gives information on traditional singing in Irish as well as a guide to the phonetic system used. The songs are graded linguistically and musically so that the student can build up skills as she or he progresses through the book. Includes access to online audio. Gaelic songs are beautiful to listen to and to sing but until now it has been extremely difficult for anyone without knowledge of the Irish language (Gaelic) to sing the songs of that tradition. A must for anyone who hasalways longed to sing the old songs of Ireland this book and audio download available online decodes the Irish language for those who aspire to sing these songs without them having to undertake an Irish language course. Thefourteen songs are presented in an accessible fashion. In the online audio Mary McLaughlin speaks each phrase slowly leaving a pause for the student to imitate the pronunciation. McLaughlin then sings each songin a simple plain style conducive to learning. The book has the sheet music Guitar chords phonetics Irish lyrics and a translation and background to each song. There is an introduction which gives information on traditionalsinging in Irish as well as a guide to the phonetic system used. The songs are graded linguistically and musically so that the student can build up skills as she or he progresses through the book. Includes access to onlineaudio.

Contains chord forms for all of the most commonly used chords. Chords include major minor altered 7ths diminished augmented and many more. All forms are shown in picture notation and diagram form for the left-handed guitarist. Chords shown in photo notation and diagram form include Major Minor Dominant Seventh Diminished Augmented Ninth Major Seventh Minor Seventh Seventh #5 Seventh b5 Sixth and Minor Sixth. Chords shown in the bonus Moveable Rhythm Chord section include Major Minor 7th Minor 7th 7sus4 7b5 7#5 Minor 7b5 Sixth Minor 6th Diminished 7th Diminished add 9 9th Minor 9th 9b5 9#5 Minor 9b5 7th b9 7th b9#5 11th 9 add 6 Minor9 add 6 13th 13sus11 13 b9 13th b9 b5. The Mel Bay Left-Hand Guitar Chord Book contains chord forms for all of the most commonly used chords. Chords include major minor altered 7ths diminished augmented and many more. All forms are shown in pictureand diagram form for the left-handed guitarist.

In this 102 minute (1 hour and 42 minutes) instructional DVD video Tim May and Dan Miller teach you how to find the chord progression and melody to any vocal song or instrumental tune by ear and then they show you how to embellishthat melody in order to create your own interesting and tasteful guitar solo. The techniques covered in Tim and Dan's unique and effective approach include: - Finding the chords by ear - Finding the melody by ear - Playing the melody and adding harmonic and rhythmic content by learning the basic 'Carter Style' approach - Learning how to 'supercharge' the Carter style by examining how to subdivide the beat with strumming variations andneighboring single string articulations adding crosspicking and using a 'toggle note' or drone string. - Learning how to use straight scale runs to embellish the melody - Learning how to use 'folded scales' -Learning how to apply the cross picking technique - Learning how to apply the use of harmonized scales in the form of double-stops and harmonized scale runs - Learning how to integrate all of the above and embellish allof the above with slides pull-offs hammer-ons slides and bends

This instruction book for beginning lap dulcimer in DAD tuning is unique in two ways. First it instructs the beginning student in the increasingly popular DAD tuning. Secondly the author a classroom music teacher has carefully and systematically layered the lessons to guide the student through familiar songs while teaching skills and musical concepts. This not only enables the student to enjoy the lap dulcimer but also enhances total music understanding and participation. Includes access to online audio that provides instructional dialogue and demonstrations of the techniques and songs included in the book. Additional hints and exercises are presented in an inviting andencouraging conversational text. Learn to play the lap Dulcimer. This instruction book for beginners is unique in two ways. First it instructs the beginning student in the increasingly popular DAD tuning. Secondly the author a classroom music teacher hascarefully and systematically layered the lessons to guide the student through familiar songs while teaching skills and musical concepts. This not only enables the student to enjoy the lap Dulcimer but also enhances total musicunderstanding and participation. The accompanying online audio provides instructional dialogue and demonstrations of the techniques and songs included in the book. Additional hints and exercises are presented inan inviting and encouraging conversational text.

This DVD showcases guitarist Steve Baughman demonstrating his incredible fingerstyle creativity while he performs Guitar solo settings on 14 Celtic and traditional compositions. Of special interest is Steve’s analysis of alternate tunings and innovative new fingerstyle performance techniques. In addition to well-known Celtic compositions Steve performs a number of his original Guitar solo settings and his own arrangements of several tunes written by the famed Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan. Included on this video are: Lord Inchiquin John Kelley’s Reel St. Anne’s Reel Planxty Bongwater Lady Gethin Planxty George Brabazon Greensleeves Frailing Misses McCloud’s Reel Liberty Planxty Pegeen and more. This DVD showcases guitarist Steve Baughman demonstrating his incredible fingerstyle creativity while he performs Guitar solo settings on 14 Celtic and traditional compositions. Of special interest is Steve’sanalysis of alternate tunings and innovative new fingerstyle performance techniques. In addition to well-known Celtic compositions Steve performs a number of his original Guitar solo settings and his own arrangements of severaltunes written by the famed Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan. Included on this video are: Lord Inchiquin John Kelley’s Reel St. Anne’s Reel Planxty Bongwater Lady Gethin Planxty George Brabazon Greensleeves Frailing Misses McCloud’s Reel Liberty Planxty Pegeen and more.

Here at long last is the perfect fiddle book for the true and total beginner. No previous experience needed! Wayne takes you through every step of adjusting tuning holding and playing the fiddle. The tunes are written out in Wayne's unique and easy tab system and also in standard notation. Fiddle instruction has never been simpler clearer or more humorous. Includes instructional CD. Here at long last is the perfect fiddle book for the true and total beginner. No previous experience needed! Wayne takes you through every step of adjusting tuning holding and playing the fiddle. The tunes are written outin Wayne’s unique and easy tab system an also in standard notation. Fiddle instruction has never been simpler clearer or more humorous. Includes instructional CD.

Banjo Book With Online Audio-One of the world's top players addresses nearly every aspect of the popular 5-string banjo style known as clawhammer or frailing. Chapter themes include fundamentals: advanced and experimental techniques: arranging and backup: how to play reels hornpipes jigs and other fiddle tunes: how to approach such genres as ragtime bluegrass klezmer blues calypso and a wide variety of national and regional music: alternative tunings: setup and accessories: and historical background. Features 120 tunes along with numerous exercises and musical examples in crystal clear tablature. Includes access to online audio featuring all tunes illustrated by author. In Everything You Wanted To Know About Clawhammer Banjo one of the world's leading Banjo players Ken Perlman addresses nearly every aspect of the popular 5-string Banjo style known as clawhammer orfrailing. Chapter themes include fundamentals; advanced and experimental techniques; arranging and backup; how to play reels hornpipes jigs and other fiddle tunes; how to approach such genres as ragtime bluegrass klezmer blues calypso and a wide variety of 'national' and regional music; alternative tunings; setup and accessories; and historical background. This book features 120 tunes along with numerousexercises and musical examples in crystal clear tablature. Access to online audio is included featuring all tunes illustrated by the author.

Builds on the material covered in Lessons 1 and 2. Learn some common left hand techniques and add them to your songs. Learn three common left hand techniques -hammer ons pull offs and slides - and how to incorporate them into your right hand patterns. Learn valuable drills for coordinating movements of the left and right hands. Learn how to add these left hand techniques to the roll arrangements we learned in Lesson 2. Also includes the tab reading and string changing chapters from Lesson 1.Builds on the material covered in Lessons 1 and 2. Learn some common left hand techniques and add them to your songs. Learn three common left hand techniques -hammer ons pull offs and slides - and how to incorporate them intoyour right hand patterns. Learn valuable drills for coordinating movements of the left and right hands. Learn how to add these left hand techniques to the roll arrangements we learned in Lesson 2. Also includes the tab readingand string changing chapters from Lesson 1.

For each song you'll learn the chords the melody plus some of Chet's hottest licks. Tips on tuning changing chords fingerpicking and much more are carefully explained. Includes a DVD. DVD is region 0 playable worldwide. This deluxe edition of Chet’s Get Started On Guitar presents a DVD containing the original video lesson of the same title along with a more detailed 96-page book with both TAB and standard notation. Chetteaches the basics to his style. Tips on tunings playing and changing chords harmonics rolls playing by ear playing melodies and fingerpicking chords are carefully explained. Songs like On Top Of Old Smoky Yesterday Jambalaya Greensleeves Knucklebusters Yankee Doodle Dixie Take Me Home Country Roads Playing For Scale and New Guitar Blues are taught in detail with both chords and melody. As a bonus Chet showssome of his hottest licks which will even challenge intermediate players.

This course for acoustic and electric Guitar is designed to follow our Volume 1 video and continues it its easy step-by-step approach. Again music reading ability is not necessary to learn the material in this course. You will learn both E and A-form bar chords with their major minor and minor seventh fingerings. You will also be taught new strumming patterns along with functional chord changes commonly used by Guitar professionals. Play-along examples are used throughout the method so you can strum along with the instructor. This course for acoustic and electric Guitar is designed to follow our Volume 1 video and continues it its easy step-by-step approach. Again music reading ability is not necessary to learn the material in thiscourse. You will learn both E and A-form bar chords with their major minor and minor seventh fingerings. You will also be taught new strumming patterns along with functional chord changes commonly used by Guitarprofessionals. Play-along examples are used throughout the method so you can strum along with the instructor.

The artistry of Jimmy Bruno and Jack Wilkins is extraordinary. Here is an opportunity to enjoy their music as performed on handmade Benedetto Guitars in a warm intimate setting. It doesn't get any betterthan this... the music is so superb that it sounds rehearsed. Like Sinatra Bennett Davis and others Jack and Jimmy are among the elite in what they do... truly 'Close Encounters of the Jazzy Kind'.

One would be hard pressed to find another jazz guitarist so polished sought-after and committed to the music that he loves. From his earliest days Jimmy Bruno has loved and been loved by jazz. With his unmistakable presence and inspiring virtuosity great pride Mel Bay Records releases Jimmy Bruno’s new album SOLO on Guitar Sessions a label dedicated to cutting-edge jazz guitar. SOLO is nothing but Jimmy Bruno literally. Jimmy arranged this compilation of originals and jazz standards for solo jazz guitar presenting the listener with the opportunity to hear and enjoy every note. Whether it’s the dynamic swing of Benny’s Tune or the romantic familiarity of SatinDoll Jimmy Bruno digs in deep and demonstrates true mastery of his instrument. One would be hard pressed to find another jazz guitarist so polished sought-after and committed to the music that he loves. From his earliest days Jimmy Bruno has loved and been loved by jazz. With his unmistakable presenceand inspiring virtuosity great pride Mel Bay Records releases Jimmy Bruno’s new album SOLO on Guitar Sessions a label dedicated to cutting-edge jazz guitar. SOLO is nothing but Jimmy Bruno literally. Jimmy arrangedthis compilation of originals and jazz standards for solo jazz guitar presenting the listener with the opportunity to hear and enjoy every note. Whether it’s the dynamic swing of Benny’s Tune or the romantic familiarity of SatinDoll Jimmy Bruno digs in deep and demonstrates true mastery of his instrument.

Contains studies chord melody solos chord studies quartal harmony etudes triad studies and duets in the keys of C Am G Em F Dm D Bm Bb and Gm.Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key.For each key etudes are presented in four different positions.The most comprehensive approach to contemporary guitar mastery available! Includes access to online audio. A comprehensive text filled with solos technique and scale studies duets and chord etudes designed to develop familiarity and skill playing in the higher positions on the Guitar fingerboard. Fourth position is studiedutilizing the keys of E A C#m and D. Fifth position studies are in F Dm C Am Bb and Eb. Seventh Position is developed with studies and solos in the keys of C G Em Bm F Dm D and Gm. Finally the 9th position ispresented using the key of A Major. Includes access to online audio.