Starting our children in a world of music at an early age is one of the most valuable things we can give our kids today. Music education very important in our children's early years. Studies have shown that children that are involved in some sort of music program score higher in their daily school studies. This is book is designed to take a special approach to beginning younger bass players in a way that makes it interesting and fun for them to learn. The Electric Bass for the Young Beginner takes the young student through all of the essential steps of learning how to play bass in a fun and exciting method. From learning all of the different parts of the bass guitar to tuningit right up to learning all of the notes on fingerboard this book will get them off to a great start. Audio CD of examples included.- Bass method designed for the smaller hands of a child- Gets children started on the bass guitar in a fun and colorful way- Children who start in music at an early age generally do better in all school subjects - Covers all of the beginning essentials from the parts of the instrument all the way up to playing and learning the notes on the fingerboard. Starting our children in a world of music at an early age is one of the most valuable things we can give our kids today. Music education very important in our children’s early years. Studies have shown that children that areinvolved in some sort of music program score higher in their daily school studies. This is book is designed to take a special approach to beginning younger bass players in a way that makes it interesting and fun for them tolearn. The Electric Bass for the Young Beginner takes the young student through all of the essential steps of learning how to play bass in a fun and exciting method. From learning all of the different parts of the bassguitar to tuning it right up to learning all of the notes on fingerboard this book will get them off to a great start. Audio CD of examples included. • Bass method designed for the smaller hands of a child • Getschildren started on the bass guitar in a fun and colorful way • Children who start in music at an early age generally do better in all school subjects • Covers all of the beginning essentials from the parts of theinstrument all the way up to playing and learning the notes on the fingerboard.

For Resonator Guitar Chart-This is a handy reference chart detailing the common chord positions that all squareneck resonator slide players should know. Major dominant and minor chords are illustrated in both closed and open string versions.In addition four major scale patterns and a diagram of the location of the notes on the neck are included. This is a handy reference chart detailing the common chord positions that all squareneck resonator slide players should know. Major dominant and minor chords are illustrated in both closed and open string versions. Inaddition four major scale patterns and a diagram of the location of the notes on the neck are included.

Full-size wall chart featuring D and G tunings for the Resonator guitar. Each tuning shows chords scales and popular licks. Recommended listening is also listed on the chart. Information on slide technique is also given. Full-size wall chart featuring D and G tunings for the Resonator guitar. Each tuning shows chords scales and popular licks. Recommended listening is also listed on the chart. Information on slide technique is also given.

First Lessons Cajon will take you through the necessary steps to become a proficient cajon player in a pop and rock context. Basic lessons in rhythm will help you learn mainstream beats for the cajon that you can use in your favorite songs. Lessons in hand position posture and sound are also included to ensure the best cajon playing experience possible. Whether you are a beginner or have a little experience with the cajon this book will help you master the fundamentals of this unique instrument. Audio available for download online. First Lessons Cajon will take you through the necessary steps to become a proficient cajon player in a pop and rock context. Basic lessons in rhythm will help you learn mainstream beats for the cajon that you can use in your favorite songs. Lessons in hand position posture and sound are also included to ensure the best cajon playing experience possible. Whether you are a beginner or have a little experience with the cajon this book will help you master the fundamentals of this unique instrument. Audio available for download online.

Clawhammer Banjo: Volume 2 introduces the intricate double-thumbing. Harder arrangements add interest for more advanced players but the pieces featured are still learnable for new players if they've been through Volume 1. No Tab. Includes: Old Molly Hare Little Black Pony Soldier's Joy Yellow Rose of Texas Turkey in the Straw . DVD length – 105 minutes. Clawhammer Banjo: Volume 2 introduces the intricate double-thumbing. Harder arrangements add interest for more advanced players but the pieces featured are still learnable for new players if they've beenthrough Volume 1. No Tab. Includes: Old Molly Hare Little Black Pony Soldier's Joy Yellow Rose of Texas Turkey in the Straw . DVD length – 105 minutes.

This Modern Guitar Method supplement (formerly of the Frank Vignola Play-Along Series) contains solos which have been written and recorded over blues and rhythm changes in many different keys. Learn more about commonly used chord changes by having the opportunity to jam on them extensively. Some of these etudes have been recorded both at a slower tempo for learning and at performance tempo. The performance-tempo recordings of the solos include numerous choruses of rhythm section only. This allows for individual practice of the written solos or practice of original ideas with a live rhythm section. Occasionally during these rhythm only sections Frank Vignola will play animprovised solo for four 12 or 24 measures. This allows the student to interact with the recording by copying ideas building upon what has just been played or practicing the chords to the piece. The Modern Guitar Method supplement Blues and Rhythm Changes series gives any student of jazz Guitar great ideas for playing solos over two of the most popular musical forms in jazz. It is recommended that the student be able to play the jazz standard I Got Rhythm before using this book/audio set. Includes access to online audio. This Modern Guitar Method supplement (formerly of the Frank Vignola Play-Along Series) contains solos which have been written and recorded over blues and rhythm changes in many different keys. Learn more aboutcommonly used chord changes by having the opportunity to jam on them extensively. Some of these etudes have been recorded both at a slower tempo for learning and at performance tempo. The performance-tempo recordings ofthe solos include numerous choruses of rhythm section only. This allows for individual practice of the written solos or practice of original ideas with a 'live' rhythm section. Occasionally during these 'rhythm only' sections Frank Vignola will play an improvised solo for four 12 or 24 measures. This allows the student to interact with the recording by copying ideas building upon what has just been played or practicing the chords to thepiece. The Modern Guitar Method supplement Blues and Rhythm Changes series gives any student of jazz Guitar great ideas for playing solos over two of the most popular musical forms in jazz. It isrecommended that the student be able to play the jazz standard 'I Got Rhythm' before using this book/audio set. Includes access to online audio.

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

This great new method for beginning piano students will teach someone to play the piano right away. With a vast variety of clever original songs and classics that are on the easy edge a new student will gain confidence and enjoy the easy to follow lessons. Improvisation is encouraged with simple directions for maximum results. Everyone can learn to play the piano with this new exciting book that has been tested on new students of all ages or those starting back again as adults. * Learn to play immediately with simple songs that sound big* Variety of styles with original piano solos for both hands in this comprehensive unique book* Simple improvisation encouraged along withscales and warm-ups This great new method for beginning piano students will teach someone to play the piano right away. With a vast variety of clever original songs and classics that are on the easy edge a new student will gain confidence and enjoythe easy to follow lessons. Improvisation is encouraged with simple directions for maximum results. Everyone can learn to play the piano with this new exciting book that has been tested on new students of all ages or thosestarting back again as adults. Learn to play immediately with simple songs that sound big Variety of styles with original piano solos for both hands in this comprehensive unique book Simple improvisationencouraged along with scales and warm-ups

Violin Edition-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 grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The accompanyingplay-along CD 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 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 firstperiod 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 bebopscales three to flat nine targeting and other techniques. Then the text presents numerous one- two- and three-measure jazz lines in Coltrane's style grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The accompanyingplay-along CD 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 beable 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 createyour own lines in the style of John Coltrane

Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play ukulele chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation.- Extra large chord diagrams and photos for easy learning- Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced-Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other- Great for ukulele beginners of all ages. Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play ukulele chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to moreadvanced. Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showingfinger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation.

Learn to use a capo on your Banjo. We explain what key you are playing in when you capo at different frets; what 1 4 and 5 chords are and how to find them; how to vamp with the capo on and lots more. We also talk about the barre F and D positions and the names of the chords as they move up the neck. No Tab. Learn to use a capo on your Banjo. We explain what key you are playing in when you capo at different frets; what 1 4 and 5 chords are and how to find them; how to vamp with the capo on and lots more. We also talk about thebarre F and D positions and the names of the chords as they move up the neck. No Tab.

This book is an introduction to music theory. Twenty-six lessons begin with a guide to reading music and progress to cover topics ranging from rhythm to chord types. By the end of this book the reader will be familiar with all of the terms and concepts necessary for a basic and confident understanding of music. First Lessons Music Theory is a introduction to music theory. This twenty-six lesson course begins with a guide to reading music and progresses to cover topics ranging from rhythm to chord types. By the endof this book the reader will be familiar with all of the terms and concepts necessary for a basic and confident understanding of music.

Like Volume 1 in the Gentle Djembe series Volume 2 gives you the feel of private lessons along with the thrill of playing in a group. In this DVD you'll be getting a whole lot funkier while still going easy on your hands. You'll learn to combine a backbeat groove with a variety of West African rhythms - including Fanga Kassa The Two Before the Pulse and the Son Clave. You'll also learn the touch technique for adding texture and momentum to your playing.This unique DVD is for all beginning hand drummers - especially adult beginners - who want to experience the joys of playing djembe while going easy on their hands. It was created by Alan Dworsky the best-selling authorof How to Play Djembe and two-time winner of DRUM Magazine's readers' poll for Best Percussion Method Book. Each of the seven step-by-step lessons on the video starts like a private lesson and ends with Alan's entire class playing the rhythm so you also get a sense of what it's like to play in a group. Proper playing technique is covered in depth and each lesson has a matching play-along track making the DVD a complete learning tool. Like Volume 1 in the Gentle Djembe series Volume 2 gives you the feel of private lessons along with the thrill of playing in a group. In this DVD you'll be getting a whole lot funkier while still going easy on your hands.You'll learn to combine a backbeat groove with a variety of West African rhythms—including Fanga Kassa The Two Before the Pulse and the Son Clave. You'll also learn the touch technique for adding texture and momentum to yourplaying. This unique DVD is for all beginning hand drummers—especially adult beginners—who want to experience the joys of playing djembe while going easy on their hands. It was created by Alan Dworsky the best-sellingauthor of 'How to Play Djembe' and two-time winner of DRUM Magazine's readers' poll for 'Best Percussion Method Book.' Each of the seven step-by-step lessons on the video starts like a private lesson and ends with Alan's entireclass playing the rhythm so you also get a sense of what it's like to play in a group. Proper playing technique is covered in depth and each lesson has a matching play-along track making the DVD a complete learning tool.

Known as one of the strangest men in acoustic music today Richard Gilewitz fascinates his audiences with fingerstyle gymnastics while spinning yarns too unbelievable not to be true. His ability to make one Guitar sound like an entire orchestra stems from 33 years of well-honed technique and 25 years of on the road touring – creating his own signature sound that has been captured on his six releases. But it is his live shows that bring out the best in this man who follows a distinct cadence that creates a glow that continually grows a little brighter with each tune. Known as one of the strangest men in acoustic music today Richard Gilewitz fascinates his audiences with fingerstyle gymnastics while spinning yarns too unbelievable not to be true. His ability to make oneGuitar sound like an entire orchestra stems from 33 years of well-honed technique and 25 years of on the road touring – creating his own signature sound that has been captured on his six releases. But it is his live shows thatbring out the best in this man who follows a distinct cadence that creates a glow that continually grows a little brighter with each tune.

With Online Audio and Video-A popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning this method integrates chord playing with note reading. The student begins with simplified single-finger chord forms and strums as accompaniment to numerous well-known songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. Written in standard notation. Includes access to online video and play-along audio. A popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning this method integrates chord playing with note reading. The student begins with simplified single-finger chord forms and strums asaccompaniment to numerous well-known songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. Written in standard notation. Includes access to online video and play-along audio.

Getting into Bluegrass Mandolin is specifically designed to quickly and simply show you how to play bluegrass mandolin. It teaches everything you'll need to know including: chords (both open and 'bluegrass chop' variety) rhythm single-note playing double stops fiddle tunes playing in all keys (transposing from one key to another) playing backup introductions or 'kickoffs' and tremolo. Lessons use classic bluegrass songs and tunes to help you build a great bluegrass repertoire as you learn. All songs and examples from the book are recorded at both slow and regular speeds on the online audio. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. Written by Mandolin master Dix Bruce Getting Into Bluegrass Mandolin is specifically designed to quickly and simply show you how to play bluegrass Mandolin. This comprehensive book teacheseverything you'll need to know including: chords (both open and 'bluegrass chop' variety) rhythm single-note playing double stops fiddle tunes playing in all keys (transposing from one key to another) playing backup introductions or 'kickoffs' and tremolo. Lessons use classic bluegrass songs and tunes to help you build a great bluegrass repertoire as you learn. All songs and examples from the book are recorded at both slow andregular speeds on the included online audio. Written in standard notation and tablature.

Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar: Volume 2 (formerly titled Basic Bluegrass Runs on Guitar Vol. 2). Tired of playing out of G and C position all the time? Ready to try some different keys? This video introduces the keys of D A and E and shows you plenty of new and exciting runs to use in these keys. We also explain the all-important Lester Flatt G run. Best of all we include a long lesson on using the capo to play in different keys. A fabulous video for Guitar players who feel like they are stuck in a rut. Jam-packed with information you won't find anywhere else. No Tab. (88 minutes) Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar: Volume 2 (formerly titled Basic Bluegrass Runs on Guitar Vol. 2). Tired of playing out of G and C position all the time? Ready to try some different keys? This video introducesthe keys of D A and E and shows you plenty of new and exciting runs to use in these keys. We also explain the all-important Lester Flatt G run. Best of all we include a long lesson on using the capo to play in differentkeys. A fabulous video for Guitar players who feel like they are stuck in a rut. Jam-packed with information you won't find anywhere else. No Tab. (88 minutes)

Full-size wall chart featuring chords and notes on the fretboard for banjo in G tuning. Major minor 7th maj7 min7 6 9 augmented and diminished chords are shown. Chords are shown in a Circle of 5ths progression. Chord fingerings are color coded to show proper finger placement. Full-size wall chart featuring chords and notes on the fretboard for banjo in G tuning. Major minor 7th maj7 min7 6 9 augmented and diminished chords are shown. Chords are shown in a Circle of 5ths progression. Chordfingerings are color coded to show proper finger placement.

Can you play all of your favorite songs? Are you trying to take your playing to the next level? Then it's time to learn to burn! In this book and accompanying audio you'll learn interesting and fun ways to augment your drum set vocabulary with extensive descriptions and examples of ideas from indie Rock Afro-Beat Drum and Bass and more. Your groove chops reading and creativity will all be challenged. You will learn to burn! Can you play all of your favourite songs? Are you trying to take your playing to the next level? Then it's time to Learn to Burn ! In this book and accompanying audio you'll learn interesting and fun ways toaugment your drum set vocabulary with extensive descriptions and examples of ideas from indie Rock Afro-Beat Drum and Bass and more. Your groove chops reading and creativity will all be challenged. You will learn to burn!

Buscarino players Gene Bertoncini Ron Afiff Barry Greene and Corey Christiansen were filmed at the annual Buscarino Players Concert at the Long Island Guitar Show in May 2002. The depth of Gene Bertoncini and the fire of Barry Greene and Ron Afiff made this night one to remember. Bonus footage features performances by reputable players of the Buscarino guitar including: William Bay Colin Bay Mike Christiansen Corey Christiansen Ken Hatfield Craig Wagner and Mike Cea. Captured in an almost informal setting at times these fine players show off the sounds of their stunning Guitars hand-built by John Buscarino. Buscarino players Gene Bertoncini Ron Afiff Barry Greene and Corey Christiansen were filmed at the annual Buscarino Players Concert at the Long Island Guitar Show in May 2002. The depth of Gene Bertoncini and the fire ofBarry Greene and Ron Afiff made this night one to remember. Bonus footage features performances by reputable players of the Buscarino guitar including: William Bay Colin Bay Mike Christiansen Corey Christiansen KenHatfield Craig Wagner and Mike Cea. Captured in an almost informal setting at times these fine players show off the sounds of their stunning Guitars hand-built by John Buscarino.