Three-time national flatpicking champion Steve Kaufman teaches you how to buy a guitar the easy way to fret a note how to read chord charts and play all the basic chords basic bluegrass strumming patterns bass runs and walks hammer-ons and pull-offs how to read tablature picking lead crosspicking practice techniques and much more. Includes access to online audio and video. Three-time national flatpicking champion Steve Kaufman teaches you how to buy a Guitar the easy way to fret a note how to read chord charts and play all the basic chords basic bluegrass strumming patterns bass runsand walks hammer-ons and pull-offs how to read tablature picking lead crosspicking practice techniques and much more. Includes access to online audio and video.

This is a very valuable study and reference book for the bass player. Four different scale and chordal arpeggio forms are shown for each major minor and dominant seventh chord. In each key the basic I-IV-V7 chord progression is shown in four different locations on the bass fingerboard. Also included are whole tone and chromatic scales. Finally numerous movable chordal arpeggio forms are presented on 12 types of chords. The Encyclopedia Of Bass Chords Arpeggios And Scales is a very valuable study and reference book for the bass player. Four different scale and chordal arpeggio forms are shown for each major minor anddominant seventh chord. In each key the basic I-IV-V7 chord progression is shown in four different locations on the bass fingerboard. Also included are whole tone and chromatic scales. Finally numerous movable chordal arpeggioforms are presented on 12 types of chords.

This beginning method/songbook is designed for the D tin whistle. Includes music theory fingering diagrams note studies and plenty of songs for practice. The online audio features tin whistle guitar and keyboard and contains many of the solos featured in the book. Includes access to online audio. This beginning method/songbook is designed for the D Tin whistle. Includes music theory fingering diagrams note studies and plenty of songs for practice. The stereo recording features Tin whistle Guitar and Keyboard andcontains many of the solos featured in the book. Includes access to online audio.

Every aspect of the hammered dulcimer and its playing techniques is covered in this comprehensive yet easy-to-understand text. A masterful teacher Madeline MacNeil exceeds the expectations of a beginner's book providing a firm foundation for the development of a total musician while maintaining an engaging informal tone throughout. With detailed discussions on dulcimer layout hammers tuning and stands plus extensive performance notes on every tune this book is a valuable asset to the beginning through intermediate player. From Oh Suzanna to Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring Madeline shows the novice dulcimer player how to map your way through a new piece of music findingclear musical directions through what at first must seem like a maze of strings. All tunes are in standard notation. The book is illustrated with photos as well as quaint woodcuts engravings and pen and ink drawings. Includes access to an online 85-minute video and audio containing essential basic information on playing the hammered dulcimer--such as tuning major and minor keys duplicated notes repeated notes modulations walking bass lines chromatic notes drone harmony back-up chords interval harmony and more! Also contains Madeline MacNeil's hammered dulcimer solos on 25 tunes. Every aspect of the Hammered Dulcimer and its playing techniques is covered in this comprehensive yet easy-to-understand text. A masterful teacher Madeline MacNeil exceeds the expectations of a beginner's book providing a firm foundation for the development of a total musician while maintaining an engaging informal tone throughout. With detailed discussions on Dulcimer layout hammers tuning and stands plus extensive performancenotes on every tune this book is a valuable asset to the beginning through intermediate player. From Oh Suzanna to Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring Madeline shows the novice Dulcimer player how to'map your way through' a new piece of music finding clear musical directions through what at first must seem like a maze of strings. All tunes are in standard notation. The book is illustrated with photos as well as quaintwoodcuts engravings and pen and ink drawings. The companion 85-minute video and audio contains essential basic information on playing the Hammered Dulcimer--such as tuning major and minor keys duplicated notes repeated notes modulations walking bass lines chromatic notes drone harmony back-up chords interval harmony and more! Also contains Madeline MacNeil 's Hammered Dulcimer solos on 25 tunes. Audio and video downloads are availableonline.

An updated step-by-step method for playing the harp. This book can be used alone or with a teacher. The easy-to-follow method produces results for musicians of all levels and even if you have no prior experience and varying levels of difficulty are presented in arrangements of familiar musical pieces. All basic techniques and tunes are clearly and thoroughly explained. Specific topics include: how to use this book how to sit with your harp how to tune your harp how to use your hands plucking the strings finger placement basic structural concepts of music and 14 tunes. Includes access to online audio. You Can Teach Yourself Lever Harp is an updated step-by-step method for playing the Harp. Designed to be used alone or with guidance from a teacher this method produces results from musicians of all levelsof ability regardless of their amount of previous experience. This book included a selection of popular pieces to play presenting various challenges that will require the student to put into practice the skills they havelearned. All basic techniques and tunes are clearly and thoroughly explained. Specific topics include: how to use this book how to sit with the Harp how to tune the Harp how to use your hands plucking the strings finger placement basic structural concepts of music and 14 tunes. Access to online audio downloads is included with the price of this book.

This chart shows essential chords and secondary minor chord relationships in all 12 keys for the tenor banjo in C-G-D-A tuning. The chords shown for each root note are major seventh minor diminished and augmented with relative minor I IV and V7 chords. The fingerboard is also shown with all the frets numbered and the corresponding notes shown in standard notation. This chart is also suitable for the tenor mandola which uses the same tuning. Unfolds to 17.5 by 11.75. This chart shows essential chords and secondary minor chord relationships in all 12 keys for the tenor banjo in C-G-D-A tuning. The chords shown for each root note are major seventh minor diminished and augmented withrelative minor I IV and V7 chords al fingerboard with all the frets numbered and the corresponding notes shown in standard notation. This chart is also applicable to the tenor mandola which uses the same tuning. Unfolds to17.5' by 11.75'. Also suitable for mandola.

This beginning piano course introduces children or adult students to basic music notation and helps them build a solid foundation of piano skills. Theory and instruction appears alongside music examples in an integrated approachto learning. The play-along CD will help the student to develop a more musical approach and become more secure in both dynamics and rhythm. It is highly encouraged to use the play-along CD as much as possible. The CD containsmodel renditions of most of the pieces in the book as well as play-along accompaniments to make practicing more fun. After successful completion of this book the student will be well prepared for further piano studies in variousstyles of music.

Drumstick Finger Systems And Techniques will explain and illustrate the majority of finger techniques which can be combined into various finger systems. Drumstick Finger Systems And Techniques starts with the most basic fundamentals and takes the reader through a logical pyramiding progression of techniques leading to the development of the ability to use the fingers to assist in multiple strokes and/or to maintain a constant almost perpetual motion with each hand. Drumstick Finger Systems And Techniques will explain and illustrate the majority of finger techniques which can be combined into various finger systems. Drumstick Finger Systems AndTechniques starts with the most basic fundamentals and takes the reader through a logical pyramiding progression of techniques leading to the development of the ability to use the fingers to assist in multiple strokesand/or to maintain a constant almost perpetual motion with each hand.

Why should violinists have all the fun? Stacy Phillips America's foremost author of books for fiddlers has turned his expertise to cello. Fiddle Tunes for Two Cellos contains 56 authentic renditions of fiddle tunes arranged in harmony for two cellos. Perfect for teacher/student duets or just expanding the cello repertoire. Play along with the enclosed CD if you don't have another cellist nearby. Contents include up tempo reels jigs waltzes swing pieces and bluegrass songs. Beginners should check out the companion book Stacy Phillips' Fiddle Tunes for Beginning Cellists as well as his similar titles for viola players.Why should violinists have all the fun? Stacy Phillips America's foremost author of books for fiddlers has turned his expertise to cello. Fiddle Tunes for Two Cellos contains 56 authentic renditions of fiddle tunes arranged inharmony for two cellos. Perfect for teacher/student duets or just expanding the cello repertoire. Play along with the enclosed CD if you don't have another cellist nearby. Contents include up tempo reels jigs waltzes swingpieces and bluegrass songs. Beginners should check out the companion book Stacy Phillips' Fiddle Tunes for Beginning Cellists as well as his similar titles for viola players.

This course is designed to give beginning to intermediate Drum students a working knowledge of the 26 basic Drum rudiments. These rudiments develop improved sticking control technique and speed. No previous drumming experience is required. This course is designed to give beginning to intermediate Drum students a working knowledge of the 26 basic Drum rudiments. These rudiments develop improved sticking control technique and speed. No previous drumming experienceis required.

Mel Bay Publications Inc. is proud to present this new series of lessons as part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series. This book offers an extensive compilation of finger- picking guitar lessons. Lessons address: finger strengthening exercises the hammer-on and pull- off single-string runs and counterpoint lines blues vibrato and syncopated bass and rhythmic licks: plus walking bass lines chromatic runs hot licks and end tags. Written in standard notation and tablature with a complete explanation of the tab system. Includes 3 CD's. Fingerpicking Guitar Exercises & Hot Licks is part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series. This 32-page book offers a comprehensive collection of fingerpicking Guitar lessons. In supportof the book's contents the three companion CDs contain three full hours of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction. Focused lessons include: finger strengthening exercises the hammer-on and pull- off single-string runs counterpoint lines blues vibrato syncopated bass and rhythmic licks; as well as walking bass lines chromatic runs hot licks and end tags. Written in standard notation and tablature with a complete explanation of the tabsystem.

Destined to become a classic this method provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on many years of teaching experience the author introduces concepts and techniques that yield solid results. This method encourages creativity in the student by including variations to the tunes and illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation. To assist in the development of ensemble skills chords and lyrics basic music theory and demonstrations of such skills as backup and lead playing are included in this profusely illustrated book. Includes access to online audio for listening and play-along that captures the excitement of themusic and aids instruction. This book is beneficial for both fiddle students and classical Suzuki violin students. This title provides a beginner with the foundations needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on years of teaching experience renowned Fiddle player Brian Wicklund introduces the concepts and techniques that yieldsolid results. By including variations to the tunes and illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation this method encourages creativity in the student. To assist in the development of ensemble skills chordsand lyrics basic music theory and demonstrations are included in this illustrated book. Access to online audio is also available for listening and play-along tracks capture the excitement of the music aiding instruction. Thisbook is beneficial for both Fiddle students and classical Violin students. Includes: Engaging illustrations Access to online audio Guitar chords and lyrics for accompaniment

This book teaches the most crucial function of a chord instrument in the Celtic seisun (session) - that of playing tasteful interesting imaginative and supportive improvised accompaniment. Celtic Back-Up presents accurate and directly applicable information on the theory conception stylistic considerations procedures and resources for accompaniment. Every facet of seisun accompaniment is thoroughly explored. With this book you will come to understand why many of our Celtic authors are reluctant to suggest chord accompaniment with their melodies in the first place: the idea is to be open to fresh ideas and improvise the accompaniment as you go. Includes access toonline audio. This book teaches the most crucial function of a chord instrument in the Celtic seisun (session) - that of playing tasteful interesting imaginative and supportive improvised accompaniment. CelticBack-Up presents accurate and directly applicable information on the theory conception stylistic considerations procedures and resources for accompaniment. Every facet of seisun accompaniment is thoroughly explored.With this book you will come to understand why many of our Celtic authors are reluctant to suggest chord accompaniment with their melodies in the first place; the idea is to be open to fresh ideas and improvise the accompanimentas you go. Includes Access to online audio.

A beginning guide to the Anglo Concertina in the nautical style with John Townley. A basic approach to the 3 row Anglo Concertina that requires no previous knowledge of music or music training. Techniques include basic melody harmony left- and right-hand accompaniment arpeggios inverted positions ornamentation and more.

This book contains concepts of music theory presented in such a way as to be easily understood by guitarists. All of the concepts are presented sequentially in an easy-to-follow format using the guitar fingerboard as the visual tool. Contents include: scales key signatures intervals chord construction and voicing harmonizing melodies chord embellishment and substitution modes cadences augmented sixth chords quartal harmony and more. Using this book guitarists will be able to unravel the mysteries of music theory and realize that the concepts are not so mysterious after all.This book contains concepts of music theory presented in such a way as to be easily understood by guitarists. All of the concepts are presented sequentially in an easy-to-follow format using the guitar fingerboard as the visualtool. Contents include: scales key signatures intervals chord construction and voicing harmonizing melodies chord embellishment and substitution modes cadences augmented sixth chords quartal harmony and more. Using thisbook guitarists will be able to unravel the mysteries of music theory and realize that the concepts are not so mysterious after all.

Designed to augment level 2 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series this video bridges the gap between what can be studied at home and what can only be learned in private lessons. Fantastic visuals and camera close-ups ensure that even the smallest details are seen. Topics include how to practice holding the harmonica memorizing the harp and several lessons on embouchure articulation properties of a bend draw bend embouchure articulating the bend blow bending over-bends vibrato types music theory 12-bar blues and soloing scales.Designed to augment level 2 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series this video bridges the gap between what can be studied at home and what can only be learned in private lessons. Fantastic visuals and camera close-upsensure that even the smallest details are seen. Topics include how to practice holding the harmonica memorizing the harp and several lessons on embouchure articulation properties of a bend draw bend embouchure articulatingthe bend blow bending over-bends vibrato types music theory 12-bar blues and soloing scales.

This collection of jazz etudes with an accompanying audio gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The audio tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano bass drums) to play along with plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. Includes access to online audio. Jack Wilkins presents this collection of Jazz etudes with accompanying audio providing students a fun and effective way to learn to play Jazz style Blues lines. The online audio tracks provide a professionalrhythm section (Piano Bass Drums) to play along with plus recordings of professional Jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development and an opportunity to playwith a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. Includes access to online audio.

With Online Audio-A complete survey of traditional banjo styles complete with tunings playing tips and the author's deft drawings. Progresses from easy tunes for the beginner to more difficult pieces. The styles include up-picking or Pete Seeger's basic strum: two-finger picking: three-finger picking: and what had variously been called frailing clawhammer knocking rapping overhand fram-style flayin' hand and other Appalachian names here called down-picking. Audio download available online. A complete survey of traditional Banjo styles complete with tunings playing tips and the author's deft drawings. Progresses from easy tunes for the beginner to more difficult pieces. The styles include up-picking or PeteSeeger's basic strum; two-finger picking; three-finger picking; and what had variously been called frailing clawhammer knocking rapping overhand fram-style flayin' hand and other Appalachian names here called down-picking.Audio download available online.

Class Method Elementary to 8th Grade-Mastering the Guitar Class Method is a remarkably innovative new approach to teaching guitar in class settings. Special features of this method include: careful grading of all material; use of both standard notation and tablature; numerous guitar ensemble pieces; the combining of music with other disciplines such as history math English etc.; presentation of varied musical styles as applied to the guitar; solo material from different musical periods; selections derived from various countries and cultures; graded lessons on improvising; and suggested guitar back-up and accompaniment styles. This new method meets current MENC national standards for music education.Mastering the Guitar Class Method is a remarkably innovative new approach to teaching guitar in class settings. Special features of this method include: careful grading of all material; use of both standard notation and tablature;numerous guitar ensemble pieces; the combining of music with other disciplines such as history math English etc.; presentation of varied musical styles as applied to the guitar; solo material from different musical periods;selections derived from various countries and cultures; graded lessons on improvising; and suggested guitar back-up and accompaniment styles. This new method meets current MENC national standards for music education.

Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes. Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root position chords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer. Simple tunes are provided for the reader to incorporate newly acquired knowledge of chord theory. Descriptions of bounces triplets doubling counter melodies arpeggios scale runs extended chords etc. are included as well as opportunities to create arrangements utilizing these techniques.Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes. Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root positionchords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer. Simple tunes are provided for the reader to incorporate newly acquired knowledge of chord theory. Descriptions of bounces triplets doubling countermelodies arpeggios scale runs extended chords etc. are included as well as opportunities to create arrangements utilizing these techniques.