On his 12th CD as a leader guitarist and native New Yorker Frank Vignola demonstrates his remarkable versatility while paying affectionate tribute to the Great American Songbook. With Joe Ascione on drums Tom Kennedy on bass and Corey Christiansen on rhythm guitar Vignola Plays Gershwin features fresh interpretations of fourteen classic tunes. On his 12th CD as a leader guitarist and native New Yorker Frank Vignola demonstrates his remarkable versatility while paying affectionate tribute to the Great American Songbook. With Joe Ascione on drums Tom Kennedy on bass and Corey Christiansen on rhythm guitar Vignola Plays Gershwin features fresh interpretations of fourteen classic tunes.

Featured in the menu are some of the finest classics for all levels of classical guitarists. Selections include pieces by J.S. Bach Sor Dowland Albeniz and more. There are no distracting microphone stands to disturb the visual. It is shot like a movie with the microphones hung from several large boom stands instead of placed in front of the artist. The special features include an interview about Ben Bolt ’s first meeting with Andres Segovia while he was registering for the Viet Nam War in Madrid on his eighteenth birthday when he played his original compositions for Leo Brouwer in Nashville and the guitars he owns. Also included are some of the Guitars he has built fromscratch and insights into his artistry. His 11 acre estate on the historic Tennessee River his horses dog and lifestyle are presented in a down home feel. Running time is 51 minutes. Featured in the menu are some of the finest classics for all levels of classical guitarists. Selections include pieces by J.S. Bach Sor Dowland Albeniz and more. There are no distracting microphone stands to disturb thevisual. It is shot like a movie with the microphones hung from several large boom stands instead of placed in front of the artist. The special features include an interview about Ben Bolt ’s first meeting withAndres Segovia while he was registering for the Viet Nam War in Madrid on his eighteenth birthday when he played his original compositions for Leo Brouwer in Nashville and the guitars he owns. Also included are some of theGuitars he has built from scratch and insights into his artistry. His 11 acre estate on the historic Tennessee River his horses dog and lifestyle are presented in a down home feel. Running time is 51 minutes.

Grade 2/Expanded version of the famed Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method adds new carefully graded playing material for every concept taught. Solos are presented in various styles. A special feature is the addition of in-depth picking studies in the keys of C Am G Em F Dm D and Bm. Additional studies are contained in second position and in 6/8 time. In short if you really want to learn to play great guitar this is the method! It is unmatched in its thoroughness in teaching every important concept. Includes access to online audio.- Additional New Music for Every Concept Taught- Picking Studies in 8 keys- New Solos in Diverse Styles- Begins Study of Position Playing-Carefully Graded to Move at a User Friendly Pace- Unmatched in Comprehensiveness- Includes access to online audio The Grade 2/Expanded version of the famed Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method adds new carefully graded playing material for every concept taught. Solos are presented in various styles. A special feature is theaddition of in-depth picking studies in the keys of C Am G Em F Dm D and Bm. Additional studies are contained in second position and in 6/8 time. In short if you really want to learn to play great Guitar this is themethod! It is unmatched in its thoroughness in teaching every important concept. Audio download available online. Additional New Music for Every Concept Taught Picking Studies in 8 keys New Solosin Diverse Styles Begins Study of Position Playing Carefully Graded to Move at a User Friendly Pace Unmatched in Comprehensiveness Companion online audio download available

Filmed at the New York jazz club Smoke Rodney Jones enlightens us with his flavorful originals like Groove Bone and One Turnip Green while he indulges us with the classics such as Stella by Starlight and Morning of the Carnival. For Live At Smoke his first DVD as a leader Rodney Jones selected material from every stage of his career including tunes he had not previously recorded. The result is an exquisite juxtaposition of traditional and progressive works including sultry ballads floor-pounding grooves and everything in between. A gifted solo artist and an A-list sideman for Dizzy Gillespie James Brown Lena Horne and other top performers Rodney is also adedicated educator serving on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 1988. Featuring: Brian Charette on Organ Lonnie Plaxico on Bass and Ray Marchica on Drums. Filmed at the New York jazz club Smoke Rodney Jones enlightens us with his flavorful originals like 'Groove Bone' and 'One Turnip Green ' while he indulges us with the classics such as 'Stella by Starlight ' and'Morning of the Carnival.' For Live At Smoke his first DVD as a leader Rodney Jones selected material from every stage of his career including tunes he had not previously recorded. The result isan exquisite juxtaposition of traditional and progressive works including sultry ballads floor-pounding grooves and everything in between. A gifted solo artist and an A-list sideman for Dizzy Gillespie James Brown LenaHorne and other top performers Rodney is also a dedicated educator serving on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 1988. Featuring: Brian Charette on Organ Lonnie Plaxico on Bass and Ray Marchica onDrums.

The 1930's 40's and 50's Bk/3Cd-LESSON ONE: BEGINNINGS - THE ROOTS OF ELECTRIC BLUES - Electric blues stylists grew out of the guitar picking of versatile single-string soloists like Lonnie Johnson and Scrapper Blackwell and the country bluesmen turned electric like Lightnin' Hopkins and John Lee Hooker. Fred slows down and analyzes the licks scales and techniques of these players. LESSON TWO: ELECTRIC SLIDE GUITAR - Using several sample tunes Fred teaches how to play electric slide guitar in the styles of the blues masters the players who inspired Johnny Winter The Allman Brothers Ron Wood and the rest of today's rock slide guitarists. Several techniques are covered as you learn thetechniques of Tampa Red (open D) Muddy Waters (open G) Elmore James (open E) and Robert Nighthawk (standard tuning) and how to apply these techniques to rock progressions. LESSON THREE: EARLY BLUES/ROCK: CHUCK BERRY and BO DIDDLEY - These two guitarists defined rock guitar in their day. The licks and styles they used derived from blues players are still an important part of every rock guitarist's repertoire. Electric Blues And Rock Guitar is a complete course in electric blues and rock Guitar. The 48-page book is in both standard notation and TAB and comes with 3 CDs each providing an hour of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase audio instruction. Topics covered include The Roots of Electric Blues Electric Slide Guitar and Early Blues/Rock . The eighteen different songs included allow the guitarist to learn thetechniques of many different blues and rock masters.

C Harmonica Bk-Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available for harmonicas in each and every key. This ground breaking series unlocks the musical power of the 10-hole major diatonic harmonica. One key at a time each is designed to present detailed musical information for beginners intermediate and advanced players who are either music readers or non-reading players. Learn the notes intervals bends overbends dyads chords arpeggios modes and scales that are specific to each harmonica key. There is also a special section in each book showing other types of diatonic harmonicas and the variations unique to them like - extreme bending low-tuned octave and tremolo-tuned modelsand more.Have you ever wondered which harmonica is the best one to use when you're ready to play a tune? Have you ever sat with a lap full of harmonicas desperately trying one after another searching for the key that has all of the right notes? The Complete 10-hole Diatonic Harmonica Series is the definitive music reference guide that resolves those dilemmas and more. The C Harmonica Book is packed with information about chords arpeggios modes positions scales bends overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole C major diatonic harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple. If you have a C harmonica you should own the C Harmonica Book. Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available for harmonicas in each and every key. This ground breaking series unlocks the musical power of the 10-hole major diatonic harmonica. One key at a time each is designed topresent detailed musical information for beginners intermediate and advanced players who are either music readers or non-reading players. Learn the notes intervals bends overbends dyads chords arpeggios modes and scalesthat are specific to each harmonica key. There is also a special section in each book showing other types of diatonic harmonicas and the variations unique to them like—extreme bending low-tuned octave and tremolo-tuned modelsand more. Have you ever wondered which harmonica is the best one to use when you're ready to play a tune? Have you ever sat with a lap full of harmonicas desperately trying one after another searching for the key that hasall of the right notes? The Complete 10-hole Diatonic Harmonica Series is the definitive music reference guide that resolves those dilemmas and more. The C Harmonica Book is packed with information about chords arpeggios modes positions scales bends overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole C major diatonic harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple. If you have a C harmonica you should own theC Harmonica Book.

Workbook Level 1-This supplement works with either edition of the Mastering the Guitar: Class Method Level 1 to help give students a conceptual look at the guitar and a sense of familiarity with the instrument. It includes twelve exercises and quizzes which coincide with various points in the Class Method to reinforce key concepts. In addition there is a Teacher's Class Planner section which explains the objective of the exercises and describes learning activities which can be implemented in the classroom setting.This supplement works with either edition of the Mastering the Guitar: Class Method Level 1 to help give students a conceptual look at the guitar and a sense of familiarity with the instrument. It includes twelve exercises andquizzes which coincide with various points in the Class Method to reinforce key concepts. In addition there is a Teacher's Class Planner section which explains the objective of the exercises and describes learning activitieswhich can be implemented in the classroom setting.

(Formerly titled Basic Bluegrass Runs on Guitar: Volume 1). Tired of just strumming the Guitar? Wish you could add a little variety to your rhythm playing? These runs will do it. Each run is explained note-by-note in Murphy's easy-to-learn style. She also shows you how these runs fit into simple three-chord bluegrass songs. Most of the runs are taught in the key of G but we also introduce the runs in the key of C. In addition we show you how to make the F chord and do the rocking bass. These are basic professional-grade runs that all good bluegrass rhythm players use. Yet they are explained so clearly that even beginning Guitar players can use them. This video is a directfollow-up to our Beginning Guitar DVD. If you can make G C and D and play a few songs using these chords you can learn these runs. Also for folks who have been playing a while but don't yet do any runs. A great way to take your basic strumming rhythm to the next level. (Formerly titled Basic Bluegrass Runs on Guitar: Volume 1). Tired of just strumming the Guitar? Wish you could add a little variety to your rhythm playing? These runs will do it. Each run is explained note-by-note in Murphy'seasy-to-learn style. She also shows you how these runs fit into simple three-chord bluegrass songs. Most of the runs are taught in the key of G but we also introduce the runs in the key of C. In addition we show you how to makethe F chord and do the 'rocking bass.' These are basic professional-grade runs that all good bluegrass rhythm players use. Yet they are explained so clearly that even beginning Guitar players can use them. This videois a direct follow-up to our Beginning Guitar DVD. If you can make G C and D and play a few songs using these chords you can learn these runs. Also for folks who have been playing a while but don't yet do any runs. A great wayto take your basic strumming rhythm to the next level.

When words fail music speaks...so the saying goes. Expressing yourself through music by putting words to notes and notes to words can be easy: yes easier than you may think. This book is a treasure chest of ideas for anyone interested in composing. Simple ways to spark the creative process are included such as taking the musical letters in your name to form a melody. Step by step you will see how to actually process the notes into music. Norse Song by Robert Schumann shows how he used the four musical letters of his friend GADE to compose the piano solo. When words fail music speaks...so the saying goes. Expressing yourself through music by putting words to notes and notes to words can be easy; yes easier than you may think. This book is a treasure chest of ideas foranyone interested in composing. Simple ways to spark the creative process are included such as taking the musical letters in your name to form a melody. Step by step you will see how to actually process the notes into music. Norse Song by Robert Schumann shows how he used the four musical letters of his friend GADE to compose the Piano solo.

Mel Bay's Flamenco Guitar Wall Chart offers an overview of the essential elements of this flamboyant art form. It provides musical examples of the principal techniques song forms and rhythms together with a glossary of flamenco terms specifics of the structural differences between flamenco and classic guitars and a chronological list of noteworthy flamenco players. A large photo of a guitar constructed by Rafael Moreno Rodriguez of Granada Spain graces the chart sure to appeal to the novice or seasoned flamenco guitarist!Mel Bay's Flamenco Guitar Wall Chart offers an overview of the essential elements of this flamboyant art form. It provides musical examples of the principal techniques song forms and rhythms together with a glossary of flamencoterms specifics of the structural differences between flamenco and classic guitars and a chronological list of noteworthy flamenco players. A large photo of a guitar constructed by Rafael Moreno Rodriguez of Granada Spaingraces the chart sure to appeal to the novice or seasoned flamenco guitarist!

The Guitar Toolbox series is a ground-breaking new method of learning modern guitar based upon moveable scale and chord shapes. Cal Williams Jr.: Introduction To The Guitar Toolbox - Part 1 steers away from the traditional classical guitar methods used in other guitar books and is the first book of its kind to approach the guitar from a modern guitarist's point of view. The Guitar Toolbox series takes the student from the simple pentatonic scale foundation to playing the complete major minor and blues fretboards. Cal Williams Jr.: Introduction To The Guitar Toolbox - Part 1 also infuses the students chord palette with triad chords based around the 1 4 5 and thecomplete perfect chords in all keys. The Guitar Toolbox series is a ground-breaking new method of learning modern guitar based upon moveable scale and chord shapes. Cal Williams Jr.: Introduction To The Guitar Toolbox - Part 1 steers away from the traditional classical guitar methods used in other guitar books and is the first book of its kind to approach the guitar from a modern guitarist's point of view. The Guitar Toolbox series takesthe student from the simple pentatonic scale foundation to playing the complete major minor and blues fretboards. Cal Williams Jr.: Introduction To The Guitar Toolbox - Part 1 also infuses the studentschord palette with triad chords based around the 1 4 5 and the complete perfect chords in all keys.

A handy reference chart showing 3-octave major minor and chromatic scales and harmonized scales in both major and minor modes. A handy reference chart showing 3-octave major minor and chromatic scales and harmonized scales in both major and minor modes.

This DVD video presents the first level in the world's premier method for learning modern Guitar. It is time tested and has proven to be quite successful in building the harmonic knowledge and technique needed to play any style. In this video the guitarist will learn basic notes on the Guitar single note playing thirds triads chords and chord progressions. The student will play solos duets scales and chords in the keys of C A minor G and E minor while learning to read musical notation. The video follows along with the book of the same title (sold separately) offering added instruction and tips along with split-screen right- and left-hand views of the exercises solos and duets being played. Because the music is also shown on screen (in notation only) it is possible to use this video without the book but use of the book is recommended. 105-minute video. This DVD video presents the first level in the world's premier method for learning modern Guitar. It is time tested and has proven to be quite successful in building the harmonic knowledge and technique needed to play anystyle. In this video the guitarist will learn basic notes on the Guitar single note playing thirds triads chords and chord progressions. The student will play solos duets scales and chords in the keys of C A minor G and E minor while learning to read musical notation. The video follows along with the book of the same title (sold separately) offering added instruction and tips along with split-screen right- and left-hand views of theexercises solos and duets being played. Because the music is also shown on screen (in notation only) it is possible to use this video without the book but use of the book is recommended. 105-minute video.

Here is the Lost Heritage of the Irish-American Banjo! The Irish-style Tenor banjo has become immensely popular of late yet the roots of Irish influence on American banjo music extends right back to the 1840s when the legendary Joel Sweeney picked up a gourd banjo from Black American banjo players and proceeded to perform 'jigs reels and breakdowns'. Other Irish-Americans played a leading role in the development and popularity of the banjo in America and Rob MacKillop has collected 27 of their finest pieces in this collection the first of its kind. Early Irish-American Banjo is a solo instrumental collection written in standard notation plus 3 lines of tablature for the5-string banjo the 4-string tenor banjo in standard tuning (CGDA) and for the Irish tenor banjo in octave-mandolin tuning (GDAE low-to-high). Lyrics are not included in this volume.Can be played with either a flat pick or fingerstyle.The audio recording contains brilliant performances of all 27 pieces by Rob MacKillop a leading performer of historical banjo music. Rob performs fingerstyle with the flesh of his fingertips on gut strings on a period-appropriate banjo in the old American tuning. This online recording is a treasure in itself.Tunes included: St Patrick's Day: Rocky Road To Dublin: Savourneen Deelish: McCormick Party Reel Sheridan's Hornpipe Connaught Man's Rambles and many others. Includes access to online audio. Here is the Lost Heritage of the Irish-American Banjo! The Irish-style Tenor banjo has become immensely popular of late yet the roots of Irish influence on American Banjo music extends right back to the 1840s when the legendary Joel Sweeney picked up a gourd Banjo from Black American Banjo players and proceeded to perform 'jigs reels and breakdowns'. Other Irish-Americans played a leading role in the development and popularity of theBanjo in America and Rob MacKillop has collected 27 of their finest pieces in this collection the first of its kind. Early Irish-American Banjo is a solo instrumental collection writtenin standard notation plus 3 lines of tablature for the 5-string Banjo the 4-string tenor Banjo in standard tuning (CGDA) and for the Irish tenor Banjo in octave-mandolin tuning (GDAE low-to-high). Lyrics are not included in thisvolume. Can be played with either a flat pick or fingerstyle. The audio recording contains brilliant performances of all 27 pieces by Rob MacKillop a leading performer of historical Banjo music. Rob performs fingerstyle with the flesh of his fingertips on gut strings on a period-appropriate banjo in the old American tuning. This online recording is a treasure in itself. Tunes included: StPatrick's Day; Rocky Road To Dublin; Savourneen Deelish; McCormick Party Reel Sheridan's Hornpipe Connaught Man's Rambles and many others. Includes access to online audio.

2003 Winner of the International GFA Competition-This Mel Bay DVD featuring 2003 GFA winner Jeremy Jouve was recorded live in September 2009 at Eybens a small town not far from the capital of the French Alps Grenoble where Jeremy was born. Over the past few years Jeremy's concert program has become oriented towards 20th century European music. With this particular concert Jeremy has endeavored to illustrate his interest in this music by performing works from four European composers of different nationalities. The first composer Joaquin Rodrigo is famous the world over for his solo guitar works. Seldom performed they are little-known but deserve to be presented to a wider audience. For some time now Jeremy hasincluded in his repertory Rodrigo's music in homage to the rich and diverse Spanish culture. The Sonata – Ommaggio a Boccherini fruit of the prolific collaboration that took place at the turn of the 20th century between the Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco and Andrès Segovia is performed here in the recently re-edited version which is much closer to the original manuscript. In the 2nd part of the concert the inspiration changes with a work by Benjamin Britten Nocturnal after John Dowland. The composer was a close friend of Julian Bream and here he offers a truly great musical masterpiece. A true psychodrama he takes us through the various emotions encountered while sleeping exaltation with a Passacaglia leading to and finishing on John Dowland’s inspirational theme as dawn finally brings the reassuring light of day. Jouve concludes the recital with the Jazz Sonata by the composer Dusan Bogdanovic who with great spirit explores the musical horizons of Jazz and music from his native Balkans. Finally an allusion to France with one of my Jouve's native country’s greatest popular singers of the 20th century Edith Piaf and her L ‘Hymne à l’Amour with as a bonus Erik Satie’s first Gnossienne both arranged by Roland Dyens. This Mel Bay DVD featuring 2003 GFA winner Jeremy Jouve was recorded live in September 2009 at Eybens a small town not far from the capital of the French Alps Grenoble where Jeremy was born. Over the past few years Jeremy'sconcert program has become oriented towards 20th century European music. With this particular concert Jeremy has endeavored to illustrate his interest in this music by performing works from four European composers of differentnationalities. The first composer Joaquin Rodrigo is famous the world over for his solo guitar works. Seldom performed they are little-known but deserve to be presented to a wider audience. For some time now Jeremy hasincluded in his repertory Rodrigo's music in homage to the rich and diverse Spanish culture. The Sonata – Ommaggio a Boccherini fruit of the prolific collaboration that took place at the turn of the 20th century betweenthe Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco and Andrès Segovia is

Guitarist Ana Vidovic takes us on a journey through the beautiful music of Spanish composer Federico Moreno Torroba and Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla. Ana also introduces us to 'Altiplanos' an interesting piece dedicated to Ingrid Betancourt written by a guitarist and composer Pierre Bensusan. There is also a hauntingly beautiful 'Farewell' by Sergio Assad 'Cavatina' by Stanley Myers: the theme from the movie 'The Deer Hunter' three etudes by Heitor Villa Lobos. Rounding out the virtuoso performance is 'La Catedral' by eminent Paraguayan composer and guitarist Agustin Barrios Mangore.This DVD also includes an inspiring interview with Ana in which shediscusses her beginnings life as a touring musician her instrument teaching and offers advice to aspiring young musicians.The gallery includes photos of Ana her family and friends.Filmed in Studio A at the beautiful Ocean Way Studios in Nashville this DVD makes a fine addition to any guitar enthusiasts collection. Guitarist Ana Vidovic takes us on a journey through the beautiful music of Spanish composer Federico Moreno Torroba and Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla. Ana also introduces us to “Altiplanos” an interesting piecededicated to Ingrid Betancourt written by a guitarist and composer Pierre Bensusan. There is also a hauntingly beautiful “Farewell” by Sergio Assad “Cavatina” by Stanley Myers; the theme from the movie “The Deer Hunter” threeetudes by Heitor Villa Lobos. Rounding out the virtuoso performance is “La Catedral” by eminent Paraguayan composer and guitarist Agustin Barrios Mangore. This DVD also includes an inspiring interview with Ana in whichshe discusses her beginnings life as a touring musician her instrument teaching and offers advice to aspiring young musicians. The gallery includes photos of Ana her family and friends. Filmed in Studio A at thebeautiful Ocean Way Studios in Nashville this DVD makes a fine addition to any guitar enthusiasts collection.

This banjo instruction book is a complete progressive method for beginners. It offers a brief history of the banjo a detailed description of the instrument its parts and accessories. It also explains how to tune your banjo proper technique for the right and left hand musical theory and chords. Inside you will find many exercises and examples in tablature form with recordings on the accompanying CD. The second part provides 27 tunes in tablature form including the famous Duelling Banjos. This Banjo instruction book is a complete progressive method for beginners. It offers a brief history of the Banjo a detailed description of the instrument its parts and accessories. It also explains how to tune your Banjo proper technique for the right and left hand musical theory and chords. Inside you will find many exercises and examples in tablature form with recordings on the accompanying CD. The second part provides 27 tunes intablature form including the famous 'Duelling Banjos'.

How to Sound Good Fast With DADGAD Tuning (DVD)-Too many left-handed beginners get frustrated and quit guitar because the right hand-the hand that makes the chords--is too hard at first in standard tuning. DADGAD tuning solves that problem. You can make beautiful chords easily with just one or two fingers. This frees you up to focus on your left hand the hand that generates the rhythm. And that's going to make it possible for you to sound like a real guitar player right from the start. In this video Alan Dworsky gives you clear instruction that goes nice and slow step by bite-sized step in lessons that are as beautiful musically as they are visually. Every chord technique and pattern is shown from a player's eye view anda side view and they're illustrated in backyard musical performances by Al and Indie-award-winning guitarist Dean Magraw. Too many left-handed beginners get frustrated and quit Guitar because the right hand (the hand that makes the chords) is too hard at first in standard tuning. DADGAD tuning solves that problem. You can make beautiful chordseasily with just one or two fingers this frees you up to focus on your left hand the hand that generates the rhythm. This method makes it possible for you to sound like a real Guitar player right from the start. In thisvideo Alan Dworsky gives you clear instruction that goes nice and slow step by bite-sized step in lessons that are as beautiful musically as they are visually. Every chord technique and pattern is shown from aplayer's eye view and a side view and they're illustrated in backyard musical performances by Al and Indie-award-winning guitarist Dean Magraw .

Volume II is aimed at two distinct categories of readers: 1) Intermediate players who are ready for a wider range of rhythms to study and use in live playing situations: and 2) Experienced congueros who have digested Volume I and now seek to understand the roots of the modern Cuban conga style. Having assimilated the material in Volume I the student should be able to play basic Son Montuno Salsa Chachacha and Bolero.Volume II moves on to Guaguanco Iyesa 6/8 Changui Afro Mozambique Pilon Songo Merengue Bomba Cumbia and other rhythms that a professional conguero will be expected to know. Each rhythm is accompanied by an article reflecting on its history and role inthe big picture of Latin music and offering listening recommendations. Like Volume I it uses the Step by Step online video Method. A special 8-page appendix explains the often infuriatingly complex subject of clave with an unprecedented level of clarity and insight. Includes access to online video. Volume II is aimed at two distinct categories of readers: 1) Intermediate players who are ready for a wider range of rhythms to study and use in live playing situations; and 2) Experienced congueros who have digested Volume Iand now seek to understand the roots of the modern Cuban conga style. Having assimilated the material in Volume I the student should be able to play basic Son Montuno Salsa Chachacha and Bolero. Volume II moves onto Guaguanco Iyesa 6/8 Changui Afro Mozambique Pilon Songo Merengue Bomba Cumbia and other rhythms that a professional conguero will be expected to know. Each rhythm is accompanied by an article reflecting on its historyand role in the 'big picture' of Latin music and offering listening recommendations. Like Volume I it uses the Step by Step online video Method. A special 8-page appendix explains the often infuriatingly complex subject of'clave' with an unprecedented level of clarity and insight. Includes access to online video.

The Jazz Workbook (vol. 1) is a first of its kind book. This book teaches the single note instrumentalist (including guitarist) how to hear and play thru chord changes. This is the essential element of jazz the play along CD has no chord instrument on it so the student can hear the sound of the chord on his or her instrument. This is a method book in which everything is written out for the student. Just playing thru the exercises in this book with or without a teacher will clear up many questions about harmony. Editions come in Bass E-flat B-flat and Concert. The Jazz Workbook (vol. 1) is a first of its kind book. This book teaches the single note instrumentalist (including guitarist) how to hear and play thru chord changes. This is the essential element of jazz the play along CDhas no chord instrument on it so the student can hear the sound of the chord on his or her instrument. This is a method book in which everything is written out for the student. Just playing thru the exercises in this book with orwithout a teacher will clear up many questions about harmony. Editions come in Bass E-flat B-flat and Concert.