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This wall chart gives a complete easy-to-understand graphical overview of the most important elements of music: note names intervals note and rest values and counting clefs and other elements of notation as well as the notes on the staff and their location on the keyboard. This wall chart gives a complete easy-to-understand graphical overview of the most important elements of music: note names intervals note and rest values and counting clefs and other elements of notation as well as thenotes on the staff and their location on the keyboard. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. Dimensions: 24' x 35'.

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Mel Bay Publications
Ton Van Bergeyk launched his career as a musician during the late 1960s playing blues Harp and Ukulele in a duo setting but he then switched to the acoustic Guitar and quickly learned and mastered the instrument using fingerstyle techniques. He started to transcribe and arrange classic ragtime compositions for fingerpicking Guitar and was discovered by Stefan Grossman during a tour in Holland. Stefan produced Ton's first solo album Famous Ragtime Guitar Solos in 1973. This contained 14 of Ton's arrangements of classic ragtime pieces and became a best seller. In 1975 Ton's second solo album Guitar Instrumentals To Tickle Your Fingers was releasedcontaining transcriptions and arrangements of novelty rags early jazz and popular tunes of the 1930s and 1940s. In 1980 Ton's third solo album was released and continued his exploration of arrangements for solo fingerpicking Guitar this time with a repertoire covering jazz blues contemporary pop and country and even Mexican folklore. This album was titled Lulu's Back In Town Hot Guitar Solos. Ton also participated in several anthology projects i.e. Novelty Guitar Instrumentals I Got Rhythm Masters of Ragtime Guitar The Entertainer and How To Play Ragtime Guitar. All of Ton's albums are available as CDs as well as direct downloads from Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop (www.guitarvideos.com) and include tab PDF booklets on the CDs. Ton recorded the audio lesson series Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar to teach phrase by phrase and measure by measure some of his most requested arrangements. This second volume presents Ton Van Bergeyk 's renditions of Duke Ellington's Jubilee Stomp and Take It Easy Thelonious Monk's classic Blue Monk and the George Gershwin standard I Got Rhythm .

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Written as a companion to the wildly popular fiddle book this method opens up the world of fiddling to the beginning/intermediate cellist. Finally fiddlers violists and cellists can jam together! Unlike many books for violas and cellos which simply transpose the tunes the authors went to considerable effort arranging the tunes to be both playable and true to the original melody and key. Variations to the tunes are included illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation. Ensemble skills are taught with chords and lyrics basic music theory and demonstrations of such skills as backup and lead playing in this playfully- illustrated book. A high quality multi-instrumental online audio recording for listening and play-along captures the excitement of the music. Like its fiddle counterpart this method is destined to be a classic. Includes access to online audio. This companion to Mel Bay's popular American Fiddle Method opens up the world of fiddling to cellists at a beginner-intermediate level. Unlike many books for Violas and Cellos which simply transpose thetunes the authors of this method Brian Wicklund and Faith Farr have gone to considerable effort arranging the tunes to be both playable and true to the original melody and key. Variations to the tunes areincluded illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation. Finally fiddlers violists and cellists can jam together! In this book ensemble skills are taught with chords and lyrics basic music theory anddemonstrations of such skills as backup and lead playing. This playfully-illustrated book also includes access to high quality multi-instrumental online audio recordings for listening and play-along.

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B Flat-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 B Harmonica Book is packed with information about chords arpeggios modes positions scales bends overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole B major diatonic harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple. If you have a B harmonica you should own the B 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 isdesigned 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 modesand 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 andtremolo-tuned models and 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 searchingfor 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 B Harmonica Book is packed withinformation about chords arpeggios modes positions scales bends overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole B major diatonic Harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple.If you have a B Harmonica you should own the B Harmonica Book.

16.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
Book 2 in the Melanie Smith violin theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the violin. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involving the ranges of notes for the violin and then moves into specific theory concepts such as note and rest values and time signatures. The final section of Book 2 focuses on musical terms and includes a comprehensive review of all instructional concepts covered in the book.Book 2 in the Melanie Smith violin theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the violin. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involvingthe ranges of notes for the violin and then moves into specific theory concepts such as note and rest values and time signatures. The final section of Book 2 focuses on musical terms and includes a comprehensive review of allinstructional concepts covered in the book.

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This two-hour DVD is a presentation of the 19-year project by Charles Postlewate on extending right hand technique for Guitar to include the little finger. PART I presents this technique in actual repertoire including standard Guitar repertoire (by Barrios Sor Torroba and Villa-Lobos) new arrangements and transcriptions and original compositions. It features complete performances of twelve pieces recorded on Postlewate's Homage to Villa-Lobos CD (Prism 9904) and published by Mel Bay Publications in the book by the same name. Each performance is introduced by Postlewate with explanations and demonstrations of how and where the little finger is used in the execution ofscales chords arpeggios tremolos and harmonics with close-up shots of the right hand. PART II explains the training of the right hand in a five-finger technique with demonstrations of the above techniques using sample studies from the different chapters of his book Right-Hand Studies for Five Fingers. As in PART I close-up shots show the viewer precisely how to position the right hand and move the fingers for each study or set of studies. Each set of studies uses a special progression up and down the fingerboard and like the book this video demonstrates how to make chromatic variations of these progressions to increase the interest. At the end of PART II Postlewate demonstrates how the guitarist can develop similar studies to fit specific right-hand problems not covered in this book and video. The video ends with an ENCORE interview of five questions and answers with Charles Postlewate to give some background information on this historic project. This two-hour DVD is a presentation of the 19-year project by Charles Postlewate on extending right hand technique for Guitar to include the little finger. PART I presents this technique in actual repertoire includingstandard Guitar repertoire (by Barrios Sor Torroba and Villa-Lobos) new arrangements and transcriptions and original compositions. It features complete performances of twelve pieces recorded on Postlewate's Homage toVilla-Lobos CD (Prism 9904) and published by Mel Bay Publications in the book by the same name. Each performance is introduced by Postlewate with explanations and demonstrations of how and where the little finger is used in theexecution of scales chords arpeggios tremolos and harmonics with close-up shots of the right hand. PART II explains the training of the right hand in a five-finger technique with demonstrations of the above techniquesusing sample studies from the different chapters of his book Right-Hand Studies for Five Fingers. As in PART I close-up shots show the viewer precisely how to position the right hand and move the fingers for each study or set ofstudies. Each set of studies uses a special progression up and down the fingerboard and like the book this video demonstrates how to make chromatic variations of these progressions to increase the interest

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This book serves as a practical as well as a conceptual guide to help you navigate through various idioms that have become common practice in funk guitar. This book serves as a practical as well as a conceptual guide to help you navigate through various idioms that have become common practice in funk guitar.

17.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
Foundations Of Rock: Evolution Of Rock Guitar covers the evolution of Rock Guitar with focus on intermediate to advanced application of scales arpeggios and techniques using example solos in the style of guitar legends such as Chuck Berry Jimi Hendrix Joe Satriani and more. Concepts demonstrated include the CAGED System lick based bending exercises and extending power chords. Foundations Of Rock: Evolution Of Rock Guitar has been written in standard notation and tablature. Lessons are provided on accompanying DVD and CD and also includes rehearsal tracks. Foundations Of Rock: Evolution Of Rock Guitar covers the evolution of Rock Guitar with focus on intermediate to advanced application of scales arpeggios and techniques using example solos in the style ofguitar legends such as Chuck Berry Jimi Hendrix Joe Satriani and more. Concepts demonstrated include the CAGED System lick based bending exercises and extending power chords. Foundations Of Rock:Evolution Of Rock Guitar has been written in standard notation and tablature. Lessons are provided on accompanying DVD and CD and also includes rehearsal tracks.

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Mel Bay Publications
This is the first Charango method to use conventional musical notation and the only bilingual (Spanish and English) text of its kind. These characteristics make the method attractive to musicians with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds interests and skill levels. The method is comprised of two parts: A first section regarding strumming techniques and a second section regarding melodic plucking techniques. The first section provides a clear and precise method for learning the rasgueo repique and tremolo skills central to the Charango repertoire. The second section meanwhile provides an indispensable guide to expressive techniques for embellishing melodic lines including hammer-ons and pull-offs trills simultaneous melodies and arpeggios. The method is appropriate for a wide range of musical skill levels from beginners to accomplished Charanguists who want to improve their technical chops. Exercises are clear and progressive. In the event that the student is not familiar with music theory an appendix clarifies the basics of musical notation. In addition to 201 written exercises for the Charango solo the method includes 23 South American folk music classics arranged for Charango and guitar accompaniment. It thus serves as both a pedagogical tool and a source of performance repertoire. The musical scores included in the method are accompanied by a free audio download of exercises as well as repertoire played by recognized Chilean Instrumentalists. This is the first Charango method to use conventional musical notation and the only bilingual (Spanish and English) text of its kind. These characteristics make the method attractive to musicians with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds interests and skill levels. The method is comprised of two parts: A first section regarding strumming techniques and a second section regarding melodic plucking techniques. The first section provides a clear and precise method for learning the rasgueo repique and tremolo skills central to the Charango repertoire. The second section meanwhile provides an indispensable guide to expressive techniques for embellishing melodic lines including hammer-ons and pull-offs trills simultaneous melodies and arpeggios. The method is appropriate for a wide range of musical skill levels from beginners to accomplished Charanguists who want to improve their technical chops. Exercises are clear and progressive. In the event that the student is not familiar with music theory an appendix clarifies the basics of musical notation. In addition to 201 written exercises for the Charango solo the method includes 23 South American folk music classics arranged for Charango and guitar accompaniment. It thus serves as both a pedagogical tool and a source of performance repertoire. The musical scores included in the method are accompanied by a free audio download of exercises as well as repertoire played by r

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This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the violin at a level that is attainable and challenging yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book while developing the fundamentals of violin theory at the same time. The book can be used to teach beginners the basics of theory or even to refresh musicians who might need a small review of violin theory. No matter who uses his book it will give a strong foundation to violin theory and through this understanding will foster a greater love of playing.Concepts covered in this book include: learning the parts of the violin: learning about line and space notes: learning musical symbols: and how to draw music. This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the violin at a level that is attainable and challenging yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationshipbetween theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book while developing the fundamentals of violin theory at the same time. The book can be used to teach beginners the basics of theory oreven to refresh musicians who might need a small review of violin theory. No matter who uses this book it will give a strong foundation to violin theory and through this understanding will foster a greater love of playing.Concepts covered in this book include: learning the parts of the violin; learning about line and space notes; learning musical symbols; and how to draw music.

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String Skipping and Wide Interval Soloing For Guitar-String Skipping & Wide Interval Soloing: 212 Melodic Studies and Patterns for Guitar is a much-needed guitarist's guide to mastering wide interval soloing.This collection of repeating continuous motion studies shows the guitarist how to develop melodic patterns that are characterized by large intervallic jumps in pitch from one note to the next in constant succession. This book presents four unique approaches to developing wide interval soloing all of which utilize string skipping: 1) double pentatonic scales which are three-note-per-string pentatonic scale patterns: 2) octave sliding which uses sliding octave shapes in a variety of ways: 3) stacked fifths which are wideinterval shapes derived from pentatonic scales: and 4) wide interval arpeggios derived from the diatonic major scale. The sound that results from these techniques is exciting and unpredictable because it is such a departure from conventional melodic flow which tends to be scalar moving stepwise from one note in a scale to the next. By contrast wide interval soloing is angular and skewed with big skips and sudden directional changes creating a complex and fascinating sound. All of the studies in this book are designed as melodic etudes that can be applied directly to soloing in rock jazz fusion and blues music.This book is ideal for serious guitarists in any style who want to break out of typical soloing patterns and create a more explosive radical sound! Includes access to online audio. String Skipping & Wide Interval Soloing: 212 Melodic Studies and Patterns for Guitar is a much-needed guitarist's guide to mastering wide interval soloing. This collection of repeating continuous motion studies shows theguitarist how to develop melodic patterns that are characterized by large intervallic jumps in pitch from one note to the next in constant succession. This book presents four unique approaches to developing wide intervalsoloing all of which utilize string skipping: 1) double pentatonic scales which are three-note-per-string pentatonic scale patterns; 2) octave sliding which uses sliding octave shapes in a variety of ways; 3) stacked fifths which are wide interval shapes derived from pentatonic scales; and 4) wide interval arpeggios derived from the diatonic major scale. The sound that results from these techniques is exciting and unpredictable because it issuch a departure from conventional melodic flow which tends to be scalar moving stepwise from one note in a scale to the next. By contrast wide interval soloing is angular and skewed with big skips and sudden directionalchanges creating a complex and fascinating sound. All of the studies in this book are designed as melodic etudes that can be applied directly to soloing in rock jazz fusion and blues music. This book is ideal for seriousguitarists in any style who want to break out of typical soloing patterns and create

4.99 £
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A working knowledge of scales and their applications to chord progressions is paramount for jazz guitarists. Mel Bay's Jazz Guitar Scale Chart provides fingering diagrams construction formulas in whole and half steps (in standard notation) and application (usage) for the most common scales used in jazz improvisation and composition. This easy to read and understand chart is packed full of scalar information. A 'must have' for aspiring jazz guitarists. A working knowledge of scales and their applications to chord progressions is paramount for jazz guitarists. Mel Bay's Jazz Guitar Scale Chart provides fingerings diagrams construction formulas in whole and half steps (instandard notation) and application (usage) for the most common scales used in jazz improvisation and composition. This easy to read and understand chart is packed full of scalar information. A “must have” for aspiring jazzguitarists.

12.99 £
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With Online Audio-Easy to play five-string banjo arrangements of twelve Christmas favorites by banjo master Ross Nickerson. Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. The arrangements are carefully designed to bring out the melody but easy enough for a beginner or intermediate player to learn quickly.The tablature in the book is large and easy to read with accent marks for melody notes as well as right and left-hand fingering indications. This book is not simply a tablature book! Christmas Music Made Easy for Banjo also features instruction on learning the chords to each song chord progression charts for each song special learning tips for eacharrangement a full page of advice on memorizing the songs and more. In the instructional sections of the book Ross draws on his many years of experience teaching students privately to anticipate and point out the most common obstacles and challenges with each song. This section also features a page of general advice that includes suggestions on the best use of practice time and how to develop the skills needed to succeed with each piece. Additionally Christmas Music Made Easy for Banjo includes online access to a high quality studio recorded audio of all the songs played at three speeds including a backup rhythm track to practice along with. Also included is a page entitled Advice on using the online audio and Rhythm Tracks to help ensure that the student fully utilizes the audio recordings to learn the songs more efficiently and with greater ease. Easy to play five-string Banjo arrangements of twelve Christmas favourites by Banjo master Ross Nickerson . Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. The arrangements arecarefully designed to bring out the melody but easy enough for a beginner or intermediate player to learn quickly. The tablature in the book is large and easy to read with accent marks for melody notes as well as rightand left-hand fingering indications. This book is not simply a tablature book! Christmas Music Made Easy for Banjo also features instruction on learning the chords to each song chord progression charts for eachsong special learning tips for each arrangement a full page of advice on memorising the songs and more. In the instructional sections of the book Nickerson draws on his many years of experience teaching studentsprivately to anticipate and point out the most common obstacles and challenges with each song. This section also features a page of general advice that includes suggestions on the best use of practice time and how to develop theskills needed to succeed with each piece. Additionally Christmas Music Made Easy for Banjo features a high-quality studio recorded online audio accompaniment of all the songs played at three speeds including abackup rhythm track to practice along with. Also included is a pa

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Book/Cd Set-The seventeen Christmas songs in this volume are arranged in comfortable keys for players at all levels and for all occasions. It includes two parts for either solo or duet performance and piano accompaniment. The books for flute trombone trumpet and alto sax are compatible so that ensembles may mix and match parts as desired. Suzuki groups may particularly enjoy these arrangements. The CD provides the piano accompaniments alone to be used for back-up improvisatory play-along or for pleasant listening by itself. The seventeen Christmas songs in this volume are arranged in comfortable keys for players at all levels and for all occasions. It includes two parts for either solo or duet performance and piano accompaniment. The books forflute trombone trumpet and alto sax are compatible so that ensembles may mix and match parts as desired. Suzuki groups may particularly enjoy these arrangements. The CD provides the piano accompaniments alone to be used forback-up improvisatory play-along or for pleasant listening by itself.

19.99 £
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Over 4 hours of content on 2 DVDs featuring: A two-hour documentary of Bob Benedetto including a complete biography interviews with family friends players and industry professionals archtop Guitar construction/innovations and his relationship with Fender Musical Instruments and The Benedetto Players. The Making of Anima e Corpo a one-of-a-kind instrument featuring the signatures of eighty of the world’s most acclaimed jazz guitarists. Never-before-seen concert footage from 2000 living room “jam sessions” from the early ‘90s featuring Howard Alden Jack Wilkins Jimmy Bruno and Bucky and John Pizzarelli. Photo Galleries. Bloopers. DVD-ROM files containing avirtual tour of Bob’s Pennsylvania workshop (QuikTime required). Price lists and advertising materials from 1975 to the present. Bob’s log book documenting every one of his almost 500 archtop Guitars made to date. Over 4 hours of content on 2 DVDs featuring: A two-hour documentary of Bob Benedetto including a complete biography interviews with family friends players and industry professionals archtop Guitarconstruction/innovations and his relationship with Fender Musical Instruments and The Benedetto Players. The Making of Anima e Corpo a one-of-a-kind instrument featuring the signatures of eighty of the world’s mostacclaimed jazz guitarists. Never-before-seen concert footage from 2000 living room “jam sessions” from the early ‘90s featuring Howard Alden Jack Wilkins Jimmy Bruno and Bucky and John Pizzarelli. PhotoGalleries. Bloopers. DVD-ROM files containing a virtual tour of Bob’s Pennsylvania workshop (QuikTime required). Price lists and advertising materials from 1975 to the present. Bob’s log bookdocumenting every one of his almost 500 archtop Guitars made to date.

12.99 £
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Blues Harmonica Level 1 within the School of the Blues Lesson Series is an exciting beginning blues harmonica course. The ideas presented are solid in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play even at the beginning level! Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music called licks are organized to create a pleasing solo) 12 Bar Blues Theory Vibrato Shakes and Tongue Blocking are covered. This book and its recording use a 'C' and 'A' major diatonic harmonica. Includes access to online audio containing all harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music. Blues Harmonica Level 1 within the School of the Blues Lesson Series is an exciting beginning Blues Harmonica course. The ideas presented are solid in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks toplay even at the beginning level! Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music called licks are organized to create a pleasing solo) 12 Bar Blues Theory Vibrato Shakes and Tongue Blocking are covered. The recordingincludes all Harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music. This book and its recording use a 'C' and 'A' major diatonic Harmonica. Access to audio download available online.

8.99 £
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While living in Mexico Janet taught piano and music education at the Mexican Baptist Seminary from 1984 until 2000. She soon found that her Mexican students did not relate to the folk tunes found in translated piano methods. Janet wrote this new method which uses many children's and folk melodies original to the Mexican culture. Even though several of the melodies in the first level book are not currently used or well-known these songs provide a better foundation for teaching basic musical elements in any Spanish language culture. In order to capture the flow of the music more completely the sequence of the introduction of some elements varies somewhat from traditional methods. For instance eighth notes are taught much earlier than is customary so that the songs can flow with more authenticity. This material has been used successfully as a teaching tool at the Mexican Baptist Seminary and throughout Mexico since 1994. While living in Mexico Janet Johnson taught Piano and music education at the Mexican Baptist Seminary from 1984 until 2000. She soon found that her Mexican students did not relate to the folk tunes found in translatedPiano methods. Janet wrote this new method which uses many children's and folk melodies original to the Mexican culture. Even though several of the melodies in the first level book are not currently used orwell-known these songs provide a better foundation for teaching basic musical elements in any Spanish language culture. In order to capture the flow of the music more completely the sequence of the introduction of someelements varies somewhat from traditional methods. For instance eighth notes are taught much earlier than is customary so that the songs can flow with more authenticity. This material has been used successfully as a teaching toolat the Mexican Baptist Seminary and throughout Mexico since 1994.

20.99 £
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Masterpieces of Country Blues Guitar from the playing of Blind Blake Bo Carter Scrapper Blackwell Rev. Gary Davis Blind Boy Fuller Tommy Johnson Big Bill Broonzy and Josh White. Taught by Woody Mann. This series of lessons presents the music from a wide variety of blues greats and is an excellent series to acquaint yourself with various country blues styles and techniques. For intermediate to advanced students. 32 page tab/music book. Masterpieces of Country Blues Guitar comes from the playing of Blind Blake Bo Carter Scrapper Blackwell Rev. Gary Davis Blind Boy Fuller Tommy Johnson Big Bill Broonzy and Josh White. Taught by WoodyMann this series of lessons presents the music from a wide variety of blues greats and is an excellent series to discover various country blues styles and techniques. For intermediate to advanced students. As part ofStefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series not only does this book contain valuable lessons but as an added bonus the three accompanying CDs also contain three full hours of instruction featuring note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction. The 32-page booklet is written in both standard notation and tablature.

12.99 £
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This course is a fun easy way for a beginning to intermediate guitarist to learn how to play the blues. You'll learn blues chord progressions as well as a variety of blues strumming and picking patterns. This course also presents basic blues scales lead Guitar techniques and combination rhythm and lead playing. The basics of slide Guitar and open tuning are also covered. No music reading is required for this course but the student should understand basic chords and strumming as taught in Mel Bay's Anyone Can Play Guitar Volume 1 video. This method was created and is taught by Vern Juran who has an extensive background in teaching and performing blues music. This course is a fun easy way for a beginning to intermediate guitarist to learn how to play the blues. You'll learn blues chord progressions as well as a variety of blues strumming and picking patterns. This course alsopresents basic blues scales lead Guitar techniques and combination rhythm and lead playing. The basics of slide Guitar and open tuning are also covered. No music reading is required for this course but the student shouldunderstand basic chords and strumming as taught in Mel Bay's Anyone Can Play Guitar Volume 1 video. This method was created and is taught by Vern Juran who has an extensive background in teaching and performingblues music.

16.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
This book/audio/video set is a complete guide to playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Its purpose is to help the beginning student avoid the trial and error method of playing the harmonica through step-by-step technical instruction and an extensive graded repertoire. Rather than overwhelming the student with the all at once approach fundamentals of note reading are gradually introduced throughout the book's 100-plus pages. This method progresses from very simple melodies and exercises to concepts as complex as inserting harmonica chords within a melody. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes in the book. Includes access to online audio andvideo. Online video is 30 minutes. The Deluxe Harmonica Method will teach you everything you need to know to play the 10-hole diatonic Harmonica. This complete guide is aimed at the beginning student and features step by step technicalinstruction and an extensive graded repertoire. Rather than overwhelming the student with the 'all at once' approach Phil Duncan gradually introduces the fundamentals of note reading throughout the book's 100-pluspages. This method progresses from very simple melodies and exercises to concepts as complex as inserting Harmonica chords within a melody. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes in the book. Onlineaudio tracks are included as well as a 30-minute online video.