This is an easy-to-understand yet very comprehensive method. You will learn to play classic guitar in all of the basic keys. In addition you will play a very wide assortment of solos ranging from the Renaissance to 20th Century compositions. Also you will be taught to play many of the great student masterpieces by composers such as Sor Carcassi Carulli Diabelli Giuliani Bach Handel and Dowland. Finally studies are contained for playing in the 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th positions. Definitely a hands on method that gets you playing wonderful classic guitar literature.This is an easy-to-understand yet very comprehensive method. You will learn to play classic guitar in all of the basic keys. In addition you will play a very wide assortment of solos ranging from the Renaissance to 20th Centurycompositions. Also you will be taught to play many of the great student masterpieces by composers such as Sor Carcassi Carulli Diabelli Giuliani Bach Handel and Dowland. Finally studies are contained for playing in the2nd 3rd 4th and 5th positions. Definitely a 'hands on' method that gets you playing wonderful classic guitar literature.

This superb study book or method supplement for any bass student contains 19 bass rhythm parts in a mixture of popular styles including shuffles reggae rock swing standard walking bass be-bop newgrass syncopated Latin lines the jazz waltz and country western. Performance notes are included with each tune explaining how to use position and fingering markings when to shift position how to count and play syncopated rhythm patterns and more. Bass parts are in notation and tablature with fingerings and positions and guitar lead and chord parts are shown. In addition there are sections dealing with slap/pop and hammer-on techniques. Includes a handy base line manualand a chord arpeggio chart. The unique one-glance fingerboard chart shows musical notation exactly where it appears on the frets. This superb study book or method supplement for any bass student contains 19 bass rhythm parts in a mixture of popular styles including shuffles reggae rock swing standard walking bass be-bop 'newgrass ' syncopated Latinlines the jazz waltz and country western. Performance notes are included with each tune explaining how to use position and fingering markings when to shift position how to count and play syncopated rhythm patterns and more.Bass parts are in notation and tablature with fingerings and positions and guitar lead and chord parts are shown. In addition there are sections dealing with slap/pop and hammer-on techniques. Includes a handy 'base line' manualand a chord arpeggio chart. The unique 'one-glance' fingerboard chart shows musical notation exactly where it appears on the frets.

Johnny Rector has been recognized for years as one of America's top jazz guitar writers. Here for the first time he presents an analysis of modern chord progressions extensions alternations substitutions and a hands-on series of exercises designed to utilize and apply these important concepts to the guitar fingerboard. This book was written as a self-study guide to the intermediate advanced and professional guitarist who has not had the opportunity to study material of this kind with a first-class competent teacher-artist although such a teacher can be of great assistance in learning to apply the material. It shows unusual chord forms and progressions beyond thebasics. Written in standard notation. Includes access to online audio. Widely recognised as one of America's most accomplished jazz Guitar writers Johnny Rector presents an analysis of modern chord progressions alternations extensions and substitutions including a series of hands-onexercises specifically designed to utilise and apply these essential concepts to the Guitar fretboard. Deluxe Encyclopedia of Guitar Chord Progressions was written intending to be a self-study guide to theintermediate advanced or even professional Guitarist who has not had the chance to study material of this kind with such a widely renowned teacher-artist this work shows unusual chord forms and progressions beyond the basics.This title is written in standard notation and includes access to online audio.

This book was written as a basic guide and source book for all dulcimer players from the absolute novice to the most advanced picker. With its 53 songs in various modes and tunings the Complete Dulcimer Handbook is meant to be used as a songbook a lesson plan book and a step-by-step guide from beginner to intermediate or advanced level. The author's basic premise is that given this instrument's relatively brief pedagogical history There are no right or wrong ways to play the mountain dulcimer only harder or easier means of reaching the same ends. Includes access to an online stereo audio recording featuring the author's outstanding performance of 17 tunes from thebook. This book was written as a basic guide and source book for all Dulcimer players from the absolute novice to the most advanced picker. With its 53 songs in various modes and tunings The Complete DulcimerHandbook is meant to be used as a songbook a lesson plan book and a step-by-step guide from beginner to intermediate or advanced level. The author's basic premise is that given this instrument's relatively briefpedagogical history 'There are no right or wrong ways to play the mountain Dulcimer only harder or easier means of reaching the same ends'. The stereo audio recording features the author's outstanding performance of 17 tunesfrom the book. Includes access to online audio.

Book With Online Audio and Video-This book is an excellent introduction to the pan flute. The lessons provided are fun and easy and will have you playing pan flute in no time! Includes access to online audio video and PDF files of the video content translated into Spanish Chinese (traditional and simplified) German Dutch and French. This book and accompanying online audio and video are an excellent introduction to the Pan Flute. The lessons provided are fun and easy and will have you playing Pan Flute in no time! The companion video contains PDFfiles of the video content translated into Spanish Chinese (traditional and simplified) German Dutch and French.

This DVD chord encyclopedia makes it possible to learn all of the essential chords. Joe Carr teaches the chord shapes and positions used by leading professional guitarists. Watching Joe's hand positions and listening to each note in the chords will improve your ear and enable you to learn at a faster pace. Every major minor seventh major seventh ninth augmented and sixth chord is demonstrated and systematically taught. Keep this DVD close by whenever you are working on new material and need to learn correct chords. It will make learning the chords a lot more fun. This DVD chord encyclopedia makes it possible to learn all of the essential chords. Joe Carr teaches the chord shapes and positions used by leading professional guitarists. Watching Joe's hand positions and listening to eachnote in the chords will improve your ear and enable you to learn at a faster pace. Every major minor seventh major seventh ninth augmented and sixth chord is demonstrated and systematically taught. Keep this DVDclose by whenever you are working on new material and need to learn correct chords. It will make learning the chords a lot more fun.

Mastering the Guitar is an innovative exciting way to learn the guitar. Co-authored by William Bay and Mike Christiansen this extremely comprehensive method applies the array of musical styles and techniques found in today'smusic. Written in notation and tablature it covers a vast array of guitar solo and accompaniment styles. A special feature of this method is that it teaches both flatpicking and fingerstyle solo and accompaniment techniques. Wefeel that Mastering the Guitar is the most comprehensive approach to guitar technique repertoire and performance to be found anywhere. Volume 1A: Presents the essential foundational studies for contemporary guitar performance;Immediately introduces the student to the concept of playing contemporary music through the creative use of tablature; Logically and methodically teaches note-reading utilizing the notes in first position on each string innumerous pages of playing material (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C A minor G and E minor); Contains more than 140 scale and picking studies chord etudes and accompaniment pieces teaching contemporary techniquessuch as the slur hammer-on pull-off vibrato and slide; Includes in-depth sections on back-up guitar and rhythm; Incorporates guitar duet material.

Another great beginner's book from Madeline MacNeil explaining every aspect of playing the hammered dulcimer. From detailed discussions on dulcimer layout hammers tuning and stands to extensive performance notes on everytune-this book provides a wealth of information for all students of the hammered dulcimer. 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 ofmusic finding clear musical directions through what at first must seem like a maze of strings. All tunes are in standard notation. The book's 87 pages are illustrated with photos as well as quaint woodcuts engravings and penand ink drawings. The companion 85-minute DVD video 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.

Re-edited from the original masters this companion DVD to Mel Bay's Complete Modern Drum Set Book offers challenging material for the intermediate to advanced drummer. All special effects have been removed and the sound track has been encoded in Dolby Digital stereo. Twenty-one play-along tracks CueLink™ and a metronome make this DVD the most valuable cutting edge educational tool for drummers on the market today. Addressing a multitude of styles such as jazz Latin rock R&B African and more Frank Briggs presents masterful performances and concepts to guide your playing to a higher plane while improving your technique and raising your awareness of cutting edge concepts such asmetric modulation displaced beats polyrhythms and more.This DVD features complete performances of Red Moon Home Along the Mohawk Sketch/Electric and more. It includes over 115 minutes of drumming and is the perfect companion to the Complete Modern Drum Set Book (nearly every page in the book is performed... including page headers and pattern numbers for easy reference). Most of the styles include musical examples so you can hear what the patterns sound like in context. Quick moving and packed with information the DVD covers:The 40 International Rudiments: African beats: Polyrhythm: R&B Funk Rock and Jazz: Odd Meter: Reggae Latin and Fusion: Shuffles and Second Line: Linear Patterns: Playing Over the Bar Line: Metric Modulation: Superimposed Meters: and more. Re-edited from the original masters this companion DVD to Mel Bay's Complete Modern Drum Set Book offers challenging material for the intermediate to advanced Drummer. All special effects have been removed andthe sound track has been encoded in Dolby Digital stereo. Twenty-one play-along tracks CueLink and a metronome make this DVD the most valuable cutting edge educational tool for Drummers on the market today. Addressing amultitude of styles such as jazz Latin rock R&B African and more Frank Briggs presents masterful performances and concepts to guide your playing to a higher plane while improving your technique and raising your awarenessof cutting edge concepts such as metric modulation displaced beats polyrhythms and more. This DVD features complete performances of Red Moon Home Along the Mohawk Sketch/Electric and more. Itincludes over 115 minutes of drumming and is the perfect companion to the Complete Modern Drum Set Book (nearly every page in the book is performed... including page headers and pattern numbers for easy reference).Most of the styles include musical examples so you can hear what the patterns sound like in context. Quick moving and packed with information the DVD covers: The 40 International Rudiments; African beats; Polyrhythm;R&B Funk Rock and Jazz; Odd Meter; Reggae Latin and Fusion; Shuffles and Second Line; Linear Patterns; Playing Over the Bar Line; Metric Modu

Master fiddler and teacher Ed Marsh introduces the basic bowing patterns used by all professional fiddlers as well as play-along exercises so the student can practice these techniques and patterns. Single bowing the single and double shuffle the Georgia shuffle and the OBS shuffle are all taught step by step. Master fiddler and teacher Ed Marsh introduces the basic bowing patterns used by all professional fiddlers as well as play-along exercises so the student can practice these techniques and patterns. Single bowing the single anddouble shuffle the Georgia shuffle and the OBS shuffle are all taught step by step.

Bluegrass-style Mandolin requires a strong well-coordinated right-hand technique. In this new thirty-minute DVD bluegrass Mandolin master Joe Carr reveals his method for developing super fast strong and accurate picking. Specific play-along exercises concentrate on alternating combination and consecutive down picking. Also featured are Monroe style and two styles of Crosspicking. This DVD introduces the basic techniques of flatpicking and is a great workout warm-up or exercise tool for developing right-hand power and control. (30 min.) Bluegrass-style Mandolin requires a strong well-coordinated right-hand technique. In this new thirty-minute DVD bluegrass Mandolin master Joe Carr reveals his method for developing super fast strong and accurate picking. Specific play-along exercises concentrate on alternating combination and consecutive down picking. Also featured are Monroe style and two styles of Crosspicking. This DVD introduces the basic techniques of flatpicking andis a great workout warm-up or exercise tool for developing right-hand power and control. (30 min.)

With Online Audio-This book is designed for the person who may know nothing about music and have had no previous saxophone training. The book complete with audio covers the basics of technique on the alto saxophone as well as provides an introduction to the most fundamental elements of music. Skills are presented reinforced through exercises and implemented via real repertoire. Includes access to online audio. First Lessons Alto Saxophone is designed for beginners with no experience of reading music or playing the Alto Saxophone. This book complete with online audio tracks covers the basics of Saxophonetechnique and provides an introduction to the most fundamental elements of music. Skills are presented reinforced through exercises and implemented via real repertoire.

For The Fingerstyle Guitar Book/3-Cd Set-This book is a collection of six pieces written with the fingerpicking guitarist in mind. Each piece is arranged in both standard notation and tablature. An extensive 3-CD set of instructional and performance-based recordings accompanies the manuscript. This book is a collection of six pieces written with the fingerpicking guitarist in mind. Each piece is arranged in both standard notation and tablature. An extensive 3-CD set of instructional and performance-based recordingsaccompanies the manuscript

By Ear Picking Up the Pace (Slow Jam Vol. 2)- You enjoyed our first Slow Jam DVD so much we're back with another. Picking Up The Pace features Murphy and Casey along with David McLaughlin on Mandolin and Malia Furtado on Fiddle playing an assortment ofjam tunes at a slightly quicker pace. Still slow though. Includes: I Saw the Light Salty Dog Old Home Place Girl of Constant Sorrow Nine-Pound Hammer Mama Don't Allow and many more in several keys. Great forbeginners and intermediates. No TAB.

Put the guess work aside and get the right notes for all the chords on the five-string bass in the first two positions. Each chord is fully arpeggiated in two octaves. All chords are presented in twelve keys - this chart is the only thing you need to keep the wrong notes out of your bass lines. Put it on your bedroom wall or practice room so you can always have the right note. Put the guess work aside and get the right notes for all the chords on the five-string Bass in the first two positions. Each chord is fully arpeggiated in two octaves. All chords are presented in twelve keys - this chartis the only thing you need to keep the wrong notes out of your Bass lines. Put it on your bedroom or practice room wall so you can always have the right note.

All the exercises in Killer Technique: Classical Guitar are either based on or inspired by challenging passages and patterns that appear in compositions. Technical elements and passages have been stripped down and transformed into exercises to help the reader concentrate on specific targets through repetition. The exercises cover various techniques such as finger independence in both hands different types of shifts in-context slurs in-context arpeggios scales tremolo and switches between different technical elements. The exercises are presented in standard notation and tablature. Explanations and instructions are also provided. By using standard notation theexercises include detailed information regarding fingerings and strings. Tablature versions of the exercises are also included however the rhythm and finger information is written in standard notation.The exercises are divided into two main sections: right-hand and left-hand. Each section consists of different categories specific to that hand. The exercises are not written in any particular order within each category - by practicing these exercises the reader will master difficult technical transitions when they are encountered in compositional contexts. All the exercises in Killer Technique - Classical Guitar are either based on or inspired by challenging passages and patterns that appear in compositions. Technical elements and passages have beenstripped down and transformed into exercises to help the reader concentrate on specific targets through repetition. The exercises cover various techniques such as finger independence in both hands different types of shifts in-context slurs in-context arpeggios scales tremolo and switches between different technical elements. The exercises are presented in standard notation and tablature. Explanations and instructions are also provided. Byusing standard notation the exercises include detailed information regarding fingerings and strings. Tablature versions of the exercises are also included however the rhythm and finger information is written in standardnotation. The exercises are divided into two main sections: right-hand and left-hand. Each section consists of different categories specific to that hand. The exercises are not written in any particular order within eachcategory - by practicing these exercises the reader will master difficult technical transitions when they are encountered in compositional contexts.

Spiced with humor Anne Dodson's Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book 1 is a beautifully structured and organized guide taking the beginning student step-by-step through a well-planned sequence of lessons. Friendly and encouraging Book 1 covers tips on buying and maintaining the instrument left and right hand techniques chords and accompaniment. Exercises lots of fun tunes to play and downloadable audio files to support the written instruction all make Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book I a lasting resource. Spiced with humor Anne Dodson's Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book 1 is a beautifully structured and organized guide taking the beginning student step-by-step through a well-planned sequence oflessons. Friendly and encouraging Book 1 covers tips on buying and maintaining the instrument left and right hand techniques chords and accompaniment. Exercises lots of fun tunes to play and downloadable audio files tosupport the written instruction all make Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book I a lasting resource.

Singing and Backup With The Mountain Dulcimer - With Online Audio-In this new addition to Mel Bay's popular School Of series author Maddie MacNeil explains how to sing and accompany on the dulcimer. The book explains different chord types and how to apply them to a variety of songs. Learning backup will also help you hear chord changes and melodic movement which will help you contribute to the song's narrative. Includes access to online audio. In this new addition to Mel Bay's popular 'School Of' series MacNeil explains how to sing and accompany on the dulcimer. The book explains different chord types and how to apply them to a variety of songs. Learningbackup will also help you hear chord changes and melodic movement which will help you contribute to the song's narrative. Includes access to online audio.

For the C Major Diatonic Harmonica-Youth Harmonica Method is an exciting Harmonica course that teaches reading and playing music for the person looking to study at home or with a school Harmonica band. Whether the student stays with the Harmonica or moves on to another instrument the music studies in this book will prepare them for a fruitful lifetime of music making. The recording contains all the music examples with Piano accompaniment for the popular melodies and a full size blues band for the Rhythm and Blues songs. The most exciting part of this book is the Harmonica band arrangements. Imagine an Orchestra of Harmonicas playing four and five part harmonies. This book is a natural for school music startupprograms and any community based groups that want to introduce music into young people’s lives. Youth Harmonica Method is an exciting Harmonica course that teaches reading and playing music for the person looking to study at home or with a school Harmonica band. Whether the student stays with theHarmonica or moves on to another instrument the music studies in this book will prepare them for a fruitful lifetime of music making. The recording contains all the music examples with Piano accompaniment for the popular melodiesand a full size blues band for the Rhythm and Blues songs. The most exciting part of this book is the Harmonica band arrangements. Imagine an Orchestra of Harmonicas playing four and five part harmonies. This book is anatural for school music startup programs and any community based groups that want to introduce music into young people's lives.

A concise collection of bass chords in all 12 keys. This chart shows all major minor augmented diminished minor 6th major 7th and suspended 4th added 7th chords. Root notes are clearly marked as diamonds and all the other chord tones are shown as circles for ease of playing. Also includes a chart showing names and locations of notes on all frets and strings enharmonic equivalents and their positions within the bass clef. Designed specifically for the left-handed bass guitarist.A concise collection of bass chords in all 12 keys. This chart shows all major minor augmented diminished minor 6th major 7th and suspended 4th added 7th chords. Root notes are clearly marked as diamonds and all the otherchord tones are shown as circles for ease of playing. Also includes a chart showing names and locations of notes on all frets and strings enharmonic equivalents and their positions within the bass clef. Designed specificallyfor the left-handed bass guitarist.