This is a book for genuine banjo lovers. Full of beautiful photos and hand-sketched tabs this highly acclaimed text presents a systematic method for playing the unique frailing banjo style. Old-time mountain banjo is taught with clarity and expertise. In tablature only. The online audio available for download is in split-track format allowing the student to play along with the old-time string band or the frailing banjo parts. It also includes Eric Muller's concise teaching. A book for true Banjo lovers Frailing the 5-string Banjo contains beautiful photos and hand-sketched tabs highly acclaimed for it methodical approach to playing the unique 'frailing' Banjostyle. Old-time mountain Banjo is provided in tablature only and is taught with clarity and expertise. The online audio accompaniment is arranged in a split-track format allowing the performer to play along with theold-time string band or the frailing Banjo parts this also includes Eric Mullers concise teaching methods.

A wonderfully easy entertaining way to learn the uke! Based on C tuning this text presents strum-along/sing-alongs in the keys of C G D F and B flat. The video will teach you in a step-by-step manner and provide hours of fun and enjoyment! You will learn 58 great all-time favorite uke songs including Peg O' My Heart and Fascination. A wonderfully easy entertaining way to learn the uke! Based on C tuning this text presents strum-along/sing-alongs in the keys of C G D F and B flat. The video will teach you in a step-by-step manner and provide hours offun and enjoyment! You will learn 58 great all-time favorite uke songs including Peg O' My Heart and Fascination.

Most of us know only our speaking and untrained singing voices. This book will help you discover your 3rd powerful trained singing voice through exercises that can be applied to any vocal style. The author presents a complete guide for discovering your vocal range and developing breath control resonance and vibrato. Includes chapters on the voice as an instrument including care of the voice the relationship between one speaking and singing voice and the cultivation of correct singing posture. You'll learn how to articulate and use the voice effectively in different styles of singing as well as how to sing with a microphone. A great number of vocal exercises and completesongs in various styles are presented making this book an enjoyable learning experience as well as an effective tool for voice development. Includes access to online audio. Most of us know only our speaking and untrained singing Voices. This book will help you discover your 3rd powerful trained singing Voice through exercises that can be applied to any Vocal style. The author presents acomplete guide for discovering your Vocal range and developing breath control resonance and vibrato. You Can Teach Yourself To Sing includes chapters on the voice as an instrument including care of theVoice the relationship between one speaking and singing Voice and the cultivation of correct singing posture. You'll learn how to articulate and use the Voice effectively in different styles of singing as well as how to singwith a microphone. A great number of Vocal exercises and complete songs in various styles are presented making this book an enjoyable learning experience as well as an effective tool for Voice development. Includesaccess to online audio.

This is the ideal beginner's book presenting the basics of the 5-string banjo in a way that is both fun and easy. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument's fundamental techniques as well as some intermediate possibilities including rolls chords bluegrass banjo techniques playing up the neck licks endings and other basics needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile instrument. The companion stereo play-along audio features Janet Davis' teaching and lively banjo performance. On the online video Janet explains the first 22 lessons fromthe book and demonstrates examples at both slow and regular speed. Includes access to online audio and video. This is the ideal beginner's book presenting the basics of the 5-string Banjo in a way that is both fun and easy. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument's fundamental techniques as wellas some intermediate possibilities including rolls chords bluegrass Banjo techniques playing up the neck licks endings and other basics needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style Banjo. Thorough performance notesare provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile instrument. Audio and video download available online.

This is a step-at-a-time enjoyable method for learning to play great sounding country guitar. Dix Bruce in his humorous yet musically right-on teaching style introduces you to country back-up bass runs Carter-style bluegrass picking the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes use of the capo transposition and much more. Work at your own pace and learn to sound like the country greats! Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes CD and DVD.This is a step-at-a-time enjoyable method for learning to play great sounding country guitar. Dix Bruce in his humorous yet musically 'right-on' teaching style introduces you to country back-up bass runs Carter-style bluegrasspicking the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes use of the capo transposition and much more. Work at your own pace and learn to sound like the country greats! Written in standard notation and tablature.Includes CD and DVD.

Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively so that is you stick with it you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip sticking and methods used to achieve musical sounds as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values ifwhich they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. The companion video is included. Thorough and easy to understand this exciting percussion video is loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funk grooves and fills involving syncopation. Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively so that is you stick with it you will have a good foundation upon which to further build yourmusicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip sticking and methods used to achieve musical sounds as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values ifwhich they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. The companion video is included. Thorough and easy to understand this excitingpercussion video is loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funkgrooves and fills involving syncopation.

With Online Audio-This book is an excellent study of the history and unique musical stylings of the Hawaiian guitar. Stacy Phillips successfully pinpoints the characteristics of Hawaiian guitar solos. A special feature is the inclusion of a superb historical survey of Hawaiian music. Written in tablature only G tuning. DeWitt Scott comments: There are two types of Hawaiian music the 'authentic' style and the 'tourist' style. Stacy is presenting the 'authentic' style and this is much needed to keep the Hawaiian music alive. Includes access to online audio. This book is an excellent study of the history and unique musical stylings of the Hawaiian Guitar. Stacy Phillips successfully pinpoints the characteristics of Hawaiian Guitar solos. A special feature is the inclusionof a superb historical survey of Hawaiian music. Written in tablature only G tuning. DeWitt Scott comments: 'There are two types of Hawaiian music the 'authentic' style and the 'tourist' style. Stacy is presenting the'authentic' style and this is much needed to keep the Hawaiian music alive.' Includes access to online audio.

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. 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.

A uniquely contemporary method designed for the person who wants to play Harmonica in the rock and blues style. You will by led through a series of creative exercises that will systematically prepare you for this exciting type of playing. No prior music experience is necessary. In order to play along with this video method you will need a ten-hole diatonic Harmonica pitched in the key of C. A uniquely contemporary method designed for the person who wants to play Harmonica in the rock and blues style. You will by led through a series of creative exercises that will systematically prepare you for this exciting typeof playing. No prior music experience is necessary. In order to play along with this video method you will need a ten-hole diatonic Harmonica pitched in the key of C.

This method for self-teaching ranks as one of the very best introductory rock guitar methods available. The student will learn licks phrases solos bass runs and power chords in the keys of E F G A D B-flat and C! Also included is a special section by Mark Lonergan on performing licks and riffs rock techniques such as tapping bending double stops etc. and some great solo ideas! With notation and tablature note reading ability is not necessary! This also includes the companion DVD in which William Bay teaches the essential elements of contemporary rock and blues guitar. CD included.This method for self-teaching ranks as one of the very best introductory rock guitar methods available. The student will learn licks phrases solos bass runs and power chords in the keys of E F G A D B-flat and C! Alsoincluded is a special section by Mark Lonergan on performing licks and riffs rock techniques such as tapping bending double stops etc. and some great solo ideas! With notation and tablature note reading ability is notnecessary! This also includes the companion DVD in which William Bay teaches the essential elements of contemporary rock and blues guitar. CD included.

Phil has been a professional educator and performer for over 20 years. His method is designed for anyone who would like to play the Harmonica. Different techniques and styles are taught including folk gospel country and blues. To play along with this video method you will need a ten-hole diatonic Harmonica pitched in the key of C. Phil has been a professional educator and performer for over 20 years. His method is designed for anyone who would like to play the Harmonica. Different techniques and styles are taught including folk gospel country andblues. To play along with this video method you will need a ten-hole diatonic Harmonica pitched in the key of C.

Volume 2 of the Guitar Class Method focuses on melodic development and solo playing and provides a vast collection of solos duets and quartets in multiple styles including rock blues classical Gospel and folk using flatpick and fingerstyle technique. A special quartet section presents the opportunity for intermediate-level players to experience ensemble playing. Presents individual segments on Chord Strumming Melody: Country style accompaniment: Bluegrass Style Solos: Blues and Contemporary Sounds: Fingerstyle Solos and Country Blues Solos: Note Reading and Melodic Development: Guitar Quartets: Note Reading Solos in Various Styles: and Melody-Chord Solo Playing. Writtenin standard notation and tablature with chords presented in both diagram and photo format. The individual segments can be used concurrently in any order. Volume 2 of the Guitar Class Method focuses on melodic development and solo playing and provides a vast collection of solos duets and quartets in multiple styles including rock blues classical Gospel and folk using flatpickand fingerstyle technique. A special quartet section presents the opportunity for intermediate-level players to experience ensemble playing. Presents individual segments on Chord Strumming Melody; Country style accompaniment;Bluegrass Style Solos; Blues and Contemporary Sounds; Fingerstyle Solos and Country Blues Solos; Note Reading and Melodic Development; Guitar Quartets; Note Reading Solos in Various Styles; and Melody-Chord Solo Playing. Writtenin standard notation and tablature with chords presented in both diagram and photo format. The individual segments can be used concurrently in any order.

A comprehensive sax method by one of America's top jazz and studio saxophonists. Subjects covered include key studies chord and scale etudes solos high-register studies vibrato fingering and rhythm studies. In addition anexcellent solo and duet repertoire is presented. Applicable to any saxophone.

Unlock the secrets of moving chord rhythm for bluegrass blues and swing. Using eleven tunes in six keys including old-time fiddle tunes bluegrass instrumentals and swing progressions Joe Carr shows how to create interesting moving chordal backup for practically any song. Mandolin players can now duplicate the 'every-two-beats' chord style associated with western swing guitar. A single-note solo is included for each tune. Chord arrangements are shown in diagrams standard notation and tablature. Companion CD included.Unlock the secrets of moving chord rhythm for bluegrass blues and swing. Using eleven tunes in six keys including old-time fiddle tunes bluegrass instrumentals and swing progressions Joe Carr shows how to create interestingmoving chordal backup for practically any song. Mandolin players can now duplicate the 'every-two-beats' chord style associated with western swing guitar. A single-note solo is included for each tune. Chord arrangements are shownin diagrams standard notation and tablature. Companion CD included.

For those with a desire to learn to play from lead sheets and unlock the mysteries of music harmony this book will lead you on the way to playing by ear. A marvelous teaching manual for classroom private teaching or self-instruction. Playing well from written arrangements is an art that requires years of training and practice. Learning music harmony and theory provides a musician with understanding necessary to play creatively by ear. Learning to play from melody lines and chord symbols is imperative to round out one's progress toward becoming a full fledged musician. It is an exciting adventure not complicated if one learns it through a logical sequence ofstudy material. This book will surprise and delight you providing hundreds of hours of pleasure as you learn. Many songs are included that make crystal clear the text as it is presented step by step. Beginning-intermediate level. For those with a desire to learn to play from lead sheets and unlock the mysteries of music harmony this book will lead you on the way to playing by ear. A marvelous teaching manual for classroom private teaching or self-instruction. Playing well from written arrangements is an art that requires years of training and practice. Learning music harmony and theory provides a musician with understanding necessary to playcreatively by ear. Learning to play from melody lines and chord symbols is imperative to round out one’s progress toward becoming a full fledged musician. It is an exciting adventure not complicated if one learns it through alogical sequence of study material. This book will surprise and delight you providing hundreds of hours of pleasure as you learn. Many songs are included that make crystal clear the text as it is presented step by step.

A comprehensive concise and practical guide to the important discipline of building an effective and useful jazz repertoire. In the ever-changing landscape of the world of the working musician Learning Tunes Workout provides solid timeless tools for musical growth applicable to the infinite pursuit of the jazz idiom. A comprehensive concise and practical guide to the important discipline of building an effective and useful jazz repertoire. In the ever-changing landscape of the world of the working musician Learning TunesWorkout provides solid timeless tools for musical growth applicable to the infinite pursuit of the jazz idiom.

In this DVD you will find a wealth of information that will make you a more proficient and exciting player. The keys to unlocking the mysteries of the Hammered Dulcimer and the infinite possibilities of music making on thisincredible instrument are shown. The information contained in this DVD is essential to any player from the beginner to the professional.

In this set of audio lessons Duck Baker presents several approaches for the intermediate guitarist on six fingerstyle guitar solos. The three compact discs feature note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction and all of the music is in the book in notation and tablature. In addition to an explanation of the tab system Lesson One includes: Gusty's Frolics and Humors of Whiskey in Drop D tuning.Lesson Two teaches The Wicklow Hornpipe in Drop D tuning and Bantry Bay in Drop G tuning.Lesson Three presents Jenny Picking Cockles and The Wise Maid both in Drop D tuning. arranged for Fingerstyle Guitr. In this set of audio lessons Duck Baker presents several approaches for the intermediate guitarist on six fingerstyle guitar solos. The three compact discs feature note-by-note phrase-by-phraseinstruction and all of the music is in the book in notation and tablature. In addition to an explanation of the tab system Lesson One includes Gusty's Frolics and Humors of Whiskey in Drop D tuning. Lesson Two teaches TheWicklow Hornpipe in Drop D tuning and Bantry Bay in Drop G tuning. Lesson Three presents Jenny Picking Cockles and The Wise Maid both in Drop D tuning.

First Lessons® Tenor Banjo the great sound of tenor banjo is a cornerstone of Dixieland and traditional jazz. Using classic favorites Joe Carr teaches the basics of accompaniment basic melody and the popular chord melody style. Chords and melody are combined to produce professional sounding solo arrangements. Includes access to online audio and video containing play-along practice tracks that speed up the learning process. It doesn't get any easier! Online video duration 47 min. First Lessons Tenor Banjo . The great sound of Tenor Banjo is a cornerstone of Dixieland and traditional jazz. Using classic favorites Joe Carr teaches the basics of accompaniment basic melody and thepopular chord melody style. Chords and melody are combined to produce professional sounding solo arrangements. This book with downloadable online audio and video combo includes play-along practice tracks that speed up thelearning process. It doesn't get any easier! Online video duration: 47 min.

Visually attractive this user-friendly chart provides mountain dulcimer students and teachers with an overview of the instrument. Included are a chart of note locations on the fretboard for both DAA and DAD tunings a comparison of DAA and DAD diagrams of typical dulcimer stringing and explanations of playing tools such as noters and picks. 24 x 35 durable coated paper. Visually attractive this user-friendly chart provides mountain dulcimer students and teachers with an overview of the instrument. Included are a chart of note locations on the fretboard for both DAA and DAD tunings a comparisonof DAA and DAD diagrams of typical dulcimer stringing and explanations of playing tools such as noters and picks. 24' x 35' durable coated paper.