Learn the basics of rock drumming from one of the greats! Grammy Award winning drummer Danny Gottlieb demonstrates concepts and exercises designed to develop skills essential to rock drumming. Entertaining informative and complete with exercise chart this 65-minute DVD will inspire all drummers ranging from the absolute beginner to players with a desire to improve their skills. Learn the basics of rock drumming from one of the greats! Grammy Award winning drummer Danny Gottlieb demonstrates concepts and exercises designed to develop skills essential to rock drumming. Entertaining informative andcomplete with exercise chart this 65-minute DVD will inspire all drummers ranging from the absolute beginner to players with a desire to improve their skills.

Book/3Cd Set-Eric Thompson's strong melodic picking has set a benchmark for taste and tone for nearly four decades. Eric teaches 16 of his favorite old-time fiddle tunes which are the bedrock upon which acoustic guitar flatpicking is built. They are all included in the 32-page book and three companion CDs of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction. Some of the classics included are 'Blackberry Blossom' 'Ragtime Annie' 'Texas Gals' 'Billy in the Lowland' and many more. In three easy lessons Eric will have you playing fiddle tunes and building your repertoire in no time! Eric Thompson's strong melodic picking has set the benchmark for taste and tone for over four decades. In Fancy Fiddle Tunes For Flatpicking Guitar he teaches 16 of his favourite old-timeFiddle tunes which are the bedrock upon which acoustic Guitar flatpicking is built. They are all included in the 32-page book and three companion CDs of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction. Some of the classics includedare Blackberry Blossom Ragtime Annie Texas Gals Billy in the Lowland and many more. In three easy lessons Eric will have you playing Fiddle tunes and building your repertoire in no time!

The Harmonica Position Chart covers all the basics needed by a harmonica player to play in First Second and Third Position. For each position in-depth charts and notated examples (using standard music notation and TAB) are provided. This includes: C harmonica note layout chart: C harmonica note layout chart with bends: the natural scale available in that position with and without bends: the chords of that position's key: the chords used for blues in that position: 12 bar blues chart with root notes of the chords for that position: blues scale and band/harmonica reference key for that position. A very handy quick reference of the theory information needed to play in positions.The Harmonica Position Chart covers all the basics needed by a harmonica player to play in First Second and Third Position. For each position in-depth charts and notated examples (using standard music notation and TAB) areprovided. This includes: C harmonica note layout chart; C harmonica note layout chart with bends; the natural scale available in that position with and without bends; the chords of that position’s key; the chords used for bluesin that position; 12 bar blues chart with root notes of the chords for that position; blues scale and band/harmonica reference key for that position. A very handy quick reference of the theory information needed to play inpositions.

Author Bonnie Carol learned first hand about soulful Latin American music as she grew up along the Texas-Mexico border. In this book she takes familiar and obscure Latin American tunes and pieces influenced by Latin music and arranges them for Hammered Dulcimer and in some cases Fretted Dulcimer (with tablature) as well. She draws from a repertoire including Argentinean tangos Andean panpipe music Mexican mariachi music Central American marimba music and music of the Chicano culture of the Southwest. Author Bonnie Carol learned first hand about soulful Latin American music as she grew up along the Texas-Mexico border. In this book she takes familiar and obscure Latin American tunes and piecesinfluenced by Latin music and arranges them for Hammered Dulcimer and in some cases Fretted Dulcimer (with tablature) as well. She draws from a repertoire including Argentinean tangos Andean panpipe music Mexican mariachimusic Central American marimba music and music of the Chicano culture of the Southwest.

In this DVD guitar master Joe Diorio shares his thoughts and techniques on solo jazz guitar playing. Concepts covering the most crucial elements of solo guitar playing are taught in a relaxed atmosphere which also presents Diorioplaying his own solo guitar arrangements. This is a must have DVD for any jazz guitarist. Diorio also shares his thoughts on tapping into ones inner creativity and expressing it in an original way on the guitar.

This wall chart gives an overview of the important fundamentals and technical foundations of drumming. Topics include: Basic rhythms (counting 3- and 4-way coordination) stickings strike sequences (notation figures fills) accents/accent dynamics bass drum and hi-hat (foot) ostinato hi-hat integration (opening and closing) and the International Drum Rudiments. Both binary and ternary rhythms are included. At home in the studio or in the classroom this is an indispensable tool for all drummers and drum teachers. In easy-to-read large format.This wall chart gives an overview of the important fundamentals and technical foundations of drumming. Topics include: Basic rhythms (counting 3- and 4-way coordination) stickings strike sequences (notation figures fills) accents/accent dynamics bass drum and hi-hat (foot) ostinato hi-hat integration (opening and closing) and the International Drum Rudiments. Both binary and ternary rhythms are included. At home in the studio or in theclassroom this is an indispensable tool for all drummers and drum teachers. In easy-to-read large format. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load.

A coloring and activity book to help children between 5 and 11 years to learn notes and rests. Included are small learning steps and various creative works puzzles and games of dice with several possibilities to repeat. Beginning with quarters there are two possible directions: either to the slower notes (half dotted half and whole notes) or to the faster notes (eighth and sixteenth notes). Both methodic ways are equal. Chapters for the rests have a similar structure. The presentation of new notes and rests combines little vivid tales with moving experiences of the children themselves (clapping walking and singing). The volume is suitable for instrumental classes in singlelessons as well as in groups and also for foundation classes. A well-devised and at the same time very versatile method which can be used as a permanent assistant to fun and easy success. A coloring and activity book to help children between 5 and 11 years to learn notes and rests. Included are small learning steps and various creative works puzzles and games of dice with several possibilities to repeat. Beginningwith quarters there are two possible directions: either to the slower notes (half dotted half and whole notes) or to the faster notes (eighth and sixteenth notes). Both methodic ways are equal. Chapters for the rests have asimilar structure. The presentation of new notes and rests combines little vivid tales with moving experiences of the children themselves (clapping walking and singing). The volume is suitable for instrumental classes in singlelessons as well as in groups and also for foundation classes. A well-devised and at the same time very versatile method which can be used as a permanent assistant to fun and easy success.

Written as a companion to the wildly popular fiddle book this method opens up the world of fiddling to the beginning/intermediate violist. 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 audio 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. Written as a companion to the wildly popular Fiddle book this method opens up the world of Fiddling to the beginning/intermediate Violist. Finally Fiddlers Violists and Cellists can jam together! Unlike many books for Violasand 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 theycan 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 audio 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.

The Getting Into Bluegrass Banjo book and audio by Alan Munde is the accumulation of successful teaching concepts developed in his 40 plus years as a professional bluegrass musician and teacher. Munde presents a straight-forward and well-founded course of bluegrass banjo essentials. Designed for those who have never played a stringed instrument to those taking up bluegrass banjo as a second instrument. Includes access to online audio. Getting Started - Covers the parts of the banjo hand positions first picking patterns pull-offs hammer-ons slides exercise songs ending with the professional sounding 'Levelland Mountain Breakdown.' Review of Rolls New rolls andcombinations of Rolls with Examples - Offers the most used rolls in bluegrass banjo playing with often-played examples of each. The player learns many of the licks used in the style with an example of how to combine them to make a solo. Roll Logic - How to place a melody into the several different roll patterns. Tools and Techniques - Helps develop left hand techniques through the use of intervals of thirds and sixths.Creating Solos to Songs - At the heart of the book is this revealing section with many examples of how to create many many solos to the song 'Jesse James.'Songs - Put to use all you have learned on these great standards 'Ground Hog ' 'Wildwood Flower' (two versions) 'Nine Pound Hammer ' 'Worried Man Blues ' 'Lost All My Money ' 'Old Country Church ' 'Kneel at the Cross ' and 'Train 45.' The Getting Into Bluegrass Banjo book and audio by Alan Munde is the accumulation of successful teaching concepts developed in his 40 plus years as a professional bluegrass musician and teacher. Munde presents a straight-forward and well-founded course of bluegrass Banjo essentials. Designed for those who have never played a stringed instrument to those taking up bluegrass Banjo as a second instrument. Access toonline audio available provided. Getting Started - Covers the parts of the Banjo hand positions first picking patterns pull-offs hammer-ons slides exercise songs ending with the professional sounding'Levelland Mountain Breakdown.' Review of Rolls New rolls and combinations of Rolls with Examples - Offers the most used rolls in bluegrass Banjo playing with often-played examples of each. The player learns many ofthe licks used in the style with an example of how to combine them to make a solo. Roll Logic - How to place a melody into the several different roll patterns. Tools and Techniques - Helps develop left handtechniques through the use of intervals of thirds and sixths. Creating Solos to Songs - At the heart of the book is this revealing section with many examples of how to create many many solos to the song 'JesseJames.' Songs - Put to use all you have learned on these great standards ' Ground Hog ' ' Wildwood Flower ' (two versions) ' Ni

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 A-Flat Harmonica Book is packedwith information about chords arpeggios modes positions scales bends overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole A-Flat major diatonic Harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It'ssimple. If you have an A-Flat Harmonica you should own the A-Flat Harmonica Book.

Ragtime Pop Blues Bk/3Cd-As part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series this comprehensive and thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements in this book. The three audio CDs give 3 full hours of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction.Lesson One: Basic picking patterns for pop songs and rock ballads shuffle beat/boogie woogie moving bass lines playing leads with thumb beat.Lesson Two: Songs include: 'Bill Bailey' 'Cocaine' 'Oh Babe Ain't No Lie' 'Maple Leaf Rag' and more.Lesson Three: Moveable chords rockabilly leads chord families changing keys. Songs: 'Nine Pound Hammer' 'Will TheCircle Be Unbroken' 'Wabash Cannonball' 'Bury Me Beneath The Willow Tree'. As part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series this comprehensive and thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements in this book.The three audio CDs give 3 full hours of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction.

With Online Audio-This book with access to online audio aims to teach you the basics - rhythm and breathing: tunes will come later. This revolutionary approach has helped thousands of new harmonica players: now it's YOUR turn! Chugging is all about sound textures - rich train sounds gruff blues and spiraling country dance beats. The whole method is aural - just access the audio and follow the instructions - the book expands the music and puts it on paper for you. Ben Hewlett and Paul Lennon 's revolutionary approach has helped thousands of new Harmonica players; now it's your turn! Chugging is all about sound textures - rich train sounds gruff bluesand spiraling country dance beats. The whole method is aural - just access the audio and follow the instructions - the book expands the music and puts it on paper for you. This book has been devised to teach the very basicsof playing Harmonica such as rhythm and breathing. Tunes will come later.

Foundations Of Rock - Guitar Riffs In The Style Of The 80s And 90s is a fun and exciting beginner/intermediate instructional Guitar book/CD/DVD featuring 17 rock Guitar riffs and/or solos reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. Stylistically the examples range from 80's pop/rock hard rock and metal to 90's pop/rock metal and grunge. A wide range of important rock guitar techniques are covered. Music notation tablature and chord diagrams are provided for each riff. Full performances of each riff as well as backing tracks are also provided with the play along CD. The 68-minute DVD features detailed close-up step by step instruction on how to play each riff taught byguitarist Don Lappin. Foundations Of Rock - Guitar Riffs In The Style Of The 80s And 90s is a fun and exciting beginner/intermediate instructional Guitar book/CD/DVD featuring 17 rock Guitar riffs and/or solos reminiscent of the80s and 90s. Stylistically the examples range from 80's pop/rock hard rock and metal to 90's pop/rock metal and grunge. A wide range of important rock guitar techniques are covered. Music notation tablature and chorddiagrams are provided for each riff. Full performances of each riff as well as backing tracks are also provided with the play along CD. The 68-minute DVD features detailed close-up step by step instruction on how to play eachriff taught by guitarist Don Lappin.

The most widely-used introductory bass method available! Both Volumes I and II present a standard notation approach to reading solo and arpeggio studies for four string bass. Included in Volume I are the rudiments of playing plus handy charts of arpeggios featuring major minor augmented diminished and seventh chords plus upper harmonic extensions. Applicable to any style of music this method has gained acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study world-wide. The companion CD for both volumes 1 and 2 is included. French edition.The most widely-used introductory bass method available! Both Volumes I and II present a standard notation approach to reading solo and arpeggio studies for four string bass. Included in Volume I are the rudiments of playing plus handy charts of arpeggios featuring major minor augmented diminished and seventh chords plus upper harmonic extensions. Applicable to any style of music this method has gained acceptance as the foundational text forelectric bass study world-wide. The companion CD for both volumes 1 and 2 is included. French edition.

This book provides the pianist with an amazing assortment of easy essential exercises. Players of all experience levels can utilize this method: beginners will learn to play music through creative exercises while advanced pianists can add new exercises to their routines. With this book you will be able to practice scales and chords without the usual monotony. The exercises focus on three 5-note palindrome patterns (which sound the same forwards and backwards) and are excellent for sight reading. Correct fingering is the key to playing piano with dexterity—this book provides all 120 ways these 5-note patterns can be played giving you the ability to utilize all tenfingers efficiently across 88 keys. This book provides the pianist with an amazing assortment of easy essential exercises. Players of all experience levels can utilize this method; beginners will learn to play music through creative exercises while advancedpianists can add new exercises to their routines. With this book you will be able to practice scales and chords without the usual monotony. The exercises focus on three 5-note palindrome patterns (which sound the sameforwards and backwards) and are excellent for sight reading. Correct fingering is the key to playing piano with dexterity—this book provides all 120 ways these 5-note patterns can be played giving you the ability to utilizeall ten fingers efficiently across 88 keys.

Easy Way to Guitar is a popular easy to understand children's course designed to give the student a thorough grounding in note reading and solo performance. Chord playing is introduced gradually utilizing simplified chords.Creative graphics color and short pieces in big-note format make this an appealing series for the young guitar student. A few easy duets are included in each book for performance with a teacher or a friend. Standard notationonly. Includes a DVD. DVD 47:39 minutes.

Mel Bay’s Modern Piano Method is designed to introduce the student to the world of piano playing from a contemporary perspective. The book will teach basic music theory concepts as well as general piano skills and techniquesneeded for developing a solid pianistic foundation. Several different styles of music are introduced in the book to give the student a broader musical perspective. After completion of the book the student will have a well-roundedunderstanding of how to read notes and how basic chord symbols work.

The Accordion Wall Chart is a useful reference tool providing basic anatomy and terminology for a piano accordion. Mirroring each half of the instrument the chart explains the treble switches on the right hand and the configuration of bass buttons on the left hand. The Accordion Wall Chart is a useful reference tool providing basic anatomy and terminology for a Piano Accordion. Mirroring each half of the instrument the chart explains the treble switches on theright hand and the configuration of bass buttons on the left hand.

This book and accompanying audio are the perfect primer for anyone interested in learning blues guitar played with a pick. An addition to Steve Kaufman's My First series the book starts the student from the very beginning. Basic chords and notation are presented progressing to blues strumming patterns and lines. Lessons also cover blues scales tablature I-IV-V chords and more. The book is perfect for anyone interested in learning blues guitar and experienced tab readers who wish to learn standard notation. My First Blues Guitar Picking Songs is the perfect primer for anyone interested in learning blues guitar played with a pick. An addition to Steve Kaufman's 'My First' series the book starts the student from the very beginning. Basic chords and notation are presented progressing to blues strummingpatterns and lines. Lessons also cover blues scales tablature I-IV-V chords and more. The book is perfect for anyone interested in learning blues guitar and experienced tab readers who wish to learn standard notation.

This chart provides the most used and needed scales for banjo in easy to read fretboard diagrams. Scales include major minor major pentatonic minor pentatonic harmonic minor and dorian. Scales are shown from the 4th and 3rd string roots. A must have for banjo players. This chart provides the most used and needed scales for banjo in easy to read fretboard diagrams. Scales include major minor major pentatonic minor pentatonic harmonic minor and dorian. Scales are shown from the 4th and 3rdstring roots. A must have for banjo players.