Teach yourself authentic bluegrass fiddle with this book and CD pack. The book contains clear instructions on the basics: bowing and left-hand techniques solos backup personal advice on performance and much more as well as a complete selection of the best bluegrass songs to learn from. The CD contains audio versions of the examples contained in the book and backing tracks for several songs. Written by Matt Glaser chairman of the String Department at the Berklee College of Music in Boston since 1980.

Master the basics as you step into the exciting world of playing the recorder. This complete and proven method includes over fifty classical and folk tunes to play and enjoy as you learn. The CD included contains all of the music examples and tunes played by professional musicians.

Your all-in-one package for learning to play the drums. The guidebook gets you playing right away and allows you to practice along with accompanying audio tracks. The DVD features a demonstration with an expert plus chapter menus and more. Authored for Zone 0.

Compact Reference Library-An introduction to pentatonic patterns theory and usage. Dozens of creative examples plus valuable tips on developing your own pentatonic licks.

The guitar is the cornerstone of blues jazz and rock music and this comprehensive tutor provides a solid grounding in all three styles complete with a CD of backing tracks and demonstrations. Learn classic blues patterns phrasing and licks as well as the characteristics of the Chicago and Texas styles. Unlock the secrets of modes and jazz soloing as well as Montgomery-style octaves and Latin sounds. Get you hands around power chords two-handed tapping string bending and neo-classical metal scales. Become the very best all-around guitarist you can be. Whatever style you decide to play you'll have the musicianship and the knowledge to make it work.

Compact Reference Library-Clear diagrams and explanations highlight this pocket-size beginner's guide to playing the recorder. This complete course is easy and fun to play and teaches rhythm phrasing and how to achieve a brilliant sound.

The fundamentals of mandolin technique are taught through familiar tunes with this book which works great for group or individual use. It includes standard notation mandolin tablature chord names and diagrams photos and more! Topics covered include: playing in rhythm playing melodies using down-up strokes 3/4 or waltz time the slide double-string melodies mixed single and double strings and more.

(Spanish Edition of Absolute Beginners - Drums)

This book teaches beginners how to tune a play the dulcimer and features illustrations drawings and recollections of the dulcimer's local history. It also includes music and lyrics for 16 songs from The Ritchie Family of Kentucky. Contents: Bachelor's Hall · Barb'ry Ellen · Dear Companion · Go Tell Aunt Rhodie · Goin' to Boston · Ground Hog · O Johnny's on the Water · Old Betty Larkin · Old Joe Clark · Over the River Charlie · Pretty Betty Martin · Pretty Polly · Pretty Saro · Shady Grove · What'll Do with the Baby-o.

Whether you are looking for the much-sampled sly grooves of northern soul or the thundering barrage of today's programmers creating an effective loop is the key to your beat. Ed Roscetti presents a clear and concise guide to nailing the tightest loops and the biggest beats. An accompanying CD contains over 30 loops that can be imported as audio files into your own system. All are presented in notation with detailed descriptions of the drums sticks and beaters used. Each loop can also be split into separate drumset and percussion parts so you can hear how they work or manipulate them yourself individually! All of this is supported by Roscetti's easy-to-follow instructionsand descriptions that will leave you with all the skills you need to make a good drum loop great!

The Method-This easy to follow method features superb demonstration photographs and concentrates on two skills you really need: dexterity and musicianship. Chapters include: the instrument and its equipment · fingering major scales · accidentals · minor scales · diminished scales.

Guitar Sherpa Presents-Designed to motivate and inspire students Guitar Sherpa's innovative learning systems employ a hands-on contextual format. Students 'play' their way through Guitar Sherpa curriculum rather than working through tedious examples and exercises. Ladd Smith winner of Guitar Player magazine's Guitar Superstar award delivers an extraordinary learning experience covering the essential improvisational theoretical and technical skills needed to perform and record in the modern Nashville electric Guitar style. You'll play your way through Monster Nashville Guitar in a cognitive manner - no tedious notation theory or exercises to bog you down. Ladd presents an extensive seriesof lessons based on his instrumental 'Outrun the Train' which earned him the Guitar Superstar competition's top spot. 'The tune is an ideal instructional tool because it features a ton of my favourite licks and covers a wide range of up-tempo 'Tele-melee' material in an ear-friendly way utilizing a common key tempo and theme for ease of reference.' Ladd teaches you the Nashville numbering system provides gear overviews with each lesson while drilling down on dozens of key skills including hybrid picking banjo rolls chicken pickin' chord solos 'butterfly' hammer-on/pull-offs unison and pedal-steel bends train beats open string pull-offs vibrato descending double-stop runs triad-based pedal-steel riffs sliding 4th intervals and bends arpeggiated rhythms contrary-motion/counter-point lead lines descending banjo effects open string utilization behind-the-nut bends and whole tone riffs. Whether or not you aspire to be a Nashville player Monster Nashville Guitar is a bottomless resource for players of any style providing ample instruction to feed your grey matter for a lifetime. Hands-On Learning Tools included with Monster Nashville Guitar: Text Lesson Guide Standard Notation Guitar Tab Power Tab Files Power Tab Software Practice Rhythm Tracks Bonus Material. Secure PIN enclosed in DVD package for quick and

Improve & Expand Your Rhythmic Sense and Precision-This book presents a clear and direct path to experiencing the feel of pulse and rhythm. The exercises are fun and mentally challenging while incorporating the use of our physical selves for a whole body experience of music. Todd Isler has found a way to illuminate the logic and beauty within even the most complex rhythmic system and this guide will be invaluable for vocalists and instrumentalists alike. This book presents a clear and direct path to experiencing the feel of pulse and rhythm. The exercises are fun and mentally challenging while incorporating the use of our physical selves for a whole body experience of music. Todd Isler has found a way to illuminate the logic and beauty within even the most complex rhythmic system and this guide will be invaluable for vocalists and instrumentalists alike.

Step One Series-This complete music instruction package includes a book CD and DVD: Read the easy-to-understand instruction book designed to get you playing right away play along with professional backing tracks from the CD and see an expertteacher explain and demonstrate techniques and songs on the video. Never before has there been an easier way to master the basics of music while having a great time playing your instrument. The Step One: Teach Yourself series willget you playing right away and learning as you play. If you are ready to teach yourself take your first step today with Step One: Teach Yourself! This complete music instruction package includes a book CD and DVD: Read the easy-to-understand instruction book designed to get you playing right away play along with professional backing tracks from the CD and see an expertteacher explain and demonstrate techniques and songs on the video. Never before has there been an easier way to master the basics of music while having a great time playing your instrument. The Step One: Teach Yourself series willget you playing right away and learning as you play. If you are ready to teach yourself take your first step today with Step One: Teach Yourself!

A comprehensive instruction guide to blues slide guitar styles. Contains over 25 accurate transcriptions of authentic bottleneck blues tunes by such masters as Son House Robert Johnson Charlie Patton and many more. Songs include: A Spoonful Blues · Black Ace · C.C. Rider · Come on in My Kitchen · Country Farm Blues · Crossroad Blues · Denver Blues · Don't Sell It · Dry Spell Blues · High Sheriff Blues · I Got to Cross That River of Jordan · It's Just Too Bad · Mean Old Twister · Milk Cow Blues · No Woman No Nickel · Poor Boy Long Way from Home · Roll and Tumble · So Lonesome · Walking Blues · Whoopee Blues · Yo Yo Blues · You Can't Keep No Brown · You Got to Reap What YouSow · Your Enemy Cannot Harm You.

In 1942 Buddy Rich collaborated with Henry Adler publishing Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments. It is known today as the drummer's bible. In 2005 Ted MacKenzie revised the classic snare drum book and with Henry Adler's blessing revealed the method behind the book. In this book Ted takes Buddy's rudiments from the original book and carefully applies them to the drum set. There is no favoring of the downbeat in any of the rudiments allowing the student to gain confidence and control while developing a natural vocabulary around the kit. Combined with MacKenzie's The Ultimate Drummer's Workout DVD this comprehensive program is the fastest mostefficient study ever put together for gaining proficiency and fluidity around the kit.

2 Books with Online Audio-Gaspar Sanz was one of the most celebrated guitarists and composers of his time. In 1674 he published a method for the baroque guitar. This method has been lauded by guitar aficionados and serves as a significant historic work. Written in Old Spanish with the tablature system of its day this method has only been available to the few who would meticulously research and decipher its hidden meanings. Available here is the complete manuscript of Sanz's legacy which has been translated into English and the tablature arrangements now include standard music notation. Jerry Willard has also included arrangements for the modern guitar and performs selections from this body of work on both the baroque and modern guitar which can be found on the accompanying audio. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right.

Hot Licks-This is a lesson with a true blues master and is not to be missed by anyone who's really serious about their blues guitar. Ronnie Earl is known for being a soulful player and on this video he doesn't hold back! You'll learn the special chords used by Little Walter T Bone Walker Magic Sam Robert Jr. Lockwood the style of B.B. King the fingerpicking of Albert King Country Blues styles question and answer phrasing bending and shaking turnarounds and how to get maximum feeling out of minimum notes - the key to blues guitar. If it's blues you're looking for they don't come much better than this. Includes booklet with tablature. Languages: English French German Italian Spanish.

Elevate your playing to the level of a true professional with this wide-ranging tutorial that will put your playing to the test - complete with a CD of backing tracks and demonstrations. Play Like a Pro tackles almost every aspect of your guitar playing offering a host of guidance and advice to make sure your guitar playing reaches its very best. You'll perfect your timing with play-along rhythm exercises: create memorable solos with slick phrasing and smooth voice leading: master the arts of bending tapping muting damping vibrato harmonics: and lots more. Every lesson is supported by a CD of backing tracks and demonstrations.

This practical guide unlocks the mystery behind the construction and application of over 60 modes. It includes special sections on advanced and world scales. All of the examples are demonstrated on the accompanying CD with a professional backup band.