Play-Along Edition-Now available with a play-along CD! This one-on-one lesson with Musicians Institute instructor Peter Deneff features 50 exercises for the beginning to professional jazz pianist covering: angular lines large intervals pentatonicpatterns blues scales irregular chromatic melodies double-note patterns suggested fingerings suggestions for practice and more.The essential guide to Jazz Hanon from Southern California's renowned Musicians Institute now available with a play-along CD! 50 exercises for the beginner or professional jazz pianist including angular lines large intervals pentatonic patterns blues scales irregular chromatic melodies and more.

The essential guide to Jazz Hanon from Southern California's renowned Musicians Institute. 50 exercises for the beginner or professional jazz pianist including angular lines large intervals pentatonic patterns blues scales irregular chromatic melodies and more. The essential guide to Jazz Hanon from Southern California's renowned Musicians Institute. 50 exercises for the beginner or professional jazz pianist including angular lines large intervals pentatonic patterns blues scales irregular chromatic melodies and more.

The Complete Guide-This in-depth lesson with Bruce Buckingham - an instructor at Musicians Institute since 1980 - is a comprehensive source for learning the essentials of rhythm guitar. It covers in detail rhythms triads and seventhchords inversions and alternate voicings pentatonic and double-stop fills and much more. Also available in the MI series: Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide 00695188 Book $16.95This in-depth lesson with Bruce Buckingham is a comprehensive source for learning the essentials of rhythm guitar. It covers in detail rhythms triads and seventh chords inversions and alternate voicings pentatonic and double-stop fills and much more.

A Comprehensive Source for Playing Drums in Odd Time Signatures-In this course designed from MI core curriculum programs Ed Roscetti unlocks the secrets of odd time signatures covering studies in 3/4 5/4 3/8 5/8 6/8 7/8 9/8 and other odd-time meters. Includes complete song charts withplay-along CD tracks rhythm guides and detailed analysis the Five Steps to Musicality and more! This approach helps the student and professional drummer to develop a library of rhythmic ideas for grooving turnarounds to outline phrases and soloing. I highly recommend Ed's book and CD. - Joe PorcaroComprehensive source for playing unusual beats and patterns in odd time signatures from Musician's Institute Essential Concepts series. Ed Roscetti's helps you discover the secrets of playing drums in 3/4 5/4 3/8 5/8 7/8 9/8 and other odd-time meters. Includes CD.

This Musicians Institute Private Lessons book and CD pack is a fun effective and innovative tool for improving players' chops. Working The Inner Clock For Drumset provides a practical set of rhythmic studies for developing a drummer's time and feel. The CD includes 16 complete play-along tracks with lessons covering rock Motown funk shuffle calypso big band fusion Latin and other grooves. The book includes complete charts with instructional advice and sample groove and fill ideas as well as tips on improving ensemble reading and technique. This Musicians Institute Private Lessons book and CD pack is a fun effective and innovative tool for improving players' chops. Working The Inner Clock For Drumset provides a practical set of rhythmic studies for developing a drummer's time and feel. The CD includes 16 complete play-along tracks with lessons covering rock Motown funk shuffle calypso big band fusion Latin and other grooves. The book includes complete charts with instructional advice and sample groove and fill ideas as well as tips on improving ensemble reading and technique.

50 Exercises For The Beginning To Intermediate Pianist-This one-on-one lesson with Musicians Institute instructor Peter Deneff features 50 exercises for the beginning to intermediate level pianist covering: bebop lines chord symbols chord voicings melodic and harmonic exercises musical and useful melodic patterns swing 8ths and more. This one-on-one lesson with Musicians Institute instructor Peter Deneff features 50 exercises for the beginning to intermediate level pianist covering: bebop lines chord symbols chord voicings melodic and harmonic exercises musical and useful melodic patterns swing 8ths and more. Makes a good warmup! This book includes access to backing tracks online for download or streaming. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each 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 orright.

Musicians Institute-The sixth book in Peter Deneff's popular Hanon series Jazz Chord Hanon provides 70 essential exercises in a variety of styles to benefit beginning to professional jazz keyboardist all based on the requisite Hanon studies.The exercises address: comping major and minor progressions chromatic and diatonic workouts altered chords progressively complex voicings the Circle of Fifths and more. Doing these exercises is guaranteed to build fluency inall twelve keys! Includes suggested fingerings and practice tips.70 exercises for the beginning to professional pianist. Includes material on comping major and minor progressions chromatic exercises diatonic exercises altered chords progressively complex voicings practice in all twelve keys and circle of fifths.

Musicians Institute-In this one-on-one lesson MI instructor Tom Kolb unravels the mystery of the modes giving guitarists a complete approach to soloing and a thorough hands-on explanation of Ionian Dorian Phrygian Lydian Mixolydian Aeolianand Locrian. He also covers: melodic minor harmonic minor and the blues scale; soloing over diatonic and modal progressions; superimposing modes; patterns progressions licks; and much more. The accompanying CD includes 83full-band tracks. Aspired to by the many but understood by the few the art of soloing with the diatonic modes has challenged and baffled guitarists for many years. This book is a step-by-step guide to expanding your tonal vocabulary through modal improvisation. Features a complete and thorough hands-on explanation of the Ionian Dorian Phrygian Mixolydian Lydian Aeolian and Locrian scales. Also covers superimpositions patterns progressions and a reliable catalogue of real licks to get you going in no time. The accompanying audio tracks available to download feature over 80 full-band backing tracks to further inspire your confidence and creativity.

Essential Rock Drumming Concepts will enable you to establish a solid foundation for the demands of today's rock drummer by developing basic exercises into advanced applications. You will gain a fundamental understanding ofa wide variety of techniques that can be developed to any degree you desire. The accompanying audio CD has 72 demonstration tracks of representative exercises from each chapter of the book that will help you take your playing tothe next several levels. Essential Rock Drumming Concepts will enable you to establish a solid foundation for the demands of today's rock drummer by developing basic exercises into advanced applications. You will gain a fundamental understanding of a wide variety of techniques that can be developed to any degree you desire. The accompanying audio CD has 72 demonstration tracks of representative exercises from each chapter of the book that will help you take your playing to the next several levels.

This Musicians Institute Private Lessons edition is a detailed method with lessons and lines to take your playing over the top! Jean Marc Belkadi shows you how to create musical ideas through improvising and composing with notes that are outside the key area implied by the chord or scale that is sounding. A CD of demonstration tracks is included. This Musicians Institute Private Lessons edition is a detailed method with lessons and lines to take your playing over the top! Jean Marc Belkadi shows you how to create musical ideas through improvising and composing with notes that are outside the key area implied by the chord or scale that is sounding. A CD of demonstration tracks is included.

Ear Training-This book and double CD pack takes you step by step through MI's well-known Ear Training course. Complete lessons and analysis include: basic pitch matching · singing major and minor scales · identifying intervals · transcribing melodies and rhythm · identifying chords and progressions · seventh chords and the blues · modal interchange chromaticism modulation · and more! Learn to hear and to visualize on your instrument. Take your playing from good to great! Over 2 hours of practice exercises - with complete answers in the back.The Complete Guide for All Musicians. This book and double CD pack takes you step by step through MI's well-known Ear Training course. Complete lessons and analysis include: basic pitch matching · singing major and minor scales · identifying intervals · transcribing melodies and rhythm · identifying chords and progressions · seventh chords and the blues · modal interchange chromaticism modulation · and more! Learn to hear and to visualize on your instrument. Take your playing from good to great! Over 2 hours of practice exercises - with complete answers in the back.

Perfect for seasonal rockers seeking new challenges. Also ideal for any Guitarist new to jazz. Clear step-by-step approach. Covers scales chords licks techniques and other vital jazz concepts. CD features sixty-five full-band demos and play along tracks. Perfect for seasonal rockers seeking new challenges. Also ideal for any Guitarist new to jazz. Clear step-by-step approach. Covers scales chords licks techniques and other vital jazz concepts. CD features sixty-five full-band demos and play along tracks.

Take you soloing into entirely new worlds of creativity and harmonic depth with this Musicians Institute Private Lessons complete guide to exotic scales and modes by Jean Marc Belkadi. Here are 16 tantalizing scales with all the harmonic knowledge you will need. This book and CD set has been devised by the celebrated Musicians Institute to transform your vocabulary with 80 demonstration tracks that will enable you to discover the unique characters and musical personalities of these mystical tonalities. The scales discussed include: Prometheus Enigmatic Hebrew Hungarian Gypsy Minor Hindu Romanian Persian Double Augmented Double Harmonic Minor Byzantine ...and many more Learn to use these scales all over the fretboard and discover the supporting harmonies that will furnish your songwriting and improvisation with new chords and possibilities. Take you soloing into entirely new worlds of creativity and harmonic depth with this Musicians Institute Private Lessons complete guide to exotic scales and modes by Jean Marc Belkadi. Here are 16 tantalizing scales with all the harmonic knowledge you will need. This book and CD set has been devised by the celebrated Musicians Institute to transform your vocabulary with 80 demonstration tracks that will enable you to discover the unique characters and musical personalities of these mystical tonalities. The scales discussed include: Prometheus Enigmatic Hebrew Hungarian Gypsy Minor Hindu Romanian Persian DoubleAugmented Double Harmonic Minor Byzantine ...and many more Learn to use these scales all over the fretboard and discover the supporting harmonies that will furnish your songwriting and improvisation with new chords and possibilities.

Double Bass Drum Techniques Hand & Foot Coordination Drum Fills and Warm-Up Exercises-Powerhouse rock drummer Ray Luzier takes you through an in-depth survey of modern rock drumming techniques and styles. Through clear step-by-step explanations and exercises (including a companion booklet) Ray reveals details of essential techniques including: warm-ups accent and double stroke roll exercises · hand and foot coordination exercises · independence motion and ostinato exercises · double bass drum techniques grooves and fills · building bass drum speed · and more. Ray also demonstrates how to put your skills to work during exciting live performance footage featuring fellow David Lee Roth Band alumni Billy Sheehan (bass) and Toshi Hiketa (guitar) plus livefootage from Japan featuring bassist Kesuke Nishimoto. 1 hour 43 minutes. Includes instructional booklet. Powerhouse rock drummer Ray Luzier takes you through an in-depth study of the art of double-kick drumming with clear step-by-step explanations and a host of exercises. Ray reveals details of essential techniques including: Warm ups Accent and double stroke roll exercises Hand and foot coordination exercises Independence motion and ostinato exercises Double bass drum techniques grooves and fills Building bass drum speed Ray also demonstrates exactly how to put it all to work in an enthralling live performance featuring Billy Sheehan Toshi Hiketa and Kesuke Nishimoto.

In this Musicians Institute Master Class edition David Oakes teaches both fundamental and advancing Classical and fingerstyle guitar techniques. Aimed at any guitarist who wants a quick thorough grounding in the essential techniques of fingerpicking and classical styles style guitar technique this book covers free stroke and rest stroke natural and artificial harmonics three-to-a-string patterns. Includes CD with demonstrations of all examples exercises and full demo tracks. In this Musicians Institute Master Class edition David Oakes teaches both fundamental and advancing Classical and fingerstyle guitar techniques. Aimed at any guitarist who wants a quick thorough grounding in the essential techniques of fingerpicking and classical styles style guitar technique this book covers free stroke and rest stroke natural and artificial harmonics three-to-a-string patterns. Includes CD with demonstrations of all examples exercises and full demo tracks.

Extend your guitar playing repertoire and develop essential Rhythm Guitar skills! This Musicians Institute Private Lessons edition is based on the concept that for most popular music styles there are a few basic progressions and techniques that determine the character and sounds we recognise. Steve Trovato?s comprehensive book contains seven popular music guitar styles: country fingerstyle acoustic blues rock Latin and Brazilian swing jazz and funk. For each one there are written progressions typical of that style. Included in each section are stylistically typical chord voicings progressions rhythms and basic strum or accompaniment patterns to bring you closer to mastering the style. CD contains full demo tracks and demonstrations of all examples. Extend your guitar playing repertoire and develop essential Rhythm Guitar skills! This Musicians Institute Private Lessons edition is based on the concept that for most popular music styles there are a few basicprogressions and techniques that determine the character and sounds we recognise. Steve Trovato’s comprehensive book contains seven popular music guitar styles: country fingerstyle acoustic blues rock Latin andBrazilian swing jazz and funk. For each one there are written progressions typical of that style. Included in each section are stylistically typical chord voicings progressions rhythms and basic strum or accompanimentpatterns to bring you closer to mastering the style. CD contains full demo tracks and demonstrations of all examples.

A Contemporary Guide to Chords Rhythms and Licks-A contemporary guide to chords rhythms and licks covering common chords and progressions classic funk rhythms licks and patterns synth bass multiple keyboard playing pitch wheel and modulation. Includes a CD containing 81 full-band tracks. By Gail Johnson. A contemporary guide to chords rhythms and licks covering common chords and progressions classic funk rhythms licks and patterns synth bass multiple keyboard playing pitch wheel and modulation. Includes a CD containing81 full-band tracks. By Gail Johnson.

Bobby Gabriele presents a guide for drummers that contians everything a working or perfoming drummer needs to read! This Musicians Institute Private Lessons edition covers common symbols and musical shorthand section figures and ensemble figures accents set-up ideas and embellishment and swing big band and other styles. The Accompanying CD includes 16 full demonstration examples. Bobby Gabriele presents a guide for drummers that contians everything a working or perfoming drummer needs to read! This Musicians Institute Private Lessons edition covers common symbols and musical shorthand sectionfigures and ensemble figures accents set-up ideas and embellishment and swing big band and other styles. The Accompanying CD includes 16 full demonstration examples.

Learn to put your music on paper! This Musician?s Institute Private Lessons edition is a step-by-step guide to writing lead sheets and chord charts for all musicians by Robin Randall and Janice Peterson. The Lead Sheet Bible is for the singer songwriter or musician who wants to create a lead sheet or chord chart that is easy to follow. It discusses song form transposition instrumentation scales keys rhythm chords slash notation beaming stemming syncopation intervals and chord symbols. Other vital features include sample songs common terms song selection and important tips for auditions with lead sheets. Also includes a CD containing over 70 demonstration tracks. Musicians Institute Press is the official series of Southern California's renowned music school. MI instructors some of the finest musicians in the world share their vast knowledge and experience with you no matter what your current level. Learn to put your music on paper! This Musician’s Institute Private Lessons edition is a step-by-step guide to writing lead sheets and chord charts for all musicians by Robin Randall and Janice Peterson. The Lead SheetBible is for the singer songwriter or musician who wants to create a lead sheet or chord chart that is easy to follow. It discusses song form transposition instrumentation scales keys rhythm chords slash notation beaming stemming syncopation intervals and chord symbols. Other vital features include sample songs common terms song selection and important tips for auditions with lead sheets. Also includes a CD containing over 70demonstration tracks. Musicians Institute Press is the official series of Southern California's renowned music school. MI instructors some of the finest musicians in the world share their vast knowledge andexperience with you no matter what your current level.