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| The Nasty Blues | Bawdy Blues Songs With Biographies, Lyrics & Guitar Chords A celebration of crude and lewd songs by the best bluesmen and women in history, including Bo Carter, Bessie Smith, Irene Scruggs, Lil Johnson, Georgia White, Charlie Pickett, Lonnie Johnson, Ethel Waters, Dirty Red, and more. 30 songs in all, including: Sam, The Hot Dog Man · I Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl · Send Me A Man · Empty Bed Blues · One Hour Mama · and more. | |
| Acoustic Blues Guitar | This video presents a combination of 3-key blues techniques for players who already know basic chords and have some experience with the guitar. Features straight blues in the key of A, ragtime blues in G, and slide guitar in open D tuning. Includes musical examples. 75 minutes. | |
| The Sound And Feel Of Blues Guitar | This comprehensive blues book features information on rhythm patterns, fingerpicking patterns, double stops, licks in A, D, E, and G, and more. The accompanying CD features several compositions and all examples in the book played by John. | |
| Blues & Rock Harmonica | By Glenn Weiser Book/CD package for beginners to learn blues and rock improvisation. Includes explanations of scales, modes, chords & other essential elements of music. The 60-minute CD features riffs & solos plus demonstrations and a blues jam to play along with. | |
| The Perfect Harmonica Method (Harmonica) | by Jerry Perelman | The harmonica opens a wonderful new avenue of musical adventure for classroom learning or individual playing. The Perfect Harmonica Method is the beginner's guide to learning to enjoy music and play the harmonica. It includes a 91-minute demonstration CD, and an easy-to-follow book. Developed by Jerry Perelman, this method has been proven over a period of years with thousands of successful students. |
| The History and Artistry of National Resonator Instruments | These beautiful instruments have long been a favorite with musicians. This book is a history, source book and owner's manual for players and fans which covers the facts and figures necessary for serious collectors. In addition to many black and white historical photos, there is also a 32-page color section highlighting models. The book covers the company's full history, specific styles and models of all instruments, Hawaiian, blues, and jazz artists who have used Nationals, a history of their advertising, set-up and maintenance, and much more. Appendixes include serial numbers for all instruments, a company chronology and a Hawaiian Artist Discography. | |
| Acoustic Blues Guitar | This book for intermediate-level guitarists is a follow-up to Kenny's Introduction to Acoustic Blues. It covers blues in five different keys and positions, and incorporates slide or bottleneck playing in both open and standard tunings. All songs are primarily fingerstyle with a monotone bass used for most. The accompanying 70-minute cassette features performances of every example and song, played slowly then up to speed to facilitate learning. | |
| Blues Harmonica | A Comprehensive Crash Course and Overview | Now on CD! This exciting instructional book/CD pack features a comprehensive crash-course on all aspects of the blues harmonica, including: types of harps; buying a harmonica and breaking it in; maintenance and repair; breathing and phrasing; tablature; 12-bar blues; playing with a guitarist; non-standard tunings; and much more. Written in a fun and friendly conversational style - and only in tab notation - the book encourages players to learn at a comfortable pace, while developing their own style and feel. The accompanying CD includes demonstrations to inspire and aid players in practice. |
| Electric Blues Guitar | An introduction to the most commonly used scales and techniques for the modern blues player, complete with demonstration CD for several of the examples. | |
| Fingerstyle Guitar | Video | This video is an encouraging 'self-tutor' that supplies the advice and knowledge of Ken Perlman's years of teaching experience. He explains simply and step-by-step how to play fingerstyle guitar. You'll learn to master the basic skills needed to play folk, blues, fiddle tunes and ragtime, as well as more advanced techniques like the alternating bass, pattern picking, hammering-on, pulling-off, and more. The video works best in conjunction with Ken's Fingerstyle Guitar book, the definitive instruction manual for both students and teachers that has become the fingerpicker's bible. 85 min. video. |
| The Sourcebook of Sonny Terry Licks for Harmonica | Sonny Terry has got to be explained to the people or his art will go over their head. By understanding Sonny Terry, you will learn how to enjoy and live in the real people's music that is on a train that's bound for glory. - Woody Guthrie, 1946. This book/CD pack pays homage to Terry and his infamous playing. Besides 70 famous licks from Sonny, this pack gives you some quick harmonica lessons, information on Sonny's style, a discography with key chart, and a bibliography for future research. The CD includes each lick played out by the author. | |
| Blues Guitar Legends | This book/CD package allows you to explore the styles of Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Blake, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Boy Fuller, and Big Bill Broonzy. Through Sultan's arrangements, you will learn how studying the masters can help you develop your own style. | |
| Dobro Classics Plus | 20 Classic and Original Tunes by Steve Toth Centerstream Publishing A collection of 20 classic Dobro tunes likely to come up in jam sessions, incorporating the sounds and styles developed by the masters. Focuses primarily on up-tempo tunes, with 5 of Steve Toth's original instrumentals. Includes: Bill Cheatham * Blackberry Blossom * Daybreak In Dixie * Gold Rush * Katy Hill * Sally Goodin * Step To It * and more. Includes an explanation of tablature. | |
| Blues Guitar Legends | This intermediate-level video teaches the techniques of blues greats Lightnin' Hopkins and Blind Blake. Kenny Sultan shows how to interpret the legends without attempting note-for-note renditions of the original music, letting players adapt the music to their own playing. Video complements Kenny's best-selling book Blues Guitar Legends. | |
| Blues Guitar Legends II | 'Blues Guitar Legends - Part 2' by Kenny Sultan covers the styles of Blind Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt and Big Bill Broonzy. All great acoustic blues players. This video complements Kenny's best selling book 'Blues Guitar Legends'. | |
| Dobro Christmas | 21 holiday classics arranged for Dobro: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen · Deck the Halls · Good King Wenceslas · We Wish You a Merry Christmas · What Child is This · Silent Night · O Little Town of Bethlehem · We Three Kings · Auld Lang Syne · Angels We Have Heard on High · Go Tell It on the Mountain · The First Noel · Joy to the World · O Come All Ye Faithful · The Twelve Days of Christmas · Jingle Bells · Hark, the Herald Angels Sing · Away in a Manger · It Came Upon a Midnight Clear · O Holy Night · The Coventry Carol. | |
| Blues Dobro | 'Blues Dobro' gives you proven jamming techniques for lap-style Resophonic guitar in Blues, Bluegrass, Rock and Roll, Country, and Jazz. Companion CD allows you to hear how exercises should sound. | |
| Essential Blues Guitar | This handy guide to playing blues guitars emphasizes the essentials, such as: chord changes, scales, rhythms, turn arounds, phrasing, soloing and more. Includes lots of examples, plus 10 rhythm tracks for soloing and improvising. | |
| Make Your Harmonica Work Better | There is a vast amount of knowledge throughout the world about how to make the harmonica sound better and play better, but little of it is written down. This fully illustrated book solves the problem. It contains sections on: how to buy a harmonica, common problems, advice about tools and techniques for using them, the basic parts of the chromatic harmonica, solutions to improve sound and functionality, experimenting on old harmonicas, tuning, and much more. For chromatic players, but diatonic players will learn just as much. | |
| Saxophone Styles (Saxophone) | This cool new book/CD pack lets saxophonists play along in a variety of styles, such as rock, salsa, reggae, chorinho, chamané, funk, soul, and gospel. | |
| Slide Guitar and Open Tunings | This book/CD pack for the intermediate player explores the basics of open tunings and slide guitar, covering licks, chords, songs and patterns. This is not just a repertoire book, but rather an approach for guitarists to jam with others, invent their own songs, and understand how to find their way around open tunings with and without a slide. The accompanying CD features 37 tracks. | |
| Play the Harmonica Well | Great for all harmonica enthusiasts, this handy, easy-to-use book aims to explain precisely what is required to play this instrument well. Topics covered include: holding, posture, mouth position, movement, breath control, articulation, phrasing, tone manipulation, vibrato, trills and turns, projection, chords and intervals, interpretation, and much more. For chromatic players, but diatonic harmonica players will learn just as much. | |
| Introduction to Roots Guitar | An Overview of North American Folk Styles | This book/CD pack by Canada's premier guitar and Dobro® player introduces beginning to intermediate players to many of the basics of folk/roots guitar. Topics covered include: basic theory, tuning, reading tablature, right- and left-hand patterns, blues rhythms, Travis picking, frailing patterns, flatpicking, open tunings, slide and many more - everything necessary to become a true roots guitar player! The CD includes 40 helpful demonstration tracks. Also available: 00000265 Video $19.95 |
| Introduction to Roots Guitar | An Overview of North American Folk Styles | This fun & fantastic video taught by Canada's premier guitar and Dobro® player is a perfect primer for the beginning to intermediate guitarist interested in knowing the techniques needed to play blues, bluegrass, country and folk guitar. It includes invaluable info and tips on: tuning, hand stretching exercises, mastering basic chord progressions, forward and backward right-hand roll patterns and exercises, alternating thumb roll patterns, Travis picking, blues in E, right-hand muting, string bending, 4-finger roll patterns, and so much more! You'll learn all the basics you'll need to become a true roots guitar player! Booklet included. 60 minutes. |
| Blues Grooves | Traditional Concepts for Playing 4 & 5 String Blues Bass | This book/CD pack has been designed to educate bass enthusiasts about the development of different styles and traditions throughout the history of the blues, from the 1920s to the early 1970s. Players will learn blues scales, rhythm variations, turnarounds, endings and grooves, and styles such as Chicago blues, jazz, Texas blues, rockabilly, R&B and more. The CD includes 36 helpful example tracks. |
| Sourcebook of Little Walter/Big Walter Licks for Blues Harmonica | In this essential collection for blues harp players, author Tom Ball sets out to discuss, understand and demystify some of the playing of the phenomenal Walters: the legendary Big Walter Horton and Little Walter Jacobs. Includes a sampling of the best licks from each artist's repertoire, mapped out in easy-to-read harmonica tablature and played on CD by Ball, plus extensive notes on each musician's style, bios and discographies, rare photos, a bibliography, harmonica basics, notes on amplification and equipment, and much more! | |
| Rock & Roll Sax | A study of the basic techniques and sound effects used in rock & roll performance, including photos and biographies of players from 1955 to the 1990s. CD features guest performances by Myanna, Jenny Hill, and The Burning Grass. Techniques covered include the growl, flutter tone, altissimo register, reed squeal, double tone, slap tongue, note bending and sliding, trill, special effect, and more. | |
| Blues Guitar | Introduction to Acoustic Blues | Using instructional text and actual songs, author Kenny Sultan covers blues in five different keys and positions and shows how they can be adapted to any key. Along with the basic blues rhythms and leads, fingerstyle blues is covered, using both an alternating and monotone bass. Sultan also touches on the specific techniques of various well-known players, open tuning, and bottleneck guitar. The accompanying CD includes each example and every song, most of which are played both in slow speed and at regular tempo. |
| Killer Pentatonics for Guitar | Innovative and diverse ways of playing pentatonic scales in blues, rock and heavy metal. The licks and ideas in this book will give you fresh approaches to playing the pentatonic scale, hopefully inspiring you to reach for higher levels in your playing. Companion audio features recorded examples. 37-minute audio accompaniment. | |
| The Diatonic Harmonica Workbook (Harmonica) | Bobby Joe Holman has written this book for the person who can already play the diatonic harmonica, but wishes to master the techniques, positions and scales required to play with a greater degree of proficiency. The lessons in the book are presented very clearly, and every lesson is then repeated on the accompanying CD as a lesson/rhythm track both with and without harmonica parts so you can listen to how the part should sound, then play along. | |
| Dropped D Tuning for Fingerstyle Guitar | Nothing makes a guitar ring like a dropped-D. The simplicity and grace within this tuning really catch one's ear, and it lends itself well to almost any type of music. This book features 17 pieces in dropped-D tuning, covering a wide array of musical genres. All songs are played fingerstyle. Contents include: traditional folk songs, Joseph Spence style, blues in D, Irish and Latin songs, classical pieces and more. All examples are played on the accompanying CD by Tom Ball, plus bonus tracks. | |
| Advanced Fingerstyle Guitar | This follow-up to the popular Fingerstyle Guitar book by Ken Perlman (00000081) is really two books in one. To the advanced player, it's an excellent tune book featuring 33 interesting and highly playable guitar arrangements. To the intermediate player, it serves as a clear and detailed guide to the technical expertise and theoretical knowledge required to bridge the gap to the advanced level. Covers Baroque tuning, DAD-GAD tuning and much more. The tunes are organized according to genre: Alternating Bass Pieces, The Country Blues, Melodic Guitar, Fiddle Tunes, Ragtime and Chord-Melody, and all tunes are played on the accompanying CD. | |
| The Blues Styles of Kenny Sultan | In this Centerstream book/CD pack, axe-master Kenny Sultan teaches guitarists: blues in five different keys; monotone and alternating right-hand thumb technique; rhythm playing; dropped D tuning; fills; leads and more. The accompanying CD includes demos of the exercises, as well as bonus tracks from Kenny's and Tom Ball's popular CDs. | |
| More Dobro | A Lesson in Lap-Style Dobro Playing | Take a private lesson with Doug Cox! There's no better way to start from scratch on this expressive instrument than with this master instructor. Teaches notes and major chords; common I, IV, V chord progressions in all keys; chucking (back-up playing); tone and damping tips; and easy versions of the songs: The Water Is Wide · Worried Man Blues · St. Anne's Reel. Includes a transcription booklet. 60 min. |
| Jazz Saxophone (Saxophone) | Instructional Techniques & Jazz Concert Performance | This DVD by sax master Steve Wilkerson features great concert segments, plus hands-on instruction on: control; developing a powerful sound; jazz vibrato; mouth piece selection; playing fast; Stan Getz's style; phrasing; breathing techniques and more. Comes with a booklet featuring transcriptions to four of Steve's fantastic originals! 60 min. |
| Complete Rhythm Guitar Guide for Blues Bands | This info-filled book/CD will take you out of your rhythm-playing rut and teach you to play confidently in any blues style! You'll learn: intros, endings and turnarounds; modern theory for reharmonizing chord progressions; jazz and eight-bar progressions; and much more. The book includes 100 musical examples, 16 theory workshops, a discography and bibliography, and the CD has 51 tracks. | |
| Acoustic Blues Guitar | This DVD presents a combination of 3-key blues techniques for players who already know basic chords and have some experience with the guitar. Features straight blues in the key of A, ragtime blues in G, and slide guitar in open D tuning. Includes musical examples. 75 minutes. | |
| B.B. King Blues Guitar | B.B. King's own guitar solos, plus melody line, rhythm guitar, lyrics, chords and a special photo/biography section. Features songs such as: God Bless The Child * Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing * Frankie And Johnnie * more. | |
| Easy Jazz with I-IV-V & Their 7th Chords | Take Ten More for Jazz is coordinated with easy-to-play, authentically jazzy harmonization by Lee Evans of originals and standards, using I-IV-V and their 7th chords. Chord exercises. Several major and minor keys employed. | |
| Minor Blues Tunes in All Twelve Keys | The minor blues are a part of every great jazz musician's repertoire. This book will help you learn how to play the minor blues. Features 12 original tunes, four-measure excerpts in all keys, scale systems that can be used on the minor blues in all keys, and miscellaneous jazz lines and exercises in all keys. | |
| Major Blues Tunes in All Twelve Keys | This book contains 12 standard blues tunes with solos in all keys. Includes four-measure excerpts in all keys and jazz lines and exercises in all keys. | |
| Teach Yourself to Read Music | A Guide for Pop, Rock, Blues and Jazz Singers | Covers everything any singer needs to know to read music! Includes examples, exercises, songs, answers and an assignment for each chapter. This book starts slowly with the basics and adds more complicated elements one by one. It uses visual images to help you hear in your head what you see on the page. Unlike most other sight singing books, it is specially geared to the singer of pop music. Once you learn the system, you can sight sing in any given key. The accompanying CD will help you to monitor your efforts. |
| Basic Blues Etudes in All Twelve Keys | Covers twelve blues etudes, four-measure excerpts in all keys, and jazz lines and exercises in all keys. | |
| 30 Cool Ways to Play the Blues (Flute / Guitar / Piano / C Instruments / Bass Clef Instruments) | Includes 30 terrific tracks representing various styles and forms of the blues. Advice on scale choices and a scale syllabus make this a valuable educational tool for the novice and a just plain fun workout for the more advanced player. Note: the C edition works for Bass Clef instruments. | |
| 30 Cool Ways to Play the Blues (Bb Instruments) | Includes 30 terrific tracks representing various styles and forms of the blues. Advice on scale choices and a scale syllabus make this a valuable educational tool for the novice and a just plain fun workout for the more advanced player. Note: the C edition works for Bass Clef instruments. | |
| 30 Cool Ways to Play the Blues (Eb Instruments) | Includes 30 terrific tracks representing various styles and forms of the blues. Advice on scale choices and a scale syllabus make this a valuable educational tool for the novice and a just plain fun workout for the more advanced player. Note: the C edition works for Bass Clef instruments. | |
| Advanced Blues Etudes in All Twelve Keys | Includes 12 advanced blues etudes, four-measure excerpts in all keys, jazz lines and exercises in all keys, and more. | |
| Master Chord Chart -Keyboards | 192 Chord Illustrations · Alternate Root and Pedals · Chord Rules · Keyboard Illustrations · Bass Clef Illustrations. | |
| Robben Ford - Rhythm Blues | REH Book/Audio Pack | Learn blues comping patterns from the master! Robben Ford reveals the chords and driving rhythm patterns he uses to create great blues backups: Funky, shuffle, and slow blues rhythms; Two- and three-note moveable shapes; 'Sliding sixths' patterns; Intro/ending licks; Seven different 7th chord voicings; and more. 60-minute audio accompaniment. |
| Robben Ford - Rhythm Blues | REH Book/Audio Pack | Learn blues comping patterns from the master! Robben Ford reveals the chords and driving rhythm patterns he uses to create great blues backups: Funky, shuffle, and slow blues rhythms; Two- and three-note moveable shapes; 'Sliding sixths' patterns; Intro/ending licks; Seven different 7th chord voicings; and more. 60-minute audio accompaniment. |
| Robben Ford - Blues | REH Hotline Series If you could fuse the styles of Michael Bloomfield, Albert Collins and B.B. King, you'd begin to understand the tasty touch of GIT's Robben Ford. Through his Hotline demonstrations and analysis, he gives you an uncommon look inside his magical style. | |
| 312. Jump, Jive, Wail & Swing | 42 big swinging hits arranged in our famous E-Z Play Today notation. Includes: Bandstand Boogie · Christopher Columbus · In the Mood · It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) · Java Jive · Jump, Jive an' Wail · Lazy River · Marie · Opus One · Steppin' Out with My Baby · Take the A Train · more. | |
| Elvis - 30 #1 Hits | This songbook matches the blockbuster album and features Elvis' 30 #1 hits arranged in our world-famous, easy-to-play notation. Includes: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Burning Love · Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Suspicious Minds · and more. As a special bonus, this book also includes the JXL radio edit remix of A Little Less Conversation. | |
| 121. Boogies, Blues And Rags | 20 greats, including: Basin Street Blues · Bugle Call Rag · A Good Man Is Hard to Find · King Porter Stomp · The Man That Got Away · Maple Leaf Rag · The Original Boogie Woogie · Pine Top's Boogie · Stormy Weather · Sugar Foot Stomp. | |
| 060. The Best Of Eric Clapton | A collection of 30 of his best, including: After Midnight · Cocaine · Crossroads · I Can't Stand It · I Shot the Sheriff · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| Boogie Woogie Christmas | This collection features 15 delightful, easy arrangements of favorite Christmas songs with a boogie woogie beat. Each arrangement is based on a specific boogie woogie bass figure. Songs include: Blue Christmas · Jingle Bells · Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer · Frosty the Snow Man · Jolly Old St. Nicholas · and more. | |
| Layla | Easy Piano | |
| (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay | An easy piano arrangement of this contemporary classic. | |
| Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Ledbetter Heights* | Ledbetter Heights matches Shepherd's 1995 release of the same name. Only 18 years old when the album was released, Shepherd is considered by many to be a master blues guitarist with a sound that is reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughan. | |
| Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Trouble Is . . .* | 12 songs from the second album by this talented band. Includes the hits Blue on Black, Slow Ride and Somehow, Somewhere, Someway plus: Chase the Rainbow · Everything Is Broken · I Don't Live Today · King's Highway · (Long) Gone · Trouble Is... · more. | |
| The Fender Telecaster | The Fender Telecaster is regarded as the first commercially successful solid body electric 'Spanish' guitar. Designed by Leo Fender at a time when the words rock and roll were not even coined, the 'Telly' is the senior member of a family of instruments whose sounds and looks helped revolutionize the world of popular music. This book relates the story of Telecaster Guitars since 1950 - everything you ever wanted to know is explored through lots of color and black and white photos, charts and interviews. | |
| Rock Guitar | A completely updated edition of the best single-volume approach to playing rock guitar today - including tips, techniques and transcriptions from Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Randy Rhoads, Duane Allman, Muddy Waters, and others. Complete with lead, rhythm, and tablature musical examples, plus string bending, slide techniques, picking and phrasing and much, much more. | |
| Wes Montgomery | Wes Montgomery was unquestionably the most significant jazz guitarist to emerge during the 1960's. During the 70's and 80's he had, like Charlie Christian and Django Reinhardt before him, become a major influence on other guitar players. Elements of his style are discernable in many of today's finest players. Although many musicians acknowledge that Wes was one of the finest guitar players of the 20th Century, there has been until now a lack of detailed biographical and analytical material. Through this book, guitarists and jazz guitar enthusiasts everywhere will fully understand and appreciate Wes' achievements, so often narrowly categorized as the development of octave playing. Wes Montgomery by Adrian Ingram has over 70 photographs and illustrations, many previously unpublished. | |
| Blues for T | Cast in the form of the traditional blues, here is an authentic blues piece that is perfect for the grade 2 band. It's in a happy swing style from beginning to end and will capture the imagination of any middle school or high school band. Here's a spirited piece that is just plain fun to play and hear. | |
| Joey DeFrancesco's Concepts for Improvisation | This book by renowned young Hammond B-3 organist Joey DeFrancesco encompasses blues and bebop lines and progressions. It includes: music examples for practice and study; examples and lines in all 12 keys; transcriptions and improvisations with harmonic analysis for two tunes; and Joey playing the examples in different tempos on the CD, with and without the right hand. | |
| The Ultimate Keyboard Chord Chart | This convenient reference features 120 of the most commonly used chords, easy diagrams, and information on chord theory. | |
| Blues, Jazz & Rock Riffs For Keyboards | By William T. Eveleth | This book presents a practical approach to improvising through a system of patterns in a traditional blues style. Because so much of today's popular music has its roots in blues, the material included here is a vital component of jazz, rock, R&B, gospel, soul, and even pop. The author has compiled actual licks, riffs, turnaround phrases, embellishments, and basic patterns that define good piano blues and can be used as a basis for players to explore and create their own style. |
| Exploring Basic Blues for Keyboard | Introduces a blues scale system that produces idiomatic sounds characteristic of early blues, Dixieland, boogie, swing and rock. Instruction begins with one-measure phrases followed by a step-by-step approach to twelve-measure improvisation. | |
| The Definitive Blues Collection | A massive collection of 96 urban blues classics as well as works by legends Willie Dixon, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and more. Songs include: Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · Basin Street Blues · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Gloomy Sunday · I'm a Man · (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man · Milk Cow Blues · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · The Seventh Son · St. Louis Blues · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. | |
| Basic Blues For Piano | Presents eight commonly used bass patterns around twelve bar blues progressions. The bass patterns coupled with right-hand variations comprise 32 blues studies at various levels of difficulty. Three vinyl records are included, providing almost one full hour of step-by-step teaching by the author. | |
| The Blues Fake Book | The most comprehensive single-volume blues publication ever, with songs spanning the entire history of the genre. Every major blues artist is well-represented, including Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Billie Holiday, Leadbelly, Alberta Hunter, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bessie Smith, Sonny Boy Williamson, and scores of others. Features very easy-to-read engravings of 400 fantastic songs, including: All Your Love (I Miss Loving) · Angel Eyes · Baby Please Don't Go · Basin Street Blues · Beale Street Blues · Bell Bottom Blues · Black Coffee · Crossroads · Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Fine and Mellow · Folsom Prison Blues · A Good Man Is Hard to Find · Hellhound on My Trail · (I) Can't Afford to Do It · I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues · Ice Cream Man · Lady Sings the Blues · Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) · Lucille · Mean Woman Blues · My First Wife Left Me · Nine Below Zero · Oh! Darling · Road Ru | |
| R&B Fake Book - 2nd Edition | 375 Rhythm & Blues Songs | This awesome R&B fake book features melody lines, lyrics and chords for 375 classics, including 125 songs added to the 2nd edition: After the Love Has Gone · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Baby Love · Best of My Love · Dancing in the Street · Do You Know Where You're Going To? · Everybody Plays the Fool, Sometime · Fire · The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face · For Once in My Life · Get Ready · Get Up (I Feel Like Being) A Sex Machine · Green Onions · Heatwave · Here and Now · Hero · I Can Love You Like That · I Got You (I Feel Good) · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I Second That Emotion · I'll Be There · I'll Make Love to You · Iko Iko · In the Midnight Hour · In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember) · Just Once · Kansas City · Let's Get It On · The Loco-Motion · Love's Theme · Mercy, Mercy (The Ecology) · My Guy · (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman · On Broadway · One Sweet Day · Papa Was a Rolling Stone · Reach Out, I'll Be There · Respect · Save the Best for Last · September · Sexual Healing · The |
| EKM #024 - The Best Of Elvis Presley | 30 classics, including: Are You Lonesome Tonight? * Blue Suede Shoes * Can't Help Falling In Love * Hound Dog * It's Now Or Never * Surrender * Teddy Bear * Viva! Las Vegas * and more. | |
| EKM #144 - Elvis Presley Anthology | A comprehensive collection of 59 songs, including: Blue Suede Shoes * Can't Help Falling In Love * Hound Dog * In The Ghetto * Love Me Tender * and many more. | |
| David Bennett Cohen Teaches Blues Piano, Volume 2 | This easy play-along follow-up to Blues Piano, Volume 1 is the learning blues pianist's ticket to the next level! David Cohen helps develop the powerful grooves beloved by blues and rock n' roll players alike. His unique step-by-step teaching method is modular, building logically on each preceding section. Once the basics are mastered, adding walking basses, boogie woogie lines, New Orleans-style rhumba rhythms, 9th chords, the Fats Domino shuffle and other variations become second nature. LEVEL 3 | |
| Intros, Endings & Turnarounds for Keyboard | Essential Phrases for Swing, Latin, Jazz Waltz, and Blues Styles | Learn the intros, endings and turnarounds that all of the pros know and use! This new keyboard instruction book by John Valerio covers swing styles, ballads, Latin tunes, jazz waltzes, blues, major and minor keys, vamps and pedal tones, and more. |
| Picture Chord Encyclopedia for Keyboard | 9 inch. x 12 inch. Edition | Weighing in at nearly 400 pages, the Picture Chord Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive keyboard resource ever! It includes easy-to-see photos, easy-to-read chord diagrams and treble and bass clef notation for over 1,600 keyboard chords, plus basic chord theory, a chord symbol chart, and more! Also available in a 6 inch. x 9 inch. Edition (00310978). |
| James Brown - 20 All Time Greatest Hits | 20 classics, including: Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine, Pt. 1 * I Got You (I Feel Good) * Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, Pt. 1 * Say It Loud (I'm Black And I'm Proud), Pt. 1 * and more. Also includes a biography, discography, and photos! | |
| Jackie Wilson - Mr. Excitement! | Jackie Wilson was one of the finest showmen of R&B and early rock 'n' roll. This wonderful songbook pays tribute to Mr. Excitement, with a detailed biography by Goldmine R&B editor Robert Pruter, a complete discography, great photos, and 27 of his songs, including: Alone at Last · Am I the Man · Baby Workout · For Once in My Life · The Greatest Hurt · I Just Can't Help It · I'll Be Satisfied · Lonely Teardrops · My Empty Arms · Reet Petite · Shake! Shake! Shake! · Talk That Talk · To Be Loved · Years from Now · You Better Know It · (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher · and more. | |
| Elvis Presley Anthology - Boxed Set | This two-volume set in a production hardcover case is an essential addition to any Elvis fan's library. Features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of over 200 of his best songs, including: All Shook Up · Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Baby, Let's Play House · Blue Christmas · Blue Moon · Blue Suede Shoes · Bossa Nova Baby · Burning Love · Crying in the Chapel · Don't Be Cruel · Good Luck Charm · Green Green Grass of Home · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · Memories · Suspicious Minds · and many more. Volume 1 contains a 16-page color photo section and a biography and Volume 2 features an 8-page color section and a discography. | |
| The Concise Eric Clapton | 58 songs from the Cream days through to 'Unplugged,' including: After Midnight · Alberta · Bell Bottom Blues · Knockin' on Heavens Door · Layla · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · Strange Brew · Tears in Heaven · and more. Each song in melody line with full lyrics and chord symbols. 7 inch. x 10 inch.. | |
| Elvis Presley - The King Of Rock & Roll | Over 20 of his greatest hits, including: All Shook Up * Don't Be Cruel * Hard Headed Woman * Hound Dog * Kentucky Rain * Return To Sender * and more. | |
| Elvis Presley - His Love Songs | Over 20 romantic favorites, including: Can't Help Falling In Love * I Want You, I Need You, I Love You * It's Now Or Never * Love Me Tender * (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear * and more. | |
| The Rolling Stones Collection | 20 songs, including: Angie · Beast Of Burden · Hang Fire · It's Only Rock 'N' Roll · She's So Cold · Waiting On A Friend · and more. | |
| Elvis - The King | Over 20 of his greatest hits, including: All Shook Up · Don't Be Cruel · Hound Dog · Kentucky Rain · Return to Sender · and more. | |
| Allman Brothers Band Collection | 29 songs, including: Ain't Wastin' Time No More · Black Hearted Woman · Blue Sky · Can't Take It With You · Jessica · Midnight Rider · Ramblin' Man · Whipping Post · You Don't Love Me · and more. | |
| Elvis Presley Sings Leiber & Stoller | If Elvis Presley is the King of Rock & Roll, then Leiber & Stoller were certainly two of the most important powers behind that throne. This book includes over 20 of Elvis' biggest hits: Hound Dog · Love Me · Jailhouse Rock · Treat Me Nice · Trouble · King Creole · Little Egypt · Fools Fall in Love · and more. | |
| Concise Elvis Presley | The music and complete lyrics for 48 classic Elvis songs, including: A Big Hunk of Love · All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight · Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain · Don't Be Cruel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · King Creole · Return to Sender · She's Not You · Viva Las Vegas · and more. 6-3/4 inch. x 10-3/4 inch.. | |
| Elvis Presley - Songs of Inspiration | Includes 33 spiritual selections: Amazing Grace · Bosom of Abraham · By and By · Crying in the Chapel · He Touched Me · How Great Thou Art · If I Can Dream · Let Us Pray · Peace in the Valley · Stand by Me · Swing Down, Sweet Chariot · You'll Never Walk Alone · more. | |
| Professor Longhair Collection | This terrific collection includes 19 solo piano transcriptions from this legendary New Orleans R&B artist. Songs include: Baldhead · Big Chief · Crawfish Fiesta · Gonna Leave This Town · Hey Little Girl · Hey Now Baby · Mardi Gras in New Orleans · Mean Ol' World · Meet Me Tomorrow Night · Mess Around · No Buts No Maybes · She Walks Right in · Stag-O-Lee · Thank You Pretty Baby · Tipitina · more. Features a biography and discography. | |
| The Elvis Collection | 25 of The King's classics: Blue Christmas · Blue Moon of Kentucky · Bossa Nova Baby · Don't · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · I Need Your Love Tonight · Jailhouse Rock · Kentucky Rain · Love Me · Memories · My Way · Treat Me Nice · Wooden Heart · more. | |
| Elvis Hits | 20 Presley pleasers: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Blue Suede Shoes · A Fool Such as I · Heartbreak Hotel · Love Me · My Way · Too Much · Treat Me Nice · The Wonder of You · Wooden Heart · more. | |
| The Louis Prima Songbook | 15 of this legendary bandleader's best, featuring his huge hit Jump, Jive an' Wail, which has become the unofficial anthem of the 1990s swing revival. Also includes: Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · I've Got the World on a String · I've Got You Under My Skin · Just a Gigolo · Pennies from Heaven · Sing, Sing, Sing · That Old Black Magic · and more. | |
| Elvis Presley Christmas Songbook | 16 holiday hits by The King: Blue Christmas · I'll Be Home for Christmas · It Won't Seem like Christmas (Without You) · Merry Christmas, Baby · Santa Claus Is Back in Town · Silver Bells · White Christmas · Winter Wonderland · The Wonderful World of Christmas · more. | |
| Big Bad Voodoo Daddy | A dozen great songs from these swinging hipsters: The Boogie Bumper · Go Daddy-O · Jump with My Baby · Jumpin' Jack · King of Swing · Maddest Kind of Love · Mambo Swing · Minnie the Moocher · Mr. Pinstripe Suit · Please Baby · So Long-Farewell-Goodbye · You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby). | |
| Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - This Beautiful Life | Features 12 songs from the 1999 release, the second major-label recording by this Los Angeles retro group that was the house band in the movie Swingers. Includes: Big and Bad · Big Time Operator · I Wanna Be like You · Ol' MacDonald · Sleep Tight · Some Things · Still in Love with You · 2000 Volts · What's Next? · Who's That Creepin' · and more. | |
| The Elvis Movie Songbook | This must-have collection contains 58 great songs from all 33 movies made by The King, from Love Me Tender in 1956 through Change of Habit in 1969. Songs include: Almost Always True · Blue Hawaii · Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Ask Me Why · Frankie and Johnny · G.I. Blues · Girls! Girls! Girls! · Jailhouse Rock · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Separate Ways · Suspicious Minds · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · Viva Las Vegas · and many more. This collector's edition also includes: a plot synopsis for each film, anecdotes, cast lists, production info, lots of fantastic photos, and two tables of contents - one chronological by film, and the other, alphabetical by song title. | |
| Otis Redding - Greatest Hits | This fantastic collection provides a retrospective of 18 classics from '60s soul superstar Otis Redding. Includes: Amen · Chained and Bound · Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) · The Happy Song · Hard to Handle · I've Been Loving You Too Long · I've Got Dreams to Remember · Knock on Wood · Love Man · Mr. Pitiful · My Lover's Prayer · Pain in My Heart · Papa's Got a Brand New Bag · Respect · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · These Arms of Mine · Tramp · Try a Little Tenderness. Also features photos and a biography on this singer whose career was tragically cut short. | |
| ELV1S | 30 #1 Hits | August 16, 2002 marked the 25th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, so for this special year of Elvis, many events were planned to celebrate his life and his incredible impact on music and the world. The tributes will culminate in RCA's October release of a very special CD package, ELV1S - 30 #1 Hits. This definitive and ultimate Elvis Presley release assembles for the first time 30 of his #1 hits on one CD. Our excellent piano/vocal/guitar collection is the matching songbook to this CD, and includes such chart-topping songs as: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Can't Help Falling in Love · Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · Jailhouse Rock · Return to Sender · Stuck on You · Suspicious Minds · You're the Devil in Disguise · and more - plus the 2002 chart-topping JXL radio edit remix of A Little Less Conversation as a bonus. This is quintessential Elvis! |
| Elvis Presley - The 50 Greatest Love Songs | A must for every Elvis fan, this awesome collection assembles his best romantic songs, such as: Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Can't Help Falling in Love · For the Good Times · Good Luck Charm · The Hawaiian Wedding Song · It's Impossible · It's Now or Never · Let It Be Me · Love Me Tender · Spanish Eyes · Suspicious Minds · Unchained Melody · You Don't Know Me · and many more! Includes an introductory article. | |
| The Best of Al Green | This outstanding P/V/G collection assembles 13 of the very best from Al Green, the undisputed king of sexy soul (and an ordained pastor!) who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Includes: Call Me (Come Back Home) · Here I Am, Come and Take Me · I Can't Get Next to You · I'm Still in Love with You · Let's Stay Together · Living for You · Look What You Done for Me · L-O-V-E · Love and Happiness · Sha La La · Take Me to the River · Tired of Being Alone · You Ought to Be with Me. | |
| Elvis Presley 25th Anniversary Songbook | A commemorative collection of 40 cherished favorites from Elvis, including: All Shook Up · Almost in Love · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · A Big Hunk O' Love · Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain · Blue Suede Shoes · Burning Love · Can't Help Falling in Love · Don't · Don't Be Cruel · Hard Headed Woman · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · I Want You, I Need You, I Love You · In the Ghetto · It's Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · Little Sister · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Surrender · Suspicious Minds · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · That's All Right · Viva Las Vegas · and more! | |
| The Very Best of ZZ Top | Essential for all fans of this Texas trio, this collection contains 18 of their biggest boogie-rock hits: Cheap Sunglasses · Doubleback · Francine · Gimme All Your Lovin' · I Thank You · It's Only Love · Jesus Just Left Chicago · La Grange · Legs · My Head's in Mississippi · Rough Boy · Sharp Dressed Man · Sleeping Bag · Stages · Tube Snake Boogie · Tush · Velcro Fly · Viva Las Vegas. | |
| Robert Johnson Complete | Our first piano/vocal/guitar collection for the songs of this blues legend! Including 29 classics: Come On in My Kitchen · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Dead Shrimp Blues · Drunken Hearted Man · Hell Hound on My Trail · I Believe I'll Dust My Broom · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Me and the Devil Blues · Ramblin' on My Mind · Sweet Home Chicago · Terraplane Blues · When You Got a Good Friend · and more. | |
| Jazz Blues | Jazz Piano Solos Series | This collection presents 17 jazz-blues classics served up for solo piano. Artist represented include Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk and other greats. Songs: All Blues · Au Privave · Birk's Works · Blue Monk · Blues in the Closet · C-Jam Blues · Freddie Freeloader · Mr. P.C. · Now's the Time · Straight No Chaser · Tenor Madness · Things Ain't What They Used to Be · and more. |
| ELV1S - 30 #1 Hits | 30 chart-topping hits from The King arranged for easy piano! Includes: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · A Big Hunk O' Love · Can't Help Falling in Love · Don't Be Cruel (To a Heart That's True) · Good Luck Charm · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · In the Ghetto · It's Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · A Little Less Conversation · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Suspicious Minds · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · and more. Also available in these formats: 00306441 P/V/G $19.95 00100175 E-Z Play Today #249 $9.95 | |
| Elvis - 2nd to None | Picking up where Elv1s - 30 #1 Hits (00306441) leaves off comes this great collection of 30 more of Elvis' biggest hits! Includes: Always on My Mind · An American Trilogy · Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Cry Daddy · I Forgot to Remember to Forget · I Got Stung · Kentucky Rain · Little Sister · Love Me · Memories · That's All Right · Viva Las Vegas · and more. Buy both books to have a top-notch Elvis library! | |
| The Best Of Elvis Presley | Easy Piano Series #19 20 of his greatest hits including: Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Be Cruel · Hound Dog · Love Me Tender · and more. | |
| Elvis Elvis Elvis - 100 Greatest Hits | 100 of his immortal hits, including: All Shook Up · Amazing Grace · Blue Suede Shoes · Crying in the Chapel · Heartbreak Hotel · Suspicious Minds · and more! | |
| Jimi Hendrix Anthology | Lead Sheets for 73 Songs | This great collection contains every Hendrix hit you need! Features 73 songs from all of his recordings, with melody lines, lyrics and guitar chord frames. Includes: Angel · Are You Experienced? · Bold as Love · Castles Made of Sand · Crash Landing · Crosstown Traffic · Dolly Dagger · Drifting · Earth Blues · Fire · Foxey Lady · Freedom · Gypsy Eyes · Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) · Hear My Train a Comin' · Highway Chile · I Don't Live Today · Little Miss Lover · Little Wing · Machine Gun · Manic Depression · Message to Love · Moon Turn the Tides Gently Gently Away · My Friend · Purple Haze · Radio One Theme · Red House · Spanish Castle Magic · Stepping Stone · Stone Free · Third Stone from the Sun · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · Voodoo Chile · The Wind Cries Mary · You Got Me Floatin' · and more. Features photos throughout. |
| Elvis Presley - Songs Of Inspiration | 34 inspirational songs Presley recorded, complete with an introduction and photos. Songs include: Amazing Grace · Crying in the Chapel · He Is My Everything · How Great Thou Art · (There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me) · You'll Never Walk Alone · and more. | |
| The Best of Eric Clapton | A collection of 30 of his best, including: After Midnight · Cocaine · Crossroads · I Can't Stand It · I Shot the Sheriff · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| The Best of Eric Clapton | A collection of 30 of his best, including: After Midnight · Cocaine · Crossroads · I Can't Stand It · I Shot the Sheriff · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton - Unplugged | Matching folio to his best-selling acoustic album. 14 songs, including: Tears in Heaven · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · Layla · Alberta · Old Love · and more. | |
| Elvis Presley Anthology - Volume 1 | This two-volume set in a production hardcover case is an essential addition to any Elvis fan's library. Features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of over 200 of his best songs, including: All Shook Up · Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Baby, Let's Play House · Blue Christmas · Blue Moon · Blue Suede Shoes · Bossa Nova Baby · Burning Love · Crying in the Chapel · Don't Be Cruel · Good Luck Charm · Green Green Grass of Home · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · Memories · Suspicious Minds · and many more. Volume 1 contains a 16-page color photo section and a biography and Volume 2 features an 8-page color section and a discography. | |
| Elvis Presley Anthology - Volume 2 | This two-volume set in a production hardcover case is an essential addition to any Elvis fan's library. Features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of over 200 of his best songs, including: All Shook Up · Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Baby, Let's Play House · Blue Christmas · Blue Moon · Blue Suede Shoes · Bossa Nova Baby · Burning Love · Crying in the Chapel · Don't Be Cruel · Good Luck Charm · Green Green Grass of Home · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · Memories · Suspicious Minds · and many more. Volume 1 contains a 16-page color photo section and a biography and Volume 2 features an 8-page color section and a discography. | |
| Elvis! Greatest Hits For Easy Piano | Over 25 Presley classics, including: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · In the Ghetto · Return to Sender · Suspicious Minds · and more. | |
| Rolling Stones - Anthology | 28 classics, including: Angie · Beast Of Burden · Emotional Rescue · Hang Fire · It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It) · Miss You · She's So Cold · Start Me Up · and more. | |
| New Orleans Piano Legends | This long-awaited collection features 11 transcriptions from the greatest New Orleans pianists of all time, including legends like Professor Longhair, James Booker, Dr. John, Fats Domino, Jelly Roll Morton and Tuts Washington. Songs: Big Chief · Blueberry Hill · Doin' It · Gonzo's Blue Dream · The Pearls · Pop's Dilemma · Tico Tico · Tipitina · When the Saints Go Marching In · Willie Fugal's Blues. | |
| Playing The Blues | 33 of blues' best, including: Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · Chicago Blues · Everyday (I Have The Blues) · Fine And Mellow · A Good Man Is Hard To Find · I'm A Man · Memphis Blues · Pinetop's Blues · Saint James Infirmary · St. Louis Blues · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. | |
| Deep Blues | 57 legendary blues cuts, including: All Your Love · Baby Please Don't Go · Back Door Man · Crossroads · Everyday (I Have The Blues) · I Believe I'll Dust My Broom · I'm A Man · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Milk Cow Blues · Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out · Rollin' And Tumblin' · St. Louis Blues · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. | |
| The Big Book of Rhythm & Blues | A groovin' collection of 67 classics! Includes: ABC · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing · Baby Love · Ben · Come See About Me · Dancing in the Street · Easy · I Hear a Symphony · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I Second That Emotion · I'll Be There · Just My Imagination · My Girl · Never Can Say Goodbye · Papa Was a Rollin' Stone · Standing in the Shadows of Love · Three Times a Lady · The Way You Do the Things You Do · What's Going On · You Can't Hurry Love · more. | |
| R&B Ballads | 40 hits, including: Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing · Do You Know Where You're Going To? · Easy · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I Second That Emotion · I'll Be There · My Girl · Reach Out and Touch · Still · and more. | |
| R & B Hits Of The 60s | This books features the best Rhythm & Blues hits from the 60's by legendary artists such as The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Supremes, The Miracles, and The Temptations. Includes many great Motown songs such as 'Baby I Need Your Lovin', 'My Girl', 'Heard it thru Grapevine', 'Stop in the Name of Love'. | |
| R & B Hits Of The 70s | Over 20 songs, including: ABC · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Do You Know Where You're Going To? · I'll Be There · The Love You Save · Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) · Still · Three Times A Lady · War · What's Going On · and more. | |
| 60s R & B Hits | 18 easy piano arrangements of classic favorites: Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing · Baby Love · Come See About Me · Dancing in the Street · Heatwave · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Guy · Stop! In The Name of Love · The Tracks of My Tears · and more. | |
| 70s R & B Hits | 16 easy-to-play hits, including: ABC · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Do You Know Where You're Going To? · Easy · Just My Imagination · Mercy, Mercy Me · Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) · Still · and more. | |
| R&B Blockbusters | Easy arrangements of 15 R&B classics, including: Ben · Easy · I Hear a Symphony · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I'll Be There · Midnight Train to Georgia · My Girl · Stand By Me · Sweet Love · The Tracks of My Tears · Under the Boardwalk · more. | |
| R&B Love Songs | 28 songs, including: Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing * Easy * Exhale (Shoop Shoop) * The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face * Here And Now * I'm Your Baby Tonight * My Girl * Never Can Say Goodbye * Ooo Baby Baby * Save The Best For Last * Someday * Still * and more. | |
| R&B Love Songs | 28 songs, including: Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing * Easy * Exhale (Shoop Shoop) * The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face * Here And Now * I'm Your Baby Tonight * My Girl * Never Can Say Goodbye * Ooo Baby Baby * Save The Best For Last * Someday * Still * and more. | |
| Best R&B Songs Ever | 66 classics, including: After The Love Has Gone · Baby Love · Dancing In The Street · Endless Love · Exhale (Shoop Shoop) · For Once In My Life · Here And Now · I Got You (I Feel Good) · I Second That Emotion · I Will Survive · Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) · Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) · (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman · Papa Was A Rollin' Stone · Saving All My Love For You · Shop Around · Stand By Me · Three Times A Lady · Under The Boardwalk · What's Going On · You Keep My Hangin' On · and more! | |
| R&B Piano Solos | An outstanding collection of popular R&B songs in a piano solo format for only $10.95! Also includes many classic Motown tunes from the recently acquired Jobete catalog, including 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine', 'My Girl', 'Under the Boardwalk', and more! | |
| Chess Blues Classics 50th Anniversary Collection | Immigrant brothers in Chicago struggled to found this great label, which went on to become the home of leading blues artists (such as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and many other) for decades. Chess celbrated its 50th Anniversary in 1997, and this excellent collection is a tribute, featuring highlights from Chess reissue CDs from 1947 to 1967. It includes notes about the label and artists, lots of photos, and P/V/G arrangements of 20 classic blues tunes: Baby, What You Want Me To Do * Blues With A Feeling * Fattening Frogs for Snakes * Help Me * I'm A Man * Sugar Mama * Sugar Sweet * That's All Right * Twenty-Four Hours * You Shook Me * more. | |
| Motown Anthology | A must-have collection of 68 Motown masterpieces, including: ABC · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Ain't Too Proud to Beg · Baby Love · Dancing in the Street · Easy · For Once in My Life · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) · Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) · Let's Get It On · My Girl · Shop Around · War · You Can't Hurry Love · many more! | |
| Early Rock N Roll | 29 songs of the '50s and early '60s, including: All Shook Up · At the Hop · Blue Suede Shoes · Charlie Brown · Do Wah Diddy Diddy · Duke of Earl · Great Balls of Fire · Heartbreak Hotel · Jailhouse Rock · Kansas City · Lonely Teardrops · Rock Around the Clock · Sixteen Candles · Stand by Me· and more. | |
| Elvis Songs for Five-Finger Piano | 8 of his top hits: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Blue Suede Shoes · Can't Help Falling in Love · Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · Jailhouse Rock · Love Me Tender. | |
| Big Book of Early Rock n Roll | Includes 99 classic tunes: At the Hop · Blueberry Hill · Bobby's Girl · Dancing in the Street · Great Balls of Fire · The Great Pretender · Heatwave · Jailhouse Rock · The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) · Little Sister · Love Potion Number 9 · Stand by Me · Tutti Frutti · Under the Boardwalk · Twist and Shout · more. | |
| Motown Hits | 34 favorites from Motown: ABC · Baby Love · Come See About Me · Dancing in the Street · Easy · Heatwave · I Hear a Symphony · I Second That Emotion · It's the Same Old Song · The Love You Save · My Cherie Amour · My Guy · Superstition · The Tracks of My Tears · more. | |
| Classic Motown | Simplified arrangements of 20 huge hits: ABC · Ben · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I'll Be There · My Cherie Amour · My Girl · Stop! In the Name of Love · Three Times a Lady · The Tracks of My Tears · You Are the Sunshine of My Life · You Keep Me Hangin' On · more. | |
| Jump Swing Fever | Features 21 beboppin', heart-stoppin' swingers, such as: Bandstand Boogie · Brazil · Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop · In the Mood · Opus One · Take the A Train · Zoot Suit Riot · more! | |
| Jump, Jive, Wail & Swing | 47 swingin' hits: Bandstand Boogie · Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy · In the Mood · It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) · Java Jive · Jump, Jive an' Wail · Rag Mop · Satin Doll · Steppin' Out with My Baby · Stompin' at the Savoy · Take the A Train · Zoot Suit Riot · more! | |
| Jump, Jive an' Wail & 20 Other Hot Swingin' Tunes | This hip collection features easy arrangements of 21 swing favorites: Alright, Okay, You Win · Bandstand Boogie · Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line · Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me) · In the Mood · It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) · Java Jive · Route 66 · Satin Doll · Take the A Train · Zoot Suit Riot · more! | |
| Ultimate Blues | 90 of the Best | This title in our popular Ultimate series is a great collection of 90 blues classics, including: Boom Boom · Born Under a Bad Sign · Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So Hard?) · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Folsom Prison Blues · Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You · I Can't Quit You Baby · Kansas City · Love Struck Baby · Mary Had a Little Lamb · Pride and Joy · Rock Me Baby · Route 66 · (They Call It) Stormy Monday · Sweet Home Chicago · The Thrill Is Gone · Why I Sing the Blues · You Shook Me · and more. |
| The Big Book of Soul | Stop your soul searching: all your favorite songs are right here! This fantastic collection features 71 soul classics: Get Up (I Feel like Being) A Sex Machine · Green Onions · Groovin' · I Can't Stop Loving You · I Got You (I Feel Good) · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I'll Take You There · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Get It On · Lonely Teardrops · Mustang Sally · My Girl · (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman · Papa's Got a Brand New Bag · Respect · Theme from Shaft · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · Soul Man · Stand by Me · Superstition · (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher · and more. | |
| Blues Set (Bass / Drums / Guitar / Vocal / Keyboard) | The Performance Guide for Bands | The Gig Guides series is designed to provide musicians with a blueprint for building bands. We select the songs, put 'em in order, and show you how to play 'em. The format is simple; there are no unwieldy note-for-note scores to sightread or complicated theory to understand. Just here's the lead sheet, here are the parts you really need to know, and away you go! These book/CD packs are the ultimate do-it-yourself kit for gigging musicians and up-and-coming performers alike. Can be used by a full band or individual players. Blues Set features 12 songs: Boom Boom · Born Under a Bad Sign · Caldonia · Crosscut Saw · Darlin', You Know I Love You · I'm Tore Down · Killing Floor · Rock Me Baby · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. The CD includes full-band demos of each song so you can hear what you should be sounding like. |
| Amazing Phrasing - Tenor Saxophone | 50 Ways to Improve Your Improvisational Skills | Amazing Phrasing is for any tenor saxophone player interested in learning how to improvise and how to improve their creative phrasing. The ideas are divided into three main sections: Harmony - explores scales, arpeggios, chord substitutions, harmonic embellishments, and other harmonic phrasing ideas; Rhythm - covers legato tonguing, swing feel, rhythmic displacement, how to manipulate time and other aspects of rhythmic phrasing; Melody - discusses contour lines, making patterns musical, developing a motif, building a solo, and many other melodic phrasing ideas. The companion CD includes 26 full-band tracks in various musical styles for listening and play along. Also available for guitar, keyboard and trumpet. |
| The Best Early Rock'N'Roll Songs Ever | This hit-filled collection features 70 songs from rock's early years: Abilene · Be-Bop-A-Lula · Book of Love · Crying · Dancing in the Street · Do Wah Diddy Diddy · Donna · Dream Lover · Earth Angel · I Get Around · Kansas City · La Bamba · Louie, Louie · Peggy Sue · (You've Got) Personality · Please Mr. Postman · Ruby Baby · The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) · Shout · Splish Splash · Stand by Me · Stay · Tequila · Travelin' Man · and more. | |
| Stride & Swing Piano | Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series | Focusing on styles such as classic ragtime, early blues & boogie woogie, New Orleans jazz, stride and swing, this new book/CD pack in the Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series teaches left- and right-hand techniques including chords, bass runs, patterns and more. Key players of these styles - Scott Joplin, Jimmy Yancey, Pete Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, Teddy Wilson and Art Tatum - are prominently referenced. Includes 14 full songs to play, and an accompanying CD! |
| Early Rock Set | Gig Guide - The Performance Guide for Bands | The Gig Guides series is designed to provide musicians with a blueprint for building bands. We select the songs, put 'em in order, and show you how to play 'em. The format is simple; there are no unwieldy note-for-note scores to sightread or complicated theory to understand. Just here's the lead sheet, here are the parts you really need to know, and away you go! These book/CD packs are the ultimate do-it-yourself kit for gigging musicians and up-and-coming performers alike. Can be used by a full band or individual players. Early Rock Set features 12 songs with a CD of full-band demos of each song so you can hear what you should be sounding like. Songs include: Crying · Help Me Rhonda · Hound Dog · The Loco-Motion · Louie, Louie · Rock Around the Clock · That'll Be the Day · and more. |
| 101 Keyboard Tips | Stuff All the Pros Know and Use | Ready to take your keyboard playing to the next level? This book will show you how. 101 Keyboard Tips presents valuable how-to insight that players of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams and accompanying CD provide an essential, easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics, including: techniques, improvising and soloing, equipment, practicing, ear training, performance, theory, and much more. |
| R&B | Note-for-Note Keyboard Transcriptions | Exact transcriptions straight from the recordings of 35 R&B classics: Baby Love · Boogie on Reggae Woman · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · Easy · Endless Love · Fallin' · Green Onions · Higher Ground · I'll Be There · Just Once · Money (That's What I Want) · Nothing from Nothing · On the Wings of Love · Ribbon in the Sky · This Masquerade · Three Times a Lady · and more. 352 pages! |
| Jazz Saxophone (Saxophone) | An In-Depth Look at the Styles of the Tenor Masters | This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing you with a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularized by the greatest jazz tenor saxophonists of all time. All the best are here: from the cool bebop excursions of Dexter Gordon, to the stellar musings of John Coltrane, with more than a dozen master players examined in between. Includes lessons, music, historical analysis and rare photos, plus a CD with 16 full-band tracks! |
| Blues Piano | Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series | Ever wanted to play the blues, but weren't sure where to start? Blues Piano will teach you the basic skills you need. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and even the tricks that the pros use. And, you get seven complete tunes to jam on. Listen to the CD, then start playing along! Covers: scales and chords; left-hand patterns; walking bass; endings and turnarounds; right-hand techniques; how to solo with blues scales; crossover licks; and more. |
| David Bennett Cohen Teaches Rock'n'Roll Piano | A Hands-On Beginner's Course in Traditional Rock Styles | This easy play-along course will have you rockin' and rollin' in no time - even if you've never played this kind of piano before! David Cohen (The Blues Project, Country Joe and the Fish) starts you at the beginning, quickly getting you into the theory needed to understand the chord progressions, rhythm grooves and bluesy licks of rock. You'll soon be playing the riffs pioneered by Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Little Richard and other early piano greats! David helps you build coordination between left and right hand, teaching a variety of bass lines and treble licks and solos. You'll learn how to use techniques such as the glissando, the shuffle, Chuck Berry-style eighth note grooves, clavé (Bo Diddley) rhythms and the rock ballad. As he teaches, David passes on invaluable info on blues scales, turnarounds, ending licks, advice about playing in a band and much more. BONUS: Includes 3 backing tracks by a full rock rhythm section so you can practice what you've learned and play along! |
| 101 Recording Tips | Stuff All the Pros Know and Use | This book contains tips, suggestions, advice, and other useful information garnered through a lifetime of home and pro studio recording adventures. Included in the book are dozens of entries learned firsthand from legendary producers, engineers, and artists such as Tom Dowd, Phil Ramone, Pete Anderson, Dick Shurman, Jeff Beck, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Desmond Child, and many more. It's an essential collection of tricks of the trade that will improve anyone's home or pro studio recordings. The accompanying CD includes nearly one hour of audio demonstrations. |
| Early Rock | Budget Books | You can't go wrong with this collection of 92 early rock classics, including: All Shook Up · At the Hop · Barbara Ann · Blue Suede Shoes · Bye Bye Love · Chantilly Lace · Crying · Duke of Earl · Earth Angel · Fun, Fun, Fun · Great Balls of Fire · The Great Pretender · Hello Mary Lou · Hound Dog · In My Room · It's My Party · Jailhouse Rock · The Loco-Motion · Louie, Louie · Peggy Sue · Return to Sender · Rock Around the Clock · Shout · Splish Splash · Stand by Me · A Teenager in Love · Tequila · and more. |
| The Big Book of Motown | 84 grooving classics from the glory years of Motor City music! Includes: Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Baby Love · Ball of Confusion · Ben · Get Ready · How Sweet It Is · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I Want You Back · It Takes Two · Jimmy Mack · Just My Imagination · Lady Marmalade · My Girl · Reach Out, I'll Be There · Shop Around · Stop! in the Name of Love · This Old Heart of Mine · Three Times a Lady · What Becomes of the Broken Hearted · What's Going On · You Are the Sunshine of My Life · and dozens more. | |
| Early Rock 'N' Roll | 18 Classics from the '50s and '60s | Great easy arrangements of 18 early rock hits: At the Hop · Blue Suede Shoes · Calendar Girl · Earth Angel · Fun, Fun, Fun · Johnny Angel · My Guy · Rock Around the Clock · Splish Splash · Twilight Time · and more. |
| The Definitive Blues Collection | A massive collection of 96 urban blues classics as well as works by legends Willie Dixon, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and more. Songs include: Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · Basin Street Blues · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Gloomy Sunday · I'm a Man · (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man · Milk Cow Blues · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · The Seventh Son · St. Louis Blues · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. | |
| She's Got The Blues | From the 'Mother Of The Blues' Ma Rainey to the 'Empress Of The Blues' Bessie Smith...From Ethel Waters and Alberta Hunter, to the ultimate blues singer, Billie Holiday... From Lena, Judy, Ella, Sarah, Carmen, Koko, Etta and Dinah right up to Bonnie Raitt and Linda Ronstadt...this book offers an overview of the ladies who shaped and sang the blues from the early 1920's to today. Over 60 songs including: After You've Gone · Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · A Good Man Is Hard To Find · I Ain't Got Nobody · Stormy Weather · and more! | |
| The Blues Songbook | Over 110 famous blues songs, including: Basin Street Blues · Ghetto Woman · Rainin' In My Heart · Stormy Weather · many more. Includes a 12-page introduction to the blues with many photos. | |
| Eric Clapton - Deluxe | 57 of his most popular songs, complete with a section with lead guitar arrangements, a bio, photos, and a family tree of Clapton's many bands. Revised to include his latest hits. Songs include: After Midnight · Bell Bottom Blues · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · Cocaine · I Can't Stand It · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| Janis Joplin - Janis | A collection of 16 Joplin classics as performed live and on records from 1963-70: Me And Bobby McGee * Piece Of My Heart * Mercedes Benz * Tell Mama * Get It While You Can * many others. Includes b&w photographs. | |
| 178. Jailhouse Rock, Kansas City, & Other Hits By Leiber & Stoller | 23 of their best, including: Along Came Jones · Bossa Nova Baby · Charlie Brown · Hound Dog · I'm a Woman · Jailhouse Rock · Kansas City · Love Potion Number 9 · On Broadway · Only in America · Ruby Baby · Stand by Me · Yakety Yak · and more. | |
| Leiber & Stoller Songbook | Arrangements of over 40 enduring classics from the acclaimed songwriting team: Along Came Jones · Charlie Brown · Down in Mexico · Fools Fall in Love · Hound Dog · I Keep Forgettin' · Is That All There Is? · Kansas City · Love Potion #9 · On Broadway · Smokey Joe's Cafe · Stand by Me · Trouble · and more. | |
| Billie Holiday Anthology | Lady Day Had a Right to Sing the Blues | A great collection of 43 favorites, complete with a bio by renowned critic Leonard Feather and photos of the incomparable Lady Day. Songs include: Ain't Misbehavin' · All of Me · Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · The Birth of the Blues · Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me · Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans · I Can't Give You Anything but Love · I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good · It Had to Be You · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · St. Louis Blues · Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) · Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do · and more. |
| The Blues Singer | Features soulful arrangements of 57 of America's greatest blues tunes, including: After You've Gone · Ain't No Sunshine · Beale Street Blues · Call It Stormy Monday · Got My Mojo Working · I Cried for You · Midnight Special · St. Louis Blues · Stormy Weather · Trouble, No More · Yellow Dog Blues · more. | |
| Blues & Rag Piano | 18 favorites skillfully arranged at the intermediate level by Bill Irwin. Includes: After You've Gone · Alabama Jubilee · Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · Bumble Boogie · I Ain't Got Nobody · I Love a Piano · Jelly Roll Blues · Memphis Blues · Nola · St. Louis Blues · Some of These Days · Sugar Cane · Swanee · Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger) · Yellow Dog Blues · and more. | |
| All American Boogie Woogie | This revised edition features striking Kandinsky cover art and 20 boogie woogie classics masterfully arranged for intermediate piano solo: Aba Daba Honeymoon · Ballin' the Jack · By the Light of the Silvery Moon · Chinatown, My Chinatown · Glow Worm Boogie · Hindustan · I Want a Girl · Ja-Da · Margie · Oh! You Beautiful Doll · Way Down Yonder in New Orleans · When My Baby Smiles at Me · and more. | |
| 72 Basic Keyboard Chords Chart | A handy guide of clear chord illustrations, perfect for students. Also includes a transposition chart. | |
| Quick Keyboard Picture Chords | This informative book features: photos of the left hand playing basic chords in all keys; chord notes highlighted on the keyboard; bass and treble clef chord notation; a quick chord reference on the back cover for easy use while playing; several methods of building basic chords; a major scale chart; a chord-building chart for expanded chords; and much more! | |
| T-Bone Walker - Vital Blues Guitar | A great collection for guitarists of 18 hits by this legendary bluesman: Glamour Girl · Good Boy, The · Got to Cross the Deep Blue Sea (All Night Long) · I Got a Break Baby · I'm Still in Love with You · Left Home When I Was a Kid · Louisiana Bayou Drive · Mean Old World · My Patience Keeps Running Out · Natural Ball · A Slave like Me · Spend One Night with Me · (They Call It) Stormy Monday (Stormy Monday Blues) · T-Bone Blues · T-Bone Shuffle · Treat Your Daddy Well · Why Won't My Baby Treat Me Right? · You Don't Know What You're Doing. | |
| Gatemouth Brown - Vital Blues Guitar | 14 note-for-note guitar transcriptions from the original recordings complete with a Brown bio and photos. Songs include: Born in Louisiana · Dollar Got the Blues · Good Looking Woman · I Hate These Dog Gone Blues · My Own Prison · Pressure Cooker · Sometimes I Slip · What a Shame, What a Shame · and more. | |
| Albert Collins - Vital Blues Guitar | 14 of his best transcribed note-for-note off the original recordings, complete with bio, photos, and performance notes. Songs include: Black Cat Bone · Ego Trip · The Freeze · Lights Are On But Nobody's Home · Master Charge · The Moon Is Full · Too Tired · and more. | |
| Lonnie Mack - Vital Blues Guitar | 18 authentic tablature transcriptions off the original recordings complete with a bio, performance notes, and photos. Songs include: Camp Washington Chili · If You Have to Know · Long Way from Memphis · The Move · Oreo Cookie Blues · Satisfy Susie · Strike like Lightning · Wham · and more. | |
| Cream - Inside Cream: 1966-1969 | Drawing on rare film and television archive material this independent and highly authoritative review revisits every Cream album and critically reassesses the work of this legendary band from the debut album right through to the demise of the band. This hard hitting powerful film makes no concessions to labels, artists or management and pulls no punches when it comes to deciding what made the music work and, sometimes, why it didn't. Featured tracks include Sunshine of Your love, Politician, White Room, I Feel Free, Tales of Brave Ulysses and many more. Features rare archive film of Cream in concert. In January 2005, the amazing news came through that Cream would be reforming for five concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Naturally All tickets sold out instantly. This is the ultimate critical review of Cream, on record, on film, and live on stage. A leading team of music critics, musicologists and working musicians considers vintage performances by Cream and traces the secrets of the band's success. |
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| Quick and Easy Guitar Chord Chart | A clear chart of 120 of the most basic guitar chords with a bonus easy transposition chart. A must for all guitar students! | |
| Quick & Easy Picture Chords for Guitar | This book contains large, easy-to-read charts for all the chords you need to know to get started playing the guitar, including major and minor chords, diminished and augmented chords, 7th chords, 6th chords, 9th chords and more! Includes beginning playing tips as well as instructions on how to tune a guitar and transpose. Features large photos clearly demonstrating chord positions on the guitar neck, and the correct way to hold the guitar and the pick. | |
| Quick & Easy Picture Chords for Guitar | by Sam Martin | A convenient case-sized guide to all the chords you need to know to get started playing the guitar. Includes information on tuning, time signatures, rhythmic values, strumming, transposing, basic chord building, and other helpful playing tips, in addition to all the clearly photographed and diagrammed chords. |
| Guitar Chord Guru | The Chord Book - Your Guide for Success! | Perfect for teachers and students, this book covers critical chord concepts, theory and applications, all in a logical and easy-to-use way. Includes information on basic open string chords, barre chords, jazz chords, chord substitutions, and much more, with lots of clear drawings and charts. |
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| The Pop Singer's Warm-Up Kit | Because Stardom Takes Practice | Essential vocal instruction for the pop singer, with a terrific companion CD of a dozen warm-up exercises specific to men and women. Each exercise begins with a sung example, then the piano plays the exercise for you to sing. The exercises address: warming up your lower and upper voice, connecting the two voices, loosening the throat, placing the sound forward, relaxing the tongue, breath and volume control, increasing your range, pitch accuracy, stabilizing the tone, and more. The book shows the practical objectives of each exercise and gives helpful pointers for success. Ideal for singers who aspire to American Idol! |
| Essential Early Rock | Guitar Transcriptions with Tab | Tab transcriptions of top tunes from rock'n'roll trailblazers such as The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, The Beatles, Del Shannon, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, The Ventures and others. Includes: All Day and All of the Night · Bird Dog · Garden Party · Hang On Sloopy · Here Comes the Sun · Just One Look · Lonesome Town · Pipeline · Rockin' Robin · Route 66 · Stagger Lee · Time Is on My Side · and more. |
| Strictly the Blues | 32 Guitar Tab Note-for-Note Transcriptions | 32 blues classics authentically transcribed note-for-note for guitar: Ain't No Sunshine · Baby, Let's Play House · Darlin' You Know I Love You · Five Long Years · The Hucklebuck · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · It Hurts Me Too · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Mustang Sally · My Babe · Rock Me Baby · Rollin' and Tumblin' · The Seventh Son · (They Call It) Stormy Monday · The Thrill Is Gone · Tuff Enuff · and many more. |
| Beginning Funk Bass | with Abe Laboriel | Beginning Funk Bass features Abe Laboriel, one of the most talented session players today, and a Berklee College of Music graduate. Abe has performed with many popular musicians including Herb Albert, Lee Ritenour, Al Jarreau, George Benson and Quincy Jones, to name just a few. In this video Abe presents 40 minutes of solid funk bass. He demonstrates thumping, slapping, snapping and popping. In addition to the basics, Abe offers real insight into his own style and technique. He performs right hand technique, funk rhythm, playing with a drummer, pentatonic scales, triads and more. This insightful video presents an essential foundation needed by every funk bass player. |
| Scales for the Lead Guitarist | Scales For The Lead Guitarist features Michael Thompson who has performed with many popular musicians including Michael Jackson, Michael Bolton, Great White, Dokken, Reba McEntire, Celine Dion, Hall & Oates, Earth, Wind & Fire and more. Michael also has his own album out under the Geffen label. In this video, he presents 30 minutes of an in depth study of scales and their application for the lead guitarist. Michael takes you through a step by step demonstration of major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, harmonic minor scale, chromatic passages, blues scale, major scale, minor scale, soloing over changes, use of chord tones, melodic phasing and more. Michael incorporates rhythm tracks with his examples allowing the viewer to play along. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature. Michael Thompson believes that education goes a long way when it comes to getting those top gigs. Through this video, he is able to share some of his knowledge with you. | |
| Modes for the Lead Guitarist | Modes For The Lead Guitarist features Tom Kolb, one of rock's most talented musicians and an instructor at the world renowned Guitar Institute of Technology, presenting an in depth study of modes. He takes you step by step through major and minor modes, harmonizing the major scales, mixing modes with blues and pentatonic scales. Tom also demonstrates the ioanian, dorian, phrygian, lydian ,mixolydian, aeolian and locrian modes. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature form. This is truly a unique opportunity to receive a private lesson from one of today's finest instructors. 30 minutes. | |
| Arpeggios for the Lead Guitarist | Arpeggios For The Lead Guitarist features Paul Hanson, one of rock's most talented musicians. Paul has become Hollywood's premier guitar coach teaching such names as Michael J. Fox, Eric Stoltz and Maria Conchita Alonso, to name a few. He has also played lead guitar for Vanilla Fudge on their U.S. Reunion Tour. Currently Paul is serving as a 'Rock Specialist' at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. During this incredible nonstop 30 minute video, Paul presents an in depth study of arpeggios. He takes you step by step through a wide variety of arpeggios, sweep picking, sweeping and sliding, triads and 7th chords. Paul demonstrates ascending and descending harmonized scales how to build 7th chord arpeggios from major scales and much more. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature form. This is truly a unique opportunity to receive a private lesson from one of today's finest guitarist. | |
| Acoustic Finger Picking | Musician, teacher, producer and songwriter Jamie Findlay presents 30 minutes of in-depth instruction on acoustic finger picking. He demonstrates exercises to build technique in a variety of finger picking styles, like folk, pop, country, blues, and jazz. Includes info on comping, soloing, chord melodies, walking bass lines, and much more. Features Jame performing with a vocalist and bass player. | |
| Slide Guitar | Kirk Smart has performed with Joe Pass and Scott Henderson, and is recognized as one of today's top instructors of slide guitar. He starts with the basics, then explains how to choose and hold a slide. He demonstrates vibrato, string damping, tone and sustain, right hand techniques, open tunings, natural and false harmonies, and more, in a variety of styles from rock and blues to country. | |
| Whammy Bar and String Bending | Mat Gurman has performed with Kenny Loggins and The Tonight Show Band, and done workshops with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, and Carmen McRae. His video covers single string bending, unison bends, double stops to three part harmony bends, left hand technique, pitch accuracy, targeting note choices, and more. He also explains how to choose a whammy bar system and use effects like dive bombing, scooping, sonic blasts, and Banshee howls. | |
| Beginning Chords and Strumming | This video takes you step by step through finger positions for basic chords, bar chords, power chords, picking and strumming. You will learn chord choices, chord voicing chord progressing, a wide variety of strumming styles and much more. | |
| Advanced Chords and Rhythms | This video targets the more advanced player. It takes you step by step through a wide variety of advanced chords, chord changes, chord voicing, chord progressions and rhythms. The backing track provides a full sound to accompany you. This video is a must for the serious guitarist. | |
| Advanced Bass Grooves | In this video you will learn a fantastic selection of today's bass grooves, fills, and licks. You will learn sliding harmonics, two-hand chord extensions, and two-hand interval tapping. This video takes you step by step through thumping, choiking, snapping, and slapping. | |
| Advanced Drum Grooves | VHS Video | Jamie Borden will help you develop the tools you need to create new and interesting grooves. He explains five essential rudiments, then covers several popular advanced grooves such as Latin, funk, shuffles, and boogie shuffles. Includes Jamie demonstrating with a band. |
| The Singer's Tool Box | Every instrument requires maintenance - including the voice! The Singer's Toolbox is jam-packed with essential information, exercises and tips for any style singer. No prior training needed, Just slip this in your VCR and Learn!!!! | |
| Beginning Guitar 1 | VHS Video | This excellent & affordable video teaches beginners how to get started on guitar. Covers: parts of the guitar (acoustic and electric), how to tune, how to get good tone with an amplifier, holding the pick, left- and right-hand positioning, open chords, power chords, strumming patterns, getting started soloing, and more. Features rock, blues, and country rock styles, plus footage of a live band so viewers can jam along. |
| Beginning Guitar 2 | Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affo rdable. The video runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes.The lessons are taught by Tom Kolb who has been an instructor at the Musicians Institute since 1989. He has played with Dave Navarro, Larry Carlton, Davey Johnstone, Joe Walsh etc | |
| Beginning Bass 1 | VHS Video | This Starter Series video is a must for any aspiring bass player! Parts of the bass are described in detail, as well as how to tune, how to play with fingers or with a pick, right- and left-hand positioning, bass lines (from root to 5th) to walking bass lines, getting good tone, scales and so much more. |
| Beginning Bass 2 | Beginning bass volume 2 graduates to the intermediate level furth er building a stronger foundation. The video runs approximately 30 to 30 min- utes. It is taught by Larry Antonino who has performed with Jeff Beck, Chaka Khan, The Jazz Crusaders, etc. | |
| Beginning Keyboards 1 | VHS Video | A great introduction to the keyboard! Covers note names, finger positions, scales, chords, left-hand bass, and playing with a band. |
| Beginning Keyboards 2 | Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affo rdable. The video runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes.The lessons are taught by Sandy Stein (male) who has performed with artists such as Julio Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Chuck Berry, etc. He studied at U of Florida and UCLA | |
| Beginning Drums 1 | VHS Video | Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affordable .This vidoe covers the basic fundamentals every student needs to get started. It runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Taught by Tim Pedersen L.A. session musician who has studied with T. Bozzio, D. Garibaldi, etc. |
| Beginning Drums 2 | VHS Video | A continuation of Beginning Drum Volume 1. Graduates to the intermediate level further building a stronger foundation. The video runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes. The lessons are taught by Tim Pedersen, a session musician in L.A. He studied with T. Bozzio, D. Garibaldi, T Brechtlein |
| The Ladies Sing the Blues | Ladies Sing the Blues features sixteen complete performances by great American jazz & blues divas like Dinah Washington, Lena Horne, and Sarah Vaughan. | |
| Dizzy Gillespie: A Night in Chicago | VHS Video | Dizzy Gillespie is a living legend who is considered by many to be the most influential trumpeter in the world. This exciting video begins with Dizzy's band in rehearsal and culminates in a dynamic live concert performance. Dizzy shows and tells of the magic moment in 1942 when he composed this anthem of the bebop era, introducing Afro-Cuban rhythms to the mainstream of American jazz and breaking new musical ground. 53 minutes. |
| Nothin' But the Blues for Harmonica | This video gives clear and simple instructions on the basics of p laying blues harmonica. bobby joe holman, a pro player & experienced teacher, teaches how to hold the harmonica, how to play melody and chords, using chords and chord progressions, plus 'pro' tips on how to get the best amplifier sound | |
| Blues Rock Guitar Soloing | Learning to solo has never been easier or more affordable! This dynamic series, offers the essential elements every soloist needs. In Blues Rock Guitar Soloing, Mat demonstrates the art of phrasing which is the key to all improvised music as heard in the music of Santana, Clapton & SRV. | |
| The Guitar F/X Cookbook | This amazing video teaches players how to create a myriad of jaw-dropping guitar sounds and effects ranging from useful imitations of other instruments (such as the sitar, banjo, koto and steel drums), to animal noises and bizarre sonic mutations that defy description! Using common stomp boxes and a few unusual techniques, guitarists will discover how to conjure sounds that they never thought possible! Detailed descriptions and split screen close-ups will teach these incredible tricks in no time. Truly a remarkable and innovative video! The accompanying booklet includes notation and diagrams that correspond to the video. 52 minutes. | |
| 12 Bar Blues | featuring Dave Rubin | In this hour-long video, Dave Rubin examines the song form that is the single-most important influence in the history of American popular music. He covers boogie, shuffle and riff-driven patterns, as well as major, minor and jazzy chord progressions. Intros, turnarounds and soloing are covered, as well as piano-style boogie woogie. Each example is played and explained clearly. As an extra bonus, several progressions are performed as solo guitar pieces combining rhythm and lead. This video is essential for serious guitarists who want to expand their knowledge of 12-bar blues. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 60 minutes. |
| Electric Slide Guitar | This video will introduce guitarists to the world of playing electric slide guitar in open G and open E tunings. David begins with the basics of getting a good slide sound, takes you through slide scale patterns and riffs in open position and up the neck, and demonstrates step-by-step how to create riffs, solos and backup parts in the styles of Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Duane Allman and Ry Cooder. The accompanying booklet features easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. | |
| Sound Reinforcement | VHS Video | In Sound Reinforcement, veteran sound engineer Chris Torrey will teach you how to mix a band in any type of live setting - from small clubs to large theaters. You'll learn proper mic selection and placement, how to find and eliminate feedback, how to assess a new room, and how to use effects, compression and EQ. This video is great for not only live sound engineers but also gigging musicians who want to better understand their PA system and how to achieve terrific live sound. It is truly a unique opportunity for you to receive a lesson from one of today's finest sound engineers. |
| '50s Rockabilly Guitar | In this dynamic video, Troy Dexter takes an insightful look at the searing sound of 50s rockabilly guitar, playing examples in the style of legends like Scotty Moore (Elvis' guitarist), Carl Perkins, Brian Setzer, Eddie Cochran and Duane Eddy. He demonstrates effects devices (tremolo, echo, reverb and distortion) and explains how they were used by the different players. Troy also covers chord voicings and the scales inherent in rockabilly and shows how to apply them. He gives players examples of thirds and fifths, intervals, whole tone licks, chromatic lead-ins, horn stab riffs, chord raking, vibrato bar techniques, bends, slides, shuffle rhythms and more! The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. | |
| Recording with Bruce Swedien | VHS Video | Bruce Swedien has recorded the best-selling music of all time, and has won Grammy Awards for Best Engineered Recording for Michael Jackson's Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), and Dangerous (1991), and for Quincy Jones' Back on the Block (1990) and Q's Jook Joint (1996). In this video, Bruce demonstrates techniques he developed recording a wide variety of artists - Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Donna Summer, Natalie Cole, George Benson, The Chi-Lits, Missing Persons, James Ingram and many others. Don't miss this exciting, in-the-sutdio, hands-on learning experience with one of recordings great masters! 60 minutes. |
| Contemporary Chicago Blues Guitar | Son Seals provides an extraordinary personal lesson on how to play tough, no-nonsense blues guitar in a variety of rhythmic settings. An inspiring teacher and awesome performer, he is as direct in his explanations as he is in his playing, putting his heart into each song demo (including shuffle, slow blues, funk blues, and minor blues) and interjecting humorous anecdotes and practical playing tips for guitarists at all levels. A master of minor blues and up-tempo shuffles, he demonstrates how to build and pace a solo, delivering a spellbinding performance in the process. By observing his technique in such an intimate setting, viewers will learn that the secret to Son's power and energy is in his fingers, and not in excessive amplification. Includes an easy-to-follow booklet of transcribed musical examples. 56 minutes. | |
| Chicago Blues Harmonica | Billy Boy Arnold is an unparalleled source of historical information about the development of the harmonica in this century. After delivering an informative and entertaining introduction about the instrument he loves, Billy walks and talks viewers through the important aspects of the playing styles of both Sonny Boys and the two Walters. Each artist's work is demonstrated by a performance with rhythm section backing and then a clear, concise explanation. Topics covered include playing in first, second and third positions, note bending, trills, back-up accompaniment and playing minor blues. Billy shows it all with diatonic and chromatic harmonicas, spicing his musical analysis with anecdotes and his gentle humor. The terrific video, along with an accompanying booklet with the main musical examples transcribed, makes this the definitive method for learning classic Chicago blues harmonica. | |
| Delta Blues Guitar | Much more than an in-depth lesson on Delta blues, this video is a personal visit with a truly unique individual in the history of American music. David Honeyboy Edwards imparts the wit and wisdom he acquired during his life and times with the fascinating, larger-than-life legends of the blues. Foremost among these is the immortal Robert Johnson, whom he met in 1936. In an absolutely remarkable vignette, Honeyboy gives his first-person account on the death of the King of the Delta Blues. Surrounding this riveting moment of living history are detailed demonstrations and thrilling performances of solo country blues, slide guitar, boogie bass lines and lead guitar. Taken all together, this video is the original source for Delta blues guitar that cannot be obtained anywhere else! Includes a booklet containing key musical examples from the video. 65 minutes. | |
| Boogie Woogie Piano | There is precious little information available for the serious piano student of this exciting genre, but this authoritative instructional video certainly fills the void. With his warm and easy-going manner, Mitch walks viewers through the various boogie woogie patterns from the most basic to the more advanced. Showing both left- and right-hand fingerings in great detail, Mitch not only lays the rocking foundation for all players, but he also opens the door for future exploration. This video contains a supplementary booklet with the prime musical examples notated. | |
| Fretboard Roadmaps | VHS Video | The companion video to Fred Sokolow's bestselling book, Fretboard Roadmaps will help you think like a musician. Using familiar tunes, Fred teaches moveable fretboard patterns all the pros use. You'll learn how to: solo and play backup in all keys, all over the fretboard; play moveable chords and chord progressions; play chord-based licks and arpeggios; jam or play melodies with the blues box and with pentatonic and major scales; and more. You'll be at home all over the fretboard! Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. |
| 50 Licks Blues Style | Unlock the secrets of blues guitar! Mat Gurman teaches budding bluesmasters 50 terrific licks, demonstrating licks for dominant and minor blues progressions, turnarounds, intro licks, ending licks, stop time licks and many more. He also shows players the classic techniques used in blues guitar, such as: bends, pull-offs, hammer-ons, slides, slurs, vibrato, muted string raking and more! | |
| Tube Amp Basics | Please see the Hal Leonard Video Catalog for complete description. | |
| Snare Drum Basics | VHS Video | This video is the ideal reference for drummers of all ages and experience levels, providing them with the means to develop or refine the essential tools necessary to expand their vocabulary as drummers. Topics covered include: grips, basic strokes, dynamics, stroke combinations, rudiments, and tuning. Bob Breithaupt is one of today's most recognized percussion educators; he is a professor of music at Capital University in Columbus, OH, president of the Percussive Arts Society, a clinician for Yamaha, Zildjian and Remo, and a contributor to the leading drum magazines. 35 minutes. |
| Play Sax in One Hour | Thanks to the latest video from sax instructor George Shelby, anyone is just an hour away from playing the saxophone! Play Sax in One Hour presents the clearest and easiest instructions ever for learning the basics. It teaches viewers how to: assemble the sax, hold the sax, play a two-octave C-major scale, construct a melody, and much more. Budding players will also learn expressionistic techniques such as tonguing, vibrato and growling. By the end of the tape, they'll be able to jam interactively with Shelby and his band on a blues tune and a bossa nova number. Reading music notation is not required; the video includes easy-to-read, on-screen fingering diagrams for every new note learned. | |
| Hal Leonard Beginning Guitar Video | For Electric or Acoustic Guitarists | The world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method has taught millions of people to play. Now learning will be even easier, thanks to this great new method video! Designed for anyone just learning to play electric or acoustic guitar, it covers: tuning up and parts of the guitar, reading both standard notation and tablature, playing chords, strumming and picking, improvising basic rock solos and lots more, with helpful on-screen music, guitar diagrams, and hand-position close-ups. Viewers will learn to play the songs: Let It Be · Wild Thing · and Twist and Shout, as well as the famous intro riffs to: Smoke on the Water · Day Tripper · and Sunshine of Your Love. Corresponds with books and supplements in the Hal Leonard Guitar Method. 55 minutes. |
| Shaping Your Sound with Reverb & Delay | With this video, you'll discover the techniques professional engineers use to shape the space where the sound happens! Learn how to create custom flanging, delay, phasing, echo and chorusing effects. Through dozens of examples and demonstrations, you'll see and hear exactly how every effect is achieved, and learn precisely how the sound behaves with these effects through computer animations and visual displays. 80 minutes. | |
| Shaping Your Sound with Microphones | This video features dozens of musical examples that show you the best ways to mike drums, guitars, pianos, horns, vocals, strings and more! Clear demonstrations let you SEE and HEAR the advantages and disadvantages of various studio microphone types and designs. You can explore stereo miking techniques and the complexities of multiple microphone set-ups, and learn how sound works with a mic through computer animations and visual displays. 80 minutes. | |
| Shaping Your Sound with Analog Multi-Track Recording | Discover the characteristics of analog tape and recorders and the techniques to make top-quality recordings no matter how many tracks you use! This video teaches how to professionally build a song, step by step, through the tracking and overdubbing process using dozens of musical examples and demos. Learn precision erasure and tape editing, speed shifting, backwards recording and more. Powerful animations and advanced visuals provide detailed examples! | |
| Shaping Your Sound with Mixers & Mixing | With this video, you can: sit in on a complex 16-track recording mixing session; explore the inside of the recording console and learn how to route signals in, through and out of the board; understand effects, loops, mixing in layers, adding vocals, completing the mix-down; and more. | |
| Shaping Your Sound with Equalizers, Compressors & Gates | Learn to use your EQ to open up the sound of your recordings and make room for each instrumental texture while discovering various types of EQ curves and devices. This video covers compressors and gates and how to use them to shape the dynamics of any instrument by emphasizing or diminishing the attack, sustain or release of each note, and tells how to set up each of these devices with particular instruments and when to use them. Computer animations and visuals help you understand how these workhorse tools can teach you amazing hi-tech tricks! | |
| Shaping Your Sound - Complete Course Pack | This classic video series has taught professional recording techniques to literally thousands of musicians, students, engineers and producers. This course demystifies and explains the secrets of expert audio recording in an easy-to-understand manner so that you'll immediately get the most out of your sessions. Order all five videos in this classic series and you'll be making better recordings in no time! Set includes Shaping Your Sound with Mixers & Mixing, Shaping Your Sound with Microphones, Shaping Your Sound with Analog Multi-track Recording, Shaping Your Sound with Reverb & Delay, and Shaping Your Sound with Equalizers, Compressors & Gates. | |
| The Art of Mixing - Video Boxed Set | VHS Video | The #1 all-time bestselling book on mixing comes to life in over three and a half hours of vivid, detailed animated instruction in this great new two-video set! With Gibson's exclusive 3D visual framework, you'll learn the right way to create every style of mix for any style of music. Video 1 focuses on the visual representations of audio imaging and studio equipment. It provides an introduction to the visual framework achieved from representing sounds in mixes. Covers: the specific correlations between audio parameters and video parameters, volume (front/back), panning (left/right), frequency (up/down), and time. It also gives descriptions and visuals of the functions of compressors, limiters, noise gates, equalization, delays, flanging, chorusing, phasing and reverb. Video 2 uses the visual framework introduced in the first video to explain how to use studio equipment to create various types of mixes. It teaches viewers the basic concept of making a mix that is appropriate for the music and song, and lets t |
| Basic Tube Guitar Amplifier Servicing and Overhaul | In this more advanced follow-up video to Tube Amp Basics for the Guitarist (HL00320145), amp expert Gerald Weber spends an hour and a half under the hood, diagnosing, inspecting, troubleshooting, servicing, repairing and even playing the tube guitar amp! He covers: the basics of servicing and overhauling a tube amp; what tools are needed; the wiring mistake made on 50% of all amps and how to correct it; the best way to straighten preamp tube pins; the mistake within the bias circuit of some blackface amps and the essential correction; selection of rectifier tubes for tone and performance; how to perform a cap job correctly; proper servicing of potentiometers, jacks, sockets and tubes; and more. 90 minutes. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Learn to Play the Songs from Are You Experienced | This fantastic two-video set shows guitarists how to play the important parts to every song on this influential album. The videos are hosted and taught by Velvert Turner, a student and friend of Jimi's, with demonstrations by ace Hendrix guitar educator Andy Aledort. For each song, the guitar parts are played at two tempos to help players learn each riff and solo properly, and there are backing tracks to play along with. As a bonus, this set includes actual footage of Jimi playing many of the songs explored and presented on these tapes. Players will learn: Purple Haze · Manic Depression · Hey Joe · Love or Confusion · May This Be Love · I Don't Live Today · The Wind Cries Mary · Fire · Third Stone from the Sun · Foxey Lady · Are You Experienced? · Stone Free · 51st Anniversary · Highway Chile · Can You See Me · Remember · and Red House. | |
| Jack Bruce - The Cream of Cream | The Legendary Bassist | One of the most influential bass players in rock history, Jack Bruce teams up with legendary guitarist Gary Moore and powerhouse drummer Gary Husband to revisit six of the classic Cream songs that he wrote and sang on: White Room · I Feel Free · N.S.U. · Sleepy Time Time · Politician · Sunshine of Your Love. In addition to showing the correct way to play the bass lines to these songs, Jack also offers an in-depth look at his unique right-hand picking style, use of pedal tones and melodic playing, as well as his invaluable thoughts on improvisation and practicing. 60 minutes. |
| Funk Rhythm Guitar Licksamples | The Licksamples series presents a unique new format, introducing sample licks for each instrument and style that vary in range from typical to ultimate. Clearly presented and enjoyable to use, this video series features one-on-one instruction plus performance footage that allows the viewer to see up-close how these patterns are used by a master. Videos include complete transcriptions with tab reference sheets. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Al McKay, guitarist for the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire, shows you 25 of the ultimate funk rhythm guitar patterns. Patterns include Motown, dance funk, Latin gunk, swing funk, funk rock, funk blues, boogie-woogie funk, funky samba and more. Includes performances by Al's band L.A. All-Stars, featuring Bruce Conte, guitarist for the most pivotal funk band of all time, Tower of Power. Also includes a special duo performance by Al and Bruce. Includes a 36-page booklet. 55 minutes. | |
| Funk/R&B Bass Licksamples | Jerry Barnes, bassist for Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Brandy, New Chic of Nile Rodgers and others, shows you 28 of the ultimate funk/R&B bass patterns. Patterns include '60s to '80s funk/R&B and more. Performances feature Jerry's band (with drums). Includes a 52-page booklet. 55 minutes. | |
| The Best of the Allman Brothers Band | Signature Licks DVD | Learn the trademark riffs and solos behind one of the most influential guitar bands of all-time! On this DVD, host Dave Celentano provides a step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts through the analysis of these eight classics: Ain't Wastin' Time No More · Black Hearted Woman · In Memory of Elizabeth Reed · Jessica · Little Martha · Melissa · Ramblin' Man · Whipping Post. Approximately 60 minutes. |
| Jimi Hendrix - Aye? Video Japan Learn To Play The Songs From Are You Experienced? | ||
| Stevie Ray Vaughan's Greatest Hits | Signature Licks DVD | Learn the trademark riffs and solos of the man who reinvented blues and rock on the guitar. An in-depth analysis of eight classic songs presented by Greg Koch: Honey Bee · Lenny · Love Struck Baby · Pride and Joy · Rude Mood · Say What? · The Sky Is Crying · Tightrope. Also available: The Best of Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Signature Licks DVD - 00320257. |
| Best of Stevie Ray Vaughan | Signature Licks DVD | In this outstanding DVD, author/clinician/recording artist Greg Koch teaches the trademark riffs and solos of SRV, the man responsible for reinventing blues and rock on the guitar. Greg analyzes these eight classics in detail: Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up on Love · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Crossfire · Empty Arms · The House Is Rockin' · Riviera Paradise · Scuttle Buttin' · Stang's Swang. Also available: Stevie Ray Vaughan's Greatest Hits Guitar Signature Licks DVD - 00320256. |
| Eric Clapton - The Solo Years | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Guitar Styles and Techniques | Riffs and solos from 8 classic Clapton songs, including: After Midnight • Cocaine • Forever Man • Lay Down Sally • Motherless Children • Pretending • Running on Faith • Wonderful Tonight. DVD bonus features include a guitar techniques section, jam-along songs, and practice tips. 73 minutes. Song List After Midnight Cocaine Crosscut Saw Forever Man Lay Down Sally Pretending Running On Faith Wonderful Tonight |
| Eric Clapton - The Early Years | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Guitar Styles and Techniques | Learn the riffs and solos of Eric Clapton's early years with The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos! Eight classic songs are taught note-for-note: All Your Love (I Miss Loving) • Bell Bottom Blues • Can't Find My Way Home • Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) • I Ain't Got You • Layla • Sunshine of Your Love • White Room. Bonus features include: guitar techniques section • jam-along songs • practice tips. 63 minutes. Song List All Your Love (I Miss Loving) Bell Bottom Blues Can't Find My Way Home Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) I Ain't Got You Layla Sunshine Of Your Love White Room |
| Chicago Blues Guitar | LickSamples | In this video, guitarist Shun Kikuta teaches you the guitar styles and techniques you need to play Chicago blues. You'll learn: rhythm patterns for 12-bar blues, basic solo techniques, 53 essential blues guitar licks, phrasing ideas, chord voicings, minor blues, eight-bar blues, and turnarounds. You'll also learn the techniques of the masters as Shun guides you through examples in the styles of such blues legends as B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, and Muddy Waters. As an added bonus, you will see and hear Shun demonstrate all the concepts demonstrated throughout this video in five live performances with J.W. Williams and other great Chicago blues musicians at the world famous club Buddy Guy's Legends. 55 minutes. |
| Jimi Hendrix - Learn to Play the Songs from Are You Experienced DVD | DVD | This fantastic two-hour-long digital video disc shows guitarists how to play the important parts to every song on this influential album. The DVD is hosted and taught by the late Velvert Turner, a student and friend of Jimi's, with demonstrations by ace Hendrix educator Andy Aledort. For each song, the guitar parts are played first slowly, then up to speed to help players learn each riff and solo properly, and there are backing tracks to play along with. As a bonus, this DVD includes actual footage of Jimi playing many of the songs explored and covered on the DVD. Players will learn: Purple Haze · Manic Depression · Hey Joe · Love or Confusion · May This Be Love · I Don't Live Today · The Wind Cries Mary · Fire · Third Stone from the Sun · Foxey Lady · Are You Experienced? · Stone Free · 51st Anniversary · Highway Chile · Can You See Me · Remember · and Red House - and with the navigational freedom that a DVD provides, they'll easily be able to go right to the lessons of their choice! |
| The Ladies Sing the Blues | DVD | See the Ladies who created an art form and sang their way into legend! This DVD contains once-in-a-lifetime, complete live performances by the great American blues and jazz divas. Features sixteen musical selections, including Bessie Smith in her only film performance, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday backed by the most extraordinary band ever formed, Dinah Washington at the Apollo Theatre, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee and many others, all performing their classics. Special DVD Features: digitally mastered audio & video · interactive menus · instant access to songs and instrumental solos · English narration · Dolby Digital audio. Black and white, 60 minutes. Also available on video: 00320075 $29.95 |
| Billy Branch's Blues Harp (Harmonica) | VHS Video | In this video, Chicago blues master Billy Branch provides an easy-to-follow, 24-step introduction to blues harmonica and his impressive techniques. He covers: choosing the right harp; keys and basic theory; bending, hand vibrato, octaves and other techniques; tips on amplification and playing with a band; and much more! No prior experience or music reading ability is required, so this Day 1 course is perfect for beginners! |
| Muddy Waters | Guitar Signature Licks DVD | Arguably the heaviest bluesman ever, Muddy Waters literally electrified the Chicago blues world with the 1948 release of his first single on Chess Records (I Can't Be Satisfied). By taking the Robert Johnson and Son House-inspired acoustic Delta blues that he had played in Mississippi and firing it up with raw amplification, he created the blueprint for generations of Chicago blues players. Bob Margolin played guitar in Muddy Waters' band for seven years in the '70s, absorbing his music first-hand. In this DVD, he shares the secrets of Muddy's solo guitar and ensemble work and covers slow blues, boogie blues, slide guitar and guitar bass lines in standard and open tunings. Bob even plays an original song that he wrote as a tribute to his former mentor. Includes the songs: Blow Wind Blow · I Can't Be Satisfied · Rollin' and Tumblin' · Big Leg Woman · Kind Hearted Woman · and more. As a special bonus, this DVD includes rare performance footage of Muddy. 52 minutes. |
| T-Bone Walker | Signature Licks DVD | Known as the Father of Electric Blues Guitar, T-Bone Walker has influenced virtually every blues, jazz and rock guitarist from B.B. King, Kenny Burrell and Chuck Berry to Jimi Hendrix. His tasty, economical and expressive lead lines have come to define the essence of cool blues guitar soloing, and the power of his dramatic and soulful phrasing is undiminished by the passage of time. In this DVD, T-Bone Walker expert and Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard reveals all of the major aspects of T-Bone's style, note for note, chord for chord, and with Duke's 30 years of experience showing through. Songs include: You Don't Love Me · Love Is a Gamble · T-Bone Shuffle · T-Bone Boogie · I Get So Weary. Every guitarist should make it a priority to be thoroughly versed in the dynamic style of the immortal T-Bone Walker. 57 minutes. |
| Freddie King | Guitar Signature Licks DVD | The most virtuosic blues King, big bad Freddie was a spectacular guitarist as well as a first-rate singer and accomplished songwriter. As a transplanted Texan who moved to Chicago in the '50s, Freddie rubbed shoulders with the likes of Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Magic Sam. Freddie's vast repertoire of blues classics offers cool hooks, hot solos, and foot-tapping rhythms for the contemporary electric guitarist. In this DVD, Host Duke Robillard (Roomful of Blues, Fabulous Thunderbirds) gives invaluable insights into the style of this legendary guitarist. He takes you through a select group of Freddie's greatest songs (Hideaway · San-Ho-Zay · The Stumble · Sen-sa-shun) lick by lick, revealing the inner workings of this master musician. Rare performance footage is also included as a special bonus! 54 minutes. |
| B.B. King | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Styles, Sounds and Techniques of the King of the Blues | Learn the trademark styles and techniques of the most celebrated guitarist in the blues with this information-packed DVD. Providing over an hour-and-a-half of in-depth analysis, Andy Aledort takes you step-by-step through eight classic songs: Cryin' Won't Help You · Five Long Years · Just Like a Woman · Rock Me Baby · Sweet Little Angel · The Thrill Is Gone · You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now · and You Upset Me Baby. 1 hour, 36 minutes. |
| Charlie Christian | Guitar Signature Licks DVD | Explore the riffs, solos and sounds of the original electric jazz guitar virtuoso with this in-depth analysis of 8 songs: Air Mail Special · Benny's Bugle · Gone with What Wind · Grand Slam · Seven Come Eleven · Shivers · Solo Flight · Till Tom Special. |
| Albert King | Guitar Signature Licks DVD | Associate editor of Guitar World, Andy Aledort discusses and demonstrates the unique guitar solos of this blues giant! Features lessons and tips on re-creating the Albert King style through an in-depth analysis of 8 tunes: Angel of Mercy · Blues Power · Born Under a Bad Sign · Crosscut Saw · I Wanna Get Funky · I'll Play the Blues for You · Laundromat Blues · Oh Pretty Woman. 79 minutes. |
| Steve Jordan - The Groove Is Here | DVD | This is the first instructional program by drummer's drummer and Grammy Award winner Steve Jordan, who offers a fascinating look into how and why he plays. Long awaited by drummers around the world, this DVD includes live performances by Bob Cranshaw, Danny Kootch Kortchmar, and Bernie Dr. Woo Worrell. It also features commentary from Jackson Browne, Leroy Clouden, Levon Helm, Keith Richards and the late Timothy White, Billboard editor-in-chief. One of the funkiest drummers of all time? Steve Jordan shows he's all that and more on this excellent DVD, a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the legendary groove-maker. - William F. Miller, Editorial Director, Modern Drummer Magazine |
| How to Find Gigs That Pay Big Bucks | DVD | Is your talent still locked up in the garage? It's time to shift gears and start finding gigs that pay serious money! This DVD - featuring invaluable advice from music industry heavy-hitters - is for every musician who dreams of playing music for a living. Kevin Eubanks, musical director for the Tonight Show band, shares his thoughts on getting major work as a musician in today's market. Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora talks about the most critical elements to launching a music career. Famous rock stars including Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon), Eric Schenkman (Spin Doctors) and Joe Satriani give the inside scoop about finding good-paying gigs, agents, and learning from the mistakes they've made on their climb to the top. Carnival Cruise Lines supervisor J.B. Buccafusco gives ideas on how to get yourself booked on cruise ships, and Steve Schirripa, former entertainment director for the Las Vegas Riviera, gives insight into scoring casino bookings nationwide. Also includes tips from concert and festival promot |
| Clyde Stubblefield & John Jab'o Starks - Soul of the Funky Drummers | DVD | The legendary drummers for James Brown, funk masters Clyde Stubblefield and John Jab'o Starks focus on the grooves they made famous, in the songs: Cold Sweat · Funky Drummer · I Got the Feelin' · Mother Popcorn · Give It Up or Turnit a Loose · Licking Stick · Sex Machine · Super Bad · Make It Funky · and Doing It to Death. They demonstrate these patterns and rhythm combinations, and analyze their performances and techniques while looking back and discussing their activities in the James Brown era. Features exclusive reunion performances with special guests and former band members, including Fred Wesley, Fred Thomas, John Scofield and John Medeski. 80 minutes. |
| 50 Licks Blues Style | Unlock the secrets of blues guitar! Ace session guitarist Mat Gurman teaches budding bluesmasters 50 terrific phrases, demonstrating licks for dominant and minor blues progressions, turnarounds, intro licks, ending licks, stop time licks and many more. He also shows players the classic techniques used in blues guitar, such as: bends, pull-offs, hammer-ons, slides, slurs, vibrato, muted string raking and more! Each lick is played in context, then demonstrated slowly with full explanations of every technique used. Includes an instructional booklet. 59 minutes. | |
| 50 Licks Rock Style | Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb teaches licks in the styles of rock guitar masters such as Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, the Allman Brothers, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Satriani, Billy Gibbons, Dave Navarro, Mark Knopfler, and other great players! He explains how to apply the licks over certain chords or progressions, and covers techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, vibrato, bends, octaves, harmonics, whammy bar, double stops, sequencing of scales, intervallic licks, arpeggios, and many more. Includes a helpful instructional booklet. 60 minutes. | |
| Playing in the Style of the Fender® Stratocaster Greats | DVD | Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb takes an in-depth look at the Fender Stratocaster and the styles of its most famous players. He discusses the classic Strat sound, pick-up configuration and body style, then breaks down the blues riffs of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the shimmering tone of David Gilmour, and the tremolo picking of Dick Dale. Tom then takes players step-by-step through the soulful bends of Eric Clapton, the whammy bar melodies of Jeff Beck, the landmark stylings of Jimi Hendrix, the unique chord voicings of Eric Johnson and much more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the DVD. 55 minutes. |
| Learn to Play the Drumset | DVD | The perfect way to start a beginner on the entire drumset! This informative and descriptive DVD: takes you through the basics of four- and five-piece drum set-ups (and how to tune them); illustrates the grips and how to use the sticks; teaches the staff, time values, double strokes and counting; and much more. Using patterns drawn from a wide variety of musical styles, you'll learn how to play a drum fill, an open roll, a closed roll, flams, paradiddles, and single- and double-stroke combinations as they apply to the drumset. Includes an 8-page booklet with diagrams and other useful information. Use the DVD by itself or with Peter Magadini's Learn to Play the Drumset, Book 1 book/CD pack (06620030, $14.95). |
| Nathan East - The Business of Bass | Nathan East takes you into the studio and behind the scenes to learn and see first-hand what it takes to be a professional musician. East has collaborated and toured with some of the most famous stars in the industry, including Clapton, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Babyface, Billy Preston and David Foster. With these artists and others, The Business of Bass covers the demands and rewards of making music for a living, both in live performance and studio sessions. Bonus tracks include: interactive Q&A · professionals' workshop with Harvey Mason and Nathan East · rare concert performances by Fourplay featuring Nathan East, Bob James, Harvey Mason and Larry Carlton. Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes. | |
| Blues Rock Guitar Soloing | DVD | This DVD features top-rated session player Mat Gurminator Gurman teaching one of the most important music lessons you will ever take, regardless of the style you play. Mat demonstrates the art of phrasing - the key to all improvised music. He teaches how to get the music out of your head and into your playing, so your solos make sense. He tells how to get a great blues rock tone and demonstrates soloing in the styles of Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Billy Gibbons, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton and Robben Ford. He also shows how to apply the blues scale to almost any style of music when you solo. Packed with licks and practice ideas, this DVD will help you develop your ear and continue to improve your soloing for months and years to come. Includes a lesson booklet showing examples in notation and tablature. 46 minutes. |
| The Singer's Tool Box | Every instrument requires maintenance - including the voice! Presented by Mark Baxter, a renown vocal therapist with an international roster of clients, The Singer's Toolbox is jam-packed with essential information, exercises and tips for any style singer. No prior training's needed. Just slip this in your DVD player and learn: how your voice works - with clear examples and demos; four steps to keep your voice strong; performance tips; and how to repair vocal damage. Includes a lesson book. 50 minutes. Also available from Mark Baxter: The Rock-N-Roll Singer's Survival Manual 00660176/$17.95 | |
| Beginning Electric Blues Guitar | DVD | Learn the essentials of playing electric blues guitar from one of the genre's most renowned and respected educators. This DVD covers twelve-bar blues form, the blues scale, major and minor pentatonics, combining scales, shuffle rhythm, pick harmonics, seventh chords, and more must-know topics. Andy also includes an inspiring performance section, revealing the unique approach of several blues masters, including B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton. 58 minutes. |
| Horacio Hernandez - Live at the Modern Drummer Festival 2000 | Horacio Hernandez is one of the most exciting drummers to come along in recent years. His musical home base is founded on the rhythms of his native Cuba, though he is comfortable in all styles. With a band that includes Michael Brecker, John Patitucci, Marc Quinones and Hilario Duran, Horacio performs a set of incredible music that opens with a burning drums and percussion duet, and incorporates elements of jazz and Afro-Cuban music a unique and exciting way. Bonus audio track included! Running Time: 63 minutes. | |
| Buddy Rich - Live at the 1982 Montreal Jazz Festival | DVD | This DVD features Buddy Rich and The Buddy Rich Big Band at the height of their popularity and influence. Contains seven beautiful arrangements that display not only Rich's virtuosity, but his unsurpassed musicianship as well. These include a rare example of Buddy on brushes and a brilliant rendition of his signature piece, the medley from West Side Story. Other songs include: Hookin It · If They Could See Me Now · Good News · Carioca · Time Check. Also includes a rare bonus clip featuring a great 1972 performance of On Green Dolphin Street. 60 minutes. |
| A Salute to Buddy Rich | Eight compositions are performed by Phil Collins, including several from his own repertoire, arranged for a big band, as well as several from Buddy's original repertoire. Two great songs from Buddy's repertoire are performed by Steve Smith and two by Dennis Chambers, along with rehearsal footage and three vintage clips of Buddy himself! Special DVD Features: three bonus performances, one by Dennis and two by Steve. Almost a half-hour of new material! 143 minutes. | |
| Chuck Leavell - Piano Instruction, Vol. 1 | Keyboard magazine calls Chuck Leavell one of the finest rock keyboardists of all time. His work has been heard on the recordings of Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Train, The Indigo Girls, Blues Traveler and many others. In his first instructional DVD, Chuck starts out with the basics - stretching, finger exercises, octaves and scales - and then demonstrates techniques useful for playing blues, gospel and boogie woogie piano. Along the way, he breaks down Eric Clapton's Alberta and The Allman Brothers' Statesboro Blues and Jessica. Archival clips of Ray Charles, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Meade Lux Lewis, Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers Band complement recollections of Chuck's early musical experiences and notable career highlights. This jam-packed DVD also includes a special section in which Chuck shares his thoughts about how to prepare for the recording studio. Whether you're a beginner or a pro at the piano, this DVD will provide you with tips to improve your playing! 125 minutes. | |
| Billy Ward - Big Time | The Drummer's Blueprint for Creativity, Time Keeping and Groove | This DVD is a riveting look at the very essence of what makes the human clock tick. Included are lessons, performances and insights, all presented in a new and groundbreaking format that strips the art of drumming to its very core. Join world-renowned session drummer and educator Billy Ward as he explores a vital and untapped side of practical groove theory. Extensive bonus features include: Billy's alternate perspective on basic rudiments, fills, shuffles and miking techniques · 45 minutes of uncut footage of solos and jams with fast rising bassist Andy Hess · Billy and Andy demonstrate the importance of pocket and break down the elements of timekeeping · or go behind the kit with the optional foot-cam view and commentary by Billy. |
| Play Harmonica in One Hour (Harmonica) | DVD | Professional musician and experienced harmonica teacher Bobby Joe Holman gives the clearest and easiest instructions ever for learning the basics of harmonica playing, teaching how to: hold the harmonica; play a melody; use chords to enhance playing; and play folk, country and blues styles. Reading music notation is not required. You're just an hour away from playing the harmonica! 60 minutes. |
| Robert Johnson's Guitar Techniques | There are very few guitarists who can truly be called legends, and Robert Johnson is one of them. This impassioned master of the blues has influenced everyone who has heard his singing and playing. In this hour-long video, Scott Ainslie teaches and demonstrates Johnson's acoustic blues style and techniques using seven classic songs: Sweet Home Chicago · Ramblin' on My Mind · Walkin' Blues · Cross Road Blues · more. | |
| T-Bone Walker Guitar Style | VHS Video | Known as the Father of Electric Blues Guitar, T-Bone Walker has influenced virtually every blues, jazz and rock guitarist from B.B. King, Kenny Burrell and Chuck Berry to Jimi Hendrix. His tasty, economical and expressive lead lines have come to define the essence of cool blues guitar soloing, and the power of his dramatic and soulful phrasing is undiminished by the passage of time. In this video, T-Bone Walker expert and Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard reveals all of the major aspects of T-Bone's style, note for note, chord for chord, and with Duke's 30 years of experience showing through. Songs include: You Don't Love Me · Love Is a Gamble · T-Bone Shuffle · T-Bone Boogie · I Get So Weary. |
| Muddy Waters Guitar Style | VHS Video | Arguably the heaviest bluesman ever, Muddy Waters electrified the Chicago blues world with the 1948 release of his first single. By taking the Robert Johnson and Son House-inspired acoustic Delta blues that he had played in Mississippi and firing it up with raw amplification, he created the blueprint for generations of Chicago blues players. Bob Margolin played guitar in Muddy Waters' band for seven years in the '70s, absorbing his music first-hand. In this video, he shares the secrets of Muddy's solo guitar and ensemble work and covers slow blues, boogie blues, slide guitar and guitar bass lines in standard and open tunings. Bob even plays an original song that he wrote as a tribute to his former mentor. Includes the songs: Blow Wind Blow · I Can't Be Satisfied · Rollin' and Tumblin' · Big Leg Woman · more. As a special bonus, this video includes rare performance footage of Muddy. |
| Freddie King Guitar Style | VHS Video | The most virtuosic blues King, big bad Freddie was a spectacular guitarist as well as a first-rate singer and accomplished songwriter. As a transplanted Texan who moved to Chicago in the '50s, Freddie rubbed shoulders with the likes of Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Magic Sam. Freddie's vast repertoire of blues classics offers cool hooks, hot solos, and foot-tapping rhythms for the contemporary electric guitarist. Host Duke Robillard (Roomful of Blues, Fabulous Thunderbirds) gives invaluable insights into the style of this legendary guitarist. He takes you through a select group of Freddie's greatest songs (Hideaway · San-Ho-Zay · The Stumble · Sen-sa-shun) lick by lick, revealing the inner workings of this master musician. |
| Playing in the Style of The Fender® Stratocaster Greats | Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb takes an in-depth look at the Fender Stratocaster and the styles of its most famous players. He discusses the classic Strat sound, pick-up configuration and body style, then breaks down the blues riffs of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the shimmering tone of David Gilmour, and the tremolo picking of Dick Dale. Tom then takes players step-by-step through the soulful bends of Eric Clapton, the whammy bar melodies of Jeff Beck, the landmark stylings of Jimi Hendrix, the unique chord voicings of Eric Johnson, and much more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 60 minutes. | |
| Playing in the Style of The Fender® Telecaster Greats | Acclaimed LA guitarist and songwriter Troy Dexter discusses the classic Telecaster sound, pick-up configuration and body style, and looks at the artists that have unlocked its secrets. He breaks down the signature riffs of James Burton and Steve Cropper, the blues rock styles of Johnny Lang, and the special tuning and chord voicings of Keith Richards. Troy then goes step-by-step through the jazzy country style of Danny Gatton, the unique chord voicings of Andy Summers, the blues licks of Albert Lee, and lots more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 60 minutes. | |
| Left Hand Bass Techniques | Now for the first time 10 of today's most influential bass players come together to bring you the Star Licks All Star Bass Series: James Jamerson Jr., Louis Johnson, Abe Laboriel, Nathan East, Chuck Rainey, Freddie Washington, Verdine White, Larry Graham, Byron Miller and Neil Stubenaus. This video looks at left hand technique concentrating on the fretboard. All 10 artists reveal their own unique approach to scales, arpeggios, chords, open string usage and adapting bass lines to a variety of musical styles including funk, rock, blues, motown, and many more. | |
| Right Hand Bass Techniques | Now for the first time, 10 of today's most influential bass players come together to bring you the Star Licks All-Star Bass Series: James Jamerson Jr., Louis Johnson, Abe Laboriel, Nathan East, Chuck Rainey, Freddie Washington, Verdine White, Larry Graham, Byron Miller and Neil Stubenaus. On this video all 10 artists take an in-depth look at right hand techniques covering rhythm ideas, concepts on developing speed and a variety of fingering techniques, including: slap and pop, flamenco style, and multi-finger picking. | |
| All Star Bass Series - Bass As a Solo Instrument | Now for the first time, 10 of today's most influential bass players come together to bring you the Star Licks All-Star Bass Series: James Jamerson Jr., Louis Johnson, Abe Laboriel, Nathan East, Chuck Rainey, Freddie Washington, Verdine White, Larry Graham, Byron Miller and Neil Stubenaus. This third video looks at the art of soloing and the bass as a featured instrument. Primarily concentrating on performance, we get a first hand look at each player's special combination of technique and musicality that make up their own individual style. All 10 artists give their valuable insight on creating the hooks, riffs and licks that make up a truly exciting performance. | |
| Instant Harmonica (Harmonica) | Instant Harmonica is the book that makes learning harmonica fun and easy. In no time at all, students will be blowing a variety of tunes on their harp. The book includes a combination of tablature and EZ-Play notation and over thirty all-time great country and folk songs. Works with any ten-hole harmonica. 8-1/2 x 7-1/2 | |
| A History of Marshall Valve Guitar Amplifiers, 1962-1992 | Marshall amps have defined the sound of rock for a generation, boasting such notable users as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore and Jimmy Page. This book explores the British company responsible for that sweet overdrive sound - the company that originated the amp stack - tracing the impressive lineage of its valve (tube to us Yanks!) guitar amps. Doyle is the acknowledged authority on the subject, and here he combines detailed chronologies of the various model and serial numbers, straightforward explanations of their features and construction, and aesthetic evaluations of the results. The book is dotted with the names of rock luminaries and peppered with photos - well over 100 black-and-white ones, plus a 32-page color section and a 32-page full-color appendix that reproduces all of the Marshall catalogues of the sixties. | |
| The Guitar Handbook | The Essential Encyclopedia for Every Guitar Player! The Guitar Handbook is the complete guide to playing the guitar - from simple chords to advanced improvisations. Its uniquely devised learning program combines specially commissioned, step-by-step photographs with a chord dictionary containing over 800 easy-to-follow fingerings, and clear, concise text. It is also a comprehensive manual on guitar hardware and performance technology, sound equipment, special effects, and recording facilities. It examines every aspect of guitar maintenance, repair, and customizing, as well as highlighting over 20 world-famous guitarists. 43 pages with full-color photos and illustrations. | |
| Fender: The Inside Story | A behind-the-scenes account of the Fender Electric Instrument Company by its former general manager. White traces the company's entire history, from Leo Fender's beginnings as a radio repairman up to the eventual sale of Fender to CBS, and beyond. Includes stories about the development of the Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Stratocaster, as well as insights into Leo Fender's unique personality. It is packed with more than 100 historic photos and illustrations, instrument diagrams and specifications, and anecdotes about artists such as Merle Travis, Bob Wills, Speedy West, and Tex Ritter. 7-1/4 inch. x 9-1/4 inch.. | |
| The Rickenbacker Book | A Complete History of Rickenbacker Electric Guitars | This book traces the history and story of the remarkable and unique Rickenbacker guitars. Rare, unusual and outstanding Rickenbacker models are shown in specially commissioned full-color photographs, and meticulous listings for the collector detail all the company's electric guitars from 1932 to 1994. Essential reading for players and collectors. 7-1/2 inch. x 9-3/4 inch.. Hardcover |
| A Desktop Reference of Hip Vintage Guitar Amps | If you have questions about guitar amplifiers-how to fix them, how to restore them, or how to hot-rod them-this book has the answer. This book is written for the guitarist or collector who desires a common sense approach to understanding the essence of vintage tube amps and vintage tube tone. Not written for engineers, it does not contain engineering formulas, polar mathematic equations, or abbreviations that are assumed you should know. Gerald Weber, a regular columnist for Vintage Guitar magazine, shares the knowledge he has accumulated over the years of repairing and building his line of Kendrick amps. | |
| The Gretsch Book | A Complete History of Gretsch Electric Guitars | This book pulls together the fascinating story of this American guitar manufacturer, highlighting links with key guitarists such as George Harrison, Duane Eddy and Chet Atkins. These three most famous of Gretsch players have their guitars pictured among over 70 sensational color photographs of rare and unusual instruments that help make The Gretsch Book illuminate the history of this idiosyncratic guitar maker. Original interviews with many Gretsch personnel add to a unique tour of the company's remarkably varied and colorful history, as The Gretsch Book practically and entertainingly clarifies this much misunderstood and wonderfully inventive guitar maker. Includes an entire reference section containing valuable specifications for collectors. 7-1/2 inch. x 9-3/4 inch.. |
| The Bass Book - French | ||
| Top R&B Singles 1942-1995 Hardcover | From doo-wop to hip-hop, blues to funk. This book contains over 16,500 songs that hit Billboard's R & B charts over the past 54 years. | |
| The Guitarist's Almanac | For guitarists headed out on the road or just down the street for band practice, The Guitarist's Almanac is the perfect take-along companion. It's compact, yet crammed with useful information, from alternative tunings to fret jobs, and from chord charts to guitar lore. Noted axe-wielders like Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, and Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard offer inspiration, tips and anecdotes. Written by veteran music journalist Alan di Perna, The Guitarist's Almanac is lively, entertaining and practical. | |
| Live Sound for Musicians | Live Sound for Musicians shows you how to keep your band's PA system working smoothly, from set up and soundcheck right through your performance. If you're the person in the band who runs the PA, this is the book you've been waiting for! | |
| The Drummer's Studio Survival Guide | The Drummer's Studio Survival Guide is an updated and expanded version of author Mark Parson's informative 13-part In the Studio series from Modern Drummer magazine. Topics include preparing one's drums for recording, drum miking, the use of outboard equipment, interacting with producers and engineers, and other information vital to any drummer entering the studio - whether for the first time or as a veteran. | |
| Breaking Through - 2nd Edition | From Rock to Opera, the Basic Technique of Voice | Author and voice teacher Gloria Bennett has taught Axl Rose of Guns N'Roses, Vince Neil of Motley Crüe, Exene Cervenka of X, Steve Wynn of Dream Syndicate, Dexter Holland of The Offspring, and Anthony Keidis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others. Her comprehensive and practical book, now in its second edition, offers a clear explanation of the voice as an instrument and proper vocal technique. Through examples, anecdotes and exercises, Breaking Through provides for both the novice and professional vocalist a vital sourcebook for maintaining and enhancing the quality of the voice. Topics covered include: pitch problems and solutions, evening your range, projection without strain, how to stay vocally healthy on the road, how to find a good vocal coach, and much more. |
| Audio Made Easy, 3rd Edition | (Or How to Be a Sound Engineer Without Really Trying) | Now updated! In this entertaining book, Ira White presents information on pro-audio in a very accessible, casual, down-to-earth way. This handy manual for musicians, studio engineers and audio pros contains valuable information on using EQ, speaker specifics, mics, and techniques for recording, live recording, club and concert sound, church sound, theatrical sound and much more, without page-filling formulas or mind-boggling abstractions. Includes lots of helpful diagrams, an index, and a CD so you can hear the techniques demonstrated in the book. |
| The Working Drummer | The Working Drummer is an updated compilation of one of Modern Drummer's longest running and most popular columns - Club Scene. In these columns (from April of 1980 through July of 1992), author Rick Van Horn offered lessons learned in over 25 years as a club drummer. Whether your gig is steady or casual, at home or on the road, in clubs or on the wedding circuit - if you make even part of your living playing drums - you'll find a wealth of useful information in this book. | |
| The Beauty of the 'Burst | Finally, the long-awaited English edition of this historic Japanese book is here! The Beauty of the 'Burst pays tribute to Gibson's magnificent Sunburst Les Pauls made between 1958 and 1960, the most highly prized solidbody electric guitars ever. The magnitude of their value is directly related to their look (outrageous wood patterns, or figured timber), since non-players are paying top dollar for them. The book features lavish full-color photos of these beautiful instruments throughout; the guitars of famous players; a foreword by Ted McCarty; a bio of the author, world renowned collector Yasuhiko Iwanade; and the Science of the Burst section with over 30 pages of detailed reference facts on every facet of the guitar, including colors, wood figure, pick-ups, hardware and qualities of voice. This may be the closest guitarists will ever be able to get to these incredibly collectible beauties! 216 pages, 8-1/2 inch. x 11 inch. Softcover | |
| Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound | Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells the tale of this extraordinary company on its 50th anniversary, weaving together the American success story of the company founder, the role of key inventors and inventions, and the development of innovative music equipment products - all against the backgrounds of American pop music and corporate competition in the music industry. Many Ampeg endorsees are profiled, including: Johnny Smith, James Jamerson, Donald Duck Dunn, Gary Karr, Victor Wooten, Bill Wyman, Jason Newsted, Michael Anthony and more. The result provides something of interest to musicians, collectors, and those who lived part of the history. Includes more than 200 photos and a 32-page color section. 288 pages, 8 1/2 inch. x 11 inch. | |
| Guitar World Presents Stevie Ray Vaughan | Stevie Ray Vaughan, bluesman, guitarist and legend, was only 35 at the time of his death, but in his lifetime he managed to revitalize the blues, influence a generation of guitarists and produce a phenomenal body of work. His story is told in detail here in Guitar World Presents Stevie Ray Vaughan, a collection of articles about the great guitarist from the pages of Guitar World magazine. This deluxe volume features probing interviews held over the years with Stevie Ray, instructional material, a complete discography of his recorded works, and living reminiscences by his fellow musicians. This is essential reading for every fan of SRV! | |
| Acoustic Guitars and Other Fretted Instruments - A Photographic History | Most people aren't aware that the guitar was not always king in the United States. Until the 1930's, the guitar actually played 'second fiddle' to other fretted instruments. This book chronicles the history and development of guitars, banjos, and mandolins in America. 800 color photos detail the evolution of these instruments, from primitive minstrel banjos to elaborately inlaid classic banjos and jazz banjos; from 'taterbug' mandolins to classic Gibson models signed by the legendary Lloyd Loar; and a wide array of flat top, archtop, and resonator guitars. 8 1/2? x 11?. 320 pages. | |
| Rockabilly: A Forty-Year Journey | The rebellious youth music we know as rockabilly was born in the '50s and enjoyed a great revival in the '80s and '90s. This book is a straight-from-the-heart account of how the genre's greatest artists - author Billy Poore's personal friends - made their mark. Billy gives the low-down on everyone from pioneers like Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran and Charlie Feathers, to the next generation of stars like Link Wray, Dave Edmunds, Robert Gordon, Dwight Yoakam, The Blasters, The Stray Cats and BR5-49, to the unlikely artists who have been influenced by rockabilly, including Conway Twitty and The Beatles. His uncensored stories and incredible, previously-unpublished photos deliver an inside look into the wild art of one of America's greatest inventions. The book is also a great reference guide, detailing artists' (from the legends to the one-hit wonders) chart activity, career milestones and tours. With its sentimental foreword by the late Danny Gatton, this book is a mu | |
| Zildjian | Softcover Edition | Filled with never-before-seen photos, memorabilia and recollections from legendary drummers, this book tells the exciting story of the world's most popular cymbal company of the occasion of its 375th anniversary, from its beginnings in 17th-century Turkey to today. Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd and Neil Pert are among the many great innovators who have crashed, splashed, choked, gonged and ridden Zildjians to make music history on some of the most ground-breaking recordings of this century. See what these stars and the Zildjian family today have to say about these premium cymbals so rich in history. |
| Zildjian | Hardcover Edition | Filled with never-before-seen photos, memorabilia and recollections from legendary drummers, this book tells the exciting story of the world's most popular cymbal company on the occasion of its 375th anniversary, from its beginnings in 17th-century Turkey to today. Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd and Neil Peart are among the many great innovators who have crashed, splashed, choked, gonged and ridden Zildjians to make music history on some of the most groundbreaking recordings of this century. See what these stars and the Zildjian family today have to say about these premium cymbals so rich in history. |
| Gibson Electrics - The Classic Years | Since the inception of the first electrical guitars in the 1920s, no other manufacturer has produced a greater variety of professional quality models than Gibson. This book presents a documented account of the instruments released during a highly creative period from the 1930s up to the mid-60s, which saw the coming of age of the electric guitar. It describes all the models that have made history and contributed to establishing the reputation of Gibson. This edition features over 500 illustrations, including 100 in color, and previously unpublished material. | |
| Professional Microphone Techniques | Here is the ultimate guide to microphone placement, applications and techniques by one of the authors of the industry bestseller Modern Recording Techniques. This book focuses intensely on microphone usage for dozens of different instruments as well as vocals, amplifiers, Leslie cabinets and more! Accompanied by an audio CD that allows you to hear the different effects of microphone placement techniques in real time for a full understanding of how to get the best recordings from any type of microphone. 136 pages, 8 1/2 inch. x 11 inch. | |
| Chasin' That Devil's Music - Searching for the Blues | 'Chasin' That Devil Music - Searching for the Blues' is the fruit of research into the birth of the blues by a blues scholar who has researched the artists on old 78 RPM records to uncover their stories along with rare interviews and songs which are on the CD included with the book. | |
| The Piano | A Complete Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Popular Musical Instrument | For more than 200 years, the piano has been an inspirational force in the world of music. The Piano shows how this characterful instrument has won its place at the center of the affections of music lovers everywhere. This is the first popular book to cover every aspect of the instrument's dynamic history, including: origins, technical developments, novelties and experiments; piano music throughout the centuries; profiles of the instruments' musical giants and analyses of their greatest works; and much more. With over 200 photographs and full color throughout, The Piano is a handsome tribute to a great musical personality. 192 pages, 9 1/2 inch. x 11 1/4 inch. |
| Bill Carson - My Life and Times with Fender Musical Instruments | This compelling autobiography of guitar icon Bill Carson is a fascinating first-person chronicle by a man deeply involved in all facets of the Fender story. Carson recounts everything from his early years as an impoverished guitarist to his days serving as test pilot of solidbody instruments, including the legendary Stratocaster. He shares his experiences of working closely with Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and the factory workers who produced some of guitardom's truly classic instruments. Carson's conversational tone takes the reader through the good times and bad at Fender, including the decline of the company and its products during the infamous CBS years, on through its remarkable resurgence and return to dominance. 112 pages, 3 x 91 | |
| Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars - 2nd Edition | The original version of this guide has sold over 30,000 copies. This new edition has been expanded by 25% and promises to become an invaluable resource. For collectors, dealers and players, this completely updated field guide provides specifications, serial numbers, and more for determining the originality of vintage American acoustic and electric fretted instruments. Detailing thousands of models by every major manufacturer, the book now includes expanded coverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite, Dobro, Gibson banjos, Fender amps, Gibson amps, plus updates on the latest models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and others since 1990. 582 pages, 6 inch. x 9 inch. | |
| The Fender Book - 2nd Edition | Now in its second edition, The Fender Book has become the definitive story of the world's best-known solidbody electric guitars. From the Fender Electric Instrument Co.'s earliest period to its most recent products, this book's striking color photography showcases history's finest Fenders plus the most unusual. Personal insights gathered form new interviews with Fender employees past and present bring to life the personality and genius of Leo Fender and his inventive company. Useful as well as entertaining, The Fender Book also provides a meticulous reference section of model specifications for identifying and dating Fenders made in the U.S., Japan, and elsewhere from 1950 to the present. 120 pages, 7 1/2 inch. x 9 3/4 inch., Hardcover. | |
| The Guild Guitar Book | Guild guitars have been around since the early 1950s, and by the beginning of the '60s, the company had established a solid reputation for its electric and acoustic archtops, which are still widely regarded today. Despite this enduring popularity, little was known about the history of Guild. The Guild Guitar Book is the result of years of intensive research and countless photo sessions. It includes a thorough history of the company and its guitars, including serial numbers, specifications, original prices, and all the information needed to date Guild guitars. Features hundreds of photos, with a beautiful 40-page color section. Now Back in Print! | |
| Top R&B Singles 1942-1999 | The biggest, baddest, best book on charted R&B music and the artists who made it happen! Joel Whitburn's Top R&B Singles 1942-1999 is a compelling compendium covering all of the over 17,800 titles and 4,375 artists that hit Billboard's R&B singles charts from October 24, 1942 through July 31, 1999. Of course, it includes the essential chart data you expect in any Record Research book. Great new features include the B-sides of the records and special highlighting of each artist's top hits. You'll also find complete picture sleeve and record price guides, additional title notes, new biographies on recently charted artists, and a whole lot more! No other book so exhaustively explores the history of America's rich and righteous music. | |
| The Rogers Book | In this book, author Rob Cook gives the complete history of the Rogers Drum Company, whose drums, in the words of Not-So-Modern Drummer editor John Aldridge, were the Cadillac of the 1960s...(whose) innovations in hardware design have been copied by almost every drum manufacturer in existence. The Rogers Book covers the company's east coast beginnings, the Covington, OH era, English Rogers, the CBS era, and much more. It includes a list of Rogers endorsees, a comprehensive guide for dating equipment, a color section showing old catalogs and drum colors, the parts listings from all Rogers catalogs, a list of current resources, and lots of photographs throughout. This is a must-have for all drum enthusiasts! | |
| How to Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great! | The Electric Guitar Owner's Manual | From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this do-it-yourself player's primer for owning and maintaining an electric guitar explains the ins and outs of: choosing the right guitar; cleaning, tools and basic maintenance; personalizing and improving on a factory setup; trouble-shooting; basic guitar electronics; setups of the pros; and much more. Written by Dan Erlewine, author of the bestselling Guitar Player Repair Guide and the popular Repairs column in Guitar Player magazine, this book also includes a plastic sheet with specialized guitar tools you can snap-out! |
| Rollin' and Tumblin' | The Postwar Blues Guitarists | This is the most comprehensive and insightful study ever published on the pioneers of electric blues guitar - including the great Chicago, Mississippi Delta, Louisiana, Texas and West Coast bluesmen. Rollin' and Tumblin' offers extensive interviews with some of the world's most famous blues guitarists, and poignant profiles of historical blues figures. Following a sweeping portrait of blues guitar history, the book features such players as T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins and many more. |
| Rhino's Cruise Through the Blues | This book starts deep in the Delta to explore the history of the blues, spotlighting landmark musicians, recordings and happenings along the way. Blues greats covered here include Leadbelly, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan and dozens more. The book also explores the social and cultural mores of the blues, the impact of American history, and why the blues is such an influential and seemingly immortal genre. Published in cooperation with Rhino Records, it includes beautiful full-color pages throughout, with rare photos of players, album covers, record labels and more. | |
| 50 Years of Fender | Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars | The first Fender guitar hit the scene 50 years ago - and music hasn't been the same since! Featuring 200 color photos, this visual chronicle of the premier guitar maker charts every Fender model from 1950 to 2000, accompanied by a parallel timeline of musical highlights. The book celebrates 50 years of Telecasters, Stratocasters, Precision Basses, and other Fender instruments played by such artists as Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Kurt Cobain and many others. |
| Michael Bloomfield - If You Love These Blues | An Oral History | Guitarist Michael Bloomfield shot to stardom in the '60s with The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Bob Dylan, The Electric Flag and on Al Kooper's Super Session. His story is told in the words of his brother, musicians such as B.B. King, producer Paul Rothchild and dozens of others - including Bloomfield himself. Features a foreword by Carlos Santana, and a CD of unreleased early studio tracks. Hardcover. (This book) is a look inside the psyche of a musical innovator who deserves a posthumous Nobel Prize and a statue on Rush Street in Chicago. If you love his blues, you'll love this book. - Al Kooper |
| The Working Bassist's Tool Kit | The Art & Craft of Successful Bass Playing | This book by Bass Player contributing editor and columnist Ed Friedland teaches electric or acoustic bassists of any style the musical skills essential in the working world, survival tips for tackling any gig, and techniques for achieving a competitive edge. It helps new working bassists hit the ground running, and pro players grow stronger. Topics include time and groove, chord charts, ear training, doubling, thumb technique, keeping time, faking tunes and many more, plus ways to assess a gig and deliver the goods. Includes lots of musical examples and exercises, both in the book and on the play-along CD. |
| Cream | The Legendary Sixties Supergroup | Written by Chris Welch, former Melody Maker journalist and Cream confidante, this newly-researched book is the first full account of rock's premiere three-man supergroup: guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker. From Cream's formation in 1966 to their breakup in 1968, the book analyzes the group's working methods and offers detailed descriptions of all their recordings. A special section explores the musical interactions of Clapton, Bruce and Baker, plus key songwriters Bruce and Pete Brown. With rare full-color photos throughout, it also includes a complete discography, studio sessionography, and diary of live shows. |
| How the Fender Bass Changed the World | This book by the founding editor and former publisher of Bass Player magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass, it also - for the first time - illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence, it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also describes the impact of the bass in the hands of such visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of rockers like Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black & white and 100 stunning color photos. | |
| Jeff Beck - Crazy Fingers | The definitive, unauthorized biography of Jeff Beck! This well-researched, enlightening book positions Jeff Beck's astonishing achievements - like the pioneering of feedback - within the musical climate of the times. Chronicling his incarnations before and with the Yardbirds, the Jeff Beck Group and beyond, the book describes in detail: Beck's favored Fender guitars; passion for hot rods; relationships with Rod Stewart, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy and other artists; love of rockabilly; recording collaborations ranging from Donovan to Tina Turner; landmark solo and instrumental work; and much more. Includes a wealth of personal, musical and historical detail, great photos, and a comprehensive discography. | |
| The Fender Bass | An Illustrated History | When Leo Fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years ago, he created a new world for musicians and revolutionized an industry in the process. Using hundreds of photographs, this exciting new release chronicles the evolution of that instrument from 1951 to 2001, providing background, history and highly researched facts vital to understanding everything about this remarkable member of the Fender family. A must for all music fans! |
| Inside Blues Guitar | Boost your blues I.Q. with this lively, comprehensive introduction to one of America's most vital musical legacies - from the origins of the blues in the rural South and early masters like Charley Patton and Blind Lemon Jefferson, to the guitars and techniques used by acoustic blues players, then and now. Leading roots-music performer and recording artist Steve James answers 50 key questions for contemporary blues guitarists and fans alike and provides invaluable reference information on essential recordings, books, websites, workshops and more. With Inside Blues Guitar, you'll find the right gear, repertoire and resources to play the blues and truly appreciate America's most accessible and enduring musical tradition. | |
| Roy Buchanan - American Axe | Roy Buchanan was a guitarist's guitarist who shunned fame for a musical odyssey on America's roadhouse circuit with his battered Telecaster - melding blues, country, jazz and rock like no player before or since. This is a compelling road trip through the gritty world of honky tonks and beer joints where this enigmatic journeyman preferred to play. Readers meet the biggest names in pop music and legions of unknowns along the way, from the dawn of rock 'n' roll to Buchanan's puzzling death in 1988. We just sat there aghast ... It was some of the best playing I've ever heard ... He defied all the laws of verse-chorus-verse and just blazed. - Jeff Beck Roy was one of the creators in the pioneering of unusual sounds. It seemed as though I was hearing them come first from Roy Buchanan. - Les Paul | |
| Vintage Guitars | The Instruments, the Players, and the Music | Vintage Guitars: The Instruments, the Players, and the Music is the first pictorial reference work to offer guitar enthusiasts, players and collectors an opportunity to explore the eventful, endless give-and-take between musicians and instrument makers that has produced America's popular music and its quintessential instrument. Generously illustrated with more than 150 photos of players, instruments, catalog pages and other memorabilia, this book features everything from the elegant American guitars of the 19th century to the evolving dreadnought, jumbo, 12-string, archtop resophonic and more - original instruments as well as contemporary incarnations and reissues. It spotlights the guitars of Leadbelly, Jimmie Rodgers, the Everly Brothers, Tony Rice, Emmylou Harris, Ben Harper and others. The collector's edition features the book in a classy, hard-back slip case. |
| Your Musical Child | Inspiring Kids to Play and Sing for Keeps | What makes a child fall in love with learning to play music? How does talent develop? When is the right time to start lessons? Which instrument is the best fit? Why is practice so challenging and what can parents do to keep kids musically motivated? Where can a parent learn about music programs, camps, books, recordings, and other important resources? This groundbreaking book answers these questions and many others, serving up healthy portions of insight, humor, research, practical advice, fresh ideas and heartfelt encouragement for making the most of musical development from pregnancy through the elementary years. It provides everything parents need to nurture children so they may begin to discover their own unique voices. If one book can keep kids from quitting, this is it! This book will help you find a new relationship with your child, and perhaps, yourself ... It's never too late. - Graham Nash |
| Three Steps to Heaven: The Eddie Cochran Story | Outrageously talented, remarkably handsome, internationally renowned, and dead at the age of 21. More than 40 years after the tragic car crash that killed him, Eddie Cochran remains one of rock and roll's most lamented What Ifs. A trailblazing guitarist, gifted vocalist, hit-making composer and arranger, and budding whiz-kid producer, Cochran quickly ascended from Midwestern obscurity in the late '50s to become one of nascent rock and roll's leading lights. He penned or recorded many of the most recognized songs in rock history - Summertime Blues, Nervous Breakdown, Somethin' Else, C'mon Everybody, Twenty Flight Rock, Sittin' in the Balcony - songs whose distinctive sound and defiant, often wryly humorous lyrics have been eagerly digested, analyzed and lovingly reinterpreted by generations of rockers after him, from The Beatles to the Sex Pistols, The Who to U2. Three Steps to Heaven: The Eddie Cochran Story - co-authored by Cochran's nephew, also a gifted musician - is the first American biography of this un | |
| The Mellotron Book | The Mellotron was a favorite instrument of such famed acts as The Beatles, the Moody Blues, Tangerine Dream and Mike Oldfield. This legendary organ used pre-recorded tape loops to produce the world's first sampled sounds, like the flute intro to the Beatles' Strawberry Fields Forever. Back in production after a 20-year hiatus, the Mellotron is still one of the most sought-after pieces of vintage musical gear on the market. The Mellotron Book is the first title to explore the unique history and complex inner workings of this one-of-a-kind instrument. Includes many instrument photos throughout, plus old ads and catalog pages, sounds libraries, a listing of albums featuring the Mellotron, and sources for further reading. | |
| The Expert Encyclopedia of Recording | Veteran music journalist Rick Clark conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry to create this extraordinary title. Tony Visconti, Danny Elfman, Eddie Offord, David Briggs and Roy Thomas Baker are just a few of the contributors who share their special studio practices, tips and anecdotes. A truly thorough look at the recording world, The Expert Encyclopedia of Recording covers everything from recording strings and horn sections to using creative production techniques on the latest musical styles. This definitive book will put in your hands the knowledge that has led the featured producers, engineers and composers to huge industry successes and millions of record sales. Born and raised in Memphis, journalist and musician Rick Clark has been involved in the national music scene for many years. His articles have appeared in Mix, Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines, among others, and he has written liner notes for dozens of albums. In addition, he has performed on nu | |
| The Story of the Fender Stratocaster | A Celebration of the World's Greatest Guitar | Introduced in 1954 and now recognized as the best electric guitar ever designed, Leo Fender's Stratocaster is one of the 20th century's most influential inventions. Following a complete history of this distinctive instrument's development, this book offers extensive portions of interviews with dozens of great guitarists like Dick Dale, Otis Rush, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards, Buddy Guy and many more. These musicians describe their first experiences with the Stratocaster, why they choose it over other guitars, the individual models they own, and playing techniques that maximize the Strat sound. This incredible full-color collector's edition features over 120 photos, including specially commissioned shots. |
| Tipbook - Acoustic Guitar | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The Acoustic Guitar book covers topics such as: selecting and play-testing guitars, buying strings, picks and other accessories, maintenance, tuning, and a guitar player's glossary. A great gift, easy to read, convenient to carry, and priced right; Boiled down to the absolute basics; No more than one needs to know or remember, but enough to provide essential information. These guides really hit the mark for efficiency. (Vintage Guitar magazine) |
| Tipbook - Drums | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The drum book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing drums and cymbals, buying sticks, heads and hardware, tuning, and a drummer's glossary. Probably the most important $9.95 a drummer will ever spend. Absolutely loaded with insider tips and detailed drawings. (John Newey, Music Mart) |
| Tipbook - Piano | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The piano book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing pianos, player pianos, and related instruments, maintenance and the basics on tuning, as well as a pianist's glossary. Technical information presented in commendably easy to understand language; Totally recommended; amazingly comprehensive. (Jazz Journal) |
| The Making of a Drum Company | The Autobiography of William F. Ludwig II | The Ludwig Drum Company was the world's largest drum company in the 1920s under founder William F. Ludwig, and again in the 1960s under his son. This fascinating autobiography by William F. Ludwig II begins with his childhood recollections of home life and his father's drum factory. As a teenager, Mr. Ludwig became the national rudimental champion and member of the famous International Marimba Symphony Orchestra. Taking time out for distinguished wartime military service, the author helped his father start a second drum company, W.F.L. Restoration of the family name to the business, Total Percussion, The Beatles, N.A.R.D., selling the company to Selmer, and his active lecture career since - all these topics are addressed here in captivating detail, in the words of William F. Ludwig II. |
| Children of the Blues | 49 Musicians Shaping a New Blues Tradition | This book offers first-person recollections from a new generation of artists who applied the musical and life lessons of the fathers of the blues, stoking the 1960s blues revival that continues today. It focuses on 49 current musicians who preserve traditional blues forms while infusing them with fresh voices and lessons. Artists covered include: Rory Block · Taj Mahal · Robert Cray · Junior Watson · Charlie Musselwhite · Stevie Ray Vaughan · Marcia Ball · Duke Robillard · Bob Margolin · Tommy Shannon · Keb' Mo' · and many more. |
| How to Play Blues Guitar: The Basics & Beyond | Lessons & Tips from the Great Players | Packed with musical examples, charts and photos, this is a complete, step-by-step course for learning acoustic or electric blues guitar. In-depth lessons teach you to build your own style while exploring the music of traditional bluesmen and modern stars. From practicing your scales and turn-arounds to breaking out Chicago-style, this book from the former editor of Guitar Player brings you: essential lessons on blues basics; insights into the music of masters like B.B. King, Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy and many others; advice on selecting gear and setting up your guitar; a great blues discography; and even free access to audio lessons on the web! |
| 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul | Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars | This exciting book documents the complete decade-by-decade story of one of the world's most important and influential electric guitars. The Gibson Les Paul turns 50 years old in 2002, and since its invention, its sweet, urgent sound has been used by a host of major rock players - from Eric Clapton in Cream to Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, from Joe Walsh in The Eagles to Slash of Guns N'Roses. Unique color photographs feature a multitude of luscious Les Paul models and highlight great players in action with their Les Paul guitars. Meticulous listings for the collector document every model produced from 1952 to the present day. 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul is a beautiful, detailed examination of six decades of great guitars and the fine musicians inspired to play them. |
| The Hammond Organ - Beauty in the B | Second Edition | Now fully updated, The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B traces the technological and artistic evolution of the B-3 and other tonewheel organs, as well as the whirling Leslie speakers that catapulted the Hammond sound into history. You'll discover the genius that went into the development of Hammond's tonewheel generator, drawbar harmonics, percussion, scanner vibrato and other innovations, as well as the incredible assistance Don Leslie provided for Hammond by creating his famous rotating speaker system. Plus - B-3 legends including soul-jazzman Jimmy McGriff and progressive rocker Keith Emerson share their playing techniques; technical experts offer tips on buying, restoring, and maintaining Hammonds and Leslies; and over 200 photos illustrate historic Hammond organs, Leslie cabinets, and B-3 masters at work. |
| The PRS Guitar Book | Softcover | Paul Reed Smith began building custom guitars in the late 1970s for players ranging from Ted Nugent to Carlos Santana. Now updated in paperback, this lush volume documents the latest developments at PRS - including the introduction of the Singlecut and Santana SE models - and showcases the stunning designs, technical innovations and ingenious workmanship of this cutting-edge company. Punctuating an anecdotal narrative, rich color photos showcase the Smith-signed Signature models, exquisite inlaid Dragons, Santanas and many more, plus PRS' renowned use of the finest maple woods to create stunning flame-top and quilt-top effects. The first to tell Smith's entire story, this handsome paperback is an unparalleled treasure. Packed with collector details and specs. 9-7/8 inch. x 12-1/2 inch., 142 pages, hundreds of color photos. |
| Tipbook - Saxophone | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The sax book teaches you how to select an instrument and provides helpful tips on buying mouthpieces, necks, reeds and more. (Tipbook Saxophone) does not assume that all saxophone players aim towards playing pop, rock or jazz; Excellent for either quick reference, trouble-shooting or top-up information for the most hardened saxophone devotee; Clearly marked chapters, very informative. (Winds) This book is a really delightful surprise. The subject is thoroughly covered and illustrations are well rendered and informative ... Even advanced p |
| Tipbook - Electric Guitar & Bass Guitar | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | Tipbooks are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient reference guides giving musicians everything they want to know about their instruments - and nothing they don't! They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts, and are ideal for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: the instrument in bird's-eye view · lessons, teachers and practicing · dozens of clear illustrations · selecting and play-testing the instrument · a glossary - and all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. As a bonus, special Tipcodes throughout the books give you access to much additional information (short movies, soundtracks, photos and more) at www.tipbook.com! The Electric Guitar and Bass Tipbook covers choosing and buying guitars and basses; brands; selecting, cleaning and changing strings; tuning; maintenance; accessories and more. A wealth of information in a very c |
| The Les Paul Legacy | The Man, the Sound and the Gibson Guitar | Journey through the career of musical giant, milestone guitarist and recording innovator Les Paul, and marvel at the world of cutting-edge guitar design! This book emerged out of author Robb Lawrence's years of research, interviews, extensive vintage archives (including original Les Paul/Mary Ford articles, press photos, music and recordings) and gorgeous original photography. Learn about the Clunker, the experimental Log - the first true prototype of the Gibson solidbody - and the 1951 arched maple top, sharp cutaway models. It's all here: the factory pictures, the designers, the electronics. The stories of the various Goldtops, Seth Lover's Humbucking pickups, the Custom Fretless Wonder and the heralded '50s Sunburst Standard are told by the insiders and players. Lawrence lovingly describes each model, detailing its physical beauty, workmanship, construction and special musical qualities. You'll read Les Paul in his own words, as well as Michael Bloomfield and Jeff Beck talking about their Les Paul Sunburst |
| Jimi Hendrix - The Lyrics | Jimi Hendrix was such an extraordinary guitarist, it can be easy to forget that just as much passion, soul and precision went into his lyrics. Inspired by Bob Dylan, Hendrix was a fearless lyrical innovator, willing to let his imagination guide him to landscapes of words hitherto unexplored within the realms of pop music. This extraordinarily personal book includes numerous examples of Jimi's handwritten lyrics, often scribbled on hotel stationery, and photos of Jimi accompanying every song. From the existential euphoria of I Don't Live Today to the elusive beauty of Little Wing to the psychedelic blues of My Friend to the otherworldly 1983 (... A Merman I Should Turn to Be), the lyrics of Jimi Hendrix remain among the greatest in the pantheon of rock, infused with the same inventiveness, virtuosity and courage that informed his guitar playing. Readers will of course also thrill to see such Hendrix classics as Purple Haze, Foxey Lady, Voodoo Chile, The Wind Cries Mary, Dolly Dagger and Are You Experienced?. | |
| The Yardbirds | The Band That Launched Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page | Although together for only five years, The Yardbirds exerted tremendous influence on the music and style of the '60s and for decades beyond. Their impact has been felt throughout the rock genre, from psychedelia to blues-rock, heavy metal, and the music of today's jam bands. The Yardbirds came from middle-class England, embraced the soulful music of the African-American South, and helped re-import it back into the States as the embryo of heavy metal music. In the process, the band produced three guitar greats: Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Every fan of The Yardbirds, or of '60s-derived music in general, will revel in this book (which includes more than 50 photos from the group's heyday, plus a detailed diary of every gig, recording and broadcast they did) and enjoy reading the stories - old and new - as much as Clayson enjoys telling them. |
| All Music Guide to the Blues - 3rd Edition | The Definitive Guide to the Blues | Complete, concise, authoritative and fully updated to reflect today's revitalized blues world, the latest edition of this guide is any blues fan's lifeline to the best music, past and present. It reviews and rates 8,900 recordings in all major styles across the blues map - from Delta blues to Louisiana, Memphis, Chicago, Texas and beyond; from classic female singers to jump blues, blues slide guitar, blues in jazz, Dixieland, zydeco, soul blues, blues-rock, modern acoustic and electric blues, and more. This fun and easy-to-use guide provides profiles of over 1,200 artists. Historical essays plus supplemental music maps chart the roots and evolution of the blues, its various styles, instruments used, key artists, and more. The essays explore the blues from the Mississippi Delta to modern electric blues and everything in between. Also includes 30 top lists recommending the best albums for each blues style - essential for starting or expanding a great record collection. |
| The Blues-Rock Masters | The Way They Play | This book explores the secrets of nine players who have shaped the legacy of blues-rock guitar: Duane Allman, Roy Buchanan, Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Stevie Ray Vaughan. It offers biographical portraits highlighting each guitarist's position and influence in blues-rock history; details on gear including setup and tone; descriptive analysis of playing techniques; and several annotated music examples. Helping readers emulate the stylings of the masters, the accompanying CD contains examples from the book, played with each artist's preferred equipment. |
| The Sax & Brass Book | Saxophones, Trumpets and Trombones in Jazz, Rock and Pop | This is the first illustrated history of the horns that have defined jazz since the 1920s and enhanced more recent pop and rock music with their distinctive, classy sounds. Offering superb, specially commissioned photography and inviting descriptive text, The Sax & Brass Book tells the unique 70-year story of these instruments. Exquisite, color pictorials included throughout enhance detailed historical profiles of master brass and woodwind manufacturers, including Buescher, Buffet, Conn, Holton, King Leblanc, Martin, Sax, Selmer, Yanagisawa and Yamaha. |
| Tipbook - Piano | L'indispensable Musical Piano | French edition of the Piano Tipbook. |
| Tipbook - Acoustic Guitar | L'indispensable Musical Guitare Acoustique | French edition of the Acoustic Guitar Tipbook. |
| The American Blues Guitar | An Illustrated History | If the story of the blues is the story of a people, then the voice behind the story belongs to the guitar. The American Blues Guitar: An Illustrated History looks at the instruments and the players, from the birth of the blues to the present day. A brief history of the blues is included. From Blind Lemon Jefferson's Martin to T-Bone Walker's Gibson archtop, and from B.B. King's ES 335 to cousin Albert's Flying-V, all the classic makes and models are documented here in detail, with superb photography, serial number data, and everything the diehard collector - and interested fan - needs to identify these great American heirlooms. You'll find Leo Fender's original patent, filed in April 1951, of the Telecaster guitar, and an analysis of what makes it one of the great instruments. Among the blues artists discussed is Texan Albert Collins and his Gibson humbucker. Expert commentary explains why the players chose the models they did, how their choice influenced their sound, and how those sounds can be recreated tod |
| Squeeze My Lemon | A Collection of Classic Blues Lyrics | They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday's just as bad/Wednesday's worse, and Thursday's also sad. There's a lot more to the blues than three chords played on an old beat-up guitar. Squeeze My Lemon is a collection of some of the best blues lines ever recorded. From birth (Born under a bad sign/I've been down since I began to crawl) to death (Everybody wants to go to heaven/But nobody wants to die) and everything in between, this volume quotes classic blues phrases by songwriter/artists B.B. King, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, Robert Johnson and many, many others. Compiled by award-winning author/Grammy-nominated record producer Randy Poe, Squeeze My Lemon: A Collection of Classic Blues Lyrics features classic photos of many leading blues artists. A great gift book, it is highly entertaining not only for blues lovers, but for anyone who appreciates great lyrics. Categorized by subject matter (Love - Or the Lack Thereof, Blues & Booze, Blues Behind Bars, Make Mine a Double Entendre, etc.), Squeeze |
| Tipbook - Saxophone | L'indispensable Musical Saxophone | French edition of the Saxophone Tipbook. |
| Tipbook - Batterie (Drums) | L'indispensable Musical Batterie | French edition of the Drum Tipbook. |
| Managing Your Band, 3rd Edition | Artist Management: The Ultimate Responsibility | According to Dr. Stephen Marcone, personal management is still the weakest link in a music business that operates by fragmenting its product. This comprehensive new edition: includes an updated recording agreement with current industry language and a sample merchandising agreement; takes into account the many changes in concert promotion; and features descriptions of new legal battles. Use this book as a helpful reference for: touring, publicity, contracts, marketing, trademarks, copyrighting, enhancing creativity and much more. Straight-forward and up-to-date, this is an easy-to-understand and all-encompassing primer for aspiring bands and managers. - Walter O'Brien, Owner, Concrete Management, Inc. (manager of Pantera and others) Dr. Stephen Marcone is Director of Music Graduate Studies and Professor of Music at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. |
| The Stratocaster Chronicles | Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender Strat | The world's most famous guitar has a golden anniversary in 2004, and this official, authorized book/CD package offers the best photos, quotes, facts and sounds to properly celebrate this achievement. From Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix to todays' hottest players, the Fender Stratocaster defines rock'n'roll for generations of fans and players. Special features include exclusive photos from the world's greatest guitar collection, as well as a CD with musical examples of famous Strat sounds and styles - even spoken excerpts from the author's interviews with the Strat's beloved inventor, Leo Fender. This book also recognizes that the Stratocaster's deeper significance lies in the music that guitarists have created with it. You'll hear what Strat players have to say about their instrument, their music and each other. The Fender Stratocaster both reflects and influences popular culture worldwide. The Stratocaster Chronicles focuses on the people who brought it into the world, the designers and builders who refined it, |
| The Business of Getting More Gigs as a Professional Musician | Getting more gigs doesn't just happen. Musicians have to make it happen. Despite a myriad of convenient excuses to choose from - the economy is off, money is tight, unemployment is high, not as many clubs are hiring, budget cuts mean fewer corporate gigs - there are always some musicians who do exceptionally well and work constantly, regardless of the month, year, season, economy or their location. A collection of Bob Popyk's most talked-about columns from International Musician magazine, The Business of Getting More Gigs as a Professional Musician will clue you in to what the musicians mentioned above already know and do. Covering in detail topics such as attitude, gig etiquette, business basics, money and diversifying, Popyk gives practical pointers to help you have a plan, network effectively, promote your assets, and market yourself constantly. He points out the need to treat gig-seeking like a business, and take it just as seriously. Musicians who take his advice will soon be well on their way to more an | |
| Fender | The Sound Heard 'Round the World | No one changed the sound of guitar music more than Leo Fender. He so improved the clarity of the amplified vibrating string that he gave almost every style of music played on the guitar a means to sound better. For five decades, finicky musicians made pilgrimages to Leo's R&D labs to discuss their musical frustrations and seek better ways for guitars to function. In the pages of Fender: The Sound Heard 'Round the World, you will watch this complex, dedicated man gain success as a true innovator of the new. You will also follow the team of energetic, creative people who steered Fender to fame, men like Don Randall of Fender Sales, Forrest White and George Fullerton of Fender Electric Instruments, and Dale Hyatt and Tommy Walker, two of Randall's growing cadre of savvy, high-powered salesmen spreading Leo's ideas worldwide. This book is the largest collection of Fender historical photos, product shots, patent drawings and advertising materials ever published. Whether you are a musician, a lover of Fender lore, |
| All Music Guide to Soul | The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul | This comprehensive guide is a must-have for the legions of fans of the beloved and perennially popular music known as soul and rhythm & blues. The latest in the definitive All Music Guide series, the All Music Guide to Soul offers nearly 8,500 entertaining and informative reviews that lead readers to the best recordings by more than 1,500 artists and help them find new music to explore. Informative biographies, essays and music maps trace R&B's growth from its roots in blues and gospel through its flowering in Memphis and Motown, to its many branches today. Complete discographies note bootlegs, important out-of-print albums, and import-only releases. Extremely valuable and exhaustive. - The Christian Science Monitor |
| American Basses | An Illustrated History & Player's Guide | The first comprehensive book on American-made electric and acoustic bass guitars, American Basses offers a wealth of well-researched information about all of the important builders, from one-man shops to the biggest manufacturers. Hundreds of full-color photos illustrate the wide range of instruments available, and special insider essays take you step by step through the bassmaking process, from concept and design to final setup. Includes how-to tips from top builders and designers on topics such as: neck and bridge setup; active vs. passive pickups; bolt-on vs. neck-through design; tonewood characteristics; defeating hum and buzz; string angle and tone; and more. What a book! I feel much closer to my bass guitar after having read American Basses. - Will Lee, Bass Player for The Late Show with David Letterman |
| The Drum Handbook | Buying, Maintaining and Getting the Best from Your Drum Kit | Drummers from beginners to pros will relish this comprehensive guide to the tools of the trade! The Drum Handbook gives you the in-depth knowledge you need to choose the whole range of gear, including drums, cymbals, hardware, heads and sticks - new, used and vintage. Includes info on setting up, tuning and maintenance, plus tips from top pros on gear, recording, playing live and surviving on the road. Fully illustrated and authoritatively written, this book includes a website directory and an exhaustive glossary of technical terms. |
| Jambands | The Complete Guide to the Players, Music & Scene | Jamband - the word brings to mind long summer days of hanging out with friends and listening to an astounding array of talented musicians. This book takes an in-depth look at the bands and fans of this lively, diverse musical and cultural phenomenon. Offering essays, commentaries and discographies of more than 170 groups - from Phish, Allman Brothers, Donna the Buffalo and Widespread Panic to Peach Melba, Ten Ton Chicken and Moon Boot Lover - this fun-filled guide will enhance your appreciation of your favorites while introducing dozens of other notable bands in this ever-expanding universe of sound. You also get a free CD of exclusive live tracks from moe., the Disco Biscuits, Keller Williams, the Motet, Reid Genauer & the Assembly of Dust, and Jazz Mandolin Project! |
| Marvin Gaye, My Brother | Marvin Gaye's life and brilliant career were cut tragically short on April 1, 1984 - one day before his 45th birthday - when he was shot and killed by his own father. Now, for the first time ever, Marvin Gaye's story is told in intimate detail by a member of his own family. Frankie and Marvin Gaye were close from childhood until Marvin's death. Frankie was at Marvin's side when he died, and only Frankie heard his deathbed confession. Full of never-before-told personal anecdotes, this book takes you behind the scenes from Marvin's childhood, through his spectacular success at Motown and then Columbia, his stormy relationships with women, and finally to his descent into drugs and despair. The true story of the man behind the beloved music is now available to fans old and new. Includes great photos throughout, a helpful index, and a timeline of important events in Marvin's life. | |
| Roadhouse Blues | Stevie Ray Vaughan and Texas R&B | Texas is the honorary home of roadhouse music, and the late Stevie Ray Vaughan its uncrowned king. More than just a biography and musical exploration of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Roadhouse Blues tells the stories of the great Texan musicians that came before him and influenced him so deeply. It puts in context Stevie Ray's rise to fame - including the part played by his family, his friends, his heroes (like Jimi Hendrix), and his addiction to drink and drugs - as well as the lasting impact that his brief but turbulent life and work had on his contemporaries, and on later generations of blues fans and guitar players. |
| Unfinished Business - The Life & Times of Danny Gatton | Danny Gatton was a players' guitar player, hailed by both Rolling Stone and Guitar Player as the greatest unknown guitarist anywhere. His legend has only grown since his untimely suicide in 1994, along with appreciation for his blinding speed, effortless genre-hopping, flawless technique, and never-ending appetite for tinkering and problem-solving. Drawing from first-hand interviews with dozens of friends, family members and fellow musicians, Unfinished Business places Gatton's musical contributions into context, and documents his influence on those peers who admired him most, including Albert Lee, Vince Gill, Arlen Roth and Lou Reed. 290 pages, 6 inch. x 9 inch. Danny Gatton comes closer than anyone else to being the best guitar player that ever lived. - Steve Vai | |
| The Official Vintage Guitar® Magazine Price Guide, 2004 Edition | Electric & Acoustic Guitars · Amps · Basses · Effects · Lapsteels · Steels · Ukuleles · Mandolins | Industry experts have long considered The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide to be the most accurate, authoritative and detailed publication to tackle the seemingly indomitable task of placing values on thousands of vintage and recent-model guitars, amps, basses, effects pedals, mandolins, lapsteels and other fretted instruments. And the VG Price Guide is the only one to do it all in one book! Now in its 13th year, the new Guide offers more than ever. Authors Alan Greenwood and Gil Hembree have made their ultimate guide to values even more valuable, with more details on familiar favorites and backgrounds on nearly 800 brands. Plus, there are 700 photos showing all forms of vintage instruments, amps and effects. The Guide combines the most thorough research with an exceptionally user-friendly format that employs quick-find page headings, a comprehensive index, and a dealer directory that puts you just an e-mail or phone call away from guitar buyers and sellers in every region of the country. Also included is |
| The Tube Amp Book | Deluxe Revised Edition | Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, The Tube Amp Book is now even better! This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive A-Z section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information. Brands include Ampeg, Dr. Z, Fender, Gibson, Hiwatt, Marshall, Matchless, Mesa/Boogie, Orange, Vox, Watkins and many others. Features a CD-ROM with 800 available schmatic and layout diagrams, from Ampeg to Western Electric, plus dramatically improved design and page layout. The book's technical tips, in-depth electronic specs and explanations, over 350 schematic diagrams, and full-color plates make it a must-have for the legions of tube-tone fanatics. Hardcover with convenient enclosed spiral binding. |
| Jimi Hendrix - Musician | In the decades since Jimi Hendrix's untimely death, much has been written about his life, loves, drugs, money and hassles. In the meantime, the reputation of his music has been quietly growing. This book concentrates firmly on his work, examining what makes Hendrix's music so extraordinary. Author Keith Shadwick offers a unique slant on the man as musician, following Hendrix from his 1960s beginnings, through the years of his intense listening and learning, to the full flowering of his Experience. This insightful, coffee table-quality book concludes with a bold new anaysis of how Hendrix, like so many artists of genius before him, lost control through his determination to assert it. Includes an appendix on Hendrix's gear by music journalist and guitarist Douglas J. Noble. Full color, filled with fantastic photos throughout. | |
| 2004 Recording Industry Sourcebook | The Recording Industry Sourcebook is the leading music business and production directory. This is your #1 source for industry contact information, containing over 15,000 listings in more than 67 categories. For its fifteenth anniversary, this perennial favorite has been given a complete overhaul, with many enhancements and new features. Every listing has been painstakingly verified, and the book has been reorganized for easier use, with new introductions explaining and indexing each easy-to-use tabbed section. On top of that, a searchable Win/Mac CD-ROM of all the book's data is now included with every copy! The 2004 Sourcebook is the directory you need to conduct business in today's music industry. | |
| The Ludwig Book | A Business History and Dating Guide Book and CD-ROM | The Ludwig Book by Rob Cook is the definitive business and historical guide to this legendary drum manufacturer. Includes dozens of interviews, a 64-page color section, a dating guide including every catalogued Ludwig snare drum and outfit, and a handy CD-ROM. Interview sections include the top executives from Ludwig's heyday in the 1960s: Karl Dustman, Frank Baxpehler and Dick Schory, as well as todays leaders: William F. Ludwig III, Todd Trent and Jim Catalano. There are also special segments on Ludwig Electronics, Phase II, and detailed sections about the gear used by famous drummers such as John Bonham and Ringo Starr. |
| Martin Guitar Masterpieces | A Showcase of Artists' Editions, Limited Editions and Custom Guitars | Martin guitars are internationally revered, collected and played by performers, singers, songwriters and by legions of avid collectors and enthusiasts. This book features more than a hundred of Martin's most desirable guitars, including instruments belonging to Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, Sting and Eric Clapton. Dick Boak enthusiastically outlines his experiences as liaison in these collaborations. We also get a sneak preview of Martin's millionth instrument, due in 2004. Dick Boak is the head of artist relations and publicity at C.F. Martin & Co., collaborating with artists in the design of their Limited Edition and Signature Models. A prolific artist, luthier and musician in his own right, he is a founder of the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans, and has organized numerous national instrument-making symposiums. |
| Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Vocals | It's as simple as this: If the vocal sounds good, the song sounds good. If the vocal sounds bad, the song will probably sound bad. This latest addition to the popular InstantPro series brings you an in-depth look at the delicate art and science of recording and mixing vocals for all styles of music. Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Vocals will show you the specific steps to take in pursuit of that perfect, sparkling vocal sound that makes your song shine! From microphone choice to room sound to effects selection, veteran MixBooks author Bill Gibson (The AudioPro Home Recording Course) guides you through the vocal recording process, and also gives tips on how to get the best performances from vocalists. In addition, this book comes with an audio CD demonstrating all the concepts described in the text. Don't record another vocal until you read this book! | |
| Sound Advice on Mastering | This edition of the popular InstantPro series brings you an in-depth look at the often misunderstood art of music mastering. Mastering is the final step between the recording studio and the manufacturing plant; it's where the tracks are optimized for level and EQ. In today's music marketplace, mastering is more important than ever and it's critical to have a mastering job that makes your CD compete with other commercial releases. Sound Advice on Mastering shows you the specific considerations involved in all aspects of the mastering process, from having a good monitoring system to using limiting properly to burning replication-ready CDs. Veteran author Bill Gibson (The AudioPro Home Recording Course) guides you through the mastering process and gives you the information you need to make the right mastering decisions for your project, whether you master it yourself or send it to a dedicated mastering facility. In addition, this book comes with an audio CD demonstrating all the concepts described in the text. D | |
| Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Drums | Getting a great drum sound is a Holy Grail for many engineers, and this latest addition to the popular InstantPro series will give you the knowledge you need to record drums like a pro in any situation! Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Drums is a budget-minded guide to getting the best drum recording. From simple setups with minimal mic coverage to a setup with a dozen mics or more, veteran MixBooks author Bill Gibson (The AudioPro Home Recording Course) will guide you through every step of recording and mixing the drum set. In addition, this book comes with an audio CD demonstrating all the concepts described in the text. | |
| Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Guitar | Guitars of all varieties form the basis for many kinds of music, and a great guitar sound can often make or break a track. This budget-minded book will give you the knowledge you need to start making guitar recordings like a pro! Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Guitars is a quick yet thorough guide to getting the best guitar recording. Covering all popular methods of mono and stereo guitar miking, veteran MixBooks author Bill Gibson (The AudioPro Home Recording Course) will also guide you through every step of mixing to make sure your track sounds just right! In addition, this book comes with an audio CD demonstrating all the concepts described in the text. | |
| Sound Advice On Working With Digital Audio Bk/cd | Sound Advice On Working With Digital Audio Bk/cd | |
| Sound Advice On Production Techniques Bk/cd | Sound Advice On Working With Digital Audio Bk/cd | |
| Jim Marshall: The Father of Loud | The Story of the Man Behind the World's Most Famous Guitar Amplifiers | In the early 1960s, a handful of brash British kids needed a new sound for a new kind of music. They marched into a music store in their blue-collar town and asked the gentleman behind the desk to build them an amplifier with leg-shaking power and jaw-dropping tone. So he did. This first-ever biography tells the story of Jim Marshall - founder of Marshall Amplification and creator of guitar amplifiers that have defined the sound of rock and are prized by rock guitarists of every age and style - from his childhood when he was diagnosed with a rare bone disease that confined him to a body cast for nine years, to his stage success as a crooner and big-band drummer, through his development of the Marshall Stack and ultimate rise to the forefront of the music instrument industry. Forty years after Jim Marshall sold his first JTM45, three generations of guitarists and fans revere the name. Highlights in Marshall history, images of amp anatomy, details about famous players' preferred models, and testimonials from gu |
| Taboo Tunes | A History of Banned Bands & Censored Songs | In this extensively researched ode to scandal, Peter Blecha recounts the travails of musicians who have dared to air unacceptable topics. Filled with several centuries' worth of raunchy sex ditties, morbid murder ballads, satanic songs, paeans to intoxication and radical political anthems, this book lays the censors' stories bare, and casts a much-needed spotlight on civil liberties and artistic freedom in our post-9/11 world. Highlights the work of hundreds of controversial musicians, including: The Beatles, Ray Charles, the Dixie Chicks, Dylan, Eminem, Billie Holiday, Nirvana, Elvis, Public Enemy, Sex Pistols, Springsteen, Zappa and others.Blecha tells a story of how free we aren't. It's a story every music fan needs to know. - Dave Marsh 6 x 9, 214 pages |
| A Player's Guide to Chords and Harmony | Music Theory for Real-World Musicians | If you'd like to know about music theory but don't want to get bogged down in a stuffy college-level textbook, this guide was written just for you! It's a practical, no-nonsense book ideal for: young musicians learning guitar so they can play rock, folk or blues; DJs who've started recording their own tracks and need to know how chord progressions work; anyone who wants to play from the chord symbols in sheet music; classical musicians who want to do more than just read the dots, and countless others. Covers: intervals, scales, modes, triads and advanced voicings; interpreting chord symbols and reading sheet music; voice leading, chord progressions and basic song forms; classical, jazz & pop; and more, with helpful quizzes and answers. |
| Guitar Licks of the Brit-Rock Heroes | Clapton, Beck & Page | In this premier title in the Guitar Lick Factory player series, teacher/guitarist extraordinaire Jesse Gress takes you deep inside the styles of these three guitar heroes. Presenting more than 100 of the players' characteristic licks, Gress shows you the secrets of their styles and explains how you can develop your own playing by understanding the essence of each guitarist's approach. This book presents each example with its own mini-lesson, and Gress performs the licks on the accompanying CD. |
| Acoustic Guitar - The History, The Instruments, The Construction | Acoustic Guitar - The History, The Instruments, The Construction | |
| Keyboard & Digital Piano Tipbook | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The keyboard and digital piano book covers such topics as: selecting and play-testing instruments; features and accessories; sound, accompaniments and MIDI; a pianist's glossary; and more! |
| The Everything Songwriting Book | All You Need to Create and Market Hit Songs | Ever heard a song on the radio and thought you could write a better one? Now's your chance! The Everything® Songwriting Book provides you with all the tools you need to create, perform and sell hit songs. In easy-to-follow language, pro songwriter and consultant C.J. Watson gives you tried and tested instruction on choosing a song style, getting your story across, and finding the right music to match the words. From developing an idea and creating a hook to recording your songs and getting heard, here's all you need to bring your talent to the next level! |
| Taylor Guitars 30 Years Of A New American Classic | ||
| Taylor Guitars | 30 Years of a New American Classic | This gorgeous, premium book tells the story of how Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug took a small San Diego guitar-building company and transformed it into an industry leader that produces more than 70,000 high-quality guitars a year. Features dozens of full-color photos of many rare guitars, including instruments Bob Taylor built before the company's founding, standard production models (including the acoustic bass and the new nylon string series), custom-built instruments, and special celebrity models. |
| Strengthening Your Singing Voice | ||
| The Slingerland Book - Revised | Slingerland is one of the greatest drum companies of all-time. Rob Cook has lovingly compiled the Slingerland story, with detailed chapters on the family, the Boston background, the company through the decades, Slingerland endorsees and personnel, the Gretsch/HSS era, Gibson's acquisition, and much more. The book features a detailed dating guide, classic ads and catalog pages, and lots of stunning full-color and B&W photos throughout. | |
| 2005 Recording Industry Sourcebook | The 16th annual industry directory with all of the business information and contacts you need to successfully operate in the music industry. This standard bearer publication contains over 15,000 lists in over 60 categories ranging from record labels and music publishers to radio stations, recording studios, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, tour support companies, venues and far too much other info to list here! Every copy of the Recording Industry Sourcebook contains a Win/Mac CD-ROM of all of the data so you can take it with you on the road. In addition, every purchaser of the book/CD-ROM package gets one year of online access to the web version of the sourcebook at isourcebook.com! | |
| The Art of Mixing | A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering and Production DVD | David Gibson's hugely popular The Art of Mixing, the book that has taught a generation of mixing engineers, comes to life with over 3-1/2 hours of vivid, animated instruction on one feature-packed DVD! With Gibson's exclusive three-dimensional framework, you'll learn the right way to create every style of mix for any style of music. Topics covered include: descriptions and visuals of the functions of each piece of studio equipment involved in mixing · specific concepts behind making a mix that is appropriate for the music and the song · correlations between audio parameters and the visual parameters of the virtual mixer · and much more! Also available in book (00331200, $49.95) and VHS Video (00320194, $89.95) format. |
| The Musician's Ultimate Joke Book | Over 500 One-Liners, Quips, Jokes and Tall Tales | This book is the perfect resource for program notes, concert spiels, to kill time while the bass player tunes up, or just for fun! This most complete collection of humor about and for musicians includes one-liners and jokes ranging from Chopin to Lennon, Gillespie to Presley. A must-have for every band director, music teacher, classical musician, jazz performer, cover band leader, accordion player, and person who knows an accordion player but doesn't like to admit it. |
| Sing Like the Stars! | An Easy-to-Follow, 10-Step Singing System | Let America's #1 vocal coach transform your singing voice with the 10-step approach that makes vocal mastery fun, entertaining and rewarding! Roger Love will show you how to: master the art of breathing; conquer stage fright; sing hit songs with his unique program, Lovenotes; and put the whole package together - your sound, your look, and your moves. Includes a bonus warm-up CD with over 20 helpful exercises. Love has trained stars including: Eminem, the Beach Boys, Matchbox 20, Phish, Al Jarreau, Chicago, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen, Lisa Marie Presley and dozens of others! Includes personal performance tips from Nelly, Christina Aguilera, Luther Vandross, Cher and more. 6 inch. x 7-1/2 inch. |
| All You Need to Know About the Music Business - 5th Edition | In the music business, the key to success lies in knowing how to protect yourself. Whether you are a performer, writer or executive, Passman's revered and exhaustive guide to the legal and financial aspects of the music world is an essential tool, offering authoritative, up-to-the-minute information. You'll learn how to: select and hire a winning team of advisors · master the big picture and the finer points of record deals · navigate the ins and outs of songwriting, music publishing and copyrights · and maximize concert, touring and merchandising deals. This fifth edition also includes information on: music downloads and streaming · how royalties are computed in the digital age · why record companies are hemorrhaging money · new laws on copyright infringement, illegal downloads and challenges to intellectual property rights · industry strategies to combat piracy · and the new model for record deals. Should be required reading for anyone planning or enduring a career in the biz. Rolling Stone | |
| Learn to Read Music | In two hours, absolute novices can read through this book and understand the principles involved in reading music. In two evenings, they can learn to read practically any melody and pick it out on the piano by doing the clear and simple exercises provided. Howard Shanet has taught thousands of people to read music in four hours of classwork with his proven method and exercises! A practical classroom text and a helpful reference for music enthusiasts. 5-1/4 inch. x 8 inch. | |
| Elwood's Blues | Interviews with the Blues Legends & Stars | Elwood's Blues is an entertaining and informative collection of conversations with the legends and rising stars of blues and rock music, drawn from the popular syndicated radio series, The House of Blues Radio Hour. Host Dan Aykroyd, in character as Elwood Blues of the legendary Blues Brothers, has interviewed over 900 blues and rock greats since 1993. This book compiles the best of those, including discussions with living legends B.B. King and Buddy Guy, past masters John Lee Hooker and Stevie Ray Vaughan, rising stars Keb' Mo' and Susan Tedeschi, and blues-rooted rock stars such as Robert Plant and Bill Wyman. |
| ZZ Top - Fearless Boogie | The Full 30-Year Story of the Great Texas Trio | The videos for Gimme All Your Lovin', Sharp Dressed Man, and Legs brought fame and fortune to ZZ Top in the '80s. But this Texas trio has been laying down its low-down style of boogie 'n' blues rock since the late '60s, inspired by blues men such as Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Albert King, and John Lee Hooker. While the band's peers have been dogged by tragedy and infighting, ZZ Top - with its original line-up intact after three decades - continues to win new fans. ZZ Top - Fearless Boogie is the first book in over two decades to reassess the band's music, from the early days on the Texas club circuit to the stadium-filling concerts of the 21st century. Author Hugh Gregory chronicles ZZ Top's constant touring, the evolution of its sound, and the band's distinctive look that complements music that is always instantly recognizable, eminently powerful, profoundly soulful, and 100% American. |
| Melody - How to Write Great Tunes | Melody is the true heart of music, often inspired by nothing more than the songwriter's muse. Yet melody can be learned. This book teaches the art of melody and how to write effective tunes. Starting from basics, it covers the essentials - rhythm, intervals, scales, and harmony - and builds to offer a wealth of advanced techniques and tricks. Every musical example in the book is also on the CD, allowing musicians to increase their awareness of melody through both sight and sound. | |
| Bass Grooves | Develop Your Groove & Play Like the Pros in Any Style | This invaluable guide and accompanying CD give bass players both the musical background and training needed to get on with their grooving. With lessons guided by a metronome and presented in various musical styles and rhythmic applications, bassists increase their ability to internalize rhythm. The book also breaks down classic styles and grooves from rock, blues, R&B, jazz, Afro-Caribbean, and other traditions. Each example includes a notated version of the drum part and details how to program it into a drum machine. |
| Jerry Silverman - Blues Harmonica | 60 blues tunes arranged for harmonica with complete lyrics. | |
| Jerry Silverman - Folk Harmonica | 60 favorite folk songs arranged for harmonica with complete lyrics. | |
| Tears In Heaven | Sheet Music | |
| Tears In Heaven | ||
| Kansas City | ||
| Jailhouse Rock | ||
| I Shot the Sheriff | ||
| Jump, Jive an' Wail | ||
| Green Onions | Sheet music to the 1962 classic. | |
| Layla | Sheet Music | |
| Billie Holiday - Lady Sings The Blues | 18 hits featuring 'The Man I Love,' 'Lover, Come Back to Me' and 'Body and Soul.' | |
| Boogies- Blues - Rags | A super collection of raggy songs such as: After You've Gone · Basin Street Blues · The Entertainer · A Good Man Is Hard To Find · Johnson Rag · King Porter Stomp · The Man That Got Away · Stormy Weather · more. | |
| Ultimate Early Rock 'N' Roll | 100 Vintage Hits | This Ultimate Series songbook contains 100 of the biggest rock 'n' roll hits from 1954-1965: All Shook Up · At the Hop · Blue Suede Shoes · Bye Bye, Love · Chantilly Lace · Duke of Earl · Great Balls of Fire · Hello Mary Lou (Goodbye Heart) · It's My Party · Loco-Motion · Lollipop · Louie, Louie · Oh, Pretty Woman · Peggy Sue · Save the Last Dance for Me · Sixteen Candles · Stand by Me · Surfin' U.S.A. · That'll Be the Day · Tutti Frutti · Wake Up, Little Susie · Why Do Fools Fall in Love · Wooly Bully · more. |
| Jazz-Rock Studies - Fornuto, The Block-Chord Sytle | ||
| Jazz-Rock Studies - Fornuto, Improvising The Blues | ||
| Leadbelly - No Stranger to the Blues | 31 guitar transcriptions in notes and tab as well as background notes, photos, and complete lyrics. Songs include: Ain't Going Down to the Well No More · Alabama Bound · Big Fat Woman · Black Girl · Christmas Is Coming · De Kalb Blues · Easy Rider · Good Mornin' Blues · Rock Island Line · Where Did You Sleep Last Night? · You Know I Got to Do It · and more. | |
| Saxophone Scales and Chords (Alto Sax / Saxophone) | Saxophone Method | A comprehensive workbook of scales and chords necessary to the development of playing technique... together with selected alto sax solos emphasizing the technical principles presented. |
| Eric Clapton - iSong CD-ROM | iSong | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard or keyboard, all in one wholly interactive environment. No matter what your skill level, or whether or not you read music, iSong is a great way for you to learn songs you've always wanted to play! Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB, Synced instructor video, iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty, Virtual live fretboard or keyboard, Tempo control, Looping with exact cueing. This package includes: Needs His Woman · Wonderful Tonight · After Midnight · Crossroads · Circus · I'm Tore Down. |
| Robert Johnson - iSong CD-ROM | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard or keyboard, all in one wholly interactive environment. No matter what your skill level, or whether or not you read music, iSong is a great way for you to learn songs you've always wanted to play! Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB, Synced instructor video, iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty, Virtual live fretboard or keyboard, Tempo control, Looping with exact cueing. This package includes: Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Come On in My Kitchen · Hell Hound on My Trail · Terraplane Blues · Cross Road Blues · Last Fair Deal Gone Down. | |
| B.B. King - iSong CD-ROM | iSong (9 x 12 Pack) | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard or keyboard, all in one wholly interactive environment. No matter what your skill level, or whether or not you read music, iSong is a great way for you to learn songs you've always wanted to play! Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB, Synced instructor video, iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty, Virtual live fretboard or keyboard, Tempo control, Looping with exact cueing. This package includes: The Thrill Is Gone · 3 O'Clock Blues · Bad Luck · Sweet Little Angel · Please Love Me · Five Long Years. |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - iSong CD-ROM | iSong CD-ROM | Now available! This highly anticipated new disc contains note-accurate transcriptions as well as simplified arrangements of six huge hits from the original recordings of the incomparable Stevie Ray Vaughan! Cool tools such as the animated score and tab, instructor video and virtual fretboard will give you The Power to Play: Scuttle Buttin' · Pride and Joy · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Lenny · Honey Bee · Tightrope. CD-ROM for Mac or Windows. |
| Jimi Hendrix - iSong CD-ROM | iSong Interactive Sheet Music | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard. No matter what your skill level, iSong is a great way to learn songs. Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB; synced instructor video; iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty; virtual live fretboard or keyboard; tempo control; looping with exact cueing. The Hendrix pack teaches six songs: Dolly Dagger · Hear My Train a Comin' (Get My Heart Back Together) · Manic Depression · Purple Haze · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · The Wind Cries Mary. |
| Robert Johnson - iSong CD-ROM | iSong Interactive Sheet Music | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard. No matter what your skill level, iSong is a great way to learn songs. Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB; synced instructor video; iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty; virtual live fretboard or keyboard; tempo control; looping with exact cueing. The Johnson pack teaches six songs: Come on in My Kitchen · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Hell Hound on My Trail · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Last Fair Deal Gone Down · Terraplane Blue. |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - iSong CD-ROM | iSong Interactive Sheet Music | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard. No matter what your skill level, iSong is a great way to learn songs. Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB; synced instructor video; iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty; virtual live fretboard or keyboard; tempo control; looping with exact cueing. The Vaughan pack teaches six songs: Couldn't Stand the Weather · Honey Bee · Lenny · Pride and Joy · Scuttle Buttin' · Tightrope. |
| B.B. King | iSong CD-ROM (Jewel Case-Sized Edition) | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard or keyboard, all in one wholly interactive environment. No matter what your skill level, or whether or not you read music, iSong is a great way for you to learn songs you've always wanted to play! Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB, Synced instructor video, iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty, Virtual live fretboard or keyboard, Tempo control, Looping with exact cueing. This package includes: The Thrill Is Gone · 3 O'Clock Blues · Bad Luck · Sweet Little Angel · Please Love Me · Five Long Years. |
| The History Of Rock - Birth Of Rock And Roll | The first volume explores rock's rhythm and blues roots and its earliest tunes - from 'Rocket '88' and 'Shake, Rattle And Roll' to the major hits of Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and more. 37 songs, including: All Shook Up · Blueberry Hill · Blue Suede Shoes · Earth Angel · Heartbreak Hotel · Long Tall Sally · Lucille · Goodnight, It's Time To Go · The Green Door · Rock Around The Clock · Tutti-Frutti · and more! 136 pages. | |
| St. Louis Blues | Sheet Music | |
| The History Of Rock - The Late 50's | The declaration 'Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay' led the way for American Bandstand greats like Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Darin, and Connie Francis. This book also explores the novelty song hits, the close harmony styles, and romantic ballads that filled the radio waves. 48 songs, including: At The Hop · Chantilly Lace · Do You Want To Dance? · Great Balls Of Fire · Lollipop · Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay · Sea Of Love · Splish Splash · Tears On My Pillow · Tequila · Wake Up, Little Susie · Yakety Yak · and more. 176 pages. | |
| The History Of Rock - The Early 60's | Surf music, doo wop, and dance crazes set the stage for a new decade. This volume explores the success of the Beach Boys, 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' and the Twist. 56 songs, including: Barbara Ann · Breaking Up Is Hard To Do · Do Wah Diddy Diddy · Duke Of Earl · Hit The Road, Jack · Louie, Louie · My Boyfriend's Back · Runaway · Sherry · Surfin' U.S.A. · Tell Laura I Love Her · The Twist · Under The Boardwalk · Wooly Bully · and more. 184 pages. | |
| St Louis Blues | Sheet Music | |
| Jimi Hendrix-A Musician's Collection | A true collector's edition of Hendrix' all-time greatest hits complete with photos of the master at work. 31 songs, including: All Along the Watchtower · Foxy Lady · Hey Joe · Little Wing · Purple Haze · Wild Thing · The Wind Cries Mary · and more. | |
| Jelly Roll Morton | This unique collection features transcriptions of legendary jazz composer Jelly Roll Morton's playing on piano rolls recorded in 1924. Includes his classics: Grandpa's Spells · King Porter Stomp · London Blues (Shoe Shiner's Drag) · Original Jelly Roll Blues · Shreveport Stomps · Stratford Hunch (Chicago Breakdown). | |
| Motown Hits | *(for the TG-100)* | 1. Get Ready 2. My Girl 3. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)/Dancing In The Streets 4. Ooh Baby Baby 5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine 6. My Guy/How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 7. For Once In My Life/Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) 8. I'll Be There 9. You Keep Me Hanging On |
| Lady Sings The Blues | 1. Lover Man 2. Yesterdays 3. God Bless The Child 4. Fine And Mellow 5. Good Morning Heartache 6. Night And Day 7. Easy Living 8. Body And Soul 9. What Is This Thing Called Love | |
| Hits of Elvis | Immensely important in the birth of rock'n'roll, the legendary Elvis Presley is equal parts artist and icon. This collection assembles Dan Rodowicz's masterful arrangements of 8 of Elvis' best, spanning his career from the mid-'50s to the mid-'70s. Songs include: Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · It's Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · Suspicious Minds · more. | |
| Change the World - An Eric Clapton Collection | A true guitar hero, Eric Clapton and his influential riffs have changed the world of rock. This disk includes eight huge hits by this superstar, including the title track, which was the theme song from the movie Phenomenon, and the moving tribute to his son, Tears in Heaven. Performed by Brent Mills. | |
| Eric Clapton - Unplugged | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 10 Slowhand songs from his Grammy-winning acoustic CD: Signe · Before You Accuse Me · Tears in Heaven · Lonely Stranger · Layla · Running on Faith · Rollin' and Tumblin' · more. Matches Warner Brothers 45024. |
| Elvis Presley - Best of Artist of the Century | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 25 songs: Hound Dog · Don't Be Cruel · All Shook Up · It's Now or Never · Return to Sender · In the Ghetto · Burning Love · more. |
| Eric Clapton - The Cream of Clapton | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 19 songs: White Room · Crossroads · Badge · After Midnight · Layla · Wonderful Tonight. |
| Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 9 songs: Gimme Shelter · Love in Vain · Live with Me · Monkey Man · You Can't Always Get What You Want · more. |
| The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 10 songs: Brown Sugar · Sway · Wild Horses · Bitch · Dead Flowers · Moonlight Mile. |
| The Allman Brothers Band - A Decade of Hits 1969-1979 | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 15 songs: Ramblin' Man · Melissa · Jessica · Dreams · Whipping Post. |
| Motown Hits | *(for the XG-compatible instruments)* | 1. Get Ready 2. My Girl 3. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)/Dancing In The Streets 4. Ooh Baby Baby 5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine 6. My Guy/How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 7. For Once In My Life/Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) 8. I'll Be There 9. You Keep Me Hanging On |
| The Best Harmonica Method - Yet! | Easy instruction plus 92 songs for all diatonic and chromatic harmonicas by Albert Gamse. | |
| Billie Holiday Anthology Lady Sings The Blues | 39 of her most popular songs, including: All of Me · Beyond the Sea · Darn That Dream · Georgia on My Mind · God Bless the Child · Lady Sings the Blues · Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) · Mood Indigo · Solitude · 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-Ness If I Do · Willow Weep for Me · and more. | |
| Songs Made Famous by Elvis Presley - Volume 2 | With over 1000 professionally arranged songs included in over 100 MIDI albums, TUNE 1000 is the fastest growing line of Standard MIDI files available! Each song includes a lyric file and pre-programmed MIDI information for vocal harmony units! Great for amatuers to professional musicians. | |
| Songs Made Famous by Eric Clapton | Tune 1000 General MIDI files feature sound-alike arrangements to songs of top artists. Special features include lyrics that can be displayed on keyboards, computers and software sequencers with lyric read-out capabilities and backup vocal parts for use with compatible harmonizer voice processors. This pack includes the songs: Bell Bottom Blues · Cocaine · Forever Man · Lay down Sally · Let It Grow · Presence of the Lord · She's Waiting · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room. | |
| Songs Made Famous by John Lee Hooker & Sonny Boy Williamson | With over 1000 professionally arranged songs included in over 100 MIDI albums, TUNE 1000 is the fastest growing line of Standard MIDI files available! Each song includes a lyric file and pre-programmed MIDI information for vocal harmony units! Great for amatuers to professional musicians. | |
| Songs Made Famous by Ray Charles | Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand · Born to Lose · Deep in the Heart of Texas · Georgia on My Mind · I'm a Fool to Care · Let the Good Times Roll · Together Again · You Are My Sunshine. | |
| Best of '60s Rhythm & Blues | This great new interactive songbook/disk pack for digital keyboards lets you step into the spotlight as you play exciting piano solos, keyboard guitar solos & sax riffs, lush string lines and more! The disk features fully orchestrated accompaniments, and for each song, you can change the tempo and key, create you own orchestration, find your perfect mix, and improvise your own solos. Includes 12 huge R&B hits: Baby I Need Your Lovin' · Dancing in the Street · Heatwave · Money (That's What I Want) · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Stop! In the Name of Love · The Way You Do the Things You Do · You Can't Hurry Love · more! | |
| The Rolling Stones - Vol. 1 | This TUNE 1000 album offers songs made famous by The Rolling Stones. It features on-screen lyrics and harmonies, so you can have hours of music-making and karaoke fun. Includes: Not Fade Away · Jumping Jack Flash · 19th Nervous Breakdown · Satisfaction · Let's Spend the Night Together · You Can't Always Get What You Want · Honky Tonk Woman · It's All Over Now. | |
| The Rolling Stones - Vol. 2 | This TUNE 1000 album offers songs made famous by The Rolling Stones. It features on-screen lyrics and harmonies, so you can have hours of music-making fun. Includes: The Last Time · Get Off of My Cloud · Under My Thumb · Paint It Black · Brown Sugar · Ruby Tuesday · Gimme Shelter · Wild Horses. | |
| Vol. 4 Motown Hits | Easy Piano MIDI Play Along Book/Disk Pack | Each book in our new MIDI Play-Along series comes with a 3.5 inch. MIDI disk of complete professional performances, and includes matching custom arrangements in Easy Piano format. With these book/disk packs, you can: listen to performances of each of the songs; play the easy piano arrangements along with the performances; sing along with the full performances; or play the easy piano arrangements on their own without the disk. This pack features 10 of the best Motown tunes: ABC · Ain't Too Proud to Beg · Easy · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) · My Girl · Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) · Standing in the Shadows of Love · Three Times a Lady · You Are the Sunshine of My Life. |
| Eric Clapton MIDI Keyboard Library General MIDI Software Book & Disk Package | ||
| Band in a Box | Intelligent Music Accompaniment Software for Your Multimedia Computer | The award-winning Band-in-a-Box® automatically generates a complete, professional-quality arrangement of piano, bass, drums, guitar and strings in a wide variety of popular styles (jazz, pop, country, classical and more). With this PC music software, you can input a typical song in just two minutes. You'll quickly build up a large library of your favorite songs! All you have to do is type in the chords, choose a style, and play the song! With Band-in-a-Box you can: create accompaniments for any song; complete with notation, chords and lyrics; record your performance; compose, arrange and edit; auto-create melodies, improvisations, harmonies and more! Minimum System Requirements: · Windows 9x/NT/2000/Me/XP · 32 MB RAM or greater recommended · 35-135 MB available hard drive space · PC Sound Card or MIDI module · CD recording features require a CD recordable device |
| Learning to Play Blues Guitar - 2-Video Set | Complete Two-tape series. | |
| Learning to Play Blues Guitar | Video One | The right- and left-hand techniques of traditional fingerstyle blues. Chord progressions, turnarounds, walking basses, picking techniques, blues riffs and several complete songs and instrumentals are taught, along with the elements of blues improvisation. |
| Learning to Play Blues Guitar | Video Two | Blues in the key of A, as played by the great blues masters. More advanced chord positions, bass runs, turnarounds, licks and solos. Songs: Betty And Dupree * Key To The Highway * Blood Red River * and others. 90-MIN. VIDEO * LEVEL 2/3 |
| Blues by the Book | Video One | Roy Book Binder shares his firsthand knowledge of the blues and ragtime stylings of the great Piedmont-style players and his own fingerstyle brand of 'hillbilly country blues.' He teaches several classic blues tunes and their variations, along with chord shapes, picking patterns, endings, runs, slides and some of his favorite licks. 75-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 2/3. |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Video One | The powerful licks, runs, rhythms, harmonics and songs of Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Muddy Waters and other Delta blues players. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES TAB * LEVEL 2. |
| The Power of Delta Blues Guitar - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. One of America's most knowledgeable and talented exponents of the Delta blues guitar teaches several of her favorite tunes and techniques. Rory covers regular and open tunings, treble melodies, bass runs, slides, string bending and a variety of amazing acoustic blues styles. | |
| The Power of Delta Blues Guitar | Video One | Mississippi Blues: The styles of Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, Mattie Delaney. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| The Power of Delta Blues Guitar | Video Two | Traditional and Contemporary Blues: The styles of Booker White, Robert Johnson, Charlie Spann, Rory Block. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| The Blues Bag - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. | |
| The Blues Bag | Video One | Study of 12-bar and 16-bar blues forms through classic songs such as: C.C. Rider * Step It Up And Go * Move To Kansas City * New Stranger Blues * and others. Includes instruction in bass runs, turnarounds, boogie-woogie bass lines, damping, improvising and more. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 2/3. |
| The Blues Bag | Video Two | Chord progressions, positions up and down the neck, soloing and the styles of great players are taught, including songs such as Bad Luck Blues * Diddy Wah Diddy * Wandering * In The Evening When The Sun Goes Down * and others. 60-MIN. VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 2/3. |
| Slide Guitar for Rock and Blues | With special guests The Delta Rhythm Kings One of today's hottest slide guitarists shows how to get the sounds that drive the best electric rock and blues bands: vibrato, dynamics, intonation, slide-hammer technique, damping strings and much more. Includes sizzling versions of: Look Over Yonders Wall * The Sky Is Crying * Walking Blues * Tip Walk * Black Cat Bone to illustrate turnarounds, endings and complete solos in several styles. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 2/3. | |
| Rockabilly Guitar - 2-Video Set | With special guests Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Chris Zaloom. Complete two-tape series. Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, teaches the wild, freewheeling licks, techniques and rhythm patterns of the rock pioneers, using the original guitars and amps of the '50s and '60s. Includes tips on solos, scales, exercises plus how-tos for using whammy bar, amp tremolo, Echoplex and more. | |
| Rockabilly Guitar | Video One | Jim teaches the country fingerpicking that Scotty Moore used on Elvis Presley's early hits; shows how Duane Eddy got his twangy sound; and highlights how Paul Burlison's single-string lead work influenced Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and others. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| Rockabilly Guitar | Video Two | On this video, Jim analyzes and demonstrates the great trademark licks and rhythm patterns of Chuck Berry and the innovative solos of Eddie Cochran. 85-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| Get That Classic Fender® Sound! | VHS Video | The licks, solos and rhythm parts of the great 'Telecaster' And 'Stratocaster' players, taught on original vintage instruments. Includes tips on tone, amp settings and little-known facts about the instruments and their famous players. A must for all electric guitarists and collectors! 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| Great Rhythm Grooves for Electric Guitar | With special guests Louis Johnson, bass and Tetsugi Ogawa, lead guitar. Alex Weir teaches guitarists how he got the driving sounds that made The Talking Heads, Brothers Johnson, Tom Tom Club and others burn! Priceless advice on pick speed, tonal variations, rhythmic development, hand/wrist positions, timing and more. 80-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 3. | |
| Beginning Electric Bass - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. The easiest way yet to learn the electric bass! Students progress from fundamentals to more complex lines and patterns. | |
| Rick Danko's Electric Bass Techniques | Rick Danko, bassist for The Band, details some of the exercises, picking techniques and musical ideas that have formed his style through the years. He teaches scales, exercises and great bass lines to get you really rocking! You'll also see, up close, how Rick gets the unique, percussive style that has become one of The Band's trademark sounds. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 2. | |
| Classic Rock, Country and Blues Grooves | VHS Video | Featuring 'The Band'. No one gets a blues groove like Levon Helm. Learn the techniques that distinguish Levon from all other drummers as he breaks down his parts to: Life Is A Carnival * King Harvest * Up On Cripple Creek * The Weight * Milk Cow Boogie * and other hits. An intimate session with a legend, for beginners and pros alike! 105-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 2. |
| Drumming Made Easy | VHS Video | This complete primer will have drum enthusiasts playing right away. Harvey teaches how to hold the sticks, basic concepts of reading music and timing, and four elementary grooves, and gives exercises to help students strengthen and center themselves. Beginners get all the tools needed to develop personal improvisations and grooves. 110-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 1. |
| The Complete All-Around Drummer - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. This comprehensive two-video set will bring all drummers, from beginners to professionals, to a new level of musicianship. | |
| The Complete All-Around Drummer - Video One | Video One Only | With special guest Joe Morello, drums. Famed jazz and rock drummer Danny Gottlieb covers everything from rudiments to rock and jazz grooves and powerful drum pad exercises that will develop the speed and consistency needed to play any kind of music. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 2/3. |
| The Complete All-Around Drummer - Video Two | With special guest Mark Egan, bass. Danny Gottlieb covers styles and methods of his major influences: Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, Gary Chester, John McLaughlin, Airto Moreira and Gil Evans. He teaches advanced drum set exercises, Latin and East Indian rhythms, cymbal technique and conducts an in-depth discussion and demonstration with Mark Egan about how a bassist and drummer work together. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 2/3. | |
| Jack DeJohnette Teaches Musical Expression on the Drum Set | VHS Video | With special guest Harvey Sorgen. Learn how a master drummer creates a flow of improvisational ideas through balance and relaxation as he communicates his concepts on phrasing, tuning, timekeeping and melody. He provides important 'inside' tips on his cymbal technique, stick and brush work, bass and hi-hat pedaling and other skills. Includes a spectacular display of seamlessly interwoven grooves-reggae, funk, rock and Latin! 100-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 3/4. |
| Blues Piano - 3-Video Set | Complete three-tape series. These three videos make it easy to learn to play blues, boogie-woogie or rock 'n' roll piano! | |
| Blues Piano - Video One: Beginning Blues Piano | With no written music to learn, and David Cohen's easy-to-follow instructions, even a beginner will be improvising blues riffs, and sound great doing it! 60-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 1/2. | |
| Blues Piano - Video Two: Learning Blues Piano | David covers theory, blues scales and improvisation techniques, shuffle and straight rhythms, endings, intros, turnarounds and much more. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEN 2. | |
| Blues Piano - Video Three: Expanding Your Technique | Learn melodies, bass lines and chord progressions while absorbing theory, chord inversions, improvisational ideas, rhythm patterns, exercises and other invaluable techniques. 85-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 2/3. | |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. These two videos are full of powerful playing, slowed-down instruction and the unmistakable sound of Dr. John! | |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Video One | Styles of Professor Longhair, Pine Top Smith, Fats Domino, James Booker and others. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 3/4. | |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Video Two | Styles of Huey 'Piano' Smith, Tuts Washington, Allen Toussaint and Mac (Dr. John) Rebennack himself. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 3/4. | |
| How to Buy a Vintage Guitar | A Primer For Collectors, Investors, Players And Enthusiasts. This unique buyer's guide teaches how to appraise and critique an instrument, determine originality and playability, and recognize counterfeits. George uses vintage acoustic and electric instruments as teaching tools and closely examines crucial details like finish, hardware, fret type etc. He also gives a history lesson about the vintage market, predictions for future investment and suggestions for further study. 116-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL ALL. | |
| Jazz/Blues Improvisation | With special guests Danny Gottlieb, drums and Jonathan Sanborn, bass. Here are the tools necessary to improvise freely in an ensemble, regardless of instrument. Guitarist and jazz educator Doug Munro teaches a variety of scales and riffs, and discusses the use of interval leaps, accents, tri-tones and arpeggios in improvisation. Featured performances illustrate how phrasing, motivic playing and chromatics add strength and interest to improvisations. 80-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 2/3. | |
| The Instrumentalist's Guide to Fitness, Health and Musicianship | VHS Video | With the help of professional musicians and a physical fitness trainer, Julie presents relaxation, healing and centering exercises, breathing and stretching techniques, self-massage and warm-ups. Musicians will see and feel how tension negatively affects their playing and learn how to eliminate it. 105-MIN. VIDEO · LEVEL ALL |
| Harmonica Power! - Video One: Norton Buffalo's Bag of Tricks | Norton Buffalo's lively, comprehensive course covers the essentials needed for all styles: breathing, tonguing, single-note and chordal playing, bending, vibrato, rhythmic patterns and more. Includes advanced techniques - chord blocking, octave and harmony playing - plus Norton's prescription for 'harmonica survival.' A wealth of information! 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL * LEVEL 2. | |
| New Directions for Harmonica | Howard Levy teaches how to play chromatically on a diatonic instrument! Advanced harpists will learn how to accurately use bends, overblows and overdraws, to play a complete chromatic scale, and be able to play blues, classical, jazz, pop or Latin tunes on their basic ten-hole harmonica. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS * LEVEL 3/4. | |
| John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica | With special guest Jimmy Vivino, guitar. The former leader of The Lovin' Spoonful teaches all the basics and lays a solid foundation for advanced study in his friendly, jam-along lesson. By the end of this easy-to-follow video, John sits out a few and students take over the harp solos! 80-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 1. | |
| You Can Sing! | This tape is an encouraging and enjoyable lesson that will turn 'listeners' into singers. It will help break down inhibitions, teach pitch perception and basic music theory, and get anyone started making wonderful vocal music. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 1. | |
| Maria Muldaur - Vocal Style and Performance | A veteran pop/jazz/blues singer reveals many of the important secrets that have helped her to become one of the top entertainers in the country. Maria teaches her personal vocal warm-up exercises, plus tips on phrasing, building a song for dramatic impact, channeling emotions, proper breathing and many more 'tricks of the trade.' Includes free vocal warm-up cassette. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES PRACTICE TAPE * LEVEL ALL. | |
| The Vocalist's Guide to Fitness, Health and Musicianship | Julie Lyonn Lieberman covers breath support, control and vocal stamina, and discusses the causes of vocal dysfunction, injury, tension, hoarseness, etc. Relaxation, healing and movement techniques are offered. Three top vocal experts and a physical fitness trainer assist Julie. 105-MIN. VIDEO · LEVEL ALL | |
| Fingerpicking Series 1 Level 2 (Includes Tab) - Six Cassettes | LEVEL 2 INCLUDES TAB Pick out syncopated melodies while maintaining a steady rhythmic bass, leading later to improvising solos in the fingerpicking style. 14 songs. | |
| Fingerpicking, Series 2 Level Three (Includes Tab) - Six Cassettes | LEVEL 3 INCLUDES TAB Picks up where the first series leaves off, with more advanced traditional and contemporary pieces and techniques. 10 songs. | |
| Advanced Fingerpicking Level 4 - (Includes Tab) - Six Cassettes | LEVEL 4 INCLUDES TAB Advanced fingerpicking instruction covering complex chord shapes, moving bass lines, harmonics, slides, bends and arrangements to 13 great ragtime pieces. | |
| Country Blues Guitar - Level 2 - (Includes Tab) - Six Cassettes | LEVEL 2 INCLUDES TAB Beginners will learn to play country blues in the styles of such greats as Brownie McGhee, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy and others. Includes runs, licks, turnarounds and 20 powerful blues songs. | |
| Bottleneck/Slide Guitar - Level 2 - (Includes Tab) 6 Cassettes | LEVEL 2 INCLUDES TAB Easy-to-learn slide techniques for acoustic or electric players. Blues, R&B, old-time country music and hard rock styles are brought into focus, enabling even a beginning student to play lead solos right from the first lesson. Includes 11 classics such as: Dust My Broom · Good Morning Blues · Rolling And Tumbling · Shake Your Money-Maker · lots more. | |
| Basic Note Reading For Guitarists - Level 1 (Includes Chords & Music) 3 Cassettes | LEVEL 1 INCLUDES CHORDS MUSIC The ability to read music is combined with basic music theory and guitar technique. With 48-page Amsco book. | |
| The Guitar According To Gatemouth - Level 3/4 (Includes Tab) 3 Cassettes for Electric | LEVEL 3/4 INCLUDES TAB The fusion of blues, country, Cajun, bebop and swing that makes this Grammy Award winner's guitar playing intensely exciting and original. 14 songs. | |
| Lead Guitar - Level 2/3 (Includes Tab) 6 Cassettes for Electric Guitar | LEVEL 2/3 INCLUDES TAB An easy instructional guide to the basics of electric guitar as played by some of the great blues/rock players. These tapes build an understanding of the sound and form of electric guitar from its most elementary licks through improvised blues, rock, funk and jazz lead playing. | |
| The Electric Guitar Of Amos Garrett - Level 3/4 (Includes Tab) 6 Cassettes | LEVEL 3/4 INCLUDES TAB The unique style and technique of one of the greatest guitarists playing today, with an emphasis on string-bending techniques and analysis of his highly acclaimed solos. 7 songs. | |
| Acoustic Bass - Level 2/3 (Includes Music) 6 Cassettes | LEVEL 2/3 INCLUDES MUSIC An award-winning bassist provides the tools for playing upright bass on everything from bluegrass to jazz. Starts with basics (holding the bass, hand positions, tuning and exercises) and quickly moves into improvisation, back-up patterns, walking bass lines, runs, chords and more. 6 songs. | |
| Electric Bass | LEVEL 1 INCLUDES TAB An easy introduction to blues, country, R&B and rock bass playing, from basic technique to song accompaniment, chord progressions, theory and exercises. Beginning bassists will learn everything needed to get the rhythmic pulse and bottom notes to drive a hot band. 6 songs. | |
| Blues Harmonica - Level 1 - 6 Cassettes | LEVEL 1 From the rudiments (tonguing, breathing, reed bending, etc.) to electric harp virtuosity, these two masters provide the tools for playing great blues and rock harmonica. | |
| Put Your Hands On The Piano And Play! - Special Edition For The Blind | Taught by Daniel Abrams LEVEL 1 The success of Daniel Abrams' first series prompted the Library of Congress to commission an edition of these tapes for the blind and visually impaired. Anyone who wants to play piano will learn to do so in no timewith no written materials! | |
| Play Piano By Ear - Level 1 | LEVEL 1 Daniel Abrams' complete piano course is perfect for beginners who don't read music but who want to learn to play songs for pleasure. He teaches several popular tunes, in measure-by-measure detail, and explains how to apply his teachings to any other song. 9 songs: The Wedding March · Let Me Call You Sweetheart · Silent Night · This Land Is Your Land · Brahms' Lullaby and more. | |
| Play Your Favorite Piano Classics - Level 2/3 | LEVEL 2/3 INCLUDES 50-PG. MUSIC BOOK This series teaches piano technique and pieces by Haydn, Bach, Beethoven and other masters. Dan covers the notes, phrasings, rhythmic accents, theory and nuances that make the music come alive. (This is the perfect follow-up series to 'Put Your Hands On The Piano And Play.') 8 songs. | |
| Blues/Rock Piano | LEVEL 1 INCLUDES MUSIC Beginning pianists can get into blues, barrelhouse, boogie-woogie and rock while developing strength and dexterity playing rhythm patterns with the left hand and improvised solos with the right. Includes invaluable pointers about playing in the traditional blues style, both as a soloist and as a member of a blues band. | |
| Ragtime Piano | LEVEL 2/3 - INCLUDES MUSIC The ragtime technique of Scott Joplin and other early piano stylists is taught and analyzed for the learning pianist, with an emphasis on technique and interpretation. 10 songs. | |
| New Orleans Piano and the Roots of Rock | LEVEL 4 - INCLUDES MUSIC A true master of the idiom teaches, plays, sings and analyzes the major piano stylists, imparting an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music. More than a series of piano lessons, Dr. John's oral documentary will be of great interest to everyone who hears it. 14 songs. | |
| Blues/Rock Piano Practice Cassette | LEVEL ALL A companion tape to David Cohen's popular series, featuring a band playing rhythm grooves on one stereo channel and the piano soloing on the other. Great for getting piano technique together! (No accompanying music.) | |
| The Guitar of Rory Block - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. Rory Block teaches some of her most requested numbers, highlighting the distinctive points of her blues guitar technique and her compelling original songs. | |
| The Guitar of Rory Block | Video One | Rory's in-depth analysis of fingerstyle country blues covers the tunings, techniques, and rhythm patterns that are typical of the Mississippi blues, as well as her own well-known percussive string snapping and bending style. Songs: Hawkins' Blues * Rolling Log * Terraplane Blues * Bye, Bye Blues * Mississippi Blues. 80-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| The Guitar of Rory Block | Video Two | Rory reveals her 'secret tuning,' teaches her own brand of percussive right-hand strumming, details her favorite techniques, and gives important advice about songwriting. This lesson will help players develop style and enhance arrangements of any contemporary or traditional songs. Songs: Silver Wings * Mama's Blues * Got To Shine * Lovin' Whiskey * It Ain't Right. 70-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| The Fingerpicking Blues of John Jackson | With special guest, Roy Book Binder. A traditional blues master brings the Piedmont style to life! In a lively conversation with Roy Book Binder, John Jackson details the finer points of technique, provides fascinating historical reminiscences and teaches his own two-finger picking style. Songs include Little Brown Jug * Candy Man * West Coast Blues * Louis Collins * Police Dog Blues * Boat's Up The River * Bear Cat Mana * Little Woman So Sweet * Red River Blues * Key To The Highway * John Henry. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES LYRICS, MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. | |
| Great Guitar Lessons - Blues and Country Fingerpicking | Taught by Eddie Adcock, Rory Black, Roy Book Binder, Thom Bresh, John Jackson, Happy Traum, Doc Watson. These terrific compilations, gathered from lessons by several top Homespun pickers, cover a vast range of possibilities in both fingerpicking and flatpicking styles. Each lesson segment teaches a complete song or instrumental and each tape includes an introductory lesson by Happy Trum. He teaches a song that gives the tools needed to really start picking. These lessons cover the steady bass/syncopated melody of the Piedmont blues players; the muffled bass and swingy chords of Travis-style pickers; the strumming and pounding of Delta blues stylists; and the banjo-like rolls and single-string approach of bluegrass-oriented pickers. 75-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 2 - 4. | |
| Electric Guitar Effects Six Cassette | ||
| Hooked on the Blues | Blues fans worldwide have embraced the soulful music from the Mississippi Delta and few play it better than Dutch guitarist/singer/songwriter Hans Theessink. Hans' passion for the blues is clear as he teaches the tunings, chord shapes, slide work and other essential techniques which give the blues its distinctive sound. Songs: Prison Blues * Big Bill's Guitar * Vicksburg Is My Home * Sugar Babe * You Make Me Feel So Good * Sitting On Top Of The World * Two Trains. 70-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. | |
| Rockabilly Slap Bass | Since the 1950s, the acoustic upright bass has remained the showpiece and rhythmic mainstay of the Memphis-based rockabilly sound. This informative and entertaining video by Lee Rocker, a 'new wave' rockabilly master and co-founder of the Stray Cats, teaches the spectacular multi-rhythmic slapping that will stop any show! Lee shows how to combine right hand techniques with blues bass lines and arpeggios, plus gives valuable advice on getting the best possible sound. Songs: Goin' To Kansas City * Big Blue Train * That's All Right Mama * The Hucklebuck * Find Another Man. 60-MINUTES VIDEO * LEVEL 2. | |
| Harmonica Power! - Video Two: Norton Buffalo's Blues Techniques | One of today's most versatile harmonica players, Norton Buffalo is best known for his work with the Steve Miller Band. In this video, he covers essential acoustic and electric blues harp techniques, like note bending, playing and using octaves, rhythm harmonica, vibrato, mikes, amps & speakers, shuffle walk & boogie woogie walk rhythms, double-stops, and more. Uses five classic blues tunes as examples. 80 min. Video, includes booklet, level 2-3. | |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Video Two | This follow-up to Bob's first video helps players expand their blues repertiore and master advanced licks and techniques. Teaches the styles and innovations of the Delta slide masters, scrunch strokes, damping, palm harmonics, vibrato, slides, trills, chopped rhythms, and more. Bob analyzes and teaches Robert Johnson's 'Come On In My Kitchen,' Charlie Patton's 'Rollin' And Tumblin',' and his original tune 'Delta Memories.' 70 min. video, includes booklet, level 3. |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Video Three | Add eight powerful tunes to your blues repetoire! This video demonstrates the rhythmic power of Bukka White, the tonality of Skip James, the clean tone and string damping style of Tampa Red, and the raw power of Charlie Patton. Bob covers swing and train-time licks, finger sliding and vibrato, modal chords, ghost notes, and much more. Guitarists will learn to play: Old Dog Blues, Jitterbug Swing, Aberdeen Mississippi, Denver Blues, cypress Grove, Telegram Blues, Green River Blues, Pony Blues. 75 min. video, includes booklet, level 3-4. |
| A Guide to Dobro® Repertoire and Technique | This intermediate-level lesson in resonator guitar will have you picking better than you ever dreamed you could! Covers picks, use of the bar, hammer-ons, pull-offs, right-hand rolls, chord positions, and more. Teaches the old-time classic 'Little Rosewood Casket'; the traditional blues 'Trouble In MInd'; a bluegrass boogie 'Foggy Mountain Rock'; and 'Nine Pound Hammer' and 'Dixie Hoedown.' 75 min. video, includes booklet, level 2-3. | |
| A Guide to Dobro® Repertoire and Technique | Move into more advanced territory! Stacy discusses rolls, drones, scalar patterns, hammer-ons and pull-offs, now with anemphasis on using bar slants to create more complex chords. Analyzes four tunes: Cherokee Shuffle, Bill Cheatem, Kentucky Wlatz, Last Rose Of Autumn. 75 min. video, includes booklet, level 2-3. | |
| A Guide to Dobro® Repertoire and Technique - 2-Video Set | In this two-video set, Stacy Phillips prepares intermediate players to vastly expand their command of the resophonic guitar. This veteran teacher and performer analyzes several fabulous tunes and teaches enough licks, note patters, techniques and other material to keep players inspired for years! 75 min. each, includes booklet, level 2-3. | |
| Mastering the Electric Bass - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. These comprehensive bass lessons by well-known author, columnist, and studio bassist David Gross present all the fundamentals needed to develop a variety of tecniques and create your own individual style. David's interplay with the other musicians featured on these videos will illustrate how all the elements sound in a band setting. | |
| Mastering the Electric Bass | Video One | This lesson concentrates on creating basslines for any musical style. Using a step-by-step analysis of chord tones and how they can articulate a chord progression, David introduces exotic scales, ear training exercises, and dynamic soloing. An advocate of both the fretted and fretless six-string bass, he shows you how to develop technique and dexterity on those instruments. You'll have the opportunity to work out on these, as well as on the standard four-string bass. 80 min. video, includes music and tab, level 3. |
| Mastering the Electric Bass | Video Two | David discusses scales, chords, and modes and their application up and down the fretboard. He teaches all the possible combinations of chord tones with play-along bass line examples. Variations on the blues are considered, as are playing arpeggios, recognizing intervals, and creating solos in all modes. 80 min. video, includes music and tab, level 2. |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Complete three-tape series - Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar. | |
| Harmonica Power! - 2-Video Set | Video One - Norton Buffalo's Bag of Tricks: Norton's lively, comprehensive course covers the essentials needed for all styles: breathing, tonguing, single-note and chordal playing, bending, vibrato, rhythmic patterns and more. Includes advanced techniques - chord blocking, octave and harmony playing - plus Norton's prescription for harmonica survival. A wealth of information! 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · BEGINNER LEVEL Video Two - Norton Buffalo's Blues Techniques: This video covers essential acoustic and electric blues harp techniques: note bending, playing octaves, rhythms, double-stops, and more. Uses five classic blues tunes as examples. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
| Electric Country Blues | Video One | Mississippi Delta meets Memphis country and goes electric! Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, shows how the most influential electric blues/country guitarists got their powerful sounds. Includes the Delta, Louisiana and Cajun-inflected tones of James Burton, Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, Lonnie Mack, Keith Richards, Jerry Reed, and others, plus technique building exercises and ideas, and jam-alongs with the band. |
| Electric Country Blues | Video Two | Mississippi Delta meets Memphis country and goes electric! Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, shows how the most influential electric blues/country guitarists got their powerful sounds. Includes the Delta, Louisiana and Cajun-inflected tones of James Burton, Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, Lonnie Mack, Keith Richards, Jerry Reed, and others, plus technique building exercises and ideas, and jam-alongs with the band. |
| Electric Country Blues - 2-Video Set | Mississippi Delta meets Memphis country and goes electric! Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, shows how the most influential electric blues/country guitarists got their powerful sounds. Includes the Delta, Louisiana and Cajun-inflected tones of James Burton, Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, Lonnie Mack, Keith Richards, Jerry Reed, and others, plus technique building exercises and ideas, and jam-alongs with the band. Ten songs. Complete 2-tape series. | |
| The Fingerpicking Blues of Etta Baker Taught by Etta Baker | 'The Fingerpicking Blues of Etta Baker' offers an intimate lesson with one of the legendary greats of fingerpicking. | |
| Easy Gospel Guitar | Beginners and intermediate players learn seven gospel favorites in bluegrass/country-style. Steve covers basic chords, bass walks, hammer-ons, pull-offs, runs and more techniques to add style to any song. Songs include: Amazing Grace · Old-Time Religion · Will the Circle Be Unbroken · What a Friend We Have in Jesus. 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 2 | |
| Beginning Electric Bass - Video One | This video teaches left- and right-hand technique, scales, theory and a number of great bass lines in country, blues, rock and R&B styles. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES CHORDS · LEVEL 1 | |
| Beginning Electric Bass - Video Two | Roly teaches left-hand exercises, 12-bar blues, inversions, turnarounds and a wide range of helpful tips on performing, playing with a rhythm section, equipment and more. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES CHORDS · LEVEL 3 | |
| Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night | Here's a video that no fingerstyle guitar enthusiast will want to miss - a who's who of the acoustic guitar world, recorded at an intimate concert in Nashville's Caffe Milano. Spectacular performances by these top musicians will leave their fans breathless, with one highlight after another. Not to be missed! 60-MIN. VIDEO · PERFORMANCE | |
| The Bass Guitar of Jack Casady | This video lesson is a treasury of the ideas and techniques of one of rock's legendary bassists. Jack Casady analyses his bass parts for classic tunes from the Hot Tuna repertoire and discusses the musical concepts that make up his unique style. | |
| The Acoustic Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen | Video Three | On this repertoire-building lesson, Jorma delves into seven of the traditional and original guitar pieces that have become his trademark, taking them apart lick-by-lick for the inermediate level player. |
| The Acoustic Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen - 3-Video Set | Video One: Jorma teaches his solid fingerpicking blues style through some of his favorite traditional and original tunes: West Coast Blues · Hesitation Blues · Crystal City · Embryonic Journey. Includes tips on picking style, slide technique, open tunings and a demonstration with Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna partner Jack Casady. 100-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Jorma Kaukonen continues his examination of the blues-based fingerpicking that has long been his signature style. He takes apart, in detail, some favorites from his repertoire, teaching the runs, chords, picking and other techniques that make his arrangements so memorable. Songs include the folk/blues I Know You Rider · his original Water Song · and the perennial favorite San Francisco Bay Blues. 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Three: Jorma delves into seven of the traditional and original guitar pieces that have become his trademark. He mixes traditional folk picking patte | |
| Learn to Sing the Blues | Here's a vocal workshop that will help bring you blues sons to life! Gaye Adegbalola has identified 17 key points to help a singer put their song across. As she puts it: 'My mission is to give you some ideas to help relay a story...lay your soul bare...say aloud what others feel deep inside'. | |
| Learn to Play Gospel Piano - Video One | Learn To Play Gospel Piano, by Ethel Caffie-Austin is a wonderful introduction to the rich sounds of gospel piano taught by one of the masters. Ms. Caffie-Austin breaks down her playing technique to the individual notes an d then slowly builds it all back up again into a full, warm gospel sound. | |
| Learn to Play Gospel Piano - Video Two | Learn to Play Gospel Piano, by Ethel Caffie-Austin is a wonderful introduction to the rich sounds of gospel piano taught by one of the masters. Ms. Caffie-Austin breaks down her playing technique to the individual notes an d then slowly builds it all back up again into a full, warm gospel sound. | |
| Learn to Play Gospel Piano | Two-Video Set | This inspirational course in gospel piano has been specially designed for novice and intermediate players. West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music teaches powerful arrangements of traditional spirituals and hymns, complete with melody, harmony notes, chords, runs, turnarounds and left-hand bass lines. |
| Blues by the Book | Video Two | Blues by The Book Fingerpicking Blues taught by Roy Book Binder. Mr. Book Binder's exploration of blues techniques concentrates on chords and positions niided to play in the essential key of A. (vol. 2) |
| Blues by the Book - 2-Video Set | Video One: Roy's firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style players makes this video a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. He demonstrates a wide variety of chords, right- and left-hand patterns, licks, endings, runs, slides, open-string techniques, pull-offs, hammer-ons, damping, turnarounds and much more! Songs include Roy's arrangements to: Black Dog Blues · Hesitation Blues · and his own medley of ragtime/blues tunes. 75-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Roy continues his in-depth exploration of blues guitar techniques with chords and positions in the key of A. Roy's book of tricks will help build repertoire and arrangements of traditional blues songs, including the classics: How Long Blues · Every Day of the Week · Texas Blues · as well as his original New Age Woman Blues · Polk City Ramble · Anywhere You Go I Can Go There Too. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
| The Guitar of Josh White | The legendary Josh White (1914-1969) is widely considered to be one of the most influential blues and folk artists of all time, celebrated this year with a commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp. Josh White, Jr., an accomplished actor, singer, and teacher, can replicate his father's dazzling guitar technique and passionate renditions of blues, folk songs and ballads in a way that is easy to follow and accessible for all players. Even basic players will be able to learn arrangements to classic folk songs and blues: One Meat Ball · Betty & Dupree · House of the Rising Sun · Uncle Sam Says. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC TAB · LEVEL 2 | |
| Bottleneck Blues and Beyond | This lesson in bottleneck/slide guitar details the technique that put Mike Dowling in high demand as a Nashville session guitarist. Taking examples from traditional blues as well as his own compositions, Mike explores often-overlooked tricks of the trade that will make even the simplest lines sound musical. Playing primarily in open D tuning, Mike teaches: Mean Ol' Frisco · Stranger Here · Boogie Woogie Dance · Swamp Dog Blues · and the haunting Jan's Song. 110-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 | |
| Blues/Roots Guitar | Steve James, a favorite performer on the contemporary acoustic blues circuit, details five pieces in different blues styles for the learning guitar student. He covers Texas and Delta-style fingerpicking, a New Orleans jazz-blues tune, and bottleneck pieces in open G and Open D tunings. Includes invaluable insights into the use of chord inversions, finding blue notes, use of dominant 7th, diminished chords and scales, and much more. Songs: Sugar Babe · Wet Laundry Blues · Buddy Bolden's Blues · Stack Lee's Blues · Hot Time on the Old Town Tonight. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 | |
| The Slide Guitar of Kelly Joe Phelps | VHS Video | Kelly Joe Phelps is the sensational young singer/guitarist whose soulful blues and gospel songs have recently brought him international acclaim. His powerful Dobro®-like lap slide technique is free, bluesy and original, and he outlines his approach to the instrument in a clear and comprehensive lesson. The songs When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder · Black Crow Keeps Flying · and Irene Goodnight are taught in detail, with the emphasis on developing a strong improvisational style. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| The Blues/Rock Piano of Johnnie Johnson | Here's a rare closeup look at the playing of the father of rock and roll piano. Johnnie Johnson was the pianist on all of Chuck Berry's greatest hits, and in his forty-year career has played everyone from Eric Clapton to Keith Richards. The overhead camera captures all his moves as he plays and discusses his history and rockabilly, rumba, boogie, slow blues and other great grooves. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 4 | |
| Ear Training for Instrumentalists | This unique program is an invaluable tool for any musician who wants to sing or play anything he or she hears. Through a progressive series of interactive exercises, Matt Glaser teaches how to recognize pitches and intervals, repeat complex rhythms and play back musical phrases and complete solos - after only one hearing! Beginners and professionals alike, regardless of instrument or style of music, will develop invaluable skills and expand their musical consciousness. SIX CDs · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · LEVEL ALL | |
| The Blues Guitar of Keb' Mo' | VHS Video | Keb' Mo', the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose work is currently being heard on the radio, television and in the movies, has aimed his video at the beginning/intermediate blues player. After an in-depth lesson in the basics of fingerpicking technique and the traditional country blues of Robert Johnson and other great players, he goes on to teach some of his trademark contemporary blues-based tunes, including: Perpetual Blues Machine · Angelina · and Henry. A must for all fans of blues guitar! 75-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| The Acoustic Bass | VHS Video | One of the great jazz bassists of our time explores important musical ideas for all serious players. His three essential elements - the Physical, the Mental and the Intuitive - form the complete process of creating music on the bass. Gary analyzes his improvisational approach, imparting numerous ideas for hearing intervals, intuiting tonal relationships, and how making a mental map of a piece provides an understanding of its harmonic construction. This mainstay of contemporary jazz shares invaluable technical and improvisational ideas he has gleaned during the course of his brilliant 40-year career. 75-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · LEVEL 4 |
| Blues and Rock Techniques for Hammond Organ | Veteran musician David Cohen treats the Hammond B-3 as a blues and rock instrument, showing how to get the unique sounds associated with the organ by using presets, drawbars, percussion tablets, vibrato switch, volume pedal and other devices. He teaches several tunes using different styles, plus riffs, rhythm grooves, blues scales, chord changes, soloing and many of the specific musical tricks that work only on this amazing instrument. Each tune is illustrated by a top New York rock band to give a feel for how it should sound in performance. 82-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 3 | |
| Essential Techniques for Dobro® | Video One | Rob details a myriad of useful and important picking elements: the best hand positions for fast and clean playing, how to avoid excessive pick and string noise and other essential tips. Bar technique, the key to good slide playing, is fully covered. Whether in a bluegrass band or exploring country, blues, Hawaiian or other styles, this video will get a player on the right track. 74-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 2 |
| Essential Techniques for Dobro® | Video Two | This second video covers scales and chords, and music theory as it relates to the Dobro. With Jim Hurst on guitar and vocals, Rob shows how to play back-up rhythm and fills behind a vocalist, find the right tones to best enhance a song, and create the most effective solos. An invaluable guide for all players, at all levels. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| Essential Techniques for Dobro® | These two lessons will give learning players all the tools they'll need to master the resonator guitar. Rob Ickes, Dobro Player of the Year from 1996-1999, covers everything from fine-tuning the strings to picking style, bar position, bluegrass back-up technique, and how to achieve good tone, timing and volume control. He provides several exercises as well as insights into his own warm-up regimens. | |
| Singing! Basic Vocal Technique | This course will benefit anyone who likes to sing, whether it's rock and roll, bluegrass, folk, pop or show tunes. These lessons are guaranteed to increase vocal range, tone, power and stamina. In a warm, friendly style, Penny Nichols demonstrates essential relaxation and warm-up exercises, and helps singers develop breath control, vibrato, articulation, volume and projection. This 6-hour course is designed to improve your ear as well as your voice, and to transform your body so that singing becomes natural and easy. And it really works! SIX CDs · INCLUDES LYRICS + DIAGRAMS · LEVEL 1 | |
| Fingerpicking, Flatpicking and Slide | Guitar Styles of Merle Watson | During the fifteen years that Merle Watson toured and recorded with his father, Doc Watson, the duo was one of the most popular and beloved musical teams in folk music history. On these two CDs, Merle teaches the traditional fingerpicking, flatpicking and slide guitar styles for which he was famous. Doc joins Merle in a dynamic demonstration of twin guitars as they take apart some of their most requested duets and explain, in detail, how each part is played. CD One - Country Guitar Fingerpicking Solos & Duets: Southbound · Candyman · Will the Circle Be Unbroken · Goin' Down the Road · Make Me a Pallet on the Floor · Nine-Pound Hammer · The Last Thing on My Mind · Worried Blues · Bonaparte's Retreat · Windy and Warm · Blue Railroad Train · Solid Gone · Deep River Blues. CD Two - Slide Guitar and Flatpicking Solos & Duets: Poor Boy Blues · Day Break Blues · Curly Headed Baby · Can't Be Satisfied · Wabash Cannonball · Minglewood Blues · Miss the Mississippi and You · Columbus Stockade · Honky Tonkin' · Will the |
| The Blues Guitar of Hubert Sumlin | For 25 years, Hubert Sumlin's unique guitar lines were an integral part of Howlin' Wolf's great sound, and his spare, sharp-edged solos enhanced dozens of classic recordings. On this fascinating video, he discusses his blues guitar style, technique and influences with Jimmy Vivino of the Conan O'Brien Band. Backed by a stellar rhythm session - Jimmy on second guitar, Levon Helm (The Band) on drums and Michael Merritt (Conan O'Brien Band) on bass - Hubert plays through some of his favorite Wolf tunes, including: Smokestack Lightning · Forty Four · Killing Floor · Going Down Slow · Hidden Charms · Little Red Rooster · and others. David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter) sits in, providing powerful vocals to these timeless blues tunes. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 | |
| The Country Blues Guitar of Catfish Keith | Singer, songwriter and guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers on the scene today. His innovative style of foot-stomping, deep Delta blues and American roots music has had audiences spellbound across the U.S. and abroad. In this outstanding lesson, Catfish teaches his trademark arrangements of seven traditional country blues songs, from Mississippi to the Caribbean. In each case, he first plays the tune, then slows it down to highlight how he achieves his dynamic effects. His intense fingerpicking style features heavy vibrato, snapping bass strings, powerful strums and riffs, deep bends, artificial or harp harmonics, bottleneck slide and plenty of funky attitude! One of the finest acoustic bluesmen in America ... This man is flat-out spectacular! - Big City Blues 85-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 4 | |
| Basic Licks and Classic Solos for Electric Blues Guitar | Here's a video lesson for novice players who want to get started playing blues on the electric guitar. Jim Weider shows the easy way to get into playing authentic licks, riffs, rhythms and hot solos. Each tune covers a different aspect of electric blues playing and provides a great solo for practicing the techniques he's taught. The Honky Tonk Gurus (Jim's touring band) supply great back-up and help Jim demonstrate how a song should sound when played in performance. 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
| Innovative Arrangements for American Blues/Roots Guitar | VHS Video | Legendary singer/guitarist Geoff Muldaur teaches six gospel and blues arrangements that are filled with ideas, techniques and wonderful songs. Geoff uses standard ingredients of fingerstyle playing combined with rich chord voicings that add a jazz sensibility to traditional music. With his rare musical intelligence, he sheds light on how, by making small changes, you can make turnarounds and blues licks sound fresh and new. Gospel songs: Just a Little While to Stay Here · Trouble Soon Be Over · I Believe I'll Go Back Home. Blues songs: Wild Ox Moan · Got to Find Blind Lemon · Tears Come Rolling Down. 85-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| How to Tune Your Guitar | Get It Right Quickly and Easily! | Tuning the guitar should be learned right along with fretting, chording and picking the instrument. Happy Traum and John Sebastian demonstrate tricks and techniques for tuning up quickly and easily. They teach how to get in tune to the notes of a piano or keyboard, relative tuning using the fretboard and harmonics, the ins and outs of electronic tuners, troubleshooting guitar intonation and more! Although invaluable for novices, even experienced players will gain insights from this important lesson. 60-MIN. VIDEO · LEVEL 1 |
| Anyone Can Play Harmonica | VHS Video | There's no easier way for people of any age to get started playing popular folksongs and campfire favorites on the harmonica. Madcat demonstrates the proper way to hold the instrument for good tone, vibrato and wah wah sounds that are typical of good technique. Moving on to the tonguing method, he shows how to combine melody notes with chord accompaniment and octaves to create more advanced sounds on the harmonica. Songs include: Oh! Susanna · Go Tell Aunt Rhody · Shenandoah · Down in the Valley · On Top of Old Smoky · Polly Wolly Doodle · and Camptown Races. 37-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · LEVEL 1 |
| The Ins and Outs of Rhythm Harp | Percussive Techniques for Blues Players | Harmonica Player of the Year Peter Madcat Ruth teaches driving rhythms, percussive sounds and other dynamic back-up techniques that will help any blues harp player get an authentic sound. Through a series of interactive exercises, he breaks down the complexities of breath control, teaching his own unique system of spoken syllables. These building blocks are the basis for the foot-stomping drive that characterizes so many of the great harpists, from Sonny Boy Williamson to Sonny Terry, and will be a boon to all blues players. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · LEVEL 2 |
| Blues on the Fiddle | The amazing artistry of Darol Anger propels this powerful and enlightening exploration of blues fiddle. His deep knowledge of the violin, along with his relaxed good humor and encouraging manner, will help bring fiddlers to a whole new level. Using a call and response interactive teaching method, Darol trades licks with the students as they learn tunes and styles from the Mississippi Delta to blues-inflected bluegrass, bebop, jazz riff-blues and even rock and roll. 88-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 3 | |
| Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass - Video One | Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down acoustic technique and musicianship froom the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, basss setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar wiith the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scalles, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and foor more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · BEGINNER LEVEL | |
| Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass - Video Two | Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down acoustic technique and musicianship froom the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, basss setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar wiith the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scalles, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and foor more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. 70-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
| Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass - 2-Video Set | Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down acoustic technique and musicianship from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. Video One: 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 2. Video Two: 70-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 3. Also available: 00641523 Complete Two-Tape Series $49.95 | |
| Dobro® Variations | Explorations in Minor, Swing and Rockabilly Styles | Cindy Cashdollar moves into intermediate territory with the blues, minor key and western swing styles that have become her signature sound. She builds knowledge of the Dobro step-by-step, teaching alternate tunings, music theory and invaluable bar and fingerpicking techniques. Songs include: Panhandle Rag · Rockabilly Blues · Minor Swing · and Faded Love. VIDEO + TAB. · LEVEL 3 · 90-MIN. |
| The Fingerpicking Guitar of Kelly Joe Phelps | VHS Video | In his second video for Homespun, Kelly Joe Phelps explores the fingerpicking technique that has helped make him one of the most powerful and compelling performers on today's acoustic music scene. He demonstrates the various guitar licks, picking patterns, alternate tunings, improvisations, chord forms and scale patterns that he uses to create his amazing music. Kelly Joe includes detailed arrangements to original and traditional songs from his recent hot-selling CDs, including: Tommy · Sally Ruby · I Am the Light of This World · Catman Bootman · River Rat Jimmy · and Beggar's Oil. LEVEL 3 · 100-MIN. |
| Learn to Play Blues Mandolin | VHS Video | In recent years, the mandolin has gained popularity both as a blues instrument and as the backbone of old-time string bands. Steve James shows novice players how to alter a basic G scale to create a blues scale, and then demonstrates picking and tremolo technique before teaching a number of great blues and jug band tunes. This instructional video is a must for those who want to use the mandolin for rhythmic accompaniment or as a hard-driving lead instrument for the blues. Songs include: Divin' Duck Blues · The Lonesome Train That Carried My Gal Away · Juanita Stomp · Saturday Night in Jail · and Shotgun Blues. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 2. |
| Roy, the Reverend and the Devil's Music | VHS Video | This video captures the legendary Roy Book Binder performing at a sold-out concert at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. With his signature wry wit and guitar technique, Roy peppered fingerpicking blues and ragtime songs with outrageously funny stories about his life and times and the people he met along the way. Homespun's cameras were there, and the result is a thoroughly engaging and entertaining performance video by one of America's most popular folk and blues artists. Songs: Rag Mama · Candyman · Delia · CC&O Blues · Mississippi Blues · Let Us Get Together · Keep A-Knockin' · She Did You a Favor · Electricity · Anywhere You Go · Travelin' Man. 75-MIN. VIDEO · PERFORMANCE. |
| Learn to Sing Harmony | Now that these popular lessons are on CD, it's easier than ever to start harmonizing! Complete beginners will learn the theory behind harmony singing and get the ear training they need, while those with some knowledge will hone their skills and build repertoire. The vocal parts are recorded on separate channels for singing along with Cathy, Marcy, Robin and Linda. Songs: Stay All Night · Down by the Riverside · Bury Me Beneath the Willow · Broken-Hearted Lover · Red River Valley · Trouble in Mind · Careless Love · Leavin' Train · Down in the Valley · Turtle Dove · Little Darlin' Pal of Mine · Keep on the Sunny Side · Blues Stay Away from Me · Gold Watch and Chain · Amazing Grace · Goodnight, Irene · I'm Going to Sit at the Welcome Table · Long Journey Home · Good Old Mountain Dew · Hand Me Down My Walking Cane. THREE CDs · INCLUDES SONGBOOK · LEVEL 1 | |
| The Blues Guitar of Keb' Mo' | DVD | Now available on DVD! Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kevin Moore (aka Keb' Mo') takes students on a powerful journey into the world of traditional and contemporary blues guitar. He begins by showing how turnarounds and harmonized scale passages can be the basis for developing fluid phrases in a Robert Johnson-style blues tune. Keb' then teaches two originals, both employing a rhythmic alternating bass style as well as some jazz-oriented chords that add spice and interest to the songs. Switching to his National steel guitar, he then discusses the basics of slide technique, rounding out this exciting blues lesson. Songs: Delta-Style Blues · Perpetual Blues Machine · Angelina · Henry. 75-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 3 · INCLUDES TAB |
| An Introduction to Open Tunings and Slide Guitar | VHS Video | Roy Book Binder has given us another terrific look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar. On this DVD/video, he covers the basics of open tunings and the use of the bottleneck, teaching essential techniques in a way that will be easy even for newcomers to this style. Roy introduces beginning players to the slide through an exploration of open D (Vestapol) and open G (Spanish) tuning, demonstrating songs, licks, techniques, and the sounds of bottleneck blues. Songs: Never Drive a Stranger from Your Door · Cigarette Blues · Electricity · Palm Trees Shaking in the Night · She Did You a Favor · Baby Don't You Do It No More · Tired of Being Mistreated. 80-MIN. DVD OR VIDEO · LEVEL 2 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB |
| An Introduction to Open Tunings and Slide Guitar | DVD | Roy Book Binder has given us another terrific look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar. On this DVD/video, he covers the basics of open tunings and the use of the bottleneck, teaching essential techniques in a way that will be easy even for newcomers to this style. Roy introduces beginning players to the slide through an exploration of open D (Vestapol) and open G (Spanish) tuning, demonstrating songs, licks, techniques, and the sounds of bottleneck blues. Songs: Never Drive a Stranger from Your Door · Cigarette Blues · Electricity · Palm Trees Shaking in the Night · She Did You a Favor · Baby Don't You Do It No More · Tired of Being Mistreated. 80-MIN. DVD OR VIDEO · LEVEL 2 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB |
| Muriel Anderson's All-Star Guitar Night, Concert 2000 | DVD | Muriel Anderson's world-class guitar events bring top players together for what are always powerful musical evenings. The artists featured here represent a spectrum of styles and sounds, from classical-tinged lyricism to electric blues; from Travis-style thumbpicking to ethereal tapping; from delicate fingerstyle to rockin' country blues. Here's an opportunity to witness amazing acoustic and electric guitar performances on an entertaining and awe-inspiring video! Songs include: Hometown (Muriel Anderson) · Impressions (Stan Lassiter) · Lady's Night (Preston Reed) · Becca's Bounce (Steve Fairclough) · Mr. Guitar My Friend (Thom Bresh) · Cannonball Rag (Thom Bresh & Buster B. Jones) · Workin' Man Blues (Brent Mason) · Strawberry Fields Forever (Laurence Juber) · Saudade (Michael Chapdelaine) · Classical Gas (Tommy Emmanuel) · All Blues (Mitch Watkins) · Dance with Me (Nokie Edwards) · Flying Home (Stanley Jordan) · Seymour's Blues (Seymour Duncan) · Vincent (Muriel Anderson & Tommy Emmanuel). 70-MIN. DVD · PERF |
| The Slide Guitar of Kelly Joe Phelps | Techniques, Arrangements and Improvisation | Playing with his guitar flat on his lap, Kelly Joe Phelps uses his bar and alternate-thumb fingerpicking to achieve a free, improvisational sound that defies easy categorization. This lesson provides detailed instruction on his powerful slide guitar technique, and the arrangements that make his music so compelling. Songs: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder · Black Crow Keeps Flying · and Goodnight Irene. 80-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 3 · INCLUDES TAB |
| The Fingerpicking Guitar of Kelly Joe Phelps | Kelly Joe explores the fingerpicking technique that has made him one of the most sought-after performers on today's acoustic music scene. He has chosen six of his most popular pieces to demonstrate how he builds fingerpicking arrangements and improvisations to communicate his unique musical vision: Tommy · Sally Ruby · Capman Bootman · River Rat Jimmy · I Am the Light of This World · and Beggar's Oil. 95-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 3 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB | |
| Essential Techniques for Dobro® | 2-DVD Set | These two lessons will give learning players all the tools they'll need to master the resonator guitar. Rob Ickes, Dobro Player of the Year from 1996-1999, covers everything from fine-tuning the strings to picking style, bar position, bluegrass back-up technique, and how to achieve good tone, timing and volume control. He provides several exercises as well as insights into his own warm-up regimens. 2-DVD SET · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 2/3 |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | DVD 1: The Basics | Filled with exercises and songs to get someone started in bottleneck blues style. Beginning and experienced slide players alike will benefit from the powerful licks and runs, rhythm techniques, use of vibrato and harmonics, and other ways to get the true Delta sound. Songs: Walking Blues · Can't Be Satisfied · Cross Road Blues. 90-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | DVD 2 and 3: Advanced Bottleneck Technique and Repertoire | This two-DVD set provides a complete toolbox to dramatically increase repertoire and enhance blues arrangements and improvisations. Brozman provides historical background and a technical analysis of the styles, innovations and techniques originally created by Robert Johnson, Son House, Charlie Patton, Skip James, Tampa Red and other Delta slide masters. Songs: Come On In My Kitchen · Delta Memories · Rollin' and Tumblin' · Jitterbug. 2 DVDs · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · Combined running time: 2 hours and 25 minutes · LEVEL 4 |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Bob Brozman's three DVDs present a complete picture of bottleneck blues guitar, from the basics of slide technique to the advanced repertoire of the masters. He provides a wealth of ideas that learning blues players can use to build powerful arrangements of bottleneck blues favorites. 3 DVDs · Combined running time: 3 hours and 55 minutes! | |
| A Guitarist's Guide to Better Practicing | Improve Technique, Build Stamina and Increase Speed | Solo guitarist and studio musician Peter Huttlinger outlines his method for effective and consistent practice techniques. He includes numerous drills, exercises, scales, metronome use and other regimens for guitarists who want to solve problems and make greater strides in improving their musical skill level. 85-MIN. DVD OR VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · BEGINNER LEVEL |
| Essential Riffs for Guitar | Packed with dozens of time-tested musical phrases, this lesson will help even a beginner become a strong lead guitarist. Each riff is played slowly, and then up to speed to give a feel for how it should sound in context. Jeff Pevar (guitarist for David Crosby) joins Artie to demonstrate how to use these lead lines while jamming on blues progressions. A demonstration of minor key jazz-blues phrases rounds out this repertoire of licks and will allow players to create hot solos. 55-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · BEGINNING LEVEL | |
| Jorma Kaukonen's Fingerpicking Guitar Method - 2-DVD Set | Jorma Kaukonen's course dissects his unique and influential blues and country guitar fingerpicking style. It is filled with invaluable wisdom, powerful advice and useful techniques for learning pickers at all levels. Jorma teaches five traditional and original songs, each one becoming a springboard for in-depth guitar explorations. He also includes dynamic live performances of each song, played with his touring partner Barry Mitterhoff. Songs: I'll Let You Know Before I Leave · Trouble in Mind · Tom Cat Blues · Genesis · Vampire Women. Total running time: 2 hours and ten minutes. 2 DVDs · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 2 | |
| Jorma Kaukonen's Fingerpicking Guitar Method - 2-Video Set | Jorma Kaukonen's course dissects his unique and influential blues and country guitar fingerpicking style. It is filled with invaluable wisdom, powerful advice and useful techniques for learning pickers at all levels. Jorma teaches five traditional and original songs, each one becoming a springboard for in-depth guitar explorations. He also includes dynamic live performances of each song, played with his touring partner Barry Mitterhoff. Songs: I'll Let You Know Before I Leave · Trouble in Mind · Tom Cat Blues · Genesis · Vampire Women. Total running time: 2 hours and ten minutes. 2 VIDEOS · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 2 | |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set | An Intimate Session with Mac Rebennack | These two DVDs and videos provide a rare opportunity to visit with Mac Rebennack (a.k.a. Dr. John), one of America's most brilliant and distinctive musical voices. This masterful piano player, prodigious songwriter, two-time Grammy Award winner and celebrated ambassador of New Orleans music demonstrates his remarkable instrumental technique, discusses his influences, and shares intriguing stories of a life in music. With his encyclopedic knowledge of musical styles, Mac plays and analyzes more than 30 tunes, from traditional New Orleans blues to the compositions of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Doc Pomus and others. 2 DVDs or 2 VIDEOS · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 4 |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-Video Set | An Intimate Session with Mac Rebennack | These two DVDs and videos provide a rare opportunity to visit with Mac Rebennack (a.k.a. Dr. John), one of America's most brilliant and distinctive musical voices. This masterful piano player, prodigious songwriter, two-time Grammy Award winner and celebrated ambassador of New Orleans music demonstrates his remarkable instrumental technique, discusses his influences, and shares intriguing stories of a life in music. With his encyclopedic knowledge of musical styles, Mac plays and analyzes more than 30 tunes, from traditional New Orleans blues to the compositions of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Doc Pomus and others. 2 DVDs or 2 VIDEOS · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 4 |
| Get That Classic Fender® Sound | Electric Guitar Licks and Styles of the Greats | Guitarist Jim Weider details the innovative and groundbreaking instrumental techniques of Roy Buchanan, James Burton, Steve Cropper, Robbie Robertson, Cornell Dupree, Freddy King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix, and provides a close-up look at some of the famous guitars and amps that made rock 'n' roll history! An expert in Fender styles, Jim amassed a mind-boggling collection of original instruments for this session. Each is linked to a specific player and style for a complete understanding of the way they were used to achieve their trademark sounds. 90-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| Blues by the Book | Lesson 1 | Roy's firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style players makes these DVDs a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. He demonstrates a wide variety of chords, right- and left-hand patterns, licks and much more! Songs: Black Dog Blues · Hesitation Blues · How Long · Every Day of the Week · Texas Blues · New Age Woman Blues · Polk City Ramble · Anywhere You Go I Can Go There Too. DVD 1, 75-MIN. and DVD 2, 80-MIN · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 Also available in a money-saving 2-DVD Set: 00641657, $49.95 |
| Blues by the Book | Lesson 2 | Roy's firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style players makes these DVDs a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. He demonstrates a wide variety of chords, right- and left-hand patterns, licks and much more! Songs: Black Dog Blues · Hesitation Blues · How Long · Every Day of the Week · Texas Blues · New Age Woman Blues · Polk City Ramble · Anywhere You Go I Can Go There Too. DVD 1, 75-MIN. and DVD 2, 80-MIN · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 Also available in a money-saving 2-DVD Set: 00641657, $49.95 |
| Roy Book Binder in Concert | Roy, The Reverend and the Devil's Music | This DVD captures the legendary Roy Book Binder performing at a sold-out concert at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. With his signature wry wit and guitar technique, Roy peppered fingerpicking blues and ragtime songs with outrageously funny stories about his life and times and the people he met along the way. Homespun's cameras were there, and the result is a thoroughly engaging and entertaining performance video by one of America's most popular folk and blues artists. Songs: Rag Mama · Candyman · Delia · CC&O Blues · Mississippi Blues · Let Us Get Together · Keep A-Knockin' · She Did You a Favor · Electricity · Anywhere You Go · Travelin' Man. 75-MIN. DVD · PERFORMANCE |
| Innovative Arrangements for American Blues/Roots Guitar | DVD | Legendary singer/guitarist Geoff Muldaur teaches six gospel and blues arrangements that are filled with ideas, techniques and wonderful songs. Geoff uses standard ingredients of fingerstyle playing combined with rich chord voicings that add a jazz sensibility to traditional music, making these songs sound fresh and new: Just a Little While to Stay Here · Trouble Soon Be Over · I Believe I'll Go Back Home · Wild Ox Moan · Got to Find Blind Lemon · Tears · Come Rolling Down. 85-MIN. · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| Learning Bluegrass Dobro® | With this hands-on Dobro course, even a complete beginner will be playing bluegrass and country tunes in no time! Cindy Cashdollar, one of today's top players, covers essential right-hand techniques such as rolls, rhythm playing, crosspicking, tone control and damping, as well as bar technique, chord building, hammer-ons and pull-offs, minor keys and more. 90-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES CHORDS + TAB · LEVEL 1 | |
| Dobro® Variations | Explorations in Minor, Swing and Rockabilly Styles | Cindy Cashdollar moves into intermediate territory with the blues, minor key and western swing styles that have become her signature sound. She builds knowledge of the Dobro step by step, teaching alternate tunings, music theory and invaluable bar and fingerpicking techniques. Songs include: Panhandle Rag · Rockabilly Blues · Minor Swing · and Faded Love. 90-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| Tex-Mex Accordion (Accordion) | A Tex-Mex legend teaches the spicy music of the border country as played on the popular three-row button accordion. Phrase-by-phrase instruction teaches everything needed to make authentic Norteño music. Include classics such as: La Paloma · Viva Seguin · La Tuna and others. 70-MIN. · INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS · LEVEL 1 | |
| Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass | DVD One | Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down technique and musicianship for the acoustic bass from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. DVD One: 80 MIN. · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 2 |
| Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass | DVD Two | Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down technique and musicianship for the acoustic bass from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. DVD Two: 70 MIN. · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 3 |
| You Can Sing! | This DVD is an encouraging and enjoyable lesson that will turn listeners into singers. It will help break down inhibitions, teach pitch perception and basic music theory, and get anyone started making wonderful vocal music. 60 MIN. · LEVEL 1 | |
| Blues Guitar | Three CDs | LEVEL 2 · INCLUDES TAB Learn to play dozens of songs, licks and exciting fingerpicking techniques in the styles of the great blues players, even if you have never played blues before. |
| Roger McGuinn's Guide to Home Recording on a Computer | Basic Set-Up and Advice | Roger McGuinn made his last Grammy-nominated record on a laptop computer. On this DVD he demonstrates, for beginners, all the steps it takes to record at home, from laying down the basic tracks and overdubbing vocal and guitar parts, to burning a completely mixed two-track stereo master to CD. You'll also see Roger's equipment set-up, get ideas about mic placement, how to back up your project, and other tips that will get anyone started recording on their Mac or PC. 60-MIN DVD · INCLUDES BOOKLET · LEVEL 1 |
| The Fingerpicking Blues of Mississippi John Hurt | A Spoonful of Classic Songs | Two veteran musicians team up to pay tribute to Mississippi John Hurt by teaching 11 of his best-known songs, bringing fresh insights into the picking styles of this treasured artist: Spike Driver's Blues · Got the Blues (Can't Be Satisfied) · Coffee Blues · Richland Woman Blues · My Creole Belle · Monday Morning Blues · I'm Satisfied · Stack O'Lee · Candy Man · Avalon Blues · Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor. 90 MIN. · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| The Acoustic Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen | DVD One | Jorma teaches his solid fingerpicking blues style through some of his favorite traditional and original tunes: West Coast Blues · Hesitation Blues · Crystal City · Embryonic Journey. Includes tips on picking style, slide technique, open tunings and a demo with Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna partner Jack Casady. 100 MIN. · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| The Acoustic Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen | DVD Two | Jorma continues his examination of blues-based fingerpicking, taking apart favorites from his repertoire and teaching runs, chords, picking and other techniques. Songs include: I Know You Rider · his original Water Song · and the perennial favorite San Francisco Bay Blues. 90 MIN. · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| The Acoustic Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen | DVD Three | On this repertoire-building lesson, Jorma delves into seven of the traditional and original guitar pieces that have become his trademark, taking them apart lick-by-lick for intermediate players. 80 MIN. · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 4 |
| Learn to Play Blues Mandolin | Steve James teaches the scales, chords, lead riffs, rhythm comping, turnarounds and other essential techniques for playing traditional blues and old-time string band music. A must for those who want to use the mandolin for rhythmic accompaniment or as a blues instrument. Songs include: Divin' Duck Blues · The Lonesome Train That Carried My Gal Away · more. 60-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES CHORDS, DIAGRAMS, MUSIC + TAB · BEGINNER LEVEL | |
| Learn to Play Blues Piano, Lesson One | A Beginner's Guide to Improvisation | David Cohen systematically leads novice players through all the steps needed to play solid blues piano, showing the scales, chord theory, turnarounds, endings and licks that will quickly make anyone into a formidable player. No music reading or previous piano experience is necessary. 90-MIN. DVD · NOVICE LEVEL |
| Learn to Play Blues Piano, Lesson Two | A Beginner's Guide to Improvisation | This lesson goes beyond the beginner's level and firmly into intermediate territory. David Cohen gives new players all the tools they'll need to make up their own solos, completely by ear. Includes variations on slow blues, the New Orleans Rumba, straight-time boogie-woogie and more! 70-MIN DVD · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL |
| Drum Hardware | Set-Up and Maintenance | Choosing the best hardware components for your playing style can sometimes be a mysterious process. Drum Hardware is the first book dedicated to helping you make the right choice when you purchase, set up and maintain this critical part of your drumset. Written by Andy Doerschuk, editor of DRUM! magazine and veteran session player, Drum Hardware offers insightful tips from pros and practical advice for drummers at all levels of ability and application. Presented in conjunction with Gibraltar and Kaman. |
| Dunlop Presents The Slide Guitar Book | Slide guitar is more popular than ever in blues, rock, and country music. This book tells the slide story with bios and photos of the past and present bottleneck masters, technique lessons, and transcriptions of old and new benchmark tunes like: Dust My Broom (Elmore James) * Honey Bee (Muddy Waters) * Layla (Duane Allman) * Thing Called Love (Bonnie Raitt) * Love In Vain (Mick Taylor with the Rolling Stones) * Running On Faith (Eric Clapton) and more. Special bonus: slide lessons from blues master Roy Rogers, country picker/producer Pete Anderson, and guitar educator Fred Sokolow. Includes standard and open tunings. 64 pages. | |
| Memphis Soul Collection - Volume 1 | Ain't That a Lot of Love · Come to Mama · I Thank You · I've Been Loving You Too Long · Mr. Pitiful · Private Number · Respect Yourself · Shaft, Theme From · Soul Man · Walkin' the Dog. | |
| King, B.B., Songs Made Famous By | Tune 1000 General MIDI files feature sound-alike arrangements to songs of top artists. Special features include lyrics that can be displayed on keyboards, computers and software sequencers with lyric read-out capabilities and backup vocal parts for use with compatible harmonizer voice processors. This pack includes the songs: Don't Answer the Door · Get off My Back Woman · Sweet Sixteen · To Know You (Is to Love You) · Why I Sing the Blues. | |
| Songs Made Famous by Elvis Presley - Volume 1 | All Shook Up · Don't Be Cruel (To a Heart That's True) · Hard Headed Woman · I Want You, I Need You, I Love You · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Surrender · Suspicious Minds · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · Too Much. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - Big Blues from Texas | Guitar School Learn the hottest licks and rhythms selected from Stevie Ray's greatest songs. Each song is explained and analyzed through in-depth lessons and transcriptions. This infor-mation will not only allow access to Stevie's music, but will also inspire you to create your own improvised solos. 15 songs, including: Pride And Joy · Scuttle Buttin' · Empty Arms · Love Struck Baby · and more. | |
| B.B. King* | 20 songs from this blues guitar great. Includes: Ask Me No Questions * Gambler's Blues * Lucille * Rock Me Baby * So Excited * Sweet Little Angel * The Thrill Is Gone * and more. | |
| Muddy Waters - Deep Blues and Good News* | Guitar transcriptions and detailed lessons of 15 great tunes by the Chicago blues legend, including: Honey Bee · Rollin' And Tumblin' · You Shook Me · and more. This is a unique opportunity to get inside Muddy's early country-based blues (in open and standard tunings), his hard-edged slide, and the electric lead guitar stylings of his esteemed sidemen. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - Lightnin' Blues 1983-1987 | 25 tunes from this legendary blues guitarist. Includes: Couldn't Stand the Weather · Pride and Joy · Scuttle Buttin' · Come On (III) · Texas Flood · Voodoo Chile · Superstition · Pipeline. | |
| The Best of B.B. King* | Learn to play his famous licks through transcriptions and analysis from 11 songs, including: B.B.'s Boogie · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · It's My Own Fault Darlin' · Sweet Little Angel · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. | |
| Robert Johnson - King of the Delta Blues | Guitar Transcriptions and Detailed Lessons for 29 Songs | Explore the style of the most legendary bluesman of all time with this Guitar School edition written by noted blues expert Dave Rubin. It includes an introduction/biography, a discography, a tuning chart, and detailed analysis of 29 classic blues tunes: Come On in My Kitchen · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Dead Shrimp Blues · Drunken Hearted Man · Hell Hound on My Trail · I Believe I'll Dust My Broom · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Little Queen of Spades · Love in Vain Blues · Milkcow's Calf Blues · Ramblin' on My Mind · Sweet Home Chicago · Terraplane Blues · They're Red Hot · 32-20 Blues · Walkin' Blues · more. |
| The Best of Eric Clapton - Guitar School* | This book teaches Clapton's trademark riffs and solos in electric and acoustic styles. Includes: All Your Love (I Miss Loving) · Badge · Bell Bottom Blues · Can't Find My Way Home · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Let It Rain · White Room · more. | |
| The Best of Eric Clapton | 12 of his greatest, including: After Midnight · Badge · Cocaine · Crossroads · Forever Man · Have You Ever Loved a Woman · Lay Down Sally · The Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · and more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced?* | All 17 songs from the re-released album including: Are You Experienced · Foxy Lady · Hey Joe · Purple Haze. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - The Bluesman | This book spans the breadth of Jimi's blues experience. From the classic blues of Red House to the New Orleans funk of Come On (Part 1), Jimi's blues moods are revealed through note-for-note guitar transcriptions and in-depth instruction on how to play as he did. Includes lessons on 11 songs in all: Born Under a Bad Sign · Catfish Blues · Gypsy Eyes · Hear My Train a Comin' · In from the Storm · Killing Floor · Rock Me Baby · and more. Also features a biography/introduction by noted blues expert Dave Rubin. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Radio One* | A matching folio to all 17 songs on the album of Jimi's live radio studio performance. Includes authoritative transcriptions for guitar, bass and drums with detailed players' notes and photographs for each composition. Songs include: Hear My Train A Comin' · Hound Dog · Fire · Purple Haze · Hey Joe · Foxy Lady · and more. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Step* | Matching folio with 10 songs, including: The House Is Rockin' · Crossfire · Tightrope · Let Me Love You Baby · Love Me Darlin' · and more. | |
| John Lee Hooker - A Blues Legend | A classic collection of 20 songs from this legendary blues guitarist, including: Boom Boom · It Serves Me Right to Suffer · Louise · One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer · and many more. | |
| Bass Fitness - An Exercising Handbook | The purpose of this book is to provide the aspiring bass player with a wide variety of finger exercises for developing the techniques necessary to succeed in today's music scene. It can also play an important role in a bass player's daily practicing program. The 200 exercises are designed to help increase your speed, improve your dexterity, develop accuracy and promote finger independence. Recommended by world-acclaimed bass players, music schools and music magazines, this is the ultimate bass handbook. The added use of photos makes the lessons complete! | |
| Willie Dixon - The Master Blues Composer | Dixon, renowned blues bassist and composer, is the most covered blues artist in the world. This unique folio features songs from The Chess Box Collection plus hits as recorded by Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, The Doors, ZZ Top, and more. It also features Willie's personal notes and lyrics for each song with photos, and an introduction by Don Snowden. Over 40 transcriptions feature the most popular version (or versions) of Dixon's work, including: Back Door Man · Evil (Is Going On) · I Can't Quit You Baby · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Little Red Rooster · and more! | |
| The Best of Eric Clapton* (Bass) | 12 of his greatest, including: After Midnight · Badge · Cocaine · Crossroads · Forever Man · Have You Ever Loved a Woman · Lay Down Sally · The Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · and more. | |
| Blues Harmonica Collection | Over 40 classics from blues greats Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, James Dalton, Elmore James, John Brim, and Lester Davenport complete with an extensive introduction on how to play the pieces in this book. Pieces include: Boom, Boom (Out Go The Lights) · Cool Disposition · Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide · Ice Cream Man · I'm A Man · and many more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Concerts* | A matching folio to all 12 songs on the live album with authoritative transcriptions for guitar, bass, and drums with detailed players' notes and photographs for each composition. Songs include: Fire · Red House · Are You Experienced? · Little Wing · Hey Joe · Foxy Lady · Wild Thing · and more. | |
| The Guitar Style of Gary Moore* | A complete exploration of his music, including guitar transcriptions and lessons. Includes 12 songs: Cold Day In Hell · End Of The World · The Loner · Only Fool In Town · Still Got The Blues · Teenage Idol · and more. | |
| In Deep with Jimi Hendrix* | In Deep With Jimi Hendrix brings you closer to the music and the artist than you've ever imagined. This is accomplished through breaking down and reassembling the solos, riffs, rhythm figures, harmony lines, ensemble parts, and more. All performance techniques and equipment are explored in detail. Includes transcription excerpts from over 40 of his greatest songs. | |
| Layla | Sheet Music | |
| Tears in Heaven | Sheet Music | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced | All 17 songs from the re-released album including: Are You Experienced · Foxy Lady · Hey Joe · Purple Haze. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland | This incredible 416-page book includes complete score transcriptions and performance notes for 16 Hendrix classics: All Along the Watchtower · And the Gods Made Love · Burning of the Midnight Lamp · Crosstown Traffic · Gypsy Eyes · Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) · House Burning Down · Little Miss Strange · Long Hot Summer Night · Rainy Day, Dream Away · Still Raining, Still Dreaming · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsys | Contains note-for-note transcriptions of: Who Knows · Machine Gun · Changes · Power to Love · Message of Love · We Gotta Live Together. Each song is presented in score format with lyrics, guitar, bass, and drum parts transcribed. Includes an introduction and playing tips. | |
| The Best of Scott Henderson* (Bass / Guitar) | Artist Transcriptions Contains note-for-note transcriptions for guitar and bass. 10 pieces from three albums, as well as introduction and performance notes by Henderson himself. Titles include: Black Cherry · The Crawling Horror · Root Food · Torque · and more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Axis: Bold As Love | Includes note-for-note transcriptions for every instrument for 13 songs from the album, including: Bold as Love · Castles Made of Sand · Little Wing · Spanish Castle Magic. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Experience Hendrix | This matching folio features exact transcriptions for every instrument played on 20 of Hendrix's best: All Along the Watchtower · Angel · Bold as Love · Castles Made of Sand · Dolly Dagger · Fire · Foxey Lady · Hey Joe · Little Wing · Manic Depression · Night Bird Flying · Purple Haze · Red House · Star Spangled Banner · Stone Free · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · The Wind Cries Mary · more. Includes brief intros to each song. | |
| Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street | This 200-page book features note-for-note transcriptions of every instrument used on 13 songs from the classic Stones album: Black Angel · Casino Boogie · Happy · Just Wanna See His Face · Let It Loose · Rip This Joint · Rocks Off · Shake Your Hips · Soul Survivor · Torn & Frayed · Tumbling Dice · Turd on the Run · Ventilator Blues. Includes tab. | |
| Jelly Roll Morton - The Piano Rolls (Piano) | Piano Solo | This unique collection features transcriptions of legendary jazz composer Jelly Roll Morton's playing on piano rolls recorded in 1924. Includes his classics: Grandpa's Spells · King Porter Stomp · London Blues (Shoe Shiner's Drag) · Original Jelly Roll Blues · Shreveport Stomps · Stratford Hunch (Chicago Breakdown). |
| Gary Moore - Greatest Hits | This collection features note-for-note transcriptions for every instrument played and word sung on seven super tunes from this virtuosic Irish axe-slinger. Includes: After the War · The Loner · Out in the Fields · Over the Hills and Far Away · Run for Cover · Still Got the Blues · and Wild Frontier, with tablature for the guitar and bass parts. | |
| Eric Clapton - From the Cradle* | Blues Before Sunrise · Blues Leave Me Alone · Driftin' Blues · Five Long Years · Goin' Away Baby · Groaning the Blues · How Long, How Long Blues · I'm Tore Down · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · It Hurts Me Too · Motherless Child · Reconsider Baby · Sinner's Prayer · Someday, After Awhile · Standin' Around Crying · Third Degree. | |
| Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street | 18-song matching folio to the classic Stones album features transcriptions of: Rocks Off · Tumbling Dice · Let It Loose · All Down The Line · Stop Breaking Down · Casino Boogie · Torn & Frayed · Black Angel · Loving Cup · Happy · Soul Survivor · Shake Your Hips · Rip This Joint · and more. Also includes photos. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood | All 10 tunes from SRV and Double Trouble's monumental first album, transcribed in tab and notation: Dirty Pool · I Wanna Testify · I'm Cryin' · Lenny · Love Struck Baby · Mary Had a Little Lamb · Pride and Joy · Rude Mood · Tell Me · Texas Flood. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock | This extraordinary songbook lets anyone relive Jimi Hendrix's legendary Woodstock performance, through note-for-note guitar transcriptions with tab for 16 songs, an extensive article by Rolling Stone writer David Fricke, and wonderful photos in a special 28-page color section! Songs include: Fire · Foxey Lady · Hear My Train A Comin' · Hey Joe · Message to Love · Purple Haze · Red House · Spanish Castle Magic · The Star Spangled Banner · Villanova Junction · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · Woodstock Improvisation · and more. | |
| Jimmie Vaughan - Strange Pleasure* | Matching folio featuring: Boom-Bapa-Boom · Tilt A Whirl · Love The World · Strange Pleasure · and more. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - Couldn't Stand the Weather* | Guitar tab for SRV's legendary second album: Cold Shot · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Honey Bee · Scuttle Buttin' · Stang's Swang · The Things That I Used to Do · Tin Pan Alley · Voodoo Child (Slight Return). | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - Soul to Soul* | This 10-song matching folio includes: Say What · Lookin' Out The Window · Look At Little Sister · Ain't Gone N' Give Up On Love · Gone Home · Change It · You'll Be Mine · Empty Arms · Come On (Part III) · Life Without You. Includes photos. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - Live Alive* | Matching folio with 13 tracks, including: Look At Little Sister · Love Struck Baby · Mary Had A Little Lamb · Pride And Joy · Superstition · Voodoo Chile · and more. Includes photos. | |
| B.B. King - Blues Guitar Collection 1950-1957* | 36 early blues classics from his RPM recordings including: Boogie Woogie Woman · Every Day I Have the Blues · Everything I Do Is Wrong · Hard Working Woman · It's My Own Fault Darlin' · Please Hurry Home · Ruby Lee · She's a Mean Woman · Shut Your Mouth · A Whole Lot of Lovin' · Woke Up This Morning · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton - The Cream of Clapton | 19 hits from his early years, including: Crossroads · I Shot the Sheriff · Knockin' on Heaven's Door · Layla · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · and more. Songs are in chronological order, with notes on each. | |
| The Buddy Guy Collection, Volume 1 - A-J | 16 blues classics: Blues at My Baby's House · Buddy's Blues · Damn Right, I've Got the Blues · First Time I Met the Blues · Five Long Years · Good News · How Can One Woman Be So Mean · I Had a Dream Last Night · I Smell a Rat · Jam on a Monday · more. Also see The Buddy Guy Collection, Volume 2 - L-Y |
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| The Freddie King Collection | An outstanding collection of 15 of this blues legend's best, including: Have You Ever Loved a Woman · Heads up · Hide Away · I'm Tore Down · Lonesome Whistle Blues · The Sad Nite Owl · See See Baby · Wash Out · more. | |
| The Otis Rush Collection | Sixteen tunes from the master of Chicago blues: Ain't Enough Comin' In · Cold Day in Hell · Double Trouble · Groaning the Blues · Homework · My Love Will Never Die · Three Times a Fool · more. | |
| Albert Collins - The Alligator Years | Includes ten great tunes from this bluesmaster's years with the famous Chicago label: Avalanche · Fake I.D. · Give Me My Blues · Ice Pick · Lights Are On but Nobody's Home · Melt Down · Skatin' · Something to Remember You · Tired Man · Too Many Dirty Dishes. | |
| The Roy Buchanan Collection* | Includes 14 great blues tunes from Roy Buchanan: After Hours · Cajun · Chicago Smokeshop · Five String Blues · Hey, Good Lookin' · Hey Joe · The Messiah Will Come Again · Petal to the Metal · Pete's Blues · Short Fuse · Sneaking Godzilla Through the Alley · Sweet Dreams · Tribute to Elmore James · Wayfaring Pilgrim. | |
| The Lonnie Mack Collection | 15 blues tunes transcribed note-for-note from the influential, lightning-fast Lonnie Mack: Camp Washington Chili · Chicken Pickin' · Cincinnati Jail · Double Whammy · Hound Dog Man · If You Have to Know · Natural Disaster · Oreo Cookie Blues · Stop · Strike like Lightning · Wham · and more. | |
| Masters of the Blues Harp (Harmonica) | Note-for-Note Transcriptions from Classic Recorded Performances | This exceptional, content-packed collection features 21 classic recordings of the great artists of the blues harp, transcribed and annotated by Glenn Weiser. Includes biographies of each personality, easy-to-read tablature, a notation guide, extensive performance notes, and a foreword by the legendary Charlie Musselwhite. Songs include: Baby, Scratch My Back (Slim Harpo) · The Big Boat (Charlie Musselwhite) · Blue Light (Little Walter) · Bottom Blues (Sonny Terry) · Blues in the Dark (George Smith) · Born Blind (Sonny Boy Williamson II) · Caravan (Gary Primich) · I'm Ready (Cary Bell) · Work Song (Paul Butterfield) · and more. |
| A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan* | This collection matches a recorded tribute to the late great SRV that contains 10 songs. The songs were performed by such artists as Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Robert Cray, Dr. John, B.B. King and Art Neville. Songs incl: Pride and Joy, Texas Flood,and SRV Shuffle | |
| Rolling Stones - Rock and Roll Circus* | Matching folio to the ABKCO CD, Video and Surroundsound Laserdisc featuring a nine page color section. On December 10, 1968 and the early morning hours of the 11th, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dirty Mac (John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell & Keith Richards), Yoko Ono, Jethro Tull, Marianne Faithful and Taj Mahal got together in a television studio in North London to record a film that has not been seen or heard for twenty-eight years until now. Songs include: Song For Jeffrey · A Quick One While He's Away · Yer Blues · Jumping Jack Flash · No Expectations · You Can't Always Get What You Want · Sympathy For The Devil · Salt Of The Earth · and more. | |
| The Buddy Guy Collection, Volume 2 - L-Y | 15 more blues tunes: $100 Bill · Leave My Girl Alone · Let Me Love You Baby · Mary Had a Little Lamb · She Is Out There · She Suits Me to a Tee · Stick Around · This Is the End · You Better Watch Yourself · You Were Wrong · You've Been Gone Too Long · more. Also see The Buddy Guy Collection, Volume 1 - A-J |
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| Jimi Hendrix - First Rays of the New Rising Sun* | Matching folio to the new release featuring 17 songs whose creation spans from March 1968 through to Jimi's final sessions in August 1970. Includes 24 pages of color photos and extensive notes on each song. | |
| Motown Guitar Classics | Note-for-note guitar transcriptions with tab for 15 great songs with the Motown Sound: Ain't Nothing like the Real Thing · Being with You · Brick House · Dancing in the Street · For Once in My Life · I Just Want to Celebrate · Papa Was a Rollin' Stone · Reach Out, I'll Be There · You Keep Me Hangin' On · more. | |
| Motown Bass Classics | Exact transcriptions with tab for 21 bass-heavy Motown faves: Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Baby Love · Dancing in the Street · Get Ready · I Just Want to Celebrate · My Girl · My Guy · Stop! in the Name of Love · Where Did Our Love Go · You Can't Hurry Love · and more. | |
| Rolling Stones Bass Collection* | Features exact bass transcriptions in notes & tab for 12 Stones classics: Angie · Beast of Burden · Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) · Emotional Rescue · Hang Fire · It's Only Rock'N'Roll (But I Like It) · Miss You · Respectable · She's So Cold · Start Me Up · Tumbling Dice. | |
| Eric Clapton - Slowhand* | This folio matches the 1977 recording of the same title. Hit songs include 'Cocaine', 'Wonderful Tonight', 'Lay Down Sally', & 'The Core'. | |
| Eric Clapton - E.C. Was Here | Six of his hits fully transcribed: Can't Find My Way Home · Driftin' Blues · Further On up the Road · Have You Ever Loved a Woman · Presence of the Lord · Ramblin' on My Mind. | |
| Robert Johnson - The New Transcriptions | A must-have for all blues guitarists, this exciting publication is the most complete Robert Johnson collection ever! It includes note-for-note transcriptions in notes & tab for all 29 songs ever recorded by this elusive legend, plus two alternate takes. Newly discovered authentic tunings and capo placements are also part of the package. Songs include: Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Dead Shrimp Blues · Drunken Hearted Man · Hell Hound on My Trail · Honeymoon Blues · I Believe I'll Dust My Broom · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Love in Vain Blues · Malted Milk · Milkcow's Calf Blues · Ramblin' on My Mind · Sweet Home Chicago · When You Got a Good Friend · and more. Also includes an introduction. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - South of Saturn* | Matching folio to the recent release of 15 tracks, including lost gems like 'Tax Free,' 'Look Over Yonder,' and 'Pali Gap,' as well as previously unreleased recordings like 'Here He Comes (Lover Man),' 'Message to the Universe' and 'Midnight Lightning,' and more. | |
| Selections from Cream - Those Were the Days | Includes 11 of their biggest hits: Badge · Crossroads (Cross Road Blues) · I'm So Glad · I Feel Free · Lawdy Mama · Spoonful · Strange Brew · Sunshine of Your Love · S.W.L.A.B.R. · Those Were the Days · White Room. | |
| Eric Clapton - Strange Brew* | Eleven songs: Badge · Bernard Jenkins · Crossroads · Have You Ever Loved A Woman · Strange Brew · Sunshine Of Your Love · Tales of Brave Ulysses · more. | |
| Blues Bass Classics | Complete bass transcriptions in notes and tab for 20 of the greatest blues tunes: As the Years Go Passing By · Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights) · Crossroads (Cross Road Blues) · Don't Go No Further (You Need Meat) · Got to Hurry · Hide Away · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Killing Floor · Pride and Joy · Rock Me Baby · Texas Flood · The Things That I Used to Do · Trouble No More (Someday Baby) · Woke Up This Morning · more. | |
| Elvis Presley - The King of Rock'n'Roll | Note-for-note transcriptions of 25 top hits: All Shook Up · Blue Suede Shoes · Good Luck Charm · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · Little Sister · Love Me Tender · My Baby Left Me · Mystery Train · more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsys* | This deluxe songbook includes six songs from their famous Fillmore East gig on New Year's Eve, 1969: Changes · Machine Gun · Message to Love · Power to Love · We Gotta Live Together · Who Knows. Features a special 24-page section of full-color photos and the interesting story behind this recording. | |
| Alligator Records Presents Slide Guitar Monsters | Whether it's called bottleneck or slide, one thing is certain: this style of electric and acoustic guitar playing is one of the most exciting and challenging techniques to master. Presented here for the first time is a broad selection of outstanding slide guitarists and their hottest songs. Includes 12 selections in all. From Luther Allison: Big City · Nobody but You. From Dave Hole: Hook, Line and Sinker · Short Fuse Blues. From Bob Margolin: Falling Star · My Old Friend. From Hound Dog Taylor: 55th Street Boogie · Taylor's Rock · Walking the Ceiling. From Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials: Blues for Jeanette · Chicken, Gravy and Biscuits · Midnight Rider. This fabulous collection also includes an introduction by Dave Rubin. | |
| Alligator Records Presents Acoustic Blues Guitar | 13 great blues tunes, from new acoustic masters (such as Corey Harris and John Cephas) as well as unamped legends like Lonnie Mack, Luther Allison and Buddy Guy. Includes: Action Man · Between Midnight and Day · Big Boat (Buddy and Junior's Thing) · Big Tree Blues · Brownsville Blues · Give Me My Coat and Shoes · Man Without a Future · Mean Old Airplane · Oreo Cookie Blues · Playin' a Losing Game · Roots Woman · Stingaree · Sweet Black Girl. | |
| The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Highlights from BBC Sessions | Guitar transcriptions of 15 tunes taken from Hendrix's live BBC broadcasts. Includes: Day Tripper · Hey Joe · Hound Dog · I Was Made to Love Her · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Jammin' · Radio One Theme · Sunshine of Your Love · more. Features a 24-page full-color section, and a bonus transcription of the drum part (as performed by Stevie Wonder) on Jammin'. | |
| Chicago Blues | This sizzling collection contains note-for-note transcriptions of 15 electric blues guitar classics of the Chicago scene, including: Baby, Please Don't Go (Muddy Waters) · Big City (Luther Allison) · Crying Won't Help You (Robert Nighthawk) · Easy Baby (Magic Sam) · Hot Sauce (Son Seals) · How Many More Years (Howlin' Wolf) · I Can't Quit You Baby (Otis Rush) · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Muddy Waters) · Mary Had a Little Lamb (Buddy Guy) · Sad to Be Alone (Sonny Boy Williamson) · and more. Also features Sweet Home Chicago, an introductory article by blues expert Dave Rubin discussing five generations of blues in the Windy City. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - The Real Deal: Greatest Hits Volume 2 | The matching folio to the 1999 greatest hits CD features 16 of his best in notes & TAB, including: Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up on Love · Empty Arms · Leave My Girl Alone · Lenny · Life by the Drop · Look at Little Sister · Love Struck Baby · Riviera Paradise · Scuttle Buttin' · Superstition · Voodoo Chile · Willie the Wimp · and more. Includes photos. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced | Bass transcriptions in notes & TAB for all 17 songs: Can You See Me? · Fire · Foxey Lady · Hey Joe · Highway Chile · I Don't Live Today · Manic Depression · Purple Haze · Red House · The Wind Cries Mary · more! | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced | This matching drum folio to the legendary album includes 17 transcriptions: Are You Experienced? · Fire · Foxey Lady · Hey Joe · Highway Chile · Love or Confusion · Manic Depression · May This Be Love · Purple Haze · Red House · Remember · Stone Free · Third Stone from the Sun · The Wind Cries Mary · more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Axis: Bold As Love | Note-for-note bass transcriptions with TAB for all the songs from the album: Ain't No Telling · Bold as Love · Castles Made of Sand · EXP · If 6 Was 9 · Little Miss Lover · Little Wing · One Rainy Wish · She's So Fine · Spanish Castle Magic · Up from the Skies · Wait Until Tomorrow · You Got Me Floatin'. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Axis: Bold As Love | Note-for-note drum transcriptions for all 13 songs from the album, including: Bold as Love · Castles Made of Sand · EXP · Little Wing · She's So Fine · Spanish Castle Magic · Wait Until Tomorrow · and more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland | Exact note-for-note transcriptions from the classic album with 16 tracks, including: All Along the Watchtower · ...And the Gods Made Love · Crosstown Traffic · Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) · Little Miss Strange · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · and more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland | Exact note-for-note transcriptions for drum for the 16 songs from this classic Hendrix album: All Along the Watchtower · And the Gods Made Love · Crosstown Traffic · Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) · Little Miss Strange · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · and more. | |
| Selections from Eric Clapton - Blues | Features 14 songs from Clapton's acclaimed Blues release, including: Ain't That Lovin' You Baby · Alberta · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Cryin' · Give Me Strength · Have You Ever Loved a Woman · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Mean Old World · The Sky Is Crying · Wonderful Tonight · more. | |
| Clapton Chronicles - The Best of Eric Clapton | This terrific book includes 15 Clapton classics in standard notation and tab, with lyrics and chord symbols: Bad Love · Blue Eyes Blue · Change the World · Forever Man · It's in the Way That You Use It · Layla · My Father's Eyes · Pretending · She's Waiting · Tears in Heaven · Wonderful Tonight · and more. Features lots of great photos! | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Live at Carnegie Hall | 13 tunes from the 1997 album that the All Music Guide calls Stevie Ray's best live record yet released. The performance took place during the 1984 tour for Couldn't Stand the Weather, and featured guest performers Jimmie Vaughan and Dr. John. Songs include: C.O.D. · Cold Shot · Dirty Pool · Honey Bee · Iced Over · Lenny · Letter to My Girlfriend · Love Struck Baby · Pride and Joy · Rude Mood · Scuttle Buttin' · Testifyin' · The Things That I Used to Do. Includes photos. | |
| Blues Guitar Bible | This bountiful blues songbook features exact transcriptions of 35 classics, including: All Your Love (I Miss Lovin') · Boom Boom · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Hide Away · I Can't Quit You Baby · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Killing Floor · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Mannish Boy · Mary Had a Little Lamb · Pride and Joy · Statesboro Blues · Sweet Little Angel · T-Bone Shuffle · The Things That I Used to Do · The Thrill Is Gone · Wang Dang Doodle · and more. Ask about more books in our Guitar Bible series! | |
| B.B. King & Eric Clapton - Riding with the King | In this first-ever collaboration, Slowhand meets Lucille to jam on 12 tunes. Features note-for-note transcriptions of King classics, blues standards and new songs, including: Come Rain or Come Shine · Days of Old · Help the Poor · Hold On I'm Coming · I Wanna Be · Key to the Highway · Marry You · Riding with the King · Ten Long Years · Three O'Clock Blues · When My Heart Beats like a Hammer · Worried Life Blues. | |
| Blues-Rock Guitar Bible | 35 top blues-rock tunes transcribed note-for-note: Bad Love · Black Hearted Woman · Blue on Black · Boom Boom · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Hide Away · The House Is Rockin' · Killing Floor · Love Struck Baby · Move It on Over · Piece of My Heart · Statesboro Blues · Train Kept a Rollin' · Tuff Enuff · more. | |
| R&B Guitar Bible | A divine collection of 35 R&B classics: Brick House · Dancing in the Street · Fire · I Got You (I Feel Good) · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · Love Rollercoaster · Mustang Sally · My Girl · Papa's Got a Brand New Bag · Pick Up the Pieces · Rocket '88 · Super Freak · (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher · more. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Blues at Sunrise | Our matching folio has transcriptions in notes & tab for all 10 songs from this posthumous 2000 release featuring SRV's slow blues. It includes two previously unreleased tracks, plus great duets with Johnny Copeland and Albert King. Songs include: Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up on Love · Blues at Sunrise · Chitlins Con Carne · Dirty Pool · Leave My Girl Alone · May I Have a Talk with You · The Sky Is Crying · Texas Flood · The Things That I Used to Do · Tin Pan Alley. | |
| B.B. King Anthology | The All Music Guide praises B.B. King in no uncertain terms as the single most important electric guitarist of the last half century. This outstanding new book in our Guitar Recorded Versions series provides note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 35 hits from this living legend from 1950 to 2000, including: Ask Me No Questions · B.B. Blues · Bad Luck Soul · Chains and Things · Five Long Years · I Want You So Bad · King of Guitar · Lucille · Paying the Cost to Be the Boss · Riding with the King · Sweet Sixteen · The Thrill Is Gone · Watch Yourself · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton - Reptile | Note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 13 songs from Slowhand's 2001 release: Believe in Life · Come Back Baby · Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight · Find Myself · Got You on My Mind · I Ain't Gonna Stand for It · I Want a Little Girl · Modern Girl · Reptile · Second Nature · Son & Sylvia · Superman Inside · Travelin' Light. | |
| The Very Best of Albert King | Albert King was one of the greatest and most important guitarists of all time. He not only changed the blues world, but also influenced most modern guitar playing - whether today's players realize it or not! This collection assembles 15 of his finest pieces transcribed note-for-note with tab. Includes: Angel of Mercy · Blues Power · Born Under a Bad Sign · Crosscut Saw · Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong · The Hunter · I Wanna Get Funky · Killing Floor · Laundromat Blues · Oh Pretty Woman · The Sky Is Crying · and more. | |
| Soul Guitar Bible | Note-for-note tab transcriptions of 33 standards of soul: Born Under a Bad Sign · Cold Sweat, Pt. 1 · Groovin' · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I've Been Loving You Too Long · In the Midnight Hour · Knock on Wood · Land of a Thousand Dances · Let's Get It On · My Girl · Papa's Got a Brand New Bag · Respect · Theme from Shaft · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · Soul Man · Walkin' the Dog · (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher · and more. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Live at Montreux 1982 & 1985 | 19 tracks transcribed note-for-fiery-note from this posthumous release documenting two of SRV's most legendary live performances - the first of which inspired festival attendees Jackson Brown and David Bowie to take note and invite this guitar god to record and perform. Songs include Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up on Love · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Dirty Pool · Gone Home · Hide Away · Love Struck Baby · Mary Had a Little Lamb · Pride and Joy · Say What · Scuttle Buttin' · Texas Flood · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · and more. | |
| Rockabilly Guitar Bible | 31 Great Rockabilly Songs | This collection of note-for-note guitar transcriptions with tab features over 30 rockabilly hits from artists such as Elvis, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly, The Blasters, Stray Cats, the Brian Setzer Orchestra and more! Includes: Baby, Let's Play House · Be-Bop-A-Lula · Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Be Cruel (To a Heart That's True) · Hello Mary Lou · Hippy Hippy Shake · Peggy Sue · Rock Around the Clock · Rock This Town · Stray Cat Strut · Susie-Q · That'll Be the Day · Travelin' Man · and more. |
| ZZ Top - Guitar Anthology | We're proud to present new guitar tab transcriptions for 25 classics from this bearded and bespectacled trio of Texas blues-rock masters! Includes huge hits such as: Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers · Cheap Sunglasses · Gimme All Your Lovin' · Give It Up · Heard It on the X · I Thank You · Jesus Just Left Chicago · La Grange · Legs · Party on the Patio · Sharp Dressed Man · Sleeping Bag · Tube Snake Boogie · Tush · Viva Las Vegas · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton Anthology | The most comprehensive Clapton guitar collection ever assembled! Contains 31 of Slowhand's finest - from Cream, The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Derek & the Dominoes, and his solo career - transcribed note-for-note with tablature, just as he recorded them! Includes: Bad Love · Badge · Bell Bottom Blues · Change the World · Cocaine · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Have You Ever Loved a Woman · Hide Away · I Can't Stand It · I Shot the Sheriff · Lay down Sally · Layla · Pretending · Riding with the King · Sunshine of Your Love · Superman Inside · Tears in Heaven · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · and more. Features a special full-color section with photos from 1965-1996. 312 pages! | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Smash Hits | Our matching folio to Hendrix's highly lauded 1969 best-of compilation features note-for-note tab transcriptions for 12 of the very best from this electric guitar superstar: All Along the Watchtower · Can You See Me? · Crosstown Traffic · Fire · Foxey Lady · Hey Joe · Manic Depression · Purple Haze · Red House · Remember · Stone Free · The Wind Cries Mary. A must-have for every Hendrix fan! | |
| The Rolling Stones Guitar Anthology | Note-for-note transcriptions with tab for more than two dozen hits from the Stones, who had the audacity to deem themselves The World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band - and the raw, intense talent to back up the claim. Includes: Angie · Beast of Burden · Emotional Rescue · Hang Fire · Happy · The Harlem Shuffle · It's Only Rock 'N' Roll · Miss You · Rocks Off · Shattered · She Was Hot · Start Me Up · Time Is on My Side · Tumbling Dice · Waiting on a Friend · and more, plus a special 8-page color photo section! | |
| Jonny Lang - Long Time Coming | Right-from-the-record transcriptions for all 15 songs on the third CD from this young blues phenom from Fargo. Includes a bio/notes on the album, great photos and: Beautiful One · Dying to Live · Get What You Give · Give Me up Again · Goodbye Letter · Happiness and Misery · Hide Your Love · If We Try · Living for the City · Long Time Coming · The One I Got · Red Light · Save Yourself · To Love Again · Touch. | |
| Classic Rock Guitar Bible | The ultimate collection of 33 essential rock classics! Includes: Beast of Burden · Cat Scratch Fever · Come Sail Away · Double Vision · Free Ride · Get Back · Hard to Handle · Hurts So Good · La Grange · Layla · Life in the Fast Lane · Rock and Roll Never Forgets · Rock'n Me · Smokin' in the Boys Room · The Stroke · 25 or 6 to 4 · Tie Your Mother Down · Two Tickets to Paradise · Won't Get Fooled Again · and more. | |
| Early Rock Guitar Bible | 35 fantastic classics from the '50s and '60s: All My Loving · All Shook Up · Blue Suede Shoes · Do Wah Diddy Diddy · Fun, Fun, Fun · Hang On Sloopy · I'm a Believer · La Bamba · Louie, Louie · Oh, Pretty Woman · Rock Around the Clock · Surfin' U.S.A. · Twist and Shout · Wild Thing · Wooly Bully · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton - Me and Mr. Johnson | Clapton's tribute to his guitar hero Robert Johnson features 14 classic blues tracks, all transcribed here note for note with tab: Come On in My Kitchen · Hell Hound on My Trail · If I Had Possession over Judgment Day · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Last Fair Deal Gone Down · Love in Vain Blues · Me and the Devil Blues · Milkcow's Calf Blues · Stop Breakin' Down Blues · They're Red Hot · When You Got a Good Friend · more. | |
| Chuck Berry | 17 of his greatest hits including: Back in the U.S.A. · Johnny B. Goode · Little Queenie · Maybellene · Roll Over Beethoven · Sweet Little Rock and Roller · and more. | |
| The Best of Eric Clapton - 2nd Edition | This favorite folio has now been updated to include 15 hits spanning Slowhand's entire career. Features exact transcriptions with tab for: Badge · Bell Bottom Blues · Change the World · Cocaine · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Hide Away · I'm Tore Down · Lay Down Sally · Layla · My Father's Eyes · Pretending · Sunshine of Your Love · Tears in Heaven · White Room · Wonderful Tonight. | |
| Eric Clapton - Crossroads Vol. 1* | 30 songs from the first volume of this collector's edition album. Songs include: Can't Find My Way Home * Strange Brew * Sunshine Of Your Love * White Room * and many more. | |
| Eric Clapton - Crossroads Vol. 3* | 23 songs from the third volume of this collector's edition album. Includes: Cocaine * Hello Old Friend * I Can't Stand It * Knockin' On Heaven's Door *Lay Down Sally * Promises * Wonderful Tonight * and more. | |
| Elvis Presley* | The guitar solos in this book were played by extraordinary lead guitarists - Scotty Moore, Hank Garland and James Burton. 18 songs, including: Heartbreak Hotel · Blue Suede Shoes · Hound Dog · Jailhouse Rock · more! Each song includes tablature and music notation with chord grids and lyrics as well as playing tips. Also features a special section on the techniques of Scotty Moore, Hank Garland and James Burton. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced? | This new edition of the matching folio to Hendrix's groundbreaking debut album features revised transcriptions and a stunning 24-page color section. Includes 17 songs: Can You See Me · Foxey Lady · Hey Joe · Manic Depression · May This Be Love · Purple Haze · Red House · Stone Free · The Wind Cries Mary · more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Axis: Bold As Love | 13 songs from the album, including: Bold as Love · Castles Made of Sand · Little Wing · Spanish Castle Magic. The Guitar Recorded Versions edition has been newly revised with a 24-page full-color section. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland | 15 songs from the album, including: All Along the Watchtower · Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · and more. The Guitar Recorded Versions edition has been newly revised with a 24-page full-color section. | |
| The Vaughan Brothers - Family Style* | Matching folio to Stevie Ray's last recording and only album with his brother, Jimmy. Features souvenir photos and 10 songs: Tick Tock* Hard To Be* Brothers* Telephone Song* and more. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Step* (Bass) | Matching folio with 10 songs, including: The House Is Rockin' · Crossfire · Tightrope · Let Me Love You Baby · Love Me Darlin' · and more. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - Lightnin' Blues 1983-1987* (Bass) | 25 tunes from this contemporary blues guitarist. Includes: Couldn't Stand The Weather* Pride And Joy* Scuttle Buttin'* Come On (III)* Texas Flood* Voodoo Chile* Superstition* Pipeline. | |
| Muddy Waters - Deep Blues | 30 tunes: Evil · Got My Mojo Working · Honey Bee · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · more. | |
| Gary Moore - Still Got the Blues* | The finest effort yet from Gary Moore includes: Still Got The Blues · That Kind Of Woman · All Your Love · Texas Strut · and many more. Includes color photos and a special introduction section. Eleven songs in all. | |
| Danny Gatton - 88 Elmira St.* | Danny's work was a brilliant combination of blues, rockabilly, and rock 'n' roll. This collection features 11 transcriptions from his album, including: Funky Mama · In My Room · The Simpsons · Slidin' Home · and more. | |
| Derek and The Dominos - Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs* | Includes all of the songs from the original recording as remastered on the Special 20th Anniversary Edition. All of Eric Clapton and Duane Allman's guitar parts included! Layla · Bell Bottom Blues · Key To The Highway · Little Wing · I Look Away · and seven other hits from this classic recording. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - The Sky Is Crying* | Matching folio to the album featuring 10 previously unreleased studio performances, including: The Sky Is Crying · Empty Arms · Little Wing · Life By The Drop · and more. | |
| Cream - Disraeli Gears* | Matching folio to the classic album. 10 songs, including: Strange Brew * The Sunshine Of Your Love * Dance The Night Away * and more. | |
| Genuine Rockabilly Guitar Hits | Over 20 classics, including: American Music · Everybody's Tryin' to be My Baby · My Baby Thinks He's a Train · Rock Around the Clock · Rock This Town · Summertime Blues · Tear It Up · and more. | |
| Gary Moore - After Hours* | Matching folio, including: Story Of The Blues · Separate Ways · The Hurt Inside · Nothing's The Same · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton - Unplugged | Matching folio to his best-selling acoustic album. 14 songs, including: Tears in Heaven · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · Layla · Alberta · Old Love · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton - Timepieces* | Matching folio to his greatest hits compilation of 11 classics, including: Layla · After Midnight · Cocaine · and more. | |
| The Eric Clapton Collection For Guitar - Boxed Set | The most comprehensive Clapton package available! This pack features Crossroads 1, 2 and 3 and Unplugged, all with exact note-for-note guitar transcriptions. Features over 85 songs, including: Layla · After Midnight · Cocaine · Strange Brew · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · I Shot the Sheriff · I Can't Stand It · Knockin' on Heaven's Door · Lay Down Sally · Wonderful Tonight · and more. Attractively packaged in a durable hard case with copper foil lettering. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - In the Beginning* | This is a must-have collectors' item - an extraordinary matching folio to the recording of the first-ever, live radio broadcast by SRV and Double Trouble from April 1, 1980. 10 songs, including: They Call Me Guitar Hurricane · Tin Pan Alley · Love Struck Baby · Live Another Day · and more. | |
| John Mayall with Eric Clapton - Blues Breakers | Guitar tab for the legendary 1966 British blues album featuring Eric Clapton on guitar and future Fleetwood Mac founder John McVie on bass. Songs: All Your Love (I Miss Loving) · Another Man · Double Crossing Time · Have You Heard · Hide Away · It Ain't Right · Key to Love · Little Girl · Parchman Farm · Ramblin' on My Mind · Steppin' Out · What'd I Say. | |
| Howlin' Wolf | Featuring Hubert Sumlin on Guitar | Includes transcriptions, performance notes and lessons for 13 classic blues songs, including: Baby, How Long · Killing Floor · All Night Boogie · I'm Leavin' You · and more. |
| Electric Blues Guitar Giants | The blues is a language, and everyone musician speaks it with their own unique voice and accent. This exciting book explores the vocabulary of 17 blues guitar giants, and lets you compare their styles and licks through multiple versions of a dozen top songs. Also provides detailed instruction for a myriad of different blue techniques. Featured artists include Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, B.B. King, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters and more! | |
| The Allman Brothers Band - The Definitive Collection for Guitar - Volume 1* | Over 15 songs, including: Ain't Wastin' Time No More * Black Hearted Woman * Crazy Love * and more. | |
| The Allman Brothers Band - The Definitive Collection for Guitar - Volume 2* | Over 15 songs, including: I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man * Jessica * Midnight Rider * Nobody Knows * One Way Out * and more. | |
| The Allman Brothers Band - The Definitive Collection for Guitar - Volume 3* | 16 songs, including: Ramblin' Man * Straight From The Heart * Trouble No More * Wasted Words * Whipping Post * You Don't Love Me * and more. | |
| Elmore James - Master of the Electric Slide Guitar | Full transcriptions and lessons to 11 classic tunes, including: Dust My Broom · The Sky Is Crying · Early One Morning · and more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix: Blues | Now once again available, the revised edition of this matching folio features a stunning 24-page color section with lots of photos and introductions to the songs. Includes note-for-note transcriptions of 11 Hendrix hits: Bleeding Heart · Born Under a Bad Sign · Catfish Blues · Electric Church Red House · Hear My Train a Comin' (Acoustic & Electric Versions) · Jam 292 · Mannish Boy · Once I Had a Woman · Red House · Voodoo Chile Blues. | |
| The New Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd | Notes & tab for 15 faves from the quintessential Southern rock band, including: Don't Ask Me No Questions . Down South Jukin' . Free Bird . Gimme Three Steps . Saturday Night Special . Sweet Home Alabama . What's Your Name and more. Table of contents: Don't Ask Me No Questions Down South Jukin' Free Bird Gimme Back My Bullets Gimme Three Steps I Ain't The One On The Hunt Saturday Night Special Simple Man Sweet Home Alabama The Ballad Of Curtis Loew The Needle And The Spoon Tuesday's Gone What's Your Name Whiskey Rock-A-Roller | |
| Blues You Can Use | A comprehensive source designed to help guitarists develop both lead and rhythm playing. Covers: Texas, Delta, R&B, early rock and roll, gospel, blues/rock and more. Includes 21 complete solos; chord progressions and riffs; turnarounds; moveable scales and more. CD features leads and full band backing. | |
| Building Walking Bass Lines | A walking bass line is the most common approach to jazz bass playing, but it is also used in rock music, blues, rockabilly, R&B, gospel, Latin, country and many other types of music. The term 'walking' is used to describe the moving feeling that quarter notes create in the bass part. The specific goal of this book is to familiarize players with the techniques used to build walking bass lines and to make them aware of how the process works. Through the use of 90-minutes' worth of recorded rhythm tracks, players will have the opportunity to put the new learning directly into action. This book literally gives bassists the tools they need to build their own walking bass lines. | |
| Basic Blues For Guitar | Book/CD Pack | The most thorough blues guitar book yet. Over 35 blues tunes covering electric and rock blues, folk, fingerpicking and bottleneck blues, B.B. King and Chuck Berry styles, jazzy blues and more. Plus positions, scales chords, discographies and an overview of styles from Robert Johnson to George Benson. Written in music tablature with chord grids. All tunes are played on the 42-minute recording that comes with the book. |
| Major Pentatonic Scales for Guitar | English Edition | Learn classic rock riffs in the style of Mick Ronson, the Allman Brothers, Nuno Bettencourt, and Gary Moore in this compact reference guide. It includes notes and tab, licks and scale patterns, a guide to building your own solos, and playing tips direct from Michael Schenker, Ace Frehley, Kirk Hammett, Edward Van Halen, John Mayall, and more! |
| Minor Pentatonic Scales for Guitar | English Edition | Learn classic rock riffs in the style of Zeppelin, Clapton, AC/DC, The Allman Brothers and Satriani in this compact reference guide. It includes notes and tab, licks and scale patterns, a guide to building your own solos, and playing tips direct from Jeff Beck, Alex Skolnick, Kym Thayil, Ace Frehley and other guitar greats! 4 1/2 inch. x 12 inch.. |
| Modes for Rock & Blues Guitar | Learn how to use modes by playing rock riffs in the style of Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Rush, the Allman Brothers, and Aerosmith. | |
| Basic Blues for Rock Guitar | English Edition | What you need to know to play blues, including blues riffs, turnarounds, solos, blues scale, transposing, 12-bar blues, and more. 4 1/2 inch. x 12 inch.. |
| Electric Slide Guitar | This book/audio method explores the basic fundamentals of slide guitar: from selecting a slide and proper setup of the guitar, to open and standard tuning. Plenty of music examples are presented showing sample licks as well as backup/rhythm slide work. Each section also examines techniques and solos in the style of the best slide guitarists, including Duane Allman, Dave Hole, Ry Cooder, Bonnie Raitt, Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter and Elmore James. | |
| Expanding Walking Bass Lines | A follow-up to Building Walking Bass Lines, this book ap- proaches more advanced walking concepts, including model mapping, the two-feel, several 'must know changes,' and other important jazz bass lessons. CD includes a jazz trio for practicing standard tunes. | |
| Blues Power Trios - Book/CD | Inside The Blues Series This book/CD pack details how to play electric guitar in a trio with bass and drums. Boogie, shuffle, and slow blues rhythms, licks, double stops, chords, and bass patterns are presented for full and exciting blues. A CD with the music examples performed by a smokin' power trio is included for play-along instruction and jamming. The music styles of Chicago and Texas bluesmen are presented along with rare photos of them with their favorite axes. | |
| The Best of Eric Clapton | This terrific book/CD pack in Hal Leonard's acclaimed Signature Licks series provides a step-by-step breakdown of Slowhand's playing techniques through hands-on analysis of 14 of his best songs. Includes: After Midnight · Badge · Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself) · Cocaine · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Have You Ever Loved a Woman · I Shot the Sheriff · Knockin' on Heaven's Door · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Little Wing · Pretending · Sunshine of Your Love · Tears in Heaven · White Room · Wonderful Tonight. | |
| Eric Clapton - Selections from Blues | This instructional book/CD pack will let players see why Clapton is such a legend! Examines 11 songs: Have You Ever Loved a Woman · Hideaway · I Feel Free · I'm So Glad · Steppin' Out · Strange Brew · Sunshine of Your Love · more. | |
| All Chords In All Positions | A pocket reference for constructing and playing guitar chords anywhere on the fingerboard. Includes: building chords of all qualities - over 30 types; terminology and intervals; moving chord shapes; sample songs and progressions; open, barre, power, and extended chords; inversions; and more. | |
| Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Book 1 - Second Edition | The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world! The second edition has been totally revised and features all new engravings and photos. The books have been updated to meet the needs of today's bass students by renowned bassist and author Ed Friedland. Book 1 teaches: tuning, playing position; musical symbols; notes within the first five frets; common bass lines, patterns and rhythms; rhythms through eighth notes; playing tips and techniques; more than 100 great songs, riffs and examples; and more! | |
| Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Book 1 - 2nd Edition | Book/CD Pack | The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world! The second edition has been totally revised and features all new engravings and photos. The books have been updated to meet the needs of today's bass students by renowned bassist and author Ed Friedland. Book 1 teaches: tuning, playing position; musical symbols; notes within the first five frets; common bass lines, patterns and rhythms; rhythms through eighth notes; playing tips and techniques; more than 100 great songs, riffs and examples; and more! The CD includes 44 full-baand tracks for demonstration or play-along. |
| Hal Leonard Bass Method Book 2 - Second Edition | The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. Book 2 teaches: the box shape; moveable boxes; notes in fifth position; major and minor scales; the classic blues line; the shuffle rhythm; tablature; and more! | |
| Hal Leonard Bass Method Book 2 - Second Edition | Book/CD Pack | The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. Book 2 teaches: the box shape; moveable boxes; notes in fifth position; major and minor scales; the classic blues line; the shuffle rhythm; tablature; and more! The CD in the book/CD pack includes 51 full-band tracks for demonstration or play along. |
| Hal Leonard Bass Method Book 3 - Second Edition | The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. Book 3 teaches: more great songs, riffs, and examples; sixteenth notes; playing off chord symbols; slap and pop; hammer ons and pull offs; playing different styles and grooves; and more. | |
| Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Book 3 | Includes more advanced technique and theory, and introduces players to outboard effects for electric bass. Also includes a dynamic section on how to approach reading studio-type arrangements. More great recorded songs reinforce a simplified approach to fingerboard harmony. | |
| Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method - Books 1-3 | Special bound edition containing Books 1, 2, & 3. | |
| Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method - Second Edition | Books 1, 2 and 3 Bound Together in One Easy-to-Use Volume! | The critically acclaimed Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method - Second Edition in a handy composite edition! Contains 3 books and 3 CDs for Levels 1, 2 and 3. |
| Funk Rock | Cult Of Personality (Living Colour) · Bombtrack (Rage Against The Machine) · Suck My Kiss (Red Hot Chili Peppers). CD includes 60 song excerpts. | |
| Rolling Stones - Signature Licks | by Wolf Marshall A step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles of Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Mick Taylor and Ron Wood. 17 songs are explored, including: Beast Of Burden * It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It) * Not Fade Away * Start Me Up * Tumbling Dice * and more. | |
| The Guitar F/X Cookbook | The ultimate source for guitar tricks, effects, and other unorthodox techniques. This book demonstrates and explains 45 incredible guitar sounds using common stomp boxes and a few unique techniques, including: pick scraping, police siren, ghost slide, church bell, jaw harp, delay swells, looping, monkey's scream, cat's meow, race car, pickup tapping, and much more. | |
| Blues You Can Use Book Of Guitar Chords | A reference guide to blues, R&B, jazz, and rock rhythm guitar, with hundreds of voicings, chord theory construction, chord progressions and exercises and much more. The Blues You Can Use Book Of Guitar Chords is useful for the beginner to advanced player. | |
| Instant Harmonica (Harmonica) | Learn to play the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in many styles: Blues, Country, Traditional and Rock. This book/ cassette package is loaded with tunes written in simple-to-read harmonica tablature and music notation, so ability to read music is not necessary. Each chapter is self-contained, allowing you to skip to what interests you most. Learn 'bend' notes, how to play in many major and minor keys, developing a beautiful vibrato and getting the right sound for each style. | |
| Classic Blues Jam Session for Guitar | Play along with 9 of the greatest Blues guitar songs ever!!! This book and CD pack contains authentic transcriptions and jam tracks for nine complete songs. Each piece chosen to represent an important classic in blues history. Songs incl: Confidence Man, Hideaway, Life W/O You, and Rock Me Baby. | |
| Working the Inner Clock for Drumset | This book/CD pack is a fun, effective, and innovative tool for improving players' chops. The CD includes 16 complete play-along tracks; the lessons cover 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. | |
| Arpeggios for Bass | The Ultimate Reference Guide | The ultimate reference guide for electric bass! This book covers triad and seventh chord arpeggios, patterns covering the entire 4-string neck, easy-to-use fretboard diagrams, inversions, and more. |
| Guitar Basics | Essential Chords, Scales, Rhythms and Theory | This pack gives essential instruction on open chords, barre chords, power chords, strumming; scales, rhythm playing, the blues, and moveable chord shapes. It includes inversions, 'color' chords, practice tips, chord charts, songs, and progressions. |
| Acoustic Country Blues Guitar | This valuable collection presents note-for-note transcriptions and performance notes for 12 timeless songs that inspired the legendary Robert Johnson, including: Cross Road Blues · I'm Gonna Yola My Blues Away · Lead Pencil Blues · Life Saver Blues · My Black Mama · Roll and Tumble Blues · You Gonna Need Somebody When You Die · and more, by seminal bluesman such as Blind Blake, Son House, Skip James, Lonnie Johnson, Booker White and others. This unrivaled primer in how to play country blues also includes a preface and introduction, rare photos, notes on country blues guitar techniques and more. | |
| Basic Guitar Adjustments & Set-ups | An essential, easy-to-use guide containing basic set-up and maintenance information for guitar and bass guitar players. Designed to help keep your axe in peak performance condition with tips about tools, cleaning, restringing and adjustments. Along with a good chord book, a must-have! | |
| Total Blues Jam Session For Guitar | Total Accuracy Play-Along Tracks Crank up your amp and go for it! Play lead guitar with our pro session band on 10 tracks in a variety of blues styles. Includes 90 licks, tips on solo construction, phrasing, scales, string bending and vibrato. CD includes over 60 minues with full-band backing tracks. | |
| Ultimate Blues Jam Session for Guitar | Total Accuracy Play-Along Tracks | Crank up your amp and go for it! Play lead guitar with our pro session band on 10 tracks in a variety of blues styles. Includes 90 licks, tips on solo construction, phrasing, scales, string bending and vibrato. CD includes over 60 minues with full-band backing tracks. Tunes: Midnight Blues · Funky Monkey · Three O'Clock in the Morning · Trickster's Blues · Twenty-Four Bars from Mars · Minor Incident · C Sharp of B Serious · Jazzmatazz · Pebble Mill with Feel · Jar of Funk. |
| The Guitar Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan | Signature Licks explore the music that established Stevie Ray Vaughan as the guitar champion of the modern blues age with this step-by-step breakdown of his guitar style and technique. Songs covered include: Couldn't Stand the Weather · Crossfire · Little Wing · Mary Had a Little Lamb · Texas Flood · Voodoo Chile · and more. | |
| Experience Hendrix - Book One | Beginning Guitar Method | The Experience Hendrix Beginning Method Book has been designed to guide you through a step-by-step process of learning music, guitar bassics and the music of Jimi Hendrix. This book is complete with a CD which includes actual Hendrix tracks to enhance the music you learn! |
| More Blues You Can Use | This comprehensive follow-up to Blues You Can Use is designed to help players develop their lead and rhythm techniques. Covers: pentatonic scales, single-note tremolo, double-string bends, reverse bends, shuffle rhythms, 6th and 9th chords, boogie patterns, chord substitutions, vibrato techniques, chord accents, voice leading, arpeggios, rakes, blues runs and more! Examples are in standard notation and TAB, and the CD includes 23 full-band tracks. | |
| The Dobro Workbook | Teaches licks, techniques and improvisation for lap-style resophonic slide guitar. Covers: scales, licks, songs and examples; hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, picking techniques; syncopations, rolls, double stops, playing in different keys; and more. The book is in standard notation and tab, and the CD features 98 full-demo tracks. | |
| The Art of Walking Bass | A Method for Acoustic or Electric Bass | This comprehensive source for learning to build melodic walking bass lines in all styles pulls together lessons from MI elective courses. The CD includes 31 full-band tracks and demonstrates the exercises in the book. Topics covered include: intervals, chord symbols, and key centers; passing tones, chromatic tones, surround tones, sequences, and bypassing changes; blues, rhythm changes, II-V-I progressions, and other common progressions. In standard notation and TAB. |
| Jerry Jemmott - Blues and Rhythm & Blues Bass Technique | Jerry Jemmott wrote the book on R&B bass, and here it is! This book/CD pack examines Jerry's personal philosophy of music and teaches the secrets to mastering blues, soul and funk bass. Includes a CD with new compositions that demonstrate the techniques he used with legendary performers such as Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, B.B. King and Freddie King. Includes note-for-note transcriptions, comprehensive perfor-mance notes, an in-depth bio, and rare photos. | |
| Blues Guitar Classics | Learn to play 11 classics, including: Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Hideaway · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Killing Floor · T-Bone Shuffle · Texas Flood · The Things That I Used to Do · and more. | |
| Basic Blues Guitar | Essential Progressions, Patterns and Styles | Play rhythm guitar in the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, T-Bone Walker, Albert King, Freddie Green, and many other blues greats! The CD includes 40 full-demo tracks and the instruction covers all styles of blues and the essential chords, patterns and riffs. |
| Essential Rhythm Guitar | Patterns, Progressions and Techniques for All Styles | This book/CD pack is based on the concept that, for most popular music styles, there exist a few basic, fundamental rhythm guitar techniques and a set of appropriate chords and chord voicings that determine the sound of each style. This one-on-one lesson with MI instructor Steve Trovato teaches the rhythm guitar essentials for 7 styles: blues, rock, country, fingerstyle acoustic, Latin/Brazilian, jazz and swing, and funk. The CD features 65 full-band tracks. Includes standard notation & tab. |
| Ultimate Eartraining for Guitar and Bass | This complete method for the practicing musician covers: intervals, rhythms and melodic shapes; inversions, scales, chords, extensions and alterations; fretboard visualization, fingering diagrams; and much more. The CD includes 99 full-demo tracks. | |
| The Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen | Detailed Analysis of 8 Classic Songs and Instrumentals | The renowned guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna teaches eight of his classic songs and instrumentals. He performs each piece, then breaks them down in detail for the benefit of learning guitarists. Jorma has an avid following, and this product will create great excitement among his many fans! Songs: Embryonic Journey · Trial by Fire · Watch the North Wind Rise · I See the Light · Been So Long · Mann's Fate · Genesis · Water Song. INCLUDES 64-PAGE MUSIC TAB BOOK · LEVEL 4 |
| 12-Bar Blues | The term 12-bar blues has become synonymous with blues music and is the basis for an incredible body of jazz, rock 'n' roll, and other forms of popular music. This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing guitarists with all the technical tools necessary for playing 12-bar blues with authority. The CD includes 24 full-band tracks. Covers: boogie, shuffle, swing, riff, and jazzy blues progressions; Chicago, minor, slow, bebop, and other blues styles; soloing, intros, turnarounds, accompanying keyboards and more. In standard notation and tablature. | |
| Rhythm Guitar | The Complete Guide | A comprehensive source for learning rhythm guitar in a variety of musical styles. It covers: open chords, barre chords, and other movable shapes; strumming, fingerstyle, flatpicking and arpeggiation; common progressions and basic chord theory; triads, sixth, seventh, ninth, and many other chords; and much more. |
| Guitar Soloing | The Contemporary Guide to Improvisation | A comprehensive source for mastering the art of single note, melodic improvisation. The CD includes over 30 tracks for demonstration and play-along. The topics covered include: scales, modes, arpeggios, technique and visualization exercises; rock, blues, jazz, and other styles; and sequences, phrases, and licks. |
| Music Reading for Guitar | Starting at the elementary level and progressing to advanced techniques, this comprehensive method is like a complete two-year guitar course in book form. It includes over 450 songs and examples, and covers: notes, rhythms, keys, positions, dynamics, syncopation, chord charts, duets, scale forms, phrasing, odd time, and much more. Designed from an MI core curriculum program. | |
| Sightsinging | The Complete Method for Singers | This book designed from core curriculum programs at the famous Musicians Institute in Los Angeles is a comprehensive source of sightsinging fundamentals. It covers major and minor scales, modes, the blues, arpeggios, chromaticism, rhythm and counting, and includes professional lead sheets and over 300 examples & exercises. |
| Bass Fretboard Basics | Essential Scales, Theory, Bass Lines & Fingerings | All you need to know about the bass fretboard, including: scales, intervals, triads, modal patterns, and fundamentals; keys, fingerings, position playing; arpeggios, turnarounds, walking bass lines; horizontal and vertical playing; and more! For all styles of playing! |
| Music Reading for Bass - The Complete Guide | A comprehensive source for sight-reading fundamentals, including notes, rhythms, keys, positions, and scale forms. Also teaches reading from chord symbols, following charts, creating walking bass lines, slides, ghost notes, and other techniques. | |
| Music Reading For Keyboard | The Complete Method | A complete method for: notes, rhythms, keys, time signatures; treble and bass clefs; right and left-hand patterns and accompaniments; popular song styles; repeat signs, accidentals, codas; and more. |
| Bass Playing Techniques | The Complete Guide | This book, designed from MI core curriculum programs, is a comprehensive source for playing bass in a variety of musical styles. Explains: hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, muting, vibrato, slap bass grooves, essential bass lines and basic theory; and more. Includes 365 music examples, exercises, picking suggestions, and sample songs. In standard notation and tab. |
| Keyboard Voicings | The Complete Guide | This book, designed from MI core curriculum programs, teaches keyboardists everything they need to know about voicings, covering: triads, seventh chords, extended chords, suspended chords and altered chords; inversions; voice leading; intervals; diatonic harmony; and more! |
| Picture Chord Encyclopedia | 9 inch. x 12 inch. Edition | The most comprehensive guitar chord resource ever! Beginning with helpful notes on how to use the book, how to choose the best voicings and how to construct chords, this extensive, 272-page source for all playing styles and levels features five easy-to-play voicings of 44 chord qualities for each of the twelve musical keys - 2,640 chords in all! For each, there is a clearly illustrated chord frame, as well as an actual photo of the chord being played! Includes info on basic fingering principles, open chords and barre chords, partial chords and broken-set forms, and more. Great for all guitarists! |
| The Diminished Scale for Guitar | Jean Marc Belkadi reveals the secrets of using the diminished scale in over 30 lessons and sample phrases. The CD includes over 30 tracks for demonstration and play-along, and the topics covered include: tonal and modal usage; diminished triads, chromaticism, arpeggios, polytonalities, common licks and patterns for jazz, rock, and fusion guitar; and more! | |
| Blues Bass | The best single source for learning to play the blues for bass! Styles covered include: Delta blues, Texas blues, New Orleans blues, West Coast blues, Chicago blues, boogie woogie blues, jazz blues, and more. Also covers 12-bar blues, 8-bar blues, 24-bar blues, minor blues, tags & turnarounds, 12/8 feel, swing, shuffle, jazz, pop, slow blues, funk blues and R&B. The CD includes 74 full-band tracks. | |
| FastTrack Alto Saxophone Method - Book 1 | This saxophone instruction book in the acclaimed FastTrack series teaches beginning sax players: 72 songs and examples; music notation; riffs, scales and keys; rock & blues styles; and much more! | |
| Left-Handed Guitar | Finally, a guitar method solely for south paws! This comprehensive book covers: chords, scales, riffs and strumming; rock, blues, fingerpicking and other styles; tuning, theory and other fundamentals; reading standard notation and tab; and lots more. Includes lots of photos, diagrams and grids designed especially for the left-handed player. | |
| Eric Clapton - From the Album Unplugged | Learn the techniques Clapton used on his best-selling acoustic album. 14 songs are covered, including: Alberta · Layla · Lonely Stranger · Nobody Knows You When You're down and Out · Rollin' and Tumblin' · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| The Best of Cream | A thorough breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of Eric Clapton during his Cream days, including lessons and transcriptions for 12 classic tracks: Badge · Crossroads (Cross Road Blues) · Spoonful · Steppin' Out · Strange Brew · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · more. | |
| How to Use a Capo for Guitar | This essential reference for all guitarists teaches how to play with a capo in the style of The Beatles, Keith Richards, The Byrds, Indigo Girls, Robert Johnson, and other great artists. Covers: basic information and capo types, capo chord shapes, capo tunings, and more. Includes standard notation and tab. | |
| Play Guitar with Eric Clapton | Play guitar with Eric Clapton on eight of his greatest hits with these specially recorded 'soundalike' CD backing tracks plus matching songbook with each song with chord symbols, notes and tab, and complete lyrics. The CD includes two tracks for each song: one is a full demo with guitar and backing vocals and the second is a backing track without guitar. Songs include: I Shot the Sheriff · Layla · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| Harmony Vocals | The Essential Guide | Learn to sing harmony like a pro! This private lesson from the expert instructors at Hollywood's Musicians Institute covers: building your own harmonies; reading music; scales, chords and intervals; stage and studio techniques; drills for the advanced singer; and more. Includes 18 real songs in a variety of styles (pop, rock, blues, funk, soul & country), and a CD with 99 full-demo tracks. |
| Robert Johnson - Signature Licks | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Legendary Guitarist's Style and Technique | Explore the music of one of the greatest acoustic bluesmen of all time with this fascinating book/CD pack. Blues expert Dave Rubin provides an introduction on Johnson's place in musical history, and extensive notes on his tunings, arrangements, fingerstyle technique and guitars. Features in-depth lessons and audio examples of 15 of his most famous songs: Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Hell Hound on My Trail · I Believe I'll Dust My Broom · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Love in Vain Blues · Ramblin' on My Mind · Sweet Home Chicago · Walkin' Blues · and more. |
| Grooves for Electric Bass | Essential Patterns and Bass Lines for All Styles | Grooving - the marriage of the rhythmic feel to the harmony - should be an integral part of a bassist's practice routine, and author David Keif provides a variety of grooves that will help develop any player's skills. This book provides essential patterns and bass lines for rock, pop, blues, funk, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, and other styles. The CD includes 36 tracks for demonstration and play-along. |
| Dictionary of Bass Grooves | This cool, comprehensive guide provides the history and essential bass lines for 34 different musical styles, including all varieties of pop and rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, country, blues, funk and many others. The CD includes 34 full-band demo tracks. | |
| Minor Pentatonic Scales for Guitar | Spanish Edition | Learn classic rock riffs in the style of Zeppelin, Clapton, AC/DC, The Allman Brothers and Satriani! It includes notes and tab, licks and scale patterns, a guide to building your own solos, and playing tips direct from Jeff Beck, Alex Skolnick, Kym Thayil, Ace Frehley, and more! |
| Major Pentatonic Scales for Guitar | Spanish Edition | Learn classic rock riffs in the style of Mick Ronson, the Allman Brothers, Nuno Bettencourt, and Gary Moore in this compact reference guide. It includes notes and tab, licks and scale patterns, a guide to building your own solos, and playing tips direct from Michael Schenker, Ace Frehley, Kirk Hammett, Edward Van Halen, John Mayall, and more! |
| Playing Chord Progressions | Spanish Edition | Chord progressions are the backbone of any song. If you know how chord progressions work, you can play any song in any key on the guitar. Here are the tools you need to master those mystifying chord progressions. With this book, you will learn to unlock the mystery and take control. You will learn to: simplify chord progressions, substitute chords, transpose songs into any key, and much more! Spanish Edition. |
| Basic Blues for Rock Guitar | Spanish Edition | What you need to know to play blues, including blues riffs, turnarounds, solos, blues scale, transposing, 12-bar blues, and more. |
| Blues You Can Use - Spanish Edition | A comprehensive source for learning blues guitar, designed to develop both your lead and rhythm playing. Covers all styles of blues, including Texas, Delta, R&B, early rock and roll, gospel, blues/rock and more. Includes 21 complete solos; blues chords, progressions and riffs; turnarounds; moveable scales and soloing techniques; string bending; audio with leads and full band backing; and more! | |
| Jump 'n' Blues Bass | Essential jump/swing and modern blues bass lines for electric and upright players. Includes lessons and music in the style of Willie Dixon, Larry Taylor, Edgar Willis, Duck Dunn, Tommy Shannon, and more! The CD includes a lives blues band with over 20 play-along tracks. | |
| Perfect Pick Technique for Guitar | Written by renowned guitarist, teacher & com-poser Ivor Mairants and endorsed by George Benson, this method book for playing steel-strung guitar was devised to teach players flawless basic right hand technique without limitations. Features lots of photos, diagrams and music examples. | |
| Advanced Scale Concepts and Licks for Guitar | Private Lessons | MI instructor Jean Marc Belkadi reveals the secrets to creating interesting, over-the-top phrases. This book is the complete resource for applying pentatonic, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, and diminished scales. The CD includes 99 full-band tracks. |
| 101 Must-Know Blues Licks | Now you can add authentic blues feel and flavor to your playing! Here are 101 definitive licks - plus a demonstration CD - from every major blues guitar style, neatly organized into easy-to-use categories. They're all here, including Delta blues, jump blues, country blues, Memphis blues, Texas blues, West Coast blues, Chicago blues, and British blues. | |
| R&B Soul Keyboards | The Complete Guide | A hands-on guide to the essential R&B soul grooves, chords and techniques, taught by Musicians Institute instructor Henry Brewer. Covers: gospel and soul keyboard voicings; technique, independence and the left hand; rhythm, feel and groove; the piano, organ, strings, and horns; and more. The CD includes 99 full-band tracks. |
| The Ultimate Scale Book | Everything you ever wanted to know about scales, but were afraid to ask! This book fills you in on major and minor scales; the modes; the blues scale; harmonic minor, melodic minor, chromatic, whole tone & diminished scales; other exotic and ethnic scales; and more. Includes easy-to-read fretboard diagrams, and a bio of Troy Stetina. | |
| The Bonehead's Guide to Guitars | Don't know your tremolo from your truss-rod? Fear not, this book will guide you through the essential differences between various electric guitars with clear explanations of how they work, how they sound and how their parts function. Learn about the effect that different construction, woods and components have on the tone of a guitar, and how to use this knowledge to get the most from your instrument or track down your ideal electric. This guide includes vital information on which guitar to choose for your style of playing and budget, and how to avoid buying a problem instrument. It also contains valuable advice on maintaining and upgrading your guitar, and covers all of the safety precautions associated with using an electrified instrument. This picture-filled book is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the electric guitar that leaves the reader with a clear understanding of the world's favorite instrument. An inspiring foreword by Mr. Big's guitarist Paul Gilbert is the perfect welcome to Planet | |
| The Bonehead's Guide to Amps | For many novice players their amp is the boring, functional part of their first set-up. This guide explains how it can be as exciting, inspirational and as important as their guitar. Viewing the amp as an instrument in its own right, this book defines both the fundamental and subtle differences between many types of amplifier, while offering valuable info on tone-tweaking every kind to suit different styles. Learn how to adjust your amp for a whole range of different tones and how to use its functions to maximum effect. The text also explains how to choose the right products within your price-range and requirements, and how to maintain amplifier equipment for safe and reliable use. By taking an objective and comprehensive view of available guitar amps, this book offers the best bang-for-buck advice to getting killer tones easily, affordably and blasting at the right level. If you want to get your guitar cooking, then make sure it has the right ingredients with this invaluable guide. | |
| The Bonehead's Guide to Effects | Like the special effects used in Speilberg movies, guitar effects can be equally as dramatic and baffling. The Bonehead's Guide to Effects gets right to the point with an illustrated description of every type of guitar effect, including their sound, application and the various formats available. From a simple stompbox to high-powered rack systems, all are clearly explained in terms of how they function and how they can be used to enhance your playing. The text includes a detailed buyer's guide to assembling your ideal effects system, alongside useful safety and maintenance tips. There is also vital info on chaining effects and recipes for basic tones and outrageous sounds. The bizarre technology of guitar effects uses everything from feet to floppy discs and this guide provides the necessary knowledge to choose and apply these weird devices according to your style and budget. If you feel the urge to wah, flange, uni-vibe or pitchshift, then this is the book to get you effected. | |
| Texas Blues Guitar | Private Lessons | Musicians Institute instructor Robert Calva covers rhythm and lead guitar in the styles of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King and Albert Collins. He teaches: 24 common blues licks; common blues box positions; shuffle blues, slow blues, Latin blues & straight blues; and more. The book includes standard notation & TAB, and the CD features 34 full-band tracks. |
| Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart | This handy booklet includes 120 of the most commonly used chords, as well as information on chord theory and easy-reference diagrams. | |
| Blues/Rock Guitar Masters | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Guitar Styles and Techniques | This book/CD pack offers detailed analysis and instruction on the playing of nine of the greatest blues/rock guitar heroes that have ever lived: Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, Rick Derringer, Peter Green, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Leslie West and Johnny Winter. Learn to play like them by studying their signature licks in 17 songs: Badge · Hey Joe · Killing Floor · Lazy · Mississippi Queen · Pride and Joy · Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo · Smoke on the Water · Statesboro Blues · Strange Brew · Whipping Post · and more. |
| Fretboard Roadmaps - Blues Guitar | The Essential Guitar Patterns That All the Pros Know and Use | These essential fretboard patterns are roadmaps that all great blues guitarists know and use. This book teaches how to: play lead and rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; play a variety of lead guitar styles using moveable blues boxes, chord-based licks, blues scales and double-note licks; play boogie woogie licks and turnarounds; and much more! Each chapter presents a pattern and shows how to use it, and provides helpful playing tips. Great for beginning, intermediate and advanced players. |
| Fretboard Roadmaps - Slide Guitar | The Essential Patterns That All the Pros Know and Use | A must for every slide guitarist, this book/CD pack teaches how to: play lead and rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; play a variety of slide guitar styles using moveable scale patterns, common licks and slide techniques; play in open G tuning, open D tuning, open A tuning, open E tuning, and standard tuning; and more. The book features easy-to-follow diagrams and instruction for beginning to advanced players, and the CD includes 47 demonstration tracks. |
| Fretboard Roadmaps - Dobro(TM) Guitar | The Essential Guitar Patterns That All the Pros Know and Use | Learn to play a variety of Dobro/lap-steel guitar styles using moveable scale patterns, common licks and techniques with this outstanding book/CD pack. The CD includes 46 demonstration tracks, and the book features easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions for beginning, intermediate and advanced players. In no time, you'll be playing Dobro like a pro! |
| Rhythm & Blues Guitar | Renowned R&B, blues and funk ace Cornell Dupree is a guitarist of legendary proportion, with more than 2,500 albums as a sideman to his credit! In this authoritative book/CD pack, he reveals his playing secrets, covering: R&B, blues and funk styles; double-stops, vamps, scales and playing tips; common progressions and riffs; his equipment set-up; and much more. The CD features 10 songs written and performed by Cornell with full-band backing. The book also includes a foreword by blues expert Dave Rubin, a biography, Cornell's reminiscences, great photos, and standard notation and tablature. | |
| Classic Guitar Styles of Duke Robillard | A Guide to Playing Authentic Blues, Jazz and Rock 'n' Roll | Master musician Duke Robillard provides fans and fellow guitarists an inside look at the techniques and philosophy behind his classic American guitar style. This book/CD pack includes: 11 complete songs; more than 25 photos; tips on choosing a guitar and getting a great sound; country blues chords, modern electric blues chords and swing blues/jazz chords; jazzy turnarounds, jazz/blues accompaniment; and much more! The CD contains original music recorded by Duke exclusively for this project, and the book includes a biography, selected discography, recommended listening list and tablature. |
| Blues Licks You Can Use | The purpose of this book is to give aspiring blues guitarists & experienced players alike a large chunk of the vocabulary of the blues - in other words, lots of licks! It contains music and performance notes for 75 hot lead phrases, with a CD featuring full-band examples of each. Styles covered include: up-tempo and slow blues, jazz-blues, shuffle blues, swing blues and more! | |
| Best of Wes Montgomery | Explore the music of one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time! This in-depth book/CD pack will guide you through 12 of the best-known tracks from the legendary Wes Montgomery: Bésame Mucho · Cariba · Four on Six · Fried Pies · I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face · Misty · Sundown · West Coast Blues · Yesterdays · and more. Features a foreword and introduction by Wolf Marshall, a discography and more. | |
| FastTrack Harmonica Method - Book 1 | for Diatonic Harmonica | Stop annoying your friends and really learn to play the darn thing! This book teaches you all you need to know to pucker up and play your harp correctly. Includes information on: music notation; chords and single notes; riffs, licks and scales; syncopation; rock and blues styles; and so much more! The accompanying CD includes over 70 songs and examples, so you can play along with a band. |
| FastTrack Lead Singer Method - Book 1 | Transform your shower singing into some real talent! This cool book/CD pack teaches reading music, scales and different keys, and provides all the essential info on how to train your vocal cords. Plus, you'll learn warm-up techniques, tips on handling a microphone, breathing exercises, and many more helpful hints. The accompanying CD includes more than 80 recorded songs and examples. | |
| FastTrack Alto Saxophone Songbook - Level 1 (Eb Alto Saxophone) | This songbook is an excellent supplement to the FastTrack Saxophone 1 instruction book. It includes a play-along CD with backing tracks so you can sound great playing these hot songs: Evil Ways (Santana) · I Want to Hold Your Hand (The Beatles) · In the Mood (Glenn Miller) · Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley) · Oh, Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison) · Silhouette (Kenny G) · Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton) · Your Song (Elton John). Also available: Saxophone 1 Method Book/CD Pack 00695241 $7.95 | |
| FastTrack Lead Singer Songbook 1 - Level 1 | for Male or Female Voice | If you want to start singing the hits - solo or in a band - this songbook is for you! This excellent supplement to Lead Singer Lesson Book 1 features 8 complete songs, and a bonus CD so you can hear the music and sing along. Includes: Blue Suede Shoes · Dreams · I Just Called to Say I Love You · Let It Be · (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman · Piece of My Heart · Surfin' U.S.A. · Wonderful Tonight. |
| Open Tunings for Blues Guitar | Open tunings have played an important role in the genesis of blues guitar since the early 1900s. This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing you with a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularized by the greatest bluesmen of all time. Includes note-for-note transcriptions, performance notes, and full-band CD demonstration for 9 classic songs: Boogie Chillen No. 2 · Cherry Ball Blues · Doing My Thing · Drunken Hearted Man · I Can't Be Satisfied · It Hurts Me Too · Life Saver Blues · Phonograph Blues · Statesboro Blues. Also includes historical analysis and rare photos. | |
| All Scales in All Positions for Guitar | A Pocket Reference for Constructing and Playing Guitar Scales Anywhere on the Fingerboard | This book - featuring Jim Scott's revolutionary rows concept - gives guitarists the tools to really understand scales, and to create any type of scale in any position. It covers: major and minor scales; pentatonic and blues scales; the modes; harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, diminished, chromatic and harp scales; the relationships between scales and chords; and a unique approach to visualizing patterns that will allow players to learn scales more quickly than they ever thought possible! Includes standard notation and tablature. |
| Riff by Riff: Eric Clapton | This unique book/CD pack breaks down six Clapton songs into manageable sections to help you learn each by heart, with a special pull-out Riff Route Maps section that shows you how to link them all together. It includes chord boxes and symbols linked to the song lyrics, a full demo and backing tracks on the CD, and detailed playing notes for each riff. Songs: Bad Love · Badge · Cocaine · Layla · Strange Brew · Sunshine of Your Love. Also includes lots of photos and quotes from Eric Clapton. | |
| Blues Solos for Guitar | Learn lead guitar in the styles of Albert Collins, Eric Clapton, Albert King, B.B. King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and T-Bone Walker! This unique book/CD pack examines the solo concepts of each of these masters. The CD features full demos and rhythm-only tracks, and the book includes phrase-by-phrase performance notes and tips on bending strings, vibrato, tone, note selection and much more. Includes notes and tablature. A must for any blues guitarist! | |
| The Ultimate Guitar Scale Chart | This handy resource was created to assist guitarists in learning to play today's most commonly used scales. It's a fast and fun way to gain instant access to 120 scale patterns through easy-reference diagrams. It also features a useful section on scale theory. | |
| The Ultimate Keyboard Scale Chart | This handy resource was created to assist piano players in learning to play today's most commonly used scales. It's a fast and fun way to gain instant access to 120 scale patterns through easy-reference diagrams. Also includes a useful section on scale theory. | |
| Incredible Scale Finder | A Guide to Over 1,300 Guitar Scales 9 x 12 Ed. Hal Leonard Guitar Method Supplement | Learn to use the entire fretboard with the Incredible Scale Finder! This book contains more than 1,300 scale diagrams for the most important 17 scale types, including major and minor scales, pentatonics, the seven major modes, diminished, melodic minor, harmonic minor, and more - in all 12 keys! Basic scale theory is also presented to help you apply these colorful sounds in your own music. |
| Motown Bass | This book/CD pack by blues expert Dave Rubin provides bassists with a step-by-step breakdown of the styles and techniques of Motown, with an emphasis on the legendary James Jamerson - the bassman in demand. Songs include: Ain't Too Proud to Beg · Dancing in the Street · For Once in My Life · Get Ready · I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I Second That Emotion · It's the Same Old Song · My Girl · My Guy · Reach Out, I'll Be There · Shot Gun · Stop! in the Name of Love · What's Going On · You Keep Me Hangin' On. | |
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| 101 Bass Tips | Stuff All the Pros Know and Use | Ready to take your playing to the next level? Renowned bassist Gary Willis presents valuable how-to insight that bassists of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams and accompanying 64-track CD provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics, including: techniques, improvising and soloing, equipment, practicing, ear training, performance, theory, and much more. |
| Modes for Guitar | 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, Aeolian and 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 83 full-band tracks. | |
| Dictionary of Keyboard Grooves | The Complete Source for Loops, Patterns & Sequences in All Popular Styles | The first comprehensive source for keyboard grooves complete with transcriptions and tips on loop construction! Covers: dance, funk, jazz, Latin, reggae, R&B and rock 'n' roll grooves. All loops are fully scored and fully compatible with all samplers and recording software. This book/CD pack can serve as a sample library or a style manual for keyboardists who want to learn new patterns. The CD is filled with keyboard grooves that can be sampled and looped in a groove and includes MIDI files that can be edited (as far as tempo & key), then used in songs, as play-along tracks, or as a learning tool for knowledge of voicing and style. Files are in .wav audio and MIDI format. The book includes sampling tips, notation for all grooves, and much more helpful info. |
| Best of Southern Rock | Learn the trademark riffs and solos of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top and other southern rockers! This book/CD pack provides instruction, samples and demos on CD to help players master the signature licks from 15 classics, including: Call Me the Breeze · Dixie Rock · Flirtin' with Disaster · Melissa · Mississippi Queen · Ramblin' Man · Statesboro Blues · Susie-Q · Thunderbird · and more. | |
| Guitar Techniques | This book/CD pack for beginners to pros is the first to cover the entire wide-ranging spectrum of guitar techniques necessary to be a complete, well-rounded player. More than a book of tricks, Guitar Techniques is a terrific reference and teaching companion, as it clearly defines and demonstrates how to properly execute cool moves ranging from bending, vibrato and legato to tapping, whammy bar and playing with your teeth! The CD contains 92 demonstration tracks in country, rock, pop and jazz styles. If it bends, slides, warbles or pops, you'll find it in this book! Essential techniques covered include: Fretting · Standard Strumming · Hammer-On · Pull-Offs · Trills · Alternate Picking · Sweep Picking · Economy Picking · Travis Picking · Classical Vibrato · Floating Vibrato · Single-Finger Tapping · Multifinger Tapping · Single-String Bends · Ghost Bends · Double-Stop Bends · Unison Bends · Tap Harmonics · Natural Harmonics · Palm Harmonics · Fret-hand Muting · Whammy Bar Vibrato · Extreme Whammy · Slide Guitar | |
| Scale Chord Relationships | A Guide to Knowing What Notes to Play - and Why! | Scale Chord Relationships teaches players how to determine which scales to play with which chords, so guitarists will never have to fear chord changes again! This book/CD pack explains how to: recognize keys; analyze chord progressions; use the modes; play over nondiatonic harmony; use harmonic and melodic minor scales; use symmetrical scales such as chromatic, whole-tone and diminished scales; incorporate exotic scales such as Hungarian major and Gypsy minor; and much more! |
| Incredible Scale Finder | A Guide to Over 1,300 Guitar Scales 6 x 9 Ed. Hal Leonard Guitar Method Supplement | Learn to use the entire fretboard with the Incredible Scale Finder! This book contains more than 1,300 scale diagrams for the most important 17 scale types, including major and minor scales, pentatonics, the seven major modes, diminished, melodic minor, harmonic minor, and more - in all 12 keys! Basic scale theory is also presented to help you apply these colorful sounds in your own music. |
| FastTrack Harmonica Songbook - Level 1 | This songbook is an excellent supplement to the FastTrack Harmonica Method Book 1. It features 8 complete songs, plus a bonus CD so you can hear the music and play along when you're ready. Includes: Back at the Chicken Shack (Charlie Musslewhite) · Blowin' in the Wind (Bob Dylan) · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Muddy Waters) · Love Me Do (The Beatles) · Miss You (Rolling Stones) · Piano Man (Billy Joel) · Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton) · You Really Got Me (The Kinks). Also available: 00695407 Harmonica Method Book 1 | |
| Intros, Endings & Turnarounds for Guitar | Essential Phrases for All Styles | In this book/CD pack, Dale Turner, the West Coast Editor of GuitarOne magazine, teaches invaluable intros, endings and turnarounds that all the pros know and use, in jazz, blues, rock and country styles. The book includes examples in standard notation and tab, and the CD features 99 demonstration tracks. |
| The Chord Wheel | The Ultimate Tool for All Musicians | Master chord theory ... in minutes! The Chord Wheel is a revolutionary device that puts the most essential and practical applications of chord theory into your hands. This tool will help you: Improvise and Solo - Talk about chops! Comprehend key structure like never before; Transpose Keys - Instantly transpose any progression into each and every key; Compose Your Own Music - Watch your songwriting blossom! No music reading is necessary. This is the kind of device that players of any instrument can use to enhance their musical understanding. Chord and key relationships are inseparable, and learning these relationships is a must in becoming a successful musician. - Alan Remington, Orange Coast College Music Dept. |
| Amazing Phrasing - Guitar | 50 Ways to Improve Your Improvisational Skills | This book/CD pack explores all the main components necessary for crafting well-balanced rhythmic and melodic phrases. It also explains how these phrases are put together to form cohesive solos. Many styles are covered - rock, blues, jazz, fusion, country, Latin, funk and more - and all of the concepts are backed up with musical examples. The 50 ideas are divided into five main sections: The Basics - covers fundamental but all too often forgotten techniques, such as slurs and vibrato, that can breathe new life into your phrases; Melodic Concepts - explores various aspects of melodic phrasing, such as motifs, chromaticism and sequences; Harmonic Embellishments - discusses the melodic potential of harmonic intervals (dyads), chords and chord partials; Rhythmic Concepts - explores various aspects of rhythmic phrasing, such as accents, free-time phrasing and metric modulation, and how it pertains to melodic soloing; Solo Structure - all of the topics discussed in the book come together to help form the big picture |
| Artful Arpeggios | Fingerings and Applications for Guitar | Expand your playing and your imagination with these essential arpeggios! With this pack, players will learn: arpeggio fingerings; major, minor, dominant and altered dominant sounds; bi-tonal arpeggios; arpeggios from major, minor, melodic minor and harmonic minor scales; and much more! The book features standard notation and tab, and the CD includes 78 demonstration tracks. |
| Hot Licks for Guitar | Rock, Blues, Country and Jazz Phrases for Improvising | This sensational book/CD pack lets you expand your playing chops with over 60 red hot licks! Learn rock, blues, country and jazz styles; modern licks that go outside for a tension and resolution effect; melodic and rhythmic variations; sequencing, moveable shapes, and improvising with intervals; and more! The CD features note-for-note demonstrations, and the book includes standard notation and tab. |
| FastTrack Guitar Method - Spanish Edition | For electric or acoustic guitar - or both! Teaches music notation, tablature, Full chords and power chords, riffs, licks, and scales, and rock and blues styles. Method Book 1 includes 73 songs and examples. | |
| FastTrack Keyboard Method - Spanish Edition | Learn how to play that piano or keyboard today. With this book you'll learn music notation, chords, riffs, licks and scales, syncopation, and rock and blues styles. Method Book 1 includes over 87 songs and examples. | |
| FastTrack Drum Method - Spanish Edition | You don't even need drums for this method - just two hands and an attitude! You'll learn music notation, beats and fills, syncopation and improvisation, and rock, blues and funk styles. Includes over 75 songs and examples. The CD includes every music example so you can hear how it sounds and play along when you're ready. The CD is in stereo, with the drum part isolated on the left for further study. | |
| FastTrack Bass Method - Spanish Edition | Everything you need to know about playing the bass, including music notation, tablature, riffs, licks, and scales, syncopation, and rock and blues styles. Method Book 1 includes 75 songs and examples. | |
| Blues Turnarounds | A Compendium of Patterns & Phrases for Guitar | Written by blues expert Dave Rubin and Rusty Zinn, one of the finest young guitarists and singers on the contemporary blues scene, this book/CD pack provides the beginning to advanced blues guitarist with all of the essential turnarounds and so much more! The CD includes 76 demonstration tracks. |
| Acoustic Guitar Slide Basics | David Hamburger, leading sideman, solo performer and teacher, guides players through this complete introduction to bottleneck slide guitar playing with progressive lessons in open tunings and fingerstyle technique, tips on slide guitars and gear, technical exercises, and full songs. The accompanying CD features all of the music played slowly, then up to tempo. In standard notation with tablature and chord diagrams. | |
| Acoustic Guitar Chord and Harmony Basics | Acoustic Guitar Private Lessons | Learn the fundamentals of acoustic guitar, from your first chords and beyond! Whether you're a beginning or an intermediate acoustic guitarist, chords are the foundation for the songs you play. Here's a book that teaches you the real-world chord voicings, shapes and progressions used by today's top acoustic players. Not a chord encyclopedia, Acoustic Guitar Chord and Harmony Basics shows you what you really need to know, and offers valuable tips and tricks to help you understand and master the sounds of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and roots music. The accompanying CD features all of the examples played slowly and up to tempo. |
| Rockin' Out with Blues Fiddle | The blues is an incredibly powerful form of music that creates an environment within which you, the soloist, can improvise easily and expressively. This one-of-a-kind book for violinists - with its supportive practice CD - will provide you with technical, musical and stylistic tips designed to activate your imagination, fine-tune your right- and left-hand touch, and help you develop a uniquely individual sound. Includes 17 solos to demonstrate the styles of great blues fiddlers, with bios on each. | |
| Blues Drumming | The Drummer's Guide to Blues Drumming Styles and Grooves | Percussion Institute of Technology instructor Ed Roscetti gets inside the styles and grooves of blues drumming with applications for rock, funk and jazz approaches to the blues. This package includes: a CD with demo and play-along tracks in a variety of blues styles; studies in 4/4, 12/8, half-time, and 6/8 time feels; rhythm and sticking exercises; drumset grooves and fills; blues charts that correspond to CD tracks; and more! Blues Drumming should be in every drum student's library of books. - Joe Porcaro Also available by Ed Roscetti: Drummer's Guide to Odd Meters 00695349 Book/CD $14.95 |
| The Musician's Guide to Recording Vocals | In this one-on-one lesson, Recording Institute of Technology instructor Dallan Beck presents a well thought-out tutorial on recording vocals that all musicians and recording engineers can learn from. He explains microphones, mic placement, compression, equalization, tracking vocals, effects and more in a detailed, yet easy-to-understand way. The accompanying CD contains 80 helpful demonstration tracks. | |
| Left-Handed Guitar | The Complete Method | Attention all Southpaws: it's time to turn your playing around! We're proud to announce that our groundbreaking guitar method solely devoted to lefties is now available with a CD! Complete with photos, diagrams and grids designed especially for the left-handed player, this book/CD pack teaches fundamentals such as: chords, scales, riffs, strumming; rock, blues, fingerpicking and other styles; tuning and theory; reading standard notation and tablature; and much more! Now with CD! |
| B.B. King - The Definitive Collection | Learn the trademark styles and techniques of the most celebrated guitarist in blues! This book/CD pack by Wolf Marshall is a breakdown of B.B. King's guitar style, sound and techniques, with a brief history and lessons for each piece. Covers 16 signature blues tunes, including: Beautician Blues · Five Long Years · Just Like a Woman · Riding with the King · Rock Me Baby · Sweet Sixteen · Three O'Clock Blues · The Thrill Is Gone · Why I Sing the Blues · You Upset Me Baby · and more! | |
| Advanced Guitar Soloing | The Professional Guide to Improvisation | Designed from MI core curriculum programs, this follow-up to the bestselling Musicians Institute title Guitar Soloing offers advanced players a great guide to mastering the art of melodic improvisation. The CD includes 22 tracks for demonstration and play-along, and the instruction covers scales, modes, arpeggios, technique, creativity and visualization exercises, exploring rock, blues, jazz and other styles of music, as well as sequences, phrases and licks. |
| Blues/Rock Soloing for Guitar | A Guide to the Essential Scales, Licks and Soloing Techniques | This private lesson with MI instructor Robert Calva covers: 10 complete solos in notes & tab; common scales and licks; blues, major, minor and combined tonalities; playing over changes; recommended listening; and more. Each musical example is demonstrated on the accompanying CD, which also includes rhythm-only tracks so you can practice your own solos. |
| Play Acoustic Guitar with Eric Clapton | Six of His Greatest Hits | Play guitar and/or sing along with this terrific pack's sound-alike CD backing tracks and guitar transcriptions with easy-to-read tab! The CD includes full performance demo tracks as well as backing tracks only for each of the six Slowhand hits included: Change the World · Layla · Lonely Stranger · Old Love · Signe · Tears in Heaven. |
| Picture Chord Encyclopedia | 6 inch. x 9 inch. Edition | The most comprehensive guitar chord resource ever! Beginning with helpful notes on how to use the book, how to choose the best voicings and how to construct chords, this extensive, 264-page source for all playing styles and levels features five easy-to-play voicings of 44 chord qualities for each of the twelve musical keys - 2,640 chords in all! For each, there is a clearly illustrated chord frame, as well as an actual photo of the chord being played! Includes info on basic fingering principles, open chords and barre chords, partial chords and broken-set forms, and more. Great for all guitarists! Also available in 9 inch. x 12 inch. version (HL00695224) |
| FastTrack Harmonica Method - Spanish Edition | FastTrack Armónica | We are proud to present the Spanish-language edition of FastTrack Harmonica 1! With this book/CD pack, C diatonic harmonica players will learn: music notation, simple melodies and chords & scales, syncopation, blues and rock styles, and more. The book and accompanying CD include over 70 songs and examples. Con este libro/CD para la armónica diatónica C, Ud. aprederá: notación musical; melodías simples y acordes; frases, pasajes y escalas; síncopa; estilos de rock y blues; y más de 70 canciones y ejemplos. |
| Picture Chord Encyclopedia for Left-Handed Guitarists | Photos & Diagrams for Over 2,600 Chords! | At long last, the ultimate chord reference book for left-handed guitarists is here! This amazing resource features photos and diagrams for over 2,600 chords specifically shown for the southpaw player. Includes: easy-to-see photos, easy-to-read chord grids, basic chord theory, basic fingering principles, open chords and barre chords, partial chords and broken-set forms, and more. Perfect for all playing styles and levels. |
| Picture Chord Encyclopedia for Left Handed Guitarists | Photos & Diagrams for Over 2,600 Guitar Chords! | At long last, the ultimate reference for left-handed guitarists! This amazing book features photos and diagrams for over 2600 chords specifically shown for the left-handed player. It includes easy-to-read chord grids, easy-to-see photos, basic chord theory, basic fingering principles, open chords and barre chords, partial chords and broken-set forms. |
| Pentatonic Scales for Guitar | The Essential Guide | This book provides the pentatonic scale fingerings, diagrams, lessons and licks that every guitarist needs to know. It covers: major and minor pentatonic scale patterns in all positions; licks in the styles of Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Jimmy Page and other great artists; and much more. The CD includes 90 full-band demos for listening and/or play-along. Each example is played twice: once at normal tempo and once slower for closer examination. The book is in standard notation and tablature. |
| The Best of Soul Guitar | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Guitar Styles and Techniques | This book/CD pack by noted guitar expert Dave Rubin lets you explore the trademark riffs, solos and compositions of 15 songs by soul guitar masters such as James Brown, Sam Cooke, Albert King, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding and others. Songs examined are: Born Under a Bad Sign · Cold Sweat, Pt. 1 · Get Up (I Feel like Being) A Sex Machine · Green Onions · I'll Come Running Back to You · In the Midnight Hour · It's Gonna Work Out Fine · Knock on Wood · Land of a Thousand Dances · Theme from Shaft · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · Soul Man · Time Is Tight · Walkin' the Dog · Wrap It Up. |
| The Essential Albert King | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Styles and Techniques of a Blues and Soul Legend | Learn the trademark riffs and solos of this blues King! Provides in-depth analysis of 12 songs: Angel of Mercy · Answer to the Laundromat Blues · Blues Power · Born Under a Bad Sign · Crosscut Saw · Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong · The Hunter · I Wanna Get Funky · I'll Play the Blues for You · Laundromat Blues · Oh Pretty Woman · Personal Manager. CD features full demonstrations. |
| 101 Guitar Tips | Stuff All the Pros Know and Use | 101 Guitar Tips contains invaluable guidance on everything from scales and music theory to truss rod adjustments, proper recording studio set-ups, and much more. The book also features snippets of advice from some of the most celebrated guitarists and producers in the music business, including B.B. King, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Warren Haynes, Laurence Juber, Pete Anderson, Tom Dowd and others, culled from the author's hundreds of interviews. |
| The Best of ZZ Top | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Guitar Styles and Techniques of Billy Gibbons | Learn the trademark riffs and solos of the famed Texas trio with this book/CD pack. Author and guitar expert Dave Rubin examines in detail a dozen of ZZ Top's biggest hits, providing thorough analysis, helpful lessons and demonstrations on CD. Songs: Cheap Sunglasses · Francine · Gimme All Your Lovin' · I Thank You · Jesus Just Left Chicago · La Grange · Legs · Sharp Dressed Man · Sleeping Bag · Stages · Tube Snake Boogie · Tush. Includes an introduction and notes on Billy Gibbons' gear. |
| The Musician's Guide to Recording Drums | This private lesson with MI instructor Dallan Beck will teach you how to get a professional sound when recording drums in the studio and on stage. Topics covered include: microphones, sound processors, drum components, room and accent mics, different drumming styles, drum grooves and more. The accompanying CD contains nearly 100 demonstration tracks. Also available by Dallan Beck: The Musician's Guide to Recording Vocals/00695626 | |
| Guitar Cards | Chord Starter Pack | This unique card deck features full-color chord diagrams along with related chords and suggested chord sequences for each. Over 50 essential chords in all! The cards fit easily into guitar cases or pockets, so musicians and songwriters can carry them anywhere! 2-1/4 inch. x 3-1/2 inch.. |
| Introduction to Guitar Tone & Effects | A Manual for Getting the Sounds from Electric Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects Pedals & Processors | An essential manual for getting the best sounds from electric guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals and digital processors! This book/CD pack features easy-to-follow instructions, with more than 75 photos, to teach the basics of guitar tones and effects. The accompanying CD provides audio examples. Readers will learn: anatomy of the electric guitar; controlling the electric guitar; getting a good clean tone; overdrive, distortion and fuzz; using equalizers; compressors and limiters; noise reduction; modulation effects; reverb and delay; special effects; multi-effect processors; getting a good tone through your PC; famous effected guitarists; and much more! |
| Guitar Chords Poster | 23 x 35 | This cool, full-color poster shows the 40 most commonly used guitar chords - with an actual photo for each! No student or teaching studio should be without it! Also available: Guitar Theory (00695769) and Guitar Scales (00695768). |
| Guitar Scales Poster | 23 x 35 | This full-color poster presents the 120 most commonly used scales, covering 10 different scale types for all 12 keys. Essential for every guitar student or teaching studio! Also available: Guitar Theory (00695769) and Guitar Chords (00695767). |
| Guitar Theory Poster | 23 x 35 | Features seven helpful charts and diagrams for guitarists explaining basic theory. Covers: the guitar fingerboard, major scales, harmonized major scales, scale and chord construction, the Circle of 5ths and intervals. No student or teaching studio should be without this cool and colorful poster! Also available: Guitar Scales (00695768) and Guitar Chords (00695767). |
| Bass Scale Finder | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Scales 9 inch. x 12 inch. Edition | Learn to use the entire fretboard with the Bass Scale Finder. This book contains over 1,300 scale diagrams for the most important 17 scale types, including major and minor scales, pentatonics, the seven major modes, diminished, melodic minor, harmonic minor, and more, in all 12 keys. Basic scale theory is also presented to help you apply these colorful sounds in your own music. A perfect supplement to any bass method. |
| Mandolin Scale Finder | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Mandolin Chords 9 inch. x 12 inch. Edition | Presents scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes in an orderly and easily accessible fashion. Use this book as a reference guide or as the foundation for creating an in-depth practice routine. Includes multiple patterns for each scale, a lesson on scale construction, and a fingerboard chart of the mandolin neck. |
| Banjo Scale Finder - 9 inch. x 12 inch. | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Banjo Scales | Learn to play scales on the banjo with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The Banjo Scale Finder contains more than 1,300 scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes, including multiple patterns for each scale. Also includes a lesson on scale construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck. |
| Bass Scale Finder | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Scales 6 inch. x 9 inch. Edition | Learn to use the entire fretboard with the Bass Scale Finder. This book contains over 1,300 scale diagrams for the most important 17 scale types, including major and minor scales, pentatonics, the seven major modes, diminished, melodic minor, harmonic minor, and more, in all 12 keys. Basic scale theory is also presented to help you apply these colorful sounds in your own music. A perfect supplement to any bass method. |
| Mandolin Scale Finder | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Mandolin Chords 6 inch. x 9 inch. Edition | Presents scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes in an orderly and easily accessible fashion. Use this book as a reference guide or as the foundation for creating an in-depth practice routine. Includes multiple patterns for each scale, a lesson on scale construction, and a fingerboard chart of the mandolin neck. |
| Banjo Scale Finder - 6 inch. x 9 inch. | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Banjo Scales | Learn to play scales on the banjo with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The Banjo Scale Finder contains more than 1,300 scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes, including multiple patterns for each scale. Also includes a lesson on scale construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck. |
| The Best of Rockabilly | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Guitar Styles and Techniques of the Rockabilly Greats | Dave Rubin dissects the best licks from a dozen rockabilly bellringers: Blue Suede Shoes · Bluejean Bop · Hello Mary Lou · Hippy Hippy Shake · Little Sister · Matchbox · Mystery Train · Poor Little Fool · Rock This Town · Stray Cat Strut · That'll Be the Day · Twenty Flight Rock. Learn the guitar licks that forged rock'n'roll! |
| Artie Traum Teaches Essential Blues for Acoustic Guitar | Learn the Songs and Techniques of Acoustic Blues | This book/CD pack is designed to help you quickly become a better blues player. Award-winning guitarist, songwriter, author and Taylor Guitars clinician Artie Traum explores essential blues techniques in fret-by-fret detail for both finger and flatpick styles. You'll learn to play classic blues songs such as Country Boy Blues, Come Back Baby, and Trouble in Mind, along with turnarounds, bass lines, funky licks, and much, more more! The CD includes demonstrations of all of the lessons. |
| Book's Blues Book | The Songs & Fingerstyle Guitar Arrangements of Roy Book Binder | A seasoned vet with a unique sound, Roy Book Binder has been singing, playing guitar, and writing songs since the '60s. This book/CD pack presents traditional and original blues tunes that have delighted his audiences for years. Features great lessons & an intro from Roy, note-for-note transcriptions with tab, and a CD of recorded examples to make learning easier. |
| Guitar Cards | Scale Starter Pack | This unique, full-color card deck features diagrams of over 50 essential scales for beginning guitarists, in easy open patterns with all fingerings clearly marked. The cards are small enough to fit into guitar cases or pockets, so musicians and songwriters can carry them anywhere! 2-1/4 inch. x 3-1/2 inch. Also available: Guitar Cards - Chord Starter Pack (00695760, $5.95) |
| Crash Course on Guitar Arpeggios | The Essential Guide for All Guitarists | Understand arpeggios with this great beginner's guide! You'll discover: the difference between arpeggios and scales; how arpeggios can improve your solos and help you play faster; essential open and moveable arpeggio shapes shown in both tab and as guitar fretboxes; and more. The CD features over 40 tracks, with sample solos, backing tracks and three complete pieces to play along with. |
| Crash Course on Guitar Arpeggios | The Essential Guide for All Guitarists | Understand arpeggios with this great beginner's guide! You'll discover: the difference between arpeggios and scales; how arpeggios can improve your solos and help you play faster; essential open and moveable arpeggio shapes shown in both tab and as guitar fretboxes; and more. The CD features over 40 tracks, with sample solos, backing tracks and three complete pieces to play along with. |
| Crash Course on Guitar Effects | The Essential Guide for All Guitarists | Get the most out of your effects with this ultimate beginner's guide! Jargon-free and packed with professional hints and tips, it covers: how effects pedals work; how to use distortion, chorus, compression, delay, reverb, wah-wah and other effects; how to combine effects; multi-effects units and how to use them; getting the most out of your gear; and more. The CD features over 50 demo tracks, sample settings and FX do's and don'ts and the book has tons of photos and diagrams. |
| Crash Course on Guitar Effects | The Essential Guide for All Guitarists | Get the most out of your effects with this ultimate beginner's guide! Jargon-free and packed with professional hints and tips, it covers: how effects pedals work; how to use distortion, chorus, compression, delay, reverb, wah-wah and other effects; how to combine effects; multi-effects units and how to use them; getting the most out of your gear; and more. The CD features over 50 demo tracks, sample settings and FX do's and don'ts and the book has tons of photos and diagrams. |
| Crash Course on Guitar Tunings | The Essential Guide for All Guitarists | How can I retune my guitar? What are the most common tunings and what do they sound like? Can I invent my own tunings? This book/CD provides detailed answers to all your questions, showing you how to unlock the secrets of altered tunings and discover cool new sounds! Includes: six essential tunings described in detail; hundreds of exciting new chord shapes; 12 specially written pieces to learn in open tunings; a complete list of commonly used altered tunings; and more. The CD features over 50 tracks and more than 170 chords. |
| Crash Course on Guitar Tunings | The Essential Guide for All Guitarists | How can I retune my guitar? What are the most common tunings and what do they sound like? Can I invent my own tunings? This book/CD provides detailed answers to all your questions, showing you how to unlock the secrets of altered tunings and discover cool new sounds! Includes: six essential tunings described in detail; hundreds of exciting new chord shapes; 12 specially written pieces to learn in open tunings; a complete list of commonly used altered tunings; and more. The CD features over 50 tracks and more than 170 chords. |
| Crash Course on Jazz Guitar Voicings | The Essential Guide for All Guitarists | Which chords should I use if I want to play jazz? How does jazz harmony work? How can I sound like a real jazz guitarist? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in this detailed introduction to jazz guitar voicings. By learning only a handful of simple shapes, you'll soon be playing classic jazz sequences and jamming along with the 50+ professional live backing tracks on the accompanying CD. Packed with hints and tips on how to get an authentic jazz sound, this pack includes: simple explanations of basic jazz harmony; jazz chord voicings that sound great; three complete tunes to learn and play along with; and more. |
| Bass Arpeggio Finder | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Bass Arpeggios Hal Leonard Bass Method | Learn to play arpeggios on the bass with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book, a supplement to the Hal Leonard Bass Method or any other bass method. The Bass Arpeggio Finder contains more than 1,300 arpeggio shapes, covering 28 different qualities for each key, with each quality presented in four different shapes. Great for bassists looking to hone their skills! |
| Bass Arpeggio Finder | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Bass Arpeggios Hal Leonard Bass Method | Learn to play arpeggios on the bass with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book, a supplement to the Hal Leonard Bass Method. The Bass Arpeggio Finder contains more than 1,300 arpeggio shapes, covering 28 different qualities for each key, with each quality presented in four different shapes. Great for bassists looking to hone their skills! |
| Guitar Chords Deluxe | Full-Color Photos & Diagrams for Over 1,600 Chords | Small in size but loaded with valuable info, this 5-3/4 inch. x 8-1/2 inch. guide features: easy-to-read chord grids, easy-to-see color photos, basic chord theory and fingering principles, open chords and barre chords, partial chords and broken-set forms and more. Over 1,600 glorious chords in all - keep this puppy in your guitar case! |
| Best of Blues Guitar | A Step-By-Step Breakdown of the Guitar Styles and Techniques of the Blues Legends | Learn the trademark riffs and licks of the blues masters with this informative book/CD pack. Features lessons on 12 classics: All Your Love (I Miss Loving) (Otis Rush) · Boom Boom (John Lee Hooker) · Born Under a Bad Sign (Albert King) · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) (Eric Clapton) · Pride and Joy (Stevie Ray Vaughan) · (They Call It) Stormy Monday (Stormy Monday Blues) (T-Bone Walker) · The Thrill Is Gone (B.B. King) · and more. |
| Guitar Exercises Poster | 22 inch. x 34 inch. Poster | These posters are a must for students and teaching studios! They feature full-color designs and clear diagrams that serve as an instant reference. |
| Guitar Chord Diagrams | 22 inch. x 34 inch. Poster | These posters are a must for students and teaching studios! They feature full-color designs and clear diagrams that serve as an instant reference. |
| The Guitars of Elvis | Signature Licks Elvis' music is synonymous with the birth of rock and roll and the invention of rock guitar. Wolf Marshall takes you back to the roots where it all started with this exploration into the influential style of the King's fretmen. This book is a step-by-step breakdown of the playing techniques of Scotty Moore, Hank Garland, and James Burton. Players will learn their unique concepts and techniques by studying this special collection of Elvis' greatest guitar-driven moments. The 75-minute accompanying audio presents each song in stereo-split with full band backing. Songs include: A Big Hunk O' Love · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · Jailhouse Rock · See See Rider · and more! | |
| The Guitar Chord Wheel Book | Over 22,000 Chords! | Over 22,000 chords! Easy to use with the new and revolutionary Guitar Chord Wheel! With the use of the wheel, you will be able to learn 12 times as many chords - fast. All music styles are covered, including rock, blues, jazz, metal and country. |
| The Dictionary of Strum & Picking Patterns | If you play rock, blues, country, pop, soul/funk, heavy metal, jazz, or folk, here are all the strumming and picking patterns you need. Over 150 patterns and nearly 100 rhythmic grooves help you cover any musical situation. Styles are cross-referenced. The book includes tablature, music, and a recording of every pattern, plus tips on equipment and effects. | |
| Fretboard Roadmaps | This book will show you how to play lead and rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; play a variety of lead guitar styles; play chords and progressions anywhere on the fretboard; expand your chord vocabulary; and learn to think musically the way the pros do. Each chapter presents a pattern and shows how to use it, along with playing tips and guitar insights. Absolute beginners can follow the diagrams and instruction, and intermediate and advanced players can use the chapters non-sequentially to increase their understanding of the guitar. | |
| The Essential Studio Guitarist | Here's all the information you need to get started in the exciting world of studio work. Learn about the workings of a studio, the skills required of a session player, finding work, and preparing for the studio. You will also find advice from such session greats as: Steve Lukather, Tommy Tedesco, Phil Upchurch, Jay Graydon, and many others. There is also a special section with sample studio charts for your use, and an in-depth interview with Dennis Budimir, one of L.A.'s top session players. 9 inch. x 12 inch.. | |
| Blues Guitar Jammin' | These book/audio play-along tracks contain ten original, full-band tracks to jam with, in the tempos, feels, keys, and styles used by today's hottest players. Book includes breakdowns of each track, chord charts, full-form analysis, advice for improvising, and more. The accompanying CD or cassette features the killer-sounding tracks played out. | |
| CryBaby Presents The Wah-Wah Book | Spice up your lead and rhythm playing by mastering the most stepped on pedal of all time: the wah wah. This book has history, philosophy, product info, 9 note-for-note transcriptions of famous solos, and over 30 pages of playing tips. Featured artists include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Eddie Van Halen, and many others. | |
| Guitar Jammin' With Classic Rock of the 50s and 60s | Includes: Boppin' The Blues * Day Tripper * Get Back * Hey Joe * I Can See For Miles * Sunshine Of Your Love * Susie Q. | |
| Inside the Blues, 1942-1982 | The definitive blues collection! Over 150 pages spanning 40 years of blues history with techniques of the greatest blues guitarists of all time, including T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, B.B. King, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and many more. Includes instruction and musical examples - an essential volume for any student of the blues! | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Signature Licks | This book/CD pack offers a unique and thorough examination of twelve of Hendrix's greatest compositions. Each song segment is presented with all of the guitar parts fully transcribed, plus accompanying audio on CD, as performed by a full band. All solos, as well as complex rhythm parts, are also performed slowly for easier consumption and understanding. Performance notes, outlining chord voicings, scale use, and unusual techniques are included for each song. Songs include: Foxy Lady · Hey Joe · Little Wing · Purple Haze · and more. | |
| Blues Guitar Jammin' | Imagine the perfect band...always on time, always in tune, always playing what you want to play...Then live the dream with Jammin' Videos. Be a star on stage with a full band with these exciting videos that let you be the lead guitarist. Jam along with the band in a music video setting as you practice and perfect your licks. Each video contains five full songs with on-screen scale choices to aid in improvisation. Each video also features Chris Amelar demonstrating licks that you can use to improvise - thanks to the close-up photography and on-screen notes and tab, you'll be jammin' in no time! Each video is approximately 25 minutes. VHS only. | |
| Incredible Chord Finder - 6 x 9 Edition | Hal Leonard Guitar Method Supplement | A complete guide diagramming over 1,000 guitar chords in their most common voicings. The book is arranged chromatically and each chord is illustrated in three ways for three levels of difficulty: the easiest form of the chords for the beginner and the more difficult versions for the intermediate and advanced players. Note names of each string are indicated on each chord diagram to let the player know what notes are being played in the chord. |
| Incredible Chord Finder - 9 inch. x 12 inch. Edition | Hal Leonard Guitar Method Supplement | A complete guide diagramming over 1,000 guitar chords in their most common voicings. The book is arranged chromatically and each chord is illustrated in three ways for three levels of difficulty: the easiest form of the chords for the beginner and the more difficult versions for the intermediate and advanced players. Note names of each string are indicated on each chord diagram to let the player know what notes are being played in the chord. |
| Posturas Para Guitarra Y Bajo Hal Leonard Metodo de Guitarra Spanish Incredible Chord F | A complete guide diagramming over 1,000 guitar chords in their most common voicings. The book is arranged chromatically and each chord is illustrated in three ways for three levels of difficulty: the easiest form of the chords for the beginner and the more difficult versions for the intermediate and advanced players. Note names of each string are indicated on each chord diagram to let the player know what notes are being played in the chord. | |
| Hal Leonard Incredible Chord Finder/Guide Instantane Des Accords (French) | A complete guide diagramming over 1,000 guitar chords in their most common voicings. The book is arranged chromatically and each chord is illustrated in three ways for three levels of difficulty: the easiest form of the chords for the beginner and the more difficult versions for the intermediate and advanced players. Note names of each string are indicated on each chord diagram to let the player know what notes are being played in the chord. | |
| Beginning Electric Blues Guitar | Learn the essentials of playing blues guitar from one of the genre's most renowned educators. This video covers twelve-bar blues form, the blues scale, major and minor pentatonics, combining scales, shuffle rhythm, and more. Andy also includes an inspiring performance section revealing the unique approach of several blues masters including B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Eric Clapton. 55 minutes. | |
| Fender Amps - The First Fifty Years | Includes detailed model features and specs, rare catalog reprints, classic advertisements, endorsee promo photos, and hundreds of close-up photos of these American beauties. Includes a 40-page full-color section (complete with a 2-page pullout group shot of over 60 amps!) and the choicest vintage catalog covers. Also includes sections on how amps work, basic amp maintenance, set-up tips, and detailed parts info necessary for dating and restoring Fender amps. | |
| Hal Leonard Guitar Method - Blues Guitar | The Hal Leonard Blues Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning blues guitar. This book uses real blues songs - no corny arrangments of nursery rhymes here! (well, except Mary Had a Little Lamb, but this is NOT the version you learned in kindergarten!) - to teach you the basics of rhythm and lead blues guitar in the style of B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, and many others. Lessons include: 12-bar blues; chords, scales and licks; vibrato and string bending; riffs, turnarounds, and boogie patterns; hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides; standard notation and tablature; and much more! Songs include: Boom Boom · Born Under a Bad Sign · Double Trouble · Killing Floor · Sweet Home Chicago · You Shook Me · and more. The CD includes over 70 tracks for demo and play-along. | |
| US/Chinese Edition - Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 | Book/CD Pack | |
| US/Chinese Edition - Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 | ||
| Hal Leonard Guitar Method - Blues Guitar | 6 inch. x 9 inch. Edition | The Hal Leonard Blues Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning blues guitar. This book uses real blues songs to teach you the basics of rhythm and lead blues guitar in the style of B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters and many others. Lessons include: 12-bar blues; chords, scales and licks; vibrato and string bending; riffs, turnarounds and boogie patterns; hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides; standard notation and tablature; and much more! Songs include: Boom Boom · Born Under a Bad Sign · Double Trouble · Killing Floor · Sweet Home Chicago · You Shook Me · and more. The CD includes 75 tracks for demo and play-along. |
| Arpeggio Finder | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Guitar Arpeggios Hal Leonard Guitar Method 6 inch. x 9 inch. Edition | Learn to play arpeggios on the guitar with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book, a supplement to the Hal Leonard Guitar Method. The Arpeggio Finder contains more than 1,300 arpeggio shapes, covering 28 different qualities for each key, with each quality presented in four different shapes. Great for guitarists looking to hone their skills! |
| Arpeggio Finder | Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Guitar Arpeggios Hal Leonard Guitar Method 6 inch. x 9 inch. Edition | Learn to play arpeggios on the guitar with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book, a supplement to the Hal Leonard Guitar Method. The Arpeggio Finder contains more than 1,300 arpeggio shapes, covering 28 different qualities for each key, with each quality presented in four different shapes. Great for guitarists looking to hone their skills! Also available in a 9 inch. x 12 inch. Edition: 00697351/$5.95 |
| Standing in the Shadows of Motown | The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson | Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded all-star performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to behind-the-scenes Motown. Features a 120-minute CD! Allan Slutsky's 2002 documentary of the same name is the winner of the New York Film Critics Best Documentary of the Year award! |
| Fingerstyle Blues Guitar | 21 songs, including: Baby Please Don't Go · Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? · Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You · Honest I Do · Key to the Highway · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · See See Rider · St. Louis Blues · Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do · Things That I Used to Do · and more. | |
| Classic Blues for Voice & Fingerstyle Guitar | 20 arrangements with guitar accompaniment and solos, including: Mercury Blues · Seventh Son · Little Red Rooster · Trouble in Mind · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · and more. | |
| Play Drums Today! - Level 1 | This ultimate self-teaching method for drums can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group study. Offers instruction on: beats, songs and fills; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and more. Songs: Friends in Low Places · The House Is Rockin' · I Saw Her Standing There · Never Gonna Let You Go · What I Like About You. | |
| Basic Blues For Guitar | The most thorough blues guitar book yet. Over 35 blues tunes covering electric and rock blues, folk, fingerpicking and bottleneck blues, B.B. King and Chuck Berry styles, jazzy blues and more. Plus positions, scales chords, discographies and an overview of styles from Robert Johnson to George Benson. Written in music tablature with chord grids. All tunes are played on the stereo cassette that comes with the book. 42-minute audio accompaniment. | |
| Hal Leonard Guitar Blues Method | French Edition | Written for guitar players at all levels, this book teaches basic blues accompaniments, easy lead patterns, moveable chords, characteristic blues introductions and turnarounds and lead solos. Also a collection of classic blues songs including: C.C. Rider · Kansas City · The Thrill Is Gone · I'm Sitting on Top of the World. |
| Hal Leonard Guitar Blues Method | Volume 2 | Written for guitar players at all levels, this book teaches basic blues accompaniments, easy lead patterns, moveable chords, characteristic blues introductions and turnarounds and lead solos. Also a collection of classic blues songs including: C.C. Rider * Kansas City * The Thrill Is Gone * I'm Sitting On Top Of The World. |
| Rory Block Teaches Classics of Country Blues Guitar | Here are some of the greatest country blues solos of all time, taught in phrase-by-phrase detail. Rory Block, one of the most knowledgeable and talented exponents of this style, performs and breaks down these fingerstyle pieces by Willie Moore, Blind Willie McTell, Tommy Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James and others. | |
| The Roots of Rock Guitar | This comprehensive collection is a great overview of rock guitar. Includes: instruction on the essential playing styles, using six note-for-note transcriptions as examples; notes on the history and development of rock guitar; biographies of the pioneering artists; and more. Songs include: Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins) · Bluejean Bop (Cliff Gallup with Gene Vincent) · No Particular Place to Go (Chuck Berry) · Not Fade Away (Buddy Holly) · Susie Q (James Burton with Dale Hawkins) · Walk Don't Run (The Ventures). The CD features all of the songs, exercises and licks. | |
| The Roots of Electric Blues Guitar | This survey of blues guitar, its pioneers and development includes instruction in the essential playing styles, biographies of important artists, and note-for-note transcriptions of six blues standards: Hideaway (Freddie King) · I Can't Quit You Baby (Otis Rush) · Killing Floor (Hubert Sumlin with Howlin' Wolf) · Mean Old World (T-Bone Walker) · The Things That I Used to Do (Guitar Slim) · Why I Sing the Blues (B.B. King). The CD features the songs, exercises and licks. | |
| The Roots of Acoustic Blues Guitar | This info-filled volume samples the many sounds of early acoustic blues, with transcriptions of six classic tunes, notes on the history and development of the genre, extensive instruction in the different playing styles, and biographies of the pioneering artists. The CD features examples of all songs, exercises, and licks. Includes: Baby, Please Don't Go (Lightnin' Hopkins) · Come Back Baby (Mance Lipscomb) · Hey Hey (Big Bill Broonzy) · I'm So Glad (Skip James) · The Prodigal Son (Reverend Robert Wilkins) · and Stack O'Lee (Mississippi John Hurt). | |
| Paul Butterfield - Blues Harmonica Master Class | Book/CD Pack | PAUL BUTTERFIELD TEACHES BLUES HARMONICA is part of the Listen and Learn series from Homespun. Paul explains some of his playing techniques that made him famous such as note-bending, tongue-blocking, and tremolo. |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 | Volume 1 - In-Depth Sessions with a Master Musician Homespun Listen & Learn Series Please see the piano section of this catalog for a complete description. | |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 2 | Volume II teaches the piano student how to build a blues repertoire. Classic blues patterns and a myriad of embellishments are included. | |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 3 | DR JOHN TEACHES NEW ORLEANS PIANO VOL.3 'SANCTIFYING THE BLUES' IS A CONTINUATION OF VOL. 1 AND 2 OF THE SAME TITLE. IN THE BOOK, DR JOHN GUID ES THE PLAYER THROUGH VARIOUS BLUES RIFFS ON THE KEYBOARD AND GIVES THEM A CHA NCE TO APPLY THE TECHNIQUE WITH THE ACCOMPANYING CD. | |
| Elvis Presley for Fingerstyle Guitar | Fingerstyle arrangements of 20 ballads, love songs and rock hits, including: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Crying in the Chapel · Heartbreak Hotel · In the Ghetto (The Vicious Circle) · It's Now or Never · Return to Sender · Stuck on You · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · more. | |
| The Best of Janis Joplin | This amazing collection contains note-for-note transcriptions of 18 supercharged classics by this blues-influenced legend. Includes: Ball and Chain · Cry Baby · I Need a Man to Love · Kozmic Blues · Maybe · Me and Bobby McGee · Mercedes Benz · One Good Man · Piece of My Heart · Summertime · To Love Somebody · What Good Can Drinkin' Do? · more. Features photos and a foreword by Laura Joplin, Janis' sister. | |
| Acoustic Blues Guitar Essentials | Straight from the experts at Acoustic Guitar magazine! The 12 private lessons in this book/CD pack are full of helpful examples, licks, great songs, and excellent advice on blues flatpicking rhythm and lead, fingerpicking, and slide techniques from some of the finest teachers around, including Mike Christiansen, Acoustic Guitar music editor Dylan Schorer, Stefan Grossman and many others. The book shows all examples in both standard notation and TAB, and the CD allows you to play and replay the lessons and songs until you've perfected them. | |
| Great '50s Rock | This book lets guitarists strum the chords and sing along with 28 of early rock's biggest hits! Includes: At the Hop · Blueberry Hill · Bye Bye Love · Hound Dog · Long Tall Sally · Love Potion Number 9 · Peggy Sue · Rock Around the Clock · Splish Splash · That'll Be the Day · and more. All of the songs are shown in their original keys complete with chords, strum patterns, melody and lyrics. | |
| Great '60s Rock | Features the chords, strum patterns, melody and lyrics for 27 classic rock songs, all in their original keys. Includes: And I Love Her · Crying · Gloria · Good Lovin' · I Fought the Law · Mellow Yellow · Return to Sender · Runaway · Surfin' U.S.A. · The Twist · Twist and Shout · Under the Boardwalk · Wild Thing · and more! | |
| Roots & Blues Fingerstyle Guitar | Acoustic Guitar Private Lessons | Steve James presents a treasure trove of traditional American guitar styles in this unique book/CD pack. Guitarists will learn fingerpicking and slide techniques not through dry exercises but by playing 25 songs from James' own repertoire and from such masters as Furry Lewis, Blind Willie McTell, Sam McGee, and Mance Lipscomb. Drawing on his extensive research and first-hand experience with these guitar pioneers, James tells the stories behind the songs, too. Features authentic arrangements in notes & TAB, vocal melodies and lyrics, historic photos, and more. Songs: Take Me Back · Sugar Babe · Milwaukee Blues · Sebastopol· John Henry · more! |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan | Wolf Marshall explains Stevie Ray's influences, tuning, equipment, picking technique, and other elements of his sound. He also transcribes and explains parts of 13 of SRV's most famous songs. The accompanying CD includes of all the songs being analyzed Includes: Cold Shot · Scuttle Buttin' · Lenny · Pride and Joy · Riviera Paradise · more. | |
| Lead Blues Licks | This book examines a number of blues licks in the styles of such greats as B.B. King, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, and more. Varying these licks and combining them with others can improve lead playing and can be used in rock styles as well as blues. Clearly written in notes and tab, you'll progress from the standard blues progression and blues scale to the various techniques of bending, fast pull offs and hammer-ons, double stops, and more. | |
| Rhythms For Blues For Guitar | This book brings to life everything you need to play blues rhythm patterns, in a quick, handy and easy-to-use book. Everything from basic blues progressions to turnarounds, including swing, shuffle, straight eighths rhythms, plus small, altered and sliding chord patterns. All are presented in the style of many of the great blues and rock blues legends. Includes notes and tab. | |
| Music Theory For Guitar | Music theory is the cornerstone in understanding music. But how does a guitar player relate it to the guitar? This volume answers that question. Concepts of scale, harmony, chords, intervals and modes are presented in the context of applying them to the guitar. This book will open the door to not only understanding the fundamentals of music, but also the world of playing the guitar with more insight and intelligence. | |
| Early Rock Hits | Keep rockin' to the best hits of yesterday, including: Born to Be Wild · You Really Got Me · Get Back · Wild Thing · plus 6 other house-rockin' hits! | |
| Blues Guitar Riffs | 60 of the greatest blues riffs of all time, including: All Blues · Back Door Man · Boom Boom · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Good Morning Little Schoolgirl · Hide Away · I Believe I'll Dust My Broom · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Killing Floor · Pride and Joy · Rollin' Stone (Catfish Blues) · (They Call It) Stormy Monday · Susie-Q · Sweet Home Chicago · Wand Dang Doodle · Who Do You Love · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton Fingerstyle Guitar Collection | 12 Clapton classics for fingerstyle guitar. Includes: Bell Bottom Blues · Cocaine · Layla · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · Strange Brew · Tears in Heaven · Wonderful Tonight · and 5 more favorites. | |
| The Very Best of Eric Clapton | Strum the chords and sing along with your favorite Clapton songs! This Strum It songbook features authentic chords, strum patterns, melody and lyrics for 20 complete songs in their original keys. Includes: Bad Love · Badge · Change the World · Cocaine · For Your Love · Hello Old Friend · I Shot the Sheriff · Knockin' on Heaven's Door · Layla · My Father's Eyes · Tears in Heaven · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · more! | |
| The Beach Boys | Guitar Chord Songbook (6 inch. x 9 inch.) | Complete lyrics, chord symbols and guitar chord diagrams for 59 Beach Boys favorites: Barbara Ann · Be True to Your School · California Girls · Catch a Wave · Don't Worry Baby · Fun, Fun, Fun · Good Vibrations · Help Me Rhonda · I Get Around · In My Room · Kokomo · Little Deuce Coupe · Surfin' U.S.A. · Wild Honey · Wouldn't It Be Nice · dozens more! |
| Eric Clapton | Guitar Chord Songbook | A cool collection of the chords and lyrics for 75 of Slowhand's finest. Perfect for players who don't read music but want to strum chords and sing, and equally ideal for more advanced guitarists who don't want to wade through note-for-note notation. Convenient 6 inch. x 9 inch. size makes it great for your guitar case. Includes: Badge · Bell Bottom Blues · Born Under a Bad Sign · Change the World · Cocaine · Cross Road Blues · Have You Ever Loved a Woman · I Shot the Sheriff · Knockin' on Heaven's Door · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Riding with the King · Strange Brew · Sunshine of Your Love · Tears in Heaven · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · and more! |
| Eric Clapton | Guitar Chord Songbook | A cool collection of the chords and lyrics for 75 of Slowhand's finest. Perfect for players who don't read music but want to strum chords and sing, and equally ideal for more advanced guitarists who don't want to wade through note-for-note notation. Convenient 6 inch. x 9 inch. size makes it great for your guitar case. Includes: Badge · Bell Bottom Blues · Born Under a Bad Sign · Change the World · Cocaine · Cross Road Blues · Have You Ever Loved a Woman · I Shot the Sheriff · Knockin' on Heaven's Door · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Riding with the King · Strange Brew · Sunshine of Your Love · Tears in Heaven · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · and more! |
| Blues Guitar Play-Along | The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you learn to play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! This volume includes 8 songs: All Your Love (I Miss Loving) · Born Under a Bad Sign · Hide Away · I'm Tore Down · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Pride and Joy · Sweet Home Chicago · The Thrill Is Gone. | |
| Soul Guitar Play-Along | Vol. 19 | The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! 8 songs: Get Up (I Feel like Being) A Sex Machine · Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Knock on Wood · Mustang Sally · Respect · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · Soul Man. |
| Early Rock Guitar Play-Along | Vol. 11 | The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! This volume includes 8 songs: Fun, Fun, Fun · Hound Dog · Louie, Louie · No Particular Place to Go · Oh, Pretty Woman · Rock Around the Clock · Under the Boardwalk · Wild Thing. |
| Rockabilly Guitar Play-Along | Vol. 20 | The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! 8 songs: Be-Bop-A-Lula · Blue Suede Shoes · Hello Mary Lou · Little Sister · Mystery Train · Rock This Town · Stray Cat Strut · That'll Be the Day. |
| Blues Rock Guitar Play-Along | Vol. 14 | The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! 8 songs: Blue on Black · Crossfire · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · The House Is Rockin' · La Grange · Move It on Over · Roadhouse Blues · Statesboro Blues. |
| R&B Guitar Play-Along | Vol. 15 | The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! 8 songs, including: Ain't Too Proud to Beg · Brick House · Get Ready · I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) · I Got You (I Feel Good) · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Shining Star. |
| Boogie Blues Riffs | 25 Classic Patterns Arranged for Guitar in Standard Notation and Tab | In the words of John Lee Hooker, If you got the boogie in you, it got to come out. This book/CD pack contains 25 must-know boogie blues riffs arranged for beginning to intermediate guitarists, as well as interesting facts and quotes from blues history. The companion CD demonstrates every example in the book. |
| 12-Bar Blues Riffs | 25 Classic Patterns Arranged for Guitar in Standard Notation and Tab | This book/CD pack features 25 classic blues riffs arranged for beginning to intermediate guitarists, complete with a riff history. Also includes great audio recommendations to help you further your blues knowledge and chops. The companion CD contains a demonstration of every example in the book. |
| Rockin' Elvis for Easy Guitar* | 15 hits, including: All Shook Up · Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Be Cruel · Hound Dog · Return to Sender · and more. | |
| Classic Blues for Easy Guitar | The spirit of the blues in 28 great tunes, including: Dust My Broom · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Sweet Home Chicago · Everyday I Have the Blues · and more. | |
| The Cream of Clapton | 19 hits from his early years, including: Crossroads · I Shot the Sheriff · Knockin' on Heaven's Door · Layla · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · and more. Songs are in chronological order, with notes on each. | |
| Hits of the '50s for Easy Guitar | Twenty-five all-time classics from the '50s transcribed for easy guitar. Hits include: Blue Suede Shoes · Bye Bye Love · Heartbreak Hotel · Long Tall Sally · That'll Be the Day · and many more. | |
| Elvis Presley - Songs of Inspiration | 25 inspirational songs Presley recorded, complete with an introduction and photos. Songs include: Amazing Grace · Crying in the Chapel · He Is My Everything · How Great Thou Art · (There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me) · You'll Never Walk Alone · and more. | |
| The Best of the Allman Brothers Band* | Easy guitar arrangements in notes & tab for 19 songs from one of the greatest rock bands ever, including: Black Hearted Woman · Blue Sky · End of the Line · Melissa · Midnight Rider · Pony Boy · Ramblin' Man · Statesboro Blues · Trouble No More · Whipping Post · more. | |
| Jailhouse Rock, Kansas City, & Other Hits by Leiber & Stoller | 23 of their best, including: Along Came Jones · Bossa Nova Baby · Charlie Brown · Hound Dog · I'm a Woman · Jailhouse Rock · Kansas City · Love Potion Number 9 · On Broadway · Only in America · Ruby Baby · Stand by Me · Yakety Yak · and more. | |
| The Eric Clapton Book | 84 favorites from this guitar legend, including: After Midnight · Badge · Bell Bottom Blues · Change the World · Cocaine · Crossroads · I Can't Stand It · I Shot the Sheriff · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Let It Rain · Pretending · Strange Brew · Tears in Heaven · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · more. | |
| The R&B Book | Easy arrangements of 89 great hits: ABC · Baby I Need Your Lovin' · Baby Love · Ben · Cloud Nine · Dancing in the Street · Easy · Emotion · Exhale (Shoop Shoop) · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I'll Be There · I'm So Excited · Man in the Mirror · My Girl · Ooo Baby Baby · Please Mr. Postman · Sexual Healing · Stand by Me · This Masquerade · Three Times a Lady · What's Going On · more. | |
| The Best of Elvis Presley | 18 of the King's best for easy-level guitar, including: All Shook Up * Blue Suede Shoes * Hound Dog * Heartbreak Hotel *(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear * and more. | |
| Eric Clapton - From the Album Eric Clapton Unplugged* | Matching folio to his best-selling acoustic album. 14 songs, including: Tears in Heaven · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · Layla · Alberta · Old Love · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton's Best* | 24 classics arranged for easy guitar, including: After Midnight · I Shot the Sheriff · Lay Down Sally · Layla · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · and more. | |
| Best of The Rolling Stones* | Stones 13 classics, including: Angie · Emotional Rescue · Hang Fire · It's Only Rock 'N' Roll · Start Me Up · Waiting On A Friend · and more. | |
| Rolling Stones Collection* | 28 of their greatest hits, including: Angie · Beast Of Burden · Hang Fire · Start Me Up · Tumbling Dice · and more. Includes lyrics and tab, and the names of the albums each song comes from. | |
| The Blues Book | 84 super blues tunes: All Blues · Baby Please Don't Go · Double Trouble · Fine and Mellow · Honest I Do · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Killing Floor · Love Struck Baby · Mean Old World · Milk Cow Blues · Muleskinner Blues · Pinetop's Blues · Route 66 · See See Rider · Statesboro Blues · Texas Flood · Trouble in Mind · Who Do You Love · more. | |
| The Best of Stevie Ray Vaughan | Easy arrangements in notes & TAB for 16 songs, plus guitar solos. Includes: Cold Shot · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Crossfire · Love Struck Baby · Pride & Joy · The Sky Is Crying · Texas Flood · You'll Be Mine · more. | |
| Blues Classics | 26 of the greatest blues tunes of all time: All Blues · Blues Before Sunrise · Boppin' the Blues · Frisco Blues · I'm Tore Down · Killing Floor · My Babe · Pride and Joy · Route 66 · St. Louis Blues · Trouble in Mind · more. | |
| Elvis Country Favorites | Easy arrangements of 27 of Elvis' best, including: Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · For the Good Times · Green Green Grass of Home · Help Me Make It Through the Night · I Can't Stop Loving You · I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry · Kentucky Rain · Little Sister · Make the World Go Away · Mystery Train · Release Me · more. | |
| Motown's Greatest Hits | Includes 22 terrific Motown masterpieces arranged for easy guitar with tab: ABC · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Ain't Too Proud to Beg · Baby I Need Your Lovin' · Baby Love · Ben · Dancing in the Street · For Once in My Life · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I'll Be There · My Cherie Amour · My Girl · Ooo Baby Baby · Sir Duke · Stop! in the Name of Love · and more! | |
| The Elvis Book | 100 songs from The King's career, all arranged for easy guitar without tab. Includes: All Shook Up · An American Trilogy · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Blue Hawaii · Blue Suede Shoes · Burning Love · Can't Help Falling in Love · Don't Be Cruel (To a Heart That's True) · G.I. Blues · Good Luck Charm · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · Love Me Tender · Memories · Return to Sender · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · Treat Me Nice · Viva Las Vegas · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton - Really Easy Guitar | Play Along with 14 Classic Tracks | This exciting book/CD pack lets even beginning guitarists enjoy the music of Slowhand by providing easier versions of 13 songs with professional sound-alike tracks - both full demonstration tracks and backing tracks only. Songs include: Badge · I Shot the Sheriff · Layla · Strange Brew · Sunshine of Your Love · Tears in Heaven · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · and more. Includes tab and complete lyrics. |
| Essential ZZ Top | Easy guitar arrangements with tab for 18 must-know hits from ZZ Top: Cheap Sunglasses · Doubleback · Francine · Gimme All Your Lovin' · I Thank You · It's Only Love · Jesus Just Left Chicago · La Grange · Legs · My Head's in Mississippi · Rough Boy · Sharp Dressed Man · Sleeping Bag · Stages · Tube Snake Boogie · Tush · Velcro Fly · Viva Las Vegas. | |
| Guitar Manuscript Paper - Deluxe | Manuscript Paper | Deluxe tear off pad with firm backing for easy writing; 32 sheets (64 pages); six staves on each 9 inch. x 12 inch. page; 8 blank chord diagrams printed at the bottom of each page; punched to fit all ring binders; Music Notation Guide. |
| Guitar Tablature Manuscript Paper - Deluxe | Manuscript Paper | (Brown Cover) Deluxe tear off pad with firm backing for easy writing; 32 sheets (64 pages); six 6-line staves on each 9 inch. x 12 inch. page; 8 blank chord diagrams printed at the bottom of each page; punched to fit all ring binders; Music Notation Guide. |
| Guitar Tablature Manuscript Paper - Standard | Manuscript Paper | (Tan Cover) 64-page stitched book; 8 1/2 inch. x 11 inch.; six 6-line staves on each page; 8 blank chord diagrams printed at the bottom of each page; punched to fit all ring binders; Music Notation Guide. |
| Guitar Manuscript Paper - Standard (Gold Cover) | 64-page stitched book; 81/2 inch. x 11 inch. | |
| Gibson Electrics | Here's the first book ever to present a complete and illustrated history of all guitars ever produced by one of the world's most prestigious musical instrument manufacturers. All information is based on Gibson's own documents and literature. Covers: · The different stages of evolution of the electric guitar, with detailed specifications of all models introduced up to 1961 · Comprehensive information on serial numbers and production shipping totals · The players who helped build the reputation of Gibson Electrics over the years · Over 200 illustrations - 32 pages in full color · Beautiful perfect-bound edition makes a natural bookshelf item for music libraries. | |
| The Nashville Numbering System | For many years, musicians in Nashville have used a system of numbers, rather than standard musical notation, in playing and singing and at recording sessions. Neil Matthews, Jr., one of the original members of Elvis Presley's back-up vocal quartet The Jordanaires, invented the system and also wrote this book, which teaches the whole system and also includes quotes, stories and photos of country and pop stars. | |
| Billie Holiday - Original Keys for Singers | Transcribed from Historic Recordings | This groundbreaking publication features authentic transcriptions in the original keys of 19 classics from the most signature recordings of the great Lady Day. Includes a biography and discography, and these standards in voice with piano accompaniment format: All of Me · Billie's Blues (I Love My Man) · Body and Soul · Crazy He Calls Me · Easy Living · Fine and Mellow · A Fine Romance · God Bless' the Child · Good Morning Heartache · I Cried for You · I Wished on the Moon · Lover, Come Back to Me · Miss Brown to You · Solitude · Some Other Spring · Strange Fruit · This Year's Kisses · The Very Thought of You · You've Changed. A must for every jazz singer's library! |
| Torch Songs in Sultry Keys | 35 Standards in Low Keys for Women Singers | Sling that sensual voice around like a black feather boa! This collection contains 35 great standards in low keys especially for women singers: Autumn Leaves · Bewitched · Black Coffee · Crazy · Cry Me a River · Ev'rytime We Say Goodbye · Good Morning Heartache · Lover, Come Back to Me · Misty · One for My Baby · 'Round Midnight · Skylark · Stormy Weather · What's New? · Why Don't You Do Right? · more. |
| Find Your Voice | A Self-Help Manual for Singers | Just for fun or as a career choice, singing well is now more valued than ever, with the advent of pop star reality TV and the rise of karaoke's popularity. Coach Jo Thompson has decades of experience, teaching everyone from novices to celebs how to sing. Her innovative new book is a comprehensive, yet user-friendly manual, providing practical advice and step-by-step instruction for must-know techniques. |
| Route 66 | A great way to teach your young jazz group to swing! (Inlcudes full performance recording.) | |
| Classical Favorites for Harmonica | 18 famous classical melodies and themes, arranged for diatonic and chromatic players. Includes: By the Beautiful Blue Danube · Clair De Lune · The Flight of the Bumble Bee · Gypsy Rondo · Moonlight Sonata · Surprise Symphony · The Swan (Le Cygne) · Waltz of the Flowers · and more, plus a guide to harmonica tablature. | |
| TV Favorites for Harmonica | 21 top tube tunes arranged for diatonic and chromatic harmonica: The Ballad of Davy Crockett · Theme from Beauty and the Beast · Theme from Bewitched · The Brady Bunch · Bubbles in the Wine · Father Knows Best Theme · Hands of Time · Happy Days · The Little House (On the Prairie) · Nadia's Theme · The Odd Couple · Twin Peaks Theme · Theme from The Untouchables · Victory at Sea · William Tell Overture · Wings · and more. | |
| Christmas Carols & Hymns for Harmonica (Harmonica) | Perfect for use with the two-volume Hal Leonard Harmonica Method, this book features 19 holiday songs for diatonic and chromatic harmonicas: Auld Lang Syne · Away in a Manger · Deck the Hall · The First Noel · Jingle Bells · Joy to the World · O Little Town of Bethlehem · Silent Night · What Child Is This? · more. Includes study and performance notes, and a guide to harmonica tablature. | |
| Broadway Songs for Harmonica | 19 show-stopping tunes for diatonic and chromatic harmonica: Ain't Misbehavin' · Bali Ha'i · Camelot · Caravan · Climb Ev'ry Mountain · Do-Re-Mi · Edelweiss · Give My Regards to Broadway · Hello, Dolly! · Hello, Young Lovers · I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face · The Impossible Dream · Masquerade · Memory · Oklahoma · On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) · People · and more. | |
| The Disney Collection | These entertaining book/instrument packs feature six hits from favorite Disney films. Includes Reflection from Disney's latest release Mulan and: Beauty and the Beast · Can You Feel the Love Tonight · Under the Sea · A Whole New World · and You've Got a Friend in Me. | |
| Pop Rock Favorites for Harmonica | 17 favorites arranged for diatonic or chromatic harmonica: Abraham, Martin and John · All I Have to Do Is Dream · Blueberry Hill · Copacabana (At the Copa) · Daydream · Green Green Grass of Home · Hanky Panky · Happy Together · Oh, Pretty Woman · Runaway · Sixteen Candles · Sleepwalk · Something · Stand by Me · Tears on My Pillow · Tell It like It Is · Yakety Yak. Includes a guide to harmonica tablature. | |
| Movie Favorites for Harmonica | 19 songs from the silver screen, arranged for diatonic and chromatic harmonica. Includes: Alfie · Bless the Beasts and Children · Chim Chim Cher-ee · The Entertainer · Georgy Girl · Midnight Cowboy · Moon River · Picnic · Speak Softly, Love · Stormy Weather · Tenderly · Unchained Melody · What a Wonderful World · and more, plus a guide to harmonica tablature. Perfect for use with the Hal Leonard Harmonica Method! | |
| Lion King Harmonica Book Sellable | ||
| Christmas Songs for Harmonica | Includes 18 great holiday tunes arranged by harp expert Bobby Joe Holman: The Christmas Song · Cold December Nights · Feliz Navidad · Happy Holiday · Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! · Please Come Home for Christmas · Pretty Paper · Silver Bells · more! 17 songs are arranged for both diatonic and chromatic harmonicas. | |
| Play Harmonica In One Hour (Harmonica) | Professional musician and experienced harmonica teacher Bobby Joe Holman gives the clearest and easiest instructions ever for learning the basics of harmonica playing, like how to: hold the harmonica, play a melody, use chords to enhance playing, and play folk, country, and blues. Reading music notation is not required. You're just an hour away from playing the harmonica! VHS video format. | |
| David Bennett Cohen Teaches Blues Piano | This easy play-along follow-up to Blues Piano, Volume 1 is the learning blues pianist's ticket to the next level! David Cohen helps develop the powerful grooves beloved by blues and rock n' roll players alike. His unique step-by-step teaching method is modular, building logically on each preceding section. Once the basics are mastered, adding walking basses, boogie woogie lines, New Orleans-style rhumba rhythms, 9th chords, the Fats Domino shuffle and other variations become second nature. LEVEL 3 | |
| From Beginning C Instruments Patterns For Improvisation CD/Pkg | This beginning improvisation method is designed for students who are beginners in jazz - no prior jazz experience is necessary. The patterns begin simply and gradually increase in difficulty. | |
| From Beginning B Flat Patterns For Improvisation CD/Pkg | This beginning improvisation method is designed for students who are beginners in jazz - no prior jazz experience is necessary. The patterns begin simply and gradually increase in difficulty. | |
| From Beginning E Flat Patterns For Improvisation CD/Pkg | This beginning improvisation method is designed for students who are beginners in jazz - no prior jazz experience is necessary. The patterns begin simply and gradually increase in difficulty. | |
| From Beginning Bass Clef Patterns For Improvisation CD/Pkg | This beginning improvisation method is designed for students who are beginners in jazz - no prior jazz experience is necessary. The patterns begin simply and gradually increase in difficulty. | |
| Movin On To Blues C Book Patterns For Improvisation CD/Pkg | ||
| Movin On To Blues B Flat Patterns For Improvisation CD/Pkg | ||
| Movin On To Blues E Flat Patterns For Improvisation CD/Plg | ||
| Movin On To Blues Bass Clef Patterns For Improvisation CD/Pkg | ||
| The Best of Elvis | Fifteen songs arranged for recorder, including: All Shook Up · Burning Love · Can't Help Falling in Love · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · I Want You, I Need You, I Love You · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Too Much · more. | |
| Jazz & Blues (Flute) | Play-Along Solos | 14 songs for solo instruments, complete with a play-along CD. Includes: Bernie's Tune · Cry Me a River · Fever · Fly Me to the Moon · God Bless' the Child · Harlem Nocturne · Moonglow · A Night in Tunisia · One Note Samba · Opus One · Satin Doll · Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado) · Take the A Train · Yardbird Suite. |
| Jazz & Blues (Clarinet) | Play-Along Solos | 14 songs for solo instruments, complete with a play-along CD. Includes: Bernie's Tune · Cry Me a River · Fever · Fly Me to the Moon · God Bless' the Child · Harlem Nocturne · Moonglow · A Night in Tunisia · One Note Samba · Opus One · Satin Doll · Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado) · Take the A Train · Yardbird Suite. |
| Jazz & Blues (Alto Sax) | Play-Along Solos | 14 songs for solo instruments, complete with a play-along CD. Includes: Bernie's Tune · Cry Me a River · Fever · Fly Me to the Moon · God Bless' the Child · Harlem Nocturne · Moonglow · A Night in Tunisia · One Note Samba · Opus One · Satin Doll · Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado) · Take the A Train · Yardbird Suite. |
| Jazz & Blues (Trumpet) | Play-Along Solos | 14 songs for solo instruments, complete with a play-along CD. Includes: Bernie's Tune · Cry Me a River · Fever · Fly Me to the Moon · God Bless' the Child · Harlem Nocturne · Moonglow · A Night in Tunisia · One Note Samba · Opus One · Satin Doll · Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado) · Take the A Train · Yardbird Suite. |
| Jazz & Blues (Tenor Saxophone) | Play-Along Solos | 14 songs for solo instruments, complete with a play-along CD. Includes: Bernie's Tune · Cry Me a River · Fever · Fly Me to the Moon · God Bless' the Child · Harlem Nocturne · Moonglow · A Night in Tunisia · One Note Samba · Opus One · Satin Doll · Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado) · Take the A Train · Yardbird Suite. |
| Jazz & Blues (Trombone) | Play-Along Solos | 14 songs for solo instruments, complete with a play-along CD. Includes: Bernie's Tune · Cry Me a River · Fever · Fly Me to the Moon · God Bless' the Child · Harlem Nocturne · Moonglow · A Night in Tunisia · One Note Samba · Opus One · Satin Doll · Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado) · Take the A Train · Yardbird Suite. |
| Jazz & Blues (Violin) | Play-Along Solos | 14 songs complete with play-along CD, including: Bernie's Tune · Cry Me a River · Fever · Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) · God Bless' the Child · Harlem Nocturne · Moonglow · A Night in Tunisia · One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So) · Opus One · Satin Doll · Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado) · Take the A Train · Yardbird Suite. |
| Classics of Country Blues Guitar | by Rory Block LEVEL 4 · INCLUDES TAB | W.C. Handy Award-winner Rory Block breaks down some of the greatest Delta blues guitar solos of all time, providing the details of how to play them with all the nuances and subtleties of the originals. The classic tunes she teaches include: Old Country Rock · Statesboro Blues · Big Road Blues · Canned Heat · Walkin' Blues · Cross Road Blues · Frankie and Albert · Future Blues · M&O Blues · Police Dog Blues · Devil Got My Man · Mississippi Blues · Ain't No Way for Me to Get Along. SIX CDs · LEVEL 4 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB |
| R&B Classics (Flute) | Flute | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick Up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| R&B Classics (Clarinet) | for Clarinet | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| R&B Classics (Alto Sax) | for Alto Sax | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| R&B Classics (Tenor Saxophone) | for Tenor Sax | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| R&B Classics (Trumpet) | for Trumpet | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| R&B Classics (F Horn) | for F Horn | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| R&B Classics (Trombone) | for Trombone | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| R&B Classics (Violin) | for Violin | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| R&B Classics (Viola) | for Viola | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| R&B Classics (Cello) | for Cello | These book/CD packs let instrumentalists play along with 11 of the greatest R&B hits of all time, including: Green Onions · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Stay Together · Pick up the Pieces · Respect · (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay · Soul Finger · Soul Man · Superstition · Walkin' the Dog · Who's Making Love. The CD includes fantastic full-band backing tracks so even beginning players will sound great soloing along with a professional band. |
| Motown Favorites (Flute) | Flute | Play along with 11 grooving hits from Motown! These solo instrument book/CD packs include: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Flute) | Flute | Play along with 11 grooving hits from Motown! These solo instrument book/CD packs include: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Clarinet) | Clarinet | 11 hits from Motown with great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Clarinet) | Clarinet | 11 hits from Motown with great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Alto Sax) | Alto Sax | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Alto Sax) | Alto Sax | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Tenor Saxophone) | Tenor Sax | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD of full-orchestra accompaniments: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Tenor Saxophone) | Tenor Sax | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD of full-orchestra accompaniments: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Trumpet) | Trumpet | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD of full-orchestra accompaniments: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Trumpet) | Trumpet | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD of full-orchestra accompaniments: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Horn) | F Horn | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Horn) | F Horn | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Trombone) | Trombone | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Trombone) | Trombone | 11 hits from Motown with a great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Violin) | Violin | 11 hits from Motown complete with a great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Violin) | Violin | 11 hits from Motown complete with a great play-along CD: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. |
| Motown Favorites (Viola) | Viola | Play-along with 11 groovin' hits from Motown: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. The CD includes professional accompaniments. |
| Motown Favorites (Viola) | Viola | Play-along with 11 groovin' hits from Motown: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. The CD includes professional accompaniments. |
| Motown Favorites (Cello) | Cello | Groove along with 11 hits from Motown: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. CD includes full background accompaniment tracks. |
| Motown Favorites (Cello) | Cello | Groove along with 11 hits from Motown: ABC · Heatwave · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Shop Around · Stop! In the Name of Love · Uptight (Everything's Alright) · You Can't Hurry Love. CD includes full background accompaniment tracks. |
| Daily Warm-Up Exercises for Saxophone (Saxophone) | Living sax legend Jackie McLean is one of the greatest alto players of the post-Parker era. For this book, he has assembled essential warm-up exercises to help students become familiar with playing through different keys ascending and descending chromatically. Includes a biography, an interview, many exercises, and transcriptions of his solos in Bluesnik and Dig. | |
| The Woodshedding Source Book | The Ultimate Practice Manual - C Instruments | These book/CD packs present a proven approach to practicing and are, in essence, woodshedding in book form. Rehearsing with this method daily will improve technique, reading ability, rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary, eye/finger coordination, endurance, range, theoretical knowledge, and listening skills - all which lead to superior improvisational skills. The CD provides full rhythm section and harmonic background for all 66 exercises. The Woodshedding Sourcebook is the best thing to come out in years. It offers a clear picture on how to get from A to Z. - Jack Wheaton |
| The Woodshedding Source Book (Bb Instruments) | The Ultimate Practice Manual - Bb Instruments | These book/CD packs present a proven approach to practicing and are, in essence, woodshedding in book form. Rehearsing with this method daily will improve technique, reading ability, rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary, eye/finger coordination, endurance, range, theoretical knowledge, and listening skills - all which lead to superior improvisational skills. The CD provides full rhythm section and harmonic background for all 66 exercises. The Woodshedding Sourcebook is the best thing to come out in years. It offers a clear picture on how to get from A to Z. - Jack Wheaton |
| The Woodshedding Source Book (Eb Instruments) | The Ultimate Practice Manual - Eb Instruments | These book/CD packs present a proven approach to practicing and are, in essence, woodshedding in book form. Rehearsing with this method daily will improve technique, reading ability, rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary, eye/finger coordination, endurance, range, theoretical knowledge, and listening skills - all which lead to superior improvisational skills. The CD provides full rhythm section and harmonic background for all 66 exercises. The Woodshedding Sourcebook is the best thing to come out in years. It offers a clear picture on how to get from A to Z. - Jack Wheaton |
| The Woodshedding Source Book (Bass Clef Instruments) | The Ultimate Practice Manual - Bass Clef Instruments | These book/CD packs present a proven approach to practicing and are, in essence, woodshedding in book form. Rehearsing with this method daily will improve technique, reading ability, rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary, eye/finger coordination, endurance, range, theoretical knowledge, and listening skills - all which lead to superior improvisational skills. The CD provides full rhythm section and harmonic background for all 66 exercises. The Woodshedding Sourcebook is the best thing to come out in years. It offers a clear picture on how to get from A to Z. - Jack Wheaton |
| Amazing Phrasing - Keyboard | 50 Ways to Improve Your Improvisational Skills | Amazing Phrasing is for any keyboard player interested in learning how to improvise and how to improve their creative phrasing. This method is divided into three parts: Melody - From scales to arpeggios, from using licks, riffs and runs to playing outside, this section focuses on melodic strategies for improvisation; Harmony - Whether comping or soloing, harmony is essential to improvisation, and this section covers it in detail; Rhythm & Style - Swing, laying back, shaping your phrases with accents ... this last section puts the finishing touches on your improvisational technique. You'll learn approaches to working with and around other musicians, and you'll practice comping and soloing over progressions in various styles - from rock to bossa nova to swing to bebop. The companion CD contains 44 full-band demos for listening, as well as many play-along examples so you can practice improvising over various musical styles and progressions. Also available for guitar, tenor saxophone, and trumpet. |
| Blues Saxophone (Saxophone) | An In-Depth Look at the Styles of the Masters | This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing you with a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularized by the greatest blues saxophonists of all time. All the best are here: from the rough-hewn Chicago Blues of Eddie Shaw and A.C. Reed, to the organ combo soul/jazz of Stanley Turrentine and Willis Gator Jackson. Includes lessons, music, historical analysis, rare photos and more - everything you need to master the blues saxophone! The accompanying CD - in Bb (tenor) pitch - includes 18 full-band tracks. |
| The Drummer's Guide to Music Theory | The Drummer's Resource to the Rudiments of Music | This complete guide to music rudiments will help drummers learn: major and minor scales, note values, the circle of fifths, time signatures, chords and chord progressions, the blues progression, reading a drum chart, form and structure of music, standard musical terms, and much more. This material is essential to any musician, and the way Mr. Magadini has tailored it for drummers is a great idea. - William F. Miller, Modern Drummer |
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| Guitar One Presents Effects and Settings | This handy reference tool helps you get the best sounds from your guitar by explaining the effects chain, individual sounds and setups, settings of the stars, and other tricks and tips. | |
| Guitar One Presents Gig Survival Guide | Guitar One magazine presents this helpful and handy pocket guide to gig preparation and survival for guitarists. Includes information on gear and equipment, travel, venues, finances, professionalism and more. | |
| Guitar(TM) Magazine Manuscript Paper - #1 Standard & Tab Staves - 9 inch. x 12 inch. | Guitar Manuscript Paper | Guitar Manuscript Paper is the ideal writing paper for today's guitarists. Printed on professional-quality paper and based on the same formats used in Guitar Magazine, this comprehensive series satisfies even the most discriminating musicians. The 9 inch. x 12 inch. Standard and Tab Staves pad is 64 pages, 5 systems, and features a tablature explanation and notation legend. |
| Guitar(TM) Magazine Manuscript Paper - #2 Standard Staff - 9 inch. x 12 inch. | Guitar Manuscript Paper | Guitar Manuscript Paper is the ideal writing paper for today's guitarists. Printed on professional-quality paper and based on the same formats used in Guitar Magazine, this comprehensive series satisfies even the most discriminating musicians. The 9 inch. x 12 inch. Standard Staff is 64 perforated pages, 8 staves, and includes an explanation of music rudiments. |
| Guitar(TM) Magazine Manuscript Paper - #3 Tab Staff - 9 inch. x 12 inch. | Guitar Manuscript Paper is the ideal writing paper for today's guitarists. Printed on professional-quality paper and based on the same formats used in Guitar Magazine, this comprehensive series satisfies even the most discriminating musicians. The 9 inch. x 12 inch. Tab pad is 64 perforated pages and features a tablature explanation and notation legend. | |
| Guitar(TM) Magazine Manuscript Paper - #4 Chord Frames and Fretboard Diagrams - 9 inch. x 12 inch. | Guitar Manuscript Paper | Guitar Manuscript Paper is the ideal writing paper for today's guitarists. Printed on professional-quality paper and based on the same formats used in Guitar Magazine, this comprehensive series satisfies even the most discriminating musicians. The Chord Frames and Fretboard Diagrams pad is saddle-stitched and has 64 perforated pages. It includes a guide to chord frames and fretboard diagrams. |
| Guitar(TM) Magazine Manuscript Paper - #6 Combo - 9 inch. x 12 inch. | Guitar Manuscript Paper is the ideal writing paper for today's guitarists. Printed on professional-quality paper and based on the same formats used in Guitar Magazine, this comprehensive series satisfies even the most discriminating musicians. The 9 x 12 Combo pad includes 64 perforated pages and features a guide to chord frames and fretboard diagrams, and a tablature explanation and notation legend. | |
| Guitar(TM) Magazine Manuscript Paper - #5 Songwriter's Notepad - 9 inch. x 6 inch. | Guitar Manuscript Paper is the ideal writing paper for today's guitarists. Printed on professional-quality paper and based on the same formats used in Guitar Magazine, this comprehensive series satisfies even the most discriminating musicians. The Songwriter's Notepad is 9 inch. x 6 inch., saddle-stitched and 64 pages. Each 2-page spread includes 4 standard staves, 9 chord frames, and two lined columns for lyrics. Includes music notation guide. | |
| Guitar One Presents Music Theory for Guitar | This handy guitar case-sized guide presented by Guitar One magazine covers music fundamentals, including: notation, scales, chords, meter and rhythm, keys, transposition, progressions, and more. An essential reference for any guitarist! | |
| Guitar One Presents Blues Licks for Guitar | A great guide to blues improvisation that will fit in your guitar case! This book will help you develop a strong blues vocabulary by teaching many of the licks and phrases essential to playing blues solos. Also examines scales used in blues improv, and techniques like bending and vibrato. Includes an intro by guitar pro Chris Amelar, and a complete 12-bar blues solo at the end of the book. | |
| The Brian Setzer Orchestra | From rockabilly Stray Cat to swingster hepcat, Brian Setzer still struts his musical stuff. This great collection includes guitar transcriptions with tab for 10 songs from his super swingin' big band: The Dirty Boogie · Hoodoo Voodoo Doll · Jump, Jive An' Wail · Let's Live It Up · Rock This Town · Rumble in Brighton · Since I Don't Have You · Sleepwalk · Switchblade 327 · This Cat's on a Hot Tin Roof. | |
| Guitar One Presents Blues Rockers | A dozen rockin' & ramblin' blues favorites, transcribed with tab, by artists including Little Feat, Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the Rolling Stones: Be Careful with a Fool · Changes · Dixie Chicken · I Can't Quit You Baby · Jingo · Ramblin' Man · She's a Woman · Smoking Gun · Start Me Up · Steppin' Out · Third World Man · Tightrope. | |
| Eric Clapton - Just the Riffs | A truckload of famous Clapton riffs, from his days with the Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream and Derek and the Dominoes, plus Slowhand's great solo albums. Includes: Bell Bottom Blues · Cocaine · Got to Hurry · Hide Away · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Strange Brew · Sunshine of Your Love · Tears in Heaven · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · and more. Includes an introduction. | |
| The House Is A-Rockin' | Tab transcriptions for 18 hot-rockin' guitar tunes: Bad Little Doggie · Big Bad Moon · Change It · The Dirty Boogie · Fat Man in the Bathtub · Green Onions · Happy · The House Is Rockin' · I Just Want to Make Love to You · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Ramblin' · Satch Boogie · Slow Ride · Still Alive and Well · (They Call It) Stormy Monday · Talk to Your Daughter · This Cat's on a Hot Tin Roof · Tightrope. | |
| The Art of Texas Blues | Learn to play the blues Texas-style! This book/CD pack contains a complete history of the Texas blues style, common blues techniques and ideas for both lead and rhythm guitar, solos by the masters, recorded demos of every example, a suggested reading and listening list, and more! Also includes 10 songs that personify this unique genre: Be Careful with a Fool · Change It · Dirty Pool · Hide Away · Long Way from Home · Stormy Monday · T-Bone Shuffle · Telephone Song · Tightrope · Wall of Denial. | |
| Best of Little Feat | Note-for-note guitar transcriptions with tab for a dozen top hits from this eclectic, time-tested band: All That You Dream · Dixie Chicken · Fat Man in the Bathtub · Feats Don't Fail Me Now · Hate to Lose Your Lovin' · Let It Roll · Rock and Roll Doctor · Rocket in My Pocket · Texas Twister · Time Loves a Hero · Tripe Face Boogie · Willin'. Features photos, a band bio, and an interview in which guitarist Paul Barrère discusses the tunes included. | |
| Exploring the Blues (Resource) | Here is a valuable all-in-one resource that will help you introduce your students to this great American art form. Originally developed for Music Alive magazine, each topic includes a reproducible student article, reproducible activity pages (including listening maps, worksheets and other enrichment ideas), and a detailed National Standards-based lesson plan. All musical examples are included on the enclosed CD. Topics include: Birth of the Blues (W.C. Handy), Early Blues Guitarists (Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson and others), Women and the Blues, Now and Then (Ma Rainey, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin and others), The Blues Begin to Rock (Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton and others), Blues Across America, and a special section on blues greats: Bessie Smith, John Lee Hooker and B.B. King. Available: Book/CD Pak (w/ reproducible pages). | |
| Brian Setzer - Guitar Legendary Licks | The Legendary Licks series presents the music of a band or artist in a comprehensive play-along package. Each book contains detailed performance notes on how to play a multitude of classic licks, fills, riffs and solos - complete with recorded demonstrations. Slowed-down versions are also on the CD for the fast and tricky passages. The recording is split-channel, so you can listen to all the instruments or play along with the band. Also includes tab, gear setups and a historical retrospective. This pack examines 12 rockin' & swingin' Setzer standards, from his Stray Cats days through his solo career. Includes: Built for Speed · The Dirty Boogie · Hoodoo Voodoo Doll · Jump, Jive An' Wail · Let's Live It Up · Rock This Town · Rumble in Brighton · Runaway Boys · Sleepwalk · Stray Cat Strut · Switchblade 327 · This Cat's on a Hot Tin Roof. Also includes a Brian Setzer Chord Dictionary and a Brian Setzer Scale Primer. | |
| Guitar One Presents Blues Tab | Guitar One magazine presents 15 blues classics in note-for-note guitar transcriptions with tablature: Boom Boom · Born Under a Bad Sign · Cold Shot · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Hide Away · I Believe I'll Dust My Broom · I Can't Quit You Baby · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · In 2 Deep · It Hurts Me Too · Mannish Boy · (They Call It) Stormy Monday (Stormy Monday Blues) · Talk to Your Daughter · The Thrill Is Gone. Includes an introduction by the executive editor of Guitar One, detailed performance notes for each tune, and a guitar notation legend. | |
| Blues by the Bar | Cool Riffs That Sound Great over Each Portion of the Blues Progression | If you're a guitarist who's learned the pentatonic scale up and down the neck but still asks, During a solo, how do I know what to play and when to play it?, then this book is for you. Its goal is to give you a variety of great blues licks that you can put together bar by bar to create a complete blues solo. Covers: the 12-bar blues progression, cool riffs, complete solos and more. The CD features Music Minus Me tracks that let you play along as the featured soloist. |
| A Guide to Blues/Rock Guitar Soloing | If you're looking to break out of rhythm guitar mode and into the solo limelight, then this book is for you. With advice on licks, technique, feel and what to do (and what not to do) during your moment out front, David Grissom takes you through what every blues/rock guitarist needs to have under their fingers. Topics include: picking techniques, string bending and other left-hand techniques, country licks, borrowing from jazz, finding your own voice, equipment and gear, and more. David Grissom has toured and recorded with a who's who of artists, including John Mellencamp, Joe Ely, Storyville, the Allman Brothers Band, Chris Isaak, Buddy Guy and many others. | |
| Best of Johnny Winter | Since the 1960s, Johnny Winter has been making his own distinctive blend of blues and rock music. This folio features note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 13 Winter favorites: Be Careful with a Fool · Dallas · Good Morning Little Schoolgirl · Highway 61 Revisited · Hustled Down in Texas · I Guess I'll Go Away · I'm Yours and I'm Hers · Illustrated Man · Johnny B. Goode · Mean Town Blues · Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo · Rock Me Baby · Still Alive and Well. Also features photos, Winter's commentary about each of the songs, and an extensive interview with Andy Aledort reprinted from Guitar magazine. | |
| Slide Guitar Classics | Play-It-Like-It-Is Guitar | This terrific collection features the music of The Allman Brothers Band, Ry Cooder, Rory Gallagher, Gov't Mule, Howlin' Wolf, GN'R, Led Zeppelin, Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Winter and others! Includes tab transcriptions for 15 songs in all: Big Bad Moon · Bullfrog Blues · Dallas · Fat Man in the Bathtub · The Garden · Heaven's Trail (No Way Out) · Life's Been Good · Little Red Rooster · Little Sister · Mule · Thing Called Love · Tumbling Dice · You Shook Me · and more. |
| Best of Warren Haynes | An axe master equally at home playing standard six-string and slide guitar, Warren Haynes signature sound is an integral part of The Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule. This superb collection - the first Warren Haynes book ever on the market! - features note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 11 of his best songs: Bad Little Doggie · Blind Man in the Dark · Dreams I'll Never See · Fire in the Kitchen · Kind of Bird · Mule · Rock Bottom · Sailin' 'Cross the Devil's Sea · Soul Shine · Thorazine Shuffle · When the Blues Comes Knockin'. Includes a biography and an interview with Warren from Guitar One magazine. | |
| The British Blues Guitar Heroes | 13 tab transcriptions for blues classics performed by legendary British guitarists: Albatross (Fleetwood Mac) · Bullfrog Blues (Rory Gallagher) · I Ain't Superstitious (The Jeff Beck Group) · I Can't Quit You Baby (Led Zeppelin) · Oh Pretty Woman (John Mayall with Mick Taylor) · Since I Met You Baby (Gary Moore) · Sitting on Top of the World (Cream) · Time Is on My Side (The Rolling Stones) · and more! | |
| The Blues Bass Handbook | Instead of progressive harmony and fancy licks, blues bass playing is all about creating a great feel and locking it in. This book/CD pack teaches classic blues bass lines, as well as how to create your own. Once you know the bass lines, the author shows you how to apply them to different blues styles, covering topics such as: the 12-bar blues, the 1-3-5 theme, shuffle vs. walking bass, box patterns, tone, turnarounds and more. You'll find everything you need to be jamming blues bass in no time. | |
| 1001 Blues Licks | For All Treble Clef Instruments | 1001 Blues Licks presents 1001 riffs in a variety of blues styles to be played within the standard 12-bar format. This is the ideal book for beginners seeking a well-organized, easy-to-follow encyclopedia of blues licks, as well as consummate professionals who want to take their knowledge of the blues to new heights. |
| Guitar One Presents Guitar Heroes | Tab transcriptions of 15 songs from all-time guitar heroes: Always with Me, Always with You (Joe Satriani) · Born Under a Bad Sign (Cream) · Cat Scratch Fever (Ted Nugent) · Changes (Jimi Hendrix) · Cult of Personality (Living Colour) · Dancing in the Street (Van Halen) · Get the Funk Out (Extreme) · Life by the Drop (Stevie Ray Vaughan) · Money (Pink Floyd) · Rosanna (Toto) · (They Call It) Stormy Monday (Allman Brothers Band) · Suicide Solution (Ozzy Osbourne) · Sweet Child O' Mine (Guns N' Roses) · This Cat's on a Hot Tin Roof (Brian Setzer Orchestra) · and You Shook Me (Led Zeppelin). Includes detailed performance notes, POD diagrams, and an intro by Guitar One executive editor Bob Gulla! | |
| The Best of Bonnie Raitt | on Capitol Records - 1989-2003 | With over a dozen records and multiple Grammy Awards to her credit, Bonnie Raitt has cemented herself in the blues-rock/roots music world. This folio gathers 18 of her best from six albums on Capitol Records from 1989 to 2003, including: Have a Heart · I Can't Make You Love Me · Love Letter · Love Sneakin' Up on You · Nick of Time · Not the Only One · Silver Lining · Something to Talk About · Thing Called Love · and more. Features an introduction and Bonnie's notes on the albums and songs. |
| Guitar One Presents Southern Rock Tab | Note-for-note transcriptions with tab and detailed performance notes for 15 rockin' classics by the likes of Molly Hatchet, Marshall Tucker, SRV, Little Feat, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Bros. and others! Includes: Dixie Chicken · Hard to Handle · Hold On Loosely · So into You · Stressfest · You Got That Right · more. | |
| Bonnie Raitt - Luck Of The Draw | The matching folio to Bonnie Raitt's best-selling album, featuring the hit single 'Something to Talk About.' | |
| The Bonnie Raitt Collection | This matching folio assembles 20 of Bonnie's best performances from her 1971 debut album to 1989's Green Light. Includes originals: Finest Lovin' Man · Give It Up or Let Me Go - plus bluesy, R&B, and rockin' covers of such classics as: Under the Falling Sky · Runaway · Guilty · Angel from Montgomery. Also features Bonnie's comments on the songs, plus photos. | |
| Bonnie Raitt - Road Tested | Road Tested is the matching P/V/G folio to Bonnie Raitts 1st live album! With 25 years of club and concert dates under her belt, eight- time Grammy-winner Bonnie Raitt has crafted Road Tested from a winning combination of tried and true material plus several exciting new songs. | |
| Bonnie Raitt - Fundamental | This matching folio to the veteran performer and songwriter's new album features 11 songs, including 'I'm on Your Side,' 'Meet Me Half Way,' and the first single, 'One Belief Away.' Also includes full color photos and complete lyrics. | |
| Blues Rock Riffs for Guitar | This book/audio package is a comprehensive source for blues rock riffs, licks and solos, in the style of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and Eddie Van Halen. Includes extensive performance notes and musical examples in tab and notation. | |
| Blues-By You The Direct Route To Piano Improvisation W/CD Joel Simpson | A new and unique approach to learning blues impro- visation at the piano. Rich in examples, Blues By You progressively introduces you to the elements of blues performance, exploring each in an improvisatory manner. These compounding elements and recorded and notated examples help guide you along your path to blues mastery. | |
| Fingerstyle Guitar by Jon Chappell | A complete guide to understanding and playing fingerstyle guitar in styles as wide-ranging as Classical, Country, Rock , Jazz, Blues, Folk. No stone is left unturned: every important fingerstyle technique, from Travis picking to classical tremolo, is discussed and incorporated in the numerous music examples. The perfect guide to fingerstyle guitar for the amateur or professional. | |
| Slide Guitar | A slide guitar book for today's players! Covers the basics for achieving a great tone, and quickly moves into plentiful examples in the styles of the slide masters of yesterday and today. Chapters highlight playing in standard and open tunings. | |
| Blues Riffs For Piano - Book/CD Pack | Great Riffs Series The definitive source for blues riffs and licks! Features performance notes for and accompanying audio examples of fills and embellishments, turnarounds, tags and licks in the style of Ray Charles, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and Johnny Johnson. | |
| Eric Clapton - Riff by Riff | The ultimate examination of his best riffs! Features guitar excerpts from 36 classic songs, from his years with The Yardbirds right up through his latest solo work. Includes: Good Morning Little Schoolgirl · Hideaway · Strange Brew · White Room · Crossroads · Layla · Let It Rain · Cocaine · Bad Love · Tears in Heaven · How Long, How Long Blues · Old Love. Also includes feature articles, Clapton chronology, gear setups, discography, and much more! | |
| Easy Blues Riffs | Easy Blues Riffs presents rhythmic riffs, turnarounds, lead licks and techniques, slide guitar riffs, and full-length solos in an uncomplicated way that beginning and intermediate players can appreciate. You get everything you need to form a solid blues foundation in one riff-packed, easy-to-follow book. | |
| Fifty Blues Moves | Adapted from Daniels' classic Blues Guitar Inside And Out, Fifty Blues Moves are great licks that every budding bluesman will want to know. This new edition features the licks in tablature, with accompanying CD. | |
| Bonnie Raitt - Nick Of Time | The matching folio to Bonnie's Grammy-winning album. Features the songs 'Thing Called Love,' 'Love Letter' and the title track. Includes complete lyrics and photos. | |
| Blues Guitar Inside And Out | This unique, insightful book tells the story of an old man and a boy as they travel through the history, development, implementation, and universe of the blues. Essential for every guitarist's library. | |
| For Your Love | The 60's British band, the Yardbirds, brought this hit to America with its gritty driving rock feel in a minor key. Also unique is the abrupt shift in the middle of the chart before returning to the fast tempo. | |
| Heartbreak Hotel | Jennings - Grade 2-3 | |
| Blue Suede Shoes | Norred - Grade 2-3 | |
| Jailhouse Rock | ||
| Love Me Tender/Hound Dog | ||
| I Heard It Through The Grapevine | One of the most famous Motown hits ever, recorded by Gladys Knight, also Marvin Gaye, and of course the California Raisins. The distinctive medium groove is perfect for dance features. | |
| Devil with the Blue Dress | A huge hit for Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels in 1966, this burnin', churnin' rock chart is a great way to open up a nostalgia show. | |
| Jump, Jive an' Wail | Originally recorded by Louis Prima and a huge hit for the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Jump, Jive an' Wail epitomizes the swing phenomena. This arrangement cooks from the beginning all the way to the final shout chorus. The trumpet soli section can also be used to feature a soloist. | |
| Tribute To Elvis Dont Be Cruel And All Shook Up | ||
| Get Ready | Hard-driving Motown rock is the trademark of this hit by The Temptations. This opener works great on the field or in the stands. | |
| Papa Was a Rolling Stone | Designed to provide a percussion feature with band, this skillfull arrangement features the familiar themes interspersed with sections for percussion only. | |
| I Can't Get Next to You/Get Ready | This funky rock tune is one of The Temptations' trademark tunes. This chart features a brief tag from the song Get Ready for a powerful uptempo ending. | |
| I Can't Turn You Loose/Soul Man | Recorded by The Blues Brothers | Get the shades ready, here come Jake and Elwood with their two signature tunes. Open the show with the up-tempo I Can't Turn You Loose, then slip into the funky sounds of Soul Man. |
| Soul Finger | Recorded by The Blues Brothers | This well-known medium funk tune features the signature trumpet riffs along with a short stop-time section to feature your percussion. Great for movin' and groovin'! |
| Think/I Can't Turn You Loose | Recorded by The Blues Brothers | Made famous by Aretha Franklin's performance in the first Blues Brothers movie, this up-tempo funk tune features hot brass licks and a driving chorus that builds to a frenzied I Can't Turn You Loose reprise! An exciting finish to a guaranteed crowd-pleasing show! |
| Brick House | Rock on with this familiar hit from the Commodores. The percussion section sets up the groove, then the low brass join in with the bass line. In addition to the extended ending (for use as a closer), this arrangement also includes an optional short ending. | |
| The Blues Brothers Revue | You simply can't top The Blues Brothers for high-energy musical entertainment. In this medley of their best-known tunes, Jay Bocook provides an exciting arrangement perfect for any pops or lighter program. Includes: I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul Man, Soul Finger, and Everybody Needs Somebody To Love. | |
| Hitsville, U.S.A. (40 years of Motown) | The title says it all! Motown's treasury of songs has made an immeasurable impact on America's popular music. John Wasson brings us this outstanding tribute to Berry Gordy and his incredible line-up of superstars! Includes: Baby I Need Your Lovin', Got To Be There, I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bun), I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Living For The City, My Girl, Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand), Someday We'll Be Together, Stop! In The Name Of Love, Superstition, and The Way You Do The Things You Do. | |
| Hitsville, U.s.a. (40 Years Of Motown) Full Score | ||
| Pop And Rock Legends: A Tribute To Elvis | Christensen - Grade 4 | |
| Wild Thing | Classic rocker featured in the movie 'Major League.' | |
| Hound Dog | Unmistakably Elvis all the way...this classic rock 'n' roll standard is done just right for beginners. | |
| Jump Jive An Wail | ||
| Jump, Jive An' Wail | ||
| Learn to Play the Drumset | This method has been written to teach the basics of the drum set in the shortest amount of time. The method is unique in that it is a beginning course that starts the student out on the entire drum set. Book One covers basic set-ups, reading and improvisation, coordination of hands and feet, and features a variety of contemporary and basic rhythm patterns with exercise breakdowns for each. Book Two continues instruction with more improvisation exercises, playing triplets, flams and flam beats, practical musicianship tips, equipment selection and many more techniques and skills. | |
| Learn to Play the Drumset | This method has been written to teach the basics of the drum set in the shortest amount of time. The method is unique in that it is a beginning course that starts the student out on the entire drum set. Book One covers basic set-ups, reading and improvisation, coordination of hands and feet, and features a variety of contemporary and basic rhythm patterns with exercise breakdowns for each. Book Two continues instruction with more improvisation exercises, playing triplets, flams and flam beats, practical musicianship tips, equipment selection and many more techniques and skills. Cassette features demonstrations of exercises. | |
| Learn to Play the Drumset | This method has been written to teach the basics of the drum set in the shortest amount of time. The method is unique in that it is a beginning course that starts the student out on the entire drum set. Book One covers basic set-ups, reading and improvisation, coordination of hands and feet, and features a variety of contemporary and basic rhythm patterns with exercise breakdowns for each. Book Two continues instruction with more improvisation exercises, playing triplets, flams and flam beats, practical musicianship tips, equipment selection and many more techniques and skills. The cassette features demonstrations of exercises. | |
| The Great American Drums and the Companies That Made Them, 1920-1969 | Finally, a book that thoroughly traces the rich history of the American drum industry. Historic information, personal anecdotes, and hundreds of black and white and color photos from the golden era of American drum manufacturing. Includes company profiles of Camco, Fibes, Gretsch, Leedy, L&S, Ludwig, Rogers, Slingerland, WFL, George Way, Walberg & Auge, and several others. Includes details on the distinguishing features of over 100 valuable drums that can help experienced and beginning collectors quickly pinpoint exact age, model, and brand. Plus, the color photo section includes 27 of the most collectible drums in the world today! | |
| The Drumset Musician | This beginning- to intermediate-level book contains hundreds of practical, usable beats and fills. It teaches how to apply a variety of patterns and grooves to the actual performance of songs. The CD includes demos and 14 play-along tracks covering rock, blues and pop styles, with detailed instructions on how to create exciting, solid drum parts. It's the most realistic - and fun! - way to learn drums. | |
| The Drummer's Guide to Shuffles | This book/CD pack for beginners to pros is filled with practical, usable shuffle patterns that have many applications in a variety of traditional and modern musical genres. Includes: patterns for rock, blues, funk, R&B, jazz and other styles; double-bass shuffles; embellishments with ghost notes and drags; half-time shuffles; two-bar and mega shuffles; and much more. Also features a 46-track CD with demos and play-along tracks that will help you achieve the authentic shuffle groove! | |
| Rhythm Section Drumming | Play-Along for Drums | This book/CD pack is a great workbook to promote musical togetherness in the rhythm section; its exercises give the drummer and bassist a unique opportunity to understand the thinking of each other. It covers rock, funk, Latin and Latin rock styles, and teaches how to develop original odd time rhythms. The last chapter of the book features arrangements of 10 songs for practice. |
| 101 Drum Tips | Stuff All the Pros Know and Use | Ready to take your playing to the next level? This book presents valuable how-to insight that drummers of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams, and accompanying CD provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics, including: grooves · practicing · warming up · tuning · gear · performance · and much more! |
| Mix Masters | Platinum Engineers Reveal Their Secrets for Success | Learn what it takes to be a great mix engineer! Mix Masters is a collection of 27 interviews with platinum engineers by Mix magazine writer Maureen Droney. Discover how music engineers, using the same arsenal of tools, can create such unique works from artist to artist, even track to track. You'll find practical and informative behind-the-scenes, behind-the-glass insight into the art of mixing by the industry's most in-demand engineers across all genres - pop, rock, country, classical and film. Covers: how to set up a mix that has power and impact; mic placement; how to record and mix multiple vocal tracks; tips and tricks using effects processors; EQ techniques; and more. |
| Getting Signed! | An Insider's Guide to the Record Industry | For unsigned musicians, it is vital to long-term success to sign a contract with a record label. However, preparing your music, targeting a label, and getting your demo into the hands of someone who will listen is challenging, if you don't know where to start. Getting Signed!, by record industry veteran George Howard, guides you through the maze of today's music industry, and will help you move your demo to the top of the stack. Even if you are not yet ready for a record deal, it will help you assemble a team that will make sure your music gets heard by as many people as possible. The next time an aspiring recording artist comes to us for advice, we'll advise them to read this book first. George Howard really knows what he's talking about. - Chris Franz and Tina Weymouth, members of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club |
| Vocal Technique | Developing Your Voice for Performance | Enhance your singing career by learning proper vocal techniques to help prevent injuries and maximize your potential. Featured exercises will help you gain technical and expressive command of your voice. Lessons include: warm-ups, posture, breathing, tone, maintaining vocal health, and improving stamina, range and sound. Anne Peckham is a professor of voice at Berklee College of Music. 53 minutes. |
| Harmonic Ear Training | An excellent workshop from the assistant chair of the Ear Training Department at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, this DVD is a vital intro to the topic for songwriters and performers looking to improve their listening skills and become better musicians. You'll learn to: recognize chord progressions quickly and confidently, and incorporate them into your writing and performing, listen to music more analytically, and apply this knowledge to all of your projects. 73 minutes. | |
| Harmonic Ear Training | An excellent workshop from the assistant chair of the Ear Training Department at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, this DVD is a vital intro to the topic for songwriters and performers looking to improve their listening skills and become better musicians. You'll learn to: recognize chord progressions quickly and confidently, and incorporate them into your writing and performing, listen to music more analytically, and apply this knowledge to all of your projects. 73 minutes. | |
| Recording and Producing in the Home Studio | A Complete Guide | With the explosion of project studio gear available, it's easier than ever to create pro-quality music at home. This book is the only reference you'll ever need to start producing and engineering your music or other artists' music in your very own home studio. You don't have a home studio yet, but have some basic equipment? This essential guide will help you set up your studio, begin producing projects, develop your engineering skills and manage your projects. Stop dreaming and start producing! |
| Essential Songwriter | Craft Great Songs & Become a Better Songwriter | The Berklee in the Pocket Essential Songwriter is an accessible reference guide that will quickly lead songwriters to ideas that are at the heart of countless hit songs. The tips and strategies jam-packed into this concise guide will help you tackle writer's block and gain fresh insight into the songwriting process. Includes: the 17 chord progressions that are at the heart of the most popular hit songs, guitar charts and keyboard chords showing how to play progressions in all 12 keys, tips to customize essential chord progressions to suit your own songs, contact info for businesses and organizations most important to the working songwriter, and more! |
| Singer's Handbook | A Total Vocal Workout in One Hour or Less! | The Berklee in the Pocket Singer's Handbook is a must-have guide that sets a perfect 45- to 60-minute practice routine for you. Use it as your practice manual for a total vocal workout, from warm up to cool down. Covers: breathing exercises, tips for productive practice, mental practicing, breathing for relaxation, cool down techniques and more. Learn new tunes, clarify diction, and improve all aspects of your singing! |
| Blues Improvisation Complete (C Instruments) | C Treble Instruments | Learn to play the blues in several styles - jazz, Latin, fusion, rock and funk - in all keys with step-by-step instructions, practice tips and a play-along CD. Even if you are a complete beginner, this easy-to-understand instructional guide will help you develop essential reading, technique, rhythmic syncopation, performance and composing skills, and get you improvising in no time! Jeff Harrington is an assistant professor in the Woodwind Department at Berklee College of Music. He received his B.M. from Berklee and his M.M. from the New England Conservatory of Music. Harrington is a tenor saxophonist and recording artist, and has performed internationally with artists including Ricky Ford, Milt Hinton, Toots Thielemans and Makoto Ozone. |
| Hammond Organ Complete | Tunes, Tones and Techniques for Drawbar Keyboards | The secret to creating funky sizzles and classic Hammond sounds is mastering the combined use of the drawbars, expression pedal, and the Leslie speaker speed switch. Sound intimidating? It doesn't have to be! This hands-on guide takes you step-by-step through the techniques of playing the drawbar organ, one skill at a time. You'll learn to: play gospel, R&B, jazz, blues, funk and rock; achieve fantastic special effects; understand all the parts of the organ and how to use them; and much more. The accompanying CD includes 21 exercises, plus performance demos of 8 songs, with minus-organ versions so you can jam along! A fantastic introduction to all aspects of playing the B3 organ. Definitely worth checking out. - John Medeski |
| Blues Improvisation Complete (Bb Instruments) | Bb Instruments | Even if you're a complete beginner, this easy-to-understand instructional guide will get you improvising in no time! Learn to improvise in jazz, Latin, fusion, blues and rock styles in all keys with step-by-step instruction, practice tips and a play-along CD. You'll also develop essential reading, technique, rhythmic syncopation, performance and composing skills. |
| Blues Improvisation Complete (Eb Instruments) | Eb Instruments | Learn to improvise the blues in jazz, Latin, fusion, rock and funk styles - in all keys! - with step-by-step instructions, practice tips, and a play-along CD. Even if you are a complete beginner, this easy-to-understand guide will get you improvising in no time! You'll learn how to: create killer solos using the hundreds of great licks included; get the sound of the blues under your fingers and in your ears; improve your sound, playing and rhythm through technical studies and exercises; increase your confidence using the helpful practice routines; and jam in a variety of styles with the rhythm section on the play-along CD. Develop essential skills in reading, technique, listening, rhythmic syncopation, performance and solo composition with this info-packed publication. Jeff Harrington is an assistant professor in the Woodwind Department at Berklee College of Music. He received his B.M. from Berklee and his M.M. from the New England Conservatory of Music. Harrington is a tenor saxophonist and recording artist, |
| Blues Improvisation Complete (C Bass Instruments) | C Bass Instruments | Learn to improvise in jazz, Latin, fusion, blues and rock styles in all keys with step-by-step instructions and a play-along CD. Develop essential reading, technique, rhythmic syncopation, performance and composing skills. Jeff Harrington is an assistant professor in the Woodwind Department at Berklee College of Music. He received his B.M. from Berklee and his M.M. from the New England Conservatory of Music. Harrington is a tenor saxophonist and recording artist, and has performed internationally with artists including Ricky Ford, Milt Hinton, Toots Thielemans and Makoto Ozone. |
| Blues Violin for the Young Beginner | This book introduces children to bluesy violin techniques in a ground-breaking way that is both structured and fun. You will learn to slide the fingers using exercises and original composition that move from simple to intermediate levels. Suitable for adults as well. | |
| Guitar Journals Blues | Mel Bay's latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. This fantastic blues volume contains exercises on barre chords, power chords, progressions, strum patterns, hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, double stops, scales, licks and also a wide variety of tunes. Perfect for the student to professional musician's everyday use! All music in notation and tablature. Hard cover, covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable information that you will treasure it for years to come! • |
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| Blues Guitar Licks Chart | This chart provides a number of common blues licks. Licks are the ideas in a solo that most listeners find to be catchy to the ear. In some cases the licks may be repeated over and over again in a solo. For ease of reading, each of the licks in this chart are written to be played over a standard 12-bar blues progression in the key of A. Most of these ideas are conceived out of the A minor pentatonic scale or the A blues scale. There are a few exceptions however. Have fun with these classic licks. | |
| Josh White | Free and Equal Blues, Rare Performances | Josh White was a key figure in the evolution of the folk and blues music revivals, a brilliant guitarist and dashingly sexy cabaret star who for three decades was the world's most popular acoustic blues performer. After a childhood leading blind street singers through the South, Josh was a popular recording artist in the 1930s golden age of acoustic blues; then in the 1940s he became the first bluesman to capture a large mainstream audience. Though his smooth, polished style is quite unlike the harder-edged approach that many people now consider basic to blues, his unique, lyrical guitar work and soulful singing made him a formative influence on the international folk scene. This video begins with a rare filmed snippet from the 1940s, then includes a range of European performances from the 1960s, showing the breadth and variety of Josh's repertoire, from traditional blues and gospel to folk revival standards and cabaret material. It captures the intimate, sophisticated style, swing and power that made Josh |
| Duck Baker's Fingerstyle Blues Guitar 101 | A collection of 12 great acoustic blues guitar solos by Duck Baker in notation and tablature. The solos are intermediate to advanced in difficulty and successfully capture the earthy myriad of influences comprising classic American blues guitar stylings. Chords, scales, keys and turnarounds for the blues are taught in this method book. Standard notation and tablature. All songs from the book are included on the CD. | |
| Bottleneck Blues Guitar | 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: Open G tuning, bottleneck/slide techniques, open D tuning, licks in open tunings. Songs: “Banty Rooster”, One Kind Favor” and “Wake Up Mama”. Lesson Two: Songs include: “You Got To Move”, “God Moves On The Water” and “Good Morning Little School Girl”. Lesson Three: Songs: “I Can’t Be Satisfied”, “Someday Baby”, and “Roll and Tumble Blues”. |
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| Complete Electric Blues Guitar | From blues rhythm guitar to soloing, this book will help you learn in a step by step manner to play blues guitar styles similar to greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Eric Clapton and others. You will learn the different techniques used in playing blues guitar and how to combine these elements to create your own blues solos and rhythm parts. The book contains sections on the blues progression, comping, power chords, turn-arounds, blues fills, scales, double stops, common blues licks, use of the whammy bar, how to get a blues sound, and how to build a blues guitar solo. The text is written in notation and tablature. This set includes a stereo play-along CD and 110-minute DVD. | |
| Blues Guitar Wall Chart | This chart provides the basics of playing the blues guitar. Common scale and chord diagrams as well as blues chord progressions are laid out in fashion anyone can understand. The note and number of each string and the natural notes on the fretboard are labeled on a beautiful photo of a solid-body electric guitar. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. |
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| Basic Blues Chromatic for the Diatonic Player | Level 3, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | This book and CD has instruction for: the brand new chromatic player; the experienced chromatic player who wants to learn blues; and for the diatonic blues harmonica player wanting to apply their skills to the chromatic. This book teaches the scales, phrasing, licks, articulation and same fantastic lines that all of the current and past blues chromatic greats have to offer. The recording includes detailed technique examples, songs, and full-band background tracks to play along with. |
| Blues Guitar Rhythm Basics | The basics of playing electric blues rhythm guitar are taught on this DVD. The accompanying chart displays the basics of the material taught. Power chords, common chord shapes, fragmented chords, the blues progression itself and other essential aspects of blues rhythm guitar are presented with clear explanations and easy to read materials. | |
| Funk Guitar Basics | Corey Christiansen presents the basics of funk guitar in an easy to follow DVD and chart. The chart gives the basic material that is taught in depth in the DVD. You will learn how to play with a good feel and time, as well as common chord shapes and essential accompaniment patterns. A must have for any aspiring funk guitarist! | |
| Blues Guitar Soloing Basics | This instructional DVD and chart present the basics of blues improvisation. Students will learn the essential scales and techniques needed and used by all of today's blues guitarists. Theoretical essentials such as the minor pentatonic and blues scales are covered, and the musical aspects of soloing, effective phrasing and the use of blues notes are taught in a relaxed but informative way. | |
| Complete Blues Guitar Book | This DVD accompanies the book of the same title. It will take you from basic concepts in blues guitar through performance level blues solos and techniques. | |
| Complete Blues Guitar Book | This book and video will take you from basic concepts in blues guitar through performance level blues solos and techniques. Chapters include: Notation and Tablature, Time Values, Strumming, Blues Techniques, The Blues Progression, Open String Power Chords, Barre Chords, Blues Turnarounds, Blues Fill-Ins, The Blues Scale/Improvising, Double Stops and Fingerpicking Blues Solos. This text is supplemented by a stereo compact disc. | |
| Complete Blues Bass Book | A very thorough study of blues bass lines covering many different blues styles from Texas swing to jazz and rock blues. Along with specific instruction and analysis, plenty of sample blues bass lines are included. Great for beginners to advanced players, this book will teach you everything you need to know to play the blues. In notation and tablature. This package includes a play-along stereo CD demonstrating most of the exercises in the book. Most of the exercises are recorded with bass and drums only, with the last few lessons adding electric guitar. | |
| Mississippi Delta Blues Fingerstyle Solos | This book and CD has been carefully prepared for guitarists who are starting to learn blues fingerpicking-and yes, the book can actually be used by an ambitious total beginner. The arrangements, written in tab and standard notation, include new blues songs, standards, introductions, turnarounds, and more. All songs are recorded note-for-note on the companion CD, making this unique set the perfect teacher for the emerging fingerpicker. | |
| First Lessons Blues Guitar | Written for the beginning guitarist who loves the blues, this text will guide any student through the basis of playing guitar by using blues melodies and blues chord progressions. Students will learn open chords, common strumming patterns, power chords, blues scales, and how to read standard notation, and tab. An effective method for writing original blues lyrics is also provided. This text has lessons on correct posture, caring for the guitar, proper right and left-hand technique, and tuning the guitar to its self, a pitch pipe or a piano. The accompanying CD and DVD provides students a professional recording of tunes and exercises that should be used as a practice tool. • | |
| The Guitar of Robert Johnson | It was rumored that Johnson sold his soul to the devil and this is what gave him the power to play the blues so well! Here, Woody Mann has carefully prepared this three CD series to describe and illustrate many of Robert Johnson’s amazing guitar techniques and musical ideas. Includes the tunes: ‘Kindhearted Woman Blues’, ‘Me and the Devil’, ‘Hellhound on My Trail’, ‘Ramblin’ on My Mind’, ‘Crossroad Blues’ and ‘Terraplane Blues’. For intermediate to advanced guitarists; all in standard notation and TAB. | |
| Blues Guitar Made Easy | This book contains a number of easy blues solos written for the beginning blues guitarist. Many of the solos are to be played in the first position with a few in the third and higher positions. All of the solos in this collection are presented in standard notation and tab. Students should read the standard notation as much as their reading skills will allow as that is where the rhythmic notation is contained, but the tab will allow any student to play the solos in higher positions where many beginners find reading challenging. Many of the solos have techniques written such as slides, 1/4 step bends (a very slight bend), and grace notes. These are simple techniques to execute and can be mimicked by listening to the play-along recording if the student does not read these techniques in standard notation. A professional band has recorded each tune on the accompanying play-along CD. This will help students hear the groove of the tune and how each piece should be phrased. Historically, the blues is an aur |
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| Fingerstyle Blues Guitar | This DVD illustrates how traditional country blues guitar techniques and styles can be extended and explored to create new textures and styles. Blues tunes are demonstrated in the keys of A, D and E, and Woody Mann teaches how variations and improvisational ideas can be developed. The styles of blues legends are discussed and analyzed. Includes a companion booklet. (65-minutes) | |
| The Guitar of Blind Blake | Blind Blake was the premier ragtime blues guitarist of the 1920s. He expanded the alternating bass style to encompass the contemporary dance trends and more complex blues ideas introduced by the jazz bands of New Orleans and Chicago. His technique featured unique right-hand thumb rolls that evoked the feel of the Charleston dance step. In this DVD lesson, Woody Mann explores the ideas, techniques, and styles of a legendary musician who has influenced generations of country blues guitarists. A generous notation and tab booklet is included. | |
| John Lee Hooker & Friends (1984-1992) | Featuring: Albert Collins, Ry Cooder, Robert Cray, John Hammond, Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Rait and others. John Lee Hooker is one of the few legendary bluesmen to crack the MTV barrier. He has recorded and performed with a host of contemporary pop stars. John Lee's music hasn't changed but the accompanying musicians have. This 60 minute video presents John Lee performing with many of his friends from 1984 to 1992. Ry Cooder duets on three tracks. Robert Cray burns up the fretboard on Mr. Lucky, John Hammond plays slide behind Father Was a Jockey and Bonnie Raitt cajoles and teases on I'm In The Mood. | |
| First Lessons Blues Harmonica | An exciting beginning blues harmonica course! The ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes, and Tongue Blocking. The recording and DVD includes all of the harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment. This book and its recording/DVD use a C major diatonic harmonica. Bullet Points: • | |
| Legends of Country Blues Guitar Volume Three | Blues Up the Country | Much of the extremely rare performance footage presented in this video has never before been publicly seen and documents the diversity of a music which was a personal as a fingerprint yet as universal as the blues itself. John Jackson, Pink Anderson, Rev. Gary Davis and the charismatic Josh White manifest different aspects of the rich Piedmont ragtime/blues tradition. In Memphis, echoes of the Mississippi Delta could be heard in the music of Furry Lewis, while the delightfully eccentric Jesse Fuller and the introspective Robert Pete Williams embody country blues which defies regional identity. |
| First Lessons Blues Guitar | Written for the beginning guitarist who loves the blues, this text will guide any student through the basis of playing guitar by using blues melodies and blues chord progressions. Students will learn open chords, common strumming patterns, power chords, blues scales, and how to read standard notation, and tab. An effective method for writing original blues lyrics is also provided. This text has lessons on correct posture, caring for the guitar, proper right and left-hand technique, and tuning the guitar to its self, a pitch pipe or a piano. The accompanying CD provides students a professional recording of tunes and exercises that should be used as a practice tool. • | |
| Country Blues Guitar Duets | While slowly illustrating classic country blues guitar duets in the styles of Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Blake, and Lonnie Johnson, Woody Mann and Bob Brozman explore the techniques and thinking that go into creating cohesive duet guitar parts that compliment each other. Each part is taught separately. They explain and illustrate how you can arrange a simple song through the use of new chord positions, simple picking syncopation ideas, and open tunings as well as walking you through the basics of how to select a key, use of a capo, and listening to the song in new ways. The duo presents effective techniques for improving improvisational skills while jamming with other musicians. Each guitar part is a solo tune in itself. The ideas and techniques covered in this video offer creative approaches to expanding all aspects of your playing. | |
| Gig Savers: Blues Changes | For Serious Players | The blues is one of the most played styles and forms of music. This booklet presents alternate changes and many chord substitutions for the blues in a way that allows them to be transposed into any key. |
| Blues Guitar Rules | An in-depth look at the practical and theoretical concepts of traditional and modern blues guitar, covering all the important technical, rhythm and improvisational ideas. The book is divided into three stages: easy blues, blues & blues rock styles, and jazz blues. Stage 1 describes the development and basis of blues guitar, and is particularly appropriate for beginners. Stage 2 goes off more in the rock direction and gives the reader an insight into the concepts and licks of several influential guitarists including Clapton, Hendrix, Robben Ford, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore, and others. Stage 3 features a number of concepts that come from jazz that can also be used in a blues context. A great number of examples and blues jam tracks appear on the accompanying CD. In notation and tablature. | |
| Blues Harp | for Diatonic and Chromatic Harmonica | Written for diatonic and chromatic harmonica, this is one of the hottest-selling blues harp books available. As usual, Phil Duncan's instructions are thorough and easy to understand. One of the best books in this popular harmonica style. The blues technique of playing "cross-harp" is clearly presented. Chords and melody, bending, tones and vibrato are but a few skills that are taught. No previous musical knowledge is necessary. |
| Blues/Boogie Solos for Piano | Studies and compositions which teach the piano student melodic and rhythmic elements needed to play a variety of blues styles. Builds sequentially on very simple bass lines and chords. | |
| Bottleneck-Slide Blues Guitar | Stefan Grossman presents 23 bottleneck/slide blues guitar arrangements. The solos are all in notation and tablature and present fingerpicking techniques in various tunings. The bottleneck techniques shown are applicable to music ranging from Hawaiian to heavy metal. Also included are tips on making a bottleneck, the tab system, Spanish tuning and more. | |
| Fingerpicking Blues Guitar Solos | This fine text presents ten fabulous Stefan Grossman fingerstyle blues solos in notation and tablature. Solos include: Tribute to Lonnie Johnson; Yazoo Bass & Boogie; Lemon's Jump; Blues for the Mann; Right of Passage, and more. All songs from the book are on the CD. | |
| Electric Blues Guitar Method | This is an innovative and comprehensive book which teaches the essentials of playing contemporary blues guitar. Includes basic techniques such as note-bending, the hammer-ons, the pull-offs, in addition to the blues shuffle rhythm. The first part of the book presents lead guitar solos demonstrating and teaching basic techniques. In notation and tablature. A play-along stereo CD is included. | |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Guitar | A popular and easy to understand book which teaches and explores the many aspects of bottleneck/slide guitar techniques developed nearly a century ago and made famous through the recordings of legendary blues greats like Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Muddy Waters. Much of the book is dedicated to teaching you how to use these assorted techniques to make original improvised solos. You will learn to play bottleneck guitar in open D tuning, open E tuning, open A tuning, and standard tuning. Written in notation and tablature. | |
| Easiest Blues Harp Book | Mel Bay's Easiest Blues Harp Book is the ideal way to get started playing today's blues harmonica styles. First, you will learn the basic techniques needed to play blues harp, such as lip blocking, single tone, bending, the slide, tremblo, and vibrato. Then, you'll play riffs, blues harp solos, and blues rhythm chord studies--all on the C harmonica. | |
| Complete Blues Guitar Book | This book will take you from basic concepts in blues guitar through performance level blues solos and techniques. Chapters include: Notation and Tablature, Time Values, Strumming, Blues Techniques, The Blues Progression, Open String Power Chords, Barre Chords, Blues Turnarounds, Blues Fill-Ins, The Blues Scale/Improvising, Double Stops and Fingerpicking Blues Solos. This text is supplemented by a stereo compact disc. | |
| Easiest Blues Guitar Book | An easy-to-understand book which teaches basic acoustic guitar blues. With its roots in America, the blues have become one of the most popular forms of music all over the world. Many of the techniques and licks used by the earliest blues players are still used today. This book will show you the basics of the blues. Subjects covered include basic 12-bar progression, common blues accompaniments, the blues scale, single-string solos, and some fine original fingerpicking blues guitar solos. This book provides an ideal foundation for performing blues guitar music. Knowing the information in this book will also help in learning rock and jazz styles. In diagrams, notation, and tablature. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp | An innovative book that enables the student to play rhythm chords immediately to create exciting sounds on the harmonica, You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp is designed to allow the beginning student gain maximum results in the shortest amount of time. The student is guided is developing the ability to hear blues progressions and styles Upon completion of this method, the student will have developed the ability to handle the demands of most blues music. Written by a masterful teacher with years of studio, classroom, and workshop experience, if you really want to play blues harp, this is the book for you! The accompanying recordings contain a spoken introduction and demonstrate each exercise in the book. The recording is split-track w with solo harmonica on one track and accompaniment on the other. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp | by Phil Duncan An innovative book that enables the student to play rhythm chords immediately to create exciting sounds on the harmonica, You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp is designed to allow the beginning student to gain maximum results in the shortest amount of time. The student is guided in developing the ability to hear blues progressions and styles. Upon completeion of this method, the student will have developed the ability to handle the demands of most blues music. Written by a masterful teacher with years of studio, classroom, and workshop experiance, if you really want to play blues harp, this book is for you! The accompanying recordings contain a spoken introduction and demonstration of each exercise in the book. Th recording is split- track with solo harmonica on one track and accompaniment on the other. 84pp | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar | A truly enjoyable in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar! Learn the blues progression, blues chords, strum patterns, how to accompany a blues song, 6/8 blues, minor blues, power chords, moveable chords, barre chords, the blues scale, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, double stops, blues licks, bass line accompaniments, 12/8 blues, blues techniques, how to build and play an improvised solo, and fingerpicking blues. Also included are dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! In notation and tablature. The companion recording is in stereo play-along format and features the earthy blues guitar and vocal stylings of author Mike Christiansen. An instructional recording, it contains all of the examples found in the book. The instrumentation on the recording is rhythm guitar, vocals, and some of the examples have a lead guitar track. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar | A truly enjoyable in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar! Learn the blues progression the blues scale, blues chords including power chords, moveable chords, and barre chords, strum patterns, and how to accompany a blues song in 6/8 or 12/8 time. Addresses blues in minor keys, fingerpicking blues, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, blues technique such as double stops, bending, hammering and pulling-off, blues licks, and bass line accompaniments, plus how to build and play an improvised solo. Include dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! Written in standard notation and tablature. | |
| Complete Country Blues Guitar Book | Over 50 fingerpicking guitar solos in notation and tablature in country blues, Delta blues, ragtime blues, Texas blues and bottleneck styles. An extremely comprehensive blues solo collection. 2 CD's included. | |
| Blues Fiddling Classics | 25 blues classics arranged for fiddling solo. Songs are grouped into 12 bar blues, 16 bar blues, early blues songs, minor blues, and more. Designed to acquaint the fiddler with various approaches to the styles in blues fiddling. Stereo recording, with fiddle and guitar, include all twenty five tunes from the book. Each tune is presented with the "bare bones" melody first, followed by blues solos on the tune. The tape is great for learning blues fiddle styles as well as listening enjoyment. Contains guitar accompaniment/rhythm part. | |
| 101 Blues Patterns for Bass Guitar | This collection showcases a variety of bass patterns that can be applied to blues recordings and performances, even by the novice. Included among the 101 patterns are ten standard blues turn-arounds and ten standard blues endings that can be used in literally thousands of songs. In addition, the book provides several pages of valuable music theory and other information on blues progressions. In notation and tablature. The companion CD is in split-track play-along format with each bass played four times. | |
| Complete Blues Bass Book | A very thorough study of blues bass lines covering many different blues styles from Texas swing to jazz and rock blues. Along with specific instruction and analysis, plenty of sample blues bass lines are included. Great for beginners to advanced players, this book will teach you everything you need to know to play the blues. In notation and tablature. | |
| Blues Harp Pocketbook | Take a jump into the great world of blues harmonica. This book covers note reading, embouchure, rhythm, and blues progressions. Packed with tons of blues songs utilizing both major and natural minor diatonic harmonicas. | |
| 101 Mississippi Delta Blues Fingerpicking Licks | This book/CD set examines four and eight-beat blues licks which may be played within typical chord patterns in the most commonly used blues keys. Written for fingerstyle guitar, complete with pima fingering for the classically trained guitarist, the licks vary in difficulty but all lie within the capability of the beginning to intermediate player. The coarse primitive quality of fingerpicking blues is captured in these 101 licks, harkening back to the roots of blues- the work songs, field hollers, and spirituals of the rural South. Although rooted in the acoustic tradition of the Delta area of northwestern Mississippi, these licks can be played on any six- string guitar in standard tuning. Veteran Mel Bay author Larry McCabe also provides an introduction to the blues, an extensive guide to symbols used in guitar music in standard notation and tab, ten licks that may be used as introductions or turnarounds and a recommended discography for further listening. The accompanying CD includes 99 musical exampl | |
| Blues Harp Classics Pocketbook | A handy, pocket-sized book of favorites blues solos for the harmonica. Selection include San Francisco Bay Blues; Beale Street Blues; Frankie & Johnny; Alabama Bound; Wanderin'; and Deep River Blues. | |
| Basic Harmonica Method | This book is meant to give you a jump-start in playing blues harmonica. You will find there are both easy and difficult techniques on the harmonica. Due to the nature and length of this book, and to avoid repetition of sections of other books by the same author- some of the more commonplace blues harmonica techniques are avoided here. A 10-hole D harmonica is required to begin this book, but a Lee Oskar natural minor harmonica in the key of A minor is also recommended. All tunes and exercises in this book are written in standard notation with harmonica blow/draw indications. Although this is not a beginner's book, the enclosed CD recording provides an additional assist to players at all level. | |
| 101 Bad to the Bone Blues Guitar Rhythm Patterns | Seasoned Mel Bay author Larry McCabe teaches you to play authentic four and eight-beat blues guitar backup rhythms recorded like the pros. The companion CD contains all blues rhythms recorded exactly as they appear in the book - each based on the C7 chord or on the Cm chord. For ease of learning, most of the patterns are played at a moderate speed. The split-track stereo format permits muting of the rhythm guitar part, facilitating practice with only the bass and drums. Suitable for players at all levels, each four or eight-beat patterns appears in standard notation and tablature. While not recorded on the companion CD, the book also offers typical eight-bar progressions in major keys, and 12-bar blues progressions in various major and minor keys. The book concludes with an appendix entitled "Open Charts for Applications of Patterns". This section encourages students to apply the 101 patterns in original ways and provides insightful arranging tips. | |
| Fingerstyle Blues Method | This book teaches fingerstyle blues from the ground up. Concepts such as right-hand independence are taught so that bass lines and melody may be played at the same time while utilizing simple chord shapes. Playing bass note patterns with a blues scale melody is presented in a way that is easily understood and easily executed over a number of different chords commonly found in the blues. Exercises are presented in standard notation and tablature in the form of blues tunes that are fun to play. Many of the tunes are presented with two levels of difficulty. Optional fills are provided on select tunes. The accompanying CD gives the student a chance to hear how these tunes sound when played correctly. | |
| Master Anthology of Blues Guitar Solos Volume One | This comprehensive book/CD set presents some of the first contemporary blues guitarists! Features Muriel Anderson, Duck Baker, Mickey Baker, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, William Bay, Larry Bolles, Ben Bolt, Dan Bowden, Dix Bruce, Mike Christiansen, Alan de Mause, Craig Dobbins, Steven Eckels, Jim Ferguson, Buddy Fite, Tommy Flint, John Griggs, Stefan Grossman, Ole Halen, Al Hendrickson, Roger Hudson, Jean-Felix Lalanne, Paul Lolax, Larry McCabe, Dale Miller, Franco Morone, Ronald Muldrow, Paul Musso, Bill Piburn, Bucky Pizzarelli, Paul Rishell, Vincent Sadovsky, Felix Schell, Jerry Silverman, Martin Simpson, Fred Sokolow, Stanley Solow, Tim Sparks, John Standefer, Jay Umble, Phil Upchurch, Paul Yandell and John Zaradin. These selections include both new pieces and some of the best previously published pieces from the latter half of the 20th century. Standard notation and tablature are offered for most of the pieces, along with a biographical sketch of each performer. A set of 2 CDs is included, making this an ideal | |
| Famous Blues Guitar Lines QWIKGUIDE | Blues music is a sturdy, adaptable music that reflects many shades of emotions and lends itself to numerous stylistic interpretations. This 5 1/2" by 8" QWIKGUIDE is designed to help the guitarist connect with the blues heritage. Each blues lick in this book is played over four bars of C7. By practicing all 50 licks over the same chord progression, you will be learning the basic concept of improvisation: how to play a variety of musical phrases over the same chord or chord changes. Each example is written in both notation and tablature exactly as it is recorded. The accompanying CD, featuring Larry McCabe's Heat-Seeking Missile Blues Band is recorded in stereo with drums, pedal steel, and rhythm guitar in the center, bass guitar on the left, and lead guitar on the right. The licks are recorded at a moderate tempo for ease of learning. The rhythm guitar parts heard on the CD are taught in Mel Bay's 101 Bad to the Bone Blues Guitar Rhythm Patterns. The bass guitar parts are taught in Mel Bay's Famous Blues Bas | |
| Famous Blues Bass Lines QWIKGUIDE | Blues music is a sturdy, adaptable music that reflects many shades of emotions and lends itself to numerous stylistic interpretations. This 5 1/2" by 8" QWIKGUIDE is designed to help the bassist become more versatile. Each blues bass pattern in this book is played over four bars of C7. By practicing all 50 licks over the same chord progression, students can learn the basic concept of improvisation: how to play a variety of musical phrases over the same chord or chord changes. Each example is written in both notation and tablature exactly as it is recorded. The accompanying CD, featuring Larry McCabe's Heat-Seeking Missile Blues Band is recorded in stereo with drums and rhythm guitar in the center, bass guitar on the left, and lead guitar on the right. The licks are recorded at a moderate tempo for ease of learning. The rhythm guitar parts heard on the CD are taught in Mel Bay's 101 Bad to the Bone Blues Guitar Rhythm Patterns. The lead guitar parts are taught in Mel Bay's Famous Blues Guitar Lines. < |
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| Fingerpicking Country Blues Guitar | Mel Bay Publications, Inc. is proud to present this new series of lessons part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series. This book offers a comprehensive collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons. In support of the book's contents, the three companion CDs contain three full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Focused lessons include: finger- strengthening exercises, the hammer-on and pull-off, single-string runs, and counterpoint lines, blues vibrato, syncopated bass, walking bass, chromatic runs and hot licks, and end tags. Written in standard notation and tablature with a complete explanation of the tab system. | |
| Beginner's Blues Guitar | Starting from ground zero, Fred Sokolow teaches you how to accompany yourself while singing the blues. You'll learn to play melodies and solo in several keys, throughout the neck. This book will help build the foundation for your understanding of blues guitar techniques and styles for both acoustic and electric guitar. Addresses the simple blues form in E,G, and C, gradually expanding on concepts. Includes simple first position blues scales needed for soloing (both fingerpicking and flatpicking) in the keys of E,G, and C. Songs and solos are presented in standard notation and tablature with lyrics. Includes 3 CD's. | |
| The Guitar of Blind Blake | Blind Blake was the premier ragtime blues guitarist of the 1920s. His technique featured unique right-hand thumb rolls that evoked the feel of the Charleston dance-step. In this comprehensive new book/audio lesson, Woody Mann explores the ideas, techniques, and styles of this legendary musician who has influenced generations of country blues guitarists. The three companion CDs contain three full hours on note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Written in standard notation and tablature. | |
| The Guitar of Big Bill Broonzy | Big Bill Broonzy's recording career spanned from 1927 until his death in 1958. His repertoire was well recorded, from solos and duets to ensemble playing. He was rediscovered just as the "folk-revival" began in the early 1950's. Broonzy was a master of ragtime and country blues guitar whose playing was highlighted by a strong pulsating bass and melodic lead lines. In this comprehensive new audio lesson, Woody Mann explores the ideas, techniques, and styles of this legendary musician who has influenced generations of guitarists. The CDs contain three full hours of instruction featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Selections include: House Rent Stomp; Brownskin Shuffle; Moppin' Blues; Hey, Hey; Worryin' You Off My Mind; Stove Pipe Stomp; and Saturday Night Rub. Written in standard notation and tablature. Inlcudes 3 CD's. | |
| The Guitar of Lonnie Johnson | Lonnie Johnson blended blues and jazz styles, performing with blues shouters like Bessie Smith and Texas Alexander on one hand, and Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington on the other. Now learn essential exercises and tips as they are presented in this compilation of tunes by this legendary musician. As part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series not only does this book contain valuable lessons, but as an added bonus, the three accompanying CDs contain three full hours of instruction featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction to make the style and technique of Lonnie Johnson something that anyone can learn. Master instructor Woody Mann teaches you step-by-step to play these selections: Away Down in the Alley; Woke Up This Morning With Blues in My Fingers; Go Back to Your No Good Man; Blues in G; and Stompin' 'Em Along Slow. Written in standard notation and tablature. | |
| Early Roots of Robert Johnson | Learn essential exercises and tips as they are presented in this compilation of tunes by the legendary Robert Johnson. As part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series not only does this book contain valuable lessons, but as an added bonus, the three accompanying CDs contain three full hours of instruction featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction to make the style and technique of Robert Johnson something that everyone can learn. Master instructor Woody Mann teaches you step-by-step to play these selections: Kokomo Blues; Blue Day Blues; Devil Got My Woman; My Black Mama; Roll and Tumble Blues; Scream' and Hollerin' the Blues; Life Saver Blues; and Georgia Bound. Written in standard notation and tablature. | |
| Bottleneck/Slide Guitar | As part of Stefan Grossman's innovative Guitar Workshop Audio Series, this comprehensive lesson contains invaluable tips and notes for playing bottleneck/slide guitar. Lesson One presents open G and A tunings while Lesson Two contains D and E tunings. Lesson Three winds up the progressions and solos in standard tuning. All selections are written in standard notation and tablature with chord diagrams. Includes 3 CD's. | |
| Blues, Rags & Hot Fiddle Tunes | Advanced Fingerpicking Guitar Techniques | Contains solos that will challenge intermediate and advanced fingerstyle guitarists. These arrangements show the broad musical textures, fingerstyle techniques, and styles available to fingerstyle guitarists. Right hand rhythmic patterns, counterpoint lines, single-string runs, and alternating bass techniques are used throughout the arrangements. Many of the tunes are Stefan's original compositions, however, the arrangements of music by Big Bill Broonzy, Reverend Gary Davis and other fingerstyle guitar gurus are showcased. All of these arrangements are presented in standard notation and tab. A thorough explanation on how to read tab is included in this text. An essay by Dale Miller in Stefan Grossman's colossal role in world of fingerstyle guitar is included in this text. This book comes with three CD's which contain performances of these arrangements. Fingerstyle guitarists will enjoy playing and listening to these challenging, but workable, arrangements. |
| Basic Blues Harp QWIKGUIDE | This 5 1/2" by 8 " QWIKGUIDE teaches all the basics of blues harmonica Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C in notation and tablature (arrows and hole numbers) with chord symbols, this beginners text offers instruction on vibrato, bending tones, crossharp style, blues progressions, and tunes. Most of the tunes include lyrics, which in some cases emphasize the technique or skill being taught in an exercise. In addition to the original blues and boogie exercises used to teach specific skills, eight traditional songs are included: Old Joe Clark, When the Saints; Amazing Grace; Worried Man Blues; This Train; Midnight Special; Standing in the Need of Prayer; and Lonesome Road Blues. All of the exercises and tunes are performed on the attached CD. | |
| Great Blues Solos QWIKGUIDE | The eight tunes in this 5 1/2" by 8" QWIKGUIDE were inspired by the great "first generation" acoustic blues guitarists: Huddie Ledbetter, Mance Lipscomb, Gary Davis, Jesse Fuller, Blind Blake, and others. Author Fred Sokolow's tunes convey some of the same feelings as these early blues artists and are fun to play. Several of the tunes are in alternate tunings. Fred describes his inspiration for each piece in the book, and also performs it on the attached CD. In notation and tablature with chord symbols. | |
| Fingerpicking Blues Solos | A collection of fourteen outstanding fingerstyle blues solos. The pieces are written in standard notation and tablature and present a colorful assortment of contemporary fingerstyle blues guitar stylings. The companion CD offers performances of every selection in the book. | |
| Basic Blues Harmonica Method | Level 1, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | Basic Blues Harmonica Method is geared toward getting you playing blues harmonica as fast as possible. The songs and exercises have been designed to get you comfortable with moving around the instrument and allow you to take full advantage of the great sounding patterns available on your harmonica, without first having to learn advanced techniques such as bending. The basic techniques covered are single hole embouchure, tongue block embouchure and octaves. You'll be able to achieve that bluesy feel, without bending notes, by learning how to play in 3rd position. You'll also learn single note patterns and rhythms that will help you develop your motor skills and tone. This book is packed with song examples that sound great, even at this beginning stage. The CD that accompanies the book contains eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jam tracks use harmonica-friendly keys and a wide variety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/CD set teache |
| Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #1 | Level 1, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | Upon completion of this book/CD set, you will understand the principle and techniques utilized in the creation of phrases and how to incorporate these concepts into your own harmonica performance. The companion CD contains jam tracks for incorporating new licks and ideas. Notation and harmonica tablature. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 | Level 2, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 is the second level lesson book in the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series. This book starts with more songs, exercises, and rhythm training, then leads you through a variety of bending techniques. You'll also learn many other more advanced techniques used by professional players, such as shakes, glissandos, breaks, and the different types of throat vibrato. This book will help you learn to use all of these techniques within a musical context. At the end of each chapter, you'll find review questions to help you make sure that you understood the main points covered. The D harmonica is used for most of the material in this book, but harmonicas in keys of A and C are also used. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #2 | Level 2, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | The CD that accompanies the book contains nine new jam tracks. These songs range from slow to very fast, and they demonstrate common deviations from the standard 12 bar blues, including one in a minor key. In the instructional portion of this book/CD set, you'll study phrasing and learn how to build solos and instrumental songs as the 12 bar blues structure repeats during a song. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Holy Blues of Rev. Gary Davis | In this book, six of Rev. Davis' Holy Blues are presented-- gospel songs with a taste of the blues. The accompanying three CDs of lessons teach these arrangements phrase by phrase as well as presenting the original recordings. These lessons are for the intermediate to advanced fingerstyle guitarist. All of the music is in notation and tablature. LESSON ONE: Rev. Davis played many gospel songs with a blues feel. These are referred to as "Holy Blues." Death Don't Have No Mercy is an excellent example of a Holy Blues in the key of Em. Let Us Get Together follows, and is played in the key of G. This is a difficult arrangement illustrating Rev. Davis's control over his right hand. LESSON TWO: Rev.Gary Davis's religious arrangements in the key of C: I Belong to the Band and Tryin' to Get Home. LESSON THREE: For ragtime playing Rev. Davis would approach his guitar as if it were a piano. For gospel songs the guitar takes on the role of a full Baptist church! In this lesson we study two gospel arrangements, Pure Reli | |
| Ragtime Blues Guitar of Rev. Gary Davis | Rev. Gary Davis was a musical giant. His ideas spanned a wide range of techniques and styles. His repertoire featured blues, rags, show instrumentals and gospel songs. He played with his thumb and index finger to pick out complex melodies, rhythmic licks and lightning fast single-string runs. In this book, seven of Rev. Davis's blues are presented. These arrangements have been performed and recorded by a host of great artists including Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, Hot Tuna, David Bromberg, John Renbourn, Bert Jansch and many others. These lessons are for the intermediate to advanced fingerstyle guitarist. The accompanying three CD lessons teach these arrangements phrase by phrase as well as presenting the original recordings. LESSON ONE: Our first lesson highlights two of Rev. Davis's most popular blues arrangements. Hesitation Blues is played in the key of C. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down is played in the key of G. LESSON TWO: The key of C was a favorite for Rev. Davis. In this lesson we explore the party tu |
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| Folk & Blues Fingerstyle Guitar | In these CD lessons Dave Van Ronk presents his arrangements of folk tunes and blues. These lessons are for the intermediate fingerstyle guitarist. The book includes an interview, a discography, and the 11 tunes taught on the three CD's in standard notation and tablature. LESSON ONE: The alternating bass technique is presented with four arrangements: Green Green Rocky Road, Kansas City Blues, Stackerlee and Saturday Night Shuffle. LESSON TWO: Alternating the bass in 3/4 with The Ballad Of The IRT. Elizabeth Cotten's Wilson Rag, Blind Blake's That Will Never Happen No More and Miss. John Hurt's Spike Driver's Moan. LESSON THREE: Brownie Mc-Ghee's Sportin' Life Blues played in dropped D tuning. Blues in 12/8 with St. James Infirmary played in A minor. | |
| Blues and Ragtime Fingerstyle Guitar | In these lessons for the intermediate fingerstyle guitarist Dave Van Ronk presents his arrangements of blues and a classic rag. The book includes a conversation with Dave, a discography, 6 tunes in notation and tablature, and 3 CDs teaching each tune phrase by phrase. LESSON ONE: A blues in 12/8 with Leroy Carr's Midnight Hour Blues. Blood Red Moon follows played in a dropped D tuning. The lesson ends with Blind Lemon Jefferson's One Kind Favor. LESSON TWO: Sunday Street is an original Dave Van Ronk song and is an excellent example of Dave's arranging skills. Four choruses are taught demonstrating how this tune can develop. Bessie Smith's classic blues You've Been A Good Old Wagon is taught in the key of E. LESSON THREE: Dave's arrangement of St. Louis Tickle was the first great challenge for fingerpickers interested in classic ragtime. This four sectioned rag is played in the keys of C and F. It is an excellent example of contemporary ragtime guitar. | |
| Steve Baker Blues Harmonica Playalongs Vol. 1 | This collection of instrumental pieces is directed at the intermediate level diatonic harmonica player who is looking for practice material in a variety of modern blues styles. The titles each represent a particular type of tune and employ well-known verse structures and grooves which are used by countless bands and harmonica artists all over the world. The harmonica parts are chosen to illustrate typical approaches to these styles and give you the opportunity to learn exactly how the top players create their exciting sounds. This is not a "how to play the harmonica" book -- it assumes a basic knowledge of the playing techniques mentioned in the text. Every song on the CD can be heard in two versions: the full mix with the authors' original harp as the lead instrument, and a playback version without harp for you to jam along to. In the book, the harp themes (not the solos) are transcribed using tablature and musical notation plus chord charts. Each song is given a chapter to itself, containing a brief descrip | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar | This companion video to the book of the same title provides a truly enjoyable in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar! Learn the blues progression, blues chords, strum patterns, how to accompany a blues song, 6/8 blues, minor blues, power chords, moveable chords, barre chords, the blues scale, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, double stops, blues licks, bass line accompaniments, 12/8 blues, blues techniques, how to build and play an improvised solo, and fingerpicking blues. Also included are dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar | An in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar. Learn the blues progression, blues chords, strum patterns, how to accompany a blues song, moveable chords, barre chords, the blues scale, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, double stops, blues licks, bass line accompaniments, blues techniques, how to build and play an improvised solo, and fingerpicking blues. Also included are dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! In notation & tablature. This package includes the companion DVD video. | |
| Exploring 1st Position | Level 3, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | The "Exploring" series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most commonly played positions on the ten-hole diatonic harmonica. This volume for 1st Position focuses on the basic principles of what makes 1st Position work, scales that help maneuverability and speed within 1st Position, and interactive jamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. The book contains the most extensive catalog of 1st Position blues licks and phrases ever written. The carefully sequenced lessons will walk you through both modern licks and classic licks and solos in the style of great masters of 1st Position playing like Sonny Boy Williamson II and Jimmy Reed. This book and recording is a must for the dedicated blues harmonica player! Intermediate to advanced in difficulty. Written in notation and harmonica tablature. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Exploring 2nd Position | Level 2, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | The "Exploring" series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most common played positions on the ten hole diatonic harmonica. This volume for 2nd position focuses on the basic principles of what makes 2nd Position work, scales that help maneuverability and speed with in 2nd Position, deep study into blues phrasing, and interactive jamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. The book contains an extensive catalog of 2nd Position blues licks and phrases that use common soloing scales. This book also goes into great depth studying blues phrasing and will help you start your journey into creating great solos. Written in notation and harmonica tablature. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Exploring 3rd Position | Level 2, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | The "Exploring" series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most commonly played positions on the ten hole diatonic harmonica. This book and recording for 3rd position focuses on the basic principles of what makes 3rd Position work, scales that help maneuverability and speed within 3rd Position, and interactive jamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. This volume contains the most extensive catalog of 3rd Position blues licks and phrases ever written. You will not only learn the common minor form of soloing in 3rd Position, but the less well-known major soloing like that of the great George "Harmonica" Smith. If you are looking to dig deep into the usage of advanced tongue blocking techniques, this will also be a great study for you; many of the songs in this set use tongue blocking and as a focal point. If you are also looking to get into blues chromatic playing, this book is a great primer. Playing blues chromatic is identical in movement, |
| Legends of Bottleneck Blues Guitar | This video presents rare and historical recordings from 1965 to 1970 of some of the greatest exponents of bottleneck blues technique. Black bottleneck guitar styles were probably initially inspired by lap-style Hawaiian slide guitar which enjoyed immense popularity shortly after its inception in the mid-1890s. By 1903, it was already in vogue in Mississippi (and probably elsewhere) according to testimony from W. C. Handy, Gus Cannon, and others. Although particularly popular in Mississippi and Louisiana, bottleneck styles could be found the length and breadth of the rural South. While there were similarities among guitarists in some locales, there was no preponderant style or approach other than the abilities and imagination of the guitarist employing a slide technique. The musicians presented in this video are among the greatest exponents of slide blues guitar who ever lived and are ample testimony to the superb variety available in this style. Features Son House, Johnny Shines, Fred McDowell, Jesse Fuller, | |
| Legends of the Delta Blues | The Mississippi Delta is the source of America's deep and pervasive blues tradition. At a time when that tradition appeared in danger of disappearing, many of its most elemental practitioners reappeared to remind us of the bruising force of this music's headwaters. They were living legends that demonstrated strong bonds with legends passed. This video presents the unalloyed power of Delta legends Eddie 'Son' House, Johnny Shines, Bukka White, and John Lee Hooker as they performed in the 1960s and 1970s. This is music which has mesmerized everyone from a young Muddy Waters to today's blues-based rockers. Its earthy vitality remains fresh in rare performances rife with slide guitars, driving rhythms and songs as searing as a hellhound's bay across the Delta darkness. | |
| Shades of Blue | This "cool" collection for piano contains twelve original pieces for early intermediate students. These short pieces are a great source of alternative repertoire, exploring blues harmonies and swing rhythms. Students also practice reading accidentals and the interpretation of many dynamic levels. | |
| Living with the Blues | A book by virtuoso veteran bluesman Roger Sutcliffe, for the serious acoustic blues guitarist containing detailed transcriptions in standard notation and tablature of 11 of his favourite numbers all to be found on his album, Under the Rubber Eagle. This book has been in the works since the recording of these tunes was made many years ago. Only a few of these arrangements may be considered easy, while the rest are not. Be prepared to spend some time on them. | |
| West Coast Blues Guitar Play-Along Trax | This booklet/2-CD set has been designed to help the guitarist with soloing studies. These 36 play-along rhythm tracks embody the electrifying feel of the West Coast Blues and provide you with the ability to place new licks and soloing concepts into context. They include slow blues, fast blues, jazzy blues, rumbas, songs with breaks, swings, marches, minor blues, boogies, and many more. A practice section is included featuring nine Play-Along Trax that start at a tempo of 40 beats per minute and go to 200 for progressive lick study. This is a great tool to help you master any lick or song that is too difficult to play at its original speed. The remaining backup tracks are arranged by key, single guitar or band, and tempo. Most of the examples will use the standard 12-bar blues format, while a few use common variations such as 16-bar blues. The enclosed booklet provides the chord progressions plus instruction on how to use the CDs to practice listening and breaks. | |
| C Harmonica Blues Play-Along Trax | Get a back-up band in a box! This booklet/2-CD set is part of Level 2 in David Barrett's Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series for the studying harmonica player in both private and group settings. The first CD helps you master licks in 2nd position. It starts with ten play-along tracks that start at a tempo of 40 beats per minute and go to 200 for progressive lick study, and ends with three full band play-along tracks in 2nd position. The second CD gives you six play-along tracks for 3rd position study with full band examples; three play-along tracks for 1st position study; one track for 4th position study; and one bonus instrumental play-along song with David Barrett. The enclosed booklet provides instruction, music for all of the chord progressions, and the licks from the solos in notation with tablature. | |
| Interactive Blues Harp Workshop | The Interactive Blues Harp Workshop includes everything you need to know about playing harp in one easy-to-comprehend package. Never before has mastering the art of harp playing been so easy. Starting from beginners level, this multimedia tutorial program features play-along tracks and more than 100 exercises with loop function gets you playing right from the start. From the basics to the most advanced playing techniques, everything you need to know is right here. Plus background information about the history of the harp, its most important players, how to tune and repair your harp, recommended recordings, mics and amps. The combination of graphics, audio files, pictures and text files guarantees you the learning experience of a lifetime. System requirements: PC 486/66 MHz or better; 16 Megabytes RAM minimum; Windows 3.x or better; 2X CD-ROM drive; SVGA display capable of displaying more than 256 colors using 640 x 480 resolution; 16-bit sound card. | |
| Interactive Blues Harp Workshop | with Hohner Blues Harp inclulded | The Interactive Blues Harp Workshop includes everything you need to know about playing harp in one easy-to-comprehend package. Never before has mastering the art of harp playing been so easy. Starting from beginners level, this multimedia tutorial program featuring play-along tracks and more than 100 exercises with loop function gets you playing right from the start. From the basics to the most advanced playing techniques, everything you need to know is right here. Plus background information about the history of the harp, its most important players, how to tune and repair you harp, recommended recordings, mics and amps. The combination of graphics, audio files, pictures and text files guarantees you the learning experience of a lifetime. System requirements: PC 486/66 MHz or better; 16 Megabytes RAM minimum; Windows 3.x or better; 2X CD-ROM drive; SVGA display capable of displaying more than 256 colors using 640 x 480 resolution; 16-bit sound card. Kit includes the Hohner Great Little Harp. |
| Complete Blues Bass Book | The Complete Blues Bass Book CD is a stereo recording, using electric bass guitar, electric guitar, and drums. It contains most of the exercises in the book and is designed as a play-along recording. Most of the exercises are recorded as bass and drums only, with the last few lessons adding electric guitar. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar | The companion recording is in stereo play-along format and features the earthy blues guitar and vocal stylings of author Mike Christiansen. An instructional recording, it contains all of the examples found in the book. The instrumentation on the recording is rhythm guitar, vocals, and some of the examples have a lead guitar track. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp | The CD is in split-track format, thus allowing the student to play with the blues harp solos, blues band accompaniment, or both. | |
| Blues Style Harmonica | Lonnie Joe Howell is a well-known songwriter and session musician. On this video, he teaches the modern blues style of harmonica heard on today's records. This video includes a unique graphic display that makes it easy to learn quickly. Lonnie Joe teaches several songs and includes numerous special harmonica techniques like train sounds, fiddle sounds, and many others. | |
| John Lee Hooker & Friends (1984-1992) | Featuring Albert Collins, Ry Cooder, Robert Cray, John Hammond, Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Rait and others. | |
| The Guitar of Lightnin' Hopkins | When you hear someone say "Texas Blues Guitar," you may immediately think of Steve Ray and Jimmie Vaughn or maybe Freddie King. The invisible presence, buried deep in everyone of their guitar riffs, is the true king of Texas blues, Lightnin' Hopkins. Lightnin', who knew Blind Lemon Jefferson as a child, is Jimmie Vaughn's favorite guitarist. Offered here are all the basics, many of the secrets and tricks of Lightnin's deeply accomplished, deceptively simple acoustic Texas boogie guitar style. This lesson features rare video footage from the 1950's and 1960's of Lightnin' playing five tunes. Lightnin' plays the tune and then Ernie analyzes it lick by lick. This video presents a wonderful opportunity to go to the source of Texas blues and learn from the master who inspired generations of guitar heroes. Tab & notation booklet included. | |
| The Guitar of Mance Lipscomb Volume 2 | In this second video lesson Ernie Hawkins continues his study of Mance Lipscomb's guitar style and technique. His solid driving bass propelled his dancing, spontaneous melodies through song after song. In this lesson Ernie highlights the ever popular Spoonful, two ragtime instrumentals in the key of G and A and an extended blues in the key of G. | |
| Fingerstyle Blues Guitar | This video cassette illustrates how traditional country blues guitar techniques and styles can be extended and explored to create new textures and styles. Blues tunes are demonstrated in the keys of A, D and E, and Woody Mann teaches how variations and improvisational ideas can be developed. The styles of blues legends are discussed and analyzed. Includes a companion booklet. (65-minutes) | |
| Fingerpicking Country Blues 2 | Step-by-step instruction will guide you through more of your favorite country blues tunes while you increase you facility and learn more advanced chording. For beginning/intermediate fingerpicking country blues guitarists. | |
| The Guitar of Blind Boy Fuller | Blind Boy Fuller recorded his unique brand of country blues from 1935 through 1940. His playing is chock-full of both wit and soulfulness. His guitar arrangements are strikingly original and make perfect use of the unique sound of the National steel guitar which he used on most of his recordings. He is best known for his classic Truckin' My Blues Away which has been performed and recorded by generations of blues and rock guitarists. This video gives a fully-detailed presentation of Blind Boy Fuller's intricate guitar work on six of his best recordings. | |
| The Guitar of Blind Lemon Jefferson | In this video, the secrets to Lemon’s playing technique and style are explained. Ari teaches five of Blind Lemon’s most popular and intriguing arrangements phrase by phrase and note by note. Tunes include: Matchbox Blues, Black Horse Blues, Yo Yo Blues, Bad Luck Blues, and One Dime Blues. Includes a free 40-page tab/music booklet. | |
| The Guitar of Robert Wilkins | Robert Wilkins (1896-1987) was born in Hernando, a small town in northern Mississippi, which nonetheless managed to contribute such musicians as Frank Stokes, Jim Jackson, Garfield Akers and Joe Callicott to the story of the Blues, Wilkins lived his adult life in Memphis and recorded 13 sides between September 1928 and February of 1930, and an additional 4 sides in October of 1935. He had a real flair for composition and often invented new forms for his songs. Many of these have become landmark performances in the story of the Country Blues. Robert Wilkins' playing and singing from his 1920s recordings show us a musician with a pronounced compositional bent and an unusual imaginative gift for varying the blues structure in interesting ways. His lyrics are equally originally and profoundly poetic. His subtly powerful guitar-playing and soulful vocals combine for a sound that is unforgettable. The accompanying booklet includes lyrics and TAB/ standard notation transcriptions of the songs. | |
| The Guitar of Bo Carter | Bo Carter was a great guitar player. He played with absolute facility in a variety of tunings and keys and his harmonic sense was unique in the Country Blues. Bo's recording career in the pre-World War II period, from 1928-1940, was of a longevity equaled by very few Country bluesmen. His repertoire centered on (but was not comprised exclusively of) "party" songs, such as Let Me Roll Your Lemon or Pussy Cat Blues. Whatever you may think of the "single entendre" aspect of some of his lyrics, when you really listen to what Bo Carter was doing, it become perfectly obvious that he was one of the great masters of Country Blues, and a player of unusual versatility, subtlety and imagination. As with other players of his generation, the origins of Bo's music are shrouded in mystery, and it is very unlikely we'll ever find an explanation for the harmonic richness of his music, so different from other musicians of his region. Bo's right hand approach was different, too, picking with all fingers and moving fluidly | |
| Basic Blues Harmonica Method | Level 1, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | This video accompanies the book and CD Basic Blues Harmonica Method. As many techniques are much better demonstrated in video format, you will find this video to be a great learning tool. With large charts, diagrams, and many playing examples, nothing is left to the imagination. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Delta Blues Cajun Two-Step | This second volume of footage shot by Alan Lomax at the 1966 Newport Folk Festival digs deep into the roots of African-American music, serving as the perfect complement to the first volume, Devil Got My Woman features Skip James, Son House, Bukka White, Ed and Lonnie Young, Alphonse Ardoin, and Canray Fontenot. | |
| Masters of the Blues | Recorded in 1966 at a Toronto studio as part of the CBC-TV Festival Series, Masters Of The Blues has finally surfaced after 30 years. Included here are rare performances by Mable Hillary during her only television appearance and the Muddy Waters Band that included harmonica giant James Cotton. Hosted by Canadian blues guitar virtuoso Colin James, this truly contains some of the most unbelievable, live blues performances ever captured on film. Also featuring Otis Spann, Sonny Terry, Brownie Mcghee and Willie Dixon. | |
| Blues Masters Volume 2 | The story of the blues continues, featuring Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, B.B. King and many others! | |
| Blues Masters Volume 1 | Rare performances and historical footage trace the development of this uniquely American music form. Both volumes feature deluxe packaging, with liner notes and excellent photos. Volume one includes Bessie Smith, Leadbelly, Son House, Big Bill Broonzy and others. | |
| Blues Up the Country | The Country Blues Guitar Legacy | Much of the extremely rare performance footage in this video has never been released. It documents the diversity of a music which was as personal as a fingerprint yet as universal as the blues itself. John Jackson, Pink Anderson, Rev. Gary Davis and the charismatic Josh White manifest different aspects of the rich Piedmont ragtime/blues tradition. In Memphis, echoes of the Mississippi Delta could be heard in the music of Furry Lewis while the delightfully eccentric Jesse Fuller and the introspective Robert Pete Williams embody country blues which defies regional identity. |
| Legends of the Delta Blues | The Mississippi Delta is the source of America's deep and pervasive blues tradition. At a time when that tradition appeared in danger of disappearing, many of its most elemental practitioners reappeared to remind us of the bruising force of this music's headwaters. They were living legends that demonstrated strong bonds with legends passed. This is music which has mesmerized everyone from a young Muddy Waters to today's blues-based rockers. Its earthy vitality remains fresh in rare performances rife with slide guitars, driving rhythms and songs as searing as a hellhound's bay across the Delta darkness. | |
| Muddy Waters in Concert 1971 | The rare footage presented in this video presents Muddy Waters at his prime and with one of his best bands. The concert was filmed during a West Coast tour in 1971. Titles include: Long Distance Call, Hoochie Coochie Man, Manish Boy, Walkin' Thru The Park, Crawlin' Kingsnake, She's Nineteen Years Old, Got My Mojo Working and Hold It. | |
| Legends of Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Presents rare 1965 to 1970 footage of some of the greatest exponents of bottleneck blues technique. Features Son House, Johnny Shines, Fred McDowell, Jesse Fuller, Furry Lewis, and Mance Lipscomb. Includes free booklet of biographical material. (60-minutes) | |
| Brownie McGhee Born with the Blues - 1966-1992 | This video presents a moving retrospective of 14 blues songs reflecting the broad stylistic range of a 50-year performing career. On six of the selections, McGhee's passionate vocals and outstanding guitar work are accompanied by legendary blues harp player Sonny Terry. Free tab booklet included. | |
| Legends of Country Blues Guitar Volume One | The rare footage presented in this two-video series is of unprecedented historical value. Drawn from a myriad of sources it depicts some of the greatest blues musicians who ever lived. Includes a free booklet of biographical material. Features Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi John Hurt, Son House, Mance Lipscomb, Rev. Gary Davis, Robert Peter Williams, Josh White, and Brownie McGhee. | |
| Legends of Country Blues Guitar Volume Two | The blues "rediscovery" era of the 1960s brought to concert and sound stages many veteran artists who had participated in the "Golden Age" of country blues recording prior to World War II. The best of them retained much of their youthful power and brought with them the authority of experience. While these artists have since passed on, their record legacy is enhanced by these extraordinary performance clips. The first generation of recorded Delta bluesmen--Charley Patton, Tommy Johnson, and Mississippi Sheiks--is echoed in the stark and powerful performances of Bukka White, Sam Chatmon, Big Joe Williams, Houston Stackhouse and Son House. The East Coast ragtime style is exemplified by its supreme exponent, Reverend Gary Davis, seen here in some recently discovered informal footage. Huddie Ledbetter was a tradition unto himself with his repertoire of work and "play party" songs reflecting pre-blues African-American music idioms. The extraordinary color footage of LeadBelly singing three songs, and the informal | |
| Country Blues Guitar Part One | This video features rare footage of Mississippi John Hurt, Jesse Fuller, Elizabeth Cotten, and Furry Lewis. Tab/music included. Features split-screen teaching for the intermediate to advanced guitarist. Includes a free instructional booklet. | |
| Country Blues Guitar Part Three | The third and concluding volume in this excellent blues-guitar video series features rare footage of Son House, Rev. Gary Davis, and Big Bill Broonzy. Tab/music included. Features split-screen teaching by Stefan Grossman. Includes a free instructional booklet. | |
| Devil Got My Woman | Blues at Newport 1966 | This video is an archetypal blues "crossroads" containing extra- ordinarily powerful footage captured by Alan Lomax during the 1966 Newport Folk Festival. 60-minute video. |
| Country Blues Guitar | Designed for the novice guitarist, Steve's course starts with an easy blues and leads into jazzy syncopations, alternate tunings, alternating bass lines and slide techniques. Have fun learning Buck Dancer's Choice, Casey Jones, and other pieces. Free booklet of transcribed solos is included. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar | A truly enjoyable in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar! Learn the blues progression, blues chords, strum patterns, how to accompany a blues song, 6/8 blues, minor blues, power chords, moveable chords, barre chords, the blues scale, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, double stops, blues licks, bass line accompaniments, 12/8 blues, blues techniques, how to build and play an improvised solo, and fingerpicking blues. Also included are dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! | |
| How to Play Blues Guitar | In-depth analysis of the Delta blues style of Charley Patton, Son House, Skip James, Willie Brown, and Tommy Johnson, the syncopated ragtime-blues of Blind Blake and Rev. Gary Davis, the alternating bass of Mississippi John Hurt, Furry Lewis, and Elizabeth Cotten, and the monotonic blues of Lightnin-Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb. Includes free instructional booklet. | |
| Complete Blues Guitar Series:V2-How to Play | Learn left hand techniques that makes blues guitar sing. Tim demonstrates the essential blues rhythm styles. Also, ten killer licks every blues guitarist must know & how and where to use them. 1) Vibrato: how to find your own unique blues sound. 2) Bends: make your solos sing with quarter, half and whole tone bends. 3) Rhythm styles. 4) Classic fills and solo licks. 5) Endings. | |
| Complete Blues Guitar Series:V3-How to Sell it | On the last tape in this series you will learn the essentials of slide or bottleneck style, time tested performance techniques and how to put it all together. 1) Slide and bottleneck blues technique, 2) Ten classic slide licks, 3) Crowd pleasing stage effects, slide techniques using microphone stands, bottles, etc. 4) Practice progressions. | |
| Beginner's Blues Guitar | By the end of this video lesson, you will be playing the blues in several keys and styles. You'll know how to play blues turnarounds, boogie-woogie bass lines, several strumming and fingerpicking accom- paniment patterns, as well as blues solos, licks, and fills. Includes blues solos, licks, and accompaniment styles of Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy, Jimmy Reed, Mississippi John Hurt and others. Classic blues tunes used as examples are: How Long Blues, Key To The Highway, Baby What You Want Me To Do, Blues With a Feeling, and Hesitation Blues. 70 minute video. | |
| Texas Blues Guitar | The Lone State boasts many cultural riches, and its gifts to the blues tradition are among its most exemplary treasures. The range of Texas blues guitar styles, both rural and urban, is captured in this collection of fourteen per-formances by four legendary Texas bluesmen. Blazing 1991 performances by the great Albert Collins generate a heat which belies his Iceman moniker. Freddie King cooks at full boil in a 1972 set which includes his signature song Going Down. Rare 1960 footage of Lightnin' Hopkins shows how intense the downhome acoustic Texas blues could be. A 1968 performance by Mance Lipscomb traces the blues tradition to its work song taproot with Captain, Captain. Alternately stark and celebratory, the Texas blues of these per- formances comprise a legacy as expansive as the Lone Star State's legendary vistas. Running time 60 minutes. | |
| Advanced Fingerpicking Guitar Techniques/Blues Guitar | Contemporary acoustic fingerstyle blues encompasses a wide variety of styles, techniques and sounds. In this lesson, Stefan Grossman teaches four multi-sectioned blues instrumentals that are bases on traditional techniques, blues piano ideas, single-string melodic guitar licks and horn styled solos. The music varies from a piano styled boogie to a slow country blues reminiscent of the playing of Blind Blake and Jelly Roll Morton to a New Orleans blues in the style and feel of Ray Charles and Snooks Eaglin. Includes a free instructional booklet. Will have a DVD soon (GW928DVD). | |
| Chicago Blues | Featuring Muddy Waters, Johnnie Lewis, Buddy Guy, Junior Well, J. B. Hutto | Harley Cokliss's Chicago Blues filmed in 1972 was a remarkable film; remarkable in that it was not just a competent documentary but a film crafted with care by professionals with a love and understanding of music and a respect for its history and artists. The music and its artists of Chicago Blues reflect faithfully the structure of the city's Blues activity of the late '60s from unknown amateur to world famous stars, from house to small bar, from traditional down home to modern city style. Thus Johnny Lewis, a housepainter who played for his own amusement at home and was almost a discovery of the film team, to Muddy Waters, Chicago Blues' most famous figure. Lewis' Hobo Blues opens the film over images of the Bus Station and fixes firmly the importance of migration in the development of Chicago's postwar Blues. But with the great bulk of migrants coming from the Delta this pure East Coast offering sits oddly with the heavy electric Mississippi sound to follow. Strictly, only Muddy and Johnny Young came fr |
| Legends of Country Blues Guitar Volume Two | The blues "rediscovery" era of the 1960s brought to concert and sound stages many veteran artists who had participated in the "Golden Age" of country blues recording prior to World War II. The best of them retained much of their youthful power and brought with them the authority of experience. While these artists have since passed on, their record legacy is enhanced by these extraordinary performance clips. The first generation of recorded Delta bluesmen--Charley Patton, Tommy Johnson, and Mississippi Sheiks--is echoed in the stark and powerful performances of Bukka White, Sam Chatmon, Big Joe Williams, Houston Stackhouse and Son House. The East Coast ragtime style is exemplified by its supreme exponent, Reverend Gary Davis, seen here in some recently discovered informal footage. Huddie Ledbetter was a tradition unto himself with his repertoire of work and "play party" songs reflecting pre-blues African-American music idioms. The extraordinary color footage of LeadBell |
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| Blues Masters | The Essential History of the Blues | Born on the plantations of the Mississippi Delta, the blues is America’s roots music. Few performances of the early masters were ever captured on film, but those that were are truly unforgettable. Combining VHS volumes 1 and 2 on one DVD, Blues Masters is an extraordinary, comprehensive visual history of blues music, gathering rare performances and archival footage that trace the development of this unique American art form. With the only known taped performance by Leadbelly, Blues Masters also serves up the smoldering blues of Son House, Bessie Smith, Big Bill Broonzy, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Witherspoon, Billie Holiday and many more. [103 MIN.; COLOR/B&W; NOT RATED] |
| Devil Got My Woman | Blues at Newport 1966 | Imagine you've stumbled into a juke joint where the mentor of Robert Johnson, Son House, and the idol of the Rolling Stones, Howlin' Wolf, "dis" one another. Picture a place where Wolf taunts Bukka White while the robust Parchman Farm alumnus spins his proto-funk dance grooves and the spectral Skip James weaves his haunting Devil Got My Woman. It's an archetypal blues "crossroads" where legends of the 1920s Delta and 1950s Chicago share the same musical space, suspended out of time in a super-real present, a non-specific "bluestime." This is no fantasy. You enter this very juke joint in this video of extraordinarily powerful footage Alan Lomax captured during the 1966 Newport Folk Festival. Devil Got My Woman is not, however, concert footage from Newport. Alan Lomax recreated a juke joint at Newport, stocked the bar, and let nature take its course. The resultant film footage captures the blues experience in its first and truest milieu, one in which African-American men |
| Country Blues Guitar | Country Blues Guitar styles span a wide horizon. In these three lessons the ideas and techniques of Rev. Gary Davis, Charley Jordan, Tommy Johnson and Mississippi John Hurt are presented. The arrangements vary from alternating bass to a Delta strum to a monotonic bass. In notation and tablature with three compact discs featuring 3 full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. LESSON ONE: Rev. Davis's Cocaine Blues and You Got The Pocket Book, I Got The Key both played in the key of C and in what Rev. Davis called "old fashion" pickin'. The popular blues Crow Jane played in the key of E. LESSON TWO: Charley Jordan's Keep It Clean and Hunkie Tunkie Blues both played in the key of E and presenting Jordan's unusual blues approach. Tommy Johnson's Canned Heat played in dropped D tuning. LESSON THREE: We begin with Come Back Baby, a slow blues in A using a monotonic bass. We follow this with Mississippi John Hurt's |
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| Blues Grooves for Harmonica | This audio CD and booklet presents 10 backing tracks for you to practice soloing. Each track is recorded twice, once with harmonica and once without. Improve your timing by keeping up with a professional group. Develop a bank of riffs while playing with a solid blues backing. Learn new phrasing techniques. Playing along will stimulate your powers of improvisation. Listening carefully to what each instrument is doing will help you emulate it or just blend in, picking up rhythm patterns and playing your favorite melody over some of the tracks. Become acquainted with different blues grooves. It's good fun and great practice whatever your level of proficiency. The booklet contains basic instruction on rhythm, tone, melody, harmony, tongue blocking, improvisation, positions and scales, bending notes, and more. | |
| Getting Into Blues Guitar | Intended for beginning to intermediate level players, this blues guitar tutorial offers progressive lessons addressing chords, comping, scales, phrasing, and solo improvising. The book’s numerous musical examples and tunes are written in both standard notation and guitar tablature as well as in chord grids when justified. All examples appear on the book’s companion CD, recorded on electric guitar only. Helpful practice tips and suggestions for further reading and listening are provided. The author methodically introduces the student to authentic blues styles and techniques, referring to specific artists, recordings and periods in the development and evolution of modern blues guitar playing. The relationship between chords and soloing is examined, as is the role of the guitar in blues ensembles and recordings. Equal emphasis is placed on chord comping, improvising and related theory. Upon completion of the book the student should be competent in performing a wide range of blues forms and idioms, |
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| Legends of Country Blues Guitar Volume One | As a genre, blues music was developed at the beginning of the twentieth century by rural black musicians. The music they played was alien to formula, possessing such skill and robustness as to be captivating, but few were widely known. The blues revival of the early 1960's brought many of the survivors to the forefront of traditional music. The technique of a Rev. Davis, the power of a Son House, the charm of a Mississippi John Hurt suddenly leaps into sight, becoming more tangible, more awesome and more human. The rare footage presented in this DVD is a treasure beyond imagining, drawn from a myriad of sources, depicting some of the greatest blues musicians who ever lived: Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi John Hurt, Son House, Mance Lipscomb, Rev. Gary Davis, Robert Peter Williams, Josh White, and Brownie McGhee. 88 minutes. | |
| Lightnin' Hopkins Rare Performances 1960-1979 | Texas has given the world generations of extraordinary blues singer-guitarists, of whom none made a deeper impression than Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins (1912-1982). The stunning impact of his charismatic performances comes fully to lie in this DVD tracing Lightnin's career subsequent to his rediscovery in 1959. In 1960 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn captured Lightnin' on his Houston home turf, and the clips here of him performing on the street and in a Houston bar are rare glimpses into his milieu (and the earliest known footage of Hopkins). Seven years later, a relaxed Lightnin' delivered engaging folk-blues performances for Seattle folklorists, five of which appear here. In 1970 he painted a masterful and entertaining musical self-portrait in eight songs from the Los Angeles PBS show Boboquivari. Finally, Lightnin's "lion in winter" appearance on Austin City Limits in 1979 shows a still-powerful country bluesman disproving the old dog/new tricks adage with a Stratocaster and wah-wah pedal! | |
| Fingerpicking Blues Guitar Instrumentals | In this set of audio lessons, Stefan Grossman teaches six fingerpicking blues guitar solos. The three compact discs feature note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction of the music featured in the book. In addition to instruction for the arrangements of Tribute to Lonnie Johnson (in Drop D tuning) and Dollar Town that appear in the book, Lesson One includes two special tracks of Lonnie Johnson performing two tunes. Lesson Two teaches Yazoo Basin Boogie in Drop D tuning and Religious Trainfare Blues in standard tuning. Lesson Three presents Blues for the Mann and Lemon's Jump, tributes to two great blues men. All in notation and tablature. | |
| Anyone Can Play Blues Guitar | This course is a fun, easy way for a beginning to intermediate guitarist to learn how to play the blues. You'll learn blues chord progressions as well as a variety of blues strumming and picking patterns. This course also presents basic blues scales, lead guitar techniques, and combination rhythm and lead playing. The basics of slide guitar and open tuning are also covered. No music reading is required for this course, but the student should understand basic chords and strumming as taught in Mel Bay's Anyone Can Play Guitar Volume 1 video. This method was created and is taught by Vern Juran, who has an extensive background in teaching and performing blues music. |
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| Blues Guitar Ear Training Course | This double CD course is designed for any level, from beginner to advanced. The first CD covers acoustic style blues and the second CD covers electric style blues. It walks you through simple tried and true steps that will make training your ear a breeze! You will learn to correctly hum acoustic and electric blues licks, memorize a variety of blues licks in several different key signatures, and transpose what you memorize into alternate key signatures. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp | An innovative book that enables the student to play rhythm chords immediately to create exciting sounds on the harmonica, You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp is designed to allow the beginning student to gain maximum results in the shortest amount of time. The student is guided in developing the ability to hear blues progressions and styles. Upon completion of this method, the student will have developed the ability to handle the demands of most blues music. Written by a masterful teacher with years of studio, classroom, and workshop experiance, if you really want to play blues harp, this book is for you! This packages includes an innovative DVD demonstrating selected examples from the book. Examples are clearly indicated so the student can find the corresponding exercise in the book. |
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| Blues Harp Licks Chart with CD | The Blues Harp Licks Chart will help you increase your lick vocabulary and develop your soloing skills. The licks are presented with and without bending to musical examples on CD. An in-depth phrasing chart is also included to show you how to place your new licks into context. The chart and CD both use a C harmonica in 2nd Position. | |
| Larry Coryell Jazz Guitar | Exercises, Scales, Modes, & Techniques | Larry Coryell discusses and illustrates scales, modes, finger exercises, improvisation and chords. This book offers notation, tablature, and three audio CDs for the intermediate to advanced student. |
| Delta Blues Guitar | The Mississippi Delta of the 1920s-1940s was a treasure chest of powerful blues performances. These lessons detail tunes by Willie Brown, Tommy Johnson, and Mississippi John Hurt. This book features notation, tablature, and three compact discs of phrase-by-phrase audio instruction for the intermediate guitarist. | |
| Country Blues Guitar in Open Tunings | Open tunings have been used by many country blues guitarists. From the alternating bass styles of Furry Lewis and Mississippi John Hurt to the evocative and haunting sounds of Skip James to the ragtime blues of Blind Blake. In this series we discuss some of the finest guitar arrangements played in open tunings. For the intermediate guitarist. Notation and tablature with three compact discs. | |
| The Gospel Guitar of Rev. Gary Davis | Rev. Gary Davis was a musical genius. His music and guitar playing spanned a century of different techniques, styles and ideas and touched on so many musical formats, such as blues, ragtime, folk, gospel, marching songs and tin pan alley hits. In this series of four full-length video lessons, Ernie Hawkins teaches fourteen of Rev. Davis's most requested and famous gospel guitar arrangements. Rare footage of Rev. Davis playing many of the tunes taught in this collection is featured. Ernie gives you a detailed rundown of each arrangement, analyzing the structure and timing of each phrase, verse and chorus and then replaying everything slower on a split screen with close-ups of both hands. A comprehensive 80 page tab/music booklet is included. All in all, almost six hours of instruction is presented. |
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| The Gospel Guitar of Rev. Gary Davis | Rev. Gary Davis was a musical genius. His music and guitar playing spanned a century of different techniques, styles and ideas and touched on so many musical formats, such as blues, ragtime, folk, gospel, marching songs and tin pan alley hits. In this series of four full-length video lessons, Ernie Hawkins teaches fourteen of Rev. Davis's most requested and famous gospel guitar arrangements. Rare footage of Rev. Davis playing many of the tunes taught in this collection is featured. Ernie gives you a detailed rundown of each arrangement, analyzing the structure and timing of each phrase, verse and chorus and then replaying everything slower on a split screen with close-ups of both hands. A comprehensive 80 page tab/music booklet is included. All in all, almost six hours of instruction is presented. |
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| The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt, Volume One | Mississippi John Hurt's appeal was universal, he was very much a musician of his time and place, playing within a tradition, but mapping out his own territory with subtleties of touch, phrasing and use of the guitar that were all his own. Though famed for fingerpicking in the alternating bass style, John would often employ omitted beats or syncopated runs, rather than sticking to an unvaried alternation. Also, unlike many musicians of his region, he was comfortable playing in a variety of keys, routinely working in E, A, D, G, and C in standard tuning, as well as Open D and Open G tunings. This video presents instruction in John Hurt's repertoire, with songs chosen to showcase his playing in different keys. The video lesson includes, at its conclusion, rare documentary silent film footage of Mississippi John Hurt playing guitar at his home in Washington, D.C. The accompanying booklet includes TAB/standard notation transcriptions and lyrics of the songs. 90 minutes. |
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| The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt, Volume One | Mississippi John Hurt's appeal was universal, he was very much a musician of his time and place, playing within a tradition, but mapping out his own territory with subtleties of touch, phrasing and use of the guitar that were all his own. Though famed for fingerpicking in the alternating bass style, John would often employ omitted beats or syncopated runs, rather than sticking to an unvaried alternation. Also, unlike many musicians of his region, he was comfortable playing in a variety of keys, routinely working in E, A, D, G, and C in standard tuning, as well as Open D and Open G tunings. This video presents instruction in John Hurt's repertoire, with songs chosen to showcase his playing in different keys. The video lesson includes, at its conclusion, rare documentary silent film footage of Mississippi John Hurt playing guitar at his home in Washington, D.C. The accompanying booklet includes TAB/standard notation transcriptions and lyrics of the songs. 90 minutes. |
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| The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt, Volume Two | It is no exaggeration to state that much of the interest in Country Blues today can be attributed to the tremendous appeal that Mississippi John Hurt exerted upon audiences during the brief period between his rediscovery in 1963 and his death in 1966. This second video guitar lesson devoted to Mississippi John's music presents more songs chosen to showcase his playing in different keys. The accompanying booklet includes TAB/standard notation transcriptions and lyrics of the songs. 101 minutes. |
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| The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt, Volume Two | It is no exaggeration to state that much of the interest in Country Blues today can be attributed to the tremendous appeal that Mississippi John Hurt exerted upon audiences during the brief period between his rediscovery in 1963 and his death in 1966. This second video guitar lesson devoted to Mississippi John's music presents more songs chosen to showcase his playing in different keys. The accompanying booklet includes TAB/standard notation transcriptions and lyrics of the songs. 101 minutes. |
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| Classic Chicago Blues Harp #2 | Level 3, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | Classic Chicago Blues Harp #2 follows book/CD #1 and is a progressive lesson book that walks you step-by-step from the intermediate stages of playing the harmonica to the very advanced. This lesson book is the main backbone to the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series. Classic Chicago Blues Harp takes the major techniques used by professional artists and teaches it to you. Each chapter finishes in a chapter review test to help you in understanding the main points covered in each chapter. The D major diatonic harmonica is primarily used in this book, the other keys are A and C. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Anyone Can Play Electric Blues Guitar | This course is designed for the beginning guitarist who wants to start playing the blues. No note-reading ability is required in this course, but a basic knowledge of open and barre chords is necessary. These types of chords are taught in Mel Bay’s Anyone Can Play Guitar, Vol. 1 and 2. This video will teach you new chords and chord progressions as applied to blues music. You will learn blues techniques, licks, and scales that will enable you to perform complete blues guitar solos. Also included are rhythm tricks so you can practice your chords and licks with a complete blues band. Includes an instructional booklet. | |
| Guitar of Lead Belly | In this video lesson– the first to show how Lead Belly played his booming 12-string guitar– Harry Lewman explores the stories behind the songs and explains in detail the unusual way in which Lead Belly tuned, strung, and played the 12-string guitar. Also features rare footage of Lead Belly. Includes a free tab/music booklet. | |
| Sonny Terry: Whoopin' The Blues 1958-1974 | Blues harmonica legend Sonny Terry performs 15 of his best-known tunes including: Crazy About You Baby, Buck Dance, Hand Jive, Rock Island Line, My Baby Done Changed the Lock, Sweet Woman Blues, John Henry, Midnight Special, and Poor Man Fighting a Losing Battle. A biographical booklet is included. A 55-minute video. | |
| 101 Essential Blues Progressions | This user-friendly book and CD shows how to transform standard three-chord blues changes into harmonically sophisticated jazz-blues progressions. The book covers chord substitution, twelve-bar blues, minor blues, eight-bar blues, and sixteen-bar blues. Chord frames are supplied for guitarists. Blank treble and bass staves are included for writing songs, licks, and solos. An absolute goldmine for all musicians, students, blues songwriters, recording studios, ad agencies, and anyone who plays blues music. This truly amazing learning/reference work, designed for beginners and pros alike, also contains an appendix featuring a wealth of information about modern blues progressions and how to create them. | |
| Basic Blues Harmonica Method | Level 1, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | This is the companion video to the Basic Blues Harmonica Method (book/cd set sold separately as item 99103BCD). As many techniques are much better demonstrated in video format, you will find this video to be a great learning tool. With large charts, diagrams, and many playing examples, nothing is left to the imagination. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Boogie - Blues - Swing | 33 easy pieces for piano | A welcome addition to the repertoire for classical piano instruction! Drawing on his many years of experience as a teacher, the piano pedagogue and composer Martin Keeser has written 33 pieces for this volume which can be used parallel to every method book and provide additional motivation and fun while learning the piano. Beginning with very simple blues pieces for the first months at the piano, this edition then ranges from somewhat more challenging recital pieces up to demanding swing and boogie-woogie numbers. Excellent notation and instructive fingerings make working with these catchy pieces pure pleasure! |
| Steve Baker Blues Harmonica Playalongs Vol. 2 | Finally, the long awaited continuation of harp virtuoso Steve Baker’s successful first volume, Blues Harmonica Playalongs, Volume 2 has arrived! In this volume, the Blues spectrum is clearly extended with Country-Blues, Bluegrass, and Country- Swing, as well as traditional blues numbers. All these are included on one fantastic playalong CD. | |
| John Lee Hooker Rare Performances 1960-1984 | John Lee Hooker is one of the foremost blues performers of the postwar period. He is in actuality a Mississippi country bluesman and his music has always been firmly grounded in the traditional blues of his native state. He has remained true to its fundamental principles throughout a professional career of more than five decades. Whether playing solo in 1960 or with the Muddy Waters Band in the same year or his touring bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s, John Lee Hookers genius in writing and performing magnificent emotionally potent blues can be seen in all its glory in this video collection of rare performances. This DVD has been compiled from very rare footage and we have tried to remaster this to produce the best possible results. However, the listener should approach this DVD in it's historical perspective realizing that there are imperfection in the original source material. A 25 page comprehensive booklet featuring biographical material, rare photographs and details on the tunes performed on this | |
| Complete Classic Chicago Blues Harp | This book is meant to take an instrument and musical style and teach it to the people who made it so popular, the blues listening public. A comprehensive lesson and study book for the intermediate and advanced diatonic harmonica player, Classic Chicago Blues Harp presents techniques, progressive examples and accompanying twelve bar blues exercise and examples. Special attention is given to the accurate reading of blues rhythms and each notated tune is carefully marked with tablature indicating precisely where to find individual notes. Each chapter concludes with a chapter review of what was taught in that section. This book is best suited to the intermediate player rather than the beginner, and will appeal strongly to those with a genuine desire to learn the Chicago blues harmonica style. The book is excellent for self-teaching, yet is comprehensive enough to be used in a private instruction format. The included CD recording insures accuracy of interpretation and ease in learning. Most of the exercises and ex | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp | An innovative video that enables the student to play rhythm chords immediately to create exciting sounds on the harmonica, You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp is designed to allow the beginning student to gain maximum results in the shortest amount of time. Designed to be used with the book of the same title, this video demonstrates selected examples from the book. Examples are clearly indicated so the student can find the corresponding exercise in the book. The student is guided in developing the ability to hear blues progressions and styles. Upon completion of this method, the student will have developed the ability to handle the demands of the most blues music. Written by a masterful teacher with years of studio, classroom, and workshop experience, if you really want to play blues harp, this is the book and video for you! | |
| Fingerpicking Country Blues Guitar DVD | This DVD lesson has been designed to help beginner and intermediate students of fingerpicking country blues guitar improve their playing skills and increase their repertoires using an alternating bass technique. Stefan Grossman illustrates and explains in detail ten fingerstyle arrangements in the keys of C, D, E, A, G and F. These popular blues and ragtime songs come from the playing of Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, Mance Lipscomb and Elizabeth Cotten. Each tune is discussed and taught phrase by phrase and played slowly on a split screen so that you can clearly see what each hand is doing. A detailed 44 page tab/music booklet is included with this lesson. Tunes include: My Creole Belle, Louis Collins, Oh Babe Ain't No Lie, All My Friends Are Gone, See See Rider, Sugarbabe, Monday Morning Blues, Candyman, Sister Kate and The F Rag |
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| Muddy Waters in Concert 1971 | “Rolling his eyes toward heaven and shaking his head like a man possessed, Muddy Waters cast a powerful spell. His high cheekbones and Oriental eyes gave him a certain Eastern, inscrutable quality, and at times his face even became angelic. He could easily work audiences into a frenzy, marrying the unmistakable sexual urgency of his lyrics to the vocal slide statements that for 40 years were as much a part of his signature as his voice, which many claim was the best in electric blues. A native Mississippi Delta bluesman, Muddy instinctively understood the unpretentious beauty and power in simplicity. Time and again, he transformed basic patterns into blues masterpieces. Decades after their introduction, hypnotic stop time songs such as “Manish Boy” still electrify audiences. Like the superstitions and voodoo images prominent in Waters’ best-known lyrics, the primal earthiness of his rhythms contains a deep, almost subconscious appeal.” Jas Obrecht, Guitar Player Magazine. The rare footag |
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| World of Slide Guitar | This DVD reveals a world of sounds - American, Hawaiian, Indian, English - vibrant with emotional nuances conjured by featured artists from a cold piece of steel. The 14 superb performances here demonstrate the slide guitar artistry of Bob Brozman, Debashish Bhattacharya, Mike Auldridge, Martin Simpson, and John Fahey. A 58-minute DVD. | |
| Electric Blues Guitar Workout | Electric Blues Guitar Workout contains comprehensive information and workouts that will benefit beginning to advanced blues players. Students will develop the knowledge and techniques to solo on blues including: string bending, hammer-ons, pull-offs, double-stops and more. Sequence-pattern workouts not only get the fingers moving but will help in the development of the ear and to infuse solos with new ideas. Comprehensive scale fingerings are provided with exercises for learning to solo using the entire fretboard. In notation and tablature. | |
| First Lessons Blues Harmonica | An exciting beginning blues harmonica course! The ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes, and Tongue Blocking. The recording includes all of the harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment. This book and its recording use a C major diatonic harmonica. Bullet Points: • | |
| Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry | Red River Blues 1948-1974 | This video career retrospective begins with two pieces filmed for the Library of Congress in 1948, including a rendition of, John Henry, with Woody Guthrie. Pete Seeger appears as appreciative host to the duo for two songs from his, Rainbow Quest. A wonderful medley filmed in 1970 of, Red River Blues/Crow, Jane offers two of the oldest known pieces in the Piedmont blues repertoire. Sonny's signature harmonica showpiece, Whoopin' the Clues, is heard in a 1973 BBC performance, and a tour de force, Rock Island Line, closes this exciting survey of a duo who, more than anyone else, introduced a generation to the power and glory of country blues. |
| Learn to Play Blues Harmonica | Fully Diagrammed for Complete Beginners | This book shows you all the techniques, including vibrato, wah-wah, note-bending and cross-playing, which are necessary to become a great blues player. The companion CD demonstrates all the exercises, solos and techniques that are in the book. There is a full band backing the harmonica playing. |
| Getting Into Slide Guitar | Getting into Slide Guitar covers slide for acoustic or electric guitar and focuses on open-G tuning. The book explains the concepts of technique, basic theory, improvising, harmonic and melodic concepts and provides many essential examples. Most of the context for the book is blues-based, but the ideas and examples are applicable to all styles. Companion CD included. | |
| Slide Guitar Wall Chart | Full-size wall chart featuring D and G tunings for the Resonator guitar. Each tuning shows chords, scales, and popular licks. Recommended listening is also listed on the chart. Information on slide technique is also given. | |
| Shake That Thing | The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt, Volume 1 | 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: Alternating bass, dampening technique, and songs: “Shake That Thing”, “Spike Driver’s Blues”, “Joe Turner Blues”, “Casey Jones”, and “Got The Blues, Can’t Be Satisfied”. Lesson Two: Songs include: “I’m Satisfied”, “Make Me A Pallet On The Floor”, “Nobody’s Dirty Business”, and “Taint Nobody’s Dirty Business If I Do, Part II”. Lesson Three: Songs: “Spider, Spider”, “Richland Woman Blues”, “Louis Collins” and “Let The Mermaids Flirt With Me”. |
| Avalon Blues | The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt, Volume 2 | 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: Altered tuning (Open D). Songs: “Avalon Blues”, Sliding Delta”, “If You Don’t Want Me”, and “Payday”. Lesson Two: Songs include: “Coffee Blues”, Monday Morning Blues”, and “Candyman”. Lesson Three: Songs: “C.C. Rider”, “See See Rider”, “Stack O’Lee Blues”, Big Leg Blues”, “I’ll Go With Her Blues” and “Corrina, Corrina”. |
| Texas Blues Guitar | The Lone State boasts many cultural riches, and its gifts to the blues tradition are among its most exemplary treasures. The range of Texas blues guitar styles, both rural and urban, is captured in this collection of fourteen per-formances by four legendary Texas bluesmen. Blazing 1991 performances by the great Albert Collins generate a heat which belies his Iceman moniker. Freddie King cooks at full boil in a 1972 set which includes his signature song Going Down. Rare 1960 footage of Lightnin' Hopkins shows how intense the downhome acoustic Texas blues could be. A 1968 performance by Mance Lipscomb traces the blues tradition to its work song taproot with Captain, Captain. Alternately stark and celebratory, the Texas blues of these per- formances comprise a legacy as expansive as the Lone Star State's legendary vistas. Running time 60 minutes. | |
| Mance Lipscomb In Concert | Mance Lipscomb (1895-1976), the son of a former slave, lived almost his whole life in Navasota, Texas, supporting himself and his family by tenant farming. But he was also a guitar player and songster who played blues and rags for his neighbors at local Saturday night parties. In 1960 Mance was "discovered." Within a short period of time he was recording albums and performing around the country. This video presents a rare 1969 television concert. | |
| Brownie McGhee Born with the Blues - 1966-1992 | Tennessee-born, Carolina-influenced, New York-based (in his “folk boom” glory) and a Californian at the time of his death, Brownie showed a wide stylistic range from turn-of-the-century ragtime (Come on, Keep It Coming) to the lyrical sophistication of such original songs as Conversation With a River. His flair for the dramatic aside and autobiographical insight augment passionate vocals and splendid guitar work in 14 performances provide a moving retrospective of an artist too-long taken for granted. Sonny Terry accompanies Brownie on six songs. A PDF file for the booklet that accompanies this DVD can be found on the DVD folder. This booklet contains biographical information, photographs and performance notes on the tunes. |
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| Blues Guitar for the Young Beginner | Written with the young beginner in mind, this book presents the basics of blues guitar. Any beginner can play the blues using the concepts and etudes presented in standard notation and tab. Comes with a great companion CD. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Guitar | An in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar. Learn the blues progression, blues chords, strum patterns, how to accompany a blues song, moveable chords, barre chords, the blues scale, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, double stops, blues licks, bass line accompaniments, blues techniques, how to build and play an improvised solo, and fingerpicking blues. Also included are dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! In notation & tablature. This package includes a CD and DVD. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp | An innovative book that enables the student to play rhythm chords immediately to create exciting sounds on the harmonica, You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp is designed to allow the beginning student to gain maximum results in the shortest amount of time. The student is guided in developing the ability to hear blues progressions and styles. Upon completion of this method, the student will have developed the ability to handle the demands of most blues music. Written by a masterful teacher with years of studio, classroom, and workshop experiance, if you really want to play blues harp, this book is for you! This packages includes an innovative DVD demonstrating selected examples from the book. Examples are clearly indicated so the student can find the corresponding exercise in the book. CD also included. |
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| The Guitar of Big Bill Broonzy | Big Bill Broonzy's recording career spanned from 1927 until his death in 1958. His repertoire was well recorded, from solos and duets to ensemble playing. He was rediscovered just as the 'folk-revival' began in the early 1950s. Broonzy was a master of ragtime and country blues guitar whose playing was highlighted by a strong pulsating bass and melodic lead lines. In this video lesson, Woody Mann carefully analyzes Big Bill's technique and style. Includes rare footage of Broonzy from the 1950's. Selections include: Moppers Blues; Pig Meat Strut; Long Tall Mama; Saturday Night Rub; Brownskin Shuffle; How You Want It Done; Mississippi River Blues; Worrying You Off My Mind; and Hey, Hey. A 44 page tab/music booklet is included. | |
| Fingerpicking Blues Guitar Solos | This DVD lesson is for the intermediate and advanced fingerstyle guitar player. It is for the student who feels comfortable with an alternating bass techique and wants to expand and explore ideas in blues and ragtime using more advanced right and left hand techniques. The four instrumentals featured in this lesson are all extended compositions offering a variety of musical ideas. Piano sounding blues in the key of A are presented with Mississippi Blues and Blues For The Mann. A Blind Blake approach in the key of C is used for the Glory of Love. Struttin' Rag in the key of E brings together three distinct sections. It opens with a blues piano sounding motif and then steps into a more country atmosphere. It finishes with a series of bass licks reminiscent of Merle Travis's Walkin' The Strings. There are many challenges to master in these four instrumentals. Each is taught phrase by phrase and then played slowly on a split-screen. A detailed tab/music booklet is included. |
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| Country Blues Guitar in Open Tunings | Open tunings have always been an integral part of the Country Blues Guitar tradition. In this approach the guitar is tuned to a full chord. Most blues players began playing the guitar in an open tuning as it made playing much easier yet gave the guitar a much stronger and richer sound. For a minimum of effort you can produce a maximum of sound, rhythm and music. The most popular Country Blues tunings were the Open G tuning, also called Spanish tuning and the Open D tuning, also called Vestapol tuning. Also used by a few Delta guitarists such as Skip James and Bukka White was the Crossnote tuning where your guitar is tuned to an Open Em chord. In this lesson we will explore all three tunings with seven exciting fingerstyle blues arrangements. Also discussed are Delta blues ideas in Open G tuning as well as applying bottleneck techniques in an open tuning setting. Each tune is taught phrase by phrase and the played slowly on a split-screen. A detailed tab/music booklet is included. |
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| The Guitar of Lightnin' Hopkins | When you hear someone say "Texas Blues Guitar," you may immediately think of Steve Ray and Jimmie Vaughn or maybe Freddie King. The invisible presence, buried deep in everyone of their guitar riffs, is the true king of Texas blues, Lightnin' Hopkins. Lightnin', who knew Blind Lemon Jefferson as a child, is Jimmie Vaughn's favorite guitarist. Offered here are all the basics, many of the secrets and tricks of Lightnin's deeply accomplished, deceptively simple acoustic Texas boogie guitar style. This lesson features rare video footage from the 1950's and 1960's of Lightnin' playing five tunes. Lightnin' plays the tune and then Ernie analyzes it lick by lick. This video presents a wonderful opportunity to go to the source of Texas blues and learn from the master who inspired generations of guitar heroes. Tab & notation booklet included. | |
| 15 Louisiana Cajun Classics for Accordion | This book represents breakthrough arranging for Cajun accordion styles and can be performed on both piano and diatonic button accordions. The grade level is intermediate and follows the original 15 Louisiana Cajun Classics recording from Arhoolie accurately with added variations and fiddle solos. If you want to learn Cajun stylings or start your own Cajun band, this is the book you need! | |
| Clifton Chenier - King of Zydeco | Transcribed by Gary Dahl | |
| Cajun Spice for Accordion | Cajun Spice is an exciting, lively, joyful recording of some of the finest Cajun music available featuring many of today's great Cajun artists. The Rounder Recording features many of today's Cajun artists. Included are renditions by Bruce Daigrepont, D.L. Menard, Jo-El Sonnier, Beusoleil, the Balfa Brothers, Octa Clark and the Dixie Ramblers, Eddie LeJeune, and Michael Doucet. In this special keyboard accordion edition, each song is transcribed into a rousing Cajun accordion solo. | |
| The Cajun Fiddle | Beginning with a section of easy arrangements of popular Cajun tunes, this book progresses to more difficult solos based on the playing of various fiddlers including Dewey Balfa, Michael Doucet, Doug Kershaw, and Rufus Thibodeaux. Cajun stylings, rhythms, double stops, slides, turns and trills, bowings, and tunings are discussed throughout the book. Fiddle and guitar are used in demonstrating the tunes in this book. The recorded versions are played at a slower tempo than typical performance speed to allow the listener to pick out details of the Cajun style. Due to the 1 hour capacity of a CD a few of the tunes in the book had to be omitted from the companion recording included in this package (songs are Eunice Two-Step, J'Ai Vu Le Loup, Je Va T'Aimer Quand-Meme, Johnny Peut Pas Danser, Le Vieux Boeuf Et Le Vieux Charriot, Les Veuves De La Coulee, Ninety-Nine Years Waltz, Quo Faire, Vieux Crowley). | |
| Clifton Chenier - King of Zydeco | By: Clifton Chenier These 15 selections, drawn from Clifton Chenier's various Arhoolie releases, constitute his most popular recordings from 1965 to 1987, when he reigned supreme as the King of Louisiana Zydeco music. Note that 10 of the 15 songs on the CD are transcribed in the accompanying book, 96616 "Clifton Chenier: The King of Zydeco." | |
| 15 Louisiana Cajun Classics | Arhoolie's American Masters is a mid-line sampler series culled from their full price CDs. Each CD features the best known artists of a particular musical genre. Inside the booklet each song is referenced to the CD it originally came from, with a photo mini of that CD cover and a listing of the artist's other Arhoolie CDs. Presented here are 15 classics from Louisiana Cajun country. | |
| Clifton Chenier - King of Zydeco | This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by Clifton Chenier (1925-1987) clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed King of Zydeco music. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the Cajun button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from Chenier's 1965-1987 recordings on Arhoolie Records. Dix Bruce contributes a fine essay on the colorful life of Clifton Chenier. A delightful companion CD recording is included in the spirit of Chenier's signature cry- "Laissez les bon ton roulet!" (Let the good times role!) The 15 selections on the companion CD, drawn from Clifton Chenier's various Arhoolie releases, constitute his most popular recordings from 1965 to 1987, when he reigned supreme as the King of Louisiana Zydeco music. Note that 10 of the 15 songs on the CD are transcribed in the accompanying book. | |
| 15 Louisiana Cajun Classics for Accordion | This book represents breakthrough arranging for Cajun accordion styles and can be performed on both piano and diatonic button accordions. The grade level is intermediate and follows the original 15 Louisiana Cajun Classics recording from Arhoolie accurately with added variations and fiddle solos. If you want to learn Cajun stylings or start your own Cajun band, this is the book you need! The recording is included with this package. Inside the booklet each song is referenced to the CD it originally came from, with a photo mini of that CD cover and a listing of the artist's other Arhoolie CDs. | |
| Beau Solo | 12 Cajun Fiddle Tunes Transcribed from Michael Doucet's CD | Beau Solo is a collection of 12 Cajun fiddle tunes transcribed from Michael Doucet’s CD of the same name. Selections include Grand Tasso, Valse Acadienne, One-Step d’Amedee, Valse a Pop McGee, Blues Acadiens, Grand Mamou, Chez Varise Connor, La Betaille, Gigue d’Acadie, Two-Step d’Ambrose, La Valse d’Auguste Breaux, and Wade’s Waltz. |
| Getting Into Funk Guitar | This book serves as a practical as well as a conceptual guide to help you navigate through various idioms that have become common practice in funk guitar. | |
| Complete Funk Bass | Funk music is challenging with regard to technique and note selection This text covers these important areas, in addition to sections on articulation, fingerstyle funk, slap style funk, listings of important scales and modes, playing with a drummer, moving between chords, plus a special section on soloing and variations on bass lines. This method allows you to capture the essence of funk music. In notation and tablature. CD included in stereo play-along format. | |
| Complete Funk Drumming Book | This is the most complete presentation of today's popular funk drumming style available. This book takes you from the very roots of rock and rhythm`n'blues drumming to the highly complex, multidirectional funk styles of today. He also details certain subtleties heretofore only a seasoned veteran would understand. While most drum instruction book concentrate on developing technique, reading ability, or independent coordination, this unique book accurately documents what is hip in rock`n'roll drumming today. The contents are geared to prepare the student for survival in a live playing situation. The book is a valid representation of what people want to hear from a drummer in a working situation - live or in the studio. It contains exercises drawn from many different influences covering coordination, rhythms, patterns, and phrasing. | |
| Funk and Fusion Concepts | Offers the beginning to professional drummer a variety of approaches to playing funk and fusion styles on drum set. Styles including soul/funk, funk/rock, funk/shuffle, hip-hop, jazz/rock, Latin/funk, reggae/funk, calypso/funk, and New Orleans funk are covered with many written examples. Ostinato rhythms, fills, thought provoking systems, two-handed ride cymbal grooves, odd meters, accent studies, stepped hi-hat, shifting, groove transcriptions, and coordination exercises are also taught in this text. The accompanying CD contains recordings of selected examples. A suggested listening sheet (albums by funk and fusion masters) has been provided to help guide the listening of aspiring funk and fusion drummers. Funk and Fusion Concepts is a must for drummers who want to learn these popular styles. | |
| Comping Styles for Guitar: Funk | This volume teaches the student how to play guitar in a funk style. Thirty-six progressions are presented: 12 keys of a Major and Minor Blues, plus 12 keys of rhythm changes. A different groove is presented for each exercise giving the student a wide range of funk rhythms to master. A companion audio CD is included so the student can play along with each example and really “get into the groove”. Play-along CD contains “trio” versions of each exercise with guitar, bass and drums. | |
| Funk Drumming | Modern funk drumming explained! Rock, Latin, Samba, and Blues rhythms have evolved and melded into what is known today as funk drumming. This book is designed for teachers and intermediate to advanced drum students. A basic knowledge of quarter note and eighth note rhythms is all that is you need to begin this book. Simple to complex rhythms are presented in a progressive manner. | |
| Comping Styles for Bass: Funk | Guitar Parts Included | The ability to read, play, and make a convincing, consistent groove in a sixteenth note rhythm is one of the more formidable challenges facing a contemporary rhythm section player. This book attempts to address that challenge by supplying chord progressions with different syncopated rhythmic patterns. Practice of these exercises will lead to an understanding of the style, and ability to execute the rhythms common to funk. Comping Styles for Bass is a collection of 36 different progressions with both guitar and bass parts written out, so a bass player can see what the guitar is doing and also get used to reading bass parts in a funk style. It includes a CD which demonstrates the progressions in a trio setting of guitar, bass, and drums. It is a useful tool for learning to interact with a rhythm section. |
| 12 Spirituals for Piano Solo | This collection features songs that originated from the slave population of North America in the 19th Century. Beset by trouble, sickness and backbreaking labor, these songs bear witness to the slave longing for heaven, where they might find freedom and comfort. As a musical form, the Spiritual stands as a classic expression of religious emotion. Includes: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Go Down Moses; and more. | |
| Easy to Play Favourite Spirituals for Piano | Fifteen popular spirituals arranged for easy piano solo. These short, one-page arrangements are perfect for young or beginning pianists who want to play these traditional melodies and learn to play swing rhythms. The arrangements are limited to the simplest keys with no more than one accidental in the key signature, ensuring ease in reading. Try these pieces as an interesting contrast to the standard classical repertoire and hymns. | |
| Gospel Flatpicking Guitar Made Easy | A collection of Southern Gospel and Camp Meeting all time favorites scored in notation and tab in an easy to play flatpicking guitar style. A companion CD is included. On the CD each piece is played twice, once as a guitar solo with accompaniment and again as a back-up track so the guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting; ideal for small group or church performance. | |
| Deluxe Gospel Banjo Songbook | Thirty-three gospel favorites written in tablature for G-tuning banjo. Each song has a melody tab and an accompaniment tab. | |
| Gospel Guitar | Contains 19 gospel favorites arranged for fingerstyle solos and for either flatpicking solo or back-up to singing. Written in standard notation and tablature with chord symbols. A few tunes require the 5th and 6th strings to be tuned down a whole-tone. | |
| Autoharping the Gospels | This book is an extension of Flatpickin' the Gospels by Steve Kaufman with autoharp arrangements written by Carol Stober. She makes it easy to learn these great gospel tunes on the autoharp! This book can be used to play chords along with singing, or for playing the melody solo. The arrangements are written as simply as possible to facilitate sight reading, so that you do not have to memorize the tune in order to play up to tempo. Complete lyrics are included. In notation and tablature. | |
| Gospel Dobro | A popular collection of 56 favorite old-time gospel songs artfully arranged for Resophonic guitar by Tom Swatzell and Ken Eidson. All arrangements are in G tuning with notation and tablature. | |
| 100 Gospel Favorites for Guitar | This is a great book for accompanying singing, songs consist of newer and traditional favorites. All songs are arranged for 2 part singing with guitar accompaniment. The guitar back-up parts are scored in notation and tablature and may be played with a flatpick or fingerstyle. | |
| Easy Gospel Guitar Solos | Nashville's fine guitarist, Tommy Flint, has penned 44 great sounding gospel guitar solos in notation and tablature. Each solo is carefully arranged to capture the popular fingerpicking gospel guitar sound while not being technically difficult. | |
| Gospel Violin | Fourteen beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is included with each selection. | |
| Old Time Gospel Songbook | Southern gospel classics that will warm your heart, fill your soul,and even get your toes to tapping. Most of these religious songs come from American soil, but the imagery of the poetry, and some of the twists and turns of the melodies have been borrowed from unknown songwriters in ancient times and foreign lands. The book includes a historical survey of the roots of gosel music--shape-note hymns, religious folk songs, camp meeting spirituals, and sentimental religious songs. All songs are in melody form with lyrics and guitar chords. | |
| Gospel Harp | A collection for diatonic, crossharp, and chromatic harmonica. The gospel songs presented here are written as the song has been presented throughout the years. Key changes have been made to accommodate the harmonica. The first section is standard harmonica, key of C. The second section is in cross-harp (second) position. The third section uses a changed or retuned harmonica such as Lee Oskar's Melody Maker in G, or the Country Tuned Hohner Harmonica in C. Written in standard notation and tablature for diatonic and chromatic harmonicas with lyrics and chord symbols. Includes 91 tunes such as The Old Rugged Cross; The Love of God; In the Garden; He's Got the Whole World in His Hands; Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In; This Train Is Bound For Glory; His Eye is on the Sparrow; and much more. | |
| Country Gospel Piano Solos | This book of 15 tasteful, moderately difficult piano arrangements is sure to please the gospel music enthusiast. These fairly short arrangements are perfect for use in a worship setting or just for fun. Fifteen well-known titles included. | |
| Fingerpicking the Gospels | Fingerpicking the Gospels is a collection of 22 gospel favorites including Lily of the Valley; Where He Leads Me; Glory to His Name; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; and more. The varied styles include: four-part church harmony, Mose Rager thumbstyle, counterpoint, and three part harmony with bass/rhythm. Written in standard notation and tablature. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Gospel Piano | Seasoned piano educator Gail Smith offers this beginning-level piano method employing gospel, Christmas and sacred tunes. This volume begins with an introduction to elementary note reading on the piano. A brief dictionary of musical terms and basic piano chord encyclopedia are included. Carefully sequenced exercises and arrangements allow the student to progress gradually from simple arrangements to more elaborate settings, gradually incorporating right and left hand fills and patterns. In order to illustrate various arranging concepts, some tunes are shown in two settings - one simple, the other more complex. This is a great book to be used with or without lessons to learn the art of piano improvisation. On the 99-track CD, the author talks and plays through the entire book. The author's goal is to encourage students to create their own gospel piano arrangements. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Gospel Piano | Seasoned piano educator Gail Smith offers this beginning-level piano method employing gospel, Christmas and sacred tunes. This volume begins with an introduction to elementary note reading on the piano. A brief dictionary of musical terms and basic piano chord encyclopedia are included. Carefully sequenced exercises and arrangements allow the student to progress gradually from simple arrangements to more elaborate settings, gradually incorporating right and left hand fills and patterns. In order to illustrate various arranging concepts, some tunes are shown in two settings-one simple, the other more complex. This is a great book to be used with or without lessons to learn the art of piano improvisation. On the 99-track CD (sold separate or in a book/cd set), the author talks and plays through the entire book. The author's goal is to encourage students to create their own gospel piano arrangements. | |
| Shall We Gather | Hymns Arranged for Hammered Dulcimer | This collection of music conveys Madeline's love of hymns. Many of these arrangements provide a harmony part that may be performed on another instrument such as the flute, guitar, bowed psaltery, or mountain dulcimer. The majority of these tunes can be played on a 12/11-course hammered dulcimer (with G below middle C being the lowest note on the instrument). Selections include: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; All Beautiful the March of Days; Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision; Come, Thou Font of Every Blessing; Evening Hymns; For the Beauty of the Earth; He Leadeth Me; Here I Am, Lord; How Great Thou Art; and many more. Written in standard notation only with complete lyrics and suggested chord changes. |
| Fingerpicking Gospel Solos | This book presents joyful, foot-tapping solo guitar arrangements of six gospel favorites. The companion CD features the authors performance of all the selections in the book. Written in standard notation and tablature. | |
| Famous Gospel Favorites for Flatpicking Guitar QWIKGUIDE | An early issue in Mel Bay's QWIKGUIDE series, this 5 1/2"x8" book offers 16 gospel melodies in standard notation and tablature with complete lyrics and suggested guitar chords. Each melody is preceded by diagrams of the chords needed to accompany the tune. Selections include: Precious Name; Heavenly Father; Lord, I'm Coming Home; Blessed Assurance; Leaning on the Everlasting Arms; Rock of Ages; Where He Leads Me; Jesus Calls Us; Precious Memories; I Need Thee Every Hour; The Solid Rock; Only Trust Him; Jesus Paid All; Here Comes Jesus; and I Have Decided to Follow Jesus. | |
| Flatpicking Gospel Tunes | This book/CD combo presents flatpicking arrangements of inspirational tunes written in standard notation and tablature, also included for each song is a leadsheet arrangement with lyrics, chord symbols and fretboard diagrams for reference. | |
| Gospel Fingerstyle Guitar Made Easy | A collection of Southern Gospel and Camp Meeting all time favorites scored in notation and tab for fingerstyle guitar. A companion CD is included. On the CD each piece is played twice, once as a guitar solo with accompaniment and again as a back-up track so the guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting; ideal for small group or church performance. | |
| 121 Fills for Gospel & Country Piano | How do I learn new licks? How does the number system work? How can I memorize the scales? These are some of the questions asked by many country and gospel pianists, yet unanswered by traditional music lessons. These topics and more are covered in the straight forward, easy to understand book. Authored by one of gospel music's most recorded pianists, this book and CD is designed for easy use by both music readers and by those who solely play by ear. Here in one collection are 121 different fills that you can use to spice up your playing and help get you started down the paths of new musical possibilities. | |
| Spirituals for Piano | A collection of piano solos on the tunes of favorite spirituals. Each piece also includes a complete melody/lyrics version of the spiritual. Intermediate in difficulty, and from three to nine pages in length. Pieces include: Deep River; Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho; Give Me That Old Time Religion; Were You There; Michael Row the Boat Ashore; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; and more. | |
| Country Gospel Piano Solos | This book of 15 tasteful, moderately difficult piano arrangements is sure to please the gospel music enthusiast. These fairly short arrangements are perfect for use in a worship setting or just for fun. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Gospel Piano | Seasoned piano educator Gail Smith offers this beginning level piano method employing gospel, Christmas and sacred tunes. This volume begins with an introduction to elementary note reading on the piano. A brief dictionary of musical terms and basic piano chord encyclopedia are included. Carefully sequenced exercises and arrangements allow the student to progress gradually from simple arrangements to more elaborate settings, gradually incorporating right and left hand fills and patterns. In order to illustrate various arranging concepts, some tunes are shown in two-settings one simple, the other more complex. This is a great book to be used with or without lessons to learn the art of piano improvisation. On the 99-track CD, the author talks and plays through the enitre book. The author's goal is to help the student create their own gospel piano arrangements. | |
| Old Time Gospel Songbook | This CD is a vocal/instrumental recording of many of the classic gospel songs found in Mel Bay's Old Time Gospel Songbook. Vocals include solos, duets, trios and quartets. Old-time instruments used throughout the recording include 5 & 6 string banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, autoharp, jews harp, washboard and bass. | |
| Gospel Violin | This is a companion recording for the book of the same title. It is a listening CD featuring each solo as played by author Bill Guest. | |
| Easy Gospel Guitar | If you can play a few chords and strum a little, you will quickly be playing Alan Munde's arrangements of gospel guitar favorites. Alan also includes a special section on improving your rhythm and fingering techniques, as well as teaching you how to arrange you favorite tunes for the guitar. | |
| Introduction to Gospel Fingerstyle Guitar | Gospel music is such a familiar part of our cultural and musical landscape. It offers the fingerstyle guitarist a vast repertoire of melodic and lyrical compositions. In this lesson, Duck Baker explores and explains how this music can be arranged for fingerstyle guitar. Duck teaches arrangements of six well known Gospel songs. These are played in standard and dropped-D tunings. If you feel comfortable playing an alternating bass in the style of Mississippi John Hurt or Elizabeth Cotten then you will find this lesson helpful in expanding this technique to Gospel music. Duck gives historical background on each tune as well as phrase by phrase explanations of the arrangements. Each tune is clearly illustrated in a split- screen section making it easy to see what the right and left hands are playing. 82 minute video. A free booklet of the music in notation and tablature is included. | |
| Southern Gospel Bass Playing | In this video, we examine the techniques and essential elements necessary for successful bass playing in the Southern gospel style. We start at the beginning level and move through material for players of all levels. Southern gospel employs elements from many different styles of music, from blues to country, including funk, so hang on-- this will be fun! (60-minutes) | |
| Complete Fingerstyle Gospel Guitar Solo Collection | This definitive volume of gospel music arranged for fingerstyle guitar is sure to become a classic. Duck Baker has applied his expertise as a guitarist and musicologist to produce a labor of love and scholarship that will delight performers and audiences alike. Various facets of religious folk music are presented with generous performance/historical notes and vintage photographs. More than 50 tunes are presented in both notation and tablature with the majority of arrangements in standard guitar tuning. The CD consists of performances of 24 of the arrangements in the book. One song features guitar and voice and the rest are guitar solos. The tunes represent a cross-section of the different guitar styles covered in the book. | |
| Old-Time Gospel Banjo Solos | This book presents 31 of the most-loved old-time gospel songs arranged in the three-finger style, complete with musical notation, banjo tablature, chords and lyrics. Each song is presented first as a beginner-intermediate arrangement, played in the first position in Scruggs style. Most songs are then presented in an up-the-neck arrangement. The CD features five-string banjo solos played in three-finger style and accompanied by guitar, mandolin and bass. This is a split-track recording, the lead banjo is on one channel and the accompaniment instruments on the other. The CD can be used as a solo recording, a teaching recording or a play-along recording. | |
| Country Gospel Piano Solos | This book of 15 tasteful, moderately difficult piano arrangements is sure to please the gospel music enthusiast. These fairly short arrangements are perfect for use in a worship setting or just for fun. | |
| Gospel Violin | Fourteen beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is included with each selection. This is a companion recording for the book of the same title. It is a listening CD featuring each solo as played by author Bill Guest. | |
| Flatpickin' the Gospels for Mandolin | A collection of 24 bluegrass/gospel favorites arranged for mandolin with rhythm guitar accompaniment. These intermediate/advanced solos are comprised of melodic embellishments and standard runs that may be utilized with other songs with similar chord structures. All solos are written in notation and tablature. | |
| Old Time Gospel Songbook | Southern gospel classics that will warm your heart, fill your soul, and even get your toes to tapping. Most of these religious songs come from American soil, but the imagery of the poetry, and some of the twists and turns of the melodies have been borrowed from unknown songwriters in ancient times and foriegn lands. The book includes a historical survey of the roots of gospel music--shape-note hymns, religious folk songs, camp meeting spirituals, and sentimental religious songs. All songs are in melody form with lyrics and guitar chords. | |
| Favorite Gospel Tunes for Banjo | Alan Munde, one of the most respected contemporary banjo players, couples his deep understanding of the banjo with 17 of America’s best loved gospel songs. Ranging from the driving sound of bluegrass banjo to the rich chordal harmonies unique to his playing, these arrangements bring out the fullness and sparkle of these great old songs. Every banjo player needs a wide variety of tunes in the repertoire to cover all the performance occasions. Gospel tunes are always in demand. These all new professional settings for the great old classis will get the attention of any audience. Included are the rousing renditions of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” “Old Time Religion” (arranged in three keys), “Somebody Touched Me,” and many more. There is the soul stirring arrangement of “Wayfaring Stranger,” and the chord versions of the slow thoughtful numbers “Old Rugged Cross,” “Nearer My God to Thee,” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” In tablature only. | |
| Flatpickin' the Gospels (for Guitar) | In this book three time National Flatpicking Guitar Champion Steve Kaufman presents rousing guitar solos on 24 gospel favorites. Each song is shown with a melody part in notation and tablature, lyrics, an accompaniment part in tablature and a stirring flat- picking solo in notation and tablature. This recording is designed for listening first and second as an instructional tool. All 24 songs are played through three times at least. The first time is as it appears in the book and the two versions that follow are improvised versions. Making this a listening tool and an ear training tool. Recorded Digital to Analog in true stereo sound. This recording can be used with either Flatpickin' the Gospels or Autoharping the Gospels. Also includes a DVD. | |
| Jazz Casual: Witherspoon & Webster/King/Brubeck | A three video set of rare performances and interviews with jazz legends B. B. King, Dave Brubeck, Jimmy Witherspoon and Ben Webster. Witness the Dave Brubeck Quartet at their peak in these stirring performances, including their signature tune, "Take Five." The King of the Blues, B. B. King, rocks the house in his first-ever national television appearance originally aired in 1968. Jazz/blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon joins forces with tenor sax legend Ben Webster in this unforgettable episode originally aired in 1962. | |
| Play Jazz, Blues, & Rock Piano by Ear, Book Two | This comprehensive introduction to jazz, blues, and rock piano will offer easy-to-understand explanations of music theory, and guide you step by step as you develop your skills. Above all, Piano by Ear will help you to explore and develop your ability to improvise. Rather than focus on written notation, you’ll learn to express yourself at the piano by relying on your ear and on your own creative instincts. Building on the fundamentals introduced in Book One, Book Two introduces a whole new world of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic possibilities. Click on “Contents” for details. Only basic piano technique and basic music-reading skills are needed. You’ll want a CD player with headphones at your keyboard—a portable CD player will do the job! |
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| Play Jazz, Blues, & Rock Piano by Ear, Book Three | This comprehensive introduction to jazz, blues, and rock piano will offer easy-to-understand explanations of music theory, and guide you step by step as you develop your skills. Above all, Piano by Ear will help you to explore and develop your ability to improvise. Rather than focus on written notation, you’ll learn to express yourself at the piano by relying on your ear and on your own creative instincts. Book Three will acquaint you with a number of common chord sequences, which in turn, will help you to play literally thousands of songs. Click on “Contents” for more details. Only basic piano technique and basic music-reading skills are needed. You’ll want a CD player with headphones at your keyboard—a portable player will do the job! |
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| Play Jazz, Blues, & Rock Piano by Ear, Book One | This comprehensive introduction to jazz, blues, and rock piano will offer easy-to-understand explanations of music theory, and guide you step by step as you develop your skills. Above all, Piano by Ear will help you to explore and develop your ability to improvise. Rather than focus on written notation, you’ll learn to express yourself at the piano by relying on your ear and on your own creative instincts. Book One is designed for students who are brand-new to playing music by ear and improvising. Only basic piano technique and basic music-reading skills are needed. You’ll want to have a CD player with headphones at your keyboard—a portable CD player will do the job! |
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| Playing & Understanding Jazz Guitar | Jazz is one of the most challenging and satisfying styles of music you can play on the guitar. This video lesson presents a very clear and thorough introduction to jazz guitar. You will study all the licks, chords, scales and theory that you will need to know to get started. In this 75 minute lesson, Fred Sokolow shows you: Chord construction and chord types, including inversions and diminished chords Scalewise progressions and how to use them Circle-of-fifths progressions and how to play and recognize them Chord comping, chord soloing and playing single-note solos to standards like I Got Rhythm, Honeysuckle Rose and Watch What Happens How to improvise solos using scales and chord-based licks How to solo over II-V-I standard changes A detailed tab/music instructional booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD. |
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| Ragtime, Blues & Jazz for Banjo | If you are a banjo player whose enjoyment of music isn't limited to bluegrass and country, you'll find this collection of tunes fun and sometimes challenging. Contains ragtime, blues, old-time jazz, and bluegrass blues, G tuning. Banjo tab. **For five-string banjo. | |
| All Blues for Jazz Guitar | Destined to become a classic, this book is the natural result of not only years of playing jazz guitar but also of the author's long associations with many innovative jazz guitarists. This comprehensive guide is one of the first jazz methods to focus entirely on the blues idiom and its contribution to jazz improvisation. It is designed to help you play authoritatively in a broad spectrum of jazz guitar settings from big band to small combos to a solo context. This book is divided into 4 sections which addresses 12-bar blues progressions, 3-note Freddie Green-type chords, shuffles, swing riff comping, chord scales, linear bebop comping, modal concepts, triads over bass notes and a wealth of chord voicings and inversions. Includes over 110 music examples, 45 complete 12-bar choruses, and a CD with 30 tracks. It also offers a helpful glossary of jazz terminology. Written in standard notation and tablature. | |
| All Blues Soloing for Jazz Guitar | The most complete guide to jazz/blues soloing ever written! This comprehensive book details the sounds, elements, and approaches that make the blues such an integral part of the jazz vocabulary. Moving from blues progressions to fingerboard organization to phrasing, essential blues scales, riffs, lick development, and an array of advanced concepts and devices, including substitute scales & extended super arpeggios are covered. Throughout this process 38 solos, over 100 music examples, and hundreds of licks are featured. Written in notation and tablature. | |
| Bebop Blues | Mel Bay's Bebop Blues book introduces the jazz language to the intermediate guitarist who already has a basic knowledge of the blues. Many guitarists are familiar with basic twelve-bar blues progressions and how to solo over this form using minor pentatonic scales, blues scales, and common blues licks. The material presented in this book will build on these basic blues playing concepts of adding color, expression, and sophistication to their music. The examples and exercises included here are easy to understand and enjoyable to play. Topics such as modes, bebop scales, enclosing (targeting), jazz comping, and chord construction are covered in standard notation as well as tablature. | |
| Jazz Blues Styles | Jazz Blues Solos presents guitar solos in the styles of Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk, Sonny Rollins, and other jazz blues greats. Within the context of the blues, this book teaches: styles of jazz blues; jazz ideas, phrases, and licks; jazz syncopation, the rhythmic language of jazz; jazz phrasing, the breath of jazz; how to use the triplet, altered chords, and slash chords; how to reharmonize the blues; a new innovative vocabulary of jazz chord sequences; how to use fragments of the chords to outline the harmony and create interesting new sounds; and how to play walking bass lines with chords. Diorio's "Right Brain Guitarist(R)" approach helps to direct your playing with your intuitive sense as opposed to your logical sense. The accompanying CD will help convey the subtle nuances of the music. | |
| BackUp Trax: Basic Blues for Guitar | Learn to play 14 classic blues the best way--by doing! This booklet and CD provide your backup band as you explore Country and Urban, Acoustic and Electric, Delta, Texas, Chicago, Slide Guitar, Alternate Tuning, Traditional, and Modern styles in many different major and minor keys and in a variety of tempos. Melodies are first presented on the recording at a slow speed with just guitar, then repeated at regular speed with the band. Finally, you can play along with the hot blues rhythm section alone, and you’ve got the makings of a dynamite blues jam session. You’ll play all the leads and solos! Repeat a tune or passage as many times as you want at slow or regular speed. We’ll jam all night long! Beginners and intermediate players can practice basic skills. Advanced players can hone their improvisation chops. The split track recording allows you to hear either just the melody from one speaker, just the rhythm section from the other, or both for maximum flexibility and specific study. The booklet includes melod | |
| Jazz Casual: B. B. King | This 1968 episode of Jazz Casual, B.B. King's first national television appearance, can't help but remind us of that other, pre-fame B.B. King. His slimmer, youthful appearance and his soft, boyish speaking voice combine to almost belie the powerful blues performer, and presence, that he was, even then. Performing with B.B. here is his longtime organist James Toney, who still tours with him today. | |
| Essential Jazz Etudes...The Blues for Trumpet | This collection of jazz etudes with an accompanying CD gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. | |
| Essential Jazz Etudes...The Blues for Bass/Trombone | This collection of jazz etudes with accompanying CDs gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. | |
| Essential Jazz Etudes...The Blues for Violin | This collection of jazz etudes with accompanying CD gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. | |
| Essential Jazz Etudes...The Blues for Guitar | This collection of jazz etudes with accompanying CD gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. | |
| Talk Jazz Guitar | Based on the Barry Harris Method | A comprehensive collection of bebop studies, with detailed explanation of some of jazz improvisation’s fundamental tools. The pages in this book contain a collection of studies developed that will help you improve your technique, knowledge of your instrument, and a feeling for jazz melodies. If practiced in tempo you will also develop a good sense of rhythm. There is a great deal of material here, all of which is based on actual jazz phrases. Any part of the following studies can be easily adopted as part of a solo. Fingerings and fret-board diagrams are included as well as an accompanying CD with 15 tracks that features the studies in this book as played by Roni Ben-Hur with the accompaniment of one of New York’s best rhythm sections: Tardo Hammer on piano, Earl May on bass and Leroy Williams on drums. It is a powerful tool to help you master this material. Use it to listen to the studies and get acquainted with them, then practice them with the CD. You can turn the guitar channel off on the CD, and practice |
| Essential Jazz Etudes...The Blues for Tenor Sax | This collection of jazz etudes with an accompanying CD gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. | |
| Essential Jazz Etudes...The Blues for Alto Sax | This collection of jazz etudes with an accompanying CD gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. | |
| Gig Savers: Killer Turnarounds | Killer Turnarounds presents a wealth of concise information about playing over the last two measures of jazz tunes. Commonly called the turnaround, these two measures can be difficult to accurately play over for beginning jazz improvisers. This method systematically breaks down the harmonic structures frequently found at the end of tunes and provides melodic ideas as well as harmonic ideas that will help improvisers sound like seasoned professionals. Presented in standard notation and tab. | |
| 101 Red-Hot Jazz-Blues Guitar Licks & Solos | This book/CD set teaches the art of playing jazz-tinged blues phrases and solos over the modern chord progressions associated with “jazzy,” uptown blues. Ideal for any lead guitarist who wants to advance from pentatonic blues playing to more complex, "hip" soloing concepts, the goldmine of licks showcased here will take your ears and fingers to new places. Every lick and solo from the book is recorded note-for-note at a moderate tempo on the companion CD. All in standard notation and tablature. | |
| Hip Grooves for Hand Drums | How to Play Funk, Rock & World Beat Patterns on Any Drum | All you need is one drum. It can be a Djembe, a conga, or anything else you can get both your hands on. Whether your goal is to play in a band, jam in the park, or just drum along with your favorite CD's, this book will show you how, step by step. This book is filled with great dance grooves. Many of them are adapted from drumset patterns used in rock, pop, and funk music. Others are based on traditional African or Afro-Cuban rhythms. You can play all these grooves in a wide variety of musical styles and settings, and you can hear how each one sounds on the CD that comes with the book. |
| Blues/Rock Improv | Here is a complete workout in which you will learn rhythm guitar parts, turnaround licks, soloing exercises, and a fully-transcribed solo from Jon Finn. You learn not only what to play, but when, where, and why. This book is a big step forward in decoding the mysteries of what is a very simple but elusive style to truly master. Companion CD included. | |
| Slap Bass For Five and Six-String Bass | Focuses on the two most popular topics in the bass world today: slap bass and multiple-stringed basses. Covers a wide variety of slap techniques including triple pops, double pops, and individual string control. Also focuses on the music theory behind slap bass such as intervals, chords, scales, and their application. Written in standard bass clef and tablature; all examples included on the companion audio CD. | |
| Charlie Musselwhite Power Blues Harp | This book is designed for those who play diatonic or chromatic harmonica or both. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate player, each chapter presents a new and distinct learning experience. The chapters may be approached in sequence or in a haphazard fashion, without even completing a given chapter - as long as a particular sequences of exercises is completed within that chapter. All tunes and exercises are shown in both standard notation and harmonica tablature. The enclosed CD contains 84 tracks with audio samples of all the music in the book. | |
| Blues Lead Guitar Method | One of the all-time best selling books on blues lead guitar playing. Playing lead blues-rock guitar depends on mainly two things: 1) what you can hear in your mind, and 2) getting your fingers to the proper sounds on your instrument. This book was written with emphasis on the second idea. There are four blues-rock finger patterns used in this book utilizing all six strings of the guitar with each pattern. These four patterns connect with each other enabling the lead player to use the entire fingerboard and range of the guitar to express his musical ideas. Charts are used to show you how to place these four patterns at the proper place on the neck for improvising in any key. Great rock solos can be played in any one of these for patterns or in any combination of the patterns. Written in box diagram and tablature form (notation also included), this fine text takes the beginning guitarist into solid, funk/rock lead solo playing. Play-along CD included. | |
| Rock and Blues Guitar Pocketbook | Handy, pocket-sized instructional book which contains a wealth of information on chords, songs, and playing techniques. Each book is a tremendous value for the price and can be kept as a daily practice guide and study reference manual for each instrument. | |
| Easiest Electric Bass Book | A concise, easy-to-understand bass method in notation and tablature. This text will acquaint the bass player with basic chord progressions, chord notes, walking bass patterns, and a contemporary solo in the keys of C, G, F, B, B-flat, D, D minor, A, E-flat, A minor, G minor, E, E minor, A-flat, and C minor. Also included is a handy reference section on bass chords, including major, minor, diminished, augmented and many other chords in all keys. | |
| Percussive Slap Bass | This method book explains how percussive slap bass works with the drums, and how playing percussively will make you "lock" tighter with the drummer. Included are sections on building a percussive groove, pop control, moving patterns, individual string control, slap without pops, slapping with tensions, double pops, slapping with dyads, triplets, Flamenco thumb technique, odd meters, applied grooves, and a special section for a rhythm section workout. Notation and tablature are clearly explained with instructions on left hand muting and many slapping tips. This method will make your grooves sound fuller, making your playing mode more valuable to your rhythm section. | |
| Slide Guitar for the Rock Guitarist | This book contains the scales, licks and techniques the lead guitarist needs to play electric slide in any key. Presents many options including several approaches to soloing in four open tunings as well as standard tuning. Sample songs illustrate how to play in the styles of today's slide masters. In notation and tablature. | |
| Barre Chords - Rock Power Chords Pocketbook | This convenient, 3 1/2" by 5" booklet contains chord diagrams in all keys for six-string guitar. Arranged alphabetically, major, minor, dominant seventh, minor 7th, major 7th, sixth, 7sus, ninth, 7 sharp 5, and 7 flat 5 barre chords are given, plus major and dominant 7th rock power chords in every key. Most chords are given in two positions. The chord diagrams are followed by the standard 12-bar blues progression written out in all keys in chord symbols. | |
| Rock Guitar Master Chord Wall Chart | Presents full chords and power chords (5 & 7 format) from all twelve roots. [major, minor, dominant 7th and major 7th]. Also includes a note finder chart for the first 20 frets of the guitar. 35" x 24" durable coated paper. | |
| Freddie King - The !!!! Beat 1966 | Freddie King, hard-driving and perhaps driven, was only 42 when he died on December 28, 1976. The intensity of the performances in this video suggest an artist who burned at full throttle every time he played. Guitarists as diverse as Eric Clapton, Michael Bloomfield, and Jerry Garcia have cited King as a formative influence. Most of the clips in this collection come from a unique time warp, a fleeting moment when Southern R&B collided with mid-60's "Mod" and rendered a show called THE!!!!BEAT. THE!!!!BEAT'S 26-show run in 1966 may have been ahead of its time. The time is one when television programming for black audiences was otherwise nonexistent and blues remained a powerful force in Southern black popular music. Freddie King was 31 at the time of THE!!!BEAT, playing and singing in prime form. This video/DVD collection presents all of Freddie King's appearances from this unique series. The presentation concludes with three tunes performed in Sweden in 1973 and shows Freddie's artistic growth. The booklet | |
| Eric Clapton & Friends - In Concert | Eric Clapton plays a benefit concert for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua. Taped live at Madison Square Gardens with musical guests Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan, David Sanborn, and Mary J. Blige playing 17 great Clapton hits. | |
| Freddie King Live at the Sugarbowl Sept. 22nd, 1972 | Freddie King in concert was an event to behold. His performances were powerful and filled with emotional singing coupled with burning soulful licks played on his Gibson 355. The rare footage presented on this video features a complete set by Freddie and his band recorded at the Sugarbowl in South Carolina on September 22nd, 1972. All the sheer power and joy of Freddie King is presented in this video. | |
| Freddie King in Concert | Few bluesmen could match the late Freddie King when it came to the expressiveness of his vocals or his knack of peppering his guitar playing with bluesy but melodic hooks--not to mention the sheer power of the man himself. This collection features the King making the most of his renewed popularity between 1970 and 1973 both stateside and Europe. A special bonus: The set kicks off with a videotaped interview with Freddie. Includes free booklet of biographical material. | |
| Freddie King - The !!!! Beat 1966 | Freddie King, hard-driving and perhaps driven, was only 42 when he died on December 28, 1976. The intensity of the performances in this video suggest an artist who burned at full throttle every time he played. Guitarists as diverse as Eric Clapton, Michael Bloomfield, and Jerry Garcia have cited King as a formative influence. Most of the clips in this collection come from a unique time warp, a fleeting moment when Southern R&B collided with mid-60's "Mod" and rendered a show call THE!!!!BEAT. THE!!!!BEAT'S 26-show run in 1966 may have been ahead of its time. The time is one when television programming for black audiences was otherwise nonexistent and blues remained a powerful force in Southern black popular music. Freddie King was 31 at the time of THE!!!!BEAT, playing and singing in prime form. This video/DVD collection presents all of Freddie King's appearances from this unique series. The presentation concludes with three tunes performed in Sweden in 1973 and shows Freddie's artistic growth. The video inc | |
| Rhythm & Blues Electric Guitar | In addition to Tim McCasland's widely acclaimed steel guitar and Dobro playing, he is one of the best rhythm and blues guitar players in the country. Tim has prepared this video for the guitar player who wants to play rhythm and solo guitar in the rhythm and blues styles of the masters. He also includes five of his greatest solos and note for note instruction on some of the hottest rhythm and blues guitar licks ever. | |
| Famous Rock & Blues Bass Progressions QWIKGUIDE | There is no doubt that rock music's biggest influence is the blues. Most of rock music's most famous chord progressions are almost identical to famous blues progressions. The bass and drum parts may be a bit different in rock, but the progressions are almost identical. Almost every chord progression in this book can be found in any era of rock and blues. Under the chords sample bass lines are included. This book covers almost every style of rock and blues. The accompanying CD contains recordings of all the examples, first with bass and drums, then without bass. | |
| Johnny Guitar Watson Songs | For anyone interested in a groovy Blues Rock sound and a superbly played Blues guitar, Johnny guitar Watson is a must - a legend who was deservedly honored with a place in the Rhythm'n'Blues Hall of Fame. This special songbook, a sensational collection of all his best hits contains 32 songs with notes, lyrics and guitar chords. It was created in close cooperation with Johnny's daughter, Virginia Watson and provides a unique insight into the life and work of Johnny Guitar Watson, with a multitude of photographs and texts. The enclosed CD also contains 15 of his best original top songs like "Superman Lover", "Gangster Of Love" and "A Real Mother For Ya. | |
| Freddie King in Concert - Dallas, Texas January 20, 1973 | On January 20, 1973, Freddie King and a tight quartet performed at a TV studio in Dallas, Texas. "It was humming in there," recalls director Jim Rowley. "Absolutely cooking." King was 38 and enjoying what he called "the Fillmore circuit" in America as well as the adulation of throngs (including adoring rock stars) in Europe, especially England. This was the second time King had the brass ring firmly in hand, the first being during the early 1960s "dance party" era and his success with Hide Away. It all ended too soon with King's 1976 death but he left us a vibrant musical legacy which includes concert performances like this, a stunning example of a blues master coming to triumphant terms with 1970s African-American grooves and "playing funky." | |
| 101 Essential Rock 'n' Roll Chord Progressions | This innovative book teaches the chord progressions and rhythms heard on hundreds of legendary rock recordings. Invaluable in a multitude of applications, the book is for music students, teachers, performing artists, recording studios, composers, advertising agencies, and any person or music company who desires a user-friendly, complete guide to rock progressions. Basic chord fingerings are supplied for guitarists. The companion stereo CD makes the book an ideal tool for study or jamming. Blank treble and bass staves are included for writing songs, licks, and solos. This is a great learning/reference sourcebook for beginners and pros alike. All creative musicians and writers who study, perform, or compose rock music will benefit from this book. | |
| Freddie King Live at the Sugarbowl Sept. 22nd, 1972 | Freddie King in concert was an event to behold. His performances were powerful and filled with emotional singing coupled with burning soulful licks played on his Gibson 355. The rare footage presented on this video features a complete set by Freddie and his band recorded at the Sugarbowl in South Carolina on September 22nd, 1972. All the sheer power and joy of Freddie King is presented in this video. | |
| Rockabilly Guitar | Mel Bay Publications, Inc. is proud to present this new series of lessons as part of Stefan Grossman's highly successful Guitar Workshop Audio Series. In support of the book's contents, the three companion CDs contain three full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Focused lessons address: 12-bar blues, blues scales, triplets, shuffles, licks and more. All of these elements are then utilized in solos designed to implement the techniques learned. Each solo is presented in standard notation and tablature. | |
| Song Writer's Manuscript Book | With only 6 staves per page, this unique manuscript book allows extra space for song titles and lyrics between staves. Thirty-two tear-out sheets printed in black ink on white paper. | |
| Complete Electric Bass Method | The most widely-used beginning bass method is now available in one complete book! Includes handy arpeggio charts featuring major, minor, augmented, diminished, and dominant seventh chords, plus their upper harmonic extensions. Applicable to any style of music, this method has gained widespread acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study! Includes a CD and DVD. | |
| Voice For Musicians | Voice for Musicians is a product of nearly 30 years of teaching voice classes to instrumentalists at Berklee College of Music, Boston. It is a guide to non-classical singing with an emphasis on listening. Joyce Lucia, Associate Professor of Voice is also a physical trainer and aerobics teacher who stresses the difference in each person's voice and how recognizing those differences will allow each singer a unique road to vocal development and confidence. | |
| Tunes for Two - Descant and Treble Recorder | Features thirty exciting arrangements of popular tunes for two to enjoy. Duets are a great way to improve ensemble playing and general musicianship. | |
| Guitar Journals - Scales | Mel Bay's latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. This huge collection of scales is perfect for guitarist's everyday use. They are all covered here: major; natural, melodic and harmonic minor; diminished; whole-tone; bebop; blues; altered; pentatonic; Hungarian; Neapolitan; Japanese; Arabian; Balinese; Byzantine; and many, many more. This is a must-have for any guitarist's collection! Hard cover, covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable information that you will treasure it for years to come! • |
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| Guitar Journals - Fingerstyle | Mel Bay's latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. Included in this wonderful fingerstyle journal are a myriad of tunes in many styles: Easy, Blues, Gospel, Classic, Fiddle Tunes, Thumbpicking, Patriotic, Ballads, Early Jazz, Latin, Celtic, DADGAD, Ragtime and Contemporary. Perfect for the student to professional musician, this wonderful book contains tunes which can be revisited daily. All music in notation and tablature. Hard cover, covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable information that you will treasure it for years to come! • |
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| Voggy's ABC of Music | Basic Music Theory for Kids | The ideal supplement to any music lessons taken at home or at school, Little Voggy explains the basics of music in a child-friendly manner. Through well-known children songs, the young readers can review and practice what they have just learned. The second part of this book introduces the main and most popular musical instruments with pictures as well as sound. Not only does the included audio CD contain modern arrangements of these children songs, but also provides audio examples of the main instruments, thus music theory remains a fascinating subject easily understandable for children. Learning is sure to always be fun! |
| Voice Coaching | The Training Concept for a better Voice | This book of exercises contains everything singers need to know for their daily training. Furthermore, it offers help with vocal problems, acquisition of song interpretation and conveys tips and tricks ranging from warm-up to studio work. The author has summarized long years of experience and conveys the technique of professionals, in a simple way. Many illustrations illustrate the theory for easier understanding. It's been written for self-instruction, as well as a teachers guide or as complementary resource for vocal studies. |
| CD & DVD Recording for Dummies | 2nd Edition | This fully updated guide helps you record favorite tunes as well as preserve family photos with the greatest of ease. Get the scoop on the latest devices, tips on mixed media recording, advice on turning your videotapes into DVDs, and much more. • |
| Fun Pieces For The Piano | This collection of original piano pieces seeks to capture characteristic sounds and musical motifs and styles from around the world, for added interest and enjoyment to pianists of all ages. The themes range from jazz, theater, and vaudeville, to humor, fantasy, and sounds from abroad. Teachers and piano students can use the pieces as an enjoyable change-of-pace from the sonatina, in lessons and recitals. Original piano pieces in diverse styles that are fun to play and hear. Arranged from elementary to early intermediate, easier to play than they sound. A variety of motifs include sounds from other lands, jazz and blues, vaudeville, humor, and fantasy. | |
| Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook | 201 Self-Promotion Ideas for Songwriters, Musicians and Bands on a Budget | With this manual, you'll discover that music marketing doesn't have to be expensive to be effective. Whether you're promoting a fast-growing indie label or a one-man or one-woman act from your basement, the Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook gives you the tools you need to get the most out of your music career. |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, Expanded Edition | The Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Edition provides valuable enhancement to the world’s most popular guitar method. This comprehensive spiral bound volume doubles the amount of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material. •Expands entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 •Double the amount of study and solo material •Spiral bound •Provides an incredibly solid foundation for any guitar student |
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| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, Expanded Edition Perfect-Bound Book/CD/DVD Set | The Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Edition provides valuable enhancement to the world’s most popular guitar method. This comprehensive spiral bound volume doubles the amount of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material. •Expands entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 •Double the amount of study and solo material •Perfect bound •CD and DVD included •Provides an incredibly solid foundation for any guitar student |
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| Rhythmic Aerobics, Volume 2 | Drumming for Rhythms of Shuffle, Swing, 6/8 and Odd Time Signatures | Rhythmic Aerobics Volume II is an advanced instruction book which specializes in four areas of drumming; shuffle, swing, six-eight and odd time signatures. It contains challenging material and is arranged in four measure exercises relative to today's music. Drummers who use this text will improve timing, technique, dexterity and learn a wealth of rhythms for the demands of modern drumming. Drum fills are also included on each page. Author Jim Ryan meticulously blends beats and fills throughout 85 pages of drum music that is complimentary to the style he writes about. This is an excellent book for teachers with advanced students. Rhythmic Aerobics Volume II was created with material to stretch the limits of one's capability. Use Volume II as part of one's practice sessions and you'll find practical material for use in becoming a well-rounded drummer for the world to hear. |
| Harmonica for Fun and Health | Learn to read music, play popular songs and be part of an ensemble. For home study, senior wellness classes and better breathers groups. Specially designed lessons and information for those with COPD and related pulmonary diseases. Book is accompanied by CD recording of all examples. | |
| Adult Harmonica Method | Adult Harmonica Method is an exciting harmonica course that teaches reading and playing for the person looking to study at home or with a community harmonica band. Whether you stay with the harmonica or move on to another instrument, the music studies in this book will prepare you 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 adult night school programs, community orchestras, retirement community bands and many more. | |
| Youth Harmonica Method | 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 startup programs and any community based groups that want to introduce music into young people’s lives. | |
| Chords/Scales/Arpeggios/Etudes Workout | A technique building regimen built around jazz chords and scale shapes. The basic chord is shown, followed by the appropriate arpeggio and scale. In addition, an “ear stretching” etude is presented for each chord and scale shape. | |
| Scales/Positions/Shapes Workout | A concise, incredibly useful scale regimen that enhances left and right hand technique, helps master the fingerboard and paves the way for improvisation. Also a helpful aid to sight reading. | |
| Master Accordion Scale Book | With Jazz Scale Studies | This book has been designed to develop the professional or recreational accordionist further toward advanced musicianship. Why do we practice scales? The great jazz accordionist, Art Van Damme, when asked what he practiced, replied, "Only the fundamentals!" The fundamental classical and jazz scales with explanations are presented here in a clear, concise format. For best results use this book with or after the Chord Melody Method for Accordion. |
| You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling | Designed for beginning fiddle students, these 36 lessons present basic techniques by applying them to fiddle tunes. Reading music is unnecessary, as the lessons are explained step by step, and fingerings are given for every note. Each version builds on the previous one and helps students to create their own arrangements. Includes a split- track CD. Forty-eight songs from the book are on the CD. The DVD with this set is designed to complement the first 17 lessons of the You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling text. Covers tuning, holding the fiddle and bow, left-hand position, basic A, D, and G scales, shuffle bowing, slurs, double stops, and many tunes, including "Liza Jane," "Shortening Bread," "Going to Boston," and "Bile Them Cabbage Down." |
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| Easy to Play Sousa Marches for Piano | A wonderful collection of John Philip Sousa’s marches in easy to play arrangements. Selections include: King Cotton, Semper Fidelis, Stars and Stripes forever, The Gladiator, The High School Cadets, The Manhattan Beach, The Thunderer, El Capitan, The Liberty Bell and The Washington Post. All are arranged for the intermediate pianist. | |
| Garageband for Dummies | Are you the next big thing in music - but the world just doesn’t know it yet? Here’s the guide that will help you create great-sounding recordings with GarageBand. Packed with useful information on setting up a digital studio, laying down tracks, working with loops, playing with MIDI and software instruments, and mixing tracks, the only thing this book doesn’t provide you with is...a recording contract! | |
| Complete Fiddling Book | Contains Over 300 Favorite Fiddle Tunes | Mel Bay's Complete Fiddling Book is a compilation of arrangements of traditional tunes by several outstanding practitioners of the art of fiddle playing: Craig Duncan, Bill Guest, Dave Reiner, Frank Zucco, and Joe Castle. From The Arkansas Traveler to The Yellow Rose of Texas, over 300 colorful fiddle tunes populated this book's 205 pages. Scant on text or historical notes, but long on musical content, the Complete Fiddling Book is a great resource for any fiddler or teacher in search of a delightful, toe-tapping repertoire. Although most of the tunes are written for solo fiddle, the last ten pieces are arranged as fiddle duets. A masterful solo collection presenting a vivid assortment of fiddling styles and repertoire |
| Deluxe Bass Chords, Arpeggios and Scales | This is a very valuable study and reference book for the bass player. Four different scale and chordal arpeggio forms are shown for each major, minor, and dominant seventh chord. In each key the basic I-IV-V7 chord progression is shown in four different locations on the bass fingerboard. Also included are whole tone and chromatic scales. Finally, numerous movable chordal arpeggio forms are presented on 12 types of chords. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Harmonica | A wonderful, easy-to-understand beginning harmonica book for both folk and blues harmonica stylings. Several different styles are analyzed and representive tunes are given in each style. With the various sections the songs are roughly graded as to difficulty. An extra section examines some specialized techniques and introduces some harmonicas other then the standered ten-hole-twenty-reed diatonic harp (in the key of C) for which most of the songs in this book are written. All together, 41 harmonica arrangements are included. Lessons on the companion video are taught by Phil Duncan. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Harmonica | A wonderful, easy-to-understand beginning harmonica book for learning both folk and blues harmonica stylings. Several different styles are analyzed and representative tunes are given in each style. Within the various sections the songs are roughly graded as to difficulty. An extra section examines some specialized techniques and introduces some harmonicas other than the standard ten-hole-twenty-reed diatonic harp, in the key of C for which most of the songs in this book are written. All together, 41 harmonica arrangements are included. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Harmonica | A wonderful, easy-to-understand beginning harmonica book for both folk and blues harmonica stylings. Several different styles are analyzed and representive tunes are given in each style. With the various sections the songs are roughly graded as to difficulty. An extra section examines some specialized techniques and introduces some harmonicas other then the standered ten-hole-twenty-reed diatonic harp (in the key of C) for which most of the songs in this book are written. All together, 41 harmonica arrangements are included. Lessons on the companion DVD are taught by Phil Duncan. CD included. | |
| A Rhythmic Vocabulary | A musician's guide to understanding and improvising with rhythm. This book is a road map to rhythm for any musician. It's for guitar players intrigued by the rhythms of world music. It's for keyboard players who've studied scales and chords and now want to study rhythm in a systematic way. It's for drummers, bass players, and sax players who want to groove and solo with a deeper understanding of rhythmic structure. Whatever your instrument, if you want to play funkier and don't mind using your head to do it, this book is for you. This step- by-step comprehensive course includes: hundreds of patterns drawn from African and Afro-Cuban rhythms explained and organized according to their structures; Rhythmic concepts and techniques you can use to create your own patterns; Bite-sized lessons arranged in order of difficulty; Easy-to-read charts that even non-musicians can under- stand; A CD that creates a realistic, three-dimensional rhythmic context for you to practice in; Exercises to reinforce your under- st | |
| Modern Music for String Quartet | When you hear the words, "string quartet," you probably think of classical chamber music first. You might find it surprising that such an ensemble can very effectively entertain by presenting pop music before audiences in the most varied venues of the modern concert scene. This is proven by these very special compositions. They are original compositions written for students who up until now have not only heartily greeted their conception but also had lots of fun and success performing them, which will certainly continue in the future as well. At the innumerable occasions open to student ensemble performance -- whether it be a recital, the opening of an exhibition, a concert in a gallery or another appropriate musical event -- a string quartet performing pop music is always a very welcome change. | |
| Fun with the Fife | An easy-to-understand, basic instructional text for the fife. Presents wonderful fife tunes and carefully written studies. Tunes include: Albina; Aldridge's Allemande; All Through the Night; and many more fun titles! | |
| Indispensable Scales, Exercises & Etudes for the Developing Flutist | Technical exercises applicable to intermediate literature. Sets the foundation for more difficult daily study routines. Practice of these scale exercises helps one acquire agility and evenness in playing. A reliable technique develops when the fingers are exercises in all key patterns. Includes major and minor scales (all forms), arpeggios, scales in thirds, triplet scales, extended scales, and chromatic exercise in each key. | |
| Children's Tinwhistle Method | A well-written, easy, step-by-step method for learning tinwhistle. Contains big notes, illustrations, and a wealth of wonderful children's songs carefully scored and graded for the D tinwhistle. Written partially in easy-play notation, where the letter names of the notes are written inside the note heads, and partially in large standard notation. The play-along recordings contains every song in the book and serves as a guide to insure accuracy of interpretation and ease of learning. All record examples include solo whistle with multi-instrumental back-up. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Tinwhistle | Beginners of all ages will enjoy learning to play tinwhistle with the step-by-step method found in this book. Familiar folk melodies abound in this comprehensive collection of easy-to-play literature. Carefully sequenced tunes and exercises teach the player to read music notation, and a section is included on Irish ornamentation. Several Irish tunes containing suggested ornamentation present the traditional Irish style of whistle playing. Because of the ease of learning the tinwhistle many Irish musicians begin with their musical training on the whistle before switching to the flute or uillean pipes. The companion recording features all the Irish tunes as well as play-along. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Tinwhistle | By Mizzy McCaskill & Dona Gilliam. Beginners of all ages will enjoy learning to play tinwhistle with the step-by-step method found in this book. Familiar folk melodies abound in this comprehensive collection of easy-to-play literature. Carefully sequenced tunes and exercises teach the player to read music notation, and a section is included on Irish ornamentation. Several Irish tunes containing suggested ornamentation present the traditional Irish style of whistle playing. Because of the ease of learning the tinwhistle (also called the pennywhistle) many Irish musicians begin their musical training on the whistle before switching to the flute or uillean pipes. Written for the D tinwhistle. | |
| Bag of Tricks Pocketful of Licks | In this unique DVD lesson, Buster B. Jones presents his approach to many facets of fingerstyle guitar techniques. He covers a wide variety of themes including: Chord Shapes and Voicings Scales, Alternating Bass Exercises Double-Picking / Cross-Picking and Chromatic Rolls How To Play Riffs In Any Key Grooves and Learning to Improvise Tunes include: Alabama Jubilee, Peanuts Theme, Ask John and Cannonball Rag. This is a DVD lesson that will open up new horizons for the student of fingerstyle guitar. Brad has the wonderful ability to be able to teach complex ideas and playing techniques in a very down to earth fashion that strikes at the core of the music. A detailed tab/music instructional booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD. |
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| Rags to Rock: Advanced Fingerstyle Guitar Solos | Are you interested in challenging, difficult and advanced fingerstyle solos that stretch from a New Orleans standard to a Sonny Rollins's jazz classic to a Booker T. & The M.G.s rock hit? If so, then this video lesson is for you. Pat Donohue has prepared a one hour and forty minute lesson that presents six great arrangements. Pat best described his approach: "For me, folk and jazz have always been closely related. They both evolved through the idiosyncrasies of basically unschooled but extremely talented musicians who, playing from the heart, found new ways to express themselves. As a folk guitarist with the heart of a jazz saxophonist, I hope my playing in some way bridges the gap." A detailed tab/music instructional booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD. |
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| Acoustic Guitar Starter Kit | Includes First Lessons Beginning Guitar: Learning Notes/Playing Solos book/CD set, Guitar Chord Chart, Easiest Guitar Song Book, a set of Criterion Acoustic Guitar Phosphor C520S Light Strings and three Mel Bay guitar picks in various gauges. A value of over $30 for only $19.95! | |
| First Lessons Bass | First Lessons Bass is intended to introduce beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass. The material covered in this book is approximately the material covered in the first 8 lessons of private bass instruction. This book makes use of the "3-finger" left hand position commonly found in double bass technique. The emphasis on left hand technique allows the student to develop a consistent fingering approach to the fingerboard, reduces unnecessary strain on the left hand, and makes the bass more accessible to younger students or students with small hands. After the left hand technique has been established, the book introduces the student to important elements of bass line construction including blues patterns, the root-fifth relationship, and common rhythmic patterns. • |
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| First Lessons Mandolin | First Lessons Mandolin teaches the absolute basics of learning to play mandolin from holding the pick to performing easy mandolin tunes. It doesn't get any easier than this! Students learn how to hold the mandolin correctly, how to read mandolin tablature, basic note reading, the most popular mandolin chords, how to play easy melodies in several musical styles, basic picking technique, how to tune the mandolin, and much more. Along the way students will learn about the greatest mandolin players and their music. The main emphasis of First Lessons Mandolin is to get the student up and playing immediately and to have fun doing it! A companion CD and DVD are included. | |
| First Lessons Piano | This beginning piano course introduces children or adult students to basic music notation and helps them build a solid foundation of piano skills. Theory and instruction appears alongside music examples in an integrated approach to learning. The play-along CD and DVD will help the student to develop a more musical approach and become more secure in both dynamics and rhythm. It is highly encouraged to use the play-along CD as much as possible. The CD and DVD contains model renditions of most of the pieces in the book as well as play-along accompaniments to make practicing more fun. After successful completion of this book the student will be well prepared for further piano studies in various styles of music. | |
| Tommy Emmanuel - Up Close | Up Close is a 2-hour personal lesson with Tommy. It features detailed and "slowed down" demonstrations of many of Tommy's songs, including Stevie's Blues, Precious Time, and The Hunt. He explains in detail his amazing harmonic technique, and shows you step by step how to play thumb and finger styles. There are rare insights into some of his more complicated arrangements and featured throughout the video are "up close" performances of Classical Gas, Day Tripper, Lady Madonna, Imagine, Since We Met, Gollywogs Cakewalk, Amy, Country Wide, Up from Down Under, Michelle and so much more! For any guitar player, whether beginner or pro, this video is a priceless gift of knowledge, experience and good music-- forever! | |
| Tommy Emmanuel - Guitar Talk | Are you ready to become a better guitar player? Are you interested in seeing how Tommy makes his guitar “talk”? Either way, you’ll find this video by Tommy Emmanuel, often called “…the greatest all-round guitarist in the world today…”, to be informative and inspirational as he draws on 30 years experience to show you, in “typical Tommy style”, the essentials of guitar playing. You’ll learn how to: • |
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| First Lessons Flute | Mel Bay's First Lessons Flute is an easy method for beginning players of all ages. From the first tones to a full two-octave chromatic scale, this book and CD will introduce the beginner progressively to the foundations of flute playing and musicianship. Proper assembly, playing position, and embouchure formation are carefully introduced along with simple songs and rudiments of music. Beginning players are taught a set of basic skills from which they can build performance technique. Lively rhythmic backgrounds on the accompanying CD will generate student interest from the very beginning. Practice loops will encourage students to learn through repetition. The First Lessons CD is perfect for use with group lessons and for energizing practice sessions from start to finish. Latin and jazz accompaniments make even the simplest exercises an enjoyable musical experience. Assemble your flute, pop the First Lessons CD into your player and have fun while you learn to play. Bullet Points: • | |
| Dulcimer Song Book | Thirty-eight all-time favorite dulcimer solos penned artistically by Colorado's Bud and Donna Ford. This text is a resource for any dulcimer player and an excellent supplement to any course of instruction. It includes melody lines, lyrics, and chord symbols plus a solo arrangement of each song in standard notation and tablature. | |
| John Fahey & Elizabeth Cotten | In 1969, Laura Weber produced GUITAR, GUITAR, a series of TV specials. These 30 minute broadcasts presented a wide panorama of guitarists playing jazz, folk, blues, classical and flamenco styles. Each show focused on the music and thoughts of one musician. In this video we bring together two of these historical shows. John Fahey has been called the father of American Primitive Guitar. His instrumental approach heavily influenced the playing of Leo Kottke, Will Ackermann and a whole generation of "new age" guitarists. In this video, John talks about his sources of inspiration, guitar styles and techniques and general thoughts on playing. Elizabeth Cotten was born in North Carolina at the turn of the century. She was a left handed guitarist that used a right handed guitar which resulted in a very unusual and intricate fingerstyle technique. This became known as "Cottecn-picking". In this video she reminisces about her childhood and learning the guitar. Includes free instructional booklet. | |
| Beyond Stick Control | For the Snare and Drum Set Player | Beyond Stick Control is the book that offers the snare and drum set player various eight bar solos to develop hand technique and hand/foot coordination. The book is divided into four sections: Part A: Hand Technique Development Studies, Part B: Hand/Foot Development, Part C: Ostinato Foot Pattern Development, and Part D: Linear Jazz Studies. The hand technique solos in part A serve as the foundation for the subsequent section B, C, and D. Through the use of accents, single and double strokes, paradiddles, paradiddle-diddles, swiss army triplets and their respective inversions (sticking displacement), the beginning to advanced drummer will greatly improve hand technique, stick and foot control and feel for their instrument. The companion CD contains recordings of the eight bar solos. This is a must for snare and drum set players who want to take their playing to a higher level. |
| Shubb Fifth String Capo, Nickel | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. This was the gadget that got it all started for Shubb back in 1974, and to this day it's STILL the only fifth string capo worth putting on a banjo. It operates on a lever principle, not a spring, so it provides sufficient pressure to fret the string without muting the tone. It slides on a slim, dovetailed bar which mounts flush to the neck, making it sturdy and unobtrusive. 5.75" long. | |
| Splitting the Licks | This companion video based on the book of the same title guides the 5-string banjo player step-by-step in creating arrangements from basic melodies by adding standard banjo licks and rolls. Addresses both Scruggs/bluegrass style and melodic/chromatic style. | |
| Back-Up Banjo | Janet Davis' comprehensive text is now a video! Learn the basic techniques commonly used on five-string banjo to accompany vocalists and instrumentalists. Separates the various back-up techniques into categories determined by song tempo, by lead instrument being accompanied, and by the area of the fingerboard in which the chords are being played. Presented by one of America's finest banjo teachers! There is also a companion book to this video. | |
| Shubb Deluxe Steel String Guitar Capo | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. 2" and slightly curved. Fits almost all acoustic steel string and most electric guitars. | |
| Shubb Deluxe Nylon String Guitar Capo | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. 2.25" and perfectly flat. Ideal for classical guitar, or any guitar with an absolutely flat fretboard. | |
| Shubb Deluxe Banjo Capo | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. 1.5" and flat. Also works on most mandolins and bazoukis. | |
| Shubb Steel String Guitar Capo, Nickel | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. 2" and slightly curved. Fits almost all acoustic steel string and most electric guitars. | |
| Shubb Steel String Guitar Capo, Brass | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. 2" and slightly curved. Fits almost all acoustic steel string and most electric guitars. | |
| Shubb Nylon String Guitar Capo, Nickel | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. 2.25" and perfectly flat. Ideal for classical guitar, or any guitar with an absolutely flat fretboard. | |
| Shubb Nylon String Guitar Capo, Brass | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. 2.25" and perfectly flat. Ideal for classical guitar, or any guitar with an absolutely flat fretboard. | |
| Harmonica Position Chart | 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. | |
| Complete 7-String Guitar Method | A Comprehensive Method Including Chords, Scales & Arpeggios. | This comprehensive method book is best suited to an intermediate to advanced six string guitarist who is learning the seven string guitar. Included are sections on scale and arpeggio fingerings as well as an extensive section on chord voicings. All examples are presented in both tablature and standard notation, with diagrams also included where appropriate. The seventh string is tuned to a low A throughout. The included CD contains play-along tracks with full rhythm section, single note studies with accompaniment (in split-track format), and unaccompanied solo studies. Most examples can be played either finger style or with a pick. |
| The Concertina Maintenance Manual | This second edition is both simply written and clearly illustrated by a person who is both an experienced technical engineer as well as a ‘concertina tinker’. The topics covered range from fault-finding charts, basic examination and purchase advice through the common service and repair jobs and techniques to some of the more sensitive reed work. The manual has been considerably expanded from the first edition in both the breadth of topics covered as well as the depth of the coverage in each case. While always intended to meet the needs of players of all of the concertina systems, this edition goes out of its way to be as versatile as possible without sacrificing detail and usefulness. Whether intending to carry out running repairs, to service, to restore or just to know more about the innards of that strange and fascinating instrument, this Mally Publication will be an essential addition to the concertina player’s toolkit. | |
| Introduction to Trumpet | This introductory method for B-flat trumpet is separated into weekly sections. The exercises are first to be performed only on the mouthpiece and then on the trumpet immediately thereafter. Also included are the preparatory sections on breathing, the lips, your first notes, etc; these should be read before moving on to the exercises. Seventy-three exercises included on the companion CD; in German and English. Using this method book, anyone can start to learn the trumpet with the beginning lessons provided here. | |
| Guitar Theory Wall Chart | A visually attractive, user friendly presentation of fingerboard notes, elements of music theory, circle of keys, major and pure minor scale, chord progressions and harmonized scales. Also features a very useful chord building chart and a glossary of guitar terms. 24" x 35" durable coated paper. | |
| Understanding Ukulele Chords | This book is intended for ukulele players who had some experience with their instruments, but would like to increase their musical ability, as well as for guitarists who like to improve their accompaniment skills on the treble strings of the guitar. There exist many excellent introductory ukulele methods, as well as extensive chord dictionaries. Instead, this book is intended for those players who wish to be able to sight read from a fake book, figure out the chords to a song without a chart, create accompaniments to their own songs, create chord solos, extend their chord vocabulary, or further their understanding of harmony. | |
| International Favorites for Mandolin | This new book and CD combination features 28 beloved melodies from around the world, especially arranged for the mandolin. Easy to play and beautiful to hear, many of the tunes are arranged for solo mandolin in a chord melody style. Over 20 different countries are represented here with dance tunes, lullabies, national favorites and even three national anthems! Popular favorites such as ‘Hava Nagila’, ‘Greensleeves’ and ‘Waltzing Matilda’ are mixed with lesser known, but equally beautiful gems. For mandolin players of all levels. | |
| Drumstick Finger Systems and Techniques | This book will explain and illustrate the majority of finger techniques which can be combined into various finger systems. It starts with the most basic fundamentals and takes the reader through a logical pyramiding progression of techniques leading to the development of the ability to use the fingers to assist in multiple strokes and/or to maintain a constant, almost perpetual motion with each hand. | |
| Between the Strings: The Secret Lives of Guitars | 100 Stories of Life with the Guitar | BETWEEN THE STRINGS: THE SECRET LIVES OF GUITARS is a collection of more than one-hundred selected short stories, each with a guitar at its center. A veritable compendium of the world's greatest guitarists, from BB to ZZ (B.B. King to ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, that is), the stories are inspiring, uplifting, illuminating, humorous, stirring, and edifying. Some of the stories are simply entertaining in the way they take unexpected twists and turns. Others are biographical. Many involve a guitar that was received, given away, lost, stolen, recovered, offered to its player a special song, or was pivotal in a personal relationship or life experience. Each of these stories reveals something of the human spirit, as well as something of the supernatural that sometimes makes its way into our ordinary, everyday existence. But in every case, the variety of experiences, settings, and remarkable outcomes are linked by the common celebration of life with the guitar. To paraphrase Ann Petry, "Everything you ever had, everythi |
| Tommy Emmanuel Fingerstyle Guitar Method | The incomparable Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel presents four fingerstyle exercises plus an arrangement of the classic tune Freight Train and two signature compositions- Mister Guitar and Dixie McGuire. This book would serve either as a reference text for one of Tommy’s workshops or as a helpful guide to developing fingerstyle guitarists working on their own. All selections are written in notation and tablature for the guitar in standard tuning. A convenient chord chart is provided in the appendix. All of the selections in the book appear on the companion CD. Intermediate to advanced in difficulty, playing these tunes literally involves the thumbs of both hands! Gaining flexibility and control of your left thumb, you too can play like TE! |
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| Guitarist's Note-Speller and Game Book for the Young Beginner | More than just a note-speller, this work has exercises in which the student writes either the note-name, the note (on the staff) or the note location on the fingerboard through first position. In addition, the second half of the book has dozens of games, puzzles, word search, mazes (and more) that teach the student names of dynamics, articulation, tone color, parts of the guitar, effects on the guitar and note rhythms. This is the most innovative and enjoyable note-speller ever written to reinforce learning along side any beginner's guitar method! | |
| Killer Technique DVD-Chart | Building Proper Right and Left-Hand Guitar Technique | This DVD and chart will give any pick-style guitarist a great workout. Corey Christiansen presents a number of exercises and workouts for the right and left-hand. These exercises will build strength, agility and tone. Alternate picking, crosspicking, horizontal shifting, tremolo studies, and many other studies are clearly explained on the chart and demonstrated on the DVD. |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1A | A Comprehensive Method for Today's Guitarist! | 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's music. 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. We feel 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 in numerous pages of playing material (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); Contains |
| Fingerpicking Guitar for the Young Beginner | This beginner’s approach to playing fingerstyle guitar uses well-known folk songs to develop left and right-hand techniques. The tunes are first introduced with simplified chords and accompaniment provided by an easy downward strum of the thumb. Next, the thumb and three fingers pluck simultaneously to produce block chords, and finally render more complex arpeggiated patterns. While barre chords are judiciously avoided throughout, the alternating bass concept is presented with “full-strength” chords using all six strings where applicable. While the melodies are shown in standard notation, the lyrics and companion CD serve as rhythmic guides to the student; neither note nor tablature reading ability is required to complete this enjoyable course. | |
| Fundamentals of Mallet Playing | The Ideal Method Book for Beginning Mallet Players | Fundamentals of Mallet Playing is the ideal method book for beginning marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone players. The primary emphasis of this method book is developing the three essential concepts for learning to play a mallet instrument: (1) Learning the names of the notes on the music staff; (2) Learning the value of the notes and how to count them; and (3) Learning where the notes are located on the mallet instrument keyboard. As new notes are introduced on the lines and spaces of the music staff, the note name, note value, method of counting, and location of the note on the mallet instrument is clearly illustrated. Each of the essential music elements is presented understandably and sequentially. Each new concept is followed by several exercises and original melodies that are specifically designed to develop reading ability, technique, and musicianship. Students will understand and develop each newly learned music concept as they progress from lesson to lesson. Also included in |
| Mandolin Wall Chart | Mel Bay's Mandolin Wall Chart contains not only the notes of the fretboard, but also many chords. Chords ranging from minor, 6, 7, minor 7, Major 7, augmented and diminished are shown on fretboard diagrams. A colorful picture of a mandolin shows the frets labeled to the 18th fret. 35" x 24" durable coated paper. | |
| Pocket Tones Guitar Tuner | The perfect pitch that musicians always want - on a key chain! The Pocket Tones is a handy, durable, and compact device that can be carried in your pocket or purse on a key chain or can fit conveniently in an instrument case to provide accurate tones whenever you need them. Use Pocket Tones to develop excellent pitch recognition – it is the perfect answer for an immediate tone, and it is always at hand. The Pocket Tones Guitar Tuner provides six electronic reference tones matching the six strings of the guitar in standard tuning. Batteries included (AG13). Shuts off automatically after 30 seconds. (Warning: Because of its small size, the Pocket Tones tuner is not intended for young children.) | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Uke | William Bay teaches you all of the basics of playing the uke. You will learn to hold the uke and strum in different time signatures. You'll also learn to play 58 all-time great ukulele songs in the keys of C, G, D, F and Bb. Step-by-step instruction provides hours of fun and enjoyment. C tuning. | |
| Guitar Arpeggio Encyclopedia | Throughout this book you will be exposed to many different types of arpeggios, their families, a horde of fingerings, how to use them and much more. With practice and patience you will be able to have total control on the fingerboard and you will be able to execute arpeggios with fire and finesse like the best players do. By understanding arpeggios it will immensely improve your improvising for song writing and soloing as well as creating majestic melodies and hooks. All of the material is presented in notation and tablature. | |
| 101 Essential Country Chord Progressions | This book will help you play and write songs in both contemporary and classic country styles. The book is for music students, teachers, performing artists, recording studios, composers, songwriters, advertising agencies, and any person or music company who needs a user-friendly, comprehensive reference guide to country chord progressions. Specific chord fingerings are supplied for guitar players. The stereo CD makes the book an ideal tool for study or jamming. No note reading is required. Blank treble and bass staves are included for writing songs, licks and solos. A concise discussion of song form is provided to help beginners understand the structure of country songs. Overall, a great learning and reference tool for beginners and pros alike. All creative musicians and writers who study, perform, or compose country music will benefit from this book. |
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| Bass Scales Wall Chart | Presents the most commonly used scales and modes with fretboard diagrams for four-string bass. A beautiful photo of a four-string electric bass is labeled with string numbers, open string names, and the fret location of all the natural notes on the fretboard. A must-have for every bassist's studio, practice room, or bedroom wall. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. |
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| Basics of Drumming Wall Chart | 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. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. |
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| Violin Wall Chart | The Violin Wall Chart presents innovative finger-pattern drawings for all twelve major scales in first position and movable patterns for higher positions. It also includes note finder chart and list of bowing terms. Printed on durable coated paper. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. |
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| Graphic Guitars Poster | This unique poster illustrates the fine art of Paul Chase. Many of the pictured paintings have actual guitars embedded in the surface, then painted over with a contemporary "graphic guitars" design. Traditional methods such as colored pencil, pastels, mixed media, enamels and acrylic are also used to create the guitar paintings. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. |
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| Elementary Music Theory Wall Chart | This wall chart gives a complete, easy-to-understand graphical overview of the most important elements of music: note names, intervals, note and rest values and counting, clefs, and other elements of notation as well as the notes on the staff and their location on the keyboard. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. |
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| Theory and Harmony Wall Chart | This wall chart presents a graphical overview of the most important elements of musical harmony: the circle of fifths, the essential scales and modes, chords and their inversions, key signatures, and the diatonic chords in C Major, as well as an easy to understand diagram of chord symbols. Whether at home or in the studio, this wall chart is an indispensable tool for all musicians. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. |
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| Children's Guitar Starter Kit | Just what young folks need to start strumming! Includes Children's Guitar Method Volume 1 book/CD set, Guitar Chord Chart, Easiest Guitar Song Book, a set of Criterion Acoustic Guitar Phosphor C520S Light Strings and three Mel Bay guitar picks in various gauges. A value of over $30 for only $19.95! | |
| Keyboard Essentials Wall Chart | This wall chart gives a complete, easy-to-understand overview of the essential information that every keyboard player should know. It shows the notes and their location on the keyboard, inversions, the main scales, and chord/finger positions to use with automatic accompaniment features of electronic keyboards. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. |
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| Guitar Scale Wall Chart | Packed with information, this wall chart contains a complete fingerboard/notation diagram and shows fingering grid diagrams for major and minor scales (harmonic, melodic and Hungarian), pentatonic and blues scales and modes. Note: The sample for this product is an image of the entire chart. It may take a while to load. |
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| Just Enough/Learn to Play Bass DVD Kit | Everything You Need to Get Started | This instructional package for beginning electric bass guitar includes a DVD, an interactive CD-ROM, and a portable book/CD set. The DVD introduces the instructors, shows how they got started, what it is like to perform, what music means to them, and how to buy your first gear. Learn some basic techniques and start jamming right away! Come back and play with the band in the interactive Virtual Jam Session! The CD-ROM contains your first 50+ bass lessons. Daniel, Liz, and Blake will teach you how to get set-up and start jamming. Learn the 12-bar structure, how to play with a steady beat, and bass lines for country, soft rock, heavy metal, jazz, pop, rap, and funk! The full color AudioBook is the pocket reference manual that works with the Audio CD that contains your first 50+ lessons and gives you the flexibility to practice and keep learning where ever you are. Just match the tracks in the book to the tracks on your CD player and follow along. |
| Just Enough/Learn to Play Drums DVD Kit | Everything You Need to Get Started | This instructional package for beginning drum set includes a DVD, an interactive CD-ROM, and a portable book/CD set. The DVD introduces our instructors, shows how they got started, what it is like to perform, what music means to them, and how to buy your first gear. Learn some basic techniques and start jamming right away! Come back and play with the band in the interactive Virtual Jam Session! The CD-ROM contains your first 50+ drums lessons. Gavin, Ben, and Nikki will teach you how to get set-up and start jamming. Learn the 12-bar structure, rolls, fills, and how to play beats for funk, jazz, rock, rap, pop, and more! The full color AudioBook is the pocket reference manual that works with the Audio CD that contains your first 50+ lessons and gives you the flexibility to practice and keep learning where ever you are. Just match the tracks in the Book to the tracks on your CD player and follow along. Plus, you can connect with JustEnough.net |
| Just Enough/Learn to Play Guitar DVD Kit | Everything You Need to Get Started | This instructional package for beginning guitar includes a DVD, an interactive CD-ROM, and a portable book/CD set. The DVD introduces the instructors, shows how they got started, what it is like to perform, what music means to them, and how to buy your first gear. Learn some basic techniques and start jamming right away! Come back and play with the band in the interactive Virtual Jam Session! The CD-ROM contains your first 50+ guitar lessons. The animated content includes chord charts, the 12 bar blues structure, lead boxes, and video tips, all taught by 15-year-old guitarist, Andrew. You will be jammin'. The full color AudioBook is the pocket reference manual that works with the Audio CD that contains your first 50+ lessons and gives you the flexibility to practice and keep learning where ever you are. Just match the tracks in the Book to the tracks on your CD player and follow along. Plus you can connect with JustEnough.net |
| Just Enough/Learn to Sing Vocals DVD Kit | Everything You Need to Get Started | This instructional package for beginning vocals includes a DVD, an interactive CD-ROM, and a portable book/CD set. The DVD introduces the instructors, shows how they got started, what it is like to perform, what music means to them, and how to buy your first gear. Learn some basic techniques and start singing right away! Come back and sing with the band in the interactive Virtual Jam Session! The CD-ROM contains your first 50+ vocal lessons. Allen, Anna, Aron, Daniel, Lillian and SaBella, will teach you how to use your voice, find your range, and learn to sing different styles of music. Also included are Karaoke style practice tracks that will get you singing right away. The full color AudioBook is the pocket reference manual that works with the Audio CD that contains your first 50+ lessons and gives you the flexibility to practice and keep learning where ever you are. Just match the tracks in the Book to the tracks on your CD player and follow along. |
| You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling | This DVD video is designed to complement the first 17 lessons of the You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling text. Covers tuning, holding the fiddle and bow, left-hand position, basic A, D, and G scales, shuffle bowing, slurs, double stops, and many tunes, including "Liza Jane," "Shortening Bread," "Going to Boston," and "Bile Them Cabbage Down." Although this video is complete in itself, the companion book offers more detail and is highly recommended. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling | This book/DVD package, designed for beginning fiddle students, presents basic techniques in 36 lessons by applying them to fiddle tunes. Reading music is unnecessary, as the lessons are explained step by step, and fingerings are given for every note. Each version builds on the previous one and helps students to create their own arrangements. The DVD with this set is designed to complement the first 17 lessons of the You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling text. Covers tuning, holding the fiddle and bow, left-hand position, basic A, D, and G scales, shuffle bowing, slurs, double stops, and many tunes, including "Liza Jane," "Shortening Bread," "Going to Boston," and "Bile Them Cabbage Down." |
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| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar La Trompeta Ya! 1 | (You Can Play Trumpet Now! Vol. 1) | Con este curso de dos videos, aprenderás todas las bases fundamentals de este maravilloso intrumento, incluyendo los primeros pasos para empezar a leer música. En muy poco tiempo, podrás impresionar a amigos y familiares interpretando piezes populares como "El Himno de la Alegria", "Las Mañanitas" y "Ella". Una gráfica que aparece en la pantalla te irá guiando nota por nota! Por si fuera poco, el instructor del video te dirá cuáles son los modelos de trompeta más recomendables para que hagas una compra inteligente. With this two-video course, you will learn all of the basic fundamentals of this marvelous instrument, including the first steps in starting to read music. Learning gradually, you will be able to impress your friends and family with your interpretations of popular pieces such as "El Himno de la Alegria", "Las Mañanitas" and "Ella". On-screen graphics guide you no |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Bajo Elec. Ya! 1 | You Can Play the Electric Bass Now Vol. 1 | El curso perfecto que te enseñará cómo tocar el bajo. Cubre todas las notas del diapasón; ejercicios con la mano derecha e izquierda, y mucho más. Aprenderás rápidamente los ritmos de cumbia, ranchera, vals y balada en una forma lenta y fácil de seguir. 60 minutos. The perfect introductory course for electric bass playing! Covers all the fingerboard notes, left and right-hand exercises, and more. You'll quickly learn th rhythms of cumbia, ranchera, waltz, and ballad in a slow, easy to follow pace. In Spanish. |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Bajo Elec. Ya! 2 | You Can Play the Electric Bass Now Vol. 2 | En este video aprenderás a tocar ritmos más complejos de cumbia, ranchera, vals, balada, mambo, merengue y chacha. También aprenderás Armonía, escalas, arpegios, ejercicios y mucho más... y así, podrás desarrollar un mejor conociminto. 60 minutos. This follow-up courses teaches chord progressions, exercises, and more. You'll learn how to play more advanced rhythms of cumbia, ranchera, waltz, ballad, mambo, merengue, and chacha. In Spanish. |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Teclado Ya! 1 | (You Can Play the Keyboard Now Vol. 1) | Con este curso para principiantes, ¡usted empezará a tocar sus canciones y ritmos favoritos en poco tiempo! Incluye acordes mayores y menores, inversiones, además de ritmos latinos como cumbia, ranchera, vals y otros. Manual incluído. 60 minutos. With this beginner course, you'll start playing your favorite songs and rhythms in no time! Includes major/minor chords, exercises, inversions, plus Latin rhythms such as cumbia, ranchera, waltz, and more. Manual included. In Spanish. |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Teclado Ya! 2 | (You Can Play the Keyboard Now Vol. 2) | Este siguiente curso cubre los diferentes tumbaos mayores y menores de cumbia, familias mayores, progresiones, escalas, acordes de cuatro partes y mucho más. Los ritmos se muestran en tiempo lento y normal para que usted pueda seguirlos ácilmente. 60 minutos. Manual incluído. This follow-up course covers different major and minor tumbaos of cumbia, major families, progressions, scales, four part chords and more. Rhythms are shown in slow and normal speeds, for easy play along. Manual included. In Spanish. |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar La Trompeta Ya! 2 | (You Can Play Trumpet Now! Vol. 2) | En esta segunda parte del curso aprenderás técnicas más avanzadas, alcanzando así un nivel superior de ejecución. Además de escalas y técnica de vibrato -- indispensables para todo trompetista -- aprenderás a interpreter canciones legendarias como "Solamente una Vez" y "El Año Viejo". Si te gusta el Mariachi, la Banda, la Salsa o la Cumbia, ¡este revolucionario curso es para ti! In this second part Mayas Music's trumpet course, you will learn more advanced techniques for achieving a superior level of performance. In addition, you will study scales and vibrato technique -- indispensable for every trumpeter, and play legendary songs such as "Solamente una Vez" and "El Año Viejo". Whether you like Mariachi, Banda, Salsa, or Cumbia, this revolutionary course is for you! |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Teclado Ya! 3 | (You Can Play the Keyboard Now Vol. 3) | ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Teclado Ya! (Vol. 3) Si quieres alcanzar otro nivel musical más elevado; ¡Este video es para ti! Paso a paso iras dominando las escalas dominantes y menores, patrones para improvisar en canciones, progresiones con acordes, ejercicios y más. Este video se caracteriza por su variedad de tumbaos de: cumbia, salsa, merengue, y chá chá chá, los cuales veras lentamente y claramente explicados. With this intensive course, you'll learn dominant and minor scales, patterns, exercises, chords, and more. Master more advanced rhythms of cumbia, salsa, merengue and chacha. Spanish only. |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar la Guitarra Ya! Guitarra Electrica 1 | (You Can Play the Guitar Now! Electric Guitar Vol. 1) | Con esta método sencillo y fácil de entender, aprenderás las progresiones más usuadas de hoy, así como la forma más rápida y eficaz de entender el diapasón de tu guitarra. En tan sólo unos cuantos minutos podrás interpretar tu primera canción. Contiene acordes mayores y menores, círculos, 1ra, 2da, y 3ra, y preparaciones. Aprenderás ritmos de cumbia, balada moderna, ranchera, vals y merengue. With this simple and easy to understand method, you will learn the most common chord progressions used today, in forms that are easy to understand quickly. In just a few minutes you will be able to play your first song! Contains major and minor chords, circles, firsts, seconds, and thirds, and preparations. Learn the rhythms of cumbia, modern ballads, ranchera, waltz, and merengue. |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar la Guitarra Ya! Guitarra Electrica 1 | (You Can Play the Guitar Now! Electric Guitar Vol. 1) | Recomendada por maestros en todo el país, la serie en DVD de Mayas Music provee su reconocido material educativo en un formato divertido y fácil de usar para que cualquier persona pueda empezer a tocar en corto tiempo! Presenta acceso directo a áreas específicas para que puedas aprender y repasar a tu propio paso... todo con sólo tocar un botón y desde la comodidad de tu hogar! Con esta método sencillo y fácil de entender, aprenderás las progresiones más usuadas de hoy, así como la forma más rápida y eficaz de entender el diapasón de tu guitarra. En tan sólo unos cuantos minutos podrás interpretar tu primera canción. Contiene acordes mayores y menores, círculos, 1ra, 2da, y 3ra, y preparaciones. Aprenderás ritmos de cumbia, balada moderna, ranchera, vals y merengue. Recommended by teachers everywhere, this series of DVDs from Mayas Music provides proven educational ma |
| Ukulele Chord Solos in C Tuning | These chord-melody solos have been arranged for solo ukulele playing. Tunes include Aloha Oe, When the Saints Go Marching In, Bill Bailey, The Sheik of Araby, By the Light of the Silvery Moonlight, and many more. All in standard notation and tablature with companion recordings of each tune including guitar accompaniment. | |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar La Guitarra Ya! Guitarra Electrica 2 | (You Can Play the Guitar Now! Electric Guitar 2) | Con éste método aprenderás a desarrollar tu imaginación musical desde la comodidad de tu casa, sin necesidad de tomar clases privadas. Contiene: ritmos de cumbia, ranchera/country, balada, montunos de cumbia, salsa, escalas mayor, menor y dominante, con acordes y arpegios. Los ritmos y montunos los verás lentamente y claramente explicados en la pantalla de tu televisor. También aprenderás como puntear detalladamente en tono mayor las "cumbias" usando escalas, acordes y arpegios. Manual incluido. With this method you will learn to develop your musical imagination from the comfort of your home, without the need to take private lessons! Learn more advanced skills including major, minor and dominant scales, plus arpeggios, exercises, chords, improvisation and more. You'll learn to play Latin rhythms including cumbia, salsa, ballad, ranchera, and a variety of tumbaos. The rhythms and patterns are very slowly and clearly explained on screen. You'll also stu |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar La Guitarra Ya! Guitarra Electrica 2 | (You Can Play the Guitar Now! Electric Guitar 2) | Recomendada por maestros en todo el país, la serie en DVD de Mayas Music provee su reconocido material educativo en un formato divertido y fácil de usar para que cualquier persona pueda empezer a tocar en corto tiempo! Presenta acceso directo a áreas específicas para que puedas aprender y repasar a tu propio paso... todo con sólo tocar un botón y desde la comodidad de tu hogar! Con este segundo curso, aprenderás técnicas más avanzadas, incluyendo escalas dominantes, mayores y menores, arpegios, ejercicios, acordes, improvisación y mucho más. Verás los ritmos y montunos explicados claramente en la pantalla de tu televisor. Además arpenderás ritmos de cumbia, salsa, balada, ranchera y una variedad de tumbaos. Manual incluido. Recommended by teachers everywhere, this series of DVDs from Mayas Music provides proven educational material in a fun and easy-to-use format, so that anyone may start to play in a s |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 1 | This DVD supplements the popular and creative method of the same title for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning it integrates chord playing with note reading. The student starts with easy one finger chord forms and strums accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. | |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar La Guitarra Ya! Guitarra Electrica 3 | (You Can Play the Guitar Now! Electric Guitar 3) | Este método se recomienda a los músicos que ya han estudiado el vol. 2 y quieren avanzer a otro nivel más elevado. Contiene ritmos de cumbia, ranchera/country y rock. También contiene acordes, arpegios y escalas de rock (pentatonicas y blues). Montunos de cumbia, salsa, merengue, chacha y mucho más. Veras los ritmos y montunos explicados lentamente y claramente en la pantalla de tu televisor. También aprenderás como puntear detalladamente en tono mayor las "cumbias" usando escalas, acordes y arpegios. This method is recommended to musicians who have already studied Volume 2 and want to advance to a higher level. It covers the rhythms of cumbia, ranchera/country and rock. You will also study chords, arpeggios, and the pentatonic and blues scales used in rock music. In addition, you will learn the styles of cumbia, salsa, merengue, cha cha, and many more. The rhythms and styles are explained very clearly and slowly on your screen. The scales, chords, a |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar La Guitarra Ya! Guitarra Electrica 3 | (You Can Play the Guitar Now! Electric Guitar 3) | Recomendada por maestros en todo el país, la serie en DVD de Mayas Music provee su reconocido material educativo en un formato divertido y fácil de usar para que cualquier persona pueda empezer a tocar en corto tiempo! Presenta acceso directo a áreas específicas para que puedas aprender y repasar a tu propio paso... todo con sólo tocar un botón y desde la comodidad de tu hogar! Este tercer curso ofrece un nivel más alto de enseñanza para el músico intermedio y avanzado. Aprenderás ritmos más avazados incluyendo salsa, merengue, cumbia, cha-cha-chá, ranchera, country y jazz. Cubre acordes, arpegios y escalas pentatónicas mayores, menores, rock y blues. Recommended by teachers everywhere, this series of DVDs from Mayas Music provides proven educational material in a fun and easy-to-use format, so that anyone may start to play in a short time. The menus provide direct access to specific areas so that you may lear |
| You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer | A companion video to Madeline MacNeil's You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer book. Contains essential 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 arrangements of 25 tunes. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer | 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 every tune-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 of music, 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 pen and 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 ham | |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 1 | This is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning it integrates chord playing with note reading. The student starts with easy one finger chord forms and strums accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. Two subsequent volumes complete this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. This package includes the companion instructional DVD video. | |
| Arranging Music for the Real World | Classical and Commercial Aspects | This book is written from a composer's point of view and is intended to be a reference book for the analysis of arranging techniques. Its aim is to help composers and arrangers improve their compositional skills as well as their understanding of various musical styles. Through a study and analysis of the scores and styles of the master composers, the author gives a broad view of the music of both the past and of the present. This allows the musician to navigate within the contemporary music scene with an essential awareness of and appreciation for all genres of music. The skills and concepts taught in this book will help the aspiring arranger harmonize melodies and write counter-melodies quickly and efficiently utilizing various combinations of instruments and voices, whether for pops orchestra, television, or recordings, according to the demands of modern commercial music. |
| Bass Chord Picture Book | A user-friendly photo chord guide showing basic chord tones for major, minor, dominant 7th, sus 7, minor 7, major 7, diminished, augmented, sixth, minor 6th, 7#5 and 7b5 chords. The arpeggios for each of the above chord forms are pictured on the fretboard and given in notation and diagram form in all twelve keys! | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1 Theory Workbook | This supplement works with either edition of the Mastering the Guitar: Class Method, Level 1 to help give students a conceptual look at the guitar and a sense of familiarity with the instrument. It includes twelve exercises and quizzes which coincide with various points in the Class Method to reinforce key concepts. In addition, there is a Teacher's Class Planner section which explains the objective of the exercises and describes learning activities which can be implemented in the classroom setting. | |
| Tommy Emmanuel Live at Sheldon Concert Hall | Grammy-nominated fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel has toured in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States, bringing his music from the Australian outback to the rest of the world and creating legions of new fans in the process. None other than the incredible Chet Atkins has referred to him as "One of the greatest guitarists in the world," and Tommy is quick to acknowledge Chet as his principal inspiration. Modestly referring to himself as "an entertainer who happens to play the guitar," Tommy captivates his audiences with his humor, charisma and musicianship, delivering knockout performances around the globe. Tommy's energy and the ideal acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall make this a video performance to be cherished. This DVD features nearly two hours of performance, including all of the material from both of the VHS volumes entitled Tommy Emmanuel in Concert! Live at the Historic Sheldon Auditorium. | |
| Back-Up Banjo | With its wealth of information on how technique can be tastefully applied, Back-Up Banjo is the definitive book on the subject of banjo accompaniment. Since a banjo player in a band plays accompaniment at least 75% of the time, it is extremely important to master playing in this style. Janet Davis offers specific suggestions for accompanying a vocalist or instrumentalist in a variety of styles-- and then provides musical examples illustrating her points. Janet breaks her concepts down into their basic components, making them crystal clear in lay terms. The various back-up techniques are separated into categories determined by song tempo, by lead instrument being accompanied, and by the area of the fingerboard in which the chords are being played. In notation and tablature. This set includes a companion 2-CD set which demonstrates the examples in the book. |
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| Complete Modern Drum Set | This book offers challenging material for the intermediate to advanced drummer. Addressing a multitude of styles, author Frank Briggs helps guide your playing to a higher plane while improving your technique and raising your awareness of cutting edge concepts such as metric modulation, displaced beats, polyrhythms, and more. Briggs states, "He believes the more you know about different styles and the inner workings of time and phrasing, the better your ability to contribute to the music at hand. The clearer you see the parallels or the common threads that tie these concepts together, the more freedom you will have to express yourself." The music is challenging and suitable for the advanced drummer. Styles include odd meters, metric modulation, tuplets, funk, Latin, mid and up-tempo swing, and fusion. This set includes the Complete Modern Drumset CD, which is a play-along for drums with full stereo versions of the music charts included in the book. Sketch, Electric, Red Moon, Home, Funky Track, Jazz Swi |
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| How to Sing American | Pronunciation for Jazz, Rock, R&B, and other non-classical singers | This book teaches non-classical or pop-style singers how to pronounce lyrics in American English. Its primary audience is singers with English as a second language, but all singers of pop music, and indeed anyone wishing to improve their vocal technique, can benefit from this book. Through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, which assigns a specific symbol to each consonant and vowel sound, singers can immediately produce American sounds devoid of any local accents. Each sound is taught through a list of several practice words, photographs of mouth positions, and examples on the accompanying CD. |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 2 | Mastering the Guitar Class Method is a remarkably innovative new approach to teaching guitar in class settings. This volume begins with in-depth reviews of the keys of C, G, Am, and Em presented in Volume 1. New material includes minor 7 and major 7 chords, triplets, swing rhythm, the slide, 6/8 time, 6/8 and 12/8 strums, harmonics, suspended chords, moveable power chords, and the keys of D, F and Dm. Contains comprehensive sections on pentatonic scales, improvisation, the hammer-on and pull-off techniques, the Travis fingerpicking style, barre chords, two-part harmony, block chords, fingerpicking in 3/4 time, and fingerpicking solos. As a special feature the book includes numerous guitar ensemble pieces suitable for recital or concert performance. This new method meets current MENC national standards for music education. This volume may be used as a follow-up to either edition of Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1. | |
| Fun with the Harmonica | A great beginner's book for learning diatonic harmonica performance. Contains 42 songs, all easy and fun to play. Diatonic, Blues, and Chromatic harmonica stylings are all contained in this book. Also includes a section teaching the rudiments of music. The book teaches tone variance, bend, vibrato, and tremolo techniques. The enclosed CD demonstrates of all of the pieces in the book. | |
| Left-Hand Guitar Chord Book | Contains chord forms for all of the most commonly used chords. Chords include major, minor, altered 7ths, diminished, augmented and many more. All forms are shown in picture and diagram form for the left-handed guitarist. | |
| Drum Method | An innovative and easy-to-understand basic text for the beginning percussionist. Ideal for snare-drum students of any age. This method was written to incorporate the latest ideas in teaching percussion to the student. The authors have a wealth of experience in dealing with the problems of teaching modern drum technique. | |
| Snare Drum Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-sized instructional book contains a wealth of instruction, fundamentals, and techniques for playing snare drum. It includes basic sticking exercises; a guide to music notation; exercises for bounces, rolls, flams, paradiddles, ruffs, and radamacues; and a basic music dictionary. This book is a tremendous value for the price and can be kept as a daily practice guide and study reference manual. | |
| Nikita Koshkin Guitarist & Composer: In Concert | Filmed live at Texas Tech University's Hemmle Recitle Hall on Thursday January 27,2000, this video reveals the full spectrum of Nikita Koshkins's composition and performance skills. The program: The Elves : Suite for Solo Guitar[Gavotta, Valse, March,Melody, and Galop]; The Ballads: Suite for Solo Guitar[Allegretto, Moderato, Con Moto, Adagio Molto, and Moderato: Vivo]; The Returning of the Winds: Suite for Two Guitars[Moderato co moto, Allegro assai, Andantino, and Allegro ritmicamente]; Three pieces for Two Guitars [Marionette (Marciale)]; Elegy(Andantino), and They are Approaching (Allegretto)]; and the Cambridge Suite [Lullaby, Tennis-Waltz, Ragtime, Ballad, and Humoresque]. 64 minutes | |
| Beginning Mandolin Solos | Here's a wonderfully diverse collection of 56 beginning mandolin solos in notation and tablature with suggested guitar chords. This book makes an excellent supplement to any introductory mandolin method. You'll notice your progress and gather sight-reading confidence as you read through this carefully graded series of pieces from various ethnic origins. Dix Bruce performs all of the tunes in the book on the companion CD. | |
| Drum Set Tunes Book | Contains a series of pieces for beginning drum set players arranged in order of difficulty. Emphasis is placed upon presenting musically meaningful works instead of endless exercises. Acquaints young players with the demands of reading a drum set score. A great variety of styles is explored through these solos. | |
| Rhythmic Reading for All Instruments | Rhythmic Reading is an extensive collection of rhythm reading exercises in the most common meters for everyone and anyone who wants to make music, whether beginner or advanced and independent of preferred musical style. Suitable as instructional material for the classroom as well as for self-instruction and/or furthering your musical training, the exercises in this book will strengthen the student's ability to read and count both simple and complex rhythm patterns, including triplets. Some of the more difficult passages are provided with counting guides which will help in mastering these and other exercises. Special sections are provided for drums, bass, guitar, and keyboard, but the majority of the exercises are appropriate for any musician. | |
| Anyone Can Play Harmonica | 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. Includes free instructional booklet. 30 minutes. | |
| Carlos Barbosa-Lima - Arpeggio Studies for Guitar | This innovative and comprehensive arpeggio studies book takes the guitarist past the studies of Sor, Coste, Aguado, Giuliani, and Carcassi. These studies explore the entire fingerboard within the harmonic evolution of the 20th century with the key of E as the basic guide. The book deals with harmonies from triads through thirteenths in new, exciting ways--information which is extremely practical and invaluable for contemporary guitar performance! | |
| It's Easy to Play the Bowed Psaltery | Featured on numerous television and cable programs, recording artists Jan and John Hagerman lead you from beginning through advanced psaltery playing techniques as well as how to care for and maintain your instrument. Covers how to hold your instrument and bow, basic bowing techniques, what to do if you don't read music, how to change a string, playing with two bows, playing with other instruments, and more. Free instructional booklet included. | |
| Phil Keaggy - Acoustic Solos | Anyone who has heard Phil Keaggy's recordings, studied his instructional videos, or seen him perform in concert knows that his compositions are "living" songs, constantly changing and evolving in form and approach. This book captures some of that spirit in this collection of transcriptions for solo guitar by including elements recorded and performed. These "variations" are indicated in the transcriptions. In the cases of songs that were recorded with overdubbed guitar parts, the transcriptions reflect the way that Phil plays them in a solo setting. Several alternate tunings are used, and Phil's notes on each piece are included. In notation and tablature. | |
| First Lessons Beginning Guitar | Learning Notes / Playing Solos | This very easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance presents basic notes in first position. It features a companion play-along CD and DVD with special sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, musical and guitar terms. •easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance •presents basic notes in first position •companion play-along CD and DVD •special sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, musical and guitar terms |
| First Lessons Drumset | Get your "First Lesson" from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills, snare and bass drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit, hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today! | |
| First Lessons Flatpicking Guitar | This new book is perfect for beginners, players with a little experience and guitarists who want a good grounding in the flatpicking style. Using popular American fiddle tunes, Joe introduces the important basics of good flatpicking including pick direction, fingering, and hand position. The accompanying CD and DVD provides a clear performance of each exercise and tune. An introduction to playing up the neck in closed positions is included as well as several of Joe's own advanced arrangements of jam session favorites. Includes: Wildwood Flower, Soldier's Joy, Red Haired Boy, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Old Joe Clark, Salt Creek and more. • | |
| First Lessons Beginning Guitar | Learning Chords / Playing Songs | A step-by-step, concise, user-friendly guide to learning chords, strumming, and songs. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C with a play-along CD and DVD. The book also features sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, and musical and guitar-related terminology. Ideal for beginners of any age. • |
| Natural Drumming: Lessons 1 & 2 | Grab your sticks and drum pad, and get ready for this historical DVD series featuring master drummers Joe Morello and Danny Gottlieb. Developed by Joe Morello through his own studies with legendary percussion masters George Lawrence Stone (“Stick Control”), Billy Gladstone, and Joe Sefcik, “Natural Drumming” is a technical approach that promotes natural body movement without tension. Lesson 1 features how the hands work: basic hand positions, basic hand motions, and wrist turns. Lesson 2 explores the balance point (where you hold the stick, and why), the mechanics of stick motion, and the first important stroke, the “full stroke”. | |
| Complete Method for Autoharp or Chromaharp | The most complete, authoritative text available on autoharp. Teacher and author Meg Peterson presents a colorful array of songs and styles as well as a myriad of strum patterns in an easy-to-understand manner. This self-teaching course features Meg's highly acclaimed system for teaching melody solo performance on the autoharp. Each of its 48 lessons builds on the one before it, with a reference section included for those who wish to learn about music notation, theory, harmony, transposition, and chord substitution. There are 122 practice songs and many more suggested ones. Also included is information on tuning, changing strings, and altering chord position on the instrument. The CD is a stereo teaching tape with vocal instruction and performance demonstrating many of the strum patterns and tunes in the book at full tempo with a singer. | |
| Bottleneck Blues Guitar | This 82 minute dvd is a MUST for anyone interested in bottleneck blues guitar. It is a complete survey of country blues bottleneck styles and techniques featuring rare footage of Son House, Fred McDowell, Mance Lipscomb and Bukka White. Left hand playing techniques are discussed as well as choice of bottleneck/slide. Playing in Open G (Spanish) and Open D (Vestapol) tunings are explored. A 32 page tab/music booklet is included with transcripts of all the tunes taught. For the imtermediate student. | |
| Pocket Rhythms For Drums | Ideal for practicing all drum styles such as rock, fusion, hip hop and Latin! Millions of exercise possibilities are offered including both binary and ternary grooves, such as shuffles, blues and jazz. Many out-noted drum fills facilitate a preparing of the accent figures. A play-along CD is also included at many different speeds for practicing the individual rhythms; this CD with percussion and bass grooves will make practicing fun! In English and German. | |
| High Performance Flute | This book bridges the gap between beginners and pupils of the central stage with the basis of well-known melodies, jazz pieces, studies and opera cutouts. Fastidious material will help energize the pupil reach their first concert. To play the flute correctly and with exacting purpose is not simple, but this wonderful book can make it possible and fun! In German and English | |
| Guitar Services Workshop Series: Guitar Care & Maintenance | Now, for the first time on DVD, The Guitar Services Workshop Series presents John LeVan’s Guitar Care & Maintenance Instructional Video. This step-by-step informative video makes caring for your fretted instrument a joy, and takes the worry out of making repairs in your home or studio, saving time and money. Whether you’re an accomplished performer, a professional technician or a hobbyist, Guitar.com’s “Ask The Expert” John LeVan uses never before seen teaching techniques making learning how to care for your instrument easier than ever. This DVD, the first of a five-part series, is an absolute must-have for anyone who owns a guitar. | |
| First Lessons Violin | This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. There are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers. The companion CD and DVD feature all of the exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment. Bullet Points: • | |
| First Lessons Flute | Mel Bay's First Lessons Flute is an easy method for beginning players of all ages. From the first tones to a full two-octave chromatic scale, this book, CD, and DVD will introduce the beginner progressively to the foundations of flute playing and musicianship. Proper assembly, playing position, and embouchure formation are carefully introduced along with simple songs and rudiments of music. Beginning players are taught a set of basic skills from which they can build performance technique. Lively rhythmic backgrounds on the accompanying CD will generate student interest from the very beginning. Practice loops will encourage students to learn through repetition. The First Lessons CD and DVD are perfect for use with group lessons and for energizing practice sessions from start to finish. Latin and jazz accompaniments make even the simplest exercises an enjoyable musical experience. Bullet Points: • | |
| Guitar Primer | An easy, carefully graduated note-reading method which provides an introduction to the rudiments of music through enjoyable single-note exercises and solos. As this book includes diagrams and photos of the location of the notes in first position, it serves as a good precursor to Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1. Written for the plectrum style player in standard notation only. Includes a CD. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1 Teacher's Supplement and Lesson Plans | This Teacher's Supplement for Mastering the Guitar Class Method provides the teacher with information needed to conduct a successful guitar class. This supplement is a valuable pedagogical resource, which guides the teacher's class presentation of material in the Mastering the Guitar Class Method. Sections in the supplement correlate with sections in the class method. Not only can the instructor learn how to teach students to play correctly with proper technique, but the supplement provides the teacher with ideas to make the learning process exciting, fun, and self-motivating. One of the unique features of the Mastering the Guitar Class Method is the implementation of cross-curriculum ideas and material. The Teacher's Supplement provides explanations to apply the cross-curriculum material in the method and provides a springboard for the teacher to be creative in teaching these cross-curriculum concepts. In addition, the latest edition of the Supplement includes 96 lesson plans which assist the teacher i | |
| Guitar Journals - Mastering the Fingerboard: Reading Book | Mel Bay’s latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. This fantastic journal dedicated to reading covers studies on each string, studies on each key (each of the 12 major and minor keys is presented in four different positions on the fingerboard and a study is presented for each), and four major and minor studies are presented in each position. This is a must-have for the student to professional musician’s library and is ideal for everyday use! Hard cover, covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable information that you will treasure it for years to come! •Ultimate guide for reading and mastery of the fingerboard and perfect reference manual for everyday use •Covers studies on each string, studies on each key (each of the 12 major and minor keys is presented in four different positions on the fingerboard and a study is presented |
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| Guitar Journals - Technique | Mel Bay’s latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. This superb volume on technique covers warm-ups, picking studies, string skipping, tremolo, triplets, cross-picking, intervals, linear studies, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and pick control. All exercises have tunes matched to their particular study and are perfect for the student to professional musician’s everyday use. A must-have for any guitarist’s library! Hard cover, covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable information that you will treasure it for years to come! •Ultimate guide on technique and perfect reference manual for everyday use •Covers warm-ups, picking studies, string skipping, tremolo, triplets, cross-picking, intervals, linear studies, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and pick control •All exercises have solos matched to their particular study •I |
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| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, Expanded Edition Spiral-Bound Book/CD/DVD Set | The Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Edition provides valuable enhancement to the world’s most popular guitar method. This comprehensive spiral bound volume doubles the amount of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material. •Expands entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 •CD and DVD included •Double the amount of study and solo material •Spiral bound •Provides an incredibly solid foundation for any guitar student |
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| Easy Way to Guitar C | 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 notation only. Includes a CD. | |
| Folk, Blues & Beyond | In this lesson, John Renbourn presents a wide variety of fingerstyle arrangements from traditional ballads to country blues, from a Booker T. & the MGs rock instumental to the church hymn Abide With Me. All receive the special touches of John's unique playing, and are explained in detail with the help of split-screen techniques that allow the student to clearly see and study what each hand is doing. This lesson is for intermediate and advanced students. A detailed tab/music booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD. |
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| You Can Teach Yourself Piano | You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded, challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano by Ear | This video is based on the popluar "You Can Teach Yourself Piano by Ear" book and CD. On completion of the video, the student will be able to accompany songs without music, to transpose, and to provide accompaniment for singing--even when only the melody or chords are available. The video is designed to be used by all age groups and is constructed around short, easy-to-follow lessons. This video, with its enclosed booklet, is complete in itself. However, the complete book and CD, by the same title, are highly recommended for more detailed study. This video is approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes in length. | |
| Understanding Chord Progressions | When you know how chord progressions work, it's much easier to learn new songs. And when you understand a song's chord structure, you're not just memorizing letter names; in fact, you can play the tune in any key. Learning how songs are put together also develops your musical ear and enhances your appreciation of music in general. In this lesson, Fred draws from several musical genres (rock, blues, jazz, pop and country) to illustrate many standard types of chord movement and song structures. You'll learn about chord families, the twelve bar blues, circle-of-fifths changes, diatonic chord movement and more. Along the way you'll learn how to play and comprehend the progressions of many classic tunes, including All of Me, Every Day I Have the Blues, Blue Skies, Your Cheatin' Heart, Blue Moon, Mister Sandman, Honeysuckle Rose, Like a Rolling Stone, Ain't Misbehavin', I Got Rhythm and more. Fred explains everything in terms of the guitar fretboard, so you'll not only learn to play these |
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| Exploring the Folk Harp | Written in a supportive, easy-to-follow style, this big book covers just about everything of interest to harpers, beginning through advanced, and is recommended by players and teachers as an excellent tool to better understand your instrument. It combines a reference on such topics as types of harps, maintenance, harmony and chords, ear playing, arranging, singing, improvising, instructions on how to simplify and personalize the music to suit your playing level and much more with a full range of harp arrangements from Celtic to Classic, including a special emphasis on Renaissance music. The 46 titles include Ash Grove, Greensleeves, Danny Boy, Gymnopedie No.3, Cielito Lindo, Amazing Grace, and more, with complete lyrics. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 | Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 features a tremendous amount of playing material for the guitar student! Because of this, a special two-CD package is offered with hours of playing material. The split-track format featuring the guitars of Tommy Flint and William Bay contains the solo parts on the right channel and the accompaniment parts on the left. The guitar student may play with melody, accompaniment, or both. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 | This is the world's premier method for learning modern guitar. It is time tested and has proven to be quite successful in building the harmonic knowledge and technique needed to play any style. It teaches note reading and in book one, the guitarist will learn to play solos, duets, scales and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor. The method is supplemented by a companion study book entitled Grade 1 Studies and by two different CD recordings and an instrumental video. The original companion recordings feature Tommy Flint and William Bay playing on a split-track format. This means that the solo parts and first duet parts will be performed on the right channel of a stereo player, and the accompaniment or second duet parts will be played on the left. The student thus may play with the full recording or tune out either channel and play the missing part! | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1A | 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's music. 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. We feel 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 in numerous pages of playing material (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); Contains | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1A | 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's music. 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. We feel 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 in numerous pages of playing material (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); Contain | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1A - Spiral | 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's music. 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. We feel 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 in numerous pages of playing material (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); Contains | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1A | Mastering the Guitar 1A Double CD is a companion recording for the first volume of the comprehensive Mel Bay method of the same title. These CD's contain almost all of the solo and duets settings found in the book as performed by William Bay, Mike Christiansen, and Corey Christiansen. The recordings present an eclectic assortment of guitar styles played on steel string guitar, nylon string guitar and electric guitar. Some of the selections feature fingerpicking; others feature the use of the flatpick. Both CD's contain over 100 minutes of recorded guitar solo and duet material. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1B | Mastering the Guitar 1B Double CD Set is a companion recording for the second volume of the comprehensive Mel Bay method of the same title. These CD's contain almost all of the solo and duet settings found in the book as performed by William Bay, Mike Christiansen, and Corey Christiansen. The recordings present an eclectic assortment of guitar styles played on steel string guitar, nylon string guitar and electric guitar. Some of the selections feature fingerpicking; others feature the use of the flatpick. Both CD's contain over 100 minutes of recorded guitar solo and duet material. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1B | 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 internationally acclaimed Mel Bay teaching concept to the vast array of musical styles and techniques found in today's music. Written in notation and tablature, it covers guitar solo and accompaniment styles ranging from Celtic, to Classic, to Cajun; from Flamenco to Fiddle tunes; from Renaissance, to Rock, to Reggae; from Baroque, to Blues, to Bluegrass; from Latin, to Country, to Jazz. A special feature of this method is that it teaches both flatpicking and fingerstyle solo accompaniment techniques. Book 1B covers the keys of D, A, E, F, D minor, and B flat. In addition, book 1B has over 130 solos and duets and over 40 comprehensive scale and picking studies. Numerous chord progression studies and chord accompaniment pieces and etudes are also included. A companion double compact disc set is available for this book. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1, 9th Grade & Higher Edition | In this class guitar method, traditional fundamentals of playing guitar are presented using an innovative approach. Students are shown chords and accompaniment techniques as well as how to read music and play solo guitar. The carefully graded repertoire in this book is stylistically diverse and includes music from many cultures. A section is devoted to teaching students how to improvise over blues chord progressions and write original blues lyrics. A special feature of this class method is the inclusion of music written for guitar ensemble (2-5 guitars). Musical examples are provided with blend of standard notation and tab. Musical examples do not employ standard notation and tab at the same time. An accompanying CD and Teachers' Supplement are available. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1B | 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's music. 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. We feel that Mastering the Guitar is the most comprehensive approach to guitar technique repertoire and performance to be found anywhere. Volume 1B: Teaches keys of D, A, E, F, D minor, and B flat; Contains over 130 solos and duets; Contains over 40 comprehensive scale and picking studies; Includes numerous chord progression studies and chord accompaniment pieces. | |
| Mastering the Guitar - Technique Studies | William Bay and Mike Christiansen have collaborated to produce an outstanding comprehensive guitar method addressing all styles of both flatpicking and fingerstyle technique. Guitar teachers, take note: Mastering the Guitar series is the ideal method for the beginning student who has yet formed a stylistic preference, or for the intermediate player limited to one particular style who wishes to expand his horizons and improve his technique. An impressive double CD set with more than 80 tracks per CD is offered for both books 1A and 1B. Each written example in the books is carefully cross-referenced to its corresponding audio sample on the CD by means of a disk and track number printed above each piece. The student is encouraged to learn to read standard notation and tablature as both systems are used throughout this 3-volume series. The Technique Studies book provides supplementary, more challenging pieces including chord studies in various keys as well as a few pieces in dropped-D tuning. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1, Elementary to 8th Grade Edition | Mastering the Guitar Class Method is a remarkably innovative new approach to teaching guitar in class settings. Special features of this method include: careful grading of all material; use of both standard notation and tablature; numerous guitar ensemble pieces; the combining of music with other disciplines such as history, math, English, etc.; presentation of varied musical styles as applied to the guitar; solo material from different musical periods; selections derived from various countries and cultures; graded lessons on improvising; and suggested guitar back-up and accompaniment styles. This new method meets current MENC national standards for music education. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 2A | Absolutely the best, most comprehensive new method available for guitar. Introducing the innovative new "Zone Concept" for learning position playing. Over 150 solos and duets in the keys of C, G, D, and B minor. Companion compact disc is available. Musical styles: bossa nova, Latin, fiddle/tunes/ hornpipes/reels, Celtic music, ragtime, baroque, jazz, swing jazz ballads, American folk ballads, rock, early-American hymnody, be-bop, blues, samba, and tango. Concepts presented: basic improvisation, rhythmic variation, velocity studies, sight-reading, passing tone studies , chord progression studies, arpeggio studies, dropped-D tuning, blues, blues turn-arounds, licks/fills/ breaks, bass runs, principles of memorization, chord studies, minor pentatonic scale, principles of successful practice, priciples of successful performance, movable power chords, and rock comping. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 2B | Mastering the Guitar 2B is a continuation of Mel Bay's innovative, comprehensive method for learning the guitar. This volume features closed position playing in the keys of A,F-sharp,E-flat, and C-minor. In addition to an incredibly diverse variety of guitar solo material in flatpick and fingerstyle forms, Book 2B teaches chord progressions, blues turnarounds, fingerpicking blues and ragtime solos, harmonized scales and basic improvisation. Finally, a number of outstanding duets are included by masters such as Corelli, Bach, and Rameau. Mastering the Guitar 2B Double CD set is a recording to accompany the new comprehensive Mel Bay method of the same title. These CDs contain most all of the solo and duet settings found in the book as performed by William Bay, Mike Christiansen, and John McClellan. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 2C | Mastering the Guitar is an innovative, comprehensive method for learning the guitar. Level 2 Book C includes a wealth of challenging and creative guitar solos, duets and studies in the keys of A-flat,F-minor, G-minor,D-flat, and B-flat minor. Special concepts presented in this volume include: basic improvisation, rhythmic variation, barre chords, key of A-flat/closed position, passing tone studies, harmonized scales, western swing, fingerstyle performance, chord progression studies, blues, chords, common rock and blues licks, bass string chords, Latin rhythms, and comping. Guitar solo material provided in rock, jazz, bluegrass, Latin, blues, Baroque, Renaissance, and from a wide variety of historical periods and contemporary musical styles. Mastering the Guitar 2C Double CD set is a recording to accompany the volume of the same title. These CDs contain most all of the solo and duet settings found in the book as performed by William Bay, Mike Christiansen, and John McClellan. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1, Elementary to 8th Grade Edition | The double CD set was designed to accompany the book of the same title. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1, 9th Grade & Higher Edition | In this class guitar method, traditional fundamentals of playing guitar are presented using an innovative approach. Students are shown chords and accompaniment techniques as well as how to read music and play solo guitar. The carefully graded repertoire in this book is stylistically diverse and includes music from many cultures. A section is devoted to teaching students how to improvise over blues chord progressions and write original blues lyrics. A special feature of this class method is the inclusion of music written for guitar ensemble (2-5 guitars). Musical examples are provided with blend of standard notation and tab. Musical examples do not employ standard notation and tab at the same time. An accompanying Teachers' Supplement is available. 2 CDs included. | |
| Whistler's Pocket Companion | The most comprehensive tinwhistle tutor available! Contains over 150 delightful tunes in a colorful variety of music styles. Classical, folk, and Irish melodies are presented with guitar chords shown. The carefully sequenced pedagogy guides the player through note reading while introducing the full range of the instruments. Ensemble music is also introduced. Also works well for fife or flute. Key of D. The companion CD includes selected pieces and exercises performed with guitar accompaniment in stereo. | |
| Tinwhistle for Beginners | The ideal tinwhistle instructional text for children. This book presents familiar melodies while progressing slowly and carefully. Works equally well for class or individual instruction. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself to Compose Music | A very comprehensive book that answers many frequently asked questions about song composition. It starts at the very beginning the basic concept, and takes you step-by-step to the final completion and production of a song. | |
| Keyboard Guide - Chords, Scales & Modes in all Keys | This 'Keyboard Guide' shows the chords and their voicings, scales and harmonic relationships - in short, the building blocks of Western music - in compact form. This practical overview of chords, keys and harmonic relations has been specially designed with the jazz, rock and pop keyboardist in mind. It features a structure that makes it useful for beginners as well as advanced musicians, enabling students to improve their musical understanding. For beginners, the guide shows the basic scales, easy inversions, intervals and related keys with fingerings. For more advanced players, the guide shows numerous major, minor, seventh, diminished and augmented chords in several inversions, as well as modal, pentatonic and blues scales starting on the key note. All chords and scales are shown both on a keyboard diagram and in standard treble clef notation. Also included for those who wish a more thorough study is a chapter on the theory behind the various types of chords and scales. | |
| Easy Chords Keyboard | This pocket-sized chord dictionary includes the most important scales and chords for keyboard. Standard notation, combined with easy-to-understand diagrams makes using this book a breeze, even for the beginning keyboarder. Plus, there are useful hints and tips on chord voicings, drop-technique, chord inversions and more. | |
| Easy Chords Guitar | This pocket-sized chord dictionary includes the most important basic chords for guitar players in every key in an easy-to-use graphical format. The authors have carefully chosen easy to play, good-sounding chord-voicings which are perfect for practice, live gigs or composing your own music. Complete fingerings for every chord make this booklet usable right from the start, even for beginners. The chords are arranged chromatically ascending from C. In each key, the chords are arranged according to their chord type. | |
| Easy Scales Guitar | This pocket-sized booklet presents the most important scales for guitarists. Clearly arranged graphical notation makes using this booklet a breeze, even for beginners. Hints on using these scales and tips on fingering complete this little guide. Contains the following scales: Minor pentatonic, Major pentatonic, Major, Natural minor, Harmonic minor and Melodic minor. | |
| Guitar Chords - More Than 4000 Chord Voicings, Slash Chords | By Norbert Opgenoorth and Jeromy Bessler. This half-size guitar chord reference book has been designed with the working and studying guitarist in mind. It features an overview of more than 4000 chords and their most popular voicings in rock, pop, and jazz. Additional chapters on playing techniques, chord synonyms, power chords and slash chords can be helpful to further improve your understanding of music and to enhance your creative potential. The chords are arranged alphabetically by root, ascending chromatically. | |
| Tinwhistle Starter Kit | Includes Fun with the Tinwhistle book and CD, Irish Tinwhistle Music Pocketbook, and a Clarke Tinwhistle in the key of D. A terrific value! | |
| Illustrated Method for Flute | Unlike many flute books which give long series of exercises, but no instruction on how to play the flute, the Illustrated Method for Flute uses the resources of language, illustration, and photography to help you to learn to play the flute quickly and successfully. It is based not only on the musical and teaching experience of its authors, but also on current research in the physics of sound production in the flute and physiological and anatomical aspects of flute playing. Great care was taken to carefully describe the workings of the muscles, the breathing aperture, the acoustical principles, and the common phenomena (such as vibrato) associated with the flute. The Illustrated Method For Flute also includes five brilliantly written etudes and a fingering chart for easy reference. | |
| Songs & Solos for Uke | A wonderful collection of 34 popular ukulele songs in C tuning. Chords, melody, and lyrics are shown for each song, and the melody is presented in notation and tablature! Each song is shown both as melody only and an accompaniment arrangement. Also included in the back of the book are a chart of basic chords, a fingerboard note reference, and scale exercises. | |
| Easiest Fingerpicking Guitar | Fingerpicking accompaniment styles and solo styles for the beginning fingerstyle guitarist. Written in notation and tablature. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 | The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style guitar, time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1, the student guitarist will learn to play solos, duets, scales, and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor. Even in Grade 1, the student is already exposed to the chord/melody concept of guitar performance. A supplementary study book entitled Grade 1 Studies, two different play-along CD recordings (pop and traditional), and a VHS or DVD video are available. The companion recordings feature Tommy Flint and William Bay playing in split-track format, with the solo parts performed on the right channel, and the accompaniment or second duet parts played on the left. The student can play along with the full recording, or tune out either channel and play the missing part. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 | This DVD video presents the first level in the world's premier method for learning modern guitar. It is time tested and has proven to be quite successful in building the harmonic knowledge and technique needed to play any style. In this video the guitarist will learn basic notes on the guitar, single note playing, thirds, triads, chords, and chord progressions. The student will play solos, duets, scales, and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor while learning to read musical notation. The video follows along with the book of the same title (sold separately), offering added instruction and tips along with split-screen right- and left-hand views of the exercises, solos, and duets being played. Because the music is also shown on screen (in notation only), it is possible to use this video without the book, but use of the book is recommended. 105 minute video. | |
| Gig Savers: Barre Chords | A Basic Guide | Learn how to play any chord in any key with barre chords. This booklet provides insights on how to conquer these chords and make them easier play. Many moveable chord shapes for almost all chord types and practice etudes help students start playing barre chords within minutes. |
| Gig Savers: Killer Technique | For Serious Players | Almost limitless warm-up and technical exercises are laid out in this text for aspiring pick-style guitarists. Exercises begin at the most basic level, obtainable by anyone with fingers, and move to an advanced level. This small booklet gives guitarists the information needed to continue constructing technical exercises for a lifetime. |
| Gig Savers: Rhythm Guitar Cheat Sheet | Accompaniment patterns for a wide variety of styles are presented in this informative book. Styles covered include folk, rock/blues, country/bluegrass, jazz, and some Latin styles including bossa nova and samba. Many basic fingerstyle accompaniment patterns are taught in a simple manner. Materials are presented with rhythmic notation and string numbers only. | |
| Gig Savers: Chord Substitutions | For Serious Players | This text presents the most common chord substitutions in a way that makes them easy to learn and transpose into all twelve keys. Topics include chord embellishment, chord alteration, iii for I subs, vi for I subs, ii for V subs, tritone substitution and many other tricks for spicing up chord progressions. |
| At-A-Glance Guide to Instruments of the Orchestra | This handy book presents all you've ever needed to know about the instruments of the orchestra, including the role of the conductor, how the instruments are played (air, bow, etc.), their ranges and transpositions, where they sit, and other fascinating facts. Each instrument's section contains information on its history, an illustration, a list of orchestral solos written for the instrument, and the names of several famous performers on the instrument. | |
| At-A-Glance Guide to Music Notation | A quick reference guide to the theory of music, invaluable to students, teachers and performers alike. Terms are presented using English (British), American, French, German, and Italian. Topics include note values and rests, accidentals, note names, clefs, key signatures, time signatures, ornaments, musical forms, and more. | |
| At-A-Glance Music for Instrument Ranges | If you are arranging music for different combinations of instruments, then this is the guide for you. See at a glance who can play which notes and what transpositions are required. This handy guide graphically illustrates the written and sounding ranges of all commonly used instruments. Each instrument's range is shown as a bar on a piano keyboard, with instrument families grouped together. Another handy feature is a listing of instrument names in English, French, German, and Italian. | |
| The AMA Guitar Chord Book | This is a compact, comprehensive guitar chord dictionary for rock, blues, heavy metal and jazz. It includes power chords, slash chords, chord shapes, and more diagrammed on chord grids. The chords are chromatically arranged in all keys, so that each chord can be found easily. The chords within a key are listing in the order major, minor, dominant seventh and diminished chords. Sixth, ninth, suspended, and altered chords are all included as well. | |
| The New Guitar Book | This modern guitar method starts at the very beginning. A complete up-to-date course on the mechanics of guitar playing using lots of popular songs (for example Dream On, It Must Have Been Love, Quit Playin' Games). Topics covered include: Playing and accompanying songs; playing solos; finger picking; using a pick; rhythm exercises; open chords; bar chords; notation and guitar tablature; alternate tuning patterns; hammer-ons, pull-offs, and bending strings; folk, blues, rock, reggae, Latin, etc.; tips on practicing; a special electric guitar section; and an appendix with guitar tips and useful advice. | |
| Drum Basics | Thorough and easy-to-understand drum method from Germany's most versatile drummer: the basics, reading, rhythm, technique and rudiments. It teaches beginners the necessary fundamentals in order to play drums creatively and in a variety of differing styles. The text explores a wide variety of topics including: basic musical terms; odd meters; changing meters; reading exercises from whole notes via syncopation, half triplets to imperfect time; snap ups; bounce exercises; double stoke roll; applying the movements; reverse finger technique; rudiments with different variations; rudiment solos and much more. | |
| Bass Bible | The English bassist Paul Westwood is one of the most in demand bass players of our time. His Bass Bible is the ultimate method book for every bass player. It contains a fascinating journey through the world of techniques, styles, grooves, and their evolution, using more than 1000 musical examples in all! This book is designed like a dictionary of musical phrases, which can be opened at the point that interests you. Learning a whole series of musical phrases, riffs, rhythms and patterns provides the basic language for performing within a group. Each section of the book captures the essence of a particular style, providing a springboard from which to start improvising. In notation and tablature for 4-string bass. | |
| The New Harmony Book | This workbook for all musicians gets down to the rudiments of music right from the start. Notation is dealt with in depth and in an easily understandable way, as are the harmonic series and the various intervals and triads as well. There are step-by-step explanations of how to use chord symbols, with the relationships of the chords to each other being demonstrated as well. In addition there is close examination of the circle of fifths and the circle of fourths, the chord-scale systems of the major scales, and the harmonic and melodic minors, as well as pentatonic scales, symmetrical scales and blues scales. Numerous illustrations and examples, exercises and solutions, commentaries and analyses make a decisive contribution to a better understanding of the rudiments of music. | |
| AMA Clarinet Method | In simple format this tutor lays out the basic steps for the beginner clarinetist. The method presents a varied diet of musical examples in all styles for the young player to discover and digest. Operating on the premise that practice time should be something to look forward to, not a chore, the author emphasizes fun and experimentation which will in time help the student to develop into a complete musician. Full-color photographs, cartoons, and diagrams enhance the presentation and aid in understanding. The play-along CD provides accompaniment both with and without the clarinet for most of the exercises. | |
| Introducing the Guitar | This basic textbook for the classical guitar is suited for private, group and self-instruction. This step-by-step method includes a wide variety of music and musical examples, easy exercises, an extensive introduction to reading guitar music, and clear explanations of beginning to advanced technique. The book focuses on the use of the guitar as a chordal or harmony instrument but, among other things, includes a detailed analysis of the problems and possibilities of different playing positions, basic right and left hand techniques, and song accompaniment (including strumming technique)- all at different learning levels. The book also includes an introduction to the study of harmony. Explanations of every facet of technique are enhanced with numerous photos and diagrams. While it's always advisable to consult a competent teacher, comparing your own playing with the recorded pieces on the companion CD, you can use this book/CD to effectively teach yourself. Written in standard notation only. | |
| AMA Flute 2000 | In writing this method for flute, the author has attempted to bring together all the elements of beginner flute playing, in a simple format with a minimum of text. Twenty-five brilliant, full color photographs clarify the difficulties encountered with the embouchure and the holding of the instrument. The author offers several explanations for the technical elements regarding hand positions, B flat fingerings, articulation, and other topics. Phrase marks and dynamics have been added to some of the pieces, but the majority of these have been left to the discretion of the teacher. The accompanying CD is designed to encourage the awareness of the young flute player by presenting various accompaniment sounds, which have been created on a synthesizer. This method can be used with children as young as 7. | |
| Sax 130 Top: Saxophone Method for Children | This book aims to facilitate a learning process suitable for children. Letters and notes are big enough for children to read, the language is easy to understand in vocabulary and syntax, and numerous color photographs help to explain difficult musical aspects. Furthermore, exercises for improvising enable pupils to be creative with music, there is a good mixture of technical exercises and songs, as well as a diversified layout with funny illustrations. This book enables the pupil to use the precious time for practice efficiently. It is suitable for beginners without musical knowledge. The accompanying CD provides backup tracks which accompany many of the songs in the book. The examples are recorded both with the saxophone part and without. | |
| AMA Flute 2000 Book 2 | A continuation of the AMA Flute 2000 method book. Includes color photographs and plenty of new exercises. Many of the pieces include simple piano parts, allowing younger students to play music together. The book deals with familiarizing the student with the first two registers and covers the top register up to G3. There is wide variety of repertoire covering the technical elements including favorites such as Papageno's Song, Allegretto from Dvorak (8th Symphony), Mozart Theme and Variations, Pink Panther, and Waltzing Matilda. Some of the pieces explore the jazz and pop genres as well. | |
| I Love Scales | This book, the accompanying scale book to the AMA Flute 2000 method book, disproves the assumption of most students that practicing scales is boring. It also helps the students understand the tonal relationships within a musical work as well as improve his or her sight reading. Both studies and scales are included in this book, making it much more than a simple scale dictionary. The book is divided into chapters following the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music scale requirements. | |
| AMA Trombone Method | This trombone method for beginners is appropriate for the first 2-3 years of instruction. In addition to teaching the technical basics of trombone playing, this method also concentrates on the systematic development of range, the span of playable notes, on the instrument. The goal is the continual development and mastery of increasingly higher pitches. To this end, a reliable and methodical approach is necessary as well as appropriate exercises. This is the exact focus of this trombone method. The basis is a clear and easily comprehensible series of legato studies and etudes for each stage of development. This method is for beginners (11 years old and up), ending when the 6th partial in I position has been reached. | |
| Easy Way to Guitar B | 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 notation only. | |
| Guitar Primer | An easy, carefully graduated note-reading method which provides an introduction to the rudiments of music through enjoyable single-note exercises and solos. As this book includes diagrams and photos of the location of the notes in first position, it serves as a good precursor to Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1. Written for the plectrum style player in standard notation only. | |
| Easy Way to Guitar A | 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 notation only. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 | The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style guitar, time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1, the student guitarist will learn to play solos, duets, scales, and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor. Even in Grade 1, the student is already exposed to the chord/melody concept of guitar performance. A supplementary study book entitled Grade 1 Studies, two different play-along CD recordings (pop and traditional), and a VHS or DVD video are available. The companion recordings feature Tommy Flint and William Bay playing in split-track format, with the solo parts performed on the right channel, and the accompaniment or second duet parts played on the left. The student can play along with the full recording, or tune out either channel and play the missing part. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 | Grade 2 explores more complex rhythms in carefully graded solo and duet settings with parallel lessons in music theory- just enough to keep students up to speed in terms of what they are expected to play. The book begins with a review of playing in the key of C major but soon goes to F major/D minor followed by D major/B minor. Written in standard notation only. A companion double CD set is available for this book. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 | This book begins with the key of A major and immediately introduces right-hand accompaniment concepts before moving on to the relative minor key of F#. Notes in the first position on the first four strings are reviewed before approaching scales, chords and etudes in keys of B-flat major/G minor, E-flat major/C minor, and A-flat major/F minor. Includes theory lessons regarding intervals, harmonized scales, triads, expression marks and syncopation plus techniques of glissando, ascending and descending slurs, and tremolo. Written in standard notation only. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 4 | Now clearly at the intermediate level, Grade 4 begins by introducing the E major scale in three octaves plus the principal chords in E major. The C# harmonic and melodic minor scales are introduced followed by a wealth of carefully arranged solo and duet study material in various keys in the fourth, fifth, seventh, and ninth position. Three basic shapes for major and minor chords are reviewed through chord studies in various keys through the seventh position. Theory lessons address identification of intervals, the dominant seventh chord, and modulation. Written in standard notation only. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 5 | This book delves deeply into playing in various keys and positions and Mel Bay’s musical thought process. Scales, chords and their inversions in the relative major/minor keys of C/A minor G /E minor, F/D minor, D/B minor, A/F# minor, B-flat/G minor, A-flat/F, and D-flat/B-flat minor are reviewed or presented for the first time. The author progressively introduces the theory behind diminished seventh and augmented chords with chord etudes and expertly arranged solos and duets interspersed. Includes exercises in reading melodic lines in the third, fourth and fifth positions as well as all chord forms in the second, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, and ninth positions. Concludes with the Cycle of Keys in fourths and fifths. Written in standard notation only. On completion of this book you’ll be well on your way to becoming an accomplished guitarist, with two grades yet to go! | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 6 | Presents scales, chords etudes, and solo and duet arrangements in the keys of B major/G# minor, D# (E-Flat) minor, F# (G-flat) major. Includes in-depth theory notes and studies incorporating minor seventh, major seventh, dominant seventh flat-5, and dominant seventh #5 chords. Chords are presented as four-note groupings on the three sets of adjacent strings as well as in “Orchestral Forms” incorporating all six strings with some strings muted. Throughout, the author integrates theory with technique and performance. Grade 6 is an advanced text designed to develop well-rounded musician/guitarists. Written in standard notation only. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 7 | Grade 7 concludes Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method and begins with a summary of the natural and artificial harmonics that can be achieved on each string. Addresses theory and notation of major and minor sixth chords plus ninth, eleventh (with alterations), nine-six (9/6), and thirteenth chords- all explored through chord etudes including inside/outside and orchestral chord forms. Includes a wealth of well-developed studies and solos in various keys for mastery of the plectrum style. Written in standard notation only. | |
| Complete Steel Guitar Method | Now complete in one volume, this time-honored method addresses the six-string lap steel guitar in E7 tuning. This approach incorporates both note reading and melody chord playing. The melody chord approach is the one utilized and made famous by New Orleans' great guitarist and teacher, Roger Filiberto. This book contitutes one of the most practical, well-written methods available for the lap steel guitar; it teaches techniques and chord harmony applicable to Hawaiian, bottleneck/slide and even resonator styles. | |
| Guitar Technic | Although this book begins with short exercises using extremely simple, two-finger left-hand movements, it quickly takes these building blocks and stacks them into a skyscraper of precise right- and left-hand technique. Develops left-hand dexterity, solid rhythmic sense, and plectrum technique, including crosspicking, through challenging scale and arpeggio exercises. Standard notation and tablature. | |
| Complete Mandolin Method | With the thoroughness of a book by Mel Bay, this method presents mandolin technique and note-reading in a progressive, step-by-step fashion. Given the diverse applications of this versatile instrument, this method was carefully written to build the musicianship and technique needed to play both classical and contemporary mandolin styles. Music theory concepts and additional playing techniques are introduced as needed. Exercises and tunes are presented in all keys, many in duet format to be played by teacher and student. In notation only. | |
| Electric Bass Method Volume 1 | 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. Volume II continues with studies, scales, walking bass patterns, and more. Applicable to any style of music, this method has gained acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study world-wide. | |
| Electric Bass Method Volume 2 | The most widely used beginning bass method available! Presents note reading, solo playing, and chord arpeggio studies. Included are handy charts of arpeggios featuring major, minor, augmented, diminished, seventh chords, and even upper harmonic extensions. Applicable to any style of music, this method has gained acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study. | |
| Complete Tenor Banjo Method | The finest tenor banjo method available, this text represents Mel Bay's own approach to fundamental musicianship for those desiring to play tenor banjo. This book is the standard by which others are judged. Easy-to-understand and thorough in its approach, this method addresses both melody playing and chord strumming. Through numerous studies, folk songs and several duets, students are systematically introduced to the various notes and positions on the tenor banjo fretboard. Photos of the fretboard fingertips aid in learning the proper hand positions. Once in two volumes, this method is now presented it its entirety in this single comprehensive edition. In notation only. | |
| Banjo Method | C Tuning - Concert Style | This book, written for those with no prior musical experience, is the definitive text for learning C-tuning concert, or classic-style 5-string banjo. Written by the late Frank Bradbury, Banjo Method provides a thorough grounding in music theory and note reading, along with a complete presentation of Mr. Bradbury's unique 5-string concert banjo technique and outstanding solo and duet arrangements by various artists. The technique described here is radically different from that found in other books about the 5-string banjo, and no tablature is used. No plastic or metal picks are used on the right-hand fingers, nor are the fingernails used, but rather the bare fingertips. The hand positions recommended by Mr. Bradbury are not unlike those of a classical guitarist. All in all, this is an uncommon, but valid approach to solo banjo technique. |
| Mandolin Chords | Comprehensive and easily understood, this Mel Bay stand-by is arranged in photo-diagram form for maximum ease of use by mandolinists of all playing levels. Correct left hand positions are pictured for each chord, as is proper right hand picking position. Major, Minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords are shown in photos and diagrams; major seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Tuning of the mandolin using a pitch pipe or piano keyboard is also shown. A chart summarizing movable chord patterns ends the book. | |
| Tenor Banjo Chords | This picture/diagram chord book shows all of the basic chords for four-string or tenor banjo. For all of the major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords there is a photo of the fingering on the banjo fretboard and a diagram. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. The introduction discusses how to hold the banjo, tuning (low to high C- G-D-A), and more. Also suitable for mandola. | |
| Guitar Chords | This book is considered to be the largest selling basic guitar chord book ever published! Twelve basic guitar chord types are shown in three ways: photograph, notation, and chord diagram. In addition, a special bonus section is contained showing in photo and diagram the essential moveable rhythm guitar chord forms. This special section contains the basics of Mel Bay's acclaimed Rhythm Chord Playing System showing the guitarist how to finger numerous advanced chord forms with a minimum of hand movement! Chords shown in photo, notation, and diagram form include Major, Minor, Dominant Seventh, Diminished, Augmented, Ninth, Major Seventh, Minor Seventh, Seventh #5, Seventh b5, Sixth and Minor Sixth. Chords are chown in the bonus Moveable Rhythm Chord section include Major, Minor, 7th, Minor 7th, 7sus4, 7b5, 7#5, Minor 7b5, Sixth, Minor 6th, Diminished 7th, Diminished add 9, 9th, Minor 9th, 9b5, 9#5, Minor 9b5, 7th b9, 7th b9#5, 11th, 9 add 6, Minor 9 add 6, 13th, 13sus11, 13 b9, 13th b9 b5. | |
| Baritone Uke Chords | A catalog of baritone uke chords in photo/diagram form grouped by type. Major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords are all shown in all keys in fretboard photos and diagrams. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Also includes helpful photos and information on the correct way to hold the baritone ukulele and the pick, and on tuning the baritone uke. This book may also be used with the tenor ukulele in D-G-B-E tuning. | |
| Banjo Chords | This handy book shows all of the basic banjo chords in photo and diagram form. The front of the book contains a section of bluegrass G-tuning chords, and the remainder contains C-tuning. | |
| Ukulele Chords | A handy photo/diagram chord book which shows, in C tuning, the chords in each key. A special section on moveable chords is also included. The chords are grouped by type, including major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and more. A summary of where the chords lie on the fretboard is also included. This book can be used with either the soprano (standard) or tenor ukulele in G-C-E-A tuning. | |
| Deluxe Guitar Scale Book | Applicable to classic or pick-style guitar, this text presents Mel Bay's own highly acclaimed study of scales. Invaluable for building technique! Scales are shown in notation and diagram form. | |
| Deluxe Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords - Spiral | If you are only going to get one guitar chord book, make it this one! Thousands of chord forms are presented. Chords are presented in each key and numerous forms are shown for each type of chord. Chords are classified into melody forms, inside forms, rhythm forms and bottom four string forms. Each type of chord is shown in notation, listing the name of each note and its function in the chord (root, third, seventh, etc.) Also, the name of each note is shown on every diagram and the bottom and top chordal tones are listed (5th, root, etc). A great value for any guitarist. | |
| Deluxe Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords | If you are only going to get one guitar chord book, make it this one! Thousands of chord forms are presented. Chords are presented in each key and numerous forms are shown for each type of chords. Chords are classified into melody forms, inside forms, rhythm forms and bottom four string forms. Each type of chord is shown in notation and it lists the name of each note and its function in the chord (root, third, seventh, etc.) Also, the name of each note is shown on every diagram and the bottom and top chordal tones are listed (5th, root, etc.). A great value for any guitarist. | |
| Fun with the Recorder | A very popular beginner's text which presents a step-by-step method of soprano (descant) recorder instruction supported by carefully written studies, examples and songs. This book is designed to meet the deamnd for a clear, easy-to-understand, and Pedagogically well constructed method, in a form that is suitable for both classroom teaching and individual instruction. It may be used in class with the companion Fun with the Alto Recorder. | |
| Bass Guitar Chord Chart | 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. | |
| Banjo Chord Encyclopedia | for 5-String or Plectrum Banjo - G and C Tunings | This book presents an extremely comprehensive collection of 5-string and plectrum banjo chord forms for G and C tunings. Beginning with C and proceeding chromatically through B, every possible inversion of every chord, from basic triads to thirteenth chords-are shown in easy to read diagrams. To aid in comprehension of chord construction, every chord is shown in root position in standard notation. A general review of hand positions, general technique, bridge adjustments, strings, and use of the capo is provided in the last few pages. Illustrated with pencil drawings, diagrams and photographs. |
| Fun with the Harmonica | A great beginner's book for learning diatonic harmonica performance. Contains 42 songs, all easy and fun to play. Diatonic, Blues, and Chromatic harmonica stylings are all contained in this book. Also includes a section teaching the rudiments of music. The book teaches tone variance, bend, vibrato, and tremolo techniques. | |
| Fun with the Dulcimer | This beginner's method presents clear, concise instruction for learning to play the traditional three-stringed mountain dulcimer. Thirty-eight songs are taught with notation and fret numbers for each note. Chord symbols are also included for playing with guitar, banjo, or another chording instrument. Melody playing with drones and basic chord playing are both taught. Lyrics are included with the songs for added fun. From the time this text was first published, it has been a steady best seller. | |
| Deluxe Guitar Position Studies | A great supplement to any note-reading guitar method. Helps students methodically learn the fretboard from the second position upward. The book contains fun-to-play studies and songs in upper fretboard positions, as well as giving the student scales, rhythmic studies, and periodic reviews of positions previously studied. In the author's words, "Learning the positions is a must if you are ever to become expert on the guitar." Written in standard notation only. | |
| Guitar Class Method Volume 1 | This approach really works. It holds my student's interest. These are typical comments on the effectiveness of William Bay's Guitar Class Method. As no other instrument lends itself to so many moods and styles of music (blues, folk, rock, country, classical, flamenco, jazz, etc.), playing the guitar as a popular mode of expression and the instrument itself have become an integral part of American life. The Guitar Class Method was written with the hope it would expand the range of people of all ages who would be exposed to the guitar through a meaningful, authoritative method that is easy to follow. Volume 1 of this method for individual or group study offers an overview of the various styles of guitars and playing techniques with advice on purchasing and caring for the instrument, selecting guitar strings, and playing positions. Includes special sections devoted specifically to chord strumming, blues structure and style, fingerstyle technique, note reading, and music theory. The individual sectio |
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| Guitar Chord Chart | A handy chord reference guide showing basic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative minor chord relationships are shown. An additional feature is the inclusion of a guitar fingerboard diagram. | |
| Fun with the Drums | An excellent beginner's book for the snare drum student. This book is designed to be used a supplement to a regular method to help the student and keep interest high while at the same time making it educational. | |
| Tenor Banjo Chord Encyclopedia | A very comprehensive collection of chord forms in every key for tenor banjo. The most thorough tenor banjo chord book available. | |
| Deluxe Encyclopedia of Piano Chords | The Deluxe Encyclopedia of Piano Chords is a thorough analysis of chords and how to use them as applied to the piano keyboard. Virtually every conceivable chord in all inversions is shown in bass and treble clef notation as well as in keyboard graphics. This study does not only list chord types; it also explains how each type of chord is constructed. In addition, the text provides information on usage, scales, and rhythm patterns. This valuable volume will enable the keyboardist to effectively use and apply the full diversity of chord possibilities in creating interesting, personal, and colorful musical styles. | |
| Fun with the Electric Bass | A collection of 30 bass lines in a wide spectrum of musical styles written for guitar and bass. Works well as a supplement to any beginners method and is useful for guitar teachers instructing bass players. Notation only. | |
| Fun with the Jaws Harp | A handy instructional book which teaches basic elements of playing the jaws harp. | |
| Fun with the Accordion | A great solo book for the accordion player who is just beginning. In the tradition of the "Fun With" series, Fun with the Accordion provides a wide range of favorites in both the folk and light classic styles, including polkas, ragtime, bluegrass, Dixieland, and songs from many lands. All the selections were carefully arranged to provide a full accordion sound. | |
| More Fun with the Clarinet | A follow-up book to the popular Fun with the Clarinet. Contains 56 big-note, easy solos on folk songs, sea chanties, sacred songs, ragtime, and dance tunes. Fun music for the beginner. | |
| More Fun with the Flute | A follow-up book to the popular Fun With The Flute. Contains 56 big-note, easy solo arrangements of folk songs, sea chanties, sacred songs, ragtime and dance tunes. Fun music for the beginner. | |
| More Fun with the Trombone | A follow-up to the popular Fun with the Trombone. Contains 56 big note, easy solos. Includes folk songs, sea chanties, sacred, ragtime and dance tunes arranged for the beginning student. The trumpet, clarinet, flute and trombone texts may be played together in ensemble if so desired. All the music contained in this book was designed to provide the beginning student with a wealth of musical fun and satisfaction. This text will give the student hours of musical enjoyment. | |
| Electric Bass Position Studies | The versatility of the Electric Bass has been drawn the attention of musicians and jazz "buffs" throughout the world. While not a lick book itself, this book will teach you the skills necessary to master many contemporary bass lines and patterns. An ideal supplement to any bass method. This well-written text contains solos, etudes, and various studies in a number of positions. In addition, it integrates position playing with riffs, phrases, and chords. It is a valuable course of study that familiarizes the student with key relationships up the neck. | |
| Fun with the Alto Recorder | This beginner's method for the alto ("F") recorder presents carefully written examples, studies, and a wealth of songs to teach important concepts. This method is suited for either individual or classroom instruction. It may be used in class with the companion for the soprano recorder, Fun with the Recorder. | |
| More Fun with the Trumpet | Contains 56 big-note, easy solos for beginning B-Flat trumpet. Includes folk songs, sea chanties, sacred songs, ragtime and dance tunes. Fun music for the beginner. | |
| More Fun with the Violin | A follow-up to Fun With the Violin, More Fun With the Violin is a collection of 56 more well-known, favorite folk and traditional gospel melodies arranged in solo form for the beginning student. All the music contained in this book was designed to provide the student with a wealth of musical fun and satisfaction. This text will give the student hours of musical enjoyment. | |
| Pedal Steel Guitar Chord Chart | This is a handy, easy to read chart that shows the basic E9 pedal steel guitar chord forms. Each chord is shown in a special pedal steel diagram form. Major, minor, dominant, seventh, diminished, and augmented chords are shown in the keys of C,D,E,F,G, and A. In each of these keys the three primary chords in the relative minor keys are also shown. An additional special feature is the inclusion of a pedal steel tuning chart for E9 tuning. | |
| Complete Method for Modern Guitar | All seven volumes of Mel Bay's original, internationally acclaimed Modern Guitar Method series are included in this single, deluxe master compilation. No other comparable method exists for the guitar! As Mr. Bay perceived the need for a guitar method that would effectively teach beginning guitarists to read music, this method is intentionally written in standard notation only, providing just enough music theory to understand what the student is required to play at any given point. Although fingerstyle technique can be applied to the pieces and studies, this book is specifically tailored for the plectrum-style player. Contains hundreds of beginner through advanced solos and duets in all fretboard positions and all keys, plus all four-note rhythm chord formations on high, middle and low sets of adjacent strings. This edition also includes additional outstanding plectrum guitar solo arrangements not found in the original seven volumes. All in all, this outstanding method leads the student to total mastery of the | |
| Trumpet Primer | An extremely simple, big-note method, ideal for young children. This beginner's guide to the trumpet is especially useful during the trial or rental period, before a child has made a definite commitment to the instrument. Great emphasis is placed in this book on sound fundamentals, proper embouchure, and other basic techniques, using familiar tunes to teach each new note and concepts. The book also covers care of the trumpet. | |
| Clarinet Primer | An extremely simple, big-note method ideal for young children. This beginner's guide to the clarinet is especially useful for the trial or rental period. Great emphasis has been placed on sound fundamentals and other basic techniques. | |
| Flute Primer | Flute Primer is a beginner's guide to the flute that is especially useful for the trial or rental period. The emphasis of this book is on the establishment and development of sound fundamental skills including the embouchure (lip position), tone production, and other basic techniques. The text begins with a fingering chart followed by a photo essay on the assembly and care of your instrument. Hand, sitting, and embouchure positions are all carefully described and illustrated. Through photographs and diagrams, each natural note in the middle range of the flute is introduced. As in most introductory Mel Bay method books, elements of note reading and music theory are introduced as required by the book's elementary level repertoire. This approach provides the essential ingredients for making music at the beginning level without overwhelming the student. The beginning student will enjoy progressing through this gently nurturing introducing method while establishing a sound technical foundation. This simple | |
| Violin Primer | This extremely simple, big-note method is ideal for young children, and is especially useful for the trail or rental period. Teaching first position notes all four strings, the exercises guide early beginners through their first production of tone. Great emphasis has been placed in this book of sound fundamentals, proper hand positioning, holding of the bow, etc. Designed to be used in introductory lessons, this book contains extensive photographs illustrating proper hand positions. The exercises in the book progress from single-string studies to melodies combining more than one string. Upon completion of this book, the student will be ready to enter into Mel Bay's Violin Method. | |
| Saxophone Primer | A beginner's guide to the saxophone. This method is ideal for young children because of its extreme simplicity and large notes. This affordable book makes an excellent text for the trial or rental period, as an introduction to a regular saxophone method. Great emphasis has been placed on sound fundamentals, embouchure, and other basic techniques. Numerous photographs help the students learn proper positioning and finger placement. | |
| Anthology of Fingerstyle Guitar | This comprehensive book will take you through a colorful myriad of fingerpicking guitar styles. You will learn techniques, fills, intros and endings plus you will play some truly outstanding solos. Included are solos and etudes in basic thumb/fingerstyle, alternate bass, folk style, 3 finger rolls, Latin rolls, arpeggio style, accompaniment styles, transposing, use of the capo, fingerstyle lead. 2 beat bass, waltz style, Travis style, 2 string harmony, movable chords, thumb/3 finger roll, gospel, blues, hook lick, ragtime, hoe down picking, cross picking and more. In notation and tablature. | |
| Trumpet Method | A step-by-step comprehensive approach designed to help the student progress and excel technically! This method was written to enable the trumpet student to develop into a complete and well-round musician capable of successfully meeting the challenges of contemporary and traditional trumpet performance. Includes scale, articulation, range, and rhythmic studies, as well as original solos and duets. | |
| Chord Diagram Book | A full-sized chord-writing book featuring 12 blank chord grids and 5 regular staves per page. Forty-eight tear-out sheets printed in black ink on regular-weight, white paper. Includes basic chord charts for guitar, banjo, tenor banjo, uke, baritone uke, and mandolin. Also features an extensive chord-building chart and a discussion of major and minor scales. | |
| Play Electric Bass from Chord Symbols | Playing electric bass from chord symbols is an essential skill for the musician desiring to play at either amateur or professional levels. This method book will make it possible for the bassist to play from chord symbols and educate the student on "chord spellings" and chord construction. In both notation and tablature. | |
| Ukulele Method | For Chord and Melody Playing | A D-tuning method written by one of the greatest uke soloists of all time. This fine beginner's text teaches chords, melody playing, rhythm accompaniment, strumming strokes and techniques, and moveable chord forms. The songs appear as melodies in notation with lyrics and diagrams for both rhythm chords and melody/chord playing. Also included are chord exercises by key, a section on introductions and endings, and a section of chord diagrams in three positions. |
| Clarinet Method | The Mel Bay Clarinet Method is a step-by-step, easy-to-understand method for teaching clarinet. This method is especially useful for the student wishing to be well versed in all styles of contemporary music. Emphasis is placed on the basic fundamentals of good perfomance. In addition to basic technique, the book features outstanding solo and duet matrial and fine original technical studies. In the latter stages of the book, the student will progress into the higher register of the clarinet. In addition, new techniques and more advanced key signatures will be presented. Designed to develop superior clarinet students! | |
| Flute Method | A step-by-step method for flute. This course contains a substantial amount of playing material in solo, exercise, scale, and duet forms. Range studies are included. All pieces and exercises are carefully arranged and edited to provide in-depth instruction for the beginning student. The pieces range in style from centuries-old sacred melodies to classical and ragtime. Photos and key diagrams help introduce new notes. | |
| Saxophone Method | 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, an excellent solo and duet repertoire is presented. Applicable to any saxophone. | |
| Violin Method | This is a very popular violin method which features a colorful and creative assortment of solos and studies for the beginning student. Frank Zucco is a master teacher who has taught music to thousands of beginning students. His authoritative knowledge and experience are clearly shown in this fine method. The Mel Bay Violin Method is a modern approach, teaching sound fundamentals of violin performance. Topics covered include time signatures, reading music, pizzicato, articulations, and more. By the time the student has finished this book, he or she will have played in all major and minor keys with up to four accidentals in the key signature. Several of the tunes include accompaniment chords, and others are duets for teacher and student. Third position is also introduced with several practice tunes. | |
| More Fun with the Saxophone | A follow-up book to the popular Fun With the Saxophone text. Contains 56 big-note, easy solo setting of folk songs, sea chanties, sacred songs, ragtime and dance tunes. Fun music for the beginner. | |
| Music Is for Everyone Reader Level 1 | Gail Gilbert's highly acclaimed, innovative approach for teaching keyboard to very young children. Music Is For Everyone incorporates creative cartoon artwork, vivid color, and innovative teaching techniques in an extremely workable and well-researched method. There are two levels in the course, with a reader, workbook, and Christmas book for each level. | |
| Music Is for Everyone Workbook Level 1 | Gail Gilbert's highly acclaimed, innovative approach for teaching keyboard to very young children, Music Is For Everyone incorporates creative cartoon artwork, vivid color, and innovative teaching techniques in an extremely workable and well-researched method. There are two levels in the course, with a reader, workbook, and Christmas book for each level. | |
| The Hammered Dulcimer | A handy, concise instructional text on hammered dulcimer. This book contains information on tuning, playing techniques, solos and even a reference section on music theory! | |
| Plectrum Banjo Melody Chord Playing System | For plectrum of five-string banjo (C tuning), this text is the famed Mel Bay system for melody chord performance. In notes and tablature. | |
| Tenor Banjo Melody Chord Playing System | “How can I read sheet music and play tenor banjo melody chord solos?” Mel Bay’s own step-by-step method for melody chord performance will show you precisely how it’s done. Also suitable for tenor mandola. Written primarily in standard notation with tablature and fretboard diagrams given for chord patterns, this book might be considered a sequel to the Complete Tenor Banjo Method. After a few pages of elementary information, the author goes to the heart of the matter with challenging exercises and solos presented in order of difficulty in various keys. The book also includes a thorough education in chord construction from simple triads to thirteenth diminished ninth chords. Most importantly, the author offers a system for learning to apply tenor banjo chords in a creative manner. | |
| Deluxe Anthology of Fiddle Styles | A critically acclaimed book covering old-time, bluegrass, Irish, blues, Scandinavian, Cajun, Texas, swing and jazz, and twin fiddling styles. This book also covers bowing, chords, chord progressions, kickoffs and endings, and improvisation. The companion recording features David Reiner's solo performance of all the tunes in the book. | |
| EZ Way to Tune Guitars | It's best both for your instrument and for your ear as a developing musician that your guitar be tuned accurately. Here's a beginner's book that presents several methods of tuning, providing step-by-step instructions so the student can learn how to tune the guitar accurately and quickly. This book shows you how to tune strings from one to another, the harmonic tuning method, plus several ways to check the accuracy of your tuning. | |
| George Van Eps Harmonic Mechanisms for Guitar, Volume 1 | The most in-depth, revolutionary presentation of the harmonic framework of music is applied to the guitar fingerboard ever presented. Leads to total mastery of harmonic and technical aspects of the guitar. The material in this landmark series of 3 massive volumes address virtually every aspect of playing jazz guitar representing the fruits of years of the author's investigation of harmony and fingerboard mobility. This series of books leads to total mastery of the harmonic and technical aspects of the guitar. In notation only. | |
| Complete Johnny Smith Approach to Guitar | Jazz virtuoso Johnny Smith presents his complete system of chord analysis, scale and arpeggio study, and practical theory application. This is one of the most useful books to be found in any jazz guitarist's library! Lessons include 2-octave scales, 6th chord forms, alterations of chords, resolution exercises, scales and arpeggios, upper extensions from 9th to 13th chords, suspended fourth chords, voicing major and minor chords with a 4th step melody, alterations of upper extended chords, and much more. In order to represent the guitar in the octave it actually sounds, the bass clef is used when appropriate. Standard notation only. | |
| Killer-Fillers | Drum Set Exercises for Today's Drummer | A carefully-selected and well-written collection of outstanding drum breaks. Each break develops coordination independence or ear training. The book contains many exercies for drum set. |
| Guitar Chords Pocketbook | This convenient guide to 288 basic guitar chords is perfect for carrying in the guitar case. It gives fretboard diagrams for many common chords (up to 13ths) in all keys (arranged alphabetically), a guide to tuning the guitar, and a list of common chord symbols. | |
| Recorder Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-sized book contains instruction and songs. It includes information on parts of the recorder, reading notation, a fingering chart, and songs which gradually introduce new notes, key signatures, the tie, and first and second endings. | |
| George Van Eps Harmonic Mechanisms for Guitar, Volume 2 | The most in-depth, revolutionary presentation of the harmonic framework of music as applied to the guitar fingerboard ever presented. Leads to total mastery of harmonic and technical aspects of the guitar. | |
| George Van Eps Harmonic Mechanisms for Guitar, Volume 3 | The most in-depth, revolutionary of the harmonic framework of music as applied to the guitar fingerboard ever presented. Leads to total mastery of harmonic and technical aspects of the guitar. | |
| Guitar Class Method Volume 2 | 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. Written in standard notation and tablature with chords presented in both diagram and photo format. The individual segments can be used concurrently in any order. | |
| Deluxe Harmonica Method | This book is a complete guide to playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Its purpose is to help the beginning student avoid the trail and error method of playing the harmonica through step-by-step technical instruction and an extensive, graded repertoire. Rather than overwhelming the student with the "all at once" approach, fundamentals of note reading are gradually introduced throughout the book's 100-plus pages. This method progresses from very simple melodies and exercises to concepts as complex as inserting harmonica chords within a melody. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes in the book. | |
| Trumpet Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-sized booklet features a fingering chart for the B-flat trumpet and instructions for care of the trumpet, holding the instrument, and placement of the right hand. Music reading fundamentals are presented along with warm-ups, flexibility studies, tonguing studies, scales, and more. | |
| Clarinet Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-size book is a tremendous value for the price and can be used as a daily practice guide and study reference manual for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. It includes a finger placement guide, a fingering chart for the entire range of the B-flat clarinet, illustrations and instructions for assembling the clarinet, fundamentals of reading music, several studies, solos, duets, and scales. | |
| Flute Pocketbook | This practical little booklet is a great value for the price and can be kept as a daily practice guide and study reference manual. It includes a fingering chart for the entire range of the flute, tips on how to assemble and take care of a flute, illustrated instructions for holding the flute and producing tone, fundamental music reading instruction, studies, solos, duets and scales. | |
| Trombone Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-sized booklet includes instruction, well known favorite melodies, and original compositions in solo form. Music reading fundamentals are covered, and the parts of the trombone, trombone positions, assembly, holding the trombone, and positioning are discussed. The warm-ups and exercises in this book make excellent daily practice material. | |
| Saxophone Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-sized booklet includes a diagram of the parts of the saxophone, a fingering chart, how to assemble and care for, and hold the saxophone, and music reading fundamentals. The studies provide practice for tone, slurs, embouchure, fingering, tonguing, arpeggios, and dotted rhythms. Additional songs and studies introduce and practice more concepts. Major, minor, and chromatic scales are also included. | |
| Piano Chords Pocketbook | A handy, pocket-sized book with an explanation of musical signs, piano and grand staff notation, major scales, chords, and inversions. For each key, the primary chords in the key are given in treble and bass clef notation and keyboard diagrams. There is also a chord building chart for extended chords (sevenths, ninths, etc.) and a guide to basic chord progressions. | |
| Piano Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-sized book contains instruction, chords, fun songs, and solos. It covers basic music reading and grand staff notation. Basic chords are introduced with songs in the keys of C major, G major, and F major. Lyrics are included for added fun! | |
| Electric Bass Pocketbook | Handy, pocket-sized instructional book which contains a wealth of information on chords, songs, and playing techniques. Each book is a tremendous value for the price and can be kept as a daily practice guide and study reference manual for each instrument. | |
| Music Fundamentals Pocketbook | This convenient booklet contains an incredible amount of information in a compact, easy-to-carry format. It includes basic music theory, instruction, chords, symbols, helpful charts and definitions. This is a great book to keep handy when learning new music or for quick reference. | |
| Guitar Daily Studies Pocketbook | This useful booklet contains scale and arpeggio exercises in fretboard diagram form, and harmonized scales and picking studies in notation and tablature. These studies can be used as part of a daily practice routine for warm-up and dexterity building. | |
| Tenor Banjo Pocketbook | Handy, pocket-sized instructional book which contains a wealth of information on chords, songs, and playing techniques. Each book is a tremendous value for the price and can be kept as a daily practice guide and study reference manual for each instrument. The Tenor Banjo Pocketbook does not have tablature. | |
| Baritone Uke Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-sized book contains a chord reference, basic strum patterns, and songs. It includes information on holding the baritone uke and the pick, tuning, and how to read chord diagrams. Chord diagrams are provided for major, minor, dominant 7th, diminished, augmented, minor 7th, major 7th, sixth, and minor sixth chords. There are 15 fun songs to play written with melodies, lyrics, chord symbols, and up/down strum patterns. | |
| Deluxe Concertina Book | An extremely well-written method for 20-key, German-style concertina. One of the best books of its kind available. Written in the key of C. | |
| Basic Bass Lines | 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" manual and a chord arpeggio chart. The unique "one-glance" fingerboard chart shows musical notation exactly where it appears on the frets. | |
| Building Right Hand Technique | This book provides a master source for building agility, flexibility and speed while playing with a flatpick, as well as a repertoire source for the plectrum-style guitarist. The studies are designed to build reading ability and clarity of sound in a variety of styles, as well as agility in cross-picking and the playing of rapid linear passages. Includes over 100 original and jazz etudes, fiddle tunes, and a great number of classical guitar pieces transcribed for plectrum guitar. Written in standard notation and tablature. | |
| Basic Recorder Method | This fine method for soprano (descant) recorder is a 'rote to note' approach which incorporates teaching concepts similar to those found in Suzuki and Kodaly approaches. Especially good for young children. | |
| Theory & Harmony for Everyone | A thorough, easily understood workbook of basic music fundamentals. Includes many examples and exercises, as well as an excellent section on harmony. Designed for individual group study. A good supplement to any basic method and a valuable text for any music student. | |
| Dulcimer Chord Encyclopedia | A comprehensive chord encyclopedia for the mountain dulcimer in the common Mixolydian, Ionian, Dorian, Lydian, and Phrygian modal tunings. Three different tunings are presented for each mode! | |
| Bugler's Handbook | This book teaches fundamentals of music and gradually introduces new concepts such as eighth notes and double and triple tonguing into the bugle calls and studies. Its handy 8 3/4" by 5 3/4" size makes it easy to carry around. | |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 1 | A popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. This approach to learning integrates, from the very beginning, chord playing with note reading. The students start with easy one finger chord forms and strum accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. Two subsequent volumes complete this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. A play along recording and a full length DVD also supplement this method. Written in standard notation. | |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 1 | A popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. This approach to learning integrates, from the very beginning, chord playing and note reading. Full of creative illustrations and color. The CD features William Bay on guitar and is recorded in a split-track format, allowing the student to play solo parts, accompaniment, or both! Standard notation only. | |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 2 | This is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning it integrates chord playing with note reading. The student starts with easy one finger chord forms and strums accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. Two subsequent volumes complete this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. A full length dvd also supplement this method. | |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 3 | This is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning it integrates chord playing with note reading. The student starts with easy one finger chord forms and strums accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is the methododically and carefully introduced. Two subsequent volumes complete this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. | |
| Harmonica Songbook | This book features 121 favorite harmonic tunes in the following nine categories: Western songs, ballads, gospel songs, Irish tunes, songs of the sea, classics, international songs, folk songs, and fun songs. Guitar chords are shown over the melody line for each song. Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C, the location of every note is indicated by a number and a "blow" or "draw" arrow. | |
| Harmonica Pocket Companion | One hundred and twenty diatonic harmonica favorites with guitar chords shown on each tune. This book, combined with the Harmonica Songbook, will give the diatonic harmonica player a tremendous repertoire of songs to play! | |
| Complete Chromatic Harmonica Method | A comprehensive chromatic harmonica method by noted writer and clinician Phil Duncan. Contains excellent harmonica arrangements of 60 tunes ranging in style from light classics to folk and country. | |
| Trombone Position Chart | An easy-to-understand position chart featuring chromatic, major, and minor scale studies. A helpful photograph labels the parts of the trombone. Elementary trombone positions are also diagrammed with a description of all positions up to and including sixth position. The range of the trombone is then shown in notation, with note names and their corresponding positions labeled. This handy chart is great for the beginner, and can be easily carried along with other study books. | |
| Anthology of Mandolin Music | A master collection of mandolin music in notation and tablature. Contains classical, early country, bluegrass, fiddle tunes, blues, gospel, and ragtime music. A great source book for mandolin repertoire. | |
| Deluxe Accordion Method | Based on 50 years of teaching and performing on the accordion, Mr. Zucco has provided us with a complete and thorough accordion method for children. In this single volume, three levels of clear, easy-to-understand instruction teach music reading and playing from the very beginning, supplemented by original solos and arrangements. Students learn to play by feel and touch rather than depending on sight. Helpful illustrations and photographs are also provided. This method mentions the 120-bass accordion, but focuses on the 12-bass instrument. One of the finest accordion methods available. | |
| Keyboard Guide & Practice Keyboard | A practice keyboard which may be used alone and, when placed behind the piano keyboard, doubles as a guide. Includes definitions of musical terms and charts detailing basic music fundamentals. | |
| The Hammered Dulcimer's Companion | This book is a treasure-trove of information and music for all players of the hammered dulcimer. Phillip Mason has written the definitive text on the history, tuning, playing technique, harmonic dimensions, construction, and repair of the "sweet-voiced" instrument. In an extensive essay, he also shares his thoughts on the fundamentals of singing with the hammered dulcimer. Concepts revealed here would be useful to anyone who aspires to sing, or improve ones singing technique. Music and lyrics for 34 songs are included in the "Music Section" followed by construction tips and plans for building your own hammered dulcimer. | |
| Guitar Studies Grade 1 | A carefully graded series of exercises, solos, duets, and chord studies which are an ideal supplement to the Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 and to the note-reading section of Mel Bay's Guitar Class Method. Studies are included for each string, and the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor are presented. Guitar Studies Grade 1, in addition, will be a valuable aid to any beginning guitar student and the content will augment and enhance learning regardless of the basic instructional text being used. In notation only. | |
| Guitar Studies Grade 2 | Written as an in-depth supplement to the Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 2, this text contains solos, picking studies, technique building, chord studies, and speed studies. The studies contained in this book may be effectively used to enhance the learning and study of any guitar method. Studies are contained which deal with alternate picking, triplets, thirds, second position, and chord and scale studies in the keys of F, D minor, D major, and B minor. Upon completion of this book the student will have taken a major step toward technical proficiency and fluency. Written in notation only. | |
| Student's Musical Dictionary | This handy, compact text provides the music student with a wealth of information in an easily understood and usable format. A concise dictionary of music terms is provided, as well as a comprehensive section of charts with an additional information on the rudiments of music. An astonishing amount of information is included. Ideal for individual and classroom use. | |
| Children's Harmonica Method | Absolutely the easiest step-by-step method available. Ideal for young children in either individual or group instruction, this text presents basic concepts and very carefully advances the child into harmonica performance. Utilizes favorite melodies such as Jingle Bells; London Bridge; Oh When the Saints; Pop Goes the Weasel; Camptown Races: and more. | |
| Student's Guide to Music Theory | The second book in the highly acclaimed Student's Series, and a must for any person studying the basic fundamentals of music. The handy-sized volume includes easily understood examples, exercises and an excellent section of harmony. A highlight is the brief section on transposition in a most usable, descriptive format. Perfect for individual or classroom use. | |
| Student Bass Method | Ideal for teaching electric bass to children and teenagers, as well as an excellent foundational text for bassists with no previous music experience. Covers note reading, rhythms, picking, solo playing, in addition to patterns and solos in C, G, F, D, E-flat, B-flat, D minor, A, A minor, G minor, E, E minor, A-flat, C minor, and F minor! | |
| Trumpet Handbook | No trumpeter should be without this book/CD set! It contains original etudes and studies designed to build and maintain technical proficiency, flexibility, range and endurance. Studies are included on warm-ups, tonguing, vibrato, fingering, lip flexibility, chords, scales, wind tolerance, breath control and jazz phrasing! Ideal for use as a daily practice text. The companion recording is a split- track play-along CD which allows the trumpeter to play every study with a pre-recorded accompaniment. | |
| Guitar Daily Practice Handbook | An extremely handy and valuable guide for any guitarist! This unique book/compact disc combination may be utilized as a method supplement, a technical study guide, or as a daily technique builder. Written in standard notation and tablature. | |
| Easy Solos For Flute | A fine collection of beginning flute solos with styles ranging from classics to folk songs, sea chanties, and ragtime! A fine solo supplement to any method, providing enjoyable material for recitals or performance practice. Keyboard accompaniment included. | |
| Student's Guide to the Great Composers | The third book in the Student's Series is unique because it provides concise, easily understood information normally found only in large, expensive volumes. This handy-sized text includes background material on the major periods of music history, as well as interesting facts on well-known composers from each period. Excellent drawings of most composers are also included. Works well for both individual and classroom use. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano by Ear | Developed by Robin Jarman to enable anyone to accompany songs on the piano without music, change key when a song is pitched too low or too high, and provide accompaniment when only the melody and chord symbols are given. It is ideal for teachers, students, parents, and members of the community who would like to accompany "singalongs." The book does assume that the student can sing in tune, can read simple rhythm and notation, is familiar with the treble and bass clefs and the piano keyboard, and has a sense of humor and a desire to learn. The accompanying CD talks you through the exercises, providing additional instruction and help. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Guitar | This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that it is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enables you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will also begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. A play-along CD is available to supplement this book, and the course is also taught on a video. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself About Music | A creative self-teaching text, which provides a through grounding in the fundamentals of music, this book is essential reading for beginning instrumentalists and vocalists providing a comprehensive musical dictionary, "self- instructional" theory lessons designed to motivate, and a wealth of historical information. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Guitar | This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enables you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will also begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. This book is supplemented by a play along stereo cassette or a CD. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano | You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all con- temporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded, challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano | A revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded, challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. CD is stereo teaching and also includes selected musical examples from the text. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano Spanish Edition | You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded, challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer | Madeline MacNeil's performances are characterized by her effortless vocals and impeccable mountain and hammered dulcimer playing. In this book she reveals some of the secrets of her success with the mountain dulcimer. Early on, she reminds the reader that "the dulcimer is not a toy or a stringed kazoo" but a serious, expressive musical instrument capable of "stretching as far as the imagination". She endorses both playing by ear and learning to read standard notation. In easily-understood language she manages to explore some very complex, even esoteric concepts, making this a particularly valuable book for the beginning instrumentalists. You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer is simply a great fundamental book. Tweleve intensive lessons in 95 pages. Standard notation and tablature. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer | Madeline MacNeil brings her considerable expertise in teaching the dulcimer to this fine beginning text. The book covers tuning, scales, strumming, fingering, chords, the "noter", and the capo. Many fine dulcimer solos are also contained. The CD contains Ms. MacNeil's excellent teaching and is in stereo play-along format. | |
| Kid's Electronic Keyboard Method | A very basic text which will help anyone learn to play portable keyboard quickly and easily. It can be used with virtually any electronic keyboard automatic chord and rhythm effects, including Casio, Bontempi, and Yamaha. The music is written as big notes, labeled with their letter name. Keyboard diagrams are also included. The book covers many of the automatic features commonly found on keyboards. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin | Another great "Teach Yourself" book with "play-along" examples to help you get started. You'll learn all about accompanying yourself and others, common chords and useful strums, reading simple melodies, playing a colorful assortment of mandolin folk songs, and much more. In notation and tablature. The CD is in split-track format and features each song played at both slow and normal tempos! | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Recorder | A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand recorder method ideal for any age. Incorporates clear visual presentation with a wealth of music of all styles. Includes melodic studies and pieces. The companion CD is in stereo play-along format. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin | You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin is written as a teach-yourself text with play-along examples and tunes on the companion recording. In the author's words, "It is aimed at helping you get started immediately on your way to mandolinhood by giving you the basics of the mandolin and mandolin playing." With this informal, often humorous text, Dix Bruce will guide you step-by-step through the basics of learning this versatile instrument. Learn all about accompanying yourself and others, common chords, and useful strums, reading simple melodies, playing a colorful assortment of mandolin folk songs, and more. All musical examples and tunes are written in both standard notation and tablature. Diagrams of all the principal chords used on the mandolin are shown in the Chord Appendix, making this book a particularly useful study aid for the beginning mandolinist. Illustrated with drawings and photographs of vintage instruments. | |
| Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Bebop Medium Light BB113 Strings | GAUGES: 013 (E), 017 (B), 021W (G), 030 (D), 038 (A) & 053 (E). | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Recorder | A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand recorder method ideal for any age. Incorporates clear visual presentation with a wealth of music of all styles. Includes melodic studies and pieces. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Electric Bass | This method is loaded with information. In the author's words, "The electric bass is in a very exciting developmental period. No longer does it just provide 'low-end support.' Now entire songs are built around the bass line." This method is both easy to understand and thorough! It provides the theory and technique needed to play contemporary bass, and it covers such modern effects as slap & pop and right-hand hammering techniques. While note reading is taught, tablature is also presented. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Electric Bass | This method is loaded with information. In the author's words, "The electric bass is in a very exciting developmental period. No longer does it just provide 'low-end support.' Now entire songs are built around the bass line." This method is both easy to understand and thorough! It provides the theory and technique needed to play contemporary bass, and it covers such modern effects as slap & pop and right-hand hammering techniques. While note reading is taught, tablature is also presented. The CD is a stereo play-along recording. | |
| Student's Complete Music Handbook | A unique, compact text containing a wealth of valuable music information. Includes a complete dictionary of musical terms, rudiments of music, background material on major periods of music history, interesting facts on well-known composers from each period, and a handy theory workbook containing examples, exercises, and step-by-step teaching on harmony. In addition, a usable, descriptive section on transposition is included. Ideal for personal reference or classroom use. | |
| Easiest Piano Chord Book | Features all common keyboard chords shown in every key in root position. Chords are shown as keyboard diagrams and also notated on both treble and bass clefs. Chords are arranged by type and presented in the order of the Circle of Fifths. The book also presents scales in treble and bass clef for all major keys. An excellent supplement to any piano or keyboard method. | |
| Easiest Guitar Chord Book | A unique, yet simple, format makes this a valuable book for any guitarist. The chords are shown in a tree-dimensional visual format and are classified as easy, standard, full-sounding, barre, jazz, and rock power forms. Chords are shown in each of these categories where applicable. In each key, major, minor, dominant 7th, minor 7th, major 7th, diminished, and augmented chord forms are presented. | |
| More Songs for Harmonica | A full collection of popular harmonica songs for the beginning player. All songs are easy and fun to play, and are marked with blow/draw and hole indications. Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Banjo | Written in tablature, this straightforward, easy-to-understand method teaches rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic style banjo. A great beginner's text. The companion stereo play-along CD features Janet Davis' teaching and lively banjo performance. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Banjo | This is the ideal beginner's book, presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo is a way that is both fun and produces quick results. 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 basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile traditional instrument. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling | With You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling, veteran Mel Bay author, Craig Duncan, has produced an excellent book for the beginning fiddler. Its 36 lessons teach basic techniques through specific exercises and traditional fiddle tunes. From holding the fiddle and bow correctly to playing moderately advanced tunes in double stops, Craig will guide you through each progressive step. Although it is not necessary to be able to read music at the start of this book, the author gradually introduces principles of effective note reading throughout. A unique feature of this book is that the same tune may appear in more than one lesson, increasing in difficulty with each recurrence. Each variation builds on the previous one and assists students in learning how to create their own arrangements. Even with some repetitions of the same tune, you'll find more than 50 popular fiddle tunes in the book's 80 pages. "Check points" and reviews keep you on track from cover to cover. The companion DVD/video covers the first 17 lessons fro | |
| Easiest Electronic Keyboard Songbook | Twenty songs in big-note style (letter names inside the note heads) for the electronic keyboard. Includes suggested voice/instrument and rhythm settings for each song, fingerings, and chord symbols. Sixteen of the songs are melody only with chord symbols for playing with 'single-finger' or automatic chord accompaniment, and four include simple written parts for the left hand. The book also includes a melody-note finder, an explanation of notes, rests and time signatures, and a chart of automatic or 'single-finger' chord fingerings. An excellent beginner's book! | |
| Rudimental Drum Method for the Intermediate Drummer | Follow-up to Fundamentals of Rhythm for the Drummer | The purpose of this text is to acquaint intermediate drum students with the 26 rudiments of drumming. Each rudiment requires the development of a particular sticking, stick motion, stick height and rhythm pattern. The capability to play the 26 drum rudiments provides the student with the skill and technique necessary to play advanced drum literature, pursue other styles of drumming, and to proceed on to a high level of learning. All 26 original drum rudiments are clearly and sequentially presented. There are several exercises designed to develop each rudiment, then each rudiment is utilized in a musical context in several progressively written rudimental rhythm studies. Also, at the end of this book, there are seven rudimental snare drum solos appropriate for band tryouts and junior high contest. This is the follow-up to Fundamentals of Rhythm for the Drummer (94493). |
| Easiest Drum Set Book | This book was written with the novice percussionist in mind. No previous musical experience is required to constructively make your way through this self-instruction course. Basic rhythm reading principles and fills are illustrated and discussed. Drumming concepts are introduced progressively, so that; provided you stay with it; you will gain a solid foundation for drumming technique and overall musicianship. | |
| Fundamentals of Rhythm for the Drummer | This volume is beneficial for private instruction as well as group lessons. Private teachers will find that this method is both comprehensive and practical. Band directors can correlate most of the material with any elementary band series. The exercises, summaries, and rhythm studies maintain the attention and interest of the percussion section and provide accompaniment and reinforcement for the entire band. Various basic rhythmic patterns and combinations are introduced with increasing levels of difficulty. Each new pattern or combination is illustrated in detail showing the method of counting and tapping of the foot to be used. Several eight measure exercises develop stick control, coordination, rhythmic reading ability, and confidence, one rhythmic skill at a time. For a follow-up book which contains all the drum rudiments for the intermediate student level, use 94492 Rudimental Drum Method for the Intermediate Drummer. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Drums | 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 if which they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. An optional cassette or CD demonstrating the examples in the book is available. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Drums | Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that if you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further 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 of which they are comprised. Application - after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in a musical context. An optional cassette or CD demonstrating the examples in the book is available. | |
| Fun with the Tin Whistle | This beginning method/songbook is designed for the D tinwhistle. Includes music theory, fingering diagrams, note studies, and plenty of songs for practice. The stereo recording features tinwhistle, guitar, and keyboard and contains many of the solos featured in the book. | |
| Technical Studies for Beginning Violin | Presents much needed repertoire on the A,E,D, and G strings in the keys of A,D, and G, in addition to providing a wealth of finger strengthening and dexterity-building studies. Ideal Suzuki supplement. This edition in the Building Excellence Series presents a carefully graded progression of 85 short exercises divided into 18 lessons on technique, including duet playing. Includes photos of proper finger positions and artwork which will help keep the interest of the student and helps indicate progress. Each lesson also includes helpful, easy-to-understand explanation of musical principles. | |
| Complete Fingerstyle Guitar Book | This comprehensive text covers the spectrum of fingerpicking technique and styles. Preformance and stylistic notes, fingerstyle guitar solos and a listening guide are presented for each section of the book. Sections include; Gospel Songs; Country Blues; Ragtime Blues; Rags and Dances; Appalachian Fiddle Tunes; Celtic Airs; Jigs and Reels; Classic Rags; Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar and Fingerstyle Guitar Duets. All solos are in notation and tablature and are written by noted fingerpicking guitarists Stefan Grossman, Elizabeth Cotten, Dean Sires, Ton Van Bergeyk, David Laibman, Rev. Gary Davis, Duck Baker, Seth Austen, Steve Tilston, John Morris, Sid Percy, Tom O'Farrell, Jim McLennan, Leo Wijnkamp Jr., Lasse Johansson, and Claes Palmqvist. 237 pages. The 2-CD's contain 43 of the 60 songs in this book. | |
| Método de Mel Bay Para el estudiante del Bajo | Student Bass Method Spanish Edition | Ideal for teaching electric bass to children and teenagers, as well as an excellent foundational text for bassists with no previous music experience. Cover tuning, hand positions, note reading, rhythms, picking, solo playing, and offers bass patterns, scale studies, and solos in the keys of C, G, F, D, E-flat, B-flat, D minor, A, A minor, G minor, E, E minor, A-flat, C minor, and F minor. In the Mel Bay teaching tradition, this book presents essential music theory concepts as required by the music at any given point in the book, building solid musicianship throughout. Standard notation. In SPANISH only. Also available in English as item #94097. |
| Dulcimer Chord Book | Over 500 mountain dulcimer chords for the five widely used modes-- Mixolydian, Ionian, Lydian, Dorian, and Aeolian--plus jazz and four-string chromatic tunings. Includes an explanation and history of modes, transpositions, using a capo, playing dulcimer in jam sessions, and more. Special case size. | |
| Easiest Guitar Theory Book | A bare-bones, beginner's approach to music theory as applied to the guitar. Discusses half and whole-tones, enharmonics, scales as played across the strings or up the neck, the four types of triads, inversions, chord voicings, arpeggios, diminished 7th chords, intervals, and chord progressions. Contains blank chord grids and neck diagrams for student annotations. This is a book to be read and studied rather than played. | |
| Fiddling Chord Book | Contains the most frequently used basic chords, and covers practically every fiddling situation. Major, minor, diminished, augmented, seventh, minor seventh, and sixth chords are shown in detail. | |
| Encyclopedia of Scales & Modes for Electric Bass | A master catalog of major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales in the keys of C, D, E, F, G, A and B. In addition, the Mixolydian, Dorian, Phrygian, and Locrian modes are presented in each key. A fingerboard diagram appears at the top of each page. The scale or mode is shown in numerous positions on the fingerboard, and a riff is shown in notation and tablature utilizing each scale or mode. This comprehensive text also includes charts showing the history of scales and modes, formulas, practice tips, key charts, circle of fifths, and much more. | |
| Complete Harmonica Book | A masterful study of all aspects of harmonica performance, this text addresses various harmonica solo styles including : blues harp, power/rock harp, sacred music, jazz harp, and classical styles. this book also contains informative segments on chromatic harp, chord harmonica, and bass harmonica making it one of the most comprehensive volumes available for this instrument. | |
| The Phillips Collection of Traditional American Fiddle Tunes Vol 1 | Meticulously collected from recordings, square and contra dances, fiddle contestes, jam sessions and individual fiddlers- this book is meant to provide a snapshot of what American fiddlers were playing and listening to in the latter part of the 20th Century. As the vinyl record format disappears from the marketplace, a great deal of recorded fiddle music will no longer be available. In this book, Stacy Phillips shares the fruits of some timely collecting for all fiddlers to enjoy. Bowings, fingerings, and guitar chords are provided for each melody line. | |
| Learn to Play 5-String Bass | The five-string bass is growing rapidly in popularity due to its expanded tonal range plus the added versatility and creativity it offers. Mike Hiland is an accomplished bassist and writer. Building on the player's knowledge of four-string bass, this easy-to-understand, nuts-and-bolts method in notation and tablature gives the player the tools to tackle the extra low end (low B string). It presents what the bass student both wants and needs to know including finger exercises, scales, arpeggios, slapping, and tricks to help you around the 5-string! A companion CD is included which demonstrates each of the scales and exercises at full tempo with a drum machine. | |
| Guitar Scales in Tablature | This is a very "user friendly" text. It is ideal for daily practice sessions and contains frequently used major and minor guitar scale forms. In addition, each scale is shown in numerous positions up the guitar fingerboard. Also included is a special section on blues and scales in various positions. Each scale form is carefully shown in diagram, notation and tablature. | |
| Complete Book of Bass Essentials | Bunny Brunel has played with Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Larry Coryell, Wayne Shorter, Al Dimeola, Al Jarreau, and many other jazz and fusion greats. Bunny has compiled over 250 pages of "nuts and bolts" basics needed to play contemporary bass. Applicable to either 4- or 5-string bass, this comprehensive text covers position playing, utilizing scales and modes, chords and harmony, creating bass lines, improvising, fingering, and much more! In notation only with fretboard diagrams. | |
| Instant Guitar Chord Finder | This is a quick reference guide to essential guitar chord forms. On each type of chord you will see the chord spelled out in notation with the chordal relationships also shown (Root, b3rd, 7th, etc.). You will also be shown the three most popular forms of that type of chord in three different locations on up the guitar fingerboard. Also, for each key a fingerboard diagram is presented showing the location of every Tonic or Root tone in that specific key. In addition, handy side tabs help you locate the exact chord form needed in seconds. This book is presented in full size or reduced case size. In each key the following chords are presented in multiple forms: Major, Minor, Dominant 7th, Diminished, Augmented, Minor Seventh, Sixth, 7#5, 7b5, Major 7th, Major 7b3, Minor 7b5, 7sus4, Minor 6th, 9th, Major 9th, 9#5, 9b5, 7b9, 7#9, 6 add 9, 7#9, 11th, Augmented 11th, 13th, 13 b9, 13 b9 b5. | |
| Easiest Mandolin Book | A handy and economical starter book chock-full of useful information. Teaches strumming rhythm by playing along with lyrics, then teaches tablature reading for playing solos. The solos provide picking indications for up-picking and down-picking. Contains 25 folk favorites for strumming and singing, 13 songs in notation and tablature for solo picking, and a mandolin chord reference chart. | |
| Complete Book of Guitar Chords, Scales, and Arpeggios | We believe this to be the most complete and thorough book of its kind in print! The Scale Section contains major and minor scales in numerous forms and positions. The Arpeggio Section contains a multi- octave presentation of each chord-related arpeggio. The Chord Section presents carefully voiced, powerful-sounding chords in every key. In addition, chord spelling, chord notes, and scale tones are shown. A wealth of information for daily practice performance. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Uke | 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. | |
| Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1 | As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children. Students raised in the Suzuki tradition will immediately take to the method, concepts, and techniques used in this book. Common folk songs familiar to the student are used to demonstrate and teach the basic skill of oldtime fiddle playing. All melodies are first presented in their simplest form followed by more complex variations with introductions, ornaments, and endings. Students of all levels will find challenging material in this book. Younger students can proceed at their own pace, returning to the more difficult variations at a future time. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing | In this easy to understand, "how to" book for any aspiring songwriter, Larry McCabe addresses a variety of concepts including: how to get started, how to write in different song forms, how to approach titles, themes and lyrics, the creation of a melody, utilization of various chords and chord progressions, finding the right chords for the melody, handling various rhythmic elements, creating a lead sheet and copyrighting the tune. Special features include a glossary, essential supplies for novice songwriters, master chord diagrams for keyboard and guitar and an index of recorded music. Includes stereo CD. | |
| Instant Guitar Chord Finder (Case-Size Edition) | A comprehensive but very usable and easy-to-understand chord reference text. The most useful and best-sounding forms of each chord are shown in each key. In addition, handy side tabs help you locate the exact chord form needed in seconds. Other features of this handy chord book are: carefully laid-out pages and visually appealing chord diagrams, chord scale tones shown for each chord, names of actual notes shown for each chord for, each basic chord shown in notation, and a master fingerboard diagram for each key showing note location! | |
| Accordion Music from Around the World | This rousing accordion solo collection contains 58 favorites from Europe, South America, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries. Titles are shown in both their respective native languages and in English. All selections are written on the grand staff and suggested accompaniment chords are provided. | |
| Fun with the Pan Flute | An easy-to-understand beginner's approach to pan flute or pan pipe. The pan flute is a set of vertical pipes, stopped at the bottom, played by blowing across the top in a manner similar to playing flute. The approach in this book is directed toward the beginning player, but also is designed to allow more advanced players to expand their technique. It includes 79 folk tunes from many nations, classical melodies and carols, a short introduction to the development of the instrument, basic to tone bending. Requires a range of 14 pipes in the key of C major, starting from G. | |
| Pan Flute Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-sized booklet has a wealth of information for the 9-hole pan flute, including a note chart, basic information on how to play the pan flute, reading notation, and 23 melodies to play. Various music symbols are explained as they are introduced. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Autoharp | A step-by-step, self-instruction method. Includes care of the autoharp, playing positions, chord changes, back-up strums, arpeggio strums, melody picking, rhythm picking, and much more! Each song teaches something new and each strum pattern is built on the previous one. When you have practiced each selection and perfected each strum, you will have the necessary foundation to go on to more advanced styles and more intricate picking. The songs in the book are arranged for the 15-chord instrument, since it is the most popular for beginning students. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Autoharp | A step-by-step, self-instruction method. Includes care of the autoharp, playing positions, chord changes, back-up strums, arpeggio strums, melody picking, rhythm picking, and much more! Each song teaches something new and each strum pattern is built on the previous one. When you have practiced each selection and perfected each strum, you will have the necessary foundation to go on to more advanced styles and more intricate picking. The songs in the book are arranged for the 15-chord instrument, since it is the most popular for beginning students. In the 60-minute instructional recording, the author uses autoharp and vocals to demonstrate the major styles presented in the book, from simple to advanced strums to melody picking. The player learns effective ways to practice each new style, and has a chance to play along with the singer on the songs that are repeated, unaccompanied. | |
| Essential Scales and Studies for Violin | This valuable supplement has been written to present essential scales and scale studies for the beginning student. The scales are presented in various rhythms and patterns, including arpeggios. All of the various patterns presented can be used with each scale. The fingerings included present viable ways to approach the scales, but other fingerings can be explored. Various rhythms and bowings may also be applied to practicing the scales. All major scales are presented in two and three octave patterns. All minor scales are presented in three octave patterns. Chromatic scales of two and three octaves are also included. These scales can form an important part of any violin student's practice. | |
| Ashokan Farewell | "Ashokan Farewell" is best known as the plaintive theme from Kenneth Burns' highly acclaimed Civil War television documentary. In addition to Jay Ungar's authorized solo edition as performed in the documentary series, this folio contains the touching Civil War era "Sullivan Ballou Letter" and Lincoln's famed Gettysburg Address. Arranged for violin with piano accompaniment and suggested chord symbols for optional guitar and bass. | |
| 60 Hot Licks for Harmonica | An exciting collection of some of the best-known and most interesting harmonica licks and effects. The first few pages of this book offer reference and review material. Harmonica notation is explained, defining the special symbols for blow notes, draw notes, bends, and other techniques. Includes a useful "Reference Guide for Harmonica Notation." Although rarely more than 4 measures in length these licks range from the very easy to the extremely challenging. At times, the author combines 4 licks to form a complete tune. The accompanying CD demonstrates each of the 60 licks on solo harmonica. | |
| Power Flatpicking Guitar | A masterful flatpicking technique book offering bluegrass licks, scales, basic chords, and solos in various positions up the neck in the keys of G-C-D-A-E-,B-flat and F. The companion CD features selections from throughout the book, played both slowly and at normal speed. Steve's solo guitar is recorded on both channels with no rhythm accompaniment. This book of basic technical studies presents only a few flatpicking repertoire pieces illustrating each concept and key. Features: Fisher's Hornpipe; Lonesome Road Blues; and The Bluegrass Boogie. Novice players will find the recording a great asset in learning this material. All studies and pieces are written in notation and tablature. | |
| Basic Harp for Beginners | A basic, easy-to-understand, step-by-step method about playing the harp. Extensively illustrated, this book is for musicians of all levels, requiring only an interest in learning to play the harp. The material in the book can be applied to any type of harp (with or without pedals) and any type of music. Specific topics covered include basic positioning, tuning, and techniques, etudes, and a colorful selection of folk harp solos. Each section of the book is arranged to show the most efficient way to learn quickly and as easily. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Guitar Chords | Rather than the usual alphabetic or encyclopedic chord listing (C, Cm, C-, C+, etc.) this comprehensive chord reference book presents guitar chords as they are actually used in specific keys (C, Am, F, G7, Dm, E7). Chords are further classified in five basic "zones" on the fretboard. By learning each zone carefully and playing the review studies at the end of each section guitarists can enhance their knowledge of chord forms and their ability to "make the changes" throughout the entire fretboard. An important appendix presents essential music theory regarding scale and chord construction while offering additional chord forms in each zone. Highly recommended for guitarists of all playing levels. | |
| Complete Book of Harmony, Theory & Voicing for Guitar | This is a very comprehensive text that combines theory, harmony and voicing material with emphasis placed on voice leading. Although this book's primary focus is on four-note chord voicings on the middle strings of the guitar, much of the knowledge conveyed here can be appreciated and used by all jazz musicians, not only guitarists. Topics covered include: Tensions, Voice Leading Chord Scales, Enharmonic Chordal Substitutions, Fourth Voicings, Chromatic Guide Lines, Triad Over Bass Voicings, and much more! The best part of this book, however, is the unique and practical way the author takes modern harmonic concepts and shows you how to apply them in real music situations! Written for the intermediate to advanced music theory enthusiast who wishes to master this facet of music. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Guitar by Ear | "If someone is singing a song or playing a melody, how can I know what chords I can play with it?" This is a common question asked of guitar teachers and players. If you are the guitarist at a campfire sing, if you want to learn a song from a recording, or if you want to write your own songs - this book will show you the way. An indispensable book for the guitarist who wants to learn to improvise and accompany singers by ear, music reading ability is not required to benefit and learn from this method. | |
| Music Dictionary Pocketbook | This handy, compact text provides the music student with a wealth of information in an easily understood and usable format. Includes terms, symbols, abbreviations and notation. Ideal for the student and for classroom use. | |
| Building Harmonica Technique | Offering a comprehensive study of harmonica techniques and blues soloing concepts, this book contains studies and etudes on bending notes (draw and blow), throat vibrato, two-hole shakes, tongue blocking, acoustic and amplified playing, music theory, blues scales, octave substitutions, playing positions, and position substitutes. Intended for the intermediate to advanced diatonic harmonica player, this book provides extensive instruction on lead and accompaniment playing styles. The companion CD includes musical example and play-along songs. Each exercise is played and every full length song is fully accompanied by a blues band. Each large example is played once with harmonica and again with accompaniment only. This book can be used with both diatonic and chromatic harmonica, but us more recommended for the diatonic player. | |
| Third Position Easy & Melodic Violin Etudes | The purpose of this book is to provide students with an enjoyable, fast pace, and effective means of learning the third position. Visually, enlarged staves and notes make technical difficulties easier. Scale finger pattern diagrams show clear finger placement. The melodies included are simple and easy to remember, encouraging learning by ear. Technically, shifts are limited, repetitive, and systematic. Ideal for any violin student. A great supplement to Suzuki curriculum. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dobro | Several of the most popular styles used in playing the Dobro, including bluegrass, old-time, country, blues, Hawaiian, and more. No previous musical knowledge needed. Flex binding. Written in G tuning in tablature only. All of the songs in the book are on the CD. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself to Sing | 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 complete songs in various styles are presented, making this book an enjoyable learning experience as well as an effective tool for voice development. | |
| Note Reading Studies for Bass | This book was written for bassists who wish to learn to read music as well as for those who wish to sharpen their music reading skills. The studies in the book progress from beginning to professional levels and represent an variety of styles that modern bassists are likely to encounter in real-world musical situations. For those conversant in music's universal language, a whole world of musical styles, ideas, and sounds is always available. This book aims to sharpen the skills of serious student bass players so that they may partake of this endless stream of ideas, information, and inspiration. Standard notation only. None of the exercises in this book contain fingering indications. This omission was made in order to make these exercises useful to players of all types of bass instruments, both electric and acoustic. The author strongly recommends that students work through this book with the supervision of a qualified teacher. If you are a professional musician the author hopes this book will help you s | |
| Masters of the Plectrum Guitar | This landmark book of music for the plectrum style jazz guitar took years to compile, write and edit. It contains some of the greatest solos and duets ever written and performed on the plectrum or flatpicked guitar, including works by Carl Kress, Dick McDonough, George Van Eps, Bucky Pizzarelli, George Barnes, Eddie Lang, George M Smith, Al Valenti, Mel Bay, Frank Victor, Harry Volpe, Carmen Mastren, Oscar Moore, Mundell Lowe, Tony Mottola, Al Hendrickson, and Cal Collins. All solos are in notation and tablature while the duets are shown in standard notation only. | |
| The Fiddlin' Workshop | This book was written to be used as a learning tool for beginners who read music. It presents very easy tunes to learn the basics of bowing and style, and progresses in difficulty with each tune. All of the arrangements are renditions that the author plays and has heard other fiddlers play. Many of the tunes are done in the style of Herman Johnson, a five-time National Fiddle Champion. | |
| Bass Chart of Scales and Modes | This chart provides the bass player with a wealth of scales and modes. Included are all major and minor scales; all the church modes including Mixolydian, Dorian Lydian, Phrygian, and Locrian; harmonic and melodic versions of the minor scale; major and minor pentatonic scales; blues scale; diminished, augmented and chromatic scales; Neopolitan major and minor scales; the whole tone scale; and the Enigmatic scale. This chart is excellent not only for the beginner but also for the advanced player. | |
| Complete Book of Modulations for the Pianist | The Complete Book of Modulations for the Pianist is a valuable aid for those wishing to create continuity between pieces in different keys. Its one-measure progressions lead smoothly from one key to another. A brief introductory section presents modulations to and from the key of C major. The four main sections that follow cover: Every Major Key to Each Major Key, Every Key to Each Minor Key, Every Minor Key to Each Minor Key, and Every Minor Key to Each Major Key. Each section is arranged in accordance with the circle of fifths. The modulations presented in this book vary in style and may be adapted for use in many situations. This is a unique book which is a must for any keyboard accompanist's library. | |
| Guitar Chart of Scales and Modes | This chart clearly presents major scales, minor scales, major pentatonic scales, blues scales, Mixolydian Mode, Dorian Mode, Lydian Mode, Phyrgian, Aeolian, and Locrian Modes, plus the enigmatic scale, chromatic scale, whole-tone scale, diminished scale and Neapolitan major and minor scales. This chart is excellent not only for the beginner but also for the advanced player. | |
| Arranging for Folk Harp | This book illustrates a variety of accompaniment patterns and arrangement techniques for the folk harpist. The procedure taught in this book will enable the intermediate to advanced harper to play any melody beautifully on the pedal free harp. | |
| Kim Robertson: Celtic Harp Solos | Forty-six Celtic arrangements for folk harp solo. Includes Blind Mary; Berceuse (excerpt), Martin Wynnd's Air; Blackberry Blossom; Give Me Your Hand; Moon Over the Rising Castle; and more! | |
| Beginning Dobro Solos | Easy solos in several styles for beginners, including Shine On, Harvest Moon; Saint Louis Blues; Maui Chimes; Home Sweet Home; Sun's Gonna Shine in My Back Door; and many others. Each tune includes a complete explanation of rhythm and playing hints. In G tuning with tablature only. | |
| Ryan's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle Tunes | This comprehensive book is a facsimile edition of the original collection published in 1883. It has survived over the years because it is one of the richest and most interesting of the 19th century instrumental collections as well as a resource for students of American vernacular music. Examining the cultural exchange between minstrel show, ethnic music and even classical music influenced some of the genres of what we now call American music. "Ryan's Mammoth Collection" contains a significant number of reels, jigs, hornpipes, clogs, walk-arounds, essences, strathspeys, highland flings, and contradances that are still played by both traditional and professional fiddlers. A special section containing historical notes and comments is included. | |
| Complete Modern Drum Set | This book offers challenging material for the intermediate to advanced drummer. Addressing a multitude of styles, Frank Briggs helps guide your playing to a higher plane while improving your technique and raising your awareness of cutting edge concepts such as metric modulation, displaced beats, polyrhythms, and more. Frank Briggs states, "He believes the more you know about different styles and the inner workings of time and phrasing, the better your ability to contribute to the music at hand. The clearer you see the parallels or the common threads that tie these concepts together, the more freedom you will have to express yourself." | |
| Chromatic Harmonica Solos | A wonderful collection of favorite folk and classic themes are artistically arranged for chromatic harmonica solo in this book/CD package. All songs on the CD are split-track for play-along. Selected songs are recorded. Each songs is labeled with what harmonica was used. Some tunes are with piano and some are full orchestrations. Either the 12 or 16 hole chromatic harmonica may be used. CD contains only 28 of the 57 songs that are in the book. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Banjo By Ear | Many musicians, including some that are technically quite advanced, never break away from the printed page to learn by simply listening and re-creating. The common name for this process is "playing by ear". With some basic guidelines, any musician with rudimentary skills can teach himself or herself to play by ear, adding a new dimension to their playing skills. This book teaches the 5-string banjoist to listen and play solos and chord progressions by ear, providing essential ear training and techniques needed to participate in jam sessions of all types! Chapters include: Learning Chord Progressions by Ear; Faking a Solo; Playing the Melody by Ear; and Using Licks. Written in tablature only. The companion recording is in split-track format with the melody track on the left and the rhythm on the right. | |
| Drumset 101 | This beginning method book presents an overview of today's contemporary drum rhythms and styles. Rather than focusing on one musical genre, Drumset 101 is a compilation of fundamental coordination exercises that can be applied to many different styles. This book aims to fill the void that has long existed for drum teachers and beginning students, providing one text for all beginning students instead of requiring the purchase of several books covering different styles. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer | Every aspect of the hammered dulcimer and its playing techniques is covered in this comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand text. A masterful teacher, Madeline MacNeil exceeds the expectations of a beginner's book, providing a firm foundation for the development of a total musician while maintaining an engaging, informal tone throughout. With detailed discussions on dulcimer layout, hammers, tuning, and stands plus extensive performance notes on every tune, this book is a valuable asset to the beginning through intermediate player. 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 of music, 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 pen and ink drawings. | |
| Basic Dulcimer Solos | This book introduces simplified techniques of chording and fingerpicking for both smaller and larger hands and presents dozens of songs in the Ionian, Aeolian, and Mixolydian modes. Directional arrows are shown for correct strumming, along with lyrics and chords for guitar or banjo accompaniment. | |
| Complete Music for the Fife and Drum | A collection of 78 tunes containing some Civil War selections as well as many other traditional favorites. Each arrangement features harmony, style marks and guitar chords. The music is supplemented with histories of the tunes and drumbeats. Complete Music for Fife and Drum was compiled by a professional fifer and is intended for the military fife in B-flat. This book offers tunes from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras with suggested snare and bass drum parts as well as chord progressions. It also contains a wealth of fife history and resources. | |
| Mandolin Scales & Studies | This user-friendly text, is ideal for daily practice. Contains frequently used major, minor, scale forms, and exercises. Written in notation, tab and fretboard diagrams. | |
| Slide Guitar | The slide or "bottleneck" style of playing guitar has always been the mainstay of blues players. Slide playing using guitars tuned to open tunings-is a marriage made in heaven, not only for playing blues, but also for rock, pop, and country. This book was written especially for those who would like to learn the slide guitar style, but have experienced difficulty in learning the standard guitar in normal tuning. Includes a concise history of the origin of the slide guitar style, guidelines for setting up a guitar for slide playing and insights on the various types of slides, strings, and picks. No music reading experience is required to complete this book as all information is communicated through easily read diagrams and tablature. | |
| Beginning Fiddle Solos | Easy solos in several styles for beginners... great tune selection! Includes Down Yonder; Goodbye Liza Jane; and many others. Each tune has a complete explanation of rhythm and fingering, along with helpful playing hints. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin By Ear | This book teaches the conceptual tools needed to become adept at playing the mandolin by ear. Provides keys to learning chord progressions and playing melody by ear as well as using licks and playing in different keys. Includes many tunes in tablature. | |
| Easiest Fiddling Book | Contains two dozen arrangements of tunes for the beginning fiddler or violinist. This book begins with the easiest arrangements and progresses in difficulty. Each tune is written in music notation with chord changes followed by a fingering chart. | |
| Bass Scales in Tablature | This book provides the bassist with an "escape" from being locked in 1st position on the bass neck and improves left hand technique. Helps bassists familiarize themselves with notes and patterns throughout the entire range of the instrument, exploring modes and scales in all 12 keys. Each scale group is presented in a "circle of fifths" format, starting with the scale or mode with no accidentals. Written in notation and tablature. Numbers are written below the tablature to suggest alternate fingerings; use of all the fingerings will enhance your ability to shift positions throughout the neck. | |
| Basic C6th Nonpedal Lap Steel Method | Made famous by the legendary Jerry Byrd, the C6 nonpedal system of steel guitar has many advantages due to its versatility. It is especially useful in playing two and three-string chord combinations and for easy single string passages. Patience, dedication and many hours of practice are needed to perfect the "slants", especially the reverse "slants", but the final result is well worth the effort. This excellent text, written by Steel Guitar and Country Music Hall of Fame member DeWitt Scott, is in notation and tablature. | |
| Winfield Winners: National Fingerpicking Champions 1979-1994 | A compilation of music by 16 winners of the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship held in Winfield, Kansas. Includes insightful commentary of the careers and performance strategies of these fingerstyle champions. A must for any aspiring Winfield contestant. In notation and tablature. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Pan Flute | A very easy-to-understand pan flute method. By following this book the beginner can successfully play the pan flute in a very short time. This text has been carefully written to provide maximum enjoyment and fun! | |
| Easiest Accordion Book | Using just six bass notes and six major chords, this book is written specifically for the beginners traditional "12-bass accordion," but the pieces can also be played on more elaborate instruments. After just one page of technical notes, this book offers 27 easy solos. | |
| Encyclopedia of Scales, Modes and Melodic Patterns | Not just another book of scales and patterns, this is a method that trains the mind, the ears and the fingers to work in perfect synchronization to respond instantaneously to any given chord progression. This ability is of paramount importance to any musician who wants to improvise in the jazz idiom. Leading jazz players have used this method for years, but this is the first time it has been published in book form. The author offers a comprehensive guide to improvisation on any instrument through chord changes in any key. A great source book for dozens of scales from the traditional major and minor forms to the modal scales used by jazz musicians. Even scales from other cultures Arabian, Balinese, Iranian, Hungarian, can be found here. A must-have for any musician who aspires to improvise with authority. | |
| Tuning the Guitar By Ear | The most complete guitar tuning method ever published. Written by one of America's leading guitar teachers and designed for all guitarists, from beginners to professionals, this book offers a practical new approach to tuning the guitar. This system is equally effective for all types of guitars and even includes the principal alternate tunings used in classic guitar performance: dropped-D, low-G (DGDGBE), and the lowered third string (G to F#) but otherwise normal tuning often used to emulate the lute or vihuela. Using the principles described in this book and conveyed purely through diagrams, any guitarists can learn to tune with precision and confidence. | |
| Complete Book of Improvisation, Fills & Chord Progressions | This book was written to provide a methodology for improvisation on the piano. Patterns are analyzed in and notated in all keys. Example are given to illustrate how and where a fill fits. Then, step by step you can learn how to add the left hand accompaniment based on a lead sheet, or improvise with the right hand. While improvising, patterns may be woven into a beautiful tapestry of sound. Just as a kaleidoscope creates beautiful colorful patterns before your eye, the patterns in this book will enable you to create a kaleidoscope of musical sounds for your ears. Most of the book consists of short examples using familiar tunes. | |
| Complete Book of Exercises for the Pianist | This benchmark text includes hundreds of exercises by great composers including Hanon, Czerny, Brahms, Chopin, Wieck, Phillip, and many others. Gail Smith has composed the ultimate palindrome finger exercise containing all the 120 known patterns for your five fingers! Give your fingers the best workout ever. Pieces range from easy to very difficult. | |
| Finger Fun: A Workbook for 1st Position Violin | Each page of this supplemental workbook has 10 staves of easy-to-read music to introduce the student to a new note on a string. The approach emphasizes sight reading and understanding finger patterns. | |
| Finger Fun: A Workbook for First Position Viola | This non-method-oriented workbook can be used as note-reading reinforcement, finger position review, and sight-reading practice. Each page has 10 staves of easy-to-read music to introduce a new note on a string. | |
| Finger Fun: A Workbook for First Position Cello | Cello students and teachers can supplement their regular method with this easy-to-read workbook. Introduces notes and positions. Useful for review or sight-reading practice. | |
| Chromatic Harmonica Pocketbook | This handy, pocket-sized instructional book offers basic information on reading music and harmonica playing techniques, as well as 21 songs in notation and tablature, many with lyrics. This book is a tremendous value for the price and can be kept as a daily practice guide and study reference manual. | |
| Complete Book of Harmonic Extensions for Guitar | Written as a sequel to "Complete Book of Harmony, Theory, & Voicing", this comprehensive source book of harmonic styles and colors offers a wide variety of chord types and progressions, and provides and in-depth exploration of guitar chord voicings. Written in notation and tablature. A companion CD is included. | |
| Jacques Stotzem: Selections from 2 Bridges,Straight On &Clear Nigh | Jacques' compositions are not content to sit in a track of predictability, but move into areas touched by jazz and classical influences. They are so integrated that the whole ends up being greater than the sum of the parts. This wonderful collection features 15 lyrical fingerstyle solos of intermediate difficulty. | |
| Cello Method | This method for the beginning cello student offers a progressive series of lessons and practice pieces, including duets for student and teacher. The author, a Curtis Institute graduate, begins with the fundamentals of string technique with ample attention given to sitting position and left and right-hand positions. Note and rest values are introduced together with the playing of notes on open and stopped strings in first position. The author then uses nursery rhyme tunes, folk melodies, symphonic themes, and short original tunes and exercises to develop the student's sight, reading ability, and musicianship, gradually introducing more complex rhythmic concepts over a broader range. Many of the melodies in this book have been altered slightly to illustrate a point, or simplified to be easier and more fun for the beginner. With technical drawings by the author and charming illustrations by her children, the overall tone of this volume is ideal for pre-teen students. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Fingerpicking Guitar | Eclectic guitarist and veteran Mel Bay author Tommy Flint provides a comprehensive introduction to fingerstyle guitar technique. Intended for the serious student learning the guitar without the advantage of having a teacher- clear photographs, diagrams, and standard and tab notation will guide you every step of the way. Original fingerstyle tunes and arrangements of folk standards abound in this book, driving home concepts of music theory, technique, syncopation, walking bass, barre chords, slurs, moveable chords, use of the capo, the Nashville number system, and much more. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Fingerpicking Guitar | Eclectic guitarist and veteran Mel Bay author Tommy Flint provides a comprehensive introduction to fingerstyle guitar technique. Intended for the serious student learning the guitar without the advantage of having a teacher teacher- clear photographs, diagrams, and standard notation and tab will guide you every step of the way. Original fingerstyle tunes and arrangements of folk standards abound in this book, driving home concepts of music theory, technique, syncopation, walking bass, barre chords, slurs, moveable chords, use of the capo, the Nashville Number System, and much more. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Accordion | A comprehensive method written especially for serious students learning the accordion without access to formal music lessons. Seasoned music educator and performer Neil Griffin guides the student through music reading fundamentals, correct posture and hand positions, use of the bellows, bass buttons, keyboard, and more. Music theory concepts are introduced as required by the generous selection of carefully graded exercises and pieces. Although this book covers concepts that apply to the 120-bass accordion, it only uses 54 buttons (covering 9 rows in easy keys). Illustrated with diagrams and photographs. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Accordion | A comprehensive method written especially for serious students learning the accordion without access to formal music lessons. Seasoned music educator and performer Neil Griffin guides the student through music reading fundamentals, correct posture and hand position, use of the bellows, bass buttons, keyboard, and more. Music theory concepts are introduced as required by the generous selection of carefully graded exercises and pieces. Although this book covers concepts that apply to the 120-bass accordion, it only uses 54 buttons (covering 9 rows in keys). Illustrated with diagrams and photographs. | |
| Round Peak Style Clawhammer Banjo | This book presents more than 70 tunes in the unique highly developed clawhammer style known as "Round Peak" -named after the Blue Ridge Mountain, North Carolina community where it originated. While not intended for the absolute beginner, this book will benefit players at various experience levels. Tunes in the book are organized according to the specific banjo tuning used, with A and D tunings most prominent. Much of the book's commentary and the included CD recording is directed towards the fretless variant of the 5-string banjo but as these tunes are written in standard 5-string banjo tablature, they can most definitely be played on the more common fretted instrument. Includes tune lyrics and extensive historical and biographical notes plus technical tips and a discography. Written in 5-string banjo tablature only. | |
| Hammered Dulcimer Chords | This book was written to aid the dulcimer player in playing as a backup musician. It provides the tools necessary for musicians who are seeking to go beyond simple melody lines. The majority of chords diagrammed are those most commonly used, and those whose notes are clustered on the instrument in six repeated shapes. Diagrams are shown for the 15/14 dulcimer. | |
| Progressive Scale Studies for Violin | This scale system coordinates basic concepts from the Scale System by Carl Flesch. In some aspects it goes beyond the scope of the Flesch system. One-octave scales are introduced in patterns with emphasis on half steps and finger retention. Also covers two- and three-octave scales, double-stops, and harmonics. | |
| Progressive Scale Studies for Viola | This progressive scale system coordinates basic concepts from elementary to advanced scales in preparation for the Scale System by Carl Flesch. In some aspects it goes beyond the scope of the Flesch system. One-octave scales are introduced in patterns with emphasis on half steps and finger retention. The two-octave scale patterns are non-shifting. Three-octave scales are offered with traditional and modern fingerings. The double-stop scales vary in fingerings in order to teach the basic concepts of double-stops. Harmonics are included beyond the scope of the Flesch system, in a basic form including natural harmonics. | |
| Mastering the Bass Book 1 | Mastering the Bass is a thorough method for both electric and upright bass designed to guide bassists to mastery. It begins with building strong time and rhythmic skills, a firm foundation upon which all bass playing must be rooted. Following this, students learn a wide range of grooves and practice reading all styles of music: Blues, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Fusion (including odd meters), Jazz, Latin, Baroque, Classical and more. Ear training incorporated into the method improves the students' listening skills, teaching students to hear chord progressions, melodies and rhythms. Theory lessons help students understand how the bass functions in music. Students also study improvisation of both bass parts and solos on chord changes, articulation (finger and bowing technique), performance goals, visualization, and more. Each volume moves logically to the next level Even seasoned players can fill holes in their technique by going through the method from Book I and moving on to greater technique as well as a deeper unde | |
| Rhythmic Aerobics | Drum Set Beats & Fills for Today's Musician | A drum set instruction manual for beginning to intermediate students aimed at perfecting the drummer's timing. When used as part of a regular practice routine, this book will improve timing and provide ideas on creating your own fills. Provides practical application for playing the entire drum set including the small, medium and floor tom. You will be surprised at the many combinations you can create from the written parts of this book. |
| Understanding Guitar Chords | There are many ways to play and categorize chords and many schemes for cataloguing them. This book focuses on understanding the ways that chords are made, enabling the student to figure out how to play a new chord in several different positions. This is not a technique book, but rather a step-by-step method of understanding guitar chord symbols and the musical sounds they represent. The author's goal in writing this book was to empower the reader with the ability to play from sheet music, jazz charts, or lead sheets, all of which is accomplished through chord and fretboard diagrams, standard notation and tablature, and plain English. This book is recommended for seasoned players who want to enrich their harmonic palettes as well as for beginners who need help in conquering the initially abstract quality of the guitar fretboard. | |
| Fingerstyle Pattern Picking | This price-conscious Mel Bay Value Line book presents 150 fingerstyle guitar picking patterns for 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time - all based on the first position C-major chord. An explanation of the pattern notation system is given in diagram form at the beginning, followed by the patterns themselves. Includes alternate bass-not patterns, bass connecting runs, practice progressions, capo positions with their corresponding key relationships, a transposing chart, information on transposing progressions and a brief section on alternate tunings. Written in a simple diagram format without notation or tablature. | |
| Solo Collection for Beginning Flute | A collection of fifteen timeless classics drawn from various musical traditions; the arrangements are fresh and unusual, yet tasteful. The pieces are appropriate for recitals, solo festivals and contests, churches, and a wide variety of performance contexts. They include Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, America the Beautiful, Oh, Susanna, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, and others. The level of difficulty ranges from beginning to early intermediate. Included with the book is a CD which contains all the piano accompaniment tracks with and without the flute solos. | |
| The Drum Cadence Book for High School Marching Bands | The music in this book is arranged for snare drums, trios, cymbals, and tuned bass drums. Includes ten cadences, five warm ups, four roll offs, and four halts. Directors may be assured that mastery of this material will produce a full, well-balanced, musical sound from the percussion section of their high school marching band. | |
| Guide to Guitar Chord Progressions | This book is designed to assist guitarists in learning to change chords quickly, precisely, and smoothly. Rather than a dictionary of chord voicings or a "chord finder", it will train the ear to hear and identify common chord progressions by keys, pro- viding the guitarist with a foundation for writing original music. | |
| Photo Barre Chord Book | This is a "tried and true" must-have book for the guitarist who wishes to learn commonly used barre chords, chord structure, the similarities and relationships of one chord to another, and most importantly, the locations of notes on the fretboard. Diagrams and descriptions are laid out progressively in a way that will make this information easy to understand and use. This book is a valuable resource for the beginner who wishes to learn a few chords, as well as the advanced player in need of a comprehensive chord reference. Written in diagram format. | |
| Sax Scales | A systematic approach to mastering the entire range of the saxophone through major and minor scales and arpeggios. Rather than focusing on the middle of the saxophone range and a limited number of key signatures, the goal here is to teach students to read in all key signatures - including enharmonic keys - and to play comfortably in the extreme registers. This book offers exercises that focus in these specific problem areas. It begins with one-octave scales and arpeggios followed by preparatory studies for the full range. This preparation is achieved through exercises extending upward and downward from the middle range with scales finally played full range. Each scale or arpeggio exercise is stated in order of increasing sharps or flats, ultimately addressing all major and minor keys. Report forms for each exercise and key (including metronome markings) are provided so students can evaluate their progress. | |
| Sight Reading for Guitarists | These melodies are what all sight-reading should be about but usually are not. They use easy notes and rhythms in a most methodical, imaginative and pleasurable way, concentrating on single-line melodies in first position only. This book has one hundred melodies which could be introduced to the student from almost the very first lesson, and as the melodies get progressively more complex, the book will be useful for higher-grade students. Although the book is aimed at the grade 1-2 player, more experienced students may also find it useful to try playing the studies in higher positions. | |
| Music Theory in the Real World | A Practical Guide for Today's Musicians | In this book Mike Perlowin combines the practical experience of being a working musician in the fields of rock, blues, country, R&B, reggae, and bluegrass with the theoretical knowledge of an academic backround to explain music theory in terms that any moderately accomplished musician can understand. Starting with the most basic of lessons, Perlowin clearly and concisely explains the tonal relationships between notes and how they form different types of scales and chords. Instead of using examples from unfamiliar classical music, this book uses well known tunes like Mary had a Little Lamb or Silent Night to illustrate theoretical principles. Rather than offering information on how to play a specific instrument, this book is designed for people who already play proficiently but don't understand music's underlying theoretical principles. Although the book is relatively short, it contains the equivalent of a year's worth of college level material, all made accessible to the average musician desiring a better u |
| The Open Tuning Chord Book | This book presents a comprehensive guide to chords and scales in the popular G,D,E,A, and D minor tunings. In addition to their application as elementary accompaniment, there is sufficient material here for soloing and improvisation. | |
| Understanding How to Build Guitar Chords and Arpeggios | The first part of this edition teaches a very specific portion of music theory with the goal of providing a thorough foundation for building chords and arpeggios. The second part reveals the unique fingerboard patterns arising from the nature of the guitar's six-string tuning and applies these essential patterns to teaching every aspect of building chords and arpeggios for the guitar. Clear illustrations are abundant throughout this text, making its wealth of information easier to learn and apply. This book is accessible to those who have never learned to read music notation, presenting ideas that anyone can understand and utilize. Self-tests are featured at the end of each chapter facilitating complete and thorough comprehension. Even though this text accelerates rapidly through intermediate and advanced levels, it will also benefit the beginner with no previous musical experience. | |
| Deluxe Encyclopedia of Mandolin Chords | This encyclopedia is designed to provide mandolin players with a wide variety of chords in different voicings. This book is intended as both a starting point of learning chord voicings and patterns, as well as a dictionary of common mandolin chords. Each key section includes the first position scale for that key, as well as the chord formula and notes for each chord. If you want to learn to be a bluegrass rhythm player it helps to have a guide or 'map' to take you through the initial learning stage. This book provides a small but powerful set of starter chords used in this style of music. Once these chords are learned, you'll be able to jam with other musicians in no time. These are the same chords used by greats like Bill Monroe, Doyle Lawson, David Grisman and hundreds of other bluegrass players in this genre. While there are only a few chords presented in the "map" section, they form the foundation of bluegrass mandolin and with them you can play literally thousands of songs in every key. Chords are prese | |
| First Lessons Ukulele | Anyone can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities, such as holding the uke properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos. Companion CD included. • | |
| Master Anthology of Fiddle Solos Volume One | Formerly titled 2000 Fiddle | Mel Bay's 2000 Fiddle solo anthology series is designed to enhance the repertoire of the intermediate to advanced fiddler. This generous collection of challenging pieces by many of the leading composers, arrangers, performer, and teachers includes some of the best tunes by Natalie MacMaster, Kenny Kosek, Peter Cooper, Vassar Clements, Stacy Phillips, Peter Anick, Jerry Holland, Paul Anastasio, Frank Ferrel, Robin Bullock, Byron Berline, Jay Ungar, Martin Hayes, and many others. All pieces are presented in standard notation only (except for one piece, which includes fiddle/mandolin tablature), with guitar chords included on selected tunes. A set of 2 companion stereo CD's is included, making this an ideal sourcebook for serious students and professionals alike. Join with Mel Bay Publications, Inc. in celebrating the new millennium with music. |
| A Concise History of the Electric Guitar | A Concise History of the Electric Guitar by Adrian Ingram, one of the world's leading jazz guitar experts, charts the exciting history of the electric guitar from the early decades of the 20th century to the present day. The author covers the entire range of styles and personalities whose impact shaped the destiny of the guitar and made this varied and versatile instrument the predominant factor in so much popular music. Intended for the general public, music students, and, of course, all guitar players, this book combines scholarly research and an intimate knowledge of the music business with a unique awareness of the history of the instrument, pickups, amplifiers and technical innovations of all kinds. Thus the work provides not only a concise history of the electric guitar in all its aspects but also a clear statement of trends and developments of some of the most significant popular music of recent decades. | |
| Sight Reading: The Rhythm Book | Sight Reading: The Rhythm Book is a graded workbook for instrumentalists and vocalists designed to develop sight reading and rhythmic skills by presenting a course of progressive lessons and studies specifically aimed at these areas. Many different rhythmic groupings and writing styles and clearly presented and analyzed. This book will provide invaluable assistance to all musicians and lead to a greater understanding of the fundamentals of rhythm. Through the development of the counting method employed in this book and the analysis of rhythmic structure-identification of the various notes, rests, groups and signs used-the student will attain greater ease and facility when approaching sight reading material. | |
| Bass Warm-Ups QWIKGUIDE | Warm-up exercises are some of the most important things a bassist can learn. This 5 1/2" x 8" QWIKGUIDE(TM) book/CD set focuses on warming up the left and right hands. The goal of these warm-ups is to provide sufficient preparation before a performance to avoid strain or other injury. There are sixty warm-up examples, with special sections for five- and six-string bass. Written in tablature only. | |
| Building Amazing Bass Technique QWIKGUIDE | Building amazing bass technique takes years of hard work. This 5 1/2" x 8" QWIKGUIDE(TM) book/CD set focuses on fingerstyle speed building. Topics covered include: arpeggio workouts, linear patterns, one-octave scales, tow-octave scales, diminished workouts, and more. There are also special sections for five to six string bass. These exercises are designed to train your mind as well as your hands. | |
| Daily Sight-Reading Studies for the Guitarist QWIKGUIDE | This 5 1/2" by 8" QWIKGUIDE is designed to be a guide to reading music in the open position of the guitar from beginning through advanced levels. Each of the 30 studies works with a new note, adding it to the ones previously learned. In presenting the new notes, first the note is written in the treble clef with its letter name above it. Then, its location on the guitar is given first in tab and then in traditional guitar nomenclature. The first two examples in each study present the new notes in a non-metered way, first mostly stepwise, and then in larger skips. The rest of the examples are brief etudes that use the new note in a melodic, intervallic, and eventually harmonic context. The best way to become a better sight-reader is by sight reading, and this book provides ample material. | |
| Bass Chords QWIKGUIDE | This QWIKGUIDE book provides a comprehensive electric bass chord reference in a convenient 5 1/2"x 8" format. Chords are shown in chord grids as well as in standard notation, while individual root notes are shown in fretboard diagrams. The book concludes with a set of harmonized major and minor scales followed by a page of assorted blues progressions. This compact book will take you a long way towards unlocking the harmonic mysteries of the bass fretboard. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Electric Bass | This DVD video, designed to accompany the book of the same title, is full of useful information for the working bass player. In the author's words, "The electric bass is in a very exciting developmental period. No longer does is just provide 'low end support'. Now entire songs are built around the bass line." While this video is very thorough, it is also quite easy to understand. It covers popular bass techniques like slap & pop and hammering. | |
| Celebrate the Piano Book 1 | This piano method for beginners by experience author and teacher Gail Smith makes music interesting and fun while covering the important skills needed to become a great pianist. Appropriate for beginners ages 8 and up, it is inclusive, integrating theory, scales, and exercises step by step with a variety of musical styles. It is practical and educationally sound. Each book develops the gifts and creativity of all students using improvisation techniques, folk songs, original songs, a duet, hymns and much more in one book per level. Gail Smith's signature palindrome exercises build sight-reading skill. --Using this method book makes teaching easier than ever. --There are a variety of songs for the student to play as they progress along. --Scales, chords, and exercises are included throughout each book. --Theory lessons and musical terms are interspersed with lesson material. --Students will enjoy the selections that are designed to maximize their ability. --Each book ends with a final quiz and a certificate of | |
| Celebrate the Piano Book 2 | This piano method for beginners by experienced author and teacher Gail Smith makes music interesting and fun while covering the important skills needed to become a great pianist. Appropriate for beginners ages 8 and up, it is inclusive, integrating theory, scales, and exercises step by step with a variety of musical styles. It is practical and educationally sound. Each book develops the gifts and creativity of all students using improv techniques, folk songs, original songs, a duet, hymns and much more in one book per level. Gail Smith's signature palindrome exercises build sight-reading skill. --Using this method book makes teaching easier than ever. --There are a variety of songs for the student to play as they progress along. --Scales, chords, and exercises are included throughout each book. --Theory lessons and musical terms are interspersed with lesson material. --Students will enjoy the selections that are designed to maximize their ability. --Each book ends with a final quiz and a certificate of compl | |
| Celebrate the Piano Book 4 | This piano method experienced author and teacher Gail Smith makes music interesting and fun while covering the important skills needed to become a great pianist. It is practical and educationally sound. Each book develops the gifts and creativity of all students using improvisation techniques, folk songs, original songs, a duet, hymns and much more in one book per level. This volume offers more solos, exercises, palindromes, and theory lessons for the progressing student, exploring classical, calypso, blues, Jewish, gospel, and tango styles. Special features of this volume are composer biographies in poetry and an introduction to musical ornaments. 88 pages. | |
| Celebrate the Piano Book 3 | This piano method for intermediate students by experienced author and teacher Gail Smith makes music interesting and fun while teaching the skills essential to becoming a great pianist. The Celebrate the Piano series combines theory, exercises, and a wide variety of musical styles into one book per level, making teaching easier than ever. Gail Smith's signature palindrome exercises are a special feature which help build sight-reading skills. Book 3 builds the student's repertoire, skills, and knowledge with blues, jazz, pop, folk music, Native American songs, hymnody, improvisation study, classical selections, and composer biographies in rhyme. | |
| Drum Set Dailies QWIKGUIDE | Rudimental Applications for Drum Set | This 5 1/2" x 8" QWIKGUIDE book/cd set explores different applications of paradiddles for time playing in rock, funk, fusion and Latin styles. This tutorial is designed as an introduction to paradiddle applications, covering four different stickings. The material is geared for the intermediate student, although some portions are suitable for the intermediate student, although some portions are suitable for beginning and advanced students. Each pattern is demonstrated on the included CD. |
| Famous Jazz Bass Chord Progressions QWIKGUIDE | This 5 1/2" by 8" QWIKGUIDE shows bassists how to play along with popular jazz chord progressions. The examples demonstrate how to use triads, arpeggios, scales, and passing tones in swing, be-bop, bossa nova, and ballad styles. The sample bass lines are all written in tablature for the 4-string bass, making it easy to learn fingerings and positions. The included CD presents each example twice, once as bass solo with accompaniment (piano and drums) and then as accompaniment only. | |
| Basic Chromatic Harmonica QWIKGUIDE | This 51/2" x 8" QWIKGUIDE book/CD set is a quick, informative manual about chromatic harmonica. It takes you through the fundamentals of the instrument using standard notation and harmonica tablature (arrows and numbers), making the chromatic accessible to everyone. This book does not require any previous knowledge of music. You learn by playing music that you can recognize. This book will use the 12 or 16 hole chromatic harmonica in the key of C. Twenty-six tunes are presented with lyrics and suggested accompaniment chords. | |
| Tunes for Guitar Technique QWIKGUIDE | This 5 1/2"x8" QWIKGUIDE book/CD set offers eighteen original tunes in standard notation and tablature with suggested guitar accompaniment chords. These short, single-line swing studies appear in the key of C and the sharp-bearing keys of G, D, A and E, the flat-bearing keys of F, Bb, and Eb major and relative minor keys. The tunes offer a great introduction to swing eighths, triplets and syncopated rhythms while furthering the player's knowledge of the fretboard. All selections are included on the companion CD. | |
| Guitar Warm-Up Studies and Solos QWIKGUIDE | This convenient case-size (5 1/2"x 8") QWIKGUIDE book/CD set goes wherever your guitar goes to help you warm-up properly. Contains 13 short exercises and 13 melodic warm-up solos in notation and tab to condition your hands for a practice session. Suggested chords are provided for the solos with much more than a plain vanilla flavor. While this book is intended primarily for the flatpicking guitarist, the fingerstyle or classic player would also benefit from playing these pieces. The attached companion CD includes all of the selections in the book. | |
| Bass Chords Pocketbook | This handy, 3 1/2" by 5" booklet contains essential chord diagrams in all keys for four-string electric bass. Arranged alphabetically, major, minor, dominant seventh, 7sus, minor 7th, major 7th, diminished augmented, sixth, minor sixth, 7-sharp-5, and 7-flat-5 chords are given in every key. The chord diagrams are followed by the standard 12-bar blues progression written out in all keys in chord symbols. | |
| The Guitar Scales Vol. 1 | The Guitar Scales Vol. 1 is a complete guide to the scales that beginning and intermediate guitarists need for practicing and soloing. Each chapter covers a specific approach to these basic scales, including examples, exercises and studies. Music scores including fingerings, tablatures and grid diagrams, along with logical, step by step explanations allow the student to build his own understanding as well as the technical and improvising skills. The CD includes all music material of the book. Each example, exercise and study is recorded. In addition 8 rhythm section tracks provide a set of accompaniments for practical applications of each scale and its appropriate improvisational exercise. | |
| 15-Minute Warm-ups for Drums QWIKGUIDE | This 5 1/2"x 8" QWIKGUIDE is a 15-exercise snare drum workout that contains a variety of essentials: single and double strokes, duple and triple meter, rolls, accents and accents and rudiments. It contains the seven essential drum rudiments as recommended by the Percussive Arts Society and can be used as a quick warm-up using just a practice pad to work the hands, or can be expanded into a serious practice session using a full set of drums working between the hands and feet. It should be practiced as is and then used as a guideline for adaptation to each drummer's individual needs. | |
| Fingerpicking Scales QWIKGUIDE | The intention of this QWIKGUIDE book/CD set is to give you a basic introduction to use the scales. Scales are the foundation upon which any style of music is based. From then you can build chords, melodies, and systems of harmonies. No matter what style of music you want to pursue, you'll find that the same patterns keep showing up. The basic scales that every musician eventually has to learn--major, minor and pentatonic are included in this book, along with crosspicking scales in standard and alternate tunings, diminished, and augmented scales. On the guitar, scales in open positions are generally more difficult than scales in closed positions. This book includes scales in both open and closed positions. By working with these scales, the student will gain a sense of when to move from string to string in a scale passage. The exercises will help students focus on the technique, tone, smoothness and fluency which come with scale practice. Open-position scales are also used frequently in fingerstyle solos. In n | |
| Guitar Scale Dictionary QWIKGUIDE | A price-conscious QWIKGUIDE edition consisting of a half-size 5 1/2"x 8" reduction of Mike Christiansen's definitive book on guitar scales. Includes all variants of major and minor scales plus pentatonic and blues scales, modes, symmetrical/altered scales, exotic scales, and Japanese scales. All scales are shown in standard notation and tab plus grid and fretboard diagrams. Includes tips on scale construction and use with appropriate chords. | |
| Warm Ups for the Violinist QWIKGUIDE | As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler shares her remarkably successful warm-up routine in this handy 5 1/2"x 8" QWIKGUIDE lesson book. Created especially for the casual violinist whose lifestyle requires maximum benefit from a minimum of effort, the book contains well thought-out exercises dealing with dexterity, vibrato, loosening and strengthening the wrist, plus techniques such as double-stops, turnarounds, chromatics, and more. The companion CD further enhances this lesson making this package a great deal! | |
| Complete Accompaniment Method for Guitar | This unique and effective method will help beginners and more experienced players develop both pick-style and fingerstyle accompaniment abilities with the guitar. The streamlined approach is unique in its efficiency and comprehensiveness. The material encompasses a wide range of strumming and fingerpicking patterns that apply to an infinite number of songs in the rock, folk and country music styles along with ethnic, spiritual and children's music. Also included is a section on moveable chord forms that provides the means for a repertoire that embodies jazz standards, show tunes and beyond. Written using strum notation, standard notation, chord diagrams, and tablature. | |
| Tone, Technique & Staccato | Avrahm Galper Clarinet Series | Being a student of the clarinet is exciting. If you invest time at the beginning learning the basics of clarinet playing, you will reap rewards for many years to come. Practicing the exercises in this book can help you master the clarinet. The exercises will help you refine your tone, improve your technique, and enhance your musical expression. These are the cornerstones of great clarinet playing. Time spent with these exercises will make you more able to handle difficult passages and concentrate on the music rather than the technique. |
| Finger Gymnastics: Warm-up, Flexibility, Speed & Strength | This book is for all levels and styles of guitarists. "Finger Gymnastics" is a term used for warm-ups, stretching, and any type of practice exercise that develops technique and stamina while preventing technique related injuries. The exercises in this book are time-tested and will keep your technique at its optimum while helping to ensure injury-free performance. The enclosed CD presents three versions of the exercises in chapters I and II, each version more advanced than the preceding one. In chapter III, bass and rhythm accompaniments are included for many of the examples. Matching the pitch and articulation with a rhythm background will not only assist in warming up, stretching, and building stamina, but will make your practice a more pleasurable experience. | |
| Essential Styles for Bass | This book was designed to demonstrate the many different styles music available for bassists to play, and to give the student ideas as to what to play in different situations. There are many other method books available for bass that teach all sorts of styles and techniques. This book shows you how, when, and where to use all the wonderful information found in those books. It will help you get a better understanding of most of the contemporary styles that will get you started on your journey as a working and playing bassist. The styles covered are Blues, Rock and Roll, Country, Funk, Latin, Jazz, and Rhythm & Blues. Examples are in notation only for four-string bass. The CD includes most of the examples from the book. | |
| Making the Changes | A Hands-On Method of Developing Improvisation Skills | This book provides a basic time-proven method to lift the harmonic haze that impedes the ability to improvise creatively. Routine application of these concepts will assure positive results. |
| Essential Guitar Chords/Barre Chords - Best Bet Jazz Chords QWIKGUIDE | This exhaustive yet compact (5 1/2"x8") QWIKGUIDE chord reference shows chords from simple triads through myriad extensions of the dominant seventh chord, all in grid format only. All voicings and variants of chords are shown chromatically from the root tone beginning with C, Cm, C6, C7, C diminished, C augmented, etc. Chords are further subdivided into categories including chords with individually fingered strings, barre chords, and rock power chords. A special segment of the book offers "Best Bet Jazz Chords" - a selection of the most commonly used jazz forms. The book closes with a group of four 12-bar blues progressions. | |
| Scales, Patterns & Bending Exercises #1 | Level 2, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | Learn the most common scales and modes used on the major diatonic harmonica. The intention behind these extensive exercises is to develop agility and speed on the instrument. Single-note patterns are introduced without bends. After mastering these exercises the lesson then progresses to patterns with bends. If you want to optimize your performance on the harmonica, this is a must-have addition to your library! Written in standard notation with harmonica tablature. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Scales, Patterns, & Bending Exercises #2 | Level 3, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | This book covers the most common scales and modes used on the entire Lee Oskar Harmonica System. There are extensive exercises that help develop your agility and speed on the instrument. Includes 2 CDs. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Guitar Chord Solo Tablature Book | This newly-designed guitar chord/tablature writing book features six, 6-line tablature staves with eight blank chord grids above each line, for a total of 48 grids per page. A useful teaching and composition aid. Printed with black ink on regular-weight, white paper. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1 Teacher's Supplement and Lesson Plans | This Teacher's Supplement for Mastering the Guitar Class Method provides the teacher with information needed to conduct a successful guitar class. This supplement is a valuable pedagogical resource, which guides the teacher's class presentation of material in the Mastering the Guitar Class Method. Sections in the supplement correlate with sections in the class method. Not only can the instructor learn how to teach students to play correctly with proper technique, but the supplement provides the teacher with ideas to make the learning process exciting, fun, and self-motivating. One of the unique features of the Mastering the Guitar Class Method is the implementation of cross-curriculum ideas and material. The Teacher's Supplement provides explanations to apply the cross-curriculum material in the method and provides a springboard for the teacher to be creative in teaching these cross-curriculum concepts. In addition, the latest edition of the Supplement includes 96 lesson plans which assist the teacher i | |
| Autoharp Owner's Manual | The Autoharp Owner's Manual covers autoharp maintenance, conversions, tuning and string schedules (both diatonic and chromatic), building your own instrument, playing techniques, evaluating instruments, chord bar setups, amplification, history, and much more. Each subject is addressed by a current premier musician/builder. The articles in this book have been taken from past issues of Autoharp Quarterly and have been updated to address current innovations, problems, and instruments. It is a "must have" for every autoharp player. | |
| Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Swing Extra Light JS110 Guitar Strings | GAUGES: 010 (E), 014 (B), 018W (G), 023 (D), 033 (A) & 044 (E). | |
| Fred Kelly's Speed Pick (Yellow-Light) | The Speed Pick(TM) comes in three different blade gauges of light, medium and heavy. This thumb pick for guitar is faster on the strings than other picks and allows for truer tonal clarity. This blade can be twisted to give different angles without altering the thumb hole. The Speed Pick(TM) is offered only in delrin material. Like all Fred Kelly picks, the Speed Pick is injected molded which allows its unique wrap around design. This wrap around design of the thumb hole offers the same heavy material regardless of the blade gauge. These picks offer superior flexibility and comfort while at the same time they will not snag or catch on the strings. | |
| Guitar Stringing Chart | This chart is the definitive resource guide for putting strings on the guitar. Clear photos and detailed description show you step by step how to change strings on steel-string and nylon-string guitars. The chart also contains information regarding when to change strings and what strings to use. | |
| Master Anthology of Fingerstyle Guitar Solos Volume 2 | This collection of twelve challenging fingerstyle guitar solos in notation and tablature presents works by both relative newcomers and seasoned world-class performers. This eclectic group of compositions should appeal to players and listeners alike, be it country, blues, ragtime, jazz, Celtic, or gorgeous ballads that suit your fancy. It will require serious practice for most guitarists to master these tunes, but the rewards should be commensurate whether you play strictly for your own enjoyment or make your living in whole or in part as a guitarist. Featured artists include: Andrea Benzoni, Tommy Emmanuel, Jody Fisher, Michael Fix, Jim Goodin, Lars Johansson, Michael O'Dorn, Larry Pattis, Bill Piburn, Preston Reed, Colin Reid, and Rick Ruskin. | |
| Remembering Marcel | 19 Fingerstyle Guitar Solos Celebrating the Life of Marcel Dadi | In this tribute collection, Marcel Dadi is remembered through the words and music of intimate friends, family members and musical peers including: Chet Atkins, Muriel Anderson, D. R. Auten, Pierre Bensusan, Thom Bresh, Pat Kirtley, Jim Nichols, John Knowles, Jean-Felix Lelanne, Craig Dobbins, Tommy Flint, Stefan Grossman, Buster B. Jones, Michael O’Dorn, Guy Van Duser, Valérie Duchâteau, and Marcel’s sister, Martine Dadi Fournier, plus 3 compositions by Marcel Dadi himself. All selections appear in notation and tablature. The companion CD presents each author’s performance of his or her respective tune. Intermediate to advanced in difficulty. |
| Dynarette Guitar Cushion (Large) | The leatherette-covered Dynarette Support Cushion is a well-made, relatively firm, contoured foam cushion designed to sit snugly on the right or left leg between your leg and the instrument, providing a secure foundation for most conventionally shaped instruments, acoustic or electric. A wide variety of positions can be obtained. The cushion is available in two sizes. The large cushion raises the instrument approximately 5 1/2 inches. | |
| QT-7 Qwik Time Metronome | with "Bouncing Ball" display | This helpful practice tool will keep you playing in time accurately. It offers a speaker that is loud enough to be heard over your instrument, an earphone jack for privacy, and a flashing light which operates either with sound or without. The true "wood block" click will easily be heard in contrast to your instrument. In addition, you can select a 2/4, 3/4, or 4/4 accent pattern with a higher-pitched first beat to help you maintain perfect rhythm in different styles of music. The LCD shows which beat you are on with a "bouncing ball" visual, and also displays the current tempo. Adjustable to over 200 speeds from 40 to 250 beats per minute with a push of a button, this metronome can easily match the exact tempo you want, and also provides an A440 pitch for tuning. Common ranges associated with Italian tempo terms are listed on the front, and the back features a tilt-back stand. Requires two AAA batteries (included). |
| QT-3 Qwik Time Quartz Metronome | Keep a steady beat with this important practice tool. With a louder speaker than other metronomes and an earphone jack for privacy, you'll be able to hear the beat even in a noisy house or practice room. Or, if you prefer silence, you can use the flashing light by itself as the beat indicator. An extended speed range, adjustable in one-beat increments, allows you to choose the exact tempo you want-- anywhere from 40 beats per minute up to 250! (Other metronomes are only adjustable in two-beat increments.) The LCD display displays the current speed setting, while the area around the control buttons shows the speed settings that correspond to Italian tempo instructions in sheet music. The metronome will also produce an accurate A440 tone for tuning and features a tilt-back stand. Requires one 9-volt battery (not included). | |
| QT-8 Qwik Tune Lightning Series | for Acoustic, Electric and Bass Guitar | Features: * In & out jacks, built in mic * Fast & accurate LCD meter * Automatic note selection * Superior accuracy * Superior performance for acoustic, electric & bass guitars * Coin slot on back of tuner for tilt back stand |
| La Bella Elite 900 Golden Superior (Gold Trebles) Strings | A major advance in concert guitar strings. Especially designed for th performer who wants to avoid string scratch when shifting postion. All wound strings are made of golden alloys and polished. Recommended for recordings and concert work. 1st, 2nd, 3rd-plain gold nylon. 4th ,5th,6th-golden alloy wound on nylon multifilaments. Gauges .028, .032, .040, .030, .035, .043 Tensions - 7.50kg/16.50lb, 6.00kg/13.20lb, 5.55kg/12.21lb, 7.60kg/16.72lb, 6.70kg/14.47lb, 6.00kg/13.20lb | |
| Dynarette Guitar Cushion (Small) | The leatherette-covered Dynarette Support Cushion is a well-made, relatively firm, contoured foam cushion designed to sit snugly on the right or left leg between your leg and the instrument, providing a secure foundation for most conventionally shaped instruments, acoustic or electric. A wide variety of positions can be obtained. The cushion is available in two sizes. The small cushion raises the instrument approximately 4 inches. | |
| Mel Bay Guitar Pick - Light (Red) Package of 12 | One dozen light, .46mm red plastic guitar picks. | |
| Mel Bay Guitar Pick - Medium (Orange) Package of 12 | One dozen medium, .71mm orange plastic guitar picks. | |
| Mel Bay Guitar Pick - Heavy (Yellow) Package of 12 | One dozen heavy, .96mm yellow plastic guitar picks. | |
| La Bella CRITERION Acoustic Guitar C520S Light Gauge String Set | Gauges: 012 (1-E), 016 (2-B), 024 (3-G), 032 (4-D), 042 (5-A) & 054 (6-E) | |
| La Bella Elite 830 Folksinger Classic Guitar Strings | The most significant development in guitar strings since the development of nylon. Their special design includes a ball attached to the end of each string which will eliminate tying every string to the bridge, either pin type or tailpiece design. 1st,2nd,3rd-plain black nylon. 4th,5th,6th-golden alloy wound on nylon multifilaments. | |
| La Bella Electric Black Nylon-Tape Wound 800L, 6 String | Black nylon tape wound gauges. Sizes: 12, 015, 028, 038, 048, 56. Extra of first and second. | |
| Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Swing Light JS111 Guitar Strings | GAUGES: 011 (E), 015 (B), 019W (G), 025 (D), 035 (A) & 047 (E). | |
| Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Swing Medium JS113 Guitar Strings | GAUGES: 013 (E), 017 (B), 021W (G), 028 (D), 039 (A) & 053 (E). | |
| QT-2 Qwik Tune Automatic Chromatic Tuner for all Instruments | Perfect tuning is fast and easy with Qwik Tune. Features include: in and out RCA-type jacks for electronic instruments or pickups; a large, easy-to-read LCD meter and LED lights which indicate at a glance if the pitch being played is high, low, or in proper tuning; automatic or manual note selection; pitch calibration from 436-445 Hz; a four-point built-in microphone for unsurpassed accuracy; superior performance for all instruments and a coin slot on back of tuner for tilt back stand. Requires one 9-volt battery. | |
| QT-5 Qwik Time Quartz Metronome - Credit Card Size | This compact metronome is the size of a credit card (but thicker), yet is loud enough to be heard over your instrument. You can select 2/4, 3/4, or 4/4 accent patterns with a higher-pitched first beat to help you maintain perfect rhythm. The LCD display visually teaches rhythm with a "Bouncing ball" effect that shows you which beat you are on. Adjustable to over 200 speeds from 40 to 250 beats per minute with a push of a button, this metronome can easily be calibrated to the exact tempo you want. The metronome will also operate in silent mode, showing just the "bouncing ball" display for you to follow. The controls on the front of the metronome are flush with the surface, and common tempo ranges associated with Italian tempo terms are listed. The back includes a tilt-back stand. Requires one 3-volt battery (included). | |
| QT-9 Qwik Tune Lightning Series Chromatic Tuner for All Instruments | #1 Selling Tuner from Evets Corp. Features: *In and out jacks, built in mic *Fast & accurate LCD meter *Automatic note selection *Superior accuracy *Superior performance for all instruments. *Coin slot on back of tuner for tilt back stand **Evets Corp. provides a 12 month warranty from date of purchase. | |
| Mighty Bright - Replacement Bulbs 2/Pack | A set of two 4.8V, 0.3A base flashlight bulbs for the Mighty Bright Sight Reader Music Light. | |
| Mighty Bright Sight Reader Music Light | This music light is designed for pianos, music stands, orchestra pits, school band rooms, gigs, dark clubs, or anywhere extra light is needed for performance. Its sleek, compact design makes travel, use, and storage easy. The unique clamp design allows the light to sit securely on any surface or to be clipped to a music stand or book (up to 1" thick). The adjustable head and arm projects light anywhere you need it. Runs on 4 AA (1.5V) batteries or an optional AC/DC adapter. (Batteries and adapter are not included). | |
| Mighty Bright - AC Adapter | An AC to DC adapter for the Mighty Bright Sight Reader Music Light. Input: 120V AC 60Hz 4W; Output: 5V, 0.3A max. 2.5 mm male plug. | |
| Mel Bay Guitar Pick - Light (Red) | Light, .46mm red guitar picks. | |
| Mel Bay Guitar Pick - Medium (Orange) | Medium, .71mm orange guitar picks. | |
| Mel Bay Guitar Pick - Heavy (Yellow) | Heavy, .96mm yellow guitar picks. | |
| Dunlop 215 Glass Bottleneck Slide | This acoustically tested slide is individually hand-blown of the highest quality, seamless Pyrex glass. The Dunlop 215 is considered a heavy-wall, medium-weight slide with an inside diameter of 20mm, outside diameter of 29mm, and length of 69mm. | |
| QT-11 Qwik Tune Next Generation Automatic Guitar Tuner | Features "Off Meter" tuning that tells the user which string they are attempting to tune. | |
| QT-1 Qwik Tune Automatic Guitar & Bass Tuner | This product can be used for automatic or manual tuning. Features In & Out Jacks, an LCD meter, LED lights, automatic note selection, and unsurpassed accuracy. | |
| Fred Kelly's Thumb Picks - 1 Dozen | A sample package containing one dozen premium Fred Kelly polycarb or delrin thumb picks in 3 styles (Slick Pick, Speed Pick, and Regular Pick) and various blade gauges. Endorsed by many top fingerstyle pickers! | |
| Fred Kelly's Speed Pick (Orange-Medium) | The Speed Pick(TM) comes in three different blade gauges of light, medium and heavy. This thumb pick for guitar is faster on the strings than other picks and allows for truer tonal clarity. This blade can be twisted to give different angles without altering the thumb hole. The Speed Pick(TM) is offered only in delrin material. Like all Fred Kelly picks, the Speed Pick is injected molded which allows its unique wrap around design. This wrap around design of the thumb hole offers the same heavy material regardless of the blade gauge. These picks offer superior flexibility and comfort while at the same time they will not snag or catch on the strings. | |
| Fred Kelly's Speed Pick (White-Heavy) | The Speed Pick(TM) comes in three different blade gauges of light, medium and heavy. This thumb pick for guitar is faster on the strings than other picks and allows for truer tonal clarity. This blade can be twisted to give different angles without altering the thumb hole. The Speed Pick(TM) is offered only in delrin material. Like all Fred Kelly picks, the Speed Pick is injected molded which allows its unique wrap around design. This wrap around design of the thumb hole offers the same heavy material regardless of the blade gauge. These picks offer superior flexibility and comfort while at the same time they will not snag or catch on the strings. | |
| Mel Bay Vintage Textured Guitar Picks - Heavy (Black), Package of 12 | These nylon guitar picks have a textured grip reminiscent of the vintage Mel Bay version. Heavy - .080mm | |
| Mel Bay Vintage Textured Guitar Picks - Light (Green), Package of 12 | These nylon guitar picks have a textured grip reminiscent of the vintage Mel Bay version. Light - .05mm | |
| Mel Bay Vintage Textured Guitar Picks - Medium (Yellow), Package of 12 | These nylon guitar picks have a textured grip reminiscent of the vintage Mel Bay version. Medium - .065mm | |
| Pro Plec Pick #320 | D'Andrea's Pro Plec picks are uniquely shaped for unlimited effects. They are deeply embossed for excellent grip, highly polished for smooth release, and precision beveled for tone and accuracy. All Pro Plec models are 1.5mm Extra Heavy Shell. The Pro Plec #320 is a small rounded teardrop shape. | |
| Pro Plec Pick #351 | These picks are deeply embossed for excellent grip, highly polished for smooth release, and precision beveled for tone & accuracy. All Pro Plec models are 1.5mm Extra Heavy Shell. The Pro Plec #351 is the standard shape. | |
| Kradl Picks - Package of 3 | Kradl picks feature unique "stepped-ledges" which surround your fingertips and help keep the pick from sliding out of your grip. | |
| Gläs Guitar Polish | GLAS Guitar Polish has been specially formulated for use with stringed instruments with satin or high-gloss finishes. This product will not leave a greasy film and will not easily fingerprint. Designed to help preserve the beauty of your instrument. 4-oz. bottle. | |
| Contemporary Mallet Method | This text provides the newcomer to the vibraphone or marimba with valuable information on many of the basic mallet techniques. In addition, it provides a clear understanding of beginning jazz theory and offers some excellent musical exercises. This book is intended for those keyboard-mallet percussionists who have an interest in four-mallet playing. This often neglected technique allows the percussionist to play more complicated music, and often makes the execution of musical passages easier and clearer than playing with only two mallets. Except for chapter 5 on vibraphone dampening, this book and the techniques it offers can be applied to all of the mallet instruments. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer | In this book master dulcimer player Madeline MacNeil teaches beginning players tuning, scales, strumming, fingering, chord studies, alternate tunings, use of the capo, and how to use the "noter." She endorses both playing by ear and learning to read standard notation. In twelve intensive lessons, she explains everything from the basics to some very complex concepts in easily understood language, making this a particularly valuable book for the beginning instrumentalist. The lessons and songs are written in both standard notation and tablature. This package also includes the companion DVD video in which MacNeil demonstrates the techniques and songs taught in the book. | |
| The Composer's Guide to the Electric Guitar | The Composer's Guide to the Electric Guitar is an essential book for composers, arrangers, and electric guitarists. It is the only book on the market that provides in-depth coverage on how to compose for all aspects of the electric guitar. The book provides notation for all standard plectrum performance practices, harmonics, and extended techniques. It compares the key components that distinguish common types of electric guitars. There is also significant information about sound processors and how they affect the guitar’s tone and timbre. The book comes with a compact disc that provides audio corresponding to the music examples. This is a valuable book for composers of any musical genre. It also makes a great reference book for electric guitarists who wish to have the complete profile of their instrument. | |
| Anyone Can Play Piano | This course is designed both for beginners and for "amateur" players who want to play their favorite songs without having to spend years in traditional piano study. You will learn chord formulas, chord progressions, left-hand accompaniment techniques, and right-hand melody work. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Includes free instructional booklet. (45-minutes) | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Banjo | This is the ideal beginner's book, presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo is a way that is both fun and produces quick results. 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 basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile traditional instrument. The companion DVD video is included. | |
| Deluxe Encyclopedia of Piano Chords (Spiral Bound) | The Deluxe Encyclopedia of Piano Chords is a thorough analysis of chords and how to use them as applied to the piano keyboard. Virtually every conceivable chord in all inversions is shown in bass and treble clef notation as well as in keyboard graphics. This study does not only list chord types; it also explains how each type of chord is constructed. In addition, the text provides information on usage, scales, and rhythm patterns. This valuable volume will enable the keyboardist to effectively use and apply the full diversity of chord possibilities in creating interesting, personal, and colorful musical styles. | |
| Legends of Traditional Fingerstyle Guitar | Traditional fingerstyle guitar is particular to its time and place, drawing heavily upon local culture, but allowing for personal expression and innovation. Each of the artists presented here is a master of fingerstyle guitar, whether two or three finger picking. With rare exceptions most were born around the turn of the century or in its early years. From the Carolinas, Kentucky and Tennessee to Texas, they fashioned a deeply influential manner of playing wrought from rags, blues, ballads, and native airs that permeated their times and gave impetus to any musician, knowingly or not, who picks a string today. Features Merle Travis, Doc and Merle Watson, Elizabeth Cotten, Roscoe Holcomb, Josh White, Sam and Kirk McGee, Mance Lipscomb, and Rev. Gary Davis. | |
| Your First Melodies | This book will show you that learning to read guitar music can be fun. It's for beginning as well as advanced guitarists who are looking for a painless and fun way to learn to read music. Whether alone or in a group, with a private teacher or in self-study, many musicians will enjoy and have fun with the up-to-date songs found in this book. Each song includes preparatory exercises, and melody, bass, and solo versions. As rhythm usually presents a bigger challenge than finding the right pitch when reading music, each of these 12 songs has a main, rhythmical focus that continues throughout the entire piece. On the CD, you can hear the melody in the first version of every song, and accompaniment alone in the second version. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1 | This video is a valuable tool for the teacher who is currently teaching a guitar class, as well as those who are interested in starting one. The Mastering the Guitar Class Method video contains important information and further insight into topics presented in both editions of the class method. Pedagogical information regarding techniques such as holding position, strumming, playing single-note melodies, and improvisation are demonstrated on the video. The video also contains a section showing how to set up and rehearse a guitar ensemble. The Mastering the Guitar Class Method video is an essential addition to the library of every guitar class instructor. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1 | This video is a valuable tool for the teacher who is currently teaching a guitar class, as well as those who are interested in starting one. The Mastering the Guitar Class Method video contains important information and further insight into topics presented in both editions of the class method. Pedagogical information regarding techniques such as holding position, strumming, playing single-note melodies, and improvisation are demonstrated on the video. The video also contains a section showing how to set up and rehearse a guitar ensemble. The Mastering the Guitar Class Method video is an essential addition to the library of every guitar class instructor. | |
| Mastering the Bass Book 2 | Book 2 continues to build strong technique, ear skills, and musicality with obtainable goals relative to those accomplished in Book 1. A large number of shifting and position studies are presented to help players learn to navigate the fingerboard. For upright bassists, there are bowing exercises and variations as well as an explanation of bow articulations. In addition, you will find a further explanation of theory, which includes: triads, inversions, basic, diatonic harmony, minor scales, modes and simple chord progression analysis. You will also find discussions of musical expression markings, such as dynamics, and various articulations. A thorough knowledge of all of these musical elements contributes to your instrumental mastery. | |
| All the Tunes You've Ever Wanted to Play Book 1, B-flat Instruments | Two generous books, each with 100 favorite melodies, including popular and traditional songs, classical tunes, television themes and songs from the shows. Melody line with optional guitar chords, available for C, Bb, Eb and Bass instruments. | |
| All the Tunes You've Ever Wanted to Play Book 1, C Instruments | Features 100 favorite melodies, including popular and traditional songs, classical tunes, and more all with a melody line with optional guitar chords. | |
| All the Tunes You've Ever Wanted to Play Book 2, C Instruments | A generous book with 100 favorite melodies written for C instruments including recorder, flute, violin, and oboe. The repertoire consists of popular and traditional songs, classical tunes, television themes and more. Features a melody line with optional guitar chords. The book for C instruments and piano contains 25 of the selections with easy accompaniment. | |
| Tunes for Two Cellos or Bassoons | Here is a marvelous book of 30 instrumental duets covering grades 1-3, which can be used in so many different ways. They will be useful as an introduction to ensemble playing, as sight-reading pieces, or simply as fun pieces at home or school. Pieces drawn from classical and traditional repertoire. | |
| Tunes for Two Clarinets | A collection of 30 well-known pieces arranged as unaccompanied instrumental duets for Grades 1 to 3. The pieces are arranged in progressive order of difficulty, and can be used in a variety of ways. They might serve as a useful introduction to ensemble playing; they could be used as sight-reading pieces during a music lesson; or they could be enjoyed simply as fun pieces at home or school. Both parts are of the same difficulty. | |
| Tunes for Two - For Flutes or Treble (Alto) Recorders | Easy-to-Play Duets | A marvelous grade 1-3 book which can be used in a variety of ways. Useful as an introduction to ensemble playing, as sight-reading exercise pieces, or simply to play for fun. |
| Top Tunes for Flute | A wonderful Kevin Mayhew publication featuring 50 favorite melodies selected especially for Grades 1-2. This book contains many well-known tunes such as Clementine; This Old Man; On Top of Old Smokey; Oh Susanna; Glory Hallelujah; and others. Children will surely enjoy learning and playing these songs! | |
| Full-Page Fingerboard Pad | A premium quality guitar fingerboard pad featuring 96 pages with 6 fretboard diagrams per page and 15 frets per diagram. Printed in red ink on white paper, this book is handy for drawing both chord forms and melodies or scale patterns. A heavy cover sheet is attached to both the front and back to assist in easier writing. | |
| Tunes for Two Piano Book One | The aim of this most attractive book is to provide piano duet material for players of approximately Grades 1 to 3 standard, starting with simpler pieces and progressing towards more challenging arrangements at the end of the book. They are all wonderful fun. | |
| Classics for Keyboard | A beautiful Kevin Mayhew edition featuring 30 world famous pieces for the keyboard arranged by outstanding musician and arranger, Keith Stent. Chord symbols are included for those using automatic bass features. Selections include: Autumn from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, Bagatelle by Anton Diabelli, German Dance by Franz Schubert, Liebestraum by Franz Listz, Minuet in G by Ludwig van Beethoven, Morning from "Peer Gynt" by Edvard Grieg, Sleigh Ride by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Wild Horseman by Robert Schumann, Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke and more. An outstanding addition to any pianist's library. | |
| Keyboard Manuscript Pad | Features 80 tear-out pages of 4 grand staves per page with keyboard diagrams above each staff. This layout is useful for beginners learning note placement on the keyboard and for advanced musicians' improvisation notes. It is perfect for notating chords or note reading studies for beginners. | |
| Deluxe Manuscript Book | Use this manuscript book when you need a deluxe, quality sheet for a special assignment or project but don't need the added cost or weight of premium paper. This outstanding book consists of 58 perforated tear-out sheets printed in black ink on cream-colored, regular-weight paper with ten wide-spaced staves per page. Includes an extensive chord chart, a transposition chart, and information on major and minor scales. | |
| Premium Quality Manuscript Paper: Twelve-Stave | Twenty-four folded sheets (96 pages) of 12-stave looseleaf paper printed on the select, cream-colored, high-grade, heavy paper that characterizes all the Mel Bay premium manuscript products. Probably the best 12-stave manuscript paper on the market at this price. | |
| Premium Quality Manuscript Paper Ten-Stave Quire (24) | Mel Bay's highly acclaimed, best-selling premium manuscript paper. Twenty-four sheets (96 pages) of 10-stave paper printed on beautiful, cream colored, high grade, heavy paper. Every detail in the production of this premium paper has been carefully planned and implemented. Probably the best value in manuscript paper on the market. | |
| Premium Manuscript Book | Sixty-four perforated pages of the same premium, quality-controlled sheet that is used for the highly acclaimed Mel Bay premium manuscript paper. Twelve staves on every page, printed in black ink on cream-colored, high-grade, heavy paper. | |
| Slate-Gray Stave Manuscript Book | Presenting a new premium-quality manuscript book printed with gray ink that enhances pencil notation legibility! Features eight five-line, widely-spaced notation staves printed on off-white paper. Conveniently assembled in a spiral-bound book format. | |
| Premium Quality Manuscript Pad Ten-Stave | Mel Bay's premium-quality manuscript pads are produced with the same exacting standards as our more expensive manuscript products. Ninety- six tear-out pages are attached to a heavy cover sheet to assist in easier writing. All sheets are printed on both sides and punched for three-ring binders. Printed in black ink on regular-weight, white paper. 8.75 X 11.75 | |
| Notebook-Size Manuscript Pad 10-Stave | Requested by students and recommended by teachers, this 8 1/2" by 11" pad is designed to fit inside three-ring binders. Ninety-six tearout pages of 10-stave paper attached to a heavy cover sheet to assist in easier writing. | |
| Student Spiral Manuscript Book 5-Stave | Forty-eight pages, with five wide-spaced staves per page. Printed in black ink on regular-weight, white paper. Unlike most student manuscript books, this book is bound with deluxe vinyl-covered spiral binding. An excellent value! | |
| Manuscript Book 12-Stave | A quality, basic manuscript book, Mel Bay's Manuscript Book/ 12 Stave features 32 pages of 12-stave manuscript paper printed with normal spacing on regular-weight, white paper. The pages are perforated so they may be torn out easily. | |
| Manuscript Book 10-Stave | Thirty-two perforated pages of high-quality music-writing paper. This manuscript book features 10 wide-spaced staves per page. A perfect book for daily assignments or for any student use. Black ink on white, regular-weight paper. Some basic information is included on key signatures and on major and minor scales. An excellent value! | |
| 12-Stave Spiral Manuscript Book | An excellent, inexpensive spiral manuscript book. Twenty-four sheets printed both sides in black ink on white, regular-weight paper and deluxe vinyl-covered spiral binding enhance the value of this student manuscript book. Some information on key signatures, major and minor scales, and the cycle of keys is also included. | |
| Premium Spiral Manuscript Book | Possibly the best spiral-bound manuscript book available, featuring 64 pages of the same quality controlled sheet used for our premium manuscript paper. Twelve staves printed in black ink on cream colored, high-grade, heavy paper. | |
| Premium Quality Manuscript Pad 12-Stave | Ninety-six tear-out pages attached to a heavy cover sheet to assist in easier writing. All sheets are printed on both sides and punched for three-ring binders. Printed in black ink on regular-wieght, white paper. | |
| Deluxe Spiral Manuscript Book | This high-quality manuscript book features 64 spiral-bound 10-stave pages. Printed in black ink on regular-weight off-white paper. Heavy cover stock and deluxe vinyl-covered binding enhance the value and durability of this book. | |
| Notebook-Size Manuscript Pad 12-Stave | Requested by students and recommended by teachers, this 8 1/2" by 11" pad is designed to fit inside three-ring binders. Ninety-six tear-out pages of 12-stave paper attached to a heavy cover sheet to assist in easier writing. | |
| Manuscript Pad for Children | This full-page manuscript paper with extra-wide spacing is designed for young musicians. A unique and very usable manuscript pad from the quality selections at Mel Bay. | |
| Electric Bass Manuscript Book | A premium-quality electric bass tablature book. Each page contains joint staves--the top for writing music in notation; the bottom for writing music in tablature. Blank chord grids are at the bottom of each page. Features tear-out sheets. 8.75 x 11.75. | |
| Full-Page Tab Pad | A full-size manuscript pad featuring 9 tablature stave systems per page. Contains 46 pages printed on both sides of off-white paper with black ink. Ideal for mandolin, banjo, guitar, or any tab notation. | |
| Rock Guitar Manuscript Book | A premium-quality rock guitar tablature book. Each tear-out page presents 5 stave systems, with the top staff for writing music in tablature. Blank chord grids are offered at the bottom of each page to further clarify the notation and tab for the beginner. Features tear-out sheets. | |
| Full-Page Chord Diagram Book | A full-sized chord-writing book that features 20 blank chord grids on every page. Forty-four perforated tear-out pages printed in black ink in regular-weight, white paper, as well as the basic chord charts for guitar, banjo, tenor banjo, uke, baritone uke, and mandolin, make this an excellent value! 8.75 x 11.75. | |
| Chord Diagram Pad | This newly designed guitar chord writing pad features 36 blank chord grids per page. Contains 79 full-sized, pull-out pages. Printed in black ink on regular-weight, off-white paper. 8.75 X 11.75 | |
| Guitar Tablature Book | A manuscript book specifically designed for guitar, mandolin, banjo, or any tab notation, with 40 pages of 5 special dual stave systems for writing both notation and tablature. This book with perforated pages is printed in black ink on regular-weight, white paper. Includes 2 pages of chord diagrams, 3 pages of blank chord grids, along with instruction on how to read tablature and basic information on major and minor scales. 8.75 x 11.75. | |
| Guitar Fingerboard Book | Thirty-two tear-out sheets with six 15-fret guitar neck diagrams per page. Printed in warm red ink on white paper, this book is handy for drawing chord forms or note and scale patterns. Also serves as a convenient tool for learning note positions or for clearly visualizing the neck in converting notation to tab. | |
| Guitar Tab Pad | A manuscript pad designed for guitar, mandolin, banjo, or any tab notation. Contains 5 systems per page for both notation and tab. Black ink on regular-weight, off-white paper. | |
| Guitar Chord Solo Manuscript Book | This newly designed guitar notation/chord writing book features six 5-line staves with eight blank chord grids above each line, for a total of 48 grids per page. A useful teaching and composition aid. Printed with black ink on regular-weight, white paper. Pages are perforated for easy removal from the book. | |
| Keyboard Manuscript Paper for Children | A unique manuscript book that provides the very young student with wide-ruled staves and a large keyboard on each page. May be used in the classroom or by individual students. 8.75 x 11.75. | |
| Piano/Vocal Manuscript Book | A unique manuscript book designed specifically for those writing for a vocal line with accompaniment. Each of the pages has four special staves which feature a separate staff on which the vocal line may be written above the grand staff. This saddle-stitched book with perforated pages is printed in black ink on regular weight paper. Includes several pages of definitions of musical terms, as well as information regarding dynamics and tempo. | |
| Top Tunes for Recorder | Fifty all-time favorite tunes for players of grade 1-2 level. Each piece contains breath marks and provides chord symbols for accompaniment. | |
| Tunes for Two Saxophones | Thirty instrumental duets from classical and traditional repertoire covering grades 1-3, which can be used as an introduction to ensemble playing, as sight-reading pieces, or simply as fun pieces at home or school. These fun tunes include: All Through the Night; Impromptu by Schubert; My Bonny Lass She Smileth by Morley and more. | |
| At-A-Glance Guide A-Z of Composers | Which composer died from stabbing himself in the foot while conducting? Who wrote a Requiem for over two hundred voices? Which composer was a famous gastronome? You'll find the answers to all these questions and many other fascinating facts in this A to Z guide to over 400 composers. | |
| Tunes for Two Violins | Two most attractive books of arrangements by Christopher Tambling, for players of about Grade 1 to 3 standard. Each book starts with simpler pieces and progresses to more challenging ones. | |
| Tunes for Three - Violin | Tunes for Three is an imaginative and entertaining way of introducing ensemble playing. Keith Stent's arrangements of 18 well-known melodies ensure that the interest is spread across all three parts and often everybody gets to have a go at the tune. | |
| 101 Sizzling Tips for Excellence on the Violin | This fun, upbeat book offers the violinist many advantageous, practical tips related to practicing, finding and dissecting music, solos and performing and much more. Students at all levels can benefit from the friendly advice on forming good habits, mastering the bow, posture, concentration, and improvisation. | |
| Finger Positions for the Violin | The intention of this book is to illustrate where the fingers of the left hand are placed on the fingerboard of the violin. The diagrams showing the relative positions of the fingers in each key are complemented by music notation. No attempt is made to show the exact positions of the fingers on the fingerboard, since this depends on several factors. What is shown is where two fingers are either close together, as for a semi-tone, or further apart, as for a tone. The first four positions are illustrated for all keys. Those patterns can then be repeated for the higher positions. | |
| Quality Student Manuscript Pad 6-Stave | One of our most popular manuscript products, this pad is excellent for the individual student or in the classroom. Features six wide-spaced staves per page printed in black ink on regular-weight, white paper. An excellent buy! | |
| Student Manuscript Book 6-Stave | This best-selling book features 36 student-sized pages of wide-spaced manuscript paper. Like our other student manuscript books, this one works well for either individual or classroom use. Some information on note writing and building major and minor scales is included. An excellent value. | |
| Student Chord Writing Book | One of Mel Bay's unique manuscript books designed especially for the guitar student. This student-sized book has 34 pages with 10 blank chord grids and 2 wide-spaced music staves per page. Printed in black ink on regular-weight, white paper. Two pages on major and minor scale building are also included. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dobro | The classic resonator guitar sound is currently popping up in all types of music ranging from country to bluegrass to blues to rock. Resonator Guitar is a fun instrument to play. Janet Davis has taught people of all ages to play resonator guitar and in her own words, "They all have a good time pickin' and grinnin'." This is a very easy method to follow and it will teach you basics of resonator performance including both chording and single note playing using the slide bar. Also, you will play bluegrass, old-time country, blues, Hawaiian, fiddle tunes, folk songs and more. This method covers an extremely wide and diverse array of topics. If you want to play Dobro, this book will show you how! In tablature only. | |
| Play the Jaw Harp Now | Believe it or not, the jaw harp (the instrument that makes that "boi-oi-oing" sound on Saturday-morning cartoons) also makes wonderful, real music. Play the Jaw Harp Now is the fun and easy way to learn how. Package includes a complete mini-course teaching you how to play the jaw harp with songs and tunes performed by the world's best jaw harp players. In addition, a free, high-quality Jubilee jaw harp is included. | |
| Anyone Can Play Guitar Chords | Designed to help both the beginning and intermediate guitarist learn the most commonly used chords. Through split-screen viewing, the student learns how the chords are fingered and how they should sound. You will learn major, minor and 7th chord forms as well as diminished and augmented chord shapes on the first four frets of the fingerboard. These are the same chords used in thousands of your favorite rock, blues, and country songs. 30 minutes. | |
| First Lessons Drumset | Get your "First Lesson" from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills, snare and bass drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit, hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today! | |
| First Lessons Bass | First Lessons Bass is intended to introduce beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass. The material covered in this book is approximately the material covered in the first 8 lessons of private bass instruction. This book makes use of the "3-finger" left hand position commonly found in double bass technique. The emphasis on left hand technique allows the student to develop a consistent fingering approach to the fingerboard, reduces unnecessary strain on the left hand, and makes the bass more accessible to younger students or students with small hands. After the left hand technique has been established, the book introduces the student to important elements of bass line construction including blues patterns, the root-fifth relationship, and common rhythmic patterns. • |
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| You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling | Designed for beginning fiddle students, these 36 lessons present basic techniques by applying them to fiddle tunes. Reading music is unnecessary, as the lessons are explained step by step, and fingerings are given for every note. Each version builds on the previous one and helps students to create their own arrangements. Includes a split- track CD. Forty-eight songs from the book are on the CD. | |
| First Lessons Beginning Guitar | Learning Notes / Playing Solos | This very easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance presents basic notes in first position. It features a companion play-along CD and special sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, musical and guitar terms. •easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance •presents basic notes in first position •companion play-along CD •special sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, musical and guitar terms |
| First Lessons Beginning Guitar | Learning Chords / Playing Songs | A step-by-step, concise, user-friendly guide to learning chords, strumming, and songs. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C with a play-along CD. The book also features sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, and musical and guitar related terminology. Ideal for beginners of any age. • |
| Anyone Can Play Mandolin | This course is designed for beginning mandolin students. It teaches the fundamentals of mandolin, chord strumming, single-note melody picking, and explains tablature. This method does not require any previous musical experience or note-reading ability. You will learn several well-known bluegrass songs in both strumming and picking styles. Includes free instructional booklet. | |
| First Lessons Flatpicking Guitar | This new book is perfect for beginners, players with a little experience and guitarists who want a good grounding in the flatpicking style. Using popular American fiddle tunes, Joe introduces the important basics of good flatpicking including pick direction, fingering, and hand position. The accompanying CD provides a clear performance of each exercise and tune. An introduction to playing up the neck in closed positions is included as well as several of Joe's own advanced arrangements of jam session favorites. Includes: Wildwood Flower, Soldier's Joy, Red Haired Boy, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Old Joe Clark, Salt Creek and more. • | |
| First Lessons Piano | This beginning piano course introduces children or adult students to basic music notation and helps them build a solid foundation of piano skills. Theory and instruction appears alongside music examples in an integrated approach to learning. The play-along CD will help the student to develop a more musical approach and become more secure in both dynamics and rhythm. It is highly encouraged to use the play-along CD as much as possible. The CD contains model renditions of most of the pieces in the book as well as play-along accompaniments to make practicing more fun. After successful completion of this book the student will be well prepared for further piano studies in various styles of music. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Uke | The best beginner's method available for uke. Written in C tuning, it contains chords, strum patterns, and songs in various keys and styles. A special feature is the inclusion of many great uke favorites like Peg O' My Heart; Moonlight Bay; By the Light of the Silvery Moon; Chinatown; Alabama Jubilee; and more. The recording is in stereo play-along format. | |
| Drum Circle Spirit - Facilitating Human Potential Through Rhythm | Drum Circle Spirit teaches about facilitating community through rhythm-based events. Arthur Hull, recognized as the father of the drum circle movement, uses rhythm circles for spirit - and team - building among personal growth and religious groups, major corporations and to help build community in grass roots organizations around the world. This book includes discussion and education about 'rhythmaculture'; a play-along universal grooves CD with orchestration outlines; drum circle games; facilitation exercises; orchestration exercises; and the author's philosophies, terminologies, and stories. All of these tools are designed to act as a foundation from which facilitators can grow and develop their own styles. | |
| Fun with the Tin Whistle | This beginning method/songbook is designed for the D tinwhistle. Includes music theory, fingering diagrams, note studies, and plenty of songs for practice. The stereo recording features tinwhistle, guitar, and keyboard and contains many of the solos featured in the book. | |
| First Lessons Violin | This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. There are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers. The companion CD features all of the exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment. Bullet Points: • | |
| Pierre Bensusan: DADGAD Music | This book constitutes Mel Bay's first publication of Pierre Bensusan's original alternate tuning compositions in book format. Each of the pieces in this book provides material for working with various melodies, rhythms, chords, and bass lines- all in Bensusan's preferred DADGAD (low to high) tuning. Written in notation & tablature. All selections in the book are included on the accompanying CD. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Recorder | A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand recorder method ideal for any age. Incorporates clear visual presentation with a wealth of music of all styles. Includes melodic studies and pieces. The companion CD is in stereo play-along format. DVD included. | |
| Harmonica Econo Pak | A very economical way to learn the harmonica. Package includes two instruction booklets with folk and blues favorites, and a harmonica in the key of C. A great gift item for any music enthusiast. | |
| Notenblock Guitar Manuscript Paper - Staves and Tab | This large, flex-bound music writing book features 200 pages, each with 5 systems of one treble-clef standard notation staff and one six-line tablature staff. The pages are perforated for easy removal from the book. | |
| Notenblock Staff Paper | Two hundred pages of high quality, heavy, white staff paper with twelve staves per page, perforated for easy removal from the book. | |
| Interactive Guitar Chords CD-ROM | More than 775 chord voicings are presented in professional-quality videos with an easy-to-use interface and "View-in-View" displays, making practicing a breeze. Watch each chord played, see it fingered on the fretboard and see it diagrammed. A section on music theory contains everything you'll need to know from the absolute beginning (like tuning your guitar) right up to the creative use of chord voicings. System requirements: 486 DX2 Processor or better; 16 Megabytes RAM; 4X CD-Rom drive; VGA display capable of 800 x 600 resolution in 256-color mode; 16-bit sound card; speakers; Windows 3.1 or later. Technical support E-mail: info@voggenreiter.de Note: This product has only been tested under Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. Newer versions of Windows have experienced problems with sound. |
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| Tenor Banjo Chord Chart | This chart shows essential chords and secondary minor chord relationships in all 12 keys for the tenor banjo in C-G-D-A tuning. The chords shown for each root note are major, seventh, minor, diminished, and augmented, with relative minor I, IV, and V7 chords al fingerboard with all the frets numbered and the corresponding notes shown in standard notation. This chart is also applicable to the tenor mandola, which uses the same tuning. Unfolds to 17.5" by 11.75". Also suitable for mandola. | |
| Banjo Chord Chart | A quick-reference guide to bluegrass G-tuning banjo chords, plus a fingerboard diagram showing the location of the notes on the banjo fingerboard. | |
| Guitar Master Chord Wall Chart | Presents major, minor, 7, Ma7, Ma6, m7, m6, diminished and augmented chords in diagram form on all root notes. Also includes a note finder chart for the first 20 frets of the guitar. 35" x 24" durable coated paper. | |
| Keyboard Chord Chart | Provides the beginning or intermediate-level keyboard player with all basic chord forms in a handy chart. Applicable to any keyboard instrument. | |
| Mandolin Chord Chart | An extremely handy chord reference guide, specifically for the mondolin, showing basic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative minor chord relationships are also shown. A unique additional feature of this premium chart is the inclusion of a mandolin fingerboard diagram. This diagram is appropriate not only for the beginner, but also as quick and ready reference for the more advanced player. A must for the mandolin enthusiast! | |
| Clarinet Fingering Chart | An easy-to-understand chart which features chromatic, major, and minor scale studies in a handy format. Includes staff notation and fingering diagrams for the entire range of the clarinet. | |
| Flute Fingering Chart | A graphic, easy-to-understand fingering chart which features chromatic, major and minor scale studies. This chart is ideal for beginning flute students learning fingering and scales. The chart contains a large diagram of the flute and key diagrams for all notes from C to C-sharp with standard clef notation as well. Also includes a brief explanation of dynamic markings. Printed on a sturdy laminated sheet which can be carried easily with a student's lesson materials. | |
| Harmonicare Chart | A handy chart showing in considerable detail procedures for pinpointing and fixing common harmonica problems. An ideal publication for keeping your harmonica working properly and sounding clean and clear! Includes maintenance, repair, cleaning tips, reed alignment, reed adjustment, reed action and response, tuning, reed enhancement, wind saver care, and valve placement. | |
| Electric Bass Master Chord Wall Chart | Presents chord arpeggio diagrams for fourteen chord types from each chromatic root. Also includes a bass note finder chart through fret 15 for the 4-string bass. 35" x 24" durable coated paper. | |
| Keyboard Master Note Finder Wall Chart | Printed on enamel stock and coated to last; 35" by 24" format. A very usable resource that provides the keyboard player with a visual presentation of the notes in seven keyboard octaves! A very attractive and durable poster. | |
| Saxophone Fingering Chart | A graphic, easy-to-understand fingering chart for any saxophone which features chromatic, major and minor scale studies. Contains staff notation and fingering diagrams for the entire range of the saxophone, plus a diagram of parts of the sax. Printed on sturdy laminated paper, perfectly sized for carrying with other study book. Great for beginning students! | |
| Trumpet Fingering Chart | A graphic, easy-to-understand fingering chart which features chromatic, major and minor scale studies. | |
| Uke Chord Chart | This chart shows essential chords and secondary minor chord relationships from all 12 root tunes for the soprano ukulele in G-C-E-A tuning. The chords shown for each root note are major, seventh, minor, diminished, and augmented, with relative minor I, IV, and V7 chords also shown. In addition, the chart includes a ukulele fingerboard with all the frets numbered and the corresponding notes shown in standard notation. Unfolds to 17.5" by 11.75". | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Accordion | This is a companion CD for the book of the same title. A comprehensive method written especially for serious students learning the accordion without access to formal music lessons. Seasoned music educator and performer Neil Griffin guides the student through music reading fundamentals, correct posture and hand position, use of the bellows, bass buttons, keyboard, and more. Music theory concepts are introduced as required by the generous selection of carefully graded exercises and pieces. Although this book covers concepts that apply to the 120-bass accordion, it only used 54 buttons (covering 9 rows in keys). Illustrated with diagrams and photographs. | |
| Cello Method - Featuring the Little Cello | This innovative CD provides a comprehensive overview of easy cello music. Christine Watts and Michi Tashjian take an upbeat approach to presenting original blues and jazz tunes as well as charming original dances and animal songs such as Elephants, Polar Bears, Ponies, and Snakes. Classical favorites by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky are also introduced. Inspiring and lively piano music written and played by Michi Tashjian demonstrates how cello and piano complement each other. To delight young listeners, live animal sounds are added to songs like Bingo, Old McDonald, Country Fair Day, and Song of the Sea. For the youngest listeners, the beautiful and versatile voice of Jacqueline Familant sings the words, and adds a descant to nursery rhymes such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Hot Cross Buns, I'm a Little Tea Pot, and Hush Little Baby. This imaginative and fanciful introduction to cello music is for the entertainment, inspiration, and education of young people. This CD does not exactly follow | |
| Complete Modern Drum Set | The Complete Modern Drumset CD is a play-along for drums with full stereo versions of the music charts included in the book. Sketch, Electric, Red Moon, Home, Funky Track, Jazz Swing & 32 Bar, are recorded with and without drums (the tracks without drums include a click track) so that the student can listen and play along. The music is challenging and suitable for the advanced drummer. Styles include odd meters, metric modulation, tuplets, funk, Latin, mid and uptempo swing, fusion, solo sections included on most of the tracks. Instrumentation is drums, bass, keyboards and sax (synthesized). | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer | The You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer CD is a play-along recording of all the tunes in the cooresponding book. Each tune is counted-off and played at a moderate tempo on solo hammered dulcimer for easy play-along. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer | The CD contains Ms. MacNeil's excellent teaching and is in stereo play-along format. | |
| Electric Bass Method Volume 1 & 2 | The most widely used beginning bass method available! Presents note reading, solo playing, and chord arpeggio studies. Applicable to any style of music, this style has gained acceptance as the foundational text for electric bass study. The CD contains both Volumes I and II. | |
| Complete Music for the Fife and Drum | This recording combines more than eight tracks with harmonies and drum "fills" to create the full sound of a traditional fife and drum corps and contains the whole book of 78 tunes which range from easy to challenging. Professionally recorded, balanced and mixed. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 Pop Version | The Pop Version CD by Nori Kelley features every song in Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 set with contemporary rhythm track including guitars, keyboards and drums. The solo parts are included on a separate channel so that the student may practice with or without the solo part. | |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 1 | A popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. This approach to learning integrates, from the very beginning, chord playing and note reading. The companion CD features William Bay on guitar and is recorded in a play-along format, allowing the student to play with the solo parts, accompaniment or both! | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Fingerpicking Guitar | This CD is a stereo recording containing every song, arrangement, study and example from the book. The instrumentation is lead guitar, rhythm guitars, soft drums and in some cases electric bass. Certain short studies and examples are solo guitar. Contains no voice instruction. | |
| Complete Chromatic Harmonica Method | A comprehensive chromatic harmonica method by noted writer and clinician Phil Duncan. Contains excellent harmonica arrangements of 60 tunes ranging in style from light classics to folk and country. | |
| Deluxe Harmonica Method | This book is a complete guide to playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Its purpose is to help the beginning student avoid the trial and error method of playing the harmonica through step by step technical instruction and an extensive, graded repertoire. Rather than overwhelming the student with the "all at once" approach, fundamentals of note reading are gradually introduced throughout the book's 100-plus pages. This method progresses from very simple melodies and exercises to concepts as complex as inserting harmonica harmonica chords within a melody. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin | You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin is written as a teach-yourself text with play-along examples and tunes on the companion recording. In the author's words "It is aimed at helping you get started immediately on your way to mandolinhood by giving you the basics of the mandolin and mandolin playing." With this informal, often humerous text, Dix Bruce will guide you step-by-step through the basics of learning this versatile instrument. Learn all about accompanying yourself and others, common chords and useful strums, reading simple melodies, playing a colorful assortment of mandolin folk songs, and more. All musical examples and tunes are written in both standard notation and tablature. Diagrams of all the principal chords used on the mandolin are shown in the Chord Appendix, making this book a particularly useful study aid for the beginning mandolinist. Illustrated with drawings and photographs of vintage instruments. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Pan Flute | A very easy-to-understnad pan flute method. By following this book the beginner can successfully play the pan flute in a very short time. This text has been written to provide maximum enjoyment and fun! | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Autoharp | In the 60-minute instructional recording, the author uses autoharp and vocals to demonstrate the major styles presented in the book, from simple to advanced strums to melody picking. The player learns effective ways to practice each new style, and has a chance to play along with the singer on the songs that are repeated, unaccompanied. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Banjo | This straightforward, easy-to-learn method teaches rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. The stereo play-along CD features Janet Davis' teachings and lively banjo performance. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Drums | Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that if you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your musicianship. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Electric Bass | The CD is a stereo play-along recording of the book of the same title. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling | Designed for beginning fiddle students, these lessons present basic techniques by applying them to fiddle tunes. Reading music is unnecessary, as the lessons are explained step by step, and fingerings are given for every note. Each version builds on the previous one and helps students to create their own arrangements. Most of the lessons and arrangements are contained on the split-track CD. Contains 48 of the songs from the book. | |
| Guitar Class Method Volume 1 | This approach really works. It holds my student's interest. These are typical comments on the effectiveness of William Bay's Guitar Class Method. As no other instrument lends itself to so many moods and styles of music (blues, folk, rock, country, classical, flamenco, jazz, etc.), playing the guitar as a popular mode of expression and the instrument itself have become an integral part of American life. The Guitar Class Method was written with the hope it would expand the range of people of all ages who would be exposed to the guitar through a meaningful, authoritative method that is easy to follow. Volume 1 of this method for individual or group study offers an overview of the various styles of guitars and playing techniques with advice on purchasing and caring for the instrument, selecting guitar strings, and playing positions. Includes special sections devoted specifically to chord strumming, blues structure and style, fingerstyle technique, note reading, and music theory. The individual sections can b | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Guitar | This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that it is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enables you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will also begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. supplemented by a stereo cassette or a CD. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dobro | This is a very easy method to follow and it will teach you basics of resonator performance including both chording and single note playing using the slide bar. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano | You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, the beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded, challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Uke | This is a stereo recording featuring William Bay performing the ukulele accompaniment to many of the songs contained in the popular You Can Teach Yourself Ukulele book. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Recorder | A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand recorder method ideal for any age. Incorporates clear visual presentation with a wealth of melodic studies and pieces of all styles. This CD is in stereo play-along format | |
| Complete Modern Drum Set | Re-edited from the original masters, this DVD 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 as metric 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 p |
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| Legends of Flatpicking Guitar | In this 90-minute video, Doc Watson appears in half a dozen performances, ably supported by the late Merle Watson in one segment and by Jack Lawrence in the others. Norman Blake and the Rising Fawn String Ensemble purvey both Celtic roots and country branches with equal Californian of this crowd, makes even the 'squarest tune (Turkey in the Straw) an adventurous new experience. Tony Rice appears in a variety of settings, ranging from an evocation of the old-time country 'brother duo' (Ricky Skaggs play mandolin and sings high harmony) to a kicking contemporary bluegrass ensemble (Tony Rice Unit) to a cooking all-star jam on the 'new acoustic' fringe (jamming with Tony are Sam Bush-mandolin, Mark O'Connor-fiddle, Bela Fleck-banjo, and Jerry Douglas-dobro). . | |
| Frontiers Harp Gold in the Key of C | If you need a top-quality harmonica at an inexpensive price, this is the one to have. Made of premier metal and plastic construction with brass reed setting, this harmonica is available in the key of C. | |
| GLH - Great Little Harp | A wonderful, top-quality harmonica by Hohner. One of the best quality harmonicas in its price range on the market today. Available in the key of C. | |
| Bluesband Harmonica - Key of C | An inexpensive, quality harmonica by the harmonica leader, Hohner. An outstanding value at a very affordable price. Available in the key of C. Also available in boxes of 12. | |
| Ocarina | This is a five-note pendant ocarina which anyone can learn. There are 4 finger holes and 1 thumb hole providing full scale. The instrument is made out of plastic. | |
| Gill Soprano Recorder | Made of special plastic material. Three piece construction for ease of cleaning. English/Baroque fingering. Designed according to classical recordrs. Professional quality. Excellent tuning and tone. Easy blowing. Individually packaged in a vinyl carrying bag with cleaning rod and fingering chart. | |
| Premium Clarke Tinwhistle-Key of C | This "original" Clarke tinwhistle is available in the keys of C and D. No other whistle can match its clear, flute-like tone quality. This "basic" Clarke tinwhistle is a valuable teaching aid for young children, while its musical range makes it a very flexible tool in the hands of accomplished musicians. Its consistently reliable and durable construction make it eminently suitable for today's rough-and- tumble conditions in the classroom, the touring band, and the recording studio. Each whistle is packaged in a premium gift box. | |
| Premium Clarke Tinwhistle-Key of D | This "original" Clarke tinwhistle is available in the keys of C and D. No other whistle can match its clear, flute-like tone quality. This "basic" Clarke tinwhistle is a valuable teaching aid for young children, while its musical range makes it a very flexible tool in the hands of accomplished musicians. Its consistently reliable and durable construction make it eminently suitable for today's rough-and- tumble conditions in the classroom, the touring band, and the recording studio. Each whistle is packaged in a premium gift box. | |
| Clarke Sweetone Tinwhistle - Key of D | After over 150 years of continuous production of the famous Clarke PENNYWHISTLE, the Company has now produced a brand new type of tinwhistle, the SWEETONE. This is the first conical bore tinwhistle to have been made with a plastic mouthpiece - the combination of traditional workmanship with modern technology. Easy to play; with a clear and accurate tone and readily affordable. It is the ideal instrument leading naturally, later on to the more advanced original PENNYWHISTLE - the whistle of the professional player and the enthusiastic amateur. Strangely enough, it is those professional players and enthusiastic amateurs who are enjoying the SWEETONE - not as an alternative to Clarke's PENNYWHISTLE, but as an additional tinwhistle they can use for its contrasting tonal qualities - sweetness and delicacy as opposed to strength and robustness. The sound to match the mood of the tune being played. | |
| Classic Guitar Manuscript Book | Like the Guitar Manuscript Book, this volume features only eight staves per page allowing plenty of room to write classic guitar music with detailed position and fingering indications. Includes important information on writing special effects, barre markings, and ornamentation. Also includes a handy glossary of musical terms broken down in segments of stylistic and tempo markings. | |
| Full-Page Banjo Tab Pad | Requested by students and now recommended by teachers, this full-page banjo tab paper provides the ideal manuscript paper for composing pieces and annotating exercises. Each page of this 96 page pad consists of 5-line banjo tab staves printed on deluxe off-white paper, with a distinctive 5-string headstock and neck diagram introducing the first stave. The lines of each staff are also numbered from 1 to 5. A heavy cover sheet is attached to both the front and back to assist in easier writing. All sheets are printed on both sides and punched for 3 ring binders. | |
| Full-Page Mandolin Tab Pad | Designed specifically for those writing for the mandolin or other 4-course instruments. Each of the 96 tear-out pages includes a full page of four-line tab staves printed on off-white paper. All of the sheets are printed on both sides and punched for insertion into 3-ring binders. | |
| Banjo Tablature Book | A handy book containing tear-out sheets. Each page is filled with tablature staves for writing banjo music. The bottom of each page contains five-string blank chord grids. 8.75 x 11.75. | |
| Full-Page 7-String Tab Pad | Designed exclusively for 7-string guitarists, this full-size manuscript pad features nine 7-line tablature staves per page. Contains 48 doublesided sheets printed on off-white paper with black ink. | |
| Guitar Chord Solo Manuscript Book 7-String Edition | Each page of this newly-designed guitar notation/chord writing book features six standard 5-line staves with eight blank 7-string chord grids above each line. Printed in black on regular-weight white paper, with perforated pages for easy removal from the book. | |
| Chord Writing-Chord Diagram Book QWIKGUIDE | This 5 1/2"x 8" QWIKGUIDE offers musicians a handy half-sized chord-writing book featuring 20 blank chord grids per page printed in black ink on regular-weight, white paper. | |
| Harmonica Chord Chart | A unique and handy chord guide containing basic major and minor chords along with diminished and seventh chords in all keys. An outstanding reference for the serious harmonica player as well as for the beginner. Chords are shown in notation with harmonica diagrams. Printed on sturdy laminated paper in standard book size. | |
| Manuscript/6 Stave Pocketbook | A handy, pocket-sized manuscript book printed on white, regular-weight paper. Each of the 32 pages has 6-staves, which makes this book a tremendous value for any song writer! | |
| Guitar Tablature Pocketbook (4-Stave) | A handy, pocket-sized book designed for mandolin, banjo, guitar, or any tab notation. Each of the 32 pages has 4-staves, which makes this book a tremendous value for the price! | |
| Practice Record & Assignment Book | Each page has a place to record the student's lesson number, date, lesson assignment, teacher evaluation, and practice record. Includes information on pitch, notes, and rests, keys, and keyboard position. | |
| Children's Harmonica Starter Kit | Includes Children's Harmonica Method, More Songs for Harmonica, and a Hohner Bluesband harmonica in the key of C. This kit will have children playing songs on the harmonica in no time at all. A great, easy introduction to serious (but fun) music study. | |
| Drum-A-Long Starter Kit | The Drum-A-Long Starter Kit is a revolutionary fun way of learning to play the drums anywhere, anytime. It includes everything you need to get started playing the drums: a Classic Rock Model Practice Pad, sticks, the Rhythm Poster, and a play-along CD. The Classic Rock Model Practice Pad included in this kit measures 9 by 11 inches and helps develop speed, accuracy and endurance. It is 1/4 inch thick with a slide-resistant backing. This silent, portable drumset practice pad allows you to simulate the actual motions used to play a real drumset without disturbing the whole neighborhood. The poster explains the four basic rhythms as well as a number of other terms and drumming patterns. The CD features six songs and drum tracks, plus 3 tracks of spoken instruction and recommendations. | |
| Blues Harmonica Starter Kit | Includes Blues Harp Book/CD set, Harmonicare Chart, and a Hohner Bluesband harmonica in the key of C. The book discusses the 12 Bar Blues, a touch of jazz, country fills (licks), and country tunes in blues style. The chart shows in considerable detail procedures for pinpointing and fixing common harmonica problems. | |
| Instant Harmonica Starter Kit | This kit contains the Harmonica Handbook (with CD), More Songs for Harmonica, and a Hohner Bluesband harmonica in the key of C. The Harmonica Handbook and its accompanying split-track CD are a complete teaching course for the beginning harmonica player. More Songs for the Harmonica will give you hours of enjoyment with folk and blues favorites. A great teaching course for any beginner. | |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar La Bateria Ya! 1 | (You Can Play Drums Now Vol. 1) | ¡Un fabuloso curso para dominar la batería! Aprenda lo básico incluyendo el control de las vaquetas, posición apropiada, valores y figuras de tiempo, redobles y ejercicios. Aprenderás una gran variedad de redobles y ritmos incluyendo ranchera, vals, balada y mucho más. A great introduction to the drums! Learn basics including stick control, proper positioning, rhythm counts, fills and exercises. You'll play a variety of rolls and rhythms including ranchera, waltz, ballad and more. Spanish |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar La Bateria Ya! 2 | (You Can Play Drums Now Vol. 2) | Este segundo curso abarca ritmos más complejos de cumbia, ranchera, balada y mucho más. También aprenderá figuras de tiempo y otras técnicas que le permitirá tocar en un grupo. This follow-up course steps into more complex rhythms of cumbia, ranchera/country, ballad and much more. You'll also learn several techniques that will allow you to play along with a band. Spanish |
| Anyone Can Play Drum Rudiments | This course is designed to give beginning to intermediate drum students a working knowledge of the 26 basic drum rudiments. These rudiments develop sticking, control, technique, and speed. They are a great tool for helping students and band directors improve contests solo performances and general playing ability. No previous drumming experience is required to use this video method. | |
| Learn the Mountain Dulcimer | Well-known Arkansas dulcimer artist Dennis Lee has developed a great course for learning to play the mountain dulcimer. He teaches ionian tuning and several strumming patterns. He also explains how to use the noter, read tablature, and develop chords. Dennis teaches several fun-to-play songs that you will have a great time learning. (60-minutes) | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Electric Bass | This video, designed to accompany the book of the same title, is full of information for the working bass player. In the author's words, "The electric bass is in a very exciting developmental period. No longer does is just provide 'low end support'. Now entire songs are built around the bass line." While this video is very thorough, it is also quite easy to understand. It covers popular bass techniques like slap & pop and hammering. | |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Bajo Elec. Ya! 1 | You Can Play the Electric Bass Now Vol. 1 | El curso perfecto que te enseñará cómo tocar el bajo. Cubre todas las notas del diapasón; ejercicios con la mano derecha e izquierda, y mucho más. Aprenderás rápidamente los ritmos de cumbia, ranchera, vals y balada en una forma lenta y fácil de seguir. 60 minutos. The perfect introductory course for electric bass playing! Covers all the fingerboard notes, left and right-hand exercises, and more. You'll quickly learn th rhythms of cumbia, ranchera, waltz, and ballad in a slow, easy to follow pace. Spanish. |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Bajo Elec. Ya! 2 | You Can Play the Electric Bass Now Vol. 2 | En este video aprenderás a tocar ritmos más complejos de cumbia, ranchera, vals, balada, mambo, merengue y chacha. También aprenderás Armonía, escalas, arpegios, ejercicios y mucho más... y así, podrás desarrollar un mejor conociminto. 60 minutos. This follow-up courses teaches chord progressions, exercises, and more. You'll learn how to play more advanced rhythms of cumbia, ranchera, waltz, ballad, mambo, merengue, and chacha. In Spanish. |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Bajo Elec. Ya! 3 | You Can Play the Electric Bass Now Vol. 3 | Un video fascinante que le enseña a tocar "slap" en el bajo! Utilizando una variedad de ritmos latinos, este curso demuestra cómo aplicar los populares multi ritmos o la técnica de "slap" ... ¡con sabor latino! A fascinating video for slap bass playing! Using a variety of Latin style rhythms, this course demonstrates how to apply the popular multi-rhythmic slap bass technique - with a Latin twist! Spanish |
| Complete Modern Drum Set | This book offers challenging material for the intermediate to advanced drummer. Addressing a multitude of styles, Frank Briggs helps guide your playing to a higher plane while improving your technique and raising your awareness of cutting edge concepts such as metric modulation, displaced beats, polyrhythms, and more. Frank Briggs states, "He believes the more you know about different styles and the inner workings of time and phrasing, the better your ability to contribute to the music at hand. The clearer you see the parallels or the common threads that tie these concepts together, the more freedom you will have to express yourself." This package includes the companion DVD: Re-edited from the original masters, this DVD 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(tm) and a metronome make this DVD the most valuable cutting edge ed |
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| Fiddle Breaks and Back-Up | Kenny shows how he plays the solos and back-up to 15 Bluegrass Boys classic vocals. Includes "Muleskinner Blues", "Little Georgia Rose", "Uncle Pen", "Kentucky Waltz", "Footprints in the Snow", "Dark Hollow", "In the Pines", "Summertime Is Past and Gone", "Sittin' on Top of the World", and more. Close-up and slowed-down versions make learning easy. (53-minutes) | |
| Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1 | Carol Ann Wheeler, assisted by eleven-year-old fiddler Collin Bay and guitarist John Standefer, play through the 73 lessons in her fiddling book, Volume 1. In addition to learning great fiddling techniques in a step-by-step manner, you will learn 16 great fiddling solos in tunes such as Liberty; McNabe's Hornpipe; Boil the Cabbage; Red Fox Waltz, and others. | |
| Fiddlin' My Way | Did you dream last night that you stood close to a great fiddler as he played each lick, each stroke, each fingering over and over in slow motion? Close-ups of fingering and bowing study make learning Kenny's style easy! Kenny covers ten of his most-requested tunes, including Jerusalem Ridge; Windy City; Festival Waltz; First Day in Town; and Grassy Fiddle Blues. Free booklet of transcribed solos included. | |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 1 | This is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning it integrates chord playing with note reading. The student starts with easy one finger chord forms and strums accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. Two subsequent volumes complete this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. A play along recording and a full length video also supplements this method. | |
| Important Bar Chords and How to Use Them | If you play rock, country, metal, blues, jazz, or almost any other style of music on the guitar, you need to know all the bar chords. Tim McCasland presents the material in a song-by-song method that makes it fun to learn the new chords. You will quickly understand the applications of major, minor, diminished, augmented, and seventh type chords. Tim also shares his extensive recording-studio experience to help prepare the student for professional performance. | |
| Anyone Can Play Guitar Volume 1 | Vern Juran has played and taught guitar professionally for over twenty years. His course presents beginning acoustic and electric guitar students with a practical, easy-to-learn approach. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. In the first video, Vern teaches tuning, the parts of the guitar, how to hold the guitar and pick, and proper right and left hand positioning. Using numerous close-ups and diagrams both on-screen and in the accompanying booklet, this video lesson teaches the student to strum basic chords for four folk songs and two blues progressions. By following this method, you can enjoy a lifetime of guitar playing, no matter what style of music you choose. Includes free instructional booklet. | |
| Five-String Bass Chord Chart | This chord chart created for the 5-string bass shows major, minor, 7th, 6th, augmented, diminished, and many other chords. A fretboard chart showing the notes on each string is also included. | |
| Tommy Emmanuel in Concert! - Part One | Live at the Historic Sheldon Auditorium - St. Louis, Missouri | Grammy-nominated fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel has toured in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States, bringing his music from the Australian outback to the rest of the world and creating legion of new fans in the process. None other than the incredible Chet Atkins has referred to him as "one of the greatest guitarists in the world," and Tommy is quick to acknowledge Chet as his principal inspiration. Modestly referring to himself as "an entertainer who happens to play the guitar," Tommy captivates his audiences with his humor, charisma and musicianship, delivering knockout performances around the globe. Tommy's energy and the ideal acoustics of the Sheldon Auditorium make this a video performance to be cherished. |
| Tommy Emmanuel in Concert! - Part Two | Live at the Historic Sheldon Auditorium - St. Louis, Missouri | Grammy-nominated fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel has toured in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States, bringing his music from the Australian outback to the rest of the world and creating a legion of new fans in the process. None other than the incredible Chet Atkins has referred to him as "one of the greatest guitarists in the world," and Tommy is quick to acknowledge Chet as his principal inspiration. Modestly referring to himself as "an entertainer who happens to play the guitar," Tommy captivates his audiences with his humor, charisma, and musicianship, delivering knockout performances around the globe. Tommy's energy and the ideal acoustics of the Sheldon Auditorium make this a video performance to be cherished. |
| Tommy Emmanuel in Concert! - Part Two | Live at the Historic Sheldon Auditorium - St. Louis, Missouri | Grammy-nominated fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel has toured in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States, bringing his music from the Australian outback to the rest of the world and creating legions of new fans in the process. None other than the incredible Chet Atkins has referred to him as "One of the greatest guitarists in the world," and Tommy is quick to acknowledge Chet as his principle inspiration. Modestly referring to himself as "an entertainer who happens to play the guitar," Tommy captivates his audiences with his humor, charisma and musicianship, delivering knockout performances around the globe. Tommy's energy and the ideal acoustics of the Sheldon Auditorium make this a video performance to be cherished. |
| Fingerpicking Guitar Solos | Fingerpicking Guitar Solos is the follow-up video lesson to Fred Sokolow's "Beginner's Fingerpicking Guitar." This 55 minute video teaches six classic fingerpicking tunes - solos and accompaniments - with a bluesy and country flavor: Creole Belle, Hesitation Blues; Sitting On Top Of The World; Ain't Nobody's Business; Hey Hey Hey and Blues For Dixie. Fred plays and sings each arrangement up to speed and then slows them down explaining any unusual of difficult licks. Close-up views of both hands make it easy to learn the arrangements. Along the way you will also by taught: How to fingerpick in several keys, Soloing and accompaniment in standard, dropped D and open D tunings, Moveable chord formations, Several major scales, A fingerpicking scale exercise. Fred Sokolow's teaching is clear and easy to understand. | |
| First Lessons Mandolin | First Lessons Mandolin teaches the absolute basics of learning to play mandolin from holding the pick to performing easy mandolin tunes. It doesn't get any easier than this! Students learn how to hold the mandolin correctly, how to read mandolin tablature, basic note reading, the most popular mandolin chords, how to play easy melodies in several musical styles, basic picking technique, how to tune the mandolin, and much more. Along the way students will learn about the greatest mandolin players and their music. The main emphasis of First Lessons Mandolin is to get the student up and playing immediately and to have fun doing it! | |
| Dobro - The Beginner's Series | This is a very easy and enjoyable course which provides the basic techniques for playing the fascinating Dobro. The beginner will be able to play accompaniment, back-up, and solos for the many famous country and bluegrass songs included here. An easy, step-by-step presentation of chord progressions and essential music theory for the beginning Dobro player will help the student work out new material by ear. | |
| Dobro Breaks and Back-up | Josh (Buck) Graves "invented" bluegrass resonator guitar technique in his classic recordings with Flatt & Scruggs. Here Josh shows how he intros, solo breaks, endings, and back-up to 16 popular bluegrass tunes as he plays along with vocalist/guitarist Mike Richardson. Includes Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms; Salty Dog Blues; Little Girl in Tennesse; Hot Corn Cold Corn; and more. | |
| Deluxe Harmonica Method | This book is complete guide to playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Its purpose is to help the beginning student to avoid the trial and error method of playing the harmonica through step by step technical instruction and an extensive, graded repertoire. Rather than overwhelming the student with the "all at once" approach, fundamentals of note reading are gradually introduced throughout the book's 100-plus pages. This method progresses from very simple melodies and exercises to concepts as complex as inserting harmonica chords within a melody. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes. | |
| 60 Hot Licks for Harmonica | An exciting collection of some of the best-known and most interesting harmonica licks and effects. Although rarely more than 4 measures in length these licks range from the very easy to the extremely challenging. At times, the author combines 4 licks to form a complete tune. | |
| Building Harmonica Technique Volume 1 | Level 2, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | From the most prolific author of blues harmonica books and CD's comes the most comprehensive video series ever to be released for the blues harmonica player. Much of the material in this video course has never been addressed in an instrumental book, CD, or video. Designed to augment level 2 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series, this video bridges the gap between what can be studied at home and what can only be learned in private lessons. Fantastic visuals and camera close-ups ensure that even the smallest details are seen. Topics include how to practice, holding the harmonica, memorizing the harp, and several lessons on embouchure and articulation. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Building Harmonica Technique Volume 2 | Level 2, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | This second volume in the Building Harmonica Technique series completes the video portion of Level 2 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series. Unique in its scope, this video utilizes the same style of visuals and camera close-ups as Volume 1 to ensure that even the smallest details are seen. Topics include: Properties of a Bend, Draw Bend Embouchure, Articulating the Bend, Blow Bending, Over-Bends, Vibrato Types, Music Theory, 12 Bar Blues, and Soloing Scales. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Building Harmonica Technique Volume 4 | Level 3, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series | This fourth volume in the Building Harmonica Technique series completes the video portion of level 3 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series. This video utilizes the same style of visuals and camera close-ups a Volumes 1 and 2 to ensure that even the smallest details are seen. Topics include: Phrasing (Level 2), Other Ideas (breath balance, breath patterns, scale combinations, and more), Soloing Positions, Tone, and Music Theory. View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline |
| Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar: Improvisation | This video teaches two great swing standards: Sweet Georgia Brown and Georgia on My Mind. Duck Baker's understanding of the jazz tradition and improvisation makes this lesson especially challenging, Informative, and exciting. The enclosed booklet presents each and every phrase written out in tablature for easy playing. In standard notation. 75-minute video. | |
| Anyone Can Play Piano | This course is designed both for beginners and for "amateur" players who want to play their favorite songs without having to spend years in traditional piano study. You will learn chord formulas, chord progressions, left-hand accompaniment techniques, and right-hand melody work. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Includes free instructional booklet. (45-minutes) | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dobro | Presents several of the most popular styles used in playing the Dobro, including bluegrass, old time, blues, country, and Hawaiian. No previous musical knowledge is needed. Tunes included are: Good Night Ladies; Dark Hallow; Jon Henry; Dixie; and many more! It is highly recommended that the companion book be purchased with this video. | |
| ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Teclado Ya! 3 | (You Can Play the Keyboard Now Vol. 3) | ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Teclado Ya! (Vol. 3) Si quieres alcanzar otro nivel musical más elevado; ¡Este video es para ti! Paso a paso iras dominando las escalas dominantes y menores, patrones para improvisar en canciones, progresiones con acordes, ejercicios y más. Este video se caracteriza por su variedad de tumbaos de: cumbia, salsa, merengue, y chá chá chá, los cuales veras lentamente y claramente explicados. With this intensive course, you'll learn dominant and minor scales, patterns, exercises, chords, and more. Master more advanced rhythms of cumbia, salsa, merengue and chacha. Spanish only. |
| Play the Accordion | Even if you have never tried the accordion before, Rusty Hudelson will soon have you playing this popular instrument. Rusty teaches the standard "piano accordion" in a fun-to-learn style. You will soon be playing many of your favorite waltzes, polkas, and popular music. | |
| Easy Autoharp for Beginners | Carol's clear, easy-to-understand, step-by-step lessons will work for anyone from age 5 to 95. Lesson topics include tuning, quick chord changes, two- and three-chord songs like "Skip to My Lou," "Down in the Valley," "Shady Grove," and many others. So turn on your TV and start having fun today! | |
| The Seaman's Concertina | A beginning guide to the 3-row Anglo concertina in the nautical style. This video requires no pervious knowledge of music or music training. Techniques cover basic melody, harmony, left- and right-hand accompaniment, arpeggios, inverted position, ornamentation, and more. | |
| An Introduction to the Hammered Dulcimer | Robin Petrie shows a basic approach to understanding and playing the hammered dulcimer by ear. She fully explains how to tune, how to find your way around the instrument, how to hammer, and how to pick out scales, chords, and arpeggios. | |
| Hammered Dulcimer (Advanced Techniques & Celtic Styling) | An advanced instructional guide to Celtic styling and related techniques. This video is ideal for the intermediate to advanced hammered dulcimer player. | |
| Electric Bass (The Beginner's Series) | In this course you will learn to play the bass parts for several songs. Even if you have never held an electric bass, you will soon have the basic skills to play in the country, bluegrass, gospel, and rockabilly styles. This course includes many examples of chord theory and chord progressions and also prepares you for developing bass lines for your favorite types of music. (60-minutes) | |
| Technical Studies for Electric Bass | This video is a collection of challenging exercises and patterns designed to increase the technical facility of both hands. Learn the finger independence and control required to handle today's most demanding bass techniques. Included in this video are proven practice techniques that you can use with and without the bass to add strength and dexterity to your hands. Improve your timing, focus, and sense of feel. | |
| Advanced Studio Techniques for Electric Bass | Develop rock-solid timing, learn how to improve your sight-reading skills (both standard notation and the Nashville number system), and learn how to get your gear together to get the sounds used on today's recordings. Learn the tricks necessary for flawless execution of your bass lines, and learn the essential elements of a wide variety of grooves. | |
| From the Woodshed to the Stage Volume 1 | In 1988, Buster B. Jones entered Guitar Player Magazine's International Guitar Competition with his own composition, Back Porch Boogie, and a rendition of Limehouse Blues. He entered on a whim, at the last minute, using a $1.50 K-Mart cassette tape and a boom box. There were almost 900 entries, and he won on the first ballot. In 1990, he won the National Fingerpicking Championship at Winfield, Kansas. In the last years he has performed with Chet Atkins, Tommy Jones, Marcel Dadi, Thom Bresh and John Knowles. He is a regular at annual conventions in Nashville and France of the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society. In France they have dubbed him LE MACHINE GUN. "Buster B. Jones is an acoustic player, a fingerpicker, a country flavored soloist-- and he's one of the finest players we've ever heard in years...His technique is only a means to an end. His true gifts are his melodic sense, innate musicianship, unfailing human, and brilliant improvisational powers. He can drive a tune with fluid rhythmic force or stroke i | |
| The Art of Fingerstyle Guitar | The performers in this video express different traditions, personalities, and stylistic approaches through their guitars. Yet there is a commonality, not only in the instrument and fundamental approach to it but also in the choice of these players to take risks and to respect tradition. Bob Brozman plays Hawaiian Greetings unlike any of the Hawaiian guitarists of the 1920's, yet his cheeky version overflows with love of his sources. John Renbourn plays renaissance lute music on a steel string guitar with a phase shifter. Joe Miller feeds his guitar an American fiddle tune and Peppino D' Agostino uses unorthodox techniques to transform his guitar into a Brazilian rhythm band. Martin Simpson deftly plays the spaces around notes in his solo spot, while his duets with Brozman explore modal music. The incomparable Martin Carthy shows what can be done with a mere five notes from a pentatonic Mixoldian mode in Seven Yellow Gypsies. For all the variety in these 14 performances, there is a unity of skill, passion, an | |
| Guitar Aerobics | Exercises for Advanced, Contemporary & Traditional Fingerpicking | Presents a variety of amazing and challenging exercises and arrangements. Both your right and left hands, as well as each finger, will receive a complete workout. Includes "The Wreck of the Old '97", "The Rakes of Waterloo," as well as Duck's original composition "Holding Pattern." (75-minutes) |
| Fingerstyle Guitar New Dimensions & Explorations Volume 1 | The theme of this video is evolution, both stylistic and technological, as each of the ten performers takes a step beyond the footfalls of his influences. Features performances by Leo Kottke, Jorma Kaukonen, Will Ackerman, John Farley, Adrian Legg, Bert Jansch, Preston Reed, Peter Finger, Woody Mann, and Brad Jones. Includes free instructional booklet. | |
| The Guitar of Pierre Bensusan Volume 2 | Pierre Bensusan is known worldwide as an artist of superlative imagination and technical skill. Although he plays in the DADGAD tuning, his music reaches far beyond the idiom of a guitar played in a non-standard tuning. In this second video lesson Pierre teaches suite Flamande, Nice Feeling, Four A.M., La Femme Cambree, Shi Bhig Shi Mhor, The Last Pint and Flamorgan Aire. | |
| Fingerpicking Guitar Techniques | Basic concepts of fingerpicking guitar are explained and illustrated. A discussion of playing in different keys is included, with examples in A, C, D, E, F, and G. Features rare footage of Rev. Gary Davis, Mance Lipscomb, Elizabeth Cotten, and Lightnin' Hopkins. Includes a free instructional booklet. | |
| 60 Hot Licks for Dobro | The great Texas Dobro artist Tim McCasland teaches 60 hot Dobro licks for country, blues, swing, and bluegrass music. | |
| Bottleneck Blues Guitar | A complete survey of country-blues bottleneck styles and techniques featuring rare footage of Son House, Fred McDowell, Mance Lipscomb, and Bukka White. Includes left-hand playing techniques, choice of bottleneck/slide, and playing in open-G (Spanish) and open-D (Vestapol) tunings. For the beginning to intermediate student. Includes free instructional booklet. (85-minutes) | |
| Harmonica Wall Chart | A reference chart for the 10-hole major diatonic harmonica and chromatic harmonica. Includes for the diatonic harmonica: 1) A chart of notes for all major keys and relative positions; 2) Note layout for standard draw and blow bending; 3) Note layout for over-bending; 4) Lee Oskar Altered Tunings; and 5) The most common scales. For chromatic harmonica, the chart shows 1) Note layout for 10, 12 and 16 hole chromatic harmonicas; and 2) Complete major and minor scales along with common modes. | |
| Beginning Folk Harp | A step-by-step approach to learning the nylon- strung folk harp. Starting with beginning exercises to develop tone and strength, Ms. Robertson continues with chords, beginning pieces, chord patterns, and special effects. | |
| Reading Music Naturally for the Guitar Player | This video presents an easy to follow method intended for guitarists who want to learn to read music. As standard notation simple offers the player more information than tablature, the ability to read music is a valuable skill that can open doors to new music, knowledge, and job opportunities for the guitarist. | |
| Play the Harp Today | In this video devoted to the lever harp (or folk harp, or Celtic harp), you will find the secrets to harmony, chords, hand position, tone production, arranging, left-hand development, rhythmic patterns and much more. This video will give a beginner a good start and enhance the progress of someone already taking lessons. It can be useful to players at other levels, as information on topics such as improvising, composing, and learning by ear is included. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Recorder | A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand recorder method ideal for any age. Incorporates clear visual presentation with a wealth of melodic studies and pieces of all styles. The video features William Bay & Mike Beurk and teaches time signatures, sharps and flats and all the basic notes for the soprano or descant recorder. You will be able to play along with many great recorder songs, ranging in style from classic and Irish ballads to ragtime, jazz, and blues. Learn over 70 recorder solos. | |
| Bowed Psaltery | An Instructional Guide | Tunes and techniques are included that range in difficulty from beginning to advanced. |
| Basic Violin | Of all the musical instruments, the violin requires the most exacting attention to detail in order to produce a good tone and play in perfect tuning. Ed Marsh provides careful and complete explanations of the proper left- and right-hand positions, time-honored musical exercises, and compositions which enable violinists to advance at their own pace. A great way to prepare for Ed's Country Fiddle, Basic Bluegrass Fiddle, or 'Hot' Fiddle Styles Videos. | |
| Left-Hand Guitar Chord Chart | A handy chord reference guide showing basic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative and secondary minor chord relationships shown on principal chords. All forms are fingered for the left-handed guitarist. Also shown is a guitar fingerboard with all the corresponding notes on a guitar strung for a left-handed performer. | |
| Big Manuscript Book – 12 Stave | Here is the manuscript book for people with a lot of music to write. It features 160 tear-out pages (80 double-sided sheets) of off-white 12-stave manuscript paper. Perfect for any instrument or student assignment. | |
| Fingerstyle & Slide Guitar in Open Tunings | John Fahey was a pioneer in composing and arranging guitar solos in open tunings. In this lesson series for the intermediate guitarist, John teaches a wide variety of techniques, musical textures and styles. The book includes the notation and tablature for the lessons plus 3 compact discs featuring phrase-by-phrase instruction. LESSON ONE: Open G tuning: On the Sunny Side of the Ocean, Spanish Two Step and It Came Upon A Midnight Clear. St.Louis Blues played in a dropped D tuning. LESSON TWO: In this lesson John explores the possibilities of playing in an open C tuning. The Union Pacific has a distinct blues quality, Requiem For John Hurt has an "Eastern" feel. Simplicity often creates beauty and John does this with his version of Auld Lang Syne. LESSON THREE: This lesson concentrates on John's slide guitar playing. Steamboat Gwine Round The Bend played in open G demonstrating many of John's unique technical ideas. The Christmas carol Silent Night | |
| Open Tunings | Chords, Tuning Charts and Scales | Open tunings offer guitarists an opportunity for a fresh new view of the instrument and an expansion of their creative options. From Open D to tuning in fourths, here are more than 20 of the most common open tunings. With a tuning diagram, diagrams for the most common chords, and scales shown in notation and tablature for each tuning, this book is a handy reference for everyday use. You also get tips on how to transpose songs to other keys, an explanation of chord symbols, the basic chords in standard tuning and a chord/scale chart showing you which scales to play over the most commonly used chords. |
| Elementary Music Theory | for Beginners and Advanced | The most important basics of music theory explained in an easily understandable way. A few of the topics include: how to read music notation, beat and rhythm, intervals, scales, and how the most commonly used instruments create sound. An appendix with index and charts makes it easy to find specific subjects and gives practical hints for further studies. If you always wanted to deepen your understanding of music theory, but somehow never quite got around to it, this is the book to read. |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 | Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method is the world's premier method for learning modern guitar. Now it is available in this package with its companion DVD video. This method, written by Mel Bay himself in 1947, is time tested and has proven to be quite successful in building the harmonic knowledge and technique needed to play any style. In book one, the guitarist will learn basic notes on the guitar, single note playing, thirds, triads, chords, and chord progressions. The student will play solos, duets, scales, and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor while learning to read musical notation. The 105-minute DVD video follows along with the book, offering added instruction and tips along with split-screen right- and left-hand views of the exercises, solos, and duets being played. The music is also shown on screen (in notation only), so the student can either watch it on screen or follow along in the book. | |
| Practice for Performance | for Cello and Related String Instruments | Practice for Performance provides a rare and intimate view into a very thoughtful and successful performer's personal toolkit. Set in the context of his own personal history of growth as a performer, cellist Daniel Morganstern (principal cellist for the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York) displays rare honesty in discussing the problems that faced him at various point of his career, and the ways to solve them. The discoveries sensibly unfold in a fascinating account of experiences with many notable artists whose comments and examples shaped the author's thinking. These ideas are not to be found in any other treatise on the subject of musical preparation. The examples in this book, both musical and non-musical, offer a foundation to help evoke instinctive musical responses in the mechanical processes of playing the cello, and have been advantageously applied to other instruments as well, including voice. |
| El Acordeón Completo | Todo Lo Que Necesitas Saber Para Tocar El Acordeón | ¡Descubre cómo tocar como un profesional! Esta colección nunca antes publicada, revela el secreto de cómo tocar todas las posibles combinaciones de escalas y acordes al estilo norteño o tejano, sin importar en que afinación esté tu acordeón. Si estás considerando emprender una carrera musical, o si solo quieres interpretar algunas canciones para tus amigos, ¡no busques más! Este método lo hace muy fácil para cualquier edad o nivel musical. En un estilo único y simple, Rogelio Maya ha diseñado un nuevo sistema de aprendizaje llamado "MALI", el cual te indica claramente en cuál botón de que línea del diapasón debes tocar... ¡sin tener que leer música! Utilizando diagramas muy claros, podrás seguir cada lección paso a paso hasta dominarlas. Todas las lecciones han sido escritas en una forma simple de entender; sin embargo, "El Libro de |
| Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1 | This 2-CD set accompanies Carol Ann Wheeler's Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1. On the CD, each tune is recorded in split-track format, allowing the student to play with solo violin, guitar accompaniment or both. | |
| Fiddling Around the World | Play along with a lively Irish session, a spirited Ukrainian hopak, a tantalizing Arabic belly dance, a famous Italian tarantella, a joyous Klezmer hora, and over 50 other international favorites! This definitive book/CD sampler features vibrant folk music from North America, the British Isles, Western and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. The text combines clear explanations of authentic ornaments, bowings, and rhythms with fun tunes which are comfortable and easy to learn. The music includes chord symbols and some twin fiddling harmonies. The book also includes a helpful "Quick Reference Key and Glossary" of musical symbols and terms, as well as performance notes for each of the 58 songs. The included compact disc provides accompaniment for all of the tunes. By the author of bestseller Gypsy Violin, this outstanding intermediate-level collection is a must for handling assorted ethnic requests, or exploring ethnic styles. | |
| Music Essentials QWIKGUIDE | Basic Music Theory for All Instruments | Regardless of the instrument or music you play there are music essentials that bridge the gaps between different styles and musical genres. Understanding these inner workings of the musical world will open up an awareness and creativity you never dreamed possible. This brief book covers the basic elements used in modern contemporary music. The material is divided into three sections: Theory, Harmony, and Notation. Although some of the topics discussed could fit into more than one category, this organization makes it easier to explain and understand the concepts which underlie the wonderful art form called music. |
| Palindromes for Piano | A musical palindrome is a piece which sounds the same when played forwards and backwards, in the same way that the words "mom" and "dad" read the same forwards and backwards. The brain and the fingers are both exercised when playing a piece backwards on the piano. Reading the notes backwards forces you to think differently and pay more attention. The palindromes in this book range from very easy to difficult. A special exercise uses 120 ways to arrange the five notes C-D-E-F-G (C-D-E-F-G, F-G-E-D-C, D-C-E-F-G, etc.). Practicing these pieces regularly can make you a better sight reader while increasing your dexterity. | |
| Getting Into Fingerstyle Guitar | This introductory-level book provides an overview of fingerstyle techniques for the guitarist who may not be familiar with the classical/fingerstyle technique or who just wants to learn more. The first few chapters discuss some basic techniques and how to approach these techniques while developing good habits and correcting or avoiding the development of bad habits. The later sections focus on some basic repertoire from the classical and fingerstyle traditions and will implement the techniques learned in the previous chapters. Written in notation and tablature. | |
| Flute Handbook | A handy text filled with notes on embouchure, hand position, and breath support, daily warm-ups, major and minor scales and arpeggios, lower octave etudes, contemporary etudes, and a trill and note fingering chart! The easy-to-use format makes it an excellent companion to any beginning to intermediate method. The included CD is an ideal way for the developing flutist to listen to and practice with the solo etudes found in the book. It contains contemporary etudes, lower-octave etudes, and extended range etudes. All etudes are presented in sections. Flute and piano tracks are followed by piano track accompaniments. The grouping of piano accompaniment tracks may facilitate the use of this recording in both studio and performance settings. All accompaniment tracks have an added two-measure introduction. Mixed-meter etudes begin with two measures of the meter found in the first bar of the piece. | |
| Big Guitar Tab Book | Here is the guitar tab manuscript book for people with a lot of music to write. It features 160 tear-out pages (80 double-sided sheets) of off-white manuscript paper with 6 systems per page for notation and six-string tablature. | |
| Big Manuscript Book – 10 Stave | Here is the manuscript book for people with a lot of music to write. It features 160 tear-out pages (80 double-sided sheets) of off-white 10-stave manuscript paper. Perfect for any instrument or student assignment. | |
| Beginning Guitar: Mastering the Keys | The Jack Petersen Guitar Series | Reading music is a skill that all musicians should learn regardless of their instrument. This book is designed to eliminate the apprehension guitarists have in regards to reading music written in a variety of keys. In the first few pages, a number of musical symbols and terms are explained. This is followed by etudes and exercises written only in standard notation in the major keys of C, F, B flat, E flat, A flat, D flat, G, D, and A and the minor keys of A, D, G, C, F, B flat, E, B, and F sharp. Additional musical symbols and terms are gradually introduced throughout the practice pieces with helpful, clear explanations. Chord symbols and diagrams are provided for teacher accompaniment. |
| The Musician's Ultimate Picture Chord Encyclopedia | This comprehensive reference work illustrates chords in all common forms from basic major to 13-flat-5-flat-9, grouped by root note and presented alphabetically. Each page in the encyclopedia contains one chord displayed at different positions on the guitar. Large, clear photographs show each chord position from the player's point of view, creating a comfortable familiar perspective conducive to recognition and comprehension. Each page also features large guitar fretboard diagrams, a keyboard layout graphic, and a diatonic grid depicting roots, thirds, fifths, sevenths, ninths, elevenths, and thirteenths used for that particular chord. The combination of all of these components creates a cross-reference to which all the members of the band can relate, helping them communicate musically. | |
| A Concise Guide to Musical Terms | Of size and style to slip easily into a pocket or instrument case, John Robert Brown's Concise Guide to Musical Terms contains most words and terms that will be encountered by the classical, jazz or pop musician in the classroom, rehearsal room or recording studio. Essential expressions, instructions and technical messages from a variety of languages are defined within these pages, in a reference book which combines clarity and precision with scholarly insight. With its convenient pocket format, this book will fulfill a vital role for the widest possible range of readers. | |
| The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica | The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica is the most comprehensive book ever written on the instrument, offering over 900 articles on players, bands, techniques, resources and a discography of over 5,000 recordings by harmonica players. Originally released in 1998, this new edition includes dozens of new articles on players and bands as well as over 1,500 new recordings. It is profusely illustrated with over 150 photographs of the players who have made the harmonica the world's most popular musical instrument. This book has been critically acclaimed by readers in over 25 countries and is a must-have for any serious harmonica enthusiast. | |
| Studies in Drumset Independence Volume One | This book is the perfect aid to help beginning to advanced drummers learn four-way coordination, or limb independence. Chapter One teaches students many eighth note drum set patterns, each one building on the one before. Chapter Two adds sixteenth note bass drum patterns to the eighth note hand patterns learned in Chapter One. The patterns are further reinforced by having the student play them in four-bar phrases. The student should not simply play the pattern written on the page, but should make it groove and come alive with emotion! | |
| Children's Fiddling Method Volume 2 | This volume builds on the techniques explained in Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1. While created with children in mind, this book is equally well suited for adults, violinists, and string teachers. What sets this method apart from others is that the tunes will first be played slowly, unaccompanied, so that you can hear the notes and how the tune goes. Then, an arrangement follows which is more up to tempo with backup. All of the tunes will be broken down into parts for easier learning, and new fiddling techniques will be explained as they are introduced. Often, different versions will be offered for the same tune, providing variety and a way to learn more concepts, skills, and ideas that can be used in other tunes. The goal is to play along with the two included CDs. Special features of this volume are some optional twin fiddle parts and tips on twin fiddling. These pieces are great for teachers to use with students or for students to play with friends. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Guitar | This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that it is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enable you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. 90 minute video. | |
| Pocket Tones Chromatic Tuner | New design with volume control and louder output | The perfect pitch that musicians always want - on a key chain! The Pocket Tones is a handy, durable, and compact device that can be carried in your pocket or purse on a key chain or can fit conveniently in an instrument case to provide accurate tones whenever you need them. Use Pocket Tones to develop excellent pitch recognition – it is the perfect answer for an immediate tone, and it is always at hand. The Pocket Tones Chromatic Tuner provides 12 electronic reference tones from C to B moving in half steps. Use it to tune any instrument, to find a starting pitch for a capella singing, or for ear training. Batteries included (AG13). Shuts off automatically after 15 seconds. (Warning: Because of its small size, the Pocket Tones tuner is not intended for young children.) This is a new design of the previous model CPT05, with volume control and a louder output. |
| Guitar Class Method Volume 1 | This approach really works. It holds my student's interest. These are typical comments on the effectiveness of William Bay's Guitar Class Method. As no other instrument lends itself to so many moods and styles of music (blues, folk, rock, country, classical, flamenco, jazz, etc.), playing the guitar as a popular mode of expression and the instrument itself have become an integral part of American life. The Guitar Class Method was written with the hope it would expand the range of people of all ages who would be exposed to the guitar through a meaningful, authoritative method that is easy to follow. Volume 1 of this method for individual or group study offers an overview of the various styles of guitars and playing techniques with advice on purchasing and caring for the instrument, selecting guitar strings, and playing positions. Includes special sections devoted specifically to chord strumming, blues structure and style, fingerstyle technique, note reading, and music theory. The individual sectio |
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| Anyone Can Play Drum Set | This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn to play drum set. It will teach you the most popular techniques used in modern music using a clear, step-by-step process. No previous musical experience is necessary to be successful with this method. You will learn rock, swing, jazz, and country styles along with drum music reading, counting, and proper drum setup. This course was developed and is taught by Gene Holter. Gene taught band in public schools for 12 years and has played drums professionally for over 25 years. A free booklet is enclosed to assist with the material. |
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| Sensible Scales Plus! | for Violin and Fiddle | Each skill section in this excellent resource for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players is concise, easy to understand, and provides an effective and meaningful approach to learning one-, two-, and three-octave scales plus more. Presentation of scales and arpeggios include excellent fingerings and an emphasis on bowing and rhythmic variations. Beginners are supported with rote and music notation as well as specific goals to accomplish. One special feature is an intense focus on the development of the intermediate player through two-octave scales, arpeggios, and chord progression arpeggios! These studies increase knowledge of music theory, promote chord recognition, and are especially valuable for those learning improvisation. Advanced players will be challenged by three-octave major and minor scales presented in increasing rhythmic values. Finally, scales in sixths and thirds are offered for continued study and development of double stops. Discover a deep appreciation for getting the most out of scal |
| You Can Teach Yourself Harmonica | Phil Duncan guides the viewer through the solos and techniques found in Mel Bay's popular You Can Teach Yourself Harmonica book. 50 minutes. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Drums | 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. 67 minutes. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Drums | 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 if which 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 Tea | |
| Dulcimer a La Mode | Dulcimer a La Mode takes the mystery of out modal tuning and playing for the mountain dulcimer player by presenting four common tunings (DAA, DAG, DAD, and DAC) with instructions for tuning, finding the scales and chords, and learning traditional tunes in each of the four modes. This book will encourage players to retune their instrument and learn more of its versatility. Each tune is presented as a melody with a drone in the mode indicated with strumming and rhythm guides. For most tunes, an optional arrangement or accompaniment is also provided using more complex chords and reflecting more traditional Western harmony. As a further learning tool, the accompanying CD allows the listener to play along with the song as presented in the book. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Banjo | In this straightforward, easy to understand video for five-string bluegrass banjo, Janet Davis teaches tuning, how to read tablature, roll patterns, chords, licks, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Janet explains the first 22 lessons from the book of the same title and demonstrates examples both slowly and at regular speed. This 60-minute video can be used by itself to learn by ear, or with the tablature found in the companion book. The companion book for this video may be purchased separately. Note: The DVD teaches through Lesson 22. For the remaining Lessons, the CD must be purchased to hear those licks. |
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| Bass Scale Chart | A working knowledge of scales and their applications to chord progressions is paramount for bassists. Mel Bay's Bass Scale Chart provides standard notation and tab, fingering diagrams, construction formulas in whole and half steps and application (usage) for the most common scales used today. This easy to read and understand chart is packed full of scalar information. A "must have" for aspiring bassists. | |
| First Lessons Accordion | This book is designed for the person who may know nothing about music and has had no previous accordion training. Included with the book to facilitate the learning process is an instructional recording by the author! This effective exceptional teaching tool will motivate and guide the beginner student from basic accordion familiarization and music theory to quickly achieving results by playing songs such as Scarborough Fair and Ode to Joy! The minimum size instrument for this breakthrough teaching book is an 80 bass piano accordion. Bullet Points: • |
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| Complete Bass Book | This book is an A to Z guide for intermediate to advanced bass players. Through finger exercises, rhythm studies, and sight-reading studies, it will help you learn to develop effective bass lines. In addition, you will learn modern bass performance techniques such as slap & pop and right hand hammering. Extensive sections on scales and chord tone studies are provided, as well as instruction on chord progressions and transposition. Presented in standard notation and tablature. The accompanying CD contains many of the exercises and examples in the book. They are played at tempo with a drum machine beat, demonstrating proper execution and making learning more enjoyable. | |
| 101 Three-Chord Songs for Guitar, Banjo, and Uke | You need only minimal playing skills and three chords--G, C, and D7--to accompany all the great songs in this innovative book. If you are just getting started, or if you are a "casual" player on a chording instrument, this is the perfect book for you. The book is absolutely bursting with a great variety of music: Old-time, bluegrass, gospel, Christmas, children's tunes, Stephen Foster, British and Celtic, cowboy, blues, and more. Because melody and lyrics are provided with every song, singers will also enjoy this wonderful collection of the world's favorite songs. Truly a book of outstanding arrangements, made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. (Some of these songs, like "Dark Hollow" and "Way Downtown," are hard to find in print.) Guitar, uke, and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords, along with tips on strumming and transposing tips for singers. An invaluable reference book for teachers and pros, too! | |
| Fun with the Oboe | This beginner's guide to the oboe gives a basic introduction to the parts of the instrument, 71 easy folk tunes, classic melodies, and Christmas carols, and fingering diagrams. Written to provide engaging playing material at an early level of development, this method supplement contains many fun and familiar melodies including: Alouette; Aura Lee; Cockles and Mussels; Down in the Valley; Greensleeves; Ode to Joy; Simple Gifts; and more. | |
| Guitar Technique Rationalized | This manual for guitarists incorporates a discourse on fundamental performing issues together with exercises for technical development. The book is divided into two sections: the first section explains the rationale, and the second section contains exercises for the development of technique. Rather than presenting comprehensive coverage of all technical areas as would be found in a tutor, the contents of the book have been specifically geared to the underlying factors governing technique, such as: dexterity, coordination, independence, and relaxed performance. Alongside recommendations, the author presents commonly observed scenarios, in order to focus attention more intently on the salient issues. This book is intended primarily for intermediate and advanced players. | |
| Electric Bass Method Volume 1 | 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. | |
| Daily Scale Exercises for Violin | Designed to help people master all 24 major and minor scales. In this book, first, all the violin scales are re-organized to be more simple, practical, and easy to learn. Then all the fingerings of the single-stop scales are classified into only a few basic patterns. When practicing, violinists can study these fingering patterns first and then use them to play all 24 scales easily. Finally, all the fingerings of the double-stop scales are also re-edited to make them as simple as possible. With this approach, the process of learning violin scales is much easier than before. | |
| The Guitar | This copiously illustrated history is the result of the merging of two previous volumes by the same authors, The Acoustic Guitar and The Electric Guitar. The Guitar traces the development of the instrument in all of its varied forms from the 16th century to modern times, paying tribute to luthiers past and present. In addition to its exquisite photography, the book features profiles and interviews with many leading American and British builders, providing insights to the luthier's craft. Guitarists, aspiring builders, or anyone who simply appreciates fine craftsmanship would enjoy receiving this splendid book as a gift. Hardcover. | |
| TurboTune Professional Guitar & Bass String Winder | For the professional musician, guitar tech, or novice picker just starting guitar or bass, the new Dean Markley TurboTune™ Professional guitar & bass string winder is just the tool you need to make changing your strings easier and faster than ever. The Dean Markley TurboTune™ winder is made of sturdy industrial resin. It features a steel shaft that snaps into a cordless power screwdriver, or into the convenient snap-on hand crank that comes with the TurboTune™. Either way, you'll find your string winding time cut in half! Plus, the TurboTune™ winder fits the widest range of guitar and bass tuning pegs ever. The Dean Markley TurboTune™ string winder also fits upright basses, and steel guitars. There is no competition that even comes close to the Dean Markley TurboTune™ string winder. | |
| Aerobics for Fiddlers | A fast and fun way to get in shape and stay in shape on your fiddle. Written by champion fiddler Carol Ann Wheeler, Aerobics for Fiddlers contains well-thought-out exercises dealing with dexterity, vibrato, loosening and strengthening the wrist, plus techniques such as double-stops, turn-arounds, chromatics, etc. If you are serious about improving your tunes this is for you! Aerobics for Fiddlers is a proven method for developing quality sound and great facility. The exercises are designed especially to help players improve on the skills and licks used by fiddlers, and are different from violin exercise methods. Note: This product contains the same exercises as Mel Bay's Warm-Ups for the Violinist (#98676BCD). This book is full size, while Warm-Ups for the Violinist is half-size. | |
| Anyone Can Play Electric Bass | This video course is designed for people who want to play bass in a small group or ensemble and presents all the most common musical forms. You will learn bass techniques for rock, country, pop, and other popular music styles. No music-reading ability is required. After mastering this method, you will be ready to start playing with other musicians regardless of what type of music you choose. Free instructional booklet included. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 | Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 features a tremendous amount of playing material for the guitar student. Because of this, a special two-CD package is offered with hours of playing material. The split-track format featuring the guitars of Tommy Flint and William Bay contains the solo parts on the right channel and the accompaniment parts on the left. The guitar student may play with melody, accompaniment, or both! | |
| Anyone Can Play Guitar Volume 1 | Vern Juran has played and taught guitar professionally for over twenty years. His course presents beginning acoustic and electric guitar students with a practical, easy-to-learn approach. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. In the first video, Vern teaches tuning, the parts of the guitar, how to hold the guitar and pick, and proper right and left hand positioning. Using numerous close-ups and diagrams both on-screen and in the accompanying booklet, this video lesson teaches the student to strum basic chords for four folk songs and two blues progressions. By following this method, you can enjoy a lifetime of guitar playing, no matter what style of music you choose. Includes free instructional booklet. | |
| Guitar Manuscript Pad | Recognizing the guitar's broad sonic range, this book was laid out with just 8 staves per page so that guitarists can easily write and read ledger lines, chord frames, position and string markings, and special effects found in modern guitar notation. 40 double-sided, tear-out sheets. | |
| Easy Ukulele Method Book I | The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Using both notation and tablature, this method is so easy that in minutes you will be strumming your ukulele and singing along to familiar songs. Students of all ages will enjoy this book! The ukulele is an instrument for everyone and every type of music! So begin today using this tablature method and discover the wonders of this little instrument. | |
| Easy Ukulele Method Book II | The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Book II reviews many of the fundamentals presented in Book I. It tests your music reading skills with worksheets, expands your knowledge with additional chords, and gives you many more songs to play. Both notation and tablature are used, allowing you to strum along using the chord symbols or play the melody with the tablature. | |
| Anthology of Pedal Steel Guitar | This book definitely falls into the category of one of those books no pedal steel player should be without! Written by Pedal Steel Hall of Fame member, DeWitt Scott, this fine text teaches the styles and techniques of playing contemporary pedal steel guitar. In addition, solos are presented by many of todays greatest steel guitar artists such as Buddy Emmons, Lloyd Green, Mike Smith, Nils Tuxen, Weldon Myrick, Paul Franklin, Jerry Byrd, DeWitt Scott and Doug Jernigan. In notation and tablature. The accompanying CD is a stereo listening CD demonstrating most of the techniques and songs from the book. | |
| Vintage Mel Bay Coffee Mug | This bright orange, ceramic coffee mug is perfect for the true Mel Bay enthusiast involved in late-night practice or recording sessions. Holds 10.5 oz. of your favorite beverage. | |
| Ukulele Handbook | For Soprano, Concert, Tenor, and Baritone Uke | This book is for the intermediate and advanced level players. It displays all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. Of course, there are other books which show how to build chords, but when you are playing a new song, you need an "almanac" for a quick look over all the possibilities to play a certain chord. That leads you into arranging a song and creating your very own style of playing. |
| Thumbpicking Chord Book | A chord catalog and study guide for fingerstyle guitarists who want to build smooth thumbpicking technique. This book teaches how to read tab and chord diagrams, and shows chords and thumbpicking chords in various key signatures. An appendix is included in the back of the book which shows diminished and augmented chord forms for each key. | |
| Pro Tools For Dummies | All-In-One Desk Reference | Shows musicians and home recording enthusiasts how to get up and running with Pro Tools, the leading software for professional music recording Features minibooks on recording basics, PC and recording hardware, MIDI, editing, mixing, mastering, synchronization, and advanced Pro Tools use Offers information on the hot-selling Digi002, Digi001, and Mbox packages for home recording buffs Provides more complete information than other books, including basic tips on the recording process Written by a professional musician who has been a touring and studio drummer as well as a sound and recording engineer. |
| Teaching Adults To Sight Sing | You wish your adult singers could read music. So do they! This new book by internationally honored choir director, John Bertalot, explains in short easy-to-follow steps how you can fulfill their wish—and yours! The book is a most valuable tool for many who face the more extreme difficulty of teaching reluctant adults things that children learn very readily. While the reader may wish to temper some of John’s experiences to suite individual situations, they serve as superb resources for ideas, reminders and discipline for all who work with adult singers. Colin Mawby, former Director of Music of London's Westminster Cathedral, writes: 'This book is essential reading for choirmasters and singers. It's superbly structured, beautifully written, down to earth and amusing, and it's destined to become a classic.' | |
| Music Theory 101 | Hundreds of musical components related to melody, harmony, and rhythm are blended together to make music. The study of these elements is called music theory. This book explains basic music theory as it relates to the needs of the average musician. It covers basic music reading with note names and time values, accidentals, ties, and other symbols and terms, as well as the theory behind the most common scales and chords. Quizzes throughout the book reinforce key concepts. | |
| A Concise Guide to Understanding Music | A Concise Guide to Understanding Music offers guidance on many aspects of musical form, the creative concepts of major composers over the centuries, and developments ranging from early notation to the present day. The book is profusely illustrated and also contains an extensive bibliography as well as detailed lists of compositions for the reader to listen to and enjoy. For those who wish to understand more about all kinds of music, this is the book to help you. | |
| Snazzy Snippets Book One | : The Fun Way to Sight Read | The aim of Snazzy Snippets Books 1 and 2 is to encourage piano students to sight-read music and see what they find. Book One contains thirty short untitled compositions in various styles with a few fingerings and dynamics written in. Space is allowed for students to write in their own names for the pieces. |
| Snazzy Snippets Book Two | The Fun Way to Sight Read | The aim of Snazzy Snippets Books 1 and 2 is to encourage piano students to sight-read music and see what they find. Book Two contains thirty short untitled compositions in various styles with a few fingerings and dynamics written in. These pieces have slightly more difficult fingerings and rhythms than Book One. Space is allowed for students to write in their own names for the pieces. |
| Complete Ukulele Set | The perfect starter set for ukulele! Everything you need to play the uke is included: a high-quality wood ukulele, the Total Ukulele method book with CD, and a pick. The Total Ukulele instructional book makes learning the uke easy and fun! It covers all important subjects for the beginning uke player including rhythm accompaniment, strumming patterns and techniques, fingerpicking techniques and melody playing. The music is presented in notation and tablature and is explained in easy-to-understand terms. Total Ukelele also covers the basics of music theory, chord exercises and many chord progressions. The companion CD features numerous exercises and eleven popular tunes to listen to or play along. The method book is written for the standard ukulele tuning in D (older tuning). The pitches of the strings are: A, D, F#, and B. | |
| Mandolin Ear Training Course | Designed for any level, from beginner to advanced, this audio course presents simple tried and true steps that will make training your ear a breeze! You will learn to correctly hum acoustic and mandolin licks, memorize a variety of licks in several different keys, and transpose them into alternate keys. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Uke | 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. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano | This video accompanies and teaches the book of the same title. No other piano method comes close to matching this course's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded, challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. | |
| Rudiments on the Drumset | Learn the basic techniques in a fun way! Supposedly rudiments are the necessary basis for playing the drums at all... but for students who are not so advanced, it's an absolute mystery why they have to struggle with what they feel to be boring technical exercises when all they really want to do is just play. But the rudiments are not boring at all if you can apply the new figure you've learned in its simple form directly to the drum set, relating it to grooves or fills from familiar music. This book can be introduced early in the instructional process or used as a supplement if you're learning on your own. As soon as the first contact with notation has been made and you’re playing your first grooves, you can then have fun jumping into the world of rudiments. To this end, this book is separated into two "Tours." Tour 1 contains simple exercises for the beginner, while Tour 2 is directed at the advanced student who extensively knows and plays the rudiments. | |
| 2 Ten Duets in the Styles of Romantic, Blues... | 10 Duets in the styles of Romantic, Blues, Bossa Nova, Samba, Pop, Folk | This book is for all guitarists who are looking for something new to play and who don't want to limit themselves exclusively to the more traditional type of duet music that's available. Stylistically, the pieces range from romantic, blues and bossa nova to samba, pop and folklore. The included CD contains every piece in two different versions as well as a preparatory exercise. First, there's a complete version for listening with an expanded and properly mixed arrangement. In this version, supporting instruments such as percussion, electric piano, strings, or acoustic bass are added in an appropriate manner for the style and mixed in softly without distracting the focus from the two guitars. After every listening version, a "picking pattern" follows: the rhythm guitar performs and stays with this picking pattern throughout the entire piece and it forms the common thread that represents the actual core of each composition. This pattern is also presented on the CD in a slow version of a representative section of |
| Hispanic-American Guitar | The guitar’s entrance into American culture began in the early 1800s, introduced primarily by visiting and immigrant Spanish guitarists. Many of these newly arrived Spaniards exerted great influence on the guitar’s development in 19th century America. The works in this book contain the compositions and arrangements of eight noted 19th century Hispanic American guitarist/composers with an emphasis on their works that reflect Latin themes or rhythms. Rounding out this anthology are dance forms such as the Habanera, Jota, Cachucha, Sevillaño, Spanish Mazurka, and other Spanish dance related works along with extended concert pieces such as Theme and Variations, Serenades, Polonaises and a delightful arrangement of The Celebrated Spanish Retreat, a programmatic work with an unusual “C” tuning and novel harmonic effects crafted to imitate the bugles, horns and drums as heard on the battlefield. The book features twenty-one solos and two duets which range in difficulty from easy to advanced. An extensive and well re | |
| Guitar Theory Chart | A quick, comprehensive guide to music theory. It covers accidentals, types of notes and rests, time signatures, major and minor keys, the circle of keys, scale construction, chord construction, harmonized scales, and chord progressions. | |
| Cello Method | This method for the beginning cello student offers a progressive series of lessons and practice pieces, including duets for student and teacher. The author, a Curtis Institute graduate, begins with the fundamentals of string technique with ample attention given to sitting position and left and right-hand positions. Note and rest values are introduced together with the playing of notes on open and stopped strings in first position. The author then uses nursery rhyme tunes, folk melodies, symphonic themes, and short original tunes and exercises to develop the student's sight reading ability and musicianship, gradually introducing more complex rhythmic concepts over a broader range. Many of the melodies in this book have been altered slightly to illustrate a point, or simplified to be easier and more fun for the beginner. With technical drawings by the author and charming illustrations by her children, the overall tone of this volume is ideal for pre-teen students. | |
| Basic Guitar Strumming and Fingerpicking | This book equips the beginner with the basic techniques necessary to succeed in the modern world of music. Numerous strumming patterns are covered, as are several fingerpicking patterns. The student will also learn the basics of chord chart reading, something that will come in handy should they ever find themselves in semi-pro or professional playing situations. This book will benefit anyone who is interested in playing current popular music, including rock, alternative, folk-rock, country & contemporary worship. Also included is a full length 75-minute CD with all 51 exercises from the book, to help the student with areas such as timing and the concept of playing with other musicians. The goal for the student is to play the exercises along with the CD. A must for both beginners and those desiring to improve their basic strumming and fingerpicking skills. | |
| John Standefer Favorite Original Solos and Arrangements | Great solo fingerstyle guitar arrangements by 2002 National Champion Fingerstyle Guitarist John Standefer. The collection contains John's most loved original pieces - and it's written in his own format, which he calls 'Picture-Perfect' TAB. This new method of writing guitar music makes it more complete, easier and faster to learn. Great player. Great music. Great way to learn it. It's the triple threat! Get this book and CD set today! | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Harmonica | A wonderful, easy-to-understand beginning harmonica book for learning both folk and blues harmonica stylings. Several different styles are analyzed and representative tunes are given in each style. Within the various sections the songs are roughly graded as to difficulty. An extra section examines some specialized techniques and introduces some harmonicas other than the standard ten-hole-twenty-reed diatonic harp, in the key of C for which most of the songs in this book are written. All together, 41 harmonica arrangements are included. This package includes the companion DVD video, in which Phil Duncan demonstrates many of the techniques and songs from the book. | |
| Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1 | As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children. Students raised in the Suzuki tradition will immediately take to the method, concepts, and techniques used in this book and play-along CDs. Common folk songs familiar to the student are used to demonstrate and teach the basic skill of oldtime fiddle playing. All melodies are first presented in their simplest form followed by more complex variations with introductions, ornaments, and endings. Students of all levels will find challenging material in this book. Younger students can proceed at their own pace, returning to the more difficult variations at a future time. On the 2-CD set, each tune is recorded in split-track format, allowing the student to play with solo violin, guitar accompaniment or both. | |
| Complete Music for the Fife and Drum | A collection of 78 tunes containing some Civil War selections as well as many other traditional favorites. Each arrangement features harmony, style marks and guitar chords. The music is supplemented with histories of the tunes and drumbeats. Complete Music for Fife and Drum was compiled by a professional fifer and intended for the military fife in B-flat. This book offers tunes from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras with suggested snare and bass drum parts as well as chord progressions. It also contains a wealth of fife history and resources. The author, Walter Sweet, is the son of the well-known American fife maker Ralph Sweet of Connecticut. | |
| Complete Chromatic Harmonica Method | A comprehensive chromatic harmonica method by noted writer and clinician Phil Duncan. Contains excellent harmonica arrangements of 60 tunes ranging in style from light classics to folk and country. | |
| Complete Dobro Player | Stacy Phillips is an internationally acclaimed soloist and author on Resonator Guitar. This comprehensive book took years to produce and is the culmination of Stacy's many years of playing the instrument, studying new Resonator techniques and interviewing other Resonator greats. This book achieves the following objectives: 1. To present an in-depth survey of the styles in which well-rounded lap guitarist should be competent. 2. To examine the playing styles and techniques of some of the world's greatest Resonator guitarists. 3. To catalog many of the licks that are lingua franca in the world of Resonator guitarists. 4. To indicate some of the underlying relationships between notes, keys, and chords by introducing some basic music theory as it relates specifically to the six-string guitar in G tuning. 5. To gain insights into the world of Resophonic guitar stylings and performance through interviews with some of the top players. 6. To demonstrate unconventional concepts in order to stimulate fresh approaches t | |
| Splitting the Licks | Leads the banjo player step-by-step through working out songs for the five-string banjo from basic melodies in both Scruggs/bluegrass style and melodic/chromatic style. Each section contains exercises and examples for improvising. Furthermore, this book teaches how to arrange music based on concepts of combining rolls and licks. Janet Davis' books are praised because they teach so well! This is one of her finest. In tablature. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer | Madeline MacNeil brings her considerable expertise in teaching the dulcimer to this video companion to the book of the same title. The format is both comprehensive yet easy to understand. Ms. MacNeil covers such areas as tuning, scales, strumming, fingering, chord studies, alternate tunings, use of the capo, and the "noter." In addition, she demonstrates a substantial number of fine dulcimer arrangements. | |
| Deluxe Harmonica Method | This book is a complete guide to playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Its purpose is to help the beginning student to avoid the trial and error method of playing the harmonica through step by step technical instruction and an extensive, graded repertoire. Rather than overwhelming the student with the "all at once" approach, fundamentals of note reading are gradually introduced throughout the book's 100-plus pages. This method progresses from very simple melodies and exercises to concepts as complex as inserting harmonica chords within a melody. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes in the book. | |
| Electric Bass Method Volume 2 | 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. Volume II continues with studies, scales, walking bass patterns, and more. 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. | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 with Pop Version CD | This is the world's premier method for learning guitar. It is time tested and has proven to be quite successful in building the harmonic knowledge and technique needed to play any style. It teaches note reading and in book one, the guitarist will learn to plays solos, duets, scales and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor. The Pop Version CD by Nori Kelley features every song in Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 set with contemporary rhythm track including guitars, keyboards and drums. The solo parts are included on a separate channel so that the student may practice with or without the solo part. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Pan Flute | A very easy-to-understnad pan flute method. By following this book the beginner can successfully play the pan flute in a very short time. This text has been carefully written to provide maximum enjoyment and fun! | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin | You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin is written as a teach- yourself text with play-along examples and tunes on the companion recording. In the author's words "It is aimed at helping you get started immediately on your way to mandolinhood by giving you the basics of the mandolin and mandolin playing." With this informal, often humerous text, Dix Bruce will guide you step- by-step through the basics of learning this versatile instrument. Learn all about accompanying yourself and others, common chords and useful strums, reading simple melodies, playing a colorful assortment of mandolin folk songs, and more. All musical examples and tunes are written in both standard notation and tablature. Diagrams of all the principal chords used on the mandolin are shown in the Chord Appendix, making this book a particularly useful study aid for the beginning mandolinist. Illustrated with drawings and photographs of vintage instruments. | |
| DADGAD Chords, Scales, and Tuning | This book offers a large number of essential chords and scales for the DADGAD tuning of the guitar. The material assembled here opens up a multitude of possibilities to expand and improve your playing in this unique tuning. Chords are shown in their customary harmonic contexts, instead of just listing them (as is done in most other chord-books). Skim and skip around in the book as you like, experiment, and linger where ever you find your musical inspiration. Have fun with this new, unique DADGAD book. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Electric Bass | This method is loaded with information. In the author's words, "The electric bass is in a very exciting developmental period. No longer does it just provide 'low-end support.' Now entire songs are built around the bass line." This method is both easy to understand and thorough! It provides the theory and technique needed to play contemporary bass, and it covers such modern effects as slap & pop and right-hand hammering techniques. While note reading is taught, tablature is also presented. The companion video is included in this package in DVD format. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Guitar | This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that it is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enables you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will also begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. This package includes the companion video in DVD format. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin | You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin is written as a teach-yourself text with play-along examples and tunes on the companion recording. In the author's word, "It is aimed at helping you get started immediately on your way to mandolinhood by giving you the basics of the mandolin and mandolin playing." With this informal, often humorous text, Dix Bruce will guide you step-by-step through the basics of learning this versatile instrument. Learn all about accompanying yourself and others, common chords and useful strums, reading simple melodies, playing a colorful assortment of mandolin folk songs, and more. All musical examples and tunes are written in both standard notation and tablature. Diagrams of all the principal chords used on the mandolin are shown in the Chord Appendix, making this book a particularly useful study aid for the beginning mandolinist. Illustrated with drawings and photographs of vintage instruments. | |
| Earlydayze Cello | The pieces in this collection have been written for students just starting their musical journey with their new instrument. Even with limited technical ability, they can nonetheless enjoy these complete pieces in a variety of styles with an accompaniment that provides interest in its own right. The accompanying CD gives a complete demonstration performance but also has an accompaniment-only version to play along with. A glossary of music terms is also provided. | |
| Total Ukulele | D-Tuning Method for Beginners | The ukulele is more popular today than ever, and this instructional book makes learning the uke easy and fun! It covers all important subjects for the beginning uke player including rhythm accompaniment, strumming patterns and techniques, fingerpicking techniques and melody playing. The music is presented in notation and tablature and is explained in easy-to-understand terms. Total Ukulele also covers the basics of music theory, chord exercises and many chord progressions. The companion CD features numerous exercises and eleven popular tunes to listen to or play along with. |
| Mandolin Technique Studies | An in-depth study of mandolin technique. Included are chapters on arpeggios, shifting, triplets and chromatics. Each chapter contains numerous practice studies and concludes with a fiddle tune arrangement showcasing the skills discussed in that chapter. A great resource for intermediate to advanced mandolin players of all styles. Ideal for those who want to take their playing to the next level. | |
| Power Tools for Five-String Bass | This book is designed to give 5-string electric bass players an understanding of the bass fingerboard. Such knowledge is essential for the creation of melodic bass lines. Bass players must be able to perform on their instruments to the utmost of their abilities. To do so, they need the same tools that make any musician a powerful performer. The first set of tools consists of scales and arpeggios, which are the basic units from which all melodies and chord progressions are derived. This book will teach you, with a minimum of pain and lost sleep, to play these patterns over the entire range of this beautiful instrument. Written in notation, tablature, and fretboard diagrams. Every exercise appears on the accompanying CD. | |
| Rudimental Drumset Solos for the Musical Drummer | This book is for drummers who want to take the rudiments that they learned on the snare drum or practice pad and play them in fun and challenging drum set solos. There are 12 different styles of drum set solos in this book, each built using different rudiments. The drummer will be able to play interesting musical ideas and phrases around the drumset with ease. These solos would be great for recitals and music festival competition! | |
| Ultimate Chops | 16 Steps to Total Musicianship for Contemporary Instrumentalists | These exercises are intended to help the serious musician internalize the vocabulary of music that comprises most jazz and classical genres today. They will not only enhance one's fluency with the various musical elements, but they will also help develop the ear, an important aspect that has been glaringly absent from many current pedagogical approaches. The young musician may find these exercises challenging at first, but patience and diligence on the part of the serious student will be rewarded with a strong fundamental knowledge of the basics of music. More advanced musicians and professionals will find these exercises invaluable for shoring up any weak areas in their training, reviewing chords and scales, and providing a means for maintaining current skills. |
| Anyone Can Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | This course is designed for the beginning slide guitar player but will also help an intermediate player develop bottleneck technique. You will learn standard and alternate tunings, reading slide tablature, basic left- and right-hand technique, and classic bottleneck blues riffs. A free tablature booklet of examples from the video is included. | |
| Anyone Can Play Popular Chord Progressions | This course is designed for the beginning guitarist who already understands and uses chords in first position. The student will learn many standard chord changes used in thousands of folk, country, blues and rock songs, and in the development of faster chord changing. It will also help songwriters to write better songs. While studying this tape the student will be learning to play all of the friendly guitar keys. This course was written and is taught by Vern Juran. Vern has over twenty-five of teaching and performing experience, and has several other videos available through Mel Bay Publications, Inc. Booklet included. | |
| Anyone Can Play Fingerstyle Guitar | Paul has taught for the past 15 years - not only guitar but also banjo, resonator guitar, hammered dulcimer, lap dulcimer, and autoharp. The lessons he presents are derived from his own easy-to-learn method which doesn't require the student to read music. Basic accompaniment patterns will be learned. The student will then progress to the alternating bass styles while learning fingerstyle classics. Includes a free instructional booklet. | |
| Anyone Can Play Violin | This self-guided beginner's violin course is designed for anyone of any age who wants to play violin. No previous musical experience is necessary! This course will teach you the basics for all types of performance, from classical to country, in a clear, step- by-step process compatible with Suzuki pedagogy. Lessons include: instrument care, tuning, positioning, note reading, playing pizzicato on open strings, fingering and use of the bow. Instructional booklet included. 65 minutes. | |
| Anyone Can Play Bluegrass Banjo | This DVD is designed to teach the basics of bluegrass banjo playing to the beginning student who has no previous music experience. It includes a broad discussion of Scruggs-style banjo playing with a brief introduction to melodic-style playing. Bluegrass standards such as Cripple Creek, Lonesome Road Blues, Little Maggie, Bury Me Beneath the Willow, and many others are taught in the lessons. Free instructional booklet included. | |
| Earlydayze Violin | The pieces in this collection have been written for students just starting their musical journey with their new instrument. Even with limited technical ability, they can nonetheless enjoy these complete pieces in a variety of styles with an accompaniment that provides interest in its own right. The accompanying CD gives a complete demonstration performance but also has an accompaniment-only version to play along with. A glossary of music terms is also provided. | |
| Upbeat Scales & Arpeggios | Practicing the exercises in this book can help you master the clarinet. The exercises will help refine your tone, improve your technique and enhance your musical expression – these are the cornerstones of great clarinet playing. The studies in this book evolved from the Baermann Scale studies. For impetus and melodic direction, each exercise begins on the upbeat. The studies are written using eighth notes in Alla Breve. All studies are re-ordered from the original to a more logical sequence, staying within a given key for each exercise. The studies cover a broad range of musical forms including simple, interrupted and returning scales; major, minor and broken chords; dominant sevenths, thirds and sixths; fifths and octaves and diminished sevenths. Includes many diagrams to aid in learning new fingerings. | |
| Solo Accordion Music | A collection of 15 original accordion solos by the renowned Nordic accordion champion, composer and arranger, Hildegunn Johansen. All titles in Norwegian with English translations. A great addition to any accordionist’s repertoire! Intermediate in difficulty. | |
| Sight Reading For The Contemporary Guitarist | Up until a few years ago, finding guitar players who could sight read melodic lines was about as rare as sighting a whooping crane. Today, because of widespread study and the use and popularity of the guitar, melodic sight reading has become an essential part of guitar playing. It is now important for a working guitarist to be as proficient at sight reading as any brass or woodwind player. Rhythms in this book are extremely complex, compelling the player to focus on learning the guitar fretboard. | |
| John Renbourn In Concert 1990 DVD | John Renbourn's unique stylistic fusion of British folk music with elements of country blues, modern jazz, ragtime, classical and pre-Renaissance music has led to his becoming one of the foremost fingerstyle guitarists performing today. John explores all the facets of his music in this 75 minute solo concert, recorded 1990 in Toronto, Canada. He plays a classic rock instrumental by Booker T. & The MGS and follows this with a gospel tuned learned from a recording by the great Bahamian guitarist, Joseph Spence. Traditional Irish melodies are played as easily as a jazz composition from the South African pianist, Dollar Brand. John Renbourn is a "complete guitarist" and a highly evolved musician. This video presents a rare night which combined great guitar playing, John's unique humor and a captivated full-house. Titles include: Sweet Potato, Medley: Abide With Me/Great Dreams From Heaven, Lord Franklin, Little Niles, Lindsay, From Sandwood Down To Kyle, Medley: The South Wind/The Blar |
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| Music Theory Workbook For Guitar | This book is an excellent learning tool for both the beginner who has no knowledge of music theory, and the intermediate student looking to improve their understanding of the guitar fretboard. An easy to understand music theory section is included especially for the beginning student, which sets forth the basics of music theory, thus laying the foundations for the exercises. From the most simple construction of basic intervals to the most advanced chord structure, all information is consistently applied to the guitar fretboard. The exercises prompt the student to write out an example using staff notation, and then to find those notes on a guitar fretboard diagram. All answers are included in the book, enabling the student to check his or her own work | |
| Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar: Improvisation | This video lesson teaches two great swing standards -- Sweet Georgia Brown and Georgia On My Mind. Duck Baker's understanding of the jazz tradition and improvisation makes this lesson especially challenging, informative and exciting. The basis of fingerstyle jazz improvisation is presented with dozens of chord shapes, hot licks and musical ideas. Duck demonstrates how to develop improvised ideas and variations over chord progressions and melodies. The enclosed 36-page tab/booklet presents each and every phrase written out in tablature for easy playing. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Short Term Course | The Mastering the Guitar Class Method Short Course has been written for use in guitar classes which last for nine weeks or less. Students will receive, in a condensed form, the same high quality, sequential material contained in the Mastering the Guitar Class Method. Although designed for a shorter course, great care has been taken to provide the students with a solid foundation in technique and the fundamentals of playing guitar. Contents include: holding position, chords, strum patterns, tuning, reading single note solos in tablature and standard notation, and ensembles all in a variety of music styles. The book also contains a section on playing the blues and writing original blues lyrics. Fifty five lesson plans are available on line at melbay.com and quizzes will also be made available. This text is ideal for the exploratory course and will provide the perfect springboard for further study. Checkout the Short Course Lesson Plans on the GuitarPeople |
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| Pocket Tones Mandolin and Violin Tuner | The perfect pitch that musicians always want - on a key chain! The Pocket Tones is a handy, durable, and compact device that can be carried in your pocket or purse on a key chain or can fit conveniently in an instrument case to provide accurate tones whenever you need them. Use Pocket Tones to develop excellent pitch recognition – it is the perfect answer for an immediate tone, and it is always at hand. The Pocket Tones Mandolin and Violin Tuner provides four electronic reference tones matching the four strings of the mandolin or violin. Batteries included (AG13). Shuts off automatically after 30 seconds. (Warning: Because of its small size, the Pocket Tones tuner is not intended for young children.) | |
| Pocket Tones Banjo Tuner | The perfect pitch that musicians always want - on a key chain! The Pocket Tones is a handy, durable, and compact device that can be carried in your pocket or purse on a key chain or can fit conveniently in an instrument case to provide accurate tones whenever you need them. Use Pocket Tones to develop excellent pitch recognition – it is the perfect answer for an immediate tone, and it is always at hand. The Pocket Tones Banjo Tuner provides five electronic reference tones matching the five strings of the bluegrass banjo in G tuning. Batteries included (AG13). Shuts off automatically after 30 seconds. (Warning: Because of its small size, the Pocket Tones tuner is not intended for young children.) | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 | This companion CD to Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 presents selected guitar solos and studies from the book with accompaniment in split-track format. The split-track format allows the listener to hear and play along with the backup and solo part together or separately. A CD player with a balance control knob is required to take full advantage of this feature. | |
| John Standefer's 'Picture-Perfect' TAB Guitar Manuscript Book | If you write tablature for the guitar, you'll want to pick up one of John Standefer's 'Picture-Perfect' TAB manuscript tablets. This method of writing guitar music is the most complete, visually intuitive way to communicate your ideas to others. Advantages include graphic looking strings and a second 'fretboard' line on which to write left hand fingerings, 'anchor' chord positions and scale patterns. There are also locations for the tunings, time signatures and key signatures. This is the same TAB format that John used to produce his Favorite Original Solos & Arrangements book & CD set (MB20465BCD). No matter if you are a guitar teacher, a composer, or just a player who wants to scribble your ideas down, this tab manuscript book is for you! | |
| Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 | This book begins with the key of A major and immediately introduces right-hand accompaniment concepts before moving on to the relative minor key of F#. Notes in the first position on the first four strings are reviewed before approaching scales, chords and etudes in keys of B-flat major/G minor, E-flat major/C minor, and A-flat major/F minor. Includes theory lessons regarding intervals, harmonized scales, triads, expression marks and syncopation plus techniques of glissando, ascending and descending slurs, and tremolo. Written in standard notation only.The included CD presents selected guitar solos and studies from the book with accompaniment in split-track format. The split-track format allows the listener to hear and play along with the backup and solo part together or separately. A CD player with a balance control knob is required to take full advantage of this feature. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano | You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded, challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. This package includes the companion DVD which accompanies and teaches many of the | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Short Term Course | This companion CD for the Mastering the Guitar Class Method Short Course includes demonstration recordings of many of the solo pieces and ensembles in the book. | |
| Tremolo and Octave Harmonica Method | At last, a complete method on how to play the tremolo and octave harmonicas. Another Phil Duncan step by step method designed to help you learn to play these special double reed harmonicas. Irish, folk, gospel, bluegrass, and country are a few of the musical styles covered. Single tone and tongue block methods are used. Thirty-seven progressive examples and tunes will have you playing with understanding and correct technique. A perfect way to expand your harmonica sounds. The recording is split track. Each example and tune is played throughout the book. The octave and tremolo harmonicas are used. | |
| Beginning Open Tunings | This book is devoted to introducing guitarists to the basics of playing in alternate tunings. This book provides an in-depth look at four popular tunings, Open C, Open G, DADGAD and Orkney Tuning. Chord charts are provided for each tuning, along with tab and notation for blues and textural riffs, song arrangements, and exercises for using the tunings as vocal accompaniment; a valuable tool for demystifying this exciting way of playing guitar. Companion CD included. | |
| Twelve by Twelve | The Ultimate Keyboard Reference Guide | Twelve by Twelve provides a graphic reference for the twelve most common chord types in all twelve keys for both keyboard instruments and guitar. Keyboard chords are illustrated on keyboard diagrams, showing two different fingerings or voicings for each chord. Guitar chords are shown on a standard fretboard diagram with fingerings included. Chords are given in alphabetical order for quick reference. The chord types included are: Major, Minor, 7th, Minor 7th, Major 7th, 6th, Minor 6th, Augmented, Minor 7th flat 5th, Diminished, Suspended 4th, and 9th. |
| Complete Guitar Scale Dictionary | Absolutely a landmark text! Author Mike Christiansen spent countless hours researching the scale forms used in all major musical idioms and also those found in other non-Western musical cultures. In addition to a myriad of scale forms (both conventional and rare) for major, minor, pentatonic, and blues, in-depth sections are contained on modes symmetrical altered scales, exotic scales and Japanese scales. Among the scale forms presented are Byzantine, Persian, East Indian Purvi, enigmatic, eight-tone Spanish, Prometheus, Gagaku, Zokugaku, In Sen Pou, Arabian and Balinese!! Scales are shown in notation, tablature, and diagram form. Also, rules are given for each scale showing construction and appropriate usage in relation to chordal structure and harmony.Companion DVD included featuring Mike and Corey Christiansen demonstrating improvisational applications of each scale. | |
| Intellitouch Tuner PT2 (White) | The PT2 "Bare Bone" Intellitouch tuner is a price breakthrough for the high end and time tested Intellitouch technology. The PT2 recalibrates between 438, 440 (the U.S. standard) and 442 (the European standard). The Intellitouch PT2 "Bare Bone" contains the same tuning technology as the PT1 but with the expensive and more professional-level features removed. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano by Ear | Developed by Robin Jarman to enable anyone to accompany songs on the piano without music, change key when a song is pitched too low or too high, and provide accompaniment when only the melody and chord symbols are given. It is ideal for teachers, students, parents, and members of the community who would like to accompany "sing alongs." The book does assume that the student can sing in tune, can read simple rhythm and notation, is familiar with the treble and bass clefs and the piano keyboard, and has a sense of humor and a desire to learn. The accompanying CD talks you through the exercises, providing additional instruction and help. This package also includes the companion DVD which accompanies and teaches many of the concepts in the book. | |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1A | A Comprehensive Method for Today's Guitarist! | William Bay and Mike Christiansen explain many of the concepts taught in this landmark guitar method. In addition many of the solos and studies are performed for the student to see and emulate. |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dobro | In an easy-to-follow lesson format, this dvd presents several of the most popular styles used in playing the Dobro, including bluegrass, old time, blues, country, and Hawaiian. No previous musical knowledge is needed. Tunes included are: Good Night Ladies; Dark Hallow; Jon Henry; Dixie; and many more! Presented in G tuning with tablature only. It is highly recommended that the companion book be purchased with this dvd. | |
| Chords Galore | A Systematic Approach to Voicing Chords on Guitar | Having developed two of the most prolific and respected guitar programs in the world (Berklee School of Music in the 1960s and University of North Texas in the 1980s), Jack Petersen is arguably the most influential academic jazz guitar teacher of our time. Mick Goodrick and John Abercrombie, to drop a couple big jazz guitar names, and countless other great players all went through the "School of Jack Petersen." This book presents Jack's revolutionary systematic chord voicing techniques for guitar. This easy to use system is a must for anyone serious about learning and understanding chords on guitar. Concepts of root position chords, inversions and a number of other voicing tricks are covered with standard notation, tab, and chord diagrams. |
| Dropped D Guitar - Bach to Blues | A Player's Guide and Solos for the Acoustic Guitar | Dropped D Guitar: Bach to Blues provides in-depth strategies to help the seasoned beginner to intermediate guitarist gain familiarity with the patterns of dropped D, utilizing a series of hands-on exercises for playing in dropped D tuning. Actual music is provided (no scales here) in the major keys of C, G, D, A, and the minor keys of Dm, Am, and Em. In addition, the guitarist is given a wide-ranging source of music, in a variety of musical styles and keys. There are works written by classical masters, traditional music, and early blues—all arranged for fingerstyle guitar in dropped D tuning in both standard notation and tablature. Background narrative is given on musical periods, composers, and the music to add to the reader’s understanding and interest. All instructional and solo material is played by the author on the accompanying CD. |
| Ear Training Volume III | Capturing the Basic Chord Qualities | This book and its 4 CDs shows you how to identify various chord families, capture their unique sounds, and aurally recognize their different chord qualities. You will be prepared for graded drills with lessons and studies involving triads, seventh chords, and their various inversions. The materials cover octave alignment, broken chords, chord sets, chords of like-quality and clearly defines the process of identification along with chord symbol designations. Four Customary Triads Plus Two Dominant-related Triads, intervals of the Seventh, dominant Seventh Chords, Major Seventh Chords, Minor Seventh Chords, Half-diminished Seventh Chords, fully-diminished Seventh Chords, Minor/Major Seventh Chords, Seventh Chord Inversions |
| Ear Training Volume II | Twelve Basic Interval Sounds to Master | This book and its 5 CDs defines and presents intervals from a second to an octave and beyond. The CDs drill the student in a graded set of exercises designed to train him/her to recognize all ascending, descending, and harmonic intervals. Great for identifying interval skips in melodies and chords. A truly awesome skill to develop that will open many important performance doors in the pursuit of musical excellence. Melodic & Harmonic Intervals (seconds, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, etc.), Numerical Identification, the Diatonic Major Key Interval Scheme, Simple & Compound Intervals, Chromatic Intervals, Interval Inversion, The Abbreviated Interval Identification System, Interval Grouping, Intervals of Enharmonic Equivalency |
| Ear Training Volume I | Scale Forms through Six Basic Tetrachords | This book and its 2CDs demonstrate and explain the concept of how scales and modes are assembled and combined through six basic tetrachords. This new and unique way to recognize various scales and modes helps to provide the necessary understanding of the basics of melodic and harmonic invention. Volume I is the ideal starting point for the serious-minded musician interested in developing a fine ear. Major Scales, Minor Scales: Aeolian, Harmonic, & Melodic Forms, Chromatic Scales, Modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, & Locrian, Whole-tone Scales, Pentatonic Major & Minor Scale Forms, Six Basic Tetrachord Forms: Major #1, Minor #2, Phrygian #3, Whole-tone #4, Dominant Harmonic Minor #5, & Chromatic #6 |
| All About Chords | This comprehensive book is everyone’s favorite for quickly understanding chord structures, chord progressions, and, in essence, how chords really work. Whether your interest is purely recreational or strictly professional, this clearly written practical guide will help ensure musical literacy and the pursuit of musical excellence. Develops your understanding of triads, seventh chords and their extensions (9ths, 11ths, & 13ths), provides chord sets for ear training drills and exercises, contains creative study questions to strengthen and develop understanding, and presents valuable insights on chord progressions. |
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| You Can Teach Yourself Dobro | In an easy-to-follow lesson format this book/dvd set presents several of the most popular styles used in playing the Dobro, including bluegrass, old-time, country, blues, Hawaiian, and more. No previous musical knowledge needed. Written in G tuning with tablature only. | |
| Intellitouch Tuner PT1 (Black) | This small compact tuner, can be clipped on the headstock of a guitar or be used on other instruments. It is triggered by contact vibrations. A bright LCD provides information on the tone detected, and the deviation in upper or downward direction. The display has a built-in light, so it can be read even in a dark environment. Its tuning accuracy is within 1/100 of a semitone. | |
| Shubb Banjo Capo, Nickel | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. 1.5" and flat. Also works on most mandolins and bazoukis. | |
| Shubb Banjo Capo, Brass | Known for its quality precision manufacturing since 1980, Shubb's patented locking action and attention to detail distinguish it from the rest. The devices attach in a second or less without harming the finish of the instrument or altering it's tuning. 1.5" and flat. Also works on most mandolins and bouzoukis. | |
| Piano for Dummies | Even if you've never read a note of music before or you couldn't carry a tune if it were strapped to your back, you can be playing those 88 keys in no time with all the easy-to-follow tips and sound advice from award-winning composer, arranger, and pianist Blake Neely. Catch the beat, scale your way to new pianistic heights, and dress up your music with great grooves, rich chords, and the building blocks of harmony. Find your own rhythm in rock, blues, jazz, or classical keyboard styles; decide whether the piano, organ, synthesizer, or harpsichord is the right keyboard for you. Companion CD includes almost 100 sample tracks and exercises. | |
| Drums for Dummies | Drums for Dummies covers the basics for the drumming beginner - from finding the perfect drum set to learning how to care for it properly. Master music fundamentals with expert tips for how to read music and how to understand basic techniques - with or without the sticks! This guide also discusses the power of rhythm and percussion in world music - from Ashiko and Conga to Samba and Bossa Nova - complemented with examples of each rhythm on the companion audio CD. Plus, you'll find extensive coverage of today's popular music styles - from jazz and rock to country and R & B. The last part of the book features ideas for keeping the beat alive - from finding print and internet resources to taking lessons or starting your own band! | |
| Singing for Dummies | Whether you enjoy singing in the shower or on the stage, this how-to guide will help you calm your nerves, match pitch, increase your vocal range, and develop a strong singing technique. You get expert advice on keeping your voice healthy, choosing a voice teacher, selecting the right material, and giving a stellar performance. The companion CD includes singers demonstrating every exercise so you can hear how it’s done allowing you to develop agility, pop riffs, and dynamic control, exercises to help you strengthen your chest voice, head voice, middle voice, and falsetto, and you will able to put your singing skills to the test with a song recorded on the CD. | |
| Songwriting for Dummies | Now you can write the songs! Using well-known tunes as examples, this easy-to-follow guide walks you through every aspect of writing lyrics and publishing a song, from choosing a musical style and recording to hiring business players. You'll see how to use rhyme and rhythm in all kinds of music, from blues to rock to commercial jingles. | |
| Bass Guitar for Dummies | Get ready to rock and roll on the bass — even if you can’t read music! This instrumental guide shows you how, with expert advice in everything from choosing your bass to playing basic scales to improvising lead solos. You’ll discover how to tune your bass and keep it in great shape, as well as left- and right-hand techniques, timing tips, and in-depth examples in various musical styles. The companion CD includes the author demonstrating rhythms so you can hear how it’s done, exercises to help you master grooves and reproduce the sound, hear sample rhythms played with a real drummer, and exercise to put your fretting skills to the test. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano by Ear | This video is based on the popular "You Can Teach Yourself Piano by Ear" book and CD. On completion of the video, the student will be able to accompany songs without music, to transpose, and to provide accompaniment for singing--even when only the melody or chords are available. The video is designed to be used by all age groups and is constructed around short, easy-to-follow lessons. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Recorder | William Bay and Mike Buerk teach you, in a step-by-step manner, how to play the soprano or descant recorder. Time signatures, sharps and flats and all of the basic notes are taught. In addition, you will be able to play along with many great recorder songs, ranging in style from classic to Irish ballads to ragtime to jazz to blues! Learn over 70 recorder solos! | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Recorder | William Bay and Mike Buerk teach you, in a step-by-step manner, how to play the soprano or descant recorder. Time signatures, sharps and flats and all of the basic notes are taught. In addition, you will be able to play along with many great recorder songs, ranging in style from classic to Irish ballads to ragtime to jazz to blues! Learn over 70 recorder solos! | |
| Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 2 | Mastering the Guitar Class Method is a remarkably innovative new approach to teaching guitar in class settings. This volume begins with in-depth reviews of the keys of C, G, Am, and Em presented in Volume 1. New material includes minor 7 and major 7 chords, triplets, swing rhythm, the slide, 6/8 time, 6/8 and 12/8 strums, harmonics, suspended chords, moveable power chords, and the keys of D, F and Dm. Contains comprehensive sections on pentatonic scales, improvisation, the hammer-on and pull-off techniques, the Travis fingerpicking style, barre chords, two-part harmony, block chords, fingerpicking in 3/4 time, and fingerpicking solos. As a special feature the book includes numerous guitar ensemble pieces suitable for recital or concert performance. This new method meets current MENC national standards for music education. This volume may be used as a follow-up to either edition of Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1. | |
| MP3 for Dummies | MP3 for Dummies, 2nd Edition covers all the essentials you need to know to find, download, create, share, save, and hear MP3 files. You'll find out about the enhanced features of the new release of MusicMatch Jukebox as well as the newest portable and home stereo MP3 players. This updated edition also covers the newest features on MP3.com as well as coverage of the "bad boys" of MP3 -- notably the Napster file swapping service. The book's CD includes MP3 players -- MusicMatch Jukebox and WinAmp -- as well as a sampling of free MP3 files to test out. | |
| Home Recording for Musicians for Dummies | This friendly guide covers the essentials a first-time recording engineer needs to know about setting up and operating a home or project recording studio. Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies hits all the major topics including choosing the right device for your project, building a studio space, operating your recording equipment, using MIDI technology, choosing and using the right microphones, getting great sounds on the recording, editing, mixing, adding sound effects, and sharing it with others via CD or the Internet. This up-to-date resource covers the latest technologies that the older books don't explain, including the latest PC-based recording software and standalone recording devices. | |
| Melodic Studies & Compositions for Guitar | A Reading Workout for Serious Musicians | A collection of studies and compositions written to provide a creative approach to a common problem. Most guitar students have not worked through a methodical approach to reading music notation, which limits their personal progress and sometimes their career development. The author has approached the studies from two directions: horizontal, or up the fingerboard on individual strings, and positional. The first two parts of the book are extensively fingered and designed to make intervals and melodic patterns more visually apparent by repetition of similar ideas in different locations on the neck. The third part contains five extended compositions, which draw from the author’s jazz background. The first four include chord changes for duo practice, as well as challenging melodic lines in a variety of meters that may be used for the study of improvisation. The fifth piece is written in the Indian Raga style. Basic music theory and rhythmic studies are included in the appendices. |
| Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1 & 2 | Carol Ann Wheeler, assisted by eleven-year-old fiddler Collin Bay and guitarist John Standefer, play through the 73 lessons from her fiddling book, Volume 1 and 63 lessons from Volume 2. In addition to learning great fiddling techniques in a step-by-step manner, you will learn 32 great fiddling solos in tunes such as Liberty; McNabe's Hornpipe; Boil the Cabbage; Red Fox Waltz, and others. A special feature of this video is the inclusion of numerous outstanding twin fiddling arrangements. | |
| Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1 | As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children. Students raised in the Suzuki tradition will immediately take to the method, concepts, and techniques used in this book and play-along DVD. Common folk songs familiar to the student are used to demonstrate and teach the basic skill of oldtime fiddle playing. All melodies are first presented in their simplest form followed by more complex variations with introductions, ornaments, and endings. Students of all levels will find challenging material in this book. Younger students can proceed at their own pace, returning to the more difficult variations at a future time. On the DVD, each tune is recorded in split-track format, allowing the student to play with solo violin, guitar accompaniment or both. | |
| Complete Dulcimer Handbook | 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". The stereo CD features the author’s outstanding performance of 17 tunes from the book. | |
| Donald Miller Guitar Ensemble Series - The New Frontier | Developing Reading Skills Through Ensemble Performance | This video focuses on improving sight-reading skills in the first position through ensemble experience, offering beginning guitarists the same learning opportunities and musical benefits that band or orchestra students enjoy. The video serves primarily as a guide to instructors in the application of the arrangements in the Donald Miller Guitar Ensemble Series. More importantly, it includes suggestions on warming up as a group and tips on establishing a firm foundation of basic musicianship. For example, Miller emphasizes the importance of rotating the parts among players so that each derives maximum benefit. Within fifty minutes of real-time filming Miller skillfully molds an unrehearsed group of nine level-one players into a cohesive musical unit. Miller believes the current generation of guitar students will form part of a New Frontier of young guitarists who become fluid readers, in part through playing ensemble arrangements. In the video, Miller demonstrates: 1.) How a given chord progression may be |
| Mastering the Guitar Book 1A | A Comprehensive Method for Today's Guitarist! | 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's music. 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. We feel 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 in numerous pages of playing material (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); Contains |
| Fingerstyle Guitar: New Dimensions & Explorations Volume 1 | The theme of this video is evolution, both stylistic and technological, as each of the ten performers takes a step beyond the footfalls of his influences. Features performances by Leo Kottke, Jorma Kaukonen, Will Ackerman, John Farley, Adrian Legg, Bert Jansch, Preston Reed, Peter Finger, Woody Mann, and Brad Jones. | |
| Stefan Grossman: A Restrospective 1971-1995 | This 75 minute DVD traces the career of Stefan Grossman from 1971 to 1988 during the twenty years that he lived in Europe and toured worldwide. He is seen performing with John Renbourn, Duck Baker and solo. | |
| Keyboard Wisdom | Theory & Technique | This book/CD set presents piano theory with technical and creative ideas to enhance your keyboard knowledge and improvisation skills through practical approaches and applications. To benefit most from this book, you should already be comfortable with reading notation on the grand staff and should have an understanding of written rhythms. Each step-by-step lesson has ideas to practice, which may appear in the form of exercises, suggestions, or mixed with theory, prompting you to be creative. Through these lessons, you will discover how to become a more creative player with chords in a rhythm section setting, going beyond just playing what is written on the page. You will also learn how to utilize scales in improvisation. This book has been designed to help beginners and intermediate students build a strong foundation and enlarge their horizon, and to help advanced players fill in gaps in their skills. |
| Stompin' at the Savoy-World of Slide Guitar Volume 2 | The world of slide guitar offers a vast myriad of styles, techniques and music. The music presented in this video ranges from jazz standards to Indian ragas; from mournful blues to rock standards; from bluegrass to Hawaiian slack key. Five master slide guitarists are presented in this second collection: Bod Brozman, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Martin Simpson, Mike Auldridge and Martin Simpson. All use the slide to explore new areas, textures and musical ideas. | |
| Drum Rudiments | A Simple Approach | The drum rudiments are the language of drummers. They are to us what scales and chords are to the other instruments. Understanding the rudiments allows the drummer to communicate with other drummers and also have the ability to interpret terminology and rhythms that are so often seen in music and music publications. This book is designed for drummers of all levels who would like knowledge of the snare drum rudiments but haven’t had the advantage of studying them formally. It is a quick, simple approach that can be learned by any drummer who can do single strokes and double strokes [strokes using the stick rebound]. While this method is not meant to be a substitute for the traditional way of learning the drum rudiments, which I totally recommend, one of the advantages of it is that it is a fast, easy alternate method that will give an understanding of the how the rudiments are played and should sound. If nothing else, this book will improve the drummer’s overall technique and pl |
| Piano Chords Made Easy | This new collection of chords from Gail Smith, is one all pianists have been waiting for. It will be quite useful for the player who needs to see where the chord is on the piano as well as how it is written in musical notation with chord symbols. Fifteen of the most commonly used chords, in each of the twelve keys, are given in an easy-to-read chart format. Each chord is presented with the full name of the chord, the chord symbol, names of the notes in the chord and the notation on the staff for the pianist to play with both hands. Examples of seventh chords, ninths, elevenths and thirteenth chords are also shown. | |
| Scale & Arpeggio Studies for Guitar with Linear Examples | As staff guitarist on the Mike Douglas Show for nearly 20 years and close to 30 years as Chairperson of the Guitar Department at the Philadelphia University of Arts, Bob adds to your sound palette as he presents the major, Dorian, Mixolydian, diminished, Lydian, whole tone scales and more. He paints solid musical examples on chordal backgrounds. Standard notation with string indications and fingerings added. | |
| 100 Fretless Bass Workouts | Fretless bass is a unique instrument. The approach to playing fretless bass is much more like playing upright bass than to fretted bass. This book will cover many of the important techniques required to become a good fretless bassist. Some of these include slides, intonation development, and sustain. The 100 examples are written in bass clef and TAB (to suggest positions). All examples included on companion CD. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Banjo | This is the ideal beginner's book, presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo is a way that is both fun and produces quick results. 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 basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile traditional instrument. The companion CD and DVD (The DVD teaches through Lesson 22.) is included. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dobro | In an easy-to-follow lesson format this book/CD/DVD set presents several of the most popular styles used in playing the Dobro, including bluegrass, old-time, country, blues, Hawaiian, and more. No previous musical knowledge needed. Written in G tuning with tablature only. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Drums | 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 if which 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 DVD loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age, You Can Teach Yo | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer | In this book master dulcimer player Madeline MacNeil teaches beginning players tuning, scales, strumming, fingering, chord studies, alternate tunings, use of the capo, and how to use the "noter." She endorses both playing by ear and learning to read standard notation. In twelve intensive lessons, she explains everything from the basics to some very complex concepts in easily understood language, making this a particularly valuable book for the beginning instrumentalist. The lessons and songs are written in both standard notation and tablature. This package also includes the companion DVD in which MacNeil demonstrates the techniques and songs taught in the book. CD also included. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Electric Bass | This method is loaded with information. In the author's words, "The electric bass is in a very exciting developmental period. No longer does it just provide 'low-end support.' Now entire songs are built around the bass line." This method is both easy to understand and thorough! It provides the theory and technique needed to play contemporary bass, and it covers such modern effects as slap & pop and right-hand hammering techniques. While note reading is taught, tablature is also presented. The companion DVD is included in this package in DVD format. CD also included. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Guitar | This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that it is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enables you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will also begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. This package includes the companion DVD and CD. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer | 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 every tune-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 of music, 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 pen and ink drawings. The companion 85-minute DVD 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 | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin | You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin is written as a teach-yourself text with play-along examples and tunes on the companion recording. In the author's word, "It is aimed at helping you get started immediately on your way to mandolinhood by giving you the basics of the mandolin and mandolin playing." With this informal, often humorous text, Dix Bruce will guide you step-by-step through the basics of learning this versatile instrument. Learn all about accompanying yourself and others, common chords and useful strums, reading simple melodies, playing a colorful assortment of mandolin folk songs, and more. All musical examples and tunes are written in both standard notation and tablature. Diagrams of all the principal chords used on the mandolin are shown in the Chord Appendix, making this book a particularly useful study aid for the beginning mandolinist. Illustrated with drawings and photographs of vintage instruments. DVD and CD included. | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Piano | You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded, challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. This package includes the companion DVD which accompanies and teaches many of the | |
| You Can Teach Yourself Uke | 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 DVD 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. CD included. | |
| Art of Picking | Jimmy Bruno is known throughout the world for his flawless picking technique. This book and DVD breaks down Bruno’s ideas through exercises and etudes that will take any guitarist’s picking technique to a new level. Break old picking habits and learn a more efficient way to utilize your right-hand technique. The 45-minute DVD presents Jimmy teaching and demonstrating the material in the book. Presented in standard notation and tab. | |
| Rhythm Guitar Tutor | The rhythm guitarist who can play the appropriate chord voicing that fits the style and which blends with the musical situation is a rare commodity. The novice is generally only aware of 2 or 3 inversions and most are likely in the same category or "chord family". Stylizing your chords and being able to fit them into different situations is really what Rhythm Guitar Tutor is all about. An added benefit is improved technical prowess of both right and left hands while gaining an appreciation of many other rhythm guitar styles that here-to-fore many have not been exposed to. The ability to play rhythm guitar is not only fun, but also lucrative - guitarists who play rhythm guitar well will never be out of work. | |
| Fingerpicking Guitar Techniques | A Two Volume DVD Set | This two DVD set is for the beginner and intermediate guitarists who want to start fingerpicking. Rev. Gary Davis use to tell his students that playing the guitar was easy. He would say that a piano player has only two hands (the left keeps an alternating bass while the right plays a melody) but a guitarist has three hands! Our right hand thumb is one hand and plays the bass figures while our index finger is our second hand and plays the melody. Our third hand is our left hand which fingers chords. The results produce a full and orchestrated fingerstyle sound with a rhythmic bass played against melodic lines. This is the alternating bass technique which we sometimes jokingly refer to as "bum-chick." It is the most popular fingerpicking style played and has been used by legendary guitarists. Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, Merle Travis, Doc Watson, Chet Atkins are but a few of the giants of this style. On these two DVDs we will explore how to master the alternating bass style. Each tune is |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 3 | This is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning it integrates chord playing with note reading. The student starts with easy one finger chord forms and strums accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is the methododically and carefully introduced. Two subsequent volumes complete this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. Includes a DVD. | |
| Children's Guitar Method Volume 2 | This is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning it integrates chord playing with note reading. The student starts with easy one finger chord forms and strums accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. Two subsequent volumes complete this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. Includes a DVD. | |
| The Art of Fingerstyle Guitar | The performers in this 60 minute DVD express different traditions, personalities and stylistic approaches through their guitars. Yet there is a commonality, not only in the instrument and fundamental approach to it but also in the choice of these players to take risks and to respect tradition. Bob Brozman plays Hawaiian Greetings unlike any of the Hawaiian guitarists of the 1920s, yet his version overflows with love of his sources. Peppino D'Agostino uses unorthodox techniques to transform his guitar into a Brazilian rhythm band. Titles include: Stefan Grossman: Sheebeg An Sheemore · Bob Brozman: Hawaiian Greetings · Brad Jones: Funky Fingers · Martin Simpson: Medley: Lord Gregory/Bob's Song · Peppino D'Agostino: Grand Canyon, Ponteio · John Renbourn: Sweet Potato, Medley: Lament for Owen Roe O'Neill/Mist Covered Mountains Of Home/The Orphan · Martin Simpson & Bob Brozman: Bentonia, Chimes Of Timbuktu · Martin Carthy: Seven Yellow Gypsies · Stefan Grossman and Duck Baker: Danish Drone · Bob Brozm |
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| You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords | You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords combines regular music notation with visual illustrations to give a clear picture of how to voice basic piano chords. The first part of the book introduces the student to basic triads and dominant seventh chords in all the inversions. After mastering this concept, material such as Maj7th, min7th, diminished, augmented and suspended chords are introduced, followed by alternate bass note, addition of the 9th and common chord progressions. Regardless of skill level, the student will quickly be able to play an accompaniment by using only chord symbols. The appendix section will give the student a clear understanding in basic music theory. When using this book as a lesson book it’s very helpful to refer to the appendix section while chords are being learned. The book can be used both for lessons and reference. | |
| A Natural Development in Drumming Technique | A Natural Development in Drumming Technique is based around helping you develop equal strength, dexterity, and coordination with your right and left hands. The fulcrum muscle development technique will give you a better, more relaxed grip with your sticks and more precise accents without tension in the arms. There are 40 rudiments along with added inversions. This book will expand your knowledge of rudiments and can prevent you from injury in hands and arms. Companion CD included. | |
| Mississippi Delta Blues Fingerstyle Solos | by William Bay | This book and CD has been carefully prepared for guitarists who are starting to learn blues fingerpicking-and yes, the book can actually be used by an ambitious total beginner. The arrangements, written in tab and standard notation, include new blues songs, standards, introductions, turnarounds, and more. All songs are recorded note-for-note on the companion CD, making this unique set the perfect teacher for the emerging fingerpicker. |
| EADG4 | Theory Textbook for the Bass Guitar | EADG4 was written with the intention of teaching the bass guitarist what music theory is and how it works on the bass guitar. The approach taken by the author, Chicago blues and session player John Falstrom, in writing this book is unique in the fact that he did not include any musical notation, tablature, or diagrams. Instead, the author uses finger patterns, charts, and definitions on how to play the bass. EADG4 contains the major scales; the natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales; chord arpeggios; the modal system; harmonics; double stops; chordal studies; the standard 12-bar blues form; and much, much more. The author addresses every type of bassist -- from beginner to pro, from the "street" player to the schooled player. This book works for everyone. Take your time, read everything carefully, and play your bass! |
| The Boogieman Guitar Method | Comprehensive Music Lessons | This method book is full of information for guitarists of all levels. Start at the beginning or choose topics from the “Table of Contents”. While working with a topic, refer to the “Glossary” at the back of the book to find definitions of terms underlined in each section. If complete understanding and success does not occur on the first attempt, keep going. The topics will work together and eventually everything will make sense. For “advanced” players, these methods will supply variation to style and additional techniques for personal performance. Blending these topics and methods together create personal performance style with a more knowledgeable understanding of music. Continue musical creativity by using this method as a daily reference, year after year. The singer/songwriter, teacher and guitarist will enhance musical skills by building on fundamentals throughout this most comprehensive text. Enjoy and Boogie man! |
| Uptown Blues | by Mike Dowling | Mike Dowling, a true master guitarist, performs and teaches a unique blend of blues, ragtime, swing and roots music on this 3 hour dvd. Songs included: Rosalie, Nitpickin, Minor Thing, Johnson City Rag, Fishin In the Wind, Bottleneck March, Bottomlands, String Crazy and World Of Hurt. Special features include: Multi-Camera angles for close-up viewing of left or right hand during lesson. Bonus performances. Audiophile quality sound recording. Full Motion menu and optional "performance only" viewing for a mini-concert experience. ALL REGION NTSC format. |
| Joe Cocker- Live 1981 | Joe Cocker is one of Rock & Roll's enduring performers who has survived | |
| Rod Stewart & Faces - Final Concert | STEWART, ROD & FACES - FINAL CONCERT WITH KEITH RICHARDS | |
| D.I.Y. Or Die: How To Survive As An Independent Artist | This documentary features interviews with Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), J Mascis (Dinosaur jr.), John John Jesse (Demonic Erotic painter), Jim Rose (Jim Rose Sideshow), Jim Thirwell (Foetus), Lydia Lunch, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Richard Kern (Filmmaker), Ron Asheton (Stooges), Madagin Shive (Bonfire Madagin), Dave Brockie (Gwar) and many others. The 60-minute film explores the methods and motivations of independent American artists working in different genres and mediums. "DIY or Die" profiles a fascinating group of icons and unknowns working in various media including print, film, graphic art, performance art and music. | |
| Ian Moore - Live From The Cactus Café | This 90-minute program was recorded live from the Cactus Cafe. It features 5.1 Surround Sound and 19 tracks including the bonus song "Fickle." Includes "Till You Come Around," "April," "Now You're Gone," "Running On Me," "New Day," "Cinnamon," "Magdalena" and many more! Also includes bonus band videos: Today," "Coming Around," and "Time of Dying." | |
| Johnny Winter - Pieces & Bits | This is Johnny Winter's long-awaited official video release, highlighting performances spanning 4 decades, interspersed with personal photos taken by his wife, Susan. Narrated by Johnny Winter, Pieces & Bits features appearances by B.B. King, Dr. John, Muddy Waters, Edgar Winter, Junior Wells and others. | |
| Back To Stax: Memphis Soul | This DVD contains three outstanding programs in a who's who memorial concert filmed live at the Palais De Festivale Hall, Cannes, France. From the early 1960's and into the 1070's, Stax Recording Studio established itself as the heart of Soul music and gave birth to many Memphis music legends. It became the very model of the greatness all races can create when working together. Features performances from Sam Moore, Booker T & the M.G.'s, Carla Thomas, Phil Upchurch, the Memphis Horns and Eddie Floyd. | |
| Blues Collection -- Live At Wilebskis | The highlights of the unique 3-day Wilebski's Blues Saloon Festival brings together musicians whose individual approaches demonstrate the extraordinary diversity of contemporary blues music. This 80 minute DVD features greats Dr John, John Lee Hooker, Archie Shepp, Lady Bianca and many others. Special DVD Features include: Artist Biographies - The Story of the Blues - Blues Trivia Game - The All-time Blues Top 50 - The Greatest Musicians of the 20th Century | |
| Willie Dixon - I Am The Blues | Willie Dixon is the man who changed the style of the blues. As a songwriter and producer, the man was a genius. If you wanted a hit song, you went to Willie Dixon. Played it like he said play it, and sing it like he said sing it, and you damn near always had a hit. Willie Dixon taught bass players how to rock 'n' roll. Listen to him on Chuck Berry's Chess recordings of ôRock and Roll Music,''and ôReelin' and Rockin''. He took big band music and Mississippi blues and melded them into something new, opening the door for Motown and others to walk in and take it even further. Features 8 super tracks, biography, image gallery and much more! | |
| Geno Washington & Blues | Geno joined the American Armed Forces as a GI and was stationed in England. He never went home. Those days in the 60's were some of the happiest days of my life' Geno made a swift and natural progression from jumping on stages at dances as a young GI, to forming the 'Ram Jam Band' and touring with Georgie Fame, Shane Fenton, Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry and Jimi Hendrix (who was Geno's support act!). Geno is a man born to the stage and his legendary live performances have inspired many bands including Dexy's Midnight Runners, who topped the charts with their personal tribute 'Geno'. This DVD, recorded live at the Thameside Theatre, London, captures a legend on-stage. | |
| Story Of The Blues: From Blind Lemon Jefferson To B.B. King | Defining the blues is a simple task: a basic I-IV-V chord progression laid over a 12-bar framework, however the blues have evolved from African-American field hollers through rough-hewn rural heavyweights such as Blind Lemon Jefferson to the immaculate guitar excursions of B.B. King. The Story Of The Blues traces the four principal traditions of blues music: Blues Form - Country Blues - Urban Blues - Electric Blues and itÆs significant contribution to the development of jazz, rock music, and country and western music. This DVD includes tracks from Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Texas Alexander, and many more. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Last 24 Hours | HENDRIX, JIMI - LAST 24 HOURS | |
| Super Drumming Volume 1 | This DVD, recorded in superb Dolby Digital 5.1, features some of the greatest drummers of all time in two outstanding recordings from 1987 & 1988! Features Louie Bellson, Bill Bruford, Billy Cobham, Ian Paice, Pete York, Simon Phillips, Nippy Noya, Gerry Brown, Freddy Santiago, Zak Starkey, Cozy Powell, and Dave Mattacks. 26 outstanding tracks are included along with extra DVD features such as intewviews with Pete York, "Making Of" video and Sound Tuning. If you're a drummer or you know someone who is...this is a must-have! | |
| Super Drumming Volume 2 | Volume 2 of Super Drumming features drummers Mark Brzezicki, Steve Ferrone, Trilok Gurtu, Jon Hiseman, Ian Paice, Herman Rarebell, Freddie Santiago, Ed Thigpen, and Pete York. The band features Miller Anderson, Frank Nimsgren, Brian Auger, Jon Lord, Rick Keller, Barbara Thompson, and Colin Hodgkinson. Super Drumming began as a TV series in 1987, made on location and broadcast in Germany. The first series was so well received that another two followed it. Some of the world`s top drummers took part in a visually exciting presentation of the drummer both as soloist and a rhythm player in a band. This DVD is some of the highlights of the first two TV series. | |
| Joe Cocker - In Concert | This 60 minute DVD features Joe Cocker live, during the "Organic Tour" on Oct. 15, 1996. Recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 PCM Stereo, the DVD includes lots of music, an interview with Bernhard Roessle, producer, an artist biography and sound tuning. Assisting Joe on stage are Stacy Campbell, Hutch Hutchinson, Jim Keltner, Greg Leisz, Dean Parks, Maxine Sharp, Chris Stainton and Ken Stange. | |
| Marcus Miller - In Concert | This 60 minute DVD features reknown jazz performer Marcus Miller, live in concert from Stuttgart, Germany, recorded on June 6, 1994. Special DVD features include an interview with producer Bernhard Roessle, an artist biography and sound tuning. Recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 PCM Stereo. | |
| Walter Trout - In Concert | Walter Trout is a younger generation blues guitarist, who toured with Joe Tex, Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, Canned Heat and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. This concert, from the German "Ohne Filter" series took place on June 29, 1993. Appearing with Trout was Martin Gerschwitz, James Trapp and Bernard Pershey. Special features include an interview with the producer,Artist's biography, recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1. | |
| Curtis Mayfield - In Concert | This 60 minute DVD, from the German "Ohne Filter" series, features the legendary soul singer-songwriter Mayfield. This concert from Germany, filmed on April 28, 1990, stars Mayfield, with Buzz Amato, Randy Keith Brown, Louis Stefanell and Lee Goodness. Special features include an interview with the producer, the Artist's biography, and was filmed with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, in stereo. | |
| Ian Mclagan - In Concert | Britpop sensation, Ian McLagan once said "...you can count yourself lucky if you get to play in one great band." McLagen got lucky twice as he made music history with The Small Faces and the Faces as well! Ian also worked as sideman and session artists for such greats as Jackson Brown, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzy, Carly Simon, Melissa Etheridge, Bruce Springsteen and many others! This 60 minute performance on Ohne Filter was recorded on April 25, 2000. Ian is backed by the Bump Band and together they churn out an amazing concert performance you're sure not to forget! | |
| Bill Wyman - Rhythm Kings In Concert | This DVD includes 12 great tracks including "Let the Good Times Roll," "Jump Jive and Wail," "I Put a Spell On You," "Tear it Up" and many more! Includes a spectacular live In Concert performance from Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings with Graham Broad, Gary Brooker, Georgie Fame, Janice Hoyte, Albert Lee, Frank Med, Nick Payn, Beverley Skeete and Terry Taylor! | |
| Duke Robillard - In Concert | Inspired by blues legends such as T-Bone Walker, Charlie Patton and Big Joe Turner, Duke Robillard's guitar work has seamlessly spanned the worlds of jazz, blues, and swing since he founded the renowned big band, Roomful of Blues! This DVD includes 10 great tracks including "Love Slipped In," "Rule the World," "Too Tired," "Glamour Girl" and more! | |
| Edgar Winter & Rick Derringer - In Concert | Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer both share an extreme passion for the Blues. Nevertheless, both men have found their own, individual ways of expressing their passion. Here they join forces to bring you 8 super tracks such as "Keep Playing That Rock 'n Roll," "Free Ride," "Tobacco Road," "Rock 'n Roll Hoochie Coo" and many more! | |
| Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys - In Concert | Steve Lukather is one of the most celebrated guitar heroes in rock history...and not just for his work with the mega-successful band Toto. Here Steve brings you his magic with 7 tracks including "Hero With a Thousand Eyes," "Freedom," "Never Walk Alone" and more! | |
| Popa Chubby - In Concert | Popa was 17 years old when he first held a guitar in his hands...and has never let go since. This man from the Bronx and his musicians became the house band at MannyÆs Car Wash, a club that no longer exists, and since have spread their unique style and approach to the Blues throughout the world. In this 60 minute live concert, Popa mixes Blues with Funk, Rap and even Country in a truly dynamic performance, featuring 8 powerful tracks. Can the Blues that was originallly created by black Americans in the Mississipppi Delta continue to develop or can it continue to exist at all? Take a listen and judge for yourself!...You wonÆt be disappointed! | |
| Robben Ford - Live In Concert | This recording features Robben Ford best selling album "Robben Ford & The Blue Line which sold worldwide over 250.000 units. This is the show everybody is looking for. This 60 minute live performance was recorded for Ohne Filter on April 7, 1993. Songs include The Brother, You Cut Me To The Bone, Worried Life Blues, Start It Up, Step On It, Prison Of Love, Tell Me I'm Your Man, Talk To your Daughter, and Help The Poor. | |
| Asleep At The Wheel - In Concert | This is western swing at its best. Asleep at the Wheel had their greatest success of the seventies in 1975 with the album "Texas Gold", released by Capitol Records. At one stroke, they had become the most popular country band of the seventies. This 60 minute concert features 16 super tracks recorded live at Ohne Filter Studios in superb PCM Stereo/ Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound | |
| Tower Of Power - In Concert | This performance from Ohne Filter was recorded on July 1st, 1998. Great emotion presented by top-notch musicians - this is the formula with which Tower of Power have been enthralling audiences around the world for four decades. This entertainment machine from California manages to merge a spectacular mixture of funk, soul, jazz and pop on stage, accompanied by, among others, one of the most in-demand horn sections in the world. Tracks include Strokes 75, Souled Out, I Like Your Style, You Strike My Nerve, East Bay Way, Soul Vaccination, What Is Hip?, Squib Cakes, Diggin' On James Brown, Soul With A Capital "S", So I Got To Groove. | |
| Tony Joe White - In Concert | The uncrowned king of "Swamp Rock" enthralls his fans with earthy sounds and a funky mix of rock, soul and country. Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night In Georgia were Tony Joe White's biggest hits. Dozens of well-known pop singers - from Joe Cocker to Tina Turner - have interpreted his songs over the years. Tony Joe White shows his other side as a musician with successful live albums and electrifying live performances. Song list: Willie And Laura Mae Jones, Undercover Agent Of The Blues, Tunica Motel, You're Gonna Look Good In Blues, Ain't Going Down This Time, Biyo Rhythm, Closer To The Truth, Polk Salad Annie, Steamy Windows, Rainy Night In Georgia, Troll Song | |
| Clarence Gatemouth Brown - In Concert | In the words of veteran performing artist Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, once nicknamed the "San Antonio Ballbuster," "There are just three great musical traditions in America: blues, jazz, and country." And that's where Clarence Brown is right at home - in the midst of it, somewhere between one style and the next. Brown is a veritable quick-change artist: From Kansas City jazz to "dirty" blues and Texas swing, he has mastered nearly every roots genre imaginable. Now you can experience his amazing talents in this 60 minute live concert with 10 great songs! | |
| Joe Louis Walker - In Concert | This appearance of Joe Louis Walker and the Bosstones on Ohne Filter took place on March 7th, 1991. Songs included are "I Didn't Know", "This Line", "The Gift", "Moanin' News", "Mama Didn't Raise No Fools", "Little Village", "Riding High", "One Time Around", "Don't Know Why", and "Hot Tamale Baby" | |
| Long John Baldry - Live In Concert | This 60 minute live performance was recorded for Ohne Filter on April 7, 1993. Songs include Everyday I Have The Blues, Do You Wanna Dance?, One Step Ahead Of You, Shake That Thang. | |
| Candye Kane - In Concert: Ohn | This performance from Ohne Filter was recorded on April 2nd, 1997. Her voice is a natural wonder like the Grand Canyon. Her extravagant appearance is unmistakable, but beyond this, Candye Kane is an entertainer of considerable talent. With her feisty blues, soul, rock and swing, she fires up any audience who loves juicy blues and is curious for new sounds. Tracks include Sue's Boogie, Great Big Woman, Love 'em And Forgive 'em, Babylon Boogie, I Said No!, In Love With A Girl, These Boots Are Made For Walkin', It Should Be Rainin', The Lord Was A Woman, All You Can Eat..., It Won't Be Long | |
| Rick Vito - In Concert: Ohne Filter | This performance from Ohne Filter was recorded on April 25th 2000. Few rock musicians have had such a turbulent career as Rick Vito. The American has added his distinctive slide guitar sounds to performances by Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger and Jackson Browne. Vito's fan base has been growing rapidly since he has been playing his solid brand of mature blues-rock on club stages across the continent with his band Lucky Devils. Tracks include Streamliner, Wouldn't Lay My Guitar Down, Voodoo Woman, When The Big One Comes, Feels Just Like Home, Homework, Carry It On To Rosie, Long Black Car, Another Woman, Little Sheba, Blues Town, Trouble In Trying Times | |
| Angela Strehli / Marcia Ball / Sarah Brown - In Concert | Girl Power form the Lone Star State. Angela Strehli, Marcia Ball and Sarah Brown are each natural musical talents in their own right, and together they are an unstoppable trio of Texas blues. In an exciting show, they whip up a storm of explosive blues-rock, steamy swamp soul and sparkling folk sounds. This DVD captures these three women at their live best - on Ohne Filter. | |
| Albert Collins - In Concert: | This performance was recorded on Oct. 27th, 1988. Track list: Sack Of Woe, Listen Here, Tired Man, Lights Are On Nobody, Home, Mastercharge, Blackcat Bone, I Ain't Drunk, I Got That Feeling, Frosty. Musicians: Albert Collins - Guitar, Vocals, Debbie Davies - Guitar, Vocals, Johnny B. Gayden - Bass, Soko Richardson - Drums, Gabriel Flemmings - Trumpet, Chuck Williams - Saxophone, Sam Franklin - Tenor Saxophone, Duke Robillard - Guitar (special guest on "Frosty") | |
| Bill Champlin - In Concert: | Bill Champlin, who at the age of four mastered his first few chords on the piano, once said of himself, "I was reading music before I was reading English." Champlin, who later made a name for himself as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and composer, was born on May 21st, 1947 in Oakland, California. In 1966 Champlin founded a new band: "The Sons of Champlin." The Sons" shared the Bay area with other great bands, such as the "Grateful Dead" or "Quicksilver Messenger Service", all preferring on-the-spot improvisations and psychedelic sounds. This DVD captures Bill Champlin live on Ohne Filter. | |
| Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes - In Concert | Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes lay claim to the title "World's Greatest Bar Band". This performance was recorded Recording Date: April 9th, 1992. Tracklist: Better Days, Talk To Me, Walk Away Renée, Broke Down Piece of Man, Souls On Fire, Shake 'em Down, All The Way Home, Workin' Too Hard, The Fever, Coming Back, We're Having A Party. | |
| Guitar Heroes | The guitar is the uncrowned king of rock n roll instruments, and it sets the tone in other related musical genres as well. A good number of Guitar Heroes have showcased in Baden-Baden at the "Ohne Filter" Studios in the past years - these guitar heroes dazzle you with their virtuoso finger-work, sheer power, and infectious emotion. This DVD features Robben Ford, Duke Robillard, Edgar Winter / Rick Derringer, Steve Lukather, Larry Carlton, Albert Lee, Popa Chubby, Curtis Mayfield, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, and more. | |
| Soul On Fire - In Concert | It's time for the lighters, shining eyes and strong emotions, when the great names of soul, pop, jazz and blues gathered here play their wonderful ballads live. With their soft harmonies, melodic instrumental figures and the suggestive force of beautiful voices, these songs of love and passion go right to the heart. Artists on this DVD include Walter Trout, Curtis Mayfield, Ian McLagan, Bill Wyman R.K., America, Mark King, Phoebe Snow, John Miles, T.J. White, Joe Louis Walker, Strehli, Ball, Brown, Terence Trent D'Arby, & Southside Johnny. | |
| Bernard Allison - Kentucky Fried | Critics seldom agree upon anything so much as they do with Bernard Allison. The son of the blues legend Luther Allison is regarded as one of the most important and creative representatives of 21st century blues. This live concert was recorded in August 1999 at the W.C. Handy Festival in Henderson, Kentucky. Songs include Buzz Me (Instrumental Introduction), Going Down, Bad Love, Life Is A Bitch. Midnight Creeper, Leave my Girl Alone, and Good Time Woman. | |
| Walter Trout And The Radicals Relentless The Concert | This DVD gives you an insider's view into how the unique CD Relentless, featuring all new material, was recorded at the Paradiso in Amsterdam on May 14th, 2003. Hear Walter Trout tell the audience the stories behind his new songs, and then watch him turn around to the band and get song after song recorded right there on the spot. With spectacular lights and 21st century sound you see the ultimate Walter Trout and the Radicals show. As added features you get a backstage pass to watch "Behind the Scenes," exclusive interviews with Walter Trout, the bands' manager, and the Radicals up close and personal. | |
| Elvis Presley - Missing Years | This special collector's edition DVD box set features a full color DVD with rare footage showing the private man behind the icon plus a 55 minute audio documentary. The set also includes an Audio CD with his early music,including 1954 recordings by Elvis and The Blue Moon Boys such as "Maybellene," "That's Alright Mama," "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and more! Also features rare interviews from his time in the Army, and a 32-page super color booklet with photos, interviews, gossip and insight! | |
| Beatles - Big Beat Box | This unique 50-minute DVD traces the extraordinary rise of the Beatles from their early days in the clubs of Liverpool and Germany to their undisputed status as the world's most successful "pop" group ever. Watch the astounding events unfold as Beatlemania swept through the UK, across the USA and exploded throughout the world.The 55-minute picture disc contains the following track listing of a number of songs that the Beatles covered during their time together with the exception of the opening track, "In Spite Of All The Danger". This was allegedly the title of a lost John Lennon song. | |
| John Lennon - The Messenger | This special DVD box set features the DVD "In Spite of all the Dangers," an audio CD "In His Own Words," and a super 32-page booklet "Lennon's Life and His Crusade for Peace." The DVD uses rare footage to spotlight Lennon with his life prior to and beyond the disintegration of the Beatles and the quintessential events that helped to shape and define the man and his beliefs. The Audio CD features 50 minutes of The Voice of Lennon, In His Own Words, and provides rare insight into the man who dreamt of peace and his coming to terms with the reality of the Beatles and the final break-up! | |
| George Harrison - Quiet One | This DVD/CD package looks at the life of the youngest member of the Beatles. The DVD explores his complex nature and his life journey with interviews with those that were close to him, and using rare film footage, examines his time with the Beatles, his undoubted musical talent, and his long held spritual beliefs that were a comfort to him until his untimely death at age 58. The CD provides rare insight into the man of music in his own words. This package also includes a 32 page color booklet. | |
| Elvis -- Last 24 Hours | ELVIS PRESLEY-THE LAST 24 HOURS is an intimate and respectful portrait of the king by his closest friends and family known collectively as the Memphis Mafia. Reunited for the first time his longest serving friends tell their intimate, revealing and often amazing stories. These are the men who were trusted by Elvis to share his innermost thoughts and secrets and who were at his side during those final hours of his life when arguably the greatest of popular icons and entertainers of the 20th century left the stage for the final time. As a special bonus, package includes a free CD featuring the Jordinaires, the group which backed Elvis for over 20 years. | |
| Tension & Release: Springing The Blues 2003 | The Blues is an annual festival drawing 125,000 fans to see some of the nation's top Blues performers in an intimate beachside setting in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Tension and Release captures that scene, bringing us the Blues as it is played by some of the most talented and passionate performers playing today. This isn't a collection of classic performances - it's a very personal look at today's finest. So rather than offer a remote historical analysis, this film offers a celebratory immersion in the music itself! The Perfomances: Jimmy Thackery, Otis Taylor Band, John Hammond Band, Johnnie Marshall, Deborah Coleman, Michael Burks, Albert Castiglia, J.J. Grey, Mofro and more. | |
| Ford Blues Band -- Live In Concert Ohne Filter | INTERVIEWS, BIOGRAPHIES AND DISOGRAPHIES. In the short time it existed, the Charles Ford Band gained a reputation as an electrifying live act - especially because of its extended, acoustic jam sessions, something that ran counter to the fashion at the time. | |
| Garland Jeffreys - Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll Live | Effort and entertainment are not mutually exclusive. Garland Jeffreys provides the best example of this with the DVD "Hail Hail Rock'n'Roll Live," which was recorded during a European tour in 1992. The American singer is brilliant as a versatile and visually adaptable entertainer. In his songwriting he poses critical questions and clearly distances himself from common prejudices and racial discrimination. His highly individual mixture of rock, soul, reggae and pop brought Garland Jeffreys thunderous applause from the audience. | |
| Elvis Presley '56 In the Beginning | This 61 minute DVD contains early performances on Ed Sulli van & Dorsey Brothers shows. Rare early recordings, never-b efore-seen footage, famous performances of Hound Dog on Steve Allen Show, & Love Me Tender & Don't Be Cruel o n Ed Sullivan, more. Narrated by Levon Helm. | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - 2 DVDs - Save 15% | Get Greatest Hits and Best Of Stevie Ray! | DVD 1 - Stevie Ray Vaughan's Greatest Hits Learn the trademark riffs and solos of the man who reinvented blues and rock on the guitar. An in-depth analysis of eight classic songs presented by Greg Koch: Honey Bee · Lenny · Love Struck Baby · Pride and Joy · Rude Mood · Say What? · The Sky Is Crying · Tightrope. Also available: The Best of Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Signature Licks DVD - 00320257 (Regularly $19.95). DVD 2 - Best of Stevie Ray Vaughan In this outstanding DVD, author/clinician/recording artist Greg Koch teaches the trademark riffs and solos of SRV, the man responsible for reinventing blues and rock on the guitar. Greg analyzes these eight classics in detail: Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up on Love · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Crossfire · Empty Arms · The House Is Rockin' · Riviera Paradise · Scuttle Buttin' · Stang's Swang. Also available: Stevie Ray Vaughan's Greatest Hits Guitar Signature Licks DVD - 00320256 (Regularly $19.95). |
| Eric Clapton & Friends - Live 1986 | Eric Clapton & Friends Live, 1986 provides a great look into Eric Clapton’s constant changing styles. The set list includes four songs from the August album along with a combination of old and new (at the time) from Cream, Derek And The Dominoes and subsequent solo material. “Layla” is the full version that includes the beautiful Thorn Tree In The Garden second section. The show also features Phil Collins singing the inevitable “In The Air Tonight”, a song prompts Eric to quip, “Now’s your chance to hear that song again, the one you’ve all been waiting for…” 60 minutes. | |
| Eric Clapton - Chronicles Best Of 81-99 | The first-ever collection of original Eric Clapton music videos, "Clapton Chronicles" covers Eric's most successful period, from "Unplugged" to film-soundtrack videos from "Rush," "Phenomenon," and "Runaway Bride." "Clapton Chronicles" is the best of the '80s and '90s music videos by one of rock's truly great artists. Songs: Forever Man Pretending Bad Love Tears in Heaven Layla Running on Faith Motherless Child Change the World My Father's Eyes Pilgrim Blue Eyes Blu Warner Bros. video. |
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| Eric Clapton - Crossroads Guitar Festival | In June of 2004, some of the greatest living guitar players and their bands gathered at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas for a three-day festival to benefit the Crossroads Centre, Eric Clapton's nonprofict addtion treatment facility in Antigua. This 2-DVD set beautifully documents the event and contains over 4 hours of concert footage by Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, James Taylor, Jimmie Vaughan, Joe Walsh, John Mayer, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph, Santana, ZZ Top and many more. Bonus footage includes in-depth artist interviews, a mini-documentary, alternate angles and lots more. 250 minutes -- that's over FOUR HOURS OF FOOTAGE FROM THIS OUTSTANDING AND HISTORIC FESTIVAL/CONCERT! Songs include: Cocaine, Love in Vain Blues, Killing Floor, Sweet Home Chicago, Six Strings Down, rock Me Baby, I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow, Road to Nash Vegas, Copperline, Steamroller, Oklahoma Borderline, What the Cowgirls Do, After Midnight, Call Me the Breeze, March, Green Light Girl, Incident at Neshabur, Jingo, C | |
| Eric Clapton - Live Hyde Park | This is classic rockin' and guitar-wailin' blues-is-king Clapton, from new versions of his Derek and The Dominos' "Layla" and "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" to Cream's "White Room" and "Badge" to his solo hit of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" to B.B. King's "Every Day I Have the Blues." Added to the original home video's lineup is Clapton's rendition of the Muddy Waters electric blues "Hoochie Coochie Man" and the blues standard "It Hurts Me Too," which Clapton reprised on "From the Cradle." Other tracks include: Wonderful Tonight; Five Long Years; Tearin' Us Apart; Old Love; I'm Torn Down; Holy Mother. "Layla" and "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" to Cream's "White Room" and "Badge" to his solo hit of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" to B.B. King's "Every Day I Have the Blues." Added to the original home video's lineup is Clapton's rendition of the Muddy Waters electric blues "Hoochie Coochie Man" and the blues standard "It Hurts Me Too," which Clapton reprised on "From the Cradle." Other tracks include: Wond | |
| Eric Clapton - Sessions For Robert J. Dvd/Cd: Amaray Case | Live, intimate, and raw, this package is the essential audio/video companion to Clapton's gold, Top 10 Me And Mr. Johnson tribute to Robert Johnson. Filmed during tour rehearsals in London and Dallas, plus a Los Angeles hotel room and Dallas warehouse where Johnson made some of his final recordings, this package features Clapton performing all Johnson songs with his touring band, acoustically with Doyle Bramhall II and solo. Also included is a discussion about Johnson and his influence. A performance/documentary DVD with 14 tracks (from which the 11 CD selections are taken) is also included. DVD: Kindhearted Woman Blues, They're Red Hot, Hellhound On My Trail, Sweet Home Chicago, When You Got a Good Friend, Milkcow's Calf Blues, If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day, Stop Breakin' Down Blues, Terraplane Blues, Me And the Devil Blues, From Four Until Late, Love In Vain, Ramblin' On My Mind, Stones In My Passway. CD: Sweet Home Chicago, Milkcow's Calf Blues, Terraplane Blues, If I Had Possession Over Judgemen | |
| Eric Clapton - Unplugged | Eric Clapton-Unplugged was recorded at Bray Studios in London and features Clapton on acoustic guitar performing songs that include: 1. Intro 2. Signe 3. Before you Accuse me 4. Hey Hey 5. Tears in Heaven 6. Lonely Stranger 7. Nobody knows you when you're down and out 8. Layla 9. Running on Faith 10. Walkin' Blues 11. Alberta 12. San Francisco Bay Blues 13. Malted Milk 14. Old Love 15. Rollin & Tumblin Warner Bros. video. 70 minutes. |
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| Eric Clapton - Acoustic Classics | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Guitar Styles and Techniques | Learn to play eight of Clapton's best acoustic songs and solos note-for-note with this DVD: Change the World • Circus • Layla • Malted Milk • Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out • Signe • Tears in Heaven • Walkin' Blues. Exclusive DVD features include: guitar techniques section, jam-along songs, and practice tips. 79 minutes. |
| Eric Clapton instructional DVDs! | The Solo Years, The Early Years and Acoustic Classics | Take advantage of our special package price on these three brand new Eric Clapton instructional DVDs! Buy them individually at $19.95 each -- or buy all three right now and SAVE 10 PERCENT! These DVDs were just released by the publisher April 2005 and have never been offered for sale before. Get them while they're hot! ERIC CLAPTON - THE SOLO YEARS ERIC CLAPTON - THE EARLY YEARS ERIC CLAPTON - ACOUSTIC CLASSICS A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Eric Clapton's Guitar Styles and Techniques Learn the riffs and solos from 24 classic Clapton songs from throughout his entire career, taught note-for-note, including: After Midnight • Cocaine • Forever Man • Lay Down Sally • Motherless Children • Pretending • Running on Faith • Wonderful Tonight • All Your Love (I Miss Loving) • Bell Bottom Blues • Can't Find My Way Home • Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) • I Ain't Got You • Layla (Original Derek and the Dominos version) • Sunshine of Your Love • White Room • Change the World • Circus |