Music-Instruction & Study-Techniques

From the author of The Clave Matrix, comes the most thorough explanation and analysis of quinto ever committed to print. The rhythmic vocabulary of quinto, the lead drum of rumba, is the pinnacle of Afro-Cuban improvisation and the insider language of salsa and Latin...

In this book, Steve Khan shares his approach to chord construction on guitar, an area in which he has become famous. He has taken a complex subject and broken it down into simple building blocks and small study units. Players will learn to extend...

In this groundbreaking book, prize-winning pianist and noted educator William Westney helps readers discover their own path to the natural, transcendent fulfillment of making music. Drawing on experience, psychological insight, and wisdom ancient and modern, Westney shows how to trust yourself and set your...

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and...

Why should horn players have all of the fun? Now, the number one selling jazz improvisation book in the world has a whole new look! Introducing a new version of Jamey's world famous Volume 1: How to Play Jazz and Improvise, completely revised and...

This book and 2 CD set, with simple comping over the standards on Jamey Aebersold's Volume 54: Maiden Voyage, is designed for the guitarist with little or no jazz experience. Chords and voicings are explained in a manner that even the most novice guitarists...

Similar to the popular Volume 54: Maiden Voyage, this volume again meets the needs of the up-and-coming jazz player who is ready to make the transition from scales and chords to improvising on real standard chord changes. The selections feature slower tempos and easier...

Now with two CDs---one features slower tempos This set can help raise your playing to a higher level of proficiency. Benny is one of the most popular jazz composers. This set was produced by Benny Golson himself in a New York studio with his...

Complete Technique for Modern Guitar destroys the notion that aspiring players must spend all their practice time accelerating through progressively more difficult and obscure exercises. This book focuses on only the exercises that most quickly develop the fundamental four areas of guitar technique: Picking,...

Musical Interpretation: Its Laws and Principles, and their Application in Teaching and Performing By Tobias Matthay Contents I-Some General Principles of Teaching and Learning II-The Nature of Musical Attention and of Musical Shape III-The Element of Rubato IV-Concerning Certain Details in the Application of...

A distinguished instructor shares his "ingenious and logical" approach to playing and teaching the violin in this accessible, indispensable book. Ivan Galamian's distinctive and immensely successful pedagogy is built on general principles that can be applied broadly, making his methods applicable to students of...

Piano Technique in Practice is for all pianists and piano teachers. Following on from Murray McLachlan's widely acclaimed first book, The Foundations of Technique, this informative text offers a more detailed guide to piano playing for pianists at every level.Author: Murray McLachlanISBN-10: 0571539351ISBN-13: 9780571539352Publisher:...

(Second Edition updated for MAX 6) Structured for use in university courses, the book is an overview of the theory and practice of Max/MSP, with a glossary of terms and suggested tests that allow students to evaluate their progress. Comprehensive online support, running parallel...

This is the second in a series of three volumes dedicated to digital synthesis and sound design. It is part of a teaching method incorporating a substantial amount of online supporting materials: hundreds of sound examples and interactive examples, programs written in Max, as...

"The Art of Scale Weaving" has but one purpose; connection. It is through connection that we broaden our spectrum of understanding of the language of music through our instrument... the guitar. This book looks to achieve such connection by utilizing a new method known...

Raise Your Voice, by glass shattering vocal coach Jaime Vendera, is considered by many to be the "Singer's Bible." This groundbreaking vocal training manual features Jaime's truly unique approach to vocal technique and voice training which is keeping famous singers on the road, performing...

Instantly understand how to use oscillators and fully master your synthesizer, even if you're a complete beginnerNEW: The ultimate 4-part series for sensational sound designLearning how to do synthesis (the fundamental part of sound design), can be quite overwhelming, especially when you're a beginner....

Notes for Violists: A Guide to the Repertoire offers historical and analytical information about thirty-five of the best-known pieces for the instrument, making it an essential resource for professional, amateur, and student violists alike. With engaging prose supported by fact-filled analytical charts, the book...

GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS MADE EASYFeeling stuck on the guitar? Guitar players are usually unaware of the poor habits that cripple their progress. There's no shortage of books and courses on playing chords, scales, riffs, and songs. The problem is that these often overlook one simple...

Discover Perfect Legato Technique for Rock Guitar Do you want to master fluid, clean legato guitar passages? Do you need to build speed, control and perfect feel? Do you want to play jaw-dropping legato licks that avoid clich s? Cutting-edge guitarist Chris Brooks has...

This book fills a gap in the market by providing energising warm-up activities for community, church and youth choirs. Whereas many publications exist that offer singing and vocal exercises, there are virtually none available offering physical warm-ups, breathing exercises and exercises for articulation. These...

Most people are spending more time and effort than is needed when practicing the violin. Learning violin skills and techniques can be easier than you might think Whether it is playing faster, shifting confidently, developing a fine vibrato, or perfecting your spiccato, seasoned violin/viola...

Author: Mindi Abair, Lance Abair, Ross CooperISBN-10: 0983936307ISBN-13: 9780983936305Publisher: Not More Saxophone Music, InkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/18/2011Pages: 198Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d

Many of us begin practice of music with our children with great enthusiasm, only to find that it is a lot more challenging than we thought it would be In the guided journal, Time to Practice: A Companion for Parents, Carrie Reuning-Hummel shares the...

Raise Your Voice, by glass shattering vocal coach Jaime Vendera, is considered by many to be the "Singer's Bible." This groundbreaking vocal training manual features Jaime's truly unique approach to vocal technique and voice training which is keeping famous singers on the road, performing...

Music consists of three elements - melody, harmony, and rhythm. This book deals with the creation of melodies derived from various materials. If put into practice, it will give you an endless wealth of concepts. You should never run out of new and interesting...

(Music Sales America). An brilliant introductory course in the art of playing the Bodhran, covering all the basic techniques needed to accompany traditional Irish and other music. Ideal for beginners, this illustrated booklet is crammed with useful features, diagrams and examples. Also includes demonstration...

MASTERING PIANO TECHNIQUE GUIDE FOR STUDENTS TEACHERS AND PERFORMERSAuthor: Seymour FinkISBN-10: 0931340462ISBN-13: 9780931340468Publisher: AmadeusLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2003Pages: 190Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.82lbsSize: 11.20h x 8.70w x 0.70d

The exercises in this book teach you new scales, new fingerings, new patterns and new ideas - helping you master phrases that seemed impossible on the bass. Bunny's unique approach will get your fingers "thinking" in new ways on the fretboard, and you'll explore...

BRAVE NEW BASS INTERVIEWS & LESSONS WITH THE INNOVATORSAuthor: Chris JisiISBN-10: 0879307633ISBN-13: 9780879307639Publisher: Backbeat BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2003Pages: 290Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 10.92h x 8.34w x 0.74d

HOW TO PLAY BLUES GUITAR: THEBASICS & BEYOND LESSONS & TIPS FROM THE GREAT PLAYERSAuthor: Richard JohnstonISBN-10: 0879307064ISBN-13: 9780879307066Publisher: Backbeat BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2002Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 10.82h x 8.42w x 0.36d

(Berklee Guide). Learn the contemporary techniques and practices of the modern cello. The collection is a vital exploration of 21st-century cello techniques that every contemporary cellist should know when playing music outside of the standard classical repertoire. By exploring techniques such as chopping, pizzicato,...

(Ashley Publications). A method in how to play jazz and hot guitar.Author: Mickey BakerISBN-10: 0825652812ISBN-13: 9780825652813Publisher: Ashley PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1996Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 11.86h x 8.88w x 0.20d

(Music Sales America). Here is a revolutionary resource for guitarists with photos of over 1800 essential guitar chords. This encyclopedia features easy-to-read, color-coded chord diagrams and full-color photographs of each position. It also includes fingering and analysis of every chord; special sections on moveable...

(Music Sales America). This second volume of the popular classical guitar method features instruction, graded exercises, practice studies, and a survey of the guitar repertoire. Volume Two develops technique, sightreading, and includes an advanced repertoire of thirty works.Author: Frederick NoadISBN-10: 0825613078ISBN-13: 9780825613074Publisher: Music SalesLanguage:...

With its unique blend of eastern and western traditions of music and poetry, the world of Russian vocal music is rich in spirituality, intimacy, and passion for singers and their audience. Russian song traditions offer an ideal opportunity for self-expression and the forging of...

(Guitar Educational). Total Rock Guitar is a unique and comprehensive source for learning rock guitar, designed to develop both lead and rhythm playing. This book/audio pack covers: getting a tone that rocks; open chords, power chords and barre chords; riffs, scales and licks; string...

(Fretted). The Hal Leonard Mandolin Method Second Edition is the newly updated and revised version of the original classic method by Rich Del Grosso. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. You'll be playing...

(Signature Licks Guitar). Slash's guitar style is meticulously analyzed and presented for you to learn in these audio-equipped Signature Licks lessons. Learn his techniques from: Civil War * Don't Cry * Garden of Eden * Nightrain * Paradise City * Patience * Sweet Child...

(Piano). Lessons 27 through 52 further explore more advanced chord voicings, chord arranging techniques and more challenging blues and melodic lines. The accompanying audio (accessed online) is used in conjunction with the text and music as a listening and play-along tool.Author: Dave Frank, John...

(Fast Track Music Instruction). 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. Audio examples accessed online for download or streaming.Author: Jeff...

(Guitar Educational). 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. Blues You Can Use: Guitar Chords is useful for the beginner to advanced player.Author: John GanapesISBN-10: 0793565154ISBN-13:...

This method provides material for beginning students to progress according to their abilities and continues to motivate and sustain interest with the highest quality music. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.Author: Thomas McMillanISBN-10: 0769235174ISBN-13: 9780769235172Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1985Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.70w...

Groovin'---a fancy way of saying keeping time, is the drummer's primary function. No matter how, where or what you play, groovin' should be of the utmost importance to you. Bobby Rock trims away the fat" and shows you practical examples of components, fills, riffs...

Shows over 40 different chord types, in every practicable fingering on the guitar neck. All fingerings are based on five basic hand shapes. An excellent, systematic approach to building a comprehensive chord vocabulary.Author: Don LatarskiISBN-10: 0769209602ISBN-13: 9780769209609Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1991Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize:...

Explores the sound and shape of a chord's progression up and down the fingerboard. Each chord type is presented in eight fingerings using a cyclic diagram that shows that after the eighth fingering you will have arrived back at the starting point -- one...

In this method, standard technical exercises based on scales and arpeggios are complimented by sections on vibrato, double tonguing, improvising and styles of dance music. Includes six saxophone solos: Beebe * Hollywood Pastime * Dixieland Detour * Mood Hollywood * Dusk in Upper Sandusky...

Cutting-edge techniques to master 4-limb independence from German drum sensation Marco Minnemann. His method will dramatically increase independence and coordination skills and help develop facility on the drumset in all styles. Included are patterns, melodies for two limbs, extreme hi-hat and flam techniques, extreme...

It's Your Move is about achieving maximum potential as a player. The book gathers questions that have been asked of Dom Famularo during his private teaching career for 30 years, which includes many master classes, clinics, large drum expos, and 40 years of professional...

An indispensable book on scales and modes for the bass guitarist. The lessons contain diatonic, modal, pentatonic, whole tone, and diminished scales as well as modes of both the harmonic and melodic minor scales, Eastern, Middle Eastern, and other exotic scales of Jimmy's own...