Music-Instruction & Study

Guitar arrangements transcribed by the artists themselves, in standard notation and tab. Each edition includes a masterclass-style CD in which the artist walks you through the key aspects and techniques for each arrangement. Ten of Ed Gerhard's most beautiful solo guitar pieces transcribed in...

(Signature Licks Keyboard). An in-depth exploration of the playing style of one of the most influential pianists in jazz. This book/CD pack uses excerpts from a dozen of Evans' best songs to demonstrate his various trademark styles. The CD includes full performance examples, as...

Alfred's Pop Quartets for All series is a versatile, educational, and fun series intended for like or mixed instruments to perform in any size group or combination of instruments. All books are in score format with each line increasing in difficulty from Grade 1...

This book is designed for mandolinists seeking to develop their left and right-hand technique. The exercises included help reinforce fundamental actions of playing, and challenge the player to master the various permutations and combinations of these fundamentals. Each hand is given primary focus, working...

(Percussion). Grammy-award winning conga player Poncho Sanchez and Chuck Silverman have joined forces to produce this book of riffs for beginning conga players or percussionists who want to incorporate Latin or conga techniques into their playing style. This unique book/online audio pack covers all...

(Percussion). Dispelling the mystery and simplifying the complexity of Southern India's classic Carnatic rhythmic system, Indian Rhythms for Drumset is the first book of its kind to apply authentic Indian rhythms to the modern drumset. Written by world-class percussionist and world drumming expert Pete...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

A practical volume that can be used by instrumental and vocal teachers who want their students to know some of the essentials of harmony, but who haven't the time to teach it as a separate subject. Thus, a piano teacher, for example, can teach...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). BigTime Piano Music from China is a striking selection of original Chinese compositions perfect for intermediate students (Level 4 and above). Thematically, the music explores a veritable zoo of animals from the real-life panda to the mythical dragon, in addition...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

This comprehensive collection of over 1,700 chords features crystal-clear photographs, detailed keyboard illustrations, and standard music notation in bass and treble clefs. Chord fingerings are shown along with scale degrees and note names, and chords are listed alphabetically for easy reference. Concepts like chord...

(Keyboard Instruction). Weighing in with 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...

(Signature Licks Guitar). Learn the trademark styles and techniques of the most celebrated guitarist in blues This book/online audio 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...

Now in its third edition, Jerry Snyder's newly revised first book in the popular Basic Instructor Guitar series features additional songs, exercises, photos, and recordings to inspire a new generation of guitarists. As before, the book is divided into two parts: chords, theory, and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Where is the academic study of music today, and what paths should it take into the future? Should we be looking at how music relates to society and constructs meaning through it, rather than how it transcends the social? Can we 'remix' our discipline...

This volume contains a fascinating treatise on the material of musical composition, its gradual growth, and its elementary use. Although old, much of the information in this book is still relevant and will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in music...

Until the nineteenth century, music occupied a marginal place in British universities. Degrees were awarded by Oxford and Cambridge, but students (and often professors) were not resident, and there were few formal lectures. It was not until a benefaction initiated the creation of a...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Dive into a realm where music and crystal beauty intertwine! This enchanting collection features ten stunning solos, each intricately named after a different mesmerizing crystal. With its full-color images of each crystal and description of its magical properties, Harmonic Gems is destined to unlock...

Author: Guy B. LeeISBN-10: 0974779512ISBN-13: 9780974779515Publisher: Guytar PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/20/2004Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.18d

This booklet was written by the first American string teacher to observe and study the Suzuki Method(R) in Japan, Mr. John Kendall. Kendall's gift is in large part his ability to bring the concepts and practicalities of the Suzuki Method(R) to the doorstep of...

(Guitar Educational). Now you can add authentic blues feel and flavor to your playing Here are 101 definitive licks plus demonstration tracks via online audio from every major blues guitar style, neatly organized into easy-to-use categories. They're all here, including Delta blues, jump blues,...

(Berklee Guide). Teach guitar for profit This book will show you how to set up and develop a profitable guitar studio. Besides the ability to teach guitar, running a profitable studio needs effective systems for attracting and retaining students, ensuring that they pay on...

(Berklee Guide). Learn classic blues rhythm guitar and soloing techniques, in the style of the greats, such as B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Robert Lockwood Jr., Jimmie Vaughan, and others. This book is the more technique-oriented companion to Mike Williams' first book Berklee...

(Berklee Guide). Learn the secrets to a successful singing career A perfect complement to technique books, this essential handbook teaches how to: develop stage presence and musical identity; choose songs that showcase your voice; understand musical notation and create lead sheets; find the best...

(Berklee Guide). This in-depth workshop, complete with helpful diagrams and online practice audio, will help drummers master the art of brush playing. It features 10 essential concepts, 32 brush patterns, rhythm table exercises for dexterity, coordination exercises for time playing, and signature strokes in...

(Essential Elements). These piano accompaniments can provide helpful guidance for teaching beginning instrumentalists. The format includes a cue line to provide the director or pianist with a visual guide of the student melody part. NOTE: The discs/media available with the teacher and student books...

(Waltons Irish Music Books). Everything you need to know about the Irish tin whistle from playing your first notes to advanced solos and ornamentation. Includes: fully diagrammed tunes for instant playing * graded scales and exercises * a wide selection of tunes specially chosen...

(Piano Method). Beginners will love being able to play songs right away! Piano for Kids Songbook is a supplementary companion to the Piano for Kids Method Book as the songs begin with pre-staff notation (note names inside the note heads) and progress in like...

(Choral). Need a fresh approach to teaching dynamics, facial expression, phrasing, and musicality? Use a gadget! Unleash your creative beast with clever everyday "gadgets" redesigned for use in the choral classroom by music educator and choral conductor Christy Elsner. These inexpensive learning tools provide...

Brazilian Choro: A Method for Mandolin focuses on teaching "bandolim" technique for playing Choro. The combination of method book and audio offers a great opportunity to add performance practice to the black-and-white notes on the page. The book, presented in both English and Portuguese,...

This comprehensive method for the beginner to advanced is especially designed for use in private lessons. It introduces each new concept with fingering exercises, scale exercises, and etudes.Author: Dona GilliamISBN-10: 0871667649ISBN-13: 9780871667649Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 04/01/1983Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.76w...

What would piano lessons be like if we didn't teach reading in lesson one?Right now, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads where traditional piano teaching methods are no longer sufficient to engage and inspire young learners. How do we innovate our lessons for...

The Tonic Sol-Fa Music Reader - A course of instruction and practice in the tonic sol-fa method of teaching singing, with a choice collection of music suitable for day schools and singing schools is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890....

This book includes Denin Koch's transcriptions of solo improvisations from Kurt Rosenwinkel's 2012 album, Star of Jupiter. Koch provides insight into Rosenwinkel's techniques and concepts, giving the player perspective on the artist's signature improvisational approach. Each solo is presented in standard notation and guitar...

Author: William E. RhoadsISBN-10: 1581063741ISBN-13: 9781581063745Publisher: Southern Music CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/1962Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.60w x 0.30d

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Southern Appalachian native Dan Levenson and Mel Bay Publications present Clawhammer Banjo from Scratch - A Guide for the Claw-less! This book teaches clawhammer banjo the way we play, not the way others say. It really begins as though you really have NO knowledge...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...