Music-Instruction & Study

Music in Words is a compact guide to researching and writing about music, addressing all the issues that anyone who writes about music--from students to professional musicians and critics--may confront when putting together anything from brief program notes to a lengthy thesis. The book...

Music in the USA: A Documentary Companion charts a path through American music and musical life using as guides the words of composers, performers, writers and the rest of us ordinary folks who sing, dance, and listen. The anthology of primary sources contains about...

(Do It Yourself). Do-It-Yourself Tenor Sax is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using more than 120 well-known songs from the Beatles and Disney to Elvis and Adele, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know...

(Book). Tesfa Wondemagegnehu writes, The compendium you hold in your hands represents the glimmering of the North Star. All thought-leaders and outstanding practitioners of our time, these authors have provided myriad ways to navigate through the messy, deafening, and sometimes terrifying chaos around us....

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,...

Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Great for individual or classroom use. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs. Improvisation is made...

(Bass Builders). The best single source for learning to play the blues for bass with online audio tracks for practicing Styles covered include: Delta blues, Texas blues, New Orleans blues, West Coast blues, Chicago blues, boogie woogie blues, jazz blues, and more. Also covers...

(Bass Method). With the third book, progressing students will learn more great songs, riffs and examples; sixteenth notes; playing off chord symbols; slap and pop techniques; hammer ons and pull offs; playing different styles and grooves; and more. This edition features full-band tracks for...

(Pace Piano Education). A joyful introduction to music for little ones (preschool-kindergarten age). Creative learning activities tailored especially to this age group develop eye, ear, and finger coordination, a basic foundation for "musical thinking," and most importantly, eagerness for the excitement and fun of...

Author: Joachim AndersenISBN-10: 0793552664ISBN-13: 9780793552665Publisher: Schirmer G BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 65Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.70w x 0.40d

A group of resourceful kids start solution-seekers.com, a website where cybervisitors can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the...

(E-Z Play Today). 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...

(Adult Piano Method). At last An adult piano method that teaches the music adults really want to learn in a way teachers really want to teach Written by Fred Kern, a well-respected educator and arranger, this method presents a flexible approach that allows adults...

(Instructional). This book is designed for the older beginner at the piano, without reference to age limits. It is intended to fill the need of the student who has never had lessons or the student who had lessons in childhood and now needs a...

(Transcribed). 20 studies for the classical guitar written by Beethoven's contemporary, Fernando Sor. Revised, edited and fingered by the great classical guitarist Andres Segovia. These essential repertoire pieces continue to be used by teachers and students to build solid classical technique.Author: Fernando SorISBN-10: 0793504368ISBN-13:...

Christmas Crosspicking Solos for Guitar features 31 arrangements of the most popular and best-loved traditional Christmas songs for crosspicking guitar. Chords, melodies (in tablature and standard notation) and lyrics are presented, as well as extensive instruction in the crosspicking style. Includes access to online...

An important addition to the improvising jazz guitarist's library, this thoughtful blend of text and musical examples focuses on the vocabulary of modern jazz and some of the applications of modern harmony. With examples written in standard notation and tablature, Jacobs offers instruction on...

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...

The follow-up to Intro to Polyrhythms, a method for learning advanced rhythm, polyrhythm, and metric/harmonic superimposition, looks at rhythm through a magnifying glass and enables the student to see, sing and hear varioussubdivisions and groupings of subdivisions. This book can be used by any...

The importance of Francisco Tarrega in the history of the classic guitar isimmeasurable. With his original compositions and transcriptions, Tarrega broughtthe classical guitar to new heights by giving it a repertoire of its own and consequently influencing virtually every modern day classical guitarist. In...

Contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies and duets in the keys of A, F#m, Eb, Cm, E, C#m, Ab and Gm. Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key. For each key, etudes are presented in...

Grade 2/Expanded version of the famed Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method adds new, carefully graded playing material for every concept taught. Solos arepresented in various styles. A special feature is the addition of in-depth picking studies in the keys of C, Am, G, Em,...

Gaspar Sanz (1640 - 1710) is the most famous baroque-period guitarist. His worksare tuneful and memorable, with fiery cross-rhythms and cascading scale passages. He published three books of guitar music. The baroque guitar could be viewed as a close relative of the ukulele. Indeed,...

Includes notes on Coltrane and his jazz language.Author: Corey ChristiansenISBN-10: 0786687177ISBN-13: 9780786687176Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 04/22/2015Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 11.60h x 9.00w x 0.40d

Barry Galbraith was one of the best jazz guitarists of the 1950's. He was also a fine music reader who would write out his own arrangements of standards for his students. Both his playing and his writing are very straightforward. This book takes thirteen...

Ultimate Rhythm Section Workout. Range of time signatures, that will really challenge any string section. Comes with accompanying audio.Author: Jason Prushko, Corey DozierISBN-10: 0786685093ISBN-13: 9780786685097Publisher: Mel Bay PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/12/2013Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.60w x 0.50d

Author: Gohar VardanyanISBN-10: 0786685026ISBN-13: 9780786685028Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/24/2013Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.60w x 0.20d

"Killer Technique: Bass Guitar" is a technique and daily study book inspired by Corey Christiansen's "Gig Savers: Killer Technique" book for guitar (MB20028). This book provides concepts and daily routines to help players gain facility on their instrument by improving technique and avoiding injury....

A quick-reference guide for the left-handed 5-string and G-tuning banjo chords, plus a fingerboard diagram showing the location of the notes on the banjo fingerboard.Author: William BayISBN-10: 0786683236ISBN-13: 9780786683239Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 06/29/2011Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.40w x 0.20d

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...

This book can be used as an accompanying text for the collegiate marching band techniques course and to help build a successful marching band program at a high school. Topics include everything from developing a program handbook to student leadership and adult staffing, budgets,...

The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can...

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...

Teach cello with the popular Suzuki Cello School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

Teach viola with the popular Suzuki Viola School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

Nothing is heavier or more formidable than death metal guitar. Tap into the depth and power of this extreme style with master shredder Jared Meeker as he explores all the insane techniques and concepts essential to this unique style that include picking and legato,...

The Oboe Method, long a standard text for oboists, will assure ease of play for advancing oboists. This newly engraved and revised edition, edited by Martin Schuring, corrects the mistakes and inconsistencies found in Barret's original publication, and has been expanded to include all...

Sound Innovations for Concert Band is a revolutionary, flexible, and comprehensive method that combines time-tested educational concepts, input from thousands of teachers, and advances in modern technology. A logical sequence, clean page layouts, clear goals for each exercise, and uncomplicated explanations combined with instrument-specific...

Eight years in the making, this prequel" to The Commandments of R&B Drumming delves into the rhythm and blues of the 1940s and 1950s, an incredible musical era when shuffles ruled the airwaves and modern groove playing was in its infancy. Written by Zoro...

The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can...

Rich textures, sophisticated harmonies and inventive rhythms make these arrangements ideal for hobbyists, advancing students, professional musicians or any Popular Performer. Titles: The Christmas Waltz * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It's the Most Wonderful Time...

Jazz Philharmonic is a series of original jazz compositions offered in a carefully constructed pedagogical order. All of the tunes, backgrounds and solos are self-contained performance vehicles. Absolutely no improvisation is necessary for the successful use of this book Development of some skill with...

The Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 14 songs, transcribed exactly as performed by legendary blues masters Rev. Gary...

As with all Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course materials, the Duet Books correlate exactly with Lesson Books 1 and 2. The duet parts are delightful accompaniments which serve to enhance the student's part. Adults will find the pieces fun to play, musically rewarding and...

(Essential Musicianship for Band). Ensemble Concepts, the highly acclaimed ensemble method by Eddie Green, John Benzer and David Bertman, is designed to help intermediate to advanced level ensembles acquire solid performance skills while also developing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced...

(Percussion). This book provides challenging solos for drummers interested in supplementary lesson material or in expanding his or her recital and solo competition repertoire. Songs include: Brush Fire * Feel the Jazz * Five's the Time * Latin Fantasy * Roar * Uptown Waltz...

(Signature Licks Guitar). 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...

(Musicians Institute Press). We're proud to present MI instructor Peter Deneff's fourth book in the Musicians Institute Hanon series. In this private lesson for beginning to professional blues pianists, Deneff covers: major and minor blues modes; workouts for the right and left hand; building...

(Guitar Educational). 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...

(REH Publications). Written for the musician who is interested in acquiring a firm foundation for playing jazz, this unique book with online audio examines the phrases of the masters Over 800 licks are provided in the styles of Tal Farlow, Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery,...