Music-Instruction & Study

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...

(Percussion). Combining a variety of jazz ride cymbal patterns with coordination and reading exercises, Creative Timekeeping develops true independence: the ability to play any rhythm on the ride cymbal while playing any rhythm on the snare and bass drums. It provides a variety of...

(Signature Licks Guitar). Learn the nuances of technique and taste that make Eric Johnson a true rock guitar virtuoso. The 2nd edition of this classic book/audio pack includes new songs, new recordings, and updated text and transcriptions. The price of this book includes a...

(Instructional). This book is a logical follow-up to An Introduction To Jazz Chord Voicing For Keyboard. It continues to explore contemporary chord voicings and their application to melody and accompaniment playing with a jazz group. All chord voicings and the II V I chord...

A user-friendly photo chord guide designed specifically for the left-handed bass guitarist 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...

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...

The music of Ireland has inspired us for centuries. The DAD tuning is a favorite of mountain dulcimer players, and this book with accompanying audio combines beautiful Irish songs and tunes arranged for the dulcimer in DAD. Two melodies by the Irish harper Turlough...

This book contains a collection of various mandolin solos in a range of styles and levels of difficulty, aimed at advanced beginners to intermediates. Extensive notes are included about the breaks and the techniques used to play them. The material can be practiced alongside...

For guitarists, the technical learning curve for improvisation is fairly steep. For this reason, it is important to find multiple uses for the musical structures that you learn to execute. This approach decreases the learning curve considerably. This book and accompanying audio show you...

This new manual, intended for beginners, contains all you need to begin playing authentic Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes and more on the mandolin. Starting with simplepolkas and slides, 26 common session tunes are included. The tunes are all favorites allowing you to rapidly join...

This book presents melodies, lyrics and chord symbols for 22 songs to be enjoyed on the mandolin. Tuning and hand positions are briefly discussed. By thetime you finish the book you will be comfortable playing 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 rhythm chord accompaniments in the...

This edition contains 10 of J.S. Bach's finest compositions scored in notation and tablature. Works include: Two Part Invention in C Major; Gavotte, from the 3rd Lute Suite; Prelude in D Minor; Bouree in E Minor, from the 1st Lute Suite; and others. The...

Jazz Theory Handbook is a complete guide to all the essential topics of jazz theory, suitable for all treble instruments. Its approach is clear and concise, realistic and practical. This book will help you to understand how contemporaryjazz players think, and to apply theory...

A book of traditional Celtic tunes arranged for cellos with rockin' groove and chop -based accompaniments. Includes forty-seven tunes from Ireland, Scotland, the Shetland Isles, and Canada in duet arrangements, all chosen with cellists in mind and in a variety of styles including jigs,...

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...

No longer confined to basic folk genres, any mandolinist aspiring to a broader comprehension of music, including swing, blues, pop, choro, broadway, and even classical can expand his/her playing and through a working knowledge of jazz fundamentals. This breakthrough approach in mandolin pedagogy takes...

This book explores Celtic styles for the mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celtic compositionsare presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature,...

"For beginners through advanced players."Author: David DigiuseppeISBN-10: 0786688394ISBN-13: 9780786688395Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2015Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.20d

Volume 2 of this landmark publication includes 65 original compositions in standard notation plus a unique audio download available online featuring Barrios himself playing 21original works including: Danza Paraguaya, La Catedral, Un Sueo en la Floresta, Maxixe, Tarantella, Aire Popular Paraguayo and many more!...

The melodic style is a beautiful three finger picking style which can be traced to the early 1900's and became a fully accepted style for playing the five-string banjo in the 1960's, and is today an integral part of the three-finger style of many...

Mel Bay is pleased to present a comprehensive book focused on the mandolin stylings of "The Father of Bluegrass Music," Bill Monroe. Author Joe Carr dissects Monroe's unique approach to the mandolin through analysis of the icon's stylistic nuances, licks and repertoire. This book...

Author: Philip John BerthoudISBN-10: 0786687398ISBN-13: 9780786687398Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2015Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 11.60h x 9.00w x 0.40d

"Get an audio download with 198 tracks of Grey Larsen playing tunes, exercises, and examples notated in the book, plus an internet browser file with links to online resources"--Back cover.Author: Grey E LarsenISBN-10: 0786686839ISBN-13: 9780786686834Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/18/2015Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.25lbsSize: 11.70h...

Essential Bach Arranged for Guitar provides guitarists with a new approach to many of Bach's masterpieces. The fingerings in the arrangements make the guitar sound rich and full, as if the pieces were written for the instrument. Attention is given to the musical line...

One of the truly great things about the accordion is its extreme versatility. Other instruments envy its ability to transform from an intimate solo performer to themightiest of orchestras contained in one player. The accordion can be as delicate as a single violin, and...

Popular Jam Tunes You Can Play for Hammered Dulcimer. National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, Mark Wade presents common jam tunes in a unique way that shows beginners how to play the essence of the tunes simply and the intermediate/advanced players the ornamented versions. Each Easy...

An extremely handy chord reference guide, specifically for the mandolin, showingbasic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative minor chord relationships arealso shown. A unique additional feature of this premium chart is the inclusion of a mandolin fingerboard diagram. This diagram is appropriate...

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 added7th chords. Root notes are clearly marked as diamonds and all the other chord tones are shown as circles...

Double bass drum technique has transcended the realm of heavy metal drumming and is now a mainstay in drum set music at-large. Famed Brazilian drummer Aquiles Priester haws compiled 100 different exercises and patterns.Author: Aquiles PriesterISBN-10: 0786683147ISBN-13: 9780786683147Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 03/28/2011Format:...

Just Between Frets is the latest collaboration of Tommy Emmanuel and Frank Vignola. Frank and Tommy turn many a well known tunes inside out with their virtuosity and unique chemistry as a duo, creating a non-stop chain of magical musical moments.Author: Tommy EmmanuelISBN-10: 0786682450ISBN-13:...

Author: Juan SerranoISBN-10: 078668173XISBN-13: 9780786681730Publisher: Mel Bay PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2009Pages: 261Format: SpiralWeight: 2.00lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.60w x 0.80d

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 becomean essential part...

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.Author: Mary Lou Stout DemplerISBN-10: 0786659769ISBN-13: 9780786659760Publisher: Mel Bay...

Celtic harpist and vocalist Kim Robertson has redefined the rich traditions of the harp with her innovative style. Combining cutting-edge artistry and a passionate sense of tradition, she brings a contemporary touch to a centuries-old instrument.Author: Kim RobertsonISBN-10: 0786658185ISBN-13: 9780786658183Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language:...

The ADULT PIANO STUDENT provides the older beginner student with materials that will satisfy his/her musical needs while developing a pianistic technic. Book 1, from the beginning presents the fundamentals of music through the use of melodies in major keys harmonized with accompanying chords....

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...

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...

Tiempo, a play-along for all levels from the members of Talking Drums, drops the percussionist into the center of an orbiting pulsation of rhythms and sonorous melodies. Although it is geared toward drumset and percussion players, it is equally valuable to all instrumentalists who...

Famous & Fun Christmas Duets, Book 1, contains 7 timeless carefully graded early elementary Christmas-season favorites. These works have been artfully arranged and balanced for two evenly skilled players. Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Good King...

As the follow-up to the best-selling book Zen Guitar, The Book of Six Strings presents musical examples that will help you bring the Zen philosophy to life on your guitar. Learn how these ancient ideas can help you become more in the moment" in...

This teacher edition of Sound Innovations for Guitar, Book 1 contains 36 complete one-week units/lesson plans. The lessons progress through six major levels and provide goals, access to reproducible enrichment and enhancement pages, expansion suggestions, performance advice, assessment tools, and clear guidance as to...

The ten pieces in this collection are popular with both performers and audiences. The editors have realized ornaments and added editorial markings where appropriate to aid pianists who want to play these solos for pleasure. Titles: Golliwog's Cakewalk (Debussy) * Maple Leaf Rag (Joplin)...

The five books in this series present 100 masterworks ranging from early-intermediate through advanced level that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 pieces selected from the four main style periods as well as additional suggestions for repertoire...

This book and two CD combo is like having a friend show you all your favorite bluegrass songs. Bluegrass virtuoso Dennis Caplinger teaches you the techniques and concepts you need to start playing hot bluegrass banjo right away---all in the context of 16 classic...

Phrasing and Motion is built around Gary Chaffee's innovative teaching concepts, and is the perfect way to reinforce the techniques taught in the Patterns books. Steve Smith, a former student of Gary's, makes a special appearance to demonstrate the techniques explained on the DVD...

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band is a valuable resource for helping your students grow in their understanding and abilities as ensemble musicians. It contains 412 exercises, including more than 70 chorales by some of today's most renowned concert band composers. An...

Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2 continues your student's musical journey by teaching with a complete review of Book 1, and a segmented presentation of new concepts while introducing ensemble playing. Following the unique Sound Innovations organization, the band method contains levels, each...

Sound Innovations for Concert Band by Robert Sheldon, Peter Boonshaft, Dave Black, and Bob Phillips 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...

Meet James Morrison---an international trumpet virtuoso from Australia, who is known for his startling originality and passion for playing the trumpet. Having played with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Charles and B.B. King, Morrison shares his four decades of experience in...