Music-Instruction & Study

(Banjo). Old Time String Band Banjo Styles will introduce you to the traditional, rural string band banjo styles as played in the southern mountains of the eastern United States, which were used to second vocal songs and fiddle tunes during the Golden Age of...

(Fretted). Romance is in the air, and here to prove it are 37 of the best and most enduring love songs ever Here are romantic treasures from the musical theater; whimsical novelty numbers; ballads of both true and false love; songs for sweethearts, lovers...

(Guitar). Rob MacKillop is regarded as one of Scotland's finest musicians. In this groundbreaking book, he defines a uniquely Scottish way of playing the guitar, incorporating rich traditions into later material from Gaelic songs to traditional airs and dances. His arrangements reflect the origins...

(Fiddle). This book/CD pack provides beginning and intermediate banjo players with two versions of 18 of the most popular fiddle tunes heard at bluegrass jam sessions. The basic solos generally begin on the first beat, contain lots of quarter notes, and use only simple...

(Guitar). A dozen intermediate to advanced originals in notes & tab display various Latin American styles. For each, the CD features the lead part as well as an accompaniment-only rhythm track for play along.Author: Brian ChambouleyronISBN-10: 1574242210ISBN-13: 9781574242218Publisher: Centerstream PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2007Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight:...

(Guitar). This book/CD teaches beginning to advanced guitarists the secrets of shred. It covers: sweep, alternate and tremolo picking; string skipping; multi-finger tapping; legato, trills and more. The techniques are broken down into 48 exercises and etudes progressing in difficulty, and the CD has...

(Bass). Bassist and educator Max Palermo takes you through more than 700 easy, step-by-step exercises for finger building, based on the 24 possible fingering combinations.Author: Max PalermoISBN-10: 1574242083ISBN-13: 9781574242089Publisher: Centerstream PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2006Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 11.94h x 8.92w x 0.42d

This easy-to-use handbook provides music education professionals with 'best practices' for tasks such as articulating the need for music education; developing a positive leadership style; designing curriculum and assessment; managing people, paper, and time; communicating with a wide variety of constituents; overseeing resources and...

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.Author: Mel Bay Publications IncISBN-10: 1562223968ISBN-13: 9781562223960Publisher: Mel...

Tune your B and E strings up to C and F respectively and you're in all fourths tuning. The first time I did this it was truly a revelation to me to have a symmetrical fretboard and get rid of that major third 'bump'...

The beginner piano book that reinvents piano lessons - Learn in just 15 minutes a day, less than 60 days - Contact a real teacher for help - take lessons at your own pace in your own home - Included website to listen to...

Revised, updated, and with a new lower price. This teaching aid will help you and/or your student master scales and arpeggios quickly and easily. Cello Scale Charts (TM) show scale and arpeggio patterns in graphic, chart form. This makes them easy to learn, easy...

(Signature Licks Guitar). Learn to play high-voltage riffs & solos of one of rock's greatest bands This book with online audio teaches the key licks for: Back in Black * Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap * Girls Got Rhythm * Have a Drink on...

Author: Carl CzernyISBN-10: 1617805351ISBN-13: 9781617805356Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 11.90h x 8.70w x 0.40d

(Drum Play-Along). Play your favorite songs quickly and easily with the Drum Play-Along series Just follow the drum notation, listen to the audio to hear how the drums should sound, then play along using the separate backing tracks. The lyrics are also included for...

(Guitar Tab Method). "The ultimate learning tool to go from zero to guitar hero in no time!" Guitar World magazine Designed for electric or acoustic guitar. Get started quickly and easily with songs you want to play! This method introduces notes with riffs like...

(Book). Cross-sticking is the term used for moving from one drum to another with one hand crossing the other, as opposed to moving from drum to drum in the conventional manner. This technique has been using by many great players over the years, such...

(Music Express Books). Capture the spirit of calypso, zydeco, bossa nova, gospel, jigs, jazz and more with this unique collection of global rhythm styles. Each ensemble includes 3 to 4 rhythm parts for classroom percussion instruments, and one part is always the pulse, so...

Contents: Prelude and Fugue in A * Prelude and Fugue in A Minor * Prelude and Fugue in A Flat * Prelude and Fugue in B Minor * Prelude and Fugue in B Flat * Prelude and Fugue in B Flat Minor * Prelude...

LET THE MUSIC PLAY Harnessing the Power of Music for History and Social Studies Classrooms provides readers an accessible introduction to employing music in history and social studies classrooms. Teachers who wish to develop lessons using music as a resource will find coverage of...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Contents: The First Noel * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Jingle Bells * O Christmas Tree * Pat-a-Pan * Silent Night * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Christmas Music Calendar.Author: Nancy FaberISBN-10: 1616771399ISBN-13: 9781616771393Publisher: Faber Piano...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Written for the mid to late elementary piano student, the focus on the tone color and interpretation fosters musical growth while developing technical facility at the keyboard. The pieces are ideal for recital, festival, or personal enjoyment. Each piece includes...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). This edition features access to online audio recordings of each selection by Randall Faber. Contents include: Allegretto (Kohler) * Ancient Dance (Praetorious) * Circle Dance (Beyer) * Country Ride (Kohler) * Echoes (Kohler) * Five-Note Sonatina (Bolck) * The Hero's...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Early 1900s rags and marches arranged in cut time with quarter and half notes in place of eighth and quarter notes. These ever-popular pieces offer immense appeal to the piano student and are excellent for recital or other performance. Contents...

This book is a description of how one drummer, Bill Bruford of Yes, King Crimson, Genesis and U.K. fame, survived the lunacy that accompanies a professional musician's existence and still retained the desire to sit at the drumset and play. It is a compendium...

(Woodwind Method). This method book teaches self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns through 154 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical styles. Includes teacher/student duets. Accompanied pieces given for both alto and tenor saxophone. For beginners through intermediate players.Author: John Kember,...

This method book teaches self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns through 195 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical styles. Includes teacher/student duets. For beginners through intermediate players.Author: John Kember, Catherine RamsdenISBN-10: 1902455517ISBN-13: 9781902455518Publisher: SchottLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2006Pages: 92Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 11.50h...

(Schott). This method book teaches self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns through 195 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical styles. Includes teacher/student duets. For beginners through intermediate players.Author: John Kember, Catherine RamsdenISBN-10: 1902455509ISBN-13: 9781902455501Publisher: SchottLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2005Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize:...

(Music Sales America). David Hanrahan is a well-known and respected exponent of accordion music and he uses his experience to bring you an sagacious and informative guide to playing the accordion. Using a Q&A format, and by concentrating on the most frequently asked questions,...

Finally: low-priced guitar book for complete beginners that is so painless you'll be playing in no time. This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started playing guitar, and includes the tab, chords, lyrics, and online audio for 31 folk...

(Waltons Irish Music Books). A 48-page book which provides plenty of tunes and easily understood instructions for playing the Irish bouzouki. The bouzouki, it origins, the history of the instrument, and the styles of its finest practitioners are analyzed. Since the bouzouki's introduction to...

(Waltons Irish Music Books). This 30-page book has an accompanying CD, all created by Conor Long. The book will introduce the beginner to the bodhran. Learn to care for and handle your bodhran, as well as how to hold it, various playing positions and...

(Music Sales America). Restart Flute guides returning players through 12 specially selected tracks to bring them successfully back up to speed with the flute at their own enjoyable pace. With additional exercises, tips and theory reminders, latent flautists will find the learning curve engaging...

(Music Sales America). These pocket-sized swatch-packs are great for quick reference at home or on the go. Each Notecracker contains 70 handy reference cards, printed on both sides for quick access to chord diagrams, general music theory, jokes, quotes and snippets of musical trivia....

(Schott). This unique publication is designed to be a fun play-along book for students who want to enjoy soloing freely, instead of having to cope with too many scale changes. With interesting heads, and long open sections, the tunes encourage creativity over the inspiring...

(Schott). This unique publication is designed to be a fun play-along book for students who want to enjoy soloing freely, instead of having to cope with too many scale changes. With interesting heads, and long open sections, the tunes encourage creativity over the inspiring...

(Schott). This unique publication is designed to be a fun play-along book for students who want to enjoy soloing freely, instead of having to cope with too many scale changes. With interesting heads, and long open sections, the tunes encourage creativity over the inspiring...

(Music Sales America). These exercises lead the student through the various thumb positions and, by constant use of the fourth finger, strengthen it and give it security in the higher positions. Indeed, the book deals with all the technical difficulties in connection with the...

(Music Sales America). Otakar Sevcik's Violin Studies Op. 9 is a comprehensive collection of preparatory exercises in double stopping on the violin. 58 exercises have been assembled to give you the best and most versatile approach to playing chords, harmonies and pedals in your...

Read Music Method for adult beginners provides an unforgettably fun and easy way to learn how to read music and play piano. The beginning stages of reading music are broken into easy progressive steps. Students quickly gain a deep comprehension of the musical staff,...

If you enjoyed LET'S PLAY PIANO Part One you will like Part Two even more. New notes are introduced and there are lots of interesting and fun tunes. As in Part One the print size is large which is easy and clear for young...

As the twenty-first century's third decade approaches, popular music study has achieved greater scope, depth, and prominence in academic departments of music conservatories than ever before. Musicology, music theory, and music education scholars have recognized the significant role and influence of popular music in...

This book offers a pedagogical approach that emphasizes focus on conceptual learning that is sensory oriented. From the musical concepts we teach_melody, harmony, rhythm, and form_the teacher targets one concept per lesson (e.g., melody) and provides learning experiences in singing, listening, performing, moving, reading/writing,...

Middle School General Music is a guidebook for music teachers trying to navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of teaching middle school general music. Written by an in-service teacher, this publication contains strategies and lessons that have been tested and refined in the 'real world'...

(Instructional). With Rock Harmonica, beginners can learn how to play harmonica from the ground up. More experienced players can take their playing to the next level with outside-the-box thinking and lessons on playing in different positions. The first half includes instruction on notes, scales,...

(Guitar Educational). You can become a better player by studying the authentic licks of Albert King, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, and Joe Bonamassa. This book/CD pack puts you on the path to learning licks, tricks and techniques, working your...

(Guitar Educational). The Legendary Licks series presents the music of a band or artist in a comprehensive play-along package. Each book contains note-for-note transcriptions and detailed performance notes on how to play a multitude of classic licks, fills, riffs & solos complete with recorded...

(Homespun Tapes). These fabulous collections for players of all levels feature 21 must-know bluegrass songs & instrumentals, created especially for learning players by the genre's leading artists. The artist plays a basic solo that states the melody of the tune, then a more adventurous...

(Homespun Tapes). These fabulous collections for players of all levels feature 21 must-know bluegrass songs & instrumentals, created especially for learning players by the genre's leading artists. The artist plays a basic solo that states the melody of the tune, then a more adventurous...

Learn traditional folk accompaniment the easy and fun way!In book 2 Students will build on what they learned in book 1 with more rhythms and strums, basic chord theory, alternating bass and bass runs. With "in class" notes and study guides students will know...