Music-Instruction & Study-Techniques

It's never too early to teach your pre-school children about music, and any parent can do it-even if you have never had a music lesson in your life!Music is a gift we all share. Infants can hear well before they can see. They can...

This book helps anyone interested in playing music by themselves on electronic keyboard.No music knowledge necessary. The innovative "Sri Saraswathi 72 Melakarta chakra" helps in easily identifying the carnatic, western scales which are depicted as dots on an octave of the keyboard.Play the dots...

A continuation of Awesome Guitar for Kids; Book I, Book II will have your child playing chords, making up their own songs, and learning to jam with the pentatonic scale. The book features a number of new songs, exercises, and activities to help your...

The worlds of new music and historically informed performance might seem quite distant from one another. Yet, upon closer consideration, clear points of convergence emerge. This book addresses the synergies in aesthetics and practices in historical performance and new music. Author: Rebecca CypessISBN-10: 1032291427ISBN-13:...

"The First Principles of Pianoforte Playing" is a vintage guide to playing the piano. Originally designed as an introductory text intended for use in secondary schools, it presents the most elementary principles in a way that can be understood by the beginner. This volume...

The Oxford Handbook of Music Composition Pedagogy presents an illuminating collection of perspectives on teaching and learning in the field of music composition, supplying music educators with knowledge about young composers and their work. The Handbook's forward-looking practices offer teachers tools and strategies for...

Teaching Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass summarizes three centuries of string pedagogical treatises to create a comprehensive resource on methods and approaches to teaching all four bowed string instruments.Author: Dijana Ihas, Miranda Wilson, Gaelen McCormickISBN-10: 0367724758ISBN-13: 9780367724757Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/23/2023Pages: 422Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.66lbsSize:...

So, you're interested in learning to play the viola? That's fantastic! You might have heard that it's really difficult and requires years of practice just to create beautiful sound. However, that's not true. Sure, if your aim is to become an expert with exceptional...

When 4th grader Alex Schwartz first met his cello, his eyes lit up with wonder and a smile appeared on his face as bright as the potential his new cello teacher saw within him. The cello positively impacted all aspects of his development including...

An updated, step-by-step method for playing the harp. This book can be usedalone or with a teacher. The easy-to-follow method produces results for musicians of all levels, and even if you have no prior experience, and varying levels of difficulty are presented in arrangements...

Low Legato Etudes for Tuba contains short legato style etudes (from Bordogni) transposed into the lower register of the tuba. These studies are ideal when combined with Low Register Studies for Tuba (published by Encore) for development of a smooth, singing low register. While...

This book contains a classic guide to playing the violin, concentrating on the basic techniques and where to begin. Designed for the absolute beginner, it chiefly deals with the very first steps a violin learner must take and master, including how to prepare mentally,...

(Reference). A complete guide diagramming over 1,000 guitar chords in their most common voicings. The book is arranged chromatically and each chord is illustrated in three ways for three levels of difficulty: the easiest form of the chords for the beginner and the more...

When 4th grader Alex Schwartz first met his cello, his eyes lit up with wonder and a smile appeared on his face as bright as the potential his new cello teacher saw within him. The cello positively impacted all aspects of his development including...

Underpinned by author John Rink's internationally acclaimed scholarship and experience as a musician, this book addresses fascinating topics in the field of musical performance studies concerning the history, analysis and psychology of music, as well as artistic research. It offers manifold practical insights into...

Every musician is an athlete. Athletes hone their bodies, coordinate their reflexes, and train their minds seeking to perfect a balance of strength, skills, and agility. Complicated, demanding, and repetitious movements often result in unnatural and difficult positions which put instrumentalists at risk of...

(Music Sales America). Suitable for any keyboard owner, this superb book demonstrates the use of the keys and their musical notation; proper hand, wrist, and finger positioning; as well as the basic scales, chords, and songs with backing tracks accessed online.Author: Wise PublicationsISBN-10: 0711974306ISBN-13:...

Sir John Stainer is remembered today as a pioneer of English musicology. Beyond his duties as organist of London's St. Paul's Cathedral, he was a founder and president of the Musical Association, professor of music at Oxford, vice president of the Royal College of...

Every serious guitar player searches for two important things: a guitar that plays in tune and the magic tone. With countless videos and websites dedicated to these facets, it's information overload-not to mention the complicated math formulas and convoluted instructions out there. What method...

Meaningful Guitar Warmups That Improve Your Skills and Reduce Risk of InjuryGuitar Practice Warmup Routines teaches you the best skills to work on in your warmups in a safe, musical way - the ultimate rule being that your warmup should never be more difficult...

Every serious guitar player searches for two important things: a guitar that plays in tune and the magic tone. With countless videos and websites dedicated to these facets, it's information overload-not to mention the complicated math formulas and convoluted instructions out there. What method...

Go Beyond Scales to Play More Exciting Guitar Solos Tired of playing the same predictable notes, patterns and licks? Wondering what you can play that's not the same old scale? Are you ready to become a master of tension and release? Chromatic Lead Guitar...

Originally published in 1920, this neat little book is the result of the authors desire to tabulate in a concise form, his own ideas on violin playing, with regard to both the technical and the interpretive aspects of the subject. The authors views are...

What is Sound? What is Healing? Do you love the magical and mystical feelings that arise during a sound healing experience? Would you like to include a sonic healing component to an existing practice? Do you have a vision to create your own ceremonial...

(Banjo). With this comprehensive method, you get 25 songs in standard notation and tab, 77 recorded examples, and detailed info from banjo master Fred Sokolow on a host of other topics, including: the selection, care and feeding of your banjo; tuning; reading tablature; chords;...

(Musicians Institute Press). This one-on-one lesson with Musicians Institute instructor Peter Deneff features 50 exercises for the beginning to professional jazz pianist, covering: angular lines, large intervals, pentatonic patterns, blues scales, irregular chromatic melodies, double-note patterns, suggested fingerings, suggestions for practice, and more. Also...

(Pocket Guide). This book featuring Jim Scott's revolutionary "rows" concept gives guitarists the tools to really understand scales, and to create any type of scale in any position. It covers: major and minor scales; pentatonic and blues scales; the modes; harmonic minor, melodic minor,...

This practical resource for music educators provides 15 fully-developed and classroom-vetted instructional plans with assessments that are aligned to articulate learning from kindergarten through grade 12. With these instructional lessons and adaptations for K-12 music and STEM classes, pre-service educators, in-service educators, and administrators...

The system of music is based on "intervals." The smallest interval is the half step (one fret) or minor 2nd (m2) . The next smallest is the whole step (two frets) or major 2nd (M2). All larger intervals have three or more half steps....

(REH Publications). This terrific book/CD pack by Dave Eastlee teaches scale fingerings, and lets guitarists see and hear exactly how they apply to specific chord types in relation to the entire fingerboard. Topics covered include: major scale-chord combinations * harmonic and melodic minor scale-chord...

Author: Wallace WardISBN-10: 1543003613ISBN-13: 9781543003611Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2017Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d

Teaching Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass summarizes three centuries of string pedagogical treatises to create a comprehensive resource on methods and approaches to teaching all four bowed string instruments.Author: Dijana Ihas, Miranda Wilson, Gaelen McCormickISBN-10: 0367724774ISBN-13: 9780367724771Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/23/2023Pages: 422Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.14lbsSize:...

Unleash your full potential on the guitar with "Chromatic Ladders"! This groundbreaking book presents 180 unique exercises that will revolutionize your technique. Say goodbye to limitations and hello to finger independence, dexterity, and precision like never before.Dive into a world of endless possibilities as...

This book is a comprehensive guide to guitar theory and technique. It covers everything from basic chord progressions to advanced soloing techniques, and includes numerous examples and exercises to help the reader master each concept. Whether you're a novice guitarist or an experienced musician...

(Musicians Institute Press). Explore the chords, rhythms, and techniques used by the greatest funk keyboardists Subjects covered include: common chords and progressions; classic funk rhythms, licks and patterns; synth bass & multiple keyboard playing; and pitch wheel and modulation. The accompanying audio includes 81...

Situates yoga practice within a musical context in the life and work of famed violinist Yehudi MenuhinAuthor: Kristin WendlandISBN-10: 1438496036ISBN-13: 9781438496030Publisher: State University of New York PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 202Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

Great Players. How do they do it Great Playing. How is it done Have I got the Talent? This book offers a comprehensive guide to the techniques used by great brass players. Consider this Sports scientists can find no physical differences between athletes of...

(Musicians Institute Press). A comprehensive source for learning rhythm guitar in a variety of musical styles. It covers: open chords, barre chords, and other movable shapes; strumming, fingerstyle, flatpicking and arpeggiation; common progressions and basic chord theory; triads, sixth, seventh, ninth, and many other...

Do you want to learn to play the banjo and play it well? If so, this is the perfect book to learn from. With detailed, step-by-step guidance, 49 sing-along tablatures, 51 solos, and 13 tutorials, you will be playing really fine banjo before you...

HOW TO MAKE GREAT MUSIC WITHOUT FORMAL TRAINING Have you ever wanted to pick up a musical instrument and just play? Maybe it seems too late in life and without formal education just a hopeless dream. Maybe you already have musical ability, but don't...

In the film "De-Lovely," Cole Porter admonishes the chorus of "Kiss Me Kate" to snap out their consonants. This book is not only about consonants, but also about vowels, breathing, round sounds and head tones--just a few of the many techniques discussed that will...

Pragmatic and poetic... a rational, eminently workable program of personal exploration and discovery to be embraced along with the nuts and bolts of musical study... advice that a healthy attitude toward performance is a skill which can be learned and will be handsomely rewarded....

Caring for the Whole Musician brings together insights from two expert musicians and educators to consider the relationship between mental and physical health and artistic practice for musicians. Author: Larry Lee Hensel, Alexander KahnISBN-10: 0367434008ISBN-13: 9780367434007Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/10/2023Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.50h x...

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...

(Bass Instruction). Ready to take your playing to the next level? Renowned bassist Gary Willis presents valuable how-to insight that bassists of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams and accompanying 64 audio tracks provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource...

Learning to play the guitar has never been easier Idiot's Guides: Playing Guitar begins with an introduction to different types of guitars and their parts, followed by helpful information on how to choose a guitar. You'll learn how to tune the guitar (supplemented with...

This first book is written for beginner students. Students will learn all the notes in first position. Most of the songs are written as a duets, to be played with the teacher or other violinists. The book is designed to be played in the...

The Self-Taught Clarinet Player is a neat little book that offers solutions for ironing out the most common problems found when learning the clarinet. You can just pop it on your music stand and dip into it when you pause for breath.This guide is...

Don't Sweat the Technique equips aspiring performers, musical artists, singers, and hobbyists with the tools and knowledge needed to become a better rapper. Written in simple language and filled with many exercises, this book helps build techniques and unlocks solutions to common stumbling blocks...

(Guitar). The most comprehensive and complete scale book written especially for the 5-string-bass. Divided into 4 main sections: 1) Scale Terminology 2) Scales 3) Fingerboard chart and diatonic triads 4) Scale to Chord Guide - tying it all together and showing what scale to...