Music-Instruction & Study-Techniques

New Techniques for 5-String Banjo Volume 1 Beginner is a comprehensive beginning banjo instruction book that covers everything from setting up the instrument to learning all the fundamentals of playing bluegrass banjo. Most importantly, it offers step-by-step exercises to emphasize the function of both...

Want to play your dulcimer faster? Cleaner? How about better? Then you're in luck. With a title like "Faster, Cleaner, Better " you can't go wrong. Aaron O'Rourke lays out practice drills and exercises to increase speed and fluidity without strain. Includes in-depth analysis...

At first glance, this volume is a practical handbook for effective practicing. But readers will quickly find that Purpose In Practice: 26 Goals for the Practicing Musician goes beyond the merely practical, into the truly meaningful. Indeed, this handbook provides a reading experience that...

What 'live music' means for one generation or culture does not necessarily mean 'live' for another. This book examines how changes in economy, culture and technology pertaining to post-digital times affect production, performance and reception of live music. Considering established examples of live music,...

Handmade Electronic Music: The Art of Hardware Hacking provides a long-needed, practical, and engaging introduction to the craft of making--as well as creatively cannibalizing--electronic circuits for artistic purposes. With a sense of adventure and no prior knowledge, the reader can subvert the intentions designed...

The digital interactive projection system is a staple of nearly every music classroom in the United States. By allowing teachers to show students methods and outcomes from a computer, these systems have become a necessity for reaching students who grew up as digital natives....

The rapid pace of technological change over the last decade, particularly the rise of social media, has deeply affected the ways in which we interact as individuals, in groups, and among institutions to the point that it is difficult to grasp what it would...

Wondering how you can get to sing that song you always wanted to without running out of breath, and sing it all in tune? Need to sing at your best friend's wedding or maybe in a school production? Perhaps you want to sing with...

(Second Edition updated for MAX 7) This is the second in a series of three volumes dedicated to digital synthesis and sound design. It is part of a teaching method incorporating a substantial amount of online supporting materials: hundreds of sound examples and interactive...

Virtual Sound is an in-depth tutorial in computer music, complete with user-friendly exercises in Csound that illustrate the theory and practice of each type of sound synthesis and processing. The subjects covered include additive synthesis, subtractive synthesis, flow-charts, control signals, vibrato and tremolo, 3-D...

WE SANG BETTER consists of two volumes of very clear advice about singing from great singers of the past. Volume 1 (ISBN 978-84-940477-8-7) is entitled 'How we sang' and contains 250 tips on how to sing from singers 1800 to 1960. This volume is...

"There are tips in this book that everyone can appreciate. From interesting chords to some pro music knowledge that is important, I recommend Guitar Secrets Revealed to every guitarist. Essential." -Dylan Rosson Lead Guitarist for American Idol's Scotty McCreery It's not easy to figure...

The Musician's Mind translates the latest cognitive and neuroscience research into clear, compelling concepts that enlighten the central pursuits of musicians' lives: teaching, learning, and performance. No matter your instrument or level of musical ability, this book will show you new ways to optimize...

Electronic and Experimental Music: Technology, Music, and Culture, Sixth Edition, presents an extensive history of electronic music--from its historical beginnings in the late nineteenth century to its everchanging present--recounting the musical ideas that arose in parallel with technological progress. In four parts, the author...

Your child starts playing an instrument. Then they grow frustrated, impatient and bored. Then they quit and years later wish they didnt. Why does this happen to so many people? Bad teaching? Boring music? Is playing the clarinet not cool enough? How can you...

Are you struggling with guitar chords? Do you feel frustrated because you can't play your favorite songs on guitar? Then, this book is the best choice for you. This is your beginner textbook that will thoroughly and comprehensively guide you through the learning process...

3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Play Scales, Music Theory and How to Read Music Book 1) How to Play Scales: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Guitar Scales, Piano Scales and Ukulele Scales TodayHave you...

Instantly create high-quality EDM songs that will blow people away! Louder mixes Higher quality Less work Any of this sound familiar? "Why is my song so quiet?" "I don't know what it is, but I can't make my song sound the way it should."...

3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Play Chords, Music Theory and How to Read Music Book 1)How to Play Chords: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Guitar Chords, Piano Chords, and Ukulele Chords TodayAre you eager...

Guitar Picking Mechanics equips you to use a standard guitar pick (a.k.a. flatpick or plectrum) to play popular styles of music as proficiently as possible. Through a series of exercises, you are trained to use the proper techniques needed to play common guitar parts.You...

Τhe series of books for learning the 6 string Bass Guitar with the mode system concept is based on the processing and the geometrical structure and coexistence of the modes in every key. The system begins with the mother scales, the principal scales that...

Principles of OrchestrationBy Nikolay Rimsky-KorsakovEdited by Maximilian SteinbergEnglish translation by Edward AgateRimsky-Korsakov had long been engrossed in his treatise on orchestration. We have in our possession a thick note book of some 200 pages in fine hand writing, dating from the years 1873-1874, containing...

Doubling on Woodwinds was envisioned as a work plan for woodwind players that allows for a more efficient daily practice of their doublings. Whether your primary instrument is flute, clarinet or saxophone, this book will help you improve your skills with each instrument. Woodwind...

Basic Cajon instruction Traditional and contemporary patterns Contemporary pop, rock, funk & Latin rhythms Multiple percussion and cajon exercises Hybrid Cajon exercisesAuthor: Richie Gajate GarciaISBN-10: 151872261XISBN-13: 9781518722615Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/18/2016Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.14d

Free Audio version of this Book at the End It's Time to Learn The Ukulele the Right way This book is perfect for beginners You will learn everything that you have to and would like to learn about the ukulele with the help of...

Learn a song a day or a sonata movement a week. Use this material to systematically explore the many different techniques required of the collaborative pianist, and in the process expand your range of expression in solo repertoire. Collaborative pianists need all the same...

2010 reprint of 1929 Edition. The manual suggests that "by carefully reading this book, and applying its principles, you can readily understand how to play the bugle in "5 minutes". The bugle has played a prominent role in all the great wars of history....

This book explores the various ways music affects people and how they create meaning from everyday musical experiences, from infancy through old age. These experiences help us construct meaning and understanding of ourselves, our cultures, and our world. The contributors examine the nature of...

Playing Chopin successfully is a lot like being both singer and accompanist- sorry, collaborative pianist. Achieve a successful collaboration between the hands with imagination and an understanding of style, and colorful scenes galore emerge along the way. In this volume we consider the technical...

Guide to Memorizing Music By AJ Goodrich Contents PrefaceI--Diatonic Melodic Sequences Motive--Design]II--Melodic Sequence ContinuedIII--Harmonic Cadences Major]IV--Harmonic Cadences Minor]V--Various Forms of Complete and Perfect CadencesVI--Themes and designs Founded upon cadence Harmonies "The Goblin" Reproduced]VII--Unrelated Tones Suspension, Appoggiatura, Passing Notes]VIII--Unrelated Tones Continued Gruppetti, Anschlag]IX--Passing Note FiguresX--Chromatic...

A valuable resource for choral conductors, no matter the age or experience of their ensembles, this volume explores essential aspects of anatomy, physiology, and acoustics, then describes their impact on choral teaching and rehearsal. In addition, this book reviews groundbreaking scientific information on spacing...

Make your own sounds quickly on any synthesizer, anytime, anywhereLet's face it. You want to make awesome sounds for your track, but they often end up extremely weak and underwhelming. That's why EDM producer and best-selling author Cep from Screech House shares the essential...

For the intermediate to advanced jazz, rock, heavy metal or blues guitarist who wants a BLACK BELT in scales - this is the Holy Grail you have been searching for... Break out of the box go way beyond just scales and their fingering patterns...

One of the most comprehensive beginner's classical guitar books on the international market today. Written by Marc Ongley - a veteran Australian musician, composer, author and educator. This book will take you from absolute beginner to a high level 1st or 2nd grade exam...

In Rhythm by the Code, Grammy-winning Mike Dowling teaches his method for translating time-honored 3-note swing chords into a simple digital code that will have you playing classic swing songs in little more than the time it takes to read his explanation. No music,...

(Willis). 24 studies for the development of fingers, wrists, and forearms. Employs five-finger groups, borken chords, and examples in phrasing.Author: John ThompsonISBN-10: 1540056635ISBN-13: 9781540056634Publisher: Willis Music CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2005Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 11.73h x 8.58w x 0.71d

(Guitar Educational). If you're new to the guitar, you're probably eager to learn some licks. This book provides a variety of must-know examples. Each is presented in four different keys and notated with easy-to-read rhythm tab. All 50 licks also include helpful playing tips,...

Can music be a curse? Here is an alternate history of online politics and new technology from the perspective of listening, typing, composing, and shared hearing. Emile Frankel presents a rigorous account of a world felt to be in crisis. The aesthetic and tonal...

No Performance is Complete Without an Encore You asked for it, and you got it Lead Guitar Wizardry is back with more how-to guitar playing instruction that will have you rocking like Jimmy Page. Jam-packed with simple diagrams and clear explanations, this training manual...

Rock guitar legends like Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen made playing the guitar look like magic.Now you can learn how to play lead guitar and create magic of your own with this book. Jam-packed with simple diagrams and clear explanations, this training manual...

This is an instructional book designed to teach the fundamentals of bata drumming through transcriptions of the queues ("llamadas") that are used to call (i.e., queue) patterns (toques) in Afro-Cuban folkloric music. The author is Cuban master percussionist Eugenio Arango, who has over 30...

Learn to execute the bass guitar from its bases, acquiring a solid and formal technique. Includes fingering exercises, simple and syncopated accompaniments; In addition, learn to enrich base lines with adornments and pass notes. Includes exercises with audio (mp3) downloadable from the author's page.Author:...

One plus One consists of 14 solo pieces (Part I) with optional accompaniments (Part II). Each piece is based on a different scale or mode. The solo pieces can be played independently or with the accompaniment, which can be played on the same keyboard....

Warning: Do NOT buy this book unless: 1- You are familiar with Jaime Vendera's methods 2- You are ready to train like a hardcore singer In SingFit, Jaime Vendera introduces you to a military-style 30-Day Vocal Bootcamp (V30) by combining exercises and techniques from...

One exercise, one minute, one new voice... In Raise Your Voice 2: The Advanced Manual, glass-shattering vocal coach Jaime Vendera unveils his most innovative exercise designed to explode a singer's voice beyond their potential. The "Ultimate Isolation Exercise" is comprised of a six-exercise stack,...

The Solid Beat Concept is a must-read for all music students and those who want a career in the 21st-century music industry. This unique resource identifies some of the challenges facing today's students and professionals and provides answers to core questions, helpful tools, wisdom,...

"High School Jazz is the culmination of 40 years of teaching jazz. It is designed to give you clear instructions as well as the reasoning behind why I make these suggestions. I currently travel to high schools around the country doing clinics with jazz...

Favorite Hymns for Three Violins is a collection of 40 hymns arranged in 3-part harmony for beginning or intermediate violin students. It is a supplement to any beginning method book. The order of the hymns follows a logical and sequential key progression, with an...

In music-instrument language a bridge usually refers to the part of the violin that supports the strings and transfers its vibrations to the instrument's body. It conducts the sound as well as the music produced by the player. In a wider sense, however, a...

Supplementing the pedagogy of the popular walking bass method Low Down Vol. 1, this book (Vol. 2) provides 200 pages of reading practice in 12 keys. This book provides the tools to quickly start playing jazz bass, walking lines, improvising, and even playing with...