Music-Instruction & Study-Techniques

Pragmatic and philosophpical, this book offers players, students, teachers, and parents of young musicians, insights into what the violin asks of its players, and suggestions on how one might open doors to increased efficiency, competence and free expression of ourselves through our instrument. The...

This book by Bass Player contributing editor and columnist Ed Friedland teaches electric or acoustic bassists of any style the musical skills essential in the working world, survival tips for tackling any gig, and techniques for achieving a competitive edge. It helps new working...

Master the art of playing the piano with this comprehensive guide from acclaimed pianist and composer Henri Bertini. With detailed instructions on everything from fingering and notation to expression and interpretation, this book is the perfect resource for students and teachers alike.This work has...

(Guitar Educational). The ideal book for either a beginner in need of a well-organized, easy-to-follow guide, or a gigging professional seeking a handy reference of exercises for every possible musical situation. The exercises are designed to enhance not only technical ability, but also fretboard...

(Music Sales America). Spanish Version of Step One: Play Guitar. En este libro aprenderas ritmos y canciones de los estilos: norteno, banda, cumbia, bolero, balada, rock, mariachi, ranchera y muchos otros estilos mas.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 0825627338ISBN-13: 9780825627330Publisher: Amsco MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2002Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The best-selling Improve Your Sight-Reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris has now been extended to offer a series of editions supporting the Trinity College London sight-reading criteria. The books have been specifically written to reflect Trinity's parameters for each grade and contain new...

Author: Will McNicol, Joseph AlexanderISBN-10: 1789334632ISBN-13: 9781789334630Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/10/2025Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d

Drawing on his wide expertise as a medical professional and active pianist, Cameron Roberts provides an understanding of how virtuosic piano playing works from an evidence-based, scientific perspective. Optimizing Pianism recognizes the diverse range of opinions about how technique can be taught while seeking...

(Music Sales America). Play guitar or sing along with the CD backing tracks in this superb publication. Full guitar transcriptions of six of Bob Dylan's classic songs, in full guitar tablature with vocal lines and lyrics, including: Cold Irons Bound * Everything Is Broken...

Now in its eighth edition, Basic Conducting Techniques provides a clear and intelligible introduction to the art of conducting an ensemble. It has been updated with a greater diversity of repertoire, including contemporary examples and more music by underrepresented composers.Over the course of 14...

(Instructional). Vincent Cichowicz (1927-2006) was a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1952-1974 and a faculty member at Northwestern University from 1959-1998. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential brass pedagogues of the 20th century. These studies represent the core...

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Scales, Chords, and Arpeggios on GuitarFeel like your practice sessions lack focus?Unsure of how to connect scales, chords, and arpeggios into seamless, musical mastery?Embark on Your Complete Fretboard Journey with Guitar Scale, Chord, & Arpeggio Practice Routines.This comprehensive guide...

Bass Guitar and Upright Bass Mastery: A Complete Guide to Timing, Technique, and Dexterity is an essential resource for bassists of all levels. Part of the Music Mastery series by Modern Renaissance Publishing, this comprehensive guide takes readers from foundational skills to advanced techniques,...

In A GUITARIST'S GRIMOIRE: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF CREATING A MUSICAL DIARY TO MASTER GUITAR COMPOSITION, the renowned publisher University Scholastic Press delves into the profound art of musical diary-keeping, transforming it into a powerful tool for guitarists. This comprehensive 333-page book, structured across...

Beginner Series: Bass Method Level IV (Volume 4) begins to explore the area of the bass neck above the 5th fret, while simultaneously incorporating musical theory within the exercises. Some of the theory in this volume covered includes multirests, double flats and sharps, time...

The Ultimate Beginners Series gets aspiring musicians started immediately with classic rock and blues riffs, chord patterns and more. Now, for the first time ever, the UBS Keyboard Basics, Rock and Blues Keyboard books are combined in one complete book and online media set....

Unlock the enchanting world of flute playing with "How to Play Flute with Melody and Techniques." This comprehensive guide is designed for flutists of all levels, offering a step-by-step approach to mastering the flute. Whether you're a beginner looking to start your musical journey...

The first step towards experiencing the fun of playing blues music. This book & audio package will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing blues drums. Topics include practice tips, note values, shuffle patterns, slow blues patterns, alternate cymbal patterns...

The Hartnett Guitar Method is a compendium of plectrum and finger plucking guitar techniques. This method provides the guitarist with a variety of advanced guitar techniques as well as developmental studies for composition, improvisation and the interpretation of music on the guitar. This method...

(Signature Licks Guitar). Examine the riffs & solos of guitar great Richie Sambora, who gives Bon Jovi its signature sound. Includes these hits in notes & tab: Bad Medicine * Born to Be My Baby * Have a Nice Day * I'll Be There...

Are you a musician, performer, or public speaker struggling with self-doubt, stage fright, or performance anxiety? Do you battle perfectionism, constantly compare yourself to others, or find it hard to connect with your audience? Are you seeking techniques to increase your performer confidence and...

The revised edition of Sync or Swarm promotes an ecological view of musicking, moving us from a subject-centered to a system-centered view of improvisation. It explores cycles of organismic self-regulation, cycles of sensorimotor coupling between organism and environment, and cycles of intersubjective interaction mediated...

This volume seeks to offer a new approach to the study of music through the lens of recent works in science and technology studies (STS), which propose that facts are neither absolute truths, nor completely relative, but emerge from an intensely collective process of...

(Harmonica). Learn authentic blues harmonica styles and techniques from master bluesman Steve Guyger in this special instructional book/DVD pack. Steve shares many valuable playing secrets, concepts, and insights into the rich and timeless traditions of blues harp. Joined by celebrated Chicago blues guitarist Billy...

Do you want to uncover the rich history and cultural significance behind this ancient instrument? Are you eager to learn how to play the lyre harp, even if you're a complete beginner? Do you seek a comprehensive guide that covers everything from basic techniques...

This book is a supplement to the musical instruction books 'The Act of Touch' and 'First Principles' by the same author. It provides additional commentary and analysis of piano technique, offering valuable insights for serious students of the instrument.This work has been selected by...

The Goal In this lesson we will lay the foundations of complete understanding of the entire fretboard. We will do this in as straightforward a manner as possible. First, we'll cover some basic theory.Then we'll apply this theory to the guitar. In other words,...

Dr. Matthew Giobbi provides a course in the Foundations of Music for the trombonist. Ear-training, theory, musicianship, slidework, breathing, and expression are addressed in Volume 1 of The Giobbi Method for Trombone.Author: Matthew GiobbiISBN-10: 1478205482ISBN-13: 9781478205487Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/07/2012Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Join the super hero world of Lang Lang and come on a piano adventure with The Lang Lang Piano Method, Level 1. Level 1 introduces complete beginners to different five-finger positions, note reading, moving around the keyboard, and developing both hands equally right from...

CD Available A collection of exercises in advanced and solo techniques for bass guitar and a collection of study pieces which include these techniques. The exercises and pieces are aimed to inspire creativity in the student's own compositions and approach to playing the bass...

Boost your guitar fretboard and guitar theory skills, your memorization and recall of the notes on your guitar neck, your music theory for guitar understanding, your knowledge of chords and chord theory, your songwriting and composition skills... and much more with the awesome power...

Master Effortless Speed and Precision on Guitar with Legato and Tapping TechniquesStruggling with inaccurate legato timing or messy note placement? Do your guitar solos lack fluidity and expressiveness? Are you frustrated by unwanted string noise when playing with distortion? Legato & Tapping Rock Guitar...

(Drum Instruction). Drumset Syncopation picks up where beginning drum methods leave off, providing the intermediate drumset player with practical studies that can be applied to real-life playing situations. Built on the syncopated rhythms that form the basis of popular music, the book explores beats...

(Music Sales America). Una Guia ilustrada que acerca a todos los guitarristas al fascinante mundo de la guitarra Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player...

4 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Play Piano, Music Theory, How to Read Music and How to Play Chords!Book 1)How to Play Piano: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Piano Theory, Piano Technique and Piano Sheet...

Fifteen years since the publication of its first volume, this invaluable guide to some of the most challenging aria excerpts continues with Volume II. Featuring an entirely new selection of arias, Guide to the Aria Repertoire, Volume II brings together many sources to aid...

Fifteen years since the publication of its first volume, this invaluable guide to some of the most challenging aria excerpts continues with Volume II. Featuring an entirely new selection of arias, Guide to the Aria Repertoire, Volume II brings together many sources to aid...

"Maia Bang Violin Method" is s a classic guide to playing the violin based on a method of playing created by Leopold Auer. It covers everything a violin player needs to know from the different parts of the violin to mastering more advanced techniques....

Do you fancy improvising? But little time to practice? Then try the 4 + 5 improvisation method! You don't have to practice full scales. The tone selection and the music theory are reduced to the essentials. In Volume 2 you learn the typical: -...

(Brass Method). 77 progressive etudes to follow any intermediate course of study.Author: H. a. VandercookISBN-10: 1458424359ISBN-13: 9781458424358Publisher: Rubank PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1989Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.60w x 0.30d

In the last forty years, many elite performers in the arts have gleaned valuable lessons and techniques from research and advances in sport science, psychomotor research, learning theory, and psychology. Numerous "peak performance" books have made these tools and insights available to athletes. Now,...

The Indie Folk Guitar BookReady to master the nuanced and expressive world of indie folk guitar?Delve into the heart of indie folk music with The Indie Folk Guitar Book, where you'll uncover the secrets of altered tunings, intricate fingerpicking, and the creative techniques that...

Ever wondered how to start playing the mesmerizing tunes of steel drums?Want to dive into the vibrant world of Caribbean music but don't know where to begin?Searching for a comprehensive guide tailored specifically for beginners in steel drum playing?Eager to unlock the secrets of...

A slice of Miles' career from 1957 to 1964 where he was at the apex of his popularity. An example of Miles' unparalleled influence as a trumpeter, composer, and band leader, his sidemen, Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, David Libbman, Thelonious Monk, Charlie...

(Instrumental). Easy Improvisation is a great way to learn the basics of improvising, on your own, with friends, or with the whole band Musicians are given guidance to play along in parts, to play along with written-out solos, or to improvise on their own....

In this book you will learn about rhythmic serialism and its extension to the pitched serialism techniques created by Arnold Schoenberg and his contemporaries. In addition to rhythmic serialism, you will learn about both traditional meters employed in music and you will learn about...

Innovation in Music: Technology and Creativity is a groundbreaking collection, bringing together contributions from instructors, researchers and professionals, and including chapters on audience interaction, dynamic music methods, AI and live electronics performances.Author: Jan-Olof Gull?ISBN-10: 0367633361ISBN-13: 9780367633363Publisher: Focal PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/27/2024Pages: 342Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 10.00h...

This vintage book contains a guide to the rules and general principles of playing the piano. Originally taken from Matthay's digest "The Visible and Invisible", it offers the new player a summary complete with simple explanations and expert tips. "An Epitome of the Laws...

Award-winning jazz educator Caleb Chapman and multiple GRAMMY(R) Award-winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin have created a highly effective approach to jazz articulation. Step by step, The Articulate Jazz Musician details Caleb's proven approach for mastering the fundamentals of jazz articulation, phrasing, and interpretation. The play-along...

Innovation in Music: Innovation Pathways brings together cutting-edge research on new innovations in the field of music production, technology, and performance. With contributions from a host of well-respected researchers and practitioners, this volume provides crucial coverage on the relationship between innovation and rebellion.Author: Jan-Olof...