Music-Instruction & Study-Techniques

Strum a tune on your ukulele--no Hawaiian shirt required! Picture it now: the sun sets over the shimmering sea, and, as the beach bar falls quiet, you begin strumming Queen Liliuokalani's "Aloha 'Oe" to a mesmerized crowd. ... Okay, while this doesn't happen every...

Wail on your harmonica! The harmonica is one of the most popular and versatile instruments in the world. There are several reasons harmonicas are awesome--you can play them anywhere, they're inexpensive, and you can show off in dozens of musical styles. The friendly and...

Here's the quick way to get pickin' with the best of 'em The banjo is both a staple of old-time music and an instrument that makes frequent cameos in today's chart toppers. Whatever your musical leanings, Banjo For Dummies will show you how to...

Learn how fretting and picking can entertain friends! The mandolin is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin' favorite featured heavily in traditional music from around the world is now seeing a...

Breathe the blues into your harmonica! Blues harmonica is the most popular and influential style of harmonica playing, and it forms the basis for playing harmonica in other styles such as rock and country. Blues Harmonica for Dummies gives you a wealth of content...

As seen on public television stations nationwide, a revolutionary new approach to playing non-classical music on the piano. Have you ever wished you could play the piano Well, now you can! Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston teaches you to play the way the pros...

The Wind Band: Its Literature And Technique is a comprehensive guide written by Richard Franko Goldman, a renowned conductor and composer in the field of wind band music. The book explores the history, development, and techniques of wind band music, from its origins in...

""Gregorian Chant and Medieval Hymn Tunes in the Works of J.S. Bach"" by John Bosco Connor is a comprehensive study of the influence of Gregorian chant and medieval hymn tunes in the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The book explores the historical and musical...

(Berklee Guide). Learn to engage, excite, captivate and expand your audience These practical techniques will help you to communicate with your listeners on a deeper, more interactive level. As you do, the concert experience will become more meaningful, and the bond between you and...

Author: Tim CranmoreISBN-10: 1904846378ISBN-13: 9781904846376Publisher: Peacock PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2013Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.17d

Unlock The Secrets of Diminished Scale Soloing for Guitar Tired of the same old guitar scales, licks, and patterns? Want more depth and sophistication in your soloing? The mysterious world of diminished scales can be scary musical territory, and one often unexplored by guitarists......

Reward yourself with many hours of musical merrymaking while also honing your trumpet skills with 40 Trumpet Player Duets by Eddie Lewis, 40+ original, intermediate trumpet duets. Forty Trumpet Player Duets is the third book in our series of educational trumpet duets. But don't...

(Guitar Educational). Gain some real Nashville chops and start your own country twangfest with Essential Country Guitar Technique Starting right now you can become a country guitar daredevil by playing the exercises found in these pages. Twelve solos that demonstrate each technique are included...

(Jazz Instruction). Whether you're a beginner, an amateur, a professional or a teacher, you will find this book an excellent means of continuing your musical journey. This is a step-by-step guide to help you develop essential skills for improvisation. The concepts presented are first...

DISCOVER: How HUNDREDS of People are Learning to Play Guitar for the First Time. Want to learn to play guitar, but haven't found the right course? Perhaps you've tried free online sites that promise a lot, but simply do not deliver high value content....

A sparkling, comprehensive collection of 75 lively flatpicking guitar fiddle tunes Beginning with 18 pages of introductory, performance and tutorial notes. The all-Irish titles are presented in sections: reels, strathspeys, breakdowns, hornpipes, jigs, slip- jigs, set dances, airs and waltzes. All tunes are written...

(Guitar Educational). Attention all Southpaws: it's time to turn your playing around We're proud to announce that our groundbreaking guitar method solely devoted to lefties is now available with audio tracks Complete with photos, diagrams and grids designed especially for the left-handed player, this...

Live music performance can provide artists with immense joy and satisfaction, notoriety, validation from peers and income. The world is fraught with thousands of resources for learning how to play music, from beginner lessons to advanced, post-graduate materials. But few guides exist for musicians...

This method contains the modes of the Harmonic Minor scale in all keys, written with notation, tabs, fingering, and position markers. Each Harmonic minor key is broken down into 7 modes, there is then an exercise to pass from 1 mode to the next...

(Educational Piano). Melodic exercises crafted by master technic composers. Modified or transposed etudes provide equal hand development with a planned variety of technical styles, key, and time signatures.ISBN-10: 1936098415ISBN-13: 9781936098415Publisher: Schaum PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2010Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w x 0.40d

In this practical and comprehensive guide, author George Wiskirchen offers a wealth of exercises and techniques for developing the skills and abilities of school dance band musicians. From ear training to improvisation, readers will learn how to cultivate their musical talent and perform at...

The soloist in the premiere performance in Vienna of Beethoven's monumental Emperor Concerto, Carl Czerny, was a prolific composer but is today only remembered for the exercises and etudes that he composed for piano students. He studied under such masters as Muzio Clementi, Johann...

(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....

(Music Sales America). The essential collection of studies, warm-up exercises and technical information for all piccolo players by Patricia Morris.Author: Patricia MorrisISBN-10: 0853608520ISBN-13: 9780853608523Publisher: Novello & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2003Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.40d

Hand pan is one of the interesting and unique instruments that captivates every listener with its beautiful and special sound.This newly developed instrument with its clear and soulful sounds emitted by the different steel shells has a magical power to connect directly with emotions...

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...

Applications of Contemporary Harmony I will give you the tools you need to understand and implement advanced harmony into your music, no matter the genre. This beginner/intermediate level book, provides an in-depth analysis of modern harmony and its direct application, with topics that include...

This book presents a comprehensive method to learn how to perform the harpsichord with elegance and propriety. Geminiani covers everything from harmony to discord resolution, guiding the reader towards mastering the art of accompaniment. A must-have for any aspiring harpsichord player!This work has been...

Interaction, Improvisation, and Interplay in Jazz Performance offers a new and exciting way to listen to and understand jazz. When describing a performance, most jazz writers focus on the improvised lines of the soloist and their underlying harmonic progressions. This approach overlooks the basic...

This book is a shining tribute to the inspiration that music teachers can bring into the lives of their students. Teachers give much but often receive little in return. Appreciation of your efforts may not come until decades later when a former student says,...

(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....

Author: Danny HeinesISBN-10: 1495089398ISBN-13: 9781495089398Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2017Format: OtherWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 11.90h x 8.90w x 0.30d

"Unlock the rhythmic world of percussion with 'Playing Hand Drum for Beginners: A Professional Guide.' Dive into the art of hand drumming with this comprehensive and expertly crafted guide designed for aspiring percussionists. Whether you're a novice or have limited musical experience, this book...

An essential guide for pianists of all levels, this book offers a comprehensive and systematic approach to developing technique, musicianship, and artistry. Filled with practical exercises and insightful advice, it has helped generations of students and professionals achieve their full potential as pianists.This work...

Master the Art of Expressive Acoustic Guitar Do you want to become a more expressive guitarist? Struggling to find the techniques and tools to make your playing truly musical? Look no further... Will McNicol, The UK's Acoustic Guitarist of the Year has been called...

Thirteen Weeks to Ultimate Guitar Technique- Are you looking for the perfect pathway to incredible guitar technique?- Are you struggling to organise your practice time or to know what to focus on?Fortunately, rock guitar virtuoso Chris Brooks is here to guide your practice and...

"Set Theory for Improvisation Ensemble Method" is a series of books exploring the relationships of post tonal theory to contemporary improvisation. The series includes a theory book and several ensemble books. The theory book gives the underlying information on how each pitch class set...

This is a comprehensive collection of etudes for the violin, compiled by two of the most esteemed violin teachers of the 19th century: Ambrose Davenport and Rodolphe Kreutzer. These etudes are challenging and rewarding, and are essential for any serious student of the violin.This...

The second volume in this series focuses on reading several note values in the same example, explores more complicated 16th note figures both in the reading exercises and grooves, and continues developing your ability to move around the kit using fills with more complex...

Regarded as one of the premier virtuosos of his day, Russian pianist Josef Lh騅inne was acclaimed for his effortless technique, supreme tone, and sensitive musicianship. While Lh騅inne left only a handful of recordings, those that remain have achieved near mythical status among pianists, even...

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...

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 set is for all those looking for a good collection of bop favorites, jazz classics, and well-known standards . . . very much what you might encounter on a typical gig. The all-star rhythm section is one of the best in the business...

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...