Music-Instruction & Study

A Guide to Teaching Violin is a sharing of my ideas and methods with both the novice and veteran teacher, from the knowledge I have accumulated over a lifetime in my private studio. Included in this guide are: 1.Quotes on defining music 2.An overview...

(Instructional). Play along with your favorite tunes from the Beatles, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, CCR, John Denver and more These 20 hit songs are presented in order of difficulty, beginning with simple rhythms and single-note melodies and ending with chord-melody style and...

(Fast Track Music Instruction). Here are 8 rock classics carefully arranged for beginning to intermediate players. The guitar parts are presented in both notes and tab, and melody and lyrics are also included. Perfect for playing while working through the FastTrack Guitar Method Songs:...

(Willis). This popular 3-book series features original Gillock piano solos that progress from elementary to early intermediate level. All the pieces in the first book include memorable lyrics to help the beginner in retention. 14 pieces, including * Circus Clown * Clocks and Watches...

(Guitar Collection). This book with online audio contains 25 authentic fingerstyle solo blues arrangements for beginning to intermediate guitarists. Play fun arrangements in the styles of country blues, ragtime, Piedmont blues, prewar and postwar Chicago blues, Texas blues, and modern American fingerstyle blues. The...

(Piano Collection). Colorful, descriptive pieces teach music concepts in this popular series by Irene Rodgers. Smooth arpeggios are "Swans on the Lake," staccato is "Pop! Pop! Goes the Popcorn!" The first book is ideal for pre-school age, and each book contains clever accompanying drawings...

(Drum Instruction). As contemporary jazz changes and incorporates new styles into its mainstream, today's drummers are often faced with new stylistic challenges. This guide will help any drummer learn how to make smooth transitions between different feels and tempos, as well as become comfortable...

(Educational Piano International Edition). All-In-One Piano Lessons Book B combines selected pages from the Piano Lessons, Technique, Solos, Theory Workbook, and Practice Games into one easy-to-manage book. A perfect choice for beginning group or private instruction, this book with online audio offers students a...

(Ukulele). Learn to play scales on the ukulele with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The Ukulele Scale Finder contains over 1,300 scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes, including multiple patterns for each scale. Also includes a lesson on scale construction and...

(Guitar Educational). Time to get excited about playing blues guitar This book/CD pack provides time-tested lessons covering rhythms, leads, slide, fingerstyle, shuffles, boogies and so much more. This is not a method book; you go straight to the meat & potatoes of blues playing...

(Rubank Book/Audio Products). This top-rated collection of solo literature from the celebrated Rubank catalog is known by teachers and students everywhere. Each edition offers a superb variety of solos customized for that instrument. Most state solo/ensemble contest lists include several solos from this collection....

(Willis). This popular 3-book series features original Gillock piano solos that progress from late elementary to early intermediate level. The third book features 8 fabulous masterpieces: At the Circus * Dance of the Toys * Drifting Clouds * Enchanting Marketplace * The Queen's Minuet...

(Drum Instruction). Master teacher Joe Porcaro leads you through odd time signatures with simple-to-understand breakdowns of complex meters in many styles including jazz, funk, rock, Afro-Cuban, and many more Odd Times contains great new ideas for samba, cha-cha, songo, and bossa nova. This excellent...

(Percussion). This play-along book with online audio contains over 90 tracks, including every song from the corresponding DVD in their full-length versions, minus the drums; allowing drummers to expand their skills by playing any of the grooves with a band and recording themselves on...

(Keyboard Instruction). How can the piano help a singer? Developing piano skills will help you learn repertoire, gain self-sufficiency, rehearse and perform by yourself, understand music better, be more creative with it, and teach others. And you don't have to be a great sight-reader,...

(Signature Licks Guitar). Examine the masterful axe work that supports the songs of this classic rock legend! Dave Rubin provides detailed analysis of Tom & Mike's on: American Girl * Breakdown * Don't Do Me like That * Free Fallin' * I Won't Back...

(Pro Vocal). Singing requires putting the rest of your busy life aside and focusing on both the physical and creative components of making art through sound. Just like athletes, musicians must warm up to be limber, relaxed and ready to perform, and to prevent...

(Rubank Solo Collection). This top-rated collection of solo literature from the celebrated Rubank catalog is known by teachers and students everywhere. Each edition offers a superb variety of solos customized for that instrument. Most state solo/ensemble contest lists include several solos from this collection....

(Rubank Solo Collection). This top-rated collection of solo literature from the celebrated Rubank catalog is known by teachers and students everywhere. Each edition offers a superb variety of solos customized for that instrument. Most state solo/ensemble contest lists include several solos from this collection....

(Ensemble Collection). A wonderful compilation of duets from Rubank, the two volumes presented here supplement musical development and provide a rich experience for growing musicians. Duet playing is often a student's first form of ensemble experience - technique, tone quality, intonation and balance are...

(Ensemble Collection). This classic series of duets for like instruments is recognizable to nearly everyone who has ever studied an instrument. The wealth of material supplements musical development and provides a rich experience for growing musicians. Duet playing is often a student's first form...

(Brass Method). These excellent studies are the next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level of performance...

(Woodwind Method). These excellent studies are the next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level of performance...

(Woodwind Method). For all saxophones These excellent studies are the next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next...

(Elementary Method). One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument,...

(Advanced Band Method). An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a...

(Intermediate Band Method). One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each...

(At a Glance). A first of its kind, the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic, and the DVD...

An owner's guide for acoustic guitarists at all levels, this book features numerous tips on auditioning and buying an acoustic guitar, choosing new strings, maintenance and tuning, and much more. Also included are chapters on the instrument's family, history, and production, as well as...

(Homespun Tapes). Includes the book/CD pack Tony Trischka Teaches 20 Easy Banjo Solos (00699056) and the DVD Classic Bluegrass Banjo Solos (00641567) in one money-saving pack. In the book/CD, Tony Trischka has personally chosen twenty traditional banjo solos that will teach you new ideas...

(Willis). Now available with a CD Burnam composed this collection of piano pieces to correlate directly with her Step by Step piano course method. Prefixed to each piece is an indication of the exact page of Step by Step at which a selection from...

(Willis). Now available with a CD Burnam composed this collection of piano pieces to correlate directly with her Step by Step piano course method. Prefixed to each piece is an indication of the exact page of Step by Step at which a selection from...

(Willis). Now available with a CD Burnam composed this collection of piano pieces to correlate directly with her Step by Step piano course method. Prefixed to each piece is an indication of the exact page of Step by Step at which a selection from...

(Willis). Burnam composed this collection of piano pieces to correlate directly with her Step by Step piano course method. Prefixed to each piece is an indication of the exact page of Step by Step at which a selection from Pieces to Play may be...

(Essential Musicianship Strings). Supplement your beginning string curriculum with this new ensemble series from the authors of Essential Elements for Strings . Essential Musicianship Ensemble Concepts is a two-level series correlated with Essential Elements that will reinforce your students' developing skills with solid beginning...

(Guitar Educational). Expand your improvisational horizons with this incredible resource for all guitarists Soloing Strategies for Guitar explores a variety of improvisational concepts and techniques, backed up with fingering patterns, exercises, and lick examples galore. In addition, each chapter includes several extended solos (in...

(Violin Instruction). The Hal Leonard Fiddle Method is the perfect introduction to playing folk, bluegrass and country styles on the violin. Many traditional tunes are included to illustrate a variety of techniques. Covers: instrument selection and care; playing positions; theory; slides & slurs; shuffle...

(Instructional). This book and CD package will provide the contemporary pianist with the tools necessary to improvise accompaniments with chord voicings characteristic of today's jazz sound. Learn how to "comp" from a fake book, including how to incorporate the melody within contemporary jazz chord...

(Piano). Out of print for quite some time, books 2 and 3 of Tansman's Happy Time trilogy are now available. Wonderful companion pieces to the pedagogical works of Kabalevsky. Book 3 includes intermediate level arrangements of: A la Schumann * Arioso, alla J.S. Bach...

(Musicians Institute Press). Explore new sounds on the bass that you may never have considered Learning to play chords will enhance your ability to hear chord progressions and qualities, improve your composition and arranging skills, and strengthen your soloing chops and overall musicianship. Covers:...

(Sax Instruction). From Chuck Rio and King Curtis to David Sanborn and Kenny G, take an inside look at the genesis of pop saxophone. This book with online audio provides solo transcriptions in standard notation, lessons on how to play them, bios, equipment, photos,...

(Play Today Instructional Series). This is the ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and 86 professional quality recorded full-demo tracks. It can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply...

(Fretted). Play along with your favorite tunes from the Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Simon & Garfunkel, and more The songs are presented in the order of difficulty, beginning with simple rhythms and melodies and ending with chords and notes up the neck....

(Ukulele). Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Country is a collection of 36 classic country and western songs arranged for ukulele. Includes hits made famous by artists such as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell and Gene Autry. Songs include: Don't...

A Comprehensive Guide to Brazilian Pandeiro is the ultimate technical study for brazilian pandeiro. The book covers a wide range of the essential techniques used to play the pandeiro. It also includes extensive rhythms, stylistic transcriptions of authentic brazilian rhythms, and a brief history...

Artist, author and Irish piper Lewis Blevins uses art, music and prose to transport the reader on a journey through magical, mystical Ireland.Author: Lewis S. Jr. BlevinsISBN-10: 1419639110ISBN-13: 9781419639111Publisher: Booksurge PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/27/2006Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d

This is a collection of 100 favorite Gospel songs and hymns. Included are rousing camp meeting songs, sentimental expressions of a deep-rooted faith, and Gospel oriented hymns with a strong old-time music flavor. In preparing this collection I felt the sincere and solid faith...

Tao of Music - Musings and personal stories inviting you to notice all of life is music. It's about being in the flow - wu wei - of your own natural rhythms, whether in nature, an urban setting, hearing your own voice or just...

Tao of Music - Musings and personal stories inviting you to notice all of life is music. It's about being in the flow - wu wei - of your own natural rhythms, whether in nature, an urban setting, hearing your own voice or just...

Created by a piano teacher for piano teachers and students! Piano teachers will love this excellent new approach to keyboard memorization. Read this short book to a student at their first lesson and watch as they memorize the keyboard letter locations in five minutes....