Music-Instruction & Study

(Instructional). This book will help you overcome your technical limitations and clear the path for true musical expression! With 100+ exercises, bassists of all skill levels can increase their strength, flexibility, position-shifting skills, endurance, and technical mastery on the instrument. Each exercise is written...

(Music Minus One). Performed by Hal Smith, drums Accompaniment: Tim Laughlin's New Orleans All-Stars Many people consider New Orleans the birthplace of jazz. After all Louis Armstrong was born and played there, as well as Joseph "King" Oliver, the Dodds Brothers, Sidney Bechet and...

Author: David Armstrong,Mary WhittonISBN-10: 1585009415ISBN-13: 9781585009411Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2001Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.38w x 0.31d

(Southern Music Woodwind). The serious flute player/student will find studies based on thirty of the most standard works of orchestral repertoire as well as the 8 etudes de salon by Donjon and the thirty caprices of Karg-Elert. Also includes orchestral excerpts from composers Debussy,...

(Fretted). 89 golden oldies for ukulele soloists, small groups and orchestras are presented in standard notation and tablature with large chord diagrams and symbols for ukulele in this collection. These fabulous favorites draw from rich, varied and ever-popular sources, including the classical, cowboy, folk,...

(Fretted). Learn fun and interesting "Exersongs " specifically created to help you develop fingerstyle techniques. Learn techniques used in classical, folk, Spanish, and contemporary fingerstyle arrangements which range from easy to intermediate level. Features include: * Chock full of ukulele info * All lessons...

(Fretted). Trevor receives a nice ukulele from his mom and dad. They sign him up for lessons with Mr. Parker. Trevor thinks he is too cool to play the ukulele. He would rather be playing the electric guitar. Mr. Parker tries his best to...

(Fretted). This handy 9 x 6 guide in C tuning provides all the ukulele chords you'll ever need. The diagrams are easy to use and follow, with principal chords in major and minor keys, in all the different chord positions. Also features sections on:...

(Bass). This book for beginning to advanced 4- & 5-string bassists offers a practical approach for playing scales over any chord progression to strengthen bass lines, groove patterns and solo ideas. Players will discover countless combinations to create more interesting melodies and to enrich...

(Guitar). This instructional book uses commercial recordings from 70 different "sides" from the 1920s and early 1930s as its basis to learn the principal guitar backup techniques commonly used in old-time country music. Topics covered include: boom-chick patterns * bass runs * uses of...

(Guitar). The Chord Scale Guide will open up new voicings for chords and heighten your awareness of linear harmonization. This will benefit jazz ensemble players, rock guitarists and songwriters looking to create new and unique original music, and understand the harmony behind chords.Author: Greg...

A handy chart showing in considerable detail procedures for pinpointing and fixing common harmonica problems. An ideal publication for keeping your harmonica working properly and sounding clean and clear! Includes maintenance, repair, cleaning tips, reed alignment, reed adjustment, reed action and response, tuning, reed...

(Drum Instruction). This large, colorful poster printed on gloss stock is perfect for drum classrooms! It showcases 24 sticking exercises, four drumset grooves, 13 examples of drumset notation, a chart of note values, and a drum setup diagram. Each poster is rolled up and...

In this unique solo fingerstyle guitar collection, Luke Edwards presents 17 melodies from the Celtic nation of Wales, The Land of Song, sheep and dragons and birthplace of Merlin the wizard. With arrangements derived from ancient to more modern traditional tunes, this book provides...

Award-winning blues songwriter and performer Jon Shain brings us his fingerstyle guitar arrangements of some of the earliest blues and rags ever published. W. C. Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, wrote and arranged for piano and voice and sometimes for full...

Five-string banjo enthusiasts who play in the stroke, clawhammer or guitar styles will enjoy these 50 melodic, tab-only arrangements. The collection is unique in that it includes reels, polkas, jigs, hornpipes, minstrel songs, ballads, light classics, and a Christmas tune--nearly all in C tuning...

This book presents the most widely played fiddle tunes in easy-to-read arrangements for cello. The cello edition features the same tunes in the same keys as the author's original The Fiddlin' Workshop and The Fiddlin' Workshop for Viola, so the instruments could conceivably jam...

This collection presents 22 lyrical American tunes including traditional 19th century songs, melodies from the WWII era, and modern-day pieces by William Bay, president of Mel Bay Publications.Whether it's a Civil War ballad or a jazz inspired tone poem, Raymond Gonzalez has a gift...

Author: Stephen GuerraISBN-10: 1513468006ISBN-13: 9781513468006Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 09/16/2021Pages: 56Format: Paperback

Easy to Play Violin Airs and Ballads is a collection of 25 nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century folk and popular songs from England, Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. All of the songs are written in easy rhythms, entirely in first position, with bowing indications...

According to musician and musicologist Gunther Schuller, 75% of all harmonic movement in jazz consists of ii-V-I progressions. Consequently, for the jazz improvisor, it is extremely important to be capable of playing a coherent phrase based on any member note of the ii chord...

Modern Scottish accordion music shows the influence of folk styles, dance music and solo and ensemble performance practice. In this compendium of stylistic approaches, freelance musical director, composer, musician, and tutor Will Marshall provides a multifaceted intermediate-level guide to playing traditional Scottish dance music....

Why should violinists have all the fun? Stacy Phillips, America's foremost author of books for fiddlers, has turned his expertise to cello. Fiddle Tunes for Two Cellos contains 56 authentic renditions of fiddle tunes arranged in harmony for two cellos. Perfect for teacher/student duets...

Author: Scott StaidleISBN-10: 1513462938ISBN-13: 9781513462936Publisher: Mel Bay PublciationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/18/2019Pages: 104Format: Paperback

This book contains 30 traditional to modern Celtic tunes arranged in either simple melodic lines with suggested accompaniment chords, or stand-alone melody/chord solos. From rollicking reels and jigs to tender ballads, these Celtic Gems will appeal to the intermediate to advanced mandolinist and their...

Discover over two dozen traditional tunes from Scotland and Ireland: a mix of novel and familiar jigs, reels, airs, marches, and strathspeys. Intermediate through advanced harp players will enjoy these lovely melodies and their fresh, sparkling accompaniments. The arrangements include several optional transitions for...

Author: David GrimesISBN-10: 1513466704ISBN-13: 9781513466705Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2021Pages: 152Format: Paperback

Autoharping the Gospels with autoharp arrangements written by Carol Stober is an extension of Flatpickin' the Gospels by Steve Kaufman. She makes it easy to learn these great gospel tunes on the autoharp! This book can be used to play chords along with singing,...

Author: Martin PedreiraISBN-10: 1513465627ISBN-13: 9781513465623Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2021Pages: 136Format: Paperback

This book of original pieces is intended to give the beginning fiddler an immediate grasp of the fundamentals of fiddling in an instructive yet enjoyable way. The authors assume that the student is capable of reading music in the first position in various keys....

Rob MacKillop presents 24 superb solo guitar works by Belgian composer Gilbert Isbin, one of the most interesting, dynamic and poetic composers writing for the guitar today.All 24 pieces have been recorded by Rob MacKillopa magnificent solo recording in itself. The book contains standard...

Play beautiful sacred music on the ukulele in just minutes reading tablature. The ukulele has a wonderful "harp like" sound and is perfect for gospel music. This book contains easy chord patterns so you can play and sing along quickly and easily. The tablature...

The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple, common tunes to learn. These are standard 'Jam' tunes in the Bluegrass / Old Time music styles. All the books in this series are written in...

Recorder Music through the Centuries is a compilation of three previously published volumes of recorder music by Franz Zeidler: Recorder Book of Medieval and Renaissance Music, Baroque Recorder Music and Classic Period Recorder Music. This book contains 11 recorder solos from the Medieval period,...

(Willis). 8 great songs that complement the You're in the Band method: All My Loving * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Clocks * How to Save a Life * I Knew You Were Trouble. * Shout * Sweet Caroline * Who'll Stop...

(Educational Piano Library). Students will want to play every duet in this exciting intermediate level collection! From roller coasters to water slides, the musical variety of each amusement park scene brings out students' natural enthusiasm and ensures their performance will be a rip-roaring success...

(DVD). Interest in hand drumming is on the rise, and this book with online video will get beginning cajon players up and running with everything you need to know quickly, while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions and techniques of...

Author: A & C Black Publishers LtdISBN-10: 1472927397ISBN-13: 9781472927392Publisher: Collins MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2017Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 7.75h x 5.00w x 0.30d

Music Express - the primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?' - is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National...

(Pace Piano Education). These six jazz, rock and pop style pieces provide unique options for performing either with friends, family, teacher or audience, or individually. Add the varied accompaniments or play as solos. Great for both social and individual settings.Author: Bert KonowitzISBN-10: 145846556XISBN-13: 9781458465566Publisher:...

(Instructional). The Art of Modulating is a treatise originally intended for the harp, but this edition has been edited for use by intermediate keyboardists and other musicians who have an understanding of basic music theory. In its pages you will find: table of intervals;...

(Pace Piano Education). Adult and older school-age students thrive on the fun challenge of larger handspans, more arpeggiated accompaniments, fuller, more sophisticated harmonies, and broader melodic lines. These seven musically and technically engaging solos include: Cool Blue Cat * In the Meadow Stood a...

(Choral). Teaching and learning rhythm and other skills is a joy with this collection of musical exercises for young students. Both educational and entertaining, each musical activity involves the use of basic rhythm instruments and activities to teach quarter notes, quarter rests, half notes,...

(Percussion). This multimedia education package contains a book, audio CD, and play-along CD designed to help you master Brazilian rhythms for drumset! The audio CD is based on authentic Brazilian influences and features guest appearances by Dave Weckl and Dennis Chambers. The book contains...

(Signature Licks Guitar). This book delves into the guitar stylings of Walter Becker and the other brilliant guitarists who helped shape the unique sound of this beloved band. Examines the key riffs and licks from these Steely Dan standards: Black Friday * Bodhisattva *...

(Integrity). For generations, the hymns of our faith have been blessed millions of worshipers around the world. From the creators of Songs4Worship, comes the ultimate collection of favorite hymns. This double CD features top Christian vocalists with 22 of the greatest hymns of all-time...

(Drum Instruction). Now available with audio tracks! This best-selling instruction book was developed to meet the needs of the young student aspiring to become a drummer in the school band or orchestra. Book 1 spans 52 lessons and includes: rudiments * study of various...

A group of resourceful kids start solution-seekers.com, a website where cybervisitors can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the...

(Bass Instruction). Explore the creative process through your bass guitar with this unique book/CD experience! You'll learn to cultivate the artist within you by opening your mind, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and examining the many mental and physical aspects of being a bassist....

This new edition incorporates the whole Early Years age range from birth to five and includes old favourites alongside exciting new songs, rhymes and activities. The authors have fully revised this edition to support the 2012 Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage...