Music-Instruction & Study

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...

50 Tunes Volume 1 for Guitar is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles, families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the...

(Instructional/Guitar/DVD). A feast for the fingers served up by the master of guitar histrionics! The inimitable Greg Koch discusses and demonstrates his twisted but tasty take on the guitar in gory detail. The menu includes full-band demos of select Koch tunes, and lessons on...

This resource comprises a collection of accessible, flexible, tried-and-tested activities for use with people in a range of care and therapy settings, to help them explore their knowledge of themselves and to make sense of their experiences. Among the issues addressed by the activities...

(Guitar Tab Method). This innovative method for electric bass guitar picks up where Book One leaves off. Learn notes up the fretboard with riffs like Sunshine of Your Love and Sweet Emotion, scales with songs by Ozzy Osbourne and R.E.M., beginning slap technique with...

Author: Eric PlahnaISBN-10: 1480397989ISBN-13: 9781480397989Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2015Pages: 32Format: OtherWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 12.75h x 5.74w x 0.27d

Written with busy music majors in mind, The Piano Proficiency Exam Review Book provides an easy-to-understand guide to the Piano Proficiency Exam. In eight review sections, authors and Peabody Institute alumni Lucy Mauro and Scott Beard provide an invaluable cache of tips, exercises, and...

Author: Chad JohnsonISBN-10: 0634064525ISBN-13: 9780634064524Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 11.92h x 8.98w x 0.23dReview Citation(s): Library Journal 05/15/2009 pg. 78

(Willis). Part 1 of a comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all students beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations * writing exercises * sight reading drills * review work * accompaniments * accompaniments for teacher or parent. Beloved worldwide...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd edition of the 3A Performance Book offers appealing, pianistic pieces that closely correlate with the Lesson Book concepts. Students will enjoy three new selections including a 4-hand arrangement of Beethoven's Alexander March, and a Duncombe sonatina. Well-loved pieces...

From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this do-it-yourself primer for owning and maintaining an electric guitar explains the ins and outs of choosing the right guitar; cleaning, tools, and basic maintenance; personalizing and improving on a "factory setup;" troubleshooting;...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Level 1 Lesson Book introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and recognizing intervals through the 5th....

(Guitar Tab Method). "The ultimate learning tool to go from zero to hero in no time!" Guitar World magazine Get started quickly and easily, and with songs you want to play! This method introduces notes with riffs like "Crazy Train" and "Smoke on the...

This book is considered to be the largest selling basic guitar chord book ever published Twelve basic guitar chord types are shown in three ways: photograph, notation, and chord diagram. In addition, a special bonus section is contained showing in photo and diagram the...

(Guitar Educational). This best-selling title is now available with demonstration audio tracks available online for download or streaming Teach Yourself to Play Guitar was created specifically for the student with no music-reading background. With lesson examples presented in today's most popular tab format, which...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Written for ages 5 and 6, My First Piano Adventure captures the child's playful spirit. Fun-filled songs, rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills. Three distinguishing features of the Lesson Book A make it unique and effective for...

(Willis). SPANISH. A series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands....

(Guitar Educational). If you've been wanting to learn how to play guitar, here's your chance to make those goals become a reality! Published by Hal Leonard, the most trusted name in music education, Teach Yourself to Play Guitar has been carefully created specifically for...

Contains 480 of the most commonly played piano chords, including first inversions.Keyboard diagrams provide left- and right-hand positions for chords.Includes a general introduction: choosing the right keyboard, getting to know the instrument, notes and chord construction.Author: Publications International LtdISBN-10: 1680227750ISBN-13: 9781680227758Publisher: Publications International, Ltd.Language:...

George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named the book one of the top 25 books of all-time. In the words of the author, it is the ideal book for improving: control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm,...

"How to Play Piano" contains everything the new or intermediate piano player needs to know to really get to grips with making music on this most popular of instruments. Highly practical, it leads you from the basics to more complex techniques, covering playing with...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number. Musicianship is built through...

Learn How to Read Piano / Keyboard Music - Music Theory for Absolute Beginners This short book gives detailed instructions on how to read music notation in relation to the piano or keyboard with numerous clear graphics. Items covered are: The notes of the...

(Do It Yourself). Do-It-Yourself Banjo is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using well-known bluegrass tunes, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Recorder Improvisation and Technique Book OneReviewers Rave"These volumes contain a wealth of practical pedagogy for learning and teaching recorder-a reflection of [Carley's] incomparable musicianship and extensive work with children and adults in ensemble settings." Leslie Timmons in American Recorder, the magazine of the American...

(Gentry Publications). Diane Bish has carefully selected some of her most loved organ selections and made them available in one wonderful collection. Songs include: Adagio in G minor (Thomaso Albinoni) * Canon in D (Pachelbel) * Overture (from Handel's Royal Firework Music ) *...

(Educational Piano Library). The All-In-One Piano Lessons Books A, B, C, and D combine selected pages from the original Piano Lessons, Technique, Solos, Theory Workbook, and Practice Games into one easy-to-manage book. Book C is the equivalant to the first half of Book 2....

(Bass). Pentatonic scales are widely used in all styles of music. This book focuses on the most often used, including ethnic and exotic scales. For each, this book presents the structure and construction, the main chords with which the scale works well, and a...

Do you want to get more serious about really knowing the guitar and music theory? Are you ready to break away from simply memorizing patterns and instead start understand music theory in a more comprehensive sense? If so, this book is perfect for you....

Piano ABC's Level Two Point Five "Explorations" may be the most student-friendly book of the entire Piano ABC's curriculum. The format of Level Two Point Five "Explorations" is quite distinct from that of Levels One, Two, Three-A and Three-B. Students become fascinated as they...

(Guitar Method). Standard notation and tab for ten complete songs by artists including Kenny Burrell, Tal Farlow and Jim Hall: Bluesette * Bye Bye Blackbird * The Girl from Ipanema * Honeysuckle Rose * I Remember You * In a Mellow Tone * Moonlight...

Inquiry in Music Education: Concepts and Methods for the Beginning Researcher, Second Edition, introduces research and scholarship in music education as an ongoing spiral of inquiry. Exploring research conventions that are applicable beyond music to the other arts and humanities as well, it offers...

This is the book your private teacher, orchestra director and the 30-year-old you, wants you to read. The advice you'll find here derives from the simple idea that musicians - even young musicians - ought to be equipped for the business side of their...

This book is an excellent learning tool for both the beginner who has no knowledge of music theory, and the advanced student looking for the typical chord voicings a professional guitarist should know. Includes an extensive chord progressions section.Author: Bruce ArnoldISBN-10: 1890944505ISBN-13: 9781890944506Publisher: Muse...

(Music Sales America). Arranged here for violin with piano accompaniment, Kuchler's Concertino in D, Op. 12 is a delightful and relatively simple work, covering the first and third positions on the violin. The solo violin part is also included on a separate insert. With...

(String Solo). Ten easy pieces in first position for student cellists. This book includes access to online audio of piano accompaniments. Online audio is accessed at halleonard.com/mylibrary.Author: Johann Sebastian BachISBN-10: 1617806390ISBN-13: 9781617806391Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 20Format: OtherWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w x...

(Drum Instruction). This complete edition of the bestselling classic method by Peter Magadini includes all of Books 1 and 2, as well as access to online audio and video tracks for download or streaming. This book starts the beginning drummer on the entire drumset....

(Guitar Educational). Expand your guitar knowledge with the Guitar Lesson Goldmine series Featuring 100 individual modules covering a giant array of topics, each lesson in this classical volume includes detailed instruction with playing examples presented in standard notation and tablature. You'll also get extremely...

(String Solo). For unaccompanied violin. Text in English, Spanish and French.Author: Otakar SevcikISBN-10: 1458426750ISBN-13: 9781458426758Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 60Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 11.90h x 8.70w x 0.80d

(Essential Elements). Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition of the Level 3B Lesson Book is a fresh, dynamic update for early-intermediate students. This is the level of contrasts: fast fingerwork contrasted with sonorous tonal colors, and traditional harmonies mingled with contemporary sounds. Compositions from Dvorak,...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). ShowTime Piano Disney presents contemporary and classic Disney hits arranged for the pianist at Level 2A. Students develop fundamental skills reading basic rhythms, intervals, and simple chords, all while playing appealing songs from favorite movies such as Aladdin, Pirates of...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Primer Theory Book provides important reinforcement and creative application of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes, exploring improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the...

(Guitar Educational). From the former editor of Guitar One magazine, here is a daily dose of vitamins to keep your chops fine tuned Musical styles include rock, blues, jazz, metal, country, and funk. Techniques taught include alternate picking, arpeggios, sweep picking, string skipping, legato,...

(Woodwind Solo). For unaccompanied clarinet.Author: Pietro Francesco CavalliniISBN-10: 1480304816ISBN-13: 9781480304819Publisher: RicordiLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1987Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.90w x 0.10d

(Educational Piano Library). 120 color-coded cards to learn basic musical symbols, all notes from low ledger C to high ledger C, and rhythm patterns in 4/4 and 3/4. Also includes cards that focus on recognition of steps and skips on the staff. International cards...