The Pipe Organ
The organ is one of the oldest instruments in Western music, and its sound has inspired many of the greatest composers from the past half a millennium from Bach through to Messiaen. The full possibilities of the instrument, however, have often been overlooked. Orchestration textbooks tend to mention the organ only in passing, with little practical advice for the composer to latch onto. Many organ books will explain technical jargon and how the organ is designed, but do not discuss what should actually be written in the score. This book, on the other hand, offers a practical guide for composers on how to write idiomatically for the instrument with the aim of helping them exploit the instrument's full timbral and technical potential. It provides in depth advice not only on notation but also the full resources of the modern organ, including dedicated chapters on registration, writing for manuals and pedals, and using the organ in ensembles, among others. Multiple musical examples are quoted from across the history of organ repertoire, with a particular focus on contemporary composers and music. There is advice tailored to non-classical musicians, such as guidance on virtual instruments. The online companion website to this book provides video demonstrations, chapter summaries, sample organ stop-lists and other useful further resources. In summary, the goal of this book is to show not just what organ music was, or what it is, but what it can be.
Rock Drumming for Beginners
Master Essential Rhythms, Ride Patterns and Rudiments as you Learn to Play Drums Master Every Essential Rock Drum Rhythm Develop Speed, Control Power and Timing Effortlessly Combine Rudiments and Essential Techniques Learn the Most Important Rock Drum Styles for Beginners Discover Ride Patterns, Beats, Fills and More... Learn Rolls, Paradiddles, Dynamics, Double Bass Drum Technique and Odd Times Learn with clear notation and hundreds of audio examplesRock Drumming for BeginnersDo you want to Learn Rock Drums? Do you need an organised way to tackle the essential techniques and vocabulary of Rock Drums? Do you need to confidently learn rudiments and turn them into grooving rock drum fills? Do you want to learn about straight, shuffle, triplet and 1/16th note drum feels? Do you need hundreds of drum phrases, fills, and rudiments to practice? Are you struggling to Master the Basics of Rock Drumming?Rock Drumming for Beginners is the perfect way to master Rock DrummingStarting with 1/8th note ride patterns, snare and bass drum variations, and essential rudiments, Rock Drumming for Beginners guides you on an exciting journey through every stage of playing rock drums.Early on you will learn about backbeats, hi-hat patterns, double-stroke rolls, paradiddles, groove variations and 1/8th note fills. These are the building blocks of every common rhythm in rock drums and they are presented in an easily accessible and logical progression.Next, you will discover 1/16th note drum rudiments, the 'alternate hands technique', ghost notes, and flams and learn to combine them into exciting, creative patterns of your own. Throughout, the emphasis is on creativity and building solid timing.In the next section, the basics of triplet and shuffle grooves with both 1/8th and 1/16th notes are covered and plenty of example patterns, variations and fills are taught. Also included is a detailed look at the root of all rock drumming: The Blues.As your skills develop, you will begin to tackle dynamics, double bass drum technique and even get to grips with odd times, like 5/4 and 7/4.Each technique and approach is combined into musical examples that give real insight into the approach of the best rock drummers in the world.Here's What You Get: Over 85 Pages of Rock Drumming Essentials stuffed with 214 individually recorded examples so you can develop your rock drumming skills at your own pace A Complete Course in Rock Drums- From first rudiments to advanced techniques teaching you to play the essential rock drum grooves while developing your own personal style Detailed discussion of drum rudiments, technique, and developing speed Hundreds of drum fills, ride patterns, creative ideas and rudiments.Hear it!Reading music from paper is one thing, but once you hear how to apply it, it becomes real. Rock Drumming for Beginners contains 214 supporting audio examples to help you get inside the music, and quickly apply every new concept in a musical way. You can download them for free from our dedicated website.
Playing piano chords
With this book you can learn to accompany songs on the piano in a smooth way. You don't need to be able to read music for this book. Instead, you learn the chords with images that are easy to understand. With the pictures you quickly master the chords. You can accompany a first song after half an hour. Each lesson will take about 30-45 minutes (depending on your skills of course). There are four blocks and there are nine lessons in each block. So in total there are 36 lessons. In each block you will learn new chords and new songs to play. This book features countless songs from artists such as Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, Alicia Keys, Queen and The Black Eyed Peas. The songs are from different styles and periods. These songs have all been hits, so you're probably familiar with most of them.
Guitar
Turn it up! The newest addition to the nonfiction Eureka! series is a "biography" of guitars, an essential invention that gets people rocking. With a timeline spanning from the first time someone strummed a string stretched across a hollow object to electric guitars that bring stadiums of people to their feet today, Guitar is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that adds music to our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the Eureka! series, with each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.
Piano Development L7
Piano Development (PD) is, throughout the PMP Development Areas, the main framework around which all other Development Areas orbit; it has been conceived to help piano teachers achieve a profound view of their student's improvements while guiding them throughout the higher levels of piano playing.PD is divided into a first set of 20 levels and the student should be working on two different and consecutive levels at the same time.The general complexity expressed at each level of PD does not have to be comparable to the difficulty of other areas simultaneously studied, especially if related to repertoire. Indeed, the student may find him/herself studying a repertoire piece that is much more difficult than is expressed by the level required in PD.All pieces in this book will require the use of both hands playing simultaneously. The pieces are proposed in cicles of sets of five, and, while following one another, the texture will be perceived as gradually increasing in its thickness and complexity, by means af a gradual contrapunctual use of the musical lines and harmony involved. Each new set of pieces will begin with a rarefied texture, thus favouring the principle of diversification.By following the PMP principles the student will be working on PD L6 or PD L8 together with this level; in such a case the student will be dealing with a mixed set of pieces composed for two hands playing simultaneously as well as pieces for two hands performing one only melody (in the case of using PD L6 together with this book), or pieces exclusively for two hands playing simultaneously (in the case of using PD L8 together with this book).The introduction comprises directions for using this book, a description of all rhythmic patterns and time signatures found in the pieces and a description of the minimum prerequisites eventually needed for effectively starting this book. More specific directions for the teacher, related to a methodological approach to the pieces are also included; topics taken into consideration are: PreparationImprovisationAccidentalsHand positionsMetronomeFinding hand positions and improvising prior to practicing each pieceImprovising chamber musicKey signaturesMoving to a new pieceMoving to a new levelMonitoring
Universal Method for Saxophone
Commonly referred to as "The Saxophone Bible," this volume is the trusted training method for aspiring and serious musicians. From how to play your first note to mastering advanced concert pieces, it offers exercises and advice for every stage of learning, making it both an excellent guide for dedicated students and an indispensable tool for instructors.Paul DeVille's guide covers everything students need to learn to develop mastery of the saxophone. He explains the components of the instrument itself, how to make your own reeds, tuning, tone production, fingering, breath control, and playing low and high ranges. Numerous exercises provide reinforcement in playing scales, intervals, slurred and detached notes, arpeggios, cadenzas, and other musical passages. In addition to several operatic melodies and duets for two saxophones, a dozen solos include works by Schubert, Brahms, Donizetti, and other composers. No saxophonist's musical library is complete without this comprehensive guide, now available in a sturdy and inexpensive edition.
ADVANCED - Learn Drums with Lesson Plan
The second book ADVANCED focuses on sixtuplets in Grooves and Licks, Jazz, Linear Drumming as well as Rudiments and Technique. It builds upon the BASIC book and is excellent for the advanced drummer who wants to continue working on his craft. The focus of the note values is sixtuplets. The book is completed with 27 Audio Tracks and Bonus Videos for download. Available online videos on YouTube complete the package to a state of the art book for modern drumming. The three book series "Learn Drums with Lesson Plan", is a new complete system for learning drums. Structured in constructive topics, the system delivers everything you need to become a well educated and modern drummer. With over 240 pages of material, the system is one of the most comprehensive textbooks for drums ever published.
PRO - Learn Drums with Lesson Plan
The third book PRO, is aimed at experienced drummers who want to master even the most difficult topics.The focus is on 32nd notes as Grooves and Licks, Latin and Electro drums, Polyrhythmics and the supreme disciplines of drum and snare drum solos. The focus is on 32nd notes. The book series is completed with 24 Audio Tracks, 4 Vamps and Bonus Videos for download. Available online videos on YouTube complete the package to a state of the art book for modern drumming. The three book series "Learn Drums with Lesson Plan", is a new complete system for learning drums. Structured in constructive topics, the system delivers everything you need to become a well educated and modern drummer. With over 240 pages of material, the system is one of the most comprehensive textbooks for drums ever published.
To the Moon and Back
Beautiful melodies and rich harmonies make To the Moon and Back an excellent lyrical work for your young string orchestra. All sections will shine as melodic material is passed through the ensemble in this highly expressive piece by composer Michael Kamuf. An outstanding choice for concert and festival performances! (3:00)
Open String Bow Workouts for Viola, Book Three
One way to maximize your viola practice is by adding a short bowing study on open strings.Open-string studies on the viola can help you focus on your bow and how it interacts with the string. Good bow technique is essential for creating beautiful sound.This third book of new and exciting bowing workouts for the viola gives you 99 exercises to train your bow on open strings before you begin the rest of your practice.The main focus of Book Three is bow control. The exercises in this book help you develop bow control using long sustained bow work, string crossing, staccato, and spiccato, as well as special exercises for bow starts and bow landings.Since there are no left hand notes, you can focus entirely on improving the dexterity and control of the right (bow) hand.This book gives violists a tremendous resource for developing an all-around bow technique that meets the demands of the viola repertoire, as well as a path to creating better tone.​Smooth, connected bows and tone are the focus of Open String Bow Workouts for Viola, Book One, and articulated bowings are the focus of Book Two.
Guitar Chord Book for Beginners
A Better Way To Learn Guitar Chords?Learn your first 99+ guitar chords quickly using Brent's visual system tried and tested with thousands of students. Designed for the complete beginner to intermediate level guitar players of any age. The chords you will learn are the most frequently played chords in pop, country, folk, and rock guitar playing. Start off learning the 16 easy 1, 2, and 3 finger chords, then move on to the 12 essential chords all guitarists must know. Make sure to take all the visual quizzes to help memorize these important chord shapes! Next comes 35 more commonly used chords, followed by the 16 sharps and flats chords. After you have a good grasp of these chords, you can start to focus on playing barre chords. Brent has included 7 tips to master barre chords with accompanying exercises.If you are into rock music, work on the 4 main power chords with some great little song patterns. Then on to the 8 moveable chords that you can transpose up and down the guitar neck.Also, three of the most important charts you will ever need are included: the major key chart showing the chords in each key (which is great for learning or writing your own songs); a handy capo chart to help you transpose to any key; the all-important guitar fingerboard charts, so you know where you are going. As an added bonus, there are three different printable blank guitar chord charts to add more chords to your repertoire or just write down your favourite songs.The Beginner Guitar Chord Book will you get jamming in no time. Check out Brent's website for the accompanying video and audio tracks, plus a good selection of guitar books and free lessons.
Celtic Mandola Music Book
Is the Mandola the perfect Celtic instrument?Tuned a fifth lower (CGDA) and about 2 inches longer than a mandolin, the mandola is excellent for Celtic music as a solo or band instrument. The Celtic Mandola Music Book is packed with great tunes, chords, exercises, and technique tips, adding to a limited selection of books. This book was written specifically for the mandola and will help you get the most from the alto voice range. The mandola is akin to the viola in the string orchestra but can also be an excellent solo instrument. Blends well with guitars, violins and other string instruments. There are two editions for sale of this book, one written in treble clef and the other in alto clef. Choose which edition best suits your reading skill. Notation, tablature, chords, fingerings and slurring are included in the over 40 pieces. From best-selling author Brent Robitaille.Highly recommended for all mandola players.There is a selection of audio and video tracks on the author's website. See details inside the book.
BASIC - Learn Drums with Lesson Plan
The first book BASIC is ideal for all beginners who want to start playing drums. It teaches the first Grooves & Fills and provides the necessary basic knowledge for a successful start on the drums. The note values range from quarter notes to 16th notes. The book also contains numerous tips on equipment, noise protection and your own rehearsal room. The BASIC book is recommended for students aged 10 and up. With the included 25 Audio Tracks and Bonus Videos for download, the exercises and grooves can also be listened to. Available online videos on YouTube complete the package to a state of the art book for modern drumming. The three book series "Learn Drums with Lesson Plan", is a new complete system for learning drums. Structured in constructive topics, the system delivers everything you need to become a well educated and modern drummer. With over 240 pages of material, the system is one of the most comprehensive textbooks for drums ever published.
Bagpipe Tutorial for Kids
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most comprehensive textbooks for children for learning the bagpipes. Recommended by the best pipers in the world!The children's textbook is suitable for absolute beginners from the age of 6 as a companion book to the lessons. In our bagpipe school, your child will receive pedagogical tuition of the highest level. The Bagpipe Tutorial for Children contains many tunes composed by our teacher Susy Klinger. Furthermore, it contains the most important finger techniques as well as many exercises that your child needs to successfully learn the bagpipes. Fairy Flora and Patrick MacCrimmon guide your child through the textbook and show how to learn the bagpipes from scratch with playful exercises. This book is also used for training purposes by many bagpipe youth bands as well as bagpipe schools. Its aim is to give the learning child a technically and musically solid foundation and expert guidance on the route to becoming an accomplished piper. To complement the Bagpipe Tutorial for Children, we recommend the Bagpipe Tutorial App. The app is the world's most comprehensive multimedia reference work for fingering techniques that are needed for playing the bagpipes. With the help of over 250 soundtracks and visual displays, your child will learn all the note combinations, embellishments, all the tunes found in the Bagpipe Tutorial as well as many important exercises needed in playing the Scottish bagpipes. With the Bagpipe Tutorial App you always have all the videos for the exercises and tunes available with you on your smart phone or tablet for your child. Susy Klinger's Bagpipe Tutorial for Children sets a milestone in expertly teaching children how to play the Scottish bagpipes. Do you have any questions about playing the bagpipes or are you looking for the right practice chanter? Send us an e-mail. We will be pleased to advise you in detail.
12 Grand Waltzes
New and excitingThe 12 Grand Waltzes contain a beautiful set of piano songs from the living, modern composer Grant Dersom. Being inspired from the music of Chopin, Beethoven, and others, these waltzes nonetheless exhibit their own brand of melodic charm and sophistication.Simplified for your enjoymentThese waltzes were made easier from Dersom's 24 Waltzes (Op. 1) by the composer himself, ensuring they are true to the originals.Great varietyThe 12 Grand Waltzes feature an excellent variety of moods and settings, including the cheerful Waltz No. 1, the mysterious and dissonant Waltz No. 7, the swung Waltz No. 16, and the warm Waltz No. 18, among others.
Dragon Dance
The Dragon Dance is a popular event in traditional Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. Originating during the Han Dynasty, the dance is carried out by a team of performers that carry the dragon on poles. Drums, cymbals, and gongs are found with this characteristic dance using only the first six notes learned. Enjoy! (1:30)
The Jazz Guitar Looper Pedal Book
In The Jazz Guitar Looper Pedal Book, much time was taken to add essential techniques, theory, reference charts, riffs, chords, scales, arpeggios, tips, and more. So, this book is not only great for your looper but also for learning and improving your jazz playing in general. The guitar looper pedal has become a must-have companion for all guitar players, especially jazz musicians! Excellent for practicing and performing, the looper is an essential guitar pedal to woodshed (practice) those never-ending variety of chords, scales and arpeggios until the wee hours of the morning. The book includes notation, tablature, chords, and many valuable charts to use repeatedly. Other subjects covered in the book are the daily jazz guitar warm-up, extended scales, a concise jazz chord library, and a selection of fretboard and theory charts. In addition, there is an extensive selection of audio tracks and videos available on my website to aid learning. In the loops-by-step section, you will find a logical step-by-step guide on creating well-layered backing tracks and soloing suggestions to get the most from your looper. In this section, you can mix and match chords, comping patterns, bass loops, riffs, scales and arpeggios using the major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th, and minor 7b5 chords. The loops provided only a guide. I'm sure you will follow your ear and go well beyond what this book presents. Let's face it, thousands of hours are required to play jazz. There are backing tracks and countless videos, but they take time to locate and set up. With the looper pedal, you can instantly create your own unique loops tailored precisely to what you need to work on. It really is like having another player at your disposal 24/7. Main features of the book: Practice jazz guitar with the aid of a looper pedal. Learn how to create layered loops step by step. Hundreds of riffs and essential theory tips. Technique, scales, chords and valuable charts. Extensive accompanying audio and video online. Jam-packed book with 221 pages.
Maia Bang Violin Method
"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. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this fantastic guide is perfect for novice or young players, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Elementary Rudiments", "More Advanced Studies", "Third and Second Positions", "Fourth and Second Positions", "Sixth and Seventh Positions", "Higher art of Bowing", and "Piano Complainants". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the violin.
Daru Jones
Enjoy an audio-commentary experience like no other as Grammy-award winner, Daru Jones, talks about his time drumming on some favorite hits, including Jack White's "Lazaretto", Milk's "Brain", Inventors "Closer", Neon's "I'm Gonna Go Away Now", Pack's "L.T.A.I" and more! Hear about the inspirations, behind-the-scenes stories, and more behind each song!​​​​​​​"PLAY THE BREAKS" by Daru Jones. Where do I start? Daru Jones has to have the heaviest foot on a kick drum that I've been able to witness live - in my life! His snares are so snappy and slappy that it's like you're getting slapped in the face fourteen times every time he hits it. This particular album shows the history of him rocking breaks for incredible artists. And me, being known for what I do, (meaning the breaks) there's nothing more satisfying to hear than this incredible, gifted musician display and tell you the story behind how he was inspired to create these pieces of what I call "mastepieces" as far as live drumming when it comes to Hip-Hop. So, as I always say when something means a lot to me or hits me hard - "Daru Jones PLAY THE BREAKS Live" is most definitely UBB APPROVED. Peace.- BreakBeat LouCo-creator of the Ultimate Breaks & Beats Compilation
Winter Festival
Winter Festival by Matthew Donnelly is a musical description of a group of children sliding down snow cover hills on toboggans and sleds. In the cold winter months in Canada, there was no better way to spend a winter Saturday than getting outside and enjoying all that the north had to offer. Brilliant scales and rhythmic parts for all make this an excellent opener on a winter concert.
Suzuki Violin School
Authorized Asian Edition - Available ONLY in Asia. Teach violin with the popular Suzuki Violin School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the mother-tongue" approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Violin School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki violin teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki Book & CD is integral for Suzuki violin lessons. This International Edition of the Suzuki Violin School, Volume 4 features: * New editing of pieces, including bowings and fingerings* Additional exercises, some from Shinichi Suzuki, plus additional insight and suggestions for teachers* Text in English, French, German, and Spanish* New Musical Terms* Composers* CD features new recordings by Augustin Hadelich in collaboration with pianist Kuang-Hao Huang, as well as piano accompaniment only tracks for play-along purposes. Titles: Lullaby (Schubert) * Lullaby (Brahms) * Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 13, 3rd Movement (Seitz) * Concerto No. 5 in D Major, Op. 22, 1st Movement (Seitz) * Concerto No. 5 in D Major, Op. 22, 3rd Movement (Seitz) * Concerto in A Minor, 1st Movement, Op. 3, No. 6 (Vivaldi/Nach矇z) * Concerto in A Minor, 3rd Movement, Op. 3, No. 6 (Vivaldi/Nach矇z) * Perpetual Motion, "Little Suite No. 6" (Bohm) * Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043, Violins I and II (Bach), * Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043, Violins II (Bach), and * Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043, Violins I (Bach)This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud."
Rock Guitar for Dummies
Check out this guide to rock guitar technique If you're ready to start playing some rockin' tunes on the guitar, there's no better teacher than Rock Guitar For Dummies. This is the ultimate guide to playing rock 'n' roll on six strings, even if you've never picked up a guitar before! Master the riffs and melodies of your favorite songs and artists, or make up a few of your own. Find out how to choose the right amplifier, strum power chords, and maintain your guitar. Moving over from another style of guitar playing? You'll love this guide's deep dive into rock guitar technique. You'll even learn to differentiate the sounds of classic rock, heavy metal, grunge, progressive rock, and beyond. Plus, you'll get access to online resources, including audio and video clips, to bring your rock 'n' roll education to life. Get step-by-step instruction on playing rhythm and lead guitar in a variety of rock styles Practice with countless exercises and songs to add to your repertoire Download and stream over 150 audio and video tracks demonstrating the exercises and techniques in the book Find essential tips and tricks for tuning up, changing strings, and maintaining your guitarIf you're a novice or intermediate guitarist wanting to rock 'n' roll, this is the friendly Dummies guide for you.
Piano Master for Everyone Level II
Piano Master for Everyone Level II continues the training introduced in Piano Master for Everyone Level I, which was designed for adult beginners who have never (or just a few times) played the piano! Piano Master Everyone Level II is an all-in-one guide to performance, theory, and technique. Level II picks up where Level I left off and incorporates the introduction of musical theory. The music pieces are well-organized arrangements and include popular classical original forms. Piano Master for Everyone Level I and Level II were created for a wide range of learners, from the very beginner to advanced learners. Dr. Hajin Kim developed this methodological curriculum to ensure that piano learners and players are continually motivated and enjoy piano music with the Piano Master for Everyone series.
Pentatonic Speed Strategies For Guitar
Pentatonic Speed Strategies for Guitar is Chris Brooks' guide to building jaw-dropping speed and fluency with the pentatonic scale. Famous for his picking technique and guitar teaching strategies, Chris has turned his attention to the humble pentatonic, and is here to show you its speed strategy secrets.Using pentatonic scales, you'll learn to work smarter (not harder) to reach your true speed potential.Condensing decades of experience into an incredibly well-structured method, Pentatonic Speed Strategies for Guitarbreaks down speed barriers by streamlining your mechanics and offering you 124 exhilarating licks that effortlessly combine virtuosity and musicality.Take Pentatonic Licks to the LimitPentatonic scales are a different animal when it comes to speed and require a different approach to three-note scales. Not to worry though, Chris is here to guide you, step-by-step.Using various picking and fretting solutions, you'll master: Streamlined alternate picking approaches that create logical and fast patternsRearranging fretboard patterns to make fast licks a joy to playUsing hammer-ons and pull-offs to increase speed and dynamic variationEconomy picking patterns in the styles of Eric Johnson and Frank GambaleTraditional pentatonic boxes, extended shapes, and three-note-per-string pentatonic fretboard coverageLicks in the styles of Paul Gilbert, Eric Johnson, Kee Marcello, Vinnie Moore, Frank Gambale and Richie KotzenUsing pentatonic scales in colourful new harmonic contextsGetting in and out of speed licks in a musical waySee it, Hear it, and Jam AlongKey sections of Pentatonic Speed Strategies for Guitar are supported by detailed video demonstrations, so you can see what Chris' perfect guitar technique looks like in action.Every example is played at multiple speeds in the free audio download, with space for you to try the licks right after Chris.You get: 124 awesome speed licks for the pentatonic scaleAudio for every example with space for you to play to the trackVideo demonstrations for important parts of each chapterTAB and notationBonus 1: The Ultimate Pentatonic Scale Soloing Reference ChartBonus 2: A Special Chapter on Using Speed Licks in the Real WorldBuild your technique, create your own personalised vocabulary, and find new ways of using the humble pentatonic in the modern world of virtuoso guitar!
Guided Practice Routines For Guitar - Foundation Level
The Comprehensive Guide to Practicing GuitarFeel like you're wasting time in the practice room?Don't know what guitar skills you should be working on when? Need a complete guide to the most beneficial way to practice guitar? Every musician understands the value of practice, but we can all struggle with the what's, when's and how's when we learn guitar. What we need is a structured plan that yields positive long (and short!) term improvements.Levi Clay's new ground-breaking series, Guided Practice Routines for Guitar, is proven to work based on his experiences with thousands of guitar students, and cuts to the heart of this age-old problem.It solves the problems posed by millions of guitar students around the world: "What should I practice, and for how long?" "What should my practice routine look like?" And, "What's the quickest way to get good?" It answers all these questions with carefully designed practice drills that you'll play along with Levi himself on over 125 exercises with audio tracks, clearly illustrated in full standard notation and TAB.The result is a series of proven guided practice routines that cover the essential, foundational guitar skills all players must have.Foundational Skills for Every Guitar Player!Whatever style of guitar you want to play, there are foundational skills that are required across every genre. This book helps you master them all. After a fun yet meaningful warm-up session, Guided Practice Routines for Guitar builds and refines your guitar skills in the following essential areas: Rhythm - build fretting hand dexterity and excellent alternate picking hand motion. Learn to execute syncopated rhythms and apply them to musical pentatonic scalesPicking - master picking drills, and use these mechanics on beautiful chord changesDrill moveable CAGED shapes - learn to play any chord, arpeggio, or scale in any key with powerful moveable shapesMoveable major scales using CAGED - break away from predictable patterns and begin a scale anywhere to 10x your fretboard visualisationAdvanced picking approaches - learn outside and cross-picking techniques to play more versatile phrases, then combine these with melodies, strumming patterns, and bass notesAdvanced CAGED exercises - learn the Circle of 4ths with CAGED shapes to play the major scale in every key. Plus combine arpeggios and scales musicallyLegato - develop fluid phrases then combine picking and legato to play any line of music fluentlyMajor scale melodic approaches - complete your mastery of the major scale shapes by using sequenced patterns to create unique melodic ideasConsolidate your skills - nail a final series of drills that combine everything you've practiced and get even more creative with some sneaky bending tricks. Build a practice habit that will keep growing your musicalityEvery routine in this book enhances your skills and develops your musicality. Better still, you'll be able to practice along with Levi on the 125 exercises and audio tracks as he coaches you and plays the exercises with you. This unique approach has paid dividends for the thousands of students he's taught over the years, and now it's available to you.
Steve Morse
Learn how Write a Guitar Solo with Deep Purple Legend Steve MorseKnown for his intricate, original solos, innovative guitar techniques and musical versatility across several genres, Steve Morse is undoubtedly a legend of rock guitar. As founder of the Dixie Dregs, guitarist for Flying Colors, and Deep Purple's axe-man for over 25 years, his achievements in rock are unequalled.Now, Steve shares his secrets in the art of guitar soloing in Steve Morse: Melodic Rock Guitar Concepts.It's a phrasing masterclass... but so much more besides!Steve Morse is a storyteller at heart, and when it comes to soloing, he thinks like a composer, which allows him to improvise with breathtaking musicality. This book teaches you to develop the mindset and skillset to play compositional, melodic rock guitar solos. Steve Morse First Teaches You These Guitar Techniques: How to create vocal, melodic phrasingHow to develop motifs to build guitar solos How to use diverse rhythms to create engaging guitar melodiesHow to create well-formed phrases with momentum and directionHow to use space to punctuate ideas and keep your listeners engagedThen Freshens Up Your Playing With These Rut-Busting Approaches: How to combine different rhythms in fast-picked passagesHow to sequence ideas to avoid clich矇d patternsHow to add passing notes to create fresh hybrid soloing shapesHow to use string skipping to create modern, unpredictable phrasesHow to use multiple bends to span the bar lineLifting the LidMelodic Rock Guitar Concepts shows you the influences that have shaped Steve's unique guitar style and he shares how he has adapted his favorite country licks into a rock context. You'll discover how Charlie Parker was a great influence, and how to recreate many of Steve's chromatic bebop inspired licks.You'll also learn how Morse visualizes scales and master a set of challenging picking drills to sharpen your technique.To conclude, Steve presents a guitar masterclass on how to create tension/resolution in your solos while adding some outside-inside interest.
Exotic Scales for Rock Guitar Soloing
Exotic Scales for Rock/Metal Guitar... In 130 Jaw-Dropping LicksIs your rock/metal guitar playing crying out for some fresh ideas?If you're ready to discover some spicy scales that will launch your guitar soloing into the stratosphere, rock god Chris Zoupa is here to mastermind your success.Exotic Scales for Rock Guitar Soloing is your complete pathway to next-level soloing.If you're comfortable with pentatonics and au fait with modes, this patented Zoupa guidebook will quickly make your guitar solos scream with a new exotic dimension.Learn Exotic Scales Musically to Elevate your Guitar Solos Exotic scales are often treated like mysterious side-dishes instead of a tasty main course. But here, you'll quickly develop a taste for the power of exotic scales by making simple changes to ideas you already know...Here's a breakdown: The Pentalodic Scale - yep, you read that right. What happens when you make one simple change to the minor pentatonic scale? You create a super-familiar pattern to slay solos in harmonic and melodic minor settingsSymmetrical Arpeggios -- You've probably rolled out a diminished arpeggio, perhaps even an augmented one, but there are so many new places you can use these ideas... you'll learn the how, why and the where of using symmetrical arpeggios to create incredible solosHarmonic Minor - integral to the golden age of metal, the harmonic minor provides all the sinister you need. And it's still alive and well from Opeth to Eilish. Once again, a simple tweak to something you already know allows you to quickly access this iconic texturePhrygian Dominant - From the Scorpions Sails of Charon to Laid to Rest by Lamb of God, the Phrygian Dominant scale is a life-changer that's used to create exotic motifs and spicy riffs. It's essential for metal, neo-classical and most virtuosic rock guitar musicMelodic Minor - Listen to artists like Periphery, Cynic, Mike Stern, Steve Vai and Allan Holdsworth and you'll quickly discover a sound you've been missing in heavy rock and metal. It's dark, mysterious and the ultimate sonic secret weaponHungarian Minor - Known for its connection to Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz, this scale has been beautifully integrated into rock and metal by many metal gurus and sounds incredible. Once again, a small tweak to something you already know allows quick access to these tones, and you'll get all the secrets. Exotic Scales / Real World ApplicationsIn these hallowed pages, the focus is always on creating great music, so you'll learn how to turn scales into compelling solos from the first moment.While Exotic Scales for Rock Guitar Soloing teaches you 130 death-defying stunt-guitar licks, it actually shows you how to write your own lines to build your own unique musical identity. Boring theory is kept to an absolute minimum so that the focus is on playing in real world situations.Superlative Shredding to Make Your Solos SingIf you're ready to discover a whole new sonic world, Chris Zoupa is ready to guide you through the ins and outs of exotic shred! You'll be a different player on the other side.
Focus on the Kaidas of Tabla
This is the fourth volume of the series, "The Complete Reference for Tabla". This entire book is devoted to the compositional form known as the Kaida. This is the most important approach to theme-and-variation for the tabla. It covers kaidas according to their origin (e.g., Dilli kaidas) and by their style (e.g., Kaida rela). There are numerous examples and a special index to allow one to find a kaida that may be of interest.
Easy Hymn Duets
(Educational Piano). A great music educator once said, "Rhythm is caught, not taught." Duet playing provides valuable experience developing a sense of rhythm. These duets are designed for two students at the same level primo and secondo parts are of equal difficulty. Both parts are fun to learn because both players are given interesting acompaniments as well as melodies. It is suggested that a student alternate parts, learning the primo part for one piece, the secondo part for the next, etc. This gives valuable sight-reading experience with both hands in treble clef and with both hands in bass clef. Duet playing provides an excellent opportunity for ear training, too. Emphasis should be placed on listening carefully to both parts so that the melody can be heard clearly and the accompaniment subdued.This book includes many classic hymns such as: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, Blest Be the Tie That Binds, Come Thou Almighty King, Fairest Lord Jesus, Faith of Our Fathers, Father Lead Me Day By Day, Fling Our the Banner, God Be With You Till We Meet Again, God of OUr Fathers, Holy Holy Holy, Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam, Now the Day is Over, Onward Christian Soldiers, Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus, What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
French Organ Music Past and Present
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The Forty Eight Preludes And Fugues Of J S Bach
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Piano Mastery
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Horn Teaching at the Paris Conservatoire, 1792 to 1903
The transition from the valveless natural horn to the modern valved horn in 19th-century Paris was different from similar transitions in other countries. While valve technology was received happily by players of other members of the brass family, strong support for the natural horn, with its varied color palette and virtuoso performance traditions, slowed the reception and application of the valve to the horn.Using primary sources including Conservatoire method books, accounts of performances and technological advances, and other evidence, this book tells the story of the transition from natural horn to valved horn at the Conservatoire, from 1792 to 1903, including close examination of horn teaching before the arrival of valved brass in Paris, the initial reception and application of this technology to the horn, the persistence of the natural horn, and the progression of acceptance, use, controversies, and eventual adoption of the valved instrument in the Parisian community and at the Conservatoire.Active scholars, performers, and students interested in the horn, 19th-century brass instruments, teaching methods associated with the Conservatoire, and the intersection of technology and performing practice will find this book useful in its details and conclusions, including ramifications on historically-informed performance today.
Music For The Child World
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Adjusting and Repairing Violins, ’cellos, Etc
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Guitar Chords for Dummies
Chords, chords, and (almost) nothing but chords Guitar Chords For Dummies is full of, well, guitar chords. This indispensable reference is a must for guitarists of every ambition, skill level, and musical genre, providing a key to the simplest and most complex guitar chords--over 600 in all. Each chord is illustrated with a chord diagram and a photo with guitarist's tips sprinkled throughout the book. You'll also get a tiny bit of music theory, so you know what's going on with all those symbols, and voicings for each chord in each of the 12 keys. And it's even small enough to fit in your guitar case. Add sparkle and range to your musical repertoire. Learn the theory and techniques for playing guitar chords Reference over 600 chords spread over 12 keys Easily try out new chords, thanks to the portable, lay-flat format Go beyond the basics with sustained, augmented, diminished, and flatted chords Guitar Chords For Dummies is ideal for newbies just picking up the guitar and seasoned musicians ready to expand their sound.
The Art of Comping for Jazz Drums
Ready to Discover Comping for Jazz Drums? Comping is the art of improvising in response to the music going on around you in the moment - whether that's accentuating the rhythmic hits of the band, or supporting the lines of a soloist.In fact, you have to be prepared for anything! And that means a different approach to learning.The Art of Comping for Jazz Drums breaks down the process into clear steps via a comprehensive series of exercises that improve your skills and confidence to explore your own musical expression. You'll not only discover a clear, practical practice method, you'll also learn how to apply your skills musically, while developing the kind of fluency that will enable you to improvise your own ideas, as you would on a jazz gig.The Art of Jazz Comping for Drums: Master the rhythmic ingredients of compingLearn to spontaneously create musical phrasesDiscover the structure of artistic compingPlay polyrhythms and advanced phrasingApply your skills musically with professional live backing tracksA Masterful Study in Four Parts: Part One focuses on developing your coordination skills with a logical, thorough series of musical exercises that work systematically through the fundamental rhythmic ingredients of comping.Part Two uses your new skills to create melodic phrases with snare and bass drum combinations. This is where your language of jazz comping is developed, via exciting examples you can use as a template for your own ideas. In addition, other clear strategies such as question and answer phrasing, are demonstrated to help you turn the exercises into music on the drums.Part Three teaches you polyrhythmic phrasing and shows how simple ingredients can be used to produce the complex ideas played by Elvin Jones and Tony Williams. You'll also learn to interact with the soloist to bring the drums to the forefront and confidently become an equal partner in the music. You are not there just to keep time! As the great Duke Ellington said, "Jazz is democracy!"Part Four puts you into a live musical situation with play-along tracks recorded by professional jazz musicians, so you can practice your own comping by listening and responding to the pianist in real time."It is a unique skill of the jazz drummer to accompany sensitively in such a way as to inspire and not impede the soloist. Buster has done a superb job in making it both attainable and attractive for anyone eager to learn."Spike Wells (Tubby Hayes, Bobby Wellins, Stan Getz, Roland Kirk, Art Farmer, Johnny Griffin, James Moody)
Acoustic R&B for Modern Guitar
The Ultimate Guitar Guide to Acoustic R&BSince the Neo-Soul revival of the '90s modern R&B guitar hasn't stopped evolving, and the acoustic guitar has played a vital part in its growth. This definitive guide to acoustic R&B by guitarist and bestselling author Simon Pratt (with a little help from Kerry "2 Smooth" Marshall) fuses a deep understanding of the music with his killer Neo-Soul chops to create an incredible resource for all modern guitarists.Gets You Playing Great R&B ImmediatelyIn Acoustic R&B For Modern Guitar you'll learn the licks, tricks and techniques of the style - from its old school roots to its cutting edge sound. You'll discover the perfect mash-up of R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Pop, and Motown ... with a fresh modern twist. Discover: The stripped-down R&B chord voicings essential to the styleHow to create multi-part chord voicings and turn them into grooving riffsHow to use triads to create definitive licks and fills Tons of cool licks and fills in the styles of the greatest modern playersPlaying in the Real WorldYou'll begin by learning the 17 foundational R&B chord sequences and how to elevate them with modern R&B voicings before embellishing them with with double-stops, slides, motifs and funky single note fills. Once you get the vibe, we'll teach you our secret way to deconstruct these ideas and build your own R&B guitar parts from scratch.You'll be shown how to easily create stunning rhythm parts that add the special sauce in both solo guitar and band settings by seamlessly combining the many textures of R&B Rhythm Guitar.
100 Hi-Tech Pentatonic Guitar Licks
Master 100 Modern Pentatonic Guitar Licks & Take Your Playing to a New LevelIt's easy to play clich矇d ideas with the pentatonic scale, but in the hands of a master it can become one of the most powerful musical tools we have. With expert guidance you can...Combine legato, tapping and string skips to build modern pentatonic languageUse speed, power and exciting phrases to reignite your solosUse pentatonic scales in original ways to avoid predictable soloingCombine and personalize modern pentatonic licks into your own unique style100 Hi-Tech Pentatonic Guitar Licks Are you struggling to go beyond the basics of pentatonic soloing? Do you want to discover the language of modern rock guitarists?Are you tired of clich矇d pentatonic licks and ready to find a new approach? 100 Hi-Tech Pentatonic Guitar Licks takes you to the next level in your quest for exciting rock guitar soloing.Let's face it, guitarists have been using the minor pentatonic scale for almost 100 years and many players aren't saying anything new. However, there are some exciting musicians using the minor pentatonic scale in fresh new ways by combining it with modern techniques. Enter 100 Hi-Tech Pentatonic Guitar Licks! This book takes essential modern guitar techniques like alternate picking, legato, string skipping and tapping, and uses them to build powerful pentatonic lines that go beyond the normal to refresh your guitar playing.
Electric Bass
Quickly and Easily Memorize the Electric Bass FretboardWant to quickly and easily learn the location of any note on the neck of the bass guitar?This simple, practical method will unlock the fretboard, so you'll instantly know the notes anywhere on the electric bass.Electric Bass: How to Memorize the Fretboard will teach you: Simple methods and strategies to easily memorize the bass neck Clear diagrams and techniques to make learning fun and simpleEssential music theoryAn adaptable method for those wanting to move on to 5- or 6-string bassBreak Down the Bass Guitar Neck into Easy ShapesUnlike the linear nature of the piano, the same note can be played in multiple locations on the bass guitar. This can make the task of learning note locations seem daunting. Electric Bass: How to Memorize the Fretboard overcomes this complication by revealing the secret patterns of the fretboard. Once understood, the geography of the electric bass comes alive, and you'll instantly recognize and know the location of any note... helping you to become a better musician.This carefully designed book teaches only the essential need-to-know theory, revealing the repeating patterns that will not only help you understand how the electric bass functions, but will add to your musical ability.
Beginner Guitar Barre Chord Mastery
Beginner Guitarists: Learn to Play Every Barre Chord PerfectlyAre you ready for the ultimate course in barre chords for beginner to early-intermediate players?How often have you been learning a song only to quit because there's an awkward barre chord you can't play? Barre chords are definitely one of the most challenging skills for advancing guitarists, but once mastered, they unlock the ability to play any song in any key. Barre chords are at the heart of rhythm guitar, so wouldn't it be great if you could get them right every time... without ever having to think about it? Beginner Guitar Barre Chord Mastery is the quickest way to develop the essential skills that let you play perfect barre chords, every time.Unlike some books that take a "technical drill" approach, Beginner Guitar Barre Chord Mastery gets you using every type of barre chord in a musical, fun way.You'll not only master every essential barre chord including: MajorMinorDominant 7Sus2 and Sus4 Major 7thMinor 7thYou'll also discover the beautiful yet lesser-known barre chords of: Minor 7b5Minor/Major7Diminished and Diminished 7thAugmented and Augmented 7thMajor 6th and Minor 6th
Music For The Child World
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Great Pianists On Piano Playing Study Talks With Foremost Virtuosos
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The Erard Grecian Harp in Regency England
Winner of the Deutsches Museum Research Publication Prize 2023. During the early nineteenth century, the harp was transformed into a sophisticated instrument that became as popular as the piano. This was largely the result of the harp's intensive technical, musical and visual upgrading, which gradually led to the transition from the single- to the double-action pedal harp. A major figure in this process was S矇bastien Erard (1752-1831), a tireless inventor and prolific manufacturer of harps and pianos operating branches in Paris and London. With the introduction in 1811 of the so-called 'Grecian' model, the first commercially built double-action harp, the Erard firm managed to establish the harp not only as a novel, state-of-the-art instrument, but also as a powerful symbol of luxury, wealth and status. Drawing upon a wide variety of primary sources, including surviving instruments, archival documents and iconographical evidence, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the development, production and consumption of the Erard Grecian harp in Regency England. The innovative approaches employed by the Erard firm in the manufacture and marketing of harps are measured against competitors but also against the work of leading entrepreneurs in related trades, ranging from the mechanical devices and precision tools of James Watt, Henry Maudslay or Jacques Holtzapffel, through the ornamental pottery of Josiah Wedgwood, to the clocks and watches of George Prior or Abraham-Louis Breguet. In addition, the book examines the omnipresent role of the harp in the education, art, fashion and literature of the Regency era, discussing how the image and perception of the instrument were shaped by groundbreaking advances, such as the Industrial Revolution, Neoclassicism, and the Napoleonic Wars.
Piano Mastery
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