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(Guitar Educational). From the backwoods of Kentucky to modern-day
concert arenas, the Travis picking technique has been a guitar
staple for generations. In this comprehensive guide, Acoustic
Guitar magazine contributing editor Andrew DuBrock takes you
step-by-step from basic accompaniment patterns to advanced
fingerpicking methods in the style of Merle, Chet and many others.
The accompanying CD contains a demonstration of every example in
the book.
This piano course has been specifically written to help students
progress through the tricky intermediate stages of learning the
piano. Through carefully chosen repertoire, quick studies, key
technical information and musicianship activities, students will
develop the skills that they require. Note-reading will be
improved, technique developed and a greater understanding of style
and music theory will be gained. The Intermediate Pianist Book 1 is
suitable for Grade 3 level pianists and forms part of the Piano
Trainer series.
(Willis). The Dozen a Day books are universally recognized as one
of the most remarkable technique series on the market for all ages
Each book in this series contains short warm-up exercises to be
played at the beginning of each practice session, providing
excellent day-to-day training for the student.
(Berklee Methods). This essential method features rigorous,
hands-on, "ears-on" practice exercises that help you explore the
inner working of music, presenting notes, scales, and rhythms as
they are heard in pop, jazz, and blues. You will learn and build
upon the basic concepts of music theory with written exercises,
listening examples, and ear training exercises. The included CD
will help reinforce lessons as you begin to build a solid musical
foundation. Now available with an answer key
This book will guide students through everything they need to know
to become a confident sight reader, working up towards
exam-standard practice tests. The accompanying CD demonstrates
every piece in the book, offering spoken hints and encouragement
along the way. It is designed to help students check and improve
their own playing when they are working away from their teacher,and
has been written and composed by two experienced teachers and
examiners.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Playing 5-finger scales has significant
value for early-level pianists. This innovative book helps students
chart progress through all major and minor 5-finger scales,
cross-hand arpeggios, and primary chords. Engaging teacher duets
for each key are used for scale exercises. Students also enjoy
improvisation activities for each key with creative prompts to
inspire imagery, character, and tempo.
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Trumpet
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Crispian Steele-Perkins
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R497
Discovery Miles 4 970
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This book will prove to be of inestimable value to the student, the
teacher and the professional trumpet player. It not only traces the
development of the trumpet from the earliest times to the present
day, but gives clear and concise practical instruction for playing
instruments of the trumpet family, with numerous musical examples.
Both experienced and aspiring trumpeters will be guided from the
basic elements to the rediscovery of forgotten skills of the past.
These include not only conventional trumpet and cornet playing but
also directions regarding the art of "Clarino" playing with further
instructions for Baroque trumpet, Renaissance cornetto, cavalry
trumpet, bugle, coach horn, Flatt-trumpet, slide trumpet,
keyed-trumpet, keyed bugle, cornopean, mutes and many more - all
with photographic illustration. The history and mechanisms of even
the most obscure instruments are examined, and guidance is also
offered upon attitudes to breathing, relaxation, posture,
presentation and the important subject of choosing a
mouthpiece.Exercises are suggested for extending range and stamina
and guidance provided to solving the problems encountered by many
players at some time in their careers.
A colorful, imaginative, and highly absorbing introduction to music
theory for the younger student. Packed with exciting exercises and
entertaining characters, this is the ideal introduction to theory
for a young instrumentalist.
Learn to play the ukulele at home or in the classroom with these
popular kids instruction books specially written for beginners!
This songbook will get you singing and strumming from the very
first lesson, with tunes that you'll really want to play. Starting
with just the open strings, and progressing at a steady pace to
more challenging pieces with several chords and chord changes,
you'll soon be playing your ukulele in all sorts of styles. Ideal
to use with Ukulele Magic Tutor Book 1 or any other ukulele tutor
book, this book gives you plenty of songs to make sure you keep
playing as you learn.
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world.
This super-convenient Complete Edition features the new and improved method books 1, 2 and 3 spiral-bound together. This edition includes online access to 164 full-band tracks for demonstration or play-along. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded.
The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Bongo Book
(Book)
Trevor Salloum
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R569
R514
Discovery Miles 5 140
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This book may be used by students in Level 1A or the Complete Level
1 of Alfred's Basic Piano Library or in the first or second book of
any method. Titles: The Christmas Song * Frosty the Snowman * Happy
Holiday * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * I'll Be
Home for Christmas * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! *
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * We Need a Little Christmas.
DJ like a pro without skipping a beat The bestselling guide to
spinning and scratching is back! If you've ever spent hours in your
bedroom with two turntables and an earful of tracks that sound
off-beat or out of key, DJing For Dummies is the go-to guide for
taking your skills to the next level. Inside, John Steventon, a
successful club DJ, walks you through the basics of mixing, the
techniques and tricks you need to create your own DJ style and how
to make DJing work for you. Covering both digital and old-school
vinyl-based instruction, this guide covers all the latest DJ
technology, equipment and software so you can get mixing and stay
one step ahead of the crowd. Brimming with expert advice and
easy-to-follow explanations, the information in DJing For Dummies
gives you everything you need to build a foolproof set and play to
a live crowd. * Nail down the basics and build on existing skills *
Sort through the latest equipment and technology * Have a go at
crossfading, beatmatching and scratching * Mix tracks seamlessly to
sound like a pro If you're new to the game or looking to step up
your skills and graduate to club work, DJing For Dummies has you
covered.
(Bass Instruction). Legendary jazz bassist Ray Brown reveals his
lessons and teaching philosophy in this in-depth book. Includes:
solo exercises and arpeggios; music fundamentals; right- and
left-hand positions; scales; chords; exercises in tenths; rhythm
patterns with "drops"; diminished chords; runs and variations;
blues patterns; extension scales; and much more.
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