(P/V/G Composer Collection). One of the most revered jazz guitarists around, Berklee alum Bill Frisell is celebrated for his distinctive, sophisticated sound. This must-have collection includes 79 top songs from throughout Frisell's prolific career, plus a preface, illustrations, a biographical timeline and a discography. Includes the tunes: 1951 * Again * Big Bob * Blues Dream * Brother * Goodbye * Hangdog * Lonesome * Pip Squeak * Poem for Eva * Rag * Verona * The Way Home * and many more. As a bonus, Frisell's hand-written arrangement of "Hard Plains Drifter" is also included.

(Bass Play-Along). The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The purchase price includes online access to audio for download or streaming. Songs: Billie Jean * Hysteria * Longview * Roundabout * Sweet Child O' Mine * Taxman * Under Pressure * YYZ. Online audio is accessed at (a href="http: //www.halleonard.com/mylibrary" target="_blank")halleonard.com/mylibrary(/a)

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Notes and tab for 16 songs from this modern blues man: Baby's Arms * Bad Influence * (Won't Be) Coming Home * Don't Be Afraid of the Dark * The Forecast (Calls for Pain) * Nothing Against You * Phone Booth * Poor Johnny * Right Next Door * She's Into Somethin' * Smoking Gun * and more.

(Berklee Guide). The purpose of this book is to explore the relationship between jazz harmony and improvisation by studying the vertical structures of chords and their function in a progression, and the horizontal or linear application of harmony to melodic improvisation. Each topic is accompanied by musical examples that are designed to help you hear the connection between harmony and melody and to develop a more melodic and creative way of thinking about improvising over chord progressions.

(Ukulele). The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play ukulele. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. The accompanying CD contains 46 tracks of songs for demonstration and play along. Includes: types of ukuleles, tuning, music reading, melody playing, chords, strumming, scales, tremolo, music notation and tablature, a variety of music styles, ukulele history and much more.

(Violin Play-Along). The Violin Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the demonstration tracks to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The purchase price includes online access to audio for download or streaming. Songs in this volume include: All of Me * Don't You Worry Child * Fix You * Good Feeling * My Immortal * Pokemon Theme * Radioactive * Star Wars Medley. Online audio is accessed at (a href="http: //www.halleonard.com/mylibrary" target="_blank")halleonard.com/mylibrary(/a)

(Play Like). Study the trademark songs, licks, tones and techniques that made Chet Atkins a legend. Each book comes with a unique code that will give you access to audio files of all the music in the book online. This pack looks at 17 of Atkins' most influential songs including: Cannon Ball Rag * The Entertainer * Galloping on the Guitar * Mister Sandman * Yakety Axe * and more. Online audio is accessed at (a href="http: //www.halleonard.com/mylibrary" target="_blank")halleonard.com/mylibrary(/a)

(Ukulele). These are the matching transcriptions to Jake's 2012 release produced by Alan Parsons and featuring more amazing uke versions of classic hits and Jake originals. Titles include: Akaka Falls (Ka Wailele O' Akaka) * Fields of Gold * Gentlemandolin * Gone Fishing * Island Fever Blues * Missing Three * More Ukulele * Music Box * 143 * Over the Rainbow * Rolling in the Deep * Ukulele Five-O.

Stringtastic Book 1: Cello teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 57 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure playing technique and build confidence one step at a time. Following on from Stringtastic Beginners, this book takes the student from playing the notes of the D major scale to Grade 1 (Early Elementary). Featuring equal-level duets for all instruments, the pieces are ideal for individual and group tuition as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice, all available to download. The Stringtastic Book 1: Teacher's Accompaniment book provides the complete piano score which works with any combination of the instrumental parts.

(Instrumental Folio). 12 Coldplay favorites arranged for instrumentalists to enjoy. The CD includes accompaniment tracks so you can sound like a pro while playing Songs include: Clocks * Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall * Fix You * In My Place * Lost * Paradise * The Scientist * Speed of Sound * Trouble * Violet Hill * Viva La Vida * Yellow.

(Beginning Solo Guitar). The songs in this book are arranged in "chord-melody" style. Each solo combines melody and harmony in one full-sounding arrangement that can be played with a pick or fingers by beginning players. Features 15 favorites: All the Things You Are * Alone Together * Autumn Leaves * Cheek to Cheek * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Fly Me to the Moon * Georgia on My Mind * Just Friends * Laura * Moon River * My Funny Valentine * Night and Day * Satin Doll * Star Eyes * Summertime, all with tab and lyrics.

(Sitar). The Hal Leonard Sitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the sitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to sitar and its technique, as well as the practice, theory, and history of raga music. The accompanying CD includes 42 tracks for demonstration and play-along. Lessons include: choosing an instrument; tuning; postures; right- and left-hand technique; Indian notation; raga forms; melodic patterns; bending strings; hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides; changing strings; recommended listening; and much more

A comprehensive source for mastering the art of single note, melodic improvisation. The CD includes over 30 tracks for demonstration and play-along. The topics covered include: scales, modes, arpeggios, technique and visualization exercises; rock, blues, jazz, and other styles; and sequences, phrases, and licks.

(Musicians Institute Press). Jam along with Danny Gill and Nick Nolan as they present material from this MI elective course. Covers: licks, scales, soloing concepts, picking technique, three-note-per-string scales, sweep picking, string skipping, harmonics and more. The CD includes 97 full-demo tracks.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Level 5 continues to build musicianship with the circle of 5ths, cadences, flat key signatures, and the three forms of the minor scale. The use of octaves, arpeggios, and dynamic playing across the range of the keyboard develops pianistic skills. Contents include: Autumn Ballad * Ballade (Burgmuller) * Blue Etude * Carillon Fantasia * The Chase (Burgmuller) * Coral Reef Etude * Fanfare on America * Hot Pursuit * Jazz Reflection * Pomp and Circumstance * Rhythm Flight * Risoluto * Rolling River Etude * and more.

340 pages Every chapter of The Violin Lesson is a masterful presentation in which Simon Fischer tackles the obvious and seemingly intractable problems of playing and teaching the violin. Richly illustrated with hundreds of photographs, this book is engaging and candidly narrated. Nobody who is seriously interested in playing, teaching or studying the violin - at any level from professional to amateur, advanced to elementary - can afford not to add The Violin Lesson to their library.

In his typically thorough but straightforward way, he addresses technique, musical artistry and psychology as manageable and interconnected units, often illuminating the problems from new and unexpected angles and transforming even the most intimidating matters into inviting subjects with clear solutions. In Background Essentials, Fischer covers seldom-discussed essential elements of musicianship, technique and how to practice. The chapter on Avoiding Aches and Pains offers understanding of the causes of injuries, as well as new and effective remedies and prevention practices.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Randy Wood was a forerunner in the vintage instrument industry. Known as the instrument repairman to the stars, the list of Wood's clients reads like a Hall of Fame roster: Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins, Emmylou Harris, Billy Gibbons, Bill Monroe, Keith Richards, Roy Acuff, Ricky Skaggs, and Hank Williams Jr. . . . to name a few. In Randy Wood: The Lore of the Luthier, Daniel Wile traces the life and work of a man who quietly influenced a hidden history of bluegrass and country music. In his twenties, Wood vowed to avoid complacency in his work. What started simply as a quest to find fulfillment turned into a career that has shaped a generation of musicians, professional and amateur alike. Through his incredible gift for lutherie, Wood brought cherished pre-WWII instruments back to life, many of which were considered beyond repair. He crafted his own instruments as well, based on what he learned from vintage instruments, and these instruments found their way into the hands of some of the most renowned musicians, thanks in part to Wood's strategic location in Nashville during the resurgence of country music in the 1970s. Humble, unassuming, and unfazed by the presence of celebrities, Wood has spent his life devoted to building and repairing stringed instruments. Wood also built community. After tiring of big-city Nashville, he retreated to the Georgia coast, where his home shop became a hub of bluegrass activity. He eventually opened a new shop near Savannah, where a new generation of friends and strangers can come in, visit, and pick a little. Randy's stories, complemented with those of his friends and family, create a compelling picture of a modest man with a talent for his craft, a genuine care for people, and the courage to follow his passion.

(Play Today Instructional Series). This complete guide to the basics contains everything you need to get started on the uke: in-depth instruction, terrific songs, two professional-quality CDs with full-demo tracks, and a helpful DVD Perfect for students who want to teach themselves, or for teachers giving private or group lessons. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CDs and DVD. Covers: songs, chords and melodies; picking, fingerpicking and strumming; playing tips and techniques; standard notation and tablature; and much more. Over 150 songs and examples Have fun as you open the door to the fun world of ukulele DVD running time: 1 hr. 15 min.