C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians. "A New Tune A Day" features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achieve the very best in tone, technique and posture. The selection of music is fresh and exciting, including duets and rounds to inspire the student and ensure that those vital practice hours are never boring! The book includes: advice on your instrument and the equipment you will need; instructions for effective technique and comfortable playing; explanatory pages on reading and understanding music; and, tests to check your own progress and comprehension. The accompanying audio CD features a virtuoso performance and backing track for each pieces, as well as recorded examples to support the lessons.

This music book is a new addition to the popular "Buskers" series. It contains 101 acoustic classics by artists ranging from the Beatles and Joan Baez to KT Tunstall and Jeff Buckley. All the songs are arranged with lyrics, melody and chord boxes. This ring-bound, conveniently-sized book can be used for gigs, practise or just for fun! Songs include: "I Walk The Line" - Johnny Cash; "Let There Be Love" - Oasis; "Michelle" - The Beatles; "Mrs. Robinson" - Paul Simon; "Trouble" - Coldplay; "Other Side Of The World" - KT Tunstall; "Mr. Tambourine Man" - Bob Dylan; "Grace" - Jeff Buckley; "Good People" - Jack Johnson; "Don't Know Why" - Norah Jones; "Crazy" - Patsy Cline; "Brown Eyed Girl" - Van Morrison.

(Bass Recorded Versions). 18 bass transcriptions, including: Another One Bites the Dust * Bicycle Race * Bohemian Rhapsody * Crazy Little Thing Called Love * Killer Queen * Under Pressure * We Are the Champions * You're My Best Friend * and more.

(Banjo). Take your banjo playing to the next level with this fantastic daily resource, providing a year's worth of practice material with a two-week vacation. Banjo Aerobics is for players of all levels from beginner to advanced who will benefit from the lessons provided. The accompanying CD features demo tracks for all the examples in the book to reinforce how the banjo should sound. Teaches essential banjo techniques using lots of musical styles, to increase speed and accuracy, and improve dexterity and coordination.

All songs include complete lyrics, chord names, and chord reference sheet. This work features over 70 songs from best-selling artist like Kylie, Madonna, Blondie, Shakira and many, many more! Songs include: "All That She Wants" - Ace Of Base; "Angel" - Sarah McLachlan; "Beautiful" - Christina Aguliera; "Big Yellow Taxi" - Joni Mitchell; "Crazy" - Patsy Kline; "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" - Kylie Minogue; "Don't Know Why" - Norah Jones; "Don't Speak" - No Doubt; "Eternal Flame" - The Bangles; "I Say A Little Prayer" - Aretha Franklin; "I Will Survive" - Gloria Gaynor; "If It Makes You Happy" - Sheryl Crow; "Like A Prayer" - Madonna; "Linger" - Cranberries; "Lovefool" - The Cardigans; "Maps" - Yeah Yeah Yeahs; "Only Happy When It Rains" - Garbage; "Smile" - Lilly Allen; "Son Of A Preacher Man" - Dusty Springfield; "Torn" - Natalie Imbruglia; and "You're So Vain" - Carly Simon.

Featuring music from hit films, this work presents a selection of fifteen violin duets to be shared with a teacher or a friend.

Traditional Fiddle introduces eight regional fiddle styles from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with contributions from world-renowned fiddlers Kevin Burke, John Dipper, Liz Doherty, Nancy Kerr, Sian Phillips, Aidan O'Rourke, Jenna Reid, and Patsy Reid. This is the perfect introduction to traditional fiddling for intermediate players.

The FAB opening theme from the classic 60s cult children's programme is arranged here for piano solo. 5....4....3....2....1.....THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO!

Notes for Violists: A Guide to the Repertoire offers historical and analytical information about thirty-five of the best-known pieces for the instrument, making it an essential resource for professional, amateur, and student violists alike. With engaging prose supported by fact-filled analytical charts, the book offers rich biographical information and insightful analyses that help violists gain a more complete understanding of pieces like Bela Bartok's Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, Rebecca Clarke's Sonata for Viola and Piano, Robert Schumann's Marchenbilder for Viola and Piano, op. 113, Carl Stamitz's Concerto for Viola and Orchestra in D Major, Igor Stravinsky's Elegie for Viola or Violin Unaccompanied, and thirty other masterpieces. This comprehensive guide to key pieces from the viola repertoire from the eighteenth through the twentieth century covers concertos, chamber pieces, and works for solo viola by a wide range of composers, including Bach, Telemann, Mozart, Hoffmeister, Walton, and Hindemith. Author David M. Bynog not only offers clear structural analyses of these compositions but also situates them in their historical contexts as he highlights crucial biographical information on composers and explores the circumstances of the development and performance of each work. By connecting performance studies with scholarship, this indispensable handbook for students and professionals allows readers to gain a more complete picture of each work and encourages them to approach other compositions in a similarly analytical manner.

Note-for-note guitar transcriptions of over 150 great songs.

Practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Harp exams. The tests, for pedal and non-pedal players, explore different keys, styles and tempi and are representative of the technical levels expected in each exam.

Music Medals Guitar Ensemble Pieces are five volumes of enjoyable and accessible repertoire. Each volume contains original pieces and imaginative arrangements for duets, trios and quartet. Excellent material for mixed-ability groups as well as being an exciting resource for the individual musician. Includes fun pieces and arrangements in various styles. Ideal for group-teaching material. All pieces selected for ABRSM's Music Medals.

Prolific guitar-writer Jamie Humphries offers a complete 8-week crash course of "speed chapters" in the electric guitar. Featuring two CDs packed with demonstrations and examples, this volume starts at the very beginning with your first chords and rhythms. You will then tackle blues shapes and your first soloing ideas, expand your chordal vocabulary, and learn a library of scales and exactly how to apply them. Each chapter features a brief goal summary, a core lesson, and ends with a test to assess your progression. Get off the ground fast with this innovative approach to guitar study!

Arranged for guitar tablature and standard notation with complete lyrics and chord symbols. Songs include: Wildest Dream, Rainmaker, No More Lies, Dance of Death, Gates of Tomorrow, Journeyman and many more.

Acoustic classics arranged for guitar and voice.

(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar 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 audio CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so PC & Mac users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch 8 songs: Cold Day in Hell * Empty Rooms * The Loner * Oh Pretty Woman * Since I Met You Baby * Still Got the Blues * Texas Strut * Walking by Myself.