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(Guitar Educational). This revolutionary approach to chord-tone
soloing features a 52-week, one-lick-per-day method for visualizing
and navigating the neck of the guitar. Rock, metal, blues, jazz,
country, R&B and funk are covered. Topics include: all 12
major, minor and dominant key centers; 12 popular chord
progressions; half-diminished and diminished scales; harmonic minor
and whole-tone scales; and much more. The accompanying CD contains
demonstrations of all 365 licks Written by Troy Nelson, author of
the #1 bestseller Guitar Aerobics and former editor-in-chief of
Guitar One .
Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series of works ranging from
elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of
styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable resource for
teachers and students of all ages. Many of the works in this
collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the
major violin repertoire, while others are newly published pieces
for further choices of study.
Beginning Classical Guitar is the ultimate method for students of
all ages, ideal for use in individual or group lessons, as well as
for self-taught players. It provides a concise, easy-to-follow
introduction to both the classical guitar techniques and music
notation required to reach Grade 1 (early elementary level),
supporting all major exam syllabuses. With helpful diagrams,
exciting backing tracks to bring practice to life and demonstration
audio recorded by Nigel himself, this book is sure to motivate all
aspiring classical guitarists to start playing.
This book contains concepts of music theory presented in such a way
as to be easily understood by guitarists. All of the concepts are
presented sequentially in an easy-to-follow formant using the
guitar fingerboard as the visual tool. Contents include: scales,
key signatures, intervals, chord construction and voicing,
harmonizing melodies, chord embellishment and substitution, modes,
cadences, augmented sixth chords, quartal harmony, and more. Using
this book, guitarists will be able to unravel the mysteries of
music theory and realize that the concepts are not so mysterious
after all.
A collection of Joni Mitchell's finest songs, arranged for piano,
voice and guitar.
A fascinating social history of the guitar, reasserting its
long-forgotten importance in Romantic England This book is the
first to explore the popularity and novelty of the guitar in
Georgian England, noting its impact on the social, cultural, and
musical history of the period. The instrument possessed an imagery
as rich as its uses were varied; it emerged as a potent symbol of
Romanticism and was incorporated into poetry, portraiture, and
drama. In addition, British and Irish soldiers returning from war
in Spain and Portugal brought with them knowledge of the Spanish
guitar and its connotations of stylish masculinity. Christopher
Page presents entirely new scholarship in order to place the guitar
within a multifaceted context, drawing from recently digitized
original source material. The Guitar in Georgian England champions
an instrument whose importance in the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries is often overlooked.
With the folk-rock movement in full swing, the acoustic guitar
hasn't been as much in the spotlight since the Sixties. Artists
such as Turin Brakes, David Gray, Damien Rice, Starsailor, Travis
and Coldplay have put the acoustic guitar centre stage again. This
guide begins by tracing the origins of the instrument through the
millennia, from 19th century troubadours, to the unplugged movement
of the 90s and beyond. It then takes us on a detailed tour of the
players, techniques and kit that has defined the genre over the
years. Complemented with a demonstration CD.
John Carruthers, legendary guitar builder and repair guru to the
stars, has teamed up with Alfred to produce this ultimate
beginner's guide to guitar repair and maintenance.
Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions and close-up shots clarify
how to set the action for ultimate playability, adjust for
bulletproof intonation, and keep any guitar in top condition for a
lifetime. Also includes steps on setting up and adjusting Floyd
Rose tremolo systems, soldering and maintaining electronics, the
proper way to remove and install strings on both standard guitars
and Floyd Rose systems, and exact specs for the action, nut action,
and truss rod adjustments of electric guitars, acoustics, and 4-
and 5-string basses. 80 pages.
(The Little Black Songbook). This little book packs in over 80
Oasis tunes with chords and complete lyrics for each. Songs
include: Be Here Now * Better Man * Champagne Supernova * Cum on
Feel the Noize * D'You Know What I Mean? * Don't Go Away * Don't
Look Back in Anger * Fade Away * Gas Panic! * Go Let It Out * Hey
Now * The Hindu Times * Little by Little * Live Forever * Rock 'N'
Roll Star * Songbird * Supersonic * Wonderwall * and more.
The banjo is emblematic of American country music, and it is at the
core of other important musical movements, including jazz and
ragtime. The instrument has been adopted by many cultures and has
been ingrained into many musical traditions, from Mento music in
the Caribbean and dance music in Ireland. Virtuosos such as Bela
Fleck have played Bach, African music, and Christmas tunes on the
five-string banjo, and the instrument has had a resurgence in pop
music with such acts a Mumford and Sons and the Avett Brothers.
This book offers the first comprehensive, illustrated history of
the banjo in its many forms. It traces the story of the instrument
from its roots in West Africa to its birth in the Americas, through
its coming of age in the Industrial Revolution and beyond. The book
profiles the most important players and spotlights key luthiers and
manufacturers. It features 100 milestone instruments with in-depth
coverage, including model details and beautiful photos. It offers
historical context surrounding the banjo through the ages, from its
place in Victorian parlours and speakeasies through its role in the
folk boom of the 1950s and 1960s to its place in the hands of
songwriter John Hartford and comedian Steve Martin. Folk, jazz,
bluegrass, country, and rock-the banjo has played an important part
in all of these genres. Lavishly illustrated, and thoughtfully
written by author, broadcaster, and acclaimed banjoist Bob Carlin,
this is a must-have for lovers of fretted instruments, aficionados
of roots music, and music history buffs.
40 variations covering different aspects of technique.
(Musicians Institute Press). Master the art of blending melody and
harmony on the guitar with this book/CD pack. It includes in-depth
studies of chords and chord melodies as well as a CD containing 90
demonstration tracks. Lessons include: the five patterns; chord
shells; inversions; voice leading; cadences; diminished chords; and
more.
Titles: Sonata in E Minor, Op. 14, No. 5 (Largo, Allegro, Largo,
Allegro) (A. Vivaldi) * Danse Rustique, Op. 20, No. 5 (W.H. Squire)
* Arioso from Cantata 156 (J.S. Bach) * Rondo from Concerto No. 4,
Op. 65 (G. Goltermann).
This title is available in SmartMusic.
This step-by-step approach to learning to play the autoharp will
help beginners and teachers understand the many ways in which this
versatile instrument can be used. You will learn a variety of
strumming techniques, how to work the chord bars, how to use the
different areas of the strings effectively, how to play songs and
simple melodies, and even a brief history of how the Autoharp began
and developed.
(Instrumental Folio). 12 Disney favorites with a CD that lets you
play along with a full band Titles include: Be Our Guest * Can You
Feel the Love Tonight * Colors of the Wind * Friend like Me * Let's
Get Together * Under the Sea * You've Got a Friend in Me * Zero to
Hero * and more.
In A Notebook for Viola Players, Ivo-Jan van der Werff offers a
guide to playing the viola with the greatest freedom, dexterity,
and ease. It includes right and left hand exercises to build a
sound technique, sections on how to practice them, how to hold the
viola and bow, how to think about good posture, how to create a
good sound, how to play with the least amount of tension, how to
deal with anxiety, and thoughts on wellness and practice
techniques. Alongside these are photographs and a companion website
of video demonstrations of the exercises played by the author, as
if in a lesson. Interspersed throughout the book are lively and
illuminating anecdotes of van der Werff's own experiences as a
student and as a professional musician, as well as a number of
blank pages and staff paper for the student to literally 'make
notes' and write down their own ideas, offering a space for
creative expression using the skills they learn in reading and
playing along with the text. Bringing together decades of teaching
and performance experience from one of the most respected figures
in viola pedagogy, A Notebook for Viola Players is a master class
in viola ideal for any player hoping to perfect the fundamental
areas of their practice.
(Music Sales America). This book/CD series provides solos, duets
and songs covering four centuries of composers for the guitar and
lute family. Taken from original sources, and carefully fingered
for the modern player, the transcriptions are as faithful as
possible to the original while at the same time offering a
practical performing score.
(Guitar Recorded Versions). 14 favorites from one of the founders
of outlaw country, including: The Best of All Possible Worlds * For
the Good Times * Help Me Make It Through the Night * Just the Other
Side of Nowhere * Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do
Again) * Me and Bobby McGee * Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down * Who's to
Bless, and Who's to Blame * Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?) * and more.
Simplified arrangements of 27 popular classical masterpieces by
Grieg, Beethoven and other great composers. Includes: Clair De Lune
* Solveig's Song * Marche Militaire * and more.
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