(Bass Recorded Versions). 25 songs every bassist should know, including: Another One Bites the Dust * Badge * Come Together * Crossroads * Detroit Rock City * Free Ride * Funk #49 * Hey Joe * Iron Man * Low Rider * Money * My Generation * Owner of a Lonely Heart * Peg * Start Me Up * Sweet Emotion * more.

This book traces the development of the viol from its late medieval Spanish origins to the sixteenth century, when it became the most widely played bowed instrument in western Europe. Ian Woodfield examines the two most important ancestors of the instrument, the Moorish rahab and the vihuela de mano. From these two instruments emerged an early form of viol, the Valencian vihuela de arco, which spread rapidly across the Mediterranean during the papacy of Rodrigo Borgia. The viol was enthusiastically accepted by the d'Este and Gonzaga families and other Italian arbiters before migrating across the Alps and into the rest of Europe. The author discusses all aspects of the viol during its Renaissance hey-day: the growing perfection of viol design at the hands of Italian craftsmen; the gradual evolution of tuning systems; the development of advanced playing techniques and the wide range of music, both solo and consort. The final chapter examines the growth of a viol playing tradition in sixteenth-century England, in particular in the London choir-schools. Dr Woodfield brings iconographic evidence and an interesting approach to this study which will be of interest to musicologists, iconographers, organologists and viol players.

This book recounts the story of all the electric steel guitars - or electric 'Hawaiian' guitars, as they were called during most of their tenure - that were built by Gibson between 1935 and 1967. Hawaiian guitars were the most popular form of electric guitars until the 1950s, and they contributed to some crucial developments in pickups and amplification in addition to lending their voice to the earliest solid body electrics. Esthetically, the early postwar instruments are also amongst the coolest designs ever produced by Gibson. The following are the highlights of this title: over 450 illustrations, including a wealth of color pictures, catalog reproductions, and patent drawings; a comprehensive section on dating instruments; as well as detailed shipping totals for the 1935-1967 period.

'Venus Isle' by Eric Johnson is a matching guitar folio featuring note-for-note transcriptions from that recording. This folio is from the Recorded Versions for Guitar series from Hal Leonard and is the latest by Eric Johnson.

Carefully-graded melodies and pieces from the orchestral repertoire.

Master the guitar in no time with this one-stop guide to learning guitar! Whether you've been strumming the guitar since you were a kid or are just starting out, The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need will help you take your music to the next level. Filled with clear, step-by-step instructions and tons of professional tips, this guide teaches you everything you need to know about playing a guitar, from buying the right model to performing all your favorite songs. This book also includes helpful information on: -Reading music -Tuning any guitar -Mastering scales and chords -Alternating tuning, harmonics, and slide playing -Equipment, such as straps, amplifiers, strings, and pedals A complete introduction to one of the world's most popular instruments, The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need shows you how to master the guitar in no time!

Principal Cello is an exciting collection of 12 pieces for more advanced cellists. Covering Grades 6-8, it features music in a range of styles with works by Janacek, Debussy and Grieg sitting alongside hidden gems by William H. Squire and Georg Goltermann. Cello arrangements of popular recital pieces such as Borowski's Adoration are also included, making this the ideal companion for exploring new repertoire in practice, concerts or exams. Key features: *

This book examines two notable forms of chamber music involving piano and strings. Smallman surveys the development of these genres from their origins in the mid-eighteenth century to the present day.

A electrifying and show-stopping collection of some of the greatest rock tracks ever played live! 14 driving AC/DC songs including: Back in Black * Thunderstruck * T.N.T. * For Those About to Rock * and more - all arranged for both standard guitar notation and tablature, with full lyrics and guitar chords and symbols.

Author Biography:
Larry Sandberg has been teaching guitar for over forty years. He is the author of the Acoustic Guitar Guide (2nd Edition, 2001) and co-author of the Folk Music Sourcebook. He teaches guitar as an adj

(Stylistic Method). Take your playing to the stratosphere with the most advanced lead book by this proven heavy metal author. Speed Mechanics is the ultimate technique book for developing the kind of speed and precision in today's explosive playing styles. Learn the fastest ways to achieve speed and control, secrets to make your practice time really count, and how to open your ears and make your musical ideas more solid and tangible. Packed with over 200 vicious exercises including Troy's scorching version of "Flight of the Bumblebee." Music and examples demonstrated on CD. 89-minute audio.

Students will love playing these 16 songs from the Disney favorites Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. Songs include: Beauty and the Beast * Friend like Me * Kiss the Girl * Something There * Under the Sea * A Whole New World * and more.