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Fiddle Time is a great series for young violinists. Packed with
lively original tunes, well-known pieces, and easy duets, the
series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every
step of the way. The new editions contain all your favourite pieces
from the previous books, back by popular demand.
Alfred's Kid's Ukulele Course is a fun method that teaches kids to
play songs on the ukulele right away. This complete edition
combines levels 1 and 2 with the activity pages of the Notespeller,
and includes an accompanying MP3 CD so they always know how the
music should sound. Each lesson on every page is explained in plain
language that's easy to understand. Plus, kids get to learn from
three irresistible guitar experts---a clever classical dog, one
cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They
keep kids' attention focused by pointing out what's important on
each page and help them learn by making music fun
Parents can be effective guides to help their children through this
course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves.
Teachers can even use this course in their classroom at school. Now
get ready to take the first, best step toward a lifetime of musical
enjoyment.
Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast - with
hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunesYou have a
ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready
to do something with it. You're in luck: "Ukulele Exercises For
Dummies" helps you become a better player. This practice-based book
focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find
challenging and provides tips, tricks and plenty of cool exercises
that will have you creating music in no time that include: -
Creating rock-steady strumming patterns and rhythms- Becoming a
better fingerpicker with patterns, arpeggio exercises, and solo
fingerpicking pieces- Expanding your fretboard knowledge and
crafting your own rock, blues and jazz riffs and solos- Playing
actual songs on the ukulele - everything from the classic ukulele
tunes to the 12 bar blues - Downloadable audio files of the
exercises found in the book, providing you with a self-contained
practice packageNo matter if you're a beginning ukulele player or
you're wanting to stretch and improve your chops, "Ukulele
Exercises For Dummies" puts you on your way to becoming a ukulele
extraordinaire
(Ukulele). The Hal Leonard Blues Ukulele Method is your complete
guide to learning blues ukulele. This book teaches you the basics
of blues rhythm and lead ukulele using authentic techniques and
concepts. The accompanying CD contains demo tracks for every
example in the book. Topics covered include: chord comping, boogie
rhythms, pentatonic and blues scales, string bending, classic blues
licks & riffs, double stops, intros & turnarounds, blues
solos, fingerstyle blues, ukulele slide blues, blues ukulele
history and more
This is a collection of 47 big-note, level 1 easy solos on old
favorites designed to build technique, range, and endurance while
maintaining student interest. These familiar folk tunes are fun to
play and ideal as a supplement to any method. All of the solos in
this text may be played together in ensemble with the Fun With
Viola, Fun With Cello, and Fun With String Bass books. Basic
information on parts of the violin and tuning is included. The
tunes in this book provide an excellent source of practice material
for learning note values, articulations, and dynamics. Bowings are
included throughout the book.
Easy arrangements with tab of favorites by Albeniz, Granados, Sor,
Tarrega, and others. Includes: Cielito Lindo * Lagrima * Leyenda *
Malaguena * La Paloma * Salamanca * and more. Also includes a
demonstration CD.
(Musicians Institute Press). A comprehensive source for mastering
the art of blues guitar soloing. Topics covered include: essential
skills, shuffle phrasing, sliding, 12-bar blues, tempo, blues
fusions, and much more. Online audio access is included for
exercises, licks, and play-alongs. Online audio is accessed at (a
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target="_blank")halleonard.com/mylibrary(/a)
Technology and the Stylistic Evolution of the Jazz Bass traces the
stylistic evolution of jazz from the bass player's perspective.
Historical works to date have tended to pursue a 'top down'
reading, one that emphasizes the influence of the treble
instruments on the melodic and harmonic trajectory of jazz. This
book augments that reading by examining the music's development
from the bottom up. It re-contextualizes the bass and its role in
the evolution of jazz (and by extension popular music in general)
by situating it alongside emerging music technologies. The bass and
its technological mediation are shown to have driven changes in
jazz language and musical style, and even transformed creative
hierarchies in ways that have been largely overlooked. The book's
narrative is also informed by investigations into more commercial
musical styles such as blues and rock, in order to assess how, and
the degree to which, technological advances first deployed in these
areas gradually became incorporated into general jazz praxis.
Technology and the Jazz Bass reconciles technology more thoroughly
into jazz historiography by detailing and evaluating those that are
intrinsic to the instrument (including its eventual
electrification) and those extrinsic to it (most notably evolving
recording and digital technologies). The author illustrates how the
implementation of these technologies has transformed the role of
the bass in jazz, and with that, jazz music as an art form.
(Guitar Solo). 22 songs from the Fab Four carefully arranged in
standard notation and tablature, including: And I Love Her *
Eleanor Rigby * Hey Jude * In My Life * Let It Be * Michelle * We
Can Work It Out * Yesterday * and more.
(Book). This expanded edition for beginners to experts is a
step-by-step manual to maintaining and repairing electric and
acoustic guitars and basses. Players learn how to set up a guitar
and keep it in top form by mastering basic maintenance. Features an
essential DVD that makes guitar maintenance easier than ever. New
features include set-up specs of leading players; stronger coverage
of guitar electronics, including pickups and wiring diagrams; and
expanded coverage of acoustics.
The Original Guitar Case Chord Book has long been considered the
essential reference for guitarists. Now the Silver Anniversary
Edition includes a specially recorded, full-length audio CD.
Featuring tailored arrangements and original pieces by the authors
of the award-winning Fiddle Time series, Solo Time for Viola
provides sophisticated repertoire from the Baroque to the modern
age and introduces styles and techniques for the developing
performer.
A complete collection of all three Acoustic Guitar Method books in one volume!
Learn how to play guitar with the only beginning method based on traditional American music that teaches you authentic techniques and songs. Beginning with a few basic chords and strums, you'll start right in learning real music drawn from blues, folk, country and bluegrass traditions. You'll learn how to find notes on the fingerboard, expand your collection of chords by learning songs in various keys, and learn different kinds of picking patterns.
When you're done with this method series, you'll know dozens of the tunes that form the backbone of American music, using a variety of flatpicking and fingerpicking techniques.
Songs include:
- Bury Me Beneath the Willow
- Delia
- Frankie and Johnny
- The Girl I Left Behind Me
- House of the Rising Sun
- Ida Red
- In the Pines
- Little Sadie
- Man of Constant Sorrow
- Sally Goodin
- Scarborough Fair
- Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
and many more.
All audio tracks are available for download as instructed in the book!
Violinworks, in two volumes, is a comprehensive violin method for
older beginners and improvers. Book 1 takes students carefully from
the very first steps to around ABRSM Grade 1 standard, and book 2
continues up to around ABRSM Grade 3 standard. The approach suits
self-taught violinists as well as those who have teachers, and
emphasizes the importance of good habits from day one, of using
your ear, and of always aiming for the best sound. Each volume
contains a wide selection of repertoire, plus detailed descriptions
and photos to demonstrate correct playing positions. The
accompanying CD includes performance tracks, with piano, string
quartet, or band backings, plus aural exercises and downloadable
PDFs of piano accompaniments. There are supporting video clips and
additional resources on a dedicated free-access website, making
Violinworks a complete resource for anyone learning or returning to
the violin.
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