(Music Sales America). This is the perfect reference for chords for mandolin, banjo and bouzouki. The book contains easy chords in all keys, with sections on tunings, capos and chord relations. John Loesberg has created another intelligible and intuitive didactic book which will be invaluable for all players of Irish traditional music.

(Musicians Institute Press). Now available with a CD A comprehensive source for learning rhythm guitar in a variety of musical styles. It covers: open chords, barre chords, and other movable shapes; strumming, fingerstyle, flatpicking and arpeggiation; common progressions and basic chord theory; triads, sixth, seventh, ninth, and many other chords; and much more, with standard notation and tab. The included CD contains 85 audio tracks.

(Book). When Leo Fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years ago, he created a new world for musicians and revolutionized an industry in the process. Using hundreds of photographs, this exciting release chronicles the evolution of that instrument from 1951 to 2001, providing background, history and highly researched facts vital to understanding everything about this remarkable member of the Fender family. A must for all music fans

(Cello Recorded Versions). This folio features accessible duet arrangements to 11 songs as performed by Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser rival cellists who joined forces to create unique renditions of popular songs, and became a YouTube sensation in the process. Contains these hits for advanced cello players: Fragile * Human Nature * Misirlou * Resistance * Smells like Teen Spirit * Smooth Criminal * Use Somebody * Viva La Vida * Welcome to the Jungle * Where the Streets Have No Name * With or Without You. The book includes the cello duet arrangements as well as separate pull-out sections for each cello part.

(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.

(Guitar Solo). The arrangements in this book are carefully written for intermediate-level guitarists. Each solo combines melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangement. The book also includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar. Features 15 top blues tunes: Bright Lights, Big City * Come On in My Kitchen * Every Day I Have the Blues * How Long, How Long Blues * My Babe * Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out * (They Call It) Stormy Monday * and more.

(Easy Guitar). This collection features nearly 170 songs in easy guitar arrangements that are perfect for little ones: Alouette * Baby Bumble Bee * Do Your Ears Hang Low? * Eensy Weensy Spider * Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes * I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly * Little Miss Muffet * The Muffin Man * Old MacDonald * Polly Wolly Doodle * Row, Row, Row Your Boat * Skip to My Lou * This Old Man * Where Is Thumbkin? * and many more. Includes tab.

The Cambridge Companion to the Violin offers students, performers and scholars a fascinating and composite survey of the history and repertory of the instrument from its origins to the present day. The volume comprises fifteen essays, written by a team of ten specialists, and is intended to develop the violin's historical perspective in breadth from every relevant angle. The main subjects discussed include the instrument's structure and development; its fundamental accoustical properties; principal exponents; technique and teaching methods; solo and ensemble repertory; pedagogical literature; traditions in folk music and jazz; and aspects of historical performing practice. The text is supported by numerous illustrations and diagrams as well as music examples, a useful appendix, glossary of technical terms and an extensive bibliography.

(Easy Guitar). Features easy arrangements with tab for 15 Bach masterworks: Air on the G String * Aria * Arioso * Be Thou with Me * Bourree * Gavotte * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * Little Prelude No. 2 in C Major * Minuet in G * Prelude (Cello Suite No. 1) * Prelude in C Major * Quia Respexit * Sheep May Safely Graze * Siciliano * Sleepers, Awake (Wachet Auf).

(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.

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Note-for-note transcriptions with tab for all nine tracks from Zappa's classic 1975 release: Andy * Can't Afford No Shoes * Evelyn, A Modified Dog * Florentine Pogen * Inca Roads * Po-Jama People * San Ber'dino * Sofa No. 1 * Sofa No. 2. Includes an introduction by Steve Vai.

(Ukulele). Want to learn to play a wide variety of songs on the ukulele? Then this is the right book for you An easy-to-use resource for the casual hobbyist or working musician, this collection features 50 full songs with standard notation, ukulele tablature, lyrics, and helpful performance notes. Tunes include: All You Need Is Love * Can't Help Falling in Love * Edelweiss * The Gambler * Hey, Soul Sister * Mr. Tambourine Man * Puff the Magic Dragon * (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay * Still the One * Tiny Bubbles * You Are My Sunshine * and more.

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Note-for-note guitar transcriptions from these British classic rockers including: Bloody Well Right * Breakfast in America * Dreamer * Even in the Quietest Moments * Give a Little Bit * Goodbye Stranger * The Logical Song * School * Sister Moonshine * Take the Long Way Home.

(Easy Piano Songbook). Easy piano arrangements of 20 worship favorites from this Australian music ministry. Includes: Came to My Rescue * Everyday * From the Inside Out * Hosanna * Lead Me to the Cross * Mighty to Save * Shout to the Lord * Worthy Is the Lamb * and more

(Berklee Guide). This chord dictionary from the assistant chair of Berklee's guitar department includes 100+ chord forms, from basic 7th chords to guide tone chords and triads over bass notes. It is organized to reveal chord relationships and help guitarists learn voicings quickly and thoroughly. Includes notes, fretboard diagrams and tab for each chord. 6 x 9