(Book). This book by the founding editor and former publisher of Bass Player magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass, it also for the first time illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence, it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also describes the impact of the bass in the hands of such visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of rockers like Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black & white and 100 stunning color photos.

As its title suggests, the Essential Acoustic Playlist is an essential purchase for anyone who owns an acoustic guitar - the book contains 70 songs that sound great! From classic tunes like Hotel California and Waterloo Sunset through to modern anthems like Bitter Sweet Symphony and Radiohead's Street Spirit (Fade Out), this book has a huge selection of favourites to keep you strumming away for hours. Each song is presented very simply, with lyrics and chord symbols, so there's no need to be able to read music. The spiral binding means that the book lays flat wherever you put it, allowing for maximum strumming pleasure! Chord shapes given are authentic and sound great on an acoustic guitar. The book features simple 'lyrics and chords' format; authentic and easy chord shapes given for every song; includes capo and tuning information where appropriate and special 'lay-flat' binding.

(String Solo). Attractive solo literature for the intermediate level student. The pieces in this collection do not take the player beyond third position. Contents: Siciliano from the Sonata No. 4 in C minor, BWV 1017 (J.S. Bach) * Intermezzo, Op. 117, No. 1 (Brahms) * Allegro moderato from Four Romantic Pieces, Op. 75 (Dvorak) * Berceuse, Op. 16 (Faure) * Allegro from Pieces de clavecin, Op. 1 (Fiocco) * Waltz from Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. 2 (Grieg) * Sonata in F Major, HWV 370 (Handel) * Allegro from the Sonata for Violin and Piano in E minor, KV 304 (Mozart) * Allegro molto from the Sonatina for Violin and Piano in D Major, D. 384 (Schubert) * Rondo from the Pupil's Concerto No. 5 in D Major, Op. 22 (Seitz) * Allegro from the Concerto in A minor, Op. 3, No. 6, RV 356 (Vivaldi).

(Ukulele). More fun tunes for your uke, including: All My Loving * Blowin' in the Wind * Blue Suede Shoes * Crocodile Rock * Eight Days a Week * I'm a Believer * It's Not Unusual * Peggy Sue * Sunny Afternoon * Under the Boardwalk * You Are My Sunshine * and more.

(Guitar Tab Method). The First and Only Beginning Guitar Method of Its Kind This is the guitar method students and teachers have been waiting for. Learn single notes with riffs like "Day Tripper" and "Crazy Train," power chords with classics by AC/DC and the Who, strumming with songs from Neil Young and Nirvana, and much more. The method's unique, well-paced, and logical teaching sequence will get students playing more easily than ever before, and music from popular artists like The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin will keep them playing and having fun. This special Combo Edition includes Books 1 and 2 of the series, two audio CDs, plus tons of bonus material Perfect for both acoustic and electric players.

All 26 songs from 'Love Over Gold, ' 'Brothers in Arms, ' and 'On Every Street, ' including: Brothers in Arms * How Long * Industrial Disease * Money for Nothing * So Far Away * Walk of Life * and more.

Everything you ever wanted to know about scales, but were afraid to ask! This book fills you in on major and minor scales; the modes; the blues scale; harmonic minor, melodic minor, chromatic, whole tone & diminished scales; other exotic and ethnic scales; and more. Includes easy-to-read fretboard diagrams, and a bio of Troy Stetina.

Standard notation and tablature for 10 complete songs by artists including Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Titles include: Boom Boom * Born Under a Bad Sign * I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man * Killing Floor * Pride and Joy * Sweet Home Chicago * The Thrill Is Gone * and more.

(Harp). This new collection of Baroque music arranged by renowned harpist Deborah Friou includes selections by Bach, Corelli, Handel, Pachelbel, Scarlatti, Telemann, Vivaldi, and other renowned composers. Includes playing tips on accidentals, lever and pedal changes, biographical sketches of the composers, a glossary of terms and tempo markings, and more.

A great collection of over 90 Beatles tunes arranged as instrumental solos. Includes: Across the Universe * All My Loving * All You Need Is Love * Birthday * Eleanor Rigby * Golden Slumbers * A Hard Day's Night * Help! * Here Comes the Sun * Hey Jude * I Want to Hold Your Hand * If I Fell * In My Life * Let It Be * The Long and Winding Road * Revolution * Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band * Ticket to Ride * Twist and Shout * Yellow Submarine * Yesterday * and dozens more!

This fabulous collection features 34 of Elton's all-time greatest hits.

Songs included: Bennie and the Jets
The Bitch Is Back
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Candle in the Wind
Crocodile Rock
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Don't Let the Sun Go down on Me
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Honky Cat
I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
I'm Still Standing
Philadelphia Freedom
Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be a Long Long Time)
Sad Songs (Say So Much)
Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Tiny Dancer
Your Song and more!

In this book, 19 of The Smiths most popular single releases arranged for guitar tab. It is specially bound to help the pages lay flat while you are playing.

(Guitar Chord Songbook). Guitar chords and lyrics for 60 Billy Joel favorites, including: Allentown * And So It Goes * Don't Ask Me Why * Honesty * It's Still Rock and Roll to Me * Just the Way You Are * Keeping the Faith * Leave a Tender Moment Alone * The Longest Time * My Life * New York State of Mind * Only the Good Die Young * Piano Man * Pressure * She's Always a Woman * Uptown Girl * We Didn't Start the Fire * You May Be Right * and more.

This book explains and shows in detail the various techniques used by fiddle players in creating a traditional style of playing. All the information is presented in the context of the music itself, with numerous transcribed and recorded examples. It is aimed not only at the beginner, but also the fiddle-player (and indeed violinist) with some knowledge and experience who wishes to learn more. For those unable to read music, a chapter on notation is included. Particular emphasis is given to bowing and ornamentation, with individual chapters devoted to jigs, slides, polkas, hornpipes, airs and reels. The book also attempts to convey something of the excitement felt in playing music which has a large degree of improvisation, albeit within certain bounds. The demonstration CD, which features a large selection of the transcribed tunes and ornaments performed by Cranitch, is an invaluable aid to learning as it allows the listener to hear how the music and ornamentation should sound.

In Session With Chuck Berry contains note-for-note transcriptions of six classic Chuck Berry tracks in standard notation and guitar tab, with lyrics and chord symbols. There is a breakdown and analysis of each solo, containing essential hints and tips as well as biographical notes on the music and a full discography. The CD contains full demonstration tracks of all the featured songs, full backing tracks of all the songs for you to join in with and the solo demonstrated in full and slowed down versions. There is also a backing track for the solo slowed down to practise along with.

(Music Sales America). Enjoy the stunning evocative melodies of the rich Irish tradition with this special set of classical guitar solos, featuring many traditional harp melodies and dance tunes. The book boasts no less than 27 pieces, many of which are suitable for elementary guitar students. However, also featured are several compositions by the 17th century harpist/composer O'Carolan, which are ideal for more advanced guitarists. An accompanying CD of demonstrations perfectly illustrates the music, providing listeners with a useful guide to Irish phrasing and performance.

(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.

Air Guitar is renegade art critic and Art Issues editor Dave Hickey's assessment of the beauties and potentialities of American culture, "high" and "low, " presented in a series of reflections on his experiences as the child of a jazz musician, abortive graduate student, amateur art dealer, professional songwriter, music journalist, and resident of Las Vegas.