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Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments
Noted mandolinist and teacher Rich Del Grosso has authored this
excellent mandolin method that features great playable tunes in
several styles (bluegrass, country, folk, blues) in standard music
notation and tablature. The audio features play-along duets.
(Guitar Method). This premier method for the beginning classical
guitarist, by one of the world's pre-eminent virtuosos and the
recognized heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia, is now completely
revised and updated Guitarists will learn basic classical technique
by playing over 50 beautiful classical pieces, 26 exercises and 14
duets, and through numerous photos and illustrations. The method
covers: rudiments of classical technique, note reading and music
theory, selection and care of guitars, strategies for effective
practicing, and much more
(Bass Instruction). If you want to work on your bass guitar chops,
this is the book for you These 75 exercises will help you build
your endurance and flexibility, challenging you in fun, interesting
and methodical ways. Topics include: left-hand finger patterns;
pull-offs and hammer-ons; string crossing; harmonic technique;
arpeggios; scales; blues sequences; chords on the bass;
articulations; rhythms; harmonics; and more.
(Play It Like It Is). Note-for-note tab transcriptions of the hit
"Bigger Than My Body" and 9 others from the sophomore release by
singer/songwriter John Mayer: Clarity * Come Back to Bed *
Daughters * Home Life * New Deep * Only Heart * Something's Missing
* Split Screen Sadness * Wheel. Includes a fact-filled intro and a
cool "emoticon" guide to the songs.
(Guitar Educational). This book/audio method explores the basic
fundamentals of slide guitar: from selecting a slide and proper
setup of the guitar, to open and standard tuning. Plenty of music
examples are presented showing sample licks as well as
backup/rhythm slide work. Each section also examines techniques and
solos in the style of the best slide guitarists, including Duane
Allman, Dave Hole, Ry Cooder, Bonnie Raitt, Muddy Waters, Johnny
Winter and Elmore James.
Acoustic classics arranged for guitar and voice.
26 basslines from The Beatles' early hits transcribed note-for-note
with tab, including: All My Loving * And I Love Her * Can't Buy Me
Love * Drive My Car * Eight Days a Week * Eleanor Rigby * From Me
to You * Girl * A Hard Day's Night * Help! * I Want to Hold Your
Hand * Michelle * Nowhere Man * Paperback Writer * She Loves You *
Ticket to Ride * We Can Work It Out * Yellow Submarine * Yesterday
* and more.
(REH Publications). Written for the musician who is interested in
acquiring a firm foundation for playing jazz, this unique book/CD
pack examines the phrases of the masters Over 800 licks are
provided in the styles of Tal Farlow, Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery,
Joe Pass, Johnny Smith, and other jazz guitar greats The book
includes standard notation and tablature, and the CD contains
note-for-note demonstrations of every lick.
This stellar collection contains banjo tab arrangements of 12
bluegrass/folk songs from this Grammy-winning Album of the Year.
Includes: Angel Band * The Big Rock Candy Mountain * Didn't Leave
Nobody but the Baby * Down to the River to Pray * I Am a Man of
Constant Sorrow * I Am Weary (Let Me Rest) * I'll Fly Away * In the
Highways (I'll Be Somewhere Working for My Lord) * In the Jailhouse
Now * Keep on the Sunny Side * and You Are My Sunshine, plus lyrics
and a banjo notation legend.
(Guitar Educational). This handy booklet includes 120 of the most
commonly used chords, as well as information on chord theory and
easy-reference diagrams.
(Banjo). Ken Perlman, today's foremost player of the style, brings
you this comprehensive guide to the melodic clawhammer. Over 50
tunes in clear tablature. Learn to play authentic versions of
Appalachian fiddle tunes, string band tunes, New England hornpipes,
Irish jigs, Scottish reels, and more. Includes arrangements by many
important contemporary players, and chapters on basic and advanced
techniques. Also features over 70 musical illustrations, plus
historical notes, and period photos.
Learn the art of creating a solid slap bass groove. Whether you're
an aspiring or seasoned bassist, this workshop will teach you many
of the slap bass lines and styles found in your favorite rock, funk
and jazz tunes, and inspire you to experiment with your own
creations. Includes helpful exercises, strategies for locking in
with the drummer, tips for reading chord symbols, standard notation
& tab, a list of suggested recordings to check out, and an
accompanying CD with play-along tracks.
(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.
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