Music notation is a language that has been developing for thousands of years- even the manner in which we read music today has been around for several centuries. In learning to read music, we encounter basic symbols for pitch, duration, and timing. As we advance, we learn about dynamics, expression, timbre, and even special effects. How to Read Music will introduce you to the basics, then provide …

This fantastic mixed folio features authentic piano transcriptions for your favourite Elton John Hits. Tunes such as Crocodile Rock, I'm Still Standing , and Tiny Dancer are beautifully arranged and include vocal lines, full lyrics and guitar chord boxes. As added bonus, this music book includes a CD with 'soundalike' backing tracks for you to play along with, as well as full demonstration perform…

Tuba. Par STEINEL MIKE. Mike Steinel's follow-up book to his popular Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble features a wealth of instructional material that can be used in a full band setting or individually. After a brief review of style basics, this comprehensive method includes a section of daily warm-ups and workouts for rehearsal, followed by a variety of lessons covering specific styles and im…

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Bach ’s Harpsichord concerti, extremely popular among pianists, are presumably reworkings of pieces originally written for the Violin. Bach, however, succeeded in transferring the diverse idiosyncrasies of Violin technique to the keyboard with such ingenuity that most of today’s pianists also include these concerti in their standard repertoire. The first concerto in d mi…

The bright and distinctive sound of the Mandolin is more popular than ever in the rock and pop hits of the charts - this unique tutorial will show you how to incorporate the instrument into your own songwriting. Learn how to back up a melody, write and perform a solo, and jam in a variety of styles. The topics covered include: Equipment Choosing an instrument Pickups Amplifiers Effects Rhythm Play…

A terrifying collection of thrash metal anthems from Metallica's later albums. Since the phenomenal success of the band's eponymous Black album, their image and sound has changed considerably, embracing less complex song structures and more prominent melodies than those found on the Master Of Puppets -era recordings. All of the hits from these more recent Metallica albums have been carefully arran…

Solo arrangements for a baker's dozen of tunes from Frozen and other recent Disney movies, Tangled and Enchanted, are featured in this collection perfect for budding instrumentalists. It features online access to audio demonstration tracks for download or streaming to help you hear how the song should sound. Songs include: Do You Want to Build a Snowman? - For the First Time in Forever - Happy Wor…

Par MONOXELOS DINO. This handy DVD takes the bass student through all the basic bass chords starting with the easy to play forms and moving into the standard and more difficult fingerings. Chords are shown in all keys. Chords include major 7, minor 7, 6, minor 6, 9, diminished, augmented and many more. DVD format makes navigating easy - each chapter represents a root name of a chord and shows all …

If you're new to the 5-string banjo, you're probably eager to learn some songs. This book provides easy-to-read banjo tab, chord symbols and lyrics for the most popular songs beginning banjo players like to play. Players with years of experience will also discover tunes never before arranged for banjo. Explore clawhammer and three-finger-style banjo in a variety of tunings and capoings with this o…

Explore 50 First Duets, the newest addition to the Easy Instrumental Duets series! This collection features easy-to-intermediate arrangements of 50 must-know songs, from Let It Be to Shake It Off, perfect for learning and enjoying music with a partner. Whether playing with two of the same instrument or mixing with other wind instruments, these duets make every practice session more engaging. Songs…

Rockschool is about playing the styles of music you enjoy. The specially written tunes develop the key skills, styles and techniques you need so you can play the hits of yesterday, today and tomorrow. The Rockschool packs include full notation and TAB plus backing tracks on a CD featuring top musicians. Students are encouraged to be creative with the Rockschool tunes - so feel free to improvise a…

Chappell Roan's debut album is a bold and deeply personal exploration of identity, love, and self-empowerment. Blending infectious pop melodies and introspective lyrics, Roan weaves a narrative that reflects her small-town roots while embracing a vibrant, unapologetic persona. From the dancefloor-ready anthems Pink Pony Club and Hot to Go! to the heartfelt Naked in Manhattan, the album showcases h…

Instrumental Play-Along. A dozen hot contemporary hits are included in this collection perfect for budding instrumentalists. It features online access to audio demonstration and backing tracks for download or streaming to help you hear how the song should sound then play along and sound like a pro! Songs include: Believer - Can't Stop the Feeling - Despacito - It Ain't Me - Look What You Made Me D…

Written by a guitarist for a guitarist, Basic Pro Tools for Guitarists is the perfect way to get started recording with Pro Tools. Designed for guitarists of all skill levels, this book includes clear, easy-to-understand explanations on everything you need to know to get going. Topics include acoustic properties, microphone techniques for acoustic and electric guitars, basic Pro Tools LE functions…

Playing on the Changes features 13 jazz etudes through the various chord qualities found in standards and jazz tunes in all 12 keys. Areas covered include major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, dominant 7th chords (Mixolydian, altered dominant, and half-whole diminished), minor ii (flat-5) chords, tritone substitutions, and a variety of progressions using all of the above. Bob Mintzer has written out…