Par MANZI LOU. Guitar Atlas: Italy brings you the lively rhythms and emotional melodies of Italian music. The rich tradition of Italian music has been underrepresented in the 'world music' genre --- until now! Learn the history, cultural influences, and instruments of each area of the country. While some of the songs featured were originally performed on instruments such as flute, mandolin, or b…

With this 87-track CD and Book pack you can learn to play and improvise like a real pro. You start at the beginning, going through the blues scale and the traditional blues chord sequence, then you move on to some essential techniques: fretboard chord shapes, arpeggios, slides, double-stops, string bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs and more. All exercises are demonstrated on the CD at both full speed a…

This revised book and DVD package is great for guitarists who know the basics and are ready to take the next step. Learn everything from harmonics and funk strumming to swing, Celtic, bluegrass, and Delta blues styles. Master the upper positions of the fretboard using major scales, triads, and pentatonic scales. Learn alternate tunings and perform examples in the styles of the masters. The new DVD…

Anyone with a knowledge of basic chords and guitar scales can dig right in and learn to play jazz right away. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything, from basic to advanced techniques. The clearly organized lessons add up to a step-by-step, enjoyable method supplemented by full-length etudes or songs with every new concept. Beginning concepts span from major scale and basic triad …

Par BENNETT STEPHEN. In what is neither an instructional nor a concert-style format, acoustic guitar master and acknowledged harp guitar pioneer Stephen Bennett plays ten captivating harp guitar solos, demonstrating the capabilities of this rarely heard instrument in a relaxed recording studio setting. With one exception, the traditional fiddle tune Westphalia Waltz, Stephen composed all of the mu…

Par ARMACOST TIM. The ultimate guide to playing saxophone, by NY jazz artist Tim Armacost ? for anyone from beginners to professionals. Rooted in practical skills and going far beyond theory, The Jazz Saxophone Book will improve your ability to construct beautiful, flowing solo lines. The book includes access to over 30 videos of the author demonstrating ideas in the book and hundreds of example…

Par CURTIS MIKE. The huapango is a popular dance originating on the east coast of Mexico. Its subtle alternation of 2 and 3 can be demonstrated in this recitation: MEX-ico, EC-uador, CHI-le, COS-ta, RI-ca. These dances can be likened to diarist entries written during an extended stay in Mexico's west coast state of Nayarit. Following each sultry day of exploring the beaches, I would come back to t…

Par BENJAMIN GEORGE. Michael White, writing in the Independent On Sunday newspaper says '. . .perhaps the most impressive, motivated handling of orchestral forces in an output which has always demonstrated an extraordinary control of large forms. And the most telling of its time-tricks is that it compacts such a fecundity of ideas into a duration that, you are astonished to discover, barely exceed…

This companion to the popular book 'Theory for the Contemporary Guitarist' starts with the basics of pitch discrimination and leads you to making fine distinctions between interval types, chord types, scales and chord progressions. Everything is organized in a handy workbook format with correct answers provided for all exercises. Examples are shown in standard music notation and TAB. A CD demonstr…

Arr. Stephen Bulla. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. Robert Schumann’s interest in Music Education was demonstrated in his collection, An Album For The Young. This delightful series included The Stranger, Nordic Song, and Soldier’s March, three wonderful solos that are now classics for young piano students. Stephen Bulla’s marvelous transcription of these three melodies for young band, THE SCHUMANN SUITE, is …

Steve Baughman (Taught). Par BAUGHMAN STEVE. This DVD showcases guitarist Steve Baughman demonstrating his incredible fingerstyle creativity while he performs guitar solo settings on 14 Celtic and traditional compositions. Of special interest is Steve's analysis of alternate tunings and innovative new fingerstyle performance techniques. In addition to well-known Celtic compositions, Steve performs…

Patterns for Fun offers fun-to-play finger-pattern exercises designed to provide the foundation for future success. Each lesson is presented in an instructional and enjoyable way demonstrating the building blocks for each pattern, providing brief instructions, and finally, an opportunity to apply what's been learned in a delightful musical selection. / Piano

Par MITCHELL HAROLD. Mitchell on Trumpet is revered by educators around the globe and stands unequalled by any other published approach for trumpet. This proven curriculum will guide any ambitious student on a path towards performance excellence. It takes you from the beginning to the extreme limits of the horn through a gradual progression of 82 balanced lessons developing your range from low F-s…

Tenor Sax Play-Along Book with Online Audio. Par SWIFT TAYLOR. 14 songs from the two 2020 album releases by the ever-popular and musically prolific Taylor Swift in arrangements for instrumentalists with approximately one year of playing experience. Each of these books also includesdemonstration and play-along audio tracks online for download or streaming. Songs include: August · Cardigan · Exile ·…

Par WINTERSON JULIA / HARRIS PAUL. Music Theory: the essential guide offers musicians of all ages and levels a practical and relevant guide to music theory today. Written and structured to make content as easily digestible as possible, this indispensable guide: - introduces key musical concepts such as pitch, tempo, rhythm, harmony, scales, instruments, musical forms and structure - outlines …