Trevor Webb and Nicholas Drewe. A series of books giving practical projects for use in preparation of the GCSE examinations in music. All the books are grounded on the three major principles of the GCSE syllabuses: listening composing and performing. They may be used either as a complete series or independently. In the early stages the emphasis is on active participation the subject matter is di…

for Pedal and Lever Harpists. Par . This unique collection from well-known harpist Felice Pomeranz features 24 contemporary performance-ready etudes for lever and pedal players with intermediate to advanced capability. The etudes span a variety of difficulty levels and help you master and apply a variety of contemporary practices. Topics covered include: Contemporary scales, harmonies, and progres…

The guitar studies of Fernando Sor (1778-1839) have long been valued highly among the indispensable elements of a guitarist's training. A number of prominent virtuosi attribute a large portion of their development to the diligentstudy of these works. Sor's studies address an impressive array of technical and musical topics including proper left-hand fingering training of the right hand interval…

Learn How to Pick the Bluegrass Way. Here's a surefire way to get going and learn how to play the 5-string banjo bluegrass style! Detailed tips and explanations provide help and understanding of the fundamentals and how to apply them to make you a great banjo player. Topics covered include: tuning - reading tablature - basic rolls - intros, breaks, fills and tags - 30 bluegrass songs - and much mo…

Expand your Bass knowledge with the Bass Lesson Goldmine series.Featuring 100 individual modules covering a giant array of topics, each lesson in this Funk/R and B volume includes detailed instruction with playing examples presented in standard notation and tablature.You'll also get extremely useful tips, scale diagrams, chord grids, photos, and more to reinforce your learning experience, plus acc…

A Quick and Easy Introduction for Intermediate to Early Advanced Players-If you are a Pianist who has already developed some ability on your instrument and have an interest in learning about blues and boogie woogie this book is tailor-made for you. Jazz and swing are also discussed. You'll focus on many aspects of these styles proceeding slowly at first then progressing more quickly after the …

Teach Yourself to Play Guitar was created specifically for beginning guitarists with no music-reading background. Topics covered include: open- and closed-position major and minor chords · rhythm and strumming patterns · power chords · suspensions and alterations · open seventh chords · barre chords · and much more. The book includes audio demonstration tracks online for download or streaming. Lik…

This revision guide presents all the key information you will need to know for the Listening and Appraising exam of the 9-1 specification. It includes:   Top ten revision tips Notes on the elements of music Sections on each of the main topics in Areas of Study 2 3 4 and 5 Crosswords quizzes and questions A glossary of the technical terms you will need to learn

Let Ivan introduce you to some important basic concepts in soloing and backup techniques for the beginner/intermediate Dobro player. In this lesson, Ivan demonstrates how to identify and remember commonly used first-position areas of the fret board, which makes it easy to find a bluegrass melody.He then explains how to incorporate rolls, slides, hammer-ons/pull-offs, and other essential dobro tech…

Notecrackers are handy little packs of facts tips and entertainment on musical topics. They give instant reference to things like chords and music theory as well as musical trivia and jokes making them perfectpocket-sized gifts.

A gathering of hymn texts anthems and poems by one of the most important American figures in the liturgical renewal movement. This collection covers the entire church's year and a broad range of contemporary topics needs and concerns.

The second book in this new edition of Denes Agay's famous Piano tutor series for children covers intermediate Piano technique and music theory in an accessible and imaginative way, inspiring students to learn and practice. Included are attractive illustrations and colourful stickers. Topics include: Binary Form Chords Intervals Key Signatures Music Fundamentals Pedals Phrasing Semitones and amp -…

Perfect for beginning banjoists as well as players who want to enhance their knowledge, Beginning Banjo teaches everything you need to know to get started---including chords, strumming, rolls, basic music theory, and reading tablature (TAB). Guitarists who want to expand their musical horizons will also find this to be the perfect introduction to banjo playing. The book features folk, bluegrass, a…

Par MC LACHLAN MURRAY. The Psychology of Piano Technique is much more than a musical self-help book, dealing with a large range of topics and problems which pianists of all levels constantly face. This fourth volume in the Piano Professional series takes a technical perspective on what have traditionally been seen as psychological issues, presenting a new approach for performing musicians and thei…

An Easy Guide to Recognizing and Understanding Essential Fretboard Patterns. Par JOHNSON CHAD. Many guitarists spend years, or entire lives, feeling their way around the guitar neck in the dark. But it doesn't have to be that way! Experiencing the freedom that comes with a little theoretical knowledge is not as difficult as it may seem. With Visual Guitar Theory , you'll quickly 'connect the dots'…