This book is perfect for the aspiring rock singer that needs improvement but cannot or will not take lessons. It is a thorough yet easy-to-understand presentation of the basic elements of singing including vocal production training breathing posture and diet. Written in a down-to-earth style the author addresses such relevant topics as overcoming nervousness dealing with emotions and the tr…

This handy case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for Mandolin players of any experience level. Clear musical examples in standard notation and Mandolin tablature are included along with diagrams photosand cartoons. Topics covered include left/right hand technique chords practice theory traditional music improvisation posture instrument care and accessories. An idea…

What is it about some musicians and performers who consistently achieve success? Are they the bestperformers? Did they have the best teachers? Do they have the best professional contacts andconnections? Is it just coincidence? Of course not!Dr. Steve Zegree of Western Michigan University choral arranger and conductor of Western Michigan'sGold Company has developed this practical guide for perform…

Alfred's Basic Ukulele Method 1 features clear, well-paced instruction that makes learning the ukulele easy and fun. This book covers how to hold your ukulele, tuning your ukulele, right- and left-hand techniques, the basics of reading music, chords, strumming patterns, songs, and how to read TAB. The included DVD features MP3 audio demonstrations and video lessons to accompany all of the topics i…

Anyone with basic keyboard skills can dig right in and begin learning rock straight away. Starting with a thorough review of music fundamentals and basic rock theory you'll learn the basics of rock chords left-handed patterns arpeggios slash chords how to read lead sheets and get started improvising with the pentatonic scale. Other topics include blues-rock rock ballads and an introduction t…

Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Lead Trombone in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples and a play along CD to help you put it all together.How to Play Lead Trombone in a Big Band by Mark Kellogg is an annotated guide written to help trombonists explore the joys and challenges of…

Par HARRIS PAUL. An energising and inspirational handbook for all instrumental and singing teachers, packed full of comprehensive advice and practical strategies. Discover a whole range of creative and accessible solutions to the challenges faced in music education. Distilled from years of experience and research, the innovative Simultaneous Learning method encourages the development of musical in…

In this book Shane discusses and demonstrates all the stylistic elements that set the music of New Orleans apart. Topics include funk rhythms, muting and 16th-note grooves, the clave, melodic phrases, authentic second line grooves, and Cajun and Zydeco styles. All the music is demonstrated on the included CD featuring Shane and a group of premier New Orleans musicians.

Beginning guitarists will benefit from these easy-to-absorb lessons designed to teach the essential basics of blues guitar playing. Essential lead guitar techniques are also covered including string bending hammer-ons and pull-offs sliding and vibrato which can be useful in many styles of guitar playing from jazz to metal. Other topics covered include: the blues scale · the major and minor pen…

Harmonica For Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play Harmonica faster than ever before. Popular songs will keep kids motivated, while the simple, easy-to-read page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method can be used in combination with a Harmonica teacher or parent. The price of the book includes access to audio play-along and demonstra…

Expand the boundaries of your knowledge and improvisation skills with this exciting book, which picks up where the improv lessons in Intermediate Jazz Guitar leave off. Topics include improvising over altered dominant chords, the diminished scale, the whole-tone scale, targeting the altered chords, revamping licks, modes of the minor scales and more! Loaded with easy-to-read scale diagrams and exa…

Tipbook-Tipbook Trumpet and Trombone Flugelhorn and Cornet focuses on the smaller horns in the Brass family explaining all the jargon you're likely to come across when you're out to buy or rent an instrument from bell and leadpipe material to the shape of the bore the valves and valve slides and all of the other elements that make up the sound and the playability of your horn. Mouthpieces a …

The Ultimate-Guitar Chord Decoder is aimed at guitarists who are mystified by chords. It displays only the most essential chords in the most practical and useful fingerings, along with an easy-to-understand primer on chord construction.Starting with open-position power chords all the way up to advanced altered and extended jazz voicings, you'll have all the chords you'll ever need to use in your l…

Par MATHEOS CHRIS. Building amazing bass technique takes years of hard work. This 5 1/2' x 8' QWIKGUIDE(TM) book/CD set focuses on fingerstyle speed building. Topics covered include: arpeggio workouts, linear patterns, one-octave scales, tow-octave scales, diminished workouts, and more. There are also special sections for five to six string bass. These exercises are designed to train your mind as …

Edgar Knecht is a jazz pianist who has created his own unique style. His début CD, 'Good Morning Lilofee? (with four-piece combo), conquered the clubs and earned him invitations to international festivals. His treatment of the original melodies is refreshingly different from standard jazz arrangements: It is characterized by a free perception of the tunes, varied rhythms as well as unconventional …