For beginners and advanced-The most important basics of music theory explained in an easily understandable way. Some of the topics include: how to read music intervals scales and how the most commonly used instruments create sound. If you always wanted to deepen your understanding of music theory but somehow never quite got around to it this is the book to read.
This book is an introduction to rock Guitar playing. Very easy without notes and right from scratch. In Part 1 you will learn easy basic rhythms played with a rock Guitar sound. Things really get going in Part 2. You will discover the secrets of rock songs by Jimi Hendrix Metallica Van Halen and AC/DC. Here you can really take off. And there are riffs solo techniques and the popular touch (ta…
The introductory method for the Bass:The Bass is one of the essential instruments in music. Playing the Bass can be a lot of fun. Maybe you don’t only want to play some songs in a band but to start a career as a professional bassist?Whatever you do with the instrument this book will teach you:the fundamental knowledge to pursue your ambitionsbasic music theorythe various playing techniquesthe f…
The first contact little kids have with music usually is rhythmic. There’s nothing more elementary than drumming on everything laying around. Based on her work with small children German pedagogue Yasmin Abendroth collected a whole lot of games riddles verses songs and stories to carefully lead children on their journey to the world of music - and it’s done with fun too! The accompanying …
Open Tunings - a source of inspiration and a way of widening creative options for many guitarists. Open D to Fourth Tuning this book presents over 20 of the most commonly used open tunings. Tuning charts chords and scales for each tuning enable it all to be put into practice straight away. The supplementary appendix also contains a transposing table a list of chord symbols the basic chords in…
Welcome to the world of Keyboards! Whether it’s folk songs pop or blues the styles covered in this book make learning easy fun and entertaining! In addition to having fun there are many graphics and diagrams teaching you the music theory behind all of this great music. The exercises in this book provide you a greater understanding of music theory. The Audio-CD will not only help you improve …
This unique book is a tutorial reference book songbook and dictionary all in one. It’s fun and easy to understand with plenty of informative tips therefore well-suited to beginners and novices who wish to get the most out of their Keyboard. Split into 12 progressive sections it covers practically everything you need to know about Keyboards such as intervals dominant and subdominant chains …
The fast and easy way into the world of music theory! This book explains the essential musical fundamentals. Music Theory Basics focuses on the basics and avoids complicated exceptions. This book is also well suited for those who have always felt that learning music theory was too abstract. Numerous audio examples on the accompanying CD let you hear how the theoretical knowledge can be applied. Th…
For anyone interested in a groovy Blues Rock sound and a superbly played Blues Guitar Johnny Guitar Watson is a must – a legend who was deservedly honored with a place in the Rhythm ’n’ Blues Hall of Fame. This special songbook a sensational collection of all his best hits was created in close cooperation with Johnny’s daughter Virginia Watson. It provides a unique insi…
This Guitar Chord reference chart has been especially designed with the working and studying guitarist in mind. It features an overview of more than 4000 chords and their most popular voicings in Rock Pop and Jazz. Additional chapters on playing techniques chord synonyms power chords and slash chords can be helpful to further improve your understanding of music and individually enhance your cre…
Learning to play the Recorder is made easy with Voggy’s Recorder Book. Starting from scratch you’ll learn everything you need to know about your new instrument. There are songs and exercises composed especially for this book to help you overcome possible technical problems. Everything you need to learn is presented in an easy-to-understand way to make sure you never lose fun and motivation to …
Playing the Saxophone will bring you a great deal of pleasure for many years to come as you develop as a player and become better you will surely become a part of various musical groups playing the very varied styles that the Saxophone offers. This book concerns itself with the Alto Saxophone only but once you have mastered one of them you will be able to convert to all of the instruments in th…
Rüdiger Baldauf is one of Germany‘s best-known Trumpet players not least by playing with the Heavytones Stefan Raab’s show band for his daily TV Total show. His first solo album 'Own Style' was released in 2010 to international critical acclaim. Now here’s the long-awaited Play-along! Here’s his own quote:“After my CD was released I felt the strong wish to concei…
The most important scales and chords for Keyboard. Standard notation combined with easy-to-understand diagrams makes using this book a breeze even for the beginning Keyboard player. Plus useful hints and tips on chord-voicings drop-techniques chord inversions and more.
This Guitar course provides the beginner guitarist with the essential playing techniques and music theory basics simple to follow steps. All information is both valuable and clearly explained meaning it can be instantly put into practice. Electric Guitar Basics comprises of three cohesive sections:Playing chords and accompanying songsPlaying single notes and power chordsMusic theory and foundatio…
The Western Concert Flute is an important solo and orchestra instrument in classical music and it’s used in folk jazz pop and rock music. This book is an easy introduction to Flute playing. Everything the soon-to-be flutist needs to know is described in an easy-to-understand manner and can be acquired with the help of technical exercises. Of course the necessary music theory is included as we…
This book rocks because it teaches Pop and Rock harmonies exclusively and in detail but in an easy-to-understand and clear manner. Priority is to explain the actual song framework including chords and song structure. This book shows in particular how Rock and Pop become alive and how this can be achieved. Reduced to the essentials but entering the subject on a deeper level than any other public…
Off to a good start with fun and games!Learning to play the Harmonica is child?s play with this neat set that contains everything you need to start making music.VOLT Harmonica:Take this Harmonica wherever you go. Made of high-quality metal it?ll survive all manner of in- and outdoor activities.Voggy?s Neoprene Harmonica Bag + Lanyard:This is a great bag for your Harmonica. It?s bright and cheerfu…
The most important basic chords for Guitar players in every key. Easy to play good-sounding chord-voicings for practice live-gigs or composing your own music. Complete fingering for every chord makes this booklet usable right from the start even for beginners.
The goal of this book is to promote rhythmically and harmonically challenging phrases and licks in order to give you an authentic inside view on seven selected styles. Live or in a recording session: playing rhythm is the guitarist's main duty. This makes it even harder to understand why most guitarists rhythm work (frankly) sounds rather unrehearsed and colorless. Especially since working with Dr…
From the basics of music notation the correct playing position and simple pieces covering a fifth to mastery of the complete octave and a refined playing technique: This book covers everything the beginning pianist should know. To prevent Piano playing from ever becoming boring it covers a wide range of musical styles from Classical music to Jazz. Other topics include music theory and the acoust…
The most important scales for guitarists. Clearly arranged graphical notation makes using this booklet a breeze even for beginners. Hints on using these scales and tips on fingering complete this little guide. Contains the following scales: Minor pentatonic Major pentatonic Major scale Natural minor scale Harmonic minor scale and Melodic minor scale.
Whether it’s jazz or classical chamber music or marching band the Clarinet has established itself as one of the leading instruments in the musical world. Clarinet Basics is designed to walk you through the beginning steps of this fantastic instrument! Clarinet Basics introduces the reader to the beginning playing techniques and tone. Included with this book is a CD that will make learning easy…