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The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style guitar, time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1, the student guitarist will learn to play solos, duets, scales, and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor. Even in Grade 1, the student is a...

This book is considered to be the largest selling basic guitar chord book ever published! Twelve basic guitar chord types are shown in three ways: photograph, notation, and chord diagram. In addition, a special bonus section is contained showing in photo and diagram the essential moveable rhythm guitar chord forms. This special section contains the basics of Mel Bay's acclaimed Rhythm Chord Playing System showing the guitarist how to finger numer...

First Lessons on Banjo is an ultra-easy instruction manual for beginning five-string banjo played in the three finger style in G tuning. It can be used by those with no previous experience with the banjo or music of any sort. It is so basic it can be used even by small children. The book features very detailed descriptions of even the most basic aspects such as wearing the picks properly, the correct picking motion, and noting the strings properl...

This instruction book for beginning lap dulcimer in DAD tuning is unique in two ways. First, it instructs the beginning student in the increasingly popular DAD tuning. Secondly, the author, a classroom music teacher, has carefully and systematically layered the lessons to guide the student through familiar songs while teaching skills and musical concepts. This not only enables the student to enjoy the lap dulcimer but also enhances total music un...

Product Description: Learn killer rock licks in the style of Steve Vai, the grand master of fretboard pyrotechnics! Also includes a guitar jam track. Lessons by Andy James. Each Quick Licks DVD includes an arsenal of licks in the style of your chosen artist to add to your repertoire, plus backing tracks to practice your new licks and techniques. Product Number: RDR0257 Format: DVD ISBN: UPC: ISBN13: 5060088822463 Series: Guitar Quick ...

Designed as part three in the Danny?s Rock Drumming series, master drummer Danny Gottlieb discusses and demonstrates challenging rock patterns and exercises, designed to help drummers achieve their advancing musical goals. Complete with DVD and exercise chart. DVD & Chart included.

Whether you're contemplating a career as a heavy metal superstar or you just want to strum a few folk songs for your friends, this friendly book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the guitar. From simple chord progressions to smokin' blues licks, it delivers just what you need to make beautiful music ? and have some fun while you fret! Learn how to strum basic chords and simple melodies, expand your range with advanced techniques, explore ro...

Technical Shredding in A harmonic minor. Learn killer rock guitar licks in the style of Paul Gilbert, technical shredding virtuoso! Also includes a guitar jam track. Lessons by Andy James. Each DVD in the Quick Licks series includes an arsenal of licks in the style of your chosen artist to add to your repertoire, plus backing tracks to practice your new licks and techniques. Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacher whose infl...

By Paulo Mattioli With this series of DVDs, anyone can learn to play hand drums without learning to read music. First, you simply watch the rhythm being played with the Players Eye View Camera, (no transposing left hand for right!) then sing along with the rhythm as it appears on the screen just like the words of a song. Finally you play along as each part is demonstrated slowly and clearly on the drum. Session 4 contains a study guide; fundament...

Modern Guitar Method Grade 2 features a tremendous amount of playing material for the guitar student! Because of this, a special two-CD package is offered with hours of playing material. The split-track format featuring the guitars of Tommy Flint and William Bay contains the solo parts on the right channel and the accompaniment parts on the left. The guitar student may play with melody, accompaniment, or both.

Now clearly at the intermediate level, Grade 4 begins by introducing the E major scale in three octaves plus the principal chords in E major. The C# harmonic and melodic minor scales are introduced followed by a wealth of carefully arranged solo and duet study material in various keys in the fourth, fifth, seventh, and ninth position. Three basic shapes for major and minor chords are reviewed through chord studies in various keys through the seve...

The didgeridoo is an ancient instrument of the Aborigines of Australia, but the discovery of its rhythmic and harmonic richness has only been in the West for a few years. This work gives all the essential advice needed to test, appreciate and buy a didgeridoo. The many exercises and sound samples given on the CD let you appreciate the acoustic qualities and playing potential of the didgeridoo.