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The term “burst” has been used to describe a specific Gibson Les Paulguitar manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this guitar has andcontinues to shake the music world. For dozens of guitar idols who'veplayed it – and those fortunate enough to have owned one or more – theGibson Les Paul Sunburst possesses a mystique and magic not found in anyother electric guitar. With its unique sound, spectacular beauty andplayab...

Eric Clapton has been a rock god for half a century. From busking onstreet corners and in local pubs to the raw blues of the Yardbirds, therock/blues fusion of Cream, the guitar brilliance of Derek and theDominoes, and the unforgettable songs of his solo career, he has provenhis incomparable talent in the music world.His enduring presencehas made him the subject of countless books, articles, reviews,websites, and gossip. Is there really anything ...

Art Song: Linking Poetry and Music is a follow-up to author Carol Kimball's bestselling Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature.Rather than a general survey of art song literature, the new bookclearly and insightfully defines the fundamental characteristics of artsong, and the integral relationship between lyric poetry and its musicalsettings. Topics covered include poetry basics for singers, exercisesfor singers in working with poetry, in...

The ability to move around the drumset with speed, control, enduranceand accuracy is an extremely important asset for today's drummer. Drumset Control, written by the founder and publisher of Modern Drummermagazine, offers a progressive series of exercises designed to helpdrummers attain a substantial level of technical facility on thedrumset. The book begins with basic triplet patterns around the drums,followed by 16th notes, 16th-note triplets...

The Hal Leonard Sitar Method is designed for anyone just learning toplay the sitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guideserves as an introduction to sitar and its technique, as well as thepractice, theory, and history of raga music. The accompanying CDincludes 42 tracks for demonstration and play-along. Lessons include:choosing an instrument; tuning; postures; right- and left-handtechnique; Indian notation; raga forms; melodic patt...

Michael Mossman uses a moderately fast Afro-Cuban style to craft thissetting of Duke Ellington's lesser-known work. This striking andfresh-sounding chart features tight harmonies and a driving rhythmicgroove along with solo space for trombone, trumpet and your choice ofsax. The unexpected shift in feel for the shout chorus will knock yoursocks off!

Written in a dynamic, fast, mambo style, saxes do most of the heavylifting in this original from Michael Mossman, supported by punches andanswers in the brass. With stunning harmonic treatments and effectivepacing throughout, there's also an open solo section for any player. Asizzling production number for mature bands!

The Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songsquickly and easily, with incredible backing tracks to help you soundlike a bona fide pro! Just follow the written music, listen to the CD tohear how the ukulele should sound, and then play along with theseparate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are included in the bookin case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The CD isplayable on any CD player, and also e...

Notes and tab for all 11 songs off the 2012 CD from this San Diegometalcore band: Cauterize • Defender • A Greater Foundation • My OnlyHome • No Lungs to Breathe • Overcome • Resilience • Tear Out My Eyes •Washed Away • Wasted Words • Whispering Silence.

Cat Stevens' triple platinum 1970 album made the list of “The Definitive200 Albums of All Time,” released by the National Association ofRecording Merchandisers and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here aretranscriptions in notes & tab for all 11 classics: But I Might DieTonight • Father and Son • Hard Headed Woman • Into White • Longer Boats• Miles from Nowhere • On the Road to Find Out • Sad Lisa...

The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songsquickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear howthe guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backingtracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case youwant to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD isplayable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD isenhanced so you can adjust the recording...

More than 20 favorites arranged for fingerstyle guitar in notes &tab. Includes: Afternoon Delight • Daydream Believer • Eleanor Rigby •Just the Way You Are • Landslide • Mr. Tambourine Man • My Cherie Amour •Nights in White Satin • Ring of Fire • The Sound of Silence • TimeAfter Time • Yesterday • and more!