This book by the founding editor and former publisher of Bass Player magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass it also - for the first time - illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also descri…

Handsome Dick Manitoba/Amy Wallace-The Official Punk Rock Book of Lists features over 200 of the funniest craziest lists – from the Most Offensive Songs to Stupidest Band Names from Punk Sell-Outs to Fashion Don'ts – culled from historicalarchives and generated by celebrity guests. Contributors include rock stars and punk luminaries from members of Guns N' Roses and the Ramones to L…

Sonic Boom! - The History Of Northwest Rock

This book examines the life and music of Steve Earle one of the most important and controversial singer-songwriters of our time. Through in-depth interviews with family members producers musicians and with Earle himself thisvolume traces Steve's journey from southeast Texas to his debut No. 1 country album Guitar Town and his descent into drug addiction and on to his triumphant comeback wit…

Children Of The Blues

Here's the definitive guide to mastering music notation with Finale NotePad! This easy-to-use reference unravels the intricacies of NotePad the introductory yet powerful program that enables musicians to edit reformat andreorganize notation for any composition into a musical masterpiece. Providing step-by-step guidance this fully illustrated primer offers exercises projects a special section …

Stevie Ray Vaughan tightly grips a place in music history as an unmatched blues man and guitar legend. His unique style is unmistakable and has never been repeated. His otherworldly talent and relentless drive took him from humble beginnings in Texas bars to world tours and superstar status. His bustling career and steady stream of inspiring music came to an abrupt end all too soon at the age of 3…

Hip-hop is the biggest youth movement in the world today and leading the way is the new sound of the South exemplified by platinum and multi-platinum artists like OutKast Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Ludacris Ying Yang Twinsand 8Ball and MJG. This fascinating book reveals where Dirty South hip-hop came from and where it's heading. It explores the hopes struggles and frustrations of performe…

Now in softcover No Static shows why success in today's corporate-controlled world of radio depends on putting personality and fun back on the air – and how to build the creative team to do it. This inspirationalhandbook by Quincy McCoy offers radio pros and aspiring broadcasters proven strategies for restoring the craft of creative programming. Practical techniques and exercises help devel…

Jambands

(All the Stones' Instruments from Stage to Studio). Book. Hardcover. 672 pages. Published by Backbeat Books

A Complete Course to Help You Write Better Songs. Book (not sheet music). Book and CD Package. Size 8.5x11 inches. 256 pages. Published by Backbeat Books.

For Those Who Color Outside the Lines. Book. Recording/Music Business, Games / Activity Books. Softcover. 96 pages. Published by Backbeat Books (HL.198753).

(The Complete Illustrated Lyrics). Book. Softcover. 390 pages. Published by Backbeat Books

(A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording, and Business Second Edition). Book. Softcover. Published by Backbeat Books

Know the Man, Play the Music. Performed by Django Reinhardt. Book (not sheet music). Book and CD Package. Size 8.5x11 inches. 144 pages. Published by Backbeat Books.

Playing the Great Beatles Basslines. Performed by Paul McCartney. Book (not sheet music). Softcover. With notes and tablature. Size 8.5x11 inches. 160 pages. Published by Backbeat Books.

Book/Online Video

SKU: HL.333024

Second Edition. Book. Guitar Reference, Guitar Set-Ups & Maintenance. Softcover Media Online. 146 pages. Published by Backbeat Books (HL.333024).

ISBN 9780879309985. UPC: 884088493363. 8.5x11.0x0.359 inches.

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Book/Online Audio Guitar

SKU: HL.137903

How to Choose and Play the Right Guitar Chords Updated Edition. Book. Chords, Music / General. Softcover Audio Online. 256 pages. Published by Backbeat Books (HL.137903).

ISBN 9781495001512. UPC: 888680029395. 8.5x11.0x0.65…

Adventures in the Ukulele World. Book. Biography / Music Bisac, Biography / Personal Memoir, Biography/Composers and Musicians. Hardcover. 238 pages. Duration 180 seconds. Published by Backbeat Books

By Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl. Book. Biography / Business. Hardcover. 224 pages. Published by Backbeat Books

A Complete Illustrated History of Bass Guitars Updated Edition. Book. Softcover. 176 pages. Published by Backbeat Books

The Story of Kiss's Destroyer and the Making of an American Icon. By Kiss. Book. Softcover. Published by Backbeat Books (HL.141630).

All That's Left to Know About This Elusive Band. FAQ. Softcover. 416 pages. Published by Backbeat Books (HL.146634).