Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. This updated and expanded edition features a new layout, making it easier to read and learn. Now included are blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock styles, plus more pop songs! Learning to play has never bee…

Illustrated with colourful artwork the innovative Music For Little Mozarts series uses friendly characters and an engaging storyline to bring music to life for young pianists.Starting with a review of the topics covered in the previous books Music For Little Mozarts: Music Lesson Book 3 goes on to explain many new concepts including staccato legato slurs; melodic and harmonic 2nds and 3rds; m…

36 More Accompanied Exercises that Teach Technique. Par BECK ANDY. Each exercise in this valuable resource is designed to reinforce fundamental vocal concepts for choral and solo singers of any age. Organized in 12 focused categories, the purpose of every warm-up is evident, and clearly stated directions optimize growth. Supportive piano accompaniments, including progressive modulations, are light…

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Blues Series : First Lessons Number of pages : 32 An exciting beginning blues harmonica course! The ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 1…

Basics of Rock Drumming-Kenny Aronoff is one of rock's most in-demand drummers! Join him for this exceptional DVD where he covers topics like creating a drum part keeping steady time making the beat groove and developing the beat creatively. He also pushes drummers of all skill levels with his step-by-step lesson on improving hand control and independence. While this DVD is ideal for beginning t…

This book will take students through the topics required for the mandatory ABRSM Grade 5 exam building upon the information covered in the preceding books and tackling subjects in an organised and logical way. It introduces the subjects of transposition irregular time signatures chord sequences and cadences.

Par BARRETT DAVID. An exciting beginning blues harmonica course! The ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes, and Tongue Blocking. The recording includes all of the…

Par WILLMOTT BRET. This is a very comprehensive text that combines theory, harmony and voicing material with emphasis placed on voice leading. Although this book's primary focus is on four-note chord voicings on the middle strings of the guitar, much of the knowledge conveyed here can be appreciated and used by all jazz musicians, not only guitarists. Topics covered include: Tensions, Voice Leadin…

This sequel to The New Breed is a more advanced book that teaches a method for learning total independence and creativity. It was started by Gary Chester and completed by his student Chris Adams after Gary's death. Topics coveredinclude cross bonuses wac-a-chuck bonuses disco funk swing 8th-note triplet bonuses 16th-note triplet melodies odd times and much more. Includes a special tribute …

Anyone with basic keyboard skills (equivalent to Alfred's Basic Piano, Lesson Book 2) can dig right in and begin learning rock right away. Starting with a thourough review of music fundamentals and basic rock theory, you will learn the basics of rock chords, left-hand patterns, arpeggios, slash chords, how to read lead sheets and get started improvising with the pentatonic scale. Other topics in…