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The 5 Chord Songbook of Great Ukulele Songs puts some of the greatest songs ever written at your fingertips. Rather than having to learn a ream of obscure chord shapes, each piece in this collection can be played with only five! Chord boxes, full lyrics and a handy playing guide are all included. Songlist: -...

This new edition of three Easy To Bluff guides will teach you everything you need to convince people you are an expert at Blues, Rock and Acoustic Guitar. With tips on how to get the right gear, know the right trivia and sound like the genuine article, this guide is an invaluable asset to any aspiring (and work-shy) guitarist who wants to get good fast!

A compilation of 30 fiddle tunes ranging from folk to ragtime to gospel. Includes Skillet Good and Greasy; Rakes of Mallow; Cripple Creek; Leaning on the Everlasting Arms; and others. All tunes are presented in a "theme-and-variations" format. Guitar chords are included as are lyrics, where...

This handy, case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for traditional fiddle players of any experience level. Clear musical examples, diagrams, photos and cartoons are included covering bowing, fingering, posture,practice, instrument care, theory, traditional music, improvisation and accessories.An ideal gift for any fiddle player.

The Dip In series returns, here presenting 100 Graded Violin Solos. Each piece is specially graded from easy-to-play tunes to more challenging pieces, from grades 1-3, with bowing, articulation and chord symbols to allow you to learn at your own pace with songs tailored to your ability. The...

Beginning level. Book 3 in the Beginner Violin Theory for Children series is an engaging resource that allows students to develop a deeper understanding of important theory concepts. Key signatures, enharmonic, diatonic and chromatic semitones, whole tones, major scales, musical terms and symbols...

Wes Montgomery took jazz guitar to a new level when he came to the public's attention in the late 1950's. Known for his fluid lines and his big jazz guitar sound, Wes influenced thousands of guitarists in the styles of jazz, blues, and rock. This book will present some of the soloing techniques that...

Book 2 in the Melanie Smith cello theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the cello. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involving the ranges of notes for the cello and then moves into specific theory concepts...

A complete study and reference book which gives string players experience with rhythmic concepts, bowing styles, syncopation, and other jazz violin effects. Includes "licks" of various lengths. The play-along stereo recording has select examples played at various speeds. Includes access to online audio.

Designed as a follow-up to Volume 1, Volume 2 addresses such important skills as: 1) expanding a basic repertoire of common intermediate-level tunes, 2) learning to use low first position, 3) mastery of bowing down on the beat and corrective slurring, 4) artistic slurring, 5) understanding basic music...

Piano Chord Book The Piano Chord Book gives you an overview of the 312 most used essential piano chords in fullcolour illustrated diagrams including suggested fingerings. All chords are shown in root or narrow position to keep things as simple as possible. All chords can be played with one...

The 6 Chord Songbook of Great Ukulele Songs puts some of the greatest songs ever written at your fingertips. Rather than having to learn a ream of obscure chord shapes, each piece in this collection can be played with only six! Chord boxes, full lyrics and a handy playing guide are all included. Songlist: -...

The Library of Piano Classics is a compendium of the world's most beloved music. A splendid array of pieces that over the years have captured the imagination of music lovers. Mention a title that is universally loved and, chances are, you will find it in this volume. Arranged for solo piano,...

More Easy Classics to Moderns is a sequel to the widely popular first volume, presenting 148 pieces by masters from the Baroque to the Modern period. As a result of the extended period of music history covered in this volume, beginner Pianists of all ages will discover material suited to their particular...