Instruction category: 8401 books
by Marty Sammon
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
(Piano Instruction). The authentic guide to traditional and modern blues keyboard playing, with rhythm and soloing concepts for piano and organ. Build your blues vocabulary with ideas for ensemble playing; intros, turnarounds, licks and endings; piano and organ accompaniment; phrasing and soloing; and...
by Bibs Ekkel
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
The balalaika is most often associated with Russian folklore. In this comprehensive method book, concert and recording artist Bibs Ekkel shares his extensive knowledge of the balalaika as taught in Russia today. This 160-page book is divided into four sections: an extensive Foreword, the Tutor, A...
Learning To Sing
A Transformative Approach to Vocal Performance and Instruction
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Learning To Sing is a thoughtful and thought-provoking discussion of the principles of voice coach and counselor Jennifer Hamady's innovative teaching method. In this succinct work, Jennifer provides an academic look at the psychology, physiology, and neuroscience of the concepts presented in her book...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2017
Critiques and calls for reform have existed for decades within music education, but few publications have offered concrete suggestions as to how things might be done differently. Motivated by a desire to do just that, College Music Curricula for a New Century considers what a more inclusive, dynamic,...
by James Morton
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2018
This book was written with the novice percussionist in mind. No previous musical experience is required to constructively make your way through this self-instruction course. Basic rhythm reading principles and fills are illustrated and discussed. Drumming concepts are introduced progressively, so...
by Matt Dennis
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2015
You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the...
Fundamentals of Piano Technique - The Russian Method
Newly Revised by James & Susan McKeever
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
(Piano Instruction). Fundamentals of Piano Technique was developed by Leon Conus (1871-1944) and Olga Conus (1890-1976) during many decades of teaching and performing, and through association with the most prominent Russian musicians of the time including Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Medtner. The exercises...
Sight Singing Through Melodic Analysis
A Guide to the Study of Sight Singing and an Aid to Ear Training Instruction
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1984
This book is a guide to the study of sight singing and a valuable aid to ear training instruction. Although the book draws upon theoretical concepts it is easy to read and to follow. Readers learn to distinguish between structural and decorative tones within horizontal triad outlines, recognize melodic...
500 Jazz Licks
For All Instruments
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2015
(Jazz Instruction). 500 Jazz Licks aims to assisst you on your journey to play jazz fluently. These short phrases and ideas we call "licks" will help you understand how to navigate the common chords and chord progressions you will encounter. Adding this vocabulary to your arsenal will send you down the right path and improve your jazz playing, regardless of your instrument.
The Diatonic Cycle
Essential Exercises for All Jazz, Traditional and Contemporary Musicians
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2004
(Jazz Instruction). Renowned jazz educators Emile and Laura De Cosmo provide more than 300 exercises to help improvisors tackle one of music's most common progressions: the diatonic cycle. This book is guaranteed to refine technique, enhance improvisational fluency, and improve sight-reading!
by Grey Larsen
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
All the tools the beginner, novice, and intermediate tin whistle player needs in order to progress to a high level of competence in Irish music. Includes an "Orientation to Traditional Irish Music", which puts the music in context, with information on scales and modes, dance tune types,...
Dubstep Drumming (Includes Audio Exercises)
How to Apply Today's Programmed Grooves to the Drumset
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
(Drum Instruction). In "Dubstep Drumming," world-class educator Donny Gruendler walks you through today's most popular dubstep grooves, winding hi-hat patterns, and DJ-esque textures for the drumset. Clear drumset-based demonstrations, exercises, play-alongs, and practice methods help you...
by Mary Ellen Cavitt
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
(Instructional). "There is only one Eddie Green and, without question, his name is permanently etched in band history." On Teaching Band includes: An extensive, insightful interview with Eddie Green on his early career and development of his teaching methods Comprehensive, step-by-step techniques...
Bass Hanon
75 Exercises to Build Endurance and Flexibility for Bass Guitar Players
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2013
(Bass Instruction). If you want to work on your bass guitar chops, this is the book for you! These 75 exercises will help you build your endurance and flexibility, challenging you in fun, interesting and methodical ways. Topics include: left-hand finger patterns; pull-offs and hammer-ons; string crossing;...