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This book is an excellent study of the history and unique musical stylings of the Hawaiian guitar. Stacy Phillips successfully pinpoints the characteristics of Hawaiian guitar solos. A special feature is the inclusion of a superb historical survey of Hawaiian music. Written in tablature only, G tuning....

A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this 96 page text covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in Old Time, Bluegrass, Contest, Western Swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music. The text will benefit both players who wish to expand their knowledge of fiddling and musicians who...

The book shows the importance for parents to encourage a child’s imagination. Imagination has a strong connection to language and logical thinking for a child in learning and it promotes their sociability where children are led to success. Presenting a Japanese-Austrian music-project that took place...

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.

(Play Like). Study the trademark songs, licks, tones, and techniques of the original guitar god, Eric Clapton. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of Slowhand's gear, tone, techniques, styles, songs, licks, riffs, and much more. You'll learn everything you...

(Play Like). Study the trademark songs, licks, tones, and techniques of the guitar wonder Eric Johnson. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of Johnson's gear, tone, techniques, styles, songs, licks, riffs, and much more. Includes a unique code that will give...

(Meredith Music Resource). With this superb text, Dr. Rapp gives the wind band community both a historical and musical insight into three of its most revered composers. His study of their band works' evolvement through traditional folk music will serve as a fascinating resource, giving both veteran and novice conductors an invaluable understanding of the band repertoire's formative stages.

Welcome to The Beginner Guitarist! This series has been born out of 20 years of teaching experience. Although designed as a teacher’s aid, it can also be used for independent study. Ideas are introduced one at a time in an easy-to-follow method with the goal of being a measured and progressive...

(Play Like). Study the trademark songs, grooves, solos, and techniques of the madman drum god, Keith Moon. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of Moon the Loon's kit, style, songs, grooves, fills, solos, and much more. You'll learn everything you need to know...

This Edexcel A Level Music Revision Guide presents all of the key information you will need to know for the written exam (Component 3 Appraising) of the 2016 A Level specification. This is suitable for exams 2018 onwards. It includes: - The most important facts about each of the A Level...

This episode of the The Essential Collection series presents Robert Schumann’s most famous masterpieces arranged for intermediate solo piano. The works included are: - 1812 Overture - Dance Of The Cygnets (Swan Lake) - Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (The Adagio Espressivo (Symphony...

Learning to Play Guitar Guitar by Bob Fetherolf is a comprehensive method book that covers the basics of beginning and intermediate guitar study for any guitar be it acoustic or electric. It includes strumming lessons, “Note reading on Guitar” and finger picking basics as well. By including some...

A self-training manual as well as a classroom text, this book is a complete step-by-step course to develop the musician's ability to hear and notate any style of music. Personal training, thoery and exercises produce techniques which are combined in an integrated craft which may be applied to composition,...

This book is a collection of studies and exercises designed to help the student develop right-hand technique. The first sections deal with the basic skills of rest and free stroke, finger alternation, and arpeggios; developing flexibility and efficiency in right-hand movements. Later sections deal...