Instruction Study category: 2225 books

The selection of songs was designed to give players a repertoire of the most common played tunes, as well as examples of the most commonly used techniques. The GUITAR collection contains a classic Bill Monroe tune Big Mon and 24 traditional tunes, ranging from Arkansas Traveler, Turkey in the Straw,...

Guitar Springboard is an innovative series of tuition guides, allowing you to boost your playing skills and knowledge by concentrating upon key musical areas. In this edition, discover an entire compendium of melodic ideas through an exploration of scales and modes, common keys, fingering patterns,...

This book contains concepts of music theory presented in such a way as to be easily understood by guitarists. All of the concepts are presented sequentially in an easy-to-follow format using the guitar fingerboard as the visual tool. Contents include: scales, key signatures, intervals, chord construction...

This episode of the The Essential Collection series captures the grandeur and power of the very best in classical orchestral themes, including the celebrated melodies of Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, as well as later composers including Mahler, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak, all arranged for solo piano. The...

The Gig Book returns again with the chords an lyrics to over one hundred traditional songs; songs of hard travellin’, booze, the wild country and broken hearts. Presented with melody line arrangements in standard notation, with guitar chord boxes and complete lyrics, this is the perfect reference...

The Really Easy Piano: Classical songbook features 36 classical pieces that every pianist should know, specially arranged for easy Piano. These simplified arrangements are accompanied by background notes on the songs as well as handy playing hints and tips. Suitable for beginners of all ages,...

Massimo Varini presents the Basic Guitar Course, a new, comprehensive, step-by-step beginner’s guitar method, fully supported with audio and video! Backing tracks and demonstration pieces accompany many examples, along with direct links to YouTube videos of Varini coaching you through the exercises Grammy...

(Guitar Tab Method). This is the acoustic guitar method students and teachers have been waiting for. Learn strumming patterns with songs like "Across the Universe" and "Crazy on You," fingerpicking with artists like Jewel and Metallica, riffs and licks with classics by Red Hot...

From the best-selling Easy Piano Collection Gold, a series featuring the greatest classical composers arranged for easy solo piano, Rachmaninoff Gold presents a selection of the most famous masterpieces from Sergei Rachmaninoff. The works included are: - Aleko (XI. Intermezzo) - The...

With the thoroughness of a book by Mel Bay, this method presents mandolin technique and note-reading in a progressive, step-by-step fashion. Given the diverse applications of this versatile instrument, this method was carefully written to build the musicianship and technique needed to play both classical...

(Fretted). The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play ukulele. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. The accompanying audio contains 46 tracks...

Take your creativity to another level with this book! Rock music is, or should be, a form of personal expression. This text was written to encourage and develop the drummer's ability to create and develop his own ideas from a solid foundation. This is one in a series of books that deals with one of...

Middle school general music may be a student’s last encounter with school music. A practical book with accessible pedagogical resources on middle school general music is needed for methods courses and music practitioners' use. The book Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Middle School General...

(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Handbell Method is designed for anyone just learning to ring handbells. Whether you're an experienced musician or you don't read music at all yet, this step-by-step guide will teach you the basic skills and techniques you need for ringing in a handbell or handchime...