Instruments Instruction category: 8118 books

This comprehensive method book is best suited to an intermediate to advanced six string guitarist who is learning the seven string guitar. Included are sections on scale and arpeggio fingerings as well as an extensive section on chord voicings. All examples are presented in both tablature and standard...

Major Blues scale in 12 keys. By key : five diagrams with fingering, five diagrams with notes name, five diagrams with intervals. All in 12 keys. Tabs and audio in key of C. 12 backing tracks (blues, blues rock, funk).

Brendan Gallagher's Open Tuning Chord Book for Guitar provides an introduction to the two most popular open tunings - D and G. Brendan talks you through the nuts and bolts of each and provides 312 chord diagrams, a selection of popular songs which utilise them, useful tips on tuning and string set...

This handy, case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for mandolin players of any experience level. Clear musical examples in standard notation and mandolin tablature are included along with diagrams, photos and cartoons. Topics covered include left/right hand technique, chords,...

El Método de Guitarra Moderna de Mel Bay es la serie de instrucciones más importante del mundo para el aprendizaje de púas modernas o técnicas de guitarra de estilo pick. Probado por el tiempo y probado como exitoso en la construcción de las bases teóricas y técnicas necesarias para jugar en...

This book of triadic concepts is as much for the ears as it is for the hands. Playing harmonized scales in triadic form is very helpful for the progressing guitarist. By working through these exercises, the guitarist will learn the harmonic sound of each key and develop a strong sense of melodic and...

Mel Bay's own method for the classic guitar, featuring a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of music and reading guitar notation, plus graded studies and pieces. This book presents classic guitar technique in a manner that anyone can easily follow. Musical and technical concepts are introduced...

This is the flagship book in Mel Bay's new Achieving Guitar Artistry series. Herein you will find an extensive collection of linear pieces with interesting melodic content. Frequent performance of these etudes will not only enhance technique, but offer the guitarist a wonderful opportunity to improve...

"Achieving Guitar Artistry - Concert Solos" is a collection of 56 solos reflecting a wide array of colors, textures and moods. These were originally written for plectrum or flatpick guitar but may be played by the classical or fingerstyle guitarist. The solos range in difficulty from intermediate...

An in-depth, user-friendly guitar chord dictionary. Presents chords in the following categories: acoustic guitar chords, blues guitar chords, jazz guitar chords, rock guitar chords, open tuning guitar chords, capo guitar chords and seven-string guitar chords. Open tuning chords presented include dropped D, DADGAD, open G, Open E, Open A, Open D, Open C and Orkney.

This is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning it integrates chord playing with note reading. The student starts with easy one finger chord forms and strums accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. The subsequent volume completes this course.

A simple, user-friendly method, ideal for beginner trumpet students of any age. Emphasis is placed on sound fundamentals, proper embouchure and other basic techniques, using familiar tunes to teach notes and concepts. A wealth of solos is included to provide enjoyable repertoire during the learning process. Trumpet care and maintenance is taught as well. Includes access to online audio.

An extremely handy and valuable guide for any guitarist! This unique book/compact disc combination may be utilized as a method supplement, a technical study guide, or as a daily technique builder. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Mastering the Guitar Class Method is a remarkably innovative new approach to teaching guitar in class settings. This volume begins with in-depth reviews of the keys of C, G, Am, and Em presented in Volume 1. New material includes minor 7 and major 7 chords, triplets, swing rhythm, the slide, 6/8 time,...