Instruments Instruction category: 8118 books

Grade 7 concludes Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method begins with a summary of the natural and artificial harmonics that can be achieved on each string. Addresses theory and notation of major and minor sixth chords plus ninth, eleventh (with alterations), nine-six (9/6), and thirteenth chords- all explored...

Presents scales, chords etudes, and solo and duet arrangements in the keys of B major/G# minor, D# (E-Flat) minor, F# (G-flat) major. Includes in-depth theory notes and studies incorporating minor seventh, major seventh, dominant seventh flat-5, and dominant seventh #5 chords. Chords are presented...

Applicable to classic or pick-style guitar, this text presents Mel Bay's own highly acclaimed study of scales. Invaluable for building technique! Scales are shown in notation and diagram form.

This book presents melodies, lyrics and chord symbols for 22 songs to be enjoyed on the mandolin. Tuning and hand positions are briefly discussed. By the time you finish the book you will be comfortable playing 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 rhythm chord accompaniments in the three major keys - C, G, and D. All...

Mel Bay's renowned beginning book of plectrum style guitar solos in first position. Provides a wealth of music playable by the beginning student. Solos have been arranged and graded for the student desiring to play good music, even though his knowledge of the instrument may be limited. A great supplement to any note-reading guitar method. Standard notation only.

Comprehensive and easily understood, this essential Mel Bay resource is arranged in photo, notation and chord diagram form for maximum ease of use by left-handed mandolinists of all playing levels. Correct right-hand positions are pictured for each chord, as is proper left-hand picking position. Major,...

This left-handed chord book includes pictures and diagrams for all of the basic chords for four-string or tenor banjo. Fingering photos and fretboard diagrams are presented for all of the major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth,...

This comprehensive anthology offers a lead sheet, chord solo arrangement, comping etude, and single-note solo for each of 22 jazz standards. These arrangements and etudes by some of the best arrangers and educators in the business provide jazz guitar students with material for development in every...

A superb collection of 53 Hawaiian favorites arranged for uke solo. It includes instruction on chords, "vamping", reading tablature and notation, note location on the fingerboard, scales and scale exercises, and rhythm, plus special uke techniques. Basic chords are summarized and "Rhythmic...

This book and accompanying audio offer a unique, simplified approach to using arpeggios when improvising. The material is for guitarists of all levels looking to improve their technique and improvisation skills. This method makes it possible to seamlessly incorporate arpeggios into jazz improvisation....

100 rhythms and exercises to play common time signatures in: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/4, 9/4, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8, 12/8. Tabs and audio. All rhythms are played with a root note (E, G). 

Written as a sequel to Complete Book of Harmony, Theory, & Voicing, this comprehensive source book of harmonic styles and colors offers a wide variety of chord types and progressions, and provides and in-depth exploration of guitar chord voicings. Written in notation and tablature. Audio available online.

Natural Minor scale in 12 keys. For each key : diagrams with fingering, note names, intervals. All in 12 keys. Tabs and audio in key of C. 12 backing tracks (country, blues, blues rock, funk).

This book explores Celtic styles for the mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celtic compositions are presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature, with play-along tracks in the accompanying audio download online.