Instruments Instruction category: 8118 books

Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 of the 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and...

This book is an introduction to playing the viola. Intended for the square one beginner, it explains viola technique and basic reading concepts. The lessons emphasize learning new skills through pieces of music performed regularly by today's musicians, ranging from traditional songs to classical melodies. The book comes with accompanying audio.

A master catalog of major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales in the keys of C, D, E, F, G, A and B. In addition, the Mixolydian, Dorian, Phrygian, and Locrian modes are presented in each key. A fingerboard diagram appears at the top of each page. The scale or mode is shown in numerous positions...

This supplement works with either edition of the Mastering the Guitar: Class Method, Level 1 to help give students a conceptual look at the guitar and a sense of familiarity with the instrument. It includes twelve exercises and quizzes which coincide with various points in the Class Method to reinforce...

Beginning drum books can make or break a student's desire to learn the instrument. This book was conceived by a seasoned professional with the idea of developing a collection of exercises that effectively balance simplicity to hold the student's interest. The techniques have been tried and tested...

Are you a kid? Do you want to rock out on the drums? Dawn Richardson has written the book for you! Kid's Rock Drum Method is full of exercises and beats for the next rock star drummer. The book is geared towards younger drummers but is also appropriate for older beginners. The book is moderately paced...

Block Rockin' Beats' has tons of cool grooves and fills for the intermediate to advanced drummer. This book reflects recent musical trends by focusing on funky rock, hip hop, jungle and drum bass influenced patterns for the drum kit. As time marches on, popular music continues to evolve and change. ...

Cette méthode originale est destinée à tous ceux qui sont fachés avec le solfège ou dégoutés des cours de musique à l'école. Tous ceux qui ressentent l'envie de se mettre au piano et de jouer les chansons qu'ils aiment sans se prendre...

Gamme Majeure dans les 12 tonalités. Par tonalité (12 tonalités):  5 diagrammes avec doigté, nom de notes, intervalles. Tablatures et audio en tonalité de Do. 12 backing tracks (blues, blues rock, funk).

Fiddle Tunes for Banjo Made Easy is a collection of must-know, easy-to-learn bluegrass instrumental standards. Ross records each song at three speeds and also includes a rhythm backup track. The slow speed is ideal for hearing the notes clearly and being able to play along in rhythm; the medium speed...

Gospel Songs for Banjo Made Easy is a collection of gospel favorites arranged for bluegrass 5-string banjo. The arrangements stay true to the classic three-finger Scruggs style techniques with the melody skillfully woven in. On the 68-track downloadable online audio, Ross plays each song at three...

Easy to play five-string banjo arrangements of twelve Christmas favorites by banjo master Ross Nickerson. Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. The arrangements are carefully designed to bring out the melody, but easy enough for a beginner or intermediate...

Les modes essentiels pour les guitaristes: Ionien, Dorien, Phrygien, Lydien, Mixolydien, Aeolien et Locrien. Présentés dans les 12 tonalités, sous forme de diagrammes avec le n° des doigts, le nom des notes, le nom des intervalles. Tableau par tonalité avec formule,...

25 rythmes et 25 séquences d'accords abordables pour les débutants. 25 rythmes avec un accord différent pour chaque rythme,  plus 25 séquences d'accords pour pratiquer l'enchaînement des accords les plus utilisés ( 2 accords différents par séquence)....