Instruments Instruction category: 8118 books
From Violin to Viola (Music Instruction)
A Transitional Method
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 1989
(String Method). This one-of-a-kind text is a must for students who are making the switch from violin to viola. Whistler makes introductory remarks on the notable differences in bowing, fingering, resonance, intonation and position study, followed by exercises specialized for development of each of these...
Piano Technique Book 1 (Music Instruction)
Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1999
(Educational Piano Library). This first book in a series of five piano technique books presents short, 4-measure exercises with helpful text imagery ( Warm-Ups ), and brief etudes. The skills emphasized in the Warm-Ups are given a musical context in the Etudes that follow them. Piano Technique Book...
25 Great Country Guitar Solos (Music Instruction)
Transcriptions * Lessons * Bios * Photos
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009
(Guitar Book). From Merle Travis and Chet Atkins to Vince Gill and Brad Paisley, this book/audio pack offers an inside look at the genesis of country guitar. Provides solo transcriptions in notes & tab, lessons on how to play them, guitarist bios, equipment notes, photos, history, and much more. The...
Mandolin Scale Finder (Music Instruction)
Easy-to-Use Guide to Over 1,300 Mandolin Chords 9 inch. x 12 inch. Edition
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2003
(Fretted). Presents scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes in an orderly and easily accessible fashion. Use this book as a reference guide or as the foundation for creating an in-depth practice routine. Includes multiple patterns for each scale, a lesson on scale construction, and a fingerboard chart of the mandolin neck.
Music Reading For Keyboard (Music Instruction)
The Complete Method
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 1998
(Musicians Institute Press). A complete method for: notes, rhythms, keys, time signatures; treble and bass clefs; right and left-hand patterns and accompaniments; popular song styles; repeat signs, accidentals, codas; and more.
Scales, Patterns and Improvs - Book 1 (Music Instruction)
Improvisations, Five-Finger Patterns, I-V7-I Chords and Arpeggios
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2009
(Educational Piano Library). Provides elementary-level students with a valuable resource for basic keyboard skills, including five-finger patterns, I-V7-I chords and arpeggios in all major and minor keys. Students learn to apply these basic skills through improv exercises and reading pieces. Includes...
Exercises and Etudes for the Jazz Instrumentalist (Music Instruction)
Treble Clef Edition
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2002
(Instructional). Exercises and Etudes for the Jazz Instrumentalist is a collection of original pieces by the master trombonist/composer J.J. Johnson. Designed as study material and playable by any instrument, these pieces run the gamut of the jazz experience, featuring common and uncommon time signatures...
Incredible Scale Finder (Music Instruction)
A Guide to Over 1,300 Guitar Scales 9 x 12 Ed. Hal Leonard Guitar Method Supplement
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2001
(Guitar Method). Learn to use the entire fretboard with the Incredible Scale Finder ! This book contains more than 1,300 scale diagrams for the most important 17 scale types, including major and minor scales, pentatonics, the seven major modes, diminished, melodic minor, harmonic minor, and more in all...
Rudimental Jazz (Music Instruction)
A Musical Application of Rudiments to the Drumset
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
(Book). Originally released in 1967, this Joe Morello classic is once again available now with audio! The precursor to his two most widely used instructional books Master Studies and Master Studies II this book covers: techniques such as right and left hand grips, playing position, striking the snare...
by Hal Leonard Corp.
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1990
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1990
(E-Z Play Today). This book teaches children how to use an electronic keyboard through easy instruction, color-coded notation and stickers, lots of illustrations, games and puzzles, and plenty of songs that kids will be able to play right away. Book 2 songs include: Amazing Grace * The Farmer in the...
Drum Set Warm-Ups (Music Instruction)
Essential Exercises for Improving Technique
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2000
(Berklee Guide). Step away from the practice pad! Legendary drummer Rod Morgenstein reveals his innovative warm-up method designed to limber up your entire body. Features exercises to develop and improve your speed, power, control, coordination, independence, accuracy, endurance and agility. With this...
by Lil' Rev
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
(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.
Piano Technique Book 2 (Music Instruction)
Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2000
(Educational Piano Library). Piano Technique Book 2 is the second book in our series of five books focusing on technical skills. Emphasizing the inseperable link between technique and musical expression, Piano Technique Book 2 presents Warm-Ups and Etudes that take the "routine" out of technique! Students...
Advanced Reading Studies for Guitar (Music Instruction)
Guitar Technique
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1986
(Guitar Solo). This Berklee Workshop is designed for serious guitarists who want to sharpen their high register reading skills and take their playing expertise to the next level. It introduces studies in all keys, using positions 8 through 12 and all major, minor and symmetric scales. Individual studies...