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The MBGU Fingerstyle series is designed to provide intermediate to advanced fingerstyle guitarists with a wide variety of attractive solo repertoire pieces. The material contained in these volumes is ideal for performance at professional engagements- whether concerts, cocktail parties or club dates....

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.

This book is an introduction to music theory. Twenty-six lessons begin with a guide to reading music and progress to cover topics ranging from rhythm to chord types. By the end of this book, the reader will be familiar with all of the terms and concepts necessary for a basic and confident understanding of music.

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...

20 "cafe-style" tunes from the repertoire of Dan "Daddy Squeeze" Newton. Musette waltzes, swing, tangoes, polkas and cumbias, great for intermediate or advanced players. Includes access to online audio with fully-orchestrated arrangements.

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. ...

This book is the ideal primer for anyone wishing to participate in an ""Irish session"". This musical gathering is apparently quite different than a blues, jazz or bluegrass jam session in that it is customary at Irish sessions to play in tight unison with the other musicians,...

The mandolin edition of Tone Poems presents notation and tablature for all 17 solos from the remarkable CD of the same name by David Grisman and Tony Rice.

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...

Easy to play five-string banjo arrangements of twenty-four Children's favorites by banjo master Ross Nickerson. Not only are these songs fun to play but from an instructional standpoint they are perfect for helping you develop the ability to bring out the melody in the bluegrass banjo style. Accenting...

Bluegrass Standards Made Easy for Banjo is a collection of popular bluegrass songs presented in arrangements for the intermediate-level musician. Included are tips for learning each song, addressing many common mistakes encountered while learning the repertoire. Left- and Right-hand fingering notations...