This book/CD pack shows guitarists how to transform basic jazz improv techniques into bebop figures in Bird's famous “with strings” style by making chromatic and rhythmic alterations. Includes many musical examples, most in the user-friendly key of G major, to accommodate players not well versed in jazz flat keys.
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The Hal Leonard Sitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the sitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to sitar and its technique, as well as the practice, theory, and history of raga music. This deluxe edition includes 42 audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus over two hours of video lessons. Lessons include: choosing an instrument; tuning; postures; right- and left-hand technique; Indian notation; raga forms; melodic patterns; bending strings; hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides; Tabla and Tanpura practice tracks; changing strings; and much more!
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30 favorite carols of the holiday season have been arranged in this collection for the ocarina. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High • Away in a Manger • Coventry Carol • Deck the Hall • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen • It Came upon the Midnight Clear • Jingle Bells • Joy to the World • O Come, All Ye Faithful • O Holy Night • Silent Night • Up on the Housetop • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • and more.
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This practical, down-to-earth, and in-depth instruction book covers all aspects of folk violin technique. The book is centered on Irish traditional music but also looks into the playing styles of England, Scotland, Scandinavia, East European and much more. Exploring a wide variety of technical aspects including ornamentation, modes and scales, scordatura, improvisation and composition, the book is accompanied by audio of all pieces performed by Chris Haigh on violin with a live backing band. Ideal for the budding folk musician, or classical player looking for something a little different!
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| List | $39.99 |
This book/CD pack will teach you how to play hot country lead and rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key! You'll play basic country progressions, boogie licks, steel licks and other melodies and licks. You'll also learn a variety of lead guitar styles using moveable scale patterns, sliding scale patterns, chord-based licks, double-note licks and more. The book features easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions for beginning, intermediate and advanced players, and the accompanying CD includes 37 demonstration tracks.
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Nothing makes a guitar ring like a dropped-D. The simplicity and grace within this tuning really catch one's ear, and it lends itself well to almost any type of music. This book features 17 pieces in dropped-D tuning, covering a wide array of musical genres. All songs are played fingerstyle. Contents include: traditional folk songs, Joseph Spence style, blues in D, Irish and Latin songs, classical pieces and more. All examples are played on the accompanying CD by Tom Ball, plus bonus tracks.
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In this book you'll learn creative, fun techniques and ideas on playing backup. Playing backup means responding in a sensitive manner with singers and other musicians. So let's take a serious look at what to do when you're not soloing. The question is: to play or not to play?
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This book/CD pack teaches guitarists how to effectively mute anything! Author David Brewster covers three types of muting in detail: frethand, pickhand, and both hands. He provides 65 examples in the book, and 70 tracks on the accompanying CD.
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Doc Rossi, a well-known citternist and guitarist in traditional and early music, has created this book for intermediate to advanced players wishing to improve their technique and learn new repertoire. He's chosen tunes from England, France, Flanders, North America and Corsica to reflect the broad range of the instrument. He teaches right- and left-hand techniques, ornamentation, arranging and other topics, as well as his own unique tuning to make playing traditional music easier. The CD features all of the tunes played at medium tempo.
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Now with CD! A collection of 20 classic Dobro tunes likely to come up in jam sessions, incorporating the sounds and styles developed by the masters. Focuses primarily on up-tempo tunes, with 5 of Steve Toth's original instrumentals. Includes: Bill Cheatham • Blackberry Blossom • Gold Rush • Greensleeves • Katy Hill • Red Haired Boy • Sally Ann • Sally Goodin • Salt Creek • Sometimes Alone • Southwind • and more. Includes an explanation of tablature.
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Perfect for the beginning guitarist who wants to learn more about jazz, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of jazz guitar. Author Phil Capone explains jazz harmony in a clear and accessible style, from simple chord changes to the II-V-I progression, turnarounds and other classic jazz sequences. Building steadily throughout the book, you'll learn authentic jazz voicings and accompaniment styles, as well as vital jazz theory. Packed with practical advice on improvisation, Exploring Jazz Guitar unlocks the secrets of jazz harmony, allowing you to construct authentic jazz solos. Complete with accompanying audio containing demonstration solos and live jazz backing tracks.
Audio is accessed online using the code in each book.
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A dozen intermediate to advanced originals in notes & tab display various Latin American styles. For each, the CD features the lead part as well as an accompaniment-only rhythm track for play along.
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Have you always wanted to play the guitar like Scotty Moore and Carlos Santana, or like the guitarists of Earth, Wind & Fire, T. Rex and The Beatles? Then this book is just right for you! It contains a comprehensive study of twelve different pop guitar styles from 1950 to the present day, such as disco, funk, Latin, reggae, sixties pop, glam and motown. Selected pieces help you to learn what matters with this music and what to pay attention to. Systematic exercises and songs specially composed for this purpose show everybody who wants to improve his/her performance what it is all about; they are complemented by information on important techniques, players, sounds, equipment and amps. As a special bonus, the CD contains the complete demo tracks as well as backing tracks of all songs.
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In this book/CD pack, ace guitarist Dave Celentano shares his performance-enhancing exercises designed to increase accuracy, speed and agility, and maximize practice time. Contains new and challenging information for players of all ability levels.
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Take a private lesson with Doug Cox! There's no better way to start from scratch on this expressive instrument than with this master instructor. Teaches notes and major chords; common I, IV, V chord progressions in all keys; chucking (back-up playing); tone and damping tips; and easy versions of the songs: The Water Is Wide • Worried Man Blues • St. Anne's Reel. Includes a transcription booklet. 60 min.
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| List | $19.95 |