SKU: MB.30115M
ISBN 9780786698929. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
The best way to learn a musical instrument is to play it as much as possible, and the most enjoyable way is with other musicians in a band setting. Trading songs, interacting with other instrumentalists, and building an ensemble sound help you learn much faster than approaching a new instrument on your own. This play- along series of books and companion audio promotes a fun way of learning by providing you with a band to play along with. You can practice chords and rhythm, singing and lyrics, melodies, solos, licks, and back-up playing along with a real band. The companion audio includes Dix Bruce on the guitar, mandolin and vocals, Bill Evans on the banjo and vocals, Julie Cline on vocals, and Cindy Browne on the string bass. The songs are recorded just as they would be played at a jam session or performance, with introductions kickoffs , vocals and solos. By playing back-up/melody and singing along, you will have a lot of fun while you learn. Open solo spaces in the recordings allow you to play the chords and solos from the book, create your own improvised solos, or sing the lyrics while the band provides accompaniment. The book includes fifteen of the most popular bluegrass, old-time and gospel songs, recorded at slow and regular tempos in the audio. No matter what your ability level is on the guitar, you can enjoy playing along with the band. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: AP.74-1848365858
ISBN 9781848365858. English.
The Rough Guide to Guitar is a one-stop shop for all your guitar-related needs---whether you're buying an instrument, playing, gigging, recording, or are a complete beginner. This book covers everything, from the basics and tips for experienced guitarists to home recording and successfully starting a band. Written by Dave Hunter, one of the world's leading guitar authors and contributor to Guitar Player and Vintage Guitar magazines, The Rough Guide to Guitar covers it all in a language that players of all levels and ages will understand. Whether you want to learn classic rock, indie, punk, or psychedelic music, this is the guide for you.
SKU: SP.TS169
ISBN 9781585602698. UPC: 649571001698.
Class ic Carols for Fingerstyle Guitar published by Santorella Publications with performance CD is our best-selling Christmas title for Classical Guitar. Arranged and performed by the author, editor and arranger Jerry George, who began studying guitar at the age of twelve. Jerry graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Jersey State College and from there, pursued graduate studies in guitar performance, focusing on classical guitar with eminent concert artist Leon Atkinson and auditing master classes with Jose Tomas, both students of Andres Segovia. George's professional experiences includes recording, television credits, live performances and arranging which is evidenced by these additional solos available from Santorella Publications; Bolero, Ave Maria and Let There Be Peace On Earth. Classic Carols for Fingerstyle Guitar, written in standard notation and tablature, includes a recorded solo performance of the following Classic Carols by the author, Jerry George. Angels We Have Heard on High - O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Joy to the World - O Christmas Tree - God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen - Away in a Manger - Jingle Bells - We Three Kings of Orient Are - It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - O Come All Ye Faithful - Deck the Halls - Jolly Old St. Nicholas - O Little Town of Bethlehem - Silent Night - We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - The First Noel - Good King Wenceslas - I Saw Three Ships - Coventry Carol - O Holy Night - Auld Lang Syne.
SKU: MB.20196M
ISBN 9780786691630. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Countless musicians have been inspired upon hearing Charlie Christian for the first time. In this exciting book, the author has compiled 39 precise solo transcriptions in notation only , as well as a thorough analysis of each. There is also a complete how to section that is a book in itself. The author has recorded each transcription in slow and fast versions. The book contains some of Charlies best work including the Jam Sessions at Mintons, John Hammonds Spirituals to Swing concert and the Celestial Express Blue Note Recordings. Charlie Christian was the first to popularize the use of the electric guitar in jazz. He was the pioneer who led the way. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: AP.44446
ISBN 9781470623814. UPC: 038081501901. English.
Belwin's 21st Century Guitar Method is a complete course that puts lessons in the context of popular styles and classic tunes. It introduces new topics at a progressive speed and uses both music notation and tablature (TAB). Correlating supplemental books integrate more advanced concepts and techniques, while keeping the learning process fun. Audio recordings include full instruction---a great resource for students and teachers alike---with demonstration and play-along tracks that will help students optimize their practice time. Detailed video lessons and fun play-along software are also available. Book 1 Features * Online access to play-along and lesson audio included * Covers rock, pop, folk, blues, and classical styles * Features unique Rock Workshop units that teach improvisation and rock rhythm and lead guitar * Uses standard music notation and tablature to aid with learning new material * Optional teacher accompaniment parts * Duets to play with a teacher or with the included audio recording * Complete lesson videos and fun play-along software available.
About 21st Century Guitar Course
Thi s hugely popular basic guitar method series includes numerous supplements (theory workbook, ensembles, song books and a supplemental rock method). The available CD includes full instruction plus full demonstration and play-along tracks. Level 1 lays a foundation with note reading and chords and includes teacher duet parts to encourage the student and teacher to perform together. TAB is used to make learning chords, accompaniments, riffs and other stylistic guitar parts easy and fun, standard music notation is used for melodic playing. Level two goes deeper into common guitar genres such and rock and blues and also introduces applied music theory, chord and scale construction and fretboard understanding. Recommended for 8 years old and up.
SKU: HL.360473
ISBN 9781789361902. UPC: 840126990522. 9.0x12.0x0.24 inches.
Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. Rockschool has commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock, metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimed recording studios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel, authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Angie (Bert Jansch) â?¢ Desafinado (Antonio Carlos Jobim) â?¢ Night After Sidewalk (Kaki King) â?¢ Our Spanish Love Song (Pat Metheny) â?¢ Teardrop (Newton Faulkner) â?¢ Woke up Dreaming (Joe Bonamassa) â?¢ and six Rockschool originals. Plus: â?¢ Band and artist fact files with recommended listening â?¢ In-depth walkthroughs of every track â?¢ Easy-access downloadable audio â?¢ Example tests and exercises.
SKU: CZ.9798772697634
ISBN 9798772697634.
A great collection of original arrangements of easy guitar songs created especially for kids with melody, chords and lyrics -- featuring online audio and video recordings of every song in the book. This book is a great learning tool as well as just a lot of fun. Play alone or with the recordings to more than 50 famous tunes that everyone should know and learn.
SKU: MB.93935M
ISBN 9780786688753. UPC: 786688750. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book is an encyclopedia of Carter flatpicking style back-up, bluegrass back-up, Carter flatpicking style lead, Doc Watson-style lead, Clarence White-style bluesy lead, Atkins/Travis fingerpicking style, rockabilly guitar style, Nashville lead styles, and Western swing. The tunes and exercises in the book are included on the audio recording available online. Fred introduces each tune with page numbers to locate the corresponding material in the text. Stereo split track recordings allow you to hear the guitar through one speaker, separate from the band. In notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.99660M
ISBN 9780786693740. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
In this book and online audio, master jazz guitarist Frank Vignola has taken eight different jazz standard chord progressions and recorded rhythm guitar parts so you can play along and learn these most commonly used chord progressions. He has also written out a jazz solo for each of the eight tunes. These are recorded at slow and faster tempos for practice. The first chorus of every track has both the solo and the rhythm guitar, and the rest of the choruses have just the rhythm guitar for you to jam along with. The notation for each tune includes a jazz solo written out in notation and tablature and also a chord chart. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: HL.14047752
An ideal course to introduce yourself or for self-improvement to the country guitar. Clear and simple explanations to learn the techniques as used by the masters : Chet Atkins, Albert Lee, Danny Gatton...The exercises and music pieces are recorded on the accompanying CD of this course. Most of the tunes are recorded at a normal tempo, followed by a slower version.