Finally a chord chart that's easy to read! Ninety-eight beginner and advanced versions of the most popular and widely played chords with fingering and note construction of each chord plus a key chart showing the principal and relative chords in each key.

In an attempt to teach the aspiring rock guitarist how to pick faster and play more melodically Dave Celentano uses heavy metal neo-classical styles from Paganini and Bach to rock in this great new book/CD pack. The book is structured to take the player through the examples in order of difficulty from easiest to most challenging. Now with CD!

Innovative and Diverse Ways of Playing Penatonic Scales in Blues Rock and Heavy Metal-Guitar instructor/host Dave Celentano teaches innovative and diverse ways of playing the pentatonic scale in rock and heavy metal. He covers: the five position patterns for the pentatonic scale; sequences string bending connecting the scale patterns; string skipping; two-hand tapping pentatonics; a complete pentatonic solo played over backing tracks; and rhythm backing tracks for the student to rehearse soloing over. All examples are notated intablature and included on the DVD as a printable PDF file. 60 min.

Ken Perlman teaches beginning or advanced guitarists how to master the basic musical skills of fingerpicking techniques needed to play folk blues fiddle tunes or ragtime on guitar. With the music for more than forty songs diagrams illustrations and photographs - this easy to understand guide will develop these new skills and help you apply them in your playing.

Complete Book of Scales Modes and Chords- Dedicating his life to music education Brian Emmel is an extraordinary Bass player after graduating from The Musicians Institute in 1989 Brian Emmel has been publishing multiple instructional works including books and DVD's as well as attending clinics to showcase his highly acclaimed teaching methods.This book 'Scales And Modes For The 5-String Bass' includes the most comprehensive and complete array of scales especially for the 5-string Bass this includes 4 main sections;Scale TerminologyScalesFingerboard chart and diatonic triadsScale to Chord GuideEmmelwill teach you the best way to tie it all together showing you what scale to use over various chords.

Hot Spicy Trumpet Solos with a Spanish Flair. This book of exciting original trumpet solos has a Spanish flair that will entice young students to want to perform. The melodies will make practicing more fun while at the same time introducing various time signatures, musical styles and fingering techniques. All solos were named for and influenced by trumpet great Rafael Mendez, who was the composer's inspiration. Included with the solos are piano and guitar accompaniments making them perfect for state solo contests as well as general performances. They are designed for intermediate level players.

A Complete Guide to Understanding and Using Triads for Rhythm and Lead Guitar-Triads For The Rock Guitarist by Dave Celentano is a complete guide to understanding and using triads for rhythm and lead Guitar. This book unlocks the mysteries of triads. It includes theory practical advice valuable tips and tons of examples to get you playing rhythm and lead Guitar with triads. Many styles are covered rock classical reggae metal blues and more! Triads For The Rock Guitarist includes online access to audio examples for download or streaming.

DVD-This DVD is an encouraging ?self-tutor? that supplies the advice and knowledge of Ken Perlman's years of teaching experience. He explains simply and step by step how to play fingerstyle guitar in a progressive andrewarding way.If you want to play folk blues fiddle tunes or ragtime on guitar this DVD can help you master the basic musical skills and fingerpicking techniques you need to play these styles. Whether you're a beginningor advanced guitarist Ken Perlman will help you develop such skills as the alternating bass pattern picking hammering-on pulling-off sliding and much more.This DVD is best used with Ken's Fingerstyle Guitar book(HL00000081) a definitive reference instruction manual for both students and teachers alike that has become the fingerpicker's bible. Approx. 85 minutes.

Arranged for Fingerstyle Guitar. With this book/CD pack Ken Perlman presents a systematic approach to playing classic fiddle tunes fingerstyle on the guitar. Learn hoedowns reels set tunes marches hornpipes jigs strathspeys and airs from a pioneer of the style!

The Banjo in America from Folklore to Factory-This history of the banjo is a second edition of a publication originally published to coincide with a groundbreaking exhibition of the same name at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum. Includes information on the instrument's enduring popularity the banjo makers of Boston instruments from the exhibition a glossary and bibliography of the banjo and more.

This charming children's story will delight music lovers of all ages. Little Martin the Guitar lives in Mr. Beninato's Music Store in New York City. He wants so much to be adopted and taken home by a fine musician but the otherlarger instruments in the shop are always picked before him. Every night after Mr. Beninato goes home all the instruments play for each other and compete for a place of honor in the shop. The large and loud guitar known as Big Dalways wins the contest. One night Strada the Violin decides to step out of her special case and help Martin win the contest and the two perform a duet that leaves the other instruments looking on with awe and admiration. JoinMartin and all his friends for a CD of music from Mr. Beninato's Music Store! Performed on guitars mandolins banjos and more hear songs from the book entitled ?Strada's Waltz ? ?Mr. Beninato's MusicShop ? ?Martin's Lullaby ? and six more tunes made to bring a smile to your face and to set your toes tapping!

Eighteen favourites each presented in two versions: a simple lead sheet arrangment with melody lyrics and chords; and an advanced solo arrangement that combines the melody and accompaniment. Arranged by Eric Cutshall.

The 2 000 licks in this book are organized into 36 chapters. These chapters explore the different pitches rhythms techniques and methods of phrasing found in blues and blues-influenced guitar solos and fills. Use these licks to deliver heavy yet ear-catching riffs. These can be played along with the 43 backing tracks included on the 3 CDs that come with this book. They are all written in the key of a C blues while the backing tracks are played in the keys of E A D G C F and Bb. A handy table is included that shows how to transpose up or down from C to other blues keys. The backing tracks (performed by a live band in a studio) are all in the 12-bar bluesform but the licks do not necessarily have to be played over specific chords in the progression.

The term “burst” has been used to describe a specific Gibson Les Paul guitar manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this guitar has and continues to shake the music world. For dozens of guitar idols who'veplayed it – and those fortunate enough to have owned one or more – the Gibson Les Paul Sunburst possesses a mystique and magic not found in any other electric guitar. With its unique sound spectacular beauty andplayability the burst has shaped the landscape of the blues/rock genre as we know it today.The Burst Believers in this book – Joe Bonamassa Jimmy Page Billy Gibbons Kirk Hammett Rick Nielsen WaddyWachtel Slash Steve Lukather the Burst Brothers and many more – have been kind enough to share their experiences and stories that you will enjoy reading. These recollections plus hundreds of fantastic color photographsand a serial number index make this book a “must” for players and collectors everywhere.“These guitars are the holy grail.” – Joe Bonamassa“The burst has helped to create andestablish the rock sound loved by generations.” – Jimmy Page“A modern-day Stradivarius.” – Kirk Hammett“I cannot imagine a guitar more perfectly suited to my eyes ears handsand musical inclinations.” – Billy Squier