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Having created the first day-long workshop devoted exclusively to rhythm playing, renowned flatpicker Orrin Star has helped guitarists around the country improve their rhythm skills. This 95-minute video offers an enhanced version of Orrin's live workshop, featuring additional bass runs and songs, a new section on playing with other guitarists, and a guest appearance by Kenny Smith. Starting with the basics and working up from there, it will show you: - a full range of strums and bass runs - how and when to apply them - the key to killer bass runs (rest strokes) - the 'cool' chord forms - how to approach faster songs / Guitare (Flatpick) Et Plectre

Want to be a classical guitarist but never had a lesson' No problem ? this hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play scales melodies and full-length pieces in the classical style.  You get plenty of practice exercises to stretch your skills selections from the classical repertoire and a bonus audio CD that helps you play along with the music pieces from the book!   Get acquainted with your guitar ? familiarize yourself with the unique make-up and parts of a classical guitar Start making some music ? play melodies on individual strings move on to arpeggios and getyour fingers in shape with scales Ramp up your technique ? play barres slurs and trills; handle harmonics; master right-hand tremolo; and venture up the neck to play in the higher positions Build yourclassical repertoire ? from Renaissance and Baroque to Classical Romantic and Modern play pieces from the major eras in classical music Practice makes perfect ? improve your performance with expert guidancethrough each exercise and piece in the book Open the book and find: Tips and techniques for playing beautiful pieces How to read music notation andtablature Basic finger and thumb strokes Right- and left-hand techniques Musical examples charts and photos Music pieces from the guitar greats The best ways to care for yourguitar A step-by-step tutorial on changing your strings Bonus CD Includes More than 140 recorded performances of the exercises and pieces featured in thebook Pieces performed using a count-off allowing you to play along in time with the music Tuning notes to help you tune up your guitar

Learn to play classical guitar and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages with no prior experience can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Classical Guitar begins with the fundamentals of the classical guitar. You will start by learning about parts of the guitar, how to hold and tune it, caring for your instrument, and standard music notation and TAB. You will then move right along to playing different notes, scales, and great classical pieces. Important techniques are taught such as the free and rest strokes, right- and left-hand positions, sitting properly, efficient finger movement, and more. The DVD includes video lessons and performances for everything in the book, and also includes the TNT 2 audio player that lets you adjust the tempo, and isolate parts. The CD features audio performances of every exercise and song. It plays in your CD player or you can download the tracks to your PC. The DVD and CD feature internationally renowned classical guitarist and educator Martha Masters. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to read music and play beautiful classical pieces by some of the great classical masters, including Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Scott Joplin! Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way. / Guitare

In his friendly, humorous style, Greg Horne makes learning acoustic guitar fun and easy. This revised edition features examples in TAB and standard music notation and a new DVD hosted by guitar virtuoso Jared Meeker. You'll learn how to hold the instrument, play with a pick, count time, read music, and play simple chords. After mastering the basics, you'll be introduced to fingerpicking, barre chords, improvisation, music theory, and a variety of styles including blues, rock, country, and folk. Beginning Acoustic Guitar is a must-have for anyone serious about starting to learn acoustic guitar. Second Edition Features: * Updated examples in the styles of acoustic guitar masters * New companion DVD demonstrating the examples in the book * Improved instruction on acoustic guitar techniques and theory, covering flatpicking, fingerstyle, and strumming / Guitare

A collection of 27 beautiful solos for acoustic guitar. Peaceful Guitar Playlist presents 27 beautiful solos for acoustic guitar, transcribed in standard notation and tablature. Featuring a range of pieces from Nivana and Bob Marley to Cole Porter and J.S. Bach, there is something for everyone in this stunning collection.

The Early Blues Of Lightnin' Hopkins-In this second DVD lesson devoted to the guitar playing of Lightnin??? Hopkins Ernie Hawkins dives into Lightnin's early catalogue from the Aladdin and Gold Star record labels. There was an amazing variety to Lightnin's early work. Listening to his early recordings we hear an artist at his prime. He effortlessly employing widely different rhythms keys and tunings. The deeper we listen to these songs the deeper our insight into what a master of Texas blues Lightnin' Hopkins really was.Lightnin's style itself came along at the perfect time: the advent of the electric guitar. His style strong rhythms punctuated by his flowing but compact lead linescreated a stinging and heart-tearing evocative sound. Lightnin's guitar style and technique worked great for both the acoustic or electrical guitars. The blues of Freddy King Albert Collins the Vaughn brothers Billy Gibbons testify to the power of this style. Lightnin' connects the generations of players starting with Blind Lemon Jefferson for whom he was lead-boy in the early 1920s. Standing tall at the center of the Texas Blues story is Lightnin??? Hopkins.In this double DVD set Ernie Hawkins covers songs in unusual keys such as: drop D(Sugar Mama) in drop D but played in the key of A (Santa Fe Blues) in G (Bad Luck and Trouble) as well as in the usual blues in A Come Back Baby and the country gospel Needed Time in the key of E. As a bonus Ernie teaches his version of Lightnin's Hideway the Freddy King tune coming back home to Lightnin'.Ernie teaches phrase by phrase and then uses the split-screen so you can carefully study what each hand is doing. Detailed tab/music booklets are included as PDF files on both DVDs. 186 minutes ??? Level 2/3 ??? Detailed tab/music PDF files on the DVDs

Beginner's Guide to Electric Guitar is all you need to start playing electric guitar. With an easy-to-understand and down-to-earth tone, this book gets to the important stuff first and doesn't bog you down with all the details. Learn all about the different types of electric guitars, amplifiers, and effects, and learn how to play like Led Zeppelin, The White Stripes, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Green Day, Metallica, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC, Alice in Chains, and more. To keep things simple, the music examples are written in TAB only and are designed to get you playing quickly---from riffs on a single string to power chords, pentatonic scales, and tunes in drop-D tuning. The accompanying CD features a full band to play along with. / Guitare Electrique

Upon its first publication in 1995, Pumping Nylon became an instant classic and a must-have technique handbook for all classical guitarists---and many guitarists of other styles as well. This complete edition includes additional early intermediate through advanced repertoire. Scott Tennant's encouraging style, sense of humor, and unique approach to technical training helped Pumping Nylon gain countless devotees throughout the world. At the heart of Pumping Nylon is the famous Daily Warm-Up Routine, which includes 11 clever, helpful exercises to get both hands in shape and ready to play while also improving your technical skills. These invaluable technique lessons are supplemented by Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies, Tarrega arpeggio studies, and music examples from Bach, Turina, and Rodrigo. In addition, original compositions by guitar luminaries Brian Head and Andrew York reinforce the material while also providing concert-worthy repertoire. This second edition of Pumping Nylon Complete incorporates even more great material with new pieces by Evan Hirschelman, Guiliani's Left Hand Studies, Op. 1, and new technical exercises in tremolo and balancing chord voicings. The music engravings have been improved for easier readability, and a brand-new correlating video, available to download or stream, has been included. If Pumping Nylon Complete is already in your library, it's time to upgrade to this second edition, which is even better than the original. If you are just now discovering Scott Tennant's masterpiece, this is a great opportunity to jump on board and start enjoying this classic. Your practice routine and technical prowess will improve, and you'll have fun as you learn. Complete Second Edition Features* All of the original complete edition content, including easy to advanced repertoire * Three new performance pieces * Giuliani's Left-Hand Studies, Op. 1 * New lessons and exercises * Improved music engravings * An updated, high-definition video to stream or download / Guitare Classique

50 classic songs to accompany the world-famous justinguitar.com courses for guitar!The Justinguitar.com Acoustic Songbook is for all guitar players who want to progress beyond beginnerlevel. The book starts with beginner level material before progressing to songs that will teach you how to use more complex chords (including barre chords) riffs fingerstyle patterns and open tunings.This bookcontains 50 great acoustic songs by artists such as The Beatles Eric Clapton Johnny Cash Elliott Smith Crowded House Ed Sheeran Coldplay Sting Tom Waits and David Gray.Take your playing forward by starting withthe 15 beginner level songs then move on to 15 intermediate songs specially chosen to develop your barre chords. After that you’ll learn a further 15 songs which introduce interesting new techniques chords and rhythms beforefinishing off with 5 classic songs written out in full TAB!Every song is accompanied by performance tips and strumming patterns often with tablature and chord diagrams to help you through any tricky bits. Much more thanjust a songbook this book contains valuable tips and tutorials that will help you with every aspect of your playing. This long-awaited volume really is the best Acoustic Songbook ever!'One of the mostinfluential guitar teachers in history' - The Independent

Fred Sokolow gives a comprehensive introduction to fingerpicking with a library of patterns that can be applied to any style. Designed for the beginner and starting with tuning and simple chords Sokolow shows you how to beginwith your first patterns gradually developing your technique and right-hand dexterity. By the end of the 70-minute lesson you will have learned A large variety of patterns and rhythm grooves Chords and licksin five different keys Connecting basslines and 'bass runs' in five keys The fingerpicking techniques are combined and applied in a host of well-known tunes that include Sloop John B House OfThe Rising Sun Nine Pound Hammer and Scarborough Fair demonstrating the versatility and popularity of this exciting approach to the guitar.

Par ROSENWINKEL KURT / KOCH DENIN. This book includes Denin Koch's transcriptions of solo improvisations from Kurt Rosenwinkel's 2012 album, Star of Jupiter. Koch provides insight into Rosenwinkel's techniques and concepts, giving the player perspective on the artist's signature improvisational approach.Each solo is presented in standard notation and guitar tablature with chord symbols matching Rosenwinkel's original lead sheets and a one-page discussion of the solo's notable features and techniques. The tablature represents the most logical fingering for each phrase based on articulation, tone, and what comes before and after it. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Tablatures / Guitare

John Tapella. Transcriptions of classics arranged for rock and metal guitarists. Inspired by the neo-classical movement with such stars as Yngwie Malmsteen and Randy Rhoads this book provides notes tab and fingerings to classicsby Bach Mozart Paganini Vivaldi and more! The records present fresh interpretations of each piece in the book complete with explanations and playing tips on the following techniques: tapping string skipping positionshifting alternate picking hybrid picking sweep picking and pedal points. Plug in to the latest rock techniques and tune in to the genius of the classical masters! 35-minutes audio accompaniment.