First Lessons, Op. 117

Mel Bay's First Lessons Flute is an easy method for beginning players of all ages. From the first tones to a full two-octave chromatic scale this book CD and DVD will introduce the beginner progressively to the foundations offlute playing and musicianship. Proper assembly playing position and embouchure formation are carefully introduced along with simple songs and rudiments of music. Beginning players are taught a set of basic skills from whichthey can build performance technique. Lively rhythmic backgrounds on the accompanying CD will generate student interest from the very beginning. Practice loops will encourage students to learn through repetition. The First LessonsCD and DVD are perfect for use with group lessons and for energizing practice sessions from start to finish. Latin and jazz accompaniments make even the simplest exercises an enjoyable musical experience. â?¢ Easy method forbeginning players. â?¢ Progressive step-by-step introduction to fundamentals. â?¢ Lively play-along CD and DVD. DVD 258.13 minutes.

Mel Bay's First Lessons Flute is an easy method for beginning players of all ages. From the first tones to a full two-octave chromatic scale this book and downloadable online audio will introduce the beginnerprogressively to the foundations of flute playing and musicianship. Proper assembly playing position and embouchure formation are carefully introduced along with simple songs and rudiments of music. Beginning players are taughta set of basic skills from which they can build performance technique. Lively rhythmic backgrounds on the accompanying online audio will generate student interest from the very beginning. Practice loops will encourage students tolearn through repetition. The First Lessons audio is perfect for use with group lessons and for energizing practice sessions from start to finish. Latin and jazz accompaniments make even the simplest exercises an enjoyable musicalexperience. Assemble your flute turn on the First Lessons audio and have fun while you learn to play. Easy method for beginning players. Progressive step-by-step introduction to fundamentals.Online audio available for download.

Book With Online Audio and Video-This beginning Guitar method is unique in that it teaches the basics of playing Guitar while focusing on the style of folk Guitar.Designed to teach students the fundamentals of playing chords and melody on Guitar FirstLesson Folk Guitar also provides lessons on correct posture caring for the Guitar proper right and left-hand technique and tuning the Guitar to its self a pitch pipe or a Piano.Subjects covered include strumming chords accompaniment patterns fingerstyle basics reading standard notation reading tab and alternating bass strum patterns. Time tested folk standards with lyrics are included to teach playing fundamentals. Accompanying audio andvideo provides students a professional recording of tunes and exercises. 

Media Type : Book+CD+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : First Lessons Number of pages : 32 Get your First Lesson from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills, snare and bass drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit, hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today! DVD 25:21 minutes.

First Lessons Bass is intended to introduce beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass. The material covered in this book is approximately the material covered in the first 8 lessons of private bass instruction. This book makes use of the '3-finger' left hand position commonly found in double bass technique. The emphasis on left hand technique allows the student to develop a consistent fingering approach to the fingerboard reduces unnecessary strain on the left hand and makes the bass more accessible to younger students or students with small hands. After the left hand technique has been established the book introduces the student toimportant elements of bass line construction including blues patterns the root-fifth relationship and common rhythmic patterns. Includes access to online audio and video.- Introduction for beginning students to the fundamental concepts of playing the electric bass. - Book is approximately the material covered in the first 8 lessons of private bass instruction. - Makes use of the '3-finger' left hand position commonly found in double bass technique. - Offers student important elements of bass line construction: blues patterns root-fifth relationship and common rhythmic patterns.- Includes access to online audio and video.

Get your 'First Lesson' from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the Drumset. Learn some fundamental readingskills Snare and Bass Drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today!Includes online audio and video (25:21 minutes).

Get your 'First Lesson' from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills snare and bass drum technique andget started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today!

First Lessons on Banjo is an ultra-easy instruction manual for beginning five-string Banjo played in the three finger style in G tuning. It can be used by those with no previous experience with the Banjo or music of any sort.It is so basic it can be used even by small children. The book features very detailed descriptions of even the most basic aspects such as wearing the picks properly the correct picking motion and noting the strings properly.These are aspects that are so basic most manuals skip over them. There are many detailed photos several from the player's point of view not from in front of the Banjo.First Lessons on Banjo covers themost basic rolls the Alternating Thumb Roll and two Forward Rolls the three basic chords plus the relative minor chord. All musical examples are presented in tablature with the melody notes in boldface type so the student knowswhich notes to emphasize.All arrangements include lyrics which is very important to the novice who is trying to train the ear to hear the melody among the fill notes. Several tips and suggestions about the proper mentalapproach are included that will lead to playing by ear and arranging at an earlier stage in the student's development. There are also suggestions about developing the proper mental approach and about speed reading of tablature.These suggestions are not found in any other Banjo instruction book. The 'finale' arrangement is Cripple Creek a popular Banjo standard that when mastered should give the novice a great sense ofaccomplishment.The accompanying audio download includes all tabbed examples with the rhythm instruments and lead Banjo in separate channels. The songs are played at three tempos the first tempo VERY slow then a mediumtempo version and finally at performing speed with Guitar Mandolin and Bass accompaniment. The up- tempo accompanied versions are all together at the end of the recording so the final tracks can be used as a listening recording.

With Online Audio and Video-First Lessons Mandolin teaches the absolute basics of learning to play Mandolin from holding the pick to performing easy Mandolin tunes. It doesn't get any easier than this! Students learn how to hold theMandolin correctly how to read Mandolin tablature basic note reading the most popular Mandolin chords how to play easy melodies in several musical styles basic picking technique how to tune the Mandolin and much more. Alongthe way students will learn about the greatest Mandolin players and their music. The main emphasis of First Lessons Mandolin is to get the student up and playing immediately and to have fun doing it! A companiononline audio and video are available online. DVD 139:00 minutes.

With First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar author Jay Leach has created a fun easy-to-follow approach to learning the Lap Steel Guitar.  In this comprehensive book Leach explains thebasics of the instrument including bar control picking and string groups with fun exercises to play. First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar also includes several catchy tunes and accompanying online audio withplay-along tracks.

Description Trevor Salloum: First Lessons Bongo First Lessons Bongo and accompanying audio are a perfect introduction to the bongo drum.

This book provides the perfect introduction to playing fingerstyle Guitar. National Board certified educator Steve Eckels has carefully designed each lesson to allow for smooth progression. Each of the tenlessons contains the four pillars of practice: scales reading progressions and repertoire. Developed in the classroom this book provides arrangements of beautiful Guitar pieces in a basic form and instructions for how toembellish them in your own way. Included are shortcuts for learning to read music and fingerstyle accompaniment patterns such as the famous 'Travis' pattern. Those seeking further study will also enjoy Eckels''Modern Fingerstyle Guitar Method Grade 1' and other acclaimed folios. This book includes access to online audio.

First Lessons Conga is a perfect introduction to the conga drum. The book includes lessons on music notation posture positioning tuning and hand strokes. There are also many exercises examples ofLatin rhythms and even some history of the instrument. Written by best-selling Mel Bay author Trevor Salloum this method is all you need to start playing the conga today!

First Lessons Djembe provides a fun and easy way to learn to play the Djembe. It was conceived for the beginning Djembe player yet contains information and reference material that is valuable for players at alllevels. Playing the Djembe is a lifelong journey of self-expression as well as self-discovery. While the material presented herein may at first glance seem elementary the value and importance of it in terms of moving forward onthe drumming path with the Djembe is truly invaluable. The fundamentals of playing dynamics and tonality are the benchmarks of mastering musicality on the Djembe and worthy of a lifetime of continued practice and refinement. Iencourage you to enjoy this journey every step of the way.