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This unique anthology enhances the voice and classic guitar repertoire with newly revised transcriptions of many of the most popular works of Schubert, Mozart, and Giuliani. It also includes four folksongs arranged by noteworthy mid-nineteenth-century English composer/guitarists.The 22 selections in this book lie well within the technical reach of vocalists and guitarists alike and will make an engaging addition to concert and recital programs. As the human voice brings an added lyrical dimension to any musical performance, audiences will love this music.Includes an outstanding online audio recording by the author and soprano, Kate Rawls.

The name of this book is no exaggeration. It includes some of the most gorgeous music that the authors El McMeen and Sandy Shalk know. To make things even more interesting, none of the music was originally written for guitar.In addition to Celtic favorites, El includes his arrangements of two of the most beautiful arias in all of opera: "Che Gelida Manina" from Puccinis "La Boheme" and "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" ôMon Coeur Souvre ? ta Voixö from "Samson and Delilah" by Camille Saint-Sa?ns. Sandys contributions range from Celtic to French love songs to Stephen Foster, manifesting Sandys gift for chordal subtleties and innovation.Each piece is in either standard tuning EADGBE or Drop D tuning DADGBE .Written in standard notation and tablature with computer generated audio files of each arrangement.

As a guitarist, have you ever dreamed of playing contrapuntal bass lines and melodies? Or maybe you would like to sound more like a pianist, able to perform fluently with independent right and left hands.Playing multiple lines simultaneously can be one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges posed by the guitar. Using the concept of planted notesùa fretting-hand finger that remains in place while the other fingers play scale-like passages or arpeggiosù this book will methodically guide you towards right and left-hand finger independence.Written in standard notation and tablature, this no-nonsense revolutionary method is the first of its kind. Together with 95 online audio recordings, it will help you build finger independence in both hands, approaching that of a pianist. Includes access to online audio.

Younger students will enjoy this creative approach to playing simple guitar chords. Chords are taught with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. These progressions include I-iii-vi-ii-V-I and twelve bar blues in many different keys. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with detailed illustrations showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Open chords for folk music as well as power chords for rock music are presented clearly and easily in this text. A complete easy chord chart and capo chart is provided at the end of the book for easy reference. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation.Includes access to online 52-minute video.

No longer confined to basic folk genres, any mandolinist aspiring to a broader comprehension of music, including swing, blues, pop, choro, broadway, and even classical can expand his/her playing and through a working knowledge of jazz fundamentals. This breakthrough approach in mandolin pedagogy takes four uncomplicated fretboard patterns (FFcP) and drills a physical familiarity into the player's fingers, softening the fear of upper frets and prepares for the harmonic alterations necessary for effective and intuitive playing of more complex contemporary music. A brief introduction into modes, the playeris eased into jamming with audio accompaniment, and eventually an initiation into the most fundamental jazz chord progression of all, the 'ii V7 I' pattern. From the horizontal (melody) to the vertical (chords) and back, the results are a both instinctive and physical grasp of tonal centers and the improvisational fodder of effective performing. An emphasis on pinky strength, finger control and sustain, the book's exercises also develop the player's concepts of tone and melody. Includes access to online audio.

Intended for the beginning drum student, this book contains many essentialreading and playing skills for the snare and drumset. These studies are integrated in a logical, sequential order. For example, a new rhythm is introduced and studied on the snare drum, then later applied as a beat and then a fill. The same rhythmwill appear later in the book for review and then in one of the play-along tunes. This way each concept is reinforced and utilized in different ways. Because of the need to stress the importance of dynamics and their role in the proper executionof playing a piece, dynamic markings are included in many of the snare drumexercises. The author has gone to extreme measures to provide a fun and humorous way of learning to play drums while at the same time implementing the fundamental tools necessary to be a proficient musician. Includes access toonline audio that presents eight play-along tunes with and without the drums.

El Metodo Moderno para la Guitarra, Nivel 1/Edicion Ampliada ofrece mejorasinvaluables al metodo para guitarra mas popular del mundo. Este volumen completo dobla la cantidad de estudios y solos del libro original. Cada conceptonuevo es reforzado por varias paginas de nuevo material de estudio. Adicionalmente, cada nota del Metodo Moderno para la Guitarra, Nivel 1 original ha sido incluido y apoyado por material adicional para interpretar.

This book presents extended solo piano settings of eight Christmas favorites plus a new take on "Brahms' Lullaby," all with a touch of country keyboard technique. Each intermediate to advanced arrangement is replete with anticipatory grace notes, a bit of western swing harmony and rhythm in the classic country style popularized by Floyd Cramer. Author/arranger Devan Archer has added his own brand of challenging counterpoint. The "Nashville Sound" has long been a presence in gospel, pop and rock music but appears here in a Christmas repertoire, perhaps for the first time. "Good King Wenceslas" and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" have never swung so hard! Includes access to online electronic audio recording.

Are you a kid? Do you want to rock out on the drums? Dawn Richardson has written the book for you! Kid's Rock Drum Method is full of exercises and beats for the next rock star drummer. The book is geared towards younger drummersbut is appropriate for older kids who are beginning too. The book is moderately paced, introducing concepts one at a time for an easy learning process. Includesaccess to online audio.

Modern funk drumming explained! Rock, Latin, Samba, and Blues rhythms have evolved and melded into what is known today as funk drumming. This book is designed for teachers and intermediate to advanced drum students. A basic knowledge of quarter note and eighth note rhythms is all that is you need to begin this book. Simple to complex rhythms are presented in a progressive manner.Includes access to online audio.

"Killer Technique(R): Hammered Dulcimer" is a book that uniquely focuses onimproving the everyday elements of dulcimer playing. Some mundanefundamentals of technique may seem mindless and appear to need no attention. In reality though, even the most basic essentials of dulcimer playing can hold us back without careful examination and precision. This book does just that! The author, himself a National Hammered Dulcimer Champion and music professor, draws on over twenty years of experience in playing and teaching to share his recipe for success. The material focuses on dulcimer-specific skills and drills them in effective and engaging new ways. Targeted areas include dexterity, aim, flow, commonly used percussion rudiments, chords, arpeggios, and chord suffixes. Each exercise is carefully designed to isolate the targeted skill, provide instruction for its most efficient execution, andhelp you acquire new and improved muscle memory in the least amount ofrepetitions. Admittedly, working on technique can seem like a chore. This book takes thework out of it and presents the exercises in fresh new ways so you get the most out of them in the least amount of time. Dr. Wade's biggest technique secret revealed in this book is his use of varying rhythms to re-engage the brain and to acquire new and lasting muscle memory. The exercises are not only fun to master but also incredibly effective! It's all about efficiency--not just going through the motions!

Mel Bays new fingering and scale chart for saxophone is an indispensable reference guide for saxophonists as well as educators. The fingering diagrams are clear and easily understandable, with clear photographs of the keys of the saxophone. The scales can be used together with those of other instruments in the series. Included in the chart are:

"Ashokan Farewell" is best known as the plaintive theme from Kenneth Burns' highly acclaimed "Civil War" television documentary. In addition to Jay Ungar's authorized solo edition as performed in the documentary series, this folio contains the touching Civil War era "Sullivan Ballou Letter" and Lincoln's famed Gettysburg Address. Arranged for violin with piano accompaniment and suggested chord symbols for optional guitar and bass.

If you are only going to get one guitar chord book, make it this one! Thousands of chord forms are presented. Chords are presented in each key and numerous forms are shown for each type of chords. Chords are classified into melody forms, inside forms, rhythm forms and bottom four string forms. Each type of chord is shown in notation and it lists the name of each note and its function in the chord (root, third, seventh, etc.) Also, the name of each note is shown on every diagram and the bottom and top chordal tones are listed (5th, root, etc.). A great value for any guitarist.