Improvisation Step by Step

This book teaches the improvisation of classical piano music through a step-by-step method including the use of chord tone approaches, scales, arpeggios, non-chord tones, motivic development, ornamentation, modulation, stylistic variation, and more. By practicing simple tasks the pianist escapes the mental pressure of performing on the spot and develops the ease and freedom of improvising in classical styles. This book also includes 7 variations on a theme by Beethoven illustrating the improvisational concept and technique. Includes CD.

William Bay: Children's Harmonica Method

This book provides an easy, step-by-step method to teach young children to play the harmonica. It begins with basic concepts and eases into playing music on the instrument. Popular songs are included such as London Bridge, When the Saints Go Marching In, Pop Goes the Weasel, Camptown Races and more. Designed for individual or group instruction.

Fingersteps : A Step-by-Step Guide to Create Fingerstyle Guitar Arrangements

William Bay: You Can Teach Yourself Uke (Book/Online Audio And Video)

This book provides an easy and fun way to learn the Ukulele! Based on C tuning, You Can Teach Yourself Uke presents strum/sing-alongs in the keys of C, G, D, F, and B flat. The online video and audio tracks will teach you in a step-by-step manner, while providing hours of fun and enjoyment. The book contains 58 great, all-time favourites for the Ukulele including Alexander's Ragtime Band , Aloha Oe ,  Go Tell It On The Mountain , The Blue Bells Of Scotland, Peg O' My Heart and Fascination . This book is suitable for use with Soprano Ukuleles.

Bluegrass & Country Guitar for the Young Beginner

A very easy, step-by-step book/CD package teaching chords, backup licks and breaks, hammer-ons, pull-offs and other solo techniques. Written in notes and tablature.

Drumset Setup Chart

The Drumset Set Up Chart illustrates and explains how to assemble and tune a drumset. Included are 48 pictures with captions that provide detailed, step-by-step instructions for assembling and tuning a complete drum kit.

You Can Teach Yourself to Compose Music

A very comprehensive book that answers many frequently asked questions about song composition. It starts at the very beginning the basic concept, and takes you step-by-step to the final completion and production of a song.

Mary Ann Willis: Hot Fiddle!

Mel Bay presents Hot Fiddle! - the quickest path to a sizzling technique for all musical styles, by Mary Ann Willis. The two interactive DVDs contain forty-eight winning tricks and techniques with and step-by-step instruction for intermediate Violinists.

First Lessons Beginning Guitar

This very easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance presents basic notes in first position. It features a companion play-along CD and DVD with special sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, musical and guitar terms. ?easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance ?presents basic notes in first position ?companion play-along CD and DVD ?special sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, musical and guitar terms. DVD 46:00 minutes.

Splitting the Licks

This companion video based on the book of the same title guides the 5-string banjo player step-by-step in creating arrangements from basic melodies by adding standard banjo licks and rolls. Addresses both Scruggs/bluegrass style and melodic/chromatic style.

Learn to Play Bluegrass Dobro Guitar

A step-by-step method by two noted Dobro authorities. This method takes the student through the basics of bar position, right hand technique, producing harmonics, and minor and seventh chords. Features 25 solos in G tuning, written in notation and tablature.

Conga Method 3 Advanced

Part 1: IntroductionPart 2: ClavePart 3: Learning Timba MarchasPart 4: Timba Marchas with Step by Step DVD TrainingPart 5: Longer MarchasPart 6: Playing Full ArrangementsPart 7: Analysis of a Complete Timba ArrangementPart 8: Inventing Your Own Conga PartsPart 9: Exercises in 8th Notes

Jazz Guitar Phrasing Workout

A step-by-step method teaching correct modern jazz interpretation and phrasing. Great for reading and for learning to ?play in the pocket?. Companion CD allows the guitarist both to hear how the phrases should be interpreted and to play the jazz etudes with a rhythm section.

Guitar Stringing Chart

This chart is the definitive resource guide for putting strings on the guitar. Clear photos and detailed description show you step by step how to change strings on steel-string and nylon-string guitars. The chart also contains information regarding when to change strings and what strings to use.

Jazz Drumset Basics

Jazz drumming great Danny Gottlieb provides an easy to follow, step by step starting point for the jazz drum student. Whether you are a beginner or a drummer looking to add additional skills and development, this DVD and exercise sheet will provide inspiration and information to cover the basics.

William Bay: First Lessons Beginning Guitar - Learning Notes/Playing Solos (Book/Online Audio/Video)

This very easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and Guitar solo performance presents basic notes in first position. It features a companion play-along online audio and video with special sections on types of Guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a Guitar, musical and Guitar terms.

First Lessons Beginning Guitar: Learning Chords/Playing Songs

A step-by-step, concise, user-friendly guide to learning chords, strumming, and songs. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C with a play-along audio recording. The book also features sections on types of Guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a Guitar, and musical and Guitar related terminology. Ideal for beginners of any age. Audio and video downloads available online. Step-by-step, concise, user-friendly guide to learning chords, strumming, and songs - perfect for beginners of any age. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C. Features sections on types of Guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a Guitar, and musical and Guitar-related terminology. Companion audio and video available online.

Learn To Play Bluegrass Dobro Guitar (Book/Online Audio)

A step-by-step method by two noted Dobro authorities. This method takes the student through the basics of bar position, right hand technique, producing harmonics, and minor and seventh chords. Learn To Play Bluegrass Dobro Guitar features 25 solos in G tuning, written in notation and tablature, and includes access to online audio.

First Lessons Beginning Guitar

A step-by-step, concise, user-friendly guide to learning chords, strumming, and songs. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C with a DVD. The book also features sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, and musical and guitar-related terminology. Ideal for beginners of any age. ?

William Bay: Easiest Harmonica Book

Easiest Harmonica Book is a step-by-step method for playing harmonica solos. The format is simple and visually attractive. Through graded lessons, the student is taught how to find and play the individual notes on the diatonic harmonica, as well as learning to read simple musical notation. Includes a diatonic note chart. The songs include chords for accompaniment.

Trumpet Method

A step-by-step comprehensive approach designed to help the student progress and excel technically! This method was written to enable the trumpet student to develop into a complete and well-round musician capable of successfully meeting the challenges of contemporary and traditional trumpet performance. Includes scale, articulation, range, and rhythmic studies, as well as original solos and duets.

You Can Teach Yourself Autoharp

A step-by-step, self-instruction method. Includes care of the autoharp, playing positions, chord changes, back-up strums, arpeggio strums, melody picking, rhythm picking, and much more! Each song teaches something new and each strum pattern is built on the previous one. When you have practiced each selection and perfected each strum, you will have the necessary foundation to go on to more advanced styles and more intricate picking. The songs in the book are arranged for the 15-chord instrument, since it is the most popular for beginning students. In the 60-minute instructional recording, the author uses autoharp and vocals to demonstrate the major styles presented in the book, from simple to advanced strums to melody picking. The player learns effective ways to practice each new style, and has a chance to play along with the singer on the songs that are repeated, unaccompanied.

First Lessons Beginning Guitar

A step-by-step, concise, user-friendly guide to learning chords, strumming, and songs. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C with a play-along CD and DVD. The book also features sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, and musical and guitar-related terminology. Ideal for beginners of any age. ?

Deluxe Harmonica Method

This book/CD/DVD set is a complete guide to playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Its purpose is to help the beginning student avoid the trial and error method of playing the harmonica through step by step technical instruction and an extensive, graded repertoire. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes in the book. DVD is 30 minutes.

First Lessons Beginning Guitar, Spanish Edition

This very easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance presents basic notes in first position. It features a companion play-along CD and special sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, musical and guitar terms. ?easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance ?presents basic notes in first position ?companion play-along CD ?special sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, musical and guitar terms Esta introducción fácil de entender, paso a paso a la lectura musical y guitarra solista presenta notas básicas en la primera posición. Incluye un CD de acompañamiento y una sección especial de tipos de guitarras, preguntas frecuentes, como encordar la guitarra y términos guitarrísticos y musicales. ?