Instruments Instruction category: 8118 books

Piano music is soft and soothing. Often it is considered classical, for the serious and intellectual, because of its more formal tone and style. Thanks to mainstream pop music, piano music has gotten with the times and is now more hip and modern. Whether learning to play classical or modern piano...

This detailed packed e-book, will walk you through every aspect of the audition process for your upcoming orchestral audition. Included is a 6-week step by step guide, how to find openings and invaluable audition tips. Also included are the Most Common Excerpts asked in orchestra auditions for all...

Learn to understand the CAGED guitar system.Learn the CAGED chords , the system and the scale patterns on the different positions on the neck.- CAGED guitar chords system explained- Different positions on the neck- Guitar neck explained- Corresponding Scales- Practice exercisesAvailable...

Learn how to play the Do-Re-Mi, also called the Ionian or (natural) major scale in C.Learn all the Do-Re-Mi, the Ionian or Major scale patterns on the different positions on the neck, and how to switch from one to another position fast.- Major (Do-Re-Mi) or ionian scale in C explained- Different...

THE EASYWAY TO PLAY GUITAR is the only music ebook that teaches you how to read and play Guitar at the same time. Most Guitar books simply show you how to imitate something that sounds like you know how to play Guitar when you really don’t. Others are filled with confusing chords charts that do...

The incomparable Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel presents four fingerstyle exercises plus an arrangement of the classic tune Freight Train and two signature compositions- Mister Guitar and Dixie McGuire. This book would serve either as a reference text for one of Tommy's workshops or as a helpful...

The world of melodic jazz banjo soloing is revealed in this comprehensive method which leads a student from basic intervals to advanced theoretical concepts and finally to a firm foundation in jazz fundamentals. Included are over 90 exercises and examples written in both tablature fingerings and standard...

Mastering the Guitar is an innovative, exciting way to learn the guitar. Co-authored by William Bay and Mike Christiansen, this extremely comprehensive method applies the array of musical styles and techniques found in today's music. Written in notation and tablature, it covers a vast array of guitar...

Learn how to play the Mixolydian or Southern Rock scale in G.Learn all the Mixolydian scale patterns on the different positions on the neck, and how to switch from one to another position fast.- Mixolydian or Southern Rock scale in G explained- Different positions on the neck- Guitar neck explained-...

First Lessons Folk Harp is designed for the beginner harp student who has no prior music training. In this book they will learn to read music notation, count rhythm, implement important fingering techniques, organize practice, tune a harp, play common bass patterns and make a decision about which...

(Keyboard Instruction). Legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson has long been devoted to the education of piano students. In this book he offers dozens of pieces designed to empower the student, whether novice or classically trained, with the technique needed to become an accomplished jazz pianist.

Looking for that definitive text that covers improvisation in all its diversity with clarity and ease? Are you ready to put in the time and effort required to be a complete musician? Are you unable to afford huge tuitions for your education, but want the careful guidance that a private teacher with...

Revised and expanded since it first appeared in 1991, the guide features two new chapters on ornamentation and rehearsal techniques, as well as updated reference materials, internet resources, and other new material made available only in the last decade. The guide is comprised of focused chapters...

This book contains a collection of various mandolin solos in a range of styles and levels of difficulty, aimed at advanced beginners to intermediates. Extensive notes are included about the breaks and the techniques used to play them. The material can be practiced alongside accompanying online recordings...