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Peter Murray's new book, which scored an A+ rating from Bass Player magazine, provides bassists with everything they need to know to play effectively, helping them master the basics, and then explore what's beyond. Essential to any bass player! Once in a while, a book comes along that stands head and shoulders above the endless rows of 'method books' that fill the racks in music stores. This is one of those exceptional books. If you're a beginner, study of Murray's method could save you from countless hours of frustration (and possibly injury) by showing you the correct way to use you hands right from the start; if you're a more advanced player, it should help you to refine your ability and overcome the technical barriers that can block further development. Bravo! - Jim Roberts, Bass Player magazine

The Mariachi Method Book transforms the traditional verbal teaching of this time-honored genre into a written text. This book is especially designed to teach the beginning player the fundamentals of Mariachi guitar. It contains lessons that introduce the primary chords, followed by easy exercises, new rhythm patterns and great songs to put your new Mariachi knowledge to use. The two accompanying CDs provide a teaching soundtrack to guide you through the exercises, rhythms and songs.

This book has a very specific purpose: to help songwriters find better rhymes and use them more effectively. Rhyme is one of the most crucial areas of lyrics writing, and this guide will provide all of the technical information necessary to develop your skills completely. The exercises and worksheets help experienced writers take a fresh look at their techniques, and prevent novices from developing bad habits. Use this book to start writing better than ever before!

Total Rock Guitar is a unique and comprehensive source for learning rock guitar, designed to develop both lead and rhythm playing. This book/CD pack covers: getting a tone that rocks; open chords, power chords and barre chords; riffs, scales and licks; string bending, strumming, palm muting, harmonics and alternate picking; all rock styles; and much more. The examples in the book are in standard notation with chord grids and tablature, and the CD includes full-band backing for all 22 songs.

This Centerstream book/CD pack is essential for anyone interested in expanding melodic concepts on the guitar. Author Greg Cooper covers: picking exercises; major, minor, dominant and altered lines; blues and jazz turn-arounds; and more.

A Guide To Tune Analysis and Chord//Scale Choices For Improvisation More than just another chord/scale publication, this book addresses how melody function and context play a major role in determining the best possible scale to be used in a given situation. Excellent summaries are also provided in this revolutionary, concise publication. A must for any jazz educator.

Teaching Music with Passion is a one-of-a-kind, collective masterpiece of thoughts, ideas and suggestions about the noble profession of music education. Both inspirational and instructional, it will surely change the way you teach (and think) about music. Filled with personal experiences, anecdotes and wonderful quotations, this book is an easy-to-read, essential treasure! One of the most 'real' writings I have read during my 35 years in music education. - Mel Clayton, President, MENC: The National Association for Music Education

A Composer's Insight, Volume 1 - with a foreword by Michael Colgrass - is the first in a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in this initial volume are rare, behind-the-notes perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductors, composers or enthusiasts interested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composers' training, compositional approach, musical influences and interpretative ideas. Features the music of: Timothy Broege, Michael Colgrass, Michael Daugherty, David Gillingham, John Harbison, Karel Husa, Alfred Reed and others.

Centerstream Publications. A comprehensive study of chords - normal and extended tunings, keys, transposing and capo. Includes informative and clear photos, diagrams and instructions.

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Go beyond learning simple rudiments or star-drummer solos and discover the spiritual side of becoming a great performer and musician. This unique and unusual book, written by master drummer and educator Billy Ward, is a comprehensive examination of the physical and mental skills that are required to be a truly great drummer. Ward shares his celebrated essays from Modern Drummer magazine to give you a fresh perspective on your attitude and approach as a performing musician. Discover what it really means to be part of a band, and how to shape your own drum playing to forge your own characteristic style. The topics are punctuated with anecdotes and examples from Ward's own extensive experience. Chapter topics include:

• How to get gigs
• Learning to groove
• Effective practicing
• Session drumming tips
• Auditioning
• Improving your mechanics

A spectacular hardback celebration of 100 years of rhythmic power and invention, charting the evolution of the modern drums and profiling the greatest players in all styles of music.

The Drummer is the complete tale of the modern drumset master. From the founding fathers of America's greatest cultural achievement, Jazz, to today's athletic, mind-altering rhythmic wizards, The Drummer celebrates the most vital - yet often least understood - musician onstage.

Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Modern Drummer magazine, this informative guide is rich in stories and contributions from the knowledgeable drumming experts of today.

Includes a foreword by Chad Smith.

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A comprehensive tutor series for beginners of all ages. Well presented with color pictures, useful information and guidance material. The aim of the book is to teach in the most natural and enjoyable way, through popular melodies. The method enables the student to progress in a logical fashion through Pre A to F. A recommended and thorough series.

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Learn to play piano in an enjoyable, natural way with this progressive piano course.

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