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Learn to improvise the blues in jazz, Latin, fusion, rock and funk styles - in all keys! - with step-by-step instructions, practice tips, and a play-along CD. Even if you are a complete beginner, this easy-to-understand guide will get you improvising in no time! You'll learn how to: create killer solos using the hundreds of great licks included; get the sound of the blues under your fingers and in your ears; improve your sound, playing and rhythm through technical studies and exercises; increase your confidence using the helpful practice routines; and jam in a variety of styles with the rhythm section on the play-along CD. Develop essential skills in reading, technique, listening, rhythmic syncopation, performance and solo composition with this info-packed publication. Jeff Harrington is an assistant professor in the Woodwind Department at Berklee College of Music. He received his B.M. from Berklee and his M.M. from the New England Conservatory of Music. Harrington is a tenor saxophonist and recording artist, and has performed internationally with artists including Ricky Ford, Milt Hinton, Toots Thielemans and Makoto Ozone.

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Includes more advanced technique and theory, and introduces players to outboard effects for electric bass. Also includes a dynamic section on how to approach reading studio-type arrangements. More great recorded songs reinforce a simplified approach to fingerboard harmony.

'Troy Stetina's Guitar Lessons: Hard Rock.' Troy covers three popular songs from Classic Rock music that he breaks down into pieces to show the hidden principles at work withing the music. This is a great book to teach guitar students how to disect a song and learn it.

This private lesson with MI instructor Tom Kolb is an easy-to-use guide to the most essential chords, rhythms and strumming patterns for a huge variety of musical styles: rock, blues, jazz, country, folk, R&B, funk, soul, Latin jazz, fusion, ska, reggae and gospel! Each musical example in the book is demonstrated on the accompanying CD, backed by a full rhythm section.

At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, this book includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, plus a scale/chord correlation chart. Biographical sketches of key jazz figures are also included. And, if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance. The professionally recorded audio CD also includes tempo adjustment software for use in your computer (CD-ROM). Includes: Now's the Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, C-Jam Blues, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas and Blue Train. • Professionally recorded Play-Along CD • Tempo adjustment software for computer (CD-ROM) • Choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only • Sample written solos and improvising hints • Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns

This private lesson covers common symbols and musical shorthand, section figures and ensemble figures, accents, set-up ideas, and embellishment, and swing, big band, and other styles. The CD includes 16 full-demo examples. Musicians Institute Press is the official series of Southern California's renowned music school, Musicians Institute. MI instreuctors, some of the finest musicians in the world, share their vast knowledge and experience with you on matter what your current level.

Learn to improvise in jazz, Latin, fusion, blues and rock styles in all keys with step-by-step instructions and a play-along CD. Develop essential reading, technique, rhythmic syncopation, performance and composing skills. Jeff Harrington is an assistant professor in the Woodwind Department at Berklee College of Music. He received his B.M. from Berklee and his M.M. from the New England Conservatory of Music. Harrington is a tenor saxophonist and recording artist, and has performed internationally with artists including Ricky Ford, Milt Hinton, Toots Thielemans and Makoto Ozone.

At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, this book includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, plus a scale/chord correlation chart. Biographical sketches of key jazz figures are also included. And, if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance. The professionally recorded audio CD also includes tempo adjustment software for use in your computer (CD-ROM). Includes: Now's the Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, C-Jam Blues, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas and Blue Train. • Professionally recorded Play-Along CD • Tempo adjustment software for computer (CD-ROM) • Choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only • Sample written solos and improvising hints • Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns

This book/CD pack explores all the main components necessary for crafting well-balanced rhythmic and melodic phrases. It also explains how these phrases are put together to form cohesive solos. Many styles are covered - rock, blues, jazz, fusion, country, Latin, funk and more - and all of the concepts are backed up with musical examples. The 50 ideas are divided into five main sections: The Basics - covers fundamental but all too often forgotten techniques, such as slurs and vibrato, that can breathe new life into your phrases; Melodic Concepts - explores various aspects of melodic phrasing, such as motifs, chromaticism and sequences; Harmonic Embellishments - discusses the melodic potential of harmonic intervals (dyads), chords and chord partials; Rhythmic Concepts - explores various aspects of rhythmic phrasing, such as accents, free-time phrasing and metric modulation, and how it pertains to melodic soloing; Solo Structure - all of the topics discussed in the book come together to help form the big picture. The companion CD contains 89 demos for listening, and most tracks feature full-band backing. Also available for keyboard, tenor saxophone and trumpet.

This terrific method book/CD pack specific to the diatonic harmonica covers all six positions! It contains more than 20 songs and musical examples that take beginners from the basics on through to the most advanced techniques available for the contemporary harmonica player. Each section contains appropriate songs and exercises (demonstrated on the CD) that enable the player to quickly learn the various concepts presented. Every aspect of this versatile musical instrument is explored and explained in easy-to-understand detail with illustrations. Includes information on: posture, breathing, hand positions, music reading, vibrato, playing amplified harmonica with a mic, note-bending, modes and more! Musical styles covered include traditional, blues, country and folk, with convenient cross-references to other Hal Leonard harmonica publications.

Explore United States history and its connections to Western Music with this all-in-one resource for upper elementary through high school. Along with a helpful historical timeline, each section includes a reproducible student article, activity sheets, games and listening maps for 16 composers spanning five centuries. Full-length National Standards-based lesson plans accompany each section and all musical listening selections are included on the CD. Historical periods and composers include: The New World (Desprez, Palestrina), The Colonial Period (Bach, Vivaldi), Mid-1700s (Scarlatti, Gluck), the American War of Independence (Haydn, Mozart), the War of 1812 (Beethoven, Schubert), the Civil War (Liszt, Brahms), the Industrial Revolution (Ravel, Elgar), the early 20th Century (Holst, Prokofiev). For Grades 4-8.

This CD is one of several supporting The AB Real Book. It contains 15 Real Book tunes for jazz clarinet level/grade 5 with full performance tracks as well as minus-one backing tracks. The tunes have been carefully moderated and contain designated sections for improvised solos. The CD encourages playing by ear and, as a backing track, is excellent for developing your improvisation.

This CD is one of several supporting The AB Real Book. It contains 15 Real Book tunes for jazz trombone level/grade 5 with full performance tracks as well as minus-one backing tracks. The tunes have been carefully moderated and contain designated sections for improvised solos. The CD encourages playing by ear and, as a backing track, is excellent for developing your improvisation.

This book/audio method explores the basic fundamentals of slide guitar: from selecting a slide and proper setup of the guitar, to open and standard tuning. Plenty of music examples are presented showing sample licks as well as backup/rhythm slide work. Each section also examines techniques and solos in the style of the best slide guitarists, including Duane Allman, Dave Hole, Ry Cooder, Bonnie Raitt, Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter and Elmore James.

Learn to play guitar using the songs and style of Jimi Hendrix. Guides you through a step-by-step process of learning music and guitar basics. Accompanying CD includes Hendrix tracks to practice to. This is the first published book with on-line support via the internet, with access to bulletin-boards, chat rooms, additional lessons and updates.

Lista utworów:
Foxey Lady
Highway Chile
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Purple Haze
Red House
Star Spangled Banner (Instrumental)
The Burning Of The Midnight Lamp
Third Stone From The Sun
Wild Thing

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Explore guitar in the styles of bands like Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden and Stone Temple Pilots. Over 20 examples and four complete pieces providing lessons on techniques and much more.

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From tips on arranging to speed-picking to the maintenance of your guitar (and you!) and beyond, 101 Tips And Tricks For Acoustic Guitar is chock full of 'unplugged' pointers to help everyone from the beginning student to the seasoned pro.

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Strum and sing the classic Beatles songs using these easy chord boxes, guitar tab and full lyrics. The high quality backing tracks on the CD give you authentic soundalike Beatles arrangements - just like the original recordings.
Also included are numerous tips and tricks that will help you to play those famous riffs and intros the way they should be played, and a special beginner's section explaining how to use TAB and chord boxes.

Lista utworów:
Across The Universe (Beatles The)
And I Love Her (Beatles The)
Day Tripper (Beatles The)
Dear Prudence (Beatles The)
Eight Days A Week (Beatles The)
Get Back (Beatles The)
Help! (Beatles The)
Here Comes The Sun (Beatles The)
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (Beatles The)
Please Please Me (Beatles The)
Revolution (Beatles The)
Ticket To Ride (Beatles The)
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles The)
Yesterday (Beatles The)

Volume 1 - In-Depth Sessions with a Master Musician Homespun Listen & Learn Series Please see the piano section of this catalog for a complete description.

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