Learn As You Play

A Handy Beginner's Guide!-Whether you are learning from scratch or just want a quick reference guide that you'll always have with you make your practice perfect with a pocket-sized Playbook: Learn To Play Harmonica. The book issmall enough to fit in your pocket so is absolutely ideal for quick reference or just keeping it with you at all times. Despite its convenient size a wealth of fundamental information is packed into these 80 pages all dividedinto bite-sized portions for easy and practical learning. Playbook: Learn To Play Harmonica covers all of the basic techniques you'll need to get started - from holding the instrument and learning tobreathe correctly to keeping the beat and bending. As the guide progresses more and more techniques are revealed such as trill wah and tremolo with fun tunes to play that exhibit these. Furthermore there is a useful glossaryand recommended listening list to inspire you to play like the pros. With this handy book you'll learn all the essentials including chords and the blues scale. Not only this but interesting information on some of theworld's best known Harmonica players such as Bob Dylan and Little Walter is also included. Perfect for beginners this pocket-sized Playbook will get you playing the Harmonica in no time at all.

Complete Instruction from Beginner to Advanced-This complete edition of the bestselling classic method by Peter Magadini includes all of Books 1 and 2 as well as access to online audio and video tracks for download or streaming.This book starts the beginning Drummer on the entire Drumset. Some of the topics covered include: Four and five piece Drum setups; Illustrations of grips and how to use the sticks; Staff time values double strokes and counting; Many patterns such as '50s rock Motown blues disco beat funk urban beat jazz swing shuffle Nashville and more; How to play a Drum fill a double stroke roll the closed roll and the buzz roll.As the player advances they'll alsolearn: Playing time; Developing beats with the open and closed hi-hat; Bass Drum control and independence; Fusion Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms; Basic brush technique; Basic polyrhythms; Reading and Drum chart “choreography”.The price of this book includes access to audio and video files online. The files are accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right.

This Supa Easy edition of the bestselling Uke\'n Play Ukulele series will get absolute beginners of any age strumming simple chords and playing easy songs that only feature 2 chords.Written by professional player and educator Mike Jackson the book features his instant play method together with downloadable play-along audio making it perfect for classrooms groups and individuals. Don\'t forget toscroll down to watch Mike in action as he teaches our enthusiastic student. The book begins with the parts of the Uke and how to tune up before detailing Jackson\'s innovative instant play methodthat helps you play songs quickly as well as teaching you to always remember where to put your fingers for different chords. Once you\'ve mastered this Uke\'n Play Supa Easy Ukulele teaches you the 5simple chords you will need to play all the 25 songs included in this book.   All of the songs feature either 1 or 2 chords and each feature chord diagrams lyrics and chord symbols helping groups learnto play the Ukulele by practising strumming the chords and getting used to finger positions while also playing 25 recognisable tunes. Songs include Three Blind Mice London Bridge Is Falling Down Mary Had A Little Lamb and many more.   The accompanying audio downloads will help you tune up get familiar with the songs then play along with a full backing band. Some songs also feature Mike\'s handy hints solearning the Uke goes as smoothly as possible.   Uke\'n Play Supa Easy Ukulele is a fantastic resource for the classroom or other groups of young beginners. Featuring valuable advicefor introducing children to music through the Ukulele the book will enable them to start making music straight away. With well-known songs like My Darling Clementine and Michael Finnegan this is a

Valdy has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for over 30 years. A man with a thousand friends, from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island to Texas to New Zealand, he's a singer, guitarist and songwriter who catches the small but telling moments that make up life. Valdy has sold almost half a million copies of his 13 albums, has two Juno Awards (Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year), a total of seven Juno nominations and four Gold albums to his credit. Valdy shares stories about some of his favorite tunes, demonstrates in detail how to play them and gives great tips on songwriting all in this intimate DVD performance. / Guitare

With Online Audio-For decades Guitar students and teachers alike have struggled with the idea of left-handed individuals playing right-handed. Now that the idea of letting the dominant hand rule is widely accepted as the best course of action here at last is a proven method for the left-handed Guitarist! The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style Guitar time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed toplay in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1 the student guitarist will learn to play solos duets scales and chords in the keys of C Aminor G and E minor. Even in Grade 1 the student is already exposed to the chord/melody concept of guitar performance.The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style Guitar time-tested and proven successfulin building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1 the student Guitarist will learnto play solos duets scales and chords in the keys of C A minor G and E minor. Even in Grade 1 the student is already exposed to the chord/melody concept of Guitar performance. A supplementary study book entitledGrade 1 Studies two different play-along audio recordings (pop version and traditional) and video are available. The companion recordings feature Tommy Flint and William Bay playing in split-track format withthe solo parts performed on the right channel and the accompaniment or second duet parts played on the left. The student can play along with the full recording or tune out either channel and play the missing part. TheLeft-Handed Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 provides a valuable enhancement to the world's most popular Guitar method. Includes access to online audio.

Book Online Audio and Video-This volume in the renowned For Dummies series has been created to help beginning Fiddle players to master their instrument. Taking up any new instrument can be intimidating but with this easy-to-use guide you'll be playing Fiddle music from all around the world in no time. Fiddle For Dummies covers everything a beginner needs to know from selecting tuning and caring for your Fiddle to mastering variousmusic styles. This comprehensive book guides you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the Fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold the instrument master fundamental techniques and take your skills tothe next level. Access to companion online audio tracks and instructional videos is also included helping you to further enhance your skills. The Fiddle is a popular instrument across many continents partly due to itsconvenient portable size. Fiddle repertoire includes a range of musical styles from all over the world such as Irish Scottish Celtic/Cape Breton country folk bluegrass and more. If you're already a Violin player learning toplay Fiddle can also open the door to an exciting new world of sounds that are sure to impress both you and your fellow musicians. With Fiddle For Dummies you will: Learn Fiddle techniquesand fundamentals Select tune and care for your Fiddle Join the folk instrument movement and master the Fiddle Play Fiddle music from all over the world

With Bonus Learning The Chord Forms Video. Par NICKERSON ROSS. Learning the Chord Forms Up and Down the Neck. *Learn the Chords to Each Song *Songs Played at Three Speeds *Ross Nickerson plays a solo and then plays backup for you *Includes Guitar and Bass Backup at all three speeds *Includes a booklet with tablature arrangements for each song The DVD comes with written tablature arrangements for the songs and instruction on how best to utilize the DVD. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Bluegrass - Play Along / Accessoire / Banjo à 5 Cordes

New Full-Colour Edition-This new edition of John Pitts' Treble Recorder From The Beginning is a complete course in playing Treble Recorder and now comes in full colour with 2 CDs. It is particularly suitable for Descant playerswho are progressing to the Treble Recorder. This beginning Recorder course contains a wide selection of tunes that combine a lot of the old favourites with some new additions including music from Latin America ScottJoplin compositions classical pieces and folk songs! Other innovations included in Treble Recorder From The Beginning are consolidation material at all levels seven new duets and two includedmusic CDs. These CDs contain solo Recorder demonstrations of every piece plus performance backing tracks and help to make this course helpful to non-specialist teachers as well as being a source of inspiration for people learningto play at home. A companion Treble Recorder From The Beginning Teacher's Book  is also available containing Piano and Guitaraccompaniments. If you've already learned the Descant Recorder or you are learning the Treble Recorder with no prior knowledge this Treble Recorder From The Beginning tutor is a great entryinto the world of this wonderful instrument.

'Die fröhliche Viola' is a viola method for children which is aimed primarily at pupils who start to learn playing the viola without taking a detour to the violin. Those who have already played the violin and use the method as a 'way to change instruments' may skip some pieces or even start with Vol.2.Like 'Die fröhliche Violine' this book intends to make the children have fun while learning to play the viola. For this purpose a stylistically varied range of classical and folkloristic songs and instrumental pieces encourage music-making and small texts provide interesting information on the viola the music and its composers.The viola is used both as a solo and as anaccompanying instrument and the 'hearing' and 'counting' of middle and lower lines are specifically trained. Due to the fact that many songs and secondary parts are notated in the treble clef and thanks to examples for trio and quartet playing this book especially encourages ensemble playing with friends or within the family.

Par PINK FLOYD. The Deluxe Guitar Play-Along series will help you play songs faster than ever before! Accurate, easy-to-read guitar tab and professional, customizable audio for 15 songs. The interactive, online audio interface includes tempo/pitch control, looping, buttons to turn instruments on or off, and guitar tab with follow-along marker. The price of this book includes access to audio tracks online using the unique code inside. The tracks can also be downloaded and played offline. Now including PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio, change pitch, set loop points, and pan left or right - available exclusively from Hal Leonard. This volume includes 15 songs: Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 · Brain Damage · Breathe · Comfortably Numb · Goodbye Blue Sky · Have a Cigar · Hey You · Learning to Fly · Money · Mother · Run like Hell · Time · Welcome to the Machine · Wish You Were Here · Young Lust./ Recueil / Guitare

Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary The accompanying DVD provides live performances that demonstrate how the music should sound, on-screen music and MP3 audio for every song and lessons hosted by performer and educator, Julia Jordan. This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way. / Ukulélé

Avec cette méthode, vous allez enfin apprendre et surtout comprendre comment utiliser la gamme majeure à la guitare, mais aussi découvrir tout son potentiel mélodique pour l'exploiter au mieux. Après quelques pages indispensables dédiées à la théorie, vous aborderez ces 12 gammes majeures - que tout guitariste se doit de maîtriser -, de la façon la plus cohérente et efficace qui soit. Ainsi, pour chacune d'elles, vous découvrirez en page de gauche le nom et l'emplacement des notes sur le manche de la guitare (22 cases), ainsi que les accords sur lesquels la gamme en question peut être jouée en toute sécurité. Sur la page de droite, en guise d'illustration, vous découvrirez une longue improvisation qui utilise cette seule et unique gamme, accompagnée de deux enregistrements (à télécharger), le premier pour la démonstration et le second pour la mise en application (support playback). Vous pourrez alors jouer à votre tour sur cette bande-son non seulement l'exemple proposé, mais aussi tout autre solo, mélodie ou improvisation de votre conception... issu de la gamme majeure en question bien sûr ! Tous les enregistrements de cette méthode (exemples et playbacks) peuvent être téléchargés gratuitement et très facilement en suivant les indications fournies dans le livre.

The world's best-selling keyboard method in one complete pack - everything you need to get the most from your Keyboard! This book and 3 CD pack has been compiled from the hugely successful Complete Keyboard Player series to offer an all-in-one solution to learning the best in Keyboard techniques, sounds and songs. This package includes: A complete tutorial guide giving a step-by-step approach to playing the instrument. Extensive chapters concerning selecting sounds, rhythms and using auto accompaniments. Music notation explained in full, along with single-finger and fingered chords, scales and keys. A comprehensive set of full professional-quality backing tracks across 3 CDs that will bring your practice hours to life. Handy Keyboard overlays will ensure that you will never have to hit a wrong note! Furthermore, over 50 hit songs have been provided to create an instant repertoire, and to give you the opportunity to learn using the songs that you know and love. No previous knowledge of the Keyboard or music is required. This book is A5-sized for easy transport! / Clavier

for snare drum-Learn and Play is a new snare drum method aimed at people who want to learn to play with or without a teacher. In common with all good teaching methods the book places great emphasis on the development of musicality and the beginnings of good ensemble playing.