SKU: BT.DHP-1224981-404
ISBN 9789043165259. German.
SKU: BT.DHP-1224982-404
ISBN 9789043165266. German.
SKU: KJ.WP471
ISBN 9780849799136.
This exercise book gives attention to many technic elements appropriate to early elementary piano students beginning with the down-up motion of the wrist in playing two-note slurs. Focus is also given to developing hands-together playing using mirror technics between the hands as well as parallel motion. It also includes preparation for playing 3-note chords including I and V7 chord (two-note) introduction. Up-touch staccato is introduced along with early experiences with playing staccato vs. legato between the hands. G and F positions are utilized. Agility exercises are notated in eighth notes and some early use of the damper pedal is explored. Technic Challenges ask students to transpose many of the exercises to other white keys. Has 52 exercises on 32 pages.
SKU: KJ.WP470
ISBN 9780849799129.
Matc hes method series in which students learn notes from middle-C outward on the grand staff. Gives focus to lifting from the keys led by the wrists as well as shifting arm weight from one finger to the next. Playing melodic intervals and selected harmonic intervals (2nds, 3rds, 5ths) with the building blocks necessary for playing two- and three-note chords. Various note naming exercises are also included. Beautifully illustrated. A total of 26 exercises on 32 pages.
SKU: BT.CMP-0158-97-120
SKU: BT.DHP-1134979-400
ISBN 9789043152198. 9x12 inches. German.
Easy Steps ist eine umfassende, reichhaltig illustrierte Trompetenschule, die - neben zahlreichen �bungsstücken - Gehörübungen, musikalische Spiele, �bungen für das Zusammenspiel und mehr bietet. Zu allen Stücken wird auf CD eine Begleitung (teilweise auch mit Demo-Version) mitgeliefert. Die CD-ROM enthält ein informatives Lehrvideo sowie Klavierbegleitungen sowie Trios (Partitur und Einzelstimmen) zum Ausdrucken.(Hinweis: Ersetzt DHP 1053877-400 Schritt für Schritt 1 - Trompete).
SKU: SU.12900010
This is a colorful picture book of musical games and exercises and features first piano pieces at the earliest reading level for children ages 4-9. Each musical element is introduced in a clear, interactive way, providing opportunities for the child to bond with a parent and/or instructor. Quarter notes, half notes, eighth notes and quarter rests are taught experientially with Rhythm Games and some favorite tunes like My Dreidel and Jingle Bells can be learned quickly with awareness of skills of pitch differentiation, rhythm and fingering. The book starts with simpler character pieces, some with only two or three notes. The cheery and charming illustrations make this a fun musical ride. Staves are introduced in the following book of the same series. Illustrated by Lisa Kaiser Piano Composed: 2020 Published by: Hannah Reimann Innovations, LLC.
SKU: MB.93194M
ISBN 9780786692965. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Easy Way to Guitar is a popular, easy to understand childrens course designed to give the student a thorough grounding in note reading and solo performance. Chord playing is introduced gradually, utilizing simplified chords. Creative graphics and short pieces in big-note format make this an appealing series for the young guitar student. A few easy duets are included in each book for performance with a teacher or a friend. Standard notation only. Includes access to online video. 47:39 minutes.
SKU: MB.20297M
ISBN 9780786691708. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This handy book/video set shows left-hand fingering photos, notation, and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning GDGBD . The sections are arranged alphabetically, grouping all chords with the same root in a section. Includes access to an online 125 minute video.
SKU: MB.99920M
ISBN 9780786693597. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
A user-friendly photo chord guide showing basic chord tones for major, minor, dominant 7th, sus 7, minor 7, major 7, diminished, augmented, sixth, minor 6th, 7#5 and 7b5 chords. The arpeggios for each of the above chord forms are pictured on the fretboard and given in notation and diagram form in all twelve keys. Includes 84 minute video available online.
SKU: MB.GW1073
5.75x4 inches.
This lesson is intended for players that have already learned most of their open position chords but have not yet tried plucking strings using multiple fingers. I will guide you through exercises that will introduce the most fundamental rhythms and fretboard moves of old time picking. Then, we?ll work our way through a series of tunes of increasing difficulty, taken from the repertoire of the greatest old-time pickers: Mississippi John Hurt, Elizabeth Cotten, Sam Chatmon, Etta Baker and Sam McGee. Titles include: You?ve Got to Walk That Lonesome Valley, Chatmon Family Rag, Rock House Joe, Farther Along, Lonesome Road Blues, Carolina Breakdown, New Year?s Eve and Buck Dancer?s Choice Detailed tab/music PDF file on the DVD. 90 minutes. DVD is region 0, playable worldwide.
SKU: MB.30101DVD
UPC: 796279113151. 5.75X7.5 inches.
Too many beginners get frustrated and quit the guitar. Why? Because the left hand - the hand that makes the chords - is too hard at first in standard tuning.DADGAD tuning solves that problem. You can make beautiful chords easily with just one or two fingers This frees you up to focus on the right hand, the hand that generates the rhythm. And thats going to make it possible for you to sound like a real guitar player right from the start.In this video, Alan Dworsky gives you clear instruction that goes nice and slow, step by bite-sized step, in lessons that are as beautiful musically as they are visually. Every chord, technique, and pattern is shown from a players eye view and a side view, and all are illustrated in backyard musical performances by Al and Indie-award-winning guitarist Dean Magraw.
SKU: MB.30932M
ISBN 9781513466255. 8.75x11.75 inches.
First Lessons Violin Duets contains 47 violin duets for beginning through easy level performance. Duet violin parts and a piano accompaniment part for all the tunes presented in Mel Bay?s First Lessons Violin are included. This versatile duet book works hand in hand with First Lessons Violin, Suzuki and other violin methods. It is useful for violin classes, ensembles, recitals, and performances.This book has accompanying online audio of the duets. The two violin parts are split right and left so that the violinist may perform either part with the recording by changing the stereo balance. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.96700M
ISBN 9780786695515. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Traditional ly the role of the guitar in Celtic music has been confined to accompaniment of lead instruments or a vocalist. In this book Steve Baughman suggests ways to break free of this mold, allowing the guitarist to internalize techniques that make the expression of Celtic melodies a pleasant endeavor. Divided into two sections, the book covers melodic and percussive expressive techniques. Written in standard notation and tablature. Audio available online.
SKU: BT.DHP-1226470-404
ISBN 9789043165471. Spanish.
SKU: BT.DHP-1074258-400
ISBN 9789043127417. 9x12 inches. Italian.
Questo metodo, fondato sui principi moderni della pedagogia, è ideale per essere usato sia da soli che in gruppo. Con 24 lezioni chiaramente strutturate, e due CD, ogni volume è un'eccelente guida per tutti gli allievi violinisti.Suona il violino! propone una presentazione chiara e accattivante, con esercizi di intonazione e d'ascolto (con l'ausilio del CD), esercizi ritmici e consigli teorici. Il tutto è arricchito da canzoni più o meno conosciute, e duetti. Giochi e interessanti informazioni supplementari rendono il metodo particolarmente accattivante.Gli accompagnamenti al piano sono disponibili separatamente. Ognuno die questi libri contiene un CD con tuttigli accompagnamenti realizzati su un vero pianoforte a coda.Volume 1 include:- suonare il pizzicato - posizioni delle prime due dita - velocit dei colpi d'archetto - suonare il legato - il cambio di corde - le prime scale - armonici - suonare la doppia corda attraverso esercizi facilitati - improvisazione - esercizi di movimento.
SKU: MB.21499M
ISBN 9780786688562. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
A step-by-step method written for beginning cello students of any age, with or without a teacher.The left page gives information about the tune: where the hard spots are, various techniques and some music theory.The right page provides different bowing patterns and a line of music at the bottom showing you all the notes that are used in the tune. Scales and arpeggios are included with most tunes.The downloadable online audio teaches all of the tunes, studies, scales and arpeggios in this book by ear.Learn to read notated music in the first position of the cello, playing classical, American, Celtic and blues tunes as well as how to follow a chord chart and accompany other musicians.
SKU: MB.20229M
ISBN 9780786687244. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Anyone can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities, such as holding the ukulele properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos. Includes access to online audio and video.â?¢ No previous music knowledge necessary.â?¢ Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies.â?¢ Takes you from basic skills such as forming simple chords, to advanced techniques, such as transposing and soloing.â?¢ Includes access to online audio and video.
SKU: MB.21498M
ISBN 9780786692811. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Written in the tradition of Mel Bays original Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1.Combines ease of learning with outstanding music selections. Provides music theory essential to understanding the books performance demands.Tablature was not used in this book, except in specific situations, in order to encourage the development of standard music notation reading skills.With the large number of extended range electric basses being used today, an effort was made to include notes for those instruments where applicable.In some instances, a choice of two notes instead of one is provided. These can be played in whatever octave the student prefers or has available on the instrument. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: BT.SLB-00277300
French.
La Guitare Volume 1 Initiation et découverte : une première méthode reste un moment décisif pour le guitariste. Celui de l'éveil de sa sensibilité musicale. Cet ouvrage adopte donc une progressivité exceptionnelle dans l'acquisition des connaissances du 1er cycle, ce qui lui permet d'aborder rapidement les notions de phrasé, de nuance et d'écoute. Pour ce faire, plus de 70 pièces musicales variées dont 23 duos côtoient quotidiennement commentaires, exercices et jeux.
SKU: BT.DHP-1195857-404
ISBN 9789043155632. German.
SKU: MB.21639M
ISBN 9780786693832. UPC: 786693835. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This method is designed for learning the finger style five-string banjo in a larger musical context than previous single style based methods. The Modern 5-String Banjo Method builds the theoretical and technical foundations needed to play in many styles. Beginning with a thorough grounding in the scales and chords coupled with well thought out fingerings in the keys of C, Am, and G, the student is presented with melodies, chord melodies, the folk strum, arpeggios, and the beginnings of the bluegrass banjo style. The varied and beautiful musical studies and exercises come from many traditions and offer a logical and organic approach to learning the five-string banjo leading the student to an authentic understanding of the processes and techniques needed for creating music on the five-string banjo. The Modern 5-String Banjo Method is in tablature only. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.21657M
ISBN 9781513461809. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book and audio set teaches 16 different rock solos for the beginning rock guitarist. Learn the fundamentals of playing rock solos including vibrato, hammer-ons, pull-offs, string bending, arpeggios, unison bends, pedal tones, playing over the changes and much more. Includes tablature, standard notation as well as play-along tracks with a full band in the keys of C, Em, G and Am. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.21505M
ISBN 9780786689422. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Popular tunes, step-by-step instructions, slow, medium and normal speed play-along tracks, and thorough explanations of essentials make this the most comprehensive fiddle method to date. It takes the student from the absolute beginning through professional repertoire. Genres include Celtic, twin fiddling, ragtime, classical and Scandinavian as well as old time and bluegrass.Modern Fiddling Method Grade 1 establishes a solid foundation in first position, with both easy and standard fiddle and bow holds, elementary fiddle bowings, rhythms, scales and ornaments, and fundamentals of music theory. The student can read and/or listen to each tune. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: BT.DHP-1012700-400
ISBN 9789043114530. International.
Kids Play Easy Solos is an exciting first play-along book containing 16 pieces in a variety of styles including classical, dance, romantic, rock and reggae. The book includes a backing CD that can be used for practising, performing to parents or friends or in your first school concert. Zestien eenvoudige soloâ??s in verschillende stijlen. Kids Play Easy Solo kan ook naast de methode Horen, lezen and spelen worden gebruikt.16 interessante moderne Soli in verschiednen Stilrichtungen mit Begleitung auf CD für junge Spieler. Kids play Easy Solo kann auch parallel zur Instrumentalschule Hören, Lesen and Spielen verwendet werden. Kids Play Easy Solo contient seize morceaux de styles variés spécialement composés pour proposer aux très jeunes fl tistes un premier contact avec de délicieuses pièces de concert. Kids Play Easy Solos è unâ??emozionante pubblicazione che contiene 16 pezzi in una variet di stili tra cui la musica classica, la danza, il rock e il reggae. Il libro include un CD che può essere utilizzato per la pratica, per lâ??esecuzione davanti ad amici o in un primo concerto.
SKU: MB.93305M
ISBN 9780786689736. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
A great beginners book for learning diatonic harmonica performance. Contains 42 songs, all easy and fun to play. Diatonic, Blues, and Chromatic harmonica stylings are all contained in this book. Also includes a section teaching the rudiments of music. The book teaches tone variance, bend, vibrato, and tremolo techniques. Includes access to online audio and video. Video is 67:23 minutes in length.
SKU: MB.NGB109
ISBN 9781883206987. 9 X 12 inches.
Learning to play the ukulele has never been easier. Ted and Wayne will walk you through everything you need to know to get started playing the ukulele. You will learn how to select the right uke, how to tune it, a variety of strums and how to play the melody and backup to 37 folk, swing, Hawaiian and gospel favorites. Includes easy-to-read tab, simple chord diagrams, and an instructional audio CD.
SKU: MB.95119M
ISBN 9780786692217. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This is an easy to understand yet very comprehensive method. You will learn to play classic guitar in all of the basic keys. In addition you will play a very wide assortment of solos ranging from the Renaissance to 20th Century compositions. Also, you will be taught to play many of the great student masterpieces by composers such as Sor, Carcassi, Carulli, Diabelli, Guiliani, Bach, Handel and Dowland. Finally, studies are contained for playing in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th positions. Definitely a hands on method that gets you playing wonderful classic guitar literature. The online video provides close-up views of the guitar to help you understand the lessons. Includes access to online audio and video.
SKU: MB.95121M
ISBN 9780786693238. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
If someone is singing a song or playing a melody, how can I know what chords I can play with it? This is a common question asked of guitar teachers and players. If you are the guitarist at a campfire sing, if you want to learn a song from a recording, or if you want to write your own songs - this book will show you the way. An indispensable book for the guitarist who wants to learn to improvise and accompany singers by ear, music reading ability is not required to benefit and learn from this method. Includes access to online audio and video.
SKU: MB.22182M
ISBN 9780786687534. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book is an excellent introduction to one of Americas most quintessential instruments, the pedal steel. The first part of the book covers the skills required to play the instrument, including technique for the pedals and knee levers, bar control, and picking. The second half includes songs and licks that illustrate the full spectrum of the pedal steels capabilities. Exercises and songs are presented in tablature and standard notation. The book comes with accompanying audio and video download available online, including play-along tracks.
