Centerstream Publications. Using the modes for solo guitar. Not only will this book show you how to play the modes it will also show you the theory behind mode construction how to play any mode in any key and much more. Accompanying CD includes two rhythm tracks and a short solo for each mode.

Ron Middlebrook's Scales And Modes In The Beginning is one of the most comprehensive and complete scale books written especially for the guitar. It is divided into four main sections: 1) Fretboard Visualization the breaking down of the whole into parts 2) Scale Terminology - a thorough understanding of whole and half steps scale degrees intervals etc. 3) Scales And Modes - the rear of the book covers every scale you will ever need with exercises and applications 4) Scale To Chord Guide - ties it all together showing what scale to use over various chords. Ideal for guitarists of all levels whether learning how to play scales or exploring modalimprovisation.

Swing rhythm never left but it's getting harder to find someone to teach it! Noted swing rhythm guitarist Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky takes you step-by-step through the process of expanding your technique on swing rhythm.Whether you play in a swing band a cowboy quartet like Riders in the Sky or gypsy jazz this DVD offers you an absolutely unique and up-close look at chord forms patterns right and left hand technique and insider tips by aswing rhythm master who has been playing this style for over 30 years. In addition two western classics ?Wah Hoo? and ?Tumbling Tumbleweed ? are not only broken down and explained in detail but areperformed by 2-time Grammy winners Riders in the Sky in a mini-concert so that the lesson on those two tunes is exemplified in live performance. Saddle up saddle pal and ride the Rhythm Range with Ranger Doug! Includestranscription booklet.

Power Rhythm Guitar is an awesome resource for guitarists. It contains thirty-one lessons for rhythm guitar that you can play by yourself in a band or as a back-up musician. With first chords basic strumming and exercises in many musical styles including: basic rock country hard rock heavy metal reggae blues funk and more; Ron Middlebrook with Dave Celentano???s book with be valuable and useful as you progress. A CD is included with full band examples of all lessons.

Finally a chord chart that's easy to read! Ninety-eight beginner and advanced versions of the most popular and widely played chords with fingering and note construction of each chord plus a key chart showing the principal and relative chords in each key.

Printed on durable card stock this 'first-of-a-kind' guitar chord chart displays all forms of major and minor chords in two forms beginner and advanced.

Explore how the traditional parlor style guitar backups used during the golden age of the Old Time Music string band performance style were further developed by guitarists during the Depression years of the 1930s.The genesis of those developments lies principally in the techniques popularized by the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers on their recordings that featured the use of the flat pick instead of a thumb pick use of left hand embellishments including adjacent string drone usage development of “hot licks” based on chromatic passing note sequences and syncopations and the popularity of licks played on the higher pitched tenor guitar.

Features fun and challenging arrangements of 13 Christmas favorites. Each song is arranged in both easy and intermediate chord melody style. Songs include: All Through the Night · Angels from the Realm of Glory · Away in a Manger · The Boar's Head Carol · The Coventry Carol · Deck the Hall · Jolly Old St. Nicholas · and more.

This fantastic collection of Hymns and Spirituals For Fingerstyle Guitar features 13 songs some with dual arrangements – one easy the second more challenging. Includes CD.

The Complete Book-Every chord scale and arpeggio is plotted out in every practical position and with some dedicated study one could play all of them in every position and in all keys. Written with just a minimum amount of verbalization. Use this book for improvisation studying or playing exercises. This is the best most complete reference book you can buy.

Martin the Guitar has been purchased by the famous folk singer Robert and is now on the road performing for audiences everywhere. Martin loves to make music with his new friends Tthe Harmonica Family and is in Florida performing with them at a Folk Festival. Just before the performance Martin and his little friends are kidnapped! Will Martin show his friends his courage' Who will come to the rescue' Is romance in Martin the Guitar's future' Download free music by author Harry Musselwhite to accompany the book at martintheguitar.com.