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Learn to play the ukulele with this beginner's guide that features information about basic techniques, tools, and music knowledge. What do George Clooney, Zooey Deschanel, Ryan Gosling, and James Franco all have in common? Answer: they all play the ukulele and now, with this...

Discover the keyboard that's right for you, whatever your budget! Looking for a fun, challenging, and rewarding new instrument to play? Thinking about the piano but don't necessarily have the room or the budget to put one in your home? Then grab a copy...

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage...

One of the biggest mistakes when someone starts learning to play the piano is playing songs with their index finger instead of using all fingers and both hands. Most piano sheet music for kids has notes for practicing with the right hand only, which...

(Ashley Publications). A method in how to play jazz and hot guitar.Author: Mickey BakerPublisher: Ashley PublishingPublished: 09/01/1996Pages: 64Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 11.86h x 8.76w x 0.20dISBN: 9780825652806

Everything You Need To Know About Making Music In One Place!Not so long ago, studio quality recording, mixing and music production was only available to the rich and famous artists.However these days it's now possible to produce professional sounding music from your own home.In...

An esteemed violinist and instructor combines philosophical insight with practical guidance for violinists and string players at all stages. Drawing on decades of teaching and professional performance, Jan Mark Sloman addresses the artistic and psychological dimensions of violin playing, highlighting the responsibilities of both...

Develop your technique as you master the pentatonic scale inside and out-and in all five positionsIf you play guitar, you need to know the pentatonic scale. Virtually every guitar player uses it. Players like B.B. King (blues), Andres Segovia (classical), Eddie Van Halen (rock),...

(Music Sales America). An excellent collection of over 100 pieces in a variety of styles specially arranged for the adult student. Includes works by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and many more.Author: Hal Leonard CorpPublisher: Music SalesPublished: 09/01/2000Pages: 194Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 11.89h...

(Music Sales America). Express yourself through the beautiful voice of the solo guitar. Solo Guitar Playing can teach even the person with no previous musical training how to progress from simple single-line melodies to mastery of the guitar as a solo instrument. Fully illustrated...

String Theories is the book every modern guitarist needs for a lifetime of inspiration and growth.In String Theories, renowned guitarists Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman offer a comprehensive and practical guide to boundless musical growth for the dedicated guitarist, as well as on-the-job lessons...

(Instructional). Discover the fundamentals of music theory with Hal Leonard's The Chord Wheel the ultimate tool for musicians of all levels! Whether you're in a gigging band or just getting started, understanding chord theory is essential for mastering music. The Chord Wheel simplifies this...

A comprehensive analysis and application of the modal system, and practical learning techniques for the entire fingerboard through the study of modes, scales, intervals, chords, and their respective diagramsAuthor: Petros DragoumisPublisher: Odeion BooksPublished: 11/21/2018Pages: 286Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.47lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.60dISBN: 9781949880014

How do you divide a line into three? Or five? Or seven? Is there a simple way to marry harmony and geometry? What is the secret diagram alluded to by writers of antiquity? In this groundbreaking book, philosopher Adam Tetlow reveals the long-lost Helicon,...

The fascinating personal story of one of the most celebrated talents in today's music scene The star of the Metropolitan Opera's recent revival of Dvorak's Rusalka, soprano Renée Fleming brings a consummately beautiful voice, striking interpretive talents, and compelling artistry to bear on performances...

Edna Golandsky is a world-renowned piano pedagogue, the leading authority on the Taubman Approach, and the co-founder of The Taubman Institute and The Golandsky Institute. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School, where she studied under Jane Carlson, Rosina Lhévinne, and Adele Marcus....