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Anyone Can Play Music

Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo

by Josh Turknett ...

A neuroscience-based approach to learning how to play music at any ageYou can learn to play music, no matter what you've been told about your musical talent or aptitude. Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age. With the right instruction and methods, learning to play music can be an endless source of joy and ... Read more

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A neuroscience-based approach to learning how to play music at any ageYou can learn to play music, no matter what you've been told about your musical talent or aptitude. Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age. With the right instruction and methods, learning to play music can be an endless source of joy and
... Read more
You Can Teach Yourself Lever Harp

by Laurie Riley, Beth Kolle ...

An updated, step-by-step method for playing the harp. This book can be used alone or with a teacher. The easy-to-follow method produces results for musicians of all levels, and even if you have no prior experience, and varying levels of difficulty are presented in arrangements of familiar musical pieces. All basic techniques and tunes are clearly and thoroughly explained. Specific topics include: ... Read more

$17.99 USD

An updated, step-by-step method for playing the harp. This book can be used alone or with a teacher. The easy-to-follow method produces results for musicians of all levels, and even if you have no prior experience, and varying levels of difficulty are presented in arrangements of familiar musical pieces. All basic techniques and tunes are clearly and thoroughly explained. Specific topics include:
... Read more
Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method

by Maeve Gilchrist ...

(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide, designed for anyone just learning to play folk harp. Inside you'll find loads of techniques, tips, and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying audio features 56 demo tracks that cover most of the music examples in the book. Covers: the harp and its parts; sitting with the harp; hand ... Read more

$11.59 USD

(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide, designed for anyone just learning to play folk harp. Inside you'll find loads of techniques, tips, and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying audio features 56 demo tracks that cover most of the music examples in the book. Covers: the harp and its parts; sitting with the harp; hand
... Read more
Frederick Noad: Solo Guitar Playing Book 1

by Frederick M. Noad ...

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 with diagrams, photographs, and over 200 musical exercises and repertoire selections, this book offers thorough instruction in every phase of ... Read more

$13.99 USD

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 with diagrams, photographs, and over 200 musical exercises and repertoire selections, this book offers thorough instruction in every phase of
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Learn Faster, Perform Better

A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing

by Molly Gebrian ...

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 or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory ... Read more

$18.09 USD

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 or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory
... Read more
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 1

The Art and Technique of the Classical Guitar

by Christopher Parkening, Christopher Parkening, Jack Marshall, David Brandon ...

(Guitar Method). This premier method for the beginning classical guitarist, by one of the world's pre-eminent virtuosos and the recognized heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia, is now completely revised and updated! Guitarists will learn basic classical technique by playing over 50 beautiful classical pieces, 26 exercises and 14 duets, and through numerous photos and illustrations. The method ... Read more

$14.39 USD

(Guitar Method). This premier method for the beginning classical guitarist, by one of the world's pre-eminent virtuosos and the recognized heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia, is now completely revised and updated! Guitarists will learn basic classical technique by playing over 50 beautiful classical pieces, 26 exercises and 14 duets, and through numerous photos and illustrations. The method
... Read more
Backbeats

A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers

by John Lingan ...

A Rolling Stone Best Music Book of the Year, this is an electrifying, “superb” (The Atlantic), and “entirely fresh” (Rolling Stone) journey through the history of rock and roll, told through the lives of fifteen iconic drummers and their percussion rivals—from John Bonham and Charlie Watts to Ringo Starr and Questlove.Rock and roll thrives on rhythm, but the drummers who drive that pulse often ... Read more

$14.99 USD

A Rolling Stone Best Music Book of the Year, this is an electrifying, “superb” (The Atlantic), and “entirely fresh” (Rolling Stone) journey through the history of rock and roll, told through the lives of fifteen iconic drummers and their percussion rivals—from John Bonham and Charlie Watts to Ringo Starr and Questlove.Rock and roll thrives on rhythm, but the drummers who drive that pulse often
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Guitar All-in-One For Dummies

Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction

by Hal Leonard Corporation, Mark Phillips, Jon Chappell, Desi Serna ...

A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitarIf you’ve just bought a guitar, or you’ve had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There’s so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin?In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music ... Read more

$22.00 USD

A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitarIf you’ve just bought a guitar, or you’ve had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There’s so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin?In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music
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Aria Goldberg Variations BWV 988 Beginner Piano Sheet Music

by Johann Sebastian Bach ...

From the Goldberg Variations BWV 988 for Beginner PianoThe famous German Composer, Johann Sebastian Bach composed the Goldberg Variations (BWV 988) for Harpsichord and were published in 1741In modern days, The Goldberg Variations are still played on the Harpsichord, but more often on the Piano!A SilverTonalities Arrangement!Easy Note Style Sheet MusicLetter Names of Notes embedded in each Notehead ... Read more

$2.90 USD

From the Goldberg Variations BWV 988 for Beginner PianoThe famous German Composer, Johann Sebastian Bach composed the Goldberg Variations (BWV 988) for Harpsichord and were published in 1741In modern days, The Goldberg Variations are still played on the Harpsichord, but more often on the Piano!A SilverTonalities Arrangement!Easy Note Style Sheet MusicLetter Names of Notes embedded in each Notehead
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Artie Shaw, King of the Clarinet

His Life and Times

by Tom Nolan ...

"The two sides of Shaw…are at the center of…[this] compulsively readable biography." —Daniel Akst, Wall Street JournalDuring America’s Swing Era, no musician was more successful or controversial than Artie Shaw: the charismatic and opinionated clarinetist-bandleader whose dozens of hits became anthems for “the greatest generation.” But some of his most beautiful recordings were not issued until ... Read more

$12.29 USD

"The two sides of Shaw…are at the center of…[this] compulsively readable biography." —Daniel Akst, Wall Street JournalDuring America’s Swing Era, no musician was more successful or controversial than Artie Shaw: the charismatic and opinionated clarinetist-bandleader whose dozens of hits became anthems for “the greatest generation.” But some of his most beautiful recordings were not issued until
... Read more
Electric Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Audio Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive
Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy electric guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"A really awesome book. I bought an Electric Guitar years ago, but even basic things were difficult to master until I used this book. I highly recommend it." - ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy electric guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"A really awesome book. I bought an Electric Guitar years ago, but even basic things were difficult to master until I used this book. I highly recommend it." -
... Read more
Arduino for Musicians

A Complete Guide to Arduino and Teensy Microcontrollers

by Brent Edstrom ...

Arduino, Teensy, and related microcontrollers provide a virtually limitless range of creative opportunities for musicians and hobbyists who are interested in exploring "do it yourself" technologies. Given the relative ease of use and low cost of the Arduino platform, electronic musicians can now envision new ways of synthesizing sounds and interacting with music-making software. In Arduino for ... Read more

$46.99 USD

Arduino, Teensy, and related microcontrollers provide a virtually limitless range of creative opportunities for musicians and hobbyists who are interested in exploring "do it yourself" technologies. Given the relative ease of use and low cost of the Arduino platform, electronic musicians can now envision new ways of synthesizing sounds and interacting with music-making software. In Arduino for
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Miles Davis, Miles Smiles, and the Invention of Post Bop

by Jeremy Yudkin ...

Focusing on one of the legendary musicians in jazz, this book examines Miles Davis's often overlooked music of the mid-1960s with a close examination of the evolution of a new style: post bop. Jeremy Yudkin traces Davis's life and work during a period when the trumpeter was struggling with personal and musical challenges only to emerge once again as the artistic leader of his generation.A major ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Focusing on one of the legendary musicians in jazz, this book examines Miles Davis's often overlooked music of the mid-1960s with a close examination of the evolution of a new style: post bop. Jeremy Yudkin traces Davis's life and work during a period when the trumpeter was struggling with personal and musical challenges only to emerge once again as the artistic leader of his generation.A major
... Read more
Chords For 5-String Bass

Essential Chords

by Kamel Sadi ...

Series Book 1 - Chords For 5-String Bass
Essential chords for 5-String Bass Guitar in 12 keys. 1000 charts with fingerings and note names. Chords : major, 5 (power chord), 6, 7, 7sus4, 9, add9, aug, dim, m, m6, m7, m7b5, m9, maj7, sus2, sus4 in 12 keys. 50 backing tracks. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Essential chords for 5-String Bass Guitar in 12 keys. 1000 charts with fingerings and note names. Chords : major, 5 (power chord), 6, 7, 7sus4, 9, add9, aug, dim, m, m6, m7, m7b5, m9, maj7, sus2, sus4 in 12 keys. 50 backing tracks.
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The Bass Player's Guide to Scales & Modes

by Stuart Clayton ...

The Bass Player's Guide to Scales & Modes is a complete reference manual featuring all of the scales, modes and arpeggios used by the modern bass guitarist. The construction of each scale and mode is covered in detail and the reader is encouraged to learn the content of the scale rather than the prescribed fretboard patterns found in other books. 'Real world' bass grooves clearly demonstrate the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Bass Player's Guide to Scales & Modes is a complete reference manual featuring all of the scales, modes and arpeggios used by the modern bass guitarist. The construction of each scale and mode is covered in detail and the reader is encouraged to learn the content of the scale rather than the prescribed fretboard patterns found in other books. 'Real world' bass grooves clearly demonstrate the
... Read more
The Violin Maker

A Search for the Secrets of Craftsmanship, Sound, and Stradivari

by John Marchese ...

“[A] magical, profound, and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” —Douglas Brinkley, HistorianThis intensely human story, which moves from an ageless workshop in Brooklyn to the rehearsal rooms of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and across the globe to Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari, opens up for the reader the insular and fascinating realm of ... Read more

$7.99 USD

“[A] magical, profound, and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” —Douglas Brinkley, HistorianThis intensely human story, which moves from an ageless workshop in Brooklyn to the rehearsal rooms of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and across the globe to Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari, opens up for the reader the insular and fascinating realm of
... Read more
Tenor Banjo Melody Chord Playing System

by Mel Bay ...

"How can I read sheet music and play tenor banjo melody chord solos?" Mel Bay's own step-by-step method for melody chord performance will show you precisely how it's done. Also suitable for tenor mandola. Written primarily in standard notation with tablature and fretboard diagrams given for chord patterns, this book might be considered a sequel to the Complete Tenor Banjo Method. After a few pages ... Read more

$22.99 USD

"How can I read sheet music and play tenor banjo melody chord solos?" Mel Bay's own step-by-step method for melody chord performance will show you precisely how it's done. Also suitable for tenor mandola. Written primarily in standard notation with tablature and fretboard diagrams given for chord patterns, this book might be considered a sequel to the Complete Tenor Banjo Method. After a few pages
... Read more
Bassist's Guide to Scales Over Chords

The Foundation of Effective Bass Lines

by Chad Johnson ...

(Bass Instruction). Scales are no stranger to the bass player. We practice them up and down, in different sequences, and in different keys to improve our chops. But how many people really know how to apply them in a musical way? With Bassist's Guide to Scales Over Chords , you'll learn how these two topics are intertwined in a logical and fundamental manner. This key concept is paramount in ... Read more

$17.99 USD

(Bass Instruction). Scales are no stranger to the bass player. We practice them up and down, in different sequences, and in different keys to improve our chops. But how many people really know how to apply them in a musical way? With Bassist's Guide to Scales Over Chords , you'll learn how these two topics are intertwined in a logical and fundamental manner. This key concept is paramount in
... Read more
Good Vibrations

Overcoming Spasmodic Dysphonia

by Ken McDonald ...

I am an Evangelist, and in May 2005 my voice gave out. After speaking on a Sunday morning, a lady came up to me after the service and said, “I can’t understand you. I don’t know what you are saying.”I was diagnosed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center by Dr. Clark Rosen and Dr. Jackie Gartner-Schmidt with Abductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. I declined the Botox injections and began ... Read more

$7.99 USD

I am an Evangelist, and in May 2005 my voice gave out. After speaking on a Sunday morning, a lady came up to me after the service and said, “I can’t understand you. I don’t know what you are saying.”I was diagnosed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center by Dr. Clark Rosen and Dr. Jackie Gartner-Schmidt with Abductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. I declined the Botox injections and began
... Read more
Guitar Training Vol. 2

25 Chromatic Exercices Intermediate Level

by Kamel Sadi ...

Series Book 2 - Guitar Training
Guitar Training collection is the best way to go to improve your technique. With these 25 new chromatic exercises (tab with fingering, up and down stroke) included in this eBook you are increasing your fingers strength, speed, accuracy, and dexterity. Audio examples are directly accessible from the link under each tab. ... Read more

$3.48 USD

Guitar Training collection is the best way to go to improve your technique. With these 25 new chromatic exercises (tab with fingering, up and down stroke) included in this eBook you are increasing your fingers strength, speed, accuracy, and dexterity. Audio examples are directly accessible from the link under each tab.
... Read more
Fourths Tuning Chords and Inversions

Chords and Inversions

by Graham Tippett ...

Tune your B and E strings up to C and F respectively and you're in all fourths tuning. The first time I did this it was truly a revelation to me to have a symmetrical fretboard and get rid of that major third 'bump' from the G to B string in standard tuning. Everything suddenly became far more manageable and logical, and I began to experience a freedom on the fretboard that I'd never quite found ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tune your B and E strings up to C and F respectively and you're in all fourths tuning. The first time I did this it was truly a revelation to me to have a symmetrical fretboard and get rid of that major third 'bump' from the G to B string in standard tuning. Everything suddenly became far more manageable and logical, and I began to experience a freedom on the fretboard that I'd never quite found
... Read more
The Complete Singer-Songwriter

A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording & Business

by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers ...

The Complete Singer-Songwriter is the ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to take their craft and career to the next level. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on firsthand interviews with songwriting legends and rising stars; expert advice from managers, agents, lawyers, and publishers; and his own ... Read more

$17.09 USD

The Complete Singer-Songwriter is the ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to take their craft and career to the next level. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on firsthand interviews with songwriting legends and rising stars; expert advice from managers, agents, lawyers, and publishers; and his own
... Read more
Write Songs Right Now

by Alex Forbes ...

Write Songs Right Now is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to creating original pop songs—an approach that has been road-tested by thousands of Alex's students and coaching clients in New York City, some of whom have gone on to achieve great success. With insight, enthusiasm, and humor, Alex guides listeners through the process of brainstorming for ideas, crafting effective lyrics, and putting those ... Read more

$7.19 USD

Write Songs Right Now is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to creating original pop songs—an approach that has been road-tested by thousands of Alex's students and coaching clients in New York City, some of whom have gone on to achieve great success. With insight, enthusiasm, and humor, Alex guides listeners through the process of brainstorming for ideas, crafting effective lyrics, and putting those
... Read more
Solutions for Singers

Tools for Performers and Teachers

by Richard Miller ...

While many texts and courses on the art of singing offer comprehensive overviews of technique and performance, few have time to delve into the specific questions they spawn. Solutions for Singers explores these unanswered questions, filling in gaps that professional performers, students of singing, and voice teachers have long sought to close. Fielding over 200 questions, distinguished teacher and ... Read more

$68.39 USD

While many texts and courses on the art of singing offer comprehensive overviews of technique and performance, few have time to delve into the specific questions they spawn. Solutions for Singers explores these unanswered questions, filling in gaps that professional performers, students of singing, and voice teachers have long sought to close. Fielding over 200 questions, distinguished teacher and
... Read more

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