An indispensable self teaching, learning and reference manual for the beginning guitarist. Hardcover, Glossy Full Colour, 332-page manual with 90 lessons covering Lead, Rhythm and Fingerpicking styles of playing the guitar.
The bass player, together with the drummer, form what is called the "rhythm section" of a group. They create the backing beat, driving force and 'tightness' necessary for a successful group. Progressive Beginner Blues Bass is suitable for beginners, but it would be preferable to have some knowledge of bass playing before starting this book. Progressive Beginner Bass is suggested as a primer. During the course of Progressive Beginner Blues Bass, you will learn bass lines using all of the common note and rest values used in music, along with the scales, arpeggios and fingering patterns used by the world's best bass players. A variety of styles are covered including Shuffles, Slow Blues, Soul, Rock'n' Roll and Funky R&B, which are the roots of most of todays Popular music styles. All the examples sound great and are fun to play. The book also covers music theory as it applies to bass playing. Anyone who completes this book will be well on the way to being an excellent Blues bass player.The best and fastest way to learn is to use this book in conjunction with:1. Buying sheet music and song books of your favourite recording artists and learning to play their songs.2. Practicing and playing with other musicians. You will be surprised how good a basic drums / bass / guitar combination can sound even when playing easy music.3. Learning by listening to your favourite recordings.It's recommended that you use the accompanying audio available (see the front of this book for more details). The book explains the techniques to use, while the audio lets you hear how each example should sound when played correctly.
Progressive Beginner Blues Guitar Licks features a wide variety of Licks and Solos incorporating styles and techniques used by the world's greatest Blues players. Licks are set out in a progressive manner to assist Blues guitar players of all levels. It will be necessary to have some basic knowledge of guitar before tackling the examples in this book. Many of the licks work over different parts of the 12-Bar Blues progression along with others which can be played over different progressions and one chord grooves, resulting in many options for improvising. The book includes sections on turnarounds, intros and endings, playing over stops, call and response, and the use of dynamics. Covers all the important scales and arpeggios used in Blues.The licks cover a variety of styles such as shuffles, traditional slow Blues, Jazz style Blues, along with R&B and Funk grooves. The book also includes several solos demonstrating how the licks and techniques in each section can be used to create whole solos. Many of the licks and solos are written in the styles of Blues legends like BB King, Albert Collins, Otis Rush, Peter Green and Stevie Ray Vaughan.It's recommended that you use the accompanying audio available (see the front of this book for more details). The book explains the techniques to use, while the audio lets you hear how each example should sound when played correctly.
Progressive Beginner Blues Lead Guitar is an easy and comprehensive introduction to all the sounds used in Blues lead guitar playing. It is a good idea to have some basic knowledge of guitar before tackling the examples in this book. During the course of the book you will learn all the important scales and arpeggios used in Blues. Each of the scales is presented in a system which covers the whole fretboard and enables you to easily understand what you are playing. As well as this, you will learn all the important rhythms used by Blues players and systems for analyzing both rhythms and scale degrees.The examples cover a variety of styles such as shuffles, traditional slow Blues, Jazz style Blues, along with R&B and Funk grooves. The book also includes several solos demonstrating how the licks and techniques in each section can be used to create whole solos. Many of the licks and solos are written in the styles of Blues legends like BB King, Albert Collins, Otis Rush, Peter Green and Stevie Ray Vaughan. At the end of the book there are several Jam along progressions which have been recorded onto the accompanying recording for you to practice your licks, solos and improvising.It's recommended that you use the accompanying audio available (see the front of this book for more details). The book explains the techniques to use, while the audio lets you hear how each example should sound when played correctly.
Explains and demonstrates all the essential sounds and techniques used in modern drumming styles. Includes music fundamentals, coordination and rhythm studies and making effective use of the whole drum kit. Comes with a Bonus FREE DVD
Teach yourself how to play Guitar chords with easy-to-follow lessons, carefully designed for the beginner Guitarist. Teach yourself Guitar chords, today. Suitable for beginners of all ages and for all types of Guitars. This Book contains all you need to know to become a great Guitarist—in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson book. You do not need any prior knowledge of music or Guitar to teach yourself from this Book. Teach yourself: · Every important Guitar chord shape and chord formula for playing like a pro· Open, bar and Jazz Guitar chords for thousands of well-known songs· How to read all Guitar sheet music and chord symbols to play in a band· Classic Pop, Rock, Blues, Funk and Country Guitar progressions used by pro Guitarists· Tricks, tips and shortcuts to get the most from practice sessions and learn faster With this Book, you will learn everything a beginner needs to know about Guitar chords. Features include:· Hundreds of Guitar chords· All important chord formulas· 30+ examples, and all notes on the Guitar fretboard· Easy-to-read Guitar music and chord diagrams in full color throughout· Suitable for all types of Guitar including Electric Guitar, Steel-String Acoustic Guitar and Nylon-String Classical Guitar Guitar lessons have never been this easy for anyone who wants to learn to play Guitar, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com’s Guitar lesson plans are used by students and teachers worldwide. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted music lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a huge selection of instructional books that cover many different instruments and styles, and have sold millions of publications in print, Book and app formats. Recently awarded the ‘Quality Excellence & Design Seal of Approval’ for Book innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard in top quality music education resources.
Progressive Beginner Keyboard contains all you need to know to start learning to be a great keyboard player - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson keyboard tutorial. Suitable for all ages and all types of keyboards and pianos. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the keyboard is required to teach yourself to learn to play keyboard from this book. Comes with 1 DVD and 1 CD containing keyboard videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning. Teach yourself: How to read music including keyboard notes and keyboard chords on both bass and treble staves Correct posture, hand positions and fingering techniques Basic music theory as it applies to keyboard playing, including key signatures, time signatures, sharps and flats, ties, rests and major scales Essential chord progressions that will enable you to play hundreds of songs Essential accompaniment techniques used by the world's best keyboard players Keyboard tips and keyboard tricks that every player should know when learning keyboard Shortcuts for how to learn keyboard and learn to read music fast by getting the most from keyboard practice sessions Contains everything you need to know to learn to play the keyboard today. Features include: Progressive step-by-step easy beginners keyboard lessons written by a professional keyboard teacher Easy-to-read keyboard music and keyboard chords for beginners Full color photos and diagrams Keyboard chord chart containing formulas and chord diagrams for all important keyboard chords 40+ keyboard exercises and well know easy keyboard songs for beginners including instrumental pieces and melodies Many well known songs in a variety of styles including rock keyboard, pop keyboard, blues keyboard, country keyboard and folk keyboard Free poster Beginner keyboard lessons have never been this easy for anyone who wants to learn how to play the keyboard, fast. Author: Gary Turner & Peter Gelling Publisher/Brand: LearnToPlayMusic.com Series: Progressive Beginner ISBN 13/Model# 9789829118134 Pages/Length: 64 Includes: 1 DVD, 1 CD, Poster Skill Level: Absolute Beginners Notation Style: Standard Notation, Chord Symbols
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