The Easy Funk Play-Along series for wind and brass instruments now also contains parts for the rhythm section. Now it is possible to provide live accompaniment to a varied wind ensemble consisting of flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets and/or trombones (4 parts in each tune book with CD) on piano/keyboards, guitar, electric bass and percussion - ideal for school and music school ensembles.The score and all parts are available individually and can be used simultaneously in instrumental lessons. / Guitare

A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-Step Instruction for Acoustic and Electric G. Blues Guitar for Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play guitar faster than ever before. It can also function as a great supplement for kids who already play guitar. Cool blues riffs, chords and solos keep students motivated, while the clean, simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method is equally suitable for children using electric or acoustic guitars. It can be used in combination with a guitar teacher or parent. Lessons include: selecting your guitar - parts of the guitar - holding the guitar - hand position - easy tablature - strumming and picking - blues riffs and chords - basic blues soloing -and more. Demonstration and play-along audio tracks as well as a metronome and tuner are provided online. Blues Guitar for Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play guitar faster than ever before. It can also function as a great supplement for kids who already play guitar. Cool blues riffs, chords and solos keep students motivated, while the clean, simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method is equally suitable for children using electric or acoustic guitars. It can be used in combination with a guitar teacher or parent. Lessons include: selecting your guitar - parts of the guitar - holding the guitar - hand position - easy tablature - strumming and picking- blues riffs and chords - basic blues soloing - and more. Demonstration and play-along audio tracks as well as a metronome and tuner are provided online. / Pédagogie / Méthode / Guitare

Par OKAZAKI MILES. This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique and the exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities. It is divided into two parts: pitch and rhythm. Part 1 (pitch) begins with the properties of string, harmonics, and tuning systems. It then moves methodically through pitch information, beginning with locating all versions of a single pitch, building pentatonic, heptatonic, and all possible symmetrical scales. This is followed by a study of intervals, with all possible locations of every two pitches, and a long study that moves through every possible fingering of three pitches, with a series of exercises to master triadic syntax. Part 1 closes with a study of four-pitch structures and complete tables that show all possible pitch sets in circular visual notation. Part 2 (rhythm) begins with a complete course in 'Symmetrical Picking, ' a method based on drum rudiments that builds control in the picking hand through an exhaustive variety of movements. The focus of this section is building a strong rhythmic foundation, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, speed, dynamics, and groove. It is followed by a study of legato playing, working with ornaments and slides. The study of playing with fingers on multiple strings takes up the remainder of the book. This begins with the study of pulse against pulse, playing two simultaneous tempos. The book concludes with a study of polyrhythm, playing one rhythm against another. Plain English is used as much as possible to describe theoretical concepts, and hundreds of illustrations were made for the book as an aid to those who either don't speak English or prefer to think visually. This approach is designed to be inclusive and to promote creative practice. The main idea of the book is described in this passage (page 154): 'Even in this small area there is a lot of material, potentially a lifetime of study. The amount of information can feel overwhelming to students at any level. For this reason, the book is designed for self-directed practice, with an emphasis on what the player 'could' do, rather than what the player 'should' do. The principle is to develop your own learning process, rather than following someone else's. The ability to make choices is essential in finding a personal approach to the instrument. Pick and choose the studies that seem interesting - there should be enough variety to accommodate a wide range of personalities. If any particular concept or exercise has been useful as the starting point for a new creative direction, then the book has done its job. Its purpose is not to push any dogma, method, or style, but to open the door to options for guitarists of any background that are looking for new perspectives. This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique and the exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities. It is divided into two parts: pitch and rhythm. Part 1 (pitch) begins withthe properties of string, harmonics, and tuning systems. It then moves methodically through pitch information, beginning with locating all versions of a single pitch, building pentatonic, heptatonic, and all possible symmetricalscales. This is followed by a study of intervals, with all possible locations of every two pitches, and a long study that moves through every possible fingering of three pitches, with a series of exercises to master triadicsyntax. Part 1 closes with a study of four-pitch structures and complete tables that show all possible pitch sets in circular visual notation. Part 2 (rhythm) begins with a complete course in 'Symmetrical Picking, ' a methodbased on drum rudiments that builds control in the picking hand through an exhaustive variety of movements. The focus of this section is building a strong rhythmic foundation, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, speed, dynamics, and groove. It is followed by a study of legato playing, working with ornaments and slides. The study of playing with fingers on multiple strings takes up the remainder of the book. This begins with the study of pulse againstpulse, playing two simultaneous tempos. The book concludes with a study of polyrhythm, playing one rhythm against another. Plain English is used as much as possible to describe theoretical concepts, and hundreds ofillustrations were made for the book as an aid to those who either don't speak English or prefer to think visually. This approach is designed to be inclusive and to promote creative practice. The main idea of the book is described/ Méthode / Guitare

This popular method starts young children on their musical journey by teaching basic principles of guitar playing. It begins with the parts of the guitar, how to comfortably hold the instrument, right and left hand positioning and tuning. Easy step-by-step playing examples are used to teach chords, picking, strumming patterns and single note melodies. This course book uses plain language that makes it easy to understand key concepts such as major and minor chords as well as rhythm and timing. Have fun playing complete song rhythms with full band backing tracks that give children the feel and excitement of playing with other musicians.INCLUDES DVDThis popular method starts young children on their musical journey by teaching basic principles of guitar playing. It begins with the parts of the guitar, how to comfortably hold the instrument, right and left hand positioning and tuning. Easy step-by-step playing examples are used to teach chords, picking, strumming patterns and single note melodies. This course book uses plain language that makes it easy to understand key concepts such as major and minor chords as well as rhythm and timing. Have fun playing complete song rhythms with full band backing tracks that give children the feel and excitement of playing with other musicians.BONUS: BEATS, RHYTHMS and TIMINGIn this program you will learn the important elements to understand and apply rhythm and timing. Learn to use your body clock to count whole, half, quarter, eighth and sixteenth note timing. Play common chords with strum patterns along with full band bracking tracks in song form. Learn about syncopation, accents, rests, legato and staccato. The key rhythm elements of the most popular music styles are explained and outlined. Triplets, the shuffle feel and much more are covered in this comprehensive rhythm program. A must for all aspiring young guitar players! / Guitare

Learn everything you need to know about harmonised lead Guitar playing with lessons by Danny Gill.In this excellent DVD, Danny Gill looks into dual, and even triple, Guitar harmonies in the style of bands like Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Racer X and more.Looking at both theory and application, you'll cover the sound of diatonic 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, etc along with learning composed pieces for 3 Guitars so you can see how they work in the real world and start writing your own harmonies.There are few things more exhilarating than playing harmony Guitar with a friend, or recording the parts yourself, but this course will teach you everything you need to know to take your playing to the next level. / Guitare

Sixteen swinging blues compositions for guitar ensembles penned by renowned jazz guitarists and educators Chris Buzzelli, Dave Frackenpohl, Barry Greene, Adrian Ingram and Steve Schenkel. The arrangements are presented in graded form, from easy to intermediate in difficulty. All charts are for 4 guitars and a 5th guitar part is added to some of the arrangements. Score and 1st guitar part are included in the hard copy book. Other guitar parts are offered as free internet downloads. This is the companion volume to Mel Bay's 'Jazz Guitar Ensembles' levels 1, 2 and 3 (MB99875, MB99876, MB99877). / Guitare / 104 pages / niveau : Débutant/Intermédiaire / Partition+Online Pdf - Format: 11 X 8,5

Absolute Beginners: Acoustic Guitar is the complete guide to playing the Acoustic Guitar from the first time you pick it up all the way to playing your first songs along with backing tracks. With clear images, easy-to-understand text and demonstrations of every exercise on an Audio Download, this book is the easiest way to learn the techniques that are essential to learning to play the Acoustic Guitar.Absolute Beginners: Acoustic Guitar opens with a clear introduction to the parts of the Guitar, how to choose one and the different types. After this, you'll learn the differences between playing with a plectrum or your fingers, you'll tune up then you'll be ready to play! A guide to your first chords and strumming will get you making music, before you learn more chords, different strumming patterns and some scales. Throughout this, the included Audio Download allows you to hear each exercise as it should sound, ensuring you play everything correctly and train your ear at the same time.As you learn fingerpicking, the twelve-bar blues, some tunes and other techniques, you'll find you've gone from knowing nothing about the Guitar to being able to play songs, chords and even with others. The Audio Download also features professionally-recorded backing tracks for the songs so that you can play along and sound great. The book also features a handy guide to the notes of the neck and a chord reference sheet. If you're an Absolute Beginner with no knowledge of how to play the Acoustic Guitar, this book will guide you on this journey with pictures, an audio download, and practical advice from expert author David Harrison. The Absolute Beginners series has taught millions to play from novice to confident player over the years. Now it's your turn! / Guitare

Learn the Berklee approach to guitar chords. This book will help you develop fluency in basic fretboard harmonic knowledge, tone, time feel, facility, and endurance. You will learn to play, use, and understand guitar chords in a variety of styles and musical applications including blues, jazz, pop, and singer-songwriter styles. Develop a toolbox of chordal vocabulary including triads, four-part chords, and guide-tone voicings with tensions. Practice chords around the circle of fourths, in all inversions, and with substitutions, in etudes drills, and other contexts. Accompanying audio tracks let you practice the techniques and perform them with a live band. You will learn to: · Become a more expressive and versatile guitarist through developing a wider chord vocabulary of types and voicing options, learning to play with accuracy, tone, and a strong rhythmic feel. · Construct, understand, and play common and advanced chord types up, down, and across the fingerboard: triads, seventh chords, power chords, chords with tensions, and others. · Develop an intuitive understanding of how chords are built, from simple power chords and triads to four-part chords with altered tensions. · Choose chord voicings that make your accompanying parts and improvisations sound smoother - with harmonically sophisticated shapes that are easier to play. / Guitare électrique / Berklee

Par CHRISTIANSEN COREY. Miles Davis was one of the most innovative musicians of the 20th century. This book will shed some insight into the music and soloing devices he used during his earlier periods. First, to help the student better understand Miles' early bebop style of improvising, the authors discuss the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other techniques commonly used in the bebop language. Then the text presents numerous one-, two-, and three-measure jazz lines in Miles' style grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The accompanying play-along CD provides the rhythm parts for each section, including a track for each section that modulates through the cycle of fourths, helping you master the phrases in all keys. By combining various lines, musicians will be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds, and other harmonic situations. Incorporate these essential jazz lines into your vocabulary and you will be able to create your own lines in the style of Miles Davis. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Improvisation / Recueil / Guitare

Guitar Solos By Howard Alden From The Film Sweet And Lowdown. Par HOWARD ALDEN. Sweet and Lowdown, Woody Allen's film from 1999, starred Sean Penn as the legendary, but fictitious jazz guitarist of the '30s, Emmett Ray. Emmett considered himself to be the second greatest jazz guitarist in the world next to Django Reinhardt. The versatile Howard Alden played all of the solo acoustic guitar parts for the movie, as well as coaching Mr. Penn to play guitar for his role (for which he received an Oscar nomination, best actor). This book contains note-for-note transcriptions in both standard notation and tab of Howard's Django-esque interpretations and improvisations of classic standards of the 1930s, as well as original solo guitar pieces written by Woody's longtime musical director, jazz pianist Dick Hyman. Sweet and Lowdown contributed greatly to the recent renewal of interest in and revival of swing and gypsy jazz guitar. Howard's guitar work is a warm and personal example of the timeless musical vocabulary of swing guitar. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Jazz - Solos / Recueil / Guitare

This beginner level songbook in the popular A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar method series features 22 carefully arranged pop melodies in this updated and revised 2nd edition. Beginning fingerstyle or classical students studying from any guitar method will benefit from and enjoy the progressive approach in this book. Single-note melodies are featured on the top staff in standard notation, starting with basic rhythms and gradually increasing in difficulty. A bottom staff with challenging accompaniment guitar parts is also included so a teacher or friend can play along! Songs include: All My Loving (The Beatles) · It's Too Late (Carole King) · Killing Me Softly with His Song (Roberta Flack) · Light My Fire (The Doors) · Time in a Bottle (Jim Croce) · You're So Vain (Carly Simon) · and more./ Recueil / Guitare

Par WALKER N.. Guitar Basics Christmas offers a dazzling assortment of classic Christmas carols and festive hits, all in easy-to-learn arrangements for young beginners. Technically tried and tested, the authors have applied their magic to every tune in the collection, guaranteeing an enjoyable and unique musical Christmas for players, teachers and parents alike! All-time favourites such as We Three Kings, I Saw Three Ships, In the Bleak Mid-Winter and O Christmas Tree. Grooved-up arrangements of traditional carols, including a reggae version of Silent Night and a jazzy rendition of Jingle Bells. Quick-to-learn festive hits such as Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and Rockin' Around the Christmas tree. All tunes can be performed by a solo player (with CD). Optional ensemble parts provided for selected songs to encourage group performance. Fun backing tracks to play along with. Practical and great fun, this is an ideal resource for group and individual playing and is the perfect festive companion to Guitar Basics./ Recueil / Guitare

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most-thorough guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 5 million beginners to playing guitar. Now, Alfred's Basic Rock Guitar Method provides a new approach to learning guitar for beginners who want to play rock.Book 2 features new techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and teaches you barre chords, new scales, and how to improvise with pentatonic scales. There are many more licks and melodies in the styles of many of the greatest rock artists, and an authentic arrangement of the opening from Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven.' Companion audio tracks that can be downloaded or streamed online are included with the book, so you'll have everything you need in one place. The included DVD is newly updated and features video lessons, MP3 audio tracks, and you can also download the TNT 2 software which lets you slow down tracks, isolate and loop parts, and change tempos and keys for customized practice. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with the Alfred's Basic Guitar series---the best choice for beginning guitarists. / Guitare