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Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book

Volumes 1, 2 & 3 of the Music Theory for Guitarists Series in a Single Edition

by James Shipway ...

Series series Music Theory for Guitarists
A complete easy-to-understand music theory method for guitarists to take your music theory knowledge from beginner through to pro level!Consisting of volumes 1, 2 & 3 in the popular Music Theory for Guitarists series, this in-depth method book gives you step-by-step lessons in most of the music theory you’ll ever need to know - explained in straightforward, confusion-free language with absolutely ... Read more

$22.99 USD

A complete easy-to-understand music theory method for guitarists to take your music theory knowledge from beginner through to pro level!Consisting of volumes 1, 2 & 3 in the popular Music Theory for Guitarists series, this in-depth method book gives you step-by-step lessons in most of the music theory you’ll ever need to know - explained in straightforward, confusion-free language with absolutely
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Jimmy Page

The Definitive Biography

by Chris Salewicz ...

An in-depth biography of Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page by the acclaimed biographer of Bob Marley and Joe Strummer, based upon the author's extensive research and interviewsThe original enigmatic rock star, Jimmy Page is a mass of contradictions. A towering presence in the guitar world and one of the most revered rock guitarists of all time, in private he is reclusive and mysterious, retiring ... Read more

$16.99 USD

An in-depth biography of Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page by the acclaimed biographer of Bob Marley and Joe Strummer, based upon the author's extensive research and interviewsThe original enigmatic rock star, Jimmy Page is a mass of contradictions. A towering presence in the guitar world and one of the most revered rock guitarists of all time, in private he is reclusive and mysterious, retiring
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Walking Bass Lines for Guitar

The Blues in 12 keys

by Steven Mooney ...

Walking Bass Lines for Guitar Book IThe Blues in 12 Keys is a complete guide for the guitarist demonstrating the devicesused to play walking bass lines and chords in solo or accompaniment settings.IncludingBebop Blues progression, Minor Blues & Blues with a Bridge, 3 note shell voicings, Chord inversions, Chromatic approach notes, Voice leading, Triads, 7th chords, Harmonic anticipation, Pedal ... Read more

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Walking Bass Lines for Guitar Book IThe Blues in 12 Keys is a complete guide for the guitarist demonstrating the devicesused to play walking bass lines and chords in solo or accompaniment settings.IncludingBebop Blues progression, Minor Blues & Blues with a Bridge, 3 note shell voicings, Chord inversions, Chromatic approach notes, Voice leading, Triads, 7th chords, Harmonic anticipation, Pedal
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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

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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 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

$11.99 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
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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
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The Flamenco/Classical Guitar Tradition

A Technical Guitar Method and Introduction to Music

by Juan Serrano ...

This beginning guitar method was written for aspiring classical and flamenco guitarists who want to improve their technical and sightreading skills. Music from the Spanish tradition—such as Romanza, Pica-Pica, El Vito, Café de Chinitas, Perfidia, and La Virgen de la Macarena—plus flamenco studies by Juan Serrano provide a technical and musical foundation that improves facility in playing scales ... Read more

$24.99 USD

This beginning guitar method was written for aspiring classical and flamenco guitarists who want to improve their technical and sightreading skills. Music from the Spanish tradition—such as Romanza, Pica-Pica, El Vito, Café de Chinitas, Perfidia, and La Virgen de la Macarena—plus flamenco studies by Juan Serrano provide a technical and musical foundation that improves facility in playing scales
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String Theories: Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist

by Adam Levy, Ethan Sherman ...

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 learned from both of their many years of experience as players and teachers.Originally adapted from Adam ... Read more

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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 learned from both of their many years of experience as players and teachers.Originally adapted from Adam
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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

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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.
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Strings of Memories

by Jim LaDiana ...

During the 1930s and ‘40s, the Big Band Era and national radio broadcasts found the guitar slowly emerging from its status as a rhythm instrument to a viable, natural melodic voice. A minute number of guitarists would later capture the infectious sound of the guitar in the recording studios, releasing lasting audio impressions of the instrument, on a grand scale, onto the masses via records, early ... Read more

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During the 1930s and ‘40s, the Big Band Era and national radio broadcasts found the guitar slowly emerging from its status as a rhythm instrument to a viable, natural melodic voice. A minute number of guitarists would later capture the infectious sound of the guitar in the recording studios, releasing lasting audio impressions of the instrument, on a grand scale, onto the masses via records, early
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Rick Payne's Fingerstyle Guitar Anthology.

by Rick Payne ...

'As a guitarist, I've always thought the most satisfying way of playing has got to be fingerstyle. Whether it's in a classical, folk, blues, ragtime or any style, it's like the whole spectrum of sound is being used and nothing wasted. When someone says to you, 'Go on, play us a tune', it's a must to be able to pull something out of the bag, and play a complete piece. This is what I've been doing ... Read more

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'As a guitarist, I've always thought the most satisfying way of playing has got to be fingerstyle. Whether it's in a classical, folk, blues, ragtime or any style, it's like the whole spectrum of sound is being used and nothing wasted. When someone says to you, 'Go on, play us a tune', it's a must to be able to pull something out of the bag, and play a complete piece. This is what I've been doing
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FAQ: Bass Guitar Care and Setup

by John LeVan ...

A hands-on guide to bass guitar repair. With photographs, diagrams, and sketches made by the author, John LeVan and some provided by manufacturers. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars.Learn how to:• Clean & condition a guitar.• The restringing techniques of the professionals.• Adjust the neck.• Adjust the bridge saddle.• Adjust the string nut.• Adjust the pickups.• ... Read more

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A hands-on guide to bass guitar repair. With photographs, diagrams, and sketches made by the author, John LeVan and some provided by manufacturers. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars.Learn how to:• Clean & condition a guitar.• The restringing techniques of the professionals.• Adjust the neck.• Adjust the bridge saddle.• Adjust the string nut.• Adjust the pickups.•
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Strings and Ivory: Chord Progressions

by Jeffrey Carl ...

eBookNow, for the first time, chord progression flow charts provide an exciting new approach that encourages creativity and innovation… and allows each musician to create their own unique progressions!Whether you are an intermediate or advanced musician or songwriter, Strings & Ivory: Chord Progressions is an empowering music reference book that you can use to improve musical instrument playing ... Read more

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eBookNow, for the first time, chord progression flow charts provide an exciting new approach that encourages creativity and innovation… and allows each musician to create their own unique progressions!Whether you are an intermediate or advanced musician or songwriter, Strings & Ivory: Chord Progressions is an empowering music reference book that you can use to improve musical instrument playing
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Complete Advanced Guitar Series

by Ashley J. Saunders ...

Series series Complete Guitar Workout
The Complete Advanced Guitar Series eBook is a collection of all 10 advanced series eBooks. If you have a solid foundation and want to grow your guitar player quickly, then this is the eBook for you. You will learn:Over 200 chordsRhythms in odd time signaturesEssential blues forms and chordsTriadsHow to advance your own playingHow to get great toneR ‘n’ B and Soul guitar ... Read more

$6.42 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Complete Advanced Guitar Series eBook is a collection of all 10 advanced series eBooks. If you have a solid foundation and want to grow your guitar player quickly, then this is the eBook for you. You will learn:Over 200 chordsRhythms in odd time signaturesEssential blues forms and chordsTriadsHow to advance your own playingHow to get great toneR ‘n’ B and Soul guitar
... Read more
Mandolin For Dummies, Enhanced Edition

by Don Julin ...

The fun and easy way to learn to play the mandolinThe newest addition to the highly successful Dummies instrument-instruction line, Mandolin For Dummies gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction on learning to play the mandolin. Following the time-tested Dummies format, Mandolin For Dummies provides a level of content and instruction greater than anything currently available.Mandolin For ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The fun and easy way to learn to play the mandolinThe newest addition to the highly successful Dummies instrument-instruction line, Mandolin For Dummies gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction on learning to play the mandolin. Following the time-tested Dummies format, Mandolin For Dummies provides a level of content and instruction greater than anything currently available.Mandolin For
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Guitar Mathematics

by Steven M. Price ...

Guitar Mathematics is a compendium of 'things' that make understanding the guitar easier for beginners, casual players, or pros. Guitar Mathematics is deliberately written to uncover the patterns and relationships that are used to create scales and chords, and the relationships between and within scales and chords. Guitar Mathematics is really a teacher's notebook replete with scribbling in the ... Read more

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Guitar Mathematics is a compendium of 'things' that make understanding the guitar easier for beginners, casual players, or pros. Guitar Mathematics is deliberately written to uncover the patterns and relationships that are used to create scales and chords, and the relationships between and within scales and chords. Guitar Mathematics is really a teacher's notebook replete with scribbling in the
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No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

Master the Essential Knowledge All Guitarists Need To Know

by James Shipway ...

Series Book 1 - Music Theory For Guitarists
With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now
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Fun With The Dulcimer

by Virgil Hughes ...

Series series Fun With
This beginner's method presents clear, concise instruction for learning to play the traditional three-stringed mountain dulcimer. Thirty-eight songs are taught with notation and fret numbers for each note. Chord symbols are also included for playing with guitar, banjo, or another chording instrument. Melody playing with drones and basic chord playing are both taught. Lyrics are included with the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This beginner's method presents clear, concise instruction for learning to play the traditional three-stringed mountain dulcimer. Thirty-eight songs are taught with notation and fret numbers for each note. Chord symbols are also included for playing with guitar, banjo, or another chording instrument. Melody playing with drones and basic chord playing are both taught. Lyrics are included with the
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J. S. Bach: Fifteen 2-Part Inventions for 2 Basses

by Bernard "Bunny" Brumel ...

This book is intended for bass players who want to play some of J. S. Bach's beautiful music to improve their sight reading and technique. These two-part inventions were originally created for keyboard and have been adapted for two 4 string bass. In order to technically fit the range of the instrument some of the parts haven been transposed one octave up or down and some of the ornamentation and ... Read more

$17.99 USD

This book is intended for bass players who want to play some of J. S. Bach's beautiful music to improve their sight reading and technique. These two-part inventions were originally created for keyboard and have been adapted for two 4 string bass. In order to technically fit the range of the instrument some of the parts haven been transposed one octave up or down and some of the ornamentation and
... Read more
Guitar for Students

A Method for the Classroom and Private Student

by Nick Stoubis, Rick Schmunk ...

Series series USC
This beginning guitar book, for use with private students or in a classroom setting, is divided into 15 lessons. Beginning at the complete novice level, the lessons guide players through learning chords, scales, and more advanced techniques. The appendix of the book offers scale, chord, and fretboard diagrams. This text is currently used in the beginning guitar classes at USC. ... Read more

$19.99 USD

This beginning guitar book, for use with private students or in a classroom setting, is divided into 15 lessons. Beginning at the complete novice level, the lessons guide players through learning chords, scales, and more advanced techniques. The appendix of the book offers scale, chord, and fretboard diagrams. This text is currently used in the beginning guitar classes at USC.
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Billy Penn's Guitar Set Up Guide

by Billy Penn ...

Have you ever wanted to set up and maintain the playability of your guitar by yourself? Did you ever wonder what a tech does when you take your guitar in for a "set up"?Well now the answers to your questions and all the steps are laid out in my Guitar Set Up Guide. My guide contains all the information you need based on my 20+ years of experience as a guitar tech. It also answers many questions ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have you ever wanted to set up and maintain the playability of your guitar by yourself? Did you ever wonder what a tech does when you take your guitar in for a "set up"?Well now the answers to your questions and all the steps are laid out in my Guitar Set Up Guide. My guide contains all the information you need based on my 20+ years of experience as a guitar tech. It also answers many questions
... Read more
Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Voice and Dulcimer

by Peter B. Irvine, Dona Benkert ...

These compositions are collaborations based on texts and tunes from a variety of sources, including the Bible, the 1940 Episcopal Hymnal, George Herbert, Thomas Tallis and others. Arranged for the mountain dulcimer, these renditions provide traditional repertoire for individuals, house churches and congregations without an organ, as well as a musical change of pace. They can be sung by soloists, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

These compositions are collaborations based on texts and tunes from a variety of sources, including the Bible, the 1940 Episcopal Hymnal, George Herbert, Thomas Tallis and others. Arranged for the mountain dulcimer, these renditions provide traditional repertoire for individuals, house churches and congregations without an organ, as well as a musical change of pace. They can be sung by soloists,
... Read more
Guitar Melody Chord Playing System

by Mel Bay ...

This is Mel Bay's "landmark" system for playing guitar solos in chord style using popular sheet music. This method is accessible to the intermediate level student and is applicable for pick or fingerstyle performance. In notation and tablature. ... Read more

$17.99 USD

This is Mel Bay's "landmark" system for playing guitar solos in chord style using popular sheet music. This method is accessible to the intermediate level student and is applicable for pick or fingerstyle performance. In notation and tablature.
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Fingerboard Theory For Guitar

A Music Theory Text For Guitarists

by Mike Christiansen ...

This book contains concepts of music theory presented in such a way as to be easily understood by guitarists. All of the concepts are presented sequentially in an easy-to-follow format using the guitar fingerboard as the visual tool. Contents include: scales, key signatures, intervals, chord construction and voicing, harmonizing melodies, chord embellishment and substitution, modes, cadences, ... Read more

$19.99 USD

This book contains concepts of music theory presented in such a way as to be easily understood by guitarists. All of the concepts are presented sequentially in an easy-to-follow format using the guitar fingerboard as the visual tool. Contents include: scales, key signatures, intervals, chord construction and voicing, harmonizing melodies, chord embellishment and substitution, modes, cadences,
... Read more

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