(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number. Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and coloristic experimentation with the pedal. The book is organized into units which represent the major concepts and skills. As new units are introduced, earlier concepts and skills are constantly reviewed. Read more

Have you been practicing for hours and hours with little progress? Here’s how to get the most out of your practice sessions.“Practice, practice, practice until you can play it right!”The biggest lie the industry wants you to believe. A big fat lie!You shouldn’t have to practice for hours or wait for years to be able to play your favorite songs. It sucks the joy out of learning the guitar and makes it boring and tedious.Yes, you need to practice. But not as much as you’ve been told to! With the right practice strategy – you can get 10x results out of each practice session. And it’s disturbing to see so many beginner guitarists fall into the trap of practicing with no end.To solve this problem – we created “Guitar Exercises for Beginners: 10x your guitar skills in 10 minutes a day”. A book designed to provide a structured, systemized and disciplined way to practice guitar.We say you can enhance your guitar playing by practicing just 10 minutes a day. That’s all it takes for most people to make incredible progress with their guitar skills. 10 minutes of the right practice every day.Automate progress in your guitar playingThe book has exercises for whatever you might be practicing – finger independence, chords, scales, chord progressions etc.Pick a few exercises and practice it every day for 10 minutes – you can easily slide in these exercises into your everyday guitar routine. It’s that simple!As the chapters in the book are divided according to stages of a beginner’s guitar journey – the book will make sure you always have something to work on!The right way to practiceWith over 100 well-crafted exercises this book will ensure a balanced mix of melody, harmony and rhythm. It Starts with simple guitar tablature and finger independence exercises.Then we move up a level to things like - how to hold a pick, picking methods, and strumming patterns. Followed by exercises for techniques like hammer-ons and pull-offs.With exercises dedicated to chords and scales – the book will make sure the concepts stick! After having mastered the basics – we move onto playing melodies and chords.We'll end in style with 10 popular chord progressions used by guitar gods, getting you ready for your journey with popular songs.Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find insideA simplified way to read guitar tablatureA step-by-step approach to master complete finger independenceThe secret method of getting rhythmic with time signatures10 easy and popular melodies and chord progressionsLearn where these exercises are applied - references from popular songsVisual references to help you nail all the methods and techniquesNo prior experience needed - completely beginner friendlyWe also provide free downloadable audio for each exercise in slow and medium tempo. Enjoy playing it and take it at your own pace, without getting frustrated or confused.Practice, practice, practice - but do it properly.What else? With this book, you’ll also get a FREE PDF, access to a private community of passionate guitarists like yourself, and weekly guitar lessons.Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button to get your copy today! Read more

(Guitar Method). Do you want to learn how to play acoustic or electric guitar? Would you consider yourself a beginner in need of some direction? Are you interested in developing your technique as a musician? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Hal Leonard's Guitar Method Book 1 is the ideal place to start! Book 1 follows a simple format, covering basics like; tuning, playing position, musical symbols, notes in first position, rhythms, strumming, and easy chords (C, G, G7, D7, Em). This sheet music book contains the fundamentals of guitar method, making it an excellent resource for students and teachers. Songs included: Amazing Grace For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Greensleeves Ode to Joy Rockin' Robin When the Saints Go Marching In Yankee Doodle And many more for you to play! This is just the beginning of your musical journey. Find supplemental songbooks from Hal Leonard's Guitar Method series to become the guitarist you aspire to be! Read more

(Willis). The Dozen a Day books are universally recognized as one of the most remarkable technique series on the market for all ages! Each book in this series contains short warm-up exercises to be played at the beginning of each practice session, providing excellent day-to-day training for the student. Read more

(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world. This super-convenient Complete Edition features the new and improved method books 1, 2 and 3 spiral-bound together. Read more

The most comprehensive resource available to fully understand how the guitar works.You will discover:Easy chord changes1 finger major and minor chordsTriadsHow to master barre chordsHow to turn 3 chords into 18 moving 1 fingerCAGED without theoryWhy rhythm is a lot easier than you thinkHow to create your own strumming patternsThe reason why you are still struggling to sound legitHow to play a full song in minutesThe fail proof method to writing your own songsHow to start playing lead guitarThe “2 String Approach” to know every note on the fretboard instantly4 notes to play over 8 fretsThe House of BluesHow to play major and minor scalesCombine rhythm and lead togetherThe Beginner Guitarist Roadmap: How to become a well-rounded player in as little as 6 months.And much more!Works for both acoustic and electric playing.Premium quality paper.More than 85 diagrams in color. With video tutorial links and big fonts for easy reading.Finally become one of the select that solves the puzzle, without theory jargon. Read more

Schaum's #1 selling technic piano book for beginners! The Fingerpower piano technique book series provides short, progressive exercises to develop strength in all ten fingers. Effective technique for students: The beginner piano book for adults makes it easy to learn and efficient practice for today's busy students. Versatility for the teacher: with Fingerpower sheet music book is it simple to teach and use with students of all ages. Schaum's complete technique books supplement ALL piano and keyboard method books! Read more

(Educational Piano). Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workouts and calisthenics are to the athlete. Schaum's Fingerpower beginner piano book is dedicated to development of individual finger strength and dexterity in both hands. Get better and be a better piano player with these piano books for beginners. The learning process can and will be fun and easy with Schaum's Fingerpower complete technique book. Read more

Discover Perfect Legato Technique for Rock GuitarDo you want to master fluid, clean legato guitar passages?Do you need to build speed, control and perfect feel?Do you want to play jaw-dropping legato licks that avoid clichés?Cutting-edge guitarist Chris Brooks has been teaching perfect guitar technique for three decades, and in Legato Guitar Technique Mastery he spills his secrets of incredible legato technique on guitar.This method is a complete system to play legato in the style of the masters, like Allan Holdsworth, Guthrie Govan, Greg Howe, Brett Garsed, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.Guitar Legato Technique MasteryOver 150 exercises, impressive licks and musical etudes guide you on your journey to incredible legato guitar technique. Everything is structured so you’ll lock down your legato technique before learning a whole host of fantastic licks and runs.Discover the secrets of precise guitar legato to play whatever you want!Master exciting diatonic and chromatic fretboard drills for ultimate dexterity on guitarLearn efficient practice routines for quick, meaningful progressApply legato technique to both three-note-per-string and CAGED shapes to suit your styleEasily combine Sweep and Hybrid PickingDiscover liquid licks and scorching sequencesBonus: Learn to master the whole fretboard with scale mapsBonus: Get creative! Chris teaches you how to make your own great music with unique legato guitar passages.Bonus: Clear legato demonstration videos you can watch for free No More Boring Legato Guitar LicksLegato Guitar Technique Mastery teaches you real insight into how the masters approach the style. You’ll learn to break out of the “scale jail” boxes in which amateur guitarists often find themselves trapped…How to make (and break) scale patterns for unpredictable licks that stun the crowdThe complete guide to arranging scales for creativity and unique phrasesAdd chromatic notes to create high-brow unique coloursThe real guide to combining Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides and dynamicsMaster odd note groupings to add interest to your linesUnlock Steve Vai and Joe Satriani’s famous burst phrasingYou’ll learn to execute perfect legato on guitar and combine it intelligently with an array of great licks and phrases.With over 150 audio examples to download for free It’s time to get slippery and take the next step in your fluid legato journey.Buy it now! Read more

Advance your piano skills with John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – Third Grade, the next step in the renowned Modern Course series. Designed for students progressing beyond the Second Grade book, this method focuses on refining musical expression, technique, and interpretation. Comprehensive Piano Instruction. This book features carefully curated pieces ranging from La Cucaracha to Beethoven’s Septet, giving students exposure to a variety of musical styles. It also includes 24 short Preludes in all keys to build fluidity and confidence in different key signatures. Technical and Expressive Development. Each piece is accompanied by special notes to help students understand the composer’s intentions and develop their interpretation skills. Third Grade Velocity Studies provide additional etudes from Czerny and Burgmüller, supporting advanced technical growth. For Intermediate Students and Teachers. This book is ideal for students transitioning from beginner courses and teachers seeking a structured, engaging curriculum. Whether preparing for advanced repertoire or refining technique, this method book offers a complete path to becoming a skilled pianist. A Must-Have for Pianists. Perfect for self-study or classroom use, this book is an essential resource for developing musicianship and performance skills. It also makes a thoughtful gift for dedicated piano students. Published by Willis Music * Softcover * 96 Pages * ISBN: 9780877180074. Read more

"This book is both a masterclass and a masterpiece." - Steve Vai (3x Grammy-winning guitarist)."I have a regular music education, but JP is offering completely different, deeper, more creative content that you wouldn't find in a normal music school." - Tio Nunez"JP's enlightening new book takes a deep dive into the challenging physical and mental aspects of drumming. These unique, clear explanations and practice strategies will help any drummer play better." - John Riley (author of 'The Art of Bop Drumming')* This is a book of words (a normal book), not a book of drum exercises.Can creativity be learned? Can you teach someone improvisation? Or is it an innate gift for “creative people?” In this one-of-a-kind book, renowned drummer and teacher, JP Bouvet, takes you on a tour through psychology, educational theory, and, of course, specific approaches to learning the drums, to reveal how improvisation is much easier to learn than most people think. You’ll learn how to leverage the natural tendencies of your mind to systematically learn what most drummers think can’t be learned…effortless improvisational freedom. This book is for every drummer who wishes they were more creative on their instrument. JP Bouvet is a drummer and teacher, and runs the educational website, JPBouvetMethod.com, where he specializes in creating courses that teach improvisation with step-by-step methods. He studied music at Berklee College of Music and psychology at Columbia University. In 2011, he won the two largest drum contests in the world in the same year, and went on to tour the world with artists like Steve Vai, Periphery, and others. He has since taught drums in 34 countries, and thousands of students continue to find creative freedom from his online courses.163 pages - Dimensions: 5" x 8" Read more

The definitive book on bop drumming---a style that is both the turning point and the cornerstone of contemporary music's development. This comprehensive book and audio presentation covers time playing, comping, soloing, brushes, more jazz essentials, and charts in an entertaining mix of text, music, and pertinent quotes. Read more

(Willis). Modern Course Grade 2 continues the progress of the Modern Course Grade 1 and features original compositions and classic well-arranged favorites by Thompson like Country Gardens, Bill Grogan's Goat, Starlight Waltz, and Jocularity! The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It is preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. NOTE: Text and engravings were refreshed in October 2019. Read more

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Playing 5-finger scales has significant value for early-level pianists. This innovative book helps students chart progress through all major and minor 5-finger scales, cross-hand arpeggios, and primary chords. Engaging teacher duets for each key are used for scale exercises. Students also enjoy improvisation activities for each key with creative prompts to inspire imagery, character, and tempo. View Helpful Introductory Videos Here Read more

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 can feel terrifying and an insurmountable challenge, and overcoming bad habits can seem impossible at times. Molly Gebrian applies the science of learning and memory to practicing and performing, giving musicians the tools to learn music more effectively and experience greater confidence on stage. Researchers working in the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience have discovered many important principles about how the brain learns new information, retains this information both short- and long-term, and how to make this learning reliable in high-pressure situations like performances. Musicians often choose practice strategies that don't align well with the optimal ways in which the brain learns, leading to frustration while practicing and inconsistency in performance. The author offers a practical guide, using accessible language for non-scientists and non-academics, to help musicians get more out of their practicing by applying this research. Gebrian starts with general principles of learning and how the brain works, and then progresses through increasingly specific topics. Throughout the book, the science behind the various topics is explained in layman's terms, accompanied by practical, actionable advice that can be implemented immediately, to give musicians of all levels better tools while practicing and greater confidence on stage. Read more

Master Perfect Fingerpicking on Guitar and Establish a Lifetime of Good HabitsAre you struggling to master fingerpicking on guitar?Are you finding it difficult to coordinate your fingers and keep your picking smooth while you change chords?Do you want to confidently fingerpick chord sequences on guitar right away? The First 100 Picking Patterns for Guitar is more than just a cold list of potential ideas, it’s a complete method to teach you perfect fingerpicking technique from the ground up. Whatever your current ability, after working through this book you’ll be playing beautiful fingerstyle guitar like a seasoned pro.Learn to play every essential picking pattern on guitarMaster the art of picking smoothly through chord changes – no more awkward gaps!Discover dozens of beautiful guitar chord sequences and learn to write your own.Develop perfect right- and left-hand coordinationInstantly apply new fingerpicking patterns to any song on guitarThe First 100 Fingerpicking Patterns for GuitaristsThe First 100 Picking Patterns for Guitar teaches you perfect fingerpicking technique, over 100 picking patterns, dozens of beautiful chord sequences, and gives you an entire method to go from your first fumbling picks to genuinely stunning performances.In fact, it’s the perfect book for accompanists and singer-songwriters on both acoustic and electric guitar.Here’s What You Get:A complete course, building from first foundational plucking techniques that helps you memorize, understand and play fingerpicking patterns cleanly and musicallyA structured approach that helps you to build muscle memory, great technique and useful musical knowledgeA complete guide to the most important guitar fingerpicking patterns for beginners, and the freedom to create your own unique ideasOver 170 examples and exercises written clearly in standard notation and TABAn instant trick to teach your fingers how to move accurately, totally subconsciouslyBonus One: Learn to link chords together in a truly unique and musical way. Linking chords means practice is always fun as you explore creative ideas and improves your song writingBonus Two: Audio downloads of every single example in the book, so you can hear what the music should sound like.Are you Missing Part of the Puzzle?Most guitarists stumble around with a few picking patterns but don’t realise that it’s simple to develop true musical freedom and an extensive vocabulary in your picking hand.The First 100 Picking Patterns for Guitar is a complete guitar method for beginners that teaches you how to build perfect technique and freedom for a lifetime of good guitar habits.From the most basic picking patterns, right through to rich, exciting and advanced concepts, you will be guided in small friendly steps on your path to plucking perfection. Throughout, there is an emphasis on using the correct fingers, changing chords smoothly, building great technique and developing creativity.Hear it!Learning patterns from paper is one thing, but once you hear how to apply them, they become music. The First 100 Picking Patterns for Guitar contains over 170 downloadable audio examples to help you get deep inside the music and apply every new idea in a fresh musical situation.If you want to become the ultimate fingerpicker on guitar, you owe it to yourself to check this book out today.Buy it now Read more

Ted Greene's Chord Chemistry was originally published in 1971 and has become the classic chord reference book for two generations of guitarists. Whether you are just beginning to search beyond basic barre chords or are already an advanced player looking for new sounds and ideas this is the book that will get you there. Designed to inspire creativity this book is a musical treasure chest filled with exciting new ideas and sounds. Read more

Position Pieces for Cello, Book 2 fills the pedagogical gap between the first book of Position Pieces and the two Thumb Position for Cello books in that it covers the fifth, sixth, and seventh positions. Position Pieces for Cello, Book 2 systematically introduces ways to find the correct location of each position and also to understand the various finger patterns required. As with Mr. Mooney's other books, this is accomplished in an enjoyable and creative manner through the use of cello duets. With titles like Surfing Cellos," "Jumping Flea," and "The Happy Certified Public Accountant," these pieces are really fun for students to play! This book will prove to be an indispensable tool for intermediate level cello students." Read more

Beginner Guitarists: Learn to Strum Every Song PerfectlyAre you ready for the ultimate course in guitar strumming for beginner to early-intermediate players?Confident rhythm and strumming are at the heart of everything you’ll ever do on the guitar, so wouldn’t it be great if you could get it right every time... without ever having to think about it?The First 100 Strumming Patterns for Guitar is the quickest way to develop the essential skills that let you play perfect rhythm guitar, every time.Unlike some books that take a “technical drill” approach, The First 100 Strumming Patterns for Guitar gets you playing real music quickly.Why practise boring exercises you’ll never want to play again when you could immediately start to make music?It’s a method that combines mastering strumming technique with the fun of playing music.Do you want to build a library of must-know rhythm patterns you’ll turn to time and again?Do you want to avoid the bad habits that many self-taught beginners pick up?Learn the fundamental skills of rhythm guitar strumming, from a seasoned tutorJoseph Alexander is one of the most prolific writers of modern guitar tuition methods and has sold over 1,000,000 books that have inspired a generation of upcoming musicians. His uncomplicated tuition style is based around breaking down the barriers between theory and performance, making music accessible to all.With Joseph’s expert guidance, you’ll learn the following skills:The perfect strumming hand position and techniqueReading and understanding rhythmsMaster the most popular strumming patterns in pop, rock, soul, folk and countryHow to musically vary your strumming patterns to add power and emotion to your musicHow to change chords smoothly while nailing the grooveMaster beautiful chord combinations as you refine your skillsQuickly move from beginner to more advanced skillsWhen you can play rhythm guitar properly, you’ll be a huge asset to any band, so next you’ll take your skills further by learning…How to push and pull the beat to add feeling and groove to your musicHow to play the syncopated rhythms heard on hundreds of recordingsAdvanced 1/16th note strumming patterns used in rock and funkHow to master the triplet feel of the bluesLearn to Play the Right Way, From Day One!The First 100 Strumming Patterns for Guitar draws on years of distilled teaching experience to bring you a detailed, step-by-step guide to rhythm and strumming – from ground zero to rhythm hero. The music you learn here will form the backbone of any music you play and allow you to play pretty much anything you encounter on your musical journey.Take the first step on your path to total guitar mastery today!Hear it and See it!This book includes 129 free audio tracks, along with clear guitar TAB, musical notation and chord diagrams. Read more