Book/CD/DVD

This 66 page book covers the evolution of rock guitar, with focus on intermediate to advanced application of scales, arpeggios and techniques using example solos in the style of guitar legends such as Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani and more. Concepts demonstrated include the CAGED System, lick based bending exercises, and extending power chords. Presented in standard notation and tablature. Lessons are provided on accompanying DVD (37 min.) and CD, which also include rehearsal tracks..

This fun and exciting beginner/intermediate instructional book/CD/DVD features 17 rock guitar riffs and/or solos reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. Stylistically, the examples range from 80's pop/rock, hard rock and metal to 90's pop/rock, metal, and grunge. A wide range of important rock guitar techniques are covered. Music notation, tablature, and chord diagrams are provided for each riff. Full performances of each riff, as well as backing tracks are also provided with the play along CD. The 68-minute DVD features detailed close-up, step by step instruction on how to play each riff taught by guitarist Don Lappin.

This unique collection features 10 favorites from this highly influential pianist specifically arranged for solo guitar in standard notation and tablature. Includes: Colors/Dance • Dubuque • Graduation • Loreta and Desiree's Bouquet, Part 1 • Moon • Plains (Eastern Montana Blues) • Rag • Road • Sea • and Stars, plus a preface by transcriber, arranger and George Winston's friend Ed Wright, and helpful performance notes.

Mastering the Guitar is an innovative, exciting way to learn the guitar. Co-authored by William Bay and Mike Christiansen, this extremely comprehensive method applies the array of musical styles and techniques found in today's music. Written in notation and tablature, it covers a vast array of guitar solo and accompaniment styles. A special feature of this method is that it teaches both flatpicking and fingerstyle solo and accompaniment techniques. We feel that Mastering the Guitar is the most comprehensive approach to guitar technique repertoire and performance to be found anywhere. Volume 1A: Presents the essential foundational studies for contemporary guitar performance; Immediately introduces the student to the concept of playing contemporary music through the creative use of tablature; Logically and methodically teaches note-reading, utilizing the notes in first position on each string in numerous pages of playing material (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); Contains more than 140 scale and picking studies, chord etudes, and accompaniment pieces, teaching contemporary techniques such as the slur, hammer-on, pull-off, vibrato and slide; Includes in-depth sections on back-up guitar and rhythm; Incorporates guitar duet material. Includes DVD.

The Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Edition provides valuable enhancement to the world’s most popular guitar method. This comprehensive perfect bound volume doubles the amount of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material.

•Expands entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1

•Double the amount of study and solo material

•Perfect bound

•CD and DVD included

•Provides an incredibly solid foundation for any guitar student

The Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Edition provides valuable enhancement to the world’s most popular guitar method. This comprehensive spiral bound volume doubles the amount of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material.

•Expands entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1

•CD and DVD included

•Double the amount of study and solo material

•Spiral bound

•Provides an incredibly solid foundation for any guitar student

This second volume, of a two-part series, contains a book, CD and DVD by internationally recognized flamenco guitarist, Juan Martin. Provided are more than 21 solos, progressively graded in the three higher grades, 6 to 8, to suit players at intermediate and more advanced stages, who already have some experience of the instrument and techniques of flamenco. The music for all these is accurately written in notation and flamenco tab (cifra) and (except for the two final solos) is also included on the companion CD. The DVD contains over 60 minutes of music. All text is provided in both English and Spanish.

Designed as a comprehensive multimedia teaching set, this book, CD, and DVD present 42 solos, progressively graded in 6 levels from absolute beginners to more advanced, to suit players of all levels. It contains examples of eighteen different palos (rhythmic forms) of flamenco, with a wealth of melodic falsetas and rhythms. The music for all these is accurately written in notation and flamenco tab (cifra) in the book, and is also recorded on the companion CD. The DVD video contains over 57 minutes of solo music, and also includes introduction by Juan Martín and brief scenes of Andalucia today, which help to place this profoundly exciting and deeply felt music in the landscape of its origins. Juan Martín has succeeded here is showing how even music which is simple and very easy to start with can express the essential sound and emotion of flamenco, to build step by step the skills necessary for the performance of concert solos. Written in English and Spanish.

A masterful flatpicking technique book offering bluegrass licks, scales, basic chords, and solos in various positions up the neck in the keys of G-C-D-A-E-,B-flat and F. The companion CD features selections from throughout the book, played both slowly and at normal speed. Steve's solo guitar is recorded on both channels with no rhythm accompaniment. This book of basic technical studies presents only a few flatpicking repertoire pieces illustrating each concept and key. Features: Fisher's Hornpipe; Lonesome Road Blues; and The Bluegrass Boogie. Novice players will find the recording a great asset in learning this material. All studies and pieces are written in notation and tablature. Includes a 60-minute companion DVD.

Already Gone * The Best of My Love * Desperado * Hotel California * Life in the Fast Lane * The Long Run * Lyin' Eyes * Tequila Sunrise * Take It Easy * Witchy Woman and many more.

Arrangements feature easy-to-play guitar parts, melody, lyrics, tablature and chord frames. Songs are: Desperado * Get Over It * Hotel California * I Can't Tell You Why * Life in the Fast Lane * Lyin' Eyes * New Kid in Town * One of These Nights * Peaceful Easy Feeling * Take It Easy * Take It to the Limit * Tequila Sunrise.

Containing 33 titles from the Eagles' remarkable career, this album-matching folio includes 24 pages featuring photos of the band and a conversation with Don Henley and Glenn Frey that provides background information on how the songs were written and the meaning behind them. Titles include: After the Thrill Is Gone * Already Gone * The Best of My Love * Desperado * Get Over It * Heartache Tonight * Hole in the World * Hotel California * The Last Resort * Life in the Fast Lane * The Long Run * Love Will Keep Us Alive * Lyin' Eyes * Take It Easy * Take It to the Limit * Tequila Sunrise * Victim of Love * Wasted Time * Witchy Woman and many more.

This book rocks because it teaches Pop and Rock harmonics exclusively and in detail, but in an easy-to-understand and clear manner. Priority is to explain the actual song framework including chords and song structure. This book shows in particular how Rock and Pop become alive – and how this can be achieved. Reduced to the essentials but entering the subject on a deeper level than any other publication before, this book will definitely change the way Pop and Rock is viewed. After reading this book, you will write different songs than before – and these may become hits!

An in-depth look at the basics of acoustic blues guitar. Learn the blues progression, blues chords, strum patterns, how to accompany a blues song, moveable chords, barre chords, the blues scale, turnarounds, fill-ins, the capo, double stops, blues licks, bass line accompaniments, blues techniques, how to build and play an improvised solo, and fingerpicking blues. Also included are dozens of blues solos and 9 great new blues songs! In notation & tablature. This package includes a CD and DVD.

This is an easy to understand yet very comprehensive method. You will learn to play classic guitar in all of the basic keys. In addition you will play a very wide assortment of solos ranging from the Renaissance to 20th Century compositions. Also, you will be taught to play many of the great student masterpieces by composers such as Sor, Carcassi, Carulli, Diabelli, Guiliani, Bach, Handel and Dowland. Finally, studies are contained for playing in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th positions. Definitely a "hands on" method that gets you playing wonderful classic guitar literature. The included DVD provides close-up views of the guitar to help you understand the lessons. CD also included.

This is a step-at-a-time enjoyable method for learning to play great sounding country guitar. Dix Bruce, in his humorous yet musically "right-on" teaching style, introduces you to country back-up, bass runs, Carter-style bluegrass picking, the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes, use of the capo, transposition, and much more. Work at your own pace and learn to sound like the country greats! Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes CD and DVD.

In an easy-to-follow lesson format this book/CD/DVD set presents several of the most popular styles used in playing the Dobro, including bluegrass, old-time, country, blues, Hawaiian, and more. No previous musical knowledge needed. Written in G tuning with tablature only.

Three-time national flatpicking champion Steve Kaufman teaches you how to buy a guitar, the easy way to fret a note, how to read chord charts and play all the basic chords, basic bluegrass strumming patterns, bass runs and walks, hammer-ons and pull-offs, how to read tablature, picking lead, crosspicking, practice techniques, and much more. DVD and CD included.

This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that it is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enables you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will also begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. This package includes the companion DVD and CD.