Play The World: The 101 Instrument Primer

Play The World is the first and only world instrument primer featuring information on how to play 101 of the most popular and unique musical instruments from and cultures around the world. There are large pictures of every instrument from the ahoco of the Ivory Coast to the zheng of China, complete with detailed playing instructions, tunings, and important idiosyncratic techniques. The enclosed CD includes a performance of every instrument with accompanying notation in the text. This is an invaluable book for any musical world traveler. ? The first and only 101 World Instrument Primer. ? Pictures and description of 101 unique instrument from around the world. ? Includes tunings, playing instructions, special technique and a piece per instrument. ? Accompanying CD has a recording of the pieces on each instrument.

Drumset 101

This beginning method book presents an overview of today's contemporary drum rhythms and styles. Rather than focusing on one musical genre, Drumset 101 is a compilation of fundamental coordination exercises that can be applied to many different styles. This book aims to fill the void that has long existed for drum teachers and beginning students, providing one text for all beginning students instead of requiring the purchase of several books covering different styles. Includes access to online audio.

101 Red Hot Bluegrass Guitar Licks

In music, the term "bluegrass" describes the hot string-band style pioneered by Kentuckian Bill Monroe, which blends old-time country music with blues rhythms and jazz-influenced improvisation. This book contains 101 authentic bluegrass guitar licks in the favorite bluegrass keys of C, G, D, and A minor. The licks are broken down into phrases of two, four, and eight bars. In addition, several endings and crosspicking licks are included. Each lick is played to a chord progression that is standard in bluegrass, country, and folk music. All 101 examples are recorded on the companion CD with guitar accompaniment at a moderate tempo. Whether you are a fan of old-time country music, traditional bluegrass, or newgrass, you are sure to find lots of great ideas in this new collection of bluegrass licks. So, grab your instrument, put on the CD, pull up a chair, and let's start pickin'.

101 Red Hot Bluegrass Mandolin Licks & Solos

In music, the term "bluegrass" describes the hot string-band style pioneered by Kentuckian Bill Monroe, which blends old-time country music with blues rhythms and jazz-influenced improvisation. This book contains 101 authentic bluegrass mandolin licks in the favorite bluegrass keys of C, G, D, and A minor written in notation and tablature. The licks are broken down into phrases of two, four, and eight bars. In addition, several endings and crosspicking licks are included. Each lick is played to a chord progression that is standard in bluegrass, country, and folk music. All 101 examples are recorded on the companion CD with guitar accompaniment at a moderate tempo. Whether you are a fan of old-time country music, traditional bluegrass, or newgrass, you are sure to find lots of great ideas in this new collection of bluegrass licks. So, grab your instrument, put on the CD, pull up a chair, and let's start pickin'.

Philip John Berthoud: 101 Tips For Fiddle

This invaluable book contains a whole host of information and tips that will prove useful to traditional fiddle players of any experience level. Perfectly sized to fit inside your instrument case,  101 Tips For Fiddle covers topics such as bowing, fingering, posture, practice, theory, improvisation and traditional music, as well as offering advice on instrument care and accessories. Clear musical examples, diagrams, photos and cartoons are also included, making this an ideal gift for any fiddle player.  

101 Easy Songs for Trombone

The purpose of this Trombone songbook is to provide the beginning Trombone player with a repertoire of 101 familiar and easy to play tunes written for Trombone. All the songs are written specifically for Trombone utilizing dynamics, expression markings, and articultions. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning Trombone player. This songbook is an ideal supplement to any elementary Trombone Method book. Most of the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts, recitals, and contests. Private teachers will assign one or two of the songs from this book at each lesson. The songs will help the beginning Trombone student to develop technique, rhythm reading ability, and confidence.

101 Easy Songs for Saxophone

The purpose of this Saxophone songbook is to provide the beginning Saxophone player with a repertoire of 101 familiar and easy to play tunes written for Saxophone. All the songs are written specifically for Saxophone utilizing dynamics, expression markings, and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning Saxophone player. This songbook is an ideal supplement to any elementary Saxophone Method book. Most of the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts, recitals, and contests. Private teachers will assign one or two of the songs from this book at each lesson. The songs will help the beginning Saxophone student to develop fingering technique, rhythm reading ability, and confidence.

101 Easy Songs for Trumpet

The purpose of this Trumpet songbook is to provide the beginning Trumpet player with a repertoire of 101 familiar and easy to play tunes written for Trumpet. All the songs are written specifically for Trumpet utilizing dynamics, expression markings, and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning Trumpet player. This songbook is an ideal supplement to any elementary Trumpet Method book. Most of the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts, recitals, and contests. Private teachers will assign one or two of the songs from this book at each lesson. The songs will help the beginning Trumpet student to develop fingering technique, rhythm reading ability, and confidence.

101 Easy Songs for Clarinet

The purpose of this Clarinet songbook is to provide the beginning Clarinet player with a repertoire of 101 familiar and easy to play tunes written for Clarinet. All the songs are written specifically for Clarinet utilizing dynamics, expression markings, and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning Clarinet player. This songbook is an ideal supplement to any elementary Clarinet Method book. Most of the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts, recitals, and contests. Private teachers will assign one or two of the songs from this book at each lesson. The songs will help the beginning Clarinet student to develop fingering technique, rhythm reading ability, and confidence.

101 Easy Songs for Violin

The purpose of this Violin songbook is to provide the beginning Violin player with a repertoire of 101 familiar and easy to play tunes written for Violin. All the songs are written specifically for Violin utilizing dynamics, expression markings, and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning Violin player. This songbook is an ideal supplement to any elementary Violin Method book. Most of the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts, recitals, and contests. Private teachers will assign one or two of the songs from this book at each lesson. The songs will help the beginning Violin student to develop fingering technique, rhythm reading ability, and confidence.

101 Easy Songs for Cello

The purpose of this Cello songbook is to provide the beginning Cello player with a repertoire of 101 familiar and easy to play tunes written for Cello. All the songs are written specifically for Cello utilizing dynamics, expression markings, and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning Cello player. This songbook is an ideal supplement to any elementary Cello Method book. Most of the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts, recitals, and contests. Private teachers will assign one or two of the songs from this book at each lesson. The songs will help the beginning Cello student to develop fingering technique, rhythm reading ability, and confidence.

101 Amazing Jazz Bass Patterns

This book and audio set teaches 101 Jazz Bass Patterns played over chords and chord progressions that are fundamental to the harmonic language of jazz. This is a very useful collection of major, Dorian, and Mixolydian patterns, eight bar patterns, turnaround patterns, and more. Because each pattern is played over a common chord progression, it will be easy to apply these examples in performance. In addition, you'll experience a noticeable improvement in your knowledge of the fingerboard, technical facility, harmonic vocabulary, and the ability to conceive and express modern musical ideas. This book includes a glossary of jazz scales and basic theory for the jazz musician. Ideal for those who currently play blues, country, folk, classical or rock, and desire to venture into jazz. Audio download available online. Written in standard notation and tablature.

Larry McCabe: 101 Red Hot Bluegrass Mandolin Licks & Solos (Book/Online Audio)

In music, the term "bluegrass" describes the hot string-band style pioneered by Kentuckian Bill Monroe, which blends old-time country music with blues rhythms and jazz-influenced improvisation. This book by Larry McCabe contains 101 Red Hot Bluegrass Mandolin Licks & Solos in the favorite Bluegrass keys of C, G, D, and A minor written in notation and tablature. The licks are broken down into phrases of two, four, and eight bars. In addition, several endings and crosspicking licks are included. Each lick is played to a chord progression that is standard in Bluegrass, Country, and Folk music. Comes with access to online audio containing All 101 examples with Guitar accompaniment at a moderate tempo. Whether you are a fan of old-time Country music, traditional Bluegrass, or Newgrass, you are sure to find lots of great ideas in this new collection of Bluegrass licks. So, grab your instrument, put on the audio, pull up a chair, and let's start pickin'. Includes access to online audio.

Snare Drum 101

Rob's goal in writing this book is to develop many of the skills necessary for the beginning to intermediate snare drummer. Each new concept is introduced with a page of exercise followed by short etudes that include the material being studied. Rob has taken the liberty of including what I feel is the best sticking combination for some of the exercise. I recommend the right hand lead system. If the students develop this consistent approach to sticking, they will have a good working system that will enable them to execute difficult passages and smoothly and accurately. Audio available online.

Music Theory 101

Hundreds of musical components related to melody, harmony, and rhythm are blended together to make music. The study of these elements is called music theory. This book explains basic music theory as it relates to the needs of the average musician. It covers basic music reading with note names and time values, accidentals, ties, and other symbols and terms, as well as the theory behind the most common scales and chords. Quizzes throughout the book reinforce key concepts.

101 Easy Ukulele Solos

Jazz Guitar Licks(101)

101 Essential Country Chord Progressions

This book will help you play and write songs in both contemporary and classic country styles. The book is for music students, teachers, performing artists, recording studios, composers, songwriters, advertising agencies, and any person or music company who needs a user-friendly, comprehensive reference guide to country chord progressions. Specific chord fingerings are supplied for guitar players. The stereo CD makes the book an ideal tool for study or jamming. No note reading is required. Blank treble and bass staves are included for writing songs, licks and solos. A concise discussion of song form is provided to help beginners understand the structure of country songs. Overall, a great learning and reference tool for beginners and pros alike. All creative musicians and writers who study, perform, or compose country music will benefit from this book.

Hot Licks(101) Lead Guitar

101 Three-Chord Country & Bluegrass Songs

You need only minimal playing skills and three chords - G, C, and D7 - to accompany each song in this innovative book. This is the perfect book for beginners, casual musicians, and teaching studios. The book is absolutely bursting with an abundance of timeless standards, many of which are rarely found in print. All songs are made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. Melody, lyrics, and chords are included for each song. We invite your entire family to enjoy this unique book. It is also an excellent, compact fakebook for pros.

101 Licks and Exercises for Electric Bass

This book, in notation and tablature, is designed to improve reading skills and present phrases appropriate to rock, jazz, fusion, funk, Reggae, disco, and new wave. Includes arpegiated and 3-note chord exercises and slapping/popping studies!

101 Licks and Exercises for Electric Bass

This book, in notation and tablature, is designed to improve reading skills and present phrases appropriate to rock, jazz, fusion, funk, Reggae, disco, and new wave. Includes arpegiated and 3-note chord exercises and slapping/popping studies!

101 Essential Blues Progressions (Book/Online Audio)

This user-friendly book, with access to online audio, shows how to transform standard three-chord blues changes into harmonically sophisticated jazz-blues progressions. The book covers chord substitution, twelve-bar blues, minor blues, eight-bar blues, and sixteen-bar blues. Chord frames are supplied for guitarists. Blank treble and bass staves are included for writing songs, licks, and solos. An absolute goldmine for all musicians, students, blues songwriters, recording studios, ad agencies, and anyone who plays blues music. This truly amazing learning/reference work, designed for beginners and pros alike, also contains an appendix featuring a wealth of information about modern blues progressions and how to create them. Online audio download available.

101 Licks and Exercises for Electric Bass

This book, in notation and tablature, is designed to improve reading skills and present phrases appropriate to rock, jazz, fusion, funk, Reggae, disco, and new wave. Includes arpeggiated and 3-note chord exercises and slapping/popping studies! Includes access to online audio.

Philip John Berthoud: 101 Tips For Mandolin (Book)

This handy, case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for Mandolin players of any experience level. Clear musical examples in standard notation and Mandolin tablature are included along with diagrams, photos and cartoons. Topics covered include left/right hand technique, chords, practice, theory, traditional music, improvisation, posture, instrument care and accessories. An ideal gift for any Mandolin player.