Learn to Play the Alfred Way: Harmonica

Learn to Play the Alfred Way: Harmonica
Author: Steven Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 44
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457438264

This book teaches you what you need to know to play chromatic and diatonic harmonica. Songs are included in blues, country, folk and rock styles. In addition to learning to hold the harmonica and how to read music, you will learn about the blues progression, cross harp, bending and special effects like talking while you play.

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Harmonica

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Harmonica
Author: Steven Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1996-04
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739009604

Our best-selling harmonica course! Play chords and single notes on chromatic and diatonic harmonica, and get the avanced techniques and licks that will make you sound like a pro.

Teach yourself to play blues harmonica

Teach yourself to play blues harmonica
Author: Bobby Joe Holman
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2001
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769285382

This is a great method for any harmonica player to learn blues harmonica basics. An excellent means for expanding performance capabilities and styles, this book and audio set teaches cross harp (second position), note bending, 12-bar shuffle blues with bends, 12-bar slow blues with bends, introduction to third position (Dorian mode), Dorian mode exercises, 12-bar slow blues in third position, holding the harp with a microphone, the different microphones for electric harp, getting a great sound (amps, reverb devices, microphones and harps), and much more.

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele, C-Tuning Edition

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele, C-Tuning Edition
Author: Morton Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2009-05-29
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457435063

Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred’s Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.

Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar

Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar
Author: Steve Trovato
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-03
Genre: Blues (Music)
ISBN: 9780739095317

Learning the Blues Has Never Been So Easy! Have you always wanted to play the blues? Authentic blues? Realize your dream of becoming a great blues guitarist with Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar---the simple, straightforward, and effective way to learn the blues. Whether you are a beginning guitarist or an advanced player just getting into the style, start playing real, authentic blues music right away through easy-to-understand instructions and great-sounding examples. The first part of this book and DVD covers blues rhythm playing. Learn over 50 blues rhythm patterns, including medium shuffle, uptown blues, slow blues, blues-rock, mambo, and more. The second part covers blues lead guitar. Start with learning basic soloing techniques---such as slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending, vibrato, and rakes---then dive right in by playing 18 great blues solos in the styles of legends like Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, and B. B. King. Features: * All examples include standard music notation and TAB * Every lesson and music example is clearly demonstrated on the DVD by noted educator Steve Trovato * MP3 accompaniment tracks to hone your skills as a blues lead guitarist

Learn to Play the Alfred Way

Learn to Play the Alfred Way
Author: Jimmy Miller
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1975-06
Genre: Music
ISBN:

All Country guitar styles, whether solo or accompaniment, are based on chords. These are, by and large, the same open position chords you probably already know. Perhaps you have only learned to strum these chords with a pick or with your thumb. Country Guitar will show you how to break up these chords in various ways and enable you to play the exciting new sounds you hear on hit country records.

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Classical Guitar

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Classical Guitar
Author: Nathaniel Gunod
Publisher: Teach Yourself
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2014-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781470615062

Learn to play classical guitar and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages with no prior experience can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Classical Guitar begins with the fundamentals of the classical guitar. You will start by learning about parts of the guitar, how to hold and tune it, caring for your instrument, and standard music notation and TAB. You will then move right along to playing different notes, scales, and great classical pieces. Important techniques are taught such as the free and rest strokes, right- and left-hand positions, sitting properly, efficient finger movement, and more. The DVD includes video lessons and performances for everything in the book, and also includes the TNT 2 audio player that lets you adjust the tempo, and isolate parts. The CD features audio performances of every exercise and song. It plays in your CD player or you can download the tracks to your PC. The DVD and CD feature internationally renowned classical guitarist and educator Martha Masters. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to read music and play beautiful classical pieces by some of the great classical masters, including Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Scott Joplin! Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way.

Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Book 1

Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Book 1
Author: Morton Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2007-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739048887

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. This updated and expanded edition features a new layout, making it easier to read and learn. Now included are blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock styles, plus more pop songs! A DVD with iPod-compatible video is provided for the visual learner, and correlating theory, chord, and pop books ensure that you'll get everything you need from one complete method. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Guitar Method---the first and best choice for today's beginning guitar students. Book 1 covers how to hold your guitar, tuning your guitar, basics of reading music, notes on all six strings, chords, scales and songs, bass-chord accompaniments, duets, photos and diagrams, and acoustic and electric guitars. Titles: Singin' in the Rain * Take Me Home Country Roads * Over the Rainbow * Annie's Song * When the Saints Go Marching In.

Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Book 5

Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Book 5
Author: Alfred d'Auberge
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1957
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457431388

Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has expanded into a library, including theory, chord study, play-alongs and more. This best-selling method teaches the basics in a logical sequence, with concise and complete information that is easily accessible to students. Numerous chord diagrams and fingering photos help students quickly learn how to read music and play chords. Exciting music arranged in pop, rock, blues, country and folk styles makes learning to play the guitar an enjoyable and life-long reward.

Alfred's MAX TAB Guitar Complete

Alfred's MAX TAB Guitar Complete
Author: Ron Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739045848

See it * Hear it * Play it! A DVD is included with every book in Alfred's MAX[T] series, offering maximum instruction at a minimum price. Now you won't just hear the music, you'll also see how it's done-making it very easy to learn to play. Learn to Play TAB Guitar Complete combines Levels 1 and 2, and the book and DVD work together for lessons you can see and hear. You'll start with the basics like holding the guitar, reading music & TAB, and playing chords, then move on to specific techniques for several guitar-playing styles and genres. Styles covered include blues, rock, jazz, classical, and folk, and you'll hear every example performed by a live guitarist. This is an excellent way to get started playing guitar and advance to an intermediate skill level! 152 pages.