Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners Deluxe Edition with DVD and 2 Jam CDs

Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners Deluxe Edition with DVD and 2 Jam CDs
Author: Bert Casey
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781940301211

The Mandolin Primer Book For Beginners Deluxe Edition with DVD & 2 Jam CDs by Bert Casey is designed for the beginning mandolin student who desires an easy to follow, step by step instruction method for getting started on the mandolin. Starting with the basics, the student will learn the parts of the mandolin, left & right hand technique and playing scales. Later you will learn how to play 12 popular bluegrass songs using techniques such as hammer-ons, slides, pull-offs, and double stops. The course also includes a section on how to play rhythm on the mandolin (the famous mandolin "chop"). All exercises and songs and demonstrated at three speeds on the DVD. In addition, this course includes 2 Jam CDs where each of the songs is played along with a bluegrass band at 5 different speeds.

Banjo Primer

Banjo Primer
Author: Geoff Hohwald
Publisher: Watch & Learn
Total Pages: 58
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781893907324

The first true beginner's book revealing the secrets of good Scruggs style 5-string banjo technique. Clearly illustrated with over 40 photographs, it includes basic rolls, exciting and easy to play song arrangements, and up the neck breaks. It is easy to understand with step by step instruction making this the perfect book for individual or group instruction. An audio CD lets you hear all songs at 3 speeds very slow (for learning), medium tempo (for practicing), and full tempo (performance speed).

Fiddle Primer

Fiddle Primer
Author: Jim Tolles
Publisher: Watch & Learn
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781893907355

The first book clearly showing the beginner how to play the fiddle. Includes many illustrations showing how to hold the bow and fiddle properly and many exercises to develop good bowing technique and learning how to play in tune. Great beginnner fiddle lessons.

Violin Primer

Violin Primer
Author: Jim Tolles
Publisher: Watch & Learn
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996-07
Genre: Violin
ISBN: 9781893907348

Shows the beginner all the techniques necessary to get started on the violin. Includes many illustrations showing how to hold the bow and violin, and many exercises to develop good bowing technique and learning how to play in tune. The easy to follow step by step instruction makes this the perfect book for school orchestra programs or group instruction. Songs on the audio CD include Alphabet Song, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, Sunday Waltz, Jenny Pluck Pears, When The Saints Go Marching In, Red River Valley, Sweet on Violin, and Seagulls and Seals.

Upright Bass Primer

Upright Bass Primer
Author: Andy Hohwald
Publisher: Watch & Learn
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781893907638

"Includes audio CD with over 20 play along songs with a full band. Quickly & easily learn to play like the pros with this step by step method." --front cover.

Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners (Video and Audio Access)

Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners (Video and Audio Access)
Author: Bert Casey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781976751257

The Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners (Video & Audio Access) by Bert Casey will quickly transform you from an absolute beginner into a mandolinist with a full understanding of the fundamentals & techniques of mandolin playing. This course includes scales, exciting and easy-to-play song arrangements, and playing rhythm with the mandolin "chop". This course contains over 90 minutes of HD video instruction presented in 16:9 wide-screen format using close-ups and split screens to make the movements of each hand perfectly clear. In addition, the large on-screen tablature has a moving pointer that indicates each note as it's being played. Once you have memorized a song and can play along with the video, you can start practicing with the practice tracks. This is a unique practice tool that plays full length versions of all the songs at five speeds along with an acoustic band. This is the missing link between playing the mandolin and jamming with others. This course contains all of the information you need to play the mandolin and it's right at your fingertips.

Keyboard Primer

Keyboard Primer
Author: Lee Davis
Publisher: Watch & Learn
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781893907386

The companion book to the Keyboard DVD and is specially designed for the beginning keyboard or piano player. Using many photos and illustrations, this book teaches proper technique and hand positions, scales, chords, and note reading. All music is written in standard music notation and is fully explained. This course includes an audio CD where all the songs are played at 2 speeds (slow for practicing and performance tempo). The book contains markers for each piece of music so you can locate it's exact position on the CD or DVD.

Mandolin Method

Mandolin Method
Author: Rich DelGrosso
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2005-05-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780793568789

(Mandolin). Noted mandolinist and teacher Rich Del Grosso has authored this excellent mandolin method that features great playable tunes in several styles (bluegrass, country, folk, blues) in standard music notation and tablature. The audio features play-along duets.

You Can Teach Yourself Banjo

You Can Teach Yourself Banjo
Author: Janet Davis
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609749065

This is the ideal beginner's book, presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo is a way that is both fun and produces quick results. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument's fundamental techniques as well as some intermediate possibilities including rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile traditional instrument.

Songwriting For Dummies

Songwriting For Dummies
Author: Dave Austin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2010-07-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 047089041X

Proven techniques for songwriting success This friendly, hands-on guide tackles the new face of the recording industry, guiding you through the shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as how you can harness social media networks to get your music "out there." You get basic songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for writing — and selling — meaningful, timeless songs. Songwriting 101 — get a grip on everything you need to know to write a song, from learning to listen to your "inner voice" to creating a "mood" and everything in between Jaunt around the genres — discover the variety of musical genres and find your fit, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, gospel, country, or more Let the lyrics out — master the art of writing lyrics, from finding your own voice to penning the actual words to using hooks, verses, choruses, and bridges Make beautiful music — find your rhythm, make melodies, and use chords to put the finishing touches on your song Work the Web — harness online marketing and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and others to get your music heard by a whole new audience Open the book and find: What you need to know before you write a single note Tips on finding inspiration Ways to use poetic devices in lyrics Computer and Web-based shortcuts and technologies to streamline songwriting A look at famous songwriting collaborators Writing for stage, screen, and television How to make a demo to get your song heard Advice on how to make money from your music Learn to: Develop your songwriting skills with tips and techniques from the pros Use social networking sites to get your music out to the public Break into the industry with helpful, how-to instructions