Instruments category: 8353 books

This book examines arranging methods and their applications. It is designed to be used in a jazz studies program and as a professional reference manual for musicians. The text begins with a historical overview of jazz band instruments and a study of their characteristics. The body of the text includes...

Serge Chaloff (1923-1957) is most widely remembered as the flamboyant baritone saxophone star with Woody Herman's 2nd Herd whose problems with drugs extended to erratic personal behavior. Nevertheless, there were many brilliant sessions featuring his work before and after his stint with Herman. This...

The Violoncello and Its History by Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski. "In the following pages I present to the musical world the History of the Violoncello and Violoncello playing. I have preceded it by the History of the Viola da Gamba, for the reason that this instrument must be considered...

How to Play Guitar: Guitar Basics On Guitar Chords, Guitar Scales, Guitar Licks, Guitar Tricks, and Guitar Theory for Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar   Being able to play a guitar in front of a crowd efficiently and magically is not the ultimate dream of every...

“If you told me you wanted to get going on guitar, I’d recommend Justin Sandercoe.” - Mark Knopfler “One of the most influential guitar teachers in history.” - The Independent The Justinguitar.com Vintage Songbook is the latest addition to Justin Sandercoe's line of Songbooks....

The electric guitar is an amazing instrument that is capable of facilitating the creation of many musical sounds and styles. This book contains a series of interviews that strives to dig deep into the various aspects of electric guitar tone and style. What experiences and wisdom has guided some of...

Fender’s Stratocaster is arguably the number-one instrument icon of the guitar world. When introduced in 1954, its offset space-age lines, contoured body, and three-pickup configuration set the music world on its ear—it was truly unlike any guitar that had come before. In the hands of the world’s...

The Essential Elliott Smith is an exclusive collection of songs by the master songwriter and guitarist. This book presents 24 classic songs from all five of his albums, plus songs from the two posthumous releases, From A Basement On The Hill and New Moon including the Oscar-nominated song Miss...

This edition of The Little Black Songbook presents the complete lyrics and chords to over 130 acoustic songs from the biggest names in Rock and Pop music! This handy chord songbook is perfect for any aspiring guitarist, ideal for group singalongs, a spot of busking or simply to explore the music of...

Trevor Wye’s famous Practice Books for the Flute are invaluable to players of every grade and have received worldwide acclaim, selling over 1 million copies in total. Each book concentrates on individual facets of flute technique in concise detail. This revised edition has updated diagrams, clearer...

Learn how to play the G major pentatonic scale.Learn all the scale patterns on different positions on the neck, and how to switch positions fast.Master the scales on your guitar and find the chords that go with a particular neck position.Learn to use the whole neck of the guitar fast and easy!-...

This ebook is a guide to learn and play Major Pentatonic scale in all keys. Tabs, diagrams with fingerings, diagrams with notes and diagrams with intervals. Note chart, table of keys, formula and chords to improvise. For beginner, teacher and professional guitarist.  

How To Read Music - 7 Easy Steps to Read Music For Beginners & 101 Musical Terms Dictionary with 4 Musical Charts. Exercises & Tests will help you advance in your music sight reading skill. Have you ever wanted to quickly learn how to read music? Today you will begin to see How Easily...

The Circle of 5ths is a fascinating music tool that incorporates many elements of music theory into a visual format. Just as a color wheel shows how colors blend together in harmony, the Circle of 5ths shows how the 12 unique tones work harmoniously in music. In this book, I show you...