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Guitar Tuning for the Complete Musical IdiotThe Complete Book on Tuning, Strings, and Intonationby Ron MiddlebrookThere’s nothing more distracting than hearing a musician play out of tune. This user-friendly book/DVD pack teaches various methods for tuning guitars – even 12 strings! -and basses, including a section on using electronic tuning devices. Also covers intonation, picks, changing strings, and much more! |
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Hip-hop Grooves for Bassby Max PalermoFrom the irresistible party jams of South Bronx to the urban sounds of today, hip-hop has maintained close links with its roots. Many of its characteristic sounds and beats come from funk, soul, and R&B origins. The electric bass plays a key role in creating the groovin’ that gives hip-hop a unique, attractive feel. This book/CD set contains 90 authentic hip-hop licks that will lead you to the vibrant world of hip-hop style. All the bass lines are demonstrated on the CD’s full-performance tracks and transcribed in standard notation and tablature. Jamming along with these patterns, you will improve your technique while you learn how to lay down the right groove. Just listen to the tracks and concentrate on playing with a good-time feel. Enjoy! |
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Improv for Violinistsby John Henry GatesIn this book, author John Henry Gates aims to help violinists increase their versatility and improvisation skills. Song forms, harmonic structure, and the Nashville number system are explained in a practical, applicable manner. Ways to gain experience and the best ways to amplify your instrument are also covered. The CD includes demonstrations of various styles in several keys along with minus one versions of the same tracks for practicing. Each track is unique, yet simple and straightforward, the obective being to give the player experience with a real rhythm section to gain the confidence to improvise. |
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Introduction to Roots Guitarby Doug CoxThis book/CD pack by Canada's premier guitar and Dobro¨ player introduces beginning to intermediate players to many of the basics of folk/roots guitar. Topics covered include: basic theory, tuning, reading tablature, right- and left-hand patterns, blues rhythms, Travis picking, frailing patterns, flatpicking, open tunings, slide and many more. CD includes 40 demonstration tracks. |
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Irish and American Fiddle Tunes for Harmonicaby Glenn WeiserA complete guide to playing fiddle tunes! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel, jig, hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs, along with a CD that demonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary. |
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