Download or read book Knack Guitar for Everyone written by Dick Weissman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-02-09 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knack Guitar for Everyone is a self-instruction book for beginners to intermediates, fully illustrated with 350 full-color photographs and more than fifty exercises and songs in musical notation. By Dick Weismann, who is the author of numerous successful music books and has performed on the Today Show, it covers everything one needs to know about the instrument itself—the parts, different kinds of guitars, care for guitars—and provides the basics of reading guitar music and playing. Lessons are geared toward achievable results, and sidebars address various styles and techniques. Plus, there are a book's worth of play-along audio tracks available for free at knackbooks.com/guitar.
Download or read book Knack Piano for Everyone written by Margaret Ann Martin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-02-09 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Download play-along audio tracks at knackbooks.com/piano. Knack Piano for Everyone is a self-instruction book for beginners to intermediates, fully illustrated with full-color photographs and musical notation. The book will teach readers everything a beginner should know about the instrument itself—the parts, different kinds of pianos, care for pianos—and then provide the basics of reading piano music and playing. Download play-along audio tracks at knackbooks.com/piano. The book will include: * An explanation of how the piano works. * An exploration of the instrument, sitting correctly, playing all over the keyboard on the black keys. * Finding familiar tunes on the piano. * Music notation, where it comes from, directions (up and down) on the keyboard and on the music page. Lessons will be geared toward achievable results for the reader without any prior knowledge of music, but also contain sidebars on various styles and techniques for the more advanced reader. By the end of the book, the reader will be able to play some basic songs, including some that will be provided in the Appendix.
Download or read book Bridge for Everyone written by D. W. Crisfield and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridge is a famously challenging card game, one that’s next to impossible to learn without a whole host of visual aids. But books on the subject all too often seem to ignore this. Enter Bridge for Everyone, which takes a step-by-step, visual approach to explaining the game clearly to beginners and intermediates. With 400 full-color photos, it begins with the rules and the fundamentals of bidding, play, defense, and scoring. Not only does it give you what it takes to hold your ground no matter what your hand, it then takes the bidding up a notch by introducing more techniques—and strategies for winning.
Download or read book Guitar All in One For Dummies written by Hal Leonard Corporation and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitar If you’ve just bought a guitar, or you’ve had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There’s so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin? In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info. Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and advice in one place, the book will show you how to: Maintain, tune, and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and guitar tablature Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues, rock, and classical Access accompanying online video and audio instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in the book Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music.
Download or read book All Music Guide written by Vladimir Bogdanov and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arranged in sixteen musical categories, provides entries for twenty thousand releases from four thousand artists, and includes a history of each musical genre.
Download or read book All Music Guide to Rock written by Vladimir Bogdanov and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun-to-read, easy-to-use reference has been completely updated, expanded, and revised with reviews of over 12,000 great albums by over 2,000 artists and groups in all rock genres. 50 charts.
Download or read book Aboriginal Music in Contemporary written by Anna Hoefnagels and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2012-02-24 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis music in Canada is dynamic and diverse, reflecting continuities with earlier traditions and innovative approaches to creating new musical sounds. Aboriginal Music in Contemporary Canada narrates a story of resistance and renewal, struggle and success, as indigenous musicians in Canada negotiate who they are and who they want to be. Comprised of essays, interviews, and personal reflections by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal musicians and scholars alike, the collection highlights themes of innovation, teaching and transmission, and cultural interaction. Individual chapters discuss musical genres ranging from popular styles including country and pop to nation-specific and intertribal practices such as powwows, as well as hybrid performances that incorporate music with theatre and dance. As a whole, this collection demonstrates how music is a powerful tool for articulating the social challenges faced by Aboriginal communities and an effective way to affirm indigenous strength and pride. Juxtaposing scholarly study with artistic practice, Aboriginal Music in Contemporary Canada celebrates and critically engages Canada's vibrant Aboriginal music scene. Contributors include Véronique Audet (Université de Montreal), Columpa C. Bobb (Tsleil Waututh and Nlaka'pamux, Manitoba Theatre for Young People), Sadie Buck (Haudenosaunee), Annette Chrétien (Métis), Marie Clements (Métis/Dene), Walter Denny Jr. (Mi'kmaw), Gabriel Desrosiers (Ojibwa, University of Minnesota, Morris), Beverley Diamond (Memorial University), Jimmy Dick (Cree), Byron Dueck (Royal Northern College of Music), Klisala Harrison (University of Helsinki), Donna Lariviere (Algonquin), Charity Marsh (University of Regina), Sophie Merasty (Dene and Cree), Garry Oker (Dane-zaa), Marcia Ostashewski (Cape Breton University), Mary Piercey (Memorial University), Amber Ridington (Memorial University), Dylan Robinson (Stó:lo, University of Toronto), Christopher Scales (Michigan State University), Gilles Sioui (Wendat), Gordon E. Smith (Queen's University), Beverly Souliere (Algonquin), Janice Esther Tulk (Memorial University), Florent Vollant (Innu) and Russell Wallace (Lil'wat).
Download or read book Guitar Lessons written by Bob Taylor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-04 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside story of the founding and growth of Taylor Guitars, one of the world's most successful guitar manufacturers Bob Taylor mixes the details of his experience as a tradesman and cofounder of Taylor Guitars, a world-famous acoustic and electric guitar manufacturer, with philosophical life lessons that have practical application for building a business. From the “a-ha” moment in junior high school that inspired his very first guitar, Taylor has been living the American dream, crafting quality products with his own hands and building a successful, sustainable business. In Guitar Lessons, he shares the values that he lives by and that have provided the foundation for the company’s success. Be inspired by a story of guts and gumption, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the hard lessons that made Taylor Guitars the company it is today.
Download or read book Weight Training for Women written by Leah Garcia and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bob Dylan for Guitar Tab written by Wise Publications and published by Wise Publications. This book was released on 2013-07-13 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bob Dylan for Guitar Tab is the ultimate resource for the guitarist looking for authentic versions of this Rock pioneer's songs. Each piece has been meticulously transcribed in guitar tablature, with accompanying standard notation, guitar chord boxes and full lyrics. This fantastic collection includes an exclusive foreword exploring Dylan’s guitar styles by Peter Doggett, freelance author and former editor of Record Collector magazine, and an integrated Spotify playlist which allows you to listen to the songs as you learn. Songlist: - Ballad Of Hollis Brown - Blind Willie McTell - Blowin’ In The Wind - Buckets Of Rain - Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right - Fourth Time Around - Girl From The North Country - I Shall Be Released - If You See Her, Say Hello - It Ain’t Me, Babe - Just Like A Woman - Lay, Lady, Lay - Masters Of War - Mississippi - Mr. Tambourine Man - One Too Many Mornings - Shooting Star - Visions Of Johanna - You’re A Big Girl Now
Download or read book Relentless written by Yngwie J. Malmsteen and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rock-and-roll memoir of one of the world's greatest guitarists Yngwie Malmsteen's revolutionary guitar style—combining elements of classical music with the speed and volume of heavy metal—made him a staple of the 80s rock scene. Decades later, he's still a legend among guitarists, having sold 11 million albums and influenced generations of rockers since. In Relentless, Malmsteen shares his personal story, from the moment he burst onto the scene seemingly out of nowhere in the early 80s to become a household name in the annals of heavy metal. Along the way, he talks about his first bands, going solo, his songwriting and recording process, and the seedy side of the rock business. Malmsteen was named one of Time magazine's ten greatest electric guitar players The author's most recent album, Spellbound, was released in December 2012 Ideal for guitar players, heavy metal fans, and those who enjoy rock memoirs
Download or read book Wanna Be a Star How to Play Guitar written by Greg Mason and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-17 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Guitarist-in-the-Making,How often have you daydreamed about being a great guitarist? Is this a passion you've had for years, or a recent discovery? Do you wonder just how hard it is to learn guitar and whether you could REALLY become a musician?No matter what your ambition is - playing for your own enjoyment, entertaining family or joining a band - learning the guitar is fun and highly enjoyable. While it will take practice, it's not a difficult instrument to understand. And once you know the basics, only your dedication and talent will determine just how good a player you have the potential to be. Who knows where it could take you! "Can You Really Learn Guitar By Yourself?"Depending on your current skills and level of patience you may find a personal guide to be the quickest tool to building your knowledge of guitar playing, without the fees and tediousness of lessons. However, the basics will also prep you for joining a class and give you the opportunity to try out your skills in private before committing to lengthy or expensive tutoring sessions with other students watching you make mistakes. If you want to learn the basics and develop a skill that can entertain, engage and bring enjoyment to people, in private or public, you know deep down you're like everyone else who have inspired you...Wanna Be a Star! How to Play Guitar... *Styles of Guitar PlayingFind out the various styles of guitar playing and identify your favorite.*Tips for Choosing a GuitarThe quality and variety of guitars to choose from can be daunting - follow these tips to choose the right one for you.*Guide for Buying a GuitarOnce you know WHAT you want, here's how to buy it and spend your money wisely.*Basic Care and Maintenance of Your GuitarKeep your instrument in top shape - follow these tips for maintaining and caring for your guitar, or end up paying the costs later.*How to Tune Your Guitar An out of tune guitar will cause you endless frustration when attempting to play - find out how to keep your guitar in tune.*How to Hold the Guitar CorrectlyThe correct hold will improve your ability to play the notes, if you're doing it wrong you may be holding back your talent!*Basic Finger Positioning for Notes First step - here's where you begin.*Standard Guitar NotesLearn the standard notes for guitars. *Basic Guitar Chords Discover the basic cords which make up many of your favorite songs.*How to Change ChordsWhat technique will help you change cords effortlessly? *Barre Chord Finger PositionsMoving on to the barre chord finger positions will increase your playing power.*7th Chords and 9th ChordsWhat is special about these chords, and how do you play them? *How to Play Guitar by EarAlready have a knack or are you try to develop it? Here's the heads up on playing by ear! What You'll Also Get... *Why You May Want LessonsOnce you know the basics, where might you go from there? *How to Get the Most Out of Your Guitar Practice Mom's not there to enforce your practice sessions, so how will you get the most from your guitar practice?"Is the Music World Ready for You?"You may or may not become the star you dream of becoming, but one thing's for sure - if you don't know how to play guitar you're not even giving yourself a chance! Instead of envying those who have the skills to play, why aren't you already teaching yourself to play guitar? You know you can handle it, and it won't be long before you're making music all on your own!If you're ready to give your dreams a chance, download 'Wanna Be a Star - How to Play Guitar' right now!Purchase Your Personal Copy of 'Wanna Be a Star - How to Play Guitar' and Start Applying this Knowledge Today!
Download or read book Aloysius and the Ghost of Uncle Harold written by Louis Lippa and published by Dramatic Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playbook.
Download or read book Drums for Everyone written by Carmine Appice and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Voices at Midnight written by Deborah Kopple and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-06-10 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voices at Midnight is a collection of original short stories written by Norwalk High School honors English students in Norwalk, CT. The themes of this unique collection range from teenage-family relationships to social-political commentaries as well as mythological tales of adventure. Each writer featured in this collection represents Norwalk High School's desire to provide authentic opportunities for students to nurture their creative spirit and unlock the writer within. We are hoping that this book will also inspire other young writers to head to their computers and experience the joy and freedom of writing.
Download or read book How To Make a Living Teaching Guitar and Other Musical Instruments written by Guy Lee and published by Guytar Publishing. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Knack Magic Tricks written by Richard Kaufman and published by Globe Pequot Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents step-by-step instructions on performing tricks, including card tricks, coin tricks, and cup tricks.
