A first charango chord dictionary for children, featuring 336 of the most popular chord types in all twelve keys illustrated with large child-friendly chord window diagrams. Additional sections on chord theory, moveable chords and tuning the charango are also included. A perfect starting point for a child (or grown-up child!) to learn the charango.
This is the first Charango method to use conventional musical notation, and the only bilingual (Spanish and English) text of its kind. These characteristics make the method attractive to musicians with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, interests and skill levels.The method is comprised of two parts: A first section regarding strumming techniques and a second section regarding melodic plucking techniques. the first section provides a clear and precise method for learning the rasgueo repique and tremolo skills central to the Charango repertoire. the second section, meanwhile, provides an indispensible guide to expressive techniques for embellishing melodic lines including hammer-ons and pull-offs, trills, simultaneous melodies and arpeggios.The method is appropriate for a wide range of musical skill levels, from beginners to accomplished Charanguists who want to improve their technical chops. Exercises are clear and progressive. In the event that the student is not familiar with music theory, an appendix clarifies the basics of musical notation. In addition to 201 written exercises for the Charango solo, the method includes 23 South American folk music classics arranged for Charango and guitar accompaniment. It thus serves as both a pedagogical tool and a source of performance repertoire. the musical scores included in the method are accompanied by a CD of recorded exercises and a free audio download of repertoire played by recognized Chilean instrumentalists.
A first guitalele chord dictionary for children, featuring 336 of the most popular chord types in all 12 keys illustrated with large child-friendly chord window diagrams. Additional sections on chord theory, moveable chords and tuning the guitalele are also included. A perfect starting point for a child (or grown-up child!) to learn the guitalele.
A first tenor banjo chord dictionary for children, featuring 336 of the most popular chord types in all twelve keys illustrated with large child-friendly chord window diagrams. Plus sections on chord theory, moveable chords and tuning the banjo are also included. A perfect starting point for a child (or grown-up child!) to learn the tenor banjo.
A first piano and keyboard chord dictionary for children, featuring 480 of the most popular chord types in all twelve keys illustrated with large child-friendly chord window diagrams. A perfect starting point for a child (or grown-up child!) to learn the piano. Also includes sections on chord theory and piano FAQs.
"Chords for Kids" is a handy resource for children and early learners of guitar and keyboard. Chords are one of the most important ways that children can learn about music. They provide a fast route into playing with others and encourage a feeling for structure and composition. The simple and clean layout provides chord diagrams on each spread, for both guitar and keyboard, allowing a parent or teacher to explain easily. Using a simple tab-per-key approach, it covers all of the basic chords in each key, including majors, minors, triads, fourths, sixths, sevenths and ninths. Some variations are included at the back for further exploration.
Glossary of Guitar Terms is an informative addition to any musician's library. Included are a rundown of the parts of the instrument, a variety of helpfuldiagrams, and some of the most important terms and concepts for guitarists to befamiliar with. Glossary of Guitar Terms is an excellent reference tool for players of all levels
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.
A comprehensive chord dictionary for the guitalele, featuring 1,728 Chords, slash chords, moveable chords, tuning diagrams, chord theory, instrument factfile, blank chord windows and general advice.
A comprehensive chord dictionary for the tenor guitar, featuring 2,880 Chords, slash chords, moveable chords, tuning diagrams, chord theory, instrument factfile, blank chord windows and general advice.
