Guitarist's Note-Speller and Game Book for the Young Beginner
Guitarist's Note-Speller and Game Book for the Young Beginner

Author: Anthony L. Glise

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1609745531

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More than just a note-speller, this work has exercises in which the student writes either the note-name, the note (on the staff) or the note location on the fingerboard through first position. In addition, the second half of the book has dozens of games, puzzles, word search, mazes (and more) that teach the student names of dynamics, articulation, tone color, parts of the guitar, effects on the guitar and note rhythms. This is the most innovative and enjoyable note-speller ever written to reinforce learning along side any beginner's guitar method!

Classic Guitar for the Young Beginner
Classic Guitar for the Young Beginner

Author: William Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-11

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1610651510

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Without a hint of condescension, this book/CD offers the young classic guitarist a thorough grounding in reading standard notation in first position. This book was written in the Mel Bay tradition of providing only enough music theory to understand what is required of the student at any given point in the book. Numerous studies and folksong melodies are presented with suggested chord changes for accompaniment by a teacher or a second student guitarist. Includes guides to purchasing a classic guitar, proper posture and hand positions, tuning the guitar, and much more. A companion CD is included. Written in standard notation only.

Note Speller, Book 2 (Revised)
Note Speller, Book 2 (Revised)

Author: John W. Schaum

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781457451379

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The Schaum Note Speller has the unqualified testimonial of thousands of teachers who pronounce it 'The Best.' Musical facts, beginning with line and space numbers are taught. Students learn by doing, since this book is in workbook form. This saves valuable lesson time, and immediately shows any mistakes in the beginner's thinking.

Note Story Spelling Book
Note Story Spelling Book

Author: John W. Schaum

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781457452192

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This unique writing book consists of a series of attractive stories in which many of the words appear in music notation so that the student will need to read notes in order to understand the story. Much of the subject matter is based on fact or interesting American legends and historical figures. This spelling book is suitable for elementary-level students in their first or second year of study. The stories provide the means of drilling students on note reading in both a fun and motivating way. Also available: John W. Schaum Music History Speller (EL01030A).

Jazz Piano for the Young Beginner
Jazz Piano for the Young Beginner

Author: Misha V. Stefanuk

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-11-09

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1610651618

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Jazz Piano for the Young Beginner is designed specifically for beginning piano students who are looking for fun and modern music material. It begins with chapters on how to find notes on the piano, hand positioning and an introduction to rhythm and musical notation. It discusses posture, explains how to select an appropriate instrument and includes a simple glossary of musical terms. Jazz Piano for the Young Beginner consist of 30 fun piano pieces including Chatter Rag, Friday Boogie, Max's Trot and Blue All the Way, composed by Mel Bay best selling author of Jazz Piano Chords and Jazz Piano Scales, Misha V. Stefanuk. the included CD allows students to enjoy the music and to hear how the pieces should be performed.

Playing (less) Hurt
Playing (less) Hurt

Author: Janet Horvath

Publisher: Playing (less) Hurt

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0971373507

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How can musicians express themselves and recreate the great masterworks with ease and expressiveness and yet avoid injury in the process? Musicians face many challenges: a highly competitive environment, performance anxiety, demanding repertoire, years of solitary practice, and awkward postures. The hectic pace of rehearsals and performances when added to the mix often results in the very real risk of physical pain and injury. This book is a readable and comprehensive guide and reference for all concerned with pain in musical work: professional and amateur musicians, teachers and students, doctors and therapists. This book is essential for all musicians. String, keyboard, percussion, harp, brass and wind players will play better and feel better. Read about: Why it may hurt to play; Injury susceptibility quiz; Risk factors & danger signals; Hearing, back, disc, arm and shoulder problems; 10 onstage tricks; TMJ, teeth, larynx and joint laxity; Stretching & strengthening; Rehabilitation & work-hardening; Musician's survival kit; 10 do's & don'ts; Instrument modifications; Guide to safe practicing.

Justin Guitar - Note Reading for Guitarists
Justin Guitar - Note Reading for Guitarists

Author: Justin Sandercoe

Publisher: Music Sales

Published: 2017-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781785583698

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(Music Sales America). This book has been specially created for any guitarist who wants to learn note reading, be they beginners or more advanced players who have neglected this part of their musicianship. It starts with the very basics of written music and progressively introduces notes on each string one at a time until all notes in the "open position" (first five frets) of the guitar have been mastered, and up to 8th note rhythm subdivisions have been learned and applied. Also covered are sharps, flats, key signatures, accidentals, repeats and more. Each step includes practical exercises, handy tips and tricks and a simple repertoire for students to put their reading skills into practice. Spiral open so it lays flat no matter what page you're on.

Jazz Album for Piano
Jazz Album for Piano

Author: MISHA V. STEFANUK

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-11

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1610656822

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Following the best-selling books, Jazz Piano Chords, Jazz Piano Scales and Jazz Piano for the Young Beginner, featured here are 12 pieces written in the styles of famous jazz pianists of the past. from Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton to Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, this collection is directed toward advanced level classical pianists who want to spice up their repertoire with the sound of Art Tatum or Erroll Garner without having to improvise. Every composition starts with a short biography of the featured pianist, and is accompanied by a CD with complete trio recording.

A Visit from the Goon Squad
A Visit from the Goon Squad

Author: Jennifer Egan

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2010-06-08

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0307593622

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE WINNER • With music pulsing on every page, this startling, exhilarating novel of self-destruction and redemption “features characters about whom you come to care deeply as you watch them doing things they shouldn't, acting gloriously, infuriatingly human” (The Chicago Tribune). One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years Bennie is an aging former punk rocker and record executive. Sasha is the passionate, troubled young woman he employs. Here Jennifer Egan brilliantly reveals their pasts, along with the inner lives of a host of other characters whose paths intersect with theirs. “Pitch perfect.... Darkly, rippingly funny.... Egan possesses a satirist’s eye and a romance novelist’s heart.” —The New York Times Book Review