This volume contains 49 ear-training sessions, designed to develop the ability to recognize musical pitches. The sessions involve both discussion in the book, and work with the CDs. With introductory information.
Suitable for both male and female beginners, this step-by-step guide takes you through the basics, from how to stand and breathe correctly to singing your first song.In this great three-part hybrid book you get:- Course book and music- A look and learn course that uses clear diagrams and photographs to illustrate every step of learning.- Practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about posture, breathing and performing- Vocal exercises that promote breath control, good tine, resonance and most importantly, safe singing- Ten well-known songs for you to learn- A First Vocal Exercises pull-out chart to guide you through your first weeks- Two Audio CDs- Male and female demonstrations and backing tracks for all exercises and songs- Free Internet Downloads!- Downloadable backing tracks and scores for all songs in alternative keys to suit your voice
(Music Instruction). This two-book series includes a wealth of material used to teach harmony and theory in college-level courses by George Heussenstamm, author of the Norton Manual of Musical Notation . Part 2 Chromatic introduces readers to modulation and more advanced harmonies, covering: secondary dominants; borrowed chords; the Neapolitan 6th chord; augmented 6th chords; 9th, 11th and 13th chords; and more. In addition to text, the book features many musical examples that illustrate the concepts, and exercises that allow readers to test and apply their knowledge.
(Fretted). Play along with your favorite tunes from the Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Simon & Garfunkel, and more! The songs are presented in the order of difficulty, beginning with simple rhythms and melodies and ending with chords and notes up the neck. You can also strum and sing along using the provided lyrics and ukulele chord diagrams. The accompanying audio features every song played with guitar accompaniment, so you can hear how each song sounds and then play along when you're ready. Songs include: I Walk the Line * Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da * Tom Dooley * We Shall Overcome * Your Cheatin' Heart * and more.
(Fretted). The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play ukulele. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. The accompanying CD contains 46 tracks of songs for demonstration and play along. Includes: types of ukuleles, tuning, music reading, melody playing, chords, strumming, scales, tremolo, music notation and tablature, a variety of music styles, ukulele history and much more.
(Instructional). Learn how to sight-read any rhythm instantly! Wouldn't you like to look at a complicated rhythmic figure and instantly know how it sounds? If so, then this book is for you. You'll discover: how to memorize the sound of each commonly occurring, one-beat note combination * the difference between duple and triple time, simple and compound time, and 6/4 time and 3/2 time * the true meaning of "cut" time * how to instantly play odd groupings (triplets, quintuplets, etc.) * and much more.
(Instructional). The purpose of this book and its accompanying audio is to give the student not only a method from which to learn the oud, but also an overview of the history, folklore and origins of this beloved ancient stringed instrument. This book teaches the fundamentals of standard Western music notation in the context of oud playing, and serves as an introduction for absolute beginners as well as those experienced on other instruments. The book covers: types of ouds, tuning the oud, playing position, how to string the oud, music notation, scales, chords, arpeggios, tremolo technique, studies and exercises, songs and rhythms from Armenia and the Middle East, and 25 audio tracks for demonstration and play along. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.