In this book of columns from "Guitar For The Practicing Musician," guitar legend Steve Morse offers his own practical advice and personal philosophy on what it means to be a guitarist. Sections dealing with Steve's own hands-on practice, technique, sound, and equipment experience are augmented by his real-life experiences, from playing Carnegie Hall to what happens when the equipment truck breaks down. "Open Ears" is a practical guide to a musician's life, written by one of the most celebrated guitarists of our time.
Acclaimed for his stylistic versatility as well as his virtuosity, Steve Morse has been writing and performing to wide acclaim for over 2 decades. The trascriptions of 12 songs in this book are a sample of his virtuosity and stylistic range.
(Play It Like It Is). 13 rockin' guitar transcriptions of Steve's playing in Dixie Dregs and the Steve Morse Band. Includes: Cruise Control * General Lee * Refried Funky Chicken * Southern Steel * Take It Off the Top * and more, plus a bio and notes from Steve Morse.
Revealing just how active and engaging science--and scientists--can be, this book profiles Morse, a noted wildlife photographer, and offers readers a closer glimpse into the vulnerable homes of bear, lynx, deer, bobcat, and all the dwellers of the woods. Full color.
I spent sixty years in the schools as a student, a teacher, and an elementary principal. My experiences with peer pressure and my issues in school influenced my role as a professional educator and coach. Humorous stories combine with reflective moments in this memoir that combines education, family life, and reflections of life from the 1960s to the present.
Collected together for the first time are the original Little Book of Horror stories. This collection features three classic tales of terror -- Frankenstein, War of the Worlds and Dracula -- retold by Steve Niles and accompanied with beautiful full-color art by Scott Morse, Ted McKeever and Richard Sala.
"Rush is one of rock's most influential bands. Ranked third in consecutive gold or platinum albums after the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, the band enjoys a devoted following by legions around the world and is revered by generations of musicians.
This book provides a master source for building agility, flexibility and speed while playing with a flatpick, as well as a repertoire source for the plectrum-style guitarist. the studies are designed to build reading ability and clarity of sound in a variety of styles, as well as agility in cross-picking and the playing of rapid linear passages. Includes over 100 original and jazz etudes, fiddle tunes, and a great number of classical guitar pieces transcribed for plectrum guitar. Written in standard notation and tablature.
Discover the music that influenced some of the biggest stars in Music history in 10 Albums That Changed My Life, a personal, insightful and gloriously illustrated look at the music that matters the most to the artists who matter the most to you. More than a hundred musicians invite you backstage, each revealing in their own words the 10 albums that influenced their lives, their music and their futures. Artists from Punk to Classic Rock, British Invasion to Pop, and Heavy Metal to Modern Rock take the stage in this sonic coming-of-age adventure. With more than 1,000 albums illustrated and profiled, 10 Albums That Changed My Life shares wonderfully intimate perspectives and surprising selections. Consider Henry Rollins, the legendary front man for punk's Black Flag. Slipped into his list of heavy rockers, you'll find The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hair. "I had this record in 4th or 5th grade. It was my mother's. I knew it was subversive and I probably shouldn't be listening to it and that's what made it irresistible to me. Besides, there is some great songwriting and performances on this album," Rollins says. From the Beatles' Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band to Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here, Rolling Stone's Exile on Main Street to The Beach Boys Pet Sounds, Flatt & Scruggs The Original Sound to Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced, the book is packed with classics and cool revelations. Featuring a Foreword by Rock And Roll Hall of Fame artist Nancy Wilson of Heart, 10 Albums That Changed My Life is a fun and fabulous page-turner, tuning into the music that made a difference. And still does.
(Book). Explore the sounds of more than 30 guitar legends, from '50s rock'n'rollers to today's nu-metal practitioners. You'll discover the secrets of their classic tones, learn how they played their most famous rhythms & leads, and find out what gear they used to forge their unique styles. The CD walks you tone-by-tone through licks that characterize the signature sounds of: Clapton, Santana, Dave Matthews, Metallica, Van Halen, Korn, Bill Gibbons, Hendrix, Dimebag Darrell and others. Also includes essential discographies for each artist.
