You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords
You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords

Author: Per Danielson

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-26

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1619116111

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You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords combines regular music notation with visual illustrations to give a clear picture of how to voice basic piano chords. The first part of the book introduces the student to basic triads and dominant seventh chords in all the inversions. After mastering this concept, material such as Maj7th, min7th, diminished, augmented and suspended chords are introduced, followedby alternate bass note, addition of the 9th and common chord progressions. Regardless of skill level, the student will quickly be able to play anaccompaniment by using only chord symbols. The appendix section will give the student a clear understanding in basic music theory. When using this book as a lesson book it's very helpful to refer to the appendix section while chords are being learned. The book can be used both for lessons and reference. Video download available online

You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing
You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing

Author: Larry McCabe

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-01-24

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1610654889

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In this easy to understand, how to book for any aspiring songwriter, Larry McCabe addresses a variety of concepts including: how to get started, how to write in different song forms, how to approach titles, themes and lyrics, the creation of a melody, utilization of various chords and chord progressions, finding the right chords for the melody, handling various rhythmic elements, creating a lead sheet and copyrighting the tune. Special features include a glossary, essential supplies for novice songwriters, master chord diagrams for keyboard and guitar and an index of recorded music. Includes stereo CD.

You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling
You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1609749073

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With You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling, veteran Mel Bay author, Craig Duncan, has produced an excellent book for the beginning fiddler. Its 36 lessons teach basic techniques through specific exercises and traditional fiddle tunes. from holding the fiddle and bow correctly to playing moderately advanced tunes in double stops, Craig will guide you through each progressive step. Although it is not necessary to be able to read music at the start of this book, the author gradually introduces principles of effective note reading throughout. A unique feature of this book is that the same tune may appear in more than one lesson, increasing in difficulty with each recurrence. Each variation builds on the previous one and assists students in learning how to create their own arrangements. Even with some repetitions of the same tune, you'll find more than 50 popular fiddle tunes in the book's 80 pages. Check points and reviews keep you on track from cover to cover. the companion DVD/video covers the first 17 lessons from the book.

You Can Teach Yourself Uke
You Can Teach Yourself Uke

Author: William Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1609743881

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A wonderfully easy, entertaining way to learn the uke! Based on C tuning, this text presents strum-along/sing-alongs in the keys of C, G, D, F, and B flat. the video will teach you in a step-by-step manner, and provide hours of fun and enjoyment! You will learn 58 great, all-time favorite uke songs including Peg O' My Heart and Fascination.

Solfge Des Solfges, Complete, Book I, Book II and Book III
Solfge Des Solfges, Complete, Book I, Book II and Book III

Author: A. Dannhäuser

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-03-14

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781544687476

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A revised and reworked edition of the 1891 classic A. Dannh�user: "Solf�ge des Solf�ges", including all three books. The content of the book was restructured in chapters (the Exercise numbering is unchanged). An audio recording of the book was created (sold separately in digital music stores). For beginners we recommend the following introductory books: I.J Farkas: Sight Singing for Beginners, Level 1 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016CVTIUI I.J Farkas: Sight Singing for Beginners, Level 2 http://www.amazon.com/Sight-Singing-Beginners-Level-Samples-ebook/dp/B019E5Y1M4 For Apple devices we recommend the iBooks store version of this book.

You Can Teach Yourself Banjo
You Can Teach Yourself Banjo

Author: Janet Davis

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1609749065

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This is the ideal beginner's book, presenting the basics of playing the 5-string banjo is a way that is both fun and produces quick results. Janet Davis takes you on an extensive tour of this instrument's fundamental techniques as well as some intermediate possibilities including rolls, chords, bluegrass banjo techniques, playing up the neck, licks, endings, and other basic information needed to play bluegrass and melodic-style banjo. Thorough performance notes are provided from beginning to end revealing the secrets of this versatile traditional instrument.

You Can Teach Yourself Jazz Piano
You Can Teach Yourself Jazz Piano

Author: Uri Ayn Rovner

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 161911559X

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This book is the perfect introduction to jazz piano for those who are already somewhat proficient as pianists but aspire to playing in the jazz style. The author emphasizes the importance of chords in playing jazz music and offers acomprehensive dictionary of triads, dominant sevenths, half and fully diminishedseventh chords, plus ninth, and thirteenth chords. Chord symbols and voicings aswell as modal and blues scales are also addressed. The last half of the book includes a generous fakebook and a songbook consisting of several of the authors progressively arranged compositions. Includes access to online audio

Edly's Music Theory for Practical People
Edly's Music Theory for Practical People

Author: Ed Roseman

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780966161601

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Edly's teaches musical literacy in plain language, a step at a time. Edly made a book about theory that isn't cold and boring. An excellent way for any music lover to learn the basics and so clear and simple that even guitar players will understand.

The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice
The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice

Author: Barbara M Doscher

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-04-15

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 1538178885

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This expanded edition of Barbara Doscher's seminal vocal pedagogy work includes a new introduction by John Nix as well as a new appendix with reflections and practical insights from singing teachers. This classic text describes the anatomy and physiology of breathing and phonation and examines acoustics for an understanding of resonation.

Easy Classics to Moderns
Easy Classics to Moderns

Author: Denes Agay

Publisher: Rt Books

Published: 1956

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9787288974254

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Easy Classics to Moderns Compiled and Edited by Denes Agay These 142 pieces by the masters of piano literature date from the second half of the 17th century to the present day.