Modern 5-String Banjo Method Grade 1
Modern 5-String Banjo Method Grade 1

Author: Alan Munde

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-16

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1610658671

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This method is designed for learning the finger style five-string banjo in a larger musical context than previous single style based methods. the Modern 5-String Banjo Method builds the theoretical and technical foundations needed to play in many styles. Beginning with a thorough grounding in the scales and chords coupled with well thought out fingerings in the keys of C, Am, and G, the student is presented with melodies, chord melodies, the folk strum, arpeggios, and the beginnings of the bluegrass banjo style. the varied and beautiful musical studies and exercises come from many traditions and offer a logical and organic approach to learning the five-string banjo leading the student to an authentic understanding of the processes and techniques needed for creating music on the five-string banjo. the Modern Method for Five-String Banjo is in tablature only.

Modern Ukulele Method Grade 1
Modern Ukulele Method Grade 1

Author: Joe Carr

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2013-03-27

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1619113821

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Patterned after Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method, this book and accompanying audio use proven exercises, studies and musical examples to introduce basicpicking and reading skills for the ukulele. The book is recommended for studentsof any level, and is suited for soprano, concert and tenor ukulele. Rhythm exercises are also included. This method teaches the student to read standard notation. Includes access to online audio

Hal Leonard Banjo Method - Book 1 (Music Instruction)
Hal Leonard Banjo Method - Book 1 (Music Instruction)

Author: Will Schmid

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1996-10-01

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1476857563

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(Banjo). The Hal Leonard Banjo Method 2nd Edition is the newly updated and revised version of the original classic method. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide is designed for anyone just learning to play bluegrass-style 5-string banjo. You'll find loads of techniques, tips, and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying audio features 97 tracks of full-band demos covering every music example. Topics include: the basics, tuning, reading tablature, playing chords, learning notes, learning rhythm, right-hand rolles, hammer-ons and pull-offs, pinches and slides, many classic bluegrass songs, and much more!

Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method 1
Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method 1

Author: Dan Fox

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2014-02-25

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1470620995

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Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method 1 continues the Alfred Music tradition of easy-to-use, thorough, and enjoyable instruction for the absolute beginner. The basics of right-hand picking are covered, including pinches, different kinds of rolls, and backup patterns. Basic left-hand techniques are introduced, including hammer-ons and slides, and chord diagrams are provided for both G-tuning and C-tuning. Important topics such as setting up the banjo, tuning, banjo heads, fingerpicks, strings, and capos are taught as well. Illustrations, diagrams, and photographs throughout the book make learning easy and fun. Learning to play has never been more fun than with Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo Method 1---the best choice for today's beginning banjo students.

Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, Expanded Edition
Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, Expanded Edition

Author: Mel Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1609740637

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The Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Edition provides valuable enhancement to the world's most popular guitar method. This comprehensive volume doubles the amount of studies and solos presented. Every new concept is reinforced by numerous pages of new study material. In addition, every note contained in the original Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 is included and supported by additional playing material.•Expands entire content of Modern Guitar Method Grade 1•Double the amount of study and solo material•Provides an incredibly solid foundation for any guitar studentCheck out the Free PDF Download that contains a third of the book!

Modern Violin Method, Grade 1
Modern Violin Method, Grade 1

Author: Martin Norgaard

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-11-19

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1610653777

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Introduces adults and school-aged beginners to the instrument and provides instruction related to the fundamental skills necessary to play the violin in a technically correct and musically satisfying way.Ideal as a partner book for students in school string programs as it provides a review of initial skills, an introduction to advanced technique ear training exercises and an anthology of repertoire.The enclosed teaching points can also supplement Suzuki Violin repertoire and provide students and parents involved in Suzuki lessons additional ear training activities and music literacy exercises.These tunes are varied stylistically and include folk tunes from various cultures and original and classic melodies chosen for their musical value and accessibility.

Rhythm Guitar Chord System
Rhythm Guitar Chord System

Author: Mel Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-01-07

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1609747836

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Commonly referred to as the rhythm guitarist's bible, this innovative book is a system of guitar chord formation which maximizes power voicing while minimizing left-hand movement! Originally written by Mel Bay in 1947, this landmark publication was reissued in its original typesetting in 1973 to become the definitive text on jazz chords in private teaching studios and university jazz guitar departments around the globe. Mr. Bay's practical, analytical approach to the fingerboard produced this comprehensive system for learning full-sounding orchestral jazz guitar chords.

Modern Classical Guitar Method Grade 1
Modern Classical Guitar Method Grade 1

Author: Stanley Yates

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-08-28

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1610653823

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New classical guitar edition of the world leading Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method written by well-known concert guitarist and teacher Stanley Yates. the beginning classical guitarist will learn music reading, hand and sitting positions, practice techniques, arpeggio and scale technique, chordal and melodic playing, and solo and duet playing in the first position.Many of the exercises and study pieces include accompaniments that can be played along with a teacher during lessons or with the included CD (the student and teacher parts are presented on separate stereo channels allowing either part to be turned off if desired). the CD also contains all of the exercises, studies and solos presented in the book.An instructional DVD containing demonstrations, practice tips and performances of many of the exercises, studies and solos contained in the book is also available.