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.

Alfred's Teach Yourself Songwriting
Alfred's Teach Yourself Songwriting

Author: Greg Horne

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2005-07

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739036044

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The newest addition to the extremely successful Teach Yourself Series is here! This book is packed with useful tips on how to harness creativity in both lyric writing and music composition and is sure to inspire any aspiring songwriter!

You Can Teach Yourself to Compose Music
You Can Teach Yourself to Compose Music

Author: Bob Ashton

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-09

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1610655451

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A very comprehensive book that answers many frequently asked questions about song composition. It starts at the very beginning the basic concept, and takes you step-by-step to the final completion and production of a song.

You Can Teach Yourself Fingerpicking Guitar
You Can Teach Yourself Fingerpicking Guitar

Author: Tommy Flint

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-06-03

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1609741587

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Eclectic guitarist and veteran Mel Bay author Tommy Flint provides a comprehensive introduction to fingerstyle guitar technique. Intended for the serious student learning the guitar without the advantage of having a teacher- clear photographs, diagrams, and standard and tab notation will guide you every step of the way. Original fingerstyle tunes and arrangements of folk standards abound in this book, driving home concepts of music theory, technique, syncopation, walking bass, barre chords, slurs, moveable chords, use of the capo, the Nashville number system, and much more.

You Can Teach Yourself to Make Music with Homemade Instruments
You Can Teach Yourself to Make Music with Homemade Instruments

Author: Mark Nelson

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2017-07-27

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1619117525

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Many instruments in this book can be built in a half hour or less by children as young as age 5, using common household items. Songs include guitar and autoharp chords as well as dulcimer tablature. Includes access to online audio.

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 Guitar by Ear
You Can Teach Yourself Guitar by Ear

Author: Mike Christiansen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-05-01

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 1619114984

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If someone is singing a song or playing a melody, how can I know what chords I can play with it? This is a common question asked of guitar teachers and players. If you are the guitarist at a campfire sing, if you want to learn a song from a recording, or if you want to write your own songs - this book will show you the way. An indispensable book for the guitarist who wants to learn to improviseand accompany singers by ear, music reading ability is not required to benefit and learn from this method. Audio and video download files available online

You Can Teach Yourself Flatpicking Guitar
You Can Teach Yourself Flatpicking Guitar

Author: Steve Kaufman

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1609740092

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Three-time national flatpicking champion Steve Kaufman teaches you how to buy a guitar, the easy way to fret a note, how to read chord charts and play all the basic chords, basic bluegrass strumming patterns, bass runs and walks, hammer-ons and pull-offs, how to read tablature, picking lead, crosspicking, practice techniques, and much more.

You Can Teach Yourself Country Guitar
You Can Teach Yourself Country Guitar

Author: Dix Bruce

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1610654862

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This is a step-at-a-time enjoyable method for learning to play great sounding country guitar. Dix Bruce, in his humorous yet musically right-on teaching style, introduces you to country back-up, bass runs, Carter-style bluegrass picking, the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes, use of the capo, transposition, and much more. Work at your own pace and learn to sound like the country greats! Written in standard notation and tablature.

You Can Teach Yourself Harmonica
You Can Teach Yourself Harmonica

Author: George Heaps-Nelson

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-10-11

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1609747135

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This book is a detailed guide to learning how to play the harmonica. The material focuses on folk and blues music, including an array of tunes in both styles. Altogether, forty-one arrangements of increasing difficulty are presented. Special techniques and harmonicas other than the standard ten-hole-twenty-reed diatonic harp are also explained. Lessons on the companion video are taught by Phil Duncan. Includes access to online audio and video.