Musical instruments Books

The Solid Beat Concept is a must-read for all music students and those who want a career in the 21st-century music industry. This unique resource identifies some of the challenges facing today’s students and professionals and provides answers to...

The piano is a great instrument for anyone looking to learn a little more about music. It's arguably the easiest to learn and most straightforward when it comes to learning notes or reading music. Whatever brought you around to the idea of playing the...

Beginning Guitar for the Songwriter: Guitar Accompaniment for Composition is the ultimate guide to learning the guitar from a songwriting perspective. Whether you write, sing, or play a different instrument, Beginning Guitar for the...

"I was hanging around backstage with Sinatra’s band...”That’s just the tip of the iceberg in Pete Kennedy’s kaleidoscopic musical career of unforgettable collaborations with many of the giants of pop, classical, and folk...

“Great tidbits or obscure, entertaining facts can be found on any given page.” --Library JournalFor thousands of years, board games have captured our imaginations as we have conspired against, chased, and attacked one another across the table...

Larry Nestor teaches you to play the piano.Larry Nestor is primarily a professional song writer (words and music) who has collaborated with many gifted playwrights including Tim Kelly, Gary Peterson, Hal Kesler, Miriam Schuman, Randy Mielke and Alex...

Here are ten fun to play pieces by Sixtus Kargel transcribed from his 1574 Book of Lute Pieces for the six-course lute transcribed for the Renaissance guitar, guitar, and for the baritone ukulele. Recommended: Intermediate to Advanced

Leslie Stuart (1864-1928) was a British songwriter best remembered as the composer of the hit show, Florodora. He began writing popular songs as a teenager, first for blackface and vaudeville performers, and eventually for more "legitimate" shows and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The transition from the valveless natural horn to the modern valved horn in 19th-century Paris was different from similar transitions in other countries. While valve technology was received happily by players of other members of the brass family, strong...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In A Persian Garden is a song cycle composed by Liza Lehmann in 1896. The cycle features four solo voices - soprano, contralto, tenor, and bass - and is set to poetry by the English writer and poet, Laurence Hope. The poems are inspired by Persian themes...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

"30 Holiday Classics" arranged for both "3 & 4 String Cigar Box Guitar" Tablature, notes, chords and lyrics included with each song. Fingerstyle and single string melodies. Chord charts and suggested accompaniment styles included...

SLIDE GUITAR COLLECTION – 25 GREAT TUNES IN STANDARD TUNING FOR BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE LEVELS. 6 STRING GUITAR. There are many books that show you how to play slide with lots of `riffs` and scales but often what is required is to just play...

Master the blues! Everything you need to learn the blues on the 3 String Cigar Box Guitar (GDG). A complete method with over 330 pages! Included in the book: blues tunes and patterns; hundreds of blues riffs; blues chord progressions: 12 bar, 8 bar, 16...

THE ESSENTIAL LEAD GUITAR COLLECTION.Feel stuck playing the same old things on guitar? Unsure how to more forward? You’ve come to the right place! Guitar players frequently encounter roadblocks that leave us feeling stunted creatively. These issues...

THE ONLY CHORD BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEED.Why does the world need another guitar chord dictionary? In short, it doesn’t. Chord books are often surprisingly unhelpful in making sense of things. They’re valuable for reference and contain a lot...

FINALLY, LEARN HOW IT ALL FITS TOGETHER.Confused about guitar scales? Knowing how to play scales and knowing how to use them are two different things. Seeing shapes outlined on the fretboard is useful, but it doesn’t help us understand what to do...

LEARNING THAT FEELS LIKE PLAYING.Bored playing guitar alone? Jam with the band that fits in your pocket! Many guitar players experience a lack of direction and motivation in their practice. This is often because the way we practice is disconnected from...

This exciting compilation of original piano solos by award-winning composer Margaret Brandman demonstrates many contemporary writing techniques including modern two-part writing, extended chords, eastern and pentatonic scales, serial techniques, rhythmic...