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A stunning visual guide to the history and development of all types of guitars, packed with detailed information and profiling everything from the legendary Martin flat-tops to Gibson's arch-tops guitars and Fender's twelve-string electrics. The Ultimate Guitar Sourcebook is divided by type into nine chapters, each telling the full story of a major type of guitar. It is sub-divided geographically so the reader gets a global picture of guitar making...
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Libre, sin rigor, colorido e irregular son algunas de las indicaciones expresivas que encontraremos en las Tripartitas cromáticas para guitarra, obras caracterizadas por acordes disminuidos y aumentados, por el uso de la escala cromática y de las series dodecafónicas como forma de organización. Exploración integrada orgánica y funcionalmente a la guitarra solista por su creador para desarrollar un discurso musical vital, fúnebre y con gracia,...
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This book will teach you how to play erhu, the Chinese violin, at the beginner level. No prior knowledge in Chinese music is needed. In addition, you will know the erhu's structure, the ways to choose a good erhu and the numbered music notation. A number of sheet music are also provided for your own practices. After reading the whole book, you should have a basic understanding of the erhu and can play some simple songs by yourself.
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This is the comprehensive, must-own owner's or collector's manual for any Gretsch fan. It uncovers the history of the guitars through pages of color photos, hundreds of black & white photos, and forewords by Fred Gretsch, George Harrison, Randy Bachman, Brian Setzer, and Duane Eddy. It contains 30 chapters covering each Gretsch model in depth and a section of patent numbers and drawings for collectors. Find out what makes the essential rockabilly...
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This is the right-hand man for players who live and breathe bass, or for beginners who want an all-in-one guide to the instrument that "shakes the low end" of rock, pop, jazz and more. This handbook details the ins and outs of buying basses and equipment; provides set-up and electronics tips; and explores unique characteristics of landmark bass models. Chapters on technique cover bass basics, theory, fretless playing, acoustic bass, the essentials...
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Pocket change is a concept of approaching playing music to build a long, stable career.As a musician the intent is sometimes to rein as an individual.Longevity and stability are based on being versatile and adapting to the contemporary styles.In order to stay on top of the working ladder, one must alter their playing approach to be inclusive of all of the players in any situation and become adequately accommodating. Playing in the pocket is the concept...
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10 Fingerstyle Etudes for Ukulele was written as an extension of our previously published Fingerstyle Ukulele Book (also available in our store). This book is specifically geared towards players who have a basic understanding and execution of fingerstyle technique, but need more of a challenge in their playing (ideal for intermediate and advanced players).
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Through a series of exercises of various difficulties, the player develops his technique on the instrument by playing along with a real band rather than just practicing on a metronome. The first chapter of the book contains valuable information and advice which is necessary for the young musician. The rest of the book is covered with tons of exercises written both in standard notation and tablature.
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A 1959 New Yorker profile captured the inspired risk-taking and raw creative spark of a Budapest String Quartet rehearsal: Sasha leaped from his chair and with violin held aloft, played the passage with exaggerated schmalz, like a street fiddler in Naples. Kroyt... stopped playing and started singing a Russian song.... Mischa Schneider thereupon performed a number of stupendous triads on his cello.... Only Roisman went quietly on with his part, untouched...
50) How to Build Electric Guitars: The Complete Guide to Building and Setting Up Your Own Custom Guitar
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In the past few years the market for electric guitar kits and parts has exploded. For every two enthusiasts, there are four opinions on how properly to fill woodgrain. In this book, Will Kelly cuts through all that noise and shows how, with a little patience and some inexpensive tools, the average person can turn a modest investment into a gig-worthy instrument and perhaps even a lifelong hobby. Kelly presents guitar-building in a progressive fashion,...
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Learning to play the Native American Style Flute? Did you buy a flute and found it came with inadequate instruction? Have you tried numerous other books, DVDs, or YouTube videos, but found them all confusing, limited or outdated? Are you looking for a product that brings it all together in a step-by-step way?Learn to play with Enchanted Journeys ePub – The Essential Guide for the Native American Style Flute: the world's most recent publication for...
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Learn how to make eight of the most unique and imaginative instruments found anywhere - from a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo. Author Mike Orr takes you inside the growing trend of handmade music and shows you how with a little creativity and some salvaged parts, you can create your own arsenal of instruments that look good, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin' fun!
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Purchasing your first guitar is a little like choosing a spouse: You've got to consider more than just looks. Pick a guitar simply because it has a beautiful body or attractive woods and you can be in for a big disappointment. Despite the similarities, not all guitars are the same; and you need to take into account things like size, shape and specifications in order to find the best instrument for you. The First Time Guitar Buyers Guide will help...
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Congratulations, you have a new amazing hobby, guitar! You already memorized basic chords or played few favorite songs. Now you want to understand more about chords. What is actually behind C Major chord in a simple handy position on the first fret? Why the same chord is also located on the third fret? Where can I find more C Major chords on the neck, and how many these chords totally on the neck? Intervals, triads chord theory looks boring and complex?...
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A Practical Guide to RV Living Full-time in 2018Finally, you have found an RV book that focuses on the practical stuff! In this book, you will get new and practical guidance that you can apply right away. For example, there is a step-by-step guide for you to follow if you want to buy an RV successfully. When it comes all the small stuff like mail, checklists, etc. don't worry—this book got you covered.
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The very best music book for Saxophone available. The only book designed to have you playing saxophone as quickly as possible, from a saxophone virtuoso and master teacher with proven success. Includes the EasyWay to learn all your arpeggios in one beautiful easy exercise along with exclusive saxophone solos. Part I takes away all fear from learning about music and how to play the saxophone. As a master teacher and saxophone virtuoso, Joe Procopio...
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Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells the tale of this extraordinary company on its 50th anniversary, weaving together the American success story of the company founder, the role of key inventors and inventions, and the development of innovative music equipment products all against the backgrounds of American pop music and corporate competition in the music industry. Many Ampeg endorsees are profiled, including: Johnny Smith, James Jamerson, Donald...
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Of the many books written about the violin, none offers the breadth and scope of this renowned reference. First published in 1925, it remains unsurpassed as a source of essential information on all aspects of the instrument. It traces the evolution of technique from the 1800s onward, in addition to examining the violin's construction and manufacture, listing American and European makers, and offering a biographic section on chamber music ensembles....
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