A guide to learning the basic tools for becoming a good player and musician. Includes Al's own lesson plan system, tunes, blues patterns, jazz chord exercises, playing and practicing tips, and a complete guide to chords, scales and...

An insightful and helpful book written by Di Meola on his own personal technique of guitar playing. Includes exercises and excerpts from his music, which act as a step-by-step guide to help the guitar student play better. DetailsPublisher: 21st...

Culled from Guitar magazine, each of the 48 “Bass Secrets” columns in this book highlights a specific topic, ranging from the technical to the philosophical. You'll discover dozens of new techniques; practical advice from Stu Hamm, Billy...

A unique graphic guide showing the chord positions and fingering of 120 important chords in all keys. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 01/1970Pages: 1Length: 10.00 in.Width: 10.00 in.Series: InstructionalUPC: 884088255442ISBN:...

This book/CD pack will help you overcome your technical limitations and clear the path for true musical expression! With 100+ exercises, bassists of all skill levels can increase their strength, flexibility, position-shifting skills, endurance, and...

The purpose of this book and its accompanying CD is to give the student not only a method from which to learn the oud, but also an overview of the history, folklore and origins of this beloved ancient stringed instrument. This book teaches the...

32 more tracks with instruction to help intermediate through advanced players master the bass by using Metallica bass lines. Examples include: ...And Justice for All • Damage, Inc. • Enter Sandman • For Whom the Bell Tolls • The...

The body of work Dave Matthews Band has laid out for others to follow can also serve as a master plan from which their fans can learn their instruments. This series of books enables you to learn all aspects of music and your instrument just by...

This book is a complete compilation of scales, modes, exotic scales, and theory. It covers the most common and exotic scales, theory on how they're constructed and practical applications. No prior music theory is necessary since every section is...

This bestseller from Centerstream Publications has now been expanded to 16 pages, with the most comprehensive artist and tunings list ever compiled! This is the only book to illustrate more than 75 different tunings in easy-to-read diagrams....

This comprehensive manual includes easy-to-follow tablature, diagrams and pictures along with step-by-step instructions on set-up, accessories, and other necessities. You'll learn all the parts of the pedal steel guitar, chords and scales, and great...

One of America's top bluegrass guitarists teaches a variety of flatpicking solos for twenty favorite songs and instrumentals. Played slowed-down and up-to-speed for learning players, with rhythm tracks for great practice sessions. Songs: 'Liberty,'...

The most comprehensive and complete scale book written especially for the guitar. Divided into four main sections: 1) Fretboard Visualization, the breaking down of the whole into parts; 2) Scale Terminology - a thorough understanding of whole and...

The renowned guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna teaches eight of his classic songs and instrumentals. He performs each piece, then breaks them down in detail for the benefit of learning guitarists. Jorma has an avid following, and this...

The Hal Leonard Lap Steel Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the six-string lap steel guitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by country music veteran Johnie Helms includes many fun songs and hot licks to...

Tony Rice is known world-wide for his spectacular technique, brilliant improvisation and powerful soloing. In this lesson, he personally passes on to you the style he has developed during his two decades as the top bluegrass flatpicker of his...