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First Lessons Accordion

Author : Gary Dahl

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 30,36 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Music

ISBN : 0786662492

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Book Description

This book is designed for the person who may know nothing about music and has had no previous accordion training. Included with the book to facilitate the learning process is an instructional recording by the author! This effective exceptional teaching tool will motivate and guide the beginner student from basic accordion familiarization and music theory to quickly achieving results by playing songs such as Scarborough Fair and Ode to Joy! The minimum size instrument for this breakthrough teaching book is an 80 bass piano accordion.



First Lessons Conga

Author : TREVOR SALLOUM

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 39,88 MB

Release : 2012-11-21

Category : Music

ISBN : 1619113473

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Book Description

This book and accompanying audio are a perfect introduction to the conga drum. The book includes lessons on music notation, posture, positioning, tuning, and hand strokes. There are also many exercises, examples of Latin rhythms, andeven some history of the instrument. Written by best-selling Mel Bay author Trevor Salloum, this method is all you need to start playing the conga today!



First Lessons Djembe

Author : Paulo Mattioli

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 33 pages

File Size : 23,46 MB

Release : 2015-11-19

Category : Music

ISBN : 1619115549

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Book Description

First Lessons Djembe provides a fun and easy way to learn to play the Djembe. It was conceived for the beginning Djembe player, yet contains information andreference material that is valuable for players at all levels.Playing the Djembe is a lifelong journey of self-expression, as well as self-discovery. While the material presented herein may at first glance seem elementary, the value andimportance of it in terms of moving forward on the drumming path with the Djembeis truly invaluable. The fundamentals of playing dynamics and tonality are the benchmarks of mastering musicality on the Djembe and worthy of a lifetime of continued practice and refinement. I encourage you to enjoy this journey every step of the way. Includes access to online audio and video



First Lessons Blues Harmonica

Author : David Barrett

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 29 pages

File Size : 28,46 MB

Release : 2015-10-19

Category : Music

ISBN : 1610651308

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Book Description

An exciting beginning blues harmonica course! the ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes, and Tongue Blocking. the recording includes all of the harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment. This book and its recording use a C major diatonic harmonica.•



First Lessons Violin

Author : Craig Duncan

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 33 pages

File Size : 12,53 MB

Release : 2015-10-13

Category : Music

ISBN : 1610657470

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Book Description

This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. the 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. There are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers. the companion CD features all of the exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment.•



First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar

Author : Jay Leach

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 41 pages

File Size : 40,13 MB

Release : 2012-03-01

Category : Music

ISBN : 1619110776

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Book Description

First Lessons Lap Steel is a fun and easy approach to learning the lap steel guitar. Author Jay Leach explains the basics of the instrument including bar control, picking, and string groups, with fun exercises to play. This book also includes several catchy tunes and an accompanying CD with play-along tracks.



First Lessons Bongo

Author : Trevor Salloum

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 29 pages

File Size : 26,37 MB

Release : 2015-11-20

Category : Music

ISBN : 161911397X

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Book Description

This book and accompanying audio, that's available for download online, are a perfect introduction to the bongo drum. The book includes lessons on music notation, posture, positioning, tuning and hand strokes. There are also many exercises, examples of Latin rhythms, and even some history of the instrument. Written by best-selling Mel Bay author Trevor Salloum, this method is all you need to start playing the bongo drum today!



First Lessons Dulcimer

Author : Joyce Ochs

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 33 pages

File Size : 21,72 MB

Release : 2015-08-25

Category : Music

ISBN : 1610656733

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Book Description

This instruction book for beginning lap dulcimer in DAD tuning is unique in two ways. First, it instructs the beginning student in the increasingly popular DAD tuning. Secondly, the author, a classroom music teacher, has carefully and systematically layered the lessons to guide the student through familiar songs while teaching skills and musical concepts. This not only enables the student to enjoy the lap dulcimer but also enhances total music understanding and participation. the accompanying CD provides instructional dialogue and demonstrations of the techniques and songs included in the book. Additional hints and exercises are presented in an inviting and encouraging conversational text.



First Lessons Ocarina

Author : William Bay

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 25 pages

File Size : 26,59 MB

Release : 2016-05-13

Category : Music

ISBN : 1619115921

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Book Description

The ocarina is a fun pocket-sized instrument on which you can play many wonderful melodies. This book presents the basic elements of music and provides fingerings for 4, 5 and 8-hole ocarinas. Thirty-nine ocarina songs and solos arepresented with accompanying notation and fingering charts



First Lessons Music Theory

Author : Katherine Curatolo

Publisher : Mel Bay Publications

Page : 37 pages

File Size : 49,49 MB

Release : 2013-08-12

Category : Music

ISBN : 1619114232

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Book Description

This book is an introduction to music theory. Twenty-six lessons begin with a guide to reading music and progress to cover topics ranging from rhythm to chord types. By the end of this book, the reader will be familiar with all of the terms and concepts necessary for a basic and confident understanding of music.