Celebrate of the history and significance of both the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster for the company's 75th anniversary in this combined edition of Dave Hunter's two best-selling books

The Fender Telecaster, created in Les Fender's Fullerton, California, workshop and introduced in 1950, is a working-class hero and the ultimate blue-collar guitar. It wasn't meant to be elegant, pretty, or sophisticated. Designed to be a utilitarian musical instrument, it has lived up to that destiny. In the hands of players from Muddy Waters to James Burton, Bruce Springsteen to Joe Strummer, the Telecaster has made the music of working people--country, blues, punk, rock 'n' roll, and even jazz.

About the Author

Dave Hunter is an author, musician, and journalist. He is the author of several popular books about guitars, amps, and effects, including Voyageur Press's Star Guitars, The Fender Stratocaster, The Gibson Les Paul, and 365 Guitars, Amps & Effects You Must Play. A regular contributor to Guitar Player and Vintage Guitar magazines, he resides in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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About the Author
James Rhodes was born in London in 1975. A keen piano player, at eighteen he was offered a scholarship at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, but went to Edinburgh University instead. James stopped playing the piano entirely and dropped out after a year. He ended up working in the City of London for five years. After a devastating mental breakdown that led him to be institutionalized, he took the piano up again. He is now a professional and applauded concert pianist, writer, and TV and radio presenter. His memoir, Instrumental, was published to great critical acclaim and became an international bestseller. Visit him at jamesrhodes.tv

Woodwind Basics: Core concepts for playing and teaching flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone is a fresh, no-nonsense approach to woodwind technique. It outlines the principles common to playing all of the woodwind instruments, and explains their application to each one.

The ideas in this book are critical for woodwind players at all levels, and have been battle-tested in university woodwind methods courses, private studios, and school band halls. Fundamental questions answered with newfound clarity include:

• What should I listen for in good woodwind playing?
• Why is breath support so important, and how do I do and teach it?
• What is voicing? How does it relate to ideas like air speed, air temperature, and vowel shapes?
• What things does an embouchure need to accomplish?
• How can I (or my students) play better in tune?
• What role does the tongue really play in articulation?
• Which alternate fingering should I choose in a given situation?
• How do I select the best reeds, mouthpieces, and instruments?
• How should a beginner choose which instrument is the best fit?

Woodwind Basics by Bret Pimentel is the new go-to reference for woodwind players and teachers.

Author: Bret Pimentel
Publisher: Meaty Fresh Press
Published: 05/25/2017
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.34d
ISBN13: 9780998806303
ISBN10: 0998806307
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Musical Instruments | Woodwinds

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About the Author
Jim Beloff is the author of The Ukulele: A Visual History (Backbeat Books), producer of Legends of Ukulele, a CD compilation for Rhino Records and has made three how-to-play DVDs for Homespun. He is also an active songwriter. His 2014 two-CD set, Dreams I Left in Pockets, features thirty-three songs he wrote or co-wrote with uke legends Herb "Ohta-san" Ohta and Lyle Ritz.

With over 100 songs from pop hits to more traditional songs and tunes, this songbook is perfect for beginners What's more is that every song has been transposed in an easy way so you don't have to fret about complicated techniques or tricky notes.

This song book also comes complete with a full introduction to acoustic guitar for beginners. Covering all the essential basics, this book will help you to start jamming away from day one. With step by step lessons, full diagrams and exercises, this is the ideal book for absolute beginners.

Includes:

• Beginner's Introduction to the Acoustic Guitar
• Over 100 Songs and Melodies
• Easy-to-Follow Tablature & Chords
• Full Lyrics

and so much more

Get this songbook today for hours of guitar fun

Author: Adrian Gavinson
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 09/15/2019
Pages: 186
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.43d
ISBN13: 9781693309892
ISBN10: 1693309890
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Musical Instruments | Guitar


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Introducing How You Can Master Scales and Become The Best Guitarist You Can Be AND How You Can Memorize The Fretboard In Just 1 Day

Scales can often be the most frustrating part of a Guitarists journey and learning the Fretboard isn't no easy feat either

To start with, many guitarists cannot even name the note they just played, despite being awesome players. To me, this is a clear blind spot and learning the Fretboard should be an essential part of any guitarists journey. So, that explains the need for that.

And, we all know how tough mastering scales can be, knowing what patterns to learn, actually making music out of these patterns, however actually learning these scales can be the creative breakthrough one needs, therefore, it's clear to see the essential nature of this process

So, what have I done to help?

Firstly, I've outlined EXACTLY how you can learn the Fretboard in just 1 day (or even less if you're truly gifted) with a step by step approach that even an alien visiting Earth who knew nothing about Guitars could easily follow. It involves awesome memory techniques, which are aided with high quality pictures on an 8.5x11 print to make the learning process as smooth as humanly possible.

In terms of Scales, I have also developed a method to help you learn your first scale, and once you learn one, the rest of the Scales are your oyster as the saying goes

I give you ALL the tools necessary to finally make sense of the confusing things we call scales and become the Guitarist you have the potential to be

So, yes, it's possible to both memorize the Fretboard and master Scales, I know I'm far too nice to you guys

Here's a slither of what you'll discover inside...

• An Exact Method to Mastering your Very First Scale and How to Use The Same Formula to Master ALL Scales Going Forward
• How to Create Your Very Own Fretboard Map and Use This to Help You Create Awesome Music
• The Exact Process of Learning The Fretboard Broken Down Into an Easy to Digest Step by Step Format
• An Easy to Follow Approach That Will Give Even Complete Beginners a Simple Path to Fast Results
• Proven Memory Techniques to Supercharge Your Learning Ability (You Can Apply This to ANYTHING You're Learning By The Way)
• 27+ Fun Exercises and Tips to Help Maximize Your Results Even If You've Never Picked up a Guitar Before
• Diagrams (In 8.5x11 Print) to Help Aid The Learning Process and Maximize Your Learning Potential
• The Exact Process to help You Memorize The Fretboard in 24 Hours or Less (Your Peers Will be Impressed...)
  

And that is barely scratching the surface

Even if you have the WORST memory in the world, even if you've just never been able to understand scales before and even if you have NO idea what notes you're playing this book will not only show you exactly how to FINALLY master scales once and for all while also memorizing the Fretboard with 1 days work

So, If You Want To Master Scales And Memorize The Fretboard While Having Fun At The Same Time Then Scroll Up and Click "Add To Cart."

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Do you want to learn how to play the violin like a virtuoso without paying an arm and a leg for expensive lessons? Are you currently on the path to becoming a master violinist, but want to make sure you're getting the best possible start?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this guide is just what you need.

In this highly practical guide, Cynthia Reiss and Jason Randall pools together their extensive experience playing and teaching music into a condensed, zero-fluff guide. You're going to find clear instructions to help you practice difficult notes and learn new songs quicker with effective teaching methods.

Here's what you're going to learn in How to Play the Violin:

• A concise introduction to the violin, from history to evolution
• Steps to help you perfectly tune your violin to produce the best sounds
• Three effective maintenance tips to care for your instrument and make your violin last longer
• How to navigate the myriad of choices available to a prospective violinist and pick the perfect violin for your needs
• Everything you need to know about music notes and rhythm
• Proper violin posture as well as powerful warm-ups for your posture and hands
• Foolproof violin exercises to help you sharpen your fiddling skills and become a prolific violinist
• ...and more

Whether you're completely new to the violin and have never played a note on any instrument, or you're currently a violinist looking to brush up on the fundamentals and become a better musician, the directions contained in this guide will help you shorten the learning curve.

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About the Author
Bart Hopkin is a former high school music teacher and a former editor at the quarterly journal Experimental Musical Instruments. He has written several books on instruments and their construction, including Musical Instrument Design, and has produced CDs featuring the work of innovative instrument makers including Gravikords, Whirlies & Pyrophones. He lives in Point Reyes Station, California.

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"Cigar Box Guitar - the Ultimate Collection" is one the first books written specifically for the "4 String" cigar box guitar. Brent has approached this book with the beginner in mind but has also incorporated many intermediate and advanced pieces to appeal to players of all levels. The 30 pieces are a compilation of traditional and original tunes primarily but not exclusively in the "Blues" style. The scales, chord charts, arpeggio diagrams, fingerboard charts, riffs and exercises provide an excellent way for the user to master the instrument, and to fully appreciate the potential of the cigar box guitar. The "How to Read Tab" and "Tips on How to Play Slide" will help those new to the instrument.

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