The New Best of James Taylor for Guitar (Trade Paperback)
« The New Best of James Taylor for Guitar » is a collection of pop/rock guitar/fretted instrument solos, perfect for intermediate level guitarists. Published by Alfred Publishing, this trade paperback features the best of James Taylor’s music in a songbook format, suitable for both acoustic and electric guitar players. With easy listening arrangements and graded content, this book is a must-have for fans of Taylor’s music looking to enhance their guitar skills.
Alfred’s Basic Bass Method 2: The Most Popular Method for Learning How to Play
Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred’s Basic Bass Method is the newest addition to the family, and features clear, well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock, blues, country, and jazz. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred’s Basic Bass Method—the first and best choice for today’s beginning bass students. Book 2 covers triplets, 6/8 and 12/8 time, new notes and scales, how to create bass lines, dynamics, hammer-ons and pull-offs, the blues, slap and pop technique, and licks in the styles of famous bass players.
The Michael Moore Bass Method
A first of its kind approach to the learning of double bass, The Michael Moore Bass Method incorporates traditional classical studies with practical jazz and popular music applications. Michael Moore—who has been at the top of the jazz bass scene since his arrival in New York in the 1960s—and pioneer of jazz education Clem DeRosa, combine to produce an easy to follow method designed for individual or classroom application.
Bass Chord Encyclopedia
Yes, you can play chords on your bass! The bass guitar is under-exploited as a chordal instrument. There are many uses for chords on the bass—from jazz chord solos to heavy-funk power riffs. This book explores these applications and offers you the opportunity to put them to use with the enclosed CD. The CD features eight extended play-along tracks in styles including jazz, funk, blues and rock. Whether you are just beginning, or are looking to deepen your understanding of the instrument and infuse your playing with exciting new possibilities, this book is for you. The Bass Chord Encyclopedia is your ultimate resource for chord voicings on the four- and five-string bass guitar.
Drums from Brazil: Rebolo, Hand Repique, Tantan, and Multiple Percussion
For each style, the DVD includes sample performances that can be used when learning and practicing hand coordination and technique. Drums from Brazil is suitable for an autodidactic approach but can also be employed by teachers for one-on-one or group instruction.