A landmark book written by one of the greatest guitarists of the 20th Century, this text contains George M. Smith's own systematic study of chord technique, harmony and progressions. A large number of unique chord charts along with accompanying exercises makes this book unlike any other. The guitarist who works systematically through this book will develop the chord technique necessary for modern rhythm playing and will gain harmonic knowledge essential to the art of chord improvising. An excellent chord substitution chart is provided as a supplement to this text. Written in standard notation only with chord symbols and diagrams.

(Book). Play by ear! Write your own songs! With four basic forms play all the chords you'll ever need! Written by the creator of the Guitar Chord Pickin'Tionary , Playing Bar Chords will introduce you to a world of modern, popular, and rock music that you've always wanted to play. This is an easy step-by-step method that will teach you to change keys to fit your voice, play by ear, move bar chords up and down the neck of the guitar, and so much more!

(Ukulele). Even the younger beginner can get in on the ukulele craze with this convenient pack that includes everything you need to start playing! * A high-quality four-string, 12-fret soprano ukulele * Ukulele for Kids method book/CD * 22 x 34 ukulele chords poster The Ukulele for Kids method book uses such popular and kid-friendly songs as "Yellow Submarine," "The Hokey Pokey" and "Barbara Ann" to teach lessons including hand position, reading music notation and counting, strumming and picking, and more. The accompanying CD contains tracks for demonstration and play-along. Hang up the colorful poster to keep a guide of 40 common ukulele chords handy while you practice. For children ages 5+.

(Book). Take the mystery out of reading music! This unique copyrighted fret and strong staff enables you to sight read melodies on your guitar instantly. The notes are large and easy to read. Sixteen favorite songs include "Kum Ba Ya" and "Tom Dooley."

This collection includes a preface and table of embellishments by William Mason.

(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best guitar teaching ideas from around the world. Book 1 includes tuning; playing position; musical symbols; notes in first position; C, G, G7, D, D7, A7, and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes; strumming and picking; over 80 great songs, riffs, and examples.

This edition of the Bach Cello Suites is appealing to both the scholar and the performer. The genesis of this edition was the alignment of the relevant manuscripts for easy comparison and study using a line-by-line layout. It has resulted in the ultimate scholarly approach to the study of these manuscripts and has led to many discoveries concerning notes, trills, dots, dynamics, and rhythm. In the scordatura version of "Suite No. 5," pitch names are given above the notes for the re-tuned top string, clarifying confusing elements in the notation. Fingerings and bowings in this edition reflect those used on the DVD set of Starkweather's performance of the suites (item number 730150). Reference to the manuscript edition makes it possible to visually assess the ambiguity of many of the slurs and to reach one's own conclusions.

In a remarkable memoir written with insight and humor, Glenn Kurtz takes us from his first lessons at the age of eight to his acceptance at the elite New England Conservatory of Music. After graduation, he attempts a solo career in Vienna but soon realizes that he has neither the ego nor the talent required to succeed and gives up the instrument, and his dream, entirely. But not forever: Returning to the guitar, Kurtz weaves into the narrative the rich experience of a single practice session. Practicing takes us on a revelatory, inspiring journey: a love affair with music.

Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has expanded into a library, including theory, chord study, play-alongs and more. This best-selling method teaches the basics in a logical sequence, with concise and complete information that is easily accessible to students. Numerous chord diagrams and fingering photos help students quickly learn how to read music and play chords. Exciting music arranged in pop, rock, blues, country and folk styles makes learning to play the guitar an enjoyable and life-long reward.

A collection of pop tunes, arranged for flute, with melodies, lyrics and chord symbols.