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Learning To Read Music 3rd Edition

How to make sense of those mysterious symbols and bring music alive

by Peter Nickol ...

Whether you want to learn how to play an instrument, or just refresh your existing capability, whether you sing in a choir, or would simply like to follow scores while listening, this book will help you achieve your aim. It leads you carefully through the basics of pitch, rhythm, keys, scales, chords, and much more, building your knowledge chapter by chapter until you are able to read music with ... Read more

$6.99 AUD

Whether you want to learn how to play an instrument, or just refresh your existing capability, whether you sing in a choir, or would simply like to follow scores while listening, this book will help you achieve your aim. It leads you carefully through the basics of pitch, rhythm, keys, scales, chords, and much more, building your knowledge chapter by chapter until you are able to read music with
... Read more
Jazz Piano Voicings

An Essential Resource for Aspiring Jazz Musicians

by Rob Mullins ...

(Keyboard Instruction). The jazz idiom can often appear mysterious and difficult for musicians who were trained to play other types of music. Long-time performer and educator Rob Mullins helps players enter the jazz world by providing voicings that will help the player develop skills in the jazz genre and start sounding professional right away without years of study! Includes a "Numeric Voicing ... Read more

$34.99 AUD

(Keyboard Instruction). The jazz idiom can often appear mysterious and difficult for musicians who were trained to play other types of music. Long-time performer and educator Rob Mullins helps players enter the jazz world by providing voicings that will help the player develop skills in the jazz genre and start sounding professional right away without years of study! Includes a "Numeric Voicing
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The Music Advantage

How learning music helps your child's brain and wellbeing

by Anita Collins ...

Brain research has revealed something extraordinary: learning music and listening to music can grow and repair our brains at any age.Simply clapping in time can assist a young child who is struggling with reading. Learning an instrument can help children of all ages dramatically improve their ability to focus on school work, enhance their memory and improve behaviour. Playing in an orchestra ... Read more

$22.43 AUD

Brain research has revealed something extraordinary: learning music and listening to music can grow and repair our brains at any age.Simply clapping in time can assist a young child who is struggling with reading. Learning an instrument can help children of all ages dramatically improve their ability to focus on school work, enhance their memory and improve behaviour. Playing in an orchestra
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The Musician's Way

A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness

by Gerald Klickstein ...

In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden ... Read more

$30.57 AUD

In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden
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Learning To Play Guitar

Beginning and Intermediate Guitar Lessons

by Bob Fetherolf ...

Learning to Play Guitar Guitar by Bob Fetherolf is a comprehensive method book that covers the basics of beginning and intermediate guitar study for any guitar be it acoustic or electric. It includes strumming lessons, “Note reading on Guitar” and finger picking basics as well. By including some basic music theory lessons, the learner receives a solid foundation in music as well as the ability ... Read more

$10.79 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learning to Play Guitar Guitar by Bob Fetherolf is a comprehensive method book that covers the basics of beginning and intermediate guitar study for any guitar be it acoustic or electric. It includes strumming lessons, “Note reading on Guitar” and finger picking basics as well. By including some basic music theory lessons, the learner receives a solid foundation in music as well as the ability
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The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind

by Josh Turknett ...

HOW TO MOLD A MUSICAL MINDAnyone can learn to play music, and learn to play it well.Being able to play music is not about talent. It's not about aptitude.Being about to play music is not about the brain you have, but the brain you build.Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age.Yet, it doesn't come with a manual for how ... Read more

$7.99 AUD

HOW TO MOLD A MUSICAL MINDAnyone can learn to play music, and learn to play it well.Being able to play music is not about talent. It's not about aptitude.Being about to play music is not about the brain you have, but the brain you build.Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age.Yet, it doesn't come with a manual for how
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Edly's Music Theory for Practical People Level 1

by Ed Roseman ...

Series Book 1 - Edly's Music Theory for Practical People
Music theory need not be dreary! This eBook is the first in a two-part e-series of this well-loved book. Its clear and friendly writing and wry humor, coupled with fun illustrations throughout, makes the topic that music students think of as dry and boring, into something approachable, attainable, and yes, even enjoyable. For players of all instruments and singers, and—something that sets it ... Read more

$9.61 AUD

Music theory need not be dreary! This eBook is the first in a two-part e-series of this well-loved book. Its clear and friendly writing and wry humor, coupled with fun illustrations throughout, makes the topic that music students think of as dry and boring, into something approachable, attainable, and yes, even enjoyable. For players of all instruments and singers, and—something that sets it
... Read more
How to Memorize Music –A Practical Approach for Non-Geniuses

by David Bolton ...

Are you a musician? Here are the easiest ways to learn music by heart, explained systematically. Build a repertoire of memorized pieces that you can play any time!Written mainly for people who play the piano or other keyboard, these techniques can also be successfully employed by those who play other instruments.The subjects treated include (among others):Three basic types of music memorization ... Read more

$8.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you a musician? Here are the easiest ways to learn music by heart, explained systematically. Build a repertoire of memorized pieces that you can play any time!Written mainly for people who play the piano or other keyboard, these techniques can also be successfully employed by those who play other instruments.The subjects treated include (among others):Three basic types of music memorization
... Read more
The Complete What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know

"What Ukulele Players" guidebooks, #4

by Barry Maz ...

Series Book 4 - "What Ukulele Players" guidebooks
NOW TOGETHER IN ONE VOLUME!Bringing together the ukulele beginners bestsellers What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know and More Of What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know, Barry Maz returns with a handy omnibus edition!With over 50 chapters of advice, this is the Complete guidance for new players dealing with everything from buying a uke, holding and strumming a uke, to fingernail care, basic ... Read more

$12.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

NOW TOGETHER IN ONE VOLUME!Bringing together the ukulele beginners bestsellers What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know and More Of What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know, Barry Maz returns with a handy omnibus edition!With over 50 chapters of advice, this is the Complete guidance for new players dealing with everything from buying a uke, holding and strumming a uke, to fingernail care, basic
... Read more
Learn Faster, Perform Better

A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing

by Molly Gebrian ...

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory ... Read more

$24.96 AUD

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory
... Read more
Ukulele Aerobics

For All Levels, from Beginner to Advanced

by Chad Johnson ...

(Ukulele). A 40-week, one-lick-per-day workout program for developing, improving, and maintaining ukulele technique. This title provides practice material for every day of the week and includes audio tracks of all the workouts in the book. Follow this program and you'll see increased speed, improved dexterity, better accuracy, heightened coordination and more in your playing. Musical styles ... Read more

$28.99 AUD

(Ukulele). A 40-week, one-lick-per-day workout program for developing, improving, and maintaining ukulele technique. This title provides practice material for every day of the week and includes audio tracks of all the workouts in the book. Follow this program and you'll see increased speed, improved dexterity, better accuracy, heightened coordination and more in your playing. Musical styles
... Read more
Chords That Ukulele Players Really Want To Know

"What Ukulele Players" guidebooks, #3

by Barry Maz ...

Series Book 3 - "What Ukulele Players" guidebooks
Barry Maz, author of the bestselling ukulele handbook series 'What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know' and the Got A Ukulele website returns with a handy addition to the ukulele players bookshelf.Chords That Ukulele Players Really Want To Know provides clear chord diagrams for the most common ukulele tunings in a format that can be carried around on an ereader, iPhone or iPad. In other words, ... Read more

$7.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Barry Maz, author of the bestselling ukulele handbook series 'What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know' and the Got A Ukulele website returns with a handy addition to the ukulele players bookshelf.Chords That Ukulele Players Really Want To Know provides clear chord diagrams for the most common ukulele tunings in a format that can be carried around on an ereader, iPhone or iPad. In other words,
... Read more
Keyboard Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Keyboard (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Gary Turner, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy keyboard lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"I have always dreamed that someday I will teach myself keyboard ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy keyboard lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"I have always dreamed that someday I will teach myself keyboard
... Read more
Piano Lessons - Book 1 (Music Instruction)

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library

by Phillip Keveren, Fred Kern, Mona Rejino, Barbara Kreader ...

(Educational Piano Library). From the very first lessons in Book 1, students are making music as they explore the piano keyboard through fun improvisation pieces called My Own Song . The beginning of the book introduces finger numbers, the black-key and white-key groups, and basic rhythm patterns. Directional reading is taught first by finger number, then by note name, and then by interval (stop, ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

(Educational Piano Library). From the very first lessons in Book 1, students are making music as they explore the piano keyboard through fun improvisation pieces called My Own Song . The beginning of the book introduces finger numbers, the black-key and white-key groups, and basic rhythm patterns. Directional reading is taught first by finger number, then by note name, and then by interval (stop,
... Read more
Hanon - Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises - Complete

Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics

by C.L. Hanon ...

(Piano Method). Since the first release of this classic Schirmer edition over 100 years ago, almost anyone who has taken piano lessons for more than two years has played from The Virtuoso Pianist . Millions of copies have been sold of these progressive exercises which guide a player's technique, building finger independence and strength. This was the first American edition released of this music, ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

(Piano Method). Since the first release of this classic Schirmer edition over 100 years ago, almost anyone who has taken piano lessons for more than two years has played from The Virtuoso Pianist . Millions of copies have been sold of these progressive exercises which guide a player's technique, building finger independence and strength. This was the first American edition released of this music,
... Read more
How To Use The Caged Guitar Chords System - Secrets of the Guitar

by Herman Brock ...

Learn to understand the CAGED guitar system.Learn the CAGED chords , the system and the scale patterns on the different positions on the neck.- CAGED guitar chords system explained- Different positions on the neck- Guitar neck explained- Corresponding Scales- Practice exercisesAvailable in this series:Secrets of the Guitar - The CAGED guitar systemSecrets of the Guitar - How to read tabs and ... Read more

$4.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to understand the CAGED guitar system.Learn the CAGED chords , the system and the scale patterns on the different positions on the neck.- CAGED guitar chords system explained- Different positions on the neck- Guitar neck explained- Corresponding Scales- Practice exercisesAvailable in this series:Secrets of the Guitar - The CAGED guitar systemSecrets of the Guitar - How to read tabs and
... Read more
Piano Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Piano (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Gary Turner ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play piano with our easy piano lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free piano videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and piano animation for easy music learning.***"Okay, I am of a certain age [so] I decided to learn to play the Piano. You ... Read more

$11.43 AUD

Teach yourself how to play piano with our easy piano lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free piano videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and piano animation for easy music learning.***"Okay, I am of a certain age [so] I decided to learn to play the Piano. You
... Read more
Ukulele Exercises For Dummies

by Brett McQueen, Alistair Wood ...

Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunesYou have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and ... Read more

$22.99 AUD

Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunesYou have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and
... Read more
Piano Lessons Book 3 Edition (Music Instruction)

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library

by Fred Kern, Barbara Kreader, Phillip Keveren, Mona Rejino ...

(Educational Piano Library). Unit 1 of Book 3 begins by introducing eighth notes in 4/4 and 2/4 time. Swing eighths are also presented in the first half of the book. Folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary selections provide students with an interesting variety of repertoire. The second half of Book 3 , teaches relative and parallel major/minor five-finger patterns, and students learn to improvise ... Read more

$13.99 AUD

(Educational Piano Library). Unit 1 of Book 3 begins by introducing eighth notes in 4/4 and 2/4 time. Swing eighths are also presented in the first half of the book. Folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary selections provide students with an interesting variety of repertoire. The second half of Book 3 , teaches relative and parallel major/minor five-finger patterns, and students learn to improvise
... Read more
Guitar Practice Guide

including Physiology and Stretching exercises for Guitarists

by Gareth Evans ...

Learn the most effective ways to practiceImproving on your guitar is as much about being aware of how you practice, as it is how much you practice. This book will show you the most effective ways to practice with advice and methods that can benefit beginner and intermediate level , while more advanced levels will find useful insights. Starting with the broader topics such as how long and how often ... Read more

$2.03 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the most effective ways to practiceImproving on your guitar is as much about being aware of how you practice, as it is how much you practice. This book will show you the most effective ways to practice with advice and methods that can benefit beginner and intermediate level , while more advanced levels will find useful insights. Starting with the broader topics such as how long and how often
... Read more
Guitar For Dummies

by Mark Phillips, Jon Chappell, Hal Leonard Corporation ...

The bestselling guide now updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks onlineThe guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, which is why it's so appealing to musicians. Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it. Fully revised and ... Read more

$32.99 AUD

The bestselling guide now updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks onlineThe guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, which is why it's so appealing to musicians. Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it. Fully revised and
... Read more
Progressive Guitar Method - Book 1

Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Gary Turner, Brenton White ...

Series Book 1 - Progressive Guitar Method
Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Great, and a fun way to learn. Very good well written easy to follow book […] this ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Great, and a fun way to learn. Very good well written easy to follow book […] this
... Read more
Piano Lessons Book 2 (Music Instruction)

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library

by Phillip Keveren, Fred Kern, Mona Rejino, Barbara Kreader ...

(Educational Piano Library). Book 2 opens with a new My Own Song improvisation on CDEFG. Unit 1 introduces phrasing and legato touch, and also presents harmonic 2nds and 3rds with staccato touch. The following two units are dedicated to the introduction of 4ths and 5ths. Also in Unit 3, sharps are introduced in a diatonic setting starting on D, and flats are introduced as blues notes. Most pieces ... Read more

$13.99 AUD

(Educational Piano Library). Book 2 opens with a new My Own Song improvisation on CDEFG. Unit 1 introduces phrasing and legato touch, and also presents harmonic 2nds and 3rds with staccato touch. The following two units are dedicated to the introduction of 4ths and 5ths. Also in Unit 3, sharps are introduced in a diatonic setting starting on D, and flats are introduced as blues notes. Most pieces
... Read more
Piano Lessons for Kids - Book 1

How to Play Piano for Kids (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Andrew Scott, Gary Turner ...

Illustrated by James Stewart ...

Series Book 1 - Progressive Young Beginner
Teach how to play piano for kids with our easy piano lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free piano videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and piano animation for easy music learning.***"I have used this book over and over with my piano students. A simple and easy ... Read more

$9.99 AUD

Teach how to play piano for kids with our easy piano lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free piano videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and piano animation for easy music learning.***"I have used this book over and over with my piano students. A simple and easy
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