"Mark Mayer writes with a humorous, wistful elegance. His stories are singular, as detached and intimate as dreaming." --Marilynne RobinsonWelcome to the sublime circus of Mark Mayer's Michener-Copernicus-winning debut, Aerialists, a fiercely inventive collection of nine stories in which classic carnival characters become ordinary misfits seeking grandeur in a lonely world.Under the luminous tent of Mayer's prose, we see P.T. Barnum's caravan remad...

This book contains 6 hands-on drum lessons that will teach you how to play the drums while learning how to read and understand music. From the absolute beginner with no previous music experience to the self-taught musician wanting to understand theory, this book is for you. The 16 concise pages will have you excited for each new lesson and your progress will be obvious. A practice checklist is provided to check your progress as you advance so you can assess your own skill level.

This book contains 6 hands-on ukulele lessons that will teach you how to play the ukulele while learning how to read and understand music. From the absolute beginner with no previous music experience to the self-taught musician wanting to understand theory, this book is for you. The 14 concise pages will have you excited for each new lesson and your progress will be obvious. A practice checklist is provided to check your progress as you advance so you can assess your own skill level.

Learn how to play the blues scale in E minor. Learn all the blues scale patterns on different positions on the neck, and how to switch from one position to another fast.- The guitar neck explained- I - IV - V explained- 12 bar blues explained- Blues scale in E explained- Different positions on the neck- Bending strings

Learn how to play the Aeolian or natural minor scale in A.Learn all the scale patterns on different positions on the guitar neck, and how to switch positions fast.- Natural minor scale in A explained- Different positions on the neck- Guitar neck explained- I - IV - V explained- Practice exercisesAvailable in this series:How to read guitar tabs and tablatureHow to play the blues scale in E minorHow to play the E pentaton...

Are you a beginner struggling with how to play guitar chords? Make it easy with Guitar Chords for Beginners. This book will teach you 65 different guitar chords arranged in easy fingerings and provide you with techniques and tips to improve your fretboard hand.Beginner Guitar Chords: Every chord has a photographic example and is shown on a clear fretboard diagram with guide numbers to show you which fingers to use.

Guitar For Kids is a fun and comprehensive guide on the first steps of learning to play Guitar, with over 70 photographic examples, diagrams and cartoons. The book features original musical pieces in styles like Rock, Blues, Pop, Flamenco, Jazz and Reggae. Start with a strong foundation in guitar playing with easy-to-follow techniques throughout.The book begins with advice on buying your first guitar, how to hold the guitar and how to tune it. The music then starts...

The first of five ebooks offering a progressional drum course. This ebook is aimed at drummers new to the instrument and contains 20 drum lessons and how to approach each lesson for the best results.

Learn how to play the Do-Re-Mi, also called the Ionian or (natural) major scale in C.Learn all the Do-Re-Mi, the Ionian or Major scale patterns on the different positions on the neck, and how to switch from one to another position fast.- Major (Do-Re-Mi) or ionian scale in C explained- Different positions on the neck- Guitar neck explained- I - IV - V explained- Corresponding Chords- Practice exercisesAvailable in this series:...

Make Music on the Piano – Today!Click the READ MORE button and discover how easy it is to get started…When you read How to Play the Piano, you’ll learn how to get started with this beloved musical instrument:How the keys and pedals workProper body and hand posture for easy playingThe basics of reading piano musicHow to get started one hand at a timeSpan the octave...

Are you someone who simply loves to sing? Do you constantly find yourself humming or singing along to the music that is playing in your car, something that comes on your iPod or even the music that is being piped into your favorite shops and eateries?You may even be someone who is a more serious singer that has some strong career plans and wants to become the best that you can be. No matter what type of singer you are, you should know that there are ways that you can improve your s...

Ever wondered how many scales there are? Do you struggle to know which are the best to learn or forget? Stuck for soloing ideas?Well, then the Essential Guitar Scales eBook will show you the 14 most useful scales every guitarist should know and use.