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Mississippi Delta Blues Made Easy

by Larry McCabe ...

Series series Made Easy
This book and online audio has been carefully prepared for guitarists who are starting to learn blues fingerpicking-and yes, the book can actually be used by an ambitious total beginner. The arrangements, written in tab and standard notation, include new blues songs, standards, introductions, turnarounds, and more. All songs are recorded note-for-note on the companion audio recording, making this ... Read more

$13.56 CAD

This book and online audio has been carefully prepared for guitarists who are starting to learn blues fingerpicking-and yes, the book can actually be used by an ambitious total beginner. The arrangements, written in tab and standard notation, include new blues songs, standards, introductions, turnarounds, and more. All songs are recorded note-for-note on the companion audio recording, making this
... Read more
Learn Your Guitar Scales

Modes, Pentatonics & Arpeggios Explained

by Luke Zecchin ...

FINALLY, LEARN HOW IT ALL FITS TOGETHERConfused about guitar scales? Knowing how to play scales and knowing how to use them are two different things. Seeing shapes outlined on the fretboard is useful, but it doesn’t help us understand what to do with them! This is a common frustration with many scale books for guitar. What’s the point of learning all this information if we’re unable to make ... Read more

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FINALLY, LEARN HOW IT ALL FITS TOGETHERConfused about guitar scales? Knowing how to play scales and knowing how to use them are two different things. Seeing shapes outlined on the fretboard is useful, but it doesn’t help us understand what to do with them! This is a common frustration with many scale books for guitar. What’s the point of learning all this information if we’re unable to make
... Read more
Playing LEFT-HANDED GUITAR Simplified

Quick Beginners Stepped Guide From Basics To Advanced Techniques To Learn, Master, Perfect Your Ability and Play Like A Pro

by Ansel stellan ...

"Mastering Left-Handed Guitar: Your Ultimate Guide to Unleash Your Inner Guitar Virtuoso"Are you a left-handed guitarist tired of sifting through countless tutorials and lessons designed for right-handed players? Look no further – "Mastering Left-Handed Guitar" is your all-in-one solution to conquering the world of guitar with confidence and precision.This comprehensive guide is meticulously ... Read more

$7.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Mastering Left-Handed Guitar: Your Ultimate Guide to Unleash Your Inner Guitar Virtuoso"Are you a left-handed guitarist tired of sifting through countless tutorials and lessons designed for right-handed players? Look no further – "Mastering Left-Handed Guitar" is your all-in-one solution to conquering the world of guitar with confidence and precision.This comprehensive guide is meticulously
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HOW TO PLAY LEFT HANDED GUITAR FOR NOVICES

Navigate The Fretboard With Confidence, Learn Chords, Scales, Solos, And Essential Left-Hand Techniques, And Play Like A Pro In No Time

by KELLEN ANDERS ...

ABOUT THIS BOOK"How to Play Left-Handed Guitar for Novices" is an essential manual that assists aspiring musicians in mastering the art of left-handed guitar playing with assurance and competence. This exhaustive book offers a methodical and user-friendly strategy for acquiring proficiency in the instrument, guaranteeing that individuals who are new to music can establish a strong groundwork and ... Read more

$7.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

ABOUT THIS BOOK"How to Play Left-Handed Guitar for Novices" is an essential manual that assists aspiring musicians in mastering the art of left-handed guitar playing with assurance and competence. This exhaustive book offers a methodical and user-friendly strategy for acquiring proficiency in the instrument, guaranteeing that individuals who are new to music can establish a strong groundwork and
... Read more
A Guide to Non-Jazz Improvisation: Mandolin Edition

by Dick Weissman, Dan Fox ...

The non-jazz improvisation series is a concept that germinated in Dick Weissman's mind while he was attending music school. He wrote a 15-piece arrangement of the old square dance tune, Cripple Creek, and wanted the trombone to take a solo as part of the arrangement. When the trombonist kept playing a bebop solo that was totally unsuitable for the chart, Dick realized that - in addition to the ... Read more

$27.13 CAD

The non-jazz improvisation series is a concept that germinated in Dick Weissman's mind while he was attending music school. He wrote a 15-piece arrangement of the old square dance tune, Cripple Creek, and wanted the trombone to take a solo as part of the arrangement. When the trombonist kept playing a bebop solo that was totally unsuitable for the chart, Dick realized that - in addition to the
... Read more
Mandolin Songwriter’s Chord Progression Bible

Mandolin Songwriter’s Chord Progression Bible, #5

by MusicResources ...

Series Book 5 - Mandolin Songwriter’s Chord Progression Bible
Are you tired of struggling to write songs for your mandolin? Look no further than the "Mandolin Songwriter's Chord Progression Bible." This comprehensive guide includes over 150 different sets of progressions to help you take your songwriting to the next level.The book is organized to give you an overview of the style that fits each chord sequence, but remember, it's not set in stone - use it as ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you tired of struggling to write songs for your mandolin? Look no further than the "Mandolin Songwriter's Chord Progression Bible." This comprehensive guide includes over 150 different sets of progressions to help you take your songwriting to the next level.The book is organized to give you an overview of the style that fits each chord sequence, but remember, it's not set in stone - use it as
... Read more
Mastering the Guitar Class Method

9th Grade and Higher

by William Bay, Mike Christiansen ...

In this class guitar method, traditional fundamentals of playing guitar are presented using an innovative approach. Students are shown chords and accompaniment techniques as well as how to read music and play solo guitar. The carefully graded repertoire in this book is stylistically diverse and includes music from many cultures. A section is devoted to teaching students how to improvise over blues ... Read more

$27.13 CAD

In this class guitar method, traditional fundamentals of playing guitar are presented using an innovative approach. Students are shown chords and accompaniment techniques as well as how to read music and play solo guitar. The carefully graded repertoire in this book is stylistically diverse and includes music from many cultures. A section is devoted to teaching students how to improvise over blues
... Read more
Guitar Journals: Fingerstyle

by Lee "Drew" Andrews ...

Series series Guitar Journals
Mel Bay's series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. Included in this wonderful fingerstyle journal are a myriad of tunes in many styles: Easy, Blues, Gospel, Classic, Fiddle Tunes, Thumbpicking, Patriotic, Ballads, Early Jazz, Latin, Celtic, DADGAD, Ragtime and Contemporary. Perfect for the student to professional musician, this ... Read more

$27.13 CAD

Mel Bay's series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. Included in this wonderful fingerstyle journal are a myriad of tunes in many styles: Easy, Blues, Gospel, Classic, Fiddle Tunes, Thumbpicking, Patriotic, Ballads, Early Jazz, Latin, Celtic, DADGAD, Ragtime and Contemporary. Perfect for the student to professional musician, this
... Read more
A Trick of Memory

The Autobiography of Jethro Tull's Guitarist

by Martin Barre ...

Martin Barre, the legendary guitarist of Jethro Tull, tells his story for the first time in A Trick of Memory. For more than four decades, Barre's guitar defined the sound of one of rock's most enduring bands, from the iconic riff in Aqualung to Grammy Award–winning performances. His unique style made him a driving force in progressive rock and an influence on generations of guitarists.This ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

Martin Barre, the legendary guitarist of Jethro Tull, tells his story for the first time in A Trick of Memory. For more than four decades, Barre's guitar defined the sound of one of rock's most enduring bands, from the iconic riff in Aqualung to Grammy Award–winning performances. His unique style made him a driving force in progressive rock and an influence on generations of guitarists.This
... Read more
Complete Joe Pass

Solo transcriptions by Roland Leone

by Joe Pass ...

Music critics and performers alike have hailed Joe Pass as one of the finest jazz musicians to have ever lived. This book effectively combines five previously published books by Joe Pass in a single comprehensive volume including his insights on harmony, melody, and phrasing as well as transcriptions of recorded solos and Joe Pass/Herb Ellis duets. The transcribed solos are: Bay City Blues, Foxy ... Read more

$40.70 CAD

Music critics and performers alike have hailed Joe Pass as one of the finest jazz musicians to have ever lived. This book effectively combines five previously published books by Joe Pass in a single comprehensive volume including his insights on harmony, melody, and phrasing as well as transcriptions of recorded solos and Joe Pass/Herb Ellis duets. The transcribed solos are: Bay City Blues, Foxy
... Read more
History of the American Guitar

1833 to the Present Day

by Tony Bacon ...

First published in 2001 and now updated and expanded, History of the American Guitar begins in New York City in the 1830s with the arrival of Christian Martin, from Germany, to set up the Martin company. From that historic moment, the book takes readers on a fascinating and comprehensive visual tour of U.S. guitar history. Over 75 brand names are represented, with more than 300 guitars ... Read more

$31.69 CAD

First published in 2001 and now updated and expanded, History of the American Guitar begins in New York City in the 1830s with the arrival of Christian Martin, from Germany, to set up the Martin company. From that historic moment, the book takes readers on a fascinating and comprehensive visual tour of U.S. guitar history. Over 75 brand names are represented, with more than 300 guitars
... Read more
HOW TO PLAY FIDDLE FOR BEGINNERS

Unlock Your Musical Potential, Learn Fundamentals, Master Essential Skills, Music Theory, Practice, And Perfect Your Ability To Play Fiddle Like A Pro From Scratch

by MALCOLM DAXTON ...

ABOUT THIS BOOK"How to Play Fiddle for Beginners" is an indispensable manual that offers a comprehensive overview for those who are just beginning to explore the realm of fiddling. This book methodically addresses fundamental elements of fiddle playing, thereby guaranteeing novices a strong groundwork. Commencing with a scholarly preamble, the text expeditiously advances to provide readers with ... Read more

$7.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

ABOUT THIS BOOK"How to Play Fiddle for Beginners" is an indispensable manual that offers a comprehensive overview for those who are just beginning to explore the realm of fiddling. This book methodically addresses fundamental elements of fiddle playing, thereby guaranteeing novices a strong groundwork. Commencing with a scholarly preamble, the text expeditiously advances to provide readers with
... Read more
Free Guitar Lesson Pack

Starter Bundle

by Luke Zecchin ...

FREE MINI LESSONS FOR GUITAR!Looking for inspiration? Not sure where to start? Welcome to the Free Guitar Lesson Pack! Here you’ll find a collection of popular lessons taken from our series of bestselling guitar books. Topics include fretboard memorization basics, an introduction to good technique, fundamentals for understanding chords and scales, tips on effective practice, and more.Whether you ... Read more

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FREE MINI LESSONS FOR GUITAR!Looking for inspiration? Not sure where to start? Welcome to the Free Guitar Lesson Pack! Here you’ll find a collection of popular lessons taken from our series of bestselling guitar books. Topics include fretboard memorization basics, an introduction to good technique, fundamentals for understanding chords and scales, tips on effective practice, and more.Whether you
... Read more
Guitar Zero

The Science of Becoming Musical at Any Age

by Gary Marcus ...

Gary Marcus challenges the widely held belief that innate talent is necessary to become a skilled musicianJust about every human being knows how to listen to music, but what does it take to make music? Is musicality something we are born with? Or a skill that anyone can develop at any time? If you don't start piano at the age of six, is there any hope? Is skill learning best left to children or ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Gary Marcus challenges the widely held belief that innate talent is necessary to become a skilled musicianJust about every human being knows how to listen to music, but what does it take to make music? Is musicality something we are born with? Or a skill that anyone can develop at any time? If you don't start piano at the age of six, is there any hope? Is skill learning best left to children or
... Read more
Secrets of the Guitar - How to play the Blues scale in E (minor)

by Herman Brock ...

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 ... Read more

$0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
... Read more
Big Guitar Chord Book

by MoranEducation ...

6 Strings is the unique new system of chord diagrams from Moran Education. All chords are displayed in a horizontal grid, rather than the vertical one employed in most guitar books. This system is proven to optimize your learning, allowing chord patterns to be learnt and digested much faster.With over 500 chords for the guitarist,arranged by root, and in full color on compatible devices, it's the ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

6 Strings is the unique new system of chord diagrams from Moran Education. All chords are displayed in a horizontal grid, rather than the vertical one employed in most guitar books. This system is proven to optimize your learning, allowing chord patterns to be learnt and digested much faster.With over 500 chords for the guitarist,arranged by root, and in full color on compatible devices, it's the
... Read more
Jimmy Page

The Definitive Biography

by Chris Salewicz ...

An in-depth biography of Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page by the acclaimed biographer of Bob Marley and Joe Strummer, based upon the author's extensive research and interviewsThe original enigmatic rock star, Jimmy Page is a mass of contradictions. A towering presence in the guitar world and one of the most revered rock guitarists of all time, in private he is reclusive and mysterious, retiring ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

An in-depth biography of Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page by the acclaimed biographer of Bob Marley and Joe Strummer, based upon the author's extensive research and interviewsThe original enigmatic rock star, Jimmy Page is a mass of contradictions. A towering presence in the guitar world and one of the most revered rock guitarists of all time, in private he is reclusive and mysterious, retiring
... Read more
Ka-Ching Guitar and Music Theory Basics

by Paul D.E. Mitchell ...

When I began learning I could not find a single book like this that began with absolute basics and went on to explain chords and music theory behind it in a clear and concise manner. I had no access to a piano – just a beat-up Epiphone and a tuning fork so I decided to construct this book around playing and listening exercises on the guitar adding chord shapes only when needed to progress the ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When I began learning I could not find a single book like this that began with absolute basics and went on to explain chords and music theory behind it in a clear and concise manner. I had no access to a piano – just a beat-up Epiphone and a tuning fork so I decided to construct this book around playing and listening exercises on the guitar adding chord shapes only when needed to progress the
... Read more
Guitar Chords!

by MoranEducation ...

Guitar Chords! Contains over 150 of the most essential guitar chords.Clear, specially commissioned high quality guitar chord diagrams show you the notes to play and the fingers to use, so you can play like the pros in no time!This book contains the following exclusive extras:- Guitar Fretboard Diagram- Guide to using our guitar chord diagrams- Chord reference guide ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Guitar Chords! Contains over 150 of the most essential guitar chords.Clear, specially commissioned high quality guitar chord diagrams show you the notes to play and the fingers to use, so you can play like the pros in no time!This book contains the following exclusive extras:- Guitar Fretboard Diagram- Guide to using our guitar chord diagrams- Chord reference guide
... Read more
The Jimi Hendrix Experience

by Jerry Hopkins ...

It’s been over forty years since the tragic death of Jimi Hendrix, yet his popularity is undiminished and his place as the preeminent electric guitarist of the ages is still unrivaled. In The Jimi Hendrix Experience, bestselling author and rock aficionado Jerry Hopkins delves into the legendary life and career of the greatest man to ever pick up a guitar.With a consistent mix of greatness and ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

It’s been over forty years since the tragic death of Jimi Hendrix, yet his popularity is undiminished and his place as the preeminent electric guitarist of the ages is still unrivaled. In The Jimi Hendrix Experience, bestselling author and rock aficionado Jerry Hopkins delves into the legendary life and career of the greatest man to ever pick up a guitar.With a consistent mix of greatness and
... Read more
Billy Penn's Guitar Set Up Guide

by Billy Penn ...

Have you ever wanted to set up and maintain the playability of your guitar by yourself? Did you ever wonder what a tech does when you take your guitar in for a "set up"?Well now the answers to your questions and all the steps are laid out in my Guitar Set Up Guide. My guide contains all the information you need based on my 20+ years of experience as a guitar tech. It also answers many questions ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have you ever wanted to set up and maintain the playability of your guitar by yourself? Did you ever wonder what a tech does when you take your guitar in for a "set up"?Well now the answers to your questions and all the steps are laid out in my Guitar Set Up Guide. My guide contains all the information you need based on my 20+ years of experience as a guitar tech. It also answers many questions
... Read more
Zen Guitar

by Philip Toshio Sudo ...

Series series A Spiritual Guide to Music
Unleash the song of your soul with Zen Guitar, a contemplative handbook that draws on ancient Eastern wisdom and applies it to music and performance.Each of us carries a song inside us, the song that makes us human. Zen Guitar provides the key to unlocking this song—a series of life lessons presented through the metaphor of music.Philip Sudo offers his own experiences with music to enable us to ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Unleash the song of your soul with Zen Guitar, a contemplative handbook that draws on ancient Eastern wisdom and applies it to music and performance.Each of us carries a song inside us, the song that makes us human. Zen Guitar provides the key to unlocking this song—a series of life lessons presented through the metaphor of music.Philip Sudo offers his own experiences with music to enable us to
... Read more
Master The Guitar Fretboard: Learn To Play The Guitar Again the REAL Way - Lead Guitar Lessons For Beginners And Intermediate Players Stuck In A Rut

by Joe Dochtermann ...

"Master The Guitar Fretboard: Master The Guitar Fretboard: Learn To Play The Guitar Again the REAL Way" is more than the typical lead guitar method that usually teaches the CAGED method and a few basic hand positions. Now it it's 2nd edition, this comprehensive ebook for aspiring lead guitarists gives you a variety of perspectives on learning your way around the guitar neck. You will learn to hear ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Master The Guitar Fretboard: Master The Guitar Fretboard: Learn To Play The Guitar Again the REAL Way" is more than the typical lead guitar method that usually teaches the CAGED method and a few basic hand positions. Now it it's 2nd edition, this comprehensive ebook for aspiring lead guitarists gives you a variety of perspectives on learning your way around the guitar neck. You will learn to hear
... 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

$1.81 CAD 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

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