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The Birth of Loud

Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock 'n' Roll

by Ian S. Port ...

Narrated by Pete Simonelli ...

Unabridged

9 hours 49 min

“A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history” (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar’s amplified sound—Leo Fender and Les Paul—and their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments they built.In the ... Read more

$25.99 USD

“A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history” (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar’s amplified sound—Leo Fender and Les Paul—and their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments they built.In the
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Audiobook

Guitar: Learn To Play Guitar for Beginners

by John G. Phillips ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

52 min

All-in-one Guitar Course With a Proven Step-by-step Learning System.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Would You Like to Eliminate Every Struggle That You Are Faced With When Starting to Play Guitar?This audiobook is your "Free Pass" to playing guitar. It is the most direct and to the point complete audio program guitar course.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn.. ... Read more

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All-in-one Guitar Course With a Proven Step-by-step Learning System.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Would You Like to Eliminate Every Struggle That You Are Faced With When Starting to Play Guitar?This audiobook is your "Free Pass" to playing guitar. It is the most direct and to the point complete audio program guitar course.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn..
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Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2

More Fretboard Concepts to Help You Master Chords, Improvisation and Guitar Theory

by James Shipway ...

Narrated by James Shipway ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Music Theory for Guitarists
Unabridged

2 hours 58 min

Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2 continues where volume 1 left-off, showing you guitar theory concepts you need to gain an even greater understanding of the guitar fretboard. Use this knowledge to become a better improviser, soloist, singer-songwriter, composer, and all round musician! This audiobook (with optional downloadable workbook and backing tracks) is perfect for any player from ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2 continues where volume 1 left-off, showing you guitar theory concepts you need to gain an even greater understanding of the guitar fretboard. Use this knowledge to become a better improviser, soloist, singer-songwriter, composer, and all round musician! This audiobook (with optional downloadable workbook and backing tracks) is perfect for any player from
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Audiobook

No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

Master the Essential Knowledge All Guitarists Need To Know

by James Shipway ...

Narrated by James Shipway ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Music Theory for Guitarists
Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

Music Theory for Guitarists is the ground-breaking guitar theory book for guitar players. Now, guitarists of all levels can understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, without the confusion.Easy to understand language, explanations and practical examples mean you can understand in hours, music theory concepts which can confuse guitar players for years. No music reading or theory ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Music Theory for Guitarists is the ground-breaking guitar theory book for guitar players. Now, guitarists of all levels can understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, without the confusion.Easy to understand language, explanations and practical examples mean you can understand in hours, music theory concepts which can confuse guitar players for years. No music reading or theory
... Read more
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Moments

Detroit Musicman

by Gary Spaniola ...

Narrated by Gary Spaniola - narrator, Erica Spaniola - opening/closing credits ...

Unabridged

5 hours 25 min

Playing a black Les Paul through a vintage Marshall stack, mic’d through a tower-high wall of speakers at Detroit’s Cobo Arena feels like you’re flying a 747 with one exception: you’re standing on top of it.In this engaging and often humorous memoir, Gary Spaniola gives a behind-the-scenes look into the many aspects of his life. Growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, Gary shares unforgettable ... Read more

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Playing a black Les Paul through a vintage Marshall stack, mic’d through a tower-high wall of speakers at Detroit’s Cobo Arena feels like you’re flying a 747 with one exception: you’re standing on top of it.In this engaging and often humorous memoir, Gary Spaniola gives a behind-the-scenes look into the many aspects of his life. Growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, Gary shares unforgettable
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El-bas

by Hanne Korvig ...

Narrated by Iben Haaest ...

Unabridged

8 min

En el-bas har en tung og fyldig lyd. Den lægger bunden i musikken.Lyt med her, og hør, hvordan du kommer i gang med at spille el-bas.Du kan også høre om dybe toner, store bassister og seje Ida.Og om at give den hele bas-armen – og meget mere. Hanne Korvig (f. 1971) er journalist og forfatter. Hun har læst historie og sociologi på RUC og Københavns Universitet, og hun har også taget en uddannelse ... Read more

$1.99 USD

En el-bas har en tung og fyldig lyd. Den lægger bunden i musikken.Lyt med her, og hør, hvordan du kommer i gang med at spille el-bas.Du kan også høre om dybe toner, store bassister og seje Ida.Og om at give den hele bas-armen – og meget mere. Hanne Korvig (f. 1971) er journalist og forfatter. Hun har læst historie og sociologi på RUC og Københavns Universitet, og hun har også taget en uddannelse
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Guitar Zero

The New Musician and the Science of Learning

by Gary Marcus ...

Narrated by Gary Marcus ...

Unabridged

5 hours 33 min

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, a professor of no discernible musical talent learns to play the guitar and investigates how anyone of any age might master a new skill.Just 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 ... Read more

$17.50 USD

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, a professor of no discernible musical talent learns to play the guitar and investigates how anyone of any age might master a new skill.Just 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
... Read more
Audiobook

Play It Loud

An Epic History of the Style, Sound, and Revolution of the Electric Guitar

by Brad Tolinski, Alan di Perna ...

Narrated by Rob Shapiro ...

Unabridged

11 hours 51 min

**The inspiration for the Play It Loud exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art"Every guitar player will want to read this book twice. And even the casual music fan will find a thrilling narrative that weaves together cultural history, musical history, race, politics, business case studies, advertising, and technological discovery." —Daniel Levitin, Wall Street Journal**For generations the ... Read more

$22.50 USD

**The inspiration for the Play It Loud exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art"Every guitar player will want to read this book twice. And even the casual music fan will find a thrilling narrative that weaves together cultural history, musical history, race, politics, business case studies, advertising, and technological discovery." —Daniel Levitin, Wall Street Journal**For generations the
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Audiobook

Livin’ on the Edge

The Life and Times of Aerosmith’s Joe Perry

by Joe Milliken ...

Narrated by John Moraitis ...

Unabridged

7 hours 30 min

From the streets of Boston to global stardom, the journey of Aerosmith’s Joe Perry embodies determination, perseverance, and survival through 6 decades of rock music history.Joe Milliken chronicles the guitar hero’s early life and meteoric rise to stardom, then Aerosmith’s collapse and comeback. He also explores Perry’s adventures as a solo artist, entrepreneur, and in projects including the Joe ... Read more

$27.00 USD

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From the streets of Boston to global stardom, the journey of Aerosmith’s Joe Perry embodies determination, perseverance, and survival through 6 decades of rock music history.Joe Milliken chronicles the guitar hero’s early life and meteoric rise to stardom, then Aerosmith’s collapse and comeback. He also explores Perry’s adventures as a solo artist, entrepreneur, and in projects including the Joe
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Audiobook

Ride My See Saw

A Lesson on the Style of The Moody Blues (Level 1 and 2)

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

46 min

This iconic progressive rock standard is fast and easy to learn with this “By Ear” lesson. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then each section of the song is broken down in two- to four-measure segments and taught using no music, tab, print, or video. The lesson wraps up with backing tracks for the student to use for their own live performance of the ... Read more

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This iconic progressive rock standard is fast and easy to learn with this “By Ear” lesson. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then each section of the song is broken down in two- to four-measure segments and taught using no music, tab, print, or video. The lesson wraps up with backing tracks for the student to use for their own live performance of the
... Read more
Audiobook

Save The Last Dance For Me

A lesson on the style of The Drifters (level 1)

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

29 min

The Drifters’ version of this song stayed number one for three weeks when it was first released on Atlantic Records. In this level one song lesson you will learn both the rhythm and electric guitar parts to this epic hit completely “by ear.” The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in small detailed sections without the use of music, tab, or video. ... Read more

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The Drifters’ version of this song stayed number one for three weeks when it was first released on Atlantic Records. In this level one song lesson you will learn both the rhythm and electric guitar parts to this epic hit completely “by ear.” The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in small detailed sections without the use of music, tab, or video.
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Out of Limits

A lesson on the style of The Ventures

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

24 min

Learn this rock/sci-fi hit without using music, tab, or video. Bill Brown gives you a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every lick. The lesson concludes with backing tracks for you to practice and perform with. This is rated at a level one difficulty. ... Read more

$1.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn this rock/sci-fi hit without using music, tab, or video. Bill Brown gives you a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every lick. The lesson concludes with backing tracks for you to practice and perform with. This is rated at a level one difficulty.
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The Keeper

A lesson on the style of Chris Cornell

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

24 min

This inspiring song from the movie Machine Gun Preacher is easy to learn in this Guitar by Ear lesson. The lesson starts off with a complete demonstration with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of the arrangement using no print, tab, or video. At the conclusion of the lesson there are backing tracks with no guitar on them to use for your own performance. This is a level two lesson. ... Read more

$1.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This inspiring song from the movie Machine Gun Preacher is easy to learn in this Guitar by Ear lesson. The lesson starts off with a complete demonstration with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson of the arrangement using no print, tab, or video. At the conclusion of the lesson there are backing tracks with no guitar on them to use for your own performance. This is a level two lesson.
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Just Breathe

A lesson on the style of Pearl Jam

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

30 min

In this great Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn the acoustic finger-picking part to “Just Breathe.” The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the part followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every section of the song. Learning by ear means that you memorize as you go so you can knock this epic love song out in a couple of hours or less. Level 1.5 difficulty. ... Read more

$1.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this great Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn the acoustic finger-picking part to “Just Breathe.” The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the part followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every section of the song. Learning by ear means that you memorize as you go so you can knock this epic love song out in a couple of hours or less. Level 1.5 difficulty.
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I Got the Blues

A Lesson on the Style of Eugene Hideaway Bridges (Intermediate Level)

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar By Ear Series
Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

(Intermediate Level) This is a treasure trove of the most-used Blues licks! In this lesson you will first be given a full demonstration of the guitar part with backing tracks as a reference. Then you get a detailed “by ear” lesson on all of the licks and tips about guitar and amp settings. At the end of the lesson you get the tracks again but without the guitar on them for you to use as your own ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

(Intermediate Level) This is a treasure trove of the most-used Blues licks! In this lesson you will first be given a full demonstration of the guitar part with backing tracks as a reference. Then you get a detailed “by ear” lesson on all of the licks and tips about guitar and amp settings. At the end of the lesson you get the tracks again but without the guitar on them for you to use as your own
... Read more
Audiobook

Crying

A lesson on the style of Roy Orbison and K.D. Lang (Level 1)

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

46 min

In this lesson the student will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to “Crying” without using any music, tab, print, or video. The song is taught completely “by ear” allowing the student to memorize the song as they go and develop their skills for picking out other songs “by ear.” The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by an all-audio lesson of the song in small ... Read more

$4.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this lesson the student will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to “Crying” without using any music, tab, print, or video. The song is taught completely “by ear” allowing the student to memorize the song as they go and develop their skills for picking out other songs “by ear.” The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by an all-audio lesson of the song in small
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Audiobook

Have You Ever Seen the Rain

A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

17 min

While this is one of the easiest CCR songs out there it is still one of the most moving. This level one lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and has backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the guitar part. The entire song is taught “by ear” without music, tab, or video. ... Read more

$1.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

While this is one of the easiest CCR songs out there it is still one of the most moving. This level one lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and has backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the guitar part. The entire song is taught “by ear” without music, tab, or video.
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Audiobook

Iron Man

A Lesson on the Style of Black Sabbath (Beginner & Intermediate Level)

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

46 min

(Beginner & Intermediate Level) A lesson on the style of Black Sabbath from the Paranoid album. Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic heavy metal rock hit without using any music or tab. The entire lesson is taught “by ear,” and a full demonstration and backing tracks are included! ... Read more

$4.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

(Beginner & Intermediate Level) A lesson on the style of Black Sabbath from the Paranoid album. Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic heavy metal rock hit without using any music or tab. The entire lesson is taught “by ear,” and a full demonstration and backing tracks are included!
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Audiobook

Guitar by Ear: Pop and Standards Box Set 3

A mix of classic rock, pop, country, and some useful theory lessons

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar By Ear Series
Unabridged

12 hours 12 min

In this box set you will find a little bit of everything from artists like Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Strait, Lou Gramm, and Peter, Paul and Mary. These songs all contain essential patterns and chords you will want to know as a modern guitarist.This set also includes three well-taught lessons on chord triads which will make any lead or fill-in guitarists a great asset to any band.Included in ... Read more

$24.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this box set you will find a little bit of everything from artists like Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Strait, Lou Gramm, and Peter, Paul and Mary. These songs all contain essential patterns and chords you will want to know as a modern guitarist.This set also includes three well-taught lessons on chord triads which will make any lead or fill-in guitarists a great asset to any band.Included in
... Read more
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Me, My Guitar and the Blues

A lesson on the style of Walter Trout

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar By Ear Series
Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

This lesson teaches every lick from Walter Trout’s version of the song completely “by ear,” describing every fret and finger used. This level 2.5 lesson starts with a full demonstration recording and then works you through every verse and guitar solo measure by measure. Trout uses not only the standard blues licks you would expect but a new batch that are sure to become standards in your arsenal ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This lesson teaches every lick from Walter Trout’s version of the song completely “by ear,” describing every fret and finger used. This level 2.5 lesson starts with a full demonstration recording and then works you through every verse and guitar solo measure by measure. Trout uses not only the standard blues licks you would expect but a new batch that are sure to become standards in your arsenal
... Read more
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I Believe in You

A lesson on the style of Don Williams

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

44 min

In this Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn all of the electric lead guitar parts as well as an acoustic rhythm guitar part to this Don Williams hit. The lesson includes demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with. This is rated at a level 1.5 difficulty. ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn all of the electric lead guitar parts as well as an acoustic rhythm guitar part to this Don Williams hit. The lesson includes demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with. This is rated at a level 1.5 difficulty.
... Read more
Audiobook

El Condor Pasa – classical solo

A lesson on a classical solo of the traditional south american song

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

42 min

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a neo-classical arrangement of “El Condor Pasa.” While this song’s roots are from the Andes Mountain area, we in the U.S. probably first heard this song sung by Simon & Garfunkel. In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song to listen to and play along with. Each phrase of the song is taught “by ear” in detail so you learn it quickly and ... Read more

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In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a neo-classical arrangement of “El Condor Pasa.” While this song’s roots are from the Andes Mountain area, we in the U.S. probably first heard this song sung by Simon & Garfunkel. In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song to listen to and play along with. Each phrase of the song is taught “by ear” in detail so you learn it quickly and
... Read more
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Yesterday

Fingerstyle Solo Taught Completely “By Ear”

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

22 min

Learn a fingerstyle solo of this Beatle’s hit without using music, tab, or video. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the solo and then a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every phrase slowly including fingering and any helpful technique and performance tips. ... Read more

$1.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn a fingerstyle solo of this Beatle’s hit without using music, tab, or video. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the solo and then a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every phrase slowly including fingering and any helpful technique and performance tips.
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Audiobook

A Tears Go By

A lesson on the style of The Rolling Stones (level 2)

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

38 min

In this lesson on the song by The Rolling Stones you will learn the twelve string guitar part and a lead guitar part that was assembled from the string orchestra solo in the middle of the song. This way if you are the second guitarist in the band you can fill in for the missing orchestra solo. There is a full demonstration of the song given before a detailed “by ear” lesson of each part. At the ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this lesson on the song by The Rolling Stones you will learn the twelve string guitar part and a lead guitar part that was assembled from the string orchestra solo in the middle of the song. This way if you are the second guitarist in the band you can fill in for the missing orchestra solo. There is a full demonstration of the song given before a detailed “by ear” lesson of each part. At the
... Read more

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