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Simple, easy-to-understand, and to-the-point way of learning Music Theory...Great for composers, nerds, instrument players, or complete beginners. If you’re a reasoning mind who wants to deconstruct music and see how it all fits together...you’ve picked the right audiobook...All the important information is included yet nothing is dragged beyond what needs to be said...If you are looking for a quick crash course on music theory without getting overwhelmed by complex terminology...this is it!

Master the art of playing the left-handed guitar with this all-inclusive guidebook! Have you ever dreamed of creating soul-stirring melodies but hesitated because you’re left-handed? Have you ever wondered how the rules of playing right-handed guitar would differ from left-handed guitar? Are you prepared to start an amazing musical adventure and discover the pure delight of playing the guitar? This book is an innovative, step-by-step manual designed to make learning the guitar a breeze for left-handed players. It guides you through the basics of chord playing, strumming, and all the ...

Believe it or not, there are five simple steps you can take that can dramatically improve the quality of your singing voice, literally, today. These steps are the success habits of many of the greatest singers in the world, and they are shockingly easy to implement. Whether your goal is to kill it at karoake night or on national TV, these strategies will pump quality, soul, and energy into your voice and give you exactly what it takes to wow any crowd. Listen to this amazing audio, and bring your singing voice to an amazing new place!

Audios for Rhythm study. "Rhythm Study" is a music textbook, the purpose of which is to teach the basics of reading rhythms in an efficient and easy manner. The audiobook is designed to meet the rhythm syllabus requirements of music schools all the way up to university level.

You just became the wedding DJ ! Now what? The Wedding DJ Bible will teach you how to handle the wedding like a pro including preparation, equipment, safety, appearance, etiquette, and much more! A wedding DJ is critical to the flow, feel, and ultimately the success of one of the most special occasions that not just a bride and groom will have, but that a family will ever have!

Do you love playing but can't put in enough hours to keep your chops in top shape? This little book describes simple isometric exercises that can help to keep your face in shape. And if you're already in great shape, this shortcut will make you even stronger; the best shape of your life. Within only a few days of doing the exercises during his daily commute, a top principal trumpeter for a major European orchestra reports that his chops are in "the best shape of my life", and that his colleagues are complementing him on his tone, range and endurance.

Making music and playing drums does not start at the tip of your drumstick, not even with the motion before you strike a drum. It really starts with the desire, actually with the compulsion, to make music and to play. Play as You Are is an open invitation to explore a different approach to playing music and a sharing of the author's experiences.

Having made his name in the late 1980s as a member of the indie band Galaxie 500, Damon Krukowski has watched cultural life lurch from analog to digital. And as an artist who has weathered the transition, he has challenging, urgent questions for both creators and consumers about what we have thrown away in the process.

Now you can feel the coolness of playing this awesome song! In this lesson, you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this hit TV theme without reading music or tab. A full demonstration of the song is given at the beginning followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson taught in two to four measure sections. At the end of the lesson, three different versions of the backing track are supplied for live performance! This is a level two lesson.

Over 500 years of great hymnology is represented in this Piano by Ear box set! This collection contains over 15 hours of high quality instruction teaching late beginner to intermediate level arrangements of some of the best known standards. This set also includes six volumes from the EZ Solos Traditional Hymns series, where you learn a simple solo and accompaniment to several hymns in each volume. This set is perfect for the beginner to intermediate level student who loves hymns.

Capture all of the beauty of this Jim Croce hit in this intermediate level finger style solo. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson breaking the song down into two to four measure sections. And, when you learn by ear, you memorize as you go!

Written by a leading authority and artist of the historical transverse flute, The Notation Is Not the Music offers invaluable insight into the issues of historically informed performance and the parameters - and limitations - of notation-dependent performance. As Barthold Kuijken illustrates, performers of historical music should consider what is written on the page as a mere steppingstone for performance.

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers.

This is the definitive biography of Freddie Mercury. Written by an award-winning rock journalist, Lesley-Ann Jones toured widely with Queen forming lasting friendships with the band. Now, having secured access to the remaining band members and those who were closest to Freddie, from childhood to death, Lesley-Ann has written the most in depth account of one of music's best loved and most complex figures.

Become a pro at mastering the Clarinet! Are you ready to unlock the remarkable world of clarinet music? Do you want to amaze your friends and family with your stunning musical talents? Are you curious about the secrets behind mastering this beautiful instrument? In this book, you’ll dive into the heart of music. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an intermediate player looking for improvement, this book is your key to discovering the magic of the Clarinet. In this book, you will: Learn how to play the Clarinet from scratch with simple and powerful techniques. Unlock the secrets ...

In this lesson, you will learn a fingerstyle solo arrangement of a great gospel favorite including an improvisation section! Included are backing tracks to practice and perform with. This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.

In this “by ear” lesson, you will learn all the chords, rhythms, and licks to both the rhythm and lead guitar parts. A full demonstration and backing tracks, in three configurations, are included. This song is rated at a 2.5 difficulty.

Want to create song lyrics that move people? Whether you want to create magnificent lyrics that moves mind, body, and soul, enjoy an easy-to-follow guide for creating incredible songs, or maximize your writing skills by supercharging your lyrics, this audiobook will give you what you want and more! Get excited! You are about to discover the complete creative process for writing great song lyrics!

There may be an idea, a thought, a feeling, an emotion, or a sensation growing inside you like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. With the right tools, you can become the engineer of your own ideas, building them brick by brick, putting all the pieces together, until your song finally starts unfolding as your lyrics and tunes merge to make one coherent whole.

Confessions of a Serial Songwriter is an amusing and poignant memoir about songwriter Shelly Peiken's journey from young girl falling under the spell of magical songs to working professional songwriter writing hits of her own.