(Reference). Veteran musician and educator Mick Goodrick presents practical information for guitarists who want to improve their playing technique and style and simply become better musicians. Rather than a step-by-step method book, the information is presented in a general essay format, discussing ways that the various techniques covered may be ......
(Book). Every guitarist dreams of owning a handmade instrument, but for most, the cost is likely to be prohibitive. The alternative building your own fine guitar is not as difficult as you might imagine, given some skill, patience, and the expert guidance of a master luthier. Every step of construction is fully covered, from choice, selection, and ......
(Book). Finally, the long-awaited English edition of this historic Japanese book is here! The Beauty of the 'Burst pays tribute to Gibson's magnificent Sunburst Les Pauls made between 1958 and 1960, the most highly prized solidbody electric guitars ever. The magnitude of their value is directly related to their look (outrageous wood patterns, or ......
(Book). When Leo Fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years ago, he created a new world for musicians and revolutionized an industry in the process. Using hundreds of photographs, this exciting release chronicles the evolution of that instrument from 1951 to 2001, providing background, history and highly researched facts ......
Illustrated Step-by-Step Instructions for Bow Rehairing, Repair and Rest
(Technical Reference). A must for instrument owners, this guide provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for bow rehairing, repair and restoration of the violin, viola, cello and string bass. Features more than 100 richly detailed illustrations!
This book is part player's manual, part historical profile, and part musical portrait. It explores in-depth all facets of jazz bass playing - from the development of "walking" and other techniques, to the human and musical interaction inside a rhythm section, to the bassists who made their instrument an integral part of America's greatest art ......
10 That Will Make Your Instrument Sound Louder, Better, and Easier to Pl
String Instrument Setups: 10 That Will Make Your Instrument Sound Louder, Better, and Easier to Play is your encyclopaedia of all the latest information which can improve the sound of string instruments.
This book is designed to expand a student's music study experience by learning about the parts of the double bass and how it works, how to Care for it, how it is made, its history, useful accessories, and how to plan practice sessions.
A Stowaway Ukulele Revealed: Richard Konter and the Byrd Polar Expedition is the unlikely and compelling story of a globe-trotting, ukulele-strumming, Brooklyn sailor named Richard Konter and his famous autographed instrument.
The Viola, How it Works presents information on the technical and historical aspects of the viola in relation to its position in the non-fretted string instrument family.
This book will teach you additional information about your instrument that will help you better understand how it works, how to work it, care for it, and how to be a more knowledgeable cellist.
This book provides violin students with a comprehensive overview of the instrument from its origin to its use and all other facts not covered in traditional violin method books.
Although the ukulele has always been popular - even when cast to the grass-skirt ghetto of luaus and limbo contests - the current craze for this instrument has put the four-string cousin of the guitar into the hands of veteran musicians and young hipsters alike. This book begins with how the uke came to the mainland United States from Hawaii.
Offers string players at various levels useful information on auditioning and buying a new instrument, bow, and strings. This book contains chapters on maintenance and tuning, as well as background information on the family, the history, and the production of the instruments, a glossary and an index, and interactive Tipcodes.
(Book). This invaluable guide and accompanying CD give bass players both the musical background and training needed to get on with their grooving. With lessons guided by a metronome and presented in various musical styles and rhythmic applications, bassists increase their ability to internalize rhythm. The book also breaks down classic styles and ......