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Pickups, Windings and Magnets... And the Guitar Became Electricby Mario MilanThe first book to examine pickups in detail is here! Covers everything from the first experiments to classic models conceived for major guitar manufacturers. Includes a 32-page color section of the most popular models and rarities, a timeline, info on building pickups and technical specs, and biographical notes. |
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Power Rhythm Guitarby Ron Middlebrook with Dave CelentanoThis book/CD pack features 31 lessons for rhythm guitar that you can play by yourself, in a band, or as a back-up musician. Includes full band examples in many musical styles, including basic rock, country, hard rock, heavy metal, reggae, blues, funk, and more. |
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Practice Personalities: What’s Your Type?Identifying and Understanding the Practice Personality Type in the Music Studentby Thornton ClineIn this DVD, a companion to the bestselling book of the same name, Thornton Cline discusses the challenges and benefits of correct practicing. Cline reveals the nine practice personalities he has discovered through interviews with more than 1,000 music students and over 25 years of teaching experience. Students
representing the nine practice personalities perform on their instruments and are interviewed. These interviews offer valuable insight into the hearts and minds of these personalities. The four master teachers interviewed in Practice Personalities (band director, woodwind, brass, percussion) share their effective strategies and practice ideas. Practice Personalities is a must for parents, teachers and students who wish to identify the personalities of those studying music, to help apply the most effective teaching strategies for each personality. 60 minutes. |
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Ranger Doug Rides the Rhythm RangeSwing rhythm never left, but it's getting harder to find someone to teach it! Noted swing rhythm guitarist Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky takes you step by step through the process of expanding your technique on swing rhythm. Whether you play in a swing band, a cowboy quartet like Riders in the Sky, or gypsy jazz, this DVD offers you an absolutely unique and up-close look at chord forms, patterns, right- and left-hand technique, and insider tips from a swing rhythm master who has been playing this style for over 30 years. In addition, two western classics, "Wah Hoo" and "Tumbling Tumbleweed," are not only broken down and explained in detail, but are performed by 2-time Grammy winners Riders in the Sky in a mini-concert, so that the lessons for those two tunes are exemplified in live performance. Saddle up, saddle pal, and ride the Rhythm Range with Ranger Doug! Includes transcription booklet. |
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Regal Musical InstrumentsVolume Two: Addendum and Errataby Bob CarlinFrom the late 19th century through the 1950's, Chicago was the powerhouse of American musical instrument manufacturing. Among the most active makers was the Regal Musical Instrument Company. Descended from an Indianapolis business, Regal made a full complement of stringed instruments for a variety of brands. Along the way, the company even introduced a few new musical novelties into the market. This book is an addendum to Regal Musical Instruments: 1895- 1955 and includes previously unused sources, including period catalogs and many illustrations along with color photos taken specifically for this publication. |
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