The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world. ...

So you want to write songs, and you want to write them on guitar. This is the book that shows you exactly how. Taking tips and tricks from classic songwriters, from Bob Dylan to the Beatles to Tori Amos, How to Write Songs on Guitar takes ...

Explores all manufacturers and de-mystifys the inner workings of tube amps.All new material from the amp guru Gerald Weber. Tons of empirical data that de-mystify the inner workings of tube amps to help you get the most from your amps! You ...

Born from eight years of teaching songwriting for the Academy of Gospel Music Arts, Robert Sterling's The Craft of Christian Songwriting deftly tackles the much-overlooked subject of craft in the Christian songwriter's creative process. ...

The popularity of digital recording has created an astronomical rise in the number of people with software instruments, but many of these musicians have no idea how to use the modular synthesizers included with their music software ...

 Learn how to play that piano today. With this book you'll learn music notation, chords, riffs, licks and scales, syncopation, and rock and blues styles. Method Book 1 includes over 87 songs and examples.

 This book provides a complete step-by-step presentation of all of the sampling skills one would need to master this technology. Some of the techniques covered include: looping, splicing, multi-sampling, velocity crossfading, ...

This completely updated and revised edition reflects the latest developments in the field of music therapy. Includes an introduction to the profession, guidelines for setting up a practice, new clinical applications, and helpful case ...

Learn to play the turntable like your favorite DJs and create your own style! This essential guidebook and companion 2-record set teaches you to play the turntable as a musical instrument. Using this first-ever turntable method, techniques ...

This new book reviewed and authorized by Alesis Corporation will help you master the QS Keyboard, 6.1 thru 8.1! It contains information-packed chapters written using a simple “do this, do that” approach that gets you performing ...

The BOSS BR-1180 Quick Guide is the fast way to get happening on BOSS's most powerful new digital recorder. Within a short time, you'll be recording instruments and vocals with one and two-mic setups. Organized in a step-by-step procedural ...

THE COMPLETE PRO TOOLS SHORTCUTSAuthor: José Chilitos ValenzuelaThis indispensable guide provides a complete list of over 250 shortcuts to help you get the most out of Pro Tools with the least effort. Each shortcut shows the key ...

Steinberg's Cubase has been a leading choice among musicians for writing music both on Macs and PCs for over a decade. Now, with Cubase SX 2.0, Steinberg further enhances the virtual studio with tons of new features, plus virtual synths ...

CUBASE SX 2 CSI STARTERSeries: BookPublisher: Cengage LearningMedium: CD-ROMAuthor: Colin MacQueenThis CSi Starter is packed with interactive training on the features and functionalities of Cubase SX 2. This type of interactive learning ...

DIGITAL GUITAR POWERThe Comprehensive GuideAuthor: Marc SchonbrunThe digital music revolution isn't just for keyboardists anymore. Guitarists can now get in on the action. Recently, the computer music world has exploded with plug-ins that ...

This compelling book explores the innovative performers of the past three decades who have used synthesizers to create new music that inspired and influenced the masses. The book treats fans to conversations with some of the biggest ...

THE FINALE® PRIMER - 3RD EDITIONMastering the Art of Music Notation with FinaleAuthor: Bill PurseFully updated for Finale 2005, this book remains the definitive guide for understanding and using this powerful, state-of-the-art music ...

GUITAR RIG 2 POWER!The Comprehensive GuideAuthor: Orren MertonElectric guitar players are always looking for the perfect guitar amplification system – one that sounds great, is completely intuitive and flexible, works with all ...

The revised 6th edition of this easy-to-use book is written in simple English and assumes no prior background with MIDI. Starting with the computer, How MIDI Works takes readers all the way through MIDI, sequencing and digital audio ...

KONTAKT 2 POWER!The Comprehensive GuideAuthor: David DasGet the most out of Kontakt 2 with this definitive guidebook! This book/DVD pack offers musicians an unparalleled close-up view of one of the most powerful software samplers on the ...