Music : Musical Instruments

Learn to play the piano with this easy-to-follow guide. Ever wanted to play the piano but thought it looked too hard? This book will open the door to your musical side, introducing the basics of playing all variety of pianos and electronic keyboards. Using simple exercises and a sampling of popular songs in a range of styles, this book teaches the beginner who has never played or read music how to do both with proficiency. more...

Price: $18.95

William Melton and Randy Weinstein have succeeded in compiling an informative and well thought out guide to this frequently underestimated instrument, covering a vast range of topics and relating them to popular musical styles such as folk, blues, rock, country, or Celtic. Whether discussing basic playing techniques, or offering advanced tips on how to strut your stuff to your best advantage at a jam session or in a band context, this book is a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand, practical, and comprehensive teaching aid for anyone thinking of exploring the weird and wonderful world of the harmonica. The rest is up to you, so grab your harp and blow the back off it! more...

Price: $15.95

Ever wish you could sit down at a piano and just play a tune? • Have you taken lessons at some point in your life, but can't play a thing? • Are you sick and tired of dusting, not playing, that big hunk of furniture in your living room? • Have you bought an electronic keyboard that quickly found its way to your closet shelf? • Don't you wish you could play some carols for the family around the holidays? • Do you think you're just too busy or old (or both!) to take the time needed to learn piano? more...

Price: $9.95

Packed with how-to photos and musical examples From folk to bluegrass and beyond, play great banjo music — even if you've never played before! Ready to jump on the banjo bandwagon? This unique how-to guide gives you the latest tips on choosing and caring for a five-string banjo while covering both the popular clawhammer and bluegrass playing styles. You'll see how to fret your first chords, incorporate slides and pull-offs, understand rhythm, play popular banjo tunes, and survive your first jam session! Select the right banjo and accessories Develop correct hand position and posture Play basic chords and simple tunes Master bluegrass and clawhammer picking Tune and maintain your banjo more...

Price: $24.99

Whether you love old-time music, unplugged rock, traditional American craftsmanship, or simply gifted storytelling, Clapton's Guitar is an engaging work that you will want to savor and share with friends. more...

Price: $17.99