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Don't know your tremolo from your truss-rod? Fear not, this book will guide you through the essential differences between various electric guitars with clear explanations of how they work, how they sound and how their parts function. Learn about the effect that different construction, woods and components have on the tone of a guitar, and how to use this knowledge to get the most from your instrument or track down your ideal electric. This guide includes vital information on which guitar to choose for your style of playing and budget, and how to avoid buying a problem instrument. It also contains valuable advice on maintaining and upgrading your guitar, and covers all of the safety precautions associated with using an electrified instrument. This picture-filled book is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the electric guitar that leaves the reader with a clear understanding of the world's favorite instrument. An inspiring foreword by Mr. Big's guitarist Paul Gilbert is the perfect welcome to Planet Guitar.

Mama's gonna 'low all kinds of Boomwhacker playin' 'round here when she hears the songs from this fun-filled collection. Whacky one-of-a-kind arrangements of favorites like Rockin' Robin, C.C. Rider and more are presented in a variety of styles for hours of music fun. This clever collection of ten songs for students in Grades 3-6 comes complete with reproducible Boomwhacker parts, vocal leadsheets with chord symbols, and a performance/accompaniment CD for added play-along excitement. All you need is a C Major Diatonic Scale set of Boomwhackers. Whether in the classroom, performing Pomp and Circumstance at graduation, saying goodbye with Jamaica Farewell or singing from Up on the Housetop, these songs will be a hit for all ages! Available: Book/CD. For Gr. 3-6.

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 manner, this book is written simply, in plain language, as if you've never recorded before. Topics covered include: cables and connections, mic setup positions - including stereo recording, signal flow, audio editing basics, punch in/punch out, effects and much more, all the way through bouncing down your final mix! This book was made in cooperation with BOSS tech support staff and authored by Caroline J. Alexander. Caroline J. Alexander holds a Masters Degree in Music Design for the Moving Image from Bournemouth University in England. Gifted in composing, mixing, illustrating and writing, Caroline has mastered the craft of simplifying the most complex in music technology and making it easy to understand and use. The author of many instrument and software specific books, she co-authored the bestselling How to Do a Demo Quality Recording in Your Bedroom, 2nd Ed. and edited How MIDI Works, 6th Ed., illustrating both. As a composer, she's scored for short films, animation, game rides and web sites.

In The Bride's Guide to Musicians: Live Wedding Music Made Easy and Affordable, renowned harpist Anne Roos draws upon 25+ years of experience to guide you every step of the way in planning the musical portion of your perfect wedding. She also helps you find cost-effective ways to include live music in your overall wedding budget. With tips from internationally recognized wedding professionals, this fun guide is designed to be the only book you'll need when you go shopping for your wedding musicians. It comes complete with worksheets, checklists, and more! You'll learn how you can afford live music (and all kinds of other frills) for your wedding how to choose the perfect musical selections for your wedding day how to find great wedding musicians how to audition musicians before you hire them what you need in a performance agreement (including sample contracts!)

Do you hear that beat? It's the sound of people entering the theater on the most famous street in the world. It's the sound of dancing feet and orchestras tuning up. It's the sound dreams are made of. It's the sound of Broadway! Celebrate musical theatre with hits from Hairspray,The Music Man,The King and I,Wicked,Rent and Grease, and a medley of favorites from George M. Cohan! This unique musical collection for upper elementary and middle school students features seven kid-friendly arrangements for unison voices, piano accompaniments, and fun facts about Broadway by John Jacobson. Extend learning further with a Broadway timeline, board game, and recorded history with music excerpts spanning over a century of song and dance. It's the beat of Broadway and nobody can stop it! Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 20-Pak (full color), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (teacher, Singer 20-Pak, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 25 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Brushes have been used since the early part of this century, yet there is very little written to help drummers develop their brush technique. This book covers hand positions, the snare drum head, brush patterns & exercises in many different time signatures, combination brush and stick playing, blues brushes, the techniques of famous players, and lots more. Author Willis Kirk has 30 years of experience playing brushes with literally hundreds of musicians.

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There's going to be a picnic and everyone is pitchin' in...the Lady Bugs are in charge of proper etiquette, the Army Ants will handle security, the Fireflies are in charge of lighting, and entertainment will be provided by the Bumble Bees. Looks like everything is set! But what's this!?! The Stink Bug wants to come too! Buzz on over to the country-style hoedown and help the critters rescue the party! 20 minutes long for Grades K-4, it includes five original songs and clever rhyming dialog. The Teacher's Manual comes complete with piano/vocal arrangements, script, choreography and a production guide. The Reproducible Pak includes vocal lines, lyric sheets and dialog. Available: Teacher's Manual, Reproducible Pak, Preview CD, ShowTrax CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher's Manual, Reproducible Pak, ShowTrax CD). Performance Time: 20 minutes. For grades K-4.

There's going to be a picnic and everyone is pitchin' in...the Lady Bugs are in charge of proper etiquette, the Army Ants will handle security, the Fireflies are in charge of lighting, and entertainment will be provided by the Bumble Bees. Looks like everything is set! But what's this!?! The Stink Bug wants to come too! Buzz on over to the country-style hoedown and help the critters rescue the party! 20 minutes long for Grades K-4, it includes five original songs and clever rhyming dialog. The Teacher's Manual comes complete with piano/vocal arrangements, script, choreography and a production guide. The Reproducible Pak includes vocal lines, lyric sheets and dialog. Available: Teacher's Manual, Reproducible Pak, Preview CD, ShowTrax CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher's Manual, Reproducible Pak, ShowTrax CD). Performance Time: 20 minutes. For grades K-4.