Grade 9: Music: Foundations

(Instructional). Now with CD! This book takes the beginning drummer through the paces from reading simple exercises to playing great grooves and fills. Each lesson includes a preparatory exercise and a solo. Concepts and rhythms are introduced one at a time.

Learn to play guitar the fun and easy way, right from the beginning! Whether your passions lie in rock, jazz, fingerstyle, blues, or any other style of music, the lessons in The Beginner's Guide to Guitar will introduce you to chords, melodies, and rhythmic patterns you need to start playing today.

This book features suggestions about technique, tonguing and articulation, musicianship, and musical interpretation. Includes guidelines for teaching, making your own reeds, and preparing for public performance.

How to Play the Flute combines over fifty carefully selected musical pieces with illustrations, diagrams, and text to give a full, clear explanation of the basics of flute playing.

This enjoyable guide will help you finally start playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Includes interesting tidbits on trumpet gear, care and maintenance, and other fun stuff about the trumpet.