instruction and study

Traces the history of the guitar, describing the construction principles of the nylon-string classical, steel-string acoustic, archtop, and solid-body electric guitar styles; presents a visual approach to learning to play the guitar, from basic chords to advanced improvisation; and includes discussion of sound and amplification.

A step-by-step guide that teaches the key elements of rock drumming and how to perform like a professional, including a history of rock music, tips on reading music, buying the right equipment, and getting and keeping gigs. Includes CD.

Presents an introduction to playing keyboards, featuring lessons for people with no previous musical training, including illustrations, and a selection of songs to play.

Step-by-step instructions take the beginner from buying a piano to playing thirty simple tunes.

Collects eleven essays on music and young children, academic achievement, and the intrinsic value of music education, with information on print and online resources.

Presents a step-by-step guide to learning to play the guitar, including instructions for left-handed players, and features explanations of the techniques of different styles, as well as advice on buying a guitar.

Presents rules and techniques designed to help people start playing non-classical popular style piano in just hours or days.

Text and photographs follow ten-year-old Alex through the process of learning to play a musical instrument from her selection of her violin to her first solo recital less than a year later.