(Musicians Institute Press). In this course designed from MI core curriculum programs, Ed Roscetti unlocks the secrets of odd time signatures, covering studies in 3/4, 5/4, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and other odd-time meters. Includes complete song charts with play-along CD tracks, rhythm guides and detailed analysis, the Five Steps to Musicality and more! "This approach helps the student and professional drummer to develop a library of rhythmic ideas for grooving, turnarounds to outline phrases, and soloing. I highly recommend Ed's book and CD." Joe Porcaro

Drummer's Guide to Odd Meters: Essential Concepts Series

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(Musicians Institute Press). In this "private lesson," MI instructor Jean Marc Belkadi reveals the secrets to creating interesting, over-the-top, red-hot licks and lead phrases! He covers: modal and tonal usage, triad substitution and superimposition techniques, and much more. The book is in standard notation and tab, and the CD features 50 full-band tracks.

Jazz-Rock Triad Improvising for Guitar: Private Lessons Series (Musicians Institute: Private Lessons)

(Musicians Institute Press). This outstanding book is a comprehensive source for scales, arpeggios, and exercises. Topics covered include: major, minor and chromatic scales; major, minor and seventh chord arpeggios; diatonic harmony; finger strength and independence; trills, hand-over-hand, and repeated-note exercises; and touches on styles such as boogie-woogie and ragtime.

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(Musicians Institute Press). Pro musician and G.I.T. instructor Bruce Buckingham covers all the basics guitarists need to know in this book with online audio designed from MI elective courses. Rhythms covered include: bossa nova, samba, partido alto, baiao, bolero, cha cha, mambo, nanigo 6/8 and more. The accompanying audio includes 79 demo tracks. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Latin Guitar: Master Class Series

(Musicians Institute Press). Go one on one with MI instructor Ross Bolton to get that funk groove with your guitar! This book/audio pack covers: movable 7th, 9th, 13th and sus4 chords; 16th-note scratching; straight vs. swing; slides; single-note "skank" and palm muting; songs and progressions; and more. The audio includes 70 full-band tracks and is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Funk Guitar The Essential Guide - Private Lessons Series Book/Online Audio

(Musicians Institute Press). Stop straining to hit those high notes! Unlock your true potential and start singing easily and effortlessly with this book by Musicians Institute vocal instructor Dena Murray. She teaches how to: breathe naturally; improve your speaking voice; stop holding, pushing and squeezing; develop your natural three-octave range; place your chest and head voices; and bridge the registers to sound like one voice. Includes online access to professionally recorded demonstrations, guided exercises, and plenty of practice tracks.

Vocal Technique: A Guide to Finding Your Real Voice (Book & Online Audio)

(Musicians Institute Press). Learn the essential lines and techniques of the world's greatest guitarists with this super cool book/CD pack from Musicians Institute! Set up like a dictionary, it provides clear, concise instruction and application tips in standard notation and tab for licks in all styles of music, including rock, blues, jazz, country, pop, acoustic and fusion. The accompanying CD features 99 demo tracks so you can hear how each lick should sound.

The Guitar Lick¥tionary

(Musicians Institute Press). Learn the essential theory, history, various styles and techniques that every aspiring pop and rock keyboardist should know. The accompanying CD includes 85 tracks with demos, play-along tracks, and original compositions by the authors.

Pop Rock Keyboards: Private Lessons Series

GARFIELD, David

Brewer, Henry

(Musicians Institute Press). This must-have manual for all bassists teaches how to play Afro-Cuban and Brazilian styles such as mambo, cha cha cha, bolero, nanigo, songo, merengue, samba, bossa nova, 3/4 bossa nova, baiao, and partido alto. For each style, there is a brief introduction, an example or two of the basic groove, and a play-along song on the accompanying CD both with and without bass parts. Also includes a list of artists for recommended listening.

Latin Bass: Private Lessons Series

(Musicians Institute Press). This one-on-one lesson with Musicians Institute instructor Peter Deneff features 50 exercises for the beginning to professional jazz pianist, covering: angular lines, large intervals, pentatonic patterns, blues scales, irregular chromatic melodies, double-note patterns, suggested fingerings, suggestions for practice, and more. Also available by Peter Deneff - 695226 Salsa Hanon.

Jazz Hanon: Private Lessons Series

Deneff, Peter

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