Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Basic Guitar Instruction http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=110 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:54:24 -0500 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:54:24 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Book/DVD set. Retro-looking, no-nonsense approach to playing guitar. From holding your guitar to navigating the music biz. The DVD has video demonstrations, DVD/ROM with MP3 tracks for every song and example, play-along tracks, more. Play licks in the styles of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana, others. Includes chord dictionary with 1,700+ chords. Note/tab. 224 pp. ($24.95) ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33420.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33420.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33317.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33317.htm Studies teaching the basic notes on all six strings of the guitar. The studies are reinforced by original etudes and solos written by guitar pedagogue, Jack Petersen. Beginning. 60 pp. ($10.00) ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-98548.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-98548.htm This handy chart helps you (and your teacher) set practice goals and track your daily practice time. Each page contains a chart for laying out goals in specific areas: chords, scales, arpeggios, songs, licks/riffs and other; a chart for recording practice time by days of the week, two blank note/tab staves and nine blank chord frames. More than a year's worth of weekly practice charts! 64 pp. ($5.99) ]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-697401.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-697401.htm Book/3 CD pack. Books 1, 2 and 3 of the beginning guitar series combined in a single volume. Note/tab. Comb-bound. 143 pp. ($22.95) ]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-697342.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-697342.htm Southpaws rejoice! This world-famous method is now available in a special edition just for lefties, with customized photos and diagrams. You'll enjoy the method's easy-to-follow format that offers a solid music education while letting you play songs right away. Book 1 covers: tuning, 1st-position melody playing; C, G, G7, D7 and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes, solos and ensembles, and strumming. Features a chord chart, and traditional songs. Notation only. 47 pp. ($6.99) ]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-697398.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-697398.htm Book/CD pack. Southpaws rejoice! This world-famous method is now available in a special edition just for lefties, with customized photos and diagrams. You'll enjoy the method's easy-to-follow format that offers a solid music education while letting you play songs right away. Book 1 covers: tuning, 1st-position melody playing; C, G, G7, D7 and Em chords; rhythms through eighth notes, solos and ensembles, and strumming. Features a chord chart, and traditional songs. Notation only. 47 pp. ($10.99) ]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-697399.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-697399.htm Now in its third edition, Snyder's newly revised first book in the popular method series features additional songs, exercises, photos, and recordings to inspire a new generation of guitarists. Divided into two parts: chords, theory, and accompaniment; and notation, solos, and ensembles. Notation only. 96 pp. ($12.95) ]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32071.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32071.htm Book/CD set. Now in its third edition, Snyder's newly revised first book in the popular method series features additional songs, exercises, photos, and recordings to inspire a new generation of guitarists. Divided into two parts: chords, theory, and accompaniment; and notation, solos, and ensembles. 96 pp. ($16.95) ]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32073.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32073.htm Book/CD set. The official books of the popular Camp Jam Summer Rock Camps, this series takes the aspiring rock musician from beginner level to playing in a rock 'n' roll band in no time at all! Developed by some of the greatest in the business, including Peter Stroud, Tim Smith, Jim Peterik, and Liberty DeVitto, they are packed with essential playing techniques that can be learned quickly and easily. Note/tab. MP3 CD. 125 pp. ($24.95) ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/12-100003.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/12-100003.htm Now with Roy's 1st lesson DVD! Featuring Roy's fingerblock system - a poster and stick-on, color-coded stickers for the fretboard. As shown on TV. Every note has its letter name printed inside. Chord box diagrams are included so that you can strum or play the notes. Teaches over 70 popular songs. Note/tab. 191 pp. ($29.95) ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/444-116.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/444-116.htm Gamers, make the transition to player with this budget-saving beginners pack. Includes the "Rock Band - Easy Guitar" songbook (49-702242), and the "Rock Band Guitar Method" book/CD pack (49-696053). The method teaches you to play guitar using songs from the game. Designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. The 99-track CD contains demos for all lessons, exercises and play-alongs. Tablature only. The song book contains easy guitar arrangements for 25 songs from the game: "Are You Gonna Be My Girl," "Creep," "Don't Fear the Reaper," "Paranoid," "Suffragette City," more. Melody in note/tab with chord and diagrams, lyrics and suggested strum and pick patterns. 31 & 112 pp. ($29.95) ]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-650735.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-650735.htm Book/DVD set. Combines the Alfred beginning books for guitar, blues and fingerstyle basics. Starts with picking up the guitar. Learn chords, strumming, and fingerstyle techniques. Play stylistic blues licks and patterns; explore accompaniment patterns and Travis picking; learn to read standard notation and tablature. Over 4 hours of DVD instruction. 149 pp. ($29.95) ]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-31447.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-31447.htm