Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - General Guitar Instruction http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=111 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:46:42 -0500 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:46:42 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Book/CD pack. The CAGED system, applicable to all playing styles, will help you clearly map out the fretboard with recognizable forms and shapes that intertwine sensibly. The result is equal comfort with all areas, and the confidence to play what you want, where you want! Break free from the prison of unfamiliarity - get CAGED! Covers major, minor and 7th chords, song structures, shortcuts, and info on studying theory. Note/tab. 47 pp. ($16.99) ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696047.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696047.htm Book/CD set. Combines 4 books in one: theory, ear training, fretboard knowledge, & sight-reading! Easy-to-read chord and scale diagrams, and music examples. Teaches intervals, scales, chords, progressions, more. With ear training CD, plus drills and worksheets for self study. Note/tab. 395 pp. ($34.95) ]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33502.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33502.htm Book/CD set. An introduction to the rich cultural and musical heritage of China. Learn about the different classifications of instruments (metal, stone, clay, silk, bamboo, wood, gourd, and skin), as well as techniques and tunings designed specifically for adapting the music of traditional instruments such as the guzheng, pipa, and dizi to the guitar. Traditional pieces, excerpts from Chinese operas, more. The musical styles of the Yi, Tibetan, and Uyghur are also covered. Note/tab. 47 pp. ($14.95) ]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33480.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33480.htm Book/CD set. A concept that germinated in Weissman's mind while in music school. Dick realized that - in addition to the many musicians who do not improvise - there are even jazz musicians who don't know how to improvise outside the limits of their own stylistic backgrounds. The non-jazz improvisation series mostly includes new original tunes that are intended to show how to improvise in many musical styles, including: blues, country, folk, Latin-American, World Music, new age, classical, more. Fingerstyle and flatpicking techniques and Various guitar tunings are included. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 136 pp. ($24.99) ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20827BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20827BCD.htm Book/CD set. A perfect companion to "Guitar For Dummies," the top-selling guitar instructional book in the U.S. Provides readers with easy-to-follow instruction coupled with expert tips and advice to take your playing to the next level. Guitars are recognized as one of the primary instruments in Blues, Country, Flamenco, rock-and-roll, and many forms of Pop music. The lessons provide tips and drills that prepare you for any style. CD includes all of the practice pieces. 240 pp. ($22.99) ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-7665.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-7665.htm Book/CD pack. Created to teach guitarists the often overlooked techniques of string muting. If you're frustrated by too much noise, uncontrolled string ringing, or the "bleeps" and "clicks" that can occur while playing, then you need muting techniques to ensure a clean sound. Covers specific techniques such as the "fretboard smother," string raking, palm muting, pick palming, hybrid picking, "Mutola" technique, and more. The technique you'll need depends on what you are performing, and you might use more than one muting style at any time, so it's important to incorporate these into your playing ASAP. All examples are played on the 70 track CD. Note/tab. 49 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-1199.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-1199.htm Book/CD set. Learn many of the styles that make Jamaican music so unique, from early movements like mento (the calypso-inspired style popular in the 1950s) to modern styles like dub (an electronic form of reggae). With a wealth of chordal and melodic ideas for the guitar, this book will improve your technique, increase your knowledge, and make you a more well-rounded musician. Note/tab. 47 pp. ($14.95) ]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33486.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-33486.htm Book/CD pack. This 12-pack of lessons from Acoustic Guitar magazine offers all sorts of ways to improve your rhythm playing. Learn the fundamental grooves used in folk, rock, soul and country, then discover new chord positions, bass lines, muting techniques, syncopated strums, cool rhythm fills, new chords, and more. Features exercises, licks and full songs, all of which are played on the CD. Note/tab with chord diagrams. 68 pp. ($19.95) ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696062.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696062.htm