Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Rock Guitar Instruction http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=120 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:52:04 -0500 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:52:04 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com A straightforward approach to adding diminished and whole-tone colors to your improvisations. Geared toward the rock guitarist who has a firm understanding of pentatonic and blues applications, this book provides an excellent introduction into the world of applying altered tones that will take your playing to a new harmonic level. Many etudes, patterns and licks are demonstrated, showing how to get these tones under your fingers and into your playing today. Free audio downloads available. Intermediate. 32 pp. ($14.99) ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20791.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20791.htm New electric guitar transcriptions compiled from the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 11 pieces, including "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K525 I," "Rondo alla Turka K331 III," "Sonata K545 I," and "Symphony #40 K550 I." As with other editions in this series, these transcriptions are intended to be performed with a pick employing string-skipping, alternate, hybrid, and sweep-skipping techniques. The selections have been performed in a variety of settings from accompanied solos to a sextet. Divided into two sections, music for solos and duets, and parts for larger ensembles - and full scores, canon solutions and the piano accompaniment score to the Turkish Rondo. Note/tab. Free audio downloads that include bonus tracks and playalongs are available. Intermediate/advanced. 88 pp. ($23.00) ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-99972.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-99972.htm Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20682BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20682BCD.htm Book/CD set. A complete method for developing fluid double-stop chord melody. This style of playing can be heard most notably in the playing of Jimi Hendrix ("The Wind Cries Mary," "Little Wing," "Castles Made of Sand."), and of the guitarists he influenced: Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Chord-lead style playing bridges the gap between straight lead and strictly rhythm, because it is simultaneously chordal (implying a specific major or minor chord) and melodic (carrying a distinct singable melody). This book teaches you to create continuous connections of moving voicings, merging lead and rhythm into one flowing melodic chordal texture through a comprehensive collection of chord-lead phrases, each of which is presented in at least three different fingerings (important for whole-neck flow). The phrases are then assembled into soloing etudes that demonstrate practical application over different chord progressions. Note/tab. Intermediate. 48 pp. ($17.99) ]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20679BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20679BCD.htm Book/CD set. A comprehensive manual for developing blistering pentatonic motion that moves freely over the entire fretboard, using position-shifting slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs for speed and fluidity. Emphasis is on overcoming the restrictive nature of traditional pentatonic "box" scale fingerings by developing pathways that continually shift between and connect the five pentatonic "boxes." Complete whole-neck control is developed through an extensive series of repeating melodic exercises and etudes. Section One presents 35 whole-neck studies, each of which spans the range of twelve frets, unlocking virtually every possible position shift. Section Two develops complete non-shifting control through a series of 15 sequential patterns, applied to each of the five pentatonic "boxes." Then, in Sections Three and Four, two vital extensions/variations of the pentatonic scale are fully explored; the Hexatonic and Dominant Pentatonic scales. The resulting sound is NOT bluesy (very little string bending), but closer to a modern jazz-rock fusion style; fluid and unpredictable. Great for all guitarists in rock, jazz, fusion, blues, country, and pop styles. Intermediate. Note/tab. 85 pp. ($19.95) ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20681BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20681BCD.htm Book/CD set. Covers every era of rock music - from early rock 'n' roll and surf rock to '80s hair bands, grunge, and modern rock - and is a concise, comprehensive overview of the important styles, techniques, and artists that defined the genre. From Bill Haley to the '00s. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 47 pp. ($16.95) ]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32653.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32653.htm Book/DVD pack. A snappy and fun way to get you playing in no time, the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Four lessons: Lead Guitar Basics, Chord-Tone Soloing, Blues Rock Licks, and Connecting Pentatonic Patterns. The book is loaded with valuable tips and information, plus real riffs and licks from popular songs such as "Don't Fear the Reaper," "Free Ride," "Gimme Three Steps," "Livin' on a Prayer," "Runnin' down a Dream," "Smooth," more. The high-definition DVD contains four 8-10 minute video lessons with on-screen music that corresponds to the printed material. Tablature only. 32 pp. ($9.95) ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696033.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696033.htm