The drummers of today are reaching new levels of speed, control, endurance and musicality. Now more than ever drummers need to develop their hands and feet to a high level of skill in order to compete in the music business. Techniques in Interdependence is about learning how your limbs work together and how they relate to time. Practicing and applying the exercises in this book will help you develop interdependence.

Reviews

" 'I love this book!' In this day and age when there are so many drum instructional books to choose from, Techniques in Interdependence Volume I is a book that you will actually use. Comprehensive and well conceived, its vast number of patterns and combinations will benefit all levels of students, instructors, and pros, as well as to help identify each player's strengths and weaknesses. And that's crucial, because every drummers style is a combination of both what a drummer can, and cannot play."

-Paul Wertico
(Paul Wertico Trio, Larry Coryell Trio, Pat Metheny Group, Roosevelt University, Northwestern University, Clinician)

"Bryan has created an interdependence version of the George Stone classic 'Stick Control'. Every permutation and combination are outlined in detail which leads the student in the right direction for a step by step understanding and execution of coordination between all limbs."

-Grant Collins
(Australian Drum Master, The Collins/Wardingham Project)

Future and current independent private music educators will find this book an invaluable resources for establishing and maintaining a private music studio. Private music instructors will learn what they should expect professionaly, personally, and financially from their independent music instruction business. Until now, no single resource has existed that fully explains how to run this type of business successfully.

This book presents all aspects of private music instruction through an easy-to-read, concise, and engaging instructional format. Following the sound advice presented will help to greatly alleviate the problems that all beginning independent instructors face by specifically mapping out chronological steps for establishing and maintaining a private instruction music business.

The field of private music education has been inundated by less-than-professional individuals who have made it difficult for legitimate, qualified instructors. The Private Music Instruction Manual shares years of information and experiences in the hope of legitimizing the field of private music instruction.

In a world where there is decreasing priority and structure in public music education, private music instructors become increasingly important to prepare the next generation of musicians. No matter the size of your private music instruction business, the advice presented in The Private Music Instruction Manual will help to improve any private music business.

From the Midwest Book Review:

With The Private Music Instruction Manual; A Guide For The Independent Music Educator, author Rebecca Osborn draws upon her many years of experience and expertise as an adjunct college music professor and owner of three private music studies to write an informed and informative guidebook specifically for musicians and music instructors who want to teach students in a profitable private practice but are not familiar with or knowledgeable about setting up a music instruction business enterprise. Rebecca Osborne provides a wealth of invaluable, professional, effectively organized and presented instructions on establishing and maintaining a music teaching business and shows what to expect professional, personally, and financially from independent music instruction. If you want to make money teaching other how to play any kind of music instrument, then you need to give a careful (and profitable!) reading to Rebecca Osborn's The Private Music Instruction Manual!

As explained throughout the book, having the talent is one thing, but amassing the knowledge, resources, equipment, etc, and then getting yourself into a position where you can entertain people with a view to earning some money is another.

Like any trade, the entertainment industry is not something you can just jump into. You have to learn the basics and learn about the industry you are getting involved in. There has to be some kind of an 'apprenticeship' of sorts.

If you are even considering starting up as a 'gigging' musician ( going on the road ), spend a couple of weeks or even months with a working act or band, preferably the latter.

Travel with them from the moment they leave for the gig. Don't just meet them at the gig, that's cheating. Jump in from the start. You should get an idea how long it can take to pick up band members and equipment with the added bonus of travelling in the back of a cramped van!

It's very surprising how much you learn from attending 'coal face' gigs from start to finish. Don't be afraid to ask questions if you need to; they had to start somewhere themselves!

Originally written to aid the Royal Marines Band Instructors for the Volunteer Bands of the Royal Navy, this book is a combination of key charts, a rough guide to fault finding and assessing trouble on mainstream woodwind instruments. There are also sections on advice about storing instruments and selecting a good repairer. With full colour photographic sections charting keys, pads and mechanisms on: Flute & Piccolo, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe & Cor-Anglais and the Bassoon, helping the teacher or instructor identify keys and pads relating to a woodwind instrument with a problem. This will greatly assist a repairer by saving a lot of time exploring to discover the problem, which, in turn, could have the effect of saving you money on the cost of a repair. This information will be of benefit to Woodwind Teachers, Heads of Instrumental Music and Band Instructors to use as a reference. There are notes in each section to highlight trouble spots with advice to help you find the right area and key names. If you are trying to explain a problem over the phone to a repairer a diagram of keys and pads can be invaluable.

Books on 'Looking After Your Instrument' (and keeping it in good condition), written by the same author are also available from trafford.com on the Flute & Piccolo, Oboe & Cor-Anglais, Clarinet, Saxophone (includes Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone) and Bassoon.

This book has been created with the Beginner, Student and Professional Player in mind to promote responsibility, care and a sense of pride in your instrument. With the guidance of this book you will soon learn a recommended practice of maintenance. Together with full colour photographic illustrations there is detailed information on how to carry out cleaning routines. There is also a full colour section detailing keys and pads on the instrument with sections on advice about storing the instrument and selecting a good repairer. Packed with information this book has been carefully prepared over some 3 to 4 years, checked for content by accomplished players of the Royal Marines Band Service and are in use by the trainees of the Royal Marines School of Music. This book is aimed at being cost effective in the long run by encouraging care and pride in your instrument, keeping it in good condition and out of the hands of the repairer for longer periods of time, thus reducing the risk of problems due to the lack of care!

This book has been created with the Beginner, Student and Professional Player in mind to promote responsibility, care and a sense of pride in your instrument. With the guidance of this book you will soon learn a recommended practice of maintenance. Together with full colour photographic illustrations there is detailed information on how to carry out cleaning routines. There is also a full colour section detailing keys and pads on the instrument with sections on advice about storing the instrument and selecting a good repairer. Packed with information this book has been carefully prepared over some 3 to 4 years, checked for content by accomplished players of the Royal Marines Band Service and are in use by the trainees of the Royal Marines School of Music. This book is aimed at being cost effective in the long run by encouraging care and pride in your instrument, keeping it in good condition and out of the hands of the repairer for longer periods of time, thus reducing the risk of problems due to the lack of care!

This book has been created with the Beginner, Student and Professional Player in mind to promote responsibility, care and a sense of pride in your instrument. With the guidance of this book you will soon learn a recommended practice of maintenance. Together with full colour photographic illustrations there is detailed information on how to carry out cleaning routines. There is also a full colour section detailing keys and pads on the instrument with sections on advice about storing the instrument and selecting a good repairer. Packed with information this book has been carefully prepared over some 3 to 4 years, checked for content by accomplished players of the Royal Marines Band Service and are in use by the trainees of the Royal Marines School of Music. This book is aimed at being cost effective in the long run by encouraging care and pride in your instrument, keeping it in good condition and out of the hands of the repairer for longer periods of time, thus reducing the risk of problems due to the lack of care!

The unique design of this book will introduce you gradually and easily to the wonderful world of music. The first of two learning phases is based exclusively on the key of G and the keys of C major and A minor (white keys). This makes it easier to master the learning process and to assimilate the musical text using new and entertaining rhythmic figures. Each new element comes with a theoretical component as well as written and rhythmic exercises.

The second learning phase introduces the F key using simple, graduated exercises, and explains sharp and flat notes (black keys). This teaching method, originally designed for children, has long been tested on people of all ages, and has shown itself to be both very useful and well accepted by all.

The repertory includes many multicultural songs, among them the most melodious works for beginners created by such great composers as Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Haydn, Purcell, Tchaikovsky, Steibelt and Corelli (among others).

Imaginez un livre qui vous montre en quelques pages et de façon simple, comment comprendre, apprendre, mémoriser, jouer et placer correctement dans un morceau de musique, toutes les sortes d'accords connus de la guitare. Nous avons pour cela, créé, pour la 1ière fois des patronymes d'accords et des méthodes mnemotechniques (cependant logiques) afin d'« accoucher » de cette « révolution musicale ». LES ACCORDS ET LEUR UTILISATION SUR LA GUITARE NE SERONT PLUS UN SECRET POUR PERSONNE !.

Finally. A Good Book On Building a Dulcimer.
How does $29.95 sound versus $900.00 or $1,500.00? If cost is a consideration and you enjoy a good project, this book is for you! Full of photographs, illustrations, patterns, clear instructions and helpful advice, this book guides you step-by-step through the crafting of a professional model 15/14 hammered dulcimer with a floating soundboard. Randy "Ardie" Davis takes you through the secrets of building a hammered dulcimer that will look beautiful and sound even better. Materials, tools, suppliers, resources - all are covered in this thorough and easy-to-follow book.

Over 185 pages of clear, proven instructions, incorporating Ardie's unique "Maker's Notes," "Maker's Hints," and "Maker's Cautions" that provide the reader with Ardie's years of woodworking experience. Ardie covers all of the tools used to make the dulcimer, and points out which are "nice to have" and which are essential. He provides a brief description of why and how each tool is used.

Ardie's illustrations are comprehensive and easy to understand. He leaves nothing to chance or guesswork when it comes to explaining each step. From cutting the first board to stringing and tuning - he covers it all!

An essential part of building a hammered dulcimer is the use of accurate patterns. Included in the book are pre-printed patterns for Pin Blocks, Treble Bridge, Bass Bridge, the Side Bridges, and a beautiful design for the sound hole. Simply tear them out, cut and tape together, and go to work!

How This Book Is Different
• Other books exist on the craft of making Hammered Dulcimers, but they either give the subject short shrift, or are too complicated for non-engineers. Here are some good reasons to buy this book!
• In addition to his woodworking skills, Ardie has a Masters degree in English. This book is well-written and easy to understand. The text is clear and concise.
• The drawings and illustrations are designed for the amateur woodworker, not for engineers. They are helpful and easy to follow.
• The plan for this dulcimer is complete but not overly complicated. Ardie breaks the plan down into manageable tasks.
• The book is up-to-date with the latest information on hammered dulcimer suppliers, resources and publishers - including Web sites, emails, and other contact information.
• The book contains a complete list of tools used to build the dulcimer - with explanations of how and why they are used - and helpful descriptions of all materials required.
• This book is available in a special CD-ROM version that has 'QuickLink' hyperlinks to quickly take you to all Chapters and Headings, and to 50+ Dulcimer Resource and Supplier Web sites and Emails on the World Wide Web. All pages can be printed as needed for use in your shop!
• All registered book owners will receive access to a special Web page containing on-line resources and suppliers, helpful information, additions, corrections, FAQs, photographs and more!
• A special Foreword by master builder and performer, Mr. Dana Hamilton!

  
  

This informative book will guide you through the step by step process of building a professional quality ukulele. Each step is fully demonstrated and is illustrated with over 200 detailed photographs and drawings. Twelve time-saving construction jigs are illustrated and fully explained. Included is a section on sources of materials, a precise material list and other pertinent information.

This 145-page book is a condensation of 35 years of woodworking experience and a substantial knowledge of guitar and ukulele construction. It has been written with the first time builder in mind, but it includes some more advanced topics and procedures. Basic concepts are the core of this book and in great detail. Little is published on the subject of ukulele construction and this book will be a welcomed addition.

The construction demonstrated is based on a Tenor Ukulele and this book will serve as a substantial reference resource for any of the four sizes of the ukuleles. Both the Spanish and Box Style construction are illustrated and discussed in every step of the construction process. Concise photographic detail and drawings help to show you what to do and what not to do.

Included is a chapter on finishing and a detailed section on setting up and tuning your ukulele.

Bases armónicas de la guitarra flamenca utiliza una teoría musical universal. Este enfoque pretende poner al alcance del guitarrista flamenco una serie de herramientas que le permitan potenciar su creatividad sin necesidad de memorizar. Al mismo tiempo facilita al guitarrista no flamenco interesado en la fusión, la incursión en una música tan compleja a través de una base teórica que ya conoce.

No es un libro solo para aprender a tocar flamenco de una forma mecánica sino también para comprenderlo y está dirigido a todo tipo de guitarristas, tanto profesionales como no profesionales.   Incluye breves apuntes de historia de la armonía y del flamenco, características armónicas de los diferentes palos, así como ejercicios prácticos con autocorrección.    Es el complemento ideal de cualquier método de aprendizaje de guitarra flamenca de los que dispongas. En seguida sacarás partido a lo aprendido en este libro sin necesidad de que consultes los complicados libros de la armonía clásica y/o de Jazz. Con su lectura podrás adentrarte en el apasionante mundo de la composición con poco esfuerzo y crearás tus propias "falsetas" por todo el mástil de la guitarra. Aquí tienes justo lo que necesitas.

El contenido didáctico del libro así como su importante contribución a la teoría de la guitarra flamenca han sido avalados por dos de sus principales referentes como son Paco de Lucía y Enrique de Melchor:

“Gracias José, el flamenco estaba necesitando un libro como éste”. Paco de Lucía

“La obra es de suma importancia porque demuestra la riqueza del flamenco como música en sí y por servir a aquellos que, sin las vivencias precisas para conocer, sentir e interpretar la música flamenca, puedan acercarse a ella y adentrarse en su variedad estilística de una forma acertada”. Enrique de Melchor

This book has been created with the Beginner, Student and Professional Player in mind to promote responsibility, care and a sense of pride in your instrument. With the guidance of this book you will soon learn a recommended practice of maintenance. Together with full colour photographic illustrations there is detailed information on how to carry out cleaning routines. There is also a full colour section detailing keys and pads on the instrument with sections on advice about storing the instrument and selecting a good repairer. Packed with information this book has been carefully prepared over some 3 to 4 years, checked for content by accomplished players of the Royal Marines Band Service and are in use by the trainees of the Royal Marines School of Music. This book is aimed at being cost effective in the long run by encouraging care and pride in your instrument, keeping it in good condition and out of the hands of the repairer for longer periods of time, thus reducing the risk of problems due to the lack of care!

It is not only a book on how to learn to play flamenco mechanically but also to understand it. It is for all guitarists, professionals and amateurs.

It includes brief notes about the history of harmony and of flamenco, harmonic characteristics of different styles in addition to practical exercises of auto-correction.

It is the ideal complement to all other available methods of learning the flamenco guitar is available. The student will benefit immediately from this book without having to consult complicated books on classic harmony or jazz. On reading it he will be able to enter in the passionate world of composition, with little effort and will create his own falsettos along all the neck of the guitar.

The didactic contents, as well as its signicant contribution to the theory regarding the "Flamenco Guitar" have been guaranteed by two of their main references as Paco de Lucía and Enrique de Melchor:

“Thank you José. Flamenco music was feeling the need of having such a book”. Paco de Lucía

"The book is of great importance because it proves the richness of flamenco regarding music and it allows those people who do not have previous experiences to know, feel or interpret the Flamenco music to get involved and be introduced in this wonderful music and its variety of styles in an appropriate manner", Enrique de Melchor.

This book has been created with the Beginner, Student and Professional Player in mind to promote responsibility, care and a sense of pride in your instrument. With the guidance of this book you will soon learn a recommended practice of maintenance. Together with full colour photographic illustrations there is detailed information on how to carry out cleaning routines. There is also a full colour section detailing keys and pads on the instrument with sections on advice about storing the instrument and selecting a good repairer. Packed with information this book has been carefully prepared over some 3 to 4 years, checked for content by accomplished players of the Royal Marines Band Service and are in use by the trainees of the Royal Marines School of Music. This book is aimed at being cost effective in the long run by encouraging care and pride in your instrument, keeping it in good condition and out of the hands of the repairer for longer periods of time, thus reducing the risk of problems due to the lack of care!