From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this book explains the ins and outs of choosing the right guitar; cleaning, tools, and basic maintenance; troubleshooting; basic guitar electronics; choosing and installing replacement pickups, pots, switches, and capacitors; setups of the pros; and, more.
(Reference). Veteran musician and educator Mick Goodrick presents practical information for guitarists who want to improve their playing technique and style and simply become better musicians. Rather than a step-by-step method book, the information is presented in a general essay format, discussing ways that the various techniques covered may be ......
Breaking down the individual components of the electric guitar rig, this book examines the ingredients in any given piece of equipment that contribute to superior or inferior sound, and offers tips to improving and making the most of the gear you've already got - with reference to quotations from name artists and manufacturers.
Broadway vocal coach, voice teacher, and researcher Amanda Flynn provides the skills singers need to successfully sing musical theatre repertoire. The book is updated and expanded for musical theatre performance in the current era, covering a broader array of topics and including more in-depth discussion than the original edition.
"A tone is at the foundation of everything in the physical world." This is one of many astonishing statements made by Rudolf Steiner in this collection of seven lectures on the inner realities of music. These lectures are an unusual treasure as they are the only two groups of lectures that Steiner gave primarily on music, other than the lecture ......
Everything you need to know to start playing the guitar
The Complete Beginners Guide To The Guitar is a complete learning companion, guiding you through the basics and helping you lay firm foundations for future development.
A Guide for Singers, Teachers, and Other Practitioners
In the current age, it is critical to understand the world of emotion and the impacts of trauma on the voice since many people have experienced trauma firsthand. For the first time, this interdisciplinary volume synthesizes existing research for singing teachers and other voice practitioners and presents practical examples for the vocal studio.
Offers a step-by-step guide to jazz guitar playing. This title takes you from the basics through to advanced harmony and soloing concepts, and teaches you the music theory a jazz guitarist needs to know. It covers a range of styles, including jazzy blues, swing, bebop, modal, jazz-funk, Gypsy, and more.
Opens up the world of effects pedals, vintage and new alike, for the guitarist. This book explores the history of different effects pedals, what each type of effect does and how it does it, the best ways in which to use and combine your own effects, and how to make the most of the pedals you own.
