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The Absolute Beginners award-winning method has been design ... Read more

The Absolute Beginners award-winning method has been designed to make learning the 5-string banjo easier than ever before! Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing your first complete songs. Absolute Beginners Banjo gives you: An 'owner's manual' approach to the banjo; Practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up, playing and maintenance; A look-and-learn course that uses clear pictures to illustrate every step of learning; CD audio tracks to let you hear how things should sound, plus full-length accompaniments so you can play along! Minimize

What Pipe doesn't have trouble with his or her pipes? Who w ... Read more

What Pipe doesn't have trouble with his or her pipes? Who wouldn't want them sounding better and easier to blow? In this unique video, one of the world's best and most respected pipers takes you through the steps required to set up your pipes and maintain them in peak playing condition. Bags, reeds, reed selection, watertraps, blowsticks and more - Jim McGillivray covers it all, in clear language, great detail and a style that is both informative and entertaining. Chapters: Introduction, Bagpipe tour, The bag, Leather or Synthetic?: Synthetic & Cannister bags, Leather, Airtightness, Installation, Sizes, Grip attachment, Blowsticks, Valves & Watertraps, Fit of Joints, Chanter reeds: Selecting, Making your reed easier, Shaving your reed, Care, Drone Reeds: Cane or synthetic, Seating, Adjusting tongue, Bridles, Tuning screw, Adjustments Chart, Workshop: Lost reeds, Hemping tying-in bags, Seasoning, Oiling Minimize

The most creative musical instrument book you’ll ever find! ... Read more

The most creative musical instrument book you’ll ever find! You don’t have to be an expert or spend a lot of money to make your own musical instruments. Just follow-along with handyman Mike Orr as he guides you through the making of 8 of the most creative instruments you’ll find anywhere. From a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo and even a stand-up guitar made from a vintage ironing board—you’ll make instruments that look great, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin’ fun. With Handmade Music Factory,  you can make:*Cigar Box Guitar*Hubcap Banjo*Cookie Tin Guitar*Stand-Up Lap Steel Guitar (made from a vintage ironing board!)*Washtub Bass*Stomp Box*Amplified Washboard*And more! You’ll also learn how to make your own amp using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. And, don’t miss the plentiful sidebars and tips from the author on everything from where to find salvage parts to surviving music festival camp-outs! Minimize

Here’s a video for people of any age who want to play the h ... Read more

Here’s a video for people of any age who want to play the harmonica. This pocket-size instrument has been a favorite for generations, and there’s no easier way to get started than this basic lesson. All you need is a 10-hole harmonica in the key of C (see our special offer below) and you’ll be playing in no time. Peter Madcat Ruth starts by showing you how to simply inhale and exhale to make sounds on the harmonica, and then turns this into a basic "train rhythm" exercise. By narrowing your lips to get single notes, you’ll quickly be playing the easiest of all harmonica songs, Oh! Susanna. Refining your basic technique further, Madcat demonstrates the proper way to hold the instrument so you can achieve good tone, vibrato and "wah wah" sounds that are typical of good harmonica playing. After learning the major scale, you are ready to play a number of songs, and Madcat teaches popular campfire favorites: Go Tell Aunt Rhody, Shenandoah, Down in the Valley, On Top of Old Smoky, Polly Wolly Doodle and Camptown Races. Moving on to the "tonguing" method, he demonstrates how to combine melody notes with chord accompaniment and octaves to create more advanced sounds on your harmonica. Once you’ve worked your way through this very easy and enjoyable lesson, the world of harmonica playing will be open to you, and you’ll be well on your way to more advanced styles and techniques. Minimize

Didgeridoo Made Easy - A Beginner's Guide by Ash DarganThis ... Read more

Didgeridoo Made Easy - A Beginner's Guide by Ash DarganThis product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. Minimize

GOLD TONE OLD TIME OPEN BACK BANJO GOLD TONE IS REKNOWN FOR ... Read more

GOLD TONE OLD TIME OPEN BACK BANJO GOLD TONE IS REKNOWN FOR ITS UNIQUE INSTRUMENTS THE WORLD OVER. WE ARE PROUD TO MAKE THE GOLD TONE LINE AVAILABLE TO YOU. WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED STOCKING DEALER AND HAVE ACCESS TO ALL THE GREAT GOLD TONE PRODUCTS. A complete package designed to learn clawhammer style banjo.. Includes Bob Carlin Instructional DVD, Capo spike, gig bag, strap, frailing scoop, and all Old Time style cosmetics. Includes $129 of options and accessories! Item Description: GOLD TONE CRI Minimize

The Mandolin Manual is a detailed guide to constructing ins ... Read more

The Mandolin Manual is a detailed guide to constructing instruments belonging to the mandolin family: the mandolin, tenor mandola, and octave mandola. Logically structured and clearly written, it introduces the art of these beautiful instruments, describes the various techniques of the craft, and explains the science of their unique sound. The book includes detailed instructions explaining the techniques for making a mandolin; chapters on the nature of wood, adhesives, and other materials for those new to woodworking; sections on the acoustics and dynamics of the bridge, belly, and sound box, as well as string technology, tone theory, optimum performance, and playability; an overview of the origins of mandolins; and grid-scale plans for all the instruments’ templates and critical dimensions. Minimize

Here is a nice set of 6 feet of "Medium" fret wire -- mediu ... Read more

Here is a nice set of 6 feet of "Medium" fret wire -- medium crown height and width -- in handy 8-inch lengths*, which is more than enough for a standard acoustic or electric guitar. You could probably also get two banjos, cigar box guitars or dulcimers out of it! This fret wire is designated as "medium" due to the mid-range crown width, crown height and "tang" depth (see measurements below). This is premium fret wire from Stewart-MacDonald (#148), so you know it's quality! In addition to the fret wire itself, this deal includes a 39-page full-color fretting guide on CD (in PDF format), providing you with the know-how you need to make use of your fret wire. Why spend $30 or more on another fretting guide that goes way beyond the basics you need? The C.B. Gitty's Fretting Guide contains all of the key how-to that you need to do a high-quality fretting job, as well as many references for where to go for more information. This fret wire, and the techniques outlined in the guide, can be used on banjos, guitars, d Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Didgeridoo [ ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Didgeridoo [With CD] Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New The didgeridoo is an ancient instrument of the Aborigines of Australia, but the discovery of its rhythmic and harmonic richness has only been in the West for a few years. This work gives all the essential advice needed to test, appreciate and buy a didgeridoo. The many exercises and sound samples given on the CD let you appreciate the acoustic qualities Minimize

The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual is the ... Read more

The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual is the most complete step-by-step treatise ever written on building an acoustical string instrument. Siminoff a renowned author and luthier applies over four decades of experience to guide beginners to pros through detailed chapters on wood selection cutting carving shaping assembly inlays fretting binding and assembly of an F-style mandolin. A special highlight is an in-depth chapter on the art of tap tuning. This fully-illustrated manual boasts more than 250 photos a full-color section on the staining and finishing processes numerous detailed illustrations and a bonus set of 20 full-size blueprints. Spiral bound. Minimize

The Banjo Chord Finder is an extensive reference guide to o ... Read more

The Banjo Chord Finder is an extensive reference guide to over 2,800 banjo chords, covering four of the most commonly used tunings. Thirty different chord qualities are covered for each key, and each chord quality is presented in two different voicings. Also includes a lesson on chord construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck! Minimize

This four-hour, two-DVD set is the companion to Perlman's b ... Read more

This four-hour, two-DVD set is the companion to Perlman's bestselling book, which is the definitive guide to playing clawhammer banjo, the one purely American style on probably the one truly American instrument. Perlman leads you step by step to a thorough understanding of the style & instrument, basic hand positions, simple chords, and fundamental clawhammer techniques like the brush, bumm-titty strum, pull-offs, slides, and on to more advanced topics on DVD 2. Minimize

David Hanrahan is a well-known and respected exponent of ac ... Read more

David Hanrahan is a well-known and respected exponent of accordion music and he uses his experience to bring you an sagacious and informative guide to playing the accordion. Using a QandA format, and by concentrating on the most frequently asked questions, he gives confidence to a developing beginner. All the fundamental skills are covered in this book, from playing first notes and adding bass notes to the function of the air valve and bellows action. With illustrations, music theory and general tips, The Box is a perfect start for those wanting to learn the accordion and provides a source of early and easy extracts and melodies. Minimize

Designed with beautiful and durable foil leaf, this digerid ... Read more

Designed with beautiful and durable foil leaf, this digeridoo sounds great and is easy to play. The didge is 47" long with a 1-1/2" wide mouthpiece and is tuned to the key of D. It sports a no-fuss rubber mouthpiece and comes with an instructional CD that includes audio for your CD player and video clips playable on your PC.Tough plastic constructionDurable foil leaf finishRubber mouthpieceAudio/video instruction CDBookletCloth bag Minimize

Designed with beautiful and durable foil leaf, this digerid ... Read more

Designed with beautiful and durable foil leaf, this digeridoo sounds great and is easy to play. The didge is 47" long with a 1-1/2" wide mouthpiece and is tuned to the key of D. It sports a no-fuss rubber mouthpiece and comes with an instructional CD that includes audio for your CD player and video clips playable on your PC. Minimize

Powered by Frooition Pro Home | About Us | Store Policies S ... Read more

Powered by Frooition Pro Home | About Us | Store Policies Shop Search Rogue Rogue Learn-the-Mandolin Package Sunburst Click here to view full size. Full Size Image Click to close full size. Item Description Includes Rogue RM-100A mandolin, Mandolin Method book, Mandolin Chords Plus book, and a fit-all mandolin gig bag. About Us Payment Shipping Terms Returns About Us Musician's Friend is a company with music in our blood! Many of us play weekend gigs, keep an axe handy at our desks to get in a Minimize

Powered by Frooition Pro Home | About Us | Store Policies S ... Read more

Powered by Frooition Pro Home | About Us | Store Policies Shop Search Rogue Rogue Learn-the-Mandolin Package Black Click here to view full size. Full Size Image Click to close full size. Item Description Includes Rogue RM-100A mandolin, Mandolin Method book, Mandolin Chords Plus book, and a fit-all mandolin gig bag. About Us Payment Shipping Terms Returns About Us Musician's Friend is a company with music in our blood! Many of us play weekend gigs, keep an axe handy at our desks to get in a few Minimize

Personnel: Ingmar Wallén, Matte Lagerwall (vocals, acoustic ... Read more

Personnel: Ingmar Wallén, Matte Lagerwall (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, background vocals); Mats Gaffa Karlsson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, zither, keyboards, background vocals); Mats Ronander (harmonica); Tore Berglund, Bo "Koppe Te" Gustafsson (saxophone); Jocke Svalberg (keyboards, background vocals); Kenneth Björnlund (drums, background vocals); Federico Dacosta (percussion); Thomas Thörnholm, Surjo Benigh (background vocals).Audio Mixers: Mats Lindfors; Mårten Eriksson.Recording information: Cosmos Studios; Decibel Studios; Platinum Recording Facilities.Photographer: Per Kristiansen. Minimize

CD DESCRIPTION The 1st CD contains play-along exercise ... Read more

CD DESCRIPTION The 1st CD contains play-along exercises from Volume 1, so that as you are learning a particular technique you hear what it should sound like and learn the correct rhythms. It is essential for a beginning banjo player and highly useful for intermediate to advanced players. The 2nd CD contains each of the songs in Volume 2. Obviously, this one is useful for learning the tunes with which you might not be familiar. However, even for the tunes you already know, it is particularly valuable as a means of perfecting the timing of the tunes. (This is the area in which I often need extra work on a tune.) You can hear and practice exactly how the notes and beats are spaced. No more omitting beats or adding extra beats that cause you to be out of synch with the other players! The CD's are computer generated, rather than studio recordings of a band. While this makes them less "entertaining", the timing of every single note in every single song and exercise is absolutely perfect -- something quite valuable for banjo players (or any musician) of all skill levels. The Plectrum Guide / CD combination makes an ideal learning tool. Minimize

Designed with beautiful and durable foil leaf, this digerid ... Read more

Designed with beautiful and durable foil leaf, this digeridoo sounds great and is easy to play. The didge is 47" long with a 1-1/2" wide mouthpiece and is tuned to the key of D. It sports a no-fuss rubber mouthpiece and comes with an instructional CD that includes audio for your CD player and video clips playable on your PC. Minimize

All The Lafferty mandolins are set up here at The Mandolin ... Read more

All The Lafferty mandolins are set up here at The Mandolin Store and signed by Dennis Vance. Lafferty mandolins carry a lifetime warranty to the original owner. The Lafferty LF5 - Wide Nut Solid hand carved spruce top Solid hand carved flamed maple back and sides Radius Ebony fingerboard (modern extension) Bone Nut - 1 3/16" Ebony traditional bridge Ebony headstock overlay MOP "The Lafferty" MOP and abalone flowerpot headstock inlay Nitro-Cellulose semi-gloss finish - walnut Ivoroid top binding Maple neck with adjustable truss rod Mortoise and tenon neck joint Cast Allen tailpiece Minimize

The Mandolin Manual is a detailed guide to constructing ins ... Read more

The Mandolin Manual is a detailed guide to constructing instruments belonging to the mandolin family: the mandolin, tenor mandola, and octave mandola. Logically structured and clearly written, it introduces the art of these beautiful instruments, describes the various techniques of the craft, and explains the science of their unique sound. The book includes detailed instructions explaining the techniques for making a mandolin; chapters on the nature of wood, adhesives, and other materials for those new to woodworking; sections on the acoustics and dynamics of the bridge, belly, and sound box, as well as string technology, tone theory, optimum performance, and playability; an overview of the origins of mandolins; and grid-scale plans for all the instruments’ templates and critical dimensions. Minimize

Designed with beautiful and durable foil leaf, this digerid ... Read more

Designed with beautiful and durable foil leaf, this digeridoo sounds great and is easy to play. The didge is 47" long with a 1-1/2" wide mouthpiece and is tuned to the key of D. It sports a no-fuss rubber mouthpiece and comes with an instructional CD that includes audio for your CD player and video clips playable on your PC. Minimize

Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available fo ... Read more

Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available for harmonicas in each and every key. This ground breaking series unlocks the musical power of the 10-hole major diatonic harmonica. One key at a time, each is designed to present detailed musical information for beginners, intermediate and advanced players who are either music readers or non-reading players. Learn the notes, intervals, bends, overbends, dyads, chords, arpeggios, modes and scales that are specific to each harmonica key. There is also a special section in each book showing other types of diatonic harmonicas and the variations unique to them like—extreme bending, low-tuned, octave and tremolo-tuned models and more. Have you ever wondered which harmonica is the best one to use when you're ready to play a tune? Have you ever sat with a lap full of harmonicas desperately trying one after another, searching for the key that has all of the right notes? The Complete 10-hole Diatonic Harmonica Series is the definitive music reference guide that resolves those dilemmas and more. The B Harmonica Book is packed with information about chords, arpeggios, modes, positions, scales, bends, overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole B major diatonic harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple. If you have a B harmonica you should own the B Harmonica Book. Minimize

Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available fo ... Read more

Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available for harmonicas in each and every key. This ground breaking series unlocks the musical power of the 10-hole major diatonic harmonica. One key at a time, each is designed to present detailed musical information for beginners, intermediate and advanced players who are either music readers or non-reading players. Learn the notes, intervals, bends, overbends, dyads, chords, arpeggios, modes and scales that are specific to each harmonica key. There is also a special section in each book showing other types of diatonic harmonicas and the variations unique to them like—extreme bending, low-tuned, octave and tremolo-tuned models and more. Have you ever wondered which harmonica is the best one to use when you're ready to play a tune? Have you ever sat with a lap full of harmonicas desperately trying one after another, searching for the key that has all of the right notes? The Complete 10-hole Diatonic Harmonica Series is the definitive music reference guide that resolves those dilemmas and more. The D-Flat Harmonica Book is packed with information about chords, arpeggios, modes, positions, scales, bends, overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole D-Flat major diatonic harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple. If you have a D-Flat harmonica you should own the D-Flat Harmonica Book. Minimize