Hal Leonard

The New Method for Afro-Cuban Drumming features Jimmy's unique approach to playing contempoary Latin rhythms on the drumset. The material represents a fusion of his experiences growing up in Cuba and shows how he applied this knowledge when he got to the United States and began performing. Everything in this book has practical applications to many styles of music. Jimmy covers: getting the right sound, bongo bell patterns and the drumset, bass drum variations, and hi-hat variations, and much more. The 65-minute CD includes 97 demonstration tracks.

C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians. A New Tune A Day features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achieve the very best in tone, technique and posture. The selection of music is fresh and exciting, including duets and rounds to inspire the student and ensure that those vital practice hours are never boring! The book includes: Advice on your instrument and the equipment you will need Instructions for effective technique and comfortable playing Explanatory pages on reading and understanding music Tests to check your own progress and comprehension The accompanying audio CD features a virtuoso performance and backing track for each pieces, as well as recorded examples to support the lessons.

Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position. Contents include: Aloha Oe • Amazing Grace • Bagpipes • Bus Stop Boogie • Camptown Races • Chant of the Monk • Chant of the Monks • Chinese Dragon • Chord Crossings • Dreamscape • Eine Kleine Nachtmusik • English Minuet • Fife and Drums • Forest Drums • French Minuet.

Piano is the main lesson book in the Bastien Piano Basics course. The carefully graded, logical learning sequence assures steady, continual progress. Original music by the Bastiens includes a stimulating mixture of pop, folk, classical, and contemporary styles. Full-color illustrations throughout entertain and reinforce musical concepts along the way.

Progressive Beginner Guitar covers the fundamental techniques and practical Guitar theory required to learn to play the Guitar, including basic chords for beginners, notes, tabs, scales, arpeggios and techniques for both hands. This book includes 70+ exercises and popular easy Guitar songs, including music by Tarrega, Giuliani, Sor, Aguado, Carulli and Carcassi.

Piano is the main lesson book in the Bastien Piano Basics course. The carefully graded, logical learning sequence assures steady, continual progress. Original music by the Bastiens includes a stimulating mixture of pop, folk, classical, and contemporary styles. Full-color illustrations throughout entertain and reinforce musical concepts along the way.