RECOMMENDED MUSIC BOOKS/DVD BOOK OF THE MONTH
Rock and Pop Exams Trinity College
A new series available for all ability levels, from Initial to Grade 5, across a variety of instruments including bass, drums, guitar, keyboards and vocals. There are six songs for each grade with professionally recorded backing and demo tracks, background notes and performance hints and tips. Grades 6-8 books will be available in September. A team of highly experienced musicians worked on the arrangements and audio tracks, which were recorded at Limehouse Studios. A wide variety of
Modern Fiddling Method, Volume 2 Mary Ann Willis
Modern Fiddling Method Grade 2 continues to thoroughly and sequentially build technique, music theory, fiddle bowing and left hand devices through third position. Here the student completes essential skills necessary to perform competently in the genre. It contains medium and normal speed recordings of each tune. Includes Liberty, Old Joe Clark, Soldier’s Joy, Fisher’s Hornpipe, Ragtime Annie, St. Anne’s Reel, Turkey in the Straw and more. Mel Bay: 0208 214 1023
Learn as You Play Peter Wastall Now available in revised editions for beginner level up to Grade 3. The books are divided into units that provide clear explanations of each new stage of learning, alongside plentiful exercises and graded concert pieces. The new edition comes with a CD of demonstration and backing tracks, while the book also has access to downloadable piano accompaniments. Boosey and Hawkes: 0207 534 0744
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A team of highly experienced musicians worked on the arrangements and audio tracks.
popular tracks are included in the series, from acclaimed artists such as REM, Elbow, Van Morrison, Jessie J, Radiohead, The Who, Green Day, Muse and many others. Trinity College: 0207 820 6100
World of Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Stefan Grossman
This collection of traditional music from Ireland and Scotland arranged for solo guitar is the result of a study of the tradition by some of the finest musicians in the genre. The use of alternate tunings make it easier to mimic the droning style produced on other folk instruments. On the other hand, there are guitar tunings which lend themselves easily to the melodic steps and fullness found in the diatonic Celtic harp, such as DGDGBD and CGDGAD. Mel Bay: 0208 214 1023
John Miller's Country Blues Guitar Collection John Miller “Virtually every country blues recording made prior to World War II recovered by the collectors is commercially available. It is a treasure trove of musical history, and in listening to the incredible breadth and variety in country blues, I stand in awe of the magnitude and scope of what the people who played in this style expressed in their music,” so says the author. There really is something for everyone here. Mel Bay: 0208 214 1023
The Ukulele Playlist: Green Book Various
A selection of songs old and new, specially arranged for ukulele. Contains classic ukulele songs from Elvis Presley, George Formby, Lyle Ritz and Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, as well as traditional folk songs, some acoustic favourites, and a smattering of modern pop hits, including the smash hit Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye (heaven’t heard that for a while). Includes full lyrics, strumming patterns and ukulele chord diagrams. Faber Music: 01279 828989
70 July 2012
The Power in LogicPro Dot Bustelo
Another in Hal Leonard’s successful Quick Pro Guides. This covers everything from the basics of setting up LogicPro, leading through to a professional standard Logic workflow. It includes tips, tricks and insider techniques to improve creativity in songwriting, composing, making beats and remixing. Hal Leonard: 01284 705050
www.mi-pro.co.uk
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