Mel Bay Publications

First Lessons Flamenco Guitar' introduces the absolute basics of flamenco guitar. The book covers the fundamentals of reading music, including note and rest values, reading guitar tablature, finger na...

This book and accompanying video provide a thorough introduction to flamenco guitar. What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco guitar playing? How does one capture the real essence of...

Sardinian flamenco guitar virtuoso, Dario Piga, delivers 18 intermediate to advanced exercises in this progressively arranged book addressing: arpegio, pulgar, picado, rasgueo, alzapua, and trémolo te...

Classic and flamenco guitarists alike will benefit from these etudes as they bridge the gap between traditional mechanical studies and engaging practice and concert material. Although relatively short...

Intended as a sequel to 20 Flamenco Guitar Etudes, the longer, more developed exercises in 16 Studies for Flamenco Guitar further explore characteristic flamenco guitar techniques including: picado, a...

Recognized internationally for his interpretation and fluid, yet powerful flamenco and classic guitar technique, Adam del Monte reveals his practice methods and routine for achieving greater speed in...

Written in both English and Spanish, this book is the most authoritative method available on flamenco Guitar technique. The author, Juan Serrano, is one of the world's premier flamenco concert soloist...

Written in Spanish and English, this book contains 12 of Juan Serrano's finest flamenco guitar solos. Selections include: Bella Mar (Verdiales); Ensueno (Petenera); Fantasy (Zambra); Juani (Farruca);...

This book was written for the student who wants to learn to play flamenco guitar correctly in the shortest time possible. A fanciful historical essay on the origins of the flamenco style begins this m...

The mysteries of the challenging flamenco style are unlocked in this exciting method for guitarists at all levels. Carefully graded examples present every flamenco form, first with basic techniques an...

Designed as a comprehensive multimedia teaching set, this book with online audio/video present 42 solos, progressively graded in 6 levels from absolute beginners to more advanced, to suit players of a...

Just like a guitar, saxophone, piano, clarinet or flute, the voice is an instrument that requires training and education. Consistent practice, along with an understanding of the parts and mechanics of...

This course is designed to help people of all ages and ability levels improve their singing. No previous musical training is needed to be successful with this method. You will learn correct warm-ups,...

Ten Scott Joplin compositions scored meticulously for guitar ensemble by John De Chiaro. The score, piano accompaniment and 1st guitar parts are available in a hard copy book. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th gui...

Blind Blake was the greatest ragtime blues guitarist to record during the 1920s. His intricate fingerpicking sounded more like a ragtime piano than an actual guitar. It captured the pulsating rhythms...

This DVD teaches 20 great grooves that fit with all kinds of music. It starts with a detailed demonstration of basic technique and features clear, step-by-step instruction throughout. Each pattern is...

Let's face it: playing djembe as it's traditionally played can be really hard on your hands. This is the only DVD for beginning hand drummers - especially adult beginners - who want to experience the...

Let's face it: playing djembe as it's traditionally played can be really hard on your hands. The Gentle Djembe for Beginners series is the only set of DVDs for beginning hand drummers - especially adu...

This DVD is packed with informative chapters on history, selection, positioning, strokes, practice tips/exercises, clave, martillo, repiques/fills, bongo bell, soloing, and much more. The diverse rhyt...

Learning to play the bongos has never been easier than with this new DVD from Alan Dworsky, the award-winning author of 'Conga Drumming' and 'How to Play Djembe. ' Designed for the first-time hand dru...

Volume 2 in the bestselling 'Bongo Grooves for Beginners' series teaches 21 new patterns that work with all kinds of music. Each pattern in this hour-long video is taught step-by-step and shown in slo...

A collection of duets which exemplifies a variety of distinctive styles. Includes notes on Baroque performance practice, including French `notes inegales'. Contains excerpts from `The Modern Flute Pro...

Fiddling Classics contains 14 arrangements of classic fiddle tunes from Texas, cowboy and Western Swing music traditions, written in an exciting twin/triple fiddle style. The series includes three boo...

Imagine a campfire! Envision sitting around the bright flames with your friends and family singing songs out in the great expanse. Imagine that those melodies you sing stir up joy, hope, and belief in...

Ten fun-to-play, unaccompanied duets scored in first position for beginning violinist. Some pieces contain accidentals, slurred notes, double stops, and staccato. Some suggested bowings are also inclu...