(Sitar). The Hal Leonard Sitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the sitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to sitar and its technique, as well as the practice, theory, and history of raga music. This deluxe edition includes 42 audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus over two hours of video lessons. Lessons include: choosing an instrument; tuning; postures; right- and left-hand technique; Indian notation; raga forms; melodic patterns; bending strings; hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides; Tabla and Tanpura practice tracks; changing strings; and much more!

(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Irish Bouzouki Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the Irish bouzouki. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide focuses on teaching the basics of the instrument as well as accompaniment techniques for a variety of Irish song forms.

"A handy reference to master the art of playing the sitar. The sitar is an extremely popular Indian stringed instrument having a pumpkin gourd at one end, 19-20 frets, 7 main strings and 11 sympathetic strings"--Page 4 of cover

This landmark historical text delivers the goods promised in its title. It does not address flamenco dance whatsoever, focusing instead on flamenco song forms with a special chapter devoted to the role of the guitar. Includes Spanish lyrics for dozens of flamenco songs along with English translations and interpretive notes, a glossary of flamenco terminology, plus a recommended bibliography and discography are also provided. Informal in its demeanor, this carefully researched, insightful book will help you develop a deeper appreciation for the flamboyant art of flamenco.

Piano/Electronic Keyboard Instruction

For young pianists. Introduces very easy arrangements of over 35 favorite children's songs. Covers five notes on each hand, using the white keys only.

Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music with a clear, concise style that is at times funny and always friendly. The book is written by an experienced teacher using methods refined over more than ten years in his private teaching studio and in schools. --from publisher description.