Children develop their musicality best through engaging and participating, and an effective and enriching music curriculum must focus on the development of practical music-making skills. Jumpstart! Music therefore contains a wealth of ideas and activities that will support any teacher as they aid the musical learning of pupils aged 7 to 14, helping students not only to learn in new and exciting ways, but also to enjoy themselves while they are doing it. Inspiring any young learner to listen to, make and create a range of music, the book includes multiple simple-to-use ideas and activities, with every chapter based around fun and engaging topics, such as: Storytelling History Media Modern music Technology The world With group suggestions as well as opportunities for the students to develop their skills independently, the games and ideas featured in this title all focus on the core skills in learning music – listening, singing, playing, improvising, composing and SMSC (spiritual, moral, social, cultural) – and are all flexible enough to be adapted to fit each individual situation, whatever the resources to hand. Jumpstart! Music is an essential classroom resource for helping young learners develop their musicality and musicianship and will support any teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive and creative music lessons.

Let’s face it – in the music world, guitars set the standard for cool. Since the 1950s, many of the greatest performers in rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country have played the guitar. Playing electric guitar can put you out in front of a band, where you’re free to roam, sing, and make eye contact with your adoring fans. Playing acoustic guitar can make you the star of the vacation campfire sing-along or allow you to serenade that special someone. And playing any kind of guitar can bring out the music in your soul and become a valued lifetime hobby. Guitar For Dummies delivers everything the beginning to intermediate guitarist needs. The information has been carefully crafted so that you can find exactly what you want to know about the guitar. This clearly written guide is for anyone who wants to know how to Strum basic chords and simple melodies Expand your range with advanced techniques Play melodies without reading music Choose the right guitar Tune, change strings, and make simple repairs Figure out how to play anything from simple chord progressions to smokin’ blues licks. Guitar For Dummies also covers the following topics and more: Hand position and posture Basic major and minor chords Adding spice with basic 7th chords and barre chords Playing melodies in position and in double-stops Different styles including rock, blues, folk, and classical Buying a guitar and accessories Taking care of your guitar Guitar For Dummies also contains a play-along audio CD that contains all 97 songs and exercises from the book. Whether you’re contemplating a career as a heavy metal superstar or you just want to strum a few folk songs for your friends, this friendly book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the guitar and start playing. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Most students who are starting out on guitar want to be able to make chords, play songs, jam with others in a band, but they're not interested in delving deeply into the theory behind the chords yet. Students often ask me "what theory do I need to know just to get by?" If you're like those students, this book is for you. It will help you get started building and strumming chords with just the little bit of theory that you need to get by. But don't be fooled - it's a useful and powerful "little bit." In this book you will learn how to build hundreds of chords through a simple "5-1-3" system which I have laid out for you with many illustrations and step-by-step instructions. You will also learn how the notes are distributed throughout the guitar and how they relate to building chords. This will give you a huge advantage in learning more advanced concepts, build confidence in your playing ability, and jump-start you on your way to playing the guitar.

Everything You Need to Learn Bass Guitar the Right Way. Notes, Rhythms, Bass Lines and Music Principles to Get You Playing Your First Songs in Just a Matter of Days Left-Handed Bass Guitar Beginners Jumpstart teaches you music fundamentals and bass skills to get you started the right way. Learn to play guitar, FAST! Even if you've never made music before, you'll gain confidence as you hear your first notes, walk your first bass lines and complete your first songs. And, you'll be learning the Seeing Music method that lets you learn music easily using visual cues. Student tested and proven learning method. Any time or age is a great time to begin bass guitar. This method has been tested with child and adult learners and has proven to work. It's like having a guitar teacher with 30 years of experience sitting right there with you! Learn to play with either a pick or fingerstyle. Lots of photos to walk you through learning both fingerstyle bass and playing with a pick. Step-by-step instructions for learning success. Great for kids and adults! Even if you've tried to play bass before and failed, Left-Handed Bass Guitar Beginners Jumpstart will walk you step-by-step from your first notes to your first bass lines and your first songs. And, along the way you'll be learning the valuable foundation of music and music terms that will accelerate your learning long after you've finished the book. AUDIO BONUS: Loads of audio examples from the book for free download to get you learning FAST! Download free MP3s of the lessons now at SeeingMusicBooks.com Learn the fundamentals of music: note names, rhythms, scales, bass lines and basic songs. In Left-Handed Bass Guitar Beginners Jumpstart, you will learn: Note Names Through the First 5 Frets Time Signatures Note Values (eighth, quarter, half) Major and Minor Scales Pentatonic Scales and Bass Lines C Major and G Major Scales Fingerstyle and Pick Techniques Country, Blues, and Rock and Roll Songs How to Create Your Own Bass Lines Complete Chapter Listing: Selecting Your First Bass Bass Guitar Care and Maintenance Day 1 - Proper Playing Position Fretboard Diagrams Day 2 - Playing Single Notes Day 3 - The Major Scale Know Your Fretboard (Part I) Day 4 - C and G Major Day 5 - A and E Major Know Your Bass (A guitar anatomy lesson) Day 6 - Right Hand Rhythms Know Your Fretboard (Part II) Day 7 - The D Major Scale Day 8 - Minor Scales Day 9 - Play Your First Songs Day 10 - Creating New Bass Lines Milestones in Music (chapter review) Chord and Note Reference Blank (fretboard) Diagrams and Staff Paper Begin Your Bass Playing Adventure Here! Learn the right way from day one and you'll be on the road to musical success. Save time, save frustration and build the skills you need with this fun, thorough beginner's method for bass guitar. Click and buy it now. There's free delivery with Amazon Prime. 90 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", glossy cover paperback. SeeingMusicBooks.com

Fully updated to help teachers deal with the new 2016 Grammar Tests, this second edition presents a collection of simple to use, multi-sensory games and activities that will jumpstart pupils’ understanding of grammar in action It includes coverage of the subjunctive and past progressive, selecting which tense is the most definite, identifying when a word is used as a subordinating conjunction/preposition, explaining how a comma can change meaning, and an increased emphasis on the passive. Jumpstart! Grammar will prepare children for any grammar tests on the horizon in an engaging way so that they love playing with words and spinning sentences to make ideas dance. And, of course, they will be able to name the parts if that is what is required. Fun games will focus first on helping children hear the difference various types of grammar can make followed by activities to help them understand what different effects you can create with grammar. Technical terms will only be introduced once the children have established what the various features can do, with a particular focus on those terms that really help children discuss what makes language coherent and effective. This indispensable, practical book celebrates the joys of language and coherent expression; of finding just the right words or phrases to express what you want to say.

Join performer and teacher Jeff Peretz on a musical journey that will open your mind and improve your guitar playing in ways you've never dreamed of. Using the practice of skill cultivation, one of the principles at the heart of Zen philosophy, you'll discover ways to develop your powers of concentration, let go" as a player, and become a complete guitarist. Along the way, you'll learn about the history of Zen; the application of Zen to rhythm, melody, and harmony; and new ways of thinking about familiar musical elements. You'll find Zen and the Art of Guitar a musical learning experience unlike any you've ever encountered."

Whether theyre acoustic or electric; a Fender, Gibson, or Rickenbacker; whether theyre used to play rock or blues or country; guitars have revolutionized the music industry and have struck a chord with music fans everywhere. An anthology of memoirs, stories, and reminiscences about acoustic and electric guitars and their vital role in all styles of music, This Old Guitar is the supreme tribute to this popular instrument and pop culture icon. The stories in "This Old Guitar" cover such themes as first guitars, learning to play, guitar love and lust, oddball guitars, famous guitars that made (or didnt make) history, playing air guitar, the cliches of smashing and burning guitars, and more. The stories come from journalists and historians well-known in the music industry, including Dan Forte (former editor of Guitar Player and Guitar World magazines), Michael Wright (author of "Guitar Stories" vols. 1 and 2, and contributor to "Vintage Guitar" magazine), Ward Meeker (editor of "Vintage Guitar" magazine), and Charles Shaar Murray (Author of "Crosstown Traffic and Boogie Man"). Sidebars include quotes from such famous musicians as Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, B. B. King, Pete Townshend, Jimi Hendrix, and more.