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MJS EASY WHAMMY BAR GUITAR DVD: Tremolo Guitar Lessons For Beginner and Beyond.

In Easy Whammy Bar Guitar DVD, expert guitar instructor Mark John Sternal shows you how to use a whammy bar to the fullest in a 1-hour-39-minute exploration of this amazing guitar accessory. Some of the coolest sound effects in guitar history come from using a whammy bar. Many guitars come equipped, but guitar players often avoid using them, or are very limited in what they can do with their trem. Section 1, Open String Techniques includes lessons on proper muting techniques, thunderous open string dives and more.Continuing with an EASY approach, the tutorials in Section 2 introduces Harmonics, giving you screaming sound effects which can be applied to vibrato, climbs and dives.Section 3 introduces Fretted Whammy Bar Techniques—From simple 1 note applications, to use of scales and chords—hammer ons and pull offs, playing in key, slides, artificial harmonics, bend techniques, sirens, hot rod/motorcycle sound effects and much more.EASY WHAMMY BAR GUITARS Throughout the Easy Whammy Bar Guitar DVD, Mark's main guitar is an Epiphone Futura Prophecy Custom FX equipped with a Floyd Rose, locking tremolo system. Other guitars featured include an Epiphone Casino equipped with a Bigsby, a Jimi Hendrix Signature featuring a vintage fulcrum tremolo, a Steinberger ZT3 with Trans Trem and the cover guitar, a Gibson Les Paul Axcess with a Floyd Rose tremolo and locking nut.ABOUT THE SERIES: The MJS Easy Guitar and Bass Guitar DVD series cover a wide range of lesson topics like scales, chords, theory, tricks and genre-specific playing styles.. ...details

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MJS EASY GUITAR SCALES DVD.

Scales are the foundation of music and can be found in every known culture. With all styles of modern music, scales are the heartbeat, breath and soul of the guitar solo, the guitar riff and even the vocal melody. This video course includes every guitar scale you've ever wanted to learn-presented in a simple root-to -octave format, starting with basic scales, such as major, minor, pentatonic and blues, and then progressing into patterns that span all musical styles and cultures, even including exotic scales such as the Balinese, Hirojoshi and Kumoi.There are over 50 scales for you to use right away to spice up your guitar playing, each with an on-screen demonstration at both a slow and fast tempo. The bottom half of the screen provides you with the option of reading sheet music in the form of note charts, traditional notation, or tablature (TAB). As a bonus, you also get important tips on changing musical keys, jumping octaves and extending each scale to a higher and lower pitch, which will ultimately help you navigate your fretboard with precision and accuracy.. ...details

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MJS EASY BASS GUITAR SCALES DVD.

The Easy Bass Guitar Scales DVD has every bass scale you've ever wanted to learn. Presented in a simple root to octave format, it starts with basic scales such as major, minor, pentatonic and blues. Next learn to play the patterns that span all musical styles and cultures with exotic scales like the Balinese, Hirojoshi and Kumoi. This invaluable resource contains over 50 scales you can use to spice up your bass playing. Each scale is presented with a video demonstration at a slow and fast tempo in the top half of the screen. The bottom half of the screen lets you choose how the music is displayed: note charts, traditional notation, or bass tablature.. ...details

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MJS Gamers To Players Guitar DVD Documentary plus 40 bonus lessons.

You've played the games; now transfer your controller skills to the real deal with Gamers to Players, an instructional DVD with 40 bonus guitar lessons. If you can play the game—even if you play it poorly—you can still learn to play the guitar. Expert guitar instructor Mark John Sternal walks you through the differences and similarities of playing a real guitar compared to Guitar Hero by Activision and other video games like Rock Band by Harmonix Music Systems. Lessons are divided by skill level so all players, regardless of ability, can learn guitar in comfort.. ...details

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MJS EASY GUITAR THEORY DVD Play, Write and Understand Music Theory For Guitar.

After decades of dedicated music study and 17 years of teaching music, expert musician and educator Mark John Sternal has created a guitar theory method that simplifies the foundations and structure for playing, writing, and understanding music for the guitarist. Easy Guitar Theory is an instructional DVD containing all you need to know about music theory on the guitar. Lesson material is presented in a progressive, easy to follow format that will be cherished by everyone from complete beginners to dedicated professionals.. ...details

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MJS EASY BASS GUITAR THEORY DVD Play, Write and Understand Music Theory For Bass.

After decades of dedicated music study and 17 years of teaching music, expert musician and educator Mark John Sternal has created a bass guitar theory method that simplifies the foundations and structure for playing and writing bass guitar music. Easy Bass Guitar Theory is an instructional DVD containing all you need to know about music theory on the bass. Lesson material is presented in a progressive, easy to follow format that will be cherished by everyone from complete beginners to dedicated professionals.. ...details

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MJS Easy Blues Guitar DVD: Blues Guitar Lessons For Beginner through Intermediate.

If you want to learn to play blues guitar, look no further than the Easy Blues GuitarDVD. Expert guitar instructor Mark John Sternal starts you out with tutorials on simple power chords, riffs, and the tricks and techniques. Each guitar lesson is introduced with thorough and descriptive instructions, followed by a slowed-down practice section that will ensure that anyone, at any level, can play each exercise.The exercises are later combined to form complete blues songs, then each blues song and blues guitar solo is presented at a slow, medium, and fast tempo, allowing you to play along and build up your blues guitar chops. BPM (beats per minute) range from an easy 50 BPM practice tempos to a progressively increasing fast blues guitar at 140 BPM.Levels: Level 1: Finger Traditional Blues Riffs and Turnarounds Level 2: Finger Blues Scales and Chords Level 3: Finger Blues Chords and "The Million Dollar Scale" Level 4: Finger Intermediate Blues Guitar Features complete songs at each level.. ...details

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MJS Easy Guitar Tricks DVD: Lead and Rhythm Guitar Techniques Used by the Pros!.

With the Easy Guitar Tricks DVD from MJS, you can learn to use the highly guarded techniques of the guitar pros and make each and every note count. Playing a note, or even a handful of notes is one thing, but learning to give each note life while making them sound tight and professional is an important task to master. Using simple techniques that have taught thousands of eager students over the past eighteen years, expert guitar instructor Mark John Sternal teaches you how to play fun, useful guitar tricks quickly and easily. You'll be amazed at how, after learning a few basic guitar tricks and techniques, you'll never be at a loss when it comes to guitar playing whether you're writing your own songs, playing cover tunes, or improvising.5 Easy Levels: Beginner to Advanced: The guitar lessons on the Easy Guitar Tricks DVD are cleverly designed with extremely simple exercises starting with open strings and one-finger tricks that are very beginner-friendly. At the end of Level 1, these easy tricks are combined into a song format that can be played first at a slow speed, then gradually increased for mastery.While Level 1 is designed for absolute beginners, each new section gives you more tutorials with tricks and techniques. When you're ready for the Advanced Level 5 section, you'll be using both hands on the fretboard. Each section includes a song that combines all of the skills you've learned, allowing you to use your playing techniques in a musical format.1 hours, 22 minutes.. ...details

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MJS The Twelve Notes of Music 2010 Deluxe Revision (Book).

For guitar/bass/piano/voice, The 12 Notes of Music, is an ear training method so unique a U.S. Patent has been applied for.There are only 12 notes in the musical alphabet, when you have mastered them you have mastered music. Take an in depth look at each individual note and learn how it associates with other notes, giving you a full understanding of the tonal structure of melodies, harmonies, and chords. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced musician you will gain a world of insight by learning our twelve musical tones! 18 pages.From the author Mark John Sternal's introduction to The 12 Notes of Music:Dear Musician, Thank you, and congratulations for choosing The Twelve Notes Of Music." Although this is a short book, the information written on its pages is priceless. I devised this concept of ear training while I was teaching music full time in Florida. Interval study is nothing new, but a patterned system for learning each interval in every key, on every guitar or bass string and fret, or every key on a piano makes it easier than ever. I have been using it with my students since 1997 and their progress has been amazing! Their ability to learn by ear has increased dramatically, and much faster than I expected. It has also resulted in more creative, melodic and harmonic writing. My students and I are finding we can name intervals (both melody and harmony) just by hearing them. For example: you're driving in your car and you notice that the progression to the song on the radio uses perfect fourth passing chords for the first two measures, then a minor sixth interval played as a major chord, followed by a minor fourth, then a perfect fifth played as a major chord (which theoretically does not fit, but it sounds perfect in this particular song). If I m losing you here, I apologize. After you ve studied the interval patterns in this book, you will have a complete understanding of these references, and a much deeper appreciation for music. The same applies for writing music; When writing a lead melody, harmony, or chords you will begin to find it easier to find the next note or notes to add to your song. Overall, expressing your musical thoughts will become second nature. With practice you ll be able to do it instantly. Here s how it works: After establishing a root note, there are only 12 intervals that can apply. Spend enough time on each interval and learn to recognize its qualities. When you begin to study the next interval, compare it with what you have already studied and learn their differences. After you have learned all twelve intervals, choose another note as a root and apply the patterns to this key. After you have learned a few keys you will find the remainder of the 12 will progressively get easier, and may not even require much effort at all. That s the beauty of these patterns; they never change. Regardless of what key you re in, a perfect fifth interval will always be a perfect fifth interval. If you don t understand wh. ...details

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MJS Total Scales Techniques and Applications - Guitar (Book/CD).

Recommended for every guitarist regardless of playing level or musical taste. It starts with all the basics a beginner needs to know, and moves progressively through advanced and professional level techniques and applications. It is a scale encyclopedia, but more importantly it shows every possible way of using the scales to make music. You learn to play in every key and use every position on the fretboard.The CD includes many examples to enhance your learning."...pure playing with basic scales and also tons of cool exotic scales that intermediate and advanced players will really enjoy. ...tons of cool guitar techniques... a rare resource that you'll use far more than you might anticipate." Chris Arnold, Guitar Digest Magazine. ...details

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MJS Guitarra: Escalas, Tecnicas y Aplicaciones Totales (Spanish Book).

Recomendado para cualquier guitarrista, sin importar su habilidad o gusto musicales. Comienza con todas las bases necesarias para un principiante, pero va avanzando a un paso constante a través de técnicas y aplicaciones avanzadas y profesionales.Una enciclopedia de escalas, pero aún más que eso, este método te enseña cómo usar estas escalas para hacer música.éste es el único curso que vas a necesitar para aprender a tocar escalas y tocar guitara líder. ¡Todo en un solo libro!. ...details

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MJS Total Scales Techniques and Applications - Bass (Book/CD).

Recommended for any bassist regardless of playing level or musical taste. It starts with all the basics a beginner needs to know, and moves progressively through advanced and professional level techniques and applications. It is a scale encyclopedia, but more importantly it shows every possible way of using the scales to make music. You learn to play in every key and use every position on the fretboard.The CD includes many examples to enhance your learning."...pure playing with basic scales and also tons of cool exotic scales that intermediate and advanced players will really enjoy. ...tons of cool guitar techniques... a rare resource that you'll use far more than you might anticipate." Chris Arnold, Guitar Digest Magazine. ...details

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MJS EASY ACOUSTIC GUITAR DVD: Beginner Basics And Beyond DVD.

The Easy Acoustic Guitar DVD: Beginner Basics and Beyond gives the beginning guitarist all they need to launch into the world of playing acoustic guitar. The proven lesson content was designed by expert guitar instructor Mark John Sternal to be the fastest and easiest way to learn to play guitar. Tutorials cover how to read guitar music (notation, tablature, and charts). The method is geared to allow the viewer to start playing instantly, learning individual notes, then progressively building up from partial two-string chords to full, six-string chords.In part three of the guitar instructional video, the student will graduate to learn their first five songs in the most popular music styles, including rock, blues and country. Bonus features of the Easy Acoustic Guitar DVD include a built-in metronome and guitar tuner, giant on-screen sheet music, and a showcase of the guitars.. ...details

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MJS Classic Van Halen: Phrase by Phrase Guitar Method (DVD).

MJS Music Publications' Classic Van Halen Phrase by Phrase DVD shows you what it's really like to play guitar for Van Halen. Instructor Mark John Sternal dissects Eddie Van Halen's rock-definingly inventive guitar style. Learn to play all of the leads, rhythms, and fills to popular songs from the albums Van Halen, Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, and 1984.The MJS Music Publications Phrase By Phrase Guitar Method explores some of the greatest guitarists of all time, breaking their complex styles into simple, recognizable phrases. Thorough, easy-to-understand tutorials demonstrate proper finger placement and techniques, followed by half-speed practice tempos and combined sections that are played at full speed.. ...details

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MJS Guitar Probable Chords (Book/CD).

Expertly teaches every chord in each key of music listed from most probable to least probable. Probable Chords uniquely combines method and instruction with a guide for songwriting for all styles of music.Guitar chords and extensions for each musical key are labeled from basic through intermediate and advanced based on music theory as well as exceptions to the rules found in all styles of popular and modern music.. ...details

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MJS Complete Guitar by Ear (2 CDs).

Complete Guitar by Ear is a 2-CD relative pitch ear-training audiobook course with no written text or sheet music. The lessons cover ear training, finger strength, and music theory. Simple enough for the complete beginner; just pop the disc in your CD player and follow along. Total running time: one hour, 41 minutes.CD 1 is beginner friendly, yet progressive, and features descriptive narration. Starts with a short specified range of notes on the first string. A note is played and held while you match it on your guitar. The range of notes is progressively made larger, adding string after string, note combinations, and exercises. By the end of CD 1, you will have learned every note and note combination on every string of the guitar, plus some very essential music theory and exercises to improve your playing abilities. 36 tracks. 63 minutes. CD 2 features more music and less narration than CD 1. CD 2 can be used 2 different ways: you can play along to improve your ability to find the notes you hear and build your musical ear, or you can listen to CD 2 anytime, anywhere to help train your musical ear. For example, if you want to memorize the sound quality of a minor third interval, you can put track 4 on loop and listen to the exercises that are played on all strings up and down the fretboard. Do the same for any interval! In the end you will have learned to play every possible note combination on your guitar, as well as identify them when you hear them played in songs. 21 tracks. 38 minutes.. ...details

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MJS AC/DC: Phrase by Phrase Guitar Method DVD.

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MJS Classic Metallica: Phrase by Phrase Guitar Method DVD.

This edition of MJS Music Publications Phrase By Phrase explores the popular guitar styles of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett from Metallica's Kill 'Em All, Ride The Lightning, Master Of Puppets and ...And Justice For All albums. Learn the most intricate details of Metallica's impressive guitar style, while improving your own playing and creativity.The Phrase By Phrase Guitar Method by Mark John Sternal explores some of the greatest guitarists of all time, breaking their complex styles into simple, recognizable phrases. Thorough, easy-to-understand descriptions teach proper finger placement and technique, followed by half-speed practice tempos and combined sections that are played at full speed.All the leads, fills, guitar harmonies and rhythms, presented in the easy-to-follow Phrase By Phrase format.LESSONS: Album: Kill 'Em All "Seek And Destroy"Album: Ride The Lighting "For Whom The Bell Tolls" "Fade To Black"Album: Master Of Puppets "Master Of Puppets" "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)"Album: ...And Justice For All "One" "Harvester Of Sorrow"Produced by Phrase By Phrase, LLC © 2009. All Rights Reserved.. ...details

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MJS A Vulgar Display Of Power: Courage And Carnage At The Al Rosa Villa.

On December 8th, 1980, a lone gunman took the life of John Lennon, one of rock 'n' roll's most iconic personalities. Almost to the minute, 24 years later, heavy metal's most beloved guitarist, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, was tragically murdered while performing at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. It was a night filled with tragedy, yet it was offset by exceptional heroism. Jeffrey "Mayhem" Thompson, Erin Halk, and Nathan Bray each lost their lives while trying to aid Dimebag and protect the lives of hundreds of people from an armed killing machine."A Vulgar Display of Power" tells the true story of the events leading up to the tragic murders. It peers into the twisted mind and background of a killer intoxicated by psychotic rage and driven by the voice of the beast inside his head. "A Vulgar Display of Power" attempts to make sense of what appears to be a senseless act. Unlike books that only focus on the evil of the killer or the fruits of the crime, "A Vulgar Display of Power" also extols the inspirational selflessness of those who died trying to help others. Within its pages, readers will meet and experience the lives of Erin Halk, Jeff Thompson, and Nathan Bray. In addition, the book contains a moving tribute to "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott with contributions from fans, rock stars, and friends.Supported by approximately 200 never-before-published personal photographs, and augmented by actual crime scene photos, the lives of those lost and the events of the sad evening of December 8th, 2004 will clearly come into focus. "A Vulgar Display of Power" dispels the myths and presents the complex facts behind the horrific murders at the Alrosa Villa. As tragic as the event was, readers will be left in awe by the courage and compassion demonstrated by so many people.The actions of the Columbus Police Department, various fire department and rescue squads, plus many of the Alrosa's staff and patrons reflect the selfless courage of humanity even at times of great distress. Written with a focus on taste, class, and dignity readers are sure to close the last page of this masterpiece with seemingly rival emotions of sadness and pride. What is certain is that anyone who reads "A Vulgar Display of Power" will never forget "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott nor the incredible sacrifices of Nathan Bray, Erin Halk, or Jeff Thompson.. ...details

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MJS Complete Bass Guitar by Ear (CD).

This 2-CD relative pitch ear-training course contains over 50 lesson tracks! There's no written text or sheet music because the recorded lessons focus on ear training, finger strength, and music theory. This method is so simple a complete beginner can use it. Just pop in the CD and follow the lessons from your very first note to every note-on every fret-on every string of your bass guitar. Disc 1: Descriptive narration, beginner friendly, yet progressive. Starting with a short specified range of notes on the first string, a note is played and held while you match it on your bass guitar, then the narrator tells you what note is being played. The range of notes is progressively made larger, adding string after string, note combinations, and exercises. By the end of Disc 1, you will have learned every note, and every note combination on every string of the bass guitar, plus some very essential music theory, and exercises for improving your playing abilities. 36 tracks. 63 minutes. Disc 2: Less narration than disc 1, and more music. Disc 2 can be used two different ways: you can play along to improve finding the notes you hear as well as building your musical ear or you can listen anytime, anywhere to help train your musical ear. For example, if you want to memorize the sound quality of a minor third interval, you can put track 4 on loop and listen to the exercises that are played on all strings up and down the fretboard. Do the same for any interval! In the end you will have learned to play every possible note combination on your bass guitar, as well as identify them when you hear them played in songs. Free lesson support With the purchase of Complete Bass Guitar By Ear you also gain the author, Mark John Sternal, as a teacher. If you ever have any questions pertaining to the lessons on this audiobook you can contact MJS Music Publications online. All CD questions are answered by Mark.. ...details

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MJS Guitar DVD #1 Beginner Basics & Beyond.

For electric or acoustic, this video gives you all you need to survive in the world of guitar! Designed to be the FASTEST and EASIEST way to learn to play, GUARANTEED! Learn to read guitar music with notation, TAB and charts. Start playing instantly, learning individual notes, while gradually speeding up to full chords. Then graduate to your first 5 SONGS in the most popular music styles including Rock, Blues and Country. Includes virtual guitar tuner and built-in metronome.Over 3 Jam Packed Hours!. ...details

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MJS Guitar: Total Scales, Techniques, & Applications DVD.

This complete course starts with a bonus beginner section to insure that any guitarist at any level can use the lessons on this video. It quickly progresses to intermediate—then advanced levels of guitar playing.First, you'll learn universal shapes found in every key of music to expertly play scales and leads on the entire fretboard. Don't worry about memorizing these positions. Memory will come naturally when Mark John Sternal demonstrates how to use these scales musically. Tasty licks, tricks, and techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, picking patterns, vibrato, string bending, two-hand tapping. Plus techniques exclusive to electric guitar including tremolo bar, string bending, and electronic control tricks. In addition, you'll learn a ton of applications to make your lead guitar and melody lines stand out, and make learning your favorite songs a breeze: increment patterns, string skipping, double note patterns (harmony), two-handed tapping, harmonics. All of this and more is introduced in a song context, giving thorough examples of how these scales, playing methods and applications can be used with chords and song structure.To wrap up the instructional DVD, Mark teaches you all of the modes, key changes, plus 50 exotic and cultural scales—all on the entire fretboard.. ...details

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MJS Guitar: Total Scales, Techniques, & Applications DVD, Book, & CD Set.

Build on your guitar playing skills with this set which includes the Guitar: Total Scales, Techniques, & Applications DVD, 176-page book, and CD featuring narration and performances.This complete course starts with a bonus beginner section to insure that any guitarist at any level can use the lessons on this video. It quickly progresses to intermediate—then advanced levels of guitar playing.First, you'll learn universal shapes found in every key of music to expertly play scales and leads on the entire fretboard. Don't worry about memorizing these positions. Memory will come naturally when Mark John Sternal demonstrates how to use these scales musically. Tasty licks, tricks, and techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, picking patterns, vibrato, string bending, two-hand tapping. Plus techniques exclusive to electric guitar including tremolo bar, string bending, and electronic control tricks. In addition, you'll learn a ton of applications to make your lead guitar and melody lines stand out, and make learning your favorite songs a breeze: increment patterns, string skipping, double note patterns (harmony), two-handed tapping, harmonics. All of this and more is introduced in a song context, giving thorough examples of how these scales, playing methods and applications can be used with chords and song structure.To wrap up this instructional DVD, Mark teaches you all of the modes, key changes, plus 50 exotic and cultural scales—all on the entire fretboard.. ...details

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MJS #1 Beginner Basics and Beyond BASS GUITAR DVD.

Bass Guitar DVD #1: Beginner Basics and Beyond from JMS Music Publications is one of the fastest and easiest ways to learn to play bass. Use the DVD to learn to read bass guitar music with notation, tab, and charts. Start playing instantly. Learn individual notes one string at a time, then progressively build up to playing on all strings using scales, rhythms, arpeggios and intervals. Graduate to your first 5 songs in the most popular music styles including slap bass, rock, and blues.. ...details

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MJS Total Scales Techniques and Applications BASS GUITAR DVD.

Bass Guitar DVD: Total Scales, Techniques, and Applications from MJS Music Publications teaches you to play bass in every scale, with tricks and techniques in every musical key. You get instruction on playing bass guitar anywhere on the fretboard. Bassist and teacher Mark John Sternal has been credited as one of the greatest music instructors of the 21st century and has taught bass to thousands of bass players and guitarists. This course from Sternal gives beginners pro techniques and makes pros even better.. ...details

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MJS The Twelve Notes of Music (Book) ¹.

There are only 12 notes in the musical alphabet and when you've mastered them, you've mastered music. The Twelve Notes of Music, a unique patent-applied-for method, takes an in-depth look at each individual note and shows you how it associates with other notes for a full understanding of the tonal structure of melodies, harmonies, and chords. This course will give insight to beginners and advanced musicians alike.Course LayoutIntroduction - Music at its most simplified explanation The Twelve Notes of Music is universal for guitar, bass guitar, and piano. It is simple enough to teach to a 5-year-old child, yet informative enough to be useful for musicians of all ages.Chapter 1 - Pick a note, any note The method in The Twelve Notes of Music lets you blindly pick any note on your instrument and build a musical key based on that note. The intervals After the student has picked a root note in Chapter 1, each succeeding chapter will introduce a new interval. Each chapter explains the uniqueness of tonal relationships between each interval and the root note, pointing out which work best as melodies vs. harmonies; which are pleasant vs. dissonant; and which have major, minor, and neutral qualities.Chapter 13 - The octave Once you reach the octave, it is recommended that you build a second octave. This gives even the young beginner a clear understanding of the repetitive cycles found in music.Scale and chord formulas After you've learned all of the intervals in a key of music, The Twelve Notes of Music offers several formulas for building common scales and chords.Apply it again The Twelve Notes of Music is a short workbook, yet it can be reapplied to every key of music. Once you've learned one key, the author suggests that you reapply the workbook to another note. This reinforces the universal qualities of notation intervals: the mechanics of the music we hear. According to MJS, a student who applies The Twelve Notes of Music to 2 or more keys will usually begin to understand key changes and transposing to all 12 keys at an early stage of musical training.Free lesson support With the purchase of The Twelve Notes Of Music you also gain the author, Mark John Sternal, as a teacher. If you ever have any questions pertaining to the book you can contact MJS Music Publications online. All book questions are answered by Mark.. ...details

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MJS EASY GUITAR CHORDS DVD Common Rhythms & Progressions.

The Easy Guitar Chords DVD teaches you easy, basic chords that are found in every key of music, starting with open chords and progressing with time, strength and practice to popular barre chords —all presented in a useful format that shows you how chords are used musically. By introducing rhythms and chord progressions, each section of this unique instructional video course allows you to do more than learn just a handful of chords, you will actually learn to play and make music with them. In Easy Guitar Chords DVD, every chord, rhythm and progression is introduced with a thorough on-screen demonstration, followed by an example played with a tempo. The bottom half of the screen provides you with the option of reading chord charts, traditional notation, or tablature (TAB). As a bonus, you also get important tips for spicing up chords using strumming patterns, finger picking, raking and rests. This exclusive video course also offers a still-image section with the sheet music and chord progressions found throughout the video. A built-in tuner helps you keep your guitar in tune and on screen metronomes allow you to practice chords and rhythm progressions at several different speeds.Chords are the canvas for any song and any style of music. Using only 3 or 4 chords, guitarists can entertain an audience for hours. Whether a single player at a campfire, an afternoon on the front porch with friends and family, or an open blues jam, folk festival or stadium rock concert —all have one thing in common: chords.. ...details

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MJS Easy Metal Guitar DVD.

In Easy Metal Guitar DVD, expert guitar instructor Mark John Sternal starts you out with simple power chords, riffs, tricks and techniques that form the backbone of heavy metal guitar playing. Each lesson is introduced with thorough and descriptive instructions, followed by a slowed-down practice section to ensure that anyone, at any level, can play each exercise. Later, these exercises are combined to form complete metal songs. Each metal song and metal solo is presented at a slow, medium and fast tempo, so as you play along, you build up your metal guitar chops.Beats Per Minute (BPM) range from 50 BPM practice tempos, and progressively increase to high speed metal at 200 BPM.. ...details