Authors:William Bay, Mike Christianse,
Publisher: Mel Bay Publicatio
Keywords: guitar, mastering, audio, guitarist, comprehensive, mel, method
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2003-09-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0786629282
ISBN-13: 9780786629282
Mastering the Guitar is an innovative, exciting way to learn the guitar. Co-authored by William Bay and Mike Christiansen, this extremely comprehensive method applies the internationally acclaimed Mel Bay teaching concept to the vast array of musical styles and techniques found in today’s music. Written in notation and tablature, it covers guitar solo and accompaniment styles ranging from Celtic, to Classic, to Cajun; from Flamenco to Fiddle tunes; from Renaissance, to Rock, to Reggae; from Baroque, to Blues, to Bluegrass; from Latin, to Country, to Jazz. A special feature of this method
Author: William Bay; Mike Christiansen
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Keywords: mastering, guitar, method, class, mel
Number of Pages: 136
Published: 2000-06-01
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 0786657006
ISBN-13: 9780786657001
Mastering the Guitar Class Method is a remarkably innovative new approach to teaching guitar in class settings. Special features of this method include: careful grading of all material; use of both standard notation and tablature; numerous guitar ensemble pieces; the combining of music with other disciplines such as history, math, English, etc.; presentation of varied musical styles as applied to the guitar; solo material from different musical periods; selections derived from various countries and cultures; graded lessons on improvising; and suggested guitar back-up and accompaniment styles.
Authors:Jane Wightwick, Mahmoud Gaafar,
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Keywords: mastering, hippocrene, arabic
Number of Pages: 371
Published: 2008-12
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0781812380
ISBN-13: 9780781812382
This is a new edition of a hugely popular title. "Mastering Arabic" is the most accessible, carefully-paced and lively introductory Arabic course on the market using an effective tried and tested methodology which works across a wide range of learner backgrounds. A long-standing best-seller, this new edition boasts an even more attractive, modern page layout with hundreds of cartoons and exercises, contrasting with the traditional approach of its competitors. This second edition also adds new conversational sections enabling learners to get conversing from the very start, more explanation and
Author: Jerry Beasley
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Keywords: mastering, series, arts, martial, karate
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2002-10-14
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0736044108
ISBN-13: 9780736044103
Put the nation’s top karate instructor to work for you! Jerry Beasley, a ninth-degree black belt with more than 30 years of martial arts experience, shares his knowledge and insight to give you the edge you need to improve and enhance your performance. Beasley focuses on the crucial components of advanced karate techniques and skills that will help you develop through the intermediate and advanced ranks. Offensive and defensive tactics and strategies for sparring and self-defense will teach you how to fight smarter. Training methods and drills will toughen you mentally and emotionally as
Author: Masao Takahashi
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Keywords: mastering, series, arts, martial, judo
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2005-05-03
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 073605099X
ISBN-13: 9780736050999
Immerse yourself in the art and sport of judo like never before in Mastering Judo. Gain a rich understanding of the philosophy, history, and practices that distinguish judo from other martial arts. Become more proficient in the techniques, tactics, and training necessary to rise through the ranks. Mastering Judo will add to your appreciation of the principles that distinguish the art in formal exercises (kata) and to your toughness and spontaneity in both freestyle fighting (randori) and competitive matches (shiai). Firmer grounding in the roots and wisdom of traditional judo practices will
Author: William Durbin
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Keywords: mastering, series, arts, martial, kempo
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 2000-11-10
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0736003509
ISBN-13: 9780736003506
Finally, a book that covers all aspects of the “original martial art” is here! Mastering Kempo covers everything from Kempo’s profound history to the techniques, tactics, and training needed to excel at any level of this art. Mastering Kempo is an exposition of Kempo as the masters originally taught it, featuring their methods of training and wealth of technical knowledge—much of which has been forgotten or ignored in modern times. Mastering Kempo introduces these techniques, skills, and advanced training methods to enrich the Kempo of any stylist and contribute to an in-depth
Authors:Renzo Gracie, John Danaher,
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: mastering, series, arts, martial, jujitsu
Number of Pages: 248
Published: 2003-05-22
List price: $21.95
ISBN-10: 0736044043
ISBN-13: 9780736044042
In recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others, the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracieone of the most successful athletes in the world-renowned Gracie familyreveals the inner workings of the art. With nearly 30 years of training, Gracie competes at the highest levels and is a champion of numerous grappling, MMA, and NHB events. Also an instructor of many students who have gone
