Category Archives: Education

Understanding Post-Tonal Music PDF Understanding Post-Tonal Music is a student-centered textbook that explores the compositional and musical processes of twentieth-century post-tonal music. Intended for undergraduate or general graduate courses on the theory and analysis of twentieth-century music, this book will increase the accessibility of post-tonal music by providing students with tools for understanding pitch organization, rhythm and meter,… Read More »

Beat Specials – English Edition: Streams & Podcasts PDF YouTube, TikTok, Facebook… Streaming is more popular than ever, but classic media forms like podcasts are also gaining in popularity. It‘s no surprise when parties are transmitted over the net and DJs play their sets in front of a virtual audience. We take a holistic approach to the topics… Read More »

Master Music Theory for Guitar in 14 Days: Daily Guitar Theory Lessons PDF A simple, 14-day guide to important music theory for guitar Learning basic music theory creates a foundation for almost anything you’ll ever want to learn and master on the guitar. As new concepts are introduced daily, you’ll learn how to quickly apply them to your… Read More »

Rainbow in the Dark: The Autobiography The long-awaited autobiography by one of heavy metal’s most revered icons, treasured vocalists, and front man for three legendary bands—Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Dio. Prior to his tragic death in 2010, Ronnie James Dio had been writing his autobiography, looking back on the remarkable life that led him from his hometown in… Read More »

Hal Leonard John 5 Vertigo PDF 13 tracks from the solo release by this Marilyn Manson guitarist. Songs: Feisty Cadavers Liberty Needles, CA Sugarfoot Rag Vertigo Zugg Island Convict and more Hal Leonard LLC is an American music publishing and distribution company founded in Winona, Minnesota, by Harold “Hal” Edstrom, his brother, Everett “Leonard” Edstrom, and fellow musician… Read More »

Hal Leonard The New Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd 15 of Their Greatest Hits PDF Notes & tab for 15 faves from the quintessential Southern rock band, including: Don’t Ask Me No Questions Down South Jukin’ Free Bird Gimme Three Steps Saturday Night Special Sweet Home Alabama What’s Your Name and more Hal Leonard LLC is an American music… Read More »

LearnIt Series: Music Producer’s Guide to Electronic Music PDF The Music Producer’s Guide to Electronic is your guide to five decades of Electronic Music, where we speak to the pioneers, examine the history and look in detail at many of the production techniques used within this most incredible of musical genres. Links

Easy Electric Guitar: The FASTEST & EASIEST way to learn to play guitar, GUARANTEED! FAST – FUN – EASY This book with interactive video gives the beginner electric guitarist all they need to survive in the world of guitar! The proven content was designed by Expert Guitar Instructor Marko “Coconut” Sternal to be the FASTEST and EASIEST way… Read More »

Hal Leonard Red Hot Chili Peppers I’m with You BASS PDF Note-for-note transcriptions with tab for Flea’s genius playing on all 14 cuts from the Peppers’ triumphant 2011 return: The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie Annie Wants a Baby Brendan’s Death Song Dance, Dance, Dance Did I Let You Know Ethiopia Even You Brutus? Factory of Faith Goodbye… Read More »

12 Easy Hymns & Gospels for Sing & Strum Guitar Learn 12 easy hymns and gospels for sing & strum guitar! Includes melody, chord diagrams, lyrics, and a simple strum patterns! Strum It! Pick It! Sing It! All music is presented in easy-to-follow popular tab format and chord diagrams so you’ll be able to quickly teach yourself a… Read More »

Anthology of Post-Tonal Music: For Use with Understanding Post-Tonal Music, 2nd Edition PDF This anthology of over 40 scores and excerpts represents a wide range of music from across the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century, from pieces by Debussy, Stravinsky, and Bartok to works by Arvo Pärt, Thomas Adès, and Kaija Saariaho. Showcasing the vast range… Read More »

Chord Tone Soloing for Jazz Guitar: Master Arpeggio Soloing for Jazz Guitar Easily Master Jazz Guitar Soloing Quickly learn how to solo over the 13 most essential chord progressions in jazz guitar using arpeggios, substitutions and chromatic approaches. Jazz Arpeggios, Extensions and Substitutions to Develop & Enrich Your Playing Learn the best arpeggios to use over the thirteen… Read More »

Sound On Sound UK August 2021 Sound On Sound is the world’s best recording technology magazine, packed full of in-depth, independent product tests, including music software, studio hardware, keyboards and live sound (PA) gear. Every issue also includes SOS’s unique step-by-step tutorial and technique columns on all the leading DAW programs, as well as insightful interviews with leading… Read More »

Beat Specials English Edition: Drums & Groove (2021) PDF Whether techno, EDM, hip-hop or chillout, drums have to sound crisp, need to be used cleverly and above all: they have to have groove. But what to look for when searching for sounds, how do kick and bass become one unit, how can ready-made loops and samples be combined… Read More »

Beat Recording Workflow PDF Whether large studio, home recording or laptop setup… when creative ideas come up, a well thought-out workflow is essential. But what can you do to optimize your hardware and software setup so that ideas can be captured quickly and efficiently when the muse kisses you? And how do you get the best sound when… Read More »