The Rolling Stones- Let It Bleed (Piano/Vocal Guitar) (Alfred's Classic Album Editions) [Paperback] Review

This book is great because it has all the songs from the classic Let it Bleed Album.I was suprised that there were very basic mistakes, for example the introduction states that Brian Jones was replaced by Mick Taylor, an American, after he died.Wha?Mick Taylor is English.Also, the slide guitar solo/interlude for Monkey Man is not correct.There are missing parts to other songs, such as the picking work for Country Honk.I give this 3 stars since this book, like the tab book for Beggars Banquet from Alfred publishing, will give you enough information to play the songs in a similar fashion to the recorded versions.

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Arranged for Piano & Guitar With Lyrics, Chord Names & Frames. Matching songbook to the 1969 classic Stones album. Contents:Let It Bleed, Love In Vain, Midnight Rambler, Gimme Shelter, You Got The Silver, You Can't Always Get What You Want, Live With Me, Monkey Man, Country Honk.

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How to Play from a Fake Book [Paperback] Review

I took classical piano lessons growing up, which is a very rote way to learn.I didn't particularly like it and I didn't particularly get good at understanding music -- I got good at fingering specific pieces.

I would have, in retrospect, preferred the method of learning and understanding the chords so I could pick up pieces on my own.The idea of "fake" books is to improvise the harmony based on the chords and play the to melody line along with it.By learning the chords and some ways of stringing them together, you can master just about anything.

It's not that simple -- it's a lot of practice to be able to turn chords on the sheet into realtime music.But it's a lot of fun, and I actually "get it" now on how music is put together.

This book in particular is well written, bringing you quickly to understand how to do this.It assumes basic ability to read music.And it is slightly corny in parts.But aside from that, its a nice self-paced tutorial into playing from "fake" books or other sheet music that includes chord information.

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For musicians of all levels, this book teaches how to use bass lines, countermelodies, introductions and endings, rhythmic patterns, embellish a melody and how to accompany. All the techniques needed to 'fake' a great-sounding accompaniment from just melody, lyrics and chord symbols.

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A Tribute to George and Ira Gershwin (Piano Solo Arrangements) [Paperback] Review

I am a professional accompanist and piano teacher.This collection of Gershwin is not for those who are below Advanced level, and still the selections will require a good deal of practice for those who are accomplished pianists.This is not just a "hobby" book which one can pick up and sightread, but the "real deal" of Gershwin's own arrangements.

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Contains: 'S Wonderful * Strike Up the Band * The Man I Love * My One and Only * Embraceable You and more classics, including 18 original Gershwin arrangements.

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Piano Guy 1-on-1 Series Misty Review

I'm really enjoying going through this lesson. Scott does a great job explaining his ideas. As I watch and learn, I've had several "ah, HA!" moments. Great fun, easy to understand, and with practice, I'm learning to play this song.

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This terrific instructional series was designed to do one thing extremely well - teach you to play great songs! Each includes approx. 2-1/2 hours of direct video instruction, plus lead sheets! Starting from an absolute beginner's point of view, and contin

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The Very Best of Sting and the Police (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) [Paperback] Review

This is the first negative review I have posted on a book.This book isexcellent for piano, but for guitar?I think not.I thought this bookwould have tablature and chords, but unfortunately it only has chords. Don't get me wrong this book has excellent chords, just no tabs.For thosewho play piano and rythm or solo guitar this is a good choice.But forlead guitarist, look else where.Thank war veretans for all the have donefor us.HOO-YAH!!!!

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Fifteen hits from this supergroup and StingÕs solo career: CanÕt Stand Losing You ¥ DonÕt Stand So Close to Me ¥ Englishman in New York ¥ Every Breath You Take ¥ Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic ¥ Fields of Gold ¥ If I Ever Lose My Faith in You ¥ If You Love Somebody Set Them Free ¥ Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot ¥ Message in a Bottle ¥ Roxanne ¥ Roxanne Õ97 - Puff Daddy Remix ¥ Russians ¥ Walking on the Moon ¥ When We Dance.

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Vanessa Carlton - Be Not Nobody (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) [Paperback] Review

Vanessa's songs are very creatively written.With this book, you can teach yourself all of the songs from her debut album Be Not Nobody.There are 11 songs including:
1. Ordinary Day
2. Unsung
3. A Thousand Miles
4. Pretty Baby
5. Rinse
6. Sway
7. Paradise
8. Prince
9. Paint It Black
10. Wanted
11. Twilight
The songs have some difficult rhythms, but overall the songs are not too complicated (I have been playing piano for 5 years, By The Way).Three of the songs are written in C Major.Guitar chords and piano chords are included, as well as vocals.This is a great buy!I love the CD, and now I can play all of the songs with it!

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Our matching folio to the debut album by this singer/songwriter includes the smash hit "A Thousand Miles," plus: Ordinary Day * Sway * Wanted * and 7 more.

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Paul McCartney/Wings - Band on the Run (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) [Paperback] Review

I have been teaching myself the piano for the past year or so, and I bought this book because I really enjoy Paul McCartney's compositions and his style of rock/pop piano.
The standard notation alone in this book does not really match exactly as Paul McCartney plays it on the album, but the chord notations are written above each measure of the music and using a combination of these, one can pretty much imitate what Paul McCartney is doing on the piano.
I would not categorize this book as an easy piano book; I would say that it is on the intermediate level.My favorite songs to play in this book are, "Band on the Run", "Jet", "Bluebird", and "Let Me Roll It".
Since the chords are also shown for each measure, it comes in handy when I play my electric guitar as well. The book also contains quite a few large color and b/w photographs of the band.Overall this is a very good book for the money.I would recommend it for anyone that likes Paul McCartney and Wings or rock/pop piano.

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1999 was the 25th anniversary of Band on the Run, Paul McCartney's most successful and highly-acclaimed post-Beatles album. This classic album includes: Band on the Run * Bluebird * Helen Wheels * Jet * Let Me Roll It * Mamunia * Mrs. Vanderbilt * Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five * No Words (For My Love) * Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me).

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The Very Best of the Eagles: Piano Vocal Edition [Paperback] Review

I love the Eagles and like to bang around on the keyboard a little, so I bought this song book.It has the chords with the music and I can play the songs!What's not to like?I bought the CD a long time ago and was thrilled that I could get the song book, too.

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Arranged for Piano/Guitar With Lyrics.The Eagles are a classic rock band with generations of music fans.This album-matching folio contains 33 titles from the band's illustrious career. It includes a 48-page booklet featuring photos of the Eagles and a conversation with Don Henley and Glenn Frey that provides background information on how the songs were written and their meaning behind them.Make sure to have this collector's item in stock! Titles include: After the Thrill Is Gone * Already Gone * The Best of My Love * Desperado * Get Over It * Heartache Tonight * Hole in the World * Hotel California * I Can't Tell You Why * The Last Resort * Life in the Fast Lane * The Long Run * Love Will Keep Us Alive * Lyin' Eyes * New Kid in Town * One of These Nights * Peaceful Easy Feeling * Take It Easy * Take It To the Limit * Tequila Sunrise * Victim of Love * Wasted Time * Witchy Woman. TOC: After The Thrill Is Gone
Already Gone
Best Of My Love, The
Desperado
Doolin-Dalton
Get Over It
Heartache Tonight
Hole In The World
Hotel California
I Can't Tell You Why
In The City
James Dean
Last Resort, The
Life In The Fast Lane
Long Run, The
Love Will Keep Us Alive
Lyin' Eyes
Midnight Flyer
New Kid In Town
Ol' '55
On The Border
One Of These Nights
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Please Come Home For Christmas
Sad Cafe, The
Seven Bridges Road (Live)
Take It Easy
Take It To The Limit
Tequila Sunrise
Those Shoes
Victim Of Love
Wasted Time
Witchy Woman

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