Click book to purchase or to get more information.

The Desktop Studio Emile Menasche helps you figure out how to put together the right system for what you want to accomplish. more recording	Magic in the Night: The Words and Music of Bruce Springsteen This book looks at Springsteen's biography as he and his music changes from "the next Bob Dylan" to a Reagan-era pop culture icon, and again to today's populist voice. more history more vocal / songwriting	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Percussion This book will take you on a guided tour of the entire percussion family, from marching drums and cymbals to the ethnic sounds of the world. more percussion
The Musician's Hit Song Writer's Notebook Combines the practical and hardworking with the motivational and inspirational in one neat package. more song writing	Jazz Phrasing for Beginners: Alto and Tenor Saxophone Edition Author Fishman decided to write his own simple, catchy tunes with clear melodic development, rather than simplified versions of more advanced pieces. more woodwinds	The Les Paul Guitar Book: A Complete History of Gibson Les Paul Guitars From classic '52 Goldtops to screaming P-90s, this updated edition includes hundreds of color photos of nearly every make and model, from the very first prototypes to the axes wielded by rock gods. more history more string instruments
May/June 2010 issue.
1,000 Songwriting Ideas The next time you are struck by writers block, don't fall into the trap of relying on the same old I-IV-V chord progressions and rehashed melody lines. Instead, pull out this handy reference by Lisa Aschmann of literally 1,000 unique songwriting ideas. more song writing	Drum Rudiment Dictionary The Drum Rudiment Dictionary is a complete reference of the Percussive Arts Society's 40 international drum rudiments, plus practice patterns and rudimental snare drum solos. more percussion	Alfred's Practical Dictionaries of Music Notation and Orchestration Alfred's Essentials of Music Notation: A Practical Dictionary is an A to Z reference of notation topics in an effort to take the mystery out of it. more music theory
Classical Guitar for the Steel-String Guitarist: A Guide to Essential Techniques and Repertoire William Tiger Fitzhugh wrote this book for guitarists who already play steel-string and are interested in broadening their scope by learning to play classical guitar. CD included. more guitars and strings	The Worlds of Johann Sebastian Bach Professor and Bach scholar Raymond Erickson explores how the composer's social, political, and artistic environment influenced him. The book is illustrated with reproductions of contemporary paintings, maps, sketches, architectural drawings, and manuscripts. more history	Mixing the Hits of Country The book comes with two DVDs complete with WAV files for every instrument and vocal tracks to 10 country hits, including songs by Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, and more. more recording

March/April 2010 issue.
The Drum Recording Handbook A drummer can make or break a band, and a muddled or poorly recorded kit can kill a stellar song. more percussion instruments	Bass Player Presents: The Fretless Bass An electric bass guitar with its frets removed is one of the most instantly recognizable sounds in music. more string instruments	The “Real Easy” Ear Training Book: A Guide to Hearing the Chord Changes Regardless of whether you are a player, composer, or educator, and no matter your genre or instrument, this book will help you to develop your ability to hear chord changes. more music theory, technique and recording	Janos Starker “King of Cellists”: The Making of an Artist Hungarian-born cello virtuoso Janos Starker has been called one of the most significant musicians of the 20th century. more history/genre/biography
Teach Yourself to Play Guitar: A Quick and Easy Introduction for Beginners Have you always wanted to learn to play guitar? Whether you want to learn acoustic or electric guitar, with this beginner’s book there’s no reason to delay. more string instruments	Guerrilla Home Recording: How to Get Great Sound from Any Studio You don’t need to spend $10,000 on new gear to get a professional sounding recording; this book may be all you need. more music theory, technique and recording	Rock Band Play-Along Series Rock Band video games have inspired many players to pick up a real instrument. The Rock Band and Rock Band 2 Play-Along series from Hal Leonard Corporation make it easy to learn the songs that made the video game a hit. more music theory, technique and recording	Guitar Identification: A Reference for Dating Guitars Made by Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, and Martin There is a glut of reissue axes hitting the market and dubious dealers sometimes try to pass off shoddy reproductions as the real deal. more string instruments

Resources
Books and DVDs about all instruments including guitar, jazz trumpet, pianos, drums, etc. Also includes music for these instruments, as well as historic looks at the instruments and their makers.

String Instruments
Books/DVDs about all string instruments including mandolin, oud, banjo, guitar, bass, violin, viola, harp, etc. Also includes fake books and music for these instruments, as well as historic looks at the instruments or their makers.

Keyboard Instruments
All books/DVDs about keyboard instruments including pianos, keyboards, and accordions. Also includes method books and music for keyboard, as well as historic books about keyboard instruments and their makers.

Percussion Instruments
All books/DVDs related to percussion instruments and drum circles, including technique and exercise books as well as historic looks at percussion instruments and their makers.

Music Theory, Technique and Recording
General books about music theory, teaching, and reading music. How to and method books/DVDs related to specific techniques and genres, as well as those about recording and equipment, as well as historic looks at techniques and innovators.

Vocal and Songwriting
Books/DVDs about singing, choruses, singing groups, song writing, including books of lyrics, exercises, how to books, and historic looks at choruses and singers.

History/Genre/Biography
Biographies of musicians, bands, and companies. Books/DVDs that give a history of a genre, instrument, etc. On this day in history type books.

Lifestyle
Books/DVDs related to aging, therapeutic, and social benefits of music, as well as historic looks at how music relates to psychology, cultures, and wellness.

Brass Wind Instruments
Books/DVDs about all brass wind instruments including trumpet, cornet, horn, euphonium, tuba, sousaphone, trombone, etc. Also includes music and exercises for these instruments, as well as historic looks at the instruments and their makers.

Woodwind Instruments
Books/DVDs about all woodwind instruments including clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, bagpipes, flutes, etc. Also includes music for these instruments, as well as historic looks at the instruments and their makers.

Join us at: