Offers the essentials you need to know, explaining pitch, the treble clef, the bass clef, rhythm, accidentals, key signatures and time signatures. You can then practise what you have learnt with the 'Play Along' sections containing simple, well-known examples of music. It comes with helpful diagrams, clear accessible text. The perfect companion to the other titles in the Pick Up & Play series (Play the GuitarPlay the Piano, Guitar Chords, Piano Chords), this is the ideal guide for those, of any age, who may enjoy playing instruments, but have not yet mastered how to read music from the page.
 

Supported online by the Flame Tree Music website. Now you can see the chord, then reach for your phone and hear the chord or scale. Using any free QR code reader app (Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows) a web site opens automatically and you can listen to the chord as a strum, an arpeggio (each note played separately) and hear it as a piano chord.

All the key chords, in every key, organised as a chord per page, this is a flexible, comprehensive solution for anyone learning or playing the piano or keyboard, especially in a band format, or with any group. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, concealed spiral book will fit into a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss.

All the key chords, in every key, organised as a chord per page, this is a flexible, comprehensive solution for anyone learning or playing the guitar at any level. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, concealed spiral book will fit into a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss.

Expert advice on chords, scales, notes and techniques. This book contains everything the new or intermediate guitar player (acoustic or electric) needs to know to really get to grips with making music on this most popular of instruments. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, concealed spiral book will fit into a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss.

Expert advice made easy on notation, expression and technique for anyone learning or playing the piano or keyboard, either on their own or with a group. Perfect for beginners or intermediate players, there are useful diagrams and charts throughout. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, concealed spiral book will fit into a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss.

Classic Riffs (Pick Up and Play)

by Jake Jackson

Published 22 February 2017
Every developing guitarist wants to know how to produce those amazing sounds familiar to us all - the awesome solos and guitar virtuosity, the signature riffs of the most memorable songs. This is the ideal book for anyone who can't get enough of those classic styles. Split into genres – blues, heavy metal, punk and indie, and even country and jazz – each section has an introduction which captures the main artists and their styles. Then try your hand at any of the notation or TAB examples of riffs in the style of everyone from Ritchie Blackmore and Jimmy Page to Slash and Kurt Cobain. Classic Riffs is part of our highly successful series of practical ring-bound guides to playing music.



Supported online by the Flame Tree Music website. Now you can see the chord, then reach for your phone and hear the chord or scale. Using any free QR code reader app (Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows) a web site opens automatically and you can listen to the chord as a strum, an arpeggio (each note played separately) and hear it as a piano chord.

Chords are one of the most useful aspects of music to learn about. A handy resource for complete beginners, this book of ukulele chords covers all the basic chords, including majors, minors and sevenths, in all the main keys. Keeping things clear and simple, the book also includes concise explanations and examples of the chords used in practice. Chords are written in both standard and TAB notation, and include links to flametreemusic.com, an audio library of chords and scales.

Another title in the hugely popular Pick up & Play series with audio and internet links.

How To Play Classic Riffs

by Jake Jackson

Published 1 April 2010
Every developing guitarist wants to be able to produce those amazing sounds familiar to so many people - the awesome solos and guitar virtuosity that are the signature of many songs. This is the ideal songbook for them or anyone who can't get enough of those classic styles. Split into genres, such as blues, heavy metal, punk and indie, and even country and jazz, each section has an introduction reminding you of the main proponents and their styles. Then try your hand at any of the notation examples of riffs in the style of everyone from Ritchie Blackmore and Jimmy Page to Slash and Kurt Cobain. It is part of a highly successful series of handy, practical ringbound guides to playing music.

Learn to play your guitar with confidence using this handy new guide! A vital tool for all guitarists, whether just starting out or looking to brush up on existing skills, this book offers a wealth of practical advice on everything from chord transitions to scales and how to learn the finger positions.

Clear diagrams throughout allow basic chords to be mastered with ease, and scales, arpeggios and octaves are introduced with useful tips on developing technique. Also includes links to online audio at flametreemusic.com.

Chords are one of the most useful aspects of music to learn about. A handy resource for complete beginners, this book of piano chords covers all the basic chords, including majors, minors and sevenths, in all the main keys. Keeping things clear and simple, the book also includes concise explanations and examples of the chords used in practice. Chords are written in both standard and TAB notation, and include links to flametreemusic.com, an audio library of chords and scales.

Another title in the hugely popular Pick up & Play series with audio and internet links.

Now for the left hand guitarist, introducing a major new feature for print books: sound! With your mobile, scan the QR code to launch flametreemusic.com and listen to the chord as a strum, or an arpeggio. Of course, Flame Tree'e easy-to-use diagrams make this a fantastic new book for home, studio, writing and rehearsal.

Understanding and using Chord progressions is fundamental for anyone who wants to play popular songs, and to write their own. Most of the memorable tunes are based on a few simple structures which can be learned and adapted. This book focuses on the basic keys and, simply, shows you how to make great music.

Chords are one of the most useful aspects of music to learn about. A handy resource for complete beginners, this book of guitar chords covers only the basic chords and keys, including majors, minors and sevenths. Keeping things clear and simple, the book also includes concise explanations and examples of the chords used in practice. Chords are written in both standard and TAB notation, and include links to flametreemusic.com, an audio library of chords and scales.

Another title in the hugely popular Pick up & Play series with audio and internet links.