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Geek Guitar is a comprehensive series of plain-language tutorials covering recording, notation and live performance technologies for guitarists. Our resident Geekness, Marc Schonbrun will show you how to easily record your guitar into a computer (with and without midi), tap into thousands of effects and amp simulations, lay down any type of instrument track using your guitar, layer in loops of any variety and tweak all to your hearts delight. In short, you’ll learn how to create professional sounding songs with you playing all of the instruments on a single guitar........(more)

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In the time since I handed "Theory" in, I was approached by a student to revisit one of my older books "The Efficient Guitarist". TEG was a book that I wrote by accident, largely out of the need for some simple scale handouts. It developed in a weekend into a 56 page book on scales and chords. It was great for lessons, but useless for anyone who didn't have the benefit of me teaching the basic methodology of the book. Plus, all the information was in Adobe format, so it was very hard to change.

In comes my student, a retired finance guy and Ph.D. Mathematician telling me about a language called "LaTeX" that he wrote his thesis in; a language he thought we could develop a new, much more expanded work in. He was right and this "refresh" ended up being a complete rewrite. It's over 100 pages, filled with prose and is probably the best thing I've ever done. It's the first of four volumes of "The Efficient Guitarist". Other books are in the works and will appear here as they are released. Books are spiral bound and professionally printed.

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Are you a musician who longs to take music to the next level, but aren't sure how to go about it? You need to unlock the "secret" to understanding music on a deeper level, to help you grasp what it is that makes music music. In The Everything Music Theory Book with CD, musician and music educator Marc Schonbrun takes you step by step through the underpinnings of music theory, the very glue that holds music together.

You'll learn about:
• Chord and scale construction
• Harmony and harmonic analysis from Baroque through jazz
• Musical form and development
• Counterpoint and voice leading

Perfect for everyone from the intermediate musician to the pre-collegiate music major, The Everything Music Theory Book with CD is your one-stop guide to mastering one of the most important tools for every musician: musical understanding. Complete with a helpful audio CD, practice concepts, and exercises, this clear and easy-to-follow book-plus package takes you from music enthusiast to true musician in no time, regardless of what instrument you play.

Click here for the answers to the Etudes printed in the book. They were ommitted from the first publishing run by mistake and will appear in subsequent prints.

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The digital music revolution isn't just for keyboardists anymore. Guitarists can now get in on the action. Recently, the computer music world has exploded with plug-ins that emulate popular amplifiers and effects. Imagine having a virtual roomful of the greatest amps ever made, the ability to use any speaker cabinet you like, a wide selection of microphones, and a broad array of effects, all within your computer! And that's just the beginning. With the right equipment and a computer, you can now access synthesizer sounds directly from your guitar using MIDI technology, sequence your MIDI guitar with popular DAWs, such as Pro Tools, Reason, Cubase, Logic, Digital Performer, and others, change from a Stratocaster sound to a Les Paul sound with the turn of a knob, learn how to control virtual instruments with your guitar, instead of with a keyboard, and much, much more. While it's amazing that all this power is within your grasp, you will need some pointers on how to use it effectively. Digital Guitar Power! provides the guidance that guitarists need to get the most out of new digital technology. The book is designed for anyone who plays the guitar and is interested in using the latest technology to make music with it. If you're new to computer music, this book will explain all the terminology, help you find the right software and the best hardware, and then teach you how to use it. If you play the guitar and already own some home recording technology, you'll find out how to get the most out of your current setup. You'll also learn some of the cutting-edge technologies available today and how you can use them most effectively. If you play guitar and have always wanted to start recording at home, this book will show you what's out there, what you can afford, and most importantly, what skills you need in order to do it right.

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Do you want to learn to play guitar but can't seem to master the chords? Are you already an experienced guitarist but need brushing up on chord progressions? Can't tell your augmented chords from your power chords? The Everything Guitar Chords Book with CD is your one-way ticket to musical mastery!

Written by professional guitarist Marc Schonbrun, The Everything Guitar Chords Book with CD is an easily accessible guide that leads you through guitar chords, from the most basic to the most complicated chords used by today's hottest musicians. Highlights
include:

• Clear, easy-to-follow diagrams of each chord
• An audio CD featuring 100 essential chords
• Major and minor chords
• Chord progressions
• Power, rock, jazz, and blues chords

The Everything Guitar Chords Book with CD is a must-have for musicians of all levels. If you are looking for a beginner's tutorial, or just need a refresher course in chords, The Everything Guitar Book with CD is your guide to becoming a great guitarist!

Marc Schonbrun graduated magna laude from the Crane School of Music. He is an active educator who has taught at the National Guitar Workshop. As a performer in the New York area, he plays everything from classical to jazz and rock. In 2000, he played the opening ceremonies of the Goodwill Games with Edwin McCain and Bruce Hornsby. He lives in Great Neck, New York.

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Music is a wonderfully creative outlet as well as a great hobby and profession. Regardless of your skill level, everyone starts in the same place with the same understanding of music theory. Perfect for the beginner or the musicologist who wants to brush up on the skills and techniques to understanding music, The Everything Reading Music Book takes the mystery out of how music works, how music is created and why you should love it.
You'll learn about:

• Clefs and bars
• Octaves and notes
• Reading music
• Music theory

With its accompanying CD, The Everything Reading Music Book is a valuable resource that provides the information you need to comprehend music. Written by an accomplished musician-teacher, this text will guide you through the notes, chords, and tones and will have you jammin' in no time.

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Regardless of your budget or skill level, The Everything® Home Recording Book is for you. In this highly accessible work, accomplished musician and teacher Marc Schonbrun guides you step by step through the basics of home recording. From setting up your studio and editing tracks to creating your own professional demo, The Everything® Home Recording Book helps you develop the skills you need to make your dreams a reality.

Features vital tips on how to:

• Buy computer and noncomputer recording equipment
• Record on tape and digital media
• Mix your recordings like a pro
• Improve acoustics
• Add effects such as reverb, EQ, and compression

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With easy-to-understand text and audio instruction, The Everything® Rock & Blues Guitar Book with CD provides you with everything you need to play all your favorite songs. You will learn the scales and chords found in all rock and blues songs, and achieve the unique techniques that define them. Frequent practice exercises allow you to put your knowledge to work, while the audio examples help train your ear.
The Everything® Rock and Blues Guitar Book with CD also includes professional tips on:

• Inflection and phrasing
• Chord progression
• Alternate tuning, harmonics, and slide playing
• Transcription and ear training
• Equipment, such as electric guitars, straps, amplifiers, strings, and pedals