John McCarthy Knihy

(Rock House). Learn the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with how to hold the guitar, pick and proper hand position for comfortable playing. Next learn chords, rhythm, timing, strumming techniques and how they are used to play popular songs. Learn scales, riffs and the basics of lead guitar. From theory to complete songs, everything you need to play acoustic or electric guitar is here for you. This comprehensive book is a great place to start your musical journey! Includes an MP3 CD.

(Rock House). Designed by John McCarthy for piano or electronic keyboard, this Master Edition combines all three levels of this award wining series in a complete course! As a bonus we have included a complete "Key Tab" section that will quickly and easily show you how to play chords, progressions and entire songs. Learn all the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with proper posture and hand position. Next you will follow a gradual and progressive learning path to read music and play songs and master the keyboard. You will learn everything from classical pieces to blues progressions and challenging techniques. Learn melodies, scales and the basics of improvising. As an added bonus, included are audio backing tracks and playing examples you can download that follow each lesson and let you apply them over full band backing tracks.

(Rock House). Here is a modern, unique learning system that starts from the beginner level and progresses through advanced techniques. This comprehensive method covers melody, rhythm, chords, scales and even lead guitar techniques. Learn theory, dynamics, syncopation, the major scale formula and how to apply it all to the guitar. Learn the basics of blues, rock and many songs and progressions. Over 120 professionally recorded audio backing tracks and playing examples on the included MP3 CD will guide you through each lesson. Use the in-depth quiz system to gauge your proegress at each step and help ensure an effective learning experience.

Book and DVD using John McCarthy's The Rock House Method system of learning. It's a three part teaching system that employs DVD and 24/7 [free] online lesson support along with the book to give you a variety of sources to assure complete learning experience.

(Rock House). Continuing on the learning path of Book 1, start with a review of the notes on the grand staff. Next learn eighth, sixteenth and dotted note timings. staccato technique, major chord construction and inversions, single note exercises to build coordination and intervals. Learn to play the major scale and how it is constructed and used to play melodies. Learn popular songs and progressions in many music genres all with full audio backing tracks. Everything you need to get to the next level is here in this progressive and comprehensive method. This step-by step-course has 60 pages of lessons and can be used with a teacher or self-guided. CD with backing tracks you practice with, lifetime web membership for 24/7 lesson support. Also includes a quiz system that helps you track your progress, digital version you get when you register for support at the web site and much more.

(Rock House). Prepare to enter into the elite world of guitar in this advanced book in the Rock House Method series. Learn to play and apply challenging scales, lead techniques and chords within the context of a song. Many advanced skills will be learned: modal theory, chord construction, diatonic 3rd harmonies, building a chord scale and the Phrygian major scales are just a few of the things you will learn that will help you become a well-rounded guitarist and give the tools needed to create your own music. Includes MP-3 CD.

(Rock House). Designed by John McCarthy, this complete ukulele course has all the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with how to hold the ukulele for comfortable playing and fast, effective learning. Next, learn picking and strumming techniques, chords, rhythm, timing, and how they are used to play popular songs. Learn melodies, scales and the basics of the blues. You will also learn lead techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs and bends, and how to put them together to play lead riffs! As an added bonus, included is an extensive chord and scale section to further your knowledge of the ukulele. Download audio backing tracks and demonstrations that correspond with each lesson in the book. Hear each lesson played slowly and at regular speed. Play songs and melodies over full band backing tracks to get the sensation of playing in a band! Register using the member number inside the last page of this book.

This instructional program focuses on transforming scales and modes into captivating guitar solos, suitable for players of all levels. Renowned guitarist John McCarthy guides learners through major scale theory, relative minor keys, and the seven modes, all while utilizing full band backing tracks. Key concepts include passing tone theory, chordal soloing, and creating chord progressions for each mode. The accompanying DVD features close-up demonstrations and clear explanations, ensuring that students can master hand positions and musical applications effectively.

Focusing on essential techniques for piano or electric keyboard, this comprehensive guide offers a structured learning path beginning with proper posture and hand positioning. It covers music notation, rhythm, and timing through progressive lessons. Accompanied by audio backing tracks, quizzes reinforce concepts and track progress. With 60 pages of lessons, it supports both self-learners and those with instructors. Additional resources include a CD, lifetime web membership for ongoing support, and a digital version upon registration.