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byBob Hartz

The Teach Yourself Guitar Series was initially created as an impulse product for a typical independent “Guitar & Amp” shop. In a market flooded with similar products, we swiftly learned that our series was much more than just a quick fix for the beginner. Although titled, “Teach Yourself Guitar”, our books contain much more than basic guitar instruction. Accordingly, “Teach Yourself Guitar” has become the standard for countless educators as a private lesson study guide.

There are numerous products on the market that falsely proclaim incomprehensible results in just minutes. Unfortunately, none of these products cultivate permanent advancement. Becoming a better musician is only possible through hard work, discipline and dedication.

Our challenge was to create an approach to guitar that was easy to understand and followed a logical “step by step” progression. To truly master the guitar, one must have their eyes set on short-term goals in order to achieve long-term results. We are proud to say that we have met this challenge by providing a proven curriculum to learning the many facets of playing the guitar in our “Teach Yourself Guitar” series.

This series includes; Teach Yourself Guitar, Teach Yourself Fingerpicking Guitar, Teach Yourself Lead Guitar, Teach Yourself Rock Licks, Teach Yourself Blues, Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar, Teach Yourself Scales & Modes, Teach Yourself Chords & Progressions & Teach Yourself Bass Guitar (Teach Yourself Guitar, Fingerpicking Guitar & Bass Guitar have also been translated to authentic Spanish editions.)

____ TS71612 • $18.95

____ TS378 • $18.95

Make It Funky is a celebratory investigation of the classic funk sounds and styles of the FUNK ERA (1965-1980). Within these 80-page books, you’ll uncover the techniques and styles of the funk-masters that made it all happen.

Make It Funky – Bass Edition includes detailed examples of finger-style, slap-bass styles (thumping & plucking), ghost notes, dead notes, the use of “blue notes,” funk tone sets,

funk articulation, funk ostinato patterns, vamp improvisation and much more. This bass edition will develop your understanding and application of FUNK harmony; from chord to chord progressions, to double-stops, to single-note lines within a funk riff.

Make It Funky – Guitar Edition introduces the essential vocabulary for the funk-guitar master. This incredible assortment includes strumming, scratch-ing, skanking, bubble picking, funk articulation, muted notes, dead notes, and “Swunk” styles amongst others. In addition, you’ll build your understanding and application of funk-style harmony (major, minor, and dominant styles).

Make It Funky is an absolute must for any serious guitar or bass student that likes to groove. The performance CD includes every example in the styles of those who made them famous. This fantastic collection features the styles of James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, The JB’s, Kool & The Gang, Prince, Tower Of Power, Sly & The Family Stone, The Meters, Larry Graham, The Average White Band, Rufus, Maceo Parker, The Bar-Kays, Zapp, Bernard Edwards (of Chic) Ohio Players, Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, The Brothers Johnson, The Fatback Band and many other artists from the “FUNK” era.

So as James Brown would say, “Let’s” – “Make It Funky”.

for bass& guitar

____ TS379 • $18.95

Contact:SANTORELLA PUBLICATIONS, LTD.Post Office Box 60 • Danvers, MA 01923info@santopub.com • www.santorellapublications.com