Hal Leonard

Read & Burn is the first serious, in-depth appraisal of Wire, one of the most influential British bands to emerge during the punk era. If Wire were briefly a punk band, however, it was largely by hist...

The form and spirit of Robert Johnson's original recordings are faithfully captured in these 15 arrangements while incorporating the unique sonic qualities of the 5-string banjo. The results are a her...

The Complete Singer-Songwriter is the ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to take their craft and career...

A choice selection of Foster's most famous and enduring songs arranged specifically for the uke, but suitable for all chord instruments. Songs include: Oh! Susanna - Beautiful Dreamer - Jeanie with th...

Despite Steely Dan's popularity, their ability to cultivate an ever-growing base of avid and loyal fans, and their chart positions, relatively little has been written about the group. The band has sol...

In 2009, the legendary Les Paul passed away at the age of 94. In celebration of his life, this book, capturing Paul's own reflections on his remarkable inventions and guitar playing, was published as...

Born in Texas and raised in Arizona, Buck Owens eventually found his way to Bakersfield, California. Unlike the vast majority of country singers, songwriters, and musicians who made their fortunes wor...

Composing music is a joy and a gift, but making it pay can be a real challenge. The competition is fierce, and talent alone is not enough to make you stand out - you also have to know what works and h...

Confessions of a Serial Songwriter is an amusing and poignant memoir about songwriter Shelly Peiken's journey from young girl falling under the spell of magical songs to working professional songwrite...

To be a great singer, talent and technique are obviously important, as are having excellent songs and being able to move an audience. But there's more to it than that, including two critical skills th...

Introduce students to jazz through great literature combined with learn by doing! The first of ten volumes, Jazz for Young People includes step-by-step lessons that combine content and audio/video rec...

From 1958 to 1963, Neil Sedaka sold 25 million records - more than anyone except Elvis Presley. He thought he could do no wrong, but a year later he was all but off the charts, swept away by the Beatl...

Touched By Grace is an up-close-and-personal account by the legendary guitarist and songwriter Gary Lucas of the time he spent with his friend and collaborator, Jeff Buckley, during Jeff's early days...

Long before there was a peace process in Ireland, Van Morrison unwittingly did his bit to unite a nation divided. Born in the heart of East Belfast in the North, he is revered as a Celtic soul hero in...

La Methode de Ukulele des editions Hal Leonard est destinee a tous ceux qui veulent apprendre a jouer du ukulele. Ce guide complet et facile a utiliser par un debutant, ecrit par un interprete reconnu...

Ready to take your playing to the next level? Renowned fretted instrument performer and teacher Fred Sokolow presents valuable how-to insight that mandolin players of all styles and levels can benefit...

The Roots of Rock Drumming is an insider's look at the beginnings of rock music as told by the drummers who were there when rock was born. Featuring interviews with 22 of the pioneers of rock drumming...

If the Beatles wrote the soundtrack of the swinging '60s, then the Eagles did the same for the cynical '70s. The story of the Eagles is also the story of most artists of their time - the drugs, the mu...

The Hal Leonard Chinese Pipa Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the pipa. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to the Chinese pipa and its tec...

The Beatles' sixth studio album, Rubber Soul, was a game changer. By December 1965, when the album was released, the Beatles had played the first arena rock show at Shea Stadium for 55, 000 delirious...

Here, record producer Beinhorn reveals how to deal with interpersonal issues record producers face when they work with artists one on one or in small groups. The situations and solutions are based upo...

From Paper to Pixels is a guide for musicians making the transition from paper sheet music to digital sheet music readers and apps. From selecting the perfect tablet or computer to finding the right a...

Covering nearly a half a century of rock, 'Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall' showcases the dramatic and colorful history of the most popular psychedelic band the world has ever known. From their early root...

Formed in Los Angeles in 1981, Metallica has become one of the bestselling bands in rock history. In this, the first complete illustrated treatment of the band, Martin Popoff presents the group's enti...

Nirvana unintentionally tore the music world asunder in 1991 with 'Smells like Teen Spirit.' At the time, MTV and the pop charts were dominated by vapid hair metal acts and Michael Jackson. Nirvana re...