Get Started!
An easy, step-by-step introduction to playing American Roots Music by ear
A Three-in-One Package
This book teaches you how to sing and strum ten traditional songs using just a handful of chords. You also learn to ‘pick’ (play melodies) by ear with the ToneWay Picking Patterns, unique to our Method. More importantly, however, you build the skill of playing music by ear. This means that before you know it, you'll be able to strum and pick any song you can sing, in any key, without practicing it beforehand. (This makes playing music with other folks so much more fun!)
The CD was designed specifically for our step-by-step program. In addition to full band recordings of all ten songs, the CD includes slow and ultra-slow tracks (in two keys) for most songs. Taken together, the book and CD are a powerful duo.
Bonus! We've filmed short video clips illustrating some basic concepts and musical techniques. They are designed to be used in concert with the book and CD. You can watch some of them here.
For more on the ToneWay Music Method, please read our Introduction to the ToneWay Music Method as well as The Five Commandments of Playing By Ear.
The book is excellent, even for a slow learner like myself! Thank you so much for your help,
–Toni
Houston, TX
Want more songs? Check out Get Started with Jammables–everything in Get Started, plus 90 additional songs, for just $5 more!
Unconditional Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee
If you don't feel you got your money's worth in Get Started, just return the book and CD to us within 90 days and we will give you a full refund. You've got nothing to lose! And remember, always feel free to email us with any questions you may have, no matter how silly they may seem. We would love to help you out in any way possible.