A helpful booklet with chords scales and tuning information essential to all mandolin players. Also includes 'hot licks' and two tunes. Mandolin Chords Plus is a helpful booklet compiled by Ron Middlebrook with chords scales and tuning information essential to all mandolin players. This comprehensive reference also includes a selection of 'hot licks' useful for endings intros and tunrarounds as well as two fantastic tunes to play.

This instructional book uses commercial recordings from 70 different sides from the 1920s and early 1930s as its basis to learn the principal guitar backup techniques commonly used in old-time country music. Topics covered include: boom-chick patterns - bass runs - uses of the pentatonic scale - rhythmic variations - minor chromatic nuances - the use of chromatic passing tones - licks based on chords or chord progressions - and more. This instructional book uses commercial recordings from 70 different sides from the 1920s and early 1930s as its basis to learn the principal guitar backup techniques commonly used in old-time country music. Topics covered include: boom-chick patterns - bass runs - uses of the pentatonic scale - rhythmic variations - minor chromatic nuances - the use of chromatic passing tones - licks based on chords or chord progressions - and more.

These early intermediate to intermediate 'piano postcards' from Carla Bartlett use use light classical and popular music styles to communicate feelings and hopes. The CD features Carla performing the pieces.

Pre-War Instruments Styles Guitars Mandolins Banjos and Ukuleles 1883-194-The vintage guitar collecting market continues to grow. This book is the first of its kind to report on Washburn guitars mandolins banjos and ukuleles made before 1940. It contains detailed information about more than 450 instrument styles serial numbering schemes and estimated production totals. A gorgeous 32-page color photo section of the most collectibles will make this book a must for players and collectors alike.

While many extant photos of string band artists show members holding a mandolin it often can barely be heard in most period recordings because the most important instrument to capture was usually the fiddle or voice. Thiscollection provides you with the opportunity to learn over 70 old-time-music period songs recorded mostly by Ernest Stoneman or the duo Grayson & Whitter during the 1920s and early 1930s. Many of these songs were alsocovered by other string bands regardless of whether they had the opportunity or not to be commercially recorded. CD tracks of some of the songs in this collection as recorded by a number of different string bandartists are provided so that performances can be compared.While many extant photos of string band artists show members holding a mandolin it often can barely be heard in most period recordings because the most important instrument to capture was usually the fiddle or voice. Thiscollection provides you with the opportunity to learn over 70 old-time-music period songs recorded mostly by Ernest Stoneman or the duo Grayson & Whitter during the 1920s and early 1930s. Many of these songs were alsocovered by other string bands regardless of whether they had the opportunity or not to be commercially recorded. CD tracks of some of the songs in this collection as recorded by a number of different stringbandartists are provided so that performances can be compared.

This is a collection of 67 bluegrass and old-time fiddle tunes arranged for 10-hole diatonic harmonicas complete with music notation in the original fiddle keys harmonica tablature and guitar chords. Here you will find many of the best known traditional tunes in these genres among them: Blackberry Blossom - Bill Cheatham - John Brown's Dream - Breaking Up Christmas - and more. This fantastic collection features over 25 hits from the legendary rockers in Piano/Vocal/Guitar notation. Includes: Angie Beast of Burden Emotional Rescue Fool to Cry Happy It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I like It) Miss You Not Fade Away Rocks Off Shattered Start Me Up Time Is on My Side Tumbling Dice Waiting on a Friend and more.

Reveal the mysteries surrounding harmony guitar parts and the interesting harmonized sounds that are waiting for you to explore. In this book you'll learn the construction and appliation of intervals general rules of harmony and various harmonization techniques featuring countless examples and harmonized approaches. The online audio that accompanies this book features every example (77) and will help you hear the various and different approaches for harmonizing multiple guitar parts. Reveal the mysteries surrounding harmony guitar parts and the interesting harmonized sounds that are waiting for you to explore. In this book you'll learn the construction and appliation of intervals general rules of harmony and various harmonization techniques featuring countless examples and harmonized approaches. The online audio that accompanies this book features every example (77) and will help you hear the various and different approaches for harmonizing multiple guitar parts.

The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar this updated second edition features 288 pages of content including 24 color pages and 4 tear-outs. See what industry greats have said about this book: I know of noother work offering comprehensive step by step coverage of the making of an acoustic jazz guitar. The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar this updated second edition features 288 pages of content including 24 color pages and 4 tear-outs. See what industry greats have said about this book: I know of no other work offering comprehensive step by step coverage of the making of an acoustic jazz guitar. - George Gruhn This book is for everyone who loves woodworking loves guitars appreciates artistry and believes that organic materials like spruce maple and ebony can only achieve their highest function through the hands of a craftsman. - Howard Paul I can think of no one more knowledgeable and qualified to share his years of expertise than master luthier Robert Benedetto. - Dick Boak

Thinking about playing the ukulele? UKE can do it! This book is an excellent introduction to the world of the ukulele. With the method presented here you should gain a basic understanding of the instrument and amaze & impressyour friends and family with your new knowledge and playing abilities! Many of the Exersongs™ in this book are done in tablature and standard music notation with chords so you can practice strumming or play the melody andpicking patterns along with the CD. Get started today! If your thinking about playing the Ukulele Ukulele 101 is the song book for you. With handy strumming patterns and techniques you will soon be strumming your way to happiness and impressing all of your friends and family with your knowledge. Not only dose this book contain the sheet music for exercises to improve your technique but also included is a play along CD so you can play your newly learnt material with the backing.

Romance is in the air and here to prove it are 37 of the best and most enduring love songs ever! Here are romantic treasures from the musical theater; whimsical novelty numbers; ballads of both true and false love; songs for sweethearts lovers andhopefuls; sad songs of longing and heartbreak; and barbershop favorites. The creative ukulele arrangements in notes tab & chords make each song rewarding and fun to play. Includes: Beautiful Dreamer • Careless Love • I Love You Truly • Let Me CallYou Sweetheart • My Gal Sal • Avalon • Frankie and Johnny • Secrets • Margie • Oh By Jingo! • I Want a Girl • Ida • Moonlight Bay • and many more. Arranged in standard C tuning for soprano concert and tenor ukuleles with tunes readily adaptable to baritone ukes tenor guitars and guitar-tuned banjos.Romance is in the air and here to prove it are 37 of the best and most enduring Love Songs For Ukulele ever. The Ukulele is the perfect instrument for playing love songs with its fun frame and smooth sound playing these songs will transport you to an island beach sunset somewhere tropical. Included here are romantic treasures from musical theatre; whimsical novelty numbers; ballads of both true and false love; songs for sweethearts lovers and hopefuls; sad songs of longing and heartbreak; alongside barbershop favourites. The creative Ukulele arrangements come in standard notation tabs and chords making each song easy rewardingand fun to play. All of these Love Songs For Ukulele are arranged in standard C tuning for soprano concert and tenor Ukuleles with tunes readily adaptable to baritone Ukes tenor Guitars and Guitar-tuned Banjos. Featuring classic love songs like Shine On Harvest Moon I Know My Love In The Good Old Summertime Let Me Call You Sweetheart and many more. These are some of the all-time greats those love song standards that will never go out of fashion and when played on the Ukulele receive a fresh and invigorating treatment that will sound just brilliant. For a collection of Ukulele Love Songs that will inject plenty of romance and beauty into your Ukulele playing look no further than this collection of incomparably classic songs of love lust loss and everything in between.

This instructional book uses commercial recordings from 70 different sides from the 1920s and early 1930s as its basis to learn the principal guitar backup techniques commonly used in old-time country music. Topics covered include: boom-chick patterns - bass runs - uses of the pentatonic scale - rhythmic variations - minor chromatic nuances - the use of chromatic passing tones - licks based on chords or chord progressions - and more. This instructional book uses commercial recordings from 70 different sides from the 1920s and early 1930s as its basis to learn the principal guitar backup techniques commonly used in old-time country music. Topics covered include: boom-chick patterns - bass runs - uses of the pentatonic scale - rhythmic variations - minor chromatic nuances - the use of chromatic passing tones - licks based on chords or chord progressions - and more.

These early intermediate to intermediate 'piano postcards' from Carla Bartlett use use light classical and popular music styles to communicate feelings and hopes. The CD features Carla performing the pieces.

Pre-War Instruments Styles Guitars Mandolins Banjos and Ukuleles 1883-194-The vintage guitar collecting market continues to grow. This book is the first of its kind to report on Washburn guitars mandolins banjos and ukuleles made before 1940. It contains detailed information about more than 450 instrument styles serial numbering schemes and estimated production totals. A gorgeous 32-page color photo section of the most collectibles will make this book a must for players and collectors alike.

A wonderful anthology of 50 terrific songs all presented in standard notation and tablature for Ukulele players of all abilities to enjoy! The collection includes Hawaiian songs classic Western tunes Stephen Foster favourites and much more. The book also includes a handy chord chart for early players and beginners as well as a special section showing you how to hold the instrument itself. A wonderful anthology of 50 terrific songs all presented in standard notation and tablature for Ukulele players of all abilities to enjoy! The collection includes Hawaiian songs classic Western tunes Stephen Foster favourites and much more. The book also includes a handy chord chart for early players and beginners as well as a special section showing you how to hold the instrument itself.

... And the Guitar Became Electric-Guitar collectors rejoice! The first book to examine pickups in detail is here! Covers everything from the first experiments to classic models conceived for Rickenbacker Gibson Fender Gretsch Danelectro Epiphone and others with an overview of Japanese and European manufacturers. Includes a 32-page color section of the most popular models and rarities a timeline info on building pickups and technical specs and biographical notes on GeorgeBeauchamp Leo Fender Seth Lover Larry DiMarzio and Seymour Duncan.

The lively dynamic melodies associated with the fiddle can now be shared with the ukulele without losing any of the excitement beauty and drive. This collection features 55 fun-filled favorites in standard notation and tablature with chord symbols and diagrams plus online access to audio recordings of examples of the music. Songs include: Arkansas Traveler Bully of the Town Cherish the Ladies Flop-Eared Mule Harvest Home Irish Washerwoman Miss McLeod's Reel Ragtime Annie Sailor's Hornpipe Turkey in the Straw and more. The lively dynamic melodies associated with the Fiddle can now be shared with the Ukulele without losing any of the excitement beauty and drive. This collection features 55 fun-filled favorites in standard notation and tablature with chord symbols and diagrams plus online access to audio recordings of examples of the music. Songs include: Arkansas Traveler Bully of the Town Cherish the Ladies Flop-Eared Mule Harvest Home Irish Washerwoman Miss McLeod's Reel Ragtime Annie Sailor's Hornpipe Turkey in the Straw and more.

Play your favorite Christmas songs Hawaiian style with expert uke player Chika Nagata. This book/CD pack includes 12 songs each played 3 times: the first and third time with the melody the second time without the melody so you can play or sing along with the rhythm-only track. Songs include: Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas to You) · We Wish You a Merry Christmas · Jingle Bells (with Hawaiian lyrics) · Angels We Have Heard on High · Away in a Manger · Deck the Halls · Hark! The Herald Angels Sing · Joy to the World · O Come All Ye Faithful · Silent Night · Up on the Housetop · We Three Kings.Play Christmas Ukulele Hawaiian Style with ukulele expert Chika Nagata. Included on the CD are twelve songs each played three times the first and the third time with the melody the second time with the melody left out for you to play or sing with just the rhythm. Songs include Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas To You) We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Jingle Bells (with Hawaiian words) Silent Night We Three Kings and many more!

A simplified method of learning chords in diagram form for playing accompaniments in orchestral and instrumental performances of modern popular music. A simplified method of learning chords in diagram form for playing accompaniments in orchestral and instrumental performances of modern popular music.

84 of the most popular chords for bass guitar including: finger placement note construction chromatic charts and most commonly used bass scales. Also has helpful explanation of common 2-5-1 progression and the chords in allkeys.Eighty-four of the most useful chords for bass guitar in one booklet also includes: finger placement note construction chromatic charts and most commonly used bass scales. In Ron Middlebrook's indispensable guide there is a more detailed explanation of common 2-5-1 progression and chords in all keys.

This handy guide to playing blues guitars emphasizes the essentials such as: chord changes scales rhythms turn arounds phrasing soloing and more. Includes lots of examples plus 10 rhythm tracks for soloing and improvising.Dave Celentano brings you a handy guide to playing blues guitars and takes care to emphasise the essentials of this emotive style. He includes sections on chord changes scales rhythms turn arounds phrasing soloing and more. With a large reserve of examples and diagrams plus 10 rhythm tracks for soloing and improvising.