for Violin and Guitar-Through the centuries the Christmas season has inspired composers poets lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event.This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for violin solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the violin. The author has also indicated whether the guitarist should use fingerstyle or strum accompaniment. The music in this book spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used as preludes or offertories throughout the various seasons in the church year. Through the centuries the Christmas season has inspired composers poets lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event. This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols andadvent hymns for violin solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the violin. The author has also indicated whether the guitarist shoulduse fingerstyle or strum accompaniment. The music in this book spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used as preludes or offertories throughout the various seasons in the churchyear.

The purpose of this violinist songbook is to provide the beginning violinist with a repertoire of 24 of the most familiar and beloved tunes ever written. There are several great folk songs of America and other lands. They continue to bring pleasure and knowledge as a link to the past. All the songs are written specifically for violin utilizing dynamics expression markings and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning violinist. Guitar chord symbols appear above each melody: however the chords may be played by banjo ukulele autoharp and chord organ. Included are: Irish Songs Folk Songs American Hymns Spirituals andClassics. This song book is an ideal supplement to Violin Method published by Mel Bay Publications Inc. All the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts recitals and contests. The purpose of this violinist songbook is to provide the beginning violinist with a repertoire of 24 of the most familiar and beloved tunes ever written. There are several great folk songs of America and other lands. Theycontinue to bring pleasure and knowledge as a link to the past. All the songs are written specifically for violin utilizing dynamics expression markings and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortablerange suitable for the beginning violinist. Guitar chord symbols appear above each melody; however the chords may be played by banjo ukulele autoharp and chord organ. Included are: Irish Songs Folk Songs AmericanHymns Spirituals and Classics. This song book is an ideal supplement to 'Violin Method' (MB93474) published by Mel Bay Publications Inc. All the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts recitals and contests.

With Online Audio-As one can easily imagine it would be very hard for a guitar student to start reading the scores of the traditional choro repertoire most of them with large number of technical difficulties. It would be much better if they could start with some easier pieces - of intermediate level - in order to be presented to the choro language in a more gradual and appropriate manner. That is the main goal of this book. It has 13 studies (in the 13 more commonly used keys for the choro guitar) written in a reduced form and in the principal stylistic choro variants: besides real choros there are polkas maxixes Brazilian tangos and xotis. The more used and characteristic rhythmicalfigurations are present in each of the studies as the principal. Also aiming at the simplification of execution all studies were composed with only two voices (melody and bass) and with no chords (although harmonies are quite evident due to the choro melodic particularities). Includes access to online audio containing all 13 studies. As one can easily imagine it would be very hard for a Guitar student to start reading the scores of the traditional choro repertoire most of them with large number of technical difficulties. It would be much better if theycould start with some easier pieces - of intermediate level - in order to be presented to the choro language in a more gradual and appropriate manner. That is the main goal of this book. It has 13 studies (in the 13 morecommonly used keys for the choro Guitar) written in a reduced form and in the principal stylistic choro variants: besides real choros there are polkas maxixes Brazilian tangos and xotis. The more used and characteristicrhythmical figurations are present in each of the studies as the principal. Also aiming at the simplification of execution all studies were composed with only two voices (melody and bass) and with no chords (although harmoniesare quite evident due to the choro melodic particularities). An audio download available online contains all 13 studies.

One of the roles of a jazz guitarist is providing accompaniment. Economy of rhythm and harmony while comping and grooving with a band will get jazz guitarists further with their fellow bandmates than playing lots of bulky cluttered rhythms and chords. 'Playing in the Groove' will demonstrate to jazz guitar students how not to overplay in a small jazz group settings but rather play tasty lines and chords that will impress any soloist. In this DVD emphasis is placed on locking in with a bass player and drummer and using chord voicings that won't clutter up the harmony. The accompanying chart provides abbreviated but clear and easy to understand musical material that iscovered in the 48-minute DVD.

Advanced level. Contains 23 solos carefully written and edited to build technique. Ideal for solo performances and recitals this volume contains works by Carcassi W. Bay J.S. Bach Molino Saint Saens and others. All solos are written in notation and tablature. Advanced level. Contains 23 solos carefully written and edited to build technique. Ideal for solo performances and recitals this volume contains works by Carcassi W. Bay J.S. Bach Molino Saint Saens and others. All solos arewritten in notation and tablature.

This book and companion audio offer an in-depth look at how to add accompaniment and embellishments to melodies on the hammered dulcimer. The material covered in this book illustrates how to enhance simple melodies to showcase their inherent musicality. Full of illustrations examples preparatory exercises and easy-to-play arrangements this book is sure to bring new character to your playing. It begins by explaining in simple terms how and why harmony works and teaches the solutions to the common exceptions you will encounter. By the end you will be able to apply the four most common methods dulcimer players use to add accompaniments to melodies. Note-for-notetranscriptions of fully arranged songs from the author's own repertoire are also included. Includes access to online audio. This book and accompanying audio offer an in-depth look at how to add accompaniment and embellishments to melodies on the Hammered Dulcimer. The material covered in this book illustrates how to enhance simple melodies toshowcase their inherent musicality. Full of illustrations examples preparatory exercises and easy-to-play arrangements this book is sure to bring new character to your playing. It begins by explaining in simple terms how and why harmony works and teaches the solutions to the common exceptions you will encounter. By the end you will be able to apply the four most common methods Dulcimer players use to add accompaniments to melodies.Note-for-note transcriptions of fully arranged songs from the author's own repertoire are also included. Audio download available online.

Beginning-intermediate level. 108 studies carefully written and edited to build right hand picking technique. All studies are presented in notation and tablature. Beginning-intermediate level. 108 studies carefully written and edited to build right hand picking technique. All studies are presented in notation and tablature.

for Cello and Guitar-Through the centuries the Christmas season has inspired composers poets lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event. This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for cello solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the cello. Where appropriate capo chords are shown.The author has also indicated whether the guitarist should use fingerstyle or strum accompaniment. The music in this book spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used as preludes or offertories throughout thevarious seasons in the church year. Through the centuries the Christmas season has inspired composers poets lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event. This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols andadvent hymns for cello solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the cello. Where appropriate capo chords are shown.The author has alsoindicated whether the guitarist should use fingerstyle or strum accompaniment. The music in this book spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used as preludes or offertories throughoutthe various seasons in the church year.

My First Gospel Banjo Picking Songs is a fun and easy approach to gospel music for five-string Banjo. The book explains right and left hand techniques notes basic chords and practice tips. Twenty-four great gospel songs are presented in tablature including Amazing Grace Just Over In Glory Land What a Friend We Have In Jesus and more. This method is a great introduction to the Banjo and its wonderful role in gospel music. The book comes with audio. My First Gospel Banjo Picking Songs is a fun and easy approach to gospel music for five-string Banjo. The book explains right and left hand techniques notes basic chords and practice tips. Twenty-fourgreat gospel songs are presented in tablature including Amazing Grace Just Over In Glory Land What a Friend We Have In Jesus and more. This method is a great introduction to the Banjo and its wonderful role ingospel music. The book comes with audio.

Favorite 50 American Traditional Fiddle Tunes For Flatpicking Guitar Vol. 1: A-F-This collection of fiddle tunes originally appeared in Kaufman's Collection of American Fiddle Tunes for Flatpicking Guitar. Steve Kaufman says he can't emphasize enough the importance of developing a large repertoire of tunes. Fiddle tunes give us melodies that eventually allow us to begin to improvise. Sometimes without even knowing it. The more tunes you know the more melodies and intersecting melody lines you know. This allows you to eventually cut and paste portions of the melody line into another song. In the beginning you will probably unknowingly replace an ending run. These are the last two measures of the section of a tune. Many of them in the same key areinterchangeable unless they are specific to the melody of the song. After a while you will cut out measures in the middle of the song and then you will be able to take the snips of melodies and play them in another song in a different key thus beginning to improvise. All of this is possible because you built up your repertoire of tunes. Includes access to online audio. This collection of fiddle tunes originally appeared in 'Kaufman's Collection of American Fiddle Tunes for Flatpicking Guitar (MB 95748). Steve Kaufman says he can't emphasize enough the importance of developinga large repertoire of tunes. Fiddle tunes give us melodies that eventually allow us to begin to improvise. Sometimes without even knowing it. The more tunes you know the more melodies and intersecting melody lines you know. Thisallows you to eventually cut and paste portions of the melody line into another song. In the beginning you will probably unknowingly replace and ending run. These are the last two measures of the section of a tune. Many of them inthe same key are interchangeable unless they are specific to the melody of the song. After a while you will cut out measures in the middle of the song and then you will be able to take the snips of melodies and play them inanother song in a different key thus beginning to improvise. All of this is possible because you built up your repertoire of tunes. Includes access to online audio.

This book and companion audio present 38 classic children's songs arranged for solo ukulele. Included are nursery rhymes lullabies and rounds. Because sing-alongs are an important part of children's playtime words are included. These arrangements sound wonderful played by musicians of all levels. In the solo style the lead melody is voiced on the higher strings while chords are voiced on the lower strings. The result is a pleasant full-sounding arrangement that makes the ukulele sound surprisingly big and complete. Includes access to online audio. This book and accompanying audio present 38 classic children's songs arranged for solo Ukulele. Included are nursery rhymes lullabies and rounds. Because sing-alongs are an important part of children's playtime words areincluded. These arrangements sound wonderful played by musicians of all levels. In the solo style the lead melody is voiced on the higher strings while chords are voiced on the lower strings. The result is a pleasant full-sounding arrangement that makes the Ukulele sound surprisingly big and complete. Includes access to online audio.

Ragtime music and DADGAD tuning seem to be made for each other or so you will believe after playing these wonderful arrangements by Rob MacKillop. With performance levels running from intermediate to advanced there is plenty here to challenge and delight the player and audience too. With titles by Scott Joplin (The Entertainer Weeping Willow etc.) James Scott (Grace and Beauty) Charles L. Johnson (Dill Pickles Rag) Fred Van Eps (Rag Pickings) to popular jazzier pieces by A. J. Weidt and the rag-influenced Piedmont blues of Blind Boy Fuller there is quite a variety of styles to explore. Additionally recordings by Rob MacKillop will guide and entertain you in the art ofDADGAD ragtime guitar! Includes access to online audio. Written in tablature and standard notation. Ragtime music and DADGAD tuning seem to be made for each other or so you will believe after playing these wonderful arrangements by Rob MacKillop . With performance levels running from intermediate to advanced there is plenty here to challenge and delight the player and audience too. With titles by Scott Joplin (The Entertainer Weeping Willow etc.) James Scott (Grace and Beauty) Charles L. Johnson (Dill Pickles Rag) Fred VanEps (Rag Pickings) to popular jazzier pieces by A. J. Weidt and the rag-influenced Piedmont blues of Blind Boy Fuller there is quite a variety of styles to explore. Additionally recordingsby Rob MacKillop will guide and entertain you in the art of DADGAD ragtime guitar! Access to online audio is included. Written in tablature and standard notation.

This collection is a treasury of melodies originating in Russia Latvia Poland Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Hungary including several from Yiddish and Klezmer sources. The solos are especially well suited to performance on the flute and they provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing extended breath-control and phrasing. Arrangements of charming Russian folk tunes include Against the Red Sun and Jump Little Rabbit. Among old favorites are March Slav and In the Field Stood a Birch. Jewish melodies include Hava Nagilah Hevenu Shalom Alechem and Varnitschkes. A separate recorder edition is available.This collection is a treasury of melodies originating in Russia Latvia Poland Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Hungary including several from Yiddish and Klezmer sources. The solos are especially well suited to performance on theflute and they provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing extended breath-control and phrasing. Arrangements of charming Russian folk tunes include 'Against the Red Sun' and 'Jump Little Rabbit.' Amongold favorites are 'March Slav' and 'In the Field Stood a Birch.' Jewish melodies include 'Hava Nagilah ' 'Hevenu Shalom Alechem' and 'Varnitschkes.' A separate recorder edition is available.

Melodies and More contains 30 beautiful arrangements for mountain dulcimer including 25 traditional tunes from England Ireland Scotland Wales and five original tunes by Martha Einan. Most of the arrangements include multiple parts for melody simple melody harmony bass and/or fingerpicking. All of the melody parts are also suitable for solo dulcimer. Twenty-eight arrangements are for three-string dulcimer in DAD tuning and two arrangements are for four-equidistant-string dulcimer in DADD tuning. The tunes are written in standard notation and tablature for intermediate to advanced players. This collection contains 25 beautiful traditional tunes from England Ireland Scotland and Wales as well as five original compositions by Martha Einan . Most of the arrangements include multiple parts formelody simple melody harmony bass and/or fingerpicking. All of the melody parts are also suitable for solo Dulcimer. Twenty-eight of the arrangements are for three-string Dulcimer in DAD tuning and two arrangements are forfour-equidistant-string Dulcimer in DADD tuning. All of the tunes featured in Melodies And More For Mountain Dulcimer are written in standard notation and tablature for intermediate to advanced players.

With Online Audio-Complete in three volumes this widely used method series presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. The student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted with the works of the masters. In this volume the student will be introduced to the Third Fourth Fifth Seventh and Ninth Positions. There is complete treatment for the development of these positions including etudes solos duets and chord studies. This book gives much attention to keys seldom presented in detail in other methods namely the keys of E flat C Minor A flat F Minor D flat B flat Minor G flat E flat Minor F sharp and D sharp Minor. Thisvolume will be a valuable asset to the student desiring to master these more difficult positions and keys. Notation only. Includes access to online audio which demonstrates most of the exercises and solos in the book at performance tempo. Complete in three volumes this widely used method series presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. The student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted withthe works of the masters. In this volume the student will be introduced to the Third Fourth Fifth Seventh and Ninth Positions. There is complete treatment for the development of these positions including etudes solos duets and chord studies. This book gives much attention to keys seldom presented in detail in other methods namely the keys of E flat C Minor A flat F Minor D flat B flat Minor G flat E flat Minor F sharp and D sharpMinor. This volume will be a valuable asset to the student desiring to master these more difficult positions and keys. Notation only. Includes access to online audio which demonstrates most of the exercises and solos in thebook at performance tempo.

This collection of piano solos includes twelve classic hymns-a variety of themes representative of the Christian faith's heritage. The unique arrangements are an addition to anyone's music library and can be used for many occasions. Examples include Amazing Grace introduced as a round a medley of Abide with Me and Pachelbel's Canon and an arrangement of A Mighty Fortress Is Our God with four key changes and an ending from Sigismond Thalberg's Les Huguenots Op. 20. This collection of Piano solos includes twelve classic hymns a variety of themes representative of the Christian faith's heritage. Unique arrangements are an addition to anyone's music library and can be used for manyoccasions. Examples include Amazing Grace Abide with Me and an arrangement of A Mighty Fortress Is Our God with four key changes and an ending from Sigismond Thalberg's Les Huguenots Op.20.

Afro-Cuban Rhythms: Gig Savers Complete Edition combines both of Trevor Salloum's popular previous editions. The material is designed for the intermediate to advanced percussionist who has some basic understanding of percussion notation. Part one is a collection of traditional rhythms ideal for a percussion ensemble or for the individual who wants to learn the authentic parts of each rhythm. The material is presented in a concise and user-friendly style. Part one includes information on Clave Tumbao for one and two drums Yambú Guaguancó (Havana) Guaguancó (Matanzas) Rumba columbia Conga (Havana) Conga (Matanzas) and Conga (Santiago). Part two is structured just like partone but covers a different set of rhythms: Bembe Makuta Yuka Palo Arará Abakuá (Havana) Abakuá (Matanzas) Gagá Vudú and Iyesa. All rhythms presented in this edition are easily adapted to conga drums and Afro-Cuban hand percussion. Trevor Salloum: Afro-Cuban Rhythms combines two of the renowned author's popular previous editions. This Gig Savers book has been specially designed for the intermediate to advanced level percussionistwho has some basic understanding of percussion notation. Part one is a collection of traditional rhythms ideal for a percussion ensemble or for the individual who wants to learn the authentic parts of each rhythm. Thematerial is presented in a concise and user-friendly style. This section includes information on Clave Tumbao for one and two drums Rumba columbia Conga (Havana) Conga (Matanzas) Conga (Santiago) and much more. Parttwo is structured just like part one but covers a different set of rhythms: Bembe Makuta Yuka Palo Arar Abaku (Havana) Abaku (Matanzas) Gag and Iyesa. All rhythms presented in this edition areeasily adapted to conga drums and Afro-Cuban hand percussion.

Don't want to lug an entire drum kit on stage? Want to play unplugged without drowning out your band mates? The Cajon the smallest drum kit in the world is the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band be it blues hip hop boogie or rock - providing a full snare and rich bass sound amplified or acoustic.This book provides beginners with a step-by-step introduction to this little box called Cajon. You'll not only find all important back-up information (history instrument-building) you'll also learn how to play rock pop and Latin grooves. Includes access to online audio containing sound examples of the respective exercises to help you practice and controlthe sound you make. The audio also includes play along-tracks allowing you to test your skills under realistic conditions. Don't want to lug an entire Drum kit on stage? Want to play unplugged without drowning out your band mates? The Cajon the smallest drum kit in the world is the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band beit blues hip hop boogie or rock - providing a full snare and rich bass sound amplified or acoustic.

Designed for the left-handed banjo player this handy book includes right-hand fingering photos notation and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically grouping all chords with the same root in each section. Designed for the left-handed Banjo player this handy book includes right-hand fingering photos notation and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string Banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically grouping all chords with the same root in each section.

Add this collection of 21 enchanting arrangements (including Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella and The Holly and the Ivy) to your Christmas gig bag. These renditions shine as solos but have the richness to cut through background chatter at a holiday party. Evoking an ancient rather than modern setting they contain variations that intermediate through advanced harpists will find both intricate and satisfying. The entire book can be played cover-to-cover in fifty-five minutes. Suitable for lever harps with 33 strings or more. Contains dynamics chords and some fingering suggestions. This collection of 21 charming seasonal tunes arranged for the Solo Harp by Stephanie Claussen proves to be an excellent addition to your gig bag. Light so Brilliant promises to keep the holidayspirits high with classics such as; 'The Holly and the Ivy' 'Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence' 'O Come O Come Emmanuel' 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' These arrangements contain variationsthe intermediate through to advanced Harpists will find both challenging and satisfying. The entire collection can be performed cover-to-cover in fifty-five minutes. Contains dynamics chords and fingering suggestions. Suitablefor lever Harps with 33 strings or more.