The seventeen Christmas songs in this volume arranged in comfortable keys can be used for players at different levels and for all kinds of occasions. All three editions (Violin Viola and Cello) include two parts for either solo or duet performance and piano accompaniment. The three books are all compatible so that ensembles may mix and match parts as desired. Suzuki groups may particularly enjoy these arrangements. The audio provides the piano accompaniments alone. It can be used for back-up improvisatory play-along or for pleasant listening by itself. Includes two 24-page pull-out parts for Cello I and Cello II and access to online audio. The seventeen Christmas songs in this volume arranged in comfortable keys can be used for players at different levels and for all kinds of occasions. All three editions (Violin Viola and Cello) include two parts foreither solo or duet performance and Piano accompaniment. The three books are all compatible so that ensembles may mix and match parts as desired. Suzuki groups may particularly enjoy these arrangements. The audio providesthe piano accompaniments alone. It can be used for back-up improvisatory play-along or for pleasant listening by itself. Includes two 24-page pull-out parts for Cello I and Cello II and access to online audio.

Provides the intermediate clawhammer (5-string) banjo player with a fresh repertoire of 21 traditional and 5 original tunes as played by the author with the Boiled Buzzards Old Time String Band. The book briefly addresses clawhammer basics with a few pages of exercises and scales before presenting the tunes. The banjo tunings in this book are: double C tuning (gCGCD) modified double C tuning (eCGCD) G tuning (GDGBD) A tuning (aEAC#E) D tuning (aDADE) and Double-D tuning drop 5th (f#DADE). Written in banjo tablature only with suggested backup chords. Voted one of the top 10 clawhammer banjo players by Banjo Newsletter readers Levenson advises the reader that thetablature in this book is to be used only as a guide and to play the tune as you hear it not slavishly as written. This approach allows the reader to play within his/her style and level of ability. Provides the intermediate clawhammer (5-string) banjo player with a fresh repertoire of 21 traditional and 5 original tunes as played by the author with the Boiled Buzzards Old Time String Band. The book briefly addressesclawhammer basics with a few pages of exercises and scales before presenting the tunes. The banjo tunings in this book are: double C tuning (gCGCD) modified double C tuning (eCGCD) G tuning (GDGBD) A tuning (aEAC#E) D tuning(aDADE) and Double-D tuning drop 5th (f#DADE). Written in banjo tablature only with suggested backup chords. Voted one of the top 10 clawhammer banjo players by 'Banjo Newsletter' readers Levenson advises the reader that thetablature in this book is to be used only as a guide and to 'play the tune as you hear it not slavishly as written'. This approach allows the reader to play within his/her style and level of ability.

This book is for all levels and styles of guitarists. Finger Gymnastics is a term used for warm-ups stretching and any type of practice exercise that develops technique and stamina while preventing technique related injuries. The exercises in this book are time-tested and will keep your technique at its optimum while helping to ensure injury-free performance. The online audio recording presents three versions of the exercises in chapters I and II each version more advanced than the preceding one. In chapter III bass and rhythm accompaniments are included for many of the examples. Matching the pitch and articulation with a rhythm background will not only assist in warming up stretching and building stamina but will make your practice a more pleasurable experience. Includes access to online audio. This book is for all levels and styles of guitarists. Finger Gymnastics is a term used for warm-ups stretching and any type of practice exercise that develops technique and stamina while preventing technique related injuries. The exercises in this book are time-tested and will keep your technique at its optimum while helping to ensure injury-free performance. The online audio recording presents three versions of the exercises in chapters I and II each version more advanced than the preceding one. In chapter III bass and rhythm accompaniments are included for many of the examples. Matching the pitch and articulation with a rhythm background will not only assist in warming up stretching and building stamina but will make your practice a more pleasurable experience. Includes access to online audio.

The seventh in line of the Mel Bay/Warner collaboration offers 15 country favorites new and old. All arranged for the beginning to intermediate flatpicking guitarist in standard notation and tablature. These will be agreat addition to your collection: Chattahoochee Don’t Rock the Jukebox God Bless the U.S.A. Guitars Cadillacs Liza Jane My Maria Nothing’s Changed Here South Side of Dixie Take This Job and Shove It Tempted ThankGod I’m a Country Boy There’s Your Trouble This Time A Thousand Miles from Nowhere and The Thunder Rolls . Arrangers include John Harding Larry McCabe Joe Carr Brad Davis Dylan Schorer and Dan Bowden.

Having developed two of the most prolific and respected guitar programs in the world (Berklee School of Music in the 1960s and University of North Texas in the 1980s) Jack Petersen is arguably the most influential academic jazz guitar teacher of our time. Mick Goodrick and John Abercrombie to drop a couple big jazz guitar names and countless other great players all went through the School of Jack Petersen. This book presents Jack's revolutionary systematic chord voicing techniques for guitar. This easy to use system is a must for anyone serious about learning and understanding chords on guitar. Concepts of root position chords inversions and a number of other voicingtricks are covered with standard notation tab and chord diagrams. Having developed two of the most prolific and respected guitar programs in the world (Berklee School of Music in the 1960s and University of North Texas in the 1980s) Jack Petersen is arguably the most influential academic jazzguitar teacher of our time. Mick Goodrick and John Abercrombie to drop a couple big jazz guitar names and countless other great players all went through the 'School of Jack Petersen.' This book presents Jack's revolutionarysystematic chord voicing techniques for guitar. This easy to use system is a must for anyone serious about learning and understanding chords on guitar. Concepts of root position chords inversions and a number of other voicingtricks are covered with standard notation tab and chord diagrams.

This collection of pieces gleaned from the unaccompanied works of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) will broaden the horizons of the amateur student and professional musicians alike. It is intended that these transcriptions serve as a teaching aid: helping in study of form phrasing style and other aspects of making music. In addition they may also be utilized for the purpose of performance. It should be noted that some register adjustments have been instituted to better suit the range limitations of the clarinet. I have tried my best to be as faithful as possible to Bach's original compositions striving for consistency and continuity of line. All editorial markings (trills dynamics articulations etc.) are solely the editors and are of course open to interpretation. The first set of pieces (Partita BWV 1013) is heavily edited to show that keeping within the standard performance practice of the Baroque style experimentation is expected and encouraged. This collection of pieces gleaned from the unaccompanied works of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) will broaden the horizons of the amateur student and professional musicians alike. It is intended that these transcriptions serveas a teaching aid; helping in study of form phrasing style and other aspects of making music. In addition they may also be utilized for the purpose of performance. It should be noted that some register adjustments have beeninstituted to better suit the range limitations of the clarinet. I have tried my best to be as faithful as possible to Bach's original compositions striving for consistency and continuity of line. All editorial markings (trills dynamics articulations etc.) are solely the editors and are of course open to interpretation. The first set of pieces (Partita BWV 1013) is heavily edited to show that keeping within the standard performance practice of theBaroque style experimentation is expected and encouraged.

Learn how to improvise and explore your creativity with this method developed by acclaimed fiddler violinist and instructor Julianna Waller. This book is divided into four Skill Sections and presented in workbook format.Each exercise includes basic and advanced examples as well as easy progress tracking. The unique improvisatory activities entice the imagination through imagery observation external stimuli art projects and memories.This multifaceted methodology is appropriate for novice and professional String players of the Fiddle Violin Viola and Cello and is adaptable to many musical styles. A high-quality play-along recording is provided tosupport your practice and entice your imagination. The recording includes all examples from sections two and three Piano and full band accompaniment tracks for the I – IV – V7 - I chord progression in ten keys and excerpts fromtwo bluegrass compositions by the author.

This book fills the need for intermediate to advanced violin duets appropriate for weddings as well as recitals parties and receptions. These unaccompanied settings would also be useful as sight-reading material in teaching studios. Selections in this volume include: Air in Dand Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach): Allegro (Fiocco): Amazing Grace (trad.): Bridal Chorus (Wagner): Chaccone (Vitali): Kanon (Pachelbel): Menuetto (Boccherini): Ode to Joy (Beethoven): Rondeau (Mouret): Serenade (Haydn): Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell): Wedding March (Mendelssohn): Water Music (Handel): and Winter from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi). Scores include dynamic markings & bowing indications. Aseparate 24-page pull-out part for 2nd violin is provided. This book fills the need for intermediate to advanced violin duets appropriate for weddings as well as recitals parties and receptions. These unaccompanied settings would also be useful as sight-reading material in teachingstudios. Selections in this volume include: Air in 'D'and Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach); Allegro (Fiocco); Amazing Grace (trad.); Bridal Chorus (Wagner); Chaccone (Vitali); Kanon (Pachelbel); Menuetto (Boccherini); Ode to Joy(Beethoven); Rondeau (Mouret); Serenade (Haydn); Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell); Wedding March (Mendelssohn); Water Music (Handel); and 'Winter' from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi). Scores include dynamic markings & bowing indications. Aseparate 24-page pull-out part for 2nd violin is provided.

Here is a piece by Mauro Giuliani of great beauty and musical value that is within the reach of any guitar player. I have added my fingerings to this piece so that the guitar can sing beautifully while the player maintains natural hand positions. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!- Pepe Romero 'Here is a piece by Mauro Giuliani of great beauty and musical value that is within the reach of any guitar player. I have added my fingerings to this piece so that the guitar can sing beautifully while the player maintainsnatural hand positions. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!' - Pepe Romero

Grey Larsen in the 150 Gems collection has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Mel Bay Publications 2003) and The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox (Mel Bay Publications 2004). The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes but represent the first major offerings that use Larsen's innovative system of notating Irish ornamentation. This book with access to online audio will help players gain a deeper understanding of the Irish musical tradition as well as provide new material to enhance the experience of the solo player and Irish session participant alike. Grey Larsen in the 150 Gems collection has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Mel Bay Publications 2003) and The Essential Tin WhistleToolbox (Mel Bay Publications 2004). The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes but represent the first major offerings that use Larsen 's innovative system of notating Irish ornamentation. This bookwith access to online audio will help players gain a deeper understanding of the Irish musical tradition as well as provide new material to enhance the experience of the solo player and Irish session participant alike.

For all guitarists interested in improvising the material in this method can apply to any style of music. This integrated approach to soloing provides numerous musical examples promotes an understanding of the theory behind improvising and also promotes better visualization of shapes on the fingerboard through the use of fingerboard diagrams. The material presented in this comprehensive book ranges from fundamental concepts such as understanding modes and scale and chord relationships to the application of various scales arpeggios and chromaticism. In addition more advanced areas are explored such as combining scales using extensions and superimposing. Includesstandard notation and tablature as well as fingerboard diagrams. Includes access to online audio that demonstrates many of the examples in the book. For all guitarists interested in improvising the material in this method can apply to any style of music. This integrated approach to soloing provides numerous musical examples promotes an understanding of the theory behindimprovising and also promotes better visualization of shapes on the fingerboard through the use of fingerboard diagrams. The material presented in this comprehensive book ranges from fundamental concepts such as understandingmodes and scale and chord relationships to the application of various scales arpeggios and chromaticism. In addition more advanced areas are explored such as combining scales using extensions and superimposing. Includesstandard notation and tablature as well as fingerboard diagrams. The audio download available online demonstrates many of the examples in the book.

These easy duets are especially arranged for soprano recorder. Contained are works written by the greats: Beethoven Handel Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Also carefully selected are a few beautiful folksongs from around the world: all wonderful additions to any musician's repertoire. These easy duets are especially arranged for soprano recorder. Contained are works written by the greats: Beethoven Handel Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Also carefully selected are a few beautiful folksongs from around the world;all wonderful additions to any musician’s repertoire.

Ideal for any student! This book contains intermediate level arrangements on favorite classics and folk melodies. 50 solos are included. All solos in notation. Ideal for the classic or fingerstyle guitarist. Ideal for any student! This book contains intermediate level arrangements on favorite classics and folk melodies. 50 solos are included. All solos in notation. Ideal for the classic or fingerstyle guitarist.

This book is for the intermediate and advanced level players. It displays all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. Of course there are other books which show how to build chords but when you are playing a new song you need an almanac for a quick look over all the possibilities to play a certain chord. That leads you into arranging a song and creating your very own style of playing. A chord handbook for Soprano Concert Tenor and Baritone Ukulele. Axel Richter's book is designed for intermediate and advanced level players and it displays all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. Ofcourse there are other books which show how to build chords but when you are playing a new song you need an almanac for a quick look over all the possibilities to play a certain chord. That leads you into arranging asong and creating your very own style of playing. Contains complete chord list and valuable insight into this terrific instrument.

of Jean-Baptiste Miroglio-Eighteenth century France was the center of mandolin composition in Europe especially of mandolin music for amateurs. Jean-Baptiste Miroglio's Suites des Amusemens des Dames are typical of mandolin duets of this timeâ'challenging but not too difficult while rich in feeling and musicality. Intended for mandolin violin or pardessus de viol these pieces provide a delightful introduction to the musical life of the 18th century mandolin. Novice to expert players will find something to enjoy and explore in this collection of 21 pieces for two mandolins.Eighteenth century France was the center of mandolin composition in Europe especially of mandolin music for amateurs. Jean-Baptiste Miroglio’s Suites des Amusemens des Dames are typical of mandolin duets of this time–challenging but not too difficult while rich in feeling and musicality. Intended for mandolin violin or pardessus de viol these pieces provide a delightful introduction to the musical life of the 18th century mandolin. Novice to expert players will find something to enjoy and explore in this collection of 21 pieces for two mandolins.

Because of the improvisatory nature of the gospel piano tradition these arrangements are intended to spark your own creative interpretations and ideas. Because of the improvisatory nature of the gospel piano tradition these arrangements are intended to spark your own creative interpretations and ideas.

With Piano Accompaniment-The 'Easy Classics' series of books was meticulously designed to provide beginning to intermediate instrumentalists with an enjoyable introduction to classical melodies. This alto saxophone edition features solos and duets with piano accompaniment. Some of the popular titles include: Emperor Hymn: O Sole mio William Tell Overture: Cancan plus 10 more by Bach Bizet Brahms Mozart Strauss Rossini and others. Includes a 32-page pull-out part for the solo/duet saxophone player.The 'Easy Classics' series of books was meticulously designed to provide beginning to intermediate instrumentalists with an enjoyable introduction to classical melodies. This alto saxophone edition features solos and duets withpiano accompaniment and is fully compatible with the flute clarinet tenor sax and trumpet editions. Some of the popular titles include: Emperor Hymn; O Sole mio William Tell Overture; Cancan plus 10 more by Bach Bizet Brahms Mozart Strauss Rossini and others.

Twelve beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate for use throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is part of the main book with the Flute part as a downloadable PDF available online. Twelve beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate for use throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is part of the main book with theFlute part as a downloadable PDF available online.

Select Contradanzas Habaneras by 19th century Cuban composer Manuel Saumell (1817-1870). Saumell is known as the Father of nationalism in Cuban music. In more than 50 Contradanzas Habaneras Saumell never repeated himself for within those 8 or 16-bar phrases he was capable of astounding rhythmic and melodic invention. This group of contradanzas were originally written for the piano and arranged here for flute and guitar by Elias Barreiro. Presented in standard notation only with separate pull-out sections for guitar and flute.Select 'Contradanzas Habaneras' by 19th century Cuban composer Manuel Saumell (1817-1870). Saumell is known as the 'Father of nationalism in Cuban music'. In more than 50 Contradanzas Habaneras Saumell never repeated himself forwithin those 8 or 16-bar phrases he was capable of astounding rhythmic and melodic invention. This group of contradanzas were originally written for the piano and arranged here for flute and guitar by Elias Barreiro. Presented instandard notation only with separate pull-out sections for guitar and flute.

Twelve beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are moderate in difficulty. Includes The Old Rugged Cross: Stand Up for Jesus: How Great Thou Art: In the Garden and more. Keyboard accompaniment included for each selection. Includes a 24-page pull-out part for the trumpet. Twelve beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are moderate in difficulty. Includes The Old Rugged Cross; Stand Up for Jesus; How Great Thou Art; Inthe Garden and more. Keyboard accompaniment included for each selection.