With Online Audio-Books in Mel Bay's Acoustic Guitarcategory are written to be played fingerstyle on either nylon or steel string guitars. The titles in this category are extremely eclectic. Subjects range from Latin American music to Renaissance classics. Music of Mexico for Acoustic Guitar is a superb solo collection. Ruben Delgado has penned wonderful solos based on 11 favorite Mexican songs. Contents include such standards as Maria Elena: Donde Estas Corazon: and Noche de Ronda. All arrangements are written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. Covering music in a wide range of styles originating from many different cultures the titles in Mel Bay's Acoustic Guitar category are extremely eclectic. Subjects range from Latin American music to Renaissance classics. Music Of Mexico For Acoustic Guitar is a collection of solos for the Acoustic Guitar based on 11 favourite Mexican songs. Arranged by Ruben Delgado this volume features the pieces Maria Elena Donde Estas Corazon Noche de Ronda and more. All arrangements are written in notation and tablature. Access to online audio is included. Mel Bay's books for Acoustic Guitar are all written to be played fingerstyleon either a nylon or steel string Guitar.

With Online Audio-Parlez-vous Francais? This collection of popular compositions for flute illustrates French musical styles at the end of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century. Written information about the composers and French musical styles is included as well as keyboard accompaniments. The pieces include popular and enjoyable pieces by Debussy Satie Faure Boisdeffre Saint-Saens. On the audio recording a native French speaker introduces all of the works in the book helping you learn correct pronunciation of the composers' names and performance markings. Play along with the piano accompaniment tracks for all pieces in the book. Accompaniment tracks reflectnuances in tempo phrasing and articulation used by professional performers. All works are set at a performance tempo and can be used in the practice studio or recital setting. Includes access to online audio. Parlez-vous Francais? This collection of popular compositions for Flute with Piano accompaniment illustrates French musical styles at the end of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century. Information about the composers and French musical styles is included as well as accompaniments. The works featured include popular and enjoyable pieces by Debussy Satie Faure Boisdeffre and Saint-Saens. On theincluded audio download a native French speaker introduces all of the works in the book helping you learn correct pronunciation of the composers' names and performance markings. Play along with the Piano accompanimenttracks for all pieces in the book. Accompaniment tracks reflect nuances in tempo phrasing and articulation used by professional performers. All works are set at a performance tempo and can be used in a practice studio or recitalsetting.

With its wealth of information on how technique can be tastefully applied Back-Up Banjo is the definitive book on the subject of banjo accompaniment. Since a banjo player in a band plays accompaniment at least 75% of the time it is extremely important to master playing in this style. Janet Davis offers specific suggestions for accompanying a vocalist or instrumentalist in a variety of styles-- and then provides musical examples illustrating her points. Janet breaks her concepts down into their basic components making them crystal clear in lay terms. The various back-up techniques are separated into categories determined by song tempo by lead instrument being accompanied andby the area of the fingerboard in which the chords are being played. In notation and tablature. Includes access to online video and an extended play online audio recording which demonstrates the examples in the book. With its wealth of information on how technique can be tastefully applied Back-Up Banjo is the definitive book on the subject of Banjo accompaniment. Since a Banjo player in a band plays accompaniment at least75% of the time it is extremely important to master playing in this style. Janet Davis offers specific suggestions for accompanying a vocalist or instrumentalist in a variety of styles-- and then provides musical examplesillustrating her points. Janet breaks her concepts down into their basic components making them crystal clear in lay terms. The various back-up techniques are separated into categories determined by song tempo by lead instrumentbeing accompanied and by the area of the fingerboard in which the chords are being played. In notation and tablature. Includes an extended play audio recording which demonstrates the examples in the book. Access to audioand video downloads available online which demonstrate the examples in the book.

This book was written to be used as a learning tool for beginners who read music. It presents very easy tunes to learn the basics of bowing and style and progresses in difficulty with each tune. All of the arrangements are renditions that the author plays and has heard other fiddlers play. Many of the tunes are done in the style of Herman Johnson a five-time National Fiddle Champion. Audio download available online. This book was written to be used as a learning tool for beginners who read music. It presents very easy tunes to learn the basics of bowing and style and progresses in difficulty with each tune. All of the arrangements arerenditions that the author plays and has heard other fiddlers play. Many of the tunes are done in the style of Herman Johnson a five-time National Fiddle Champion.

Thirty-three gospel favorites written in tablature for G-tuning banjo. Each song has a melody tab and an accompaniment tab. Thirty-three gospel favorites written in tablature for G-tuning banjo. Each song has a melody tab and an accompaniment tab.

This collection of level-1 solos for violin with keyboard accompaniment is taken from folk and classical melodies. Created especially for use as a solo supplement to any first-year string method or private instructional course these solos are an ideal Suzuki supplement and a perfect complement to the other Beginning Violin titles in the Building Excellence Series. These short easy pieces contain some staccato and slurred notes with suggested bowings. Students will love playing these familiar pieces for recitals or just for fun. Includes a 20-page pull-out part for the violin.This collection of level-1 solos for violin with keyboard accompaniment are taken from folk and classical melodies. Created especially for use as a solo supplement to any first-year string method or private instructional course these solos are an ideal Suzuki supplement and a perfect complement to the other Beginning Violin titles in the Building Excellence Series. These short easy pieces contain some staccato and slurred notes with suggested bowings.Students will love playing these familiar pieces for recitals or just for fun.

This book presents an extremely comprehensive collection of 5-string and plectrum banjo chord forms for G and C tunings. Beginning with C and proceeding chromatically through B every possible inversion of every chord from basic triads to thirteenth chords are shown in easy to read diagrams. To aid in comprehension of chord construction every chord is shown in root position in standard notation. A general review of hand positions general technique bridge adjustments strings and use of the capo is provided in the last few pages. Illustrated with pencil drawings diagrams and photographs.This book presents an extremely comprehensive collection of 5-string and plectrum banjo chord forms for G and C tunings. Beginning with C and proceeding chromatically through B every possible inversion of every chord from basictriads to thirteenth chords are shown in easy to read diagrams. To aid in comprehension of chord construction every chord is shown in root position in standard notation. A general review of hand positions general technique bridge adjustments strings and use of the capo is provided in the last few pages. Illustrated with pencil drawings diagrams and photographs.

An excellent way to celebrate holidays throughout the year. St. Valentines's Day St. Patrick's Day Easter Mother's Day Flag Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day and other holidays are included. Arranged for voice and piano with guitar chords. An excellent way to celebrate holidays throughout the year. St. Valentines's Day St. Patrick's Day Easter Mother's Day Flag Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day and other holidays are included. Arranged for voice and pianowith guitar chords.

A unique collection of classical piano solos appropriate for church services as well as concerts and personal enjoyment. These carefully edited or arranged pieces represent a number of well-known composers and were chosen because of their indefinable quality of reverence and artistic expression. Each piece can create a feeling of peace joy calmness love comfort and an overall sense of well being for the listener. The book includes selections by Scarlatti Gluck Schumann Handel Mozart Beethoven Bach and many others. The author also provides suggestions of appropriate pieces for various times during a church service. Most of the pieces are intermediate in difficulty:a few are slightly more advanced. The author offers encouragement to the pianist: It has been said that Music is the language of Heaven and cannot be spoken in words. As you play these beautiful pieces I pray that you will be uplifted as well as the listeners. A unique collection of classical piano solos appropriate for church services as well as concerts and personal enjoyment. These carefully edited or arranged pieces represent a number of well-known composers and were chosen becauseof their indefinable quality of reverence and artistic expression. Each piece can create a feeling of peace joy calmness love comfort and an overall sense of well being for the listener. The book includes selections byScarlatti Gluck Schumann Handel Mozart Beethoven Bach and many others. The author also provides suggestions of appropriate pieces for various times during a church service. Most of the pieces are intermediate in difficulty;a few are slightly more advanced. The author offers encouragement to the pianist: 'It has been said that Music is the language of Heaven and cannot be spoken in words. As you play these beautiful pieces I pray that you will beuplifted as well as the listeners.'

Big-note easy compositions for the beginning student. Big-note easy compositions for the beginning student.

Fun with the Piano is a collection of big-note easy solos on folk favorites; and functions as an extremely successful early-intermediate supplement to any method as well as a source of fun-to-play songs. Tunes include: When the Saints Go Marching In Shenandoah The Entertainer Swing Low Sweet Chariot and many more. Lyrics are included with most of the songs in the book. Fun with the Piano is a collection of big-note easy solos on folk favorites; and functions as an extremely successful early-intermediate supplement to any method as well as a source of fun-to-play songs. Tunes include: 'When theSaints Go Marching In' 'Shenandoah' 'The Entertainer' 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot' and many more. Lyrics are included with most of the songs in the book.

This is a great book for accompanying singing songs consist of newer and traditional favorites. All songs are arranged for 2 part singing with guitar accompaniment. The guitar back-up parts are scored in notation and tablature and may be played with a flatpick or fingerstyle. This is a great book for accompanying singing songs consist of newer and traditional favorites. All songs are arranged for 2 part singing with guitar accompaniment. The guitar back-up parts are scored in notation and tablatureand may be played with a flatpick or fingerstyle.

Hymns in standard hymnal keys arranged for any combination of soprano or alto recorders (includes both parts). Ideal for worship celebrations Christian education or the classroom. Hymns in standard hymnal keys arranged for any combination of soprano or alto recorders (includes both parts). Ideal for worship celebrations Christian education or the classroom.

An excellent text for any trumpeter called upon to play in worship celebrations. In this popular book 116 favorite hymns are arranged for melody harmony and trumpet descant. The descants are lyrical and festive and showcase the brilliance of the trumpet sound. An excellent text for any trumpeter called upon to play in worship celebrations. In this popular book 116 favorite hymns are arranged for melody harmony and trumpet descant. The descants are lyrical and festive and showcase thebrilliance of the trumpet sound.

A varied cast of characters can be found in this collection. For voice and piano with guitar chords. A varied cast of characters can be found in this collection. For Voice and Piano with Guitar chords.

America is clearly a land of song! In this fine collection prolific Mel Bay author Jerry Silverman explores the dusty archives of songdom to rediscover golden treasures of bygone days. The book offers over 50 captivating American songs loosely classified as related to Home Home Runs and Heartbreak. All selections are arranged for piano and voice with complete lyrics and suggested guitar chords. Includes a historical essay by Russell Baker plus an introduction and commentary on many of the individual songs by the author.America is clearly a land of song! In this fine collection prolific Mel Bay author Jerry Silverman explores the dusty archives of songdom to rediscover golden treasures of bygone days. The book offers over 50 captivatingAmerican songs loosely classified as related to Home Home Runs and Heartbreak. All selections are arranged for piano and voice with complete lyrics and suggested guitar chords. Includes a historical essay by Russell Baker plusan introduction and commentary on many of the individual songs by the author.

A tribute to the innovators and an analysis of the uniqueguitar fingerstyles and techniques developed in Great Britain.Presents guitar instrumentals by Davey Graham Burt Jansch andJohn Renbourn - over 20 solos in notation and tablature. The stereo audio features each solo as performed by the respective British composer/guitarist and contains all but four of the songs in the book. The audio does not contain the following songs: Carolan's Concerto Mrs. O'Rourke Lord Inchiquin (arr. by John Renbourn) and Lament for Charles MacCabe. Includes access to online audio. This collection is a tribute to the innovators and an analysis of the unique Guitar fingerstyles and techniques developed in Great Britain. British Fingerpicking Guitar presents Guitar instrumentals byDavey Graham Burt Jansch and John Renbourn - over 20 solos in notation and tablature. The stereo audio features each solo as performed by the respective British composer/guitarist and contains all but four of the songs in thebook. The included online audio does not contain the following songs: Carolan's Concerto Mrs. O'Rourke Lord Inchiquin (arr. by John Renbourn) and Lament for Charles MacCabe .

For 4 and 5 String Bass Set-Bunny Brunel has played with Chick Corea Herbie Hancock Tony Williams Larry Coryell Wayne Shorter Al Dimeola Al Jarreau and many other jazz and fusion greats. Bunny has compiled over 250 pages of nuts and bolts basics needed to play contemporary bass. Applicable to either 4- or 5-string bass this comprehensive text covers position playing utilizing scales and modes chords and harmony creating bass lines improvising fingering and much more! In notation only with fretboard diagrams.Bunny Brunel has played with Chick Corea Herbie Hancock Tony Williams Larry Coryell Wayne Shorter Al Dimeola Al Jarreau and many other jazz and fusion greats. Bunny has compiled over 250 pages of 'nuts and bolts' basicsneeded to play contemporary bass. Applicable to either 4- or 5-string bass this comprehensive text covers position playing utilizing scales and modes chords and harmony creating bass lines improvising fingering and muchmore! In notation only with fretboard diagrams.

Chet's actual recorded solos are: I'll Say She Does: Me and Merle: Yanky Doodle Dixie: Mr. Bojangles: Walk-Don't Run: Wheels: The Odd Folks of Okracoke: Yellow Bird: Windy & Warm: Just As I Am: John Henry: Spanish Fandango: Wimoweh: Liebestraum: and Czardas. In notation and tablature. Chet's actual recorded solos are: I'll Say She Does; Me and Merle; Yanky Doodle Dixie; Mr. Bojangles; Walk-Don't Run; Wheels; The Odd Folks of Okracoke; Yellow Bird; Windy & Warm; Just As I Am; John Henry; Spanish Fandango;Wimoweh; Liebestraum; and Czardas. In notation and tablature.

An outstanding collection of pieces for the beginning flutist including tasteful piano accompaniment arranged within the limitations of the developing instrumentalist range tone phrasing and technique. As a vast number of musical concepts are encountered in playing these pieces this book is also recommended as an exceptional tool for the lesson setting. Includes a 16-page pull-out part for the solo pieces and access to online audio. An outstanding collection of pieces for the beginning flutist including tasteful piano accompaniment arranged within the limitations of the developing instrumentalist range tone phrasing and technique. As a vast numberof musical concepts are encountered in playing these pieces this book is also recommended as an exceptional tool for the lesson setting. Includes access to online audio and a separate 16-page insert pull-out part for solo piecesprovided.