Finally. There is a definitive reference guide available for Harmonicas in each and every key. This ground breaking series unlocks the musical power of the 10-hole major diatonic Harmonica. One key at a time each isdesigned to present detailed musical information for beginners intermediate and advanced players who are either music readers or non-reading players. Learn the notes intervals bends overbends dyads chords arpeggios modesand scales that are specific to each Harmonica key. There is also a special section in each book showing other types of diatonic Harmonicas and the variations unique to them like - extreme bending low-tuned octave andtremolo-tuned models and more.

With Online Audio-Written for the intermediate to advanced jazz guitarist this book assumes an adequate knowledge of chord scales and jazz theory. The topics include playing modally chord substitutions Coltrane substitutions diminished and melodic minor scales as well as dealing with pentatonics. Companion audio download available online. Written for the intermediate to advanced jazz guitarist this book assumes an adequate knowledge of chord scales and jazz theory. The topics include playing modally chord substitutions Coltrane substitutions diminished andmelodic minor scales as well as dealing with pentatonics. Companion audio download available online.

50 Celtic Reels A-L For Mandolin-Steve Kaufman Three Time National Flatpicking Champion does it again. This first installment of a four part series brings us Steve's favorite Celtic Reels transcribed for the mandolin (and fiddle too). Though the title says Fifty reels there are actually quite a few more. This is a large collection of reels will build your repertoire as well as help you develop more ideas licks and runs for arranging your own melodies. All the songs in the book are played note for note on the accompanying audio at about -+ speed. Your goal is to learn the song memorize it and then race with the Champ. Includes access to online audio. Steve Kaufman Three Time National Flatpicking Champion does it again. This first installment of a four part series brings us Kaufman 's's favorite Celtic Reels transcribed for the Mandolin (and Fiddletoo). Though the title says 'Fifty' reels there are actually quite a few more. This is a large collection of reels will build your repertoire as well as help you develop more ideas licks and runs for arranging your ownmelodies. All the songs in the book are played note for note on the accompanying audio at about -+ speed. Your goal is to learn the song memorise it and then race with the Champ. Includes access to online audio.

A wonderful collection of Dixieland tunes for fingerstyle Guitar. Titles include: Indiana Bill Bailey 12th Street Rag When the Saints Go Marching In That's a Plenty Way Down Yonder in New Orleans Royal Garden Blues and Tiger Rag . Perfect for the intermediate guitarist looking for some great Dixieland melodies to add to their repertoire. This book comes with an online audio recording of Nashville's Tommy Flint playing each of the solos. A wonderful collection of Dixieland tunes for fingerstyle Guitar. Titles include: Indiana Bill Bailey 12th Street Rag When the Saints Go Marching In That's a Plenty Way Down Yonder in New Orleans Royal Garden Blues and Tiger Rag . Perfect for the intermediate guitarist looking for some great Dixieland melodies to add to their repertoire. This book comes with an online audio recording of Nashville's Tommy Flint playing each of thesolos.

If you've heard jazz guitarists like Joe Pass play chord melody you may think that the style requires an encyclopedic knowledge of music theory musical super-powers or making a deal with the devil. But fear not! This book will show you how to create your own satisfying chord melody arrangements on the mandolin...and will do so in a practical applicable non stroke-inducing way. Aaron Weinstein has many musical accomplishments. I am very proud to have played a small part with some of them. When he was only 12 he made his first recordings and asked me to play mandolin on them. I was knocked out to encounter someone that young that was conversant in both old-time or contest fiddling and Joe Venuti style jazz. Not long after that Aaron became interested in the mandolin and chords and he came by every so often to play and discuss voicings improvisation and the like. I showed him some of the Jethro Burns chord melody arrangements that Jethro showed me. I've been teaching those for decades in hopes of one day playing them smoothly myself! Fast forward a few more years and Aaron has a Berklee degree traveled the world playing hot violin music and is hobnobbing with the greatest NYC jazz stars. And oh yeah one other thing: he took the art of chord-melody mandolin style to an entirely new level! The rich harmonies of the standard jazz and show tune repertoire the swinging bass lines and connecting chords and independent voice movements (doing more than one thing at a time) are all present in Aaron's style thanks to his great ear open mind and gift at locating things on the fretboard. And now Aaron has documented explained and shared his discoveries and approach with all of us in this book. Thank you Aaron! This is truly a step-by-step method that you will enjoy. You'll find yourself saying 'oh of course!' as the author gets you playing and understanding things that sound very detailed and complex. The first section I would call the mandolinistic stuff: the how-to on getting things moving and connected on the fretboard. This part is laid out in a very logical manner with clear explanations and fun activities. After working through these etudes you will know the fretboard better and be a better mandolin playing musician regardless of what style of music is your favorite. As I looked this part over I recalled the parable about 'give someone a fish and he will have a meal. Teach him to fish and he'll eat the rest of his life..' The second part puts your new-found chops to work playing some great solo chord melody tunes Weinstein style. Again the author walks us gently into the material by providing two versions of each piece the basic structure followed by a more developed version. In the history of mandolin playing there have been many examples of techniques arrangements and music that might be thought of as 'chord-melody' style. Consider works by Raffaele Calace or 'Duo' style from the early twentieth century American stylists and

This new book is designed for seniors who wish to learn to play the ukulele. Care has been taken to select repertoire familiar and appealing to a more mature audience and attention has been given to the pacing of the material. Basic chords are given and variety of songs and exercises make the learning fast and fun. Includes access to play along audio containing all the songs taught in the book. This new book is designed for seniors who wish to learn to play the Ukulele. Care has been taken to select repertoire familiar and appealing to a more mature audience and attention has been given to the pacing of the material.Basic chords are given and variety of songs and exercises make the learning fast and fun. Play along audio includes all songs taught in the book. Includes access to online audio.

American Melodies To 1865-These 45 early-American melodies work especially well on the modern flute. They provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing phrasing and extended breath 8 controlMany of these melodies have roots in the Old World. For example La Cachucha La Cracovienne and La Smolenska were brought to America by the amazing ballerina Fanny Elssler. (For her White House performance Congress adjourned early!) A separate recorder editionis available.These 45 early-American melodies work especially well on the modern flute. They provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing phrasing and extended breath 8 controlMany of these melodies have roots in theOld World. For example 'La Cachucha ' 'La Cracovienne ' and 'La Smolenska' were brought to America by the amazing ballerina Fanny Elssler. (For her White House performance Congress adjourned early!) A separate recorder edition is available.

Big Note/Large Print Edition-A comprehensive 96-page large print/big note perfect-bound guitar tune book with over 50 tunes. Songs include gospel bluegrass patriotic and popular folk tunres. Chord charts are included showing all the chords needed to play these songs. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature. A comprehensive 96-page large print/big note perfect-bound guitar tune book with over 50 tunes. Songs include gospel bluegrass patriotic and popular folk tunres. Chord charts are included showing all the chords needed to playthese songs. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature.

The Rhythm Encyclopedia is a collection of 6 561 different rhythms written in notation that can be used for drum set conga djembe cajon and any other drum that has a high tone and a low tone. It will provide many hours of practice for developing stick and foot independence for drum set drummers and hand independence for hand drummers. An invaluable resource for finding interesting and varied rhythms to add to your playing repertoire. The Rhythm Encyclopedia is a collection of 6 561 different rhythms written in notation that can be used for Drum set Conga Djembe Cajon and any other Drum that has a high tone and a low tone. Thistitle will provide many hours of practice for developing stick and foot independence for Drum set Drummers and hand independence for hand Drummers. An invaluable resource for finding interesting and varied rhythms to add to yourplaying repertoire.

Want to play beautiful Hawaiian melodies on your 'ukulele? Now you can! Learn to Play Slack Key Style 'Ukulele is a comprehensive instruction into the art of playing great solo 'ukulele…slack key style. Slack Keyâ'Ho `aluâ'is a melodic finger-picked guitar style created by Hawaiian paniolo in the mid-19th century known as 'Hawaiian soul music”. It is only natural that some 'ukulele players in Hawaii would re-tune their instruments and play slack key style. Nothing sounds so sweet. No matter if you are a dedicated beginner wanting to expand your playing or an advanced uke-a-banger looking for a new challenge you will find music to delight your fingers and stimulate yourear. Learn to Play Slack Key Style 'Ukulele is both a course of study and a collection of great solo arrangements that start out easy and increase in difficulty. Includes access to online audio.- Tablature and standard notation- Notes on the tunings reading music and reading TAB- Guided lessons help you develop your style- Graded arrangements from easy to advanced- Over 30 great arrangements- Learn how to create your own slack key style arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs- Playable on any 'ukulele with a low G string- Downloadable musical examples of all songs Want to play beautiful Hawaiian melodies on your ukulele? Now you can! Learn to Play Slack Key Style Ukulele is a comprehensive instruction into the art of playing great solo ukulele…slack key style.Slack Key-Ho `alu-is a melodic finger-picked guitar style created by Hawaiian paniolo in the mid-19th century known as Hawaiian soul music. It is only natural that some ukulele players in Hawaiiwould re-tune their instruments and play slack key style. Nothing sounds so sweet. No matter if you are a dedicated beginner wanting to expand your playing or an advanced uke-a-banger looking for a new challenge you willfind music to delight your fingers and stimulate your ear. Learn to Play Slack Key Style Ukulele is both a course of study and a collection of great solo arrangements that start out easy and increase in difficulty. Includesaccess to online audio. Tablature and standard notation Notes on the tunings reading music and reading TAB Guided lessons help you develop your style Graded arrangements from easy toadvanced Over 30 great arrangements Learn how to create your own slack key style arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs Playable on any ukulele with a low G string Downloadable musicalexamples of all songs

This book contains thirty of the most requested Celtic session tunes arranged for DADGAD tuning. Accompanying audio is available as an online download which includes performances by Rob MacKillop. To assist playing these tunes a technique primer and specific exercises are included. With the use of a capo you will be able to play these tunes in their traditional keys. The tunes can be played fingerstyle or with a pick. The repertoire includes classic tunes such as Drowsy Maggie Soldier's Joy St. Patrick's Day In the Morning The Kesh The Rights of Man and The Wind That Shakes The Barley. A bonus twenty-five traditional Scottish lute pieces are included also arranged forDADGAD tuning! Includes access to online audio. This collection contains thirty of the most requested Celtic session tunes arranged for DADGAD tuning. Accompanying audio is available as an online download which includes performances by Rob MacKillop . To assistplaying these tunes a technique primer and specific exercises are included. With the use of a To assist playing these tunes a technique primer and specific exercises are included. With the use of a capo youwill be able to play these tunes in their traditional keys. The tunes can be played fingerstyle or with a pick. The repertoire includes classic tunes such as Drowsy Maggie Soldier's Joy St. Patrick's Day In the Morning TheKesh The Rights of Man and The Wind That Shakes The Barley . A bonus twenty-five traditional Scottish lute pieces are included also arranged for DADGAD tuning.

Solo and Emsemble Violin 1 and 2-Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as well as performance in concerts. Several players may be used on each part. Whenever possible every effort was made to keep the viola and violoncello/double bass parts melodic rather than simply filling in the various harmonic chord progressions. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment or as duets or trios as well as full orchestra. If performed with full orchestra the piano accompaniment is not necessary.The string ensemble series meets all standards for ASTA with NSOA (American String Teachers Association/National School Orchestra Association) and Suzuki Association of the Americas Inc. Free piano accompaniment AND ensemble score downloads available for use with this title. Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as well as performance in concerts.Several players may be used on each part. Whenever possible every effort was made to keep the viola and violoncello/double bass parts melodic rather than simply filling in the various harmonic chord progressions. The pieces maybe performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment or as duets or trios as well as full orchestra. If performed with full orchestra the piano accompaniment is not necessary.The string ensemble series meets all standards for ASTA with NSOA (American String Teachers Association/National School Orchestra Association) and Suzuki Association of the Americas Inc. Free piano accompaniment AND ensemblescore downloads available for use with this title.

Mastering the Snare Drum is a comprehensive method developed over many years of teaching and playing incorporating both traditional and modern techniques. The book includes extensive commentary on the music and techniques in each lesson making it an exceptional choice for self-study. Current and past lesson reviews also make this book easy to use when studying with a teacher. This method was designed to guide the student swiftly through a variety of concepts to prevent boredom. Still it thoroughly covers all aspects of playing the snare drum and techniques used in classical music rock jazz and more. Beginning with the operation and tuning of the drum and progressing to allfacets of technique this book will provide a wide array of material for all learners. Includes access to online audio. Mastering the Snare Drum is a comprehensive method developed over many years of teaching and playing incorporating both traditional and modern techniques. The book includes extensive commentary on the music and techniques in eachlesson making it an exceptional choice for self-study. Current and past lesson reviews also make this book easy to use when studying with a teacher. This method was designed to guide the student swiftly through a variety ofconcepts to prevent boredom. Still it thoroughly covers all aspects of playing the snare drum and techniques used in classical music rock jazz and more. Beginning with the operation and tuning of the drum and progressing to allfacets of technique this book will provide a wide array of material for all learners. Includes access to online audio.

New compositions for solo classic guitar by acclaimed guitarist and composer David Pritchard. All solos are in standard notation.In addition to all the music I've written over the past twenty years for multiple acoustic guitars I have on occasion felt inspired to write a smaller number of pieces for just one guitar. Exploring a meditative feel was my motivation for writing A Pale View A Silent Dream and Restoration. A Silent Dream can be played either as a solo piece or it can be enhanced by having another guitarist play the second part. Arundo is basically a right hand study piece alternating between two patterns both in different meters while Orb Weaver isprimarily a Latin rhythm study with much syncopation alternating simply between two chords. Coryza was written with the acoustic steel string in mind using DADGAD tuning. New compositions for solo classic guitar by acclaimed guitarist and composer David Pritchard. All solos are in standard notation. 'In addition to all the music I’ve written over the past twenty years for multiple acousticguitars I have on occasion felt inspired to write a smaller number of pieces for just one guitar. Exploring a meditative feel was my motivation for writing “A Pale View ' 'A Silent Dream ' and 'Restoration.' 'A Silent Dream'can be played either as a solo piece or it can be enhanced by having another guitarist play the second part. 'Arundo' is basically a right hand study piece alternating between two patterns both in different meters while 'OrbWeaver' is primarily a Latin rhythm study with much syncopation alternating simply between two chords. 'Coryza' was written with the acoustic steel string in mind using DADGAD tuning.

This collection by David Coe contains 21 beautiful melodies by the world's greatest composers. Included are songs by Bach Beethoven Mozart and many more. Each selection is presented in both standard notation and tablature with chord diagrams included. The ukulele has a distinctive melodic voice and musicians of all levels will enjoy playing these timeless classics. This collection by David Coe contains 21 beautiful melodies by the world's greatest composers. Included are songs by Bach Beethoven Mozart and many more. Each selection is presented in both standard notation andtablature with chord diagrams included. The Ukulele has a distinctive melodic voice and musicians of all levels will enjoy playing these timeless classics.

For solo violin this book is a collection of straightforward wedding arrangements without piano. Inside you will find the most commonly requested music for wedding ceremonies from traditional favorites to beautiful classical pieces that are sure to provide an elegant musical experience. For solo violin this book is a collection of straightforward wedding arrangements without piano. Inside you will find the most commonly requested music for wedding ceremonies from traditional favourites to beautiful classicalpieces that are sure to provide an elegant musical experience.

A comprehensive 96-page pocket/case sized perfect-bound book of one-hundred thirty-eight all time favorite Drum grooves. This book is perfect for daily practice or for teaching the drummer to play in-the-pocket. A comprehensive 96-page pocket/case sized perfect-bound book of one-hundred thirty-eight all time favorite Drum 'grooves'. This book is perfect for daily practice or for teaching the drummer to play 'in-the-pocket'.

Inside the Big Band Drum Chart is a first of its kind drum method that uses traditional and contemporary arrangements performed by a 17 piece jazz ensemble as the vehicle to study beats musical form ensemble phrasing articulation and interpretation. For each arrangement there is 'talk through' information explaining how the composition is played as well as transcriptions of key beats and melodic information that connects the 'written drum part' to the music. The 248 page book includes online access to a 2.5 hour audio recording and an hour long video demonstrating every exercise in the text. Also included are anecdotes and interviews with legendary big banddrummers and arrangers such as Louie Bellson Jake Hanna Phil Wilson Mark Taylor and Bob Curnow. Inside The Big Band Drum Chart is a first of its kind Drum method that uses traditional and contemporary arrangements performed by a 17 piece jazz ensemble as the vehicle to study beats musical form ensemblephrasing articulation and interpretation. For each arrangement there is 'talk through' information explaining how the composition is played as well as transcriptions of key beats and melodic information that connects the'written Drum part' to the music. The 248 page book includes a 2.5 hour audio available online and an hour long video demonstrating every exercise in the text. Also included are anecdotes and interviews with legendary big banddrummers and arrangers such as Louie Bellson Jake Hanna Phil Wilson Mark Taylor and Bob Curnow.

The legendary flamenco guitarist and best-selling Mel Bay Publications author Juan Serrano is well-known for his sound recordings transcriptions of his music and technical methods for flamenco guitar. Now the music that formed his technical repertory and was the musical foundation given to him by his father Antonio el del Lunar (guitarist for all the flamenco singers of his time including Pastora Pavon-Nina de los Peines) is at your fingertips in this book that contains completely unreleased flamenco puro that is the foundation of one of the world's leading guitarists. These falsetas or variations on flamenco forms (toques) are graded so they are valuable for beginners intermediate advanced and professional flamenco guitarists--or for classical guitarists that want to learn flamenco.This book is a repertoire book that is a valuable supplement to other Juan Serrano books on Mel Bay such as Flamenco Guitar: Basic Techniques or The Flamenco/Classical Tradition: A Technical Guitar Method and Introduction to music. Includes standard notation and guitar tablature. This repertoire allows students to solidify right-hand arpeggios rasgueados and picados: and left-hand techniques such as ligados and apagados while learning valuable repertoire that can be used by the concert artist. The legendary flamenco guitarist and best-selling Mel Bay Publications author Juan Serrano is well-known for his sound recordings transcriptions of his music and technical methods for flamenco guitar. Now the music that formedhis technical repertory and was the musical foundation given to his by his father Antonio el del Lunar (guitarist for all the flamenco singers of his time including Pastora Pavon-Nina de los Peines) is at your fingertips in thisbook that contains completely unreleased flamenco puro that is the foundation of one of the world's leading guitarists. These falsetas or variations on flamenco forms (toques) are graded so they are valuable for beginners intermediate advanced and professional flamenco guitarists--or for classical guitarists that want to learn flamenco.

Is the beginning stage of learning the guitar proving to be a frustrating experience? Do you lack songs which you can play from start to finish? Do the ones that you can play all the way through not sound much like their original versions? I have been teaching these pieces to my beginner students for quite some time now and the success rate has been remarkable. Most methods start by having the student slowly move back and forth between basic chords using only down strokes playing chords one note at a time to make sure all the notes ring clear. This book offers something much different—playing music! The pieces are designed to target trouble areas often experienced by beginnersof the instrument: arching the fingers enough in order to let all the notes of a chord ring clearly. Rather than just droning on through a series of chords musical patterns are created so that as you learn proper technique you're also playing something musical. The results have been better than expected. Focusing on figures that demand proper technique and some of the most common strumming patterns found in popular music many of my students are able to execute beginner and intermediate level songs within a few weeks of picking up the instrument rather than a few months. Additionally the dreaded F chord or root 6 major barre chord often rings clearly with all 6 notes being heard upon the first attempt. This book will help you achieve your guitar related goals quickly more efficiently and most importantly more enjoyably. Includes access to online video. Is the beginning stage of learning the guitar proving to be a frustrating experience? Do you lack songs which you can play from start to finish? Do the ones that you can play all the way through not sound much like their originalversions? I have been teaching these pieces to my beginner students for quite some time now and the success rate has been remarkable. Most methods start by having the student slowly move back and forth between basic chords usingonly down strokes playing chords one note at a time to make sure all the notes ring clear. This book offers something much different—playing music! The pieces are designed to target trouble areas often experienced by beginners ofthe instrument: arching the fingers enough in order to let all the notes of a chord ring clearly. Rather than just droning on through a series of chords musical patterns are created so that as you learn proper technique you’realso playing something musical. The results have been better than expected. Focusing on figures that demand proper technique and some of the most common strumming patterns found in popular music many of my students are able toexecute beginner and intermediate level songs within a few weeks of picking up the instrument rather than a few months. Additionally the dreaded F chord or root 6 major barre chord often rings clearly with all 6 notes beingheard upon the first attempt. This book will help you achiev