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.

This chart contains the 26 original drum rudiments written out in an easy read format. Accompanying CD includes all rudiments recorded so students can hear exactly how they are to be played. This rudiment chart is great for daily warm-ups and also an excellent reference for intermediate and advanced players; it can be used as a supplement to every drum method book. Use the material presented to review for solo and ensemble contests. Also helps develop stick control speed and coordination.This chart contains the 26 original drum rudiments written out in an easy read format. Accompanying CD includes all rudiments recorded so students can hear exactly how they are to be played. This rudiment chart is great for dailywarm-ups and also an excellent reference for intermediate and advanced players; it can be used as a supplement to every drum method book. Use the material presented to review for solo and ensemble contests. Also helps developstick control speed and coordination.

Born in the Italian city of Naples Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) was one of the few Baroque composers to transition into the Classical period. Scarlatti composed operas cantatas symphonias and liturgical pieces but his 555 keyboard sonatas are most well-known: a vast collection of single movements in binary form. Lily Afshar's arrangement of Sonata K. 11 (a favorite of Segovia) utilizes staccato articulation reminiscent of the harpsichord and othertechniques including cross-string trills and minimal slurs. The pair of sonatas work well together written in E minor and E major.Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) was the most accomplished lutenist of the Baroque periodand the most prolific composer of lute music writing over one thousand pieces for the instrument. The four pieces arranged in this book show the beautiful polyphony and fantastical writing of Weiss. Afshar utilizes campanella (cross-string) fingerings throughout to emphasize the musical line and produce a fuller sound on the instrument. Born in the Italian city of Naples Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) was one of the few Baroque composers to transition into the Classical period. Scarlatti composed operas cantatas symphonias andliturgical pieces but his 555 keyboard sonatas are most well-known; a vast collection of single movements in binary form. Lily Afshar's arrangement of Sonata K. 11 (a favorite of Segovia) utilizes staccato articulationreminiscent of the harpsichord and othertechniques including cross-string trills and minimal slurs. The pair of sonatas work well together written in E minor and E major. Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) wasthe most accomplished Lutenist of the Baroque period and the most prolific composer of Lute music writing over one thousand pieces for the instrument. The four pieces arranged in this book show the beautiful polyphony andfantastical writing of Weiss . Afshar utilizes campanella (cross-string) fingerings throughout to emphasize the musical line and produce a fuller sound on the instrument.

Rev. Gary Davis is the real thing. The authentic blind-seer. He is a genius with a brightly burning spirit enormous musical intelligence technical brilliance an encyclopedic memory driving passion deep faith a raunchy and gracious sense of humor. A mystic. He is an icon of the style of guitar he was born into known today as the Piedmont blues. Through players of the first half of the twentieth century like Alfred Shultz Mose Ranger Merle Travis and Chet Atkins this is the signature American fingerpicking style that would so deeply inform the country folk blues and even rock and roll of our day. Rev. Davis (1896-1972) was born black in deep poverty in South Carolina blind from an early age. He overcame these longest of odds to become world famous a giant of American music. He brought together black and white styles country gospel folk themes blues jazz ragtime minstrel songs dance tunes and popular song. He developed his own brilliant fingerpicking style that was deep economical and adaptable enough to easily cover all these genres. Supporting all his creativity was an unshakable faith that pulled him through the obscurity the bitter hard times and crushing poverty he would endure until the folk music awakening of the fifties and sixties caught up to him. In this book and accompanying audio Ernie Hawkins has transcribed 18 of Rev. Davis' best known gospel arrangements. The playing of Rev. Davis has influenced generations of guitar players from Blind Boy Fuller to Dave Van Ronk David Bromberg Ry Cooder Jorma Kaukonen Bob Weir Stefan Grossman and Woody Mann. His tunes have been recorded by a host of today's finest rock musicians: The Grateful Dead Hot Tuna Bob Dylan Jackson Browne and others. Rev. Gary Davis is the real thing. The authentic blind-seer. He is a genius with a brightly burning spirit enormous musical intelligence technical brilliance an encyclopedic memory driving passion deep faith araunchy and gracious sense of humor. A mystic. He is an icon of the style of Guitar he was born into known today as the Piedmont blues. Through players of the first half of the twentieth century like Alfred Shultz MoseRanger Merle Travis and Chet Atkins this is the signature American fingerpicking style that would so deeply inform the country folk blues and even rock and roll of our day. Rev. Davis (1896-1972) was bornblack in deep poverty in South Carolina blind from an early age. He overcame these longest of odds to become world famous a giant of American music. He brought together black and white styles country gospel folk themes blues jazz ragtime minstrel songs dance tunes and popular song. He developed his own brilliant fingerpicking style that was deep economical and adaptable enough to easily cover all these genres. Supporting all hiscreativity was an unshakable faith that pulled him through the obscurity the bitter hard times and crushing p

A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play banjo chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation.- Extra large chord diagrams and photos for easy learning- Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced- Chords arepresented with exercises that build upon each other- Great for banjo beginners of all ages Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play banjo chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords arepresented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationshipto the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation. •

Practice your favorite hymns with an accompanist at home or in your studio! Hymns for Flute and Piano Made Easy is a collection of fifteen traditional hymns arranged for flute solo with piano accompaniment: A Mighty Fortress is Our God: All Glory Laud and Honor: Amazing Grace: Christ the Lord is Risen Today: Come Ye Thankful People and more. The flute score includes both the hymn tune and an easy descant part that will add variety to the performance setting. The online recording contains two accompaniment tracks for each hymn: the first is played on piano and the second on pipe organ. The collection is perfect for the flutist who wishes to play familiar hymns in the churchsetting. The book contains the flute solo part and the piano accompaniment. The piano accompaniment is also available as an online download. With this collection of easy-to-play hymns for the Flute you can practice your favourite hymns with an accompanist at home at a service or in the studio. Hymns For Flute And Piano Made Easy is acollection of fifteen traditional hymns arranged for solo Flute with Piano accompaniment. This collection includes the hymns: A Mighty Fortress is Our God All Glory Laud and Honor Amazing Grace Christ the Lord is RisenToday and more. The Flute score includes both the hymn tune and an easy descant part that will add variety to the performance setting. The online recording contains two accompaniment tracks for each hymn; the first isplayed on Piano and the second on Pipe Organ. The collection is perfect for the flutist who wishes to play familiar hymns in the church setting.