Grade 7 concludes Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method begins with a summary of the natural and artificial harmonics that can be achieved on each string. Addresses theory and notation of major and minor sixth chords plus ninth eleventh (with alterations) nine-six (9/6) and thirteenth chords- all explored through chord etudes including inside/outside and orchestral chord forms. Includes a wealth of well-developed studies and solos invarious keys for mastery of the plectrum style. Written in standard notation only. Grade 7 concludes Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method . This volume begins with a summary of the natural and artificial harmonics that can be achieved on each string. It addresses theory and notation of major andminor sixth chords plus ninth eleventh (with alterations) nine-six (9/6) and thirteenth chords- all explored through chord etudes including inside/outside and orchestral chord forms. Includes a wealth of well-developedstudies and solos invarious keys for mastery of the plectrum style. Written in standard notation only.

This collection features transcriptions of pieces by renowned Spanish composers arranged with non-conventional guitar fingerings. Each piece demonstrates Lily Afshar's musicality and sense of touch especially noticeable in Danza Espanola by Granados Capricho Arabe and Adelita by Tarrega and Tango by Albeniz. The book includes works by the following composers: Granados Tarrega Albeniz and Sor. This collection features transcriptions of pieces by renowned Spanish composers arranged with non-conventional Guitar fingerings. Each piece demonstrates Lily Afshar's musicality and sense of touch especiallynoticeable in Danza Espanola by Granados Capricho Arabe and Adelita by Tarrega and Tango by Albeniz . The book includes works by the following composers: Granados Tarrega Albeniz and Sor .

This collection of English Christmas carols is a warm welcome to the season of festive cheer. Steeped in tradition each carol will fill your holiday celebration with merriment and reverence. These endearing spirited songs are fun to play giving you hours of enjoyment year after year. The English Christmas carols are arranged for folk harp which beginners and advanced beginners can play to usher in the gifts of this magical time. All of the songs contain guitar chords fingering and brackets suitable for nylon and wire strung folk harps arranged using standard bass patterns. There are six songs that have lever changes which also include a simple visual aid for smoothtransitions. The songs are in the keys of F C G and D. Included in this book is a bonus song arranged for two harps especially fun for beginners. This collection of English Christmas carols arranged by Star Edwards is a warming welcome to the season of festive cheer. Basked in tradition each and every carol will fill your seasonal celebrations with merrimentand joy. These timeless classics are a delight to play providing hours of entertainment year after year. The carols in 'English Carols for Celtic Harp' are arranged for the Folk Harp which beginners andadvanced beginners can play to usher in the gifts of this magical season. All of the carols in this book are provided with Guitar chords fingering and brackets suitable for nylon and wire strung folk harps arranged usingstandard bass patterns. Six songs contain lever changes which also provide a simple visual aid for smooth transitions. The carols are in the keys of F C G and D. Included with this book is a bonus song arranged for two harps perfect for beginners.

Easy to intermediate guitar ensemble arrangements on America the Beautiful The Star Spangled Banner America Battle Hymn of the Republic and Yankee Doodle. This book contains the score and 1st Guitar part. The second third and fourth guitar parts are available as free internet downloads. All arrangements were written by acclaimed guitar educator Jack Petersen. Easy to intermediate guitar ensemble arrangements on America the Beautiful The Star Spangled Banner America Battle Hymn of the Republic and Yankee Doodle. This book contains the score and 1st Guitar part. The second third andfourth guitar parts are available as free internet downloads. All arrangements were written by acclaimed guitar educator Jack Petersen.

Timeless Solos is a play on words. The solos in this volume contain no time signatures or bar lines. I did this because I wanted the solos to be very expressive in interpretation yet free-form in structure. The companion recording presents my interpretation of these works. You may interpret them differently and that is fine! All solos are in notation and tablature. When writing these solos I first envisioned the form as an extended cadenza. However from my earlier trumpet playing days I recalled that especially in the 19th century a cadenza was a momentary break in a solo which gave the performer a chance to dazzle the audience with his or her virtuosity. Thesesolos are not about that. Rather they are a vehicle to give the guitarist an opportunity to move the listener with the performer's expressive ability. I also thought of these solos in the form of a chant. However most chants are monophonic in form and these solos in various parts present a fairly lush harmonic structure. While the solos were written for a 7 string guitar they may be played successfully on a 6 string guitar. Alternate notes for those found on the 7th string are shown in the tablature part. Also the solo Peace is written in Dropped D tuning and makes little use of the 7th string pedal tones. The solos are contemplative in nature and provide ample opportunity for individual expression and interpretation. I hope you enjoy playing and performing these works. Timeless Solos is a play on words. The solos in this volume contain no time signatures or bar lines. I did this because I wanted the solos to be very expressive in interpretation yet 'free-form' in structure. The companionrecording presents my interpretation of these works. You may interpret them differently and that is fine! All solos are in notation and tablature. When writing these solos I first envisioned the form as an extended 'cadenza'.However from my earlier trumpet playing days I recalled that especially in the 19th century a cadenza was a momentary break in a solo which gave the performer a chance to dazzle the audience with his or her virtuosity. Thesesolos are not about that. Rather they are a vehicle to give the guitarist an opportunity to move the listener with the performer's expressive ability. I also thought of these solos in the form of a 'chant'. However most chantsare monophonic in form and these solos in various parts present a fairly lush harmonic structure. While the solos were written for a 7 string guitar they may be played successfully on a 6 string guitar. Alternate notes for thosefound on the 7th string are shown in the tablature part. Also the solo Peace is written in Dropped D tuning and makes little use of the 7th string pedal tones. The solos are contemplative in nature and provide ample opportunityfor individual expression and interpretation. I hope you enjoy playing and performing these works.

Presented for the first time on DVD are the Acoustic Guitar stylings and songs of the legendary musician Phil Keaggy live in concert. Spanning 30+ years of his recording career Phil performs some of his timeless classics and Guitar instrumentals. Recorded in Philadelphia in the fall of 2001 shortly after the tragic events of September 11th this concert was both an uplifting and moving experience delivered through Phil's unique multi-layered approach to performing on Acoustic Guitar. Presented for the first time on DVD are the Acoustic Guitar stylings and songs of the legendary musician Phil Keaggy live in concert. Spanning 30+ years of his recording career Phil performs some of his timelessclassics and Guitar instrumentals. Recorded in Philadelphia in the fall of 2001 shortly after the tragic events of September 11th this concert was both an uplifting and moving experience delivered through Phil's uniquemulti-layered approach to performing on Acoustic Guitar.

A collection of interviews of the top fiddlers in the Irish tradition Handy with the Stick brings together previously published magazine pieces with new work to present a broad view of Irish fiddling. Interviewees include Tommy Peoples Siobhan Peoples Paddy Glackin Matt Cranitch John Carty Brendan McGlinchey Caoimhin O Raghallaigh and Sarah Blair. Historical pieces include Junior Crehan Patrick Kelly and Sean Ryan. By looking at players from multiple eras and regional styles Handy with the Stick deepens our understanding of the people involved in Irish traditional music. Each chapter is accompanied by transcriptions of representative fiddle tunes some of which arepreviously unpublished originals.- A collection of interviews of the top fiddlers in the Irish tradition- Includes contemporary and historical figures.- Includes fiddlers from the different regional styles of Irish fiddling.- Includes transcriptions of representative fiddle tunes. A collection of interviews of the top fiddlers in the Irish tradition Handy with the Stick brings together previously published magazine pieces with new work to present a broad view of Irish fiddling. Interviewees include TommyPeoples Siobhan Peoples Paddy Glackin Matt Cranitch John Carty Brendan McGlinchey Caoimhin O Raghallaigh and Sarah Blair. Historical pieces include Junior Crehan Patrick Kelly and Sean Ryan. By looking at players frommultiple eras and regional styles Handy with the Stick deepens our understanding of the people involved in Irish traditional music. Each chapter is accompanied by transcriptions of representative fiddle tunes some of which arepreviously unpublished originals. •

The didgeridoo is an ancient instrument of the Aborigines of Australia but the discovery of its rhythmic and harmonic richness has only been in the West for a few years. This work gives all the essential advice needed to test appreciate and buy a didgeridoo. The many exercises and sound samples given in the audio lets you appreciate the acoustic qualities and playing potential of the didgeridoo. Includes access to online audio. The Didgeridoo is an ancient instrument of the Aborigines of Australia but the discovery of its rhythmic and harmonic richness has only been in the West for a few years. This work gives all the essential advice needed to test appreciate and buy a Didgeridoo. The many exercises and sound samples given in the audio lets you appreciate the acoustic qualities and playing potential of the Didgeridoo. Audio download available online.

You need only minimal playing skills and three chords: G C and D7 to accompany the beautiful songs of faith in this innovative book. If you are a beginning or casual player on a chording instrument this is the book for you. The book is bursting with a great variety of timeless standards your entire family will enjoy. An outstanding collection of innovative arrangements made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. Melody and lyrics are included with all songs.Guitar ukulele and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords along with tips on strumming. Transposing and use of capo tips are included for singers.You need only minimal playing skills and three chords; G C and D7 to accompany the beautiful songs of faith in this innovative book. If you are a beginning or 'casual' player on a chording instrument this is the book for you.The book is bursting with a great variety of timeless standards your entire family will enjoy. An outstanding collection of innovation arrangements made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. Melody and lyrics areincluded with all songs. Guitar ukulele and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords along with tips on strumming. Transposing and use of capo tips are included for singers.

The Opus 210 by Louis Kohler is a delightful collection of 32 pieces ranging from very easy to medium-difficult. Kohler like many of his contemporaries Robert Schumann Peter Tchaikowsky and later Claude Debussy wrote collections of character pieces for beginning students to play.The pieces in this collection are lighthearted in spirit with simple harmonic progressions and straight- forward rhythms. They can be categorized as character pieces (short pieces with programmatic titles) which are typical of the Romantic period. Not only do the pieces provide opportunities to stimulate creativity and imagination within each individual player they also provide excellentopportunities to build technique musicality and rhythmic skills from the very beginning. Kohler proves that one can build technical skills and musicianship skills while at the same time enjoying the music. The pieces are not overly difficult or lengthy which adds to their charm. The Opus 210 by Louis Kohler is a delightful collection of 32 pieces ranging from very easy to medium-difficult. Kohler like many of his contemporaries Robert Schumann Peter Tchaikowsky and later Claude Debussy wrotecollections of character pieces for beginning students to play. The pieces in this collection are lighthearted in spirit with simple harmonic progressions and straight- forward rhythms. They can be categorized as characterpieces (short pieces with programmatic titles) which are typical of the Romantic period. Not only do the pieces provide opportunities to stimulate creativity and imagination within each individual player they also provideexcellent oportunities to build technique musicality and rhythmic skills from the very beginning. Kohler proves that one can build technical skills and musicianship skills while at the same time enjoying the music. Thepieces are not overly difficult or lengthy which adds to their charm.

Brief tuneful melodies arranged for intermediate flutists and guitarists from early American (1817) popular music. Written in standard notation these delightful arrangements feature collections of popular melodies from that era as well as airs and dances. In keeping with performance practice of the traditional music played during this time these arrangements are organized into sets of pieces as they may have been performed during this era. The sets include jigs slow airs and marches as well as melodies that were popular from the continent.These arrangements are appropriate both for background music as well as public concert performance. The arrangements are derived from abook of flute melodies entitled 'Riley's Flute Melodies.' Published in 1816 and 1817 this book was possibly used as jazz musicians use lead sheets to develop spontaneous arrangements of pieces depending upon the occasion and the musicians at hand. The guitar arrangements were modeled upon existing guitar practice during that time and use idiomatic guitar devices such as pizzicato and harmonics to provide an imaginative underpinning for the melodies. Many of the arrangements give equal treatment to both the guitar as a harmonic and melodic instrument. Brief tuneful melodies arranged for intermediate flutists and guitarists from early American (1817) popular music. Written in standard notation these delightful arrangements feature collections of popular melodies from that eraas well as airs and dances. In keeping with performance practice of the traditional music played during this time these arrangements are organized into sets of pieces as they may have been performed during this era. The setsinclude jigs slow airs and marches as well as melodies that were popular from the continent. These arrangements are appropriate both for background music as well as public concert performance. The arrangements are derived froma book of flute melodies entitled “Riley’s Flute Melodies.” Published in 1816 and 1817 this book was possibly used as jazz musicians use lead sheets to develop spontaneous arrangements of pieces depending upon the occasion andthe musicians at hand. The guitar arrangements were modeled upon existing guitar practice during that time and use idiomatic guitar devices such as pizzicato and harmonics to provide an imaginative underpinning for the melodies.Many of the arrangements give equal treatment to both the guitar as a harmonic and melodic instrument.

The German Baroque period featured three virtuosi—Biber Westhoff and Johann Jakob Walther. Walther (1650-1717) performed as a violinist in the orchestra of Cosimo III from 1670 to 1674 (Medici dynasty) and served as concertmaster at the court in Dresden. Walther's compositions are contained in two books: Scherzi da Violino solo con il basso continuo (1676) and Hortulus Chelicus (1688). This book presents six sonatas for violin from Hortulus Chelicus transcribed for the mandolin. The collection is a wonderful addition to the classical mandolin repertoire. All the sonatas are written in standard notation and tablature. The German Baroque period featured three virtuosi—Biber Westhoff and Johann Jakob Walther. Walther (1650-1717) performed as a violinist in the orchestra of Cosimo III from 1670 to 1674 (Medici dynasty) and served asconcertmaster at the court in Dresden. Walther's compositions are contained in two books: Scherzi da Violino solo con il basso continuo (1676) and Hortulus Chelicus (1688). This book presents six sonatas for violinfrom Hortulus Chelicus transcribed for the mandolin. The collection is a wonderful addition to the classical mandolin repertoire. All the sonatas are written in standard notation and tablature.

Telemann for Mandolin presents over 70 pieces composed by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) that are particularly suitable for playing on unaccompanied mandolin. The pieces are easy to intermediate in difficulty and are presented both in standard notation and tablature. The book includes excellent material for students as well as many pieces suitable for weddings recitals and other occasions. Telemann for Mandolin presents over 70 pieces composed by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) that are particularly suitable for playing on unaccompanied mandolin. The pieces are easy to intermediate in difficulty and are presentedboth in standard notation and tablature. The book includes excellent material for students as well as many pieces suitable for weddings recitals and other occasions.

The first scale book to guide students of all levels in a step-by-step fashion through the most essential scale exercises. Rhythmic and bowing variations of gradually increasing difficulty take the monotony out of daily scale practice and because each scale and associated scale work is located on facing pages assigning scales has never been easier. Institutes a new approach to practicing octaves thirds and even tenths. Designed to help cellists achieve unparalleled command of even the most advanced techniques.The first scale book to guide students of all levels in a step-by-step fashion through the most essential scale exercises. Rhythmic and bowing variations of gradually increasing difficulty take the monotony out of daily scalepractice and because each scale and associated scale work is located on facing pages assigning scales has never been easier. Institutes a new approach to practicing octaves thirds and even tenths. Designed to help cellistsachieve unparalleled command of even the most advanced techniques.

Easy to Play Flute Solos is a lively collection of 56 well-known favorite melodies arranged in solo form for the flutist wanting fun pieces to play. Selections include ragtime blues Scottish music spirituals hymns sea chanties folk songs and more. A handy flute fingering chart is included. Easy to Play Flute Solos is a lively collection of 56 well-known favorite melodies arranged in solo form for the flutist wanting fun pieces to play. Selections include ragtime blues Scottish music spirituals hymns seachanties folk songs and more. A handy flute fingering chart is included.

Many folk banjoists draw influence from greats such as Pete Seeger Woody Guthrie The Weavers Peter Paul and Mary and many others. These folk musicians traveled the country singing the folk songs that many of us now know some of which are still played in jam sessions. First Lessons Folk Banjo is a great introduction to learning these types of folk songs on this wonderful instrument. Included are lessons on singing and playing backup with the banjo strumming and picking exercises and many classic folk songs. The music is written in tablature and the book comes with accompanying audio. Includes access to online audio. Many folk banjoists draw influence from greats such as Pete Seeger Woody Guthrie The Weavers Peter Paul and Mary and many others. These folk musicians traveled the country singing the folk songs that many of us now know some of which are still played in jam sessions. First Lessons Folk Banjo is a great introduction to learning these types of folk songs on this wonderful instrument. Included are lessons on singing and playing backup withthe banjo strumming and picking exercises and many classic folk songs. The music is written in tablature and the book comes with accompanying audio. Includes access to online audio.

This 48-page method is geared toward the beginning student of guitar. The method is presented in tablature - not standard music notation - in order to get the student playing as quickly as possible. Notes are presented one string at a time. Students will be taught the most widely used scales and chords on the guitar. Includes access to online audio for each exercise and piece in the book. This 48-page method is geared toward the beginning student of Guitar. The method is presented in tablature - not standard music notation - in order to get the student playing as quickly as possible. Notes are presented onestring at a time. Students will be taught the most widely used scales and chords on the Guitar. Includes access to online audio for each exercise and piece in the book.

Beautiful piano solo arrangements of hymns and sacred favorites featuring wonderful harmonic treatment coupled with innovative voice leading. Moderate to intermediate in difficulty. Songs include: Rock of Ages All Creatures of our God and King Jesus the Very Thought of Thee and more. All audio for the book is available as a free download.

The octave mandolin is valued for its rich tone and wide range of potential use in a variety of musical settings. This book contains 27 easy to intermediate pieces from the Baroque era that have been carefully chosen and arranged to benefit from the longer scale and deeper voice of the big mandolin.The music is presented in both standard notation and tablature making it easily playable on the mandocello mandola or standard mandolin. Thirteen composers are represented including six pieces by J. S. Bach four by G. F. Handel and three by G. P. Telemann.

This study examines time signatures and rhythms for the acoustic bass and the four and five-string electric bass. This method book is divided into two sections: 1) addresses simple meters and 2) focuses on compound meters. This study will promote facility in executing the feel or groove of the rhythm within each time signature. In standard notation only.This study examines time signatures and rhythms for the acoustic bass and the four and five-string electric bass. This method book is divided into two sections: 1) addresses simple meters and 2) focuses on compound meters. This study will promote facility in executing the feel or groove of the rhythm within each time signature. In standard notation only.