The complete set of Twelve Spanish Dances transcribed and arranged for guitar. The transcriptions remain true to the original piano score but have been arranged in an idiomatic style for the guitar. The Spanish Romantic compositional style of Enrique Granados comes through in these elegant dances. The simplistic and intimate nature of the melodies make them very accessible for the guitar. These arrangements are a fresh approach to the familiar dances and an incentive to play some of the lesser known. A valuable addition to any guitar library. The edition includes a composer bio and program notes about each of the dances. Written in standard notation.The complete set of Twelve Spanish Dances transcribed and arranged for guitar. The transcriptions remain true to the original piano score but have been arranged in an idiomatic style for the guitar. The Spanish Romanticcompositional style of Enrique Granados comes through in these elegant dances. The simplistic and intimate nature of the melodies make them very accessible for the guitar. These arrangements are a fresh approach to the familiardances and an incentive to play some of the lesser known. A valuable addition to any guitar library. The edition includes a composer bio and program notes about each of the dances. Written in standard notation.

Joining a jam session can be intimidating. Presented here is everything a beginning or intermediate mandolin player needs to know to participate in a jam session. There are sections that describe how jam sessions work and jam session etiquette. The book also describes the typical chords and keys for jamming and describes right hand usage. A section is included on the role each instrument plays in bluegrass rhythm. A play-along audio is included with 9 typical bluegrass jam tunes. The tunes are played twice: once with the tune played on the left channel and a verbal description on the right channel and once in stereo. Includes access to online audio.Joining a jam session can be intimidating. Presented here is everything a beginning or intermediate Mandolin player needs to know to participate in a jam session. There are sections that describe how jam sessions work and jamsession etiquette. The book also describes the typical chords and keys for jamming and describes right hand usage. A section is included on the role each instrument plays in bluegrass rhythm. A play-along audio is included with 9typical bluegrass jam tunes. The tunes are played twice: once with the tune played on the left channel and a verbal description on the right channel and once in stereo. Audio download available online.

Dulcimer Jam takes common and obscure tunes heard in jam sessions and arranges them for hammered dulcimer fretted dulcimers (with tablature) and other instruments to play in a jam session setting.

The format used in this book was developed by Norm Jones a self-taught non-music reading ukulele enthusiast. Norm was unable to find the songs that he wanted in just a lyric/chord format so he developed his own. He later added thematic graphics to make the sheets more attractive. The music is not provided so it is necessary that the player know the tune. However this is a great format for people who either play or would like to play the ukulele but don't read music. The novelty of this format will entertain and provide enjoyment to those who are more accomplished strummers as well.The format used in this book was developed by Norm Jones a self-taught non-music reading ukulele enthusiast. Norm was unable to find the songs that he wanted in just a lyric/chord format so he developed his own. He later addedthematic graphics to make the sheets more attractive. The music is not provided so it is necessary that the player know the tune. However this is a great format for people who either play or would like to play the ukulele butdon’t read music. The novelty of this format will entertain and provide enjoyment to those who are more accomplished strummers as well.

Easy to play five-string banjo arrangements of twenty-four children's favorites by banjo master Ross Nickerson. Not only are these songs fun to play but from an instructional standpoint they are perfect for helping you develop the ability to bring out the melody in the bluegrass banjo style. Accenting the melody within the steady rhythmic roll of banjo playing is one of the biggest challenges facing banjo students and these familiar melodies are ideal for your development of that skill. Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. The arrangements are carefully designed to bring out the melody but easy enough for a beginner or intermediateplayer to learn quickly. The tablature in the book is large and easy to read with accent marks for melody notes as well as right and left-hand fingering indications. This book is not simply a tablature book! Children's Songs for Banjo Made Easy also features instruction on learning the chords to each song chord progression charts for each song special learning tips for each arrangement a full page of advice on memorizing the songs and more. Also in the instructional section of the book Ross includes a page of suggestions on the best use of practice time and how to develop the skills needed to succeed with each piece. Includes online access to a high quality studio recorded audio of all the songs played at three speeds and a bonus track of Ross performing. Easy to play five-string Banjo arrangements of twenty-four Children's favorites by Banjo master Ross Nickerson . Not only are these songs fun to play but from an instructional standpoint they are perfect for helping youdevelop the ability to bring out the melody in the bluegrass Banjo style. Accenting the melody within the steady rhythmic roll of Banjo playing is one of the biggest challenges facing Banjo students and these familiarmelodies are ideal for your development of that skill. Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. The arrangements are carefully designed to bring out the melody but easy enough for abeginner or intermediate player to learn quickly.

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.