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The music in this book has been compiled to correspond to each Sunday of the liturgical year and may be used as a supplementary source for church musicians. Gregorian Chant Lutheran cantatas hymns and motets are used as the basis for original compositions and arrangements for solo classical guitar. In attempts to be as ecumenical as possible the selections have been chosen based on multiple lectionaries. In many cases scripture references have been provided for more flexibility. Written in standard notation. The music in this book has been compiled to correspond to each Sunday of the liturgical year and may be used as a supplementary source for church musicians. Gregorian Chant Lutheran cantatas hymns and motets are usedas the basis for original compositions and arrangements for solo classical Guitar. In attempts to be as ecumenical as possible the selections have been chosen based on multiple lectionaries. In many cases scripturereferences have been provided for more flexibility. Written in standard notation.

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This book is for beginning and early intermediate country guitarists. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. The solos are written in both standard notation and tablature. While writing the arrangements the author considered the small hands of children. Most of the arrangements are in the first position; most of the notes are on the first three strings and there are no hand stretches that present inordinate technical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD. The tunes are recorded at a moderate speed and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment.This book is for beginning and early intermediate country guitarists. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. The solos are written in both standard notation and tablature. While writing thearrangements the author considered the small hands of children. Most of the arrangements are in the first position; most of the notes are on the first three strings and there are no hand stretches that present inordinatetechnical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD. The tunes are recorded at a moderate speed and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment.

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Rock chords including power chords barre chords as well as open chords are taught in standard notation tab with accompanying photos. Anyone can learn the chords that have been heard in rock 'n roll for decades with this foolproof method. Presented in a logical order with brief dialogue on how to play each chord shape in 12 keys (for moveable shapes) this is a must have for the beginning guitarist who wants to get going fast. Rock chords including power chords barre chords as well as open chords are taught in standard notation tab with accompanying photos. Anyone can learn the chords that have been heard in rock 'n roll for decades with thisfoolproof method. Presented in a logical order with brief dialogue on how to play each chord shape in 12 keys (for moveable shapes) this is a must have for the beginning guitarist who wants to get going fast.

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A collection of 30 well-known Russian songs arranged for intermediate accordion by Russian-born accordionist Andreas Wins. Each piece provides the arranged melody and a variation with a really nice native harmonization. A collection of 30 well-known Russian songs arranged for intermediate accordion by Russian-born accordionist Andreas Wins. Each piece provides the arranged melody and a variation with a really nice native harmonization.

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Big Note/Large Print Edt.-This big note large print book offers 43 traditional fiddle solos in standard notation with chord symbols. Selections include: Arkansas Traveler; Back Up and Push; The Blarney Pilgrim; Beaumont Rag; Bill Cheatham; Billy in the Lowground; Blackberry Blossom; Bonaparte's Retreat; Cotton-eyed Joe; Cripple Creek; Down Yonder; Dill Pickle Rag; Drowsy Maggie; Durham's Bull; Eighth of January; Fisher's Hornpipe; Fire on the Mountain; Garry Owen; Haste to the Wedding; Jolie Blond; Maidens Prayer; and more. The free on line audio recording contains performances of all the tunes in the book.This big note large print book offers 43 traditional fiddle solos in standard notation with chord symbols. Selections include: Arkansas Traveler; Back Up and Push; The Blarney Pilgrim; Beaumont Rag; Bill Cheatham; Billy in theLowground; Blackberry Blossom; Bonaparte's Retreat; Cotton-eyed Joe; Cripple Creek; Down Yonder; Dill Pickle Rag; Drowsy Maggie; Durham's Bull; Eighth of January; Fisher's Hornpipe; Fire on the Mountain; Garry Owen; Haste to theWedding; Jolie Blond; Maidens Prayer; and more. The free on line audio recording contains performances of all the tunes in the book.

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With Online Audio-Italian Folk Music for Mandolin is an enjoyable collection of pieces from various parts of northern central and southern Italy. This anthology includes complete texts and translations of the songs with accurate accompanying arrangements for two mandolins or violin and guitar. The selections include medieval and Renaissance instrumental folk dances sixteenth-century Neapolitan Villanelle work songs lullabies narrative ballads prisoner songs and popular dances including tarantellas pizzica Sardinian ballo tondo quadrille waltz and saltarello. Includes access to online audio of all the pieces presented. Compiled by John LaBarbera this enjoyable collection of Mandolin music features pieces from various parts of northern central and southern Italy. Italian Folk Music For Mandolin includescomplete texts and translations of the songs with accurate accompanying arrangements for two Mandolins or Violin and Guitar. The selections include medieval and Renaissance instrumental folk dances sixteenth-century NeapolitanVillanelle work songs lullabies narrative ballads prisoner songs and popular dances including tarantellas pizzica Sardinian ballo tondo quadrille waltz and saltarello. The price of this book includes access toonline audio of all the featured pieces.

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Fiddle Tunes in DADGAD shows how fingerstyle guitarists can use DADGAD tuning to play traditional tunes including twenty-four complete arrangements of common American Irish and Scottish ballads airs jigs and reels. The book explores techniques and patterns for playing melodies across the strings producing a harp-like effect that adds a distinctive and beautiful character to traditional melodies. In addition to building repertoire the material demonstrates ways to arrange your own melodies or even write your own tunes based on the techniques provided. This is a perfect follow-up for guitarists who have studied Understanding DADGAD for Fingerstyle Guitar and are lookingfor tunes to learn or for those who want to go deeper into harp-style playing. It is also an excellent introduction for those who prefer to just dive head-first into DADGAD by learning some classic tunes. Includes access to online audio. Fiddle Tunes in DADGAD shows how fingerstyle guitarists can use DADGAD tuning to play traditional tunes including twenty-four complete arrangements of common American Irish and Scottish ballads airs jigs and reels. The bookexplores techniques and patterns for playing melodies across the strings producing a harp-like effect that adds a distinctive and beautiful character to traditional melodies. In addition to building repertoire the materialdemonstrates ways to arrange your own melodies or even write your own tunes based on the techniques provided. This is a perfect follow-up for guitarists who have studied Understanding DADGAD for Fingerstyle Guitar and arelooking for tunes to learn or for those who want to go deeper into harp-style playing. It is also an excellent introduction for those who prefer to just dive head-first into DADGAD by learning some classic tunes.

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This book and audio set teaches 16 different rock solos for the beginning rock guitarist. Learn the fundamentals of playing rock solos including vibrato hammer-ons pull-offs string bending arpeggios unison bends pedal tones playing over the changes and much more. Includes tablature standard notation as well as play-along tracks with a full band in the keys of C Em G and Am. Includes access to online audio. This book and online audio set teaches 16 different rock solos for the beginning rock guitarist. Learn the fundamentals of playing rock solos including vibrato hammer-ons pull-offs string bending arpeggios unison bends pedaltones playing over the changes and much more. Includes tablature standard notation as well as play-along tracks with a full band in the keys of C Em G and Am. Includes access to online audio.

16.99 £
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From 1651 to 1728 John Playford his son Henry and John Young published multiple editions of the Dancing Master-collections of dance instructions and musical accompaniment. Over 500 distinct tunes were printed in these volumes and they give us one of the best pictures of English popular dance music in the 17th and early 18th centuries. This book presents 121 of these tunes adapted for the mandolin-all are written in standard notation and tablature with chord symbols. Several pieces have been transposed into more mandolin-friendly keys. Suitable for use in teaching and performance many of these tunes are still played by musicians today both for pleasure and dance accompaniment. From 1651 to 1728 John Playford his son Henry and John Young published multiple editions of the Dancing Master-collections of dance instructions and musical accompaniment. Over 500 distinct tunes were printed in these volumesand they give us one of the best pictures of English popular dance music in the 17th and early 18th centuries. This book presents 121 of these tunes adapted for the Mandolin-all are written in standard notation and tablature withchord symbols. Several pieces have been transposed into more mandolin-friendly keys. Suitable for use in teaching and performance many of these tunes are still played by musicians today both for pleasure and danceaccompaniment. This book presents 121 of these tunes adapted for the Mandolin. All are written in standard notation and tablature with chord symbols. Several pieces have been transposed into more Mandolin-friendly keys.Suitable for use in teaching and performance many of these tunes are still played by musicians today both for pleasure and dance accompaniment.

16.99 £
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Traditional Style Fiddle Sets With Guitar Tab-This book is a definitive documentation of Cape Breton-style fiddle music. Techniques specific to the style are touched on and many sets (groups of tunes - listening tunes dance tunes or a combination thereof - performed in a specific order) are included. Presented are the melodies chords and guitar tablature. This book is a definitive documentation of Cape Breton-style fiddle music. Techniques specific to the style are touched on and many sets (groups of tunes - listening tunes dance tunes or a combination thereof - performed in aspecific order) are included. Presented are the melodies chords and guitar tablature. 120 pages.

10.99 £
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A comprehensive 96-page large print/big note perfect-bound collection of over 90 favorite fiddle tunes. Includes American fiddle tunes Celtic reels gospel favorites jazz tunes and more. Guitar chords are included. A comprehensive 96-page large print/big note perfect-bound collection of over 90 favorite fiddle tunes. Includes American fiddle tunes Celtic reels gospel favorites jazz tunes and more. Guitar chords are included.

16.99 £
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This collection of 16 guitar duets offers professionals teachers or students a wide variety of styles from the Baroque to the Post-Romantic periods. Some of this music is unique to the guitar repertoire. For example the six Serenades introduce some of the most popular music of the late 19th century by Georges Bizet Franz Drdla Enrico Toselli Moritz Moszkowski Ricardo Drigo and Sigmund Romberg. The collection ends with selected works by Tchaikovsky and Brahms. These arrangements are skillfully crafted and will delight the intermediate student. This collection of 16 Guitar duets offers professionals teachers or students a wide variety of styles from the Baroque to the Post-Romantic periods. Some of this music is unique to the Guitar repertoire. For example the six Serenades introduce some of the most popular music of the late 19th century by Georges Bizet Franz Drdla Enrico Toselli Moritz Moszkowski Ricardo Drigo and Sigmund Romberg. The collection ends with selectedworks by Tchaikovsky and Brahms. These arrangements are skillfully crafted and will delight the intermediate student.

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This collection contains twenty-four pieces from 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are airs and dance tunes originally for voice or fiddle. These duet arrangements are perfect for student and teacher as well as cello colleagues. The music is presented in sets of two or three tunes ready for performance. The traditional music of Scotland has unique and beautiful qualities and is fun to play. This collection contains twenty-four pieces from 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are airs and dance tunes originally for voice or fiddle. These duet arrangements are perfect for student and teacher as well as cellocolleagues. The music is presented in sets of two or three tunes ready for performance. The traditional music of Scotland has unique and beautiful qualities and is fun to play.

12.99 £
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Seven Festive Trumpet Solos is a collection of powerful and sparkling settings for trumpet and organ. Several of the compositions are original. Others are new arrangements on well-loved sacred hymns. This text is the first in a two book series. The follow up is called Trumpet Praise! All selections in this book and in the companion book Trumpet Praise! may be heard in the companion free audio download. Seven Festive Trumpet Solos contains the organ and trumpet parts. A free download of the trumpet solo parts is also available. The solos in both this book and in Trumpet Praise! are ideal for church worship celebrations concerts festivals and recitals.Seven Festive Trumpet Solos is a collection of powerful and sparkling settings for trumpet and organ. Several of the compositions are original. Others are new arrangements on well-loved sacred hymns. This text is the first in atwo book series. The follow up is called Trumpet Praise! All selections in this book and in the companion book Trumpet Praise! may be heard in the companion free audio download. Seven Festive Trumpet Solos contains the organ andtrumpet parts. A free download of the trumpet solo parts is also available. The solos in both this book and in Trumpet Praise! are ideal for church worship celebrations concerts festivals and recitals.

12.99 £
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Eastern European-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 soprano recorder and they provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing extended breath-control and the playing of high notes. 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. Although arranged primarily for soprano recorder most of thesesolos can be played on tenor or alto recorder. (On the alto use C fingerings.) A separate flute 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 thesoprano recorder and they provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing extended breath-control and the playing of high notes. Arrangements of charming Russian folk tunes include Against the Red Sun andJump 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. Although arranged primarily for soprano recorder most of thesesolos can be played on tenor or alto recorder. (On the alto use C fingerings.) A separate flute edition is available.

10.99 £
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For solo cello 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 cello 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.

16.99 £
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Born in 1956 in Moscow guitarist Nikita Koshkin is one of Russia's leading composers teachers and concert artists. This collection includes works from throughout his 30-year career as a composer including his three-movement Hispanic Suite one of his earliest compositions. The other compositions included in this volume are: Pan Tristan Playing the Lute Romance and a five-movement suite called The Ballads: Suite for Solo Guitar. Koshkin uses dropped-D tuning in several of these pieces and favors rhythmic variety and stylistic diversity. These intermediate to advanced compositions appear in standard notation only with suggested left-hand fingering and generousperformance notes. A collection of guitar solos by Nikita Koshkin.

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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.

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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 .

10.99 £
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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.