Banjo and Uke-With the Three-Chord Children's Songbook you will need only minimal playing skills and three chords-G C and D7-to accompany each song in this great book. The jam-packed book is invaluable for all beginning musicians casual musicians teachers family bands and performers. Melody lyrics and chords are included for all songs.Guitar uke and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords along with basic accompaniment tips. Transposing and how-to-use-the-capo tips are included for singers. An invaluable sourcebook for teachers and a handy compact fakebook for performers.With the Three-Chord Children’s Songbook you will need only minimal playing skills and three chords–G C and D7–to accompany each song in this great book. The jam-packed book is invaluable for all beginning musicians casualmusicians teachers family bands and performers. Melody lyrics and chords are included for all songs. Guitar uke and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords along with basic accompaniment tips.Transposing and how-to-use-the-capo tips are included for singers. An invaluable sourcebook for teachers–and a handy compact fakebook for performers.

This book and accompanying audio include twenty arrangements of Caribbean folk songs designed to be played on the soprano concert or tenor ukulele. The pieces are arranged for solo playing in the chord-melody style. The collection includes two original songs by the author in the Caribbean style. Chords are provided if guitar accompaniment is desired. Players of any experience level will enjoy this book. Perfect for the soprano concerto or tenor Ukulele Joe Carr: 20 Caribbean Pieces For Ukulele includes 20 arrangements of Caribbean folk songs. The pieces in this book are arranged for solo playing in thechord-melody style. The collection also includes two original songs by the author in the Caribbean style. With an included audio CD and chords provided for those who desire Guitar accompaniment players of any experiencelevel will find Joe Carr: 20 Caribbean Pieces For Ukulele easy to follow.

Bach for the Banjo is a collection of some of Bach's best-known pieces transcribed for the five-string banjo. Several pieces appear in tablature for banjo with a second part for guitar: Inventions 1 8 13 and 14: March: Minuet in G: Polonaise in G minor: Minuet in G minor: and Musette. Others appear in notation and tablature for solo banjo: Prelude from Partita No. III for Solo Violin: Bouree II from Suite IV for Solo Cello: Menuets I & II from Suite II for Solo Cello: Courante from Suite I for Solo Cello: Gavotte en Rondeau from Partita No. III for Solo Violin: and Prelude from Suite I for Solo Cello. Finally Bauerntanz is offered as a banjo duet in tablature only. Thesetranscriptions are taken from the recordings The Classical Banjo and Bach on the Banjo which take Bach's classic pieces to new heights. Bach for the Banjo is a collection of some of Bach's best-known pieces transcribed for the five-string banjo. Several pieces appear in tablature for banjo with a second part for guitar: Inventions 1 8 13 and 14; March; Minuetin G; Polonaise in G minor; Minuet in G minor; and Musette. Others appear in notation and tablature for solo banjo: Prelude from Partita No.III for Solo Violin; Bouree II from Suite IV for Solo Cello; Menuets I & II from Suite IIfor Solo Cello; Courante from Suite I for Solo Cello; Gavotte en Rondeau from Partita No.III for Solo Violin; and Prelude from Suite I for Solo Cello. Finally Bauerntanz is offered as a banjo duet in tablature only. Thesetranscriptions are taken from the recordings 'The Classical Banjo' and 'Bach on the Banjo' which take Bach's classic pieces to new heights. Bauerntanz Bourée II/Suite IV for Solo Cello Courante/Suite 1 forSolo Cello Gavotte en Rondeau/Partita No. III for Solo Violin Invention #1 Invention #13 Invention #14 Invention #8 March Menuets I & II/Suite II for Solo Cello Minuet in G Minuet in G Minor Musette Polonaise in G Minor Prelude/Partita No. III for Solo Violin Prelude/Suite 1 for Solo Cello

Mandolinists who wish to expand their improvisational vocabulary and spice up their rhythm accompaniment are invited to try some Jazz Mandolin Appetizers. This book and accompanying audio prepared by chef Don Stiernberg include a batch of etudes that address the challenges every improvising mandolinist faces. These include common issues such as selecting notes that sound good with chord progressions and finding them on the fretboard. In the first section new melodies are presented for chord progressions that are often played at swing and jazz jam sessions. These tunes will benefit players of any style. Concepts are discussed at the beginning of each tune such as harmonicanalysis and the effects of certain intervals (useful groups of tones). The tablature suggests fingerings for the melodies. The chordal section shows how chords and progressions can be made more interesting by adding color tension and movement. Chord substitution is also demonstrated. Working through this section will prepare the player with commonly played progressions and will expand their chord voicing vocabulary up and down the neck. Lastly a study of chord-melody style playing is presented. Playing the melody and harmony at the same time yields full sounding solo arrangements. Don Stiernberg is a leading proponent of the jazz mandolin style. He has eight available recordings performs coast to coast and abroad writes a column for Mandolin Magazine and teaches at several mandolin events. Audio download available online. Mandolinists who wish to expand their improvisational vocabulary and spice up their rhythm accompaniment are invited to try some Jazz Mandolin Appetizers. This book and accompanying audio prepared by chef Don Stiernberg include a batch of etudes that address the challenges every improvising mandolinist faces. These include common issues such as selecting notes that sound good with chord progressions and finding them on the fretboard. In the firstsection new melodies are presented for chord progressions that are often played at swing and jazz jam sessions. These tunes will benefit players of any style. Concepts are discussed at the beginning of each tune such as harmonicanalysis and the effects of certain intervals (useful groups of tones). The tablature suggests fingerings for the melodies. The chordal section shows how chords and progressions can be made more interesting by adding color tension and movement. Chord substitution is also demonstrated. Working through this section will prepare the player with commonly played progressions and will expand their chord voicing vocabulary up and down the neck. Lastly astudy of chord-melody style playing is presented. Playing the melody and harmony at the sametime yields full sounding solo arrangements. Don Stiernberg is a leading proponent of the jazz Mandolin style. He has eightavailable recordings performs coast to coast and abroad writes a column for Mandolin Magazine and teaches

A comprehensive 96-page large print perfect-bound book of bass chords. Hundreds of chord forms are shown ranging from basic major minor and dominant 7th forms and venturing into extensions such as minor 7b5 7b9 minor 9th and more. A comprehensive 96-page large print perfect-bound book of bass chords. Hundreds of chord forms are shown ranging from basic major minor and dominant 7th forms and venturing into extensions such as minor 7b5 7b9 minor 9th andmore.

J. S. Bach's two-part keyboard pieces form a significant body of musical literature but only occasionally have they been arranged for strings. This carefully transcribed collection of cello duets and its two companion volumes Duets for Two Violins and Duets for Two Violas bring many additions taken from Bach's suites preludes and inventions to the string player's repertoire. Intermediate and advanced instrumentalists will delight in the musical complexity contrapuntal dialogue and variety of moods in these pieces.Since bowing and fingering preferences vary greatly among string players editorial marks have been kept to a minimum. These arrangements are an attractive valuable addition to string ensemble work. J. S. Bach’s two-part keyboard pieces form a significant body of musical literature but only occasionally have they been arranged for strings. This carefully transcribed collection of cello duets and its two companion volumes –Duets for Two Violins (MB # 21437) and Duets for Two Violas (MB # 21438) – bring many additions taken from Bach’s suites preludes and inventions to the string player’s repertoire. Intermediate and advanced instrumentalistswill delight in the musical complexity contrapuntal dialogue and variety of moods in these pieces. Since bowing and fingering preferences vary greatly among string players editorial marks have been kept to a minimum. These arrangements are an attractive valuable addition to string ensemble work.

This collection of vibrant traditional and original tunes captures the variety of mandolin styles in America. The styles represented include old time country and bluegrass ragtime swing Irish Italian and neoclassical. Some of the techniques explored are cross-picking droning voice-leading double stops and pull-offs. Of special interest are tunes that make use of the chord solo potential of the mandolin. A discussion of each tune provides lively commentary on the history and players behind the style an outline of the arranging and composing ideas that are employed and tips for practicing and honing technique. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature and a CD isincluded. This is the perfect anthology for intermediate and advanced players who want to build their skills while expanding their range of styles. This collection of vibrant traditional and original tunes captures the variety of mandolin styles in America. The styles represented include old time country and bluegrass ragtime swing Irish Italian and neoclassical. Someof the techniques explored are cross-picking droning voice-leading double stops and pull-offs. Of special interest are tunes that make use of the chord solo potential of the mandolin. A discussion of each tune provides livelycommentary on the history and players behind the style an outline of the arranging and composing ideas that are employed and tips for practicing and honing technique. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature and a CD isincluded. This is the perfect anthology for intermediate and advanced players who want to build their skills while expanding their range of styles.

This collection of compositions for piano solo spans four centuries including a rarely heard piece by Gottchalk's sister Clara as well as a charming piece by Marie Antoinette. Other composers include Madame Dussek Teresa Carreno Amy Beach Clara Schumann Fanny Mendelssohn and others. Three new solos are also offered by the author Gail Smith. This collection of compositions for piano solo spans four centuries including a rarely heard piece by Gottchalk's sister Clara as well as a charming piece by Marie Antoinette. Other composers include Madame Dussek TeresaCarreno Amy Beach Clara Schumann Fanny Mendelssohn and others. Three new solos are also offered by the author Gail Smith.

Quiero Tocar La Bateria by Victor M. Barba is a fantastic book for the drums. From a simple hi-hat to a full rock beat this book explains how to play the drums in a very simple and easy to understand way. The rhythms beats and patterns comes with nice drum graphics showing where to play and as you listen to the included online audio you'll find this book is a simple yet powerful tool for learning how to play the drums. It features many beats and rhythms for rock ballads garage hip-hop funk reggae motown heavy metal country jazz and latin jazz. At the end of the book it has a summary of all the rhythms for easy review. Quier Tocar La Bateria is a must have book from the series of Easy Music School and Mel Bay Publications! Includes access to online audio of examples included. Quiero Tocar La Bateria by Victor M. Barba is a fantastic book for the drums. From a simple hi-hat to a full rock beat this book explains how to play the drums in a very simple and easy to understandway. The rhythms beats and patterns comes with nice drum graphics showing where to play and as you listen to the included online audio you'll find this book is a simple yet powerful tool for learning how to play thedrums. It features many beats and rhythms for rock ballads garage hip-hop funk reggae motown heavy metal country jazz and latin jazz. At the end of the book it has a summary of all the rhythms for easy review.'Quier Tocar La Bateria' is a must have book from the series of Easy Music School and Mel Bay Publications! Includes access to online audio of examples included.

Here's a book you'll be pulling off the shelf for many Christmases to come. A Tinwhistle Christmas is a treasury of 24 Irish Scottish Welsh and English holiday carols all suitably adorned with Celtic calligraphy. Simple duets for two whistles a round for three and arrangements for solo whistle with guitar chords are all printed on a large easy to read staff. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides to the ancient airs of Ireland to the familiar Yuletide tunes of Wales England and Scotland these songs are sure to warm your heart and rouse the spirit of this giving season in a way no other music can. Here's a book you'll be pulling off the shelf for many Christmases to come. A Tinwhistle Christmas is a treasury of 24 Irish Scottish Welsh and English holiday carols all suitably adorned with Celtic calligraphy. Simple duetsfor two whistles a round for three and arrangements for solo whistle with guitar chords are all printed on a large easy to read staff. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides to the ancient airs of Ireland tothe familiar Yuletide tunes of Wales England and Scotland these songs are sure to warm your heart and rouse the spirit of this giving season in a way no other music can.

Good jazz is made from good musical ideas. The brilliance of jazz violinists like Stephane Grappelli and Stuff Smith came not from instrumental virtuosity but their jazz intelligence-their ability to synthesize the jazz language and effectively articulate it on their instrument. In this book you'll find a collection of jazz violin solos-all of which can be played in first position. These solos will give your fingers an opportunity to talk jazz and do it while bypassing many of the violin's technical landmines.Good jazz is made from good musical ideas. The brilliance of jazz violinists like Stephane Grappelli and Stuff Smith came not from instrumental virtuosity but their 'jazz intelligence'-their ability to synthesize the jazzlanguage and effectively articulate it on their instrument. In this book you'll find a collection of jazz Violin solos-all of which can be played in first position. These solos will give your fingers an opportunity to talk jazz and do it while bypassing many of the Violin's technical landmines.

From Scotland-Ireland-This is the second popular book of beautiful Celtic tunes compiled and arranged for the cello by Abby Newton. Most of the tunes in this collection are from her recent recordings Castles Kirks and Caves and Ferintosh. The book is organized in three parts: Tunes Sets and Duos. The first part Tunes contains an assortment of twenty-eight tunes culled mostly from the well know Scottish and Irish traditional tune books including collections by Capt. Simon Fraser Patrick McDonald Niel Gow and James Oswald. The second part Sets consists of several tunes played in succession. Part three Duos includes two part scores (with treble and bass lines) that come mainly from JamesOswald's Airs for the Seasons and Burke Thumoth's Collection of Scots and Irish Tunes 1745. This is the second popular book of beautiful Celtic tunes compiled and arranged for the cello by Abby Newton. Most of the tunes in this collection are from her recent recordings Castles Kirks and Caves and Ferintosh. The book is organized in three parts: Tunes Sets and Duos. The first part Tunes contains an assortment of twenty-eight tunes culled mostly from the well know Scottish and Irish traditional tune books including collections by Capt.Simon Fraser Patrick McDonald Niel Gow and James Oswald. The second part Sets consists of several tunes played in succession. Part three Duos includes two part scores (with treble and bass lines) that come mainly fromJames Oswald's Airs for the Seasons and Burke Thumoth's Collection of Scots and Irish Tunes 1745.

Recorder Edition-German arranger and composer Ralph Paulsen-Bahnsen presents famous folk songs from various cultures arranged for the recorder including nine duets and two solos. Some of these delightful pieces are written in challenging time signatures such as 7/8 or a combination of 5/8 and 4/8. These arrangements are easy to intermediate in difficulty and can be played by soprano alto and tenor recorders. Compiled by the German arranger and composer Ralph Paulsen-Bahnsen this collection features 12 famous folk songs from various cultures arranged specially for the Recorder. Folklore Of The World -Recorder Edition includes nine duets and two solos. Some of these delightful pieces are written in challenging time signatures such as 7/8 or a combination of 5/8 and 4/8. The tunes featured here are easy tointermediate in difficulty and can be played by Soprano Alto or Tenor Recorders.

The first publication dedicated to songs written and composed by Ian over the last 40 years starting with his 1965 smash hit You Turn Me On. The book includes his many styles ranging from Nashville country numbers (Hands) and British comedy songs (Wurzel Fudge written for Benny Hill) to personal ballads Old Friends and his latest batch of songs--from waltz to rumba -- reflecting his life as an expatriate Englishman living in Southern California.Ian plays piano accordion and ukulele as well as singing. The book provides top line melodies plus chord symbols for keyboard guitar and ukulele.The accompanying CD is a treasure trove of commercial recordings of allthe songs including releases on Capitol Records and Warner Bros. Records. Other vocals are by Debbie Dawn Corky Mayberry and Regina Whitcomb. There's also a full description of how these songs came to be written as well as an essay about Ian's famous uncle who wrote such evergreens as Lady of Spain and Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing. This book takes the player inside the eclectic musical world of this Renaissance Man who has risen from Teen Idol to Grammy Award winner respected musicologist and author. The first publication dedicated to songs written and composed by Ian over the last 40 years starting with his 1965 smash hit 'You Turn Me On'. The book includes his many styles ranging from Nashville country numbers ('Hands')and British comedy songs ('Wurzel Fudge' written for Benny Hill) to personal ballads 'Old Friends' and his latest batch of songs--from waltz to rumba -- reflecting his life as an expatriate Englishman living in SouthernCalifornia. Ian plays piano accordion and ukulele as well as singing. The book provides top line melodies plus chord symbols for keyboard guitar and ukulele. The accompanying CD is a treasure trove of commercial recordingsof all the songs including releases on Capitol Records and Warner Bros. Records. Other vocals are by Debbie Dawn Corky Mayberry and Regina Whitcomb. There's also a full description of how these songs came to be written as wellas an essay about Ian's famous uncle who wrote such evergreens as 'Lady of Spain' and 'Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing'. This book takes the player inside the eclectic musical world of this Renaissance Man who has risen fromTeen Idol to Grammy Award winner respected musicologist and author.

All time favorite hymns arranged in notation and tab for easy to play fingerstyle guitar. A companion CD is included. On the CD each piece is played twice once as a guitar solo with accompaniment and again as a back-up track so the guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting: ideal for small group or church performance. All time favorite hymns arranged in notation and tab for easy to play fingerstyle guitar. A companion CD is included. On the CD each piece is played twice once as a guitar solo with accompaniment and again as a back-up track sothe guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting; ideal for small group or church performance.

A collection of Southern Gospel and Camp Meeting all time favorites scored in notation and tab for fingerstyle guitar. A companion CD is included. On the CD each piece is played twice once as a guitar solo with accompaniment and again as a back-up track so the guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting: ideal for small group or church performance. A collection of Southern Gospel and Camp Meeting all time favorites scored in notation and tab for fingerstyle guitar. A companion CD is included. On the CD each piece is played twice once as a guitar solo with accompaniment andagain as a back-up track so the guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting; ideal for small group or church performance.

Tommy Emmanuel is one of the hottest fingerpicking guitar stars today. This complete transcription offers not only a look at his music but insight to his style and techniques. The performance notes help players over potential hurdles in the pieces. In standard notation and tablature. Tommy Emmanuel is one of the hottest fingerpicking guitar stars today. This complete transcription offers not only a look at his music but insight to his style and techniques. The performance notes help players over potentialhurdles in the pieces. In standard notation and tablature.

Short Term Course-The Mastering the Guitar Class Method Short Course has been written for use in guitar classes which last for nine weeks or less. Students will receive in a condensed form the same high quality sequential material contained in the Mastering the Guitar Class Method. Although designed for a shorter course great care has been taken to provide the students with a solid foundation in technique and the fundamentals of playing guitar. Contents include: holding position chords strum patterns tuning reading single note solos in tablature and standard notation and ensembles all in a variety of music styles. The book also contains a section on playing the blues and writingoriginal blues lyrics. This text is ideal for the exploratory course and will provide the perfect springboard for further study. Includes access to online audio and a PDF containing fifty-five lesson plans. The Mastering the Guitar Class Method Short Course has been written for use in Guitar classes which last for nine weeks or less. Students will receive in a condensed form the same high quality sequential material containedin the Mastering the Guitar Class Method. Although designed for a shorter course great care has been taken to provide the students with a solid foundation in technique and the fundamentals of playing Guitar. Contentsinclude: holding position chords strum patterns tuning reading single note solos in tablature and standard notation and ensembles all in a variety of music styles. The book also contains a section on playing the blues andwriting original blues lyrics. This text is ideal for the exploratory course and will provide the perfect springboard for further study. Includes access to online audio and a PDF containing fifty-five lesson plans.

Christmas Carols-A total of 35 solos for soprano recorder (advanced) or flute (intermediate). Introduction includes hints for performance in school or church use with a sound system fingering chart for recorder high notes and notes regarding special techniques such as double tonguing vibrato and recorder glissando. Final pages are a unique section of carol-specific historical notes including Internet addresses. Includes all favorite Christmas carols as well as gems from The Oxford Book of Carols. Ideal for use in church services and Christmas-season concerts or with carolers. These instrumental solos give new meanings to age-old expressions of the Christmas spirit. A total of 35 solos for soprano recorder (advanced) or flute (intermediate). Introduction includes hints for performance in school or church use with a sound system fingering chart for recorder high notes and notes regardingspecial techniques such as double tonguing vibrato and recorder glissando. Final pages are a unique section of carol-specific historical notes including Internet addresses. Includes all favorite Christmas carols as well as gemsfrom The Oxford Book of Carols. Ideal for use in church services and Christmas-season concerts or with carolers. These instrumental solos give new meanings to age-old expressions of the Christmas spirit.

Mel Bay's fingering and scale chart for saxophone is an indispensable reference guide for saxophonists as well as educators. The fingering diagrams are clear and easily understandable with clear photographs of the keys of the saxophone. The scales can be used together with those of other instruments in the series. Included in the chart are:- Fingering diagrams for the most common fingerings for all the notes in the standard range of the saxophone- A separate chart of the most common and useful alternate fingerings- All twelve major and relative minor scales and arpeggios- Chromatic scale- Cross-references to alternate fingerings used in specific scale and arpeggiosBy Eric Nelson.