Celtic and Acadian Tunes-Over 425 reels jigs set-tunes waltzes marches strathspeys and airs transcribed from the playing of traditional fiddlers make this a must have title. Includes access to online audio. Over 425 reels jigs set-tunes waltzes marches strathspeys and airs transcribed from the playing of traditional fiddlers make this a must have title. Includes access to online audio.

Introduces basic flamenco studies concert selections and a brief history of the flamenco tradition. Includes the four basic song forms (siguiriyas soleares tangos and fandangos) that influence all flamenco music. Includes access to online audio. Introduces basic flamenco studies concert selections and a brief history of the flamenco tradition. Includes the four basic song forms (siguiriyas soleares tangos and fandangos) that influence all flamenco music. Includesaccess to online audio.

This book contains 65 pieces from a broad range of classical literature which has been adapted and arranged for the flute. This collection presents not only music originally written for solo flute but also melodies from symphonic or chamber music from the Classical Romantic and Modern periods. The author has made special effort to provide simple melodies which the beginning player will find both easy and enjoyable. He has carefully chosen the best keys for flute and made other slight adaptations. Includes a 40-page pull-out part for the soloist.This book contains 65 pieces from a broad range of classical literature which has been adapted and arranged for the flute. This collection presents not only music originally written for solo flute but also melodies from symphonicor chamber music from the Classical Romantic and Modern periods. The author has made special effort to provide simple melodies which the beginning player will find both easy and enjoyable. He has carefully chosen the best keysfor flute and made other slight adaptations. Piano accompaniment is included with a pull-out part for the soloist.

This collection of 32 songs celebrates the joy of singing with a potpourri of vocal gems in Italian. Lyrics are in Italian and English and each song is in piano/vocal format with guitar chords. This collection of 32 songs celebrates the joy of singing with a potpourri of vocal gems in Italian. Lyrics are in Italian and English and each song is in piano/vocal format with guitar chords.

For Guitar Vol. 1-The product of decades of scholarly investigation Volume 1 contains 67 musical works by the virtuoso Paraguayan guitarist Agustin Barrios Mangore (1885-1944). This is the first edition of Barrios' music based on all available sources: manuscripts phonograph recordings and published editions (pre-1970s). Written in standard notation only the two volumes of this definitive collection are illustrated with period photographs concert programs and Barrios' own drawings. The legacy of Barrios is one of the most important and outstanding contributions ever made to the classic guitar and it is with great pride that Mel Bay Publications offers here for the first time in oneedition the collected works of Agustin Barrios Mangore. The product of decades of scholarly investigation Volume 1 contains 67 musical works by the virtuoso Paraguayan guitarist Agustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944). This is the first edition of Barrios’ music based on all availablesources: manuscripts phonograph recordings and published editions (pre-1970s). Written in standard notation only the two volumes of this definitive collection are illustrated with period photographs concert programs andBarrios’ own drawings. The legacy of Barrios is one of the most important and outstanding contributions ever made to the classic guitar and it is with great pride that Mel Bay Publications offers here for the first time in oneedition the collected works of Agustín Barrios Mangoré.

and Renaissance Music For Guitar-A collection of 28 fingerstyle guitar solos and duets by fingerstyle guitarist John Renbourn. These solos are drawn from Medieval and Renaissance lute dance tunes and solos. All solos are in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio containing 13 of the solos from the book. A collection of 28 fingerstyle guitar solos and duets by fingerstyle guitarist John Renbourn. These solos are drawn from Medieval and Renaissance lute dance tunes and solos. All solos are in notation and tablature. The onlineaudio contains 17 of the solos from the book.

This book was written for the student who wants to learn to play flamenco guitar correctly in the shortest time possible. A fanciful historical essay on the origins of the flamenco style begins this modest 32-page volume. Several of the most common techniques are used in the various introductory pieces including various forms of Rasgueados and the 4-note tremolo. Classical guitarists with 1-2 years of experience will enjoy these challenging exercises and pieces. All studies and solos are shown in notation and tablature and are included on the online audio download. This book was written for the student who wants to learn to play flamenco Guitar correctly in the shortest time possible. A fanciful historical essay on the origins of the flamenco style begins this modest 32-page volume.Several of the most common techniques are used in the various introductory pieces including various forms of Rasgueados and the 4-note tremolo. Classical guitarists with 1-2 years of experience will enjoy these challengingexercises and pieces. All studies and solos are shown in notation and tablature and are included on the online audio download.

Using just six bass notes and six major chords this book is written specifically for the beginners traditional 12-bass accordion but the pieces can also be played on more elaborate instruments. After just one page of technical notes this book offers 27 easy solos. Using just six bass notes and six major chords the Easiest Accordion Book is written specifically for the beginners traditional '12-bass accordion ' but the pieces can also be played on more elaborateinstruments. After just one page of technical notes this book offers 27 easy solos.

El McMeen has painstakingly compiled and presented a stunning collection of fingerstyle guitar arrangements of his favorite Celtic songs airs and dance tunes from his 30 years of recording. These gems of the repertoire range from aching laments and gorgeous songs to lively dance tunes. 27 pieces are included in this monumental folio. A 77-minute recording of the tunes is available for download to help the reader access and enjoy the magical CGDGAD guitar tuning. Includes access to online audio.El McMeen has painstakingly compiled and presented a stunning collection of fingerstyle guitar arrangements of his favorite Celtic songs airs and dance tunes from his 30 years of recording. These gems of the repertoire range from aching laments and gorgeous songs to lively dance tunes. 27 pieces are included in this monumental folio. A 77-minute recording of the tunes is available for download to help the reader access and enjoy the magical CGDGAD guitar tuning. Includes access to online audio.

This collection includes transcriptions of music from Beethoven's incidental works including his German dances contradances and violin trios as well as martial music and piano compositions. All the pieces are playable in first position beginning with easy arrangements and progressing in difficulty. Most of the piano parts double the violin to aid performance. A separate 16-page pull-out part is provided for the violin. This collection includes transcriptions of music from Beethoven's incidental works including his German dances contradances and violin trios as well as martial music and piano compositions. All the pieces are playable infirst position beginning with easy arrangements and progressing in difficulty. Most of the piano parts double the violin to aid performance. Violin part 15pp.; Piano part 31 pp.

This collection of jazz etudes with accompanying CD gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano bass drums) to play along with plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. This collection of jazz etudes with accompanying CD gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (Piano Bass Drums) to play along with plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development and an opportunity to play with a great band. Each of the 12 etudes providesa new challenge to master.

This book of triadic concepts is as much for the ears as it is for the hands. Playing harmonized scales in triadic form is very helpful for the progressing guitarist. By working through these exercises the guitarist will learn the harmonic sound of each key and develop a strong sense of melodic and harmonic voice leading.These studies contain interesting melodic content and are very fun to play. The keys are presented in tonic major and tonic minor rather than tonic major and relative minor. This is the second book in Mel Bay's Achieving Guitar Artistry series and follows the initial Linear Etudes text. Readers should develop a routine of practicing one key per day for thebest results. Mastery of this book will do much to enhance the guitarist's sense of voice leading note reading and improvising. This book of triadic concepts is as much for the ears as it is for the hands. Playing harmonised scales in triadic form is very helpful for the progressing Guitarist. By working through these exercises the Guitarist will learnthe harmonic sound of each key and develop a strong sense of melodic and harmonic voice leading. These studies contain interesting melodic content and are very fun to play. The keys are presented in tonic major andtonic minor rather than tonic major and relative minor. This is the second book in Mel Bay's Achieving Guitar Artistry series and follows the initial Linear Etudes text. Readers should develop a routineof practising one key per day for the best results. Mastery of this book will do much to enhance the Guitarist's sense of voice leading note reading and improvising.

Here is a collection of 59 fiddle tunes from the rich contest fiddle tradition. Carr has collected unique variations of breakdowns tunes-of-choice and waltzes from a who’s-who of great first generation fiddlers including Benny Thommason Major Franklin Norman Soloman Terry Morris James Texas Shorty Chancellor and others. Many tunes appear here for the first time. Included is a special discussion of authentic bowing. Accompanying CD played by champion fiddler Aarun Carter. -Here is a collection of 59 fiddle tunes from the rich contest fiddle tradition. Carr has collected unique variations of breakdowns tunes-of-choice and waltzes from a who’s-who of great first generation fiddlers including BennyThommason Major Franklin Norman Soloman Terry Morris James 'Texas Shorty' Chancellor and others. Many tunes appear here for the first time. Included is a special discussion of authentic bowing. Accompanying CD played bychampion fiddler Aarun Carter. -

This book has been designed to develop the professional or recreational accordionist further toward advanced musicianship. Why do we practice scales? The great jazz accordionist Art Van Damme when asked what he practiced replied Only the fundamentals! The fundamental classical and jazz scales with explanations are presented here in a clear concise format. For best results use this book with or after the Chord Melody Method for Accordion. Gary Dahl: Mel Bay's Master Accordion Scale Book has been designed to develop the professional or recreational accordionist further toward advanced musicianship. Why do we practice scales? The great jazzaccordionist Art Van Damme when asked what he practised replied 'Only the fundamentals.' The fundamental classical and Jazz scales with explanations are presented here in a clear concise format.

A comprehensive collection of 64 rounds arranged specifically for viola solo or ensemble. Ideal for classroom or private lesson! Solos are broken into Freshman Sophomore Junior and Senior Level repertoire. Student's Book of Rounds: Viola Edition is a comprehensive collection of 64 rounds arranged specifically for Viola solo or ensemble. Ideal for classroom or private lesson. Solos are broken into Freshman Sophomore Junior and Senior Level repertoire.

Early American Roots a companion book to HESPERUS' CD of the same name presents a cross section of popular instrumental music from the English Colonies and early Federal America: divisions shape note hymns country dances and cotillions arranged for the recorder. When America was still a colony music in the New World was a welcome link to the settlers' original home: England Holland France Germany Ireland and Scotland. During the 18th century as the colonies became independent from England their music reflected this new freedom in its unusual textures and dissonances. Recorders and flageolets (the wooden predecessor to the tin pennywhistle) were easily carried about andmade excellent solo instruments for both the new and old styles of music. They arrived in the New World in pockets packs and bundles. Scott Reiss the mind boggling recorder player and HESPERUS' co-director arranges all the tunes on the CD for recorders writing down every improvised ornament slur and counter melody. Use this book as a technical study guide as well as a source of performing and arranging ideas. An invaluable guide to a little-known but lively repertoire. Early American Roots a companion book to Hesperus' CD of the same name presents a cross section of popular instrumental music from the English Colonies and early Federal America; divisions shape note hymns country dances and cotillions arranged for the Recorder. When America was still a colony music in the New World was a welcome link to the settlers' original home; England Holland France Germany Ireland andScotland. During the 18th century as the colonies became independent from England their music reflected this new freedom in its unusual textures and dissonances. Recorders and Flageolets (the wooden predecessor to the TinPennywhistle) were easily carried about and made excellent solo instruments for both the new and old styles of music. They arrived in the New World in pockets packs and bundles. Scott Reiss the 'mind boggling'Recorder player and HESPERUS' co-director arranges all the tunes on the CD for Recorders writing down every improvised ornament slur and counter melody. Use this book as a technical study guide as well as a source ofperforming and arranging ideas. An invaluable guide to a little-known but lively repertoire.

A collection of 120 drum set exercises designed to help the beginning to intermediate drummer develop coordination independence and accompanying skills between the snare and bass drum while keeping steady jazz time on the ride cymbal. The play-along tracks will help students develop the ability to recognize the 12-bar blues and 32-bar AABA form two of the most popular song forms in jazz music. Practicing with the tracks will also help you develop better clock time and should inspire some creative interaction with the recorded music. Exercises include patterns using quarter notes quarter and eighth note combinations and triplets and other combinations. The 32-bar AABAsong form is practiced with and without drums and at slow and fast tempos with a bass track. The 12-bar blues form is practiced with various combinations including drums bass both or neither. All tempos from the audio download are indicated in the book. A helpful glossary of musical signs and symbols is also included. Includes access to online audio. A collection of 120 Drum set exercises designed to help the beginning to intermediate drummer develop coordination independence and accompanying skills between the snare and bass Drum while keeping steady jazz time on the ridecymbal. The play-along tracks will help students develop the ability to recognize the 12-bar blues and 32-bar AABA form two of the most popular song forms in jazz music. Practicing with the tracks will also help you developbetter clock time and should inspire some creative interaction with the recorded music. Exercises include patterns using quarter notes quarter and eighth note combinations and triplets and other combinations. The 32-bar AABAsong form is practiced with and without drums and at slow and fast tempos with a bass track. The 12-bar blues form is practiced with various combinations including Drums Bass both or neither. All tempos from the audio downloadare indicated in the book. A helpful glossary of musical signs and symbols is also included. Audio download available online.

with Suggested Chordal Accompaniment-This collection contains 100 favorite gospel songs and hymns for flute and guitar. Inside you will find rousing camp meeting songs sentimental expressions of a deep-rooted faith and gospel oriented hymns with an old-time music flavor. In preparing this collection I felt the sincere and solid faith of America's 'revivalist era” staunchly embedded in the rural and southern regions of America but also in the dedicated inner city missions founded in sprawling urban centers. These solos will bring joy exuberance nostalgia and a renewed sense of commitment to any worship celebration. They serve as a vehicle for and witness to the Christian faith. This collection contains 100 favorite gospel songs and hymns for flute and guitar. Inside you will find rousing camp meeting songs sentimental expressions of a deep-rooted faith and gospel oriented hymns with an old-timemusic flavor. In preparing this collection I felt the sincere and solid faith of America's revivalist era staunchly embedded in the rural and southern regions of America but also in the dedicated inner citymissions founded in sprawling urban centers. These solos will bring joy exuberance nostalgia and a renewed sense of commitment to any worship celebration. They serve as a vehicle for and witness to the Christian faith.

This book is designed to help fretted dulcimer players at all levels grow in their technical abilities by developing strength precision control and flexibility in both the right and left hands. Acquiring a solid technical foundation provides a base upon which to build strong musicianship enabling one to play more satisfying music regardless of style. Explore flatpicking fingerpicking slurs chords strumming left hand precision and placement right hand strength and control volume tone articulation and more using both dulcimer tablature and standard music notation. In this book Mike has used ideas drawn from classical guitar study plus years of teaching dulcimerto develop exercises that will inspire and challenge players at all levels. The tunes and exercises are in the common dulcimer tuning of D-A-D with a few exceptions. Some exercises are included for the four-string and five-string dulcimers and a 6+ fret is required. The accompanying online audio download demonstrates key exercises and most of the tunes in the book. This book is designed to help fretted Dulcimer players at all levels grow in their technical abilities by developing strength precision control and flexibility in both the right and left hands. Acquiring a solid technicalfoundation provides a base upon which to build strong musicianship enabling one to play more satisfying music regardless of style. Explore flatpicking fingerpicking slurs chords strumming left hand precision and placement right hand strength and control volume tone articulation and more using both Dulcimer tablature and standard music notation. In this book Mike has used ideas drawn from classical Guitar study plus years of teachingDulcimer to develop exercises that will inspire and challenge players at all levels. The tunes and exercises are in the common Dulcimer tuning of D-A-D with a few exceptions. Some exercises are included for the four-string andfive-string Dulcimers and a 6+ fret is required. The accompanying online audio download demonstrates key exercises and most of the tunes in the book.

French Tangos for Piano is an intriguing collection of fourteen tangos by French composers arranged for piano solo. The tango is a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin characterized by long pauses and stylized body positions. Most of these instrumental renditions were originally published as Musette pieces in France from the 1930's through the 1960's (with a couple of newer arrangements). Mel Bay Publications Inc. is proud to present this intriguing collection of fourteen tangos by French composers arranged for Piano solo. The tango is a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin characterized by long pauses andstylized body positions. Most of these instrumental renditions were originally published as Musette pieces in France from the 1930's through the 1960's (with a couple of newer arrangements). Intermediate in difficulty.