This book contains 21 original melodic song-like solo-guitar etudes which will infuse your playing with lyricism. The compositions are very approachable containing highly melodic song forms with emotional and narrative content. All the material is written for the plectrum guitar but can also be played fingerstyle. In addition to the solo arrangements ten of the compositions include a lead-sheet version (for duo or ensemble playing). The etudes are perfect for performance situations such as auditions recitals concerts and for enjoyment. Written in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio. The Mel Bay Achieving Guitar Artistry series is designed to conditionand guide the developing guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency regardless of the style of music performed. This book contains 21 original melodic song-like solo-guitar etudes which will infuse your playing with lyricism. The compositions are very approachable containing highly melodic song forms with emotional and narrative content. All the material is written for the plectrum guitar but can also be played fingerstyle. In addition to the solo arrangements ten of the compositions include a lead-sheet version (for duo or ensemble playing). The etudes are perfect for performance situations such as auditions recitals concerts and for enjoyment. Written in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio. The Mel Bay Achieving Guitar Artistry series is designed to condition and guide the developing guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency regardless of the style of music performed.

A collection of 45 popular hymns two with variations arranged as preludes and offertories for worship services. Intermediate difficulty. Hymns include A Mighty Fortress is Our God The God of Abraham Praise O God Our Help in Ages Past Wonderful Words of Life All Hail the Power O Worship the King and many more.

If you want to play the guitar but don’t want to play a zillion chords this is the book for you! Includes music tab and lyrics to 33 familiar bluegrass old-time folk and gospel songs each with only TWO CHORDS. Inside this book you’ll find: - Valuable tips hints and tricks - Suggestions on buying a guitar - Tuning your guitar - Chording the guitar - The thumb strum - 1 2 & 3 finger chords - 5 easy scales - Putting your scales to work - Picking out familiar folk songs - Using a flatpick - The alternating bass strum - The Carter Scratch - Playing waltzes on the guitar - Vintage photographs - A CD with 53 audio tracks - Includes a link to download online audio

Beautiful American Airs and Ballads-This is a collection of 25 lyrical North American melodies scored for guitar solo. Some of the solos have historical themes and some are from the turbulent Civil War era. Any collection of American ballads would be incomplete without some settings on the beautiful melodies penned by Stephen Foster. A number of those are included herein as guitar solos. All solos are presented in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to an online audio.

Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles-Beautiful Airs & Ballads of the British Isles is a collection of 29 traditional Irish Scottish and English melodies that are particularly suited to being played on the fiddle. Traditional fiddle airs love songs songs of home and longing as well as compositions of Turlough O Carolan and J. Scott Skinner make up the collection. The arrangements include stylistic “fiddle” phrasing and variations. Each of the tunes includes the fiddle melody with guitar accompaniment. Includes access to online audio.

This book explores Celtic styles for the mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celtic compositions are presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature with play-along tracks in the companion audio. Includes access to online audio. This book explores Celtic styles for the Mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celticcompositions are presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature with play-along tracks in the accompanying audio.

This book offers scales and modes for the baritone uke. Each scale is shown in multiple fingers with roots on the fourth third and second string. Scales and modes shown include Major Minor Harmonic Minor Pentatonic Dorian Phrygian and Mixolydian. Each scale is shown in fretboard diagrams. This book offer scales and modes for the baritone uke. Each scale is shown in multiple fingers with roots on the fourth third and second string. Scales and modes shown include Major Minor Harmonic Minor Pentatonic Dorian Phrygian and Mixolydian. Each scale is shown in fretboard diagrams.

All drummers from the very beginner to the working professional will at one time or another experience certain 'gaps' in their education or drum knowledge. Drumming Facts Tips and Warm-Ups is a book written to fill-in these 'gaps'. It is not a book filled with exercises but one filled with information that all drummers inevitably seek out. This book gives the drummer advice about everything from tensioning and tuning the drums selecting drumsticks drumheads and cymbals to playing a groove working with a metronome playing rolls correctly and in meter bass drum and hi-hat techniques practicing tips and warm-up exercises. Whatever the reader's level ofdrumming expertise this book will have something of value. Companion CD included. All drummers from the very beginner to the working professional will at one time or another experience certain 'gaps' in their education or drum knowledge. Drumming Facts Tips and Warm-Ups is a book written to fill-in these'gaps'. It is not a book filled with exercises but one filled with information that all drummers inevitably seek out. This book gives the drummer advice about everything from tensioning and tuning the drums selectingdrumsticks drumheads and cymbals to playing a groove working with a metronome playing rolls correctly and in meter bass drum and hi-hat techniques practicing tips and warm-up exercises. Whatever the reader's level ofdrumming expertise this book will have something of value. Companion CD included.

A comprehensive 96-page pocket/case sized perfect-bound Banjo tune book with over 50 tunes. Songs include gospel bluegrass patriotic and popular tunes. Chord charts are included showing all chords needed to play these songs. Tunes shown in tablature only. A comprehensive 96-page pocket/case sized perfect-bound Banjo tune book with over 50 tunes. Songs include gospel bluegrass patriotic and popular tunes. Chord charts are included showing all chords needed to play these songs.Tunes shown in tablature only.

This book presents six contemporary guitar works by Irish composers. These works are fairly evenly divided with reference to their position in the composer's output and also to the composers' age: three of the six are early works (Farrell Bromhead and Fennessy) while the remaining three were produced during the composers' more mature years (O'Leary Sweeney and Bodley): also three generations of living composers are represented. The six works chosen vary widely in compositional style approach to writing for the guitar and technical requirements thus presenting a generally good overview of contemporaryIrish guitar music. This collection spans the period from 1970 to 2006 andincludes 'Gemini' by Jerome de Bromhead the first Irish solo concert work for guitar. A short introduction to each composer and a background to his/her work is included. This book presents six contemporary guitar works by Irish composers. These works are fairly evenly divided with reference to their position in the composer’s output and also to the composers’ age: three of the six are early works(Farrell Bromhead and Fennessy) while the remaining three were produced during the composers’ more mature years (O’Leary Sweeney and Bodley); also three generations of living composers are represented. The six works chosen varywidely in compositional style approach to writing for the guitar and technical requirements thus presenting a generally good overview of contemporary Irish guitar music. This collection spans the period from 1970 to 2006 andincludes “Gemini” by Jerome de Bromhead the first Irish solo concert work for guitar. A short introduction to each composer and a background to his/her work is included

Described as “Carter Family - meets - Ramones ” this 7-piece NYC ensemble whips up a bubbling cast-iron melting pot of classic country styles; from Bluegrass to Rockabilly Western Swing to Honky Tonk with just the right amount of punk thrown in for good measure. Catchy quirky melodies and left-field lyrics are heightened by virtuosic leads on Telecaster and fiddle whooping blues harp and freight train rhythms. This exciting genre-bending collection of songs guitar tabs and more is great for non-traditional Americana songwriters guitar players looking to turn up the twang fiddlers/violinists looking for their roots and anyone inspired to start their own DIYhillbilly-blues harmonica and washboard band. Described as “Carter Family - meets - Ramones ” this 7-piece NYC ensemble whips up a bubbling cast-iron melting pot of classic country styles; from Bluegrass to Rockabilly Western Swing to Honky Tonk with just the right amountof punk thrown in for good measure. Catchy quirky melodies and left-field lyrics are heightened by virtuosic leads on Telecaster and fiddle whooping blues harp and freight train rhythms. This exciting genre-bending collectionof songs guitar tabs and more is great for non-traditional Americana songwriters guitar players looking to turn up the twang fiddlers/violinists looking for their roots and anyone inspired to start their own DIYhillbilly-blues harmonica and washboard band.

The blanket term 'rock' is used to describe a musical genre that covers over six decades of musical diversity. The question for this book is What does rock mean to harmonica players? This book is for harmonica players who have a basic grasp of the instrument and are looking to study the rock style in greater detail. You'll learn greater control of bends: speed licks: high-end licks: how to play bluesy notes and textures: how to play and construct hooks: how to deal with and play over the common chord progressions used in rock: and music theory relative to playing rock harmonica. Concepts are presented through original tunes as well as staples of rock harmonica repertoire such asMagic Dick's Whammer Jammer!. Includes access to online audio. The blanket term 'rock' is used to describe a musical genre that covers over six decades of musical diversity. The question for this book is 'What does rock mean to Harmonica players?' This book is for Harmonica playerswho have a basic grasp of the instrument and are looking to study the rock style in greater detail. You'll learn greater control of bends; speed licks; high-end licks; how to play bluesy notes and textures; how to play andconstruct hooks; how to deal with and play over the common chord progressions used in rock; and music theory relative to playing rock Harmonica. Concepts are presented through original tunes as well as staples of rock Harmonicarepertoire such as Magic Dick's 'Whammer Jammer!'. Includes access to online audio.

For Flatpicking Guitar Vol. 4-This collection of fiddle tunes originally appeared in “Kaufman’s Collection of American Fiddle Tunes for Flatpicking Guitar” (MB 95748) but the book was so large and heavy that they couldn’t put all the songs on CDs to include with the package so it was divided into four great melody-packed volumes. This fourth volume contains delightful American fiddle tunes brilliantly arranged for flatpicked guitar. All of these tunes are written in guitar-friendly keys in notation and tablature. Intermediate in difficulty the book includes an explanation of the guitar tablature system and the execution and notation of essential techniques such as bends slides hammer-ons and pull-offs.The tunes are thoughtfully printed in alphabetical order and include both standards and lesser-known fiddle melodies. Teachers take note-- this book is a great source of sight-reading material as well as a departure point for improvisation. Companion audio downloads are available for use with this title. This collection of fiddle tunes originally appeared in “Kaufman’s Collection of American Fiddle Tunes for Flatpicking Guitar” (MB 95748) but the book was so large and heavy that they couldn’t put all the songs on CDs to includewith the package so it was divided into four great melody-packed volumes. This fourth volume contains delightful American fiddle tunes brilliantly arranged for flatpicked guitar. All of these tunes are written in guitar-friendlykeys in notation and tablature. Intermediate in difficulty the book includes an explanation of the guitar tablature system and the execution and notation of essential techniques such as bends slides hammer-ons and pull-offs.The tunes are thoughtfully printed in alphabetical order and include both standards and lesser-known fiddle melodies. Teachers take note-- this book is a great source of sight-reading material as well as a departure point forimprovisation. Companion audio downloads are available for use with this title.

24 snare drum solos arranged by internationally acclaimed percussion writer Joe Maroni. These solos are ideal for recitals contests and concerts and will develop musicianship rhythm reading ability coordination right and left hand dexterity intricate sticking patterns and confidence! 24 snare drum solos arranged by internationally acclaimed percussion writer Joe Maroni. These solos are ideal for recitals contests and concerts and will develop musicianship rhythm reading ability coordination right andleft hand dexterity intricate sticking patterns and confidence!

The mandolin is a great instrument for kids. These simple arrangements of all-time popular songs are ideal for younger learners and will get them playing in no time! This repertoire book is easy to read with classic songs such as Scarborough Fair Kum ba Yah Frère Jaques My Bonnie and much more. Chords are available for an accompanying instrumentalist and play-along tracks recorded by the author are available online. The mandolin part is written in both standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. The Mandolin is a great instrument for kids. These simple arrangements of all-time popular songs are ideal for younger learners and will get them playing in no time! This repertoire book is easy to read with classic songs suchas Scarborough Fair Kum ba Yah Frère Jaques My Bonnie and much more. Chords are available for an accompanying instrumentalist and play-along tracks recorded bythe author are available online. The Mandolin part is written in both standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

In this book and accompanying audio drummer Steve Lyman gives an in-depth look at the construction and application of modern time signatures. Breaking down metric units from 5/8 through 17/16 the material provides clear methods of understanding these meters in ways that are fun creative and insightful. Written specifically for the drum set this book represents one of the few texts there are on the subject and is applicable to a wide range of levels and styles. Within A New Approach To Odd Times For Drum Set: Book And CD Set Steve Lyman gives an in-depth look at the construction and application of modern time signatures. This fantastic book and audioCD is perfect for any drummer looking to expand build and apply more difficult time signatures to their performances or recording.

This book is an attempt to capture the highlights of twenty-eight years of composing. Each of these 32 compositions is an expression and as such -- an exposure of a genuine part of myself which I present within the framework of jazz: my beloved art form. When I listen to this music I hear shades of my early classical and rock influences. It also brings to my mind my birth place a small neighborhood outside of Haifa Israel. I really hope that you will listen to these pieces come alive on my CDs All The Way To Sendai. This book is an attempt to capture the highlights of twenty-eight years of composing. Each of these 32 compositions is an expression and as such -- an exposure of a genuine part of myself which I present within the framework ofjazz; my beloved art form. When I listen to this music I hear shades of my early classical and rock influences. It also brings to my mind my birth place a small neighborhood outside of Haifa Israel. I really hope that you willlisten to these pieces come alive on my CDs 'All The Way To Sendai'.

World Melodies for the Accordion is a collection of best-loved songs from around the world. Eighty musical gems from thirty-six countries are arranged here for the accordion with chords also given so that other instrumentalists can join in. Accordionists at all levels of proficiency will be able to use this collection and enjoy the melodies that are familiar to so many diverse cultures. Songs such as the Mexican Hat Dance African Ev'rybody Loves Saturday Night Korean Ahrirang Dalmatian Ciri Biri Bela and the Japanese Sakura are included with such familiar melodies as Comin' Through The Rye Polly Wolly Doodle and The Ash Grove. World Melodies for the Accordion is a collection of best-loved songs from around the world. Eighty musical gems from thirty-six countries are arranged here for the accordion with chords also given so that otherinstrumentalists can join in. Accordionists at all levels of proficiency will be able to use this collection and enjoy the melodies that are familiar to so many diverse cultures. Songs such as the Mexican Hat Dance AfricanEv'rybody Loves Saturday Night Korean Ahrirang Dalmatian Ciri Biri Bela and the Japanese Sakura are included with such familiar melodies as Comin' Through The Rye Polly Wolly Doodle and The Ash Grove.

Reduction Of Score-Classic Guitar/Ensemble. Cordero's Concierto Festivo for guitar and string orchestra is his most recent work written in 2003. It was commissioned by the University of Puerto Rico to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of its foundation and the re-opening of its Theater. The concerto has three movements written in a modal and neo-Romantic style in which the contrapuntal elements of the Spanish Renaissance combine with contemporary harmonies giving it a distinctive flavor which is present in most of Cordero's works. As in his previous concerti Afro-Antillean influences occasionally appear in this composition with their rich sumptuous rhythms. Ernesto Cordero explorescreatively the sonorous resources of the guitar offering it a virtuoso solo feature enriched by dialogues with the other instruments. In many lyrical sections of the piece the guitar shines and projects a romantic spirit through beautiful phrases that reflect Cordero's passion for life and for his beloved Puerto Rico. Classic Guitar/Ensemble. Cordero 's 'Concierto Festivo' for Guitar and String Orchestra is his most recent work written in 2003. It was commissioned by the University of Puerto Rico to celebrate the 100th Anniversaryof its foundation and the re-opening of its Theater. The concerto has three movements written in a modal and neo-Romantic style in which the contrapuntal elements of the Spanish Renaissance combine with contemporaryharmonies giving it a distinctive flavor which is present in most of Cordero ’s works. As in his previous concerti Afro-Antillean influences occasionally appear in this composition with their rich sumptuousrhythms. Ernesto Cordero explores creatively the sonorous resources of the guitar offering it a virtuoso solo feature enriched by dialogues with the other instruments. In many lyrical sections of the piece the guitarshines and projects a romantic spirit through beautiful phrases that reflect Cordero ’s passion for life and for his beloved Puerto Rico.

Arranged For Ukulele-While many are familiar with the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart fewer are aware that his father Leopold Mozart was a famous composer in his own right. At the age of seven Wolfgang received a notebook from his father as a birthday gift. The Notebook for Wolfgang includes contemporary dances and arias mostly by Leopold Mozart. These compositions provide a glimpse into the formative years of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This book includes fifteen pieces from the notebook arranged for the ukulele. The melody and bass parts are arranged so the original notation and polyphony are maintained. Each chapter includes pieces presented in standard notation and tablature. While many are familiar with the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart fewer are aware that his father Leopold Mozart was a famous composer in his own right. At the age of seven Wolfgang received a notebook fromhis father as a birthday gift. The 'Notebook for Wolfgang' includes contemporary dances and arias mostly by Leopold Mozart . These compositions provide a glimpse into the formative years of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.This book includes fifteen pieces from the notebook arranged for the Ukulele. The melody and bass parts are arranged so the original notation and polyphony are maintained. Each chapter includes pieces presented in standardnotation and tablature.