An in-depth instruction manual for the Arabic oud the ancestor of the lute and guitar. Contents include: Holding the oud Plucking the Strings Basic Plucking Rules in Arabic Tradition Positions of Left Hand Fingers Basic Notes on the oud Advanced Left-Hand Techniques Maqamat and much more. Over 40 tunes are included in the book. Standard notation only. Includes access to online video showing key points to playing the oud. An in-depth instruction manual for the Arabic Oud the ancestor of the Lute and Guitar. A companion instructional online video is included showing key points to playing the Oud. Contents include: Holding the Oud Plucking theStrings Basic Plucking Rules in Arabic Tradition Positions of Left Hand Fingers Basic Notes on the Oud Advanced Left-Hand Techniques Maqamat and much more. Over 40 tunes are included in the book. Standard notation only.

Best Blues Solos provides a variety of pieces that range in style from the so called country blues of the old American South to contemporary compositions written in the blues style. Guitarists will also find arrangements of well-known blues standards such as St. Louis Blues and St. James Infirmary. Both standard guitar notation and tablature are provided throughout for the convenience of those who are more comfortable reading in one style or the other. Includes access to online audio. Best Blues Solos provides a variety of pieces that range in style from the so called country blues of the old American South to contemporary compositions written in the blues style. Guitarists will also findarrangements of well-known blues standards such as St. Louis Blues and St. James Infirmary . Both standard Guitar notation and tablature are provided throughout for the convenience of those who are morecomfortable reading in one style or the other. Enjoy!

For most of the recorded history of jazz the piano has been the main and usually the only comping instrument. This text will help guitarists get a handle on the most important job they have when playing in a small group: comping. This book can be used as a progressive study of comping or simply a source of ideas. Although rhythms and voice leading are found throughout the book they are isolated for study in particular sections. The book and accompanying audio cover voice leading multi-use voicings voicing variations passing chords harmonized scales intervallic comping rhythm and studies (blues standard modern and modal). Includes access to online audio. For most of the recorded history of Jazz the Piano has been the main and usually the only comping instrument. This text will help Guitarists get a handle on the most important job they have when playing in a small group:comping. This book can be used as a progressive study of comping or simply a source of ideas. Although rhythms and voice leading are found throughout the book they are isolated for study in particular sections. Thebook and accompanying audio cover voice leading multi-use voicings voicing variations passing chords harmonized scales intervallic comping rhythm and studies (blues standard modern and modal). Includes access to onlineaudio.

Ken Kolodner's book presents transcriptions with detailed bowings in tandem with three recorded versions of 35 Appalachian fiddle tunes ranging from some very common and easy tunes (for more beginning players) but also quite a few less typically played tunes. All transcriptions are based on festival versions of the tunes meaning the versions are those most commonly encountered at jams and festivals. The book includes a clearly written description of old time style focusing on default bowing systems designed to develop rhythmic bowing. Ideas presented include Nashville shuffle 3-1 bowing bow rocking ghost bows anticipations left-hand ornamentation drones chording dissonances altered tunings the concept of swing tips on learning by ear and more. The tunes are played three times each for nearly 150 minutes of recording: (1.) very slowly and simply: (2.) at a modest tempo but with double-stops drones and other ornaments: and (3.) up-to-tempo. While this effort was designed for fiddlers the recordings should serve as an excellent source for non-fiddlers at all levels who desire to build their repertoire and practice learning tunes by ear. The book and accompanying online audio are appropriate for any level of player. The difficulty of the tunes ranges from simple to relatively complex. Similarly the bowing techniques include the simplest ideas to relatively difficult. The three recorded speeds make the learning and processing of the tunes appropriate for all levels of players wishing to improve their ear training. Includes access to online audio.Simple and highly accessible transcriptions with detailed bowings of 35 festival versions of Appalachian fiddle tunes. All tunes are recorded three times to accommodate players at all levels of experience.Includes comprehensive and practical discussion of old-time bowings and style and how to learn by ear.Strong focus on developing default bowings to get the characteristic groove of old-time.Designed for all levels of players and non-fiddlers who desire to improve their learning by ear and/or increase their repertoire. This book presents transcriptions with detailed bowings in tandem with three recorded festival versions (played very slowly at a modest tempo and up-to-tempo) of 35 Appalachian Fiddle tunes. A clearly written description ofold-time style focuses on developing a rhythmic bow by presenting default bowing systems (Nashville shuffle 3-1 bowing bow rocking ghost bows) and other techniques and topics such as anticipations left-hand ornamentation drones chording dissonances altered tunings the concept of swing tips on learning by ear and more. This book and accompanying online audio are designed to be accessible and appropriate for all levels ofplayers.

Easy to Play Country Guitar is a collection of strumming fingerpicking and flatpicking songs and solos for the guitarist wanting to easily play country and bluegrass favorites. In notation and tablature. Chord diagrams areincluded.

Block Rockin' Beats has tons of cool grooves and fills for the intermediate to advanced drummer. This book reflects recent musical trends by focusing on funky rock hip hop jungle and drum 'n' bass influenced patterns for the drum kit. As time marches on popular music continues to evolve and change. Block Rockin' Beats is designed to give the drummer more ideas and tools to help function in a musical environment that was not only influenced by jazz blues gospel country soul latin and funk styles - but also shaped by D.J.s samplers and electronic music. Drummers are often called upon now to replace or add to programmed drums in the recording studio. For live shows livedrumming might be melded together with electronic elements or D.J.s or both Rock and popular music are incorporating so many different elements and styles at this point it's hard to keep track! Update your rhythmic vocabulary with some Block Rockin' Beats. Block Rockin’ Beats” has tons of cool grooves and fills for the intermediate to advanced drummer. This book reflects recent musical trends by focusing on funky rock hip hop jungle and drum ‘n’ bass influenced patterns for thedrum kit. As time marches on popular music continues to evolve and change. “Block Rockin’ Beats” is designed to give the drummer more ideas and tools to help function in a musical environment that was not only influenced byjazz blues gospel country soul latin and funk styles – but also shaped by D.J.s samplers and electronic music. Drummers are often called upon now to replace or ad to programmed drums in the recording studio. For liveshows live drumming might be melded together with electronic elements or D.J.s or both Rock and popular music are incorporating so many different elements and styles at this point it’s hard to keep track! Update your rhythmicvocabulary with some “Block Rockin’ Beats.

African-Am and Jamaican-For advanced soprano recorder or intermediate flute: 41 arrangements based on spirituals folk songs dance tunes and melodies by African-American composers plus five solos composed for this collection. Composers include Basile Barès A. J. R. Conner Henry Hart Francis Johnson and J. W. Postlewaite. Old favorites include Banyan Tree Carry Me Back to Old Virginny Doctor Bird Down by the Riverside and Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit. Includes fingering chart for high notes performance notes and suggestions for use with sound system and/or percussion. Supported by Internet-accessible melody-specific Historical Notes for all the solos.For advanced soprano recorder or intermediate flute: 41 arrangements based on spirituals folk songs dance tunes and melodies by African-American composers plus five solos composed for this collection. Composers includeBasile Barès A. J. R. Conner Henry Hart Francis Johnson and J. W. Postlewaite. Old favorites include Banyan Tree Carry Me Back to Old Virginny Doctor Bird Down by the Riverside and Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit. Includesfingering chart for high notes performance notes and suggestions for use with sound system and/or percussion. Supported by Internet-accessible melody-specific Historical Notes for all the solos.

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and online audio that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional fiddle music of Ireland going right from the basics of how to hold and make the first sounds on the instrument - through specially composed manageable tunes in the Irish style - right up to playing traditional reels jigs and other dance tunes from the traditional repertoire (the specially composed tunes bridge the gap between the basics and the traditional music). Embellishments and techniques that make good Irish fiddle playing so infectious such as rolls cuts triplets and slides are gradually introduced. The student will also become familiar with some of themore advanced ideas concerning playing Irish traditional music such as variations and dynamics - subjects which are covered in greater detail in 'Irish Fiddle Playing: A Guide for the Serious Player' book/audio by the same author. Useful appendices and a cross-referenced glossary are also included. Includes access to online audio containing all the tunes in the book (played at a slow tempo) plus many exercises. There is NO NEED FOR ANY PRIOR MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE in order to use this book. Each aspect of playing and theory is covered in an accessible and manageable way. Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and online audio that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional Fiddle music of Ireland going right from the basics of how to hold and make the first soundson the instrument - through specially composed manageable tunes in the Irish style - right up to playing traditional reels jigs and other dance tunes from the traditional repertoire (the specially composed tunes bridge the gapbetween the basics and the traditional music). Embellishments and techniques that make good Irish Fiddle playing so infectious such as rolls cuts triplets and slides are gradually introduced. The student will also becomefamiliar with some of the more advanced ideas concerning playing Irish traditional music such as variations and dynamics - subjects which are covered in greater detail in ‘Irish Fiddle Playing: A Guide for the Serious Player'book/audio by the same author. Useful appendices and a cross-referenced glossary are also included. The accompanying audio download available online contains all the tunes in the book (played at a slow tempo) plus manyexercises. There is NO NEED FOR ANY PRIOR MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE in order to use this book. Each aspect of playing and theory is covered in an accessible and manageable way.

Mel Bay presents the much-anticipated second book in the highly acclaimed series that showcases personal insights into the life and music of 'Mr. Guitar.' Chet Atkins was a man of many layers: producer record executive friend and one of the greatest all-round guitarist in music history. This book is dedicated to the musicians and songwriters that meant so much to him. Interviews include: Dolly Parton Steve Wariner John D. Loudermilk Mark Knopfler Paul Yandell Jerry Byrd Janis Ian Boots Randolph Wayne Carson and many more of Chet's closest friends. As in Volume 1 Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions Volume 2 provides definitive transcriptions (many for the first time) of26 of Chet's greatest solos and duets such as 'Gallopin' on the Guitar' 'Liza' 'Muskrat Ramble ' 'Frankie and Johnny ' 'Mister Sandman ' 'Smile ' 'Sweet Georgia Brown ' 'The Early Dawn ' 'The Entertainer ' 'Stump Water ' 'Dark Eyes ' 'Winter Walkin' 'Embraceable You ' the tour de force piece- Jerry Reed's 'Lightning Rod' (a work recorded by Jerry Reed and produced by Chet Atkins) and many other great pieces. Rare photographs loving tributes and great music are the heart of this wonderful volume - a must for all fans of the guitar. Mel Bay presents the much-anticipated second book in the highly acclaimed series that showcases personal insights into the life and music of “Mr. Guitar.” Chet Atkins was a man of many layers: producer record executive friendand one of the greatest all-round guitarist in music history. This book is dedicated to the musicians and songwriters that meant so much to him. Interviews include: Dolly Parton Steve Wariner John D. Loudermilk Mark Knopfler Paul Yandell Jerry Byrd Janis Ian Boots Randolph Wayne Carson and many more of Chet’s closest friends. As in Volume 1 Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions Volume 2 provides definitive transcriptions (many for the first time) of26 of Chet’s greatest solos and duets such as “Gallopin’ on the Guitar ” “Liza ” “Muskrat Ramble ” “Frankie and Johnny ” “Mister Sandman ” “Smile ” “Sweet Georgia Brown ” “The Early Dawn ” “The Entertainer ” “Stump Water ” “DarkEyes ” “Winter Walkin’ ” “Embraceable You ” the tour de force piece- Jerry Reed’s “Lightning Rod” (a work recorded by Jerry Reed and produced by Chet Atkins) and many other great pieces . Rare photographs loving tributes andgreat music are the heart of this wonderful volume-a must for all fans of the guitar.

For Recitals Contests And Fun-A drum book for any drummer tired of the same old drumbeat books and any drum instructor looking for challenging and musical solos popular Mel Bay educational drumset author Rob Leytham has written a book of eight drumset solos that will challenge the drummer to new musical heights which will amaze judges at contests audiences at recitals and drum instructors in private lessons. A must for any serious drummer! Companion audio download available online. A Drum book for any drummer tired of the same old drumbeat books and any Drum instructor looking for challenging and musical solos. Popular Mel Bay educational Drumset author Rob Leytham has written a book ofeight Drumset solos that will challenge the drummer to new musical heights which will amaze judges at contests audiences at recitals and Drum instructors in private lessons. A must for any serious drummer! Companion audiodownload available online.

Modern Blues is for intermediate to advanced players wishing to expand their melodic and harmonic vocabulary. The music is in standard notation as well as tablature and audio is included in which the more difficult exercises are played at a slower as well as faster tempo. The audio was recorded with live drums acoustic bass and guitar. All the exercises are included on the online audio as well as many practice tracks that enable the student to play with a rhythm section. The book covers such topics as reharmonization exotic chord/scale combinations intervallic and triadic exercises alternate pentatonic suggestions and exercises and many other topics. Includes access to onlineaudio. Modern Blues is for intermediate to advanced players wishing to expand their melodic and harmonic vocabulary. The music is in standard notation as well as tablature and audio is included in which the moredifficult exercises are played at a slower as well as faster tempo. The audio was recorded with live Drums acoustic Bass and Guitar. All the exercises are included on the online audio as well as many practice tracks thatenable the student to play with a rhythm section. The book covers such topics as reharmonization exotic chord/scale combinations intervallic and triadic exercises alternate pentatonic suggestions and exercises and manyother topics. Includes access to online audio.

Famous Solos and Duets for the Ukulele presents ukulele music as you have never seen or heard it before. An anthology of pieces selected from the earliest known methods and collections published for the ukulele between 1909 and 1920 Famous Solos and Duets is newly engraved in both standard notation and tablature and contains extensive fingering and performance instructions. Edited arranged and performed by ukulele virtuoso and historian John King this collection makes the original classic repertoire of this charming little instrument available to the public for the first time in nearly a century. The Preface informative and thoroughly researched places the ukulele andits music in historical context from its early days in Hawaii to its widespread popularity on the Mainland. Showcasing pieces which are both challenging and beautiful Early Solos and Duets features the music of Queen Lili'uokalani King Kalakaua Ernest Ka'ai Henry Kailimai George Awai George Kia Nahaolelua N. B. Bailey and Vadah Olcott Bickford. Also included in Early Solos and Duets are invaluable instructions for the different styles of strumming as played by the Father of the ukulele Ernest Ka'ai. Includes access to online audio containing all 22 pieces expertly performed by Mr. King. Famous Solos And Duets For The Ukulele contains a selection of pieces taken from the earliest known methods and collections published for the Ukulele between 1909 and 1920. This is Ukulele music as you havenever seen or heard it before! Famous Solos And Duets is newly engraved in both standard notation and tablature and contains extensive fingering and performance instructions. Edited arranged and performed by Ukulele virtuoso and historian John King this collection makes the original classic repertoire of this charming little instrument available to the public for the first time in nearly acentury. The Preface informative and thoroughly researched places the Ukulele and its music in historical context from its early days in Hawai'i to its widespread popularity on the Mainland. Showcasing pieceswhich are both challenging and beautiful Early Solos And Duets features the music of Queen Lili'uokalani King Kalakaua Ernest Ka'ai Henry Kailimai George Awai George Kia Nahaolelua N. B. Bailey and VadahOlcott Bickford. Also included in Early Solos and Duets are invaluable instructions for the different styles of strumming as played by the 'Father of the Ukulele ' Ernest Ka'ai. The online audio contains all 22 pieces expertlyperformed by John King .

As opposed to The Complete Piano Photo Chord Book this edition encompasses only the most commonly used chords that you will find in ROCK music. All photos are shown in the left hand except where two hands are necessary. A vividgraphic illustrates the location of the notes and a list of note names and the most commonly used chord symbol is also supplied. Chords are listed by the circle of fifths. A listing of alternate chord names/symbols is alsoprovided. A wonderful genre specific guide perfect for any level and a must-have for any pianist’s/keyboardists’ library!

Featuring 28 well-known Christmas songs arranged for mandolin with chord symbols for an accompaniment instrument. Book contains chord diagrams for mandolin and guitar as well as common strum patterns to use for rhythm backup. All songs are arranged in standard notation and tablature for mandolin. This book may be used along with Mel Bay's Dobro Christmas Songbook and Mel Bay's Ukulele Christmas Songbook. All songs except 'Away in a Manger' are in the same key and can be played together. Most songs in Mel Bay's Tenor Banjo Christmas Songbook are also in the same key and can be used together. Featuring 28 well-known Christmas songs arranged for mandolin with chord symbols for an accompaniment instrument. Book contains chord diagrams for mandolin and guitar as well as common strum patterns to use for rhythm backup.All songs are arranged in standard notation and tablature for mandolin. This book may be used along with Mel Bay's Dobro Christmas Songbook (MB21508) and Mel Bay's Ukulele Christmas Songbook (MB20886). All songs except Away in a Manger are in the same key and can be played together. Most songs in Mel Bay's Tenor Banjo Christmas Songbook (MB21014) are also in the same key and can be used together.

A fun collection of old-time Scandinavian dance tunes arranged for the accordion. Great for dancing or listening and a perfect repertoire builder. The audio available for download contains all 28 tunes in the book at slow andregular speeds. Suggested accompaniment chords are provided as well.

Played Bluegrass Style-Alternate Tunings for Five-string Banjo is the first three-finger style banjo instruction book written specifically for the bluegrass banjoist wishing to explore alternate tunings. Written using standard tablature the book takes the learner through the G modal Standard C Open C Bb D modal Open D and E tunings. Audio download available online with examples of each tuning and song taught. The songs are played slowly and up to standard tempo on the audio. - The first three-finger style banjo instruction book written specifically for the bluegrass banjoist wishing to explore alternate tunings.- Written using standard tablature the book takes the learner through the Gmodal Standard C Open C Bb D modal Open D and E tunings.- Students will learn new arrangements for such traditional pieces as Cumberland Gap Shady Grove Kansas City Railroad Blues Pretty Polly and seventeen others.- Includes access to online audio with examples of each tuning and song taught. The songs are played slowly and up to standard tempo. Alternate Tunings For Five-String Banjo is the first three-finger style Banjo instruction book written specifically for the bluegrass banjoist wishing to explore alternate tunings. Written using standardtablature the book takes the learner through the G modal Standard C Open C Bb D modal Open D and E tunings. Students will learn new arrangements for such traditional pieces as Cumberland Gap Shady Grove KansasCity Railroad Blues Pretty Polly and seventeen others. Audio download available online with examples of each tuning and song taught. The songs are played slowly and up to standard tempo on the audio.

Banjo Edition-A collection of over 200 great bluegrass old time country and gospel standards. Melodies are presented with standard notation and tablature along with lyrics and chords. Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe The Stanley Brothers Flatt & Scruggs Ralph Stanley The Osborne Brothers Jimmy Martin Doc Watson and many more. Also included: step-by-step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key!Includes access to online audio containing recordings of EVERY song in the book with Bill Evans on banjo and vocals Dix Bruce on guitar mandolin and vocals. A collection of over 200 great bluegrass old time country and gospel standards. Melodies are presented with standard notation and tablature along with lyrics and chords. Learn to play songs written andrecorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe The Stanley Brothers Flatt & Scruggs Ralph Stanley The Osborne Brothers Jimmy Martin Doc Watson and many more. Also included: step-by-stepinstruction on how to transpose any song to any key! Includes access to online audio containing recordings of EVERY song in the book with Bill Evans on banjo and vocals Dix Bruce on guitar mandolin and vocals.

Mel Bay’s latest series Guitar Journals is the ultimate reference guide of exercises and solos in different genres. This comprehensive collection of studies and solos presents a diverse and eclectic array of music. In additionto great sounding warm-ups and picking studies solos are presented in the following categories: Fiddle Tunes Ballads and Waltzes Celtic Rags and Swing Gospel Classics Playing on Up the Fingerboard Playing in MixedPositions Advance Solos and for the truly adventurous Strange Solos. All music in notation and tablature. Hard cover covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound andcontaining so much valuable music that you will treasure it for years to come. •Comprehensive collections of flatpicking study and solo material •Warm-Up And Picking Studies Fiddle Tunes Ballads And Waltzes Celtic RagsAnd Swing Gospel Classics Playing On The Up The Fingerboard Playing In Mixed Positions Advance Solos And “Strange” Solos. •All music in notation and tablature •Beautiful hard cover with covered spiral binding and premiumpaper.

This instructional DVD and chart present the basics of blues improvisation. Students will learn the essential scales and techniques needed and used by all of today's blues guitarists. Theoretical essentials such as the minor pentatonic and blues scales are covered and the musical aspects of soloing effective phrasing and the use of blues notes are taught in a relaxed but informative way. This instructional DVD and chart present the basics of blues improvisation. Students will learn the essential scales and techniques needed and used by all of today's blues guitarists. Theoretical essentials such as the minorpentatonic and blues scales are covered and the musical aspects of soloing effective phrasing and the use of blues notes are taught in a relaxed but informative way.

This book and extensive online audio recording is intended to be a tune repertoire book. It includes over 100 Old-Time festival favorites. Some are cliche others unusual some easy some difficult. The book contains 2 lines of tablature (one basic and one advanced) as well as standard notation and suggested chords. The basic version should be playable by those with general clawhammer skills. The advanced version will require more time and finesse as it is more ornamental (often more than just melodic) and may include less than intuitive ways of playing some passages. Includes access to online audio. This book and extensive online audio recording is intended to be a tune repertoire book. It includes over 100 Old-Time festival favourites. Some are cliche others unusual some easy some difficult. The book contains 2lines of tablature (one basic and one advanced) as well as standard notation and suggested chords. The basic version should be playable by those with general Clawhammer skills. The advanced version will require more time andfinesse as it is more ornamental (often more than just melodic) and may include less than intuitive ways of playing some passages. Free Fiddle versions of songs from this book are included to download.