This book of twenty compositions spans approximately a 20-year period of writing. They can all be found on one or another of Ben's four solo releases: Flux Dust Excavation and Oceana. It reflects a broad sample of work involving the exploration of various harmonic technical and textural elements of the guitar. There are 6 solo pieces as well as pieces for trio and quartet with voice being the 4th instrument. The pieces were chosen for the particular technical challenges they present to the performer. Some unusual fingering techniques are employed as well as alternate tunings. Standard notation only.This book of twenty compositions spans an approximately 20-year period of writing. They can all be found on one or another of Ben’s four solo releases: Flux Dust Excavation and Oceana. It reflects a broad sample of workinvolving the exploration of various harmonic technical and textural elements of the guitar. There are 6 solo pieces as well as pieces for trio and quartet with voice being the 4th instrument. The pieces were chosen for theparticular technical challenges they present to the performer. Some unusual fingering techniques are employed as well as alternate tunings. Standard notation only.

Today's top praise songs scored in notation and tab for easy to play fingerstyle guitar. Songs include Sanctuary As the Deer Give Thanks Lord Reign in Me Draw Me Close and many more. 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. Today's top praise songs scored in notation and tab for easy to play fingerstyle guitar. Songs include Sanctuary As the Deer Give Thanks Lord Reign in Me Draw Me Close and many more. A companion CD is included. On the CDeach 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.

This fun and easy bluegrass fiddle book and CD takes you from the very beginning. Starting with an introduction to the instrument the book teaches you basic fiddle technique such as holding the bow and provides scales and exercises setting the foundation for the repertoire found in the book. Featuring classics such as Boil E'm Cabbage Down Cripple Creek and Old Joe Clark this book will get you playing in no time! This fun and easy bluegrass fiddle book and CD takes you from the very beginning. Starting with an introduction to the instrument the book teaches you basic fiddle technique such as holding the bow and provides scales andexercises setting the foundation for the repertoire found in the book. Featuring classics such as 'Boil E'm Cabbage Down' 'Cripple Creek' and 'Old Joe Clark' this book will get you playing in no time!

Valsa And Marchinha-This book presents 12 piano solos based on two more Brazilian rhythms originated in Rio de Janeiro: the valsa and the marchinha (parts I and II of this piano series are on choro samba and bossa nova). Brazilian Music for Piano Volume 3: Valsa and Marchinha presents 12 Piano solos based on two more Brazilian rhythms originated in Rio de Janeiro: the valsa and the marchinha (parts I and II of this Piano seriesare on choro samba and bossa nova).

With Guitar Accompaniment-Duet arrangements of three well-known Vivaldi Concertos arranged for mandolin and guitar: Concerto in A (RV82) Concerto in C (RV425) and Concerto in D (RV93). Each arrangement in this collection has been reduced from soloist with string orchestra to a duet for mandolin and guitar. The mandolin performs the solo part and the guitar part is a reduction of the strings. In the guitar part chords have been added above the staff to allow for embellishment-a common practice of the Baroque era. Another C instrument such as flute violin or another guitar can be easily substituted for the mandolin. Musicians will find these accessible arrangements excellent forperformance in any setting from the recital hall to the local cafe.The score (guitar/mandolin) and mandolin solo part are available in hard copy while the guitar accompaniment part is available as a free internet download. The mandolin and guitar parts are presented in notation. Duet arrangements of three well-known Vivaldi Concertos arranged for mandolin and guitar: Concerto in A (RV82) Concerto in C (RV425) and Concerto in D (RV93). Each arrangement in this collection has been reduced from soloistwith string orchestra to a duet for mandolin and guitar. The mandolin performs the solo part and the guitar part is a reduction of the strings. In the guitar part chords have been added above the staff to allow forembellishment-a common practice of the Baroque era. Another C instrument such as flute violin or another guitar can be easily substituted for the mandolin. Musicians will find these accessible arrangements excellent forperformance in any setting from the recital hall to the local café. The score (guitar/mandolin) and mandolin solo part are available in hard copy while the guitar accompaniment part is available as a free internet download.The mandolin and guitar parts are presented in notation.

Steve Kaufman takes his favorite American fiddle tunes for the mandolin and puts them alphabetically in four volumes. Steve plays the mandolin exactly as it is written so the student can hear the melody and dynamics just as he would play it. Accompanying the large set of books are aduio online with guitar rhythm accompaniment included. Build your repertoire right and left hand skills and have fun playing at jam sessions with your friends. This 4 volume set written specifically for the mandolin also has a sister series for guitar. Includes access to online audio.Steve Kaufman takes his favorite American fiddle tunes for the Mandolin and puts them alphabetically in four volumes. Steve plays the Mandolin exactly as it is written so the student can hear the melody and dynamics just as hewould play it. Accompanying the large set of books are audio tracks online with Guitar rhythm accompaniment included. Build your repertoire right and left hand skills and have fun playing at jam sessions with your friends. This 4volume set written specifically for the Mandolin also has a sister series for Guitar.

No longer confined to basic folk genres any mandolinist aspiring to a broader comprehension of music including swing blues pop choro broadway and even classical can expand his/her playing and through a working knowledge of jazz fundamentals. This breakthrough approach in mandolin pedagogy takes four uncomplicated fretboard patterns (FFcP) and drills a physical familiarity into the player's fingers softening the fear of upper frets and prepares for the harmonic alterations necessary for effective and intuitive playing of more complex contemporary music.A brief introduction into modes the player is eased into jamming with audio accompaniment and eventually an initiationinto the most fundamental jazz chord progression of all the 'ii V7 I' pattern. From the horizontal (melody) to the vertical (chords) and back the results are a both instinctive and physical grasp of tonal centers and the improvisational fodder of effective performing. An emphasis on pinky strength finger control and sustain the book's exercises also develop the player's concepts of tone and melody. Includes access to online audio. Getting Into Jazz Mandolin is a breakthrough approach that takes four uncomplicated fretboard patterns (FFcP) and drills a physical familiarity into the player's fingers softening the fear of upper frets andpreparing for the harmonic alterations necessary for the effective and intuitive playing of more complex contemporary music. No longer confined to basic folk genres any mandolinist aspiring to a broadercomprehension of music including swing blues pop choro broadway and even classical can expand his or her playing through a working knowledge of jazz fundamentals. Following a brief introduction to modes theplayer is eased into jamming with audio accompaniment and eventually an initiation into the most fundamental jazz chord progression of all the 'ii V7 I' pattern. From the horizontal (melody) to the vertical (chords) and back the results are an instinctive and physical grasp of tonal centers and the improvisational fodder of effective performing. The exercises in Getting Into Jazz Mandolin place an emphasis on pinkystrength finger control and sustain and the book's exercises also develop the player's concepts of tone and melody. This book includes access to online audio. Further supportive resources including MP3 audio tracks are alsoavailable on the internet.

The idea of Band in a Book: Bluegrass Vocals is to help coordinate the pickers so you all have solos to play and they can be played in the same key. Within Band in a Book: Bluegrass Vocals you will find solos for the entire band: lead Guitar rhythm Guitar Banjo Mandolin Fiddle and Bass. The Mandolin and Fiddle share the same tunings so their solos are just written once for both. If you are just starting out and you are having difficulty finding solos for your level - look no more. These solos are written for the beginner level student assuming you can already play a few simple solos or lead breaks. This series will help you to learn solos on multiple instruments help organizeensemble play help develop a steady sense of timing and give you hours of enjoyment as well. The idea of Band in a Book: Bluegrass Vocals is to help coordinate the pickers so you all have solos to play and they can be played in the same key. Within Band in a Book: Bluegrass Vocals you will findsolos for the entire band: lead Guitar rhythm Guitar Banjo Mandolin Fiddle and Bass. The Mandolin and Fiddle share the same tunings so their solos are just written once for both. If you are just starting out and you are havingdifficulty finding solos for your level - look no more. These solos are written for the beginner level student assuming you can already play a few simple solos or lead breaks. This series will help you to learn solos on multipleinstruments help organize ensemble play help develop a steady sense of timing and give you hours of enjoyment as well.

A mammoth rib-tickling collection of more than 125 funny songs-A mammoth illustrated collection of more than 125 funny songs mostly in the folk tradition interlaced with a multitude of parodies jokes recitations and sayings collected by the author over a lifetime of performing. Each song has complete lyrics melody line and suggested accompaniment chords. Included are Take My Bridgework Back To Mother Send Me To Glory In a Glad Bag The Housewife’s Lament and The Piddling Pup. The reading Why She Didn’t Become a Baptist leaves even church groups roaring in laughter. More fun rib-ticklers include The Limerick Song (suitable for general audiences) Little Willie verses and the parody My Grandfather’s Feet Were Too Strong For HisShoes. A choice collection of photos and vintage illustrations add the final touch for the enjoyment of this top-notch collection. • More than 125 funny songs --- lyrics tunes and suggested accompaniment chords. • Plus rib-tickling parodies jokes readings and sayings. • Embellished with vintage photos and illustrations. A mammoth illustrated collection of more than 125 funny songs mostly in the folk tradition interlaced with a multitude of parodies jokes recitations and sayings collected by the author over a lifetime of performing. Each songhas complete lyrics melody line and suggested accompaniment chords. Included are Take My Bridgework Back To Mother Send Me To Glory In a Glad Bag The Housewife’s Lament and The Piddling Pup. The reading Why She Didn’t Becomea Baptist leaves even church groups roaring in laughter. More fun rib-ticklers include The Limerick Song (suitable for general audiences) Little Willie verses and the parody My Grandfather’s Feet Were Too Strong For HisShoes. A choice collection of photos and vintage illustrations add the final touch for the enjoyment of this top-notch collection. • More than 125 funny songs --- lyrics tunes and suggested accompaniment chords. •Plus rib-tickling parodies jokes readings and sayings. • Embellished with vintage photos and illustrations.

While originally conceived as piano duets Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances (Op. 39) have been transcribed for various instrumental ensembles including the orchestral version provided by the composer himself. In this edition outstanding Hungarian guitarist József Eötvös has transcribed all twenty-one of the dances for solo guitar in standard notation only with suggested fingerings. While many of these transcriptions lie well on the fretboard this volume is recommended for the advanced classic guitarist. While originally conceived as piano duets Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances (Op. 39) have been transcribed for various instrumental ensembles including the orchestral version provided by the composer himself. In this edition outstanding Hungarian guitarist Jozsef Eotvos has transcribed all twenty-one of the dances for solo guitar in standard notation only with suggested fingerings. While many of these transcriptions lie well on thefretboard this volume is recommended for the advanced classic guitarist.

Here's a book you'll be pulling off the shelf for many Christmases to come. A Celtic Fiddle Christmas is a treasury of 24 Irish Scottish Welsh and English holiday carols all suitably adorned with Celtic calligraphy. Simple duets for two fiddles a round for three and arrangements for solo fiddle 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 Celtic Fiddle Christmas is a treasury of 24 Irish Scottish Welsh and English holiday carols all suitably adorned with Celticcalligraphy. Simple duets for two fiddles a round for three and arrangements for solo fiddle with guitar chords are all printed on a large easy to read staff. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides to theancient 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.

Mel Bay's fingering and scale chart for clarinet is an indispensable reference guide for clarinetists as well as educators. The fingering diagrams are clear and easily understandable with clear photographs of the keys of the clarinet. 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 clarinet • 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 scales and arpeggios Mel Bay's fingering and scale chart for clarinet is an indispensable reference guide for clarinetists as well as educators. The fingering diagrams are clear and easily understandable with clear photographs of the keys of the clarinet. 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 clarinet • 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 scales and arpeggios

25 blues classics arranged for fiddling solo. Songs are grouped into 12 bar blues 16 bar blues early blues songs minor blues and more. Designed to acquaint the fiddler with various approaches to the styles in blues fiddling. The audio with fiddle and guitar include all twenty five tunes from the book. Each tune is presented with the bare bones melody first followed by blues solos on the tune. The online audio is great for learning blues fiddle styles as well as listening enjoyment. Contains guitar accompaniment/rhythm part. Includes access to online audio. 25 Blues Fiddling Classics arranged by Craig Duncan for solo Fiddle. Songs are grouped into 12 bar blues 16 bar blues early blues songs minor blues and more. Designed to acquaint the Fiddlerwith various approaches to the styles in blues Fiddling. The audio with Fiddle and Guitar include all twenty-five tunes from the book. Each tune is presented with the 'bare bones' melody first followed by blues solos on thetune. The online audio is great for learning blues Fiddle styles as well as listening enjoyment. Contains Guitar accompaniment/rhythm part. Access to online audio available.

Thirty-one Christmas songs from all over the world arranged for autoharp or chromaharp. The arrangements in this book assume that the player had mastered simple strumming techniques and knows the fundamentals of autoharp playing. Many of the arrangements bring out the richness of the carols through frequent harmonic changes. Chords and lyrics are shown above the melody notes with chords for melody playing below. Most songs in this book are arranged for a 15-chord instrument although some require a 21 or 27-chord model. Thirty-one Christmas songs from all over the world arranged for autoharp or chromaharp. The arrangements in this book assume that the player had mastered simple strumming techniques and knows the fundamentals of autoharpplaying. Many of the arrangements bring out the richness of the carols through frequent harmonic changes. Chords and lyrics are shown above the melody notes with chords for melody playing below. Most songs in this book arearranged for a 15-chord instrument although some require a 21 or 27-chord model.

A delightfully pleasing potpourri of ballads songs and glimpses of the colorful diversity and history of the French people. Thirty-seven songs are included. Lyrics are in French and in English. All the music is scored inpiano/vocal format.

This is an excellent technique study text. It is divided into two sections. The first The Art of Single String Soloing presents concepts and ideas for improvisation. Chord relationships are explored in each key phrasing and progressions are discussed and a wealth of single string studies are given. Part two Jazz Single String Studies presents a thorough grounding in jazz scales and related technique studies. Written in notation with appropriate chord symbols. The aspiring jazz guitarist will gain a wealth of picking technique and linear improvisational ideas by working through and mastering this text.This is an excellent technique study text. It is divided into two sections. The first 'The Art of Single String Soloing ' presents concepts and ideas for improvisation. Chord relationships are explored in each key phrasing andprogressions are discussed and a wealth of single string studies are given. Part two 'Jazz Single String Studies ' presents a thorough grounding in jazz scales and related technique studies. Written in notation with appropriatechord symbols. The aspiring jazz guitarist will gain a wealth of picking technique and linear improvisational ideas by working through and mastering this text.

A beautiful Christmas book that makes an excellent gift. This book is ideal for family singing. It contains piano and vocal arrangements on 36 Christmas favorites. A beautiful Christmas book printed on premium ivory paper that makes an excellent gift. Ideal for family singing. Contains piano and vocal arrangements of many Christmas favorites.

Forty-five songs from 19 nations scored for piano and voice with guitar chords. Timeless tunes which have inspired people and nations. Forty-five songs from 19 nations scored for piano and voice with guitar chords. Timeless tunes which have inspired people and nations.

Fourteen beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is included with each selection. Includes access to online audio and a PDF of the piano accompaniment. Fourteen beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is included with each selection.Includes access to online audio

This book features 121 favorite harmonic tunes in the following nine categories: Western songs ballads gospel songs Irish tunes songs of the sea classics international songs folk songs and fun songs. Guitar chords are shown over the melody line for each song. Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C the location of every note is indicated by a number and a blow or draw arrow. This book features 121 favorite harmonic tunes in the following nine categories: Western songs ballads gospel songs Irish tunes songs of the sea classics international songs folk songs and fun songs. Guitar chords areshown over the melody line for each song. Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C the location of every note is indicated by a number and a 'blow' or 'draw' arrow.