Another great addition to the Avrahm Galper Clarinet Series here Avrahm presents 42 fantastic Klezmer tunes to add to your repertoire. All arranged for clarinet and B-Flat instruments in easy to read notation all on single pages to avoid awkward page turns. Intermediate in difficulty. In Klezmer Book: 42 Klezmer Favourites For Clarinet And B-Flat Instruments Avrahm presents 42 fantastic Klezmer tunes to add to your repertoire. All Klezmer tunes are arranged forClarinet and B-Flat instruments in easy to read notation all on single pages to avoid awkward page turns. ideal for the intermediate player.

This collection of viola pieces is derived from Beethoven's incidental works. Titles include: Contredance; Duet; Ecossaise; Für Elise; Romanze; and Trinklied. The piano parts frequently double the viola to aid in performance.Books in this series feature a 'pull-out' viola part with essential bowings and fingerings.

Nineteen favorite traditional Mexican songs arranged for piano accordion solo. No matter how long you've been playing these tunes will be a delight to play. The author has included registration markings indicating low middle or high reeds. Intermediate in difficulty these tunes are playable on any size accordion. Nineteen favorite traditional Mexican songs arranged for piano accordion solo. No matter how long you've been playing these tunes will be a delight to play. The author has included registration markings indicating low middle orhigh reeds. Intermediate in difficulty these tunes are playable on any size accordion.

Duets For Two Acoustic Guitars-Acoustic Guitar Portraits is a collection of scores from my recording of the same name. The music reflects a rich variety of musical styles and is original. The rhythms are contemporary and the harmonies are lush. The duos feature an intricate dialog between the two acoustic guitars. It has been my goal to present performance or concert material for the plectrum (flatpick) guitar. These compositions were written with that in mind. Acoustic Guitar Portraits is a collection of scores from my recording of the same name. The music reflects a rich variety of musical styles and is original. The rhythms are contemporary and the harmoniesare lush. The duos feature an intricate dialog between the two Acoustic Guitars. It has been my goal to present performance or concert material for the Plectrum (Flatpick) Guitar. These compositions were written with that inmind.

In the Stule of Joe Pass-Presents hundreds of improvised melodic lines played by Joe Pass. Each of the melodic lines are grouped in the harmonic situation in which they were originally played (i.e. all minor lines are presented together and all dominant seventh lines are presented together etc). The companion play along audio recording has a live rhythm section playing single chord vamps as well as vamps covering all twelve keys for each harmonic situation. An etude over the changes to Satin Doll shows how to apply the various lines and create improvised solos. Includes access to online audio.Presents hundreds of improvised melodic lines played by Joe Pass. Each of the melodic lines are grouped in the harmonic situation in which they were originally played (i.e. all minor lines are presented together and all dominant seventh lines are presented together etc). The companion play along audio recording has a live rhythm section playing single chord vamps as well as vamps covering all twelve keys for each harmonic situation. An etude over the changes to Satin Doll shows how to apply the various lines and create improvised solos. Includes access to online audio.

Samba And Bossa Nova-This book consists of twelve original piano pieces composed by the authors: six sambas and six bossas. The sambas themselves display a varied range of derived styles: samba-de-roda sambao partido alto samba amaxixado and also the 'pure' samba in two of the pieces. The pieces reflect the rich musical tradition of Brazil and serve as excellent solo piano pieces. This book consists of twelve original piano pieces composed by the authors: six sambas and six bossas. The sambas themselves display a varied range of derived styles: samba-de-roda sambão partido alto samba amaxixado and alsothe “pure” samba in two of the pieces. The pieces reflect the rich musical tradition of Brazil and serve as excellent solo piano pieces.

Providing much-needed engaging literature for the student violist this collection of viola/ piano arrangements is derived from Handel's sonatas orchestral works and incidental pieces. The relatively easy viola parts are all playable in first position. This collection begins with easier arrangements and progresses in its level of difficulty. Includes a 16-page pull-out part for the viola featuring fingering and bowing indications. Providing much-needed engaging literature for the student violist this collection of viola/ piano arrangements is derived from Handel's sonatas orchestral works and incidental pieces. The relatively easy viola parts are allplayable in first position. A convenient pull-out part for the soloist features fingering and bowing indications. This collection begins with easier arrangements and progresses in its level of difficulty.

Classic guitarist Andrew York of the renowned Los Angeles Guitar Quartet displays his extraordinary compositional skills in these three reflective solo guitar pieces entitled Wish: Into Dark: and Higher Ground. Written in standard notation only. Classic guitarist Andrew York of the renowned Los Angeles Guitar Quartet displays his extra- ordinary compositional skills in these three reflective solo guitar pieces entitled Wish; Into Dark; and Higher Ground. Written instandard notation only.

In music the term 'bluegrass' describes the hot string-band style pioneered by Kentuckian Bill Monroe which blends old-time country music with blues rhythms and jazz-influenced improvisation. This book contains 101 authenticbluegrass guitar licks in the favorite bluegrass keys of C G D and A minor. The licks are broken down into phrases of two four and eight bars. In addition several endings and crosspicking licks are included. Each lick isplayed to a chord progression that is standard in bluegrass country and folk music. All 101 examples are recorded on the companion CD with guitar accompaniment at a moderate tempo. Whether you are a fan of old-time countrymusic traditional bluegrass or newgrass you are sure to find lots of great ideas in this new collection of bluegrass licks. So grab your instrument put on the CD pull up a chair and let's start pickin'.

In this book you will find 120 2-bar ii-V riffs--ten different riffs for each of the 12 keys. Learning these riffs in all possible positions and using as many different fingerings as possible will help students learn the fingerboard and find the best fingerings and positions for them. In this book you will find 120 2-bar ii-V riffs--ten different riffs for each of the 12 keys. Learning these riffs in all possible positions and using as many different fingerings as possible will help students learn thefingerboard and find the best fingerings and positions for them.

The harp is the quintessential wedding instrument. Its romantic image and sound make it ideal for the special day which represents a landmark in the life of the bride and groom and their families. The music they choose will stay with them in memory and meaning for a lifetime. This book contains a variety of classic traditional and ethnic music some pieces you will recognize as standards and some you may never have heard before. Selections in this book may be played on any style or type of harp. These tunes and pieces have been chosen because they are in the public domain and also because they could make the difference between an ordinary wedding and a very special one.Divided into four sections: Preludes Processionals Meditations and Recessionals this music offers more than enough choices to get you through an entire wedding ceremony and reception. These arrangements are interesting to the player as well as the listener and take full advantage of the harmonic capabilities of the lever harp. Includes important and useful tips and suggestions regarding music selections fees for services contracts proper attire etiquette and more. Includes access to online audio. The Harp is the quintessential wedding instrument. The romantic image and sound it produces makes the Harp ideal for the special day which represents a landmark in the life of the bride and groom and their families. The musicthey choose will stay with them in memory and meaning for a lifetime. This book contains a variety of classic traditional and ethnic music some pieces you will recognise as 'standards ' and some you may never have heardbefore. Selections in this book may be played on any style or type of Harp. Divided into four sections: Preludes Processionals Meditations and Recessionals this music offers more than enough choices to get you through anentire wedding ceremony and reception. 'Wedding Music For The Lever Harp' includes important useful tips and suggestions regarding music selections fees for services contracts proper attire etiquette and more. Includes access to online audio.

Today's rock musicians are stretching the boundaries of their music by learning from the masters of various styles and disciplines. Acquainted with the demands of both rock and classic guitar performance the author presents the essentials of classic guitar technique and phrasing in an easy-to-understand manner providing a wealth of beautiful and fun-to-play arrangements. All of the solos in this fine collection are shown in both standard notation and tablature complete with biographical and performance notes. Audio download available online.Today's rock musicians are stretching the boundaries of their music by learning from the masters of various styles and disciplines. Acquainted with the demands of both rock and classic Guitar performance the author presents theessentials of classic Guitar technique and phrasing in an easy-to-understand manner providing a wealth of beautiful and fun-to-play arrangements. All of the solos in this fine collection are shown in both standard notation and tablature complete with biographical and performance notes. Audio download available online.

With Online Audio and Video-This new book is perfect for beginners players with a little experience and guitarists who want a good grounding in the flatpicking style. Using popular American fiddle tunes Joe introduces the important basics of good flatpicking including pick direction fingering and hand position. The accompanying online audio and video provides a clear performance of each exercise and tune. An introduction to playing up the neck in closed positions is included as well as several of Joe's own advanced arrangements of jam session favorites. Includes: Wildwood Flower Soldier's Joy Red Haired Boy Whiskey Before Breakfast Old Joe Clark Salt Creek and more. - Perfect forbeginners players with a little experience and guitarists wanting good grounding in flatpicking style.- Uses popular American fiddle tunes.- Introduces basics of good flatpicking pick direction fingering and hand position.- Companion online audio and video of all exercises and tunes. This new book is perfect for beginners players with a little experience and guitarists who want a good grounding in the flatpicking style. Using popular American Fiddle tunes Joe introduces the important basics ofgood flatpicking including pick direction fingering and hand position. The accompanying online audio and video provides a clear performance of each exercise and tune. An introduction to playing up the neck in closedpositions is included as well as several of Joe 's own advanced arrangements of jam session favourites. Includes: Wildwood Flower Soldier's Joy Red Haired Boy Whiskey BeforeBreakfast Old Joe Clark Salt Creek and more.

Following the best-selling books Jazz Piano Chords Jazz Piano Scales and Jazz Piano for the Young Beginner featured here are 12 pieces written in the styles of famous jazz pianists of the past. From Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton to Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans this collection is directed toward advanced level classical pianists who want to spice up their repertoire with the sound of Art Tatum or Erroll Garner without having to improvise. Every composition starts with a short biography of the featured pianist and is accompanied by a CD with complete trio recording.Following the best-selling books Jazz Piano Chords Jazz Piano Scales and Jazz Piano for the Young Beginner featured here are 12 pieces written in the styles of famous jazz pianists of the past. From Scott Joplin and Jelly RollMorton to Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans this collection is directed toward advanced level classical pianists who want to spice up their repertoire with the sound of Art Tatum or Erroll Garner without having to improvise. Everycomposition starts with a short biography of the featured pianist and is accompanied by a CD with complete trio recording.

Great performers have proven that the viola can be successfully used for playing not only classic music but also symphonic or chamber music from the classical romantic or modern 36 period just as well as any other musical instrument. No longer is the contemporary repertoire considered unfit for the viola. This collection contains music which has been adapted and arranged especially for the viola. Ideal for the beginning player it focuses on simple well known melodies which are both easy and enjoyable. The arranger has carefully chosen the best keys for viola and therefore many songs are not in the keys in which they were originally written. A number ofother adaptations have also been introduced to make the music more suitable for performance on the viola. The structure of the music has not been altered. The selections in the beginning of this book use more the treble clef than alto clef making them easier for beginners and violinists transferring to viola. The piano accompaniment is available as a free download. Great performers have proven that the viola can be successfully used for playing not only classic music but also symphonic or chamber music from the classical romantic or modern 36 period just as well as any other musicalinstrument. No longer is the contemporary repertoire considered unfit for the viola. This collection contains music which has been adapted and arranged especially for the viola. Ideal for the beginning player itfocuses on simple well known melodies which are both easy and enjoyable. The arranger has carefully chosen the best keys for viola and therefore many songs are not in the keys in which they were originally written. A number ofother adaptations have also been introduced to make the music more suitable for performance on the viola. The structure of the music has not been altered. The selections in the beginning of this book use more the treble clef thanalto clef making them easier for beginners and violinists transferring to viola. The piano accompaniment is available as a free download.

This introductory-level book provides an overview of fingerstyle techniques for the guitarist who may not be familiar with the classical/fingerstyle technique or who just wants to learn more. The first few chapters discuss some basic techniques and how to approach these techniques while developing good habits and correcting or avoiding the development of bad habits. The later sections focus on some basic repertoire from the classical and fingerstyle traditions and will implement the techniques learned in the previous chapters. Written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.This introductory-level book provides an overview of fingerstyle techniques for the guitarist who may not be familiar with the classical/fingerstyle technique or who just wants to learn more. The first few chapters discuss somebasic techniques and how to approach these techniques while developing good habits and correcting or avoiding the development of bad habits. The later sections focus on some basic repertoire from the classical and fingerstyletraditions and will implement the techniques learned in the previous chapters. Written in notation and tablature.

Evoke the traditional sounds of the Celtic lands with these instrumental arrangements of songs for solo Celtic harp. These 25 tunes are Manx Welsh Irish Scottish Cornish Hebridean and Bretton including pieces by Turlough O'Carolan and Robert Burns. Notes at the end of the book give insights into the meanings of the texts of the songs aiding interpretation and inviting you to experience the ambience of the Celtic lands through their music. Lyrics for selected songs are given in the notes in English.Evoke the traditional sounds of the Celtic lands with these instrumental arrangements of songs for solo Celtic harp. These 25 tunes are Manx Welsh Irish Scottish Cornish Hebridean and Bretton including pieces by TurloughO'Carolan and Robert Burns. Notes at the end of the book give insights into the meanings of the texts of the songs aiding interpretation and inviting you to experience the ambience of the Celtic lands through their music. Lyricsfor selected songs are given in the notes in English.

Best Traditional Folk Solos-The MBGU Fingerstyle series is designed to provide intermediate to advanced fingerstyle guitarists with a wide variety of attractive solo pieces to add to their repertoires. The material contained in these volumes is ideal for performance at professional engagements-whether concerts cocktail parties or club dates. These solos can also be used for educational purposes and enjoyed by students and teachers alike. MBGU Fingerstyle: Best Traditional/Folk is a collection of beautiful arrangements of traditional folk tunes as well as a few contemporary pieces composed in the folk style. Both standard classical guitar notation and tablature are provided throughout for the convenience ofthose who are more comfortable reading in one style or the other. All tunes in the book are included on the CD. Mel Bay Fingerstyle Curriculum: Best Traditional/Folk Solos is designed to provide intermediate to advanced fingerstyle guitarists with a wide variety of attractive solo pieces to add to theirrepertoires. The material contained in these volumes is ideal for performance at professional engagements - whether concerts cocktail parties or club dates. These solos can also be used for educational purposes and enjoyedby students and teachers alike. Mel Bay Fingerstyle Curriculum: Best Traditional/Folk Solos is a collection of beautiful arrangements of traditional folk tunes as well as a few contemporary pieces composedin the folk style. Both standard classical Guitar notation and tablature are provided throughout for the convenience of those who are more comfortable reading in one style or the other. All tunes in the book are included onthe CD.

Turlough O'Carolan was born in County Meath Ireland in 1670. He was trained as a youth to play the harp and throughout his life composed a large number of songs. O'Carolan developed a personal style containing melodic elements of Irish folk music courtly harp music and Italian baroque music. O'Carolan's music was not published during his lifetime: therefore various versions of his melodies have been handed down through the aural tradition. It is also not known how he accompanied his melodies. This collection presents 39 favorite O'Carolan melodies in easily playable lively arrangements for alto (treble) recorder with guitar chords above the staves. Included are four originalmelodies by Richard Voss inspired by and in the style of the early master. Turlough O'Carolan was born in County Meath Ireland in 1670. He was trained as a youth to play the harp and throughout his life composed a large number of songs. O'Carolan developed a personal style containing melodic elementsof Irish folk music courtly harp music and Italian baroque music. O'Carolan's music was not published during his lifetime; therefore various versions of his melodies have been handed down through the aural tradition. It is alsonot known how he accompanied his melodies. This collection presents 39 favorite O'Carolan melodies in easily playable lively arrangements for alto (treble) recorder with guitar chords above the staves. Included are four originalmelodies by Richard Voss inspired by and in the style of the early master.

With Online Audio-These favorite Irish tunes have been arranged in sections of varying difficulty to provide material for beginning to advanced students. The first section of each arrangement is the easiest to play with one or two more advanced sections following. Beginning students should be able to play the first section of these arrangements to produce a satisfying fingerstyle solo while advanced players should be capable of playing the complete arrangement. This collection offers something to satisfy guitarists at all levels and yet challenge them at the same time. Written in notation and tablature with two tunes in dropped-D tuning one with the A and E strings dropped to G and Drespectively and all other selections in standard tuning. Includes access to online audio. These favorite Irish tunes have been arranged in sections of varying difficulty to provide material for beginning to advanced students. The first section of each arrangement is the easiest to play with one or two more advancedsections following. Beginning students should be able to play the first section of these arrangements to produce a satisfying fingerstyle solo while advanced players should be capable of playing the complete arrangement.This collection offers something to satisfy guitarists at all levels and yet challenge them at the same time. Written in notation and tablature with two tunes in dropped-D tuning one with the A and E strings dropped to Gand D respectively and all other selections in standard tuning. Includes access to online audio.