Avrahm Galper Clarinet Series-Being a student of the clarinet is exciting. If you invest time at the beginning learning the basics of clarinet playing you will reap rewards for many years to come. Practicing the exercises in this book can help you master the clarinet. The exercises will help you refine your tone improve your technique and enhance your musical expression. These are the cornerstones of great clarinet playing. Time spent with these exercises will make you more able to handle difficult passages and concentrate on the music rather than the technique.Being a student of the clarinet is exciting. If you invest time at the beginning learning the basics of clarinet playing you will reap rewards for many years to come. Practicing the exercises in this book can help you master theclarinet. The exercises will help you refine your tone improve your technique and enhance your musical expression. These are the cornerstones of great clarinet playing. Time spent with these exercises will make you more able tohandle difficult passages and concentrate on the music rather than the technique.

Dix Bruce is a musician writer and 'journeyman mandolinist' with a strong belief in teaching a wide range of material from bluegrass and jazz standards to classics waltzes polkas and other ethnic music. This book is not meant to be a mandolin method but a collection of fun tunes to play. The selections in this book are in no particular order although the easier tunes are grouped toward the front. Performance tips are given at the front of the book for each tune. All the tunes are in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio that is set up so that you can play along with each tune at both regular and slow speeds. You can also adjust the balance control onyour stereo to hear both mandolin lead and accompaniment just mandolin lead or just accompaniment. Dix Bruce is a musician writer and 'journeyman Mandolinist' with a strong belief in teaching a wide range of material from bluegrass and jazz standards to classics waltzes polkas and other ethnicmusic. This book is not meant to be a Mandolin method but a collection of fun tunes to play including; All Through The Night Sally Goodin St. James Infantry The Girl I Left Behind Me and many more. Theselections in this book are in no particular order although the easier tunes are grouped toward the front. Performance tips are given at the front of the book for each tune and all the tunes are in both standard notation andtablature. The accompanying online audio recording is set up so that you can play along with each tune at both regular and slow speeds. You can also adjust the balance control on your stereo to hear both Mandolin lead andaccompaniment just Mandolin lead or just accompaniment. Includes access to online audio.

Composed by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason and arranged for solo piano by Molly this beautiful romantic waltz is the title cut of their critically acclaimed CD on Angel Records. This melody has become one of their most requested tunes in concert. Perfect for weddings this carefully prepared piano solo presents the theme 3 times through beginning in G and modulating to D. The arrangement accurately captures the rhythms harmonies and chord voicings of Jay and Molly's concert and recorded performances. Jay Ungar is nationally recognized for having composed and performed Ashokan Farewell the theme of the PBS series 'The Civil War'. The Lover's Waltz is also available in a soloor duo violin edition with piano accompaniment. Composed by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason and arranged for solo piano by Molly this beautiful romantic waltz is the title cut of their critically acclaimed CD on Angel Records. This melody has become one of their most requestedtunes in concert. Perfect for weddings this carefully prepared piano solo presents the theme 3 times through beginning in G and modulating to D. The arrangement accurately captures the rhythms harmonies and chord voicings ofJay and Molly's concert and recorded performances. Jay Ungar is nationally recognized for having composed and performed Ashokan Farewell the theme of the PBS series 'The Civil War'. The Lovers' Waltz is also available in a soloor duo violin edition with piano accompaniment.

Most duet books for clarinet consist of music from one historical period or feature the music of one composer. This volume has works arranged for two clarinets from each period starting with the Baroque and continuing into the twentieth century. These duets are intended for the intermediate level clarinetist and can be played by junior and senior high school students. The music has been composed by well-known composers from about 1725-1900. These duets can be performed for recital at church school or festival occasions.Most duet books for clarinet consist of music from one historical period or feature the music of one composer. This volume has works arranged for two clarinets from each period starting with the Baroque and continuing into thetwentieth century. These duets are intended for the intermediate level clarinetist and can be played by junior and senior high school students. The music has been composed by well-known composers from about 1725-1900. These duetscan be performed on recital or at church school or festival occasions.

The Guitar Scales Vol. 1 is a complete guide to the scales that beginning and intermediate guitarists need for practicing and soloing. Each chapter covers a specific approach to these basic scales including examples exercises and studies. Music scores including fingerings tablatures and grid diagrams along with logical step by step explanations allow the student to build his own understanding as well as the technical and improvising skills. The CD includes all music material of the book. Each example exercise and study is recorded. In addition 8 rhythm section tracks provide a set of accompaniments for practical applications of each scale and its appropriateimprovisational exercise. The Guitar Scales Vol. 1 is a complete guide to the scales that beginning and intermediate guitarists need for practicing and soloing. Each chapter covers a specific approach to these basic scales including examples exercisesand studies. Music scores including fingerings tablatures and grid diagrams along with logical step by step explanations allow the student to build his own understanding as well as the technical and improvising skills. The CDincludes all music material of the book. Each example exercise and study is recorded. In addition 8 rhythm section tracks provide a set of accompaniments for practical applications of each scale and its appropriateimprovisational exercise.

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 a song to any key! Includes access to online audio of EVERY song in the book. 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 thegiants 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 andsong to any key! Includes access to online audio of every song in the book.

With Online Audio-50 Tunes Volume 1 for Banjo is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series but carefully designed for the banjo.The parts in this book range from beginner to advanced. Though many parts are arranged in standard Scruggs style some are arranged in frailing or clawhammer style and many are arranged in melodic style. Where Scruggs style is considered less melody / more finger roll pattern melodic style as the name implies is more melody / less finger roll pattern. Clawhammer styleuses no finger roll patterns: instead it is made up of a melody within a strumming rhythm pattern. Clawhammer is considered a self-accompaniment style. Tunes recorded by full band not all instruments featured in every song. Includes access to online audio. 50 Tunes For Banjo contains a selection of Bluegrass Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles families and individuals. This book contains the same tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series butthe tunes in this one are carefully arranged for the Banjo. The parts in this book range from beginner to advanced. Though many parts are arranged in standard 'Scruggs' style some are arranged in frailing or clawhammerstyle and many are arranged in melodic style. Where 'Scruggs' style is considered less melody / more finger roll pattern melodic style as the name implies is more melody / less finger roll pattern. Clawhammer style uses nofinger roll patterns; instead it is made up of a melody within a strumming rhythm pattern. This book includes access to online audio recordings of the tunes performed by a full band.

A collection of 20 different 4-bar patterns and 10 original solo compositions by one of Europe's finest guitarists. Designed for the serious fingerstyle guitar student this book presents rhythm patterns in a wide range of moods written in standard notation and tablature along with new concepts about blues and jazz. In the solos beautiful and impressive melodies are paired with alternate and walking basses. An accompanying audio recording includes a demonstration of each concept and a performance of each solo. Includes access to online audio. A collection of 20 different 4-bar patterns and 10 original solo compositions by one of Europe's finest Guitarists. Designed for the serious fingerstyle Guitar student this book presents rhythm patterns in a wide rangeof moods written in standard notation and tablature along with new concepts about blues and jazz. In the solos beautiful and impressive melodies are paired with alternate and walking basses. An accompanying audio recordingincludes a demonstration of each concept and a performance of each solo. Includes access to online audio.

This low-cost (but snazzy) book is packed with songs and lore of the railroads! Includes the melody and lyrics to 28 classic sing-alongs plus: Railroad Superstitions and Tall Tales of Train Wrecks Robberies Ghosts Hobos TrainInsults Railroad Slang Street-Car Poetry vintage drawings and photos. The perfect companion to the recording 'Singing Rails.'

Rural Roots of Bluegrass is a songbook and history book that takes a deep at the roots of bluegrass music: ballads and fiddle tunes of Scots-Irish pioneers black spirituals plantation melodies blues murder ballads sentimental parlor songs from Tin Pan Alley North Carolina banjo styles and gospel songs. This book is richly illustrated with 107 vintage photos and includes history lyrics to 94 songs musical notation chords playing tips and historical sources for each song. Includes profiles on the Bill Clifton Bill Monroe the Blue Sky Boys Bradley Kincaid the Callahan Brothers Carolina Tar Heels the Carter Family Charlie Poole and the North CarolinaRamblers the Coon Creek Girls Earl Scruggs Eck Robertson Ernest V. 'Pop' Stoneman Fiddlin’ Arthur Smith Fiddlin’ John Carson G. B. Grayson & Henry Whitter Jimmie Rodgers Karl and Harty the Lilly Brothers MonroeBrothers the Morris Brothers Riley Puckett Samantha Bumgarner Vernon Dalhart Snuffy Jenkins and Wade & J. E. Mainer. 6' x 9' 180 pages. The perfect companion to the CD 'Rural Roots of Bluegrass.'

This collection of sweet waltzes and lively two-steps presents an exciting new repertoire for mountain dulcimer players with playing techniques for authentic style. The notation and chords in standard keys can also be used for other instruments. This music suits the mountain dulcimer well because it comes from the Cajun accordion which has the same simple diatonic scale. The easy melodies and chord progressions in this repertoire can be played by less experienced dulcimer players while the tips on improvisation and embellished versions offer creativity for more experienced players. Music includes Jolie Blon Mardi Gras Dance J'ai Passé Devant ta Porte Allons à Lafayette Madame Sosthéne The Back Door. Includes access to online audio. This collection of sweet waltzes and lively two-steps presents an exciting new repertoire for Mountain Dulcimer players with playing techniques for authentic style. An online audio download of all the music is included andthe notation and chords in standard keys can also be used for other instruments. This music suits the Mountain Dulcimer well because it comes from the Cajun Accordion which has the same simple diatonic scale. The easymelodies and chord progressions in this repertoire can be played by less experienced Dulcimer players while the tips on improvisation and embellished versions offer creativity for more experienced players. Music includes songssuch as Abe La Valse à (Abe's Waltz) Dans la Louisiane (In Louisiana) J'ai Passé Devant ta Porte (I Passed in Front of Your Door) Johnny Can't Dance and many more.

With Online Audio-The Exploring series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most commonly played positions on the ten-hole diatonic harmonica. This volume for 1st Position focuses on the basic principles of what makes 1st Position work scales that help maneuverability and speed within 1st Position and interactive jamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. The book contains the most extensive catalog of 1st Position blues licks and phrases ever written. The carefully sequenced lessons will walk you through both modern licks and classic licks and solos in the style of great masters of 1st Position playing like Sonny BoyWilliamson II and Jimmy Reed. This book and audio is a must for the dedicated blues harmonica player! Difficulty level is intermediate to advance. Written in notation and harmonica tablature. Audio download available online. The Exploring series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most commonly played positions on the ten-hole diatonic Harmonica. This volume for 1st Position focuses on the basicprinciples of what makes 1st Position work scales that help maneuverability and speed within 1st Position and interactive jamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. The book contains the most extensive catalogof 1st Position blues licks and phrases ever written. The carefully sequenced lessons will walk you through both modern licks and classic licks and solos in the style of great masters of 1st Position playing like Sonny BoyWilliamson II and Jimmy Reed. This book and audio is a must for the dedicated blues Harmonica player! Difficulty level is intermediate to advanced. Written in notation and Harmonica tablature. Audio download available online.

Volume 2 continues the exploration of the classic Hawaiian guitar solos from the Golden Age of Hawaiian music that began in Volume One of the Art of Hawaiian Steel Guitar. Contained here are precise transcriptions and playing hints of classic tunes like 'Hula Girl' and 'Kaala' by the greatest players like Sol Hoopii The Genial Hawaiians and many others. Together with the accompanying online audio this book is a great tool for learning this exquisite slide guitar style. Easy to use by both acoustic resonator and electric slide players. A whole chapter of Hawaiian turnarounds is an added bonus. Most of the tunes are in major tuning but there are several in B minorand C6. Includes access to online audio. Volume 2 continues the exploration of the classic Hawaiian Guitar solos from the Golden Age of Hawaiian music that began in Volume One of the Art of Hawaiian Steel Guitar . Contained here are precisetranscriptions and playing hints of classic tunes like ' Hula Girl ' and ' Kaala ' by the greatest players like Sol Hoopii The Genial Hawaiians and many others. Together with the accompanying online audio thisbook is a great tool for learning this exquisite slide Guitar style. Easy to use by both Acoustic Resonator and Electric slide players. A whole chapter of Hawaiian turnarounds is an added bonus. Most of the tunes are in majortuning but there are several in B minor and C6.

El Libro Completo de Guitarra Shred-The Complete Book of Shred Guitar focuses on the technical aspects of playing the electric guitar in the shred style. As the guitar plays such an important role in metal neoclassical and hard rock much is demanded of lead guitarists. Having precise and effective technique is paramount and usually the result of disciplined practice and critical listening over a period of years. With this method however you will achieve noticeable results within a relatively short period. Includes: alternate and sweep picking tapping and pedal point technique scales and chord progressions bending vibrato and legato techniques all types of harmonics the volume swell technique use of the whammy bar and effects pedals 120 downloadable examples plus a bonus track and much more. This volume is a technical tour de force and clearly one of Mel Bay’s most advanced rock guitar books. The author Pablo Pescatore of Buenos Aires Argentina is a virtuoso conservatory-educated guitarist well-versed in music theory and sight singing; he has written several books on learning styles recorded numerous projects and taught electric and classical guitar technique for more than 20 years. The book’s 120 online audio examples are recorded at two speeds: blazing jaw-dropping fast and then slowly at half speed for student play-along. Throughout the author assures the reader that all things are possible with diligent practice.

At last an entire DVD devoted to the songs of Ralph Stanley . Of course this DVD teaches Man of Constant Sorrow (two versions in D position and G position). But it also teaches old favorites such as Little Maggie Clinch Mountain Backstep Daybreak In Dixie Riding On That Midnight Train and How Mountain Girls Can Love . Casey Henry teaches Man of Constant Sorrow in D and Chris Henry joins Murphy at the end of each lesson to play Guitar. This intermediate DVD can be used with ease after Beginning Banjo Vol. 1 and 2. Each song taught note by note without tab.

This book written for those with no prior musical experience is the definitive text for learning C-tuning concert or classic-style 5-string banjo. Written by the late Frank Bradbury Banjo Method provides a thorough grounding in music theory and note reading along with a complete presentation of Mr. Bradbury's unique 5-string concert banjo technique and outstanding solo and duet arrangements by various artists. The technique described here is radically different from that found in other books about the 5-string banjo and no tablature is used. No plastic or metal picks are used on the right-hand fingers nor are the fingernails used but rather the bare fingertips. Thehand positions recommended by Mr. Bradbury are not unlike those of a classical guitarist. All in all this is an uncommon but valid approach to solo banjo technique. Online audio of select pieces and exercises featuring Rob MacKillop now available.

Minor Blues Harmonica includes introductory material for new players on holding the harmonica achieving a single note and common techniques that sound great on the instrument. Not-so-new players will enjoy learning new songs at their current skill levels. Intermediate players will benefit from learning to play in 3rd Position to broaden their options while performing. Players at a more advanced level will learn to play in minor keysâ'a challenge for harmonica players but less difficult in 3rd Position. In this book we'll explore the killer sounds that 3rd Position has to offer focusing on the following areas: 1) New players will learn to play single notes and movingaround the harmonica with good tone. 2) Learning to improvise in 3rd Position in an intuitive way even for beginners. 3) Learning 'study” songs to play by yourself and at blues jams. These songs also provide valuable licks to help develop your own improvisational vocabulary. 4) An overview of music theory to help you understand what's technically going on. (This is at the end of the book so it's not required in order to play the examples.) 5) A chapter for the more advanced players to learn how to play the lower octave of the harmonica in 3rd Position (requires good bending skills). You'll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this book and recording. Recordings of all the examples are played by author David Barrett. Includes access to online audio. Minor Blues Harmonica includes introductory material for new players on holding the harmonica achieving a single note and common techniques that sound great on the instrument. Not-so-new players will enjoy learning new songs at their current skill levels. Intermediate players will benefit from learning to play in 3rd Position to broaden their options while performing. Players at a more advanced level will learn to play in minor keys–a challenge for harmonica players but less difficult in 3rd Position. In this book we’ll explore the killer sounds that 3rd Position has to offer focusing on the following areas: 1) New players will learn to play single notes and moving aroundthe harmonica with good tone. 2) Learning to improvise in 3rd Position in an intuitive way even for beginners. 3) Learning “study” songs to play by yourself and at blues jams. These songs also provide valuable licks to help develop your own improvisational vocabulary. 4) An overview of music theory to help you understand what’s technically going on. (This is at the end of the book so it’s not required in order to play the examples.) 5) A chapter for the more advanced players to learn how to play the lower octave of the harmonica in 3rd Position (requires good bending skills). You’ll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this book and recording. Recordings of all the examples are played by author David Barrett. Includes access to online audio.

Hawaiian slack key guitar is one of the world’s great guitar traditions. Called ki ho‘alu in Hawaiian it developed in the 19th century. Legend has it the first guitars were brought by cowboys imported from Alta California to deal with wild cattle. By day the paniolo taught the Hawaiians to rope and ride by night they serenaded them with the soft sounds of Spanish guitars... Written in tablature and standard musical notation Old-Time Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar features 24 of the essential instrumentals every aspiring slack key player should know. These are the classic melodies–with a couple originals–played just as you’d hear them in a backyard party kani kapila–full of interesting twists and turns sometimes richly complex but always nahenahe–as natural and refreshing as an ocean breeze. Mark Kailana Nelson is an entertainer musician and educator. His love for slack key guitar led him to travel to Hawai‘i and study with many of the masters of the art. Along with Keola Beamer he is the author of Mel Bay’s Learn to Play Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar the first widely-available slack key instruction manual. Famed Hawaiian educator Aunty Nona Beamer gave him the Hawaiian name Kailana–Gently Floating on the Sea–and encouraged Mark to continue to teach Hawaiian music to all who wish to learn. Includes: • Tablature and standard notation • Notes on tunings reading music and tablature Learn to play: Pua Lena/Kealoha/E Huli Ho’i Mai/Hula O Makee Mauna Loa/Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua Kowali Paniolo Slack Key Ku’u Lei Awapuhi Melemele (My Yellow Ginger Lei) Ahe Lau Makani Nanea Kou Maka i ka Le’ale’a Moloka’i Waltz Moana Chimes Old Timer’s Hula/Slack Key Hula Hula Blues Taro Patch Blues Tiare Tahiti Kaulana Na Pua Playful Popoki ‘Ulupalakua Kanaka Waiwai Kimo’s Slack Key Papakolea Suitable for intermediate guitarists. Includes access to online audio.Hawaiian slack key guitar is one of the world’s great guitar traditions. Called ki ho‘alu in Hawaiian it developed in the 19th century. Legend has it the first guitars were brought by cowboys imported from Alta California to deal with wild cattle. By day the paniolo taught the Hawaiians to rope and ride by night they serenaded them with the soft sounds of Spanish guitars... Written in tablature and standard musical notation Old-Time Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar features 24 of the essential instrumentals every aspiring slack key player should know. These are the classic melodies–with a couple originals–played just as you’d hear them in a backyard party kani kapila–full of interesting twists and turns sometimes richly complex but always nahenahe–as natural and refreshing as an ocean breeze. Mark Kailana Nelson is an entertainer musician and educator. His love for slack key guitar led him to travel to Hawai‘i and study with many of the masters of the art. Along with Keola Beamer he is the author of Mel Bay’s Learn to Play Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar the first widely-a

Guitar And Viola-Compositions and arrangements by Muriel Anderson from her CD “New Classics for Guitar and Cello.” The Music is for classic fingerstyle guitar with cello or viola. The book contains the score and the guitar parts. The guitar parts are scored in notation and tablature. The cello and viola parts are free internet downloads.

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