A collection of 30 well-known Russian songs arranged for intermediate accordion by Russian-born accordionist Andreas Wins. Each piece provides the arranged melody and a variation with a really nice native harmonization. A collection of 30 well-known Russian songs arranged for intermediate accordion by Russian-born accordionist Andreas Wins. Each piece provides the arranged melody and a variation with a really nice native harmonization.

Rock chords including power chords barre chords as well as open chords are taught in standard notation tab with accompanying photos. Anyone can learn the chords that have been heard in rock 'n roll for decades with this foolproof method. Presented in a logical order with brief dialogue on how to play each chord shape in 12 keys (for moveable shapes) this is a must have for the beginning guitarist who wants to get going fast. Rock chords including power chords barre chords as well as open chords are taught in standard notation tab with accompanying photos. Anyone can learn the chords that have been heard in rock 'n roll for decades with thisfoolproof method. Presented in a logical order with brief dialogue on how to play each chord shape in 12 keys (for moveable shapes) this is a must have for the beginning guitarist who wants to get going fast.

This book is for beginning and early intermediate country guitarists. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. The solos are written in both standard notation and tablature. While writing the arrangements the author considered the small hands of children. Most of the arrangements are in the first position; most of the notes are on the first three strings and there are no hand stretches that present inordinate technical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD. The tunes are recorded at a moderate speed and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment.This book is for beginning and early intermediate country guitarists. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. The solos are written in both standard notation and tablature. While writing thearrangements the author considered the small hands of children. Most of the arrangements are in the first position; most of the notes are on the first three strings and there are no hand stretches that present inordinatetechnical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD. The tunes are recorded at a moderate speed and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment.

The music in this book has been compiled to correspond to each Sunday of the liturgical year and may be used as a supplementary source for church musicians. Gregorian Chant Lutheran cantatas hymns and motets are used as the basis for original compositions and arrangements for solo classical guitar. In attempts to be as ecumenical as possible the selections have been chosen based on multiple lectionaries. In many cases scripture references have been provided for more flexibility. Written in standard notation. The music in this book has been compiled to correspond to each Sunday of the liturgical year and may be used as a supplementary source for church musicians. Gregorian Chant Lutheran cantatas hymns and motets are usedas the basis for original compositions and arrangements for solo classical Guitar. In attempts to be as ecumenical as possible the selections have been chosen based on multiple lectionaries. In many cases scripturereferences have been provided for more flexibility. Written in standard notation.

Big Note/Large Print Edition-A comprehensive 96-page large print/big note perfect-bound collection of all time favorite violin tunes. Includes folk songs sea chanties gospel songs spirituals hymns patriotic sons and more. Guitar chords are included. A comprehensive 96-page large print/big note perfect-bound collection of all time favorite violin tunes. Includes folk songs sea chanties gospel songs spirituals hymns patriotic sons and more. Guitar chords are included.

Cello-Bass-Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as well as performance in concerts. Several players may be used on each part. Whenever possible every effort was made to keep the viola and violin/cello/double bass parts melodic rather than simply filling in the various harmonic chord progressions. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment or as duets or trios as well as full orchestra. If performed with full orchestra the piano accompaniment is not necessary.The string ensemble series meets all standards for ASTA with NSOA (American String Teachers Association/National School Orchestra Association) and Suzuki Association of the Americas Inc. Free piano accompaniment AND ensemble score downloads are available for use with this title. Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as well as performance in concerts.Several players may be used on each part. Whenever possible every effort was made to keep the viola and violoncello/double bass parts melodic rather than simply filling in the various harmonic chord progressions. The piecesmaybe performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment or as duets or trios as well as full orchestra. If performed with full orchestra the piano accompaniment is notnecessary. The string ensemble series meets all standards for ASTA with NSOA (American String Teachers Association/National School Orchestra Association) and Suzuki Association of the Americas Inc. Free piano accompaniment ANDensemble score downloads are available for use with this title.

Classically trained jazz guitarist Diego Barber presents five well-developed themes and a 3-movement solo sonata transcribed from his outstanding commercial CD recordings: Calima One Minute Later Tales and The Choice. Two of the tracks 'Elvira Maria” and the 3-movement Sonata 'Banc d'Arguin” are strictly guitar solos while 'Richi” is a solo accompanied by light percussion. 'Kilian's Mountain” is a reduced score of an extended duet with a pianist and 'Desierto” and 'Virgianna” include expert sidemen on saxophone bass and drums. The music ventures from complex melody-chord textures to hard-swinging grooves all played with spontaneity and aheightened awareness of time dynamics color technique and tone. Even seasoned guitarists will find these pieces rhythmically and technically challenging but they provide a roadmap to the recordings and rare insight to the workings of a unique musical mind. Diego Barber's Compositions for Classical Guitar are written in standard notation only with online access to stellar solo and ensemble recordings. About Sonata 'Banc d'Arguin” … Diego Barber is a native of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands just off the northeast coast of Africa: in writing Sonata 'Banc d'Arguin ” the main solo piece in this collection he was inspired by the major cities Nouadhibou and Nouakchott the Banc d'Arguin National Park and the desert of the West African country of Mauritania. Classically trained jazz guitarist Diego Barber presents five well-developed themes and a 3-movement solo sonata transcribed from his outstanding commercial CD recordings: Calima One Minute Later Tales and The Choice . Two of the tracks Elvira Maria and the 3-movement Sonata Banc d'Arguin are strictly guitar solos while Richi is a solo accompaniedby light percussion. Kilian's Mountain is a reduced score of an extended duet with a pianist and Desierto and Virgianna include expert sidemen on saxophone bass and drums. The music ventures from complex melody-chord textures to hard-swinging grooves all played with spontaneity and a heightened awareness of time dynamics color technique and tone. Even seasoned guitarists will find thesepieces rhythmically and technically challenging but they provide a roadmap to the recordings and rare insight to the workings of a unique musical mind. Diego Barber's Compositions for ClassicalGuitar are written in standard notation only with online access to stellar solo and ensemble recordings. About Sonata Banc d'Arguin … Diego Barber is a native ofLanzarote in the Canary Islands just off the northeast coast of Africa; in writing Sonata Banc d'Arguin the main solo piece in this collection he was inspired by t

Practice your favorite hymns with an accompanist at home or in your studio! Hymns for Flute and Piano Made Easy is a collection of fifteen traditional hymns arranged for flute solo with piano accompaniment: A Mighty Fortress is Our God: All Glory Laud and Honor: Amazing Grace: Christ the Lord is Risen Today: Come Ye Thankful People and more. The flute score includes both the hymn tune and an easy descant part that will add variety to the performance setting. The online recording contains two accompaniment tracks for each hymn: the first is played on piano and the second on pipe organ. The collection is perfect for the flutist who wishes to play familiar hymns in the churchsetting. The book contains the flute solo part and the piano accompaniment. The piano accompaniment is also available as an online download. With this collection of easy-to-play hymns for the Flute you can practice your favourite hymns with an accompanist at home at a service or in the studio. Hymns For Flute And Piano Made Easy is acollection of fifteen traditional hymns arranged for solo Flute with Piano accompaniment. This collection includes the hymns: A Mighty Fortress is Our God All Glory Laud and Honor Amazing Grace Christ the Lord is RisenToday and more. The Flute score includes both the hymn tune and an easy descant part that will add variety to the performance setting. The online recording contains two accompaniment tracks for each hymn; the first isplayed on Piano and the second on Pipe Organ. The collection is perfect for the flutist who wishes to play familiar hymns in the church setting.

A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play banjo chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation.- Extra large chord diagrams and photos for easy learning- Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced- Chords arepresented with exercises that build upon each other- Great for banjo beginners of all ages Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play banjo chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords arepresented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationshipto the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation. •

Rev. Gary Davis is the real thing. The authentic blind-seer. He is a genius with a brightly burning spirit enormous musical intelligence technical brilliance an encyclopedic memory driving passion deep faith a raunchy and gracious sense of humor. A mystic. He is an icon of the style of guitar he was born into known today as the Piedmont blues. Through players of the first half of the twentieth century like Alfred Shultz Mose Ranger Merle Travis and Chet Atkins this is the signature American fingerpicking style that would so deeply inform the country folk blues and even rock and roll of our day. Rev. Davis (1896-1972) was born black in deep poverty in South Carolina blind from an early age. He overcame these longest of odds to become world famous a giant of American music. He brought together black and white styles country gospel folk themes blues jazz ragtime minstrel songs dance tunes and popular song. He developed his own brilliant fingerpicking style that was deep economical and adaptable enough to easily cover all these genres. Supporting all his creativity was an unshakable faith that pulled him through the obscurity the bitter hard times and crushing poverty he would endure until the folk music awakening of the fifties and sixties caught up to him. In this book and accompanying audio Ernie Hawkins has transcribed 18 of Rev. Davis' best known gospel arrangements. The playing of Rev. Davis has influenced generations of guitar players from Blind Boy Fuller to Dave Van Ronk David Bromberg Ry Cooder Jorma Kaukonen Bob Weir Stefan Grossman and Woody Mann. His tunes have been recorded by a host of today's finest rock musicians: The Grateful Dead Hot Tuna Bob Dylan Jackson Browne and others. Rev. Gary Davis is the real thing. The authentic blind-seer. He is a genius with a brightly burning spirit enormous musical intelligence technical brilliance an encyclopedic memory driving passion deep faith araunchy and gracious sense of humor. A mystic. He is an icon of the style of Guitar he was born into known today as the Piedmont blues. Through players of the first half of the twentieth century like Alfred Shultz MoseRanger Merle Travis and Chet Atkins this is the signature American fingerpicking style that would so deeply inform the country folk blues and even rock and roll of our day. Rev. Davis (1896-1972) was bornblack in deep poverty in South Carolina blind from an early age. He overcame these longest of odds to become world famous a giant of American music. He brought together black and white styles country gospel folk themes blues jazz ragtime minstrel songs dance tunes and popular song. He developed his own brilliant fingerpicking style that was deep economical and adaptable enough to easily cover all these genres. Supporting all hiscreativity was an unshakable faith that pulled him through the obscurity the bitter hard times and crushing p

Born in the Italian city of Naples Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) was one of the few Baroque composers to transition into the Classical period. Scarlatti composed operas cantatas symphonias and liturgical pieces but his 555 keyboard sonatas are most well-known: a vast collection of single movements in binary form. Lily Afshar's arrangement of Sonata K. 11 (a favorite of Segovia) utilizes staccato articulation reminiscent of the harpsichord and othertechniques including cross-string trills and minimal slurs. The pair of sonatas work well together written in E minor and E major.Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) was the most accomplished lutenist of the Baroque periodand the most prolific composer of lute music writing over one thousand pieces for the instrument. The four pieces arranged in this book show the beautiful polyphony and fantastical writing of Weiss. Afshar utilizes campanella (cross-string) fingerings throughout to emphasize the musical line and produce a fuller sound on the instrument. Born in the Italian city of Naples Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) was one of the few Baroque composers to transition into the Classical period. Scarlatti composed operas cantatas symphonias andliturgical pieces but his 555 keyboard sonatas are most well-known; a vast collection of single movements in binary form. Lily Afshar's arrangement of Sonata K. 11 (a favorite of Segovia) utilizes staccato articulationreminiscent of the harpsichord and othertechniques including cross-string trills and minimal slurs. The pair of sonatas work well together written in E minor and E major. Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) wasthe most accomplished Lutenist of the Baroque period and the most prolific composer of Lute music writing over one thousand pieces for the instrument. The four pieces arranged in this book show the beautiful polyphony andfantastical writing of Weiss . Afshar utilizes campanella (cross-string) fingerings throughout to emphasize the musical line and produce a fuller sound on the instrument.

This chart contains the 26 original drum rudiments written out in an easy read format. Accompanying CD includes all rudiments recorded so students can hear exactly how they are to be played. This rudiment chart is great for daily warm-ups and also an excellent reference for intermediate and advanced players; it can be used as a supplement to every drum method book. Use the material presented to review for solo and ensemble contests. Also helps develop stick control speed and coordination.This chart contains the 26 original drum rudiments written out in an easy read format. Accompanying CD includes all rudiments recorded so students can hear exactly how they are to be played. This rudiment chart is great for dailywarm-ups and also an excellent reference for intermediate and advanced players; it can be used as a supplement to every drum method book. Use the material presented to review for solo and ensemble contests. Also helps developstick control speed and coordination.

Add this collection of 21 enchanting arrangements (including Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella and The Holly and the Ivy) to your Christmas gig bag. These renditions shine as solos but have the richness to cut through background chatter at a holiday party. Evoking an ancient rather than modern setting they contain variations that intermediate through advanced harpists will find both intricate and satisfying. The entire book can be played cover-to-cover in fifty-five minutes. Suitable for lever harps with 33 strings or more. Contains dynamics chords and some fingering suggestions. This collection of 21 charming seasonal tunes arranged for the Solo Harp by Stephanie Claussen proves to be an excellent addition to your gig bag. Light so Brilliant promises to keep the holidayspirits high with classics such as; 'The Holly and the Ivy' 'Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence' 'O Come O Come Emmanuel' 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' These arrangements contain variationsthe intermediate through to advanced Harpists will find both challenging and satisfying. The entire collection can be performed cover-to-cover in fifty-five minutes. Contains dynamics chords and fingering suggestions. Suitablefor lever Harps with 33 strings or more.

Designed for the left-handed banjo player this handy book includes right-hand fingering photos notation and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically grouping all chords with the same root in each section. Designed for the left-handed Banjo player this handy book includes right-hand fingering photos notation and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string Banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically grouping all chords with the same root in each section.

Don't want to lug an entire drum kit on stage? Want to play unplugged without drowning out your band mates? The Cajon the smallest drum kit in the world is the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band be it blues hip hop boogie or rock - providing a full snare and rich bass sound amplified or acoustic.This book provides beginners with a step-by-step introduction to this little box called Cajon. You'll not only find all important back-up information (history instrument-building) you'll also learn how to play rock pop and Latin grooves. Includes access to online audio containing sound examples of the respective exercises to help you practice and controlthe sound you make. The audio also includes play along-tracks allowing you to test your skills under realistic conditions. Don't want to lug an entire Drum kit on stage? Want to play unplugged without drowning out your band mates? The Cajon the smallest drum kit in the world is the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band beit blues hip hop boogie or rock - providing a full snare and rich bass sound amplified or acoustic.

Afro-Cuban Rhythms: Gig Savers Complete Edition combines both of Trevor Salloum's popular previous editions. The material is designed for the intermediate to advanced percussionist who has some basic understanding of percussion notation. Part one is a collection of traditional rhythms ideal for a percussion ensemble or for the individual who wants to learn the authentic parts of each rhythm. The material is presented in a concise and user-friendly style. Part one includes information on Clave Tumbao for one and two drums Yambú Guaguancó (Havana) Guaguancó (Matanzas) Rumba columbia Conga (Havana) Conga (Matanzas) and Conga (Santiago). Part two is structured just like partone but covers a different set of rhythms: Bembe Makuta Yuka Palo Arará Abakuá (Havana) Abakuá (Matanzas) Gagá Vudú and Iyesa. All rhythms presented in this edition are easily adapted to conga drums and Afro-Cuban hand percussion. Trevor Salloum: Afro-Cuban Rhythms combines two of the renowned author's popular previous editions. This Gig Savers book has been specially designed for the intermediate to advanced level percussionistwho has some basic understanding of percussion notation. Part one is a collection of traditional rhythms ideal for a percussion ensemble or for the individual who wants to learn the authentic parts of each rhythm. Thematerial is presented in a concise and user-friendly style. This section includes information on Clave Tumbao for one and two drums Rumba columbia Conga (Havana) Conga (Matanzas) Conga (Santiago) and much more. Parttwo is structured just like part one but covers a different set of rhythms: Bembe Makuta Yuka Palo Arar Abaku (Havana) Abaku (Matanzas) Gag and Iyesa. All rhythms presented in this edition areeasily adapted to conga drums and Afro-Cuban hand percussion.

This collection of piano solos includes twelve classic hymns-a variety of themes representative of the Christian faith's heritage. The unique arrangements are an addition to anyone's music library and can be used for many occasions. Examples include Amazing Grace introduced as a round a medley of Abide with Me and Pachelbel's Canon and an arrangement of A Mighty Fortress Is Our God with four key changes and an ending from Sigismond Thalberg's Les Huguenots Op. 20. This collection of Piano solos includes twelve classic hymns a variety of themes representative of the Christian faith's heritage. Unique arrangements are an addition to anyone's music library and can be used for manyoccasions. Examples include Amazing Grace Abide with Me and an arrangement of A Mighty Fortress Is Our God with four key changes and an ending from Sigismond Thalberg's Les Huguenots Op.20.

With Online Audio-Complete in three volumes this widely used method series presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. The student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted with the works of the masters. In this volume the student will be introduced to the Third Fourth Fifth Seventh and Ninth Positions. There is complete treatment for the development of these positions including etudes solos duets and chord studies. This book gives much attention to keys seldom presented in detail in other methods namely the keys of E flat C Minor A flat F Minor D flat B flat Minor G flat E flat Minor F sharp and D sharp Minor. Thisvolume will be a valuable asset to the student desiring to master these more difficult positions and keys. Notation only. Includes access to online audio which demonstrates most of the exercises and solos in the book at performance tempo. Complete in three volumes this widely used method series presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. The student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted withthe works of the masters. In this volume the student will be introduced to the Third Fourth Fifth Seventh and Ninth Positions. There is complete treatment for the development of these positions including etudes solos duets and chord studies. This book gives much attention to keys seldom presented in detail in other methods namely the keys of E flat C Minor A flat F Minor D flat B flat Minor G flat E flat Minor F sharp and D sharpMinor. This volume will be a valuable asset to the student desiring to master these more difficult positions and keys. Notation only. Includes access to online audio which demonstrates most of the exercises and solos in thebook at performance tempo.

Melodies and More contains 30 beautiful arrangements for mountain dulcimer including 25 traditional tunes from England Ireland Scotland Wales and five original tunes by Martha Einan. Most of the arrangements include multiple parts for melody simple melody harmony bass and/or fingerpicking. All of the melody parts are also suitable for solo dulcimer. Twenty-eight arrangements are for three-string dulcimer in DAD tuning and two arrangements are for four-equidistant-string dulcimer in DADD tuning. The tunes are written in standard notation and tablature for intermediate to advanced players. This collection contains 25 beautiful traditional tunes from England Ireland Scotland and Wales as well as five original compositions by Martha Einan . Most of the arrangements include multiple parts formelody simple melody harmony bass and/or fingerpicking. All of the melody parts are also suitable for solo Dulcimer. Twenty-eight of the arrangements are for three-string Dulcimer in DAD tuning and two arrangements are forfour-equidistant-string Dulcimer in DADD tuning. All of the tunes featured in Melodies And More For Mountain Dulcimer are written in standard notation and tablature for intermediate to advanced players.

This collection is a treasury of melodies originating in Russia Latvia Poland Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Hungary including several from Yiddish and Klezmer sources. The solos are especially well suited to performance on the flute and they provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing extended breath-control and phrasing. Arrangements of charming Russian folk tunes include Against the Red Sun and Jump Little Rabbit. Among old favorites are March Slav and In the Field Stood a Birch. Jewish melodies include Hava Nagilah Hevenu Shalom Alechem and Varnitschkes. A separate recorder edition is available.This collection is a treasury of melodies originating in Russia Latvia Poland Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Hungary including several from Yiddish and Klezmer sources. The solos are especially well suited to performance on theflute and they provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing extended breath-control and phrasing. Arrangements of charming Russian folk tunes include 'Against the Red Sun' and 'Jump Little Rabbit.' Amongold favorites are 'March Slav' and 'In the Field Stood a Birch.' Jewish melodies include 'Hava Nagilah ' 'Hevenu Shalom Alechem' and 'Varnitschkes.' A separate recorder edition is available.