With Online Audio and Video-First Lessons Mandolin teaches the absolute basics of learning to play mandolin from holding the pick to performing easy mandolin tunes. It doesn't get any easier than this! Students learn how to hold the mandolin correctly how to read mandolin tablature basic note reading the most popular mandolin chords how to play easy melodies in several musical styles basic picking technique how to tune the mandolin and much more. Along the way students will learn about the greatest mandolin players and their music. The main emphasis of First Lessons Mandolin is to get the student up and playing immediately and to have fun doing it! Includes access to online audio and video. Video139:00 minutes. First Lessons Mandolin teaches the absolute basics of learning to play Mandolin from holding the pick to performing easy Mandolin tunes. It doesn't get any easier than this! Students learn how to hold theMandolin correctly how to read Mandolin tablature basic note reading the most popular Mandolin chords how to play easy melodies in several musical styles basic picking technique how to tune the Mandolin and much more. Alongthe way students will learn about the greatest Mandolin players and their music. The main emphasis of First Lessons Mandolin is to get the student up and playing immediately and to have fun doing it! A companiononline audio and video are available online. DVD 139:00 minutes.

A collection of 21 songs arranged in a fingerpicking style for the mountain dulcimer this book offers a wide variety of musical genres and playing levels. Divided equally between arrangements for three and four equidistant strings the songs progress in difficulty within each section from beginner to advanced level. Each piece is written in both standard music notation and dulcimer tablature and is accompanied by performance tips for playing that song. Many arrangements utilize the 6 1/2 fret and tunings range from standard modal tunings to four-string variations. The arrangements cover a wide range of song styles including traditional ragtime blues and classicalstandards. Songs include My Old Kentucky Home: Londonderry Air All Through the Night The Entertainer Careless Love House of the Rising Sun Fur Elise and Bach's Minuet in G. There is an extensive introduction on playing techniques for both left and right hands tunings reading tablature and dulcimer embellishments. Includes access to online audio which is an instrumental recording of solo dulcimer designed to give the student a note-for-note reference to each written arrangement while providing a performance-quality listening experience. This collection by Janita Baker contains 21 songs arranged in a fingerpicking style for the mountain Dulcimer. Fingerpicking Dulcimer offers a wide variety of musical genres and playing levels.Divided equally between arrangements for three and four equidistant strings the songs progress in difficulty within each section from beginner to advanced level. Each piece is written in both standard music notation and Dulcimertablature and is accompanied by performance tips for playing that song. Many arrangements utilize the 6 1/2 fret and tunings range from standard modal tunings to four-string variations. The arrangements cover a wide rangeof song styles including traditional ragtime blues and classical standards. Songs include: My Old Kentucky Home Londonderry Air All Through the Night The Entertainer Careless Love House of the Rising Sun FurElise and Bach's Minuet in G . There is an extensive introduction on playing techniques for both left and right hands tunings reading tablature and Dulcimer embellishments. The accompanying audio is aninstrumental recording of solo Dulcimer designed to give the student a note-for-note reference to each written arrangement while providing a performance-quality listening experience.

The Fiddle Club series provides a valuable resource of fiddle tunes for anyone interested in this style of music. The authors music instructors included various markings (bar numbers fingerings and bowings) which are helpful in teaching especially in group situations. Several of the tunes in this collection include parts for two violins. The Fiddle Club series provides a valuable resource of Fiddle tunes for anyone interested in this style of music. The authors who are music instructors have included various markings (bar numbers fingerings and bowings) which are helpful in teaching especially in group situations. Several of the tunes in this collection include parts for two Violins.

This concerto for Guitar and Orchestra was composed by Ernesto Cordero one of Puerto Rico's outstanding contemporary composers. The pastoral first movement portrays the idyllic Antillean landscape using a combination of continental Spanish and Antillean Spanish Creole influences which are most discernible in the lush romantic cadenza. The second movement is distinguished by the alternation of two melodies: one a melody blending a number of ancient influences and the second distinctly Cuban in nature. This movement was inspired by the peaceful summer calm of the Antillean seas. The third movement is the only one in the work to draw directly on Puerto Rican folklore quoting a fragment of the seis milonga a traditional dance. This excerpt is united in this movement with its familiar Argentinean counterpart. The last movement is the most challenging movement of the three for the guitar soloist demanding a nearly virtuosic performance. The full score calls for Flute Oboe Clarinet in B-flat Bassoon Horn in F Trumpet in B-flat Timpani and Strings in addition to the Guitar soloist. Orchestral parts are available for rental from the publisher. This conductor's score is 60 large-format (13.75 x 10.25) pages. This concerto for Guitar and Orchestra was composed by Ernesto Cordero one of Puerto Rico's outstanding contemporary composers. The pastoral first movement portrays the idyllic Antillean landscape using a combination ofcontinental Spanish and Antillean Spanish Creole influences which are most discernible in the lush romantic cadenza. The second movement is distinguished by the alternation of two melodies: one a melody blending a number ofancient influences and the second distinctly Cuban in nature. This movement was inspired by the peaceful summer calm of the Antillean seas. The third movement is the only one in the work to draw directly on Puerto Rican folklore quoting a fragment of the seis milonga a traditional dance. This excerpt is united in this movement with its familiar Argentinean counterpart. The last movement is the most challenging movement of the three for the guitarsoloist demanding a nearly virtuosic performance. The full score calls for Flute Oboe Clarinet in B-flat Bassoon Horn in F Trumpet in B-flat Timpani and Strings in addition to the Guitar soloist. Orchestral parts areavailable for rental from the publisher. This conductor's score is 60 large-format (13.75' x 10.25') pages.

You need only minimal playing skills and three chordsâ'G C and D7â'to accompany all the great songs in this innovative book. If you are just getting started or if you are a casual player on a chording instrument this is the perfect book for you. The book is absolutely bursting with a great variety of music: Old-time bluegrass gospel Christmas children's tunes Stephen Foster British and Celtic cowboy blues and more. Because melody and lyrics are provided with every song singers will also enjoy this wonderful collection of the world's favorite songs. Truly a book of outstanding arrangements made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. (Some ofthese songs like Dark Hollow and Way Downtown are hard to find in print.) Guitar uke and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords along with tips on strumming and transposing tips for singers. An invaluable reference book for teachers and pros too! You need only minimal playing skills and three chords--G C and D7--to accompany all the great songs in this innovative book. If you are just getting started or if you are a 'casual' player on a chording instrument this is theperfect book for you. The book is absolutely bursting with a great variety of music: Old-time bluegrass gospel Christmas children's tunes Stephen Foster British and Celtic cowboy blues and more. Because melody and lyricsare provided with every song singers will also enjoy this wonderful collection of the world's favorite songs. Truly a book of outstanding arrangements made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. (Some of thesesongs like 'Dark Hollow' and 'Way Downtown ' are hard to find in print.) Guitar uke and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords along with tips on strumming and transposing tips for singers. An invaluablereference book for teachers and pros too!

The music of church and traveling musicians dominated the middle ages. Twenty-one tunes are now available and arranged for the Celtic Harp. Book includes song notes and brief historical preface. The music of church and travelling musicians dominated the middle ages. Twenty-one tunes are now available and arranged for the Celtic Harp. Book includes song notes and brief historical preface.

Information needed to function within a jazz band. It is important to understand that while jazz is played on the same instruments as other types of music it has its own language. This book deals with specific jazz idioms: swing shuffle bebop and Latin. A basic working knowledge of the guitar through rock blues or folk music (including barre chords) will produce gratifying results. Knowledge of the note locations on all strings (especially the E and A strings) and a working understanding of the relationship of all the notes on the various strings will make the information in this book immediately accessible. The book also provides information on how to interpret a jazz chart.The clarity and insight of this method makes it a must have for any big band performer. Information needed to function within a jazz band. It is important to understand that while jazz is played on the same instruments as other types of music it has its own language. This book deals with specific jazz idioms: swing shuffle bebop and Latin. A basic working knowledge of the guitar through rock blues or folk music (including barre chords) will produce gratifying results. Knowledge of the note locations on all strings (especially the E andA strings) and a working understanding of the relationship of all the notes on the various strings will make the information in this book immediately accessible. The book also provides information on how to interpret a jazz chart.The clarity and insight of this method makes it a must have for any big band performer.

Presents 140 of the most frequently played tunes in old time fiddle contests as well as the most popular bluegrass square dance and country tunes heard throughout the United States. The performance length arrangements of contest tunes include standard as well as challenging variations on hoe-downs rags polkas show pieces and waltzes complete with suggested accompaniment chords. This encyclopedia of fiddle tunes and variations spotlights American popular fiddle music as played by the great fiddlers of our time.Presents 140 of the most frequently played tunes in old time fiddle contests as well as the most popular bluegrass square dance and country tunes heard throughout the United States. The performance length arrangements of contesttunes include standard as well as challenging variations on hoe-downs rags polkas show pieces and waltzes complete with suggested accompaniment chords. This encyclopedia of fiddle tunes and variations spotlights Americanpopular fiddle music as played by the great fiddlers of our time.

With Online Audio-This comprehensive method book is best suited to an intermediate to advanced six string guitarist who is learning the seven string guitar. Included are sections on scale and arpeggio fingerings as well as an extensive section on chord voicings. All examples are presented in both tablature and standard notation with diagrams also included where appropriate. The seventh string is tuned to a low A throughout. The audio download contains play-along tracks with full rhythm section single note studies with accompaniment (in split-track format) and unaccompanied solo studies. Most examples can be played either finger style or with a pick. Includes access to online audio. This comprehensive method book is best suited to an intermediate to advanced six string guitarist who is learning the seven string Guitar. Included are sections on scale and arpeggio fingerings as well as an extensive sectionon chord voicings. All examples are presented in both tablature and standard notation with diagrams also included where appropriate. The seventh string is tuned to a low A throughout. The included CD contains play-alongtracks with full rhythm section single note studies with accompaniment (in split-track format) and unaccompanied solo studies. Most examples can be played either fingerstyle or with a pick.

This book contains a study and breakdown of harmony in 4ths. The introduction of quartal harmony in modern jazz began in the 1960's. Compositions by Miles Davis and John Coltrane such as Impressions and So What showcased chord voicings derived from quartal harmony. The purpose of this book is to show guitarists how to function in an area of harmony mostly dominated by keyboard players. Common uses of quartal harmony are demonstrated and analyzed. Exercises and compositions in the style of Wayne Shorter Herbie Hancock and others are included. Includes access to online audio which contains demonstrations of all exercises. This book contains a study and breakdown of 'harmony in 4ths'. The introduction of quartal harmony in modern jazz began in the 1960's. Compositions by Miles Davis and John Coltrane such as 'Impressions' and 'So What' showcasedchord voicings derived from quartal harmony. The purpose of this book is to show guitarists how to function in an area of harmony mostly dominated by Keyboard players. Common uses of quartal harmony are demonstrated andanalyzed. Exercises and compositions in the style of Wayne Shorter Herbie Hancock and others are included. This book includes access to online audio which contains demonstrations of all exercises.

for One Player or More-The vision behind Blazing Solos for Flatpicking Guitar for One Player or More was inspired by the simple beauty of two instruments playing in harmony. In order to harmonize the lead note and the harmony note need to be in harmonic agreement with one another as well as with the background chord and the key of the song. Steve found that in most cases but not always that thinking in thirds will usually achieve the desired sound. The book also contains a section on how to read tablature plus discography. In notation and tablature. Intermediate level.The vision behind Blazing Solos for Flatpicking Guitar for One Player or More was inspired by the simple beauty of two instruments playing in harmony. In order to harmonize the lead note and the harmony note need to be inharmonic agreement with one another as well as with the background chord and the key of the song. Steve found that in most cases but not always that thinking in thirds will usually achieve the desired sound. The book alsocontains a section on how to read tablature plus discography. In notation and tablature. Intermediate level.

With Online Audio-This collection provides fresh repertoire for wedding ceremonies offering a wonderful alternative to the church organ. Selections include Canon in D (Pachelbel): Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach): Wedding March (Mendelssohn): and other popular and enjoyable pieces suitable for the occasion. Written in standard notation only with suggested fingerings. Includes access to online audio recording. Wedding Favourites For Classical Guitar provides a fresh repertoire for wedding ceremonies offering a wonderful alternative to the church Organ. Selections include Canon in D (Pachelbel); Jesu Joy of Man'sDesiring (Bach); Wedding March (Mendelssohn); and other popular and enjoyable pieces suitable for the occasion. Written in standard notation only with suggested fingerings. Includes access to online audiorecording.

With Online Audio-Take it Away! Unlock the secrets of hot take-off lead guitar as played by the greatest players from the greatest bands. Western Swing master Joe Carr has transcribed the great guitar solos from the Bob Wills band and other greats and breaks them down note by note into useful licks that can be used to improvise original hot solos. Includes solos by western swing legends Eldon Shamblin Jimmy Wyble Leon Rhodes Junior Benard (often called the first rockabilly) and more. The accompanying audio download available online uses classic western swing song progressions and presents the licks at a medium learnable pace. Written in standard notation and tablature. Learn hot take-offstyle lead guitarIncludes transcribed solos by Shamblin Wyble Rhodes Bernard and more.Includes access to play-along online audio with all licks at playable pace.Features the music of Bob Wills and other Western Swing greats. Take it Away! Unlock the secrets of hot take-off lead Guitar as played by the greatest players from the greatest bands. Western Swing master Joe Carr has transcribed the great Guitar solos from the Bob Wills band andother greats and breaks them down note by note into useful licks that can be used to improvise original hot solos. Includes solos by western swing legends Eldon Shamblin Jimmy Wyble Leon Rhodes Junior Benard (often called thefirst rockabilly) and more. The accompanying audio download available online uses classic western swingsong progressions and presents the licks at a medium learnable pace. Written in standard notation and tablature. Learn hot take-off style lead Guitar Includes transcribed solos by Shamblin Wyble Rhodes Bernard and more. Includes play-along online audio with all licks at playable pace. Features themusic of Bob Wills and other Western Swing greats.

This is not just another book of Irish session tunes. It represents the relatively unknown repertoire of a single Irish traditional musician Packie Manus Byrne of Donegal. There has been considerable interest in the music of Donegal over the past 10 years or so especially with the rise of groups such as Altan. Packie Manus Byrne is a familiar name to traditional-music lovers in Ireland and the UK where he enjoyed a successful career as a folk performer for more than 20 years. Almost all these tunes were being played in Packie's home area between 1925 and 1935; the collection is thus something of a time capsule with a unity of origin and style that sets it apart fromother collections. The 85 genuine old traditional tunes are being made public for the first time. This unique collection with all the background information and stories gives the reader a real sense of the community out of which the music came and the characters who played it. Suitable for fiddle tin whistle flute and other traditional instruments. The CD includes 33 of the tunes performed by Jean Duval Stephen Jones Johanne St. Laurent Lynda Dowker and Reinhard Görner on a variety of instruments. This is not just another book of Irish session tunes. It represents the relatively unknown repertoire of a single Irish traditional musician Packie Manus Byrne of Donegal. There has been considerable interest in the music ofDonegal over the past 10 years or so especially with the rise of groups such as Altan. Packie Manus Byrne is a familiar name to traditional-music lovers in Ireland and the UK where he enjoyed a successful career as a folkperformer for more than 20 years. Almost all these tunes were being played in Packie's home area between 1925 and 1935; the collection is thus something of a 'time capsule' with a unity of origin and style that sets it apart fromother collections. The 85 genuine old traditional tunes are being made public for the first time. This unique collection with all the background information and stories gives the reader a real sense of the community out of whichthe music came and the characters who played it. Suitable for fiddle tin whistle flute and other traditional instruments. The CD includes 33 of the tunes performed by Jean Duval Stephen Jones Johanne St. Laurent Lynda Dowker and Reinhard Görner on a variety of instruments.

With Online Audio-Players of all kinds of instruments including flute fiddle mandolin recorder whistle guitar harp and more can use this collection of music which is popular at modern renaissance festivals. The music is presented simply with melody lines and chord symbols allowing for a wide range of interpretation. In addition to many period dance tunes the book contains a selection of vocal numbers with lyrics included. Each selection is accompanied by text to suggest ideas for performance place the music in a modern festival context and provide useful information to those interested in studying historical sources of early music. Cantiga's arrangements of some of the tunes in this bookcan be heard on the companion recording. They are played at a listening tempo by the ensemble: Wooden flute or recorder fiddle cello harp and percussion. Includes access to online audio. Players of all kinds of instruments including flute fiddle mandolin recorder whistle guitar harp and more can use this collection of music which is popular at modern renaissance festivals. The music is presented simply with melody lines and chord symbols allowing for a wide range of interpretation. In additionto many period dance tunes the book contains a selection of vocal numbers with lyrics included. Each selection is accompanied by text to suggest ideas for performance place the music in a modern festival context and provideuseful information to those interested in studying historical sources of early music. Cantiga's arrangements of some of the tunes in this book can be heard on the companion recording. They are played at a listening tempo by theensemble: Wooden flute or recorder fiddle cello harp and percussion. Includes access to online audio.

World traveling fingerstyle guitarist Pat Kirtley presents 17 solo guitar arrangements of traditional Irish tunes including a few original compositions in the same vein by himself Pierre Bensusan and Duck Baker. As all of the tunes in this 1997 recording were arranged in altered tunings (DADGAD EADEAE or DADEAD) each appears in both standard notation and tablature with insightful performance notes. In general these transcriptions from Pat Kirtley's 1997 album of the same title are extremely accurate: The Red-Haired Boy however played as a duet with Steve Rector on the album - appears as a solo arrangement in this book. Recommended for the intermediate to advanced player the author provides insightful performance notes for each tune. World traveling fingerstyle guitarist Pat Kirtley presents 17 solo guitar arrangements of traditional Irish tunes including a few original compositions in the same vein by himself Pierre Bensusan and Duck Baker. As all of thetunes in this 1997 recording were arranged in altered tunings (DADGAD EADEAE or DADEAD) each appears in both standard notation and tablature with insightful performance notes. In general these transcriptions from Pat Kirtley’s1997 album of the same title are extremely accurate; The Red-Haired Boy however played as a duet with Steve Rector on the album - appears as a solo arrangement in this book. Recommended for the intermediate to advanced player the author provides insightful performance notes for each tune.

Fingerstyle Guitar Edition-This comprehensive book contains over 100 Celtic tunes arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. This edition is derived from a collection of nearly 300 arrangements Glenn Weiser has created over the last twenty years. The book is divided into 4 sections: 1) airs marches and waltzes 2) hornpipes jigs and reels 3) tunes from the Bunting collection 4) harp tunes of Turlough O'Carolan. All are in either standard or dropped-D tuning and can be played on either nylon or steel string guitars. All of these melodies are accompanied with brief historical notes. Written in standard notation and tablature. Intermediate in difficulty.This comprehensive book contains over 100 Celtic tunes arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. This edition is derived from a collection of nearly 300 arrangements Glenn Weiser has created over the last twenty years. The book isdivided into 4 sections: 1) airs marches and waltzes 2) hornpipes jigs and reels 3) tunes from the Bunting collection 4) harp tunes of Turlough O'Carolan. All are in either standard or dropped-D tuning and can be played oneither nylon or steel string guitars. All of these melodies are accompanied with brief historical notes. Written in standard notation and tablature. Intermediate in difficulty.

For Banjo-A comprehensive repertoire book of fiddle tunes adapted for banjo in easy to read tablature by the renowned player and teacher of the 5-String Banjo Tony Trischka. For the early picker to the advanced player this book and its online audio will enable the player to learn by example and broaden their technical range.Fiddle tunes have been adapted for Banjo since the early 1850's. The explorations contained here include a large collection of popular American fiddle tunes and a section of Celtic tunes played in the three major Bluegrass Banjo styles. These Bluegrass Old Time and Celtic banjo traditions will expand the players' knowledge of the instrument and deepen theirunderstanding of bluegrass and traditional music.The techniques employed will build the players technical prowess and broaden their enjoyment of playing. And the tunes both popular and lesser known will add new variety to the next jam session! Tablature only.Repertoire of fiddle tunes for the early to the advanced banjo player.In easy to read tablature with downloadable online audioExpands the players' knowledge of Bluegrass banjo styles and banjo music.Builds playing skills and adds variety to their playing. Includes access to online audio. A comprehensive repertoire book of Fiddle tunes adapted for Banjo in easy to read tablature by the renowned player and teacher of the 5-String Banjo Tony Trischka . For the early picker to the advanced player thisbook and its online audio will enable the player to learn by example and broaden their technical range. Fiddle tunes have been adapted for Banjo since the early 1850's. The explorations contained here include a largecollection of popular American Fiddle tunes and a section of Celtic tunes played in the three major Bluegrass Banjo styles. These Bluegrass Old Time and Celtic Banjo traditions will expand the players' knowledge of theinstrument and deepen their understanding of bluegrass and traditional music. The techniques employed will build the players technical prowess and broaden their enjoyment of playing. And the tunes both popular and lesserknown will add new variety to the next jam session! Tablature only. Repertoire of Fiddle tunes for the early to the advanced Banjo player. In easy to read tablature with downloadable onlineaudio. Expands the players' knowledge of Bluegrass Banjo styles and Banjo music. Builds playing skills and adds variety to their playing. Online Audio download available.

DAA is a beautiful tuning for the mountain dulcimer. This book contains 19 arrangements of traditional Irish Welsh French Canadian Scottish and American folk tunes and songs that are rich within their melodies complemented by the DAA tuning. Although the DAA tuning results in predominantly linear movement of the fingers along the frets with jumps and runs along the melody or middle string the richness of the DAA tuning more than compensates for extra finger movement. These arrangements are written in notation and tablature for the three-string dulcimer with chord symbols with a mix of strumming and fingerpick/flatpick arrangements. Lyrics are included where appropriate.Beginning level of difficulty. Includes access to an online play-along audio recording that features all of the tunes in the same order as the book played by the author. Each tune name is announced and spoken countoffs and cues for repeats and are also provided. The recording will help make the unique style of the dulcimer clear. DAA is a beautiful tuning for the Mountain Dulcimer. This book contains 19 arrangements of traditional Irish Welsh French Canadian Scottish and American folk tunes and songs that are rich within their melodies complementedby the DAA tuning. Although the DAA tuning results in predominantly linear movement of the fingers along the frets with jumps and runs along the melody or middle string the richness of the DAA tuning more than compensatesfor extra finger movement. These arrangements are written in notation and tablature for the three-string Dulcimer with chord symbols with a mix of strumming and fingerpick/flatpick arrangements. Lyrics are included whereappropriate. Beginning level of difficulty. The companion play-along audio recording features all of the tunes in the same order as the book played by the author. Each tune name is announced and spoken countoffs andcues for repeats and are also provided. The recording will help make the unique style of the Dulcimer clear. Audio download available online.

For Pedal Free Harp-These innovative musical creations are not only fun and easy to play but will delight the harpist by using the full spectrum of the pedal harp's abilities. Arrangements contain fingering standard harp notations plus explanations to execute the lesser-known effects. Also contains lyrics where applicable. The book has interesting prose on how the authors emulated the feel of the bagpipe sound on the harp plus Scottish trivia and information on Scottish music. Free audio downloads are available for use with this title.These innovative musical creations are not only fun and easy to play but will delight the harpist by using the full spectrum of the pedal harp’s abilities. Arrangements contain fingering standard harp notations plus explanationsto execute the lesser-known effects. Also contains lyrics where applicable. The book has interesting prose on how the authors emulated the feel of the bagpipe sound on the harp plus Scottish trivia and information on Scottishmusic. Free audio downloads are available for use with this title.