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You Can Play For Hammered Dulcimer-National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Mark Wade presents common jam tunes in a unique way that shows beginners how to play the essence of the tunes simply and the intermediate/advanced players the ornamented versions. Each Easy Does It version of a tune is paired with the fancy rendition along with the chords. Now jamming is easier than ever for players of ALL levels! National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Mark Wade presents common jam tunes in a unique way that shows beginners how to play the essence of the tunes simply and the intermediate/advanced players the ornamented versions. Each 'EasyDoes It' version of a tune is paired with the fancy rendition along with the chords. Now jamming is easier than ever for players of ALL levels!

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If you want to learn the art of trading fours The Drummer's Cookbook Volume II will help you put it all together. This book takes you through the entire process from developing a vocabulary to real world application. Today's working drummers are asked to play fills and fours at a variety of different tempos each requiring a different vocabulary. The author breaks down the process into three general tempo zones: moderate bright and extreme. Develop your own musical vocabulary by studying the tools of the trade: uneven note groups rhythm fragments implied tempo changes ghost notes quarter note triplets and more. Then put it all together by learning the format for fours.Learn to think in phrases: three beat groups call and response and symmetric and asymmetric phrases. Study the standard 32 bar AABA jazz format and learn the how why and when of trading fours. Finally all these skills can be practiced with several hundred two and four bar solos in each of the three tempo ranges. If you want to learn the art of trading “fours” The Drummer’s Cookbook Volume II will help you put it all together. This book takes you through the entire process from developing a vocabulary to real world application. Today’sworking drummers are asked to play fills and fours at a variety of different tempos each requiring a different vocabulary. The author breaks down the process into three general tempo zones: moderate bright and extreme. Developyour own musical vocabulary by studying the tools of the trade: uneven note groups rhythm fragments implied tempo changes ghost notes quarter note triplets and more. Then put it all together by learning the format for fours.Learn to think in phrases: three beat groups call and response and symmetric and asymmetric phrases. Study the standard 32 bar AABA jazz format and learn the how why and when of trading fours. Finally all these skills can bepracticed with several hundred two and four bar solos in each of the three tempo ranges.

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A collection of songs jigs hornpipes airs polkas and arches from the Celtic lands of Scotland Ireland and England. The songs are arranged for mountain dulcimer primarily in 1-5-8 (Mixolydian) tuning along with a few tunes in 1-5-5 (Ionian) tuning. The arrangements make use of the capo as well as playing tunes in Em and Bm and include a Part II for a suggested harmony on selected songs. The book is accompanied by an audio recording of each tune. Song titles include: George Brabazon Off She Goes Irish Lamentation Keel Row Water Is Wide Loch Lomond Foggy Dew and many more. Intermediate playing level suggested. Includes access to online audio. A collection of songs jigs hornpipes airs polkas and arches from the Celtic lands of Scotland Ireland and England. The songs are arranged for mountain Dulcimer primarily in 1-5-8 (Mixolydian) tuning along with a fewtunes in 1-5-5 (Ionian) tuning. The arrangements make use of the capo as well as playing tunes in Em and Bm and include a Part II for a suggested harmony on selected songs. The book is accompanied by an audio recording ofeach tune. Song titles include: George Brabazon Off She Goes Irish Lamentation Keel Row Water Is Wide Loch Lomond Foggy Dew and many more. Intermediate playing level suggested. Audio download available online.

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Almost limitless warm-up and technical exercises are laid out in this text for aspiring pick-style guitarists. Exercises begin at the most basic level obtainable by anyone with fingers and move to an advanced level. This smallbooklet gives guitarists the information needed to continue constructing technical exercises for a lifetime.

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First Lessons Djembe provides a fun and easy way to learn to play the Djembe. It was conceived for the beginning Djembe player yet contains information and reference material that is valuable for players at all levels.Playing the Djembe is a lifelong journey of self-expression as well as self-discovery. While the material presented herein may at first glance seem elementary the value and importance of it in terms of moving forward on the drumming path with the Djembe is truly invaluable. The fundamentals of playing dynamics and tonality are the benchmarks of mastering musicality on the Djembe and worthy of a lifetime of continued practice and refinement. I encourage you toenjoy this journey every step of the way. Includes access to online audio and video. First Lessons Djembe provides a fun and easy way to learn to play the Djembe. It was conceived for the beginning Djembe player yet contains information and reference material that is valuable for players at alllevels. Playing the Djembe is a lifelong journey of self-expression as well as self-discovery. While the material presented herein may at first glance seem elementary the value and importance of it in terms of moving forward onthe drumming path with the Djembe is truly invaluable. The fundamentals of playing dynamics and tonality are the benchmarks of mastering musicality on the Djembe and worthy of a lifetime of continued practice and refinement. Iencourage you to enjoy this journey every step of the way.

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The songs and ballads in this book include a rich selection of favorite American folk songs patriotic songs sentimental songs from the past and songs from other lands. They have been arranged in the keys that are most suitable for singing and can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune both have been included. If one version is not well known however the most widely used melody is selected. The songs and ballads in this book include a rich selection of favorite American folk songs patriotic songs sentimental songs from the past and songs from other lands. They have been arranged in the keys that are mostsuitable for singing and can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune both have been included. If one version is not wellknown however the most widely used melody is selected.

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This book contains exciting moving and grooving original and innovative bass lines from Detroit-born Peter Washburne. His innovative approach makes use of the bass as an instrument capable of creating incredible musical ideas and compositions. In this book you will learn intricate complex and fun bass lines which make you the bass player shine like a pro at center stage! These bass lines are functional and melodic and sound incredible with or without additional instruments. This book will help open new performance possibilities for the contemporary bassist. Written in standard notation and TAB. Includes access to an online audio recording featuring Peter Washburne'sperformance of each composition. This book contains exciting moving and grooving original and innovative Bass lines from Detroit-born Peter Washburne . His innovative approach makes use of the Bass as an instrument capable of creating incrediblemusical ideas and compositions. In this book you will learn intricate complex and fun Bass lines which make you the Bass player shine like a pro at center stage! These Bass lines are functional and melodic and soundincredible with or without additional instruments. This book will help open new performance possibilities for the contemporary Bassist. Written in standard notation and TAB. Includes access to an online audio recordingfeaturing Peter Washburne's performance of each composition.

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Is the beginning stage of learning the guitar proving to be a frustrating experience? Do you lack songs which you can play from start to finish? Do the ones that you can play all the way through not sound much like their original versions? I have been teaching these pieces to my beginner students for quite some time now and the success rate has been remarkable. Most methods start by having the student slowly move back and forth between basic chords using only down strokes playing chords one note at a time to make sure all the notes ring clear. This book offers something much different—playing music! The pieces are designed to target trouble areas often experienced by beginnersof the instrument: arching the fingers enough in order to let all the notes of a chord ring clearly. Rather than just droning on through a series of chords musical patterns are created so that as you learn proper technique you're also playing something musical. The results have been better than expected. Focusing on figures that demand proper technique and some of the most common strumming patterns found in popular music many of my students are able to execute beginner and intermediate level songs within a few weeks of picking up the instrument rather than a few months. Additionally the dreaded F chord or root 6 major barre chord often rings clearly with all 6 notes being heard upon the first attempt. This book will help you achieve your guitar related goals quickly more efficiently and most importantly more enjoyably. Includes access to online video. Is the beginning stage of learning the guitar proving to be a frustrating experience? Do you lack songs which you can play from start to finish? Do the ones that you can play all the way through not sound much like their originalversions? I have been teaching these pieces to my beginner students for quite some time now and the success rate has been remarkable. Most methods start by having the student slowly move back and forth between basic chords usingonly down strokes playing chords one note at a time to make sure all the notes ring clear. This book offers something much different—playing music! The pieces are designed to target trouble areas often experienced by beginners ofthe instrument: arching the fingers enough in order to let all the notes of a chord ring clearly. Rather than just droning on through a series of chords musical patterns are created so that as you learn proper technique you’realso playing something musical. The results have been better than expected. Focusing on figures that demand proper technique and some of the most common strumming patterns found in popular music many of my students are able toexecute beginner and intermediate level songs within a few weeks of picking up the instrument rather than a few months. Additionally the dreaded F chord or root 6 major barre chord often rings clearly with all 6 notes beingheard upon the first attempt. This book will help you achiev

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The legendary flamenco guitarist and best-selling Mel Bay Publications author Juan Serrano is well-known for his sound recordings transcriptions of his music and technical methods for flamenco guitar. Now the music that formed his technical repertory and was the musical foundation given to him by his father Antonio el del Lunar (guitarist for all the flamenco singers of his time including Pastora Pavon-Nina de los Peines) is at your fingertips in this book that contains completely unreleased flamenco puro that is the foundation of one of the world's leading guitarists. These falsetas or variations on flamenco forms (toques) are graded so they are valuable for beginners intermediate advanced and professional flamenco guitarists--or for classical guitarists that want to learn flamenco.This book is a repertoire book that is a valuable supplement to other Juan Serrano books on Mel Bay such as Flamenco Guitar: Basic Techniques or The Flamenco/Classical Tradition: A Technical Guitar Method and Introduction to music. Includes standard notation and guitar tablature. This repertoire allows students to solidify right-hand arpeggios rasgueados and picados: and left-hand techniques such as ligados and apagados while learning valuable repertoire that can be used by the concert artist. The legendary flamenco guitarist and best-selling Mel Bay Publications author Juan Serrano is well-known for his sound recordings transcriptions of his music and technical methods for flamenco guitar. Now the music that formedhis technical repertory and was the musical foundation given to his by his father Antonio el del Lunar (guitarist for all the flamenco singers of his time including Pastora Pavon-Nina de los Peines) is at your fingertips in thisbook that contains completely unreleased flamenco puro that is the foundation of one of the world's leading guitarists. These falsetas or variations on flamenco forms (toques) are graded so they are valuable for beginners intermediate advanced and professional flamenco guitarists--or for classical guitarists that want to learn flamenco.

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Inside the Big Band Drum Chart is a first of its kind drum method that uses traditional and contemporary arrangements performed by a 17 piece jazz ensemble as the vehicle to study beats musical form ensemble phrasing articulation and interpretation. For each arrangement there is 'talk through' information explaining how the composition is played as well as transcriptions of key beats and melodic information that connects the 'written drum part' to the music. The 248 page book includes online access to a 2.5 hour audio recording and an hour long video demonstrating every exercise in the text. Also included are anecdotes and interviews with legendary big banddrummers and arrangers such as Louie Bellson Jake Hanna Phil Wilson Mark Taylor and Bob Curnow. Inside The Big Band Drum Chart is a first of its kind Drum method that uses traditional and contemporary arrangements performed by a 17 piece jazz ensemble as the vehicle to study beats musical form ensemblephrasing articulation and interpretation. For each arrangement there is 'talk through' information explaining how the composition is played as well as transcriptions of key beats and melodic information that connects the'written Drum part' to the music. The 248 page book includes a 2.5 hour audio available online and an hour long video demonstrating every exercise in the text. Also included are anecdotes and interviews with legendary big banddrummers and arrangers such as Louie Bellson Jake Hanna Phil Wilson Mark Taylor and Bob Curnow.

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A comprehensive 96-page pocket/case sized perfect-bound book of one-hundred thirty-eight all time favorite Drum grooves. This book is perfect for daily practice or for teaching the drummer to play in-the-pocket. A comprehensive 96-page pocket/case sized perfect-bound book of one-hundred thirty-eight all time favorite Drum 'grooves'. This book is perfect for daily practice or for teaching the drummer to play 'in-the-pocket'.

10.99 £
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For solo violin this book is a collection of straightforward wedding arrangements without piano. Inside you will find the most commonly requested music for wedding ceremonies from traditional favorites to beautiful classical pieces that are sure to provide an elegant musical experience. For solo violin this book is a collection of straightforward wedding arrangements without piano. Inside you will find the most commonly requested music for wedding ceremonies from traditional favourites to beautiful classicalpieces that are sure to provide an elegant musical experience.

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This collection by David Coe contains 21 beautiful melodies by the world's greatest composers. Included are songs by Bach Beethoven Mozart and many more. Each selection is presented in both standard notation and tablature with chord diagrams included. The ukulele has a distinctive melodic voice and musicians of all levels will enjoy playing these timeless classics. This collection by David Coe contains 21 beautiful melodies by the world's greatest composers. Included are songs by Bach Beethoven Mozart and many more. Each selection is presented in both standard notation andtablature with chord diagrams included. The Ukulele has a distinctive melodic voice and musicians of all levels will enjoy playing these timeless classics.

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New compositions for solo classic guitar by acclaimed guitarist and composer David Pritchard. All solos are in standard notation.In addition to all the music I've written over the past twenty years for multiple acoustic guitars I have on occasion felt inspired to write a smaller number of pieces for just one guitar. Exploring a meditative feel was my motivation for writing A Pale View A Silent Dream and Restoration. A Silent Dream can be played either as a solo piece or it can be enhanced by having another guitarist play the second part. Arundo is basically a right hand study piece alternating between two patterns both in different meters while Orb Weaver isprimarily a Latin rhythm study with much syncopation alternating simply between two chords. Coryza was written with the acoustic steel string in mind using DADGAD tuning. New compositions for solo classic guitar by acclaimed guitarist and composer David Pritchard. All solos are in standard notation. 'In addition to all the music I’ve written over the past twenty years for multiple acousticguitars I have on occasion felt inspired to write a smaller number of pieces for just one guitar. Exploring a meditative feel was my motivation for writing “A Pale View ' 'A Silent Dream ' and 'Restoration.' 'A Silent Dream'can be played either as a solo piece or it can be enhanced by having another guitarist play the second part. 'Arundo' is basically a right hand study piece alternating between two patterns both in different meters while 'OrbWeaver' is primarily a Latin rhythm study with much syncopation alternating simply between two chords. 'Coryza' was written with the acoustic steel string in mind using DADGAD tuning.

18.99 £
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Mastering the Snare Drum is a comprehensive method developed over many years of teaching and playing incorporating both traditional and modern techniques. The book includes extensive commentary on the music and techniques in each lesson making it an exceptional choice for self-study. Current and past lesson reviews also make this book easy to use when studying with a teacher. This method was designed to guide the student swiftly through a variety of concepts to prevent boredom. Still it thoroughly covers all aspects of playing the snare drum and techniques used in classical music rock jazz and more. Beginning with the operation and tuning of the drum and progressing to allfacets of technique this book will provide a wide array of material for all learners. Includes access to online audio. Mastering the Snare Drum is a comprehensive method developed over many years of teaching and playing incorporating both traditional and modern techniques. The book includes extensive commentary on the music and techniques in eachlesson making it an exceptional choice for self-study. Current and past lesson reviews also make this book easy to use when studying with a teacher. This method was designed to guide the student swiftly through a variety ofconcepts to prevent boredom. Still it thoroughly covers all aspects of playing the snare drum and techniques used in classical music rock jazz and more. Beginning with the operation and tuning of the drum and progressing to allfacets of technique this book will provide a wide array of material for all learners. Includes access to online audio.

8.99 £
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Solo and Emsemble Violin 1 and 2-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 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 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 pieces maybe 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 ensemblescore downloads available for use with this title.

16.99 £
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This book contains thirty of the most requested Celtic session tunes arranged for DADGAD tuning. Accompanying audio is available as an online download which includes performances by Rob MacKillop. To assist playing these tunes a technique primer and specific exercises are included. With the use of a capo you will be able to play these tunes in their traditional keys. The tunes can be played fingerstyle or with a pick. The repertoire includes classic tunes such as Drowsy Maggie Soldier's Joy St. Patrick's Day In the Morning The Kesh The Rights of Man and The Wind That Shakes The Barley. A bonus twenty-five traditional Scottish lute pieces are included also arranged forDADGAD tuning! Includes access to online audio. This collection contains thirty of the most requested Celtic session tunes arranged for DADGAD tuning. Accompanying audio is available as an online download which includes performances by Rob MacKillop . To assistplaying these tunes a technique primer and specific exercises are included. With the use of a To assist playing these tunes a technique primer and specific exercises are included. With the use of a capo youwill be able to play these tunes in their traditional keys. The tunes can be played fingerstyle or with a pick. The repertoire includes classic tunes such as Drowsy Maggie Soldier's Joy St. Patrick's Day In the Morning TheKesh The Rights of Man and The Wind That Shakes The Barley . A bonus twenty-five traditional Scottish lute pieces are included also arranged for DADGAD tuning.

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Want to play beautiful Hawaiian melodies on your 'ukulele? Now you can! Learn to Play Slack Key Style 'Ukulele is a comprehensive instruction into the art of playing great solo 'ukulele…slack key style. Slack Keyâ'Ho `aluâ'is a melodic finger-picked guitar style created by Hawaiian paniolo in the mid-19th century known as 'Hawaiian soul musicâ€. It is only natural that some 'ukulele players in Hawaii would re-tune their instruments and play slack key style. Nothing sounds so sweet. No matter if you are a dedicated beginner wanting to expand your playing or an advanced uke-a-banger looking for a new challenge you will find music to delight your fingers and stimulate yourear. Learn to Play Slack Key Style 'Ukulele is both a course of study and a collection of great solo arrangements that start out easy and increase in difficulty. Includes access to online audio.- Tablature and standard notation- Notes on the tunings reading music and reading TAB- Guided lessons help you develop your style- Graded arrangements from easy to advanced- Over 30 great arrangements- Learn how to create your own slack key style arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs- Playable on any 'ukulele with a low G string- Downloadable musical examples of all songs Want to play beautiful Hawaiian melodies on your ukulele? Now you can! Learn to Play Slack Key Style Ukulele is a comprehensive instruction into the art of playing great solo ukulele…slack key style.Slack Key-Ho `alu-is a melodic finger-picked guitar style created by Hawaiian paniolo in the mid-19th century known as Hawaiian soul music. It is only natural that some ukulele players in Hawaiiwould re-tune their instruments and play slack key style. Nothing sounds so sweet. No matter if you are a dedicated beginner wanting to expand your playing or an advanced uke-a-banger looking for a new challenge you willfind music to delight your fingers and stimulate your ear. Learn to Play Slack Key Style Ukulele is both a course of study and a collection of great solo arrangements that start out easy and increase in difficulty. Includesaccess to online audio. Tablature and standard notation Notes on the tunings reading music and reading TAB Guided lessons help you develop your style Graded arrangements from easy toadvanced Over 30 great arrangements Learn how to create your own slack key style arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs Playable on any ukulele with a low G string Downloadable musicalexamples of all songs

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The Rhythm Encyclopedia is a collection of 6 561 different rhythms written in notation that can be used for drum set conga djembe cajon and any other drum that has a high tone and a low tone. It will provide many hours of practice for developing stick and foot independence for drum set drummers and hand independence for hand drummers. An invaluable resource for finding interesting and varied rhythms to add to your playing repertoire. The Rhythm Encyclopedia is a collection of 6 561 different rhythms written in notation that can be used for Drum set Conga Djembe Cajon and any other Drum that has a high tone and a low tone. Thistitle will provide many hours of practice for developing stick and foot independence for Drum set Drummers and hand independence for hand Drummers. An invaluable resource for finding interesting and varied rhythms to add to yourplaying repertoire.

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Big Note/Large Print Edition-A comprehensive 96-page large print/big note perfect-bound guitar tune book with over 50 tunes. Songs include gospel bluegrass patriotic and popular folk tunres. Chord charts are included showing all the chords needed to play these songs. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature. A comprehensive 96-page large print/big note perfect-bound guitar tune book with over 50 tunes. Songs include gospel bluegrass patriotic and popular folk tunres. Chord charts are included showing all the chords needed to playthese songs. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature.