This book presents an extremely comprehensive collection of 5-string and plectrum banjo chord forms for G and C tunings. Beginning with C and proceeding chromatically through B every possible inversion of every chord from basic triads to thirteenth chords are shown in easy to read diagrams. To aid in comprehension of chord construction every chord is shown in root position in standard notation. A general review of hand positions general technique bridge adjustments strings and use of the capo is provided in the last few pages. Illustrated with pencil drawings diagrams and photographs.This book presents an extremely comprehensive collection of 5-string and plectrum banjo chord forms for G and C tunings. Beginning with C and proceeding chromatically through B every possible inversion of every chord from basictriads to thirteenth chords are shown in easy to read diagrams. To aid in comprehension of chord construction every chord is shown in root position in standard notation. A general review of hand positions general technique bridge adjustments strings and use of the capo is provided in the last few pages. Illustrated with pencil drawings diagrams and photographs.

This collection of level-1 solos for violin with keyboard accompaniment is taken from folk and classical melodies. Created especially for use as a solo supplement to any first-year string method or private instructional course these solos are an ideal Suzuki supplement and a perfect complement to the other Beginning Violin titles in the Building Excellence Series. These short easy pieces contain some staccato and slurred notes with suggested bowings. Students will love playing these familiar pieces for recitals or just for fun. Includes a 20-page pull-out part for the violin.This collection of level-1 solos for violin with keyboard accompaniment are taken from folk and classical melodies. Created especially for use as a solo supplement to any first-year string method or private instructional course these solos are an ideal Suzuki supplement and a perfect complement to the other Beginning Violin titles in the Building Excellence Series. These short easy pieces contain some staccato and slurred notes with suggested bowings.Students will love playing these familiar pieces for recitals or just for fun.

Thirty-three gospel favorites written in tablature for G-tuning banjo. Each song has a melody tab and an accompaniment tab. Thirty-three gospel favorites written in tablature for G-tuning banjo. Each song has a melody tab and an accompaniment tab.

This book was written to be used as a learning tool for beginners who read music. It presents very easy tunes to learn the basics of bowing and style and progresses in difficulty with each tune. All of the arrangements are renditions that the author plays and has heard other fiddlers play. Many of the tunes are done in the style of Herman Johnson a five-time National Fiddle Champion. Audio download available online. This book was written to be used as a learning tool for beginners who read music. It presents very easy tunes to learn the basics of bowing and style and progresses in difficulty with each tune. All of the arrangements arerenditions that the author plays and has heard other fiddlers play. Many of the tunes are done in the style of Herman Johnson a five-time National Fiddle Champion.

With its wealth of information on how technique can be tastefully applied Back-Up Banjo is the definitive book on the subject of banjo accompaniment. Since a banjo player in a band plays accompaniment at least 75% of the time it is extremely important to master playing in this style. Janet Davis offers specific suggestions for accompanying a vocalist or instrumentalist in a variety of styles-- and then provides musical examples illustrating her points. Janet breaks her concepts down into their basic components making them crystal clear in lay terms. The various back-up techniques are separated into categories determined by song tempo by lead instrument being accompanied andby the area of the fingerboard in which the chords are being played. In notation and tablature. Includes access to online video and an extended play online audio recording which demonstrates the examples in the book. With its wealth of information on how technique can be tastefully applied Back-Up Banjo is the definitive book on the subject of Banjo accompaniment. Since a Banjo player in a band plays accompaniment at least75% of the time it is extremely important to master playing in this style. Janet Davis offers specific suggestions for accompanying a vocalist or instrumentalist in a variety of styles-- and then provides musical examplesillustrating her points. Janet breaks her concepts down into their basic components making them crystal clear in lay terms. The various back-up techniques are separated into categories determined by song tempo by lead instrumentbeing accompanied and by the area of the fingerboard in which the chords are being played. In notation and tablature. Includes an extended play audio recording which demonstrates the examples in the book. Access to audioand video downloads available online which demonstrate the examples in the book.

With Online Audio-Parlez-vous Francais? This collection of popular compositions for flute illustrates French musical styles at the end of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century. Written information about the composers and French musical styles is included as well as keyboard accompaniments. The pieces include popular and enjoyable pieces by Debussy Satie Faure Boisdeffre Saint-Saens. On the audio recording a native French speaker introduces all of the works in the book helping you learn correct pronunciation of the composers' names and performance markings. Play along with the piano accompaniment tracks for all pieces in the book. Accompaniment tracks reflectnuances in tempo phrasing and articulation used by professional performers. All works are set at a performance tempo and can be used in the practice studio or recital setting. Includes access to online audio. Parlez-vous Francais? This collection of popular compositions for Flute with Piano accompaniment illustrates French musical styles at the end of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century. Information about the composers and French musical styles is included as well as accompaniments. The works featured include popular and enjoyable pieces by Debussy Satie Faure Boisdeffre and Saint-Saens. On theincluded audio download a native French speaker introduces all of the works in the book helping you learn correct pronunciation of the composers' names and performance markings. Play along with the Piano accompanimenttracks for all pieces in the book. Accompaniment tracks reflect nuances in tempo phrasing and articulation used by professional performers. All works are set at a performance tempo and can be used in a practice studio or recitalsetting.

With Online Audio-Books in Mel Bay's Acoustic Guitarcategory are written to be played fingerstyle on either nylon or steel string guitars. The titles in this category are extremely eclectic. Subjects range from Latin American music to Renaissance classics. Music of Mexico for Acoustic Guitar is a superb solo collection. Ruben Delgado has penned wonderful solos based on 11 favorite Mexican songs. Contents include such standards as Maria Elena: Donde Estas Corazon: and Noche de Ronda. All arrangements are written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. Covering music in a wide range of styles originating from many different cultures the titles in Mel Bay's Acoustic Guitar category are extremely eclectic. Subjects range from Latin American music to Renaissance classics. Music Of Mexico For Acoustic Guitar is a collection of solos for the Acoustic Guitar based on 11 favourite Mexican songs. Arranged by Ruben Delgado this volume features the pieces Maria Elena Donde Estas Corazon Noche de Ronda and more. All arrangements are written in notation and tablature. Access to online audio is included. Mel Bay's books for Acoustic Guitar are all written to be played fingerstyleon either a nylon or steel string Guitar.

With Online Audio-The first of two volumes of the most requested pieces for weddings church services or meditative settings these compositions provide excellent intermediate literature for study in private lessons. Each of these classical masterpieces is excellent for development of tone and vibrato. All works are arranged for flute (or violin) with piano and organ accompaniment. A convenient 16-page pull-out part is included for the flute soloist. Includes access to online audio containing both organ and piano accompaniments for all pieces in the book. Introductions have been added where necessary to establish tempo and allow the soloist to enter with the recorded accompaniment at theproper time. The first of two volumes of the most requested pieces for weddings church services or meditative settings these compositions provide excellent intermediate literature for study in private lessons.Each of these classical masterpieces is excellent for development of tone and vibrato. All works are arranged for flute (or violin) with piano and organ accompaniment. A convenient 16-page pull-out part is included for the flutesoloist. The online audio contains both organ and piano accompaniments for all pieces in the book. Introductions have been added where necessary to establish tempo and allow the soloist to enter with the recorded accompaniment atthe proper time. Includes access to online audio.

A handy and economical starter book chock-full of useful information. Teaches strumming rhythm by playing along with lyrics then teaches tablature reading for playing solos. The solos provide picking indications for up-picking and down-picking. Contains 25 folk favorites for strumming and singing 13 songs in notation and tablature for solo picking and a mandolin chord reference chart. A handy and economical starter book chock-full of useful information. Teaches strumming rhythm by playing along with lyrics then teaches tablature reading for playing solos. The solos provide picking indications for up-pickingand down-picking. Contains 25 folk favorites for strumming and singing 13 songs in notation and tablature for solo picking and a mandolin chord reference chart.

With Online Audio-Written in Spanish and English this book contains 12 of Juan Serrano's finest flamenco guitar solos. Selections include: Bella Mar (Verdiales): Ensueno (Petenera): Fantasy (Zambra): Juani (Farruca): Lidia: Majestuosas (Serguiriyas): Munequita (Zapateado): Nancy (Rumba): Nostalgia (Guajiras): Posadas (Soleares): Tentacion (Bulerias): and Verde Selva (Danzon). All solos are scored in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio recording download of Juan Serrano playing each solo. Written in Spanish and English this book contains 12 of Juan Serrano's finest flamenco guitar solos. Selections include: Bella Mar (Verdiales); Ensueno (Petenera); Fantasy (Zambra); Juani (Farruca); Lidia;Majestuosas (Serguiriyas); Munequita (Zapateado); Nancy (Rumba); Nostalgia (Guajiras); Posadas (Soleares); Tentacion (Bulerias); and Verde Selva (Danzon) . All solos are scored in notation and tablature. Includes accessto online audio recording download of Juan Serrano playing each solo.

A fine collection of early music ranging from Gregorian chants and medieval dances to late-Renaissance compositions. A fine collection of early music ranging from Gregorian chants and medieval dances to late-Renaissance compositions.

A wonderful assortment of 23 Christmas chants and carols from around the globe. Beautiful moderately difficult selections. A fresh different resource for schools churches and carolers. A wonderful assortment of 23 Christmas chants and carols from around the globe. Beautiful moderately difficult selections. A fresh different resource for schools churches and carolers.

This book was written for bassists who wish to learn to read music as well as for those who wish to sharpen their music reading skills. The studies in the book progress from beginning to professional levels and represent a variety of styles that modern bassists are likely to encounter in real-world musical situations. For those conversant in music's universal language a whole world of musical styles ideas and sounds is always available. This book aims to sharpen the skills of serious student bass players so that they may partake of this endless stream of ideas information and inspiration. Standard notation only. None of the exercises in this book contain fingering indications.This omission was made in order to make these exercises useful to players of all types of bass instruments both electric and acoustic. The author strongly recommends that students work through this book with the supervision of a qualified teacher. If you are a professional musician the author hopes this book will help you stay in top sight-reading form giving you an edge in a highly competitive market. If you are a novice bassist this book will help you hone your skills in becoming a skilled professional. This book was written for bassists who wish to learn to read music as well as for those who wish to sharpen their music reading skills. The studies in the book progress from beginning to professional levels and represent anvariety of styles that modern bassists are likely to encounter in real-world musical situations. For those conversant in music's universal language a whole world of musical styles ideas and sounds is always available. Thisbook aims to sharpen the skills of serious student bass players so that they may partake of this endless stream of ideas information and inspiration. Standard notation only. None of the exercises in this book contain fingeringindications. This omission was made in order to make these exercises useful to players of all types of bass instruments both electric and acoustic. The author strongly recommends that students work through this book with thesupervision of a qualified teacher. If you are a professional musician the author hopes this book will help you stay in top sight-reading form giving you an edge in a highly competitive market. If you are a novice bassist thisbook will help you hone your skills in becoming a skilled professional.

A master collection of mandolin music in notation and tablature. Contains classical early country bluegrass fiddle tunes blues gospel and ragtime music. A great source book for mandolin repertoire. Bud Orr: Anthology Of Mandolin Music is a master collection of Mandolin music in notation and tablature. Bud Orr: Anthology Of Mandolin Music contains classical early country bluegrass fiddle tunes blues gospel and ragtime music. A great source book for Mandolin repertoire.

Meticulously collected from recordings square and contra dances fiddle contests jam sessions and individual fiddlers- this book is meant to provide a snapshot of what American fiddlers were playing and listening to in the latter part of the 20th Century. As the vinyl record format disappears from the marketplace a great deal of recorded fiddle music will no longer be available. In this book Stacy Phillips shares the fruits of some timely collecting for all fiddlers to enjoy. Bowings fingerings and guitar chords are provided for each melody line.Meticulously collected from recordings square and contra dances fiddle contests jam sessions and individual fiddlers- this book is meant to provide a snapshot of what American fiddlers were playing and listening to in thelatter part of the 20th Century. As the vinyl record format disappears from the marketplace a great deal of recorded fiddle music will no longer be available. In this book Stacy Phillips shares the fruits of some timelycollecting for all fiddlers to enjoy. Bowings fingerings and guitar chords are provided for each melody line.

Jerry Silverman has taken the best songs from Songs of England Songs of Ireland and Songs of Scotland and has arranged them for voice with piano accompaniment and guitar chords. A new section on Songs of Wales is also included. Jerry Silverman has taken the best songs from Songs of England Songs of Ireland and Songs of Scotland and has arranged them for voice with piano accompaniment and guitar chords. A new section on 'Songs of Wales' is alsoincluded.

If you are looking for exciting and challenging fiddle solos by one of America's hottest fiddlers this book is for you. Contains Craig's outstanding fiddle arrangements on: Dueling Fiddles: Rocky Top: Black Mountain Rag: Tennessee Waltz: Faded Love: Cajun Fiddle: Jole Blon: Gardenia Waltz: Draggin' the Bow: Granny Does Your Dog Bite?: Black-Eyed Suzie: Wabash Cannonball: and many more. Presents 60 great fiddling tunes. The audio is a sparkling stereo listening recording featuring Craig Duncan backed up by a top Nashville country rhythm section. Includes access to online audio. If you are looking for exciting and challenging fiddle solos by one of America's hottest fiddlers this book is for you. Contains Craig's outstanding fiddle arrangements on: Dueling Fiddles; Rocky Top; Black MountainRag; Tennessee Waltz; Faded Love; Cajun Fiddle; Jole Blon; Gardenia Waltz; Draggin' the Bow; Granny Does Your Dog Bite?; Black-Eyed Suzie; Wabash Cannonball; and many more. Presents 60 great fiddling tunes. The audio is asparkling stereo listening recording featuring Craig Duncan backed up by a top Nashville country rhythm section. Includes access to online audio.

A superb collection of 53 Hawaiian favorites arranged for uke solo. It includes instruction on chords vamping reading tablature and notation note location on the fingerboard scales and scale exercises and rhythm plus special uke techniques. Basic chords are summarized and Rhythmic Strumming Hawaiian Style is taught. A section on advanced chords is also included. Although this book is written for the standard ukulele in C tuning the authors also address how the baritone uke ukulele-banjo and tiple can be used with this book. Written in notation and tablature.A superb collection of 53 Hawaiian favorites arranged for uke solo. It includes instruction on chords 'vamping' reading tablature and notation note location on the fingerboard scales and scale exercises and rhythm plusspecial uke techniques. Basic chords are summarized and 'Rhythmic Strumming Hawaiian Style' is taught. A section on advanced chords is also included. Although this book is written for the standard ukulele in C tuning the authorsalso address how the baritone uke ukulele-banjo and tiple can be used with this book. Written in notation and tablature.

Seven outstanding solos in the Fats Waller post-ragtime style that gain a totally new flavor and life when played on fingerstyle guitar! In notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. Seven outstanding solos in the Fats Waller post-ragtime style that gain a totally new flavor and life when played on fingerstyle guitar! In notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Constructing a rock or pop solo could be compared to baking a cake. The solo consists of several elements or ingredients which combine to make the final product. The improvised solo may consist of such elements as: scales sequences arpeggios double stops and licks. The material in this book will help you to master one of those elements which is licks. Licks are a series of notes which have a catchy sound. They may be repeated over and over in the solo. They are so commonly used that they may be call rock clichés.When the licks (or rock clichés) in this book are combined with scales and other elements of a solo they will give you solo an authentic professional classysound. Audio available online. Constructing a rock or pop solo could be compared to baking a cake. The solo consists of several elements or ingredients which combine to make the final product. The improvised solo may consist of such elements as: scales sequences arpeggios double stops and licks. The material in this book will help you to master one of those elements which is licks. Licks are a series of notes which have a catchy sound. They may be repeated over and overin the solo. They are so commonly used that they may be call rock clichés. When the licks (or rock clichés) in this book are combined with scales and other elements of a solo they will give you solo an authentic professional classy sound. Audio available online.