A comprehensive but very usable and easy-to-understand chord reference text. The most useful and best-sounding forms of each chord are shown in each key. In addition handy side tabs help you locate the exact chord form needed in seconds. Other features of this handy chord book are: carefully laid-out pages and visually appealing chord diagrams chord scale tones shown for each chord names of actual notes shown for each chord for each basic chord shown in notation and a master fingerboard diagram for each key showing note location! A comprehensive but very usable and easy-to-understand chord reference text. The most useful and best-sounding forms of each chord are shown in each key. In addition handy side tabs help you locate the exact chord form neededin seconds. Other features of this handy chord book are: carefully laid-out pages and visually appealing chord diagrams chord scale tones shown for each chord names of actual notes shown for each chord for each basicchord shown in notation and a master fingerboard diagram for each key showing note location!

Johann Sebastian Bach is recognized as one of the world's supremely great musicians. Known primarily as an organist and then only later recognized as a composer Bach transformed the conventional structures of preludes and fugues. J.S. Bach for Bass will open up a whole new world of phrasing for the aspiring bassist. Selections include: Prelude #1 in C Major: Suite #1 in G Major: Suite #2 in D Minor: Suite #3 in C Major: Partita #1 in B Minor: Partita #2 in D: Partita #3 in E Major: Sonata #1 in G Minor: and Sonata #3 in C Major. This book is written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. Suitable for the intermediate-advanced level bassist this book contains 10 pieces by J. S. Bach in arrangements by Josquin Des Pres for the Bass Guitar. Johann Sebastian Bach isrecognised as one of the world's greatest musicians. Known primarily as an organist and then only later recognised as a composer Bach transformed the conventional structures of preludes and fugues. J.S. Bach ForBass will open up a whole new world of phrasing for the aspiring bassist. Selections include: Prelude #1 in C Major Suite #1 in G Major Suite #2 in D Minor Suite #3 in C Major Partita #1 in BMinor Partita #2 in D Partita #3 in E Major Sonata #1 in G Minor and Sonata #3 in C Major . This book is written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

These flexible arrangements are designed to be enjoyed with the companion viola and cello books. Each book contains the melody and a harmony part along with a piano accompaniment. Suggested uses include: solo violin with piano accompaniment violin duets violin and cello duets trios with cello or with a string quartet. Includes Ding Dong Merrily on High: Oh Come All Ye Faithful: Angels We Have Heard on High: and many more. Includes a 16-page pull-out part for violin solo.These flexible arrangements are designed to be enjoyed with the companion viola and cello books. Each book contains the melody and a harmony part along with a piano accompaniment. Suggested uses include: solo violin with pianoaccompaniment violin duets violin and cello duets trios with cello or with a string quartet. Includes Ding Dong Merrily on High; Oh Come All Ye Faithful; Angels We Have Heard on High; and many more.

The goal of this book is to bridge the gap between classical/traditional accordion solos and professional jazz-styled solos. Includes access to online audio that follows the music as written but with added rhythm rubato and slight improvisation The goal of this book is to bridge the gap between classical/traditional Accordion solos and professional jazz-styled solos. The accompanying recording follows the music as written but with added rhythm rubato and slightimprovisation. Audio download available online.

This wonderful collection gives the mandolin player a wide variety of material from which to choose. Well-known soloist Steve Kaufman includes beautiful meaningful carols arranged specifically for mandolin. The book includes both a simple melody edition and an intermediate advanced solo version all in both notation and tab. The mandolin backup parts are discussed in the first section of the book and chord symbols as well as guitar tablature are provided for the backup parts. A 'must-have' book for the mandolin player! In notation and tablature. The companion audio is designed as a listening recording first and an instructional tool second. All 24 songs are played through at leastthree times. The first time is the basic melody as it appears in the book followed by the intermediate version and another improvised version making this both a listening tool and an ear training tool. Recorded Direct to Digital in true stereo sound. Access to audio available online. This wonderful collection of festive favourites gives the Mandolin player a wide variety of material from which to choose. Well-known soloist Steve Kaufman includes beautiful meaningful carols arranged specificallyfor Mandolin. The book includes both a simple melody edition and an intermediate-advanced solo version all in both notation and tab. The Mandolin backup parts are discussed in the first section of the book and chord symbols as well as Guitar tablature are provided for the backup parts. A 'must-have' book for the Mandolin player! In notation and tablature. The companion audio is designed as a listening recording first and an instructional toolsecond. All 24 songs are played through at least three times. The first time is the basic melody as it appears in the book followed by the intermediate version and another improvised version making this both a listening tool andan ear training tool. Recorded Direct to Digital in true stereo sound. Access to audio available online.

Contains two dozen arrangements of tunes for the beginning fiddler or violinist. This book begins with the easiest arrangements and progresses in difficulty. Each tune is written in music notation with chord changes followed by afingering chart.

This book contains practice tips a helpful glossary a short essay on the Gypsy touch and a fine assortment of approximately 50 annotated traditional Gypsy tunes from Russia Romania Hungary and Bessarabia. Based on many years of research travel and participation in slavas or Gypsy jam sessions this long-anticipated book makes a significant and colorful contribution to the violin repertoire while providing a thorough grounding in the characteristic elements of the passionate Gypsy style. Includes access to online audio containing every song in the book at performance tempo with violin accompaniment. Intermediate to advanced. Learn how to play Violin in the gypsy style with help from someone who has mastered the genre expert teacher Mary Ann Harbar. This book contains practice tips a helpful glossary a short essay onthe Gypsy touch and a fine assortment of approximately 50 annotated traditional Gypsy tunes from Russia Romania Hungary and Bessarabia. Based on many years of research travel and participation in slavas orGypsy jam sessions this long-anticipated book makes a significant and colourful contribution to the Violin repertoire while providing a thorough grounding in the characteristic elements of the passionate Gypsy style. Gypsy Violin includes access to online audio containing every song in the book at performance tempo with Violin accompaniment.

Twelve beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are moderate in difficulty. Includes The Old Rugged Cross: Stand Up for Jesus: How Great Thou Art: In the Garden and more. Keyboard accompaniment included for each selection. Includes a 24-page pull-out part for the trumpet. Twelve beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are moderate in difficulty. Includes The Old Rugged Cross; Stand Up for Jesus; How Great Thou Art; Inthe Garden and more. Keyboard accompaniment included for each selection.

Select Contradanzas Habaneras by 19th century Cuban composer Manuel Saumell (1817-1870). Saumell is known as the Father of nationalism in Cuban music. In more than 50 Contradanzas Habaneras Saumell never repeated himself for within those 8 or 16-bar phrases he was capable of astounding rhythmic and melodic invention. This group of contradanzas were originally written for the piano and arranged here for flute and guitar by Elias Barreiro. Presented in standard notation only with separate pull-out sections for guitar and flute.Select 'Contradanzas Habaneras' by 19th century Cuban composer Manuel Saumell (1817-1870). Saumell is known as the 'Father of nationalism in Cuban music'. In more than 50 Contradanzas Habaneras Saumell never repeated himself forwithin those 8 or 16-bar phrases he was capable of astounding rhythmic and melodic invention. This group of contradanzas were originally written for the piano and arranged here for flute and guitar by Elias Barreiro. Presented instandard notation only with separate pull-out sections for guitar and flute.

Twelve beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate for use throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is part of the main book with the Flute part as a downloadable PDF available online. Twelve beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate for use throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is part of the main book with theFlute part as a downloadable PDF available online.

With Piano Accompaniment-The 'Easy Classics' series of books was meticulously designed to provide beginning to intermediate instrumentalists with an enjoyable introduction to classical melodies. This alto saxophone edition features solos and duets with piano accompaniment. Some of the popular titles include: Emperor Hymn: O Sole mio William Tell Overture: Cancan plus 10 more by Bach Bizet Brahms Mozart Strauss Rossini and others. Includes a 32-page pull-out part for the solo/duet saxophone player.The 'Easy Classics' series of books was meticulously designed to provide beginning to intermediate instrumentalists with an enjoyable introduction to classical melodies. This alto saxophone edition features solos and duets withpiano accompaniment and is fully compatible with the flute clarinet tenor sax and trumpet editions. Some of the popular titles include: Emperor Hymn; O Sole mio William Tell Overture; Cancan plus 10 more by Bach Bizet Brahms Mozart Strauss Rossini and others.

Because of the improvisatory nature of the gospel piano tradition these arrangements are intended to spark your own creative interpretations and ideas. Because of the improvisatory nature of the gospel piano tradition these arrangements are intended to spark your own creative interpretations and ideas.

of Jean-Baptiste Miroglio-Eighteenth century France was the center of mandolin composition in Europe especially of mandolin music for amateurs. Jean-Baptiste Miroglio's Suites des Amusemens des Dames are typical of mandolin duets of this timeâ'challenging but not too difficult while rich in feeling and musicality. Intended for mandolin violin or pardessus de viol these pieces provide a delightful introduction to the musical life of the 18th century mandolin. Novice to expert players will find something to enjoy and explore in this collection of 21 pieces for two mandolins.Eighteenth century France was the center of mandolin composition in Europe especially of mandolin music for amateurs. Jean-Baptiste Miroglio’s Suites des Amusemens des Dames are typical of mandolin duets of this time–challenging but not too difficult while rich in feeling and musicality. Intended for mandolin violin or pardessus de viol these pieces provide a delightful introduction to the musical life of the 18th century mandolin. Novice to expert players will find something to enjoy and explore in this collection of 21 pieces for two mandolins.

This book is for the intermediate and advanced level players. It displays all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. Of course there are other books which show how to build chords but when you are playing a new song you need an almanac for a quick look over all the possibilities to play a certain chord. That leads you into arranging a song and creating your very own style of playing. A chord handbook for Soprano Concert Tenor and Baritone Ukulele. Axel Richter's book is designed for intermediate and advanced level players and it displays all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. Ofcourse there are other books which show how to build chords but when you are playing a new song you need an almanac for a quick look over all the possibilities to play a certain chord. That leads you into arranging asong and creating your very own style of playing. Contains complete chord list and valuable insight into this terrific instrument.

Ideal for any student! This book contains intermediate level arrangements on favorite classics and folk melodies. 50 solos are included. All solos in notation. Ideal for the classic or fingerstyle guitarist. Ideal for any student! This book contains intermediate level arrangements on favorite classics and folk melodies. 50 solos are included. All solos in notation. Ideal for the classic or fingerstyle guitarist.

These easy duets are especially arranged for soprano recorder. Contained are works written by the greats: Beethoven Handel Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Also carefully selected are a few beautiful folksongs from around the world: all wonderful additions to any musician's repertoire. These easy duets are especially arranged for soprano recorder. Contained are works written by the greats: Beethoven Handel Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Also carefully selected are a few beautiful folksongs from around the world;all wonderful additions to any musician’s repertoire.

For all guitarists interested in improvising the material in this method can apply to any style of music. This integrated approach to soloing provides numerous musical examples promotes an understanding of the theory behind improvising and also promotes better visualization of shapes on the fingerboard through the use of fingerboard diagrams. The material presented in this comprehensive book ranges from fundamental concepts such as understanding modes and scale and chord relationships to the application of various scales arpeggios and chromaticism. In addition more advanced areas are explored such as combining scales using extensions and superimposing. Includesstandard notation and tablature as well as fingerboard diagrams. Includes access to online audio that demonstrates many of the examples in the book. For all guitarists interested in improvising the material in this method can apply to any style of music. This integrated approach to soloing provides numerous musical examples promotes an understanding of the theory behindimprovising and also promotes better visualization of shapes on the fingerboard through the use of fingerboard diagrams. The material presented in this comprehensive book ranges from fundamental concepts such as understandingmodes and scale and chord relationships to the application of various scales arpeggios and chromaticism. In addition more advanced areas are explored such as combining scales using extensions and superimposing. Includesstandard notation and tablature as well as fingerboard diagrams. The audio download available online demonstrates many of the examples in the book.

Grey Larsen in the 150 Gems collection has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Mel Bay Publications 2003) and The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox (Mel Bay Publications 2004). The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes but represent the first major offerings that use Larsen's innovative system of notating Irish ornamentation. This book with access to online audio will help players gain a deeper understanding of the Irish musical tradition as well as provide new material to enhance the experience of the solo player and Irish session participant alike. Grey Larsen in the 150 Gems collection has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Mel Bay Publications 2003) and The Essential Tin WhistleToolbox (Mel Bay Publications 2004). The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes but represent the first major offerings that use Larsen 's innovative system of notating Irish ornamentation. This bookwith access to online audio will help players gain a deeper understanding of the Irish musical tradition as well as provide new material to enhance the experience of the solo player and Irish session participant alike.

Here is a piece by Mauro Giuliani of great beauty and musical value that is within the reach of any guitar player. I have added my fingerings to this piece so that the guitar can sing beautifully while the player maintains natural hand positions. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!- Pepe Romero 'Here is a piece by Mauro Giuliani of great beauty and musical value that is within the reach of any guitar player. I have added my fingerings to this piece so that the guitar can sing beautifully while the player maintainsnatural hand positions. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!' - Pepe Romero

This book fills the need for intermediate to advanced violin duets appropriate for weddings as well as recitals parties and receptions. These unaccompanied settings would also be useful as sight-reading material in teaching studios. Selections in this volume include: Air in Dand Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach): Allegro (Fiocco): Amazing Grace (trad.): Bridal Chorus (Wagner): Chaccone (Vitali): Kanon (Pachelbel): Menuetto (Boccherini): Ode to Joy (Beethoven): Rondeau (Mouret): Serenade (Haydn): Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell): Wedding March (Mendelssohn): Water Music (Handel): and Winter from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi). Scores include dynamic markings & bowing indications. Aseparate 24-page pull-out part for 2nd violin is provided. This book fills the need for intermediate to advanced violin duets appropriate for weddings as well as recitals parties and receptions. These unaccompanied settings would also be useful as sight-reading material in teachingstudios. Selections in this volume include: Air in 'D'and Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach); Allegro (Fiocco); Amazing Grace (trad.); Bridal Chorus (Wagner); Chaccone (Vitali); Kanon (Pachelbel); Menuetto (Boccherini); Ode to Joy(Beethoven); Rondeau (Mouret); Serenade (Haydn); Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell); Wedding March (Mendelssohn); Water Music (Handel); and 'Winter' from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi). Scores include dynamic markings & bowing indications. Aseparate 24-page pull-out part for 2nd violin is provided.