Learn how to improvise and explore your creativity with this method developed by acclaimed fiddler violinist and instructor Julianna Waller. This book is divided into four Skill Sections and presented in workbook format.Each exercise includes basic and advanced examples as well as easy progress tracking. The unique improvisatory activities entice the imagination through imagery observation external stimuli art projects and memories.This multifaceted methodology is appropriate for novice and professional String players of the Fiddle Violin Viola and Cello and is adaptable to many musical styles. A high-quality play-along recording is provided tosupport your practice and entice your imagination. The recording includes all examples from sections two and three Piano and full band accompaniment tracks for the I – IV – V7 - I chord progression in ten keys and excerpts fromtwo bluegrass compositions by the author.

This collection of pieces gleaned from the unaccompanied works of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) will broaden the horizons of the amateur student and professional musicians alike. It is intended that these transcriptions serve as a teaching aid: helping in study of form phrasing style and other aspects of making music. In addition they may also be utilized for the purpose of performance. It should be noted that some register adjustments have been instituted to better suit the range limitations of the clarinet. I have tried my best to be as faithful as possible to Bach's original compositions striving for consistency and continuity of line. All editorial markings (trills dynamics articulations etc.) are solely the editors and are of course open to interpretation. The first set of pieces (Partita BWV 1013) is heavily edited to show that keeping within the standard performance practice of the Baroque style experimentation is expected and encouraged. This collection of pieces gleaned from the unaccompanied works of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) will broaden the horizons of the amateur student and professional musicians alike. It is intended that these transcriptions serveas a teaching aid; helping in study of form phrasing style and other aspects of making music. In addition they may also be utilized for the purpose of performance. It should be noted that some register adjustments have beeninstituted to better suit the range limitations of the clarinet. I have tried my best to be as faithful as possible to Bach's original compositions striving for consistency and continuity of line. All editorial markings (trills dynamics articulations etc.) are solely the editors and are of course open to interpretation. The first set of pieces (Partita BWV 1013) is heavily edited to show that keeping within the standard performance practice of theBaroque style experimentation is expected and encouraged.

Having developed two of the most prolific and respected guitar programs in the world (Berklee School of Music in the 1960s and University of North Texas in the 1980s) Jack Petersen is arguably the most influential academic jazz guitar teacher of our time. Mick Goodrick and John Abercrombie to drop a couple big jazz guitar names and countless other great players all went through the School of Jack Petersen. This book presents Jack's revolutionary systematic chord voicing techniques for guitar. This easy to use system is a must for anyone serious about learning and understanding chords on guitar. Concepts of root position chords inversions and a number of other voicingtricks are covered with standard notation tab and chord diagrams. Having developed two of the most prolific and respected guitar programs in the world (Berklee School of Music in the 1960s and University of North Texas in the 1980s) Jack Petersen is arguably the most influential academic jazzguitar teacher of our time. Mick Goodrick and John Abercrombie to drop a couple big jazz guitar names and countless other great players all went through the 'School of Jack Petersen.' This book presents Jack's revolutionarysystematic chord voicing techniques for guitar. This easy to use system is a must for anyone serious about learning and understanding chords on guitar. Concepts of root position chords inversions and a number of other voicingtricks are covered with standard notation tab and chord diagrams.

The seventh in line of the Mel Bay/Warner collaboration offers 15 country favorites new and old. All arranged for the beginning to intermediate flatpicking guitarist in standard notation and tablature. These will be agreat addition to your collection: Chattahoochee Don’t Rock the Jukebox God Bless the U.S.A. Guitars Cadillacs Liza Jane My Maria Nothing’s Changed Here South Side of Dixie Take This Job and Shove It Tempted ThankGod I’m a Country Boy There’s Your Trouble This Time A Thousand Miles from Nowhere and The Thunder Rolls . Arrangers include John Harding Larry McCabe Joe Carr Brad Davis Dylan Schorer and Dan Bowden.

This book is for all levels and styles of guitarists. Finger Gymnastics is a term used for warm-ups stretching and any type of practice exercise that develops technique and stamina while preventing technique related injuries. The exercises in this book are time-tested and will keep your technique at its optimum while helping to ensure injury-free performance. The online audio recording presents three versions of the exercises in chapters I and II each version more advanced than the preceding one. In chapter III bass and rhythm accompaniments are included for many of the examples. Matching the pitch and articulation with a rhythm background will not only assist in warming up stretching and building stamina but will make your practice a more pleasurable experience. Includes access to online audio. This book is for all levels and styles of guitarists. Finger Gymnastics is a term used for warm-ups stretching and any type of practice exercise that develops technique and stamina while preventing technique related injuries. The exercises in this book are time-tested and will keep your technique at its optimum while helping to ensure injury-free performance. The online audio recording presents three versions of the exercises in chapters I and II each version more advanced than the preceding one. In chapter III bass and rhythm accompaniments are included for many of the examples. Matching the pitch and articulation with a rhythm background will not only assist in warming up stretching and building stamina but will make your practice a more pleasurable experience. Includes access to online audio.

Provides the intermediate clawhammer (5-string) banjo player with a fresh repertoire of 21 traditional and 5 original tunes as played by the author with the Boiled Buzzards Old Time String Band. The book briefly addresses clawhammer basics with a few pages of exercises and scales before presenting the tunes. The banjo tunings in this book are: double C tuning (gCGCD) modified double C tuning (eCGCD) G tuning (GDGBD) A tuning (aEAC#E) D tuning (aDADE) and Double-D tuning drop 5th (f#DADE). Written in banjo tablature only with suggested backup chords. Voted one of the top 10 clawhammer banjo players by Banjo Newsletter readers Levenson advises the reader that thetablature in this book is to be used only as a guide and to play the tune as you hear it not slavishly as written. This approach allows the reader to play within his/her style and level of ability. Provides the intermediate clawhammer (5-string) banjo player with a fresh repertoire of 21 traditional and 5 original tunes as played by the author with the Boiled Buzzards Old Time String Band. The book briefly addressesclawhammer basics with a few pages of exercises and scales before presenting the tunes. The banjo tunings in this book are: double C tuning (gCGCD) modified double C tuning (eCGCD) G tuning (GDGBD) A tuning (aEAC#E) D tuning(aDADE) and Double-D tuning drop 5th (f#DADE). Written in banjo tablature only with suggested backup chords. Voted one of the top 10 clawhammer banjo players by 'Banjo Newsletter' readers Levenson advises the reader that thetablature in this book is to be used only as a guide and to 'play the tune as you hear it not slavishly as written'. This approach allows the reader to play within his/her style and level of ability.

The seventeen Christmas songs in this volume arranged in comfortable keys can be used for players at different levels and for all kinds of occasions. All three editions (Violin Viola and Cello) include two parts for either solo or duet performance and piano accompaniment. The three books are all compatible so that ensembles may mix and match parts as desired. Suzuki groups may particularly enjoy these arrangements. The audio provides the piano accompaniments alone. It can be used for back-up improvisatory play-along or for pleasant listening by itself. Includes two 24-page pull-out parts for Cello I and Cello II and access to online audio. The seventeen Christmas songs in this volume arranged in comfortable keys can be used for players at different levels and for all kinds of occasions. All three editions (Violin Viola and Cello) include two parts foreither solo or duet performance and Piano accompaniment. The three books are all compatible so that ensembles may mix and match parts as desired. Suzuki groups may particularly enjoy these arrangements. The audio providesthe piano accompaniments alone. It can be used for back-up improvisatory play-along or for pleasant listening by itself. Includes two 24-page pull-out parts for Cello I and Cello II and access to online audio.

Not your typical fiddle-tune book these tunes range from variations of regular tunes to obscure Scottish polkas classical duets gypsy fiddle tunes Cajun tunes and even two or three original tunes with many in third and fifth position. Uncompromising care was taken in the transcription of these pieces and virtually nothing was simplified. There are several classical piano pieces trimmed down to violin solos and duets Americana and even the author's own variations on 'Carnival of Venice.' Included is an extensive section on playing back-up fiddle to another instrument dwelling on chord patterns double-stops bowing patterns 'shuffles ' and all manner of accompaniment andall fiddle tunes have chord symbols included. Not your typical fiddle-tune book these tunes range from variations of regular tunes to obscure Scottish polkas classical duets gypsy fiddle tunes Cajun tunes and even two or three original tunes with many in third andfifth position. Uncompromising care was taken in the transcription of these pieces and virtually nothing was simplified. There are several classical Piano pieces trimmed down to violin solos and duets Americana and eventhe author’s own variations on “Carnival of Venice.” Included is an extensive section on playing back-up Fiddle to another instrument dwelling on chord patterns double-stops bowing patterns “shuffles ” and all manner ofaccompaniment and all Fiddle tunes have chord symbols included.

Beginning drum books can make or break a student's desire to learn the instrument. This book was conceived by a seasoned professional with the idea of developing a collection of exercises that effectively balance simplicity to hold the student's interest. The techniques have been tried and tested through the author's many years of teaching beginning rock drumming. The end result of the author's efforts is a book that specifically addresses the rock drum kit as used in today's pop music. This comprehensive progressive method provides all the concepts and guidance needed to develop solid basic rock drumming skills.Beginning drum books can make or break a student's desire to learn the instrument. This book was conceived by a seasoned professional with the idea of developing a collection of exercises that effectively balance simplicity tohold the student's interest. The techniques have been tried and tested through the author's many years of teaching beginning rock drumming. The end result of the author's efforts is a book that specifically addresses the rock drumkit as used in today's pop music. This comprehensive progressive method provides all the concepts and guidance needed to develop solid basic rock drumming skills.

Backpocket Old-Time Songbook is considered a classic. In addition to song lyrics musical notation and guitar chords it is packed with hints on singing in the right key singing with an instrument transposing your chords usinga capo plus a short history of old-time songs minstrel songs dance tunes knockdown tunes ballads parlor songs and gospel songs. Includes numerous vintage photos. Includes words music and history of: Angelina Baker Bald-Headed End of the Broom Bravest Cowboy Bully of the Town Cindy Cluck Old Hen Come Take a Trip in My Airship Cotton-Eyed Joe Cumberland Gap Darling Nelly Gray Diamond Joe Dixie Don’t You Hear Jerusalem Moan? GroundHog Hard Times Come Again No More I’m Gwine Back to Dixie I’m the Man Who Rose the Mule Around the World Jordan is a Hard Road to Travel Keep My Skillet Good and Greasy Kingdom Coming Little Rosewood Casket Little LogCabin in the Lane Little Stream of Whiskey Milwaukee Blues Mole in the Ground Oh Them Golden Slippers Oh My Little Darling Old Maid’s Last Hope Pap’s Billy Goat Pretty Saro Rambling Boy Shady Grove Shall We Gather atthe River? Sourwood Mountain Sugar Babe Watermelon on the Vine Wild Bill Jones Wildwood Flower Wind and Rain Yellow Rose of Texas.

This book is packed with seventeen great fingerstyle arrangements of jazz standards. Each tune is presented in standard notation and tab for easy reading. These playable solos work great for fingerstyle players wanting to broaden their repertoire with jazz classics. Guitar solos include: All the Things You Are Alone Together Beautiful Love A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manha de Carnaval) A Felicidade (Adieu Tristesse) Have You Met Miss Jones? How High the Moon I Could Write a Book I Love You I've Got You Under My Skin Just Friends Makin' Whoopee My Funny Valentine My Secret Love The Shadow of Your Smile Summertime and The Way You Look Tonight.This book is packed with great fingerstyle arrangements of jazz standards. Each tune is presented in standard notation and tab for easy reading. These playable solos work great for fingerstyle players wanting to broaden theirrepertoire with familiar tunes. Perfect for gigs or fun.

50 Tunes Volume 1 for Fiddle is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series but carefully designed for the fiddle.The parts in this book range from beginner to advanced. All tunes contain a simple melody and most of the tunes contain an intermediate or advanced part. Many tunes contain a harmony part to match the melody. Since fiddle contests are a tradition in American and Celtic fiddling 50 Tunes Volume 1 for Fiddle contains hoedowns waltzes reels rags hornpipes jigs polkas and airs.Some of the tunes are authentic to true championship fiddling and were arranged and recorded by a former national champion fiddler. Includes access to online audio. Tunes recorded by full band not all instruments featured in every song. 50 Tunes Volume 1 for Fiddle is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as thosefound in the other 4 books of the series but carefully designed for the Fiddle. The parts in this book range from beginner to advanced. All tunes contain a simple melody and most of the tunes contain an intermediate oradvanced part. Many tunes contain a harmony part to match the melody. Since fiddle contests are a tradition in American and Celtic fiddling 50 Tunes Volume 1 for Fiddle contains hoedowns waltzes reels rags hornpipes jigs polkas and airs. Some of the tunes are authentic to true championship fiddling and were arranged and recorded by a former national champion fiddler. Includes access to online audio. Tunes recorded by full band notall instruments featured in every song.

Author Steve Marsh has spent many years playing guitar in the folk clubs of the United Kingdom where Irish music is in abundance. This collection draws from his extensive collection of original arrangements of traditional tunes. The songs vary in style and can be grouped into sets for use in a recital program. Many of the folk songs have been handed down from generation to generation so several versions of a song may exist. Therefore the author has taken a few liberties with the tempo and rhythmic structures of a limited number of tunes in this collection. In general the pieces in this album range from moderate standard to difficult. In standard notation only.Author Steve Marsh has spent many years playing guitar in the folk clubs of the United Kingdom where Irish music is in abundance. This collection draws from his extensive collection of original arrangements of traditional tunes.The songs vary in style and can be grouped into sets for use in a recital program. Many of the folk songs have been handed down from generation to generation so several versions of a song may exist. Therefore the author has takena few liberties with the tempo and rhythmic structures of a limited number of tunes in this collection. In general the pieces in this album range from moderate standard to difficult. In standard notation only.

This collection contains 16 traditional fiddling tunes from across North America. They are arranged in a theme and variation format typical of American fiddling. The authentic fiddling style harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Included are two violin parts and piano accompaniment. American Fiddle Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books are written as ensemble books so they can be played as solo books with piano accompaniment or together as ensemble. Includes a 32-page pull-out part for the piano.This collection contains 16 traditional fiddling tunes from across North America. They are arranged in a theme and variation format typical of American fiddling. The authentic fiddling style harmonies are written so that variouscombinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Included are two violin parts and piano accompaniment. American Fiddle Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books are written asensemble books so they can be played as solo books with piano accompaniment or together as ensemble.

Great performers have proven that the trumpet can be successfully used for playing not only classic music but also symphonic or chamber music from the classical romantic or modern period just as well as any other musical instrument. No longer is contemporary repertoire considered unfit for the trumpet.Every sincere instrumentalist needs a regular study program. A daily practice of technical exercises and etudes is necessary for improving and maintaining the desired results. Regularly playing works of music should be the aim of every musician amateur as well as professional. The best keys have been carefully chosen for trumpet and therefore many songs are not in thekeys in which they were originally written. Also a number of other adaptations have been introduced to make the music more suitable for performance on the trumpet in B flat. The structure of the music has not been altered. Composers include: Mozart Beethoven Haydn Praetorius Corrette Mozart Handel Bach Hook Lully Boismortier Schumann Rameau Saint-Saens Purcell and Martini. The piano accompaniment is available as a free download. Great performers have proven that the trumpet can be successfully used for playing not only classic music but also symphonic or chamber music from the classical romantic or modern period just as well as any other musicalinstrument. No longer is contemporary repertoire considered unfit for the trumpet. Every sincere instrumentalist needs a regular study program. A daily practice of technical exercises and etudes is necessary for improving andmaintaining the desired results. Regularly playing works of music should be the aim of every musician amateur as well as professional. The best keys have been carefully chosen for trumpet and therefore many songs are not in thekeys in which they were originally written. Also a number of other adaptations have been introduced to make the music more suitable for performance on the trumpet in B flat. The structureof the music has not been altered. Composers include: Mozart Beethoven Haydn Praetorius Corrette Mozart Händel Bach Hook Lully Boismortier Schumann Rameau Saint-Saëns Purcell and Martini. The piano accompaniment isavailable as a free download.

This text includes fifty-eight pieces of music as well as recorded audio of the entire book. Ben Bolt believes these pieces are the best of the best for developing technique musicianship and exposing the guitarist to the ingenious musical world of Fernando Sor. Regardless of your current level of expertise this music will be a joy to learn and listen to. Titles include: Napoleon's Theme: E Minor at Midnight: Rhapsody in D: March of the Wooden Soldier: and Easter Hymn are sure to please any audience. Ben Bolt's digital recordings of his arrangements are superb. His warm tone and singing vibrato bring Sor's music to life. All interpretations are classically correct. Heplays on his Fleta and Sons concert guitar made in Barcelona Spain (1976). Fernando Sor was born in Barcelona Spain (1778). Includes access to online audio. This collection includes 58 pieces of music by the Spanish Guitar master Fernando Sor as well as audio of the entire book recorded by Ben Bolt . Ben Bolt believes these pieces are the 'bestof the best' for developing technique musicianship and exposing the guitarist to the ingenious musical world of Fernando Sor . Regardless of your current level of expertise this music will be a joy to learn and listento. Pieces include: Napoleon's Theme E Minor at Midnight Rhapsody in D March of the Wooden Soldier and Easter Hymn . Ben Bolt 's digital recordings of his arrangements are superb. Hiswarm tone and singing vibrato bring Sor 's music to life. All interpretations are classically correct. He plays on his Fleta and Sons concert Guitar made in Barcelona Spain (1976).

100 Hymns for Flute and Guitar is a collection of all-time favorite hymns arranged for flute solo with suggested written chordal accompaniment. Fingerstyle guitar and strum styles are indicated on each solo and capo chords are shown where appropriate. Other chordal instrumentalists can also use the written material. The repertoire spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used as preludes or offertories throughout the various seasons in the church year. 100 Hymns for Flute and Guitar is a collection of all-time favorite hymns arranged for flute solo with suggested written chordal accompaniment. Fingerstyle guitar and strum styles are indicatedon each solo and capo chords are shown where appropriate. Other chordal instrumentalists can also use the written material. The repertoire spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used aspreludes or offertories throughout the various seasons in the church year.

Learn from the best. Grandpa Jones was a country music legend and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was very well known and respected for his own style of clawhammer banjo. The instructions are helpful for the beginner with tips on caring for your banjo to keep it sounding its best. The text covers tunings chord diagrams and the right hand rhythm patterns that made Grandpa Jones famous with the 5-string banjo.For the intermediate musician there are alternate tunings drop thumb rhythm and exercises for practicing your new skills. Included are several favorite songs along with lyrics and chords for your accompanist.The preface of the book written byGrandpa Jones along with the collection of personal photographs makes this an excellent keepsake as well. This is simply a must for your music library. Learn from the best. Grandpa Jones was a country music legend and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was very well known and respected for his own style of clawhammer banjo. The instructions are helpful for thebeginner with tips on caring for your banjo to keep it sounding its best. The text covers tunings chord diagrams and the right hand rhythm patterns that made Grandpa Jones famous with the 5-string banjo. For the intermediatemusician there are alternate tunings drop thumb rhythm and exercises for practicing your new skills. Included are several favorite songs along with lyrics and chords for your accompanist. The preface of the book writtenby Grandpa Jones along with the collection of personal photographs makes this an excellent keepsake as well. This is simply a must for your music library.

Traditional Songs from Québec for English-Speakers is a collection of 25 hand-picked powerful and gorgeous songs. They range from rousing and rollicking to exquisite and heartbreaking and from widely-known to rare gems of the repertoire. Each song is presented in French as well as in singable English with well-crafted lyrics and each is accompanied by an introduction that adds to an appreciation and understanding of its background. Additionally each song includes transcriptions of the melody as well as two interlocking optional harmonies that can be used singly or together. Both singers and a wide variety of instrumentalists can use these beautifularrangements (and may find helpful the 100 free recordings of them with the melody and harmonies together and separately on the web.) The book's introduction gives a brief historical overview of Québécois traditional songs as well as a guide to the use of the book and playing of the songs. In the back of the book you'll find lists of all the recordings and books referenced within plus lists of festivals camps and gatherings where you can enjoy hear learn and share in some of Québec's rich store of traditional music. Traditional Songs from Québec for English-Speakers is a collection of 25 hand-picked powerful and gorgeous songs. They range from rousing and rollicking to exquisite and heartbreaking and from widely-known to rare gems of therepertoire. Each song is presented in French as well as in singable English with well-crafted lyrics and each is accompanied by an introduction that adds to an appreciation and understanding of its background. Additionally each song includes transcriptions of the melody as well as two interlocking optional harmonies that can be used singly or together. Both singers and a wide variety of instrumentalists can use these beautifularrangements (and may find helpful the 100 free recordings of them with the melody and harmonies together and separately on the web.) The book's introduction gives a brief historical overview of Québécois traditionalsongs as well as a guide to the use of the book and playing of the songs. In the back of the book you'll find lists of all the recordings and books referenced within plus lists of festivals camps and gatherings where you canenjoy hear learn and share in some of Québec's rich store of traditional music.

Of Original Guitar Duets-Laurindo Almeida (1917-1995) belongs to an elite group of Brazilian/American guitarists who by composing important works for the guitar reinstated the instrument in his native country as worthy of serious musical study. This comprehensive collection presents Almeida's duets preserving original left and right hand fingerings. Written in standard notation only. Laurindo Almeida (1917-1995) belongs to an elite group of Brazilian/American guitarists who by composing important works for the Guitar reinstated the instrument in his native country as worthy of serious musicalstudy. This comprehensive collection presents Almeida 's duets preserving original left and right hand fingerings. Written in standard notation only.