This is a collection of 42 well-known Balkan songs arranged for easy to intermediate accordion. Chords are provided to facilitate improvising. Includes a familiar and interesting Hungarian czardas. This is a collection of 42 well-known Balkan songs arranged for easy to intermediate accordion. Chords are provided to facilitate improvising. Includes a familiar and interesting Hungarian czardas.

A truly fresh and exciting book of piano solos featuring authentic Native American melodies. The history of the American Indian is sometimes a sad drama yet is filled with a wonder reflected in music. This book the result of extensive research by the outstanding educator composer and musicologist Gail Smith conveys music that is truly American. Easy to intermediate in difficulty. A truly fresh and exciting book of piano solos featuring authentic Native American melodies. The history of the American Indian is sometimes a sad drama yet is filled with a wonder reflected in music. This book the result ofextensive research by the outstanding educator composer and musicologist Gail Smith conveys music that is truly American. Easy to intermediate in difficulty.

Violin 1 And 2-This collection contains 14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland in a variety of styles including jigs reels hornpipes slip jigs strathspeys waltzes and airs. The harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. The violin book includes two violin parts with guitar chords and piano accompaniment. All of the Celtic Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books (Violin Viola and Cello/Bass) are written as ensemble books so they can be played as solo books or together as ensemble. Includes a 32-page pull-out part for violin.This collection contains 14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland in a variety of styles including jigs reels hornpipes slip jigs strathspeys waltzes and airs. The harmonies are written so thatvarious combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. The violin book includes two violin parts with guitar chords and piano accompaniment. All of the Celtic Tunesfor Solo and Ensemble books (Violin Viola and Cello/Bass) are written as ensemble books so they can be played as solo books or together as ensemble.

Pedal steel innovator DeWitt Scotty Scott handpicked these 23 classic gospel tunes for their ease in playing. Written in standard notation and tablature. E9 tuning. Includes access to online audio. Pedal steel innovator DeWitt Scotty Scott handpicked these 23 classic gospel tunes for their ease in playing. Written in standard notation and tablature. E9 tuning. Includes access to online audio.

Volume 1-Mel Bay's Master Anthology of Mandolin Solos Volume One is designed to enhance the repertoire of the intermediate to advanced mandolinist with a generous collection of challenging pieces. Contributors include Alan Bibey Bud Orr Simon Mayor John McGann Jody Stecher Joe Carr Dan Gelo Matt Flinner Seth Austern Ray Valla Jethro Burns Rob Haines Ely Karasik Terry Pender Carlo Aonzo Eugene Hayth Butch Baldassari Robert Bancalari and many others. Standard notation and tablature are offered for most of the pieces (a few are notation only) along with a biographical sketch of the performer. Includes access to online audio making this an ideal sourcebook for seriousstudents and professionals alike. The audio contains performances of most of the pieces in the book. Mel Bay's Master Anthology Of Mandolin Solos: Volume 1 is designed to enhance the repertoire of the intermediate to advanced mandolinist with a generous collection of challenging pieces. Contributorsinclude Alan Bibey Bud Orr Simon Mayor John McGann Jody Stecher Joe Carr Dan Gelo Matt Flinner Seth Austern Ray Valla Jethro Burns Rob Haines Ely Karasik Terry Pender Carlo Aonzo Eugene Hayth Butch Baldassari Robert Bancalari and many others. Standard notation and tablature are offered for most of the pieces (a few are notation only) along with a biographical sketch of the performer. Includes online audio making this an idealsourcebook for serious students and professionals alike. The audio contains performances of most of the pieces in the book.

For Classic Guitar-This collection of etudes for classic guitar includes six in open position nine in Position II and five in Position IV. Standard notation only. This collection of etudes for classic guitar includes six in open position nine in Position II and five in Position IV. Standard notation only.

A five-movement suite for solo guitar dedicated to Alice Artzt Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Alirio Diaz. The movements are Quisqueya: Homenaje a la Catedral de Santo Domingo: Pavana Guajira (al estilo del Son Cubano): Boriken (Cancion-Mazurka): and Seis Milonga. Written in standard notation only and recommended for the intermediate to advanced guitarist. The companion recording by Carlos Barbosa-Lima is highly recommended. A five-movement suite for solo Guitar dedicated to Alice Artzt Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Alirio Diaz. The movements are Quisqueya Homenaje a la Catedral de Santo Domingo Pavana Guajira (al estilo del Son Cubano) Boriken (Cancion-Mazurka) and Seis Milonga . Written in standard notation only and recommended for the intermediate to advanced guitarist. The companion recording by Carlos Barbosa-Lima is highly recommended.

Solo Settings For Classical And Fingerstyle Guitar-This book offers guitarists a graded selection of 71 carols for the holiday season. Most of the arrangements are graded variations in that each tune starts with an easy reading beginner arrangement (excellent for students and the last minute reading gig) and ends with intermediate settings using techniques such as tremolo jazz voicings and three voice counterpoint. All of the music in this book is typeset in landscape format so that no page turns are required and printed in standard notation only with suggested left-hand fingering. The book fits beautifully on any folding music stand and (because of the low landscape format) leaves plenty of room for any standard clip-onlight. The Holiday Gig Book is an excellent source of holiday tunes for the working guitarist. This book offers guitarists a graded selection of 71 carols for the holiday season. Most of the arrangements are graded variations in that each tune starts with an easy reading beginner arrangement (excellent for students andthe last minute 'reading' gig) and ends with intermediate settings using techniques such as tremolo jazz voicings and three voice counterpoint. All of the music in this book is typeset in landscape format so that no page turnsare required and printed in standard notation only with suggested left-hand fingering. The book fits beautifully on any folding music stand and (because of the low landscape format) leaves plenty of room for any standard clip-onlight. The Holiday Gig Book is an excellent source of holiday tunes for the working guitarist.

Odd-time signatures are often an enigma to the Western musician and present specific challenges when it comes to phrasing and feeling. This book will improve any musician's ability to intuit odd-time signatures through 48 etudes in 5/8 7/8 9/8 10/8 and 11/8 time. Mixed etudes are also included which feature different traditional and odd-time signatures within each piece. All of these studies will facilitate note-reading and position playing abilities and are applicable to jazz classical and contemporary guitar genres.The Mel Bay Achieving Guitar Artistry series is designed to condition and guide the developing guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency regardless of the style of music performed. Odd-time signatures are often an enigma to the Western musician and present specific challenges when it comes to phrasing and feeling. This book will improve any musician's ability to intuit odd-time signatures through 48 etudes in 5/8 7/8 9/8 10/8 and 11/8 time. 'Mixed etudes' are also included which feature different traditional and odd-time signatures within each piece. All of these studies will facilitatenote-reading and position playing abilities and are applicable to jazz classical and contemporary Guitar genres. The Mel Bay Achieving Guitar Artistry series is designed to condition and guide thedeveloping guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency regardless of the style of music performed.

For The Beginning Descant/Soprano Recorder-Twenty-four solos for soprano (descant) recorder based on famous classic melodies by Beethoven Brahms Chopin Corelli Dvorak Faure Grieg Mozart and others as well as several folk songs and original pieces by the author. This music is specially arranged for the beginning-level pupil. Piano accompaniment included. The solo Descant/Soprano Recorder part is available as an online 16-page PDF download. Twenty-four solos for soprano (descant) Recorder based on famous classic melodies by Beethoven Brahms Chopin Corelli Dvorak Faure Grieg Mozart and others as well as several folk songs and original pieces by the author.This music is specially arranged for the beginning-level pupil. Piano accompaniment included. The solo Descant/Soprano Recorder part is available as an online download.

Alexandre Lagoya once said: For one Guitar you can write what the Guitar will allow you to write. For two Guitars you can write what you choose. While there is a measure of overstatement in this it remains true that the medium of two Guitars allows much greater creative freedom to the composer. There are many kinds of Guitar-duo works- at one extreme the very simple at the other the call for two virtuosi; those in this book inhabit the middle of this spectrum. They are not in effect accompanied Guitar solos but equal duets in which two players of moderate technical ability converse with one another sharing the lead. This they do without sacrificing musical interest. Two ofthe pieces consist of variations on folk tunes - Shades of Green uses the Irish tune The Next Market Day while Varieties of Scotch is based on the well known Scottish tune Ye Banks and Braes . The remaining duet is an affectionate nod in the ragtime direction of Scott Joplin. The two sets of variations are suitable for concert use and Joblinesque is a natural encore piece. Alexandre Lagoya once said: 'For one Guitar you can write what the Guitar will allow you to write. For two Guitars you can write what you choose.' While there is a measure of overstatement in this it remains true that themedium of two Guitars allows much greater creative freedom to the composer. There are many kinds of Guitar-duo works- at one extreme the very simple at the other the call for two virtuosi; those in this book inhabit themiddle of this spectrum. They are not in effect accompanied Guitar solos but equal duets in which two players of moderate technical ability converse with one another sharing the lead. This they do without sacrificing musicalinterest. Two of the pieces consist of variations on folk tunes - Shades of Green uses the Irish tune The Next Market Day while Varieties of Scotch is based on the well known Scottish tune YeBanks and Braes . The remaining duet is an affectionate nod in the ragtime direction of Scott Joplin. The two sets of variations are suitable for concert use and Joblinesque is a natural encore piece.

Arranged and edited by guitar legend Pepe Romero this guitar duet of Spanish Dance No. 5 by Enrique Granados is a must for any collection. Book includes full score Guitar I and Guitar II parts. Arranged and edited by guitar legend Pepe Romero this guitar duet of Spanish Dance No. 5 by Enrique Granados is a must for any collection. Book includes full score Guitar I and Guitar II parts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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