The American Fiddle Method Volume 1: Beginning Fiddle Tunes and Techniques

The American Fiddle Method Volume 1: Beginning Fiddle Tunes and Techniques

Destined to become a classic, this method provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on many years of teaching experience, the author introduces the concepts and techniques that yields solid results. This method encourages creativity in the student by including variations to the tunes and illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation. To assist in the development of ensemble skills, chords and lyrics, basic music theory, and demonstrations of such skills as backup and lead playing are included in this profusely- illustrated book. Includes access to online audio.

  • ASIN: B00WZXQLNK
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Mel Bay Presents - Ryan's Mammoth Collection, 1050 Reels and Jigs (Hornpipes, Clogs, Walk-arounds, Essences, Strathspeys, Highland Flings and Contra Dances, with Figures)

Mel Bay Presents - Ryan's Mammoth Collection, 1050 Reels and Jigs (Hornpipes, Clogs, Walk-arounds, Essences, Strathspeys, Highland Flings and Contra Dances, with Figures)

This comprehensive book is a facsimile edition of the original collection published in 1883. It has survived over the years because it is one of the richest and most interesting of the 19th century instrumental collections as well as a resource for students of American vernacular music. Examining the cultural exchange between minstrel show, ethnic music and even classical music influenced some of the genres of what we now call American music. "Ryan's Mammoth Collection" contains a significant number of reels, jigs, hornpipes, clogs, walk-arounds, essences, strathspeys, highland flings, and contradances that are still played by both traditional and professional fiddlers. A special section containing historical notes and comments is included.

  • UPC: 796279023047
  • ASIN: 0786603003
  • ISBN: 0786603003
  • Brand: Mel Bay
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Mel Bay Parking Lot Picker's Songbook for Banjo (Book and CD)

Mel Bay Parking Lot Picker's Songbook for Banjo (Book and CD)

A collection of over 225 great bluegrass, old time, country and gospel standards. Melodies are presented with standard notation and tablature along with lyrics and chords. Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also included: step-by-step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key! The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book with Bill Evans on banjo and vocals, Dix Bruce on guitar, mandolin, and vocals.

  • ASIN: B00A2UYND8
  • Brand: Mel Bay
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay

20 Old-Time American Tunes Arranged for Ukulele

20 Old-Time American Tunes Arranged for Ukulele

This book features twenty superb arrangements of traditional Old Time American tunes by ukulele maestro Rob MacKillop. Included are classics such as Wildwood Flower, Man Of Constant Sorrow, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Angeline The Baker, and many others. All the music is playable with a pick or finger style, and the tunes are presented in both tablature and standard notation. The book includes accompanying audio.

  • ASIN: 0786683945
  • ISBN: 0786683945
  • Brand: Brand: Mel Bay Pubns
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay Pubns

Latin American Songs for Piano: For Children and Adult Beginners

Latin American Songs for Piano: For Children and Adult Beginners

This introductory piano method is a long overdue musical text for those interested in encouraging bilingualism in children and adults. Many of the selected tunes are gems that most Latin American children grow up hearing as part of their idiomatic folklore. Also presented are some award winning originals by the author herself. Songs include Senora Santana, Ojos Azules, Mama yo quiero, Mi gallo and many others. Songs are chosen from many hispanic countries and they can be played as piano solos as well as played and sung simultaneously. Includes guitar/piano for those wishing to add in harmony when they are ready. English and Spanish.

  • UPC: 796279099585
  • ASIN: 0786673982
  • ISBN: 0786673982
  • Brand: Brand: Mel Bay Pubns
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

American Fiddle Tunes for Solo & Ensemble-Viola,Score Violin 3

American Fiddle Tunes for Solo & Ensemble-Viola,Score Violin 3

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. The book includes viola melody (solo), viola harmony, third violin, and full score. The score is also available as an online download. “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. The Violin 1 & 2 book and the Cello/Bass book contain the piano accompaniment.

  • ASIN: 0786696923
  • ISBN: 0786696923
  • Brand: Mel Bay
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Favorite Old-Time American Songs For The Dulcimer

Favorite Old-Time American Songs For The Dulcimer

Our collection of old-time songs is sure to feature some of your favorite tunes. Each piece is presented in standard notation with dulcimer tablature and optional chords. Enjoy playing your dulcimer with "Favorite Old-Time American Songs For The Dulcimer". 232 pages. Song list: Jenny Fair Gentle Rosemarie Barb'ry Allen The Lady From York The King's Daughter Fair The Banks Of The Ohio The Unquiet Grave The Farmer's Curst Wife Fennario The Two Sisters One Morning In May Lady Mary The Devil's Questions Little Mattie Groves Shady Grove Sourwood Mountain The Cuckoo Tom Dooley Groundhog Same Old Man Omie, Let Your Bangs Hang Down Cold Rain And Snow Cindy Cripple Creek Oh Death Old Joe Clark Chickens Are A-Crowin' When First Unto This Country Red River Valley In The Good Good Old Colony Times The Young Man Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn The Sow Took The Measles Kansas Boys Alsea Girls Home On The Range Acres Of Clams Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie Beulah Land Sweet Betsy From Pike Little Old Sod Shanty John Henry Haul Away, Joe The Little Brown Bulls Boatman Dance

  • UPC: 741533260751
  • ASIN: B01N3QY0N9
  • Brand: Mel Bay
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay

La Musica Latin American Music Arranged for Hammered and Fretted Dulcimer (Spanish Edition)

La Musica Latin American Music Arranged for Hammered and Fretted Dulcimer (Spanish Edition)

Author Bonnie Carol learned first hand about soulful Latin American music as she grew up along the Texas-Mexico border. In this book, she takes familiar and obscure Latin American tunes and pieces influenced by Latin music and arranges them for hammered dulcimer, and in some cases fretted dulcimer (with tablature) as well. She draws from a repertoire including Argentinean tangos, Andean panpipe music, Mexican mariachi music, Central American marimba music, and music of the Chicano culture of the Southwest.

  • UPC: 796279091015
  • ASIN: 0786669195
  • ISBN: 0786669195
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

All-American Concertina Album

All-American Concertina Album

This is the Concertina book for anyone who wants to play Classic Ragtime, Marches, and popular themes, arranged for the 30-button Anglo Concertina. "The Maple Leaf Rag", "The Liberty Bell March", and more classic selections are presented for musical enjoyment. Each piece is carefully chosen for its playability on the Anglo-Chromatic concertina. Players with a "duet system" may also want this music for their repertoire. The arrangements are fully voiced, between the right and left hands to create a piano-style approach to concertina playing.

  • ASIN: 0786679220
  • ISBN: 0786679220
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Early American Roots, Recorder Edition

Early American Roots, Recorder Edition

Early American Roots, a companion book to HESPERUS' CD of the same name, presents a cross section of popular instrumental music from the English Colonies and early Federal America; divisions, shape note hymns, country dances and cotillions, arranged for the recorder. When America was still a colony, music in the New World was a welcome link to the settlers' original home; England, Holland, France, Germany, Ireland and Scotland. During the 18th century, as the colonies became independent from England, their music reflected this new freedom in its unusual textures and dissonances. Recorders and flageolets (the wooden predecessor to the tin pennywhistle) were easily carried about and made excellent solo instruments for both the new and old styles of music. They arrived in the New World in pockets, packs and bundles. Scott Reiss, the mind boggling recorder player and HESPERUS' co-director, arranges all the tunes on the CD for recorders, writing down every improvised ornament, slur and counter melody. Use this book as a technical study guide as well as a source of performing and arranging ideas. An invaluable guide to a little-known, but lively repertoire.

  • UPC: 796279046213
  • ASIN: 0786631910
  • ISBN: 0786631910
  • Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.