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Great Banjo Lessons. (Bluegrass Style). By Various. DVD/Instructional/Folk Instrmt. DVD. Guitar tablature. Homespun #DVDGBJBJ21. Published by Homespun (HL.642010).
ISBN 1597731919. With guitar tablature. 5.25x7.5 inches.
taught by Bill Keith, Pete Wernick, Tony Trischka, Eddie Adcock, Don Wayne Reno, Sonny Osborne and Ralph StanleyThis terrific compilation features instruction by some of Homespun's most celebrated banjo pickers. The lesson segments progress from very basic to advanced, and will give players a full range of bluegrass banjo techniques. Tunes include: Soldier's Joy • John Hardy • Little Rock Getaway • El Randa • Turkey Knob • and Little Maggie. ALL LEVELS • INCLUDES TAB • 90 MIN.
$15.96
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
Banjo G Tuning Photo Chord Book/DVD Set by William Bay. For Banjo (5-String). Chord Book. Photo Chords. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book+DVD. 52 pages. Duration 125 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20297DP).
ISBN 9780786676279. Bluegrass & Country. 8.75x11.75 inches.
This handy book/DVD shows left-hand fingering photos, notation, and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically, grouping all chords with the same root in a section. DVD is 125 minutes.
$10.36
Pages: 52
Instruments: 5-String Banjo, Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
Wade Ward - Clawhammer Banjo Master is a collection of clawhammer banjo tablature as played by Wade Ward, with modern interpretations by Bob Carlin and Dan Levenson. This book is the second in a series of transcriptions of tunes from the old masters--in this case, Wade Ward--who gave definition to our style of old time clawhammer banjo playing. The repertoire, presented in tablature, is intended to be a starting point for your journey through the old time music world. As such, each piece is presented in multiple arrangements, both on the page and on the accompanying audio CD. The recordings are for the most part played at a learning tempo and are close to the written notation, but not exact in all cases.
£12.99
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
Rhythm Mandolin DVD. (From Bluegrass to Celtic to Swing). By John McGann. For Mandolin. Rhythm/Backup. All. Multiple Levels. DVD. Duration 39 minutes. Published by McGann (MB.MSV02).
ISBN 9780976070528. All. 5.25x7.5 inches.
Introduces you to a broad range of grooves and approaches available to mandolin players in bluegrass, old time, Celtic, swing and jazz. Includes: exploration of the fiddle tune "Forked Deer" in many styles, tone production and dynamics, bluegrass rhythm styles, old-time feel with open drone strings, partial chords, the "continuum" right hand in progressive bluegrass, Celtic rhythm styles, the flow/brush/texture, alternate vs. crosspicking, jigs & reels, swing rhythm styles, Texas "sock" style, blues in C extending the I IV V basics, more. Includes printable standard notation/tab file as a PDF.
$19.96
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
Alternate Tunings for Five-String Banjo Played Bluegrass Style Book/CD Set by Terry McGill. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Bluegrass. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 72 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20762BCD).
ISBN 9780786674381. Bluegrass. 8.75x11.75 inches.
Alternate Tunings for Five-string Banjo is the first three-finger style banjo instruction book written specifically for the bluegrass banjoist wishing to explore alternate tunings. Written using standard tablature, the book takes the learner through the G modal, Standard C, Open C, Bb, D modal, Open D and E tunings. A companion CD is included with each book that includes examples of each tuning and song taught. The songs are played slowly and up to standard tempo on the CD. The first three-finger style banjo instruction book written specifically for the bluegrass banjoist wishing to explore alternate tunings.Written using standard tablature, the book takes the learner through the G modal, Standard C, Open C, Bb, D modal, Open D and E tunings. Students will learn new arrangements for such traditional pieces as Cumberland Gap, Shady Grove, Kansas City Railroad Blues, Pretty Polly and seventeen others. A companion CD is included with each book that includes examples of each tuning and song taught. The songs are played slowly and up to standard tempo.
$19.95
Pages: 72
Instruments: 5-String Banjo, Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
The Ultimate Mandolin Songbook contains multiple versions varying in difficulty of 26 of the most popular songs from bluegrass, jazz, ragtime, rock, pop, gospel, swing and other genres, in both standard notation and mandolin tab. The songs are arranged by Janet Davis to appeal to players of all levels, and the two included CDs feature her performing demos for listening and playing along. Arrangements in the book feature alternate licks, endings, segues and turnarounds for improvising. Picking styles include: tremolo, Monroe style, fiddle style, double stops, crosspicking, triplet style, jazz style and more. The songs are in various tunings and keys, and the lyrics and history are included for each.
£17.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
Covering all the basics of bluegrass banjo, including melodic and 'Scruggs-style' playing. Studies of more than 20 bluegrass standards appear in the book and are featured on the accompanying CD.
£12.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
The American Fiddle Method, Volume 2 - Fiddle DVD. (Intermediate Fiddle Tunes and Techniques). By Brian Wicklund. For Fiddle. Methods. American Fiddle Method. Bluegrass & Country. Intermediate. DVD. Duration 118 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99472DVD).
Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2. Brian continues and expands the skills introduced in Volume 1 and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn to play the right stuff faster and better. Contents include: 27 intermediate/advanced tunes, rhythmic slur combinations; tricks for playing in tune; secrets of great tone; fluid bowing; backup and chops; playing in flatted keys; and powerful double stops.
$15.96
Instruments: Violin, Fiddle, Strings, Folk
Genres: Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Country
By Dennis Caplinger. For Other Fretted. Banjo DVD; Method/Instruction; Play-Along. The Ultimate Beginner Series. Beginner. DVD. Published by Alfred Music Publishing
$19.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
Bill Keith Banjo (Bluegrass Masters Series). By Bill Keith. Arranged by Tony Trischka. Songbooks & Methods. Music Sales America. Bluegrass. Book only. 72 pages. Oak Archives #OAK10031. Published by Oak Archives (HL.14004659).
ISBN 0825602211. Bluegrass. 8.5x11 inches.
Exact transcriptions of 21 tunes and breaks by one of the masters of bluegrass banjo. Complete analysis of Keith's style, plus a detailed guide to the way he sets up his banjo. Includes a complete musical biography, notes on all the tunes, a discography, and never-before-published photos.
$16.11
Pages: 72
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
With this brilliant cassette, expert player Sam Bush teaches all the major styles from Bill Monroe to Newgrass. He uses some fabulous examples of tunes and melodies to demonstrate, including Old Joe Clark, B'ile Them Cabbage Down, Soldier's Joy, Liberty and Banks Of The Ohio.
£16.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
Anyone Can Play Bluegrass Banjo teaches you the beginnings and the basics of bluegrass banjo playing.
£10.50
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
First Jams: Banjo Book/CD Set by Lee Drew Andrews. For Banjo 5 String. Improvisation. First Jams. Instructional video. Bluegrass; Play along. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 24 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21510BCD).
ISBN 9780786678419. Bluegrass; Play along. 8.75x11.75 inches.
The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple, common tunes to learn. These are standard "Jam" tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books in this series are written in the same keys; they can all be played together without any problems. So get your friends or family who play guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, dulcimer or Dobro together, grab these books and start jamming. Improvisation - Another idea behind writing the First Jam series was to provide a number of tunes that were easy to learn, but that are also a great to begin working on improvising. Each book offers the melody for that particular instrument as well as back-up chords for another instrument to accompany you. Each song is represented in Tab, notation and chord symbols. The accompanying CD has two tracks for each song. The first playing the song with the melody line, the second track offers just the backup so you can play the melody over it or even improvise. Tunes include: Cripple Creek, Old Joe Clark, Arkansas Traveler, Will the Circle Be Unbroken and many more.
$11.99
Pages: 24
Instruments: 5-String Banjo, Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
My First Fiddle Picking Songs Book/CD Set by Steve Kaufman and Conny Ottway. For Fiddle. Tune Book. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 36 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20796BCD).
ISBN 9780786682980. Bluegrass & Country. 8.75x11.75 inches.
This fun and easy bluegrass fiddle book and CD takes you from the very beginning. Starting with an introduction to the instrument, the book teaches you basic fiddle technique such as holding the bow, and provides scales and exercises setting the foundation for the repertoire found in the book. Featuring classics such as "Boil E'm Cabbage Down", "Cripple Creek" and "Old Joe Clark", this book will get you playing in no time!
$17.99
Pages: 36
Instruments: Violin, Fiddle, Strings, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
This book teaches everything you need to know to get started playing the Banjo. Beginning with tablature reading and basic technique, you'll be guided all the way to reading music and playing great bluegrass classics like Bile That Cabbage Down, Ole Joe Clark and Cluck Old Hen. With helpful tips from artists such as Bela Fleck, Alison Brown and John Hartford, this comprehensive beginner's book provides a fun and unique way to get started playing this enjoyable instrument. A CD demonstrating all the examples and for playing along included and track 1 will help you to tune your Banjo. Have Fun!
£14.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
(Discovering Creative Improvisation for String Players). By Julianna Waller. For Fiddle. Improvisation. Bluegrass & Country play along. Intermediate-Advanced. Book/CD Set. 72 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc
$19.95
Pages: 72
Instruments: Violin, Fiddle, Strings, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
By Dennis Caplinger. For Other Fretted. Mandolin DVD; Method/Instruction; Play-Along. The Ultimate Beginner Series. Beginner. DVD. Published by Alfred Music Publishing
$19.99
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
This book/CD pack provides beginning and intermediate banjo players with two versions of 18 of the most popular fiddle tunes heard at bluegrass jam sessions. The "basic" solos generally begin on the first beat, contain lots of quarter notes, and use only simple rolls. The "intermediate" solos use more 8th notes and complex roles, and require more difficult formations of the left hand. Tunes include: Arkansas Traveler • Old Joe Clark • Red Wing • Salt Creek • Soldier's Joys • and more!
£14.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
Bluegrass & Country Music for Harmonica Book/CD Set. (Diatonic, Cross-Harp and Chromatic). By Phil Duncan. For Harmonica (All). Solos. Bluegrass & Country. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.93990BCD).
ISBN 9780786628735. Bluegrass & Country. 8.5x11 inches.
Attention all harmonica enthusiast! Join in the fun of playing at a bluegrass festival with a bluegrass band. This book brings to you the often performed tunes by every bluegrass and country player of all instruments. Select a few of these tunes and play them on your harmonica and you will be an instant hit! The book contains diatonic, cross harp, and chromatic stylings on 48 country/ bluegrass favorites: Bile 'Dem Cabbage Down; Arkansas Traveler; Wildwood Flower; Old Joe Clark; Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms; Crawdad Song; and many more. The stereo accompaniment CD has 18 of the songs recorded. All 18 songs are recorded on the beginning tracks with the harmonica, and again without the harmonica included. Shown in standard notation with lyrics, guitar chords & harmonica tab.
$19.99
Pages: 56
Instruments: Harmonica, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
All Star Bluegrass Jam Along for Banjo. (Backups, Lead Parts and Note-for-Note Transcriptions for 21 Essential Tunes). By Tony Trischka. Homespun Tapes. Play Along. Softcover with CD. 43 pages. Homespun #CDTRIJA01. Published by Homespun (HL.641944).
ISBN 1597731250. Play Along. 9x12 inches.
These fabulous collections for players of all levels feature 21 must-know bluegrass songs & instrumentals, created especially for learning players by the genre's leading artists. The artist plays a basic solo that states the melody of the tune, then a more adventurous improvisation, and each solo is transcribed in detail. The CD provides the audio versions of the solos, plus multiple rhythm tracks performed at moderate tempo for easy play-along. This great series will help you build your repertoire & get your licks in shape, so you can shine in your next performance or jam session!Songs include: Bill Cheatham • Blackberry Blossom • Down in the Willow Garden • I Am a Pilgrim • I'll Fly Away • In the Pines • John Hardy • Old Joe Clark • Soldier's Joy • more!
$15.96
Pages: 43
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
By Dick Weissman and Dan Fox. For Fiddle. Improvisation. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 120 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc
$19.99
Pages: 120
Instruments: Violin, Fiddle, Strings, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
Bluegrass Mandolin For The Complete Ignoramus! Book/CD Set by Wayne Erbsen. For Mandolin. Methods. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 80 pages. Published by Native Ground Music (MB.NGB107).
ISBN 9781883206550. Bluegrass & Country. 9x12 inches.
Wayne's friendly and fun approach to learning has taught tens of thousands of total beginners to play bluegrass music. Join the club! In this, his 26th book, Wayne cuts through the clutter and confusion of learning to play with his SIMPLE approach to playing the melody. He then leads the beginner down the path of being able to IMPROVISE on the melody by adding several simple rhythms. With Wayne's help, you'll soon be jamming up a storm. Guaranteed.
$19.95
Pages: 80
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
The American Fiddle Method, Volume 1 - Fiddle DVD. (Beginning Fiddle Tunes and Techniques). By Brian Wicklund. For Fiddle. Methods. American Fiddle Method. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. DVD. Duration 114 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99471DVD).
Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD lesson for beginning fiddle players, which is a supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 1. Brian guides you through the basic skills of learning the fiddle and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn faster and more efficiently. In order to include as much material as possible, each tune is played once followed by a few tips. This DVD includes nearly 2 hours of material, which is roughly equivalent to four to eight months of private lessons. Contents include: 22 common fiddle tunes, bow and fiddle position, bowing technique, fingering technique, rhythmic bowing, slurring, tricks for playing in tune, secrets for good tone, double-string playing, and backup playing.
$19.95
Instruments: Violin, Fiddle, Strings, Folk
Genres: Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Country
A new book on improvisation is now available for bluegrass mandolin players. Based on the concept of learning by playing, this 200 page book covers a wide range of improvisation tools and how to implement them in your playing. A large number of examples are presented in both tablature and standard notation, so that a theoretical background is not required. The small amount of theory needed is simply presented and easily learned step by step.A series of exercises designed to help the player develop improvisational skills are included in the book. As an instruction tool, the book can easily be combined with the instructor's individual philosophy or by a student wishing to study alone. The subject matter is varied in difficulty and can be used by both the beginner and more advanced player as an instructional guide and reference book. The major-themes in the book are:The pentatonic soundscale and major-chord based improvising with any Bluegrass-TuneDouble-stop improvisationMinor chords and KeysThe blues soundMelody oriented improvisationHow to use: Monroe Style, Cross picking, Hot lickshow to simplify a lickand more. An MP3 CD accompanies book featuring all examples.
£19.99
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Bluegrass, Country
