Ukulele Jamboree!. (25 Sing-Along Songs to Cheer You Up!). By Ian Whitcomb. For Ukulele (Soprano). Solos. Bill's Music Shelf. Bluegrass. Intermediate. Book + Online Audio. 52 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22138). ISBN 9780786662418. Bluegrass. 8.5" x 11" inches. This little songbook is a celebration of the spirit for use by ukulele entertainers and everybody else who wants to feel better in these often sad times of ours. There are no hymns or songs of praise as in a church, but the function is pretty much the same: the use of song to raise you out of yourself and onto another plateau where all is merry and bright. An alternative medicine to pills and the like. I want you to use these songs like friendly weapons. Wield them gaily at gatherings-parties, concerts, restaurants, business meetings, railway stations, airports, political demonstrations. You'll spread happiness, contentment and peace wherever you sing them. If we only had an army of ukesters singing these numbers we could march into any troubles part of the globe and within moments every belligerent would lay down their arms and surrender. Soon all would be joining in the fun. Pull out your ukuleles and follow the dancing print.

Ukulele Bluegrass Solos by Ondrej Sarek. For Ukulele (Soprano). Solos. Bluegrass. Multiple Levels. Book. 28 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22203). ISBN 9780786682966. Bluegrass. 8.75" x 11.75" inches. The ukulele has had a place in American acoustic music for decades; recently, however, interest in the instrument has surged. Historically overlooked by traditional bluegrass groups, the ukulele - an indispensable component of many newgrass bands - is becoming increasingly featured in bluegrass-at-large, often performing the roles traditionally associated with the mandolin. Ukulele Bluegrass Solos will teach you how to use the uke in any bluegrass setting. It demonstrates a variety of roles for the uke, presenting various concepts in the context of the repertoire associated with the genre.

Ondrej Sarek - Ukulele Bluegrass Solos Music Book, scoring: Ukulele TAB, instruments: Ukulele; 28 pages

Twin Fiddling Book/CD Set by Stacy Phillips. For Fiddle. Duets. Bluegrass & Country. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 146 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95458BCD). ISBN 9780786604760. Bluegrass & Country. 9x13 inches. This unique book presents authentic and fun multiple fiddle arrangements in the following styles: old-time, bluegrass, western swing, waltzes, and more. Playing hints are included for all of the tunes.

Tricks, Licks & Techniques for Dobro Volume 2 DVD by Orville Johnson. For Guitar (Resonator). Licks and Phrases. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 121 minutes. Published by Learn Roots Music (MB.OJDVD03). Let Orville take you through the basic techniques needed to become a Dobro player in this fun, accessible lesson for the beginner/intermediate player. A great primer for any beginning Dobro player, or a good reminder on techniques for the intermediate player, Orville teaches: --What makes something sound 'bluesy' --Playing through a 12 bar blues in G --Rhythm & Lead - Blues in E --What notes can you use in the G scale that relate to E blues? --Slanting bar techniques and scales --Using the slants and chords in 'Wayfaring Stranger' --Playing in open G - 'Cherokee Shuffle' --Cherokee Shuffle in A without using a capo --The rake --Pulling behind the bar --Retuning your B to A for bar pulls --Hammer ons and pull offs --Fast triplet licks --Melodic style picking --'The Mongrels Dream' --'Shenandoah' --and arranging for yourself --and more... This is an important lesson in Dobro Techniques for the Blues, Bluegrass, Swing or Hawaiian player.

Top Fiddle Solos by Craig Duncan. For fiddle solo. Solos. Bluegrass and Country. Intermediate-Advanced. Fiddle solo book and performance CD. Standard notation, chord names, introductory text and black & white photos. 118 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.94095BCD). ISBN 9780786635139. With standard notation, chord names, introductory text and black & white photos. Bluegrass and Country. 8.75x11.75 inches. If you are looking for exciting and challenging fiddle solos by one of America's hottest fiddlers, this book is for you. Contains Craig's outstanding fiddle arrangements on Dueling Fiddles, Rocky Top, Tennessee Waltz and many more. Presents 60 great fiddling tunes! The CD , which contains 18 songs from the book, is a sparkling stereo recording featuring Craig Duncan backed up by a top Nashville country rhythm section!

Written by Tony Trischka, one of the leading authorities in banjo education, The Complete 5-String Bluegrass Banjo Player sets the standard for bluegrass banjo instruction from beginning to advanced. From holding the banjo and reading tablature to melodic banjo style and standard bluegrass repertoire, this book is the definitive guide to learning authentic bluegrass technique. The audio CD includes demonstration tracks of the music examples, techniques, and songs. The Complete 5-String Bluegrass Banjo Player features include: All bluegrass techniques Scale patterns Chords illustrated with photographs and diagrams New and clear engravings Composition and Arranging Improvisation techniques The most influential banjo players' styles And more!

The student will learn to straighten out his or her time so it's consistent and even. Tony shows how to identify downbeats, upbeats and inbetween beats while playing increasingly tricky rolls. A great learning method.

Tony Trischka teaches twenty traditional Banjo solos that demonstrate new ideas, licks and techniques. Acquire the basic skills necessary to play in the styles of Earl Scruggs and Don Reno.

Tony Trischka Master Collection of Fiddle Tunes for Banjo Book/2-CD Set edited by Tony Trischka. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 256 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99583BCD). ISBN 9780786676316. Bluegrass. 8.75x11.75 inches. 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 companion recordings on 2 CDs will enable the player to learn by example and broaden their technical range. Fiddle tunes have been adapted for Banjo since the early 1850s. 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 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 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 2 companion CDs. --Expands the players' knowledge of Bluegrass banjo styles and banjo music. --Builds playing skills and adds variety to their playing.