(Intermediate Fiddle Tunes and Techniques). By Brian Wicklund. For Fiddle. Methods. American Fiddle Method. Bluegrass & Country. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 64 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

By Tommy Flint. For Guitar (Fingerpicking). Methods. Complete. Bluegrass & Country. Multiple Levels. Book/CD Set. 198 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

The American Fiddle Method, Volume 1 - Fiddle Book/CD/DVD Set. (Beginning Fiddle Tunes and Techniques). By Brian Wicklund. For Fiddle. Methods. American Fiddle Method. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book+CD+DVD. 64 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99471SET). ISBN 9780786668656. Bluegrass & Country. 8.75x11.75 inches. 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. This book is beneficial for both fiddle students and classical Suzuki violin students. A CD for listening and play-along captures the excitement of the music and aids instruction. This set also includes the companion DVD, in which the author guides you through the basic skills of learning the fiddle and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn faster and more efficiently.

Old & In the Way. (Lead Sheet/Banjo TAB). By Old & In the Way. For banjo, guitar and voice. This edition: Lead Sheet/Banjo TAB. Artist/Personality; Guitar Personality; Lead Sheet. Bluegrass. Difficulty: medium. Banjo songbook and examples CD. Vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, banjo chord diagrams, guitar chord diagrams and banjo tablature. 38 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.PGM0430). ISBN 0757938175. With vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, banjo chord diagrams, guitar chord diagrams and banjo tablature. Bluegrass. 9x12 inches. Old & In the Way was a side group formed by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. Jerry Garcia played banjo, not guitar, in this group, which featured David Grisman on mandolin and the legendary fiddler Vasser Clements. This group is credited not only with introducing Bluegrass music to a rock audience but with beginning the "new grass" movement--modern bluegrass and bluegrass/jazz fusion as now performed by everyone from Tony Rice to David Grisman, Bela Fleck, Nickel Creek and many others.This book includes simple lead sheets for each song including guitar and banjo chords, plus most of Jerry Garcia's banjo breaks and solos have been transcribed in tablature. The book also includes a demonstration CD of Alan Dalton performing each of the transcribed banjo parts.Titles include Pig in a Pen, Midnight Moonlight, The Hobo Song and more.

This book presents transcriptions with detailed bowings in tandem with three recorded versions of 35 Appalachian fiddle tunes ranging from some very common and easy tunes (for more beginning players) but also quite a few less typically played tunes. All transcriptions are based on "festival" versions of the tunes, meaning the versions are those most commonly encountered at jams and festivals. The book includes a clearly written description of old-time style focusing on "default" bowing systems designed to develop rhythmic bowing. Ideas presented include Nashville shuffle, 3-1 bowing, bow rocking, ghost bows, anticipations, left-hand ornamentation, drones, chording, dissonances, altered tunings, the concept of swing, tips on learning by ear and more. The tunes are played three times each for nearly 150 minutes of recording: (1.) very slowly and simply; (2.) at a modest tempo and but with double-stops, drones and other ornaments; and (3.) up-to-tempo. While this effort was designed for fiddlers, the recordings should serve as an excellent source for non-fiddlers at all levels who desire to build their repertoire and practice learning tunes by ear. The book and accompanying MP3 disc are appropriate for any level of player. The difficulty of the tunes ranges from simple to relatively complex. Similarly, the bowing techniques include the simplest ideas to relatively difficult. The three recorded speeds make the learning and processing of the tunes appropriate for all levels of players wishing to improve their ear training.Simple and highly accessible transcriptions with detailed bowings of 35 "festival" versions of Appalachian fiddle tunesAll tunes are recorded three times to accommodate players at all levels of experienceIncludes comprehensive and practical discussion of old-time bowings and style and how to learn by earStrong focus on developing "default" bowings to get the characteristic groove of old-timeDesigned for all levels of players and non-fiddlers who desire to improve their learning by ear and/or increase their repertoire

Hot Licks for Bluegrass Guitar contains hundreds of individual examples, which provide you with an up-to-date survey of flatpicking licks in general, but also insights into the nitty-gritty of how the licks are actually used.These 2 CDs support the book of the same title and contain demonstrations of every lick presented in this exhaustive survey. These CDs will provide a powerful resource and learning tool for flatpickers at all levels.

Banjo for Misfits DVD by Murphy Henry with Casey Henry. For Banjo (5-String). Methods. Bluegrass. Beginning. DVD. Duration 110 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.21715DVD). Now on DVD. Having trouble with banjo? Want to play songs that sound like something? Want to play songs your friends might recognize? Songs that aren't so darn fast? Banjo for Misfits is what you need! Designed especially for adults. Uses basic licks to play great arrangements. Basic chording explained. No Tab. Includes Boil Them Cabbage Down, I Saw the Light, Worried Man, Do Lord, and Two-Dollar Bill. (1 hour, 50 minutes).

Bluegrass Guitar Solos That Every Parking Lot Picker Should Know - Volume 1. For guitar. Fretted. Bluegrass and Play Along. Instructional book and 6 accompaniment CDs. Chord names, guitar tablature and guitar fingerings. 172 pages. Hal Leonard #CDKAUPL99. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.641411). ISBN 0793592429. With chord names, guitar tablature and guitar fingerings. Bluegrass and Play Along. 8.8x11 inches. Bluegrass Guitar Solos (That Every Parking Lot Picker Should Know) features 20 great bluegrass tunes in standard notation and guitar tab and al so contains six 1 hour CD's for play-along with the rhythm track for a low price of $69.95.In response to numerous requests, Steve Kaufman's most popular audio lesson in bluegrass flatpicking is now available on CD! No more rewinding or searching for that elusive tune or lick. With the press of a button you can access just the piece or phrase you want to learn.Steve's unique formula works for players at all levels. Beginners learn to pick the melody in its most basic form; intermediate pickers learn powerful licks and runs; and experienced players learn how to solo like a pro. Extra! The lead guitar on the right channel and the rhythm tracks (guitar, bass and mandolin) on the left provide a back-up band that allows for invaluable practice sessions.

(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

By Steve Kaufman. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book+CD+DVD. 84 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

By Dennis Caplinger. For Other Fretted. Mandolin DVD; Method/Instruction; Play-Along. The Ultimate Beginner Series. Beginner. DVD. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!

This follow-up to Steve's hot selling CD series features jam-friendly backup tracks to fifty traditional bluegrass and old-time favourites, played in slowed-down and up to speed versions. Learning players get a band to help them with their chops together on Angeline. Steve's workout is suitable for all instruments and all levels. With four CD lessons plus a 105 page book including Chords and Music, Tab for Guitar and Mandolin and a fantastic selection of tunes.

Sooner or later every player must learn how to create his or her own solos in a jam session. These can be carefully built or improvised on the spot.Pete Wernick teaches how to get the most credible bluegrass Banjo sound, from the simplest 'placeholder' vamps to solos combining melody notes and licks with full rolls.Tab included on DVD.

Performed by: Bill Monroe: Blue Moon of Kentucky Digital Sheetmusic - instantly downloadable sheet music plus an interactive, downloadable digital sheet music file, scoring: Guitar/Vocal;Guitar Tab, instruments: Guitar;Voice; 3 pages

Learn to Play Bluegrass Dobro Guitar Book/CD Set by Ken Eidson and Tom Swatzell. For Guitar (Resonator). Methods. Bluegrass. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 88 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.93968BCD). ISBN 9780786627684. Bluegrass. 8.75x11.75 inches. A step-by-step method by two noted Dobro authorities. This method takes the student through the basics of bar position, right hand technique, producing harmonics, and minor and seventh chords. Features 25 solos in G tuning, written in notation and tablature.

Learning to Fiddle DVD by Jenny Lester. For Fiddle. Methods. Bluegrass. Beginning. DVD. Duration 83 minutes. Published by Learn Roots Music (MB.JLDVD01). A great primer for the beginning fiddler of any age. Let Jenny Lester get you started on the fiddle with her clear, friendly and fun teaching style. Learn how to hold the fiddle and bow, tuning tips, how to tape your fretboard so you can find the notes, the A, G and D scales, working with a metronome, the Nashville shuffle, double stops, stretches, rosening your bow, drone notes and much more.

Advanced Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar DVD by Wyatt Rice. For Guitar (Flatpick). Rhythm/Backup. Bluegrass. Intermediate. DVD. Duration 90 minutes. Published by Flatpicking Guitar Magazine (MB.FGM1006). In this 90-minute DVD, rhythm guitar master Wyatt Rice teaches you how to greatly expand your rhythm guitar abilities by teaching: crosspicking rhythm; syncopated rhythm; a variety of right hand patterns combined with left hand technique to develop a "groove" rhythm; unique bass runs; passing chords; chord substitutions; and chord inversions. Additionally, Wyatt is shown improvisationally accompanying various instruments (banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin) and then analyzing what he has done to provide the rhythmic foundation behind each instrument. Special guest appearances by Rickie Simpkins, Kenny Smith, Sammy Shelor, and Tony Rice. Wyatt Rice has been one of the top rhythm guitar players in bluegrass and acoustic music for the past 20 years. He has been a member of the Tony Rice Unit since 1984. Of Wyatt's rhythm, Tony Rice has said, "He gave the band a fuller voice and an easily identifiable sound. Things that I did with the guitar I could not otherwise have done if Wyatt's rhythm guitar had not been there.".

ASAP Bluegrass Mandolin. (Learn How to Play the Bluegrass Way). Fretted. Softcover with CD. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1219). ISBN 1574242458. 9x12 inches. This book/2-CD pack delivers the meat & potatoes of bluegrass mandolin way beyond just teaching fiddle tunes! Players will discover how to find their way around the neck using common double stops, develop creative back-up skills, play solos to vocal tunes in the style of Bill Monroe, make up their own solos, and a whole lot more. For the average learner, this pack represents nearly two years' worth of lessons! Includes two instructional CDs: one plays every example in the book, and the second contains 32 songs performed by a bluegrass band with the mandolin parts separated on the right channel.

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!

(DVD). By Chris Thile. For mandolin. Homespun Tapes. Bluegrass and Instructional. Instructional video: DVD. Homespun #DVDTHIMN21. Published by Homespun

Tony Rice is known world-wide for his spectacular technique, brilliant improvisation and powerful soloing. On this CD (accompanied by a transcription book in both music and tab), he personally passes on to you the style he has pioneered during two decades as the top bluegrass picker of his generation. In careful detail, Tony analyses licks, runs, solos and rhythm parts to hot bluegrass songs and fiddle tunes that will challenge and delight all flatpickers.Intermediate players will learn the intricacies if the Tony Rice style in detail: the secrets of his left and right hand techniques as well as kick-offs and endings, licks, riffs and complete solos to fiddle tunes and country songs. He covers rhythm techniques, cross-picking, improvisation, variations on the popular ‘G run’ and much more!Before long you’ll be picking advanced solos to a number of tunes that should be in every good picker’s repertoire: The Red Haired Boy, Little Sadie, Your Love is Like a Flower, Blue Railroad Train, Home from the Forest, Wildwood Flower, Old train, Wild Horse, and Jerusalem’s Ridge.

Gene Lowinger. A comprehensive guide to playing the fiddle, bluegrass and country style, from Gene Lowinger, who has played with Bill Monroe. With 29 bluegrass and 14 traditional tunes.

Stacy Phillips and Kenny Kosek. The most complete bluegrass fiddle book ever published. Authentic transcriptions of classic bluegrass breaks in the styles of major players.