Slap Bass. (Learn bluegrass by Ear). By Marshall Wilborn and Henry Murphy. For String Bass. Methods. Learn Music by Ear. Bluegrass. Beginning. DVD. Duration 60 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.22032DVD). Add some rockabilly to your playing: single slap, double slap and triple slap all meticulously explained! Marshall Wilborn makes it easy! No Tab. Includes Marshall's Boogie Woogie, Grandfather's Clock, Lady of Spain (1 hour).

Performed by: Anne Murray: Could I Have This Dance - from Urban Cowboy Digital Sheetmusic - instantly downloadable sheet music plus an interactive, downloadable digital sheet music file, scoring: Ukulele/Vocal/Chords, instruments: C Instrument;Flute;Violin;Ukulele;Voice;Viola;Oboe;Recorder; 2 pages

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!

The Violin Play-Along series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the CD to hear how the Violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. With the melody and lyrics included in the book, you may also choose to sing along. Chord symbols are provided should you wish to elaborate on the melody. The audio CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!This volume includes the songs: Bill Cheatham • Blackberry Blossom • Cripple Creek • Great Speckled Bird • Red Wing • Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms • Soldier's Joy • Turkey in the Straw.

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

This groundbreaking lesson was recorded in 1984, when the now world-renowned Mark O'Connor was just 22 years old. He teaches the three fiddle tunes a player would need for most fiddle contests: a breakdown ('Wild Fiddler's Rag'); a waltz ('Skater's Waltz'); and a tune of choice ('Soppin' the Gravy'). The techniques and stylistic nuances that Mark covers on this extraordinary session will benefit all learning fiddle players. Extra: Each tune is performed, contest-style, by Mark and a crack Nashville band.Includes music booklet on disk.

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, Fiddle, 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 books offer the melody for that particular instrument as well as back-up chords for another instrument to accompany you. Each song is represented in notation with 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, Will the Circle Be Unbroken and many more.

Improvise with more expression and freedom in bluegrass and related styles. These ideas, exercises, and etudes will help you expand your palette of improvisational techniques and sounds. Develop your fingerboard versatility, and master harmonic and rhythmic ideas on the Violin.The CD has demonstration and play-along tracks, performed by an all-star bluegrass band. You will learn to build solos using techniques such as: uncovering a melody's most defining notes, and using them in a new context; reharmonizing chords and changing modes; breaking down, rearranging and varying melodic and rhythmic cells; using position shifts, string crossings and double stops; drawing from tetrachords, guide-tone lines, and other constructs.

Taught by Jim Wood, Kenny Kosek, Vassar Clements, Richard Greene, Brad Leftwich, Bruce Molsky, Jay Ungar, Stacy PhillipsThe eight lessons on this DVD, compiled from Homespun's incomparable library of music instruction, represent fiddle tuition at its very best. The lessons start at an easy beginner level and progressively get more challenging, providing a full range of techniques, styles, musical ideas and repertoire tunes to learning players at all levels.Includes music pdf on disc

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!

The Violin Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the CD to hear how the Violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. With the melody and lyrics included in the book, you may also choose to sing along!Chord symbols are provided should you wish to elaborate on the melody.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!

Digital sheet music is available for immediate viewing and download to your printer when your purchase has been completed.

How to Learn the Rockabilly Slap Bass starring Didi Beck 'Boppin B' and his Double Bass. Learn to play slap, double slap, triple slap, country slap, rockabilly slap, psychobilly slap, theory and more! German language only.

Exact transcriptions of 16 tunes and breaks by the master of bluegrass fiddle. Insightful analysis of Vassar's style including his distinctive fingering and bowing techniques. Plus a detailed biography, extensive interviews, notes on all the tunes, a discography, and many never-before-published photos.

Learn more about your favorite fiddle styles and techniques through the writings of experts in bluegrass, country, Irish, Cajun and swing traditions. This volume covers the difference between classical violin playing and fiddling, 'chopping' technique, bariolage, double-stop playing, and alternate tunings, plus lots of info on fiddle tunes from around the world.

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!

The Violin Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the CD to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. With the melody and lyrics included in the book, you may also choose to sing along. Chord symbols are provided should you wish to improvise on the melody. 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 volume includes some of the best-known bluegrass songs, including Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Gold Rush, John Hardy Was a Desperate Little Man and many more!

Here’s a great way to build up your repertoire of tunes while improving your bluegrass fiddling technique. Veteran fiddler Kenny Kosek has recorded this lesson with the intermediate player in mind, and his DVD is chock-full of fantastic fiddle features including tips of bowing, fingering playing licks and other tricks! Kenny is a top player and an experienced instructor. On this DVD he teaches eleven important tunes and their variations with plenty of patience and humour, breaking each one down in detail. First, learn the melody then get instruction on how to add ornaments and create improvised solos in a variety of styles. A music booklet with all the music from the DVD is also enclosed.

Taylor Swift. (Instrumental Play-Along for Cello). By Taylor Swift. For Cello (Cello). Instrumental Folio. Softcover with CD. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.842541). ISBN 1617805807. 9x12 inches. 15 favorites from this Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, including: Back to December • Change • Fearless • Fifteen • Love Story • Mine • Our Song • Picture to Burn • Should've Said No • Sparks Fly • Speak Now • Teardrops on My Guitar • Today Was a Fairytale • White Horse • You Belong with Me.

Taylor Swift. (Instrumental Play-Along for Viola). By Taylor Swift. For Viola (Viola). Instrumental Folio. Softcover with CD. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.842540). ISBN 1617805793. 9x12 inches. 15 favorites from this Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, including: Back to December • Change • Fearless • Fifteen • Love Story • Mine • Our Song • Picture to Burn • Should've Said No • Sparks Fly • Speak Now • Teardrops on My Guitar • Today Was a Fairytale • White Horse • You Belong with Me.

Taylor Swift. (Instrumental Play-Along for Violin). By Taylor Swift. For Violin (Violin). Instrumental Folio. Softcover with CD. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.842539). ISBN 1617805785. 9x12 inches. 15 favorites from this Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, including: Back to December • Change • Fearless • Fifteen • Love Story • Mine • Our Song • Picture to Burn • Should've Said No • Sparks Fly • Speak Now • Teardrops on My Guitar • Today Was a Fairytale • White Horse • You Belong with Me.

I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton. Arranged by Robert Longfield. For String Quartet (String Quartet). Pops For String Quartet. Grade 3-4. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4490840). Few know that this mega-hit from Whitney Houston was written by another entertainment giant, Dolly Parton. This new arrangement for string quartet is beautifully and effectively scored for student players.

Bluegrass Classics. (Violin Play-Along Volume 11). By Various. For Fiddle, Violin. Violin Play-Along. Softcover with CD. 40 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.842233). ISBN 1423447344. 9x12 inches. The Violin Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the CD to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. With the melody and lyrics included in the book, you may also choose to sing along. Chord symbols are provided should you wish to elaborate on the melody. The audio CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!This volume includes the songs: Bill Cheatham • Blackberry Blossom • Cripple Creek • Great Speckled Bird • Red Wing • Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms • Soldier's Joy • Turkey in the Straw.

Famous Fiddle Solos Made Easy - Big Note/Large Print Edition by Craig Duncan. For Fiddle. Solos. Bill's Music Shelf. Country. Beginning. Book + Online Audio. 64 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22145). ISBN 9780786682843. Country. 8.5" x 11" inches. This big note, large print book offers 43 traditional fiddle solos in standard notation with chord symbols. Selections include: Arkansas Traveler; Back Up and Push; The Blarney Pilgrim; Beaumont Rag; Bill Cheatham; Billy in the Lowground; Blackberry Blossom; Bonaparte's Retreat; Cotton-eyed Joe; Cripple Creek; Down Yonder; Dill Pickle Rag; Drowsy Maggie; Durham's Bull; Eighth of January; Fisher's Hornpipe; Fire on the Mountain; Garry Owen; Haste to the Wedding; Jolie Blond; Maidens Prayer; and more. The free on line audio recording available from the publisher contains performances of all the tunes in the book.