Here are some of the great classics for bluegrass Mandolin. Listen to these wonderful interpretations, then you pick up your Mandolin and play with the band! Includes: Newly engraved, authoritative solo part printed on high-quality, acid-free ivory paper. Digital stereo CD with full performance, and second performance minus you, the soloist Second CD with -20% slow-tempo practice version

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 versatility over the fingerboard, and master harmonic and rhythmic ideas on the mandolin. The CD has demonstration and play-along tracks, performed by an all-star band.

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

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!

Jerry Reed is one of country music's guitar pioneers. His unique instrumental approach has strongly influenced the current generation of Nashville players. Now, you can learn from the source! Here are a dozen songs transcribed in notes & tab, plus an in-depth analysis of Jerry's style and approach to the guitar.

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!

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.

Score and parts for Brass Band with Flugel Horn/Tenor Horn Duet.

Bluegrass Ukulele features 21 of the most popular bluegrass songs and fiddle tunes arranged for ukulele by Fred Sokolow. Each song comes with three tablature arrangements: one arrangement where you strum the chords and sing the tune; one where you play an instrumental solo, picking the melody and strumming to fill out the rhythm; and one where you play a fingerpicking solo using banjo-type, three-finger rolls.Includes a CD with arrangements of each song played and sung by Sokolow.

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.

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.

Strap on your spurs and saddle up your horse! This is the classic cowboy songbook you've been waiting for. From America's favourite singing cowboys, Riders in the Sky, these crowd-pleasing songs are great fun to play and sing.With rousing tunes, cowboy love songs, and western-style yodeling, this book has it all.Introduce the next generation to 12 great songs, including: Back in the Saddle Again; Get Along, Little Dogies; Happy Trails; Home on the Range; The Red River Valley; (Ghost) Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend); The Yellow Rose of Texas and more.

Make a big impression at your next audition with these ten hit country songs carefully selected to bring out the best of your talent. Complete with a backing tracks CD, this book signals an end to problems finding an accompanist!Specially designed for female singers auditioning for shows, revues and bands, the music book features Piano, Vocal and Guitar arrangements of each song, while a handy reference on the back cover tells you the key as well as the high and low notes for each song.

This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques, concepts and licks to help you play and understand country Guitar at a manageable pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop your ear for the differences between players.Week six includes: Learn to play over a 4 chord progression, an introduction to major triad arpeggios, an introduction to hybrid picking, developing hybrid picking techniques, three licks in the style of Albert Lee.

This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques, concepts and licks to help you play and understand country Guitar at a manageable pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop your ear for the differences between players.Week five includes: Learn a classic country boogie blues, muted bass lines, introduction to dominant 7th arpeggios, combining chords and licks, using arpeggios to create cool licks, three licks in the style of Danny Gatton.

This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques, concepts and licks to help you play and understand country Guitar at a manageable pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop your ear for the differences between players.Week four includes: Playing a classic country blues, Chick’n Pick’n techniques, one minor pentatonic scale pattern, mixing the major and minor pentatonic scale to produce bluesy country licks, three licks in the style of James Burton.

This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques, concepts and licks to help you play and understand country Guitar at a manageable pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop your ear for the differences between players.Week three includes: Diatonic 6ths, playing major pentatonic scales across changing chords in a simple progression, pedal steel licks and bending, chromatics, pick and finger technique, three licks in the style of The Eagles.

This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques, concepts and licks to help you play and understand country Guitar at a manageable pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop your ear for the differences between players.Week two includes: The three octave horizontal pentatonic scale and variation in two keys, picking techniques, building solos using repetition, slides, hammer on's, pull off's and sequences, three licks in the style of Dickie Betts.

This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques, concepts and licks to help you play and understand country Guitar at a manageable pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop your ear for the differences between players.Week one includes: The major pentatonic scale and variation in one position, right hand picking, country phrasing, Sequencing the major pentatonic scale, three licks in the style of Vince Gill.

Explore the essential songs of bluegrass and country Guitar as played by Maybelle Carter and Jimmie Rodgers, and carried on by masters like Tony Rice, Norman Blake and Bryan Sutton. These ten lessons teach the basics of rhythm, from the classic boom-chuck to bass runs and embellishments, as well as how to flatpick melodies and solos. Features exercises, licks and full songs in notes and tab, with demos of everything on the CD.Teachers: Andy Ellis, David Hamburger, David Hodge, Steve Kaufman, Carol McComb, Scott Nygaard, Nicole Solis, Sue Thompson.

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

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you! The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight classic songs.The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo!Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band.Includes 8 pop hits from Hannah Montana's alter ego: As I Am; East Northumberland High; G.N.O. (Girl's Night Out); I Miss You; Let's Dance; Right Here; See You Again; Start All Over.

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!