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The first and foremost Italian mandolin book dedicated to the traditional music from Southern Italy. Written in standard notation and mandolin tablature with guitar and mandolin chord accompaniment, this book introduces the reader to the various authentic folk songs from the regions of Campagnia, Calabria, Puglia, Sicily and Sardinia. With detailed descriptions of the songs and dances, historical and technical information about tarantella and pizzica music, the book will increase the knowledge and repertoire of Italian folk music for both beginners and professional musicians alike. The book provides an excellent foundation needed to play in the style of the music. With preparatory technical studies, the student will learn the Italian style of tremolo, picking, and rhythms that accentuate the music. Together with the accompanying CD, the student will be able to play along and follow the precise nuances that distinguish the music.
£12.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Now you can play your favourite songs on your uke with great-sounding backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro! This pack features 8 tunes from the island state.
£8.95
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
18 Jewish standards expertly arranged for Accordion.
£3.95
Instruments: Accordion, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
25 popular songs for the ukulele in standard music notation, tablature and easy chords. To get the most out of this book, you'll want to replace the fourth (high G) string with one of a heavier gauge and tune it an octave lower to get that full, deep sound – a lá Hawaiian uke virtuoso Jesse Kalima – in playing the melodies in this book. The chords can be played with or without the low G sound.
£14.95
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Based on his top-selling Uke'n Play series, Mike Jackson has now put together an even easier edition - a collection of well-known songs using just two chords per song.This is a book for the beginner (any age) or for those who play a little and need some extra easy songs to practice what they know. Basic information is given and relevance of the Ukulele to the Guitar is included - to show the connection for those who already play Guitar.The CD has recordings of all the songs - with lead vocals, ukulele and full band accompaniment. Playing along helps keep the beat and gives confidence to the player as technique is being refined.With this simple 'Instant Play Method' you will be able to play every song in the book in no time!
£7.95
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
An exciting collection of 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy Mandolin. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation as well as Mandolin tablature. An accompanying CD contains all the tunes, played at a manageable speed, with Guitar accompaniment.The collection contains airs, well known songs, polkas, slip jigs, slides, double jigs, hornpipes and reels, all of which are specially arranged by the author with the beginning/intermediate mandolinist in mind. On the CD, the tunes are played 2 or 3 times, so you can really get into the feel of the tune, when playing along. The speed of the tunes is quite slow, but not so slow as to take away from the essential feel of the music.Irish music is rightly popular all over the world. The haunting beauty of the slow airs and infectious foot-tapping rhythms of jigs and reels are here to be discovered in this selection of great traditional music.
£11.99
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Irish mandolin playing. As well as being a complete guide for the absolute beginner, this book also contains a mine of information, useful tips and ideas for the experienced player.The book takes the reader from the basics of the mandolin right through to more advanced topics such as creating variations, emphasis, improvisation, playing with other musicians, practicing effectively and much more. All the tunes and key exercises in the book are included on the accompanying 63 track CD.There is no need to read conventional music notation as all the music is written in easy-to-read mandolin tablature. However, for those interested in learning about music notation there is a handy section on this subject tailored specifically to the mandolinist as well as a chapter on modes.
£19.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Digital sheet music is available for immediate viewing and download to your printer when your purchase has been completed.
£2.25
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Digital sheet music is available for immediate viewing and download to your printer when your purchase has been completed.
£0.99
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Digital sheet music is available for immediate viewing and download to your printer when your purchase has been completed.
£2.25
Instruments: Accordion, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Digital sheet music is available for immediate viewing and download to your printer when your purchase has been completed.
£2.25
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Digital sheet music is available for immediate viewing and download to your printer when your purchase has been completed.
£0.99
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Here are 42 all-time favourite traditional songs that are ideal for ukulele accompaniment! Complete lyrics and chord boxes, this collection is the ideal way to improve your uke skills by playing real songs that everyone can sing. For Ukeleles in standard GCEA tuning.
£7.95
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
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£16.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
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£19.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Today's foremost player of the melodic Clawhammer Banjo presents a comprehensive guide to the instrument, the style, its heritage and culture, complete with a supporting CD.Learn to play authentic versions of Appalachian fiddle tunes, string band tunes, New England hornpipes, Irish jigs, Scottish reels and much more. The arrangements showcase the unique styles of many important contemporary players, and are presented alongside chapters detailing basic and advanced playing techniques, as well as over 70 musical illustrations, historical notes and period photos.A truly wide-ranging guide to this wonderfully characterful and exciting genre of music, rich in historical detail, and with every technique and tune you'd ever need to know!
£14.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
If you already know your way around the mandolin and want some expert advice and new ideas to spice up your playing of Celtic tunes, then Simon Mayor’s New Celtic Mandolin will prove an invaluable resource. Simon Mayor takes a fresh and detailed look at traditional and modern tunes from many corners of the Celtic world, introducing original ideas that will benefit all aspects of your mandolin playing. This book includes: Left hand techniques for adding decoration to tunes: pull-offs, double pull-offs, hammer-ons, and slides.Plectrum technique: tips on incorporating triplets and the most effective use of down and up strokes.How to incorporate harmony lines, drones and full chordal accompaniments.How to move up the fingerboard: tricks for seamlessly shifting position.Includes tunes in music and tablature with guitar chords.Includes three quartet arrangements.Fascinating and revealing interviews with leading players Andy Irvine, Maartin Allcock, Chris Newman, Gary Peterson, and Brian Taheny.
£9.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Written by William Lee Johnson, Progressive Harmonica Method For Beginners is a comprehensive, lesson-by-lesson method covering all aspects of harmonica playing, including folk songs, blues, boogie woogie, rock and roll, country, train songs, jigs, bluegrass, religious, and classical sections. All songs are written in a simplified, easy-to-use notation system and contains appendices on reading standard musical notation.The accompanying CD contains demonstrations of the examples presented in this book.
£13.95
Instruments: Harmonica, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Written by Tom Wolf, the Harmonica Primer is an instruction book, with accompanying CD, designed for the beginning student who desires a clear, step-by-step method of learning to play the harmonica. The many illustrations which are included make this a very attractive method book. The book contains not only familiar songs, but spends much time showing techniques and exercises to help establish a firm foundation and background necessary to learn to play any instrument.The accompanying CD contains demonstrations of the examples presented in the book.
£11.95
Instruments: Harmonica, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
For Accordion.
£10.50
Instruments: Accordion, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
A terrific lesson specifically devised for Banjo players that wish to sing and accompany themselves in the clawhammer style, featuring Grammy-winning performer Cathy Fink.Starting with easy songs, Cathy shows how to find the right key for your voice, use the capo, play a simple accompaniment and pick out scales and melody notes within the chords. You'll discover how to embellish your tunes with slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs and other important tricks that will add drive and complexity to your performances.Cathy also introduces some more advanced techniques and different tunings, including double thumbing, old-time modal sounds, waltz time, and a superb showcase rendition of Oh! Susanna that combines them all!
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Bluegrass legend Jesse McReynolds invented crosspicking on the Mandolin in the 1960s, and this DVD gives you the chance to learn this complex and powerful technique from the master himself.Jesse starts at the beginning, teaching the basics of mandolin crosspicking which emulates the characteristic sounds of banjo rolls. He provides a host of exercises, melodic variations, endings, backward rolls and arrangements to some of his best known songs. Jesse also reveals the secrets of his splitter strings, another McReynolds innovation that creates a rich texture and enables you to get additional harmonies on your instrument.
£22.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
A high-octane course in Scruggs-style banjo that will take your playing up to the next level with a host of terrific tunes and invaluable instruction. Learn some of the traditional instrumentals that form the essential repertoire for every aspiring picker. Discover the inner workings of each tune, and how to employ rolls, chokes, slides and inversions to achieve an authentic Bluegrass sound. You'll learn how to back up a soloist, use syncopation, improvise and overcome problems with speed and timing.Tony is accompanied by veteran musicians David Grier and Andrea Zonn, providing examples of how each tune is played in the context of a Bluegrass band.
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
A generous anthology of Celtic melodies, collated and presented by Allan Alexander and Jessica Walsh, and arranged for the Mandolin. From Cremonea to Planxty Burke, every tune includes performance notes and historical information. Guitar chord symbols are provided to guide your accompaniments, and a full CD of examples is included featuring Angelina Galashenkova-Reed playing the Mandolin. Melodies are provided in both notation and tablature.
£17.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Get your hands on this classic 1984 tutorial and discover how Bela Fleck has since become arguably the greatest Banjo player of our time! Now on DVD, Bela's detailed and expert demonstrations will give you the key to mastering many techniques and disciplines, including:Bluegrass pickingKeith/Scruggs tunersDon Reno-style single-string workBlues improvisationCeltic instrumentals...and much moreYou will also learn some complete Banjo pieces, including Texas Bar-B-Que and Brilliancy. A must for every aspiring Banjo picker.
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
The Tenor Banjo has a shorter neck and higher, sharper sound, great for being heard in a band situation. Buddy Wachter's tutorial provides everything you need to know, and is specifically produced for this particular kind of Banjo.The lessons includeTheoryBasic chord formationsPicking and strumming exercisesCorrect tremolo techniqueMoveable chordsDynamics and structure when playing tunesYou'll learn valuable insights into the Duo and Riverboat styles, as well as the approach of the incomparable Eddie Peabody.
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
A fully revised and enhanced edition of the world-famous Earl Scruggs method - the best selling Banjo tutor in the world! The Earl Scruggs method is proven to work time and again, and has helped thousands of beginners get to grips with the instrument over the years. This new edition boasts more songs, updated lessons and much more.Everything you need to start playing the Banjo is presented right here, including:Scruggs tunersReading music and TabChordsRight hand rollsLeft hand techniquesUnusual Banjo tuningsPicking exercisesAlong with information on how to play, Scruggs' guide will teach you the history of the instrument, how to build a banjo and over 40 songs to master and enjoy.
£13.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
A fully revised and enhanced edition of the world-famous Earl Scruggs method - the best selling Banjo tutor in the world! The Earl Scruggs method has proven to work time and again, and has helped thousands of beginners get to grips with the instrument over the years. This new edition boasts more songs, updated lessons and much more.Everything you need to start playing the Banjo is presented right here, including:Scruggs tunersReading music and TabChordsRight hand rollsLeft hand techniquesUnusual Banjo tuningsPicking exercisesAlong with information on how to play, Scruggs' guide will teach you the history of the instrument, how to build a banjo and over 40 songs to master and enjoy. The accompanying CD features Scruggs himself playing and explaining over 60 examples.
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Unlock the secrets of this stunning and highly characteristic instrument with the help of a true Dulcimer master. The beauty of the instrument is such that even a novice can entice sweet tones and simple tunes almost immediately. For an experienced player, the Dulcimer is rich, complex, versatile and highly expressive.Starting with tuning up, Schnaufer covers your first scales, fingerings and strumming techniques. You'll then learn accompaniments to some of country music's greatest melodies, including adding chords and harmony. There are several beautiful arrangements of classics including Tennessee Waltz and I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry that will open up new doors in your playing and musicianship, giving you the tools to really expand your abilities with this wonderful instrument.
£22.95
Instruments: Dulcimer, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Waltons Publishing presents one hundred ten of the most popular and enduring session tunes from Ireland and around the world. Join in wherever you go with this session-friendly collection of jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, slides, airs and more. Suitable for all melody instruments (fiddle/violin, recorder, tinwhistle, or flute). All of the tunes are recorded on the CD's at a moderate tempo for easy learning, and the tunes are individually tracked for instant access.
£11.95
Instruments: Tin Whistle, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
If you are an Accordionist, become the best and most versatile player you can be with this unique tutorial DVD. Joey Miskulin packs a huge amount of information into each lesson, giving you the chance to develop your speed, control and timing across a variety of popular styles. Discover how to play anything from a Polka to a Tex Max dance, from Cajun to Cowboy and everything in between. Find new rhythms, bellows shakes and vibrato ideas.This timeless DVD has something to offer any player of the Accordion, regardless of ability and whatever your style.
£22.95
Instruments: Accordion, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
With this comprehensive method, you get 25 songs in standard notation and tab, a CD with 77 examples, and detailed info from Banjo master Fred Sokolow on a host of other topics, including: the selection, care and feeding of your banjo tuning reading tablature chords three-finger rollsbackup licksplaying in any keypicking melodyspecial effectsdifferent tuningsmusic theory
£13.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Perhaps the most readily identifiable sound of traditional Irish music is the sound of the Tin or Penny Whistle. Once mastered, this simple, inexpensive instrument can be played by a soloist or as an important element in a multi-instrument Irish music session. Expert player and instructor L.E. McCullough teaches all the basic techniques, along with several tunes to get beginners off to a great start. No prior experience of this or any other instrument is required making this an ideal method for elementary players. Includes a booklet of all the music included in the DVD.
£22.95
Instruments: Tin Whistle, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Discover the wealth of Celtic folk melodies from the very roots of Bluegrass with this very special DVD from Norman and Nancy Blake. The Blake's have selected some of the finest and most haunting melodies of the Celtic and Southern mountain traditions, all of which are accessible and easy to learn for the intermediate Mandolin player. Using split-screen close-ups, you will be able to study both the picking and fretting hands individually, and the DVD is packed with tips and advice concerning double-stops, tremelos, drones, split strings and other essentials.
£22.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Master the heart-warming sounds of the country Harmonica with this comprehensive tutorial. Starting from your first few notes, this DVD will guide you as you learn the phrasing, blowing patterns and bending techniques that characterise the sound of an authentic Harmonica melody. Peter 'Madcat' Ruth shows you basic breathing patterns that then become the basic 'Train Rhythm' of Harmonica comping. Ruth also demonstrates a variety of hand positions that will enable you to master a good vibrato and the 'Wah Wah' sound. Such techniques are useless without a good tune to play, and Ruth shows you some of his campfire favourites including Down In The Valley and Camptown Races.
£15.95
Instruments: Harmonica, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Get your hands around the basic techniques of the Clawhammer Banjo with one of the best around! Ken Perlman gives you a thorough introduction to the Clawhammer Banjo, with clear explanations and plenty of close-ups so you can see exactly what is happening. Discover the characteristic playing tricks that include brush-thumb, single string strokes, hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides, as well as authentic tunings and chords. Furthermore, you will be introduced to a number of Clawhammer standards, giving you your first repertoire and a great opportunity to master your new techniques.
£17.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Acknowledged Banjo and Old-Time music authority Mike Seeger, gives you a special guide to the Banjo, with a little help from his friends. In this unique tutorial, Seeger teaches you the basics of two and three-finger picking and Clawhammer, along with describing the subtle regional variations that characterise local styles.Seeger's demonstrations and performances are enhanced by some very special guests, giving the sense of a workshop session rather than a simple tutorial. Witness the expert Old-Time playing of Doc Watson, Greg Hooven, Kirk Sutphin, Etta Baker and others as you master the sounds and techniques that are on display.Much more than a just a lesson, this is an opportunity to immerse yourself in this uniquely American music and enjoy the playing of some of its finest musicians.
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Written for those who wish to master the techniques, positions and scales required to play the Diatonic Harmonica. Bobby Joe Holman gives you a detailed tour of the capabilities of this traditional and popular instrument, and introduces detailed lessons covering: Note BendingDraw Bend exercisesBlow bend exercisesPosition-scales and modes including C major, G major, D minor and pentatonicsYou will discover tricks to strengthen your technique, and witness some sparkling playing from one of the most celebrated Harp players of today.
£17.95
Instruments: Harmonica, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
These two 2-hour DVDs will give you everything you need to discover the heritage and master the techniques of the Clawhammer Banjo. Ken Perlman, celebrated tutor and Clawhammer authority, leads you step-by-step through this exciting style of Banjo playing, including:Basic left and right hand positionsSimple chordsThe brushThe Bumm-titty strumPull-offs and slidesSyncopationWhen you feel you have got to grips with the basics, the second DVD then raises your playing to yet another level of expertise, including:Double thumbingQuick slidesFretted pull-offsHarmonicsGrace notesImprovisationIn the process of learning the skills of the instrument, you will also be introduced to over 80 Banjo favourites and authentic tunes, building a repertoire to match the library of techniques on offer in this comprehensive tutorial.
£29.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Bluegrass multi-instrumental virtuoso Dennis Caplinger guides you through the basics of the Mandolin in an authentic traditional style. Learn alongside a professional Bluegrass band featuring John Moore, Kenny Blackwell and Bill Bryson, including minus-one playalong backing tracks to help you master the skills. You'll be inspired by the amazing performance footage, and aided by the printable PDF Tab pages.
£14.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Renowned country and folk instrument tutor Happy Traum provides a clear and simple hands-on introduction to the five-string banjo. Learn a host of traditional tunes and songs in an authentic style, with lessons in picking, slurs, slides and much more.
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
This comprehensive, user-friendly DVD introduces the absolute beginner to the sounds and techniques of the Mandolin. Learn a variety of exercises to build your skills. Discover many of the great Bill Monroe licks that have become regarded as the Bluegrass vocabulary for the Banjo. Baldassari also covers different pick control methods, chord inversions and positions, and best of all a whole host of Bluegrass greats to play.
£22.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Flatpicking star Steve Kaufman breaks down a bunch of the most banjo-driven songs, showing step-by-step how to build a powerful flatpick solo when it's your turn on the spot! Joined by Gary 'Biscuit' Davis, each tune is performed and then dissected for it's most interesting and difficult characteristics. You'll learn tricks to develop speed and accuracy, move efficiently around the neck, and generally become a better player.
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
David Holt continiues his step-by-step guide to the traditional clawhammer banjo style, introducing more advanced techniques. These include the double thumb roll, the brush roll, and ways to develop the complexities of your melodic ideas. You will also learn a great set of Clawhammer tunes for the more advanced player.
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Beginning with the simplest of exercises, internationally renowned Banjo player David Holt presentes the old-time clawhammer style. Holt covers basics such as single and double thumb rolls, continous picking, and many of the important nuances that characterise the Clawhammer sound. Along with tunings, licks and slurs, you will also learn a bunch of essential Clawhammer tunes to play.
£22.95
Instruments: Banjo, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
A collection of Classical and traditional works ingeniously arranged for Ukulele by John King. The arrangements are ideal for more experinced Ukelele players, but are presented in tablature so that they may be attempted by the more novice player without needing to read music. The book includes a CD of superb demonstration performances by John King himself!
£17.95
Instruments: Ukulele, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
Du weiBt nicht, wie ein Akkord gegriffen wird? Mit diesem Buch bist du dieses immer wieder-kehrende Problem los! Uber 1100 Akkord - aufgelistet in Standard-Notation und mit Griffbildern, die zu jedem Akkord Fingersatze, Umkehrungen und Intervalle liefern. Zu den gangigsten Akkord sind Variationen in den verschiedenen Lagen auf dem Griffbrett angegeben. Das ultimative Akkord-Nachschlage-werk fur alle Mandolinen-Spieler/-innen!
£9.95
Instruments: Mandolin, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
This tutor book has been written for general use and is suitable for beginners and players up to intermediate standard, although material has also been included which will be of benegit to those beyond this grade. Care has been taken to introduce sufficient theoritical information necessary to give a sound musical grounding, as well as the techniques required to play the instrument, and each chapter, complete in itself, contains practical material relating to the theoritical text. Most of the pieces are classical in content but some arragements of standard popular songs have been included which show the wide range of music suitable for the accordion.
£10.95
Instruments: Accordion, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
A selection of waltz medleys as played by the Jimmy Shand Band, arranged for Piano and Accordion by Jimmy Shand and Ian Macleish.
£7.00
Instruments: Accordion, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
A selection of waltz medleys as played by the Jimmy Shand Band, arranged for Piano and Accordion by Jimmy Shand and Ian Macleish.
£6.95
Instruments: Accordion, Folk
Genres: Traditional, Miscellaneous
