Joe Carr: 30 books

Play Like a Legend: Doc Watson features transcriptions of his great guitar flatpicking recordings from the early 1960s until the 1990s. In addition, detailed explanations of special techniques such as Carter Plus soloing, using three note patterns (3NPs) and numerous crosspicking patterns are included....

If you have tried and failed to learn to read standard music notation for the mandolin or fiddle using traditional methods or you have never tried and want to, this book is for you. Learn to play from music in the mandolin- and fiddle-friendly major keys of C, G, D, A, F, and B-flat and their relative...

If you have a guitar and want to start playing immediately, this is your book. A best- seller for decades, Mel Bay's Fun with the Guitar will teach you 9 basic chords and will show you how to strum guitar rhythm to 23 songs in the keys of C, G and D. Includes access to online audio and video.

This title introduces all the essential techniques needed for successful bluegrass mandolin playing. The rhythm section covers all the important chords and details the rhythm chop. The lead section covers turnarounds, position playing, Monroe-style, harmonized sixths and important soloing scales....

This is a beginning mandolin method. The contents of this book present the fundamentals of playing mandolin in a sequence making the material logical and easy to learn. The primary difference between this method and many others is that this book is written for seniors wanting to learn to play the...

This book includes 29 classic gospel songs arranged for chord solo style ukulele. In this style, the melody is voiced on the highest string while the chord or harmony note is voiced in the lower strings. The result is an attractive presentation that needs no additional instrumentation. Guitar chords...

This collection includes 34 great gospel favorites, well-known hymns and old-time spirituals especially arranged in standard notation and tablature for the mandolin. Several of the tunes are arranged for solo mandolin, while others are designed to be played with guitar accompaniment. Standard chord...

Folk Songs for Solo Ukulele includes 29 classic folk songs arranged for chord-solo-style ukulele. In this style, the melody is voiced on the highest string while the harmony is voiced on the lower strings, creating a beautiful solo sound. Guitar chords are included if accompaniment is desired. The tunes represent the rich palette of American and English folk music.

Learn the three basic styles of western swing fiddling. The melody section includes classic techniques to help you achieve an authentic sound. Harmony Fiddling covers the basics of two- and three-part fiddling. The Improvising section unlocks the secrets of the hot, jazzy fiddling heard on recordings...

This new manual, intended for beginners, contains all you need to begin playing authentic Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes and more on the mandolin. Starting with simple polkas and slides, 26 common session tunes are included. The tunes are all favorites allowing you to rapidly join the fun of session...

The mandolin is used in nearly every type of music today so it is a great choice of instrument whether you like jazz, folk, classical, country, bluegrass, rock, blues, Irish or many kinds of world music. Much of this music is available only in standard notation so that is where this book starts; TAB...

The ukulele is an effective solo instrument carrying both the melody and chords when playing specially arranged music. This book includes 28 beautiful classic melodies arranged for solo ukulele. These arrangements sound wonderful played by musicians of all levels. Some arrangements are suited to beginners...

This new book is designed for seniors who wish to learn to play the ukulele. Care has been taken to select repertoire familiar and appealing to a more mature audience and attention has been given to the pacing of the material. Basic chords are given and variety of songs and exercises make the learning...

This book, with downloadable online accompanying audio, includes 27 classic holiday favorites arranged in chord melody style for solo ukulele. The songs come from the rich palette of Christmas, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah traditions. The style features the melody voiced on the high strings with accompanying...