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This collection of fiddle tunes originally appeared in "Kaufman's Collection of American Fiddle Tunes for Flatpicking Guitar" (MB 95748) but the book was so large and heavy that they couldn't put all the songs on audio to include with the package so it was divided into four great, melody...

This collection presents, for the first time, the complete Mazurkas of Frederic Chopin arranged for solo classical guitar. The Mazurka is the only form the composer embraced throughout his lifetime. The distinctive and personal pieces are unimaginably varied and colorful, ranging from brief and vigorous...

This book is a quick, informative manual about chromatic harmonica. It takes you through the fundamentals of the instrument using standard notation and harmonica tablature (arrows and numbers), making the chromatic accessible to everyone. This book does not require any previous knowledge of music....

Renowned Berklee College of Music faculty guitarist Jon Finn, combines his experience, education, and stylistic versatility in this eclectic series of lessons for aspiring rock guitarists. Jon's innovative approach is unique, fun, and challenging. The book/audio set and video both offer a well researched...

The primary aim of this book is to help the reader to understand the language of music and how it works in relation to the guitar. It is not intended as a substitute for all other lines of study, but it will provide a basic knowledge that can be expanded and developed. The reader is urged to read...

John Fahey transformed the world of acoustic flat-top steel-string guitar by bringing it to the concert stage as a respected, solo instrument. Blind Joe Death: Volume 1 looks at the important people and genres that shaped him as a composer. This volume focuses on Side 1 of the original 1967 Blind...

Book 2 in the Melanie Smith violin theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the violin. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involving the ranges of notes for the violin and then moves into specific theory...

rrangements that are designed to be enjoyed in a number of settings. Companion books for violin and viola are available. Each offers the melody and harmony part along with piano accompaniment. Suggested uses are: solo cello with piano accompaniment, cello duets, cello and violin duets, trios with violin, cello and viola duets, and trios with viola.

Celebration of the Christmas holiday includes a rich musical tradition. For this score and accompanying audio, the internationally-renowned Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo presents a ravishing collection of sacred music written for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. The duo has chosen music from six...

Arranged and transcribed for guitar duet by Michael Oltman and Laura Newman, here are 15 pieces by virtuoso pianist and composer Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909). Includes the complete selections from Albeniz suites, Cantos de Espana and Suite Espanola in their original form and keys retaining the essence of the piano scores. The book includes the score, first guitar part and second guitar part.

Contains more than 400 hilarious jokes about all musicians' and their respective genres; foreword written by the famous drummer Pete York.

World traveling fingerstyle guitarist Pat Kirtley presents 17 solo guitar arrangements of traditional Irish tunes including a few original compositions in the same vein by himself, Pierre Bensusan, and Duck Baker. As all of the tunes in this 1997 recording were arranged in altered tunings (DADGAD,...

A landmark book written by one of the greatest guitarists of the 20th Century, this text contains George M. Smith's own systematic study of chord technique, harmony and progressions. A large number of unique chord charts along with accompanying exercises makes this book unlike any other. The...

First Lessons Clawhammer Banjo is an ideal book for beginners and banjo players interested in learning the clawhammer style. The book explains the basics of reading tablature, right hand technique, and other elements unique to clawhammer banjo. Included are classic songs such as Little Brown Jug,...