Rhapsody in Bluegrass
Rhapsody in Bluegrass

Author: Joseph M. (COP) Martin

Publisher:

Published: 2018-07-08

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781540014818

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(Glory Sound). Set hearts soaring with this joyful Christmas cantata based on American folk songs, spirituals, bluegrass-styled carols and original gospel songs. Traditional choral elements dance easily with the rustic qualities of the "mountain" music and the results are pure joy. Designed to be performed either with piano alone or with the unique bluegrass consort, this work is a celebration of light. Even the narration has a gentle folk quality, adding to the dramatic potential of your presentation. Experience the work that, after its Carnegie Hall debut, left New York critics ebullient with praise! Songs include: Hear the Wondrous Story; The King Shall Come; Star of Promise, Light of Glory; A Morning Star Will Rise; Mary Went a-Riding; O Little Town; Here Comes the Light; A Christmas Answer; A Little Light Was Born.

Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Dobro
Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Dobro

Author: Dix Bruce

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1610658701

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A collection of over 200 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards. Melodies are presented with standard notation and tablature along with lyrics and chords.Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, the Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also included: Step-by-Step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key!The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book.

Banjo Picking Tunes - Christmas in the British Isles
Banjo Picking Tunes - Christmas in the British Isles

Author: Lluís Gómez

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2021-09-13

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1513459554

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This collection of 20 Christmas carols is written for the intermediate to advanced 5-string banjo player familiar with tablature in gDGBD tuning. These tunes are considered timeless folk songs that will enhance your musicianship and technique, and delight your friends and family at holiday gatherings. Recordings and extensive right-hand fingerings are provided as learning aids for each tune, leaving interpretation and left-hand fingerings up to the player. Readers are encouraged to make their own recordings of the carols to better evaluate their playing. Most importantly, you’ll celebrate Christmas with the joyous sound of the 5-string banjo! Includes access to online audio

Bluegrass Banjo
Bluegrass Banjo

Author: Sonny Osborne

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1609747917

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This is a landmark instructional text on bluegrass banjo. Written by the legendary Sonny Osborne, it presents the basics needed to successfully play bluegrass banjo (G tuning). A special bonus is the inclusion of seven favorite songs for banjo solo. In notes and tab.

101 Three-Chord Songs for Guitar, Banjo, and Uke
101 Three-Chord Songs for Guitar, Banjo, and Uke

Author: Larry McCabe

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1609742982

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You need only minimal playing skills and three chords-G, C, and D7-to accompany all the great songs in this innovative book. If you are just getting started, or if you are a casual player on a chording instrument, this is the perfect book for you. the book is absolutely bursting with a great variety of music: Old-time, bluegrass, gospel, Christmas, children's tunes, Stephen Foster, British and Celtic, cowboy, blues, and more. Because melody and lyrics are provided with every song, singers will also enjoy this wonderful collection of the world's favorite songs. Truly a book of outstanding arrangements, made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. (Some of these songs, like Dark Hollow and Way Downtown, are hard to find in print.) Guitar, uke, and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords, along with tips on strumming and transposing tips for singers. an invaluable reference book for teachers and pros, too!

Christmas Songs for 5-String Banjo
Christmas Songs for 5-String Banjo

Author: Janet Davis

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1610655273

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Well-known composer, performer, bluegrass and five-string banjo specialist Janet Davis has arranged this fantastic book of Christmas songs for five-string banjo. Selections include material for various levels of ability and offer wide variety of songs for the holiday season. Tablature only with lyrics for each song. the companion CD is included. This is a stereo recording which contains all the music in the book, played slow and up-to-speed. the fast version includes guitar accompaniment.

101 Three-Chord Country & Bluegrass Songs For Guitar, Banjo and Uke
101 Three-Chord Country & Bluegrass Songs For Guitar, Banjo and Uke

Author: Larry McCabe

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-08-11

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 160974649X

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You need only minimal playing skills and three chords - G, C, and D7 - to accompany each song in this innovative book. This is the perfect book for beginners, casual musicians, and teaching studios. the book is absolutely bursting with an abundance of timeless standards, many of which are rarely found in print. All songs are made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. Melody, lyrics, and chords are included for each song. We invite your entire family to enjoy this unique book. It is also an excellent, compact fakebook for pros.

Chords at Your Fingertips
Chords at Your Fingertips

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9781936604371

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(String Letter Publishing). Five of Acoustic Guitar Magazine's master teachers Ron Jackson, Adam Levy, Sean McGowan, Jane Miller and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers give you a dozen four-week workouts, designed to engage both your fingers and your mind as you develop harmonic vocabulary and fluidity. With this book, you'll learn to play moveable compact chord shapes, suspended chords, jazz harmonies, blues and jazz bass lines, and much more. Technical and conceptual tips are presented throughout, and standard notation & tablature are included for all workouts. Video downloads for all examples are available online for download or streaming!

50 Three-Chord Christmas Songs for Guitar, Banjo & Uke
50 Three-Chord Christmas Songs for Guitar, Banjo & Uke

Author: Larry McCabe

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1609746511

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With the Three-Chord Christmas Songbook you will need only minimal playing skills and three chords–G, C, and D7–to accompany each song in this great book. the jam-packed book is invaluable for all beginning musicians, casual musicians, teachers, family bands, and performers. Melody, lyrics, and chords are included for all songs.Guitar, uke, and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords, along with basic accompaniment tips. Transposing and how-to-use-the-capo tips are included for singers. an invaluable sourcebook for teachers–and a handy, compact fakebook for performers. A unique collection of timeless songs for the entire family.• Accompany 50 vibrant Christmas songs with only minimal playing skills.• Each song includes melody, lyrics, and chords.• Perhaps the most interesting collection of Christmas songs to be found in print today.• Interesting historical images are found throughout the text.• A superb book for getting beginners involved and keeping them involved.• Only a few minutes of technical training equips any person to accompany all 50 songs in this book.• Teachers can use this collection as a foundation to teach more advanced patterns and arranging techniques.• Excellent mini fake book resource for all musicians and performers.