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This book presents melodies, lyrics and chord symbols for 22 songs to be enjoyed on the mandolin. Tuning and hand positions are briefly discussed. By the time you finish the book you will be comfortable playing 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 rhythm chord accompaniments in the three major keys - C, G, and D. All...

Comprehensive and easily understood, this essential Mel Bay resource is arranged in photo, notation and chord diagram form for maximum ease of use by left-handed mandolinists of all playing levels. Correct right-hand positions are pictured for each chord, as is proper left-hand picking position. Major,...

This left-handed chord book includes pictures and diagrams for all of the basic chords for four-string or tenor banjo. Fingering photos and fretboard diagrams are presented for all of the major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth,...

The Bluegrass Picker's Tune Book is a must for all bluegrass pickers! Included are the melody line and chords to over two hundred favorite gospel and bluegrass songs. Detailed information about the origin and performers is given for each song as well as the history and development of the bluegrass genre. The lyrics are large and easy to read during a performance.

A superb collection of 53 Hawaiian favorites arranged for uke solo. It includes instruction on chords, "vamping", reading tablature and notation, note location on the fingerboard, scales and scale exercises, and rhythm, plus special uke techniques. Basic chords are summarized and "Rhythmic...

A fun collection of old-time Scandinavian dance tunes arranged for the mandolin. Great for dancing or listening and a perfect repertoire builder. The audio available for download contains all 28 tunes in the book at slow and regular speeds. Includes a mandolin chord dictionary. Written in standard notation and mandolin tablature with accompaniment chords.

This book and accompanying audio offer a unique, simplified approach to using arpeggios when improvising. The material is for guitarists of all levels looking to improve their technique and improvisation skills. This method makes it possible to seamlessly incorporate arpeggios into jazz improvisation....

Natural Minor scale in 12 keys. For each key : diagrams with fingering, note names, intervals. All in 12 keys. Tabs and audio in key of C. 12 backing tracks (country, blues, blues rock, funk).

This book explores Celtic styles for the mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celtic compositions are presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature, with play-along tracks in the accompanying audio download online.

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 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...