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Presents hundreds of improvised melodic lines played by Joe Pass. Each of the melodic lines are grouped in the harmonic situation in which they were originally played (i.e. all minor lines are presented together and all dominant seventh lines are presented together, etc). The companion play along...

Hundreds of musical components related to melody, harmony, and rhythm are blended together to make music. The study of these elements is called music theory. This book explains basic music theory as it relates to the needs of the average musician. It covers basic music reading with note names and...

This book offer scales and modes for the baritone uke. Each scale is shown in multiple fingers with roots on the fourth, third and second string. Scales and modes shown include Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic, Dorian, Phrygian, and Mixolydian. Each scale is shown in fretboard diagrams.

A great supplement to any note-reading guitar method. Helps students methodically learn the fretboard from the second position upward. The book contains fun-to-play studies and songs in upper fretboard positions, as well as giving the student scales, rhythmic studies, and periodic reviews of positions...

Chris Thile's amazing talent is evident in this entertaining collection of 13 original note-for-note transcribtions of mandolin solos featured on the sensational Sugar Hill CD Stealing Second. Track #14 is not on this CD. Written in notation and tablature.

Flatpicking Guitar Magazine declares Norman Blake a legend, and includes him in the "first name club" on the Internet flatpicking news list. The Norman Blake Anthology offers complete lyrics and melody line to 40 original songs, written and notated just as Norman sings them. Often, the vocal...

Learn the most common scales and modes used on the major diatonic harmonica. The intention behind these extensive exercises is to develop agility and speed on the instrument. Single-note patterns are introduced without bends. After mastering these exercises the lesson then progresses to patterns with...

Written by jazz guitar great Michael Anthony who states, "This book is an attempt to eliminate, or at the minimum decrease the frequency of such "deer in the headlights" sputters and stalls and the threat of getting lost when following a melodic line, a new thought, or a progression...

This book is the first method ever for learning Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Have you, too, often listened to Grappellis solos thinking I wish I could do that, but it is way over my head? Here is the answer. Simple theory, licks and stylistic lessons point you towards your...

This book and accompanying audio download include popular and lesser-known old-time tunes for the clawhammer banjo. This book is a followup to Dan Levenson's Old-Time Festival Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo (MB20313M) and includes 62 more tunes of varying difficulty. Old favorites as well as new additions...

This giant book features over 100 of America's favorite folk songs, expertly arranged for the Appalachian dulcimer. Children's songs, work songs, old Anglo-American ballads, songs of strife and freedom, love songs and much, much more are all gathered here in arrangements suitable for the beginning...

Pedal steel innovator Scotty Scott handpicked these 23 classic gospel tunes for their ease in playing. Written in standard notation and tablature. E9 tuning. Audio available online.

Thirty-one Christmas songs from all over the world arranged for autoharp or chromaharp. The arrangements in this book assume that the player had mastered simple strumming techniques and knows the fundamentals of autoharp playing. Many of the arrangements bring out the richness of the carols through...

This methodology book designed for the intermediate to advanced mandolinist offers you, as a mandolin player, a new voice. Or, if you're already crosspicking, many new ideas can be added to your arsenal. Each song includes a preparatory study that allows you the opportunity to gain a solid footing...