Author: Joseph M. (COP) Martin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781540014818
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
(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.
Rhapsody in Bluegrass
Author: Joseph M. (COP) Martin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781540014818
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
(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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781540014818
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
(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.
The Real Bluegrass Book
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495033163
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 877
Book Description
(Fake Book). This collection gathers more than 300 bluegrass favorites presented in the straightforward Real Book format favored by musicians including lyrics where applicable: Alabama Jubilee * Ballad of Jed Clampett * Bill Cheatham * Blue Ridge Mountain Blues * Bury Me Beneath the Willow * Dixie Hoedown * Down to the River to Pray * Foggy Mountain Top * Highway 40 Blues * How Mountain Girls Can Love * I'm Goin' Back to Old Kentucky * John Henry * Keep on the Sunny Side * The Long Black Veil * My Rose of Old Kentucky * Old Train * Pretty Polly * Rocky Top * Sally Goodin * Shady Grove * Wabash Cannonball * Wayfaring Stranger * Wildwood Flower * The Wreck of the Old '97 * and hundreds more!
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495033163
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 877
Book Description
(Fake Book). This collection gathers more than 300 bluegrass favorites presented in the straightforward Real Book format favored by musicians including lyrics where applicable: Alabama Jubilee * Ballad of Jed Clampett * Bill Cheatham * Blue Ridge Mountain Blues * Bury Me Beneath the Willow * Dixie Hoedown * Down to the River to Pray * Foggy Mountain Top * Highway 40 Blues * How Mountain Girls Can Love * I'm Goin' Back to Old Kentucky * John Henry * Keep on the Sunny Side * The Long Black Veil * My Rose of Old Kentucky * Old Train * Pretty Polly * Rocky Top * Sally Goodin * Shady Grove * Wabash Cannonball * Wayfaring Stranger * Wildwood Flower * The Wreck of the Old '97 * and hundreds more!
Christmas Carols for Mandolin
Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9781423413981
Category : Carols, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Folk/Country Guitar/Fretted Instrument Solos
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9781423413981
Category : Carols, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Folk/Country Guitar/Fretted Instrument Solos
Melodic Banjo
Author: Tony Trischka
Publisher: Oak Publications
ISBN: 1783235047
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Tony Trischka presents his groundbreaking guide to the melodic (chromatic) Banjo style, made famous by the great Bill Keith. The technique allows the Banjo player to create complex note-for-note renditions of Bluegrass fiddle tunes, as well as ornamenting solos with melodic fragments and motives. Along with a full step-by-step guide to developing the skills of the melodic style, this book also featuresBill Keith's personal explanation of how he developed his formidable technique, in his own words and music.37 tunes in tablature, including a section of fiddle tunes.Interviews with the stars of te melodic style including Bobby Thompson, Eric Weissberg, Ben Eldridge and Alan Munde.
Publisher: Oak Publications
ISBN: 1783235047
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Tony Trischka presents his groundbreaking guide to the melodic (chromatic) Banjo style, made famous by the great Bill Keith. The technique allows the Banjo player to create complex note-for-note renditions of Bluegrass fiddle tunes, as well as ornamenting solos with melodic fragments and motives. Along with a full step-by-step guide to developing the skills of the melodic style, this book also featuresBill Keith's personal explanation of how he developed his formidable technique, in his own words and music.37 tunes in tablature, including a section of fiddle tunes.Interviews with the stars of te melodic style including Bobby Thompson, Eric Weissberg, Ben Eldridge and Alan Munde.
School of Banjo: Bluegrass Melodic Style
Author: Janet Davis
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610659562
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
The melodic style is a beautiful three finger picking style which can be traced to the early 1900's and became a fully accepted style for playing the five-string banjo in the 1960's, and is today an integral part of the three-finger style of many banjo players at all playing levels. Plus, the songs arranged in this style are easy and fun to learn. Although the melodic style may sound impossible with all of those notes coming from it, surprisingly you will find that it is not that difficult to learn and no previous musical knowledge is needed. This course covers the melodic style from the very basics of this picking style to the advanced techniques and provides many fun to play and well-known songs arranged in the three-finger melodic style for upper level beginning players through advanced level players.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610659562
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
The melodic style is a beautiful three finger picking style which can be traced to the early 1900's and became a fully accepted style for playing the five-string banjo in the 1960's, and is today an integral part of the three-finger style of many banjo players at all playing levels. Plus, the songs arranged in this style are easy and fun to learn. Although the melodic style may sound impossible with all of those notes coming from it, surprisingly you will find that it is not that difficult to learn and no previous musical knowledge is needed. This course covers the melodic style from the very basics of this picking style to the advanced techniques and provides many fun to play and well-known songs arranged in the three-finger melodic style for upper level beginning players through advanced level players.
Bluegrass Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus!
Author: Wayne Erbsen
Publisher: Native Ground Books & Music
ISBN: 1883206677
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Beginning banjo lessons have never been more fun! Written for the absolute beginner, this FUN book is guaranteed to help you learn to play bluegrass banjo (How many books come with a personal guarantee by the author?). · Teaches the plain, naked melody to 23 easy bluegrass favorites without the rolls already incorporated into the tune. · Wayne shows simple ways to embellish each melody using easy rolls. · With Wayne’s unique method, you’ll learn to think for yourself! · Learn how to play a song in different ways, rather than memorizing ONE way. · Includes a link to download 99 instructional audio tracks off our website! You WILL learn to play: Bile ‘Em Cabbage Down, Blue Ridge Mountain Blues, Columbus Stockade Blues, Down the Road, Groundhog, Little Maggie, Long Journey Home, Lynchburg Town, Man of Constant Sorrow, My Home’s Across the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nine Pound Hammer, Palms of Victory, Pass Me Not, Poor Ellen Smith, Pretty Polly, Put My Little Shoes Away, Red River Valley, Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Shall We Gather at the River, Wabash Cannonball, When I Lay My Burden Down, When the Saints Go Marching In.
Publisher: Native Ground Books & Music
ISBN: 1883206677
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Beginning banjo lessons have never been more fun! Written for the absolute beginner, this FUN book is guaranteed to help you learn to play bluegrass banjo (How many books come with a personal guarantee by the author?). · Teaches the plain, naked melody to 23 easy bluegrass favorites without the rolls already incorporated into the tune. · Wayne shows simple ways to embellish each melody using easy rolls. · With Wayne’s unique method, you’ll learn to think for yourself! · Learn how to play a song in different ways, rather than memorizing ONE way. · Includes a link to download 99 instructional audio tracks off our website! You WILL learn to play: Bile ‘Em Cabbage Down, Blue Ridge Mountain Blues, Columbus Stockade Blues, Down the Road, Groundhog, Little Maggie, Long Journey Home, Lynchburg Town, Man of Constant Sorrow, My Home’s Across the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nine Pound Hammer, Palms of Victory, Pass Me Not, Poor Ellen Smith, Pretty Polly, Put My Little Shoes Away, Red River Valley, Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Shall We Gather at the River, Wabash Cannonball, When I Lay My Burden Down, When the Saints Go Marching In.
The Banjo Encyclopedia
Author: Ross Nickerson
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610657659
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The Banjo Encyclopedia is a comprehensive, in-depth banjo instructional tool that covers the many intricacies of bluegrass banjo playing, including numerous topics that may have been overlooked in banjo instruction to date. The Banjo Encyclopedia can take a student from the beginning, to intermediate, and right through to more advanced styles of banjo playing. Ross Nickerson uses his many years of experience helping hundreds of aspiring banjo pickers by offering the banjo student an opportunity to learn in a practical, straightforward manner. This wide-ranging banjo instructional book will focus on many techniques that will help every aspect of a banjo player's musicianship while simplifying many subjects in the learning process. The downloadable audio with 99-track recording will enable the student to learn easily by hearing author Ross Nickerson demonstrate each song, and perform many of the banjo licks and phrases included in the book slow, and up to tempo. The audio download available online includes anadvanced song section with a full bluegrass band accompanying Ross along with additional intermediate songs for the student to learn. The Banjo Encyclopedia is undoubtedly one of the most complete five-string banjo books on the market today and a must for every banjo player's collection. Includes access to onlineaudio
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610657659
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The Banjo Encyclopedia is a comprehensive, in-depth banjo instructional tool that covers the many intricacies of bluegrass banjo playing, including numerous topics that may have been overlooked in banjo instruction to date. The Banjo Encyclopedia can take a student from the beginning, to intermediate, and right through to more advanced styles of banjo playing. Ross Nickerson uses his many years of experience helping hundreds of aspiring banjo pickers by offering the banjo student an opportunity to learn in a practical, straightforward manner. This wide-ranging banjo instructional book will focus on many techniques that will help every aspect of a banjo player's musicianship while simplifying many subjects in the learning process. The downloadable audio with 99-track recording will enable the student to learn easily by hearing author Ross Nickerson demonstrate each song, and perform many of the banjo licks and phrases included in the book slow, and up to tempo. The audio download available online includes anadvanced song section with a full bluegrass band accompanying Ross along with additional intermediate songs for the student to learn. The Banjo Encyclopedia is undoubtedly one of the most complete five-string banjo books on the market today and a must for every banjo player's collection. Includes access to onlineaudio
A Christmas Blizzard
Author: Garrison Keillor
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN: 0143119885
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The inimitable Garrison Keillor spins "a Christmas tale that makes Dickens seem unimaginative by comparison" (Charlotte Creative Loafing) Snow is falling all across the Midwest as James Sparrow, a country- bumpkin-turned-energy-drink-tycoon, and his wife awaken in their sky- rise apartment overlooking Chicago. Even down with the stomach bug, Mrs. Sparrow yearns to see The Nutcracker while James yearns only to escape-the faux-cheer, the bitter cold, the whole Christmas season. An urgent phone call from his hometown of Looseleaf, North Dakota, sends James into the midst of his lunatic relatives and a historic blizzard. As he hunkers weather the storm, the electricity goes out and James is visited by a parade of figures who deliver him an epiphany worthy of the season, just in time to receive Mrs. Sparrow's wonderful Christmas gift. Garrison Keillor's holiday farce is the perfect gift for the millions of fans who tune into A Prairie Home Companion every week.
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN: 0143119885
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The inimitable Garrison Keillor spins "a Christmas tale that makes Dickens seem unimaginative by comparison" (Charlotte Creative Loafing) Snow is falling all across the Midwest as James Sparrow, a country- bumpkin-turned-energy-drink-tycoon, and his wife awaken in their sky- rise apartment overlooking Chicago. Even down with the stomach bug, Mrs. Sparrow yearns to see The Nutcracker while James yearns only to escape-the faux-cheer, the bitter cold, the whole Christmas season. An urgent phone call from his hometown of Looseleaf, North Dakota, sends James into the midst of his lunatic relatives and a historic blizzard. As he hunkers weather the storm, the electricity goes out and James is visited by a parade of figures who deliver him an epiphany worthy of the season, just in time to receive Mrs. Sparrow's wonderful Christmas gift. Garrison Keillor's holiday farce is the perfect gift for the millions of fans who tune into A Prairie Home Companion every week.
21 Easy Ukulele Songs For Christmas
Author: Jenny Peters
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781518681554
Category : Carols, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn to Play 21 Easy Ukulele Christmas Songs (before Santa slides down your chimney) Beginner-friendly "21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas" may be the easiest way to learn, play and master heart-warming Christmas songs on the ukulele. Here's why... This is not just a book of songs. The authors teach you how to play them in the book and via free online videos included with your purchase. All songs are arranged in order from easiest to hardest, starting with great-sounding 2-chord songs you can learn in minutes. Diagrams and photos of finger placement for all chords eliminate frustration (see page 9). All songs include lyrics and both musical and tab notation. Don't read music? Difficulty with chords? Simply follow the tabs and play melody. The authors make it as easy as pumpkin pie! Here's what customer Arlene Kennedy writes: "... I LOVE the tabs. I am not too great at chords. My 72 year old fingers are not co-operating. I did the 'tab' and it works fine for me. I also have a terrible singing voice. Now I can play a song using melody instead of chords..." You'll be learning from the award-winning musicians and music teacher duo who authored the best-selling book 21 Songs in 6 Days... and developed a popular ukulele teaching curriculum used by thousands of students. FREE BONUS VIDEOS: your purchase includes online video instructions for all 21 songs, so you can hear the songs and see how to play them. Page 8 includes directions for activating your free membership at ukulele.io. In no time, you'll be filling your home with nostalgic Christmas favorites, including: Jingle Bells Up on the Housetop Away in a Manger Silent Night Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Deck the Halls We Three Kings And 14 more seasonal treasures Click the book cover above to "Look inside" for all 21 songs. 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas Also Teaches You: How to read tablature (tabs) - even if you've never played before, this book is all you need to play beautiful Christmas songs, quickly and easily. How to perform easy or elaborate strumming patterns for each song to suit your skill level and add interesting variety. How to fingerpick and use simple techniques to create different sounds to add your own flair to your Christmas songs How to play duets with a friend or family member for a richer-sounding arrangement (perfect for caroling at home or around the neighborhood). Plus a brief history of each song, a glossary of terms, and more. It's never been easier to learn, play and master some of the greatest Christmas songs ever written. You'll be ready to impress and entertain your friends and family this Christmas and for many more to come. Grab your copy of 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas todayand have yourself a merry little Christmas day!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781518681554
Category : Carols, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn to Play 21 Easy Ukulele Christmas Songs (before Santa slides down your chimney) Beginner-friendly "21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas" may be the easiest way to learn, play and master heart-warming Christmas songs on the ukulele. Here's why... This is not just a book of songs. The authors teach you how to play them in the book and via free online videos included with your purchase. All songs are arranged in order from easiest to hardest, starting with great-sounding 2-chord songs you can learn in minutes. Diagrams and photos of finger placement for all chords eliminate frustration (see page 9). All songs include lyrics and both musical and tab notation. Don't read music? Difficulty with chords? Simply follow the tabs and play melody. The authors make it as easy as pumpkin pie! Here's what customer Arlene Kennedy writes: "... I LOVE the tabs. I am not too great at chords. My 72 year old fingers are not co-operating. I did the 'tab' and it works fine for me. I also have a terrible singing voice. Now I can play a song using melody instead of chords..." You'll be learning from the award-winning musicians and music teacher duo who authored the best-selling book 21 Songs in 6 Days... and developed a popular ukulele teaching curriculum used by thousands of students. FREE BONUS VIDEOS: your purchase includes online video instructions for all 21 songs, so you can hear the songs and see how to play them. Page 8 includes directions for activating your free membership at ukulele.io. In no time, you'll be filling your home with nostalgic Christmas favorites, including: Jingle Bells Up on the Housetop Away in a Manger Silent Night Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Deck the Halls We Three Kings And 14 more seasonal treasures Click the book cover above to "Look inside" for all 21 songs. 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas Also Teaches You: How to read tablature (tabs) - even if you've never played before, this book is all you need to play beautiful Christmas songs, quickly and easily. How to perform easy or elaborate strumming patterns for each song to suit your skill level and add interesting variety. How to fingerpick and use simple techniques to create different sounds to add your own flair to your Christmas songs How to play duets with a friend or family member for a richer-sounding arrangement (perfect for caroling at home or around the neighborhood). Plus a brief history of each song, a glossary of terms, and more. It's never been easier to learn, play and master some of the greatest Christmas songs ever written. You'll be ready to impress and entertain your friends and family this Christmas and for many more to come. Grab your copy of 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas todayand have yourself a merry little Christmas day!
The Twelve Days of Christmas in Kentucky
Author: Evelyn B. Christensen
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN: 9781454930334
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Take a holiday trip to Kentucky! As each of the twelve days of Christmas pass, VERY unusual gifts from around the state pile up. Lucky readers are in for a wild countdown!
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN: 9781454930334
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Take a holiday trip to Kentucky! As each of the twelve days of Christmas pass, VERY unusual gifts from around the state pile up. Lucky readers are in for a wild countdown!