Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610656237
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Learn to play 14 classic blues the best way-by doing! This book and CD provide your backup band as you explore Country and Urban, Acoustic and Electric, Delta, Texas, Chicago, Slide Guitar, Alternate Tuning, Traditional, and Modern styles in many different major and minor keys and in a variety of tempos. Melodies are first presented on the recording at a slow speed with just guitar, then repeated at regular speed with the band. Finally, you can play along with the hot blues rhythm section alone, and you've got the makings of a dynamite blues jam session. You'll play all the leads and solos! Repeat a tune or passage as many times as you want at slow or regular speed. We'll jam all night long! Beginners and intermediate players can practice basic skills. Advanced players can hone their improvisation chops. the split track recording allows you to hear either just the melody from one speaker, just the rhythm section from the other, or both for maximum flexibility and specific study. the book includes melodies, chord diagrams and guitar tablature.
Backup Trax: Basic Blues for Guitar
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610656237
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Learn to play 14 classic blues the best way-by doing! This book and CD provide your backup band as you explore Country and Urban, Acoustic and Electric, Delta, Texas, Chicago, Slide Guitar, Alternate Tuning, Traditional, and Modern styles in many different major and minor keys and in a variety of tempos. Melodies are first presented on the recording at a slow speed with just guitar, then repeated at regular speed with the band. Finally, you can play along with the hot blues rhythm section alone, and you've got the makings of a dynamite blues jam session. You'll play all the leads and solos! Repeat a tune or passage as many times as you want at slow or regular speed. We'll jam all night long! Beginners and intermediate players can practice basic skills. Advanced players can hone their improvisation chops. the split track recording allows you to hear either just the melody from one speaker, just the rhythm section from the other, or both for maximum flexibility and specific study. the book includes melodies, chord diagrams and guitar tablature.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610656237
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Learn to play 14 classic blues the best way-by doing! This book and CD provide your backup band as you explore Country and Urban, Acoustic and Electric, Delta, Texas, Chicago, Slide Guitar, Alternate Tuning, Traditional, and Modern styles in many different major and minor keys and in a variety of tempos. Melodies are first presented on the recording at a slow speed with just guitar, then repeated at regular speed with the band. Finally, you can play along with the hot blues rhythm section alone, and you've got the makings of a dynamite blues jam session. You'll play all the leads and solos! Repeat a tune or passage as many times as you want at slow or regular speed. We'll jam all night long! Beginners and intermediate players can practice basic skills. Advanced players can hone their improvisation chops. the split track recording allows you to hear either just the melody from one speaker, just the rhythm section from the other, or both for maximum flexibility and specific study. the book includes melodies, chord diagrams and guitar tablature.
Backup Trax/Swing & Jazz
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610654714
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
With this book/CD package you'll learn melodies and practice soloing on 12 of the most popular and important chord progressions in the swing and jazz repertoire - cycle of fifths; major and minor progressions with II-V-I, I-VI-II-V-I, I-III-VI-II-V chord changes; major, minor, and 6/8 blues; and much more- all based on favorite swing and jazz hits. Play along with a hot string rhythm section: featuring guitar, mandolin and bass with lead melodies played on tenor sax. Each melody appears in standard notation for C instruments, guitar tablature, and mandolin tablature. the recording features all of the tunes at slow and regular speeds. Melodies to the tunes are recorded at about one-half speed with only guitar accompaniment before each track with the full band. Instruments are isolated for maximum flexibility. By adjusting the balance control on your stereo you can hear 1) the full band; 2) guitar and bass only (you play the lead melody from the book); or 3) mandolin, melody, and bass only (you play rhythm).
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610654714
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
With this book/CD package you'll learn melodies and practice soloing on 12 of the most popular and important chord progressions in the swing and jazz repertoire - cycle of fifths; major and minor progressions with II-V-I, I-VI-II-V-I, I-III-VI-II-V chord changes; major, minor, and 6/8 blues; and much more- all based on favorite swing and jazz hits. Play along with a hot string rhythm section: featuring guitar, mandolin and bass with lead melodies played on tenor sax. Each melody appears in standard notation for C instruments, guitar tablature, and mandolin tablature. the recording features all of the tunes at slow and regular speeds. Melodies to the tunes are recorded at about one-half speed with only guitar accompaniment before each track with the full band. Instruments are isolated for maximum flexibility. By adjusting the balance control on your stereo you can hear 1) the full band; 2) guitar and bass only (you play the lead melody from the book); or 3) mandolin, melody, and bass only (you play rhythm).
Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Guitar
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610658795
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610658795
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
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.
Mandolin Uff Da! Let's Dance:
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619110539
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619110539
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
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.
Beginning Country Guitar Handbook
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513473697
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
A beginner's guide to the world of country flatpicking guitar. Contains information on rhythm, use of the capo, back up strumming, licks, and breaks. Music in notation and tab. Includes access to online audio.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513473697
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
A beginner's guide to the world of country flatpicking guitar. Contains information on rhythm, use of the capo, back up strumming, licks, and breaks. Music in notation and tab. Includes access to online audio.
Christmas Favorites for Solo Guitar
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610652827
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Learn great flatpicking solos on 30 wonderful Christmas and Holiday tunes! Aimed at beginning and intermediate guitarists, this collection of traditional Holiday favorites will be a great addition to any guitarist's repertoire. Most solos use the basic bluegrass/folk "bass note/strum" technique with melodies integrated into known chord patterns. Others feature "the arpeggio strum," a beautiful chord melody technique. Explore transposing solos from one key to another, changing and mixing meter (3/4 to 4/4), soloing in more than one octave, playing a solo with others as a round, and more! Sing and play all your favorite carols and Christmas songs in the flatpicking/bluegrass style. Included audio CD has all solos played at slow and regular speeds. Standard notation and tablature.• Learn great flatpicking solos on 30 wonderful Christmas and Holiday tunes!• for beginning and intermediate guitarists• Use the basic "bass note/strum" technique• Melodies integrated into known chord patterns• Learn "the arpeggio strum," a beautiful chord melody technique• Practice transposing solos from one key to another• Practice changing and mixing meter (3/4 to 4/4)• Learn soloing in more than one octave• Playing a solo with others as a round• Sing and play all your favorite carols and Christmas songs• A great addition to any guitarist's repertoire
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610652827
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Learn great flatpicking solos on 30 wonderful Christmas and Holiday tunes! Aimed at beginning and intermediate guitarists, this collection of traditional Holiday favorites will be a great addition to any guitarist's repertoire. Most solos use the basic bluegrass/folk "bass note/strum" technique with melodies integrated into known chord patterns. Others feature "the arpeggio strum," a beautiful chord melody technique. Explore transposing solos from one key to another, changing and mixing meter (3/4 to 4/4), soloing in more than one octave, playing a solo with others as a round, and more! Sing and play all your favorite carols and Christmas songs in the flatpicking/bluegrass style. Included audio CD has all solos played at slow and regular speeds. Standard notation and tablature.• Learn great flatpicking solos on 30 wonderful Christmas and Holiday tunes!• for beginning and intermediate guitarists• Use the basic "bass note/strum" technique• Melodies integrated into known chord patterns• Learn "the arpeggio strum," a beautiful chord melody technique• Practice transposing solos from one key to another• Practice changing and mixing meter (3/4 to 4/4)• Learn soloing in more than one octave• Playing a solo with others as a round• Sing and play all your favorite carols and Christmas songs• A great addition to any guitarist's repertoire
Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Mandolin
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610658809
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
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 and song to any key!The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610658809
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
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 and song to any key!The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book.
Mel Bay presents Harmonic mechanisms for guitar
Author: George Van Eps
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Backup Trax: Old Time & Fiddle Tunes for Cello
Author: DIX BRUCE
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610659104
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Learn melodies and practice soloing on fourteen of the most popular old time and fiddle tunes. Play along with a great string band rhythm section: guitar, mandolin, and string bass. the audio recording has all of the tunes at slow and regular speeds with melodies, and allows you to hear just rhythm, just lead, or both. Great for cello, string bass, bass guitar, or any bass clef instrument. We'll jam all night long!
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610659104
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Learn melodies and practice soloing on fourteen of the most popular old time and fiddle tunes. Play along with a great string band rhythm section: guitar, mandolin, and string bass. the audio recording has all of the tunes at slow and regular speeds with melodies, and allows you to hear just rhythm, just lead, or both. Great for cello, string bass, bass guitar, or any bass clef instrument. We'll jam all night long!
You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609749987
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin is written as a teach-yourself text with play-along examples and tunes on the companion recording. In the author's words, It is aimed at helping you get started immediately on your way to mandolinhood by giving you the basics of the mandolin and mandolin playing. with this informal, often humorous text, Dix Bruce will guide you step-by-step through the basics of learning this versatile instrument. Learn all about accompanying yourself and others, common chords, and useful strums, reading simple melodies, playing a colorful assortment of mandolin folk songs, and more. All musical examples and tunes are written in both standard notation and tablature. Diagrams of all the principal chords used on the mandolin are shown in the Chord Appendix, making this book a particularly useful study aid for the beginning mandolinist. Illustrated with drawings and photographs of vintage instruments.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609749987
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin is written as a teach-yourself text with play-along examples and tunes on the companion recording. In the author's words, It is aimed at helping you get started immediately on your way to mandolinhood by giving you the basics of the mandolin and mandolin playing. with this informal, often humorous text, Dix Bruce will guide you step-by-step through the basics of learning this versatile instrument. Learn all about accompanying yourself and others, common chords, and useful strums, reading simple melodies, playing a colorful assortment of mandolin folk songs, and more. All musical examples and tunes are written in both standard notation and tablature. Diagrams of all the principal chords used on the mandolin are shown in the Chord Appendix, making this book a particularly useful study aid for the beginning mandolinist. Illustrated with drawings and photographs of vintage instruments.