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MUSIC REFERENCEGuitar

COWBOY GUITARSby Steve Evans and Ron Middlebrookforeword by Roy Rogers, Jr.Back in the good old days, all of America was infatuated withthe singing cowboys of movies and radio. This huge interestled to the production of “cowboy guitars.” This fun, fact-filledbook is an outstanding roundup of these wonderfulinstruments.00000281 Softcover (232 pages) ................................$35.0000000303 Hardcover (234 pages) ..............................$55.00

ELECTRIC GUITAR CONSTRUCTIONA GUIDE FOR THE FIRST-TIME BUILDER

by Tom HirstWith this definitive book on building an electric guitar, you cancreate your own axe masterpiece, with the precise finish, theexact pickups, and the custom hardware you’ve always wanted.Organized logically from start to finish, this helpful guide willassist you every step of the way; from the design and planningstage to the final setup. Also includes a glossary of terms, anindex of materials suppliers, and much more!00000311 168 pages ..................................................$39.95

THE GIBSON L5by Adrian IngramIntroduced in 1922, the Gibson L5 is the precursor of themodern archtop guitar. This book takes a look at its historyand most famous players, from its creation, through the Norlinyears, to its standing today as the world’s most popular jazzguitar. Includes a 16-page full-color photo section.00000216 112 pages ..................................................$29.95

GRETSCH – THE GUITARS OF THE FRED GRETSCH CO.by Jay ScottThis comprehensive manual uncovers the history of Gretschguitars through 32 pages of color photos, hundreds of black &white photos, and forewords by Fred Gretsch, GeorgeHarrison, Randy Bachman, Brian Setzer, and Duane Eddy. Itcovers each model in depth, including patent numbers anddrawings for collectors. 00000142 286 pages..................................................$35.00

THE HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR AND ITS GREAT HAWAIIAN MUSICIANScompiled & edited by Lorene RuymarThis fascinating book takes a look at Hawaiian music; theorigin of the steel guitar and how it spread throughout theworld; Hawaiian playing styles, techniques and tunings; andmore.00000192 208 pages..................................................$34.95

THE HISTORY & ARTISTRY OF NATIONAL RESONATOR INSTRUMENTSby Bob BrozmanThis book is a history book, source book and owner’s manualfor players and fans that covers the facts and figures necessaryfor serious collectors. In addition to many black and whitehistorical photos, there is a 32-page color section, andappendixes with serial numbers for all instruments, a companychronology, and a Hawaiian Artist Discography. 00000154 296 pages..................................................$35.00

LAP STEEL GUITARby Andy VolkThis first-ever comprehensive book about lap-steel andconsole steel guitars includes: interviews and profiles of morethan 35 of the greatest electric and acoustic steel guitarists ofthe past and present, representing most forms of music playedin the world today. Also includes resources for guitars,amplifiers, accessories, instructional materials, steel guitartunings; and much more.00000320 336 pages ..................................................$35.00

MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITARby Robert BenedettoThe definitive work on the design and construction of anacoustic archtop guitar by one of the most talented luthiers ofthe twentieth century. Benedetto shows all aspects ofconstruction, even through marketing your finished work.Includes a list of suppliers; a list of serial numbers forBenedetto guitars; full-color plates; photos from the author’spersonal scrapbook; and fold-out templates.00000174 260 pages..................................................$39.95

RICKENBACKERby Richard SmithA complete and illustrated history of the development ofRickenbacker instruments from 1931 to the present, completewith information and full-color photos of the manyRickenbacker artists.00000098 256 pages..................................................$35.00

Banjo

RING THE BANJAR!THE BANJO IN AMERICA FROM FOLKLORE TO FACTORY

by Robert Lloyd WebbThis is a second edition of a publication originally published tocoincide with an exhibition of the same name at theMassachusetts Institute of Technology Museum. Includesinformation on the banjo’s enduring popularity, the banjomakers of Boston, instruments from the exhibition, a glossaryand bibliography of the banjo, and more.00000087 102 pages..................................................$24.95

Artists

IT WAS A TRIP,ON WINGS OF MUSICby Jerry ByrdA fixture on the country scene, Jerry Byrd was a session playerin Nashville in the mid-1940s and was influential in thedevelopment of the “Nashville Sound.” Drawn to the music ofHawaiian steel guitarists, he went on to develop a style andinvent tunings that would become synonymous with theinstrument. In 1972, Byrd headed for Hawaii, only to discoverthat the islands had turned their back on the instrument thatgave them their signature sound. Thus, Byrd’s mission becameto reacquaint Hawaii with its own creation. His inspiration notonly bridged country and Hawaiian music, but also secured thesteel guitar’s place in the 21st century. 00000317 144 pages ..................................................$24.95

ORANGE BLOSSOM BOYSTHE UNTOLD STORY OF ERVIN T. ROUSE,CHUBBY WISE AND THE WORLD’S MOSTFAMOUS FIDDLE TUNE

by Randy NolesOne of the most bizarre stories in all of popular music is thehistory of “Orange Blossom Special,” arguably the century’sbest-known fiddle tune. The man credited with its ownership,Ervin T. Rouse, endured tragedy, alcoholism and mentalillness. The man who claimed co-ownership, Chubby Wise,achieved fame as the seminal fiddler of the bluegrass genre,but struggled to overcome personal demons and to heal thescars of childhood abandonment and abuse. This fascinatingbook uncovers how their legacies are forever linked with thelegendary diesel streamliner which inspired the tune. The CDincludes several recordings of this historic song.00000282 Book/Bonus CD (214 pages)......................$24.95

THE ULTIMATE MUSICIAN’SREFERENCE HANDBOOKTHE MOST COMPLETE GUIDE TO

WHO’S WHO IN POPULAR MUSIC

by Brent E. KickThis complete handbook will enlighten readers with manydetails about their favorite artists. Includes historical listingsfor over 3,500 musicians; a breakdown of over 500 bands,including personnel changes; a chronological listing of all in-print albums; listings of unusual or little-known session workwith other performers; notations for Grammy Awards andmovie appearances; and much more.00000190 256 pages..................................................$24.95

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Drums

GRETSCH DRUMS THE LEGACY OF THAT GREAT GRETSCH SOUND

by Chet FalzeranoThis tribute to Gretsch kits features full-color photos andinterviews with sensational players. 00000176 144 pages..................................................$34.95

GUIDE TO VINTAGE DRUMSby John AldridgeWritten by the publisher of Not So Modern Drummermagazine, this in an essential guide for collectors-to-be thatwant to shop around, or for current collectors to discoverdrums outside of their area of interest.00000167 176 pages..................................................$24.95

HISTORY OF THELUDWIG DRUM COMPANYby Paul William SchmidtThis book uses extensive interviews with the Ludwigs and photosfrom their personal collections to recall the origins,development and tools of crafting drums. You’ll also discoverwhy the best drummers use Ludwigs. Over 150 photos andillustrations make this an invaluable reference source for alldrummers.00000132 172 pages..................................................$29.95

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THELEEDY DRUM COMPANYby Rob CookThis is the fascinating story of professional drummer, inventor,and industrialist Ulysses Leedy and his apartment-based drumcompany that became the world’s largest manufacturer ofpercussion equipment.00000160 182 pages..................................................$35.00

Music CompanionFact Books

CHRISTMAS MUSICCOMPANION FACT BOOKby Dale V. NobbmanFor 50 beloved traditional tunes, readers will learn the story ofhow the song came to be, the author and the historical setting,then be able to play a great arrangement of the song! Songsexamined include: Away in a Manger • Deck the Halls • JingleBells • Joy to the World • O Christmas Tree • O Holy Night •Silver Bells • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • What Child IsThis? • and more!00000272 112 pages..................................................$12.95

SACRED MUSIC COMPANION FACT BOOKby Dale V. NobbmanThis compelling edition provides fascinating information onand arrangements of more than 90 favorite traditional hymnsand gospel songs. The songs are arranged chronologically(starting with “Doxology” in 1694 and going through “HowGreat Thou Art” in 1948) and for each, the book provides amelody line/lyrics/chord song arrangement as well asbackground notes on the song, its historical setting, theauthors and composers who wrote them, and more.00000288 213 pages ..................................................$17.95

PATRIOTIC MUSIC COMPANION FACT BOOKby Dale V. NobbmanThis title provides fascinating information on andarrangements of 25 traditional American patriotic favorites.The songs are arranged chronologically (starting with “YankeeDoodle” in 1755 and going through “The U.S. Air Force” in1939), and included for each are background notes, thesong’s historical setting, biographies of the author orcomposer who wrote it, and more.00000290 80 pages ....................................................$14.95

BLUEGRASS HARMONICA by Mike StevensExtraordinary harpist Mike Stevens teaches all the techniques,tips and inside information you need to know to play bluegrassharmonica. He covers: holding the harp, lip pursing, tongueblocking, draw bending, vibrato, attacking the notes, windchops, and a lot more. The CD features practice tunes forbeginning, intermediate and advanced players, including twoversions of some of the intermediate and advanced tunes: oneat standard tempo, and one slowed down for easier learning.00000220 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

BLUES HARMONICA by Tom BallThis book/CD pack features a comprehensive crash-course onall aspects of the blues harmonica. Written informally and inonly tab notation, this book encourages players to learn attheir own pace while developing their own style and feel. Theaccompanying CD includes demonstrations.00000159 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

THE DIATONICHARMONICA WORKBOOKby Bobby Joe HolmanThis book is for the person who can already play the diatonicharmonica, but wishes to master the techniques, positions andscales required to play with a greater degree of proficiency.The lessons in the book are presented clearly, and every lessonis then repeated on the accompanying CD as a lesson/rhythmtrack with and without harmonica parts so you can listen tohow the part should sound, then play along.00000289 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.9500000335 DVD ..........................................................$19.95

IRISH AND AMERICAN FIDDLETUNES FOR HARMONICA by Glenn WeiserA complete guide to playing fiddle tunes! Covers: tips on handpositions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmicpatterns for the reel, jig, hornpipe and waltz; and more.Features over 100 songs, along with a CD that demonstratesseveral of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary.00000232 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

MAKE YOUR HARMONICAWORK BETTERby Douglas TateThere is a vast amount of knowledge throughout the worldabout how to make the harmonica sound better and playbetter, but little of it is written down. This fully illustrated booksolves the problem. It contains sections on: how to buy aharmonica, common problems, advice about tools andtechniques for using them, the basic parts of the chromaticharmonica, solutions to improve sound and functionality,experimenting on old harmonicas, tuning, and much more. Forchromatic players, but diatonic players will learn just as much.00000238 ....................................................................$9.95

THE PERFECTHARMONICA METHODby Jerry PerelmanThe harmonica opens a wonderful new avenue of musicaladventure for classroom learning or individual playing. ThePerfect Harmonica Method is the beginner’s guide to learningto enjoy music and play the harmonica. This method has beenproven over a period of years with thousands of successfulstudents.00000147 Book/CD Pack ............................................$17.95

PLAY THE HARMONICA WELLby Douglas TateThis handy, easy-to-use book aims to explain precisely what isrequired to play this instrument well. Topics covered include:holding, posture, mouth position, movement, breath control,articulation, phrasing, tone manipulation, vibrato, trills andturns, projection, chords and intervals, interpretation, andmuch more. For chromatic players, but diatonic harmonicaplayers will learn just as much.00000244 ....................................................................$9.95

SOURCEBOOK OF LITTLE WALTER/BIG WALTER LICKS FOR BLUES HARMONICAby Tom BallThis essential collection for blues harp players sets out todiscuss, understand and demystify some of the playing of thephenomenal Walters: the legendary “Big Walter” Horton and“Little Walter” Jacobs. Includes a sampling of the best licksfrom each artist’s repertoire, mapped out in easy-to-readharmonica tablature and played on CD, plus extensive notes oneach musician’s style, bios and discographies, harmonicabasics, notes on amplification and equipment, and much more!00000276 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$22.95

THE SOURCEBOOK OF SONNY TERRY LICKS FOR HARMONICAby Tom BallBesides 50 famous licks from Sonny, this book/CD pack givesyou some quick harmonica lessons, information on Sonny’sstyle, a discography with key chart, and a bibliography for futureresearch. The CD includes each lick played out by the author.00000178 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

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VIDEOS & DVDSACOUSTIC BLUES GUITARby Kenny SultanThis DVD presents a combination of 3-key blues techniques forplayers who already know basic chords and have someexperience with the guitar. Features straight blues in the key ofA, ragtime blues in G, and slide guitar in open D tuning.Includes musical examples. 75 minutes.00000336 DVD............................................................$19.95

BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS by Kenny Sultan This intermediate-level video teaches the techniques of bluesgreats Lightnin’ Hopkins and Blind Blake. Kenny Sultan showshow to interpret the “legends” without attempting note-for-noterenditions of the original music, letting players adapt the musicto their own playing. This video complements Kenny’s best-selling book Blues Guitar Legends (see page 7). 60 minutes.00000193 VHS Video ..................................................$19.95

BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS IIby Kenny SultanThis intermediate-level video is a continuation of Kenny’s firstvideo. It teaches the techniques of blues greats Blind Boy Fuller,Mississippi John Hurt, and Big Bill Broonzy, and shows playershow to adapt this music to their own playing. 60 minutes.00000215 VHS Video ..................................................$19.95

PEDAL STEEL LICKS FOR GUITARby Forest RodgersTake a lesson with super picker Forest Rodgers! In this DVDthat supplements Forest’s book, Pedal Steel Licks for Guitar,you’ll learn how to play 30 classic beginnings, endings, turn-arounds and fill-ins to popular pedal steel licks on the guitar.Forest plays them at regular tempo and then at a slower tempofor easier learning. Watch the fascinating interaction as pedalsteel master Doug Stock plays the licks then Forest copiesthem on the guitar. Features tips for the best steel guitar soundreproduction and steel guitar voiced chords. 60 minutes.00000348 DVD............................................................$19.95

INTRODUCTION TO ROOTS GUITAR by Doug CoxThis video by Canada’s premier guitar and Dobro® player is aperfect primer for the beginning to intermediate guitaristinterested in knowing the techniques needed to play blues,bluegrass, country and folk guitar. It includes invaluable infoand tips on: tuning, hand stretching exercises, mastering basicchord progressions, forward and backward right-hand rollpatterns and exercises, alternating thumb roll patterns, Travispicking, blues in E, right-hand muting, string bending, 4-fingerroll patterns, and so much more! 60 minutes.00000265 VHS Video ..................................................$19.95

BEGINNING 5-STRING BASSby Brian EmmelThis video is all you’ll need to build a lasting foundation on the5-string bass! Covers basic techniques, with info on scalepatterns, how to practice, chords and chord substitution, slaptechnique, and rhythm patterns such as rock, R&B, shuffle,country, soul, funk, and blues. 60 minutes.00000199 VHS Video ..................................................$19.95

BEGINNING TO ADVANCED4-STRING BASSby Brian EmmelThis instructional video by noted instructor/author BrianEmmel leaves no stone unturned in explaining all there is toknow about 4-string bass basics! Designed for the beginning toadvanced player, Brian’s step-by-step demonstrations form thefoundation for understanding music theory and building basstechnique. Topics covered range from common musicalterminology, to playing in a garage band, to laying down tracksin a recording studio. 60 minutes.00000270 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000374 DVD............................................................$19.95

BEGINNING CLAWHAMMER BANJOby Ken PerlmanKen Perlman is one of the most celebrated clawhammer banjostylists performing today. In this new DVD, he teaches how toplay this exciting style, with ample close-ups and clearexplanations of techniques such as: hand positions, chords,tunings, brush-thumb, single-string strokes, hammer-ons,pull-offs and slides. Songs include: Boatsman • Cripple Creek• Pretty Polly. Includes a transcription booklet. 60 minutes.00000330 DVD ...........................................................$19.95

INTERMEDIATE CLAWHAMMER BANJOby Ken PerlmanPicking up where Beginning Clawhammer Banjo leaves off,this DVD begins with a review of brush thumbing and thesingle-string stroke, then moves into specialized techniquessuch as: drop- and double-thumbing, single-string brushthumb, chords in double "C" tuning, and more. Tunes include:Country Waltz • Green Willis • Little Billie Wilson • Magpie •The Meeting of the Waters • Old Joe Clark • and more!Includes a transcription booklet. 60 minutes.00000331 DVD ...........................................................$19.95

CLAWHAMMER STYLE BANJOA COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BEGINNINGAND ADVANCED BANJO PLAYERSby Ken PerlmanThis four-hour, two-DVD set is the companion to Perlman’sbestselling book, which is the definitive guide to playingclawhammer banjo, the one purely American style on probablythe one truly American instrument. Perlman leads you step bystep to a thorough understanding of the style and instrument,basic hand positions, simple chords, and fundamentalclawhammer techniques like the brush, bumm-titty strum,pull-offs, slides, and on to more advanced topics on DVD 2.00000334 2-DVD Set ..................................................$39.95

THE CONTEMPORARYPERCUSSIONISTby Glen CarubaThis comprehensive video covers the congas, bongos, timbales,djembe, and the use of “toys,” all in a modern musical setting!Includes a recording studio scene explaining creative overdubs,plus a hot Latin jazz performance. 60 minutes.00000200 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000373 DVD............................................................$19.95

THE DIATONICHARMONICA WORKBOOKby Bobby Joe HolmanThis DVD is written for the person who can already play thediatonic harmonica but wishes to master the techniques, positions,and scales required to play the diatonic harmonica proficiently.Includes transcription booklet. Approximately 60 minutes.00000335 DVD ...........................................................$19.95

JAZZ SAXOPHONEby Steve WilkersonThis DVD by sax master Steve Wilkerson features great concertsegments, plus hands-on instruction on: control; developing apowerful sound; jazz vibrato; mouth piece selection; playingfast; Stan Getz’s style; phrasing; breathing techniques andmore. Comes with a booklet featuring transcriptions to four ofSteve’s fantastic originals! 60 minutes.00000329 DVD ...........................................................$19.95

MORE DOBROA LESSON IN LAP-STYLE DOBRO PLAYING

by Doug CoxTake a private lesson with Doug Cox! There’s no better way tostart from scratch on this expressive instrument than with thismaster instructor. Teaches notes and major chords; commonI, IV, V chord progressions in all keys; chucking (back-upplaying); tone and damping tips; and easy versions of thesongs: The Water Is Wide • Worried Man Blues • St. Anne’sReel. Includes a transcription booklet. 60 minutes.00000328 DVD ...........................................................$19.95

BEGINNING ROCK LEAD GUITARFOR ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITAR

by Dave CelentanoThis terrific beginning video teaches all the skills needed toplay lead guitar. Covers: alternate picking, sweep picking,hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, vibrato, tapping, string bending,legato, pinch harmonics, and many tips. The booklet includeseasy-to-read neck diagrams, tablature, and all examplesdemonstrated on the video. 60 minutes.00000251 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000346 DVD............................................................$19.95

INTERMEDIATE ROCK LEAD GUITARFOR ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITAR

by Dave CelentanoIn this comprehensive continuation of Dave’s beginning video,you will learn exercises to improve finger dexterity, “three-note-per-string” scales, scale exercises, alternate picking,tremolo picking, sweep picking, advanced string bending,triads, arpeggios, long legato licks, speed licks, string bendinglicks, connecting licks to make solos, a complete solo to playover a rhythm track at the end of the video, and lots of valuableadvice from Dave’s decades of playing. 60 minutes.00000255 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000349 DVD............................................................$19.95

ADVANCED ROCK LEAD GUITARFOR ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITAR

by Dave CelentanoDave Celentano finishes up the course by introducing thestudent to a variety of complete solos to learn and play over theband rhythm tracks. Topics include: ’80s style soloing, modalsoloing in rock, acoustic blues soloing, triads, arpeggios, legato,string bending, vibrato, tapping, and more. Dave demonstratesall the solos, then breaks each down into small sections foreasier learning, discussing important concepts, theory andscales. A booklet of all the examples is enclosed. 60 minutes.00000257 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000352 DVD............................................................$19.95

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BEGINNING ROCK RHYTHM GUITARFOR ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITAR

by Dave CelentanoThis info-packed video will show you all the essentials forplaying rhythm guitar. Topics include: anatomy of the guitar;strings; picks; tuning; finger exercises; reading chorddiagrams and tablature; proper hand positioning; keeping thebeat; and more. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-read chord diagrams and tablature of examples demonstratedon the video. 60 minutes.00000250 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000347 DVD............................................................$19.95

INTERMEDIATE ROCKRHYTHM GUITARFOR ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITAR

by Dave CelentanoThis video picks up where Dave Celentano’s Beginning RockRhythm Guitar left off. Here, you will learn advanced barchord forms, jazz chords that can be used in rock, pedal tonerhythms, palm muting, advanced right hand rhythms,fingerpicking, Travis picking, and valuable advice and playingtips. Styles covered include rock, blues/rock, jazz/rock, ’80srock, funk/rock, and acoustic fingerpicking. Dave alsodiscusses and demonstrates the different sounds produced bythe Gibson Les Paul, the Fender Strat, and by acoustic guitar.60 minutes.00000254 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000350 DVD............................................................$19.95

ADVANCED ROCKRHYTHM GUITARFOR ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITAR

by Dave CelentanoDave Celentano concludes his “three level” rock rhythm guitarcourse with challenging rhythm work in the styles offunk/rock, fast boogie blues, slow blues/rock, and heavymetal. Techniques and topics covered are fast electric andacoustic strums, palm muting, string muting, scratchstrumming, riff rhythms, seventh and ninth chords, powerchords, bar chords and more. Dave demonstrates eachexample then breaks it down into smaller sections forlearning. Includes a booklet of all examples. 60 minutes.00000256 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000351 DVD............................................................$19.95

ADVANCEDFINGERSTYLE GUITARby Ken PerlmanThis follow-up to the popular Fingerstyle Guitar book by KenPerlman is really two books in one. To the advanced player, it’san excellent tune book featuring 33 interesting and highly playableguitar arrangements. To the intermediate player, it serves as aclear and detailed guide to the technical expertise and theoreticalknowledge required to bridge the gap to the advanced level.Covers Baroque tuning, DAD-GAD tuning and much more. Thetunes are organized according to genre: Alternating BassPieces, The Country Blues, Melodic Guitar, Fiddle Tunes,Ragtime and Chord-Melody, all tunes played on the CD.00000306 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$24.95

THE BLUES STYLESOF KENNY SULTANIn this book/CD pack, axe-master Kenny Sultan teachesguitarists: blues in five different keys; monotone andalternating right-hand thumb technique; rhythm playing;dropped D tuning; fills; leads and more. The accompanying CDincludes demos of the exercises, as well as bonus tracks fromKenny’s and Tom Ball’s popular CDs.00000316 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

BREAKING THE SPEED BARRIERThis package contains exercises and the Stylus Pick to helpdevelop high-speed picking. The exercises were developed bynotably fast-picking instructors and alumni at the BerkleeCollege of Music and are intended to develop strength,dexterity and picking skills. The specially designed Stylus Pickwas created to assist guitarists in the development of smooth,accurate, high speed alternate picking on a single string.00000124......................................................................$5.95

DAVE CELENTANO’SGUITAR TECHNIQUESIn this book/CD pack, ace guitarist Dave Celentano shares hisperformance-enhancing exercises designed to increase accuracy,speed and agility, and maximize practice time. Contains newand challenging information for players of all ability levels.00000314 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

THE CHORD SCALE GUIDEby Greg CooperThe Chord Scale Guide will open up new voicings for chordsand heighten your awareness of linear harmonization. This willbenefit jazz ensemble players, rock guitarists and songwriterslooking to create new and unique original music, andunderstand the harmony behind chords.00000324 ..................................................................$15.95

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CHORDS, SCALES, ARPEGGIOS FOR THE GUITARISTby Al PolitanoEvery chord, scale and arpeggio is plotted out in everypractical position and, with some dedicated study, one couldplay all of them in every position and in all keys. Written withjust a minimum amount of text. Use this book forimprovisation, studying or playing exercises. This is the best,most complete reference book you can buy.00000021 ....................................................................$8.95

COMPLETE RHYTHM GUITARGUIDE FOR BLUES BANDSby Larry McCabeThis info-filled book/CD will take you out of your rhythm-playing rut and teach you to play confidently in any blues style!You’ll learn: intros, endings and turnarounds; modern theoryfor reharmonizing chord progressions; jazz and eight-barprogressions; and much more. The book includes 100 musicalexamples, 16 theory workshops, a discography andbibliography, and the CD has 51 tracks.00000333 Book/CD Pack ...........................................$24.95

DROPPED D TUNINGFOR FINGERSTYLE GUITARby Tom BallNothing makes a guitar ring like a dropped-D. The tuninglends itself well to almost any type of music. This book has 17pieces in dropped-D tuning, covering a wide array of musicalgenres. All are played fingerstyle. Contents include: traditionalfolk songs, Joseph Spence style, blues in D, Irish and Latinsongs, classical pieces and more. All songs played on the CDby Tom Ball plus bonus tracks.00000305 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

FINGERPICKING FIDDLE TUNESARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR

by Ken PerlmanWith this book/CD pack, Ken Perlman presents a systematicapproach to playing classic fiddle tunes fingerstyle on theguitar. Learn hoedowns, reels, set tunes, marches, hornpipes,jigs, strathspeys and airs from a pioneer of the style!00000294 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

FLYING FINGERSby Dave CelentanoThis book/CD pack offers clear demos of techniques proven toincrease speed, precision and dexterity. 32 examples coverarpeggios, different picking techniques, melodic sequences,and more. The CD demonstrates each technique at threespeeds: slow, medium and fast.00000103 Book/CD Pack ............................................$15.95

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GUITAR INSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUEGUITAR CHORDS PLUSby Ron MiddlebrookA comprehensive study of normal and extended chords,tuning, keys, transposing, capo use, and more. Includes over500 helpful photos and diagrams, a key to guitar symbols, anda glossary of guitar terms. 00000011....................................................................$11.95

GUITAR TUNING FOR THECOMPLETE MUSICALIDIOT (FOR SMART PEOPLE TOO)by Ron MiddlebrookA complete book on how to tune up. Contents include:Everything You Need To Know About Tuning; Intonation;Strings; 12-String Tuning; Picks; and much more.00000002 ....................................................................$5.95

INTRODUCTION TOROOTS GUITARby Doug Cox This book/CD pack by Canada’s premier guitar and Dobro®

player introduces beginning to intermediate players to many ofthe basics of folk/roots guitar. Topics covered include: basictheory, tuning, reading tablature, right- and left-hand patterns,blues rhythms, Travis picking, frailing patterns, flatpicking,open tunings, slide and many more. CD includes 40demonstration tracks.00000262 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.9500000265 VHS Video..................................................$19.95

KILLER PENTATONICSFOR GUITARby Dave CelentanoCovers innovative and diverse ways of playing pentatonic scalesin blues, rock and heavy metal. The licks and ideas in this bookwill give you a fresh approach to playing the pentatonic scale,hopefully inspiring you to reach for higher levels in yourplaying. The 37-minute companion CD features recordedexamples.00000285 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

LEFT HAND GUITAR CHORD CHARTby Ron MiddlebrookPrinted on durable card stock, this “first-of-a-kind” guitarchord chart displays all forms of major and minor chords intwo forms, beginner and advanced.00000005......................................................................$2.95

MELODIC LINES FORTHE INTERMEDIATE GUITARISTby Greg CooperThis book/CD pack is essential for anyone interested inexpanding melodic concepts on the guitar. Author GregCooper covers: picking exercises; major, minor, dominant andaltered lines; blues and jazz turn-arounds; and more.00000312 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

MELODY CHORDS FOR GUITARby Allan HoldsworthInfluential fusion player Allan Holdsworth provides guitaristswith a simplified method of learning chords, in diagram form,for playing accompaniments and for playing popular melodiesin “chord-solo” style. Covers: major, minor, altered, dominantand diminished scale notes in chord form, with lots of helpfulreference tables and diagrams. 00000222....................................................................$19.95

MODAL JAMSAND THEORYby Dave CelentanoThis book shows you how to play the modes, the theory behindmode construction, how to play any mode in any key, how toplay the proper mode over a given chord progression, andhow to write chord progressions for each of the seven modes.The CD includes two rhythm tracks and a short solo for eachmode so guitarists can practice with a “real” band.00000163 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

MONSTER SCALES AND MODESby Dave CelentanoThis book is a complete compilation of scales, modes, exoticscales, and theory. It covers the most common and exoticscales, theory on how they’re constructed, and practicalapplications. No prior music theory knowledge is necessary,since every section is broken down and explained very clearly.00000140......................................................................$7.95

OPEN GUITAR TUNINGSby Ron MiddlebrookThis booklet illustrates over 75 different tunings in easy-to-readdiagrams. Includes tunings used by artists such as Chet Atkins,Michael Hedges, Jimmy Page, Joe Satriani and more for rock,blues, bluegrass, folk and country styles including open D (forslide guitar), Em, open C, modal tunings and many more.00000130......................................................................$4.95

OPEN TUNINGS FOR GUITARby Dorian MichaelThis book provides 14 folk songs in 9 tunings to help guitaristsbecome comfortable with changing tunings. Songs are orderedso that changing from one tuning to another is logical and non-intrusive. Includes: Fisher Blues (DADGBE) • Fine Toast toHewlett (DGDGBE) • George Barbazan (DGDGBD) • Amelia(DGDGCD) • Will the Circle Be Unbroken (DADF#AD) • more.00000224 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

ARRANGING FOR OPENGUITAR TUNINGSBy Dorian MichaelThis book/CD pack teaches intermediate-level guitarists how tochoose an appropriate tuning for a song, develop anarrangement, and solve any problems that may arise whileturning a melody into a guitar piece to play and enjoy.00000313 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

ROCK RHYTHM GUITARby Dave CelentanoThis helpful book/CD pack cuts out all the confusing technicaltalk and just gives guitarists the essential tools to get themplaying. With Celentano’s tips, anyone can build a solidfoundation of basic skills to play almost any rhythm guitar style.The exercises and examples are on the CD, in order of difficulty,so players can master new techniques, then move on to morechallenging material.00000274 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

SCALES AND MODESIN THE BEGINNINGby Ron MiddlebrookThe most comprehensive and complete scale book written es-pecially for the guitar. Chapers include: Fretboard Visualization• Scale Terminology • Scales and Modes • and a Scale toChord Guide.00000010 ..................................................................$11.95

SLIDE GUITAR ANDOPEN TUNINGSby Doug CoxExplores the basics of open tunings and slide guitar for theintermediate player, including licks, chords, songs andpatterns. This is not just a repertoire book, but rather anapproach for guitarists to jam with others, invent their ownsongs, and understand how to find their way around opentunings with and without a slide. The accompanying CDfeatures 37 tracks.00000243 Book/CD Pack ............................................$17.95

SPEED METAL by Dave CelentanoIn an attempt to teach the aspiring rock guitarist how to pickfaster and play more melodically, Dave Celentano uses heavymetal neo-classical styles from Paganini and Bach to rock inthis great book/CD pack. The book is structured to take theplayer through the examples in order of difficulty.00000261 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

25 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SOLO GUITARPLAYINGby Jay MarksKeep your music fresh with the great ideas in this new book!Covers: chords, dynamics, harmonics, phrasing, intros &endings and more!00000323 Book/CD Pack ...........................................$19.95

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ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITARby Kenny SultanThis book/CD pack for intermediate-level players incorporates slideor bottleneck playing in both open and standard tunings. All songsare primarily fingerstyle with a monotone bass used for most.00000157 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$18.9500000336 DVD ..........................................................$19.95

BLUES GUITARby Kenny SultanThrough instructional text and actual songs, the author coversblues in five different keys and positions. Covers fingerstyleblues, specific techniques, open tuning, and bottleneck guitar.The CD includes all songs and examples, most played at slowspeed and at regular tempo.00000283 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

BLUES GUITAR LEGENDSby Kenny SultanThis book/CD pack allows you to explore the styles ofLightnin’ Hopkins, Blind Blake, Mississippi John Hurt, BlindBoy Fuller, and Big Bill Broonzy. Through Sultan’sarrangements, you will learn how studying the masters canhelp you develop your own style.00000181 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.9500000193 VHS Video..................................................$19.95

CHRISTMAS SOUTHOF THE BORDERfeaturing the Red Hot Jalapeñoswith special guest The Cactus BrothersAdd heat to your holiday with these ten salsa-flavoredarrangements of time-honored Christmas carols. With theaccompanying CD, you can play your guitar along with TheCactus Brothers on: Jingle Bells • Deck the Halls • Silent Night• Joy to the World • What Child Is This? • and more. ¡FelizNavidad!00000319 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS by Ron MiddlebrookThis book/CD pack features easy to advanced play-alongarrangements of 23 top holiday tunes for classical/fingerstyleguitar. Includes: Birthday of a King • God Rest Ye, MerryGentlemen • Good Christian Men, Rejoice • Jingle Bells • Joyto the World • O Holy Night • O Sanctissima • What Child IsThis? (Greensleeves) • and more. The CD features a demotrack for each song.00000271 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$15.95

ESSENTIAL BLUES GUITAR by Dave CelentanoThis handy guide to playing blues guitars emphasizes theessentials, such as: chord changes, scales, rhythms, turnarounds, phrasing, soloing and more. Includes lots ofexamples, plus 10 rhythm tracks for soloing and improvising.00000237 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

FINGERSTYLE GUITARby Ken PerlmanTeaches beginning or advanced guitarists how to master thebasic musical skills of fingerpicking techniques needed to playfolk, blues, fiddle tunes or ragtime on guitar.00000081 Book Only ................................................$24.9500000175 VHS Video..................................................$24.95

THE FLATPICKER’S GUIDEby Dan CraryThis instruction/method book for flatpicking teaches how toplay accompaniments, cross-picking, and how to play lickstrums. Examples in the book are explained on theaccompanying CD. The CD also allows the player to play alongwith the songs in the book.00000231 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

JAZZ GUITAR CHRISTMASby George PortsFeatures fun and challenging arrangements of 13 Christmasfavorites. Each song is arranged in both easy and intermediatechord melody style. Songs include: All Through the Night •Angels from the Realm of Glory • Away in a Manger • TheBoar’s Head Carol • The Coventry Carol • Deck the Hall • JollyOld St. Nicholas • and more.00000240......................................................................$9.95

JAZZ GUITAR SOLOSby George Ports and Frank SibleyJazz horn players are some of the best improvisers ever. Nowguitarists can learn their tricks! This book features 12 solos(progressing in difficulty) from jazz saxophonists andtrumpeters transcribed in easy-to-read guitar tab. The CDfeatures each solo played twice, at slow and regular tempo.00000188 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

THE NASTY BLUESby Tom BallA celebration of crude and lewd songs by the best bluesmenand women in history, including Bo Carter, Bessie Smith, IreneScruggs, Lil Johnson, Georgia White, Charlie Pickett, LonnieJohnson, Ethel Waters, Dirty Red, and more. 30 songs in all,including: Sam, The Hot Dog Man • I Need a Little Sugar in MyBowl • Send Me a Man • Empty Bed Blues • One Hour Mama• and more.00000049....................................................................$12.95

THE PATRIOTIC GUITARIST arranged by Larry McCabeThis red, white and cool collection contains 22 all-Americanguitar solos for fingerpickers and flatpickers. Includes:America the Beautiful • The Battle Hymn of the Republic • TheMarines’ Hymn • The Star Spangled Banner • Yankee Doodle• and many more patriotic favorites. The accompanying CDincludes demo tracks for all the tunes.00000293 ....................................................................$19.95

PEDAL STEELLICKS FOR GUITAR by Forest RodgersLearn to play 30 popular pedal steel licks on the guitar. Allexamples are played three times on the accompanying CD. Alsofeatures tips for the best steel guitar sound reproduction, andsteel guitar voiced chords.00000183 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$16.9500000348 DVD ..........................................................$19.95

ROCK AROUNDTHE CLASSICS by Dave CelentanoThis book/CD pack introduces guitarists of all levels to freshand innovative ways of playing some of the most popularclassical songs. The songs are in order from easiest to mostchallenging, and a lesson is included on each. Includes:Leyenda • Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring • Prelude in C# Major •Toccata and Fugue in D Minor • Canon in D Major • more.00000205 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

THE SOUND AND FEELOF BLUES GUITAR by John TapellaThis comprehensive blues book features information onrhythm patterns, fingerpicking patterns, double stops, licks inA, D, E, and G, and more. The accompanying CD featuresseveral compositions and all examples in the book.00000092 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

SURF GUITAR by Dave CelentanoThis totally tubular book/CD pack gives you all the tools to playconvincing surf guitar, covering concepts, techniques,equipment and even surf slang! At the core of the book are sixoriginal surf songs by The Torquays. You can play along withthese six tunes on the accompanying CD, and for each one, thebook includes a transcription, lesson and analysis.00000279 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$22.95

VIRGINIA REELSby Joseph WeidlichThis unique book/CD pack features basic fingerstyle guitararrangements of 35 songs originally arranged for pianoforte inGeorge Willig, Jr.’s book Virginia Reels, published inBaltimore in 1839. The accompanying CD features all of thesongs recorded at medium tempo and played in their entirety,and the book includes helpful performance notes.00000241 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

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CHRISTMAS SOUTH OF THE BORDERfeaturing The Cactus Brotherswith Special Guest Señor Randall AmesAdd heat to your holiday with these Salsa-flavored pianoarrangements of time-honored Christmas carols. Play alongwith the arrangements of Señor Randall Ames on Silent Night,Carol of the Bells, We Three Kings, Away in a Manger, O ComeO Come Immanuel, and more. Feliz Navidad!00000343 Book/CD Pack ...........................................$19.95

RANGER DOUG SONGS OF THE SAGEForeword by Texas Bix Bender Features original western songs from Grammy award winnerRanger Doug Green, the idol of American youth and memberof the popular western singing group Riders in the Sky.Includes 25 songs from their many recordings: Blue MontanaSkies • Night Riding Song • Here Comes the Santa Fe • That’sHow the Yodel Was Born • Lonely Yukon Stars • PrairieSerenade • and many more. Features the story behind eachsong, plus lots of photos. “It's the cowboy way!”00000206....................................................................$14.95

HOW TO YODEL THECOWBOY WAYby Rudy Robbins & Shirley FieldThis book/CD pack by Rudy Robbins, of the official Texancowboy band Spirit of Texas, and Shirley Field, Canada’schampion female yodeler, will teach you how to yodel in notime! Features basic instructions, simple songs, recordeddemonstrations, and a special photo gallery & short bios ofcowboy and cowgirl yodelers.00000207 Book/CD Pack ............................................$19.95

SINGING STORIES OF THE WESTby Ernie SitesContains great songs of the New and Old West in melodyline/lyrics/guitar chord arrangements, poems, photos andillustrations, and fascinating facts and the background historyof the West. Songs include: Whoopee Ki-Yi-Yo (Git Along LittleDogies) • The Old Chisholm Trail • Carry Me Back to the LonePrairie • Home On the Range • Bad Brahma Bull • I’m Just aLittle Cowpoke • more. CD includes Ernie Sites singing thesongs and reciting the poems.000000198 Book/CD Pack ........................................$17.95

SONGS ‘ROUND THE CAMPFIREcompiled by Ron Middlebrook96 of your favorite songs sung by “Hi” Busse, Tom Chambers,Robert Meyer, Dan Meyer, Tom Spaulding, Bob Wagoner, BuckPage, John Ryberg, John Lamount, Tex Ritter, and CarsonRobinson. Also includes old cowboy photographs, cowboytidbits, Tumbleweed History, and more.00000037....................................................................$24.95

SONGS OF THE COWBOYcompiled by Ron MiddlebrookThis unique book celebrates the romance attached to the cow-boy and his free-roaming lifestyle. By combining classic cow-boy songs, trivia, photos, articles and diagrams with the tunesof current cowboy songwriters, this book pays special tributeto our Western musical heritage.00000129....................................................................$12.95

SONGS OF THE TRAILcompiled by Ron Middlebrookforeword by Rusty RichardsRelive the days of the cowboys bringing the herds home in thisinteresting compilation of facts and music! 53 songs by notedwriters such as Doc Denning, Chris LeDoux, Rusty Richards,and Roy Rogers, Jr. celebrate the life and times on the range.This unique publication also features articles on blackcowboys, cowgirls, cowboys’ Spanish ancestry, and more.00000152....................................................................$14.95

5-STRING BASS METHODby Brian EmmelBesides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the5-string versus 4-, this book explores the various ways of usingthe 5-string, practice tips, different techniques, and practicalapplications for various genres demonstrated through songson the 37-minute accompanying CD.00000134 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

ART OF THE SLAPby Brian EmmelThis slap bass method book, designed for advanced beginningto intermediate bassists, is based on the understanding andapplication of modes. The focus is on the concept of groovesculpting from modes, and not on actual right- and left-handtechniques. The CD features recordings of all the examples,plus a split-channel option to let you practice your playing.Includes 13 songs.00000229 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$16.95

BASS GUITAR CHORDSby Ron Middlebrook84 of the most popular chords for bass guitar. Covers: fingerplacement, note construction, chromatic charts, and the mostcommonly used bass scales. Also has a helpful explanation ofthe common 2-5-1 progression, and the chords in all keys.00000073......................................................................$2.95

BEGINNING 5-STRING BASSby Brian EmmelThis video is all you’ll need to build a lasting foundation on the5-string bass! Covers basic techniques, with info on scalepatterns, how to practice, chords and chord substitution, slaptechnique, and rhythm patterns such as rock, R&B, shuffle,country, soul, funk, and blues. 60 minutes.00000199....................................................................$19.95

BEGINNING TO ADVANCED4-STRING BASSby Brian EmmelThis instructional video by noted instructor/author BrianEmmel leaves no stone unturned in explaining all there is toknow about 4-string bass basics! Designed for the beginning toadvanced player, Brian’s step-by-step demonstrations form thefoundation for understanding music theory and building basstechnique. Topics covered range from common musicalterminology, to playing in a garage band, to laying down tracksin a recording studio. 60 minutes.00000270 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000374 DVD............................................................$19.95

BLUES GROOVES TRADITIONAL CONCEPTS FOR PLAYING

4 & 5 STRING BLUES BASS

by Brian EmmelThis book/CD pack has been designed to educate bassenthusiasts about the development of different styles andtraditions throughout the history of the blues, from the 1920sto the early 1970s. Players will learn blues scales, rhythmvariations, turnarounds, endings and grooves, and styles suchas Chicago blues, jazz, Texas blues, rockabilly, R&B and more.The CD includes 36 helpful example tracks.00000269 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

PURRFECT 4-STRINGBASS METHODby Brian EmmelThis book will teach students how to sight read and to acquirea musical vocabulary. Includes progressive exercises onrhythm notation, 1st to 4th string studies, enharmonic studies,chords and arpeggios, blues progressions, and chord charts.00000201......................................................................$9.95

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5-STRING BANJO CHORD CHARTby Ron MiddlebrookThe only chart showing the open and moveable chordpositions. Explains the two main playing styles, bluegrass andclawhammer, and includes a fingerboard chart.00000074......................................................................$2.50

5 STRING BANJO NATURAL STYLENO PRESERVATIVES

by Ron MiddlebrookNow available with a helpful play-along CD, this greatsongbook for 5-string banjo pickers features 10 easy, 10intermediate and 10 difficult arrangements of the mostpopular bluegrass banjo songs. This book/CD pack comescomplete with a chord chart.00000284 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

CLASSICAL BANJO40 CLASSICAL WORKS ARRANGEDFOR THE 5-STRING BANJO

by Kyle R. Datesman40 works from the Renaissance and Elizabethan periodpresented in chordal and a more linear manner. Includes aninformative introduction about the origins of the music andplaying style.00000179....................................................................$12.95

BEGINNING CLAWHAMMER BANJOby Ken PerlmanKen Perlman is one of the most celebrated clawhammer banjostylists performing today. In this new DVD, he teaches how toplay this exciting style, with ample close-ups and clearexplanations of techniques such as: hand positions, chords,tunings, brush-thumb, single-string strokes, hammer-ons,pull-offs and slides. Songs include: Boatsman • Cripple Creek• Pretty Polly. Includes a transcription booklet. 60 minutes.00000330 DVD ...........................................................$19.95

INTERMEDIATE CLAWHAMMER BANJOby Ken PerlmanPicking up where Beginning Clawhammer Banjo leaves off,this DVD begins with a review of brush thumbing and thesingle-string stroke, then moves into specialized techniquessuch as: drop- and double-thumbing, single-string brushthumb, chords in double "C" tuning, and more. Tunes include:Country Waltz • Green Willis • Little Billie Wilson • Magpie •The Meeting of the Waters • Old Joe Clark • and more!Includes a transcription booklet. 60 minutes.00000331 DVD ...........................................................$19.95

CLAWHAMMER STYLE BANJOA COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BEGINNING ANDADVANCED BANJO PLAYERS

by Ken PerlmanThe handbook on how to play the banjo. Covers basic right &left-hand positions, simple chords, and fundamentalclawhammer techniques: the brush, the “bumm-titty” strum,pull-offs, and slides. For advanced players, there is instructionon more complicated picking, double thumbing, quick slides,fretted pull-offs, harmonics, improvisation, and more. Thebook includes over 40 fun-to-play banjo tunes.00000118 Book Only ................................................$19.9500000334 DVD ..........................................................$39.95

THE CLASSIC DOUGLASDILLARD SONGBOOK OF5-STRING BANJO TABLATURESPublished by popular demand, this long-awaited songbookcontains exact transcriptions in banjo tablature that capturethe unique playing style of Douglas Dillard. This fantasticcollection includes all of his best-loved tunes, from the AndyGriffith Show, from his many great years of recording as theoriginal Dillards, and from his solo banjo albums and hisreleases with The Doug Dillard Band. Features more than 20tunes in G tuning, C tuning amd G modal tuning, includingclassics such as: Cripple Creek • Hickory Hollow • Jamboree• John Henry • Old Joe Clark • Buckin’ Mule • and more. Amust-have for all banjo players!00000286 ....................................................................$19.95

THE EARLY MINSTREL BANJOby Joe WeidlichFeaturing more than 65 classic songs, this interesting bookteaches how to play the minstrel banjo like players who werepart of various popular troupes in 1865. The book includes: ashort history of the banjo in the US in the antebellum period,including the origins of the minstrel show; info on theconstruction of minstrel banjos, evolution of the lower-pitchedminstrel banjo tunings, and idiomatic techniques peculiar tothe minstrel banjo; chapters on each of the seven major banjomethods published through the end of the Civil War; songsfrom each method in banjo tablature, many available first time; infoon how to arrange songs for the minstrel banjo; a reference listof contemporary gut and nylon string gauges approximatinghistorical banjo string tensions in common usage during theantebellum period (for those Civil War re-enactors who wishto achieve that old-time "minstrel banjo" sound); and anextensive cross-reference list of minstrel banjo song titlesfound in the major antebellum banjo methods. (266 pages)00000325 ..................................................................$29.95

THE BANJO MUSIC OF TONY ELLISOne of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys in the 1960s, Tony Ellis isamong the most renowned banjo players around. This superbbook assembles songs from four highly acclaimed CDs – DixieBanner, Farewell My Home, Quaker Girl and Sounds likeBluegrass to Me – capturing his unique two- and three-fingerplaying techniques in the bluegrass style in standard notationand tab.00000326 .....................................................................$19.95

GOSPEL BANJOarranged by Dennis CaplingerFeatures 15 spiritual favorites, each arranged in 2 differentkeys for banjo. Includes: Amazing Grace • Crying Holy • I’ll FlyAway • In the Sweet By and By • Just a Closer Walk with Thee• Life’s Railway to Heaven • Nearer My God to Thee • Old TimeReligion • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot • Wayfaring Stranger •Will the Circle Be Unbroken • more!00000249......................................................................$9.95

MINSTREL BANJO –BRIGGS’ BANJO INSTRUCTORby Joseph WeidlichThe Banjo Instructor by Tom Briggs, published in 1855, wasthe first complete method for banjo. It contained “many choiceplantation melodies,” “a rare collection of quaint old dances,”and the “elementary principles of music.” This edition is areprinting of the original Briggs’ Banjo Instructor, made up-to-date with modern explanations, tablature, and performancenotes. It teaches how to hold the banjo, movements, chords,slurs and more, and includes 68 banjo solo songs that Briggspresumably learned directly from slaves.00000221....................................................................$12.95

MORE MINSTREL BANJOby Joseph WeidlichThis is the second book in a 3-part series of intabulations ofmusic for the minstrel (Civil War-era) banjo. Adapted fromFrank Converse’s Banjo Instructor, Without a Master(published in New York in 1865), this book contains a choicecollection of banjo solos, jigs, songs, reels, walk arounds, andmore, progressively arranged and plainly explained, enablingplayers to become proficient banjoists. Thorough measure-by-measure explanations are provided for each of the songs, all ofwhich are part of the traditional minstrel repertoire.00000258....................................................................$12.95

MANDOLIN CHORDS PLUSby Ron MiddlebrookFeatures chords, scales, tunings, hot licks and songs. Showsover 300 chord fingerings, 18 hot licks used for intros,endings and turnarounds, how to read tablature, several scalesand 2 songs. 00000040......................................................................$3.50

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by Ron MiddlebrookThis handy chart includes clear, easy-to-see chord fingerings in allkeys, plus a bonus section that provides favorite intros and endingsin different keys. Also includes information on relative tuning.00000246 ......................................................................$2.95

UKULELE SONGBOOKcompiled by Ron MiddlebrookThis terrific collection for beginning to advanced ukuleleplayers features easy arrangements of 50 great songs, instandard notation and tablature. Also teaches popular strumpatterns, and how to tune the uke.00000248......................................................................$9.95

BLUES DOBROby Doug CoxRenowned Dobro instructor Doug Cox presents provenjamming techniques for the lap-style resophonic guitar inblues, bluegrass, rock and roll, country and jazz music styles.The CD includes examples of all music taught within the book.00000236 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

DOBRO CHRISTMASarranged by Stephen F. TothWell, it’s Christmas time again, and you, your family andfriends want to hear some of those favorite Christmas songs onyour glistening (like the “trees”) Dobro with its bell-like (as in“jingle”) tone. This book contains, in tablature format, 2versions of 20 classic Christmas songs plus a bonus “Auld LangSyne” for your playing and listening pleasure. Thearrangements were created to make them easy to learn, play,remember, or sight read. So get playing and get merry!00000218......................................................................$9.95

DOBRO TECHNIQUES FORBLUEGRASS & COUNTRY MUSICby Stephen TothThis is the ultimate resource guide for any Dobro owner,collector or fan. It begins with the history of this unique guitarand then moves into teaching the techniques used in playing it.The entire book is illustrated with photos of popular players. Aprior knowledge of music is not required since the bookpresents, in detail, the complete essentials for playing theDobro. Tablature is used throughout and the CD featureshelpful accompaniments. Using the techniques taught here,almost any song can be played Dobro-style!00000260 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

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MORE DOBROA LESSON IN LAP-STYLE DOBRO PLAYINGby Doug Cox00000328 DVD ...........................................................$19.95

THE CLASSIC JOHNKLEMMER SONGBOOKA true music innovator, composer and saxophonist, JohnKlemmer is credited with paving the way for the smooth jazzand new age genres. This unique book/CD pack containsKlemmer’s actual recorded tunes from his hit MCA recordsTouch and Barefoot Ballet. Following the recorded versionsare complete rhythm tracks for soloing and improvising. Songsinclude: Body Pulse • Crystal Fingers • Forest Child • Free FallLover • Glass Dolphins • Poem Painter • Rain Dancer •Sleeping Eyes • Talking Hands • Waterwheels • and more, inboth concert key for all instruments, and in B� for saxophone.Includes spoken introductions by Klemmer, a biography, and aforeward by Rheuben Allen, owner of LA’a famous Sax Shop.00000280 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$22.95

CONTEMPORARY SAXOPHONEby John LaughterThis book contains info on: creating solos; selecting a sax,mouthpiece, reed and ligature; mics and sound systems;choreography; and more. Includes an artists’ equipment list,discography, and CD performances by Jay Davidson and Don Wise.00000144 Book/CD Pack ...........................................$17.95

JAZZ SAXOPHONEby Steve WilkersonThis DVD by sax master Steve Wilkerson features great concertsegments, plus hands-on instruction on: control; developing apowerful sound; jazz vibrato; mouth piece selection; playingfast; Stan Getz’s style; phrasing; breathing techniques andmore. Comes with a booklet featuring transcriptions to four ofSteve’s fantastic originals! 60 minutes.00000329 DVD ...........................................................$19.95

ROCK & ROLL SAXby John LaughterA study of the basic techniques and sound effects used in rock& roll solo performance, including photos and biographies ofplayers from 1955 to the 1990s. The CD features guestperformances by Myanna, Jenny Hill, and the Burning Brass.Techniques covered include the growl, flutter tone, altissimoregister, reed squel, double tone, slap tongue, note bendingand sliding, trill, special effects and more.00000277 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

SAXOPHONE STYLESby Jorge PolanuerThis cool book/CD pack lets saxophonists play along in avariety of styles, such as rock, salsa, reggae, chorinho,chamané, funk, soul, and gospel.00000242 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

TANGO SOLOSFOR SAXOPHONEby Jorge PolanuerArgentinian author, sax player, composer and teacher JorgePolanuer says in the intro to this book, “Tango is not for thespineless.” So, if you’re feeling brave and ready to unleash theemotion of this passionate music, get your sax and play alongwith the 12 great tunes in this book! The CD features fullrecordings of Jorge and his saxophone quartet “Cuatro Vientos,”plus accompaniment-only tracks. For tenor and alto players.00000275 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

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by Dave “Bedrock” BedrosianThis book/CD pack will help drum students learn: thefundamentals of playing two bass drums; important rhythmsthat all drummers should know; how to play confidently withboth the feet and the hands; grooves in contemporary pop,rock & funk styles; and more.00000247 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING by Glen CarubaGlen Caruba is a talented percussionist who has worked withBruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby,Arturo Sandoval, and others. His comprehensive guide totraditional and contemporary styles of Afro-Cuban drummingwill start the beginner out right and help professionals come upwith new rhythms and ideas in this increasingly popular genre.00000182....................................................................$19.95

THE CONTEMPORARYPERCUSSIONISTby Glen CarubaThis comprehensive video covers the congas, bongos, timbales,djembe, and the use of “toys,” all in a modern musical setting!Includes a recording studio scene explaining creative overdubs,plus a hot Latin jazz performance. 60 minutes.00000200 VHS Video ..................................................$19.9500000373 DVD............................................................$19.95

MODERN PERCUSSION GROOVESby Glen CarubaGlen Caruba’s first book, Afro-Cuban Drumming, touched onbasic Latin percussion styles. This follow-up teaches how toincorporate these traditional rhythms and techniques intomodern pop and rock playing. Covers instrument playing tips(congas, bongo, timbale, cowbell, shakers and more), funkgrooves, pop ballads, Afro-Cuban 6/8, jazz-fusion grooves,cha-cha pop, and lots more. The CD features 40 tracks ofexamples. 00000228 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$16.95

NEW DIRECTIONS AROUND THE DRUMS by Mark HamonEndorsed by notables like Hal Blaine, Peter Erskine, JimChapin, and more, this book features a comprehensive, non-rudimental approach to the drumset for beginners toprofessionals! It combines straight drum-to-drum patternswith cross-sticking configurations, and includes open-endedfree-style drum patterns for use as solos and fills. 00000170 ..................................................................$14.95

300 FIDDLE TUNEScompiled by Ron MiddlebrookThis comprehensive collection of fabulous fiddle tunes includesreels, hornpipes, strathspeys, jigs, waltzes and slow airs.00000235......................................................................$9.95

THE CAJUN FIDDLE TUNE BOOKby Deborah GreenblattThis collection of tunes is a great introduction to the Cajuntradition. It is impossible to adequately capture the spicy flavorof Cajun music in standard music notation, therefore, specificnotes and bowings are suggested. The spirit of the music isquite infectious, and quickly you will find your toes tappin’,your fingers flyin’, and your bow dancing!00000273 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$17.95

Also available:FIDDLESCAPESby Deborah Greenblatt00000052......................................................................$7.95

COUNTRY FIDDLEby Marilyn BosThis well-thought-out book is divided into 17 lessons for theintermediate player. Contains simple to advanced fiddle tunes,exercises to help the player develop a strong supple left-hand andflexible balanced bow-arm, chords for each tune, and more.00000003......................................................................$8.95

FIDDLING THRUTHE YEARSby Bryon BerlineA fascinating journey through Byron Berline’s award-winningfiddling career, this book/CD pack takes you from his earlyyears through the present. Berline covers basic beginningfiddle tunes, contest playing, bluegrass and other styles,thoughts of other fiddlers and musicians, and much more. Theaccompanying CD features songs demonstrated by Byronhimself.00000315 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

THE KILTED FIDDLERby Alan LerwickA collection of 167 Scottish-fiddle tunes compiled andarranged by Alan Lerwick, including: Reels and Scotchmeasures, Strathspeys, Jigs, Hornpipes, Waltzes, DescriptiveTunes, Marches, Slow Airs and Laments, and more. Includeshistorical notes, playing tips and photos.00000194 ..................................................................$19.95

ORANGE BLOSSOM BOYSSee page 2 for a complete description.00000282 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$34.95

IMPROV FOR VIOLINISTSby John Henry GatesIn this book, author John Henry Gates aims to help violinistsincrease their versatility and improvisation skills. Song forms,harmonic structure, and the Nashville number system areexplained in a practical, applicable manner. Ways to gainexperience and the best ways to amplify your instrument arealso covered. The CD includes demonstrations of various stylesin several keys along with minus one versions of the sametracks for practicing. Each track is unique, yet simple andstraightforward, the obective being to give the playerexperience with a real rhythm section to gain the confidence toimprovise.00000278 Book/CD Pack ..........................................$19.95

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