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Singing with the Fiddle Accompanying Old Time Songs and Ballads taught by Bruce Molsky The violin can be used to accompany old time country songs with beautiful results, and no one does this better than Bruce Molsky. On this DVD lesson, he shows you how you can achieve distinctively rich and compelling harmonies in a musical interaction between your fiddle and your voice. Bruce covers all the basics, starting with simple exercises to develop your ear and tune your singing to the pitches of the fiddle. He shows the most common chords for folk songs and how to use your instrument to harmonise with the sung melody. You will learn to accompany songs using a variety of tunings, with detailed instruction in rhythmic effects, chord movement, harmony variations, syncopated bowing patterns and other techniques to bring out the drama and excitement of your song. Bruce teaches Omie Wise, Stay all Night, Bachelor's Hall, June Apple and I Truly Understand. The written music is provided. Length is 95 mins. DVD Price $40 HL996 dvd
Klezmer Music - Learn to play Improvising in the tradition as taught by Andy Statman. This DVD teaches the joyous traditional music of the Eastern European Jews. It is rich in knowledge, history, lore and invaluable musical information for all instrumentalists who want to start playing this compelling style. Andy teaches typical Jewish tunes, playing each one slowly and unornamented, then demonstrating how trills, slurs, grace notes, vibrato and other variations "bring out the heart that's in the melody". You will learn connecting runs, classic endings, dangerous ornaments to avoid, and the rhythmic underpinning of this vital music. Andy then performs each tune on clarinet, accompanied by Zev Zions on accordion. Songs taught are Purim niggum, Moshe Emes, Meron Niggum and The Old Sher. The written music is provided. Length is 80 mins. DVD Price $40 HL998 dvd
Autoharp Technique Develop your skills with Bryan Bowers Go beyond simple strumming and into more advanced songs, styles and techniques. Bryan teaches thumb lead with and index finger backstroke; the art of good vocal accompaniment; how to find the melody and add harmony parts to it; and gives advice on set-ups, tuning, use of picks and much more in this 85 minute video. Songs taught include Battle Hymn of the Republic, Old Joe Clarke, Hard Times, Farther Along, Golden Slippers, Simple Gifts, I'll Fly Away, Gold Watch and Chain DVD Price $50 BOWAU51 dvd
Celtic Autoharp by Karen Mueller This collection of 35 Celtic tunes represents ten different performance styles from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. The majority of these pieces are dance tunes such as the jigs and reels popular at Irish sessions, the informal gatherings of musicians in pubs, community halls, and homes. Although relatively new to the session ensemble, the autoharp bears a distinct resemblance to the Irish folk harp. Fittingly, this collection includes harp tunes by famed Irish harpist Turlough O'Carolan as well as other slow airs. All of the pieces in this book have been arranged to be played on any standard 15 or 21-bar chromatic autoharp in either melodic or rhythmic (backup) style. A melody line with suggested chord accompaniment is included so other instrumentalists can easily join in. The book's companion CD includes performances of all 35 selections, ably illustrating the rhythmic and stylistic nuances of this engaging music. In notation and tablature. Book and CD Price $40 KM112490 dvd
Bluegrass Practice for all instruments by Happy Traum (guitar), Larry Campbell (mandolin), Molly Mason (bass), Bill Keith (banjo) There are 10 tunes or songs in this kit, played both slowly and faster, many times over, to give you a good solid band with which to practice your solos, licks and improvisations. Tunes include Arkansas Traveller, Devil's Dream, Blackberry Blossom, Turkey in the Straw, Soldier's Joy, B'ile Them Cabbage Down, Old Joe Clark, June Apple, Salty Dog Blues All the Good Times.Book size A4, contains 10 tunes on 1 cd, with melody lines and chords for all tunes. Book and 1 CD Price $30 BP01 cd/bk
Four Hour Bluegrass Workshop for all instruments by Steve Kaufman Steve Kaufman's popular workout tutor is a powerful practice tool for intermediate and advanced players who want to get into shape for sessions and festivals. Steve plays 49 classic bluegrass pieces slowly, then up-yo-speed. With you sterio balance control you can turn off the lead and play along with the rhythm to get your soloing together. The solo lead is on the other channel, so you can practice your back-up parts and learn the tune. This system will improve your ear and build stamina, power and confidence.Book size A4, contaiins 47 tunes on 4 cds, with melody lines and chords for all tunes, chord charts and helpful hints. Book and 4 CD Price $85 KAU99 4cd/bk
Four Hour Celtic Workout with Steve Kaufman's Steve has chosen 50 great Irish tunes suitable for most instruments. The band plays each tune three times through at a moderate rate and then three times again at speed, to give you plenty of time to play along. The lead part is isolated on the left stereo channel for one chorus at each speed to enable you to learn the tune's melody. The accompanying book is written in standard music notation as well as guitar and fiddle/mandolin tablature. The kit includes 4 CDs. All tunes are played three times at a moderate tempo and three times up to speed. Contents Book and 4 CDs Price $85 KAUCW99 bk/4cd
Vocal and Performing Development taught by Maria Muldaur You'll learn to use Maria's personal vocal warm-up exercises ( a free audio tape accompanies this video) plus tips on phrasing, building a song for dramatic impact, the importance of proper breathing and lots more "tricks of the trade". Length 90 minutes Video Price $20 CN01 v/t
Learn to Sing Harmony taught by Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Robin and Linda Williams This 3 CD/Book set teaches two, three and four part harmonies and includes ear training necessary to increase your repertoire and gain new insights into singing with others. 3 CD and Book Price $70 HM01 cd/bk
Ear Training for Instrumentalists taught by Matt Glaser This is an invaluable tool for any musician who wants to develop their musical ear. Though a series of interactive exercises you learn to sing and play anything you hear. These CDs will help you to use your ear to
6 CD set and instruction manual. Six CD Price $100 HSGL cd/bk
Using Small PA Systems by Simon Kravis Answer the following questions Do you wonder exactly what all the controls on a mixer do? Have you ever had trouble hearing yourself on stage? Have you ever wanted to strangle your sound engineer? If you play in an acoustic band and answered yes to any of the above questions, this book is for you. Book size A4, 100 pages. Book Price $25 SDP1 bk
Timber The Flute Tutor Designed for the wooden 6 hole flute but can be used for fifes or band flutes. Since the fingering on the tin whistle is the same as on the flutes, this book can be used by those whishing to learn the whistle before taking up the flute. Size A4 Book Price $24 OP60 bk Tape Price $20 OP60 t
Playing the Hammered Dulcimer in the Irish Tradition By Karen Ashbrook. This book teaches simple techniques that create the feel of Traditional Irish music. Tunes include tablature. Size A4 plus, 90 pages. Book Price $30 OP79 bk
Concept of Music by John Spencer John has been involved in the music industry since his involvement with the 'Original Bushwackers and Bullockies Bush Band'. He is a self taught musician and music teacher. This book covers basic concepts of music providing information for the beginner reader but moves onto music modes and chord structure that explains what and when different chords work. The last section elaborates on Harmonic Theory that provides invaluable assistance for those wishing to tune instruments. Book size A4, 50 pages. Book Price $20 JS02 bk
Polkas 'N Others by John Spencer From the author of The Concept of Music, John has written a book to teach players how to develop variations to tunes. His variations should not be played in their entirety but selections can be used where the player feels comfortable. John ran a highly successful workshop at the National Folk Festival on the Concept of Music. Size A4, 24 pages comb binding. Book Price $20 SPEN02 bk
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