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OTHER FRETTED/STRINGED INSTRUMENTS 275 AUTOHARP Beginning Autoharp Instruction Book By Bonnie Phipps This step-by-step approach to learning to play the autoharp will help beginners and teachers understand the many ways in which this versatile instrument can be used. You will learn a variety of strumming techniques, how to work the chord bars, how to use the different areas of the strings effectively, how to play songs and simple melodies, and even a brief history of how the Autoharp began and developed. Book... $10.95 00-2222 UPC: 038081037431 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-260-8 Bonnie Phipps BALALAIKA Elementary Method for the Balalaika By Alexander Dorozhkin Translated from Russian by Simeon N. Jurist. An elementary method in one volume consisting of four parts. Part One introduces all the fundamentals including note reading and chordal accompaniment. Each succeeding part advances the player through the positions. Part Four contains supplementary repertoire. Book... $9.95 00-HAB00062 UPC: 029156072365 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-6283-3 Alexander Dorozhkin BANJO to Play Banjo By and Ron Manus Learn to play the banjo with this easy-to-follow approach that makes learning fun. You will be introduced to more than a dozen strums and rolls in folk, country and bluegrass styles. You will learn over 30 great songs with lyrics including This Land is Your Land, The Wabash Cannonball, When the Saints Go Marching In, and many more. Perfect for beginners of all ages. Book... $10.95 00-14884 UPC: 038081140599 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0903-1 ; Ron Manus Banjo A to Z By Dick Weissman Beginning with fundamentals like choosing the best instrument and tuning, this comprehensive book covers basic to advanced techniques in a variety of styles, from classical and bluegrass to reggae and bossa nova. Banjo virtuoso and educator Dick Weissman leads musicians through every topic with easy-to-understand lessons and a CD that demonstrates each example and tune. All music is presented in standard notation and TAB. Book & CD... $19.95 00-30227 UPC: 038081328409 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-5260-0 Dick Weissman; Dan Fox Banjo Chord Dictionary By Dick Weissman Learning chords for the five-string banjo have never been so easy. Basic chords in G tuning, C tuning, D tuning and D- minor tuning are clearly shown. Neck diagrams are used that show easy-to-read fingerings. Music notation is explained and tips on tuning are given. Identifying keys and the capo are also explained. Handy Guide... $5.95 00-420 UPC: 038081002194 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-155-7 Dick Weissman Banjo for Beginners By Tony Trischka This book & DVD teaches everything you need to know to get started playing the banjo. Beginning with tablature reading and basic technique, you ll be guided all the way to reading music and playing great bluegrass classics like Bile That Cabbage Down, Old Joe Clark, and Cluck Old Hen. With helpful tips from renowned artists such as Bela Fleck, Alison Brown, and John Hartford, this comprehensive beginner s book provides a fun and unique way to get started playing this enjoyable instrument. The DVD includes the exercises and songs. Book & DVD...$24.95 00-22912 UPC: 038081258805 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3733-1 Book & CD... $18.95 00-19411 UPC: 038081183596 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-1104-1 Book... $8.95 00-19410 UPC: 038081183589 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-1103-4 DVD... $19.95 00-22881 UPC: 038081234816 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3705-8 CD... $10.00 00-19412 UPC: 038081183602 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-1105-8 Tony Trischka Gospel Songs for Bluegrass Banjo By Fred Sokolow Gospel Songs for Bluegrass Banjo is a collection of classic songs of inspiration. Most songs have been arranged in two keys and in an optional advanced up the neck version, providing a terrific insight into how to arrange melodies for bluegrass-style banjo. Fred Sokolow demonstrates each song on the recording, and the book features easy-to-read tablature and standard notation with chord frames. Book... $19.95 00-0502B UPC: 654979994862 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579-0325-0 Fred Sokolow How to Play Banjo By This is a complete five-string banjo course for the beginner that is easy and fun to play. Learn to play the basic strums, chords, banjo techniques and many folk songs. You will learn how to read music as well as tune the banjo to G, C and D tuning. There is a fingering chart to help you find notes on the first four strings in all three tunings. Handy Guide... $5.50 00-1891 UPC: 038081009155 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-201-1 Bluegrass Banjo Basics By Beginning with basic left- and right-hand techniques, Dennis Caplinger guides you through developing great backup parts and playing all over the neck. You ll learn the classic Scruggs style of picking along with the melodic style. Plus you ll study over 20 classic bluegrass standards, and you ll learn how to play them in several different styles. All books in the Ultimate Beginner Bluegrass Basics series are fully correlated to work together. This is the ideal method for the family that wants to play music together! Book & CD... $14.95 00-0384B UPC: 029156997408 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-8544-3 All prices in US$. Not all titles are available in all countries due to copyright restrictions. Prices and availability subject to change without notice. NEW
276 OTHER FRETTED/STRINGED INSTRUMENTS Bluegrass Banjo Basics & Beyond By Virtuoso bluegrass multi-instrumentalist, with the able assistance of John Moore, Kenny Blackwell, and Bill Bryson, guides you through all the bluegrass basics and beyond. You ll learn classic bluegrass banjo techniques, all in the context of classic bluegrass standards. Beginning with basic left- and right-hand techniques, Dennis guides you through developing great backup parts, playing solos and working with a bluegrass band. DVD... $19.95 00-908068 UPC: 654979081869 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579-2348-7 DOBRO to Play Dobro By Joe Stoebenau Created for beginners with no prior musical training, this book with CD starts out by explaining the parts of the instrument, its history, how it works, and how it s tuned. It continues by teaching alternate picking, rolls, and other righthand techniques, along with slide techniques including bar slants, palm harmonics and cascade harmonics. Lots of classic tunes in authentic Dobro styles are included as well as stepby-step instructions and illustrations. Examples are provided in both standard music notation and TAB. Book & CD... $19.95 00-22597 UPC: 038081225821 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3324-1 Joe Stoebenau FIDDLE The Complete Idiot s Guide to Playing the Fiddle By Ellery Klein Now, anyone can learn to play the fiddle through the simple, step-by-step lessons provided here by an international expert and professional performer. Illustrated with finger tabs and supported by a unique instructional DVD. Book & CD...$21.95 74-1592577687 ISBN-13: 978-1-59257-768-2 Ellery Klein The Don Messer Anthology of Favorite Fiddle Tunes By Don Messer Book...$21.95 00-V1247 UPC: 029156961010 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-9208-3 Don Messer Fiddle Tunes: Basic & Beyond By Antoine Silverman The perfect introduction to bluegrass and traditional fiddle tunes. Sections include: Fiddle Tunes, Hornpipes, Waltzes, Jigs, Strathspeys, Reels, and Improvisation. The 43 traditional fiddle standards covered in the book comprise the core fiddle tune repertoire. All songs are demonstrated on the included CD! Each song is taught in a basic standard arrangement and then in an advanced variation. Book & CD... $19.95 00-0542B UPC: 654979997788 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579-0480-6 Antoine Silverman MANDOLIN to Play Mandolin By Dan Fox This book teaches you how to play the mandolin with an easy-to-follow approach that will have you playing instantly. Different strumming techniques help you play in any style including folk, bules, pop and country. Great songs like La Bamba, Greensleves, and When the Saints Go Marching In and many more are included with lyrics. Upon completion of thie book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the mandolin, play with a musical group in many different styles and know how to read music. Book... $12.50 00-14097 UPC: 038081138589 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0286-5 Dan Fox Complete Mandolin Method: Beginning Mandolin By Greg Horne Comprehensive instruction for the serious mandolinist. One of America s leading schools for contemporary music- The National Guitar Workshop- teaches you the concepts, techniques and theory you need to become a virtuoso performer. 96 pages each. Book & DVD...$25.95 00-22911 UPC: 038081258799 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3732-4 Book & CD... $19.95 00-22665 UPC: 038081228198 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3471-2 DVD... $19.95 00-22890 UPC: 038081232447 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3607-5 Greg Horne Complete Mandolin Method: Intermediate Mandolin By Greg Horne Great for mandolinists who have learned the basics and are ready to take the next step. Important techniques are introduced like hammer-ons and pull-offs, different styles of tremolo, slides, cross-picking and rolls. Also included are in-depth discussions of how to learn tunes, introductions to new time signatures, and a more in-depth look at important musical styles. Book & CD... $19.95 00-22668 UPC: 038081228204 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3472-9 Greg Horne Complete Mandolin Method: Mastering Mandolin By Wayne Fugate The final book in this power-packed mandolin method continues with a study of advanced harmonies and provides mandolin chord forms in all twelve keys. In-depth studies of important forms such as the 12-bar blues and rhythm changes are included as well as chord/melody playing and chord substitution. The book also takes an exhaustive approach to melodic studies, covering the modes of the major scale, the pentatonic scales, the chromatic scale, the whole-tone scale and improvisation. Book & CD... $19.95 00-22671 UPC: 038081228211 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3473-6 Wayne Fugate How to Play Mandolin By This is a complete mandolin course for the beginner that is easy and fun to play. Learn to play accompaniments and chords to many popular folk songs. You will learn the parts of the mandolin, how to hold the mandolin, how to read music and how to tune the mandolin. There is a fingerboard chart to help you find all the notes on the fingerboard. Handy Guide... $5.95 00-1887 UPC: 038081018232 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-0870-6 For music dealers and all other wholesale customers, please call (800) 292-6122, fax (800) 632-1928, or e-mail sales@alfred.com to order. International music dealers can order by phone (818) 891-5999 or by fax (818) 893-5560. All music dealers and wholesale customers can visit alfred.com/dealer for availability, current sales specials, order tracking, invoice history, and more.
OTHER FRETTED/STRINGED INSTRUMENTS 277 Mandolin Chord Dictionary By Learning chords for the mandolin have never been so easy. This handy guide, which is sized to fit inside your mandolin case, is organized in a unique dictionary style that helps you to quickly reference any chord. Essential chords are given in each key and there is a Magic Chord Accompaniment Guide to show accompaniments in each key. Handy Guide... $5.50 00-471 UPC: 038081001913 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-1346-5 Mandolin for Beginners By Joe Dalton This book teaches everything you need to know to get started playing the mandolin. Beginning with how to hold and tune the instrument, read tablature and do some basic strumming, you ll be guided all the way to reading music, developing tremolo technique and improvising. With pieces in styles ranging from folk and old Italian gondolier music to the blues and rock n roll, this book is the start you need to go in any direction you like with your mandolin. The CD includes exercises. Book & CD... $18.50 00-19405 UPC: 038081183534 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-1098-3 Mandolin Gold By Dan Fox This wonderful collection of music for the mandolin includes bluegrass; old-time fiddle tunes; classical music (including the complete solo part for the Vivaldi mandolin concerto and the Canzonetta from Mozart s Don Giovanni ); American, Irish, Jewish, Russian and Italian songs, and more! This collection consists of over a hundred selections in standard music notation and TAB. Also included are tremolo exercises, a guide to fingering, and chord charts for guitar and mandolin. Book...$17.95 00-20448 UPC: 038081196336 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-2472-0 Dan Fox Bluegrass Mandolin Basics By Beginning with basic left- and right-hand techniques, Dennis Caplinger guides you through developing great backup parts and playing all over the neck. You ll study over 20 classic bluegrass standards and you ll learn how to play them in several different styles. All books in the Ultimate Beginner Bluegrass Basics Series are fully correlated with each other. This is the ideal method for the family that wants to play music together! Book & CD... $14.95 00-0383B UPC: 029156997385 ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-8541-2 Bluegrass Mandolin Basics & Beyond By Virtuoso bluegrass multi-instrumentalist, with the able assistance of John Moore, Kenny Blackwell, and Bill Bryson, guides you through all the bluegrass basics and beyond. You ll learn classic bluegrass mandolin techniques, all in the context of classic bluegrass standards. Beginning with basic left- and right-hand techniques, Dennis guides you through developing great backup parts, playing solos, and working with a bluegrass band. DVD... $19.95 00-908070 UPC: 654979081852 ISBN-13: 978-0-7579-2347-0 PEDAL STEEL to Play Pedal Steel Guitar By Joe Stoebenau Today, more and more musical styles are discovering the distinct sound of the pedal steel guitar. Teach Yourself to Play Pedal Steel Guitar uses a fun and easy-to-follow approach that is great for every guitarist and beginners with no prior musical training. You will learn the basics of how to tune, read music and TAB, right- and left-hand techniques, and improvising. A CD is included for play-along and practice. 96 pages. Book & CD... $19.95 00-22701 UPC: 038081232256 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-3595-5 Joe Stoebenau UKULELE to Play Ukulele By and Ron Manus Teach yourself to play the ukulele with an easy-to-follow approach that will have you playing instantly. Different strumming techniques help you play in any style including folk, bules and country. Great songs like This Land is Your Land, When the Saints Go Marching In, St. louis Blues and many more. There is a special section on playing by ear so you can figure out your own favorite songs. There is also a handy chart showing you how to transpose a song to the key of your choice. Book... $10.95 00-14135 UPC: 038081132181 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-1866-8 ; Ron Manus How to Play Ukulele By This is a complete ukulele course for the beginner that is easy and fun to play. You will learn to play accompaniments and chords to many popular folk songs including Little Brown Jug, When the Saints Go Marching In, Scarborough Fair, Greensleves and many more. Handy Guide... $5.50 00-1892 UPC: 038081007236 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-232-5 Learn to Play the Alfred Way: Baritone Uke By Everything you need to know to play the baritone ukulele in one book. Start from the beginning by learning about the parts of the instrument, learn how to hold it and how to tune it. Learn the basics of reading music and playing using popular songs including Tom Dooley, The Streets of Laredo, When the Saints Go Marching In, The Red River Valley and many more. A dictionary of baritone ukulele chords is included. Book... $8.95 00-380 UPC: 038081018706 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-2508-6 Uke An Play Rock Arr. Hemme Luttjeboer Twenty-five great songs spanning the classic rock to modern rock eras with guitar parts all arranged to be played on the ukulele - includes ukulele TAB. Titles: After Midnight American Idiot Bad Company China Grove Boulevard of Broken Dreams Cat s in the Cradle Classical Gas Feel Like Makin Love and many more. Ukulele TAB Book... $19.95 00-30684 UPC: 038081333410 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-5421-5 All prices in US$. Not all titles are available in all countries due to copyright restrictions. Prices and availability subject to change without notice. NEW
278 OTHER FRETTED/STRINGED INSTRUMENTS Ukulele Chord Dictionary By This handy reference guide fits into your ukulele case or pocket and is organized in a unique dictionary style permitting you to locate any chord quickly. There are sections on how to read music, tuning, movable chords, and chord derivations. An easy-to-use fingerboard chart is included which shows all the notes on the fingerboard. Handy Guide... $4.95 00-423 UPC: 038081022260 ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-208-0 VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS The Multi-Instrumental Guitarist By Greg Horne and Stacy Phillips Become an in-demand acoustic musician by learning to play mandolin, ukulele, lap dulcimer, Dobro and several kinds of banjo. This book covers the tunings, techniques and styles you need to know to become a true multi-instrumentalist. Written in an easy-to-understand and friendly style, The Multi- Instrumental Guitarist is your guide to a new world of music making. Book & CD... $19.95 00-21901 UPC: 038081203980 ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-2813-1 Greg Horne; Stacy Phillips For music dealers and all other wholesale customers, please call (800) 292-6122, fax (800) 632-1928, or e-mail sales@alfred.com to order. International music dealers can order by phone (818) 891-5999 or by fax (818) 893-5560. All music dealers and wholesale customers can visit alfred.com/dealer for availability, current sales specials, order tracking, invoice history, and more.