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Most of us know only our speaking and untrained singing Voices. This book will help you discover your 3rd powerful trained singing Voice through exercises that can be applied to any Vocal style. The author presents acomplete guide for discovering your Vocal range and developing breath control resonance and vibrato. You Can Teach Yourself To Sing includes chapters on the voice as an instrument including care of theVoice the relationship between one speaking and singing Voice and the cultivation of correct singing posture. You'll learn how to articulate and use the Voice effectively in different styles of singing as well as how to singwith a microphone. A great number of Vocal exercises and complete songs in various styles are presented making this book an enjoyable learning experience as well as an effective tool for Voice development. Includesaccess to online audio.

This delightful collection of Irish songs has been compiled and set as Art Songs by the European Duo Chitarra Canta featuring soprano and flutist Meg Fitzgerald and classical guitarist Guido Böger. Having noted the dearth ofgood concert literature for this type of duo the performers both well-versed in the Celtic and Classical music traditions and adept at creating their own arrangements decided to include such songs in their programs. With thisvolume they want to share them with other performers and enthusiasts. These songs can be used equally well for the stage recitals pub singing and private events or for simple pleasure. The collection consists of a widevariety of songs the music being completely written out for voice and classical guitar but also with chords and annotations for a variety use. Featured here are such well-known songs as The Last Rose of Summer Siúil a Rúin orShe moved through the Fair along with many other lyrical gems in unique wonderfully inspired arrangements. Audio downloads of the songs as performed by the authors are available with the purchase of this book sampled fromtheir CD Aisling Irish Art Songs and Music. The complete CD can also be purchased by writing to: ChitarraCanta@musician.org ?These arrangements for voice and guitar... well approach ... the genuine form of Irish folk music.The choice and interpretation of of the pieces... give ample evidence as to the familiarity of soprano Meg Fitzgerald and guitarist Guido Böger with this music.? (Concertino magazine vol. 1/2007).

Harmony Singing Made Easy teaches you to sing harmony by ear. Murphy and friends Bill Evans Janet Beazley and Chris Stuart join together to sing some beautiful trios and quartets. First you hear thethree (or four) voices blending together then you hear each harmony part sung separately. You learn your part by singing along with us. We sing several songs in three different keys so no matter what your vocal range you can tryyour hand at singing the lead part. Sometimes the men (Bill Chris) take the lead; sometimes the women (Murphy Janet) take the lead. With three keys to choose from you can also find a harmony part to suit yourvoice.Along the way we offer some helpful hints such as 'What key do I sing in?' 'How do I find my harmony part?' and 'How can I get a good blend?' At the very end Murphy and Bill break out their banjos for a rousing quartetversion of 'Over in the Gloryland.' Very entertaining!If you've been wondering how to sing harmony we've made it as easy as possible. Or as we say in Virginia 'It's as easy as pie.' Read even more details on our blog.Will the Circle Be Unbroken Bury Me Beneath the Willow All the Good Times Are Past and Gone Don't This Road Look Rough and Rocky Amazing Grace Over in the Gloryland

Rural Roots of Bluegrass is a songbook and history book that takes a deep at the roots of bluegrass music: ballads and fiddle tunes of Scots-Irish pioneers black spirituals plantation melodies blues murder ballads sentimental parlor songs from Tin Pan Alley North Carolina banjo styles and gospel songs. This book is richly illustrated with 107 vintage photos and includes history lyrics to 94 songs musical notation chords playing tips and historical sources for each song. Includes profiles on the Bill Clifton Bill Monroe the Blue Sky Boys Bradley Kincaid the Callahan Brothers Carolina Tar Heels the Carter Family Charlie Poole and the North CarolinaRamblers the Coon Creek Girls Earl Scruggs Eck Robertson Ernest V. 'Pop' Stoneman Fiddlin’ Arthur Smith Fiddlin’ John Carson G. B. Grayson & Henry Whitter Jimmie Rodgers Karl and Harty the Lilly Brothers MonroeBrothers the Morris Brothers Riley Puckett Samantha Bumgarner Vernon Dalhart Snuffy Jenkins and Wade & J. E. Mainer. 6' x 9' 180 pages. The perfect companion to the CD 'Rural Roots of Bluegrass.'

This second volume of the songs of Scottish poet Robert Burns contains 70 songs excerpted from the chapter 'The Lasses' in a larger collection of 324 Burns songs compiled and researched by Serge Hovey. It includes songs expressingthe poet's 'passion' for his wife Jean and for 'that other species.' Robert Burns (1759-1796) spent his life collecting Scottish songs using fragments of existing lyrics as the basis for his own poems and wrote original lyricsfor traditional melodies. Burns left for posterity about 270 poems and more than 300 songs which are usually printed without their tunes. Serge Hovey meticulously examined Burns' own sources letters and manuscripts to determinethe origin of every tune and all the verses as well as Burns' intended match of words and music. He then arranged each song with highly imaginative and beautiful accompaniments geared for pianists with average skills. This volumeis illustrated with reproductions of paintings drawings and prints. These volumes also contain a glossary of frequently appearing Scots words and insightful historical notes for each song.

Step inside the door of Log Cabin Pioneers as Wayne Erbsen takes you on a personal journey of finding and restoring a historic log cabin. By the magic of a crackling fire he'll introduce you to authenticpioneers who will sing you ancient songs spin yarns about Davy Crockett Daniel Boone and Thomas Jefferson and tell spell-binding tales of bear hunting with moonshine or give you advice on how to buy a mule.You'll joinother settlers in a house raising sourcing new logs for a cabin find a red ear of corn at a husking bee and kick up your heels at an old-fashioned barn dance. They'll take you inside an old-time general store and a one-roomschoolhouse and will feed you molasses crips and ash cake. If you're sickly they'll heal you with remedies and superstitions; ladies will learn how to catch a man and gents will learn how to pick a wife.The book includes143 vintage black and white photos and melodies lyrics and chords to 19 songs.

A deluxe comprehensive collection of 103 school and camp favorites. Contains patriotic songs campfire songs hiking songs and even fun songs for use on buses. Includes melody line lyrics and guitar chords.

Since it came out in 1981 thousands of people have enjoyed and learned from the pages of The Backpocket Bluegrass Songbook. In addition to the lyrics and melody line the book also includes guitar chords tips on choosing theright key using the capo bluegrass music history information on each song and vintage photos. Includes words music and history of: A Beautiful Life All the Good Times Are Past and Gone Banks of the Ohio Bury MeBeneath the Willow Cumberland Gap Darling Cory Don't This Road Look Rough and Rocky Down in the Willow Garden East Virginia Give Me the Roses Now Handsome Molly I'll Be All Smiles Tonight John Hardy Just Over in theGloryland Knoxville Girl Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Life's Railway to Heaven Little Maggie Little Log Cabin in the Lane Lonesome Road Blues Long Journey Home Lord I'm Coming Home Maple on the Hill Midnight on theStormy Deep My Home's Across the Smokey Mountains Old Joe Clark Poor Ellen Smith Pretty Polly Put My Little Shoes Away Rabbit in the Log Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms Roving Gambler Sally Goodin Seeing Nelly Home ShortLife of Trouble Sweet Sunny South The Girl I left in Sunny Tennessee When the Bees Are in the Hive Where the Soul of Man Never Dies Wildwood Flower.

A mammoth rib-tickling collection of more than 125 funny songs-A mammoth illustrated collection of more than 125 funny songs mostly in the folk tradition interlaced with a multitude of parodies jokes recitations and sayings collected by the author over a lifetime of performing. Each songhas complete lyrics melody line and suggested accompaniment chords. Included are Take My Bridgework Back To Mother Send Me To Glory In a Glad Bag The Housewife’s Lament and The Piddling Pup. The reading Why She Didn’t Becomea Baptist leaves even church groups roaring in laughter. More fun rib-ticklers include The Limerick Song (suitable for general audiences) Little Willie verses and the parody My Grandfather’s Feet Were Too Strong For HisShoes. A choice collection of photos and vintage illustrations add the final touch for the enjoyment of this top-notch collection. • More than 125 funny songs --- lyrics tunes and suggested accompaniment chords. •Plus rib-tickling parodies jokes readings and sayings. • Embellished with vintage photos and illustrations.

Gaelic songs are beautiful to listen to and to sing but until now it has been extremely difficult for anyone without knowledge of the Irish language (Gaelic) to sing the songs of that tradition.A must for anyone who hasalways longed to sing the old songs of Ireland this book and audio download available online decodes the Irish language for those who aspire to sing these songs without them having to undertake an Irish language course. Thefourteen songs are presented in an accessible fashion. In the online audio Mary McLaughlin speaks each phrase slowly leaving a pause for the student to imitate the pronunciation. McLaughlin then sings each songin a simple plain style conducive to learning. The book has the sheet music Guitar chords phonetics Irish lyrics and a translation and background to each song. There is an introduction which gives information on traditionalsinging in Irish as well as a guide to the phonetic system used.The songs are graded linguistically and musically so that the student can build up skills as she or he progresses through the book. Includes access to onlineaudio.