Novelty Songs

And Novelty Instrumentals Of Rev. Gary Davis-Rev. Gary Davis is the real thing. The authentic blind-seer. He is a genius with a brightly burning spirit enormous musical intelligence technical brilliance an encyclopaedic memory driving passion deep faith araunchy and gracious sense of humour. A mystic. He is an icon of the style of Guitar he was born into known today as the Piedmont blues. Through players of the first half of the twentieth century like Alfred Shultz Mose Ranger Merle Travis and Chet Atkins this is the signature American fingerpicking style that would so deeply inform the country folk blues and even rock and roll of our day.Rev. Davis (1896-1972) was born black indeep poverty in South Carolina blind from an early age. He overcame these longest of odds to become world famous a giant of American music. He brought together black and white styles country gospel folk themes blues jazz ragtime minstrel songs dance tunes and popular song. He developed his own brilliant fingerpicking style that was deep economical and adaptable enough to easily cover all these genres. Supporting all his creativity was anunshakable faith that pulled him through the obscurity the bitter hard times and crushing poverty he would endure until the folk music awakening of the fifties and sixties caught up to him.In this book and accompanyingaudio Ernie Hawkins has transcribed 9 of Rev. Davis' best known rags minstrel shows tunes and novelty instrumentals. These are challenging and very rewarding to master. Included are: Buck Dance Devil's Dream Sally Where'd You Get Your Liquor From Fast Foxtrot St. Louis Tickle Darktown Strutter's Ball and his tour de forces Twelve Sticks and SoldiersMarch. The unique bottleneck/slide tune Whistlin' Blues is also presented played in an open D6 tuning.The playing of Rev. Davis has influenced generations of guitar players from Blind Boy Fuller to

Two folk novelty songs are creatively combined with an irresistible country accompaniment in this clever showcase for young choir. Each song is presented separately followed by a fun layered vocal stack and then both songs combine leading to a fantastic ending. Available separately 2-Part ShowTrax CDs. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Comedienne Gracie Fields was born over a chip shop but at the time of this song the height of her popularity had become the highest-paid performer in Britain and the highest paid film actress in the world. A star of music hall and cinema for many years Fields had a big hit with The Biggest Aspidastra In The World in the late 1930s so he kept it in her repertoire ever after. One of the composers Tommy Connor has excellent form as a composer of novelty songs as he also penned I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.The jaunty melody is charming though Fields herself often favoured a more declamatory reading of the words. The sheet music includes Guitar tablature.

The Guitar Playing of Lonnie Johnson, Bo Carter, Rev. Gary Davis, Buddy Moss, Josh White and Tommy McC. This collection presents six legendary blues guitarists from the 1920s to early 1940s. Each has his own unique approach, style and techniques for playing. Some like Rev. Gary Davis favored regular tuning while Josh White was equally at home playing in Open D tuning as well as standard tuning. Lonnie Johnson is unique in his playing techniques as well as use of a D G D G B E tuning. Buddy Moss's recordings influenced generations of Piedmont guitarists, especially Blind Boy Fuller. Bo Carter had one of the most unusual tonal approaches for playing blues, ragtime and novelty songs. And lastly there is Tommy McClennan. His recordings sound 'rough and tumble' but once you explore the intricacies of his playing you will discover a powerful blues guitarist. REV. GARY DAVIS: Cincinnati Flow - Piece without Words - Children of Zion - Twelve Gates to The City BO CARTER: Let's Get Drunk Again - Nobody's Business - Honey - What You Want Your Daddy to Do BUDDY MOSS: Oh Lordy Mama - Sleepless Night - Someday Baby (I'll Have Mine)JOSH WHITE Crying Blues - Bad Depression Blues - High Brown Cheater - My Soul Is Gonna Live With God - Pure Religion Hallilu LONNIE JOHNSON: Away Down In the Alley Blues - Stomping 'Em Along Slow - Blue Ghost Blues There Is No Justice - Helena Blues - Sittin' On A Log - Corn Bread Blues TOMMY McCLENNAN: Blues as I Can Be - I'm Goin', Don't You Know - Love With a Feeling - New Highway No.51 - Drop Down Mama HOW TO USE THIS BOOK: 1) Listen over and over to the original recordings available via the download link for this collection. 2) Get a program that can control digital audio files. Use this with the transcriptions and the recordings. 3) Be patient!! Practice, practice and practice some more!! / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Date parution : 2019-05-27/ Recueil / Guitare Flatpicking et Fingerpicking

Jill Gallina has paired two favorite folk songs about love and freedom for a partner-song that is sure to please. “If I Had a Hammer” and “Ring Those Bells!” are both songs with powerful messages and a callto action. This energetic coupling has it all – rhythmic spoken parts catchy melodies and lively accompaniment. “Ring Those Bells!” is excellent for use in the music classroom for the study of folk songs partner-songs or for practicing rhythm skills and syncopation. It is also a great novelty piece for concert use at any time of the year.

Good unison singing is an important first step in learning to be an excellent choral singer. Start with these outstanding chorals for your beginning choir and they'll be well on their way!This reproducible collection of ten chorals is arranged especially for unison voices and is perfect for use throughout the year as your students develop into choral singers. There's something for every type of concert with novelty solfege Latin text patriotic Christmas and holiday songs.The available CD-ROM contains many unique additions that will make learning interesting and fun including choreography and American Sign Language. Parts for additional instrumentsand full performance and accompaniment recordings are also included and will let your performances shine. For Grades K-4.Songs include: I Love the Music in My Life; The Solfege Blues; A Child's Credo; It's Time to Start the Show; Cohan's Big Three; Ja-Da Ja-Da Jing Jing Jing; Junk Band Boogie; The Colors in My Life; Boogie Woogie Holiday; Keep on Following the Star.

The format used in this book was developed by Norm Jones a self-taught non-music reading ukulele enthusiast. Norm was unable to find the songs that he wanted in just a lyric/chord format so he developed his own. He later addedthematic graphics to make the sheets more attractive. The music is not provided so it is necessary that the player know the tune. However this is a great format for people who either play or would like to play the ukulele butdon’t read music. The novelty of this format will entertain and provide enjoyment to those who are more accomplished strummers as well.

(Medley)-Feature your guys in this absolutely hilarious selection of classic songs from the sixties! A great novelty change of pace this 4-minute mini-medley includes: Louie Louie; Twist and Shout; Wild Thing. Available separately: TBB ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.