Transcriptions from Buckley's Banjo Guide of 1868. Par TWISS TIM. Early American Banjo by Tim Twiss provides complete banjo tablature transcriptions of the instrumental solos that first appeared in standard notation in Buckley's Banjo Guide of 1868. This modern tablature edition of over 100 mid-19th century jigs, waltzes, polkas, hornpipes and reels provides insight to the transition between the African down-stroke technique, which preceded claw-hammer style and the newer, more refined plucking technique. James Buckley (1803 â' 1872), sometimes referred to as the 'Father of the Classical Banjo,â? was one of the most prolific transcribers of early banjo music. His compositions and arrangements were performed on the minstrel stage, andhis scholarly discipline produced a lasting record of banjo music of his era. This repertoire collection includes easy tunes as well as more complex pieces suited for the concert stage. The player will delight in discovering how fresh and unusual some of this music sounds, even todayâ'all in modern banjo tab. While best experienced on a period reproduction, gut-string fretless banjo in a lower tuning, any 5-string banjo in C tuning (gCGBD) may be used to interpret this collection. Includes access to online audio. Early American Banjo by Tim Twiss provides complete banjo tablature transcriptions of the instrumental solos that first appeared in standard notation in Buckley's Banjo Guide of 1868. Thismodern tablature edition of over 100 mid-19th century jigs, waltzes, polkas, hornpipes and reels provides insight to the transition between the African down-stroke technique, which preceded claw-hammer style and the newer, morerefined plucking technique. James Buckley (1803 and ndash - 1872), sometimes referred to as the and ldquo - Father of the Classical Banjo, and rdquo - was one of the most prolific transcribers of early banjo music. His compositions andarrangements were performed on the minstrel stage, and his scholarly discipline produced a lasting record of banjo music of his era. This repertoire collection includes easy tunes as well as more complex pieces suited for theconcert stage. The player will delight in discovering how fresh and unusual some of this music sounds, even today and ndash - all in modern banjo tab. While best experienced on a period reproduction, gut-string fretless banjo ina lower tuning, any 5-string banjo in C tuning (gCGBD) may be used to interpret this collection. Includes access to online audio. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Musique traditionnelle d'Amérique du Nord / Date parution : 2018-05-04/ Recueil / 5-String Banjo

This collection of vibrant traditional and original tunes captures the variety of mandolin styles in America. The styles represented include old time country and bluegrass ragtime swing Irish Italian and neoclassical. Someof the techniques explored are cross-picking droning voice-leading double stops and pull-offs. Of special interest are tunes that make use of the chord solo potential of the mandolin. A discussion of each tune provides livelycommentary on the history and players behind the style an outline of the arranging and composing ideas that are employed and tips for practicing and honing technique. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature and a CD isincluded. This is the perfect anthology for intermediate and advanced players who want to build their skills while expanding their range of styles.

This methodology book designed for the intermediate to advanced mandolinist offers you as a mandolin player a new voice. Or if you're already crosspicking many new ideas can be added to your arsenal. Each song includes apreparatory study that allows you the opportunity to gain a solid footing before attempting the piece itself. These studies can be applied in other areas as backup ideas song ideas or take offs for improvisation. Stylesdiscussed are: Two-String Bluegrass Fiddle Classical and Jazz/Ragtime. Written in tablature.

Presents 140 of the most frequently played tunes in old time fiddle contests as well as the most popular bluegrass square dance and country tunes heard throughout the United States. The performance length arrangements of contesttunes include standard as well as challenging variations on hoe-downs rags polkas show pieces and waltzes complete with suggested accompaniment chords. This encyclopedia of fiddle tunes and variations spotlights Americanpopular fiddle music as played by the great fiddlers of our time.

Media : Book/CD Author : by Craig Duncan Level : Intermediate-Advanced Date published : 9/11/1997 Style : Bluegrass & Country Type : Solos Description : A follow-up book on Craig Duncan's popular Deluxe Fiddling Method containing 40 great fiddle solos in the keys of F, B-flat, E major, E minor, and A minor. Also features tunes in altered tunings, contest-style-breakdowns, ragtime tunes, and additional fiddling favorites. The split-track CD features full performances of the first 36 tunes in the book, split between fiddle solo and guitar accompaniment. The tunes Twinkle Little Star, Under the Double Eagle, and Whiskey Before Breakfast are not on the CD.