Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Acoustic Music Number of pages : 32 Part One of this highly regarded method includes basic music theory and details Evo's easy 4-step method. Part Two includes rhythm strumming instructions, melody chord changes, and lyrics to 18 well- known American folk songs and southern fiddle tunes in the keys of G, F, C major, and A modal (keys that are provided on standard 12, 15 and 21 bar harps). Also included are instructions for transposing to other keys. All songs are included on a solo performance CD for the purpose of ear training and accompaniment.

A great beginner's autoharp book containing basic technical instruction plus melody lines chords and lyrics for 48 folk favorites. Includes information on playing positions fingering strumming glissando playing technique and more with helpful photographs. Lyrics are placed above the music to make reading easier while playing chords.

The book musician entertainer teacher and recording artist Carol Stober provides melody lines lyrics chord symbols and melody tablature for 35 tunes she learned in Appalachia. The stories woven through the music portray amixture of life situations that were ever-present in the difficult struggle for survival of our ancestors. The lyrics of many of these songs although sometimes harsh give insight into the values of the Appalachian people. Theautoharp tablature provides detailed indications for different types of thumb and finger strokes plucking and string pinching.

The songs in this book are familiar to children of all ages. They include not only traditional children's songs but also rounds cowboy tunes and popular Christmas songs. They have been arranged in the keys that are mostsuitable for singing and can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune both have been included. If one version is not wellknown however the most widely used melody is selected. The songs are written as lyrics with chord symbols only; no music notation is provided.

Thirty-one Christmas songs from all over the world arranged for autoharp or chromaharp. The arrangements in this book assume that the player had mastered simple strumming techniques and knows the fundamentals of autoharpplaying. Many of the arrangements bring out the richness of the carols through frequent harmonic changes. Chords and lyrics are shown above the melody notes with chords for melody playing below. Most songs in this book arearranged for a 15-chord instrument although some require a 21 or 27-chord model.

S'éloigner de pianoter simple et apprendre certains des arrangements chanson dynamique et styles qui Bowers a développé tout au long de sa carrière en solo. Vous serez surpris avec l'immense variété de nouveaux sons, que vous pouvez obtenir sur l'instrument à l'aide de méthodes bien rodés de Bryan. Les leçons comprennent : l'art du bon accompagnement pour la sauvegarde de chant trouver la mélodie, et à l'aide du pouce-plomb et l'ajout d'un, deux ou même trois parties d'harmonie comment mettre en place et de régler votre harpe correctement et efficacement trouver le ' sweet spot ' et obtenir son meilleur Using Médiators sur les cinq doigts le ' truc miroir ' qui permettra d'éviter les tensions et les blessures au cours de longues jeu il y a aussi une sélection des arrangements pleine solos pour autoharpe, y compris les vieux Joe Clark, Hard Times et or Watch et la chaîne. / Harpe / Dvd

In this book and accompanying audio Autoharp hall of famer Evo Bluestein provides a beginning approach to a repertoire of songs and Fiddle tunes popular in old-time and bluegrass circles. Basic rhythm chord accompaniment lyrics and music notation make this book useful for other lead instruments as well including Fiddle Mandolin and Voice. A more advanced approach can be found in Evo Bluestein's book 'Autoharp in Four Easy Steps' published byMel Bay. More books and DVDs are available at www.evobluestein.com.Evo Bluestein is known as an expert player in the style pioneered by the late Autoharp master Kilby Snow. Bluestein has also developed two successful andpopular brands of Autoharp The Evoharp and the Sparrowharp built by two world class Autoharp luthiers. In addition to helping many adults learn music on the Autoharp for over thirty years children in numerous schools havelearned to play and sing using the Autoharp in programs that Bluestein has implemented. He is also an accomplished dance caller teaching folk dance as an independent contractor throughout California schools. Bluestein isco-founder of the California Autoharp Gathering. Includes access to online audio featuring Evo Bluestein.

A collection of 25 traditional melodies written in standard music notation as well as autoharp tablature. Accompaniment chords are indicated. The melody-playing techniques used are explained here in detail. A professional performance audio which provides more than an hour of listening pleasure to all of the tunes, including "Wild Mountain Thyme," "My Luv is Like a Red," "Red Rose," "White Cockade," "Corn Rigs," "Auld Lang Syne" and more. Includes access to online audio.

The Autoharp Chord Chart And Melody-Playing Tips is the perfect size to fit in your Autoharp case and has all you need to know to play both accompaniment and melody on your Autoharp.AutoharpChord Chart And Melody-Playing Tips includes chord charts for both 15-bar and 21-bar Autoharps and shows all of the chords that are used in the available keys on each instrument. There is also a description of the basictechnique used for melody playing. Included is a copy of Amazing Grace with the chords indicated for both melody and accompaniment playing.Autoharp Chord Chart And Melody-Playing Tips has beenexpertly written by international Autoharp champion Alex Usher.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 148 The Autoharp Owner's Manual covers autoharp maintenance, conversions, tuning and string schedules (both diatonic and chromatic), building your own instrument, playing techniques, evaluating instruments, chord bar setups, amplification, history, and much more. Each subject is addressed by a current premier musician/builder. The articles in this book have been taken from past issues of Autoharp Quarterly and have been updated to address current innovations, problems, and instruments. It is a must have for every autoharp player.

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.