SKU: MB.30653
ISBN 9781513463810. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
As one of the most productive composers in history, Georg Philipp Telemann endeavored to supply a steady stream of new music for both professional and amateur musicians. The 64 compositions in this collection fall into three categories:
SKU: MB.30452
ISBN 9780786685431. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
A 4-string manuscript book featuring 10 tablature stave systems per page. Features 30 full-page perforated tear-out sheets, printed on both sides of white paper with black ink. Ideal for mandolin, bass or ukulele tab notation.
SKU: MB.93257M
ISBN 9780786687992. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Comprehensive and easily understood, this essential Mel Bay resource is arranged in photo, notation and chord diagram form for maximum ease of use by mandolinists of all playing levels. Correct left-hand positions are pictured for each chord, as is proper right-hand picking position. Major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords are shown in photo, notation and chord diagram; major seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Tuning of the mandolin is also shown. A chart summarizing movable chord patterns completes the book. Includes access to online video. Video duration 125 minutes.
SKU: MB.30606
ISBN 9781513460529. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
While one of a kind is a hard rating to achieve at Mel Bay Publications, Kevin Allison has done it with The Ceilidh Dance Book. A ceilidh is a traditional Scottish gathering where people share songs, stories, music, and dancing that is very much alive today. In Scotland, there are hundreds of ceilidh bands, each of which has their own trademark tune sets, making it possible for a man in a kilt to make a living as a performing musician.
This book not only provides 85 Scottish tunes in sets as they might be used in a ceilidh eventâ??it also offers detailed, beat-by-beat descriptions of the dance steps for twenty-four dances! From The Highland Scottish to The Mooncoin Jig, with this book in hand, youâ??ll be able to both play in the band and step to the music with the locals. The kilt is optional.
Arranged for mandolin or fiddle with suggested chord backup, in standard notation only.
SKU: MB.20553M
ISBN 9780786686353. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
A new collection of 30 great tunes from a variety of fiddle traditions. Each tune has been specially arranged for mandolin and is presented in both standard notation and tablature. The tunes include a variety of styles including bluegrass, Texas style, Old Time, Irish reels, some underplayed gems and even a Joe Carr original. This tune book is perfect for building your repertoire. Includes access to online audio featuring all 30 tunes.
SKU: MB.98372M
ISBN 9780786693733. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Mel Bays Master Anthology of Mandolin Solos Volume One is designed to enhance the repertoire of the intermediate to advanced mandolinist with a generous collection of challenging pieces. Contributors include Alan Bibey, Bud Orr, Simon Mayor, John McGann, Jody Stecher, Joe Carr, Dan Gelo, Matt Flinner, Seth Austern, Ray Valla, Jethro Burns, Rob Haines, Ely Karasik, Terry Pender, Carlo Aonzo, Eugene Hayth, Butch Baldassari, Robert Bancalari, and many others. Standard notation and tablature are offered for most of the pieces a few are notation only , along with a biographical sketch of the performer. Includes access to online audio, making this an ideal sourcebook for serious students and professionals alike. The audio contains performances of most of the pieces in the book.
SKU: MB.95756M
ISBN 9780786693412. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
A collection of 24 bluegrass/gospel favorites arranged for mandolin with rhythm guitar accompaniment. These intermediate/advanced solos are comprised of melodic embellishments and standard runs that may be utilized with other songs with similar chord structures. All solos are written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.21925M
ISBN 9780786693696. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This title introduces all the essential techniques needed for successful bluegrass mandolin playing. The rhythm section covers all the important chords and details the rhythm chop. The lead section covers turnarounds, position playing, Monroe-style, harmonized sixths and important soloing scales. Tips for developing solos are included. This volume is packed with useful reference material. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.20866M
ISBN 9780786694532. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This mandolin edition includes the same 16 tunes found in Kaufmans out-of-print Twin Pickin flatpicking guitar book, soon to be available as Blazing Solos for Flatpicking Guitar for One Player or More. The tunes in both editions are in the same keys so the books can serve as a foundation for fabulous twin-picking jam sessions in which either guitarists or mandolinists can take the lead and harmony parts. In addition to the tunes, Kaufman includes performance notes, guidelines for reading standard notation and tab plus his take on the harmonization process. A play-along audio with three tracks for each tune Lead, Harmony, and Lead and Harmony completes the package. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.99942M
ISBN 9780786687480. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
50 Tunes for Mandolin Volume 1 is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles, families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series, but carefully designed for the mandolin. The melodies in this book range from simple to advanced. Many tunes contain a harmony part to match the melody. 50 Tunes for Mandolin Volume 1 is designed for flatpicking on the mandolin. Flatpicking is a style, prevalent in Celtic and Bluegrass music which features fast soloing with a single, flat pick. All parts are written in mandolin tablature and standard notation. Tunes recorded by full band, not all instruments featured in every song. Includes access to extended length online audio.
SKU: MB.20892M
ISBN 9780786688135. 8.5 X 11 inches.
Steve Kaufman takes his favorite American fiddle tunes for the mandolin and puts them alphabetically in four volumes. Steve plays the mandolin exactly as it is written so the student can hear the melody and dynamics just as he would play it. Accompanying the large set of books are aduio online with guitar rhythm accompaniment included. Build your repertoire, right and left hand skills and have fun playing at jam sessions with your friends. This 4 volume set written specifically for the mandolin also has a sister series for guitar. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.20710M
ISBN 9780786688166. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Steve Kaufman, Three Time National Flatpicking Champion, does it again. This installment of a four part series brings us Steves favorite Celtic Jigs and Waltzes transcribed for the mandolin and fiddle too . This is a large collection of reels will build your repertoire as well as help you develop more ideas, licks and runs for arranging your own melodies. All the songs in the book are played note for note on the accompanying online audio download at about - speed. Your goal is to learn the song, memorize it and then race with the Champ. Includes access to online audio.
