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 step-by-step self-instruction method. Includes care of the Autoharp playing positions chord changes back-up strums arpeggio strums melody picking rhythm picking and much more. Each song teaches something new and eachstrum pattern is built on the previous one.When you have practiced each selection and perfected each strum you will have the necessary foundation to go on to more advanced styles and more intricate picking. The songs inthe book are arranged for the 15-chord instrument since it is the most popular for beginning students. In the 60-minute instructional audio recording the author uses Autoharp and Vocals to demonstrate the major styles presentedin the book from simple to advanced strums to melody picking. The player learns effective ways to practice each new style and has a chance to play along with the singer on the songs that are repeated unaccompanied. Includesaccess to online audio.

20 Beatles favorites especially arranged for 15- and 21-chord autoharps. Includes: Day Tripper - Eight Days a Week - Good Day Sunshine - A Hard Day's Night - Help! - Here Comes the Sun - Hey Jude - Let It Be - Revolution - Twist and Shout - Yellow Submarine - You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - and more.

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.

This collection of 35 Celtic tunes represents ten different performance styles from Ireland Scotland Wales and Brittany. The majority of these pieces are dance tunes such as the jigs and reels popular at Irish sessions theinformal gatherings of musicians in pubs community halls and homes. Although relatively new to the session ensemble the Autoharp bears a distinct resemblance to the Irish Folk Harp. Fittingly this collection includes Harptunes by famed Irish harpist Turlough O'Carolan as well as other slow airs. All of the pieces in this book have been arranged to be played on any standard 15 or 21-bar chromatic Autoharp in either melodic or rhythmic (backup)style. A melody line with suggested chord accompaniment is included so other instrumentalists can easily join in. The book's companion online audio includes performances of all 35 selections ably illustrating the rhythmic andstylistic nuances of this engaging music. In notation and tablature.

There is a wide selection of hymns in this book including traditional Hymns of Praise Thanksgiving Easter and Lent. Added to this rich array are the most popular Hymns of Christmastide and a collection of our most belovedSpirituals. They have been arranged in the keys that are most suitable 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 particulartune both have been included. If one version is not well known however the most widely used melody is selected.

The songs and ballads in this book include a rich selection of favorite American folk songs patriotic songs sentimental songs from the past and songs from other lands. 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.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Multiple Levels Musical Genre : Celtic/Irish Number of pages : 56 This collection of 35 Celtic tunes represents ten different performance styles from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. The majority of these pieces are dance tunes such as the jigs and reels popular at Irish sessions, the informal gatherings of musicians in pubs, community halls, and homes. Although relatively new to the session ensemble, the autoharp bears a distinct resemblance to the Irish folk harp. Fittingly, this collection includes harp tunes by famed Irish harpist Turlough O'Carolan as well as other slow airs. All of the pieces in this book have been arranged to be played on any standard 15 or 21-bar chromatic autoharp in either melodic or rhythmic (backup) style. A melody line with suggested chord accompaniment is included so other instrumentalists can easily join in. The book's companion CD includes performances of all 35 selections, ably illustrating the rhythmic and stylistic nuances of this engaging music. In notation and tablature.

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.