How To Play Autoharp with CD

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

As young children learn and grow new experiences prompt questions and curiosity about themselves and their surroundings. Nursery is an important step for youngsters discovering more about the world and others in exciting andunfamiliar situations. Starting with the story A Week in the Life of Tommy Mac this musical activity book and CD follows the adventures of a little boy at nursery and the lessons he learns along the way.Ideal forspecialist and non-specialist Early Years teachers Start With A Story - Myself is a rich teaching resource to inspire and inform your lesson plans. The pack contains:A specially-written song toillustrate each chapter of the storyA range of suggested activities for each chapter with brilliant ideas for games poems songs movement drama role-play and moreA CD with all the music and audio tracks tobring the story to life. All the songs are presented with a vocal demonstration and backing track.All you need is a space and a selection of simple percussion instruments!The Start With A Story...series has been specially designed by Ann Bryant for the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum using a story as a powerful starting point from which songs poems and drama activities can emerge. Ann is an award-winning authorof over 90 books that include children’s fiction music education resources and books about emotions families and friendships for older children.

In this book three time National Flatpicking Guitar Champion Steve Kaufman presents rousing Guitar solos on 24 gospel favourites. Each song is shown with a melody part in notation and tablature lyrics anaccompaniment part in tablature and a stirring flat- picking solo in notation and tablature.This recording is designed for listening first and second as an instructional tool. All 24 songs are played through three times atleast. The first time is as it appears in the book and the two versions that follow are improvised versions. Making this both a listening tool and an ear training tool. Recorded Digital to Analog in true stereo sound. Thisrecording can be used with either Flatpickin' the Gospels or Autoharping the Gospels. Audio and Video download available online.

A.P. Sara and Maybelle Carter collectively known as The Carter Family have been a driving force in the history of Country music recording since 1927. In this unique lesson Mike Seeger along with Jeanette Carter shows how even near-beginners can incorporate these characteristic sounds into their own playing. He carefully demonstrates the picking techniques and famous 'Thumb-lead' employed in songs such as Wildwood Flower. Discover the characteristic differences between the Hawaiian Country Blues and Flatpick styles that you can then incorporate to develop your own sound.The film also includes Jeanette Carter daughter of A.P. and Sara performing on theAutoharp and Guitar as well as offering vivid reminiscences of her family and their incredible and inspiring career.