Autoharp and chromaharp - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30367M

Composed by Evo Bluestein. Saddle-stitched, Method, Folk. Dirt Simple. Style. Book and online audio. 36 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30367M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30367M).

ISBN 9780786696345. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

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 Bluesteins book Autoharp in Four Easy Steps, published by Mel Bay. More books and DVDs are available at www.evobluestein.com. Bluestein is known as an expert player in the style pioneered by the late Autoharp master Kilby Snow. Bluestein has also developed two successful and popular 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 have learned 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 is co-founder of the California Autoharp Gathering. Includes access to online audio featuring Evo Bluestein.

Autoharp - Beginning

SKU: MB.99187M

Composed by Evo Bluestein. Saddle-stitched, Method, Folk, Autoharp and Chromaharp. Style. Book and online audio. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #99187M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99187M).

ISBN 9780786690176. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Part One of this highly regarded method includes basic music theory and details Evos 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. Includes access to online audio.

Autoharp. Instruction, Folk. Softcover Video Online. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard