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.

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 terrific guide to the learning the Autoharp where students will not only learn to play songs but also learn about the Autoharp itself from humble beginnings to current day. onnie Phipps intuitive method will also help to gain a better understanding of music in the process.

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.

Gospel music is rooted in the folk tradition of America. It is music from the heart and soul and appears wherever people gather to express their spiritual joy. Folk instruments such as the guitar banjo mandolin ukulele andautoharp lend themselves to this kind of group singing. They can provide simple accompaniments or carry the melody in a small group of a full fledged revival. The autoharp blends in well with the spirit and harmonics of thesehymns. The first section of this book is chorded for simple strumming. The second section is arranged for melody playing with string numbers indicated. A popular collection which includes 69 songs!

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.

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.

35 Celtic Tunes Arranged For All Standard Autoharps. Par MUELLER KAREN. Cette collection de 35 airs celtiques représente des dix performance différents styles d'Irlande, Ecosse, pays de Galles et en Bretagne. La majorité de ces pièces est des airs de danse comme les turluttes et bobines populaire lors de sessions irlandaises, les rassemblements informels de musiciens dans les pubs, les salles communautaires et les maisons. Bien que relativement nouveau pour l'ensemble de la session, la harpe ressemble distinctes à la harpe folk irlandaise. Dignement, cette collection comprend des airs de harpe par le célèbre harpiste irlandais Turlough O'Carolan ainsi que d'autres airs lentes. Toutes les pièces de cet ouvrage ont été organisées pour être joué sur toute autoharpe chromatique standard 15 ou 21-bar dans le style (sauvegarde) soit mélodique ou rythmique. Une ligne de mélodie avec accompagnement de corde suggéré est incluse donc autres instrumentistes peuvent facilement participer. CD de compagnon du livre comprend des représentations de toutes les 35 sélections, habilement illustrant les nuances rythmiques et stylistiques de cette musique engageante. Dans la notation et tablature. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / Celtic/Irish - Solos / Recueil / Harpe

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.

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

Par SUE BANKS. Livre d'autoharpe du débutant un grand contenant l'enseignement technique de base plus lignes de mélodie, accords et paroles de 48 favoris folkloriques. Contient des informations sur jouant des postes, doigté, grattant, glissando technique de jeu et plus avec des photographies utiles. Paroles sont placés au-dessus de la musique pour faciliter la lecture tout en jouant des accords. / Niveau : Débutant / Folk - Songbooks / Recueil / Harpe

In this beginning autoharp DVD, Evo Bluestein demonstrates the main steps that make up his style of playing: Pinch strum (for rhythm accompaniment), Pinch strum (for melody picking) and Full Rhythm strum (for melody picking). Start at the beginning of the DVD. Repeat each segment, playing along with Evo, until you can duplicate what Evo is doing. / Harpe

76 Disney Songs For The Harp arranged by Sylvia Woods. This collection includes the favourites: A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes ? A Whole New World ? Be Our Guest ? Candle on the Water ? I've Got No Strings ? It's a Small World ? Kiss the Girl ? Some Day My Prince Will Come ? Under the Sea ? When You Wish upon a Star ? Winnie the Pooh ? Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah and more. All songs are playable on Lever Harps and Pedal Harps.