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.

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.

Un brillant beginners' DVD qui enseigne la rudimentaire et fundimental compétences et techniques nécessaires pour jouer de la harpe - l'un des plus beaux (et plus facile) des instruments traditionnels. Instructions étape par étape de tout ce que vous devez savoir de la bonne utilisation des boutons de corde, pianoter et fingerpicking techniques et comment choisir les mélodies et jouer des instrus dans les styles des grands joueurs traditionnels. John Sebastian de Lovin ' Spoonful présente son détaillée mais une méthode facile, ce qui est parfaite pour les novices et les débutants comme il enseigne comment tenir la harpe, comment syntonisez, jouer Strum simple et coordonner les doigts et le pouce en fingerpicking pour la première fois. / Harmonica