Autoharp/chromaharp - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: MB.94060

Composed by Meg Peterson. Style, Bluegrass, Perfect binding, Autoharp and Chromaharp, Solos, Folk. Country, method. Book. 152 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #94060. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.94060).

ISBN 9781562221973. UPC: 796279006026. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

One of Meg Petersons finest books. This comprehensive text presents all of the strums and techniques needed to play back-up and melody on autoharp. Contains excellent teaching on various strum and fingerpicking styles. In addition, arrangements are included on 57 country favorites.

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.

(35 Celtic tunes arranged for all standard Autoharps). Composed by Karen Mueller. For autoharp. Saddle-stitched. Multiple Levels. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Autoharp/chromaharp - Intermediate

SKU: MB.95472

Composed by Carol Stober. Saddle-stitched, Style, Solos, American Music, Autoharp and Chromaharp. Archive Edition. Folk. Book. 72 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #95472. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95472).

ISBN 9780786604951. UPC: 796279025461. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

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 a mixture 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. The autoharp tablature provides detailed indications for different types of thumb and finger strokes, plucking, and string pinching.

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.

by Meg Peterson. For autoharp/chromaharp. You Can Teach Yourself. All styles, method. Level: Beginning. Book/CD Set. Method. Size 8.75x11.75. 96 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

By Meg Peterson. For Autoharp/Chromaharp. Method. Complete. All Styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 174 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.