SKU: HL.303776

ISBN 9781540066145. UPC: 888680969004. 9.0x12.0x0.398 inches.

The Strum Together series enables players of five different instruments - or any combination of them - to strum together on 70 great songs. This new, easy-to-use format features melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams for five popular folk instruments: standard ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, mandolin, and banjo. This collection includes 70 folk songs: Amazing Grace * Beautiful Dreamer * Camptown Races * (Oh, My Darling) Clementine * Danny Boy * The Drunken Sailor * The Erie Canal * Home on the Range * In the Good Old Summertime * Kumbaya * Michael Row the Boat Ashore * My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean * On Top of Old Smoky * The Red River Valley * Shenandoah * Take Me Out to the Ball Game * When the Saints Go Marching In * Yankee Doodle * and more.

SKU: HL.49023849

ISBN 9783795756758. 6.25x9.5x0.967 inches. German. Claudia Schmidt.

Das Liederbuch enthalt 243 Lieder mit Erklarungen, bearbeitet fur Gesangstimmen (ein bis vier Stimmen) und Gitarrenbegleitung. Der thematische Bogen reicht von Kinderliedern, Volksliedern, franzosischen Chansons uber Spirituals, Folk Songs und Schlager bis hin zu Rock und Pop. Alle Lieder sind als leichte bis mittelschwere Arrangements gut nachzuspielen. Das Buch enthalt Basisinformationen zu jedem Kapitel, begleitende Texte und Erlauterungen zu soziokulturellen Hintergrunden von Autoren und Liedern. Diese Sammlung der besten Lieder und Songs ist mehr als ein Schulliederbuch! Sie ist das ideale Songbook fur Freizeit, Hobby und gesellige Anlasse.

SKU: HL.49033045

ISBN 9783795755560. German.

The harmonica is a small fantastic instrument which can be learnt to play without any previous knowledge. Unlike with the keyboard or guitar, however, with the harmonica one cannot see 'how to do it'. This is why the best tips and tricks have been compiled in this book, guaranteeing a smooth start. All playing techniques are explained in a clear and comprehensible way. Graphic illustrations and easy exercises make it easy to learn to play the harmonica. In addition, the book not only contains a large selection of great musical pieces, but also describes in a comprehensive and accurate way how to generate all semitones of the 'harp', thus providing even advanced players with new material.'Mundharmonika spielen - mein schonstes Hobby' is a modern harmonica method for young people and adults which never makes them lose the fun and joy of learning. No matter whether with or without teacher, this method provides the beginner with a solid foundation for playing the harmonica. The clear layout with info boxes and tests makes it easy for the players to find their way around and learn to play this instrument. In addition, all pieces have been recorded on the CD so that it is possible to listen to them repeatedly, thus having a perfect acoustic learning aid. As regards the instrument, it is advisable to use a Richter-tuned diatonic harmonica in C with 10 holes (harp).

SKU: AP.43989

ISBN 9781470618780. UPC: 038081493466. English.

The quickest, easiest, most enjoyable method for learning to play the mandolin.

Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method is one of the many new additions to the Alfred's Basic family of methods, featuring clear, well-paced instruction for beginning mandolin students. Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method has been updated, revised, and improved. Now, students can enjoy a DVD with video instruction by Jared Meeker who demonstrates all of the examples and makes techniques and concepts easy to understand. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method---the best choice for today's beginning mandolin students.

Features:
* How to hold your mandolin
* Tuning your mandolin
* Right- and left-hand techniques
* Basics of reading music
* Chords and strum patterns
* Playing tremolo and drones
* How to read TAB
* Photos and diagrams
* Songs include Aura Lee, Tom Dooley, The Irish Washerwoman, Over the Rainbow, and many others
* Great-sounding performances on the CD and DVD performed by expert instructor Jared Meeker.
* Available DVD features TNT 2 software

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 5 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar.