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BILL MONROE - 16 GEMS FOR MANDOLIN transcribed by Butch Baldassari Photo
16 classics from the Father of Bluegrass, transcribed for mandolin, including "Blue Grass Special," "Good-Bye-Old Pal," "Nobody Loves Me," "Can't You Hear Me Callin'," and "Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong." Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-690310 $12.95

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BUTCH BALDASSARI'S MANDOLIN TUNES FOR PRACTICE AND REPERTOIRE taught by Butch Baldassri Photo
Book/2 CD pack. One of Nashville's finest players offers you a sampling of 25 of his favorite tunes specifically designed to develop technique and skill and provide a strong set list of songs. Includes dance tunes, Celtic melodies, waltzes, airs and even a blues: "Big John McNeill," "Big Sciota," "Black Mountain Aire," "Cheep Mountain," "Childgrove," "Denver Belle," "Evening Prayer Blues," "Forked Deer," "Kelsterne Gardens," "Kitchen Girl," "Last Night's Fun," "Little Jackie Wilson," "Old French," "Pretty Little Indian," "Rachel," "Smith's Reel," "Star of the County Down," "Swinging on a Gate," more. Intermediate level. Comb-bound. Note/tab. 45 pp.
300-555 $29.95

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Bb EDITION - RETRATOS do BRASIL -- BRAZILIAN PORTRAITS: A COLLECTION OF ADVANCED CHOROS AND ORIGINALS by Ted Falcon Photo
21 Brazilian "choros" from the greats: Jacob do Bandolim, Ernesto Nazareth, Pixinguinha, Esmeraldino Sales and more, transcribed from classic recordings by Danilo Brito, Jacob do Bandolim, Paulo Moura, Maria Teresa Madeira and others -- PLUS 11 more original tunes from Falcon himself! Includes a CD with all 21 of the tunes from the old masters (plus PDFs in C and Bb) -- a great doorway into this sweet, sophisticated mandolin music. Standard notation ONLY with chord symbols -- spiral-bound; 78 pp.
158-48 $39.95

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CHARLIE PARKER TRANSCRIPTIONS FOR MANDOLIN by Eric Elias Photo
Book/CD set. Six of Charlie's jazz and blues songs and solos, including "Billie's Bounce," "Now's The Time," "Donna Lee," "My Little Suede Shoes," "Anthropology," and "Blues For Alice." All songs performed on bass guitar and alto sax with background tracks to play along with. Note/tab. Comb-bound, 60 pp.
678-1 $16.95

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CHRIS THILE - STEALING SECOND transcribed by Richard Kriehn Photo
13 original transcriptions of mandolin solos from the sensational recording of the same title. Note/tab, 64 pp.
02-97173 $12.95

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COMPLETE JETHRO BURNS MANDOLIN BOOK by Jethro Burns & Ken Eidson Photo
Book & 2 CDs. Lots of tunes are used to teach a huge amount of information. Jethro was funny AND a world-class mandolin player - both show here. Lots of exercises. Note/tab. The 2 CDs contain 52 of the 75 tunes from the book. 240 pp.
02-94875BCD $39.95

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DAVID GRISMAN TEACHES MANDOLIN - "DAWG MANDOLIN" STYLE, TECHNIQUE AND MUSICIANSHIP taught by David Grisman Photo
Mandolin master Grisman helps you develop your playing in new directions! In this six-CD pack, he covers all aspects of "Dawg Music," the fusion of bluegrass, swing, Latin, Gypsy, blues and other musical forms that has earned him accolades. Breaks down 20 of Grisman's best tunes. For any level of student from beginner to advanced. Note/tab. 55 pp.
300-537 $59.95

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DAWG TRACKS - BACK-UP FOR DAVID GRISMAN'S CLASSIC TUNES Photo
Book/CD pack. David Grisman, Rob Wasserman and Mike Marshall play back-up on 12 classic Dawg tracks. You supply the lead! Songs: "Dawgma," "Dawg Funk," "Dawgmatism," "Fanny Hill," "16/16," "Minor Swing," "Naima," "Opus 38," "Happy Birthday, Bill Monroe," "Blue Midnight," "Janice," "Dawg's Rag" and "Dawgology." Book has chord charts only. All levels. Comb-bound. 17 pp.
300-548 $19.95

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GRISMAN & RICE - TONE POEMS: MANDOLIN transcribed by John Carlini Photo
Taken from the popular recording by David Grisman and Tony Rice on which they play 17 compositions on a wide range of vintage instruments. All solos in note/tab. 64 pp.
02-95749 $15.95

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KAUFMAN'S FAVORITE 50 CELTIC JIGS AND WALTZES FOR MANDOLIN by Steve Kaufman Photo
Book/CD set. Kaufman, Three Time National Flatpicking Champion, does it again! This installment of a four part series brings us more of Steve's favorites transcribed for mandolin (and fiddle too). This large collection of reels will build your repertoire as well as help you develop more ideas, licks and runs for arranging your own melodies. All the songs in the book are played note for note on the CD at about > speed. Intermediate. 96 pp.
02-20710BCD $22.95

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KAUFMAN'S FAVORITE 50 CELTIC REELS FOR MANDOLIN, TUNES A - L by Steve Kaufman Photo
Book/CD set. Steve does it again! This first volume of a four part series brings us Steve's favorite Celtic Reels transcribed for the mandolin (and fiddle too). Though the title says "Fifty" reels, there are actually quite a few more. This large collection of reels will build your repertoire and help you develop more ideas, licks and runs for arranging your own melodies. All the songs in the book are played note for note on the accompanying CD at about 3/4 speed. Intermediate. Spiralbound, 96 pp.
02-20712BCD $22.95

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KAUFMAN'S FAVORITE 50 MANDOLIN TUNES, TITLES G-M TRADITIONAL AMERICAN FIDDLETUNES by Steve Kaufman Photo
Book/CD set. Kaufman took his favorite American fiddle tunes for the mandolin and put them alphabetically in four volumes. Steve plays these exactly as written so you can hear the melody and dynamics. Accompanying the books are CDs with guitar rhythm accompaniment included. Build your repertoire, right and left hand skills and have fun playing at jam sessions. The 4 volumes of mandolin books also have a sister series for guitar. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 73 pp.
02-20891BCD $19.95

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MANDOLIN BLUES - FROM MEMPHIS TO MAXWELL STREET by Rich DelGrosso Photo
Book/CD pack. Travel back in time as acclaimed mandolinist Rich DelGrosso traces the story of the black mandolinist in America. Follow the lives of Yank Rachell, W. Howard Armstrong, Charlie McCoy, Vol Stevens, Will Weldon, Carl Martin, Johnny Young, and then learn their timeless music. Include rags, drags and stomps, stories from Rich's time spent with Armstrong and Rachell, a selected discography, more. CD includes all musical examples and songs. An indispensable guide to the rich history of blues mandolin. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-695899 $19.95

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MASTERS OF THE MANDOLIN by David Peters Photo
Back in print! Featuring 150 accurate transcriptions of well-known solos from top mandolin players Sam Bush, Doyle Lawson, Bill Monroe, Jethro Burns, David Grisman; unheralded masters such as Paul Glasse and Bobby Clark; more. Tablature only. Comb-bound. 169 pp.
404-1 $39.95

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MONROE INSTRUMENTALS - 25 BILL MONROE FAVORITES transcribed by Todd Collins Photo
Bill Monroe is commonly lauded as "the father of bluegrass music;" his tunes are standard repertoire and should be studied by any serious student of bluegrass. The transcriptions in this collection are taken from instrumentals recorded over a span of 40 years, the 1940s to the early 1980s. It functions as a "fake book" to study Monroe's style. The melodies were played by mandolin, fiddle, twin fiddles, or triple fiddles, and are grouped accordingly. The mandolin break is included with most of the fiddle parts. With discography Note/tab, 103 pp.
02-99962 $14.95

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NEW CLASSICS FOR BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN by Butch Baldassari Photo
Note/tab for the 12 mandolin tunes from Baldassari's album of the same title. Intermediate to advanced level. 32 pp.
02-98097 $9.95

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NICKEL CREEK - THIS SIDE: TRANSCRIBED SCORES Photo
Matching folio to Nickel Creek's sophomore release featuring note-for-note transcriptions of every instrument and vocal on the album's 13 songs: "Beauty And The Mess," "Brand New Sidewalk," "Green And Gray," "Hanging By A Thread," "House Carpenter," "I Should've Known Better," "Sabra Girl," "Seven Wonders," "Smoothie Song," "Speak," "Spit On A Stranger," "This Side" and "Young." Notation with guitar tab, but no mando tab. 152 pp.
49-690586 $19.95

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NICKEL CREEK - TRANSCRIBED SCORES Photo
Matching folio to the eponymous debut from this neo-traditional folk/bluegrass trio. Includes note-for-note transcriptions for all of the instruments on the album--guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and bass--as well as all of the vocal parts. 12 songs: "Cuckoo's Nest," "In The House Of Tom Bombadil," "Ode To A Butterfly," "Out Of The Woods," "Pastures New," "Reasons Why," "Robin And Marian," "Sweet Afton," "The Fox," "The Hand Song," "The Lighthouse's Tale" and "When You Come Back Down." Notation with guitar tab, but no mando tab. 128 pp.
49-690582 $19.95

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NICKEL CREEK: WHY SHOULD THE FIRE DIE? - TRANSCRIBED SCORES Photo
Note-for-note transcriptions for all the instrumental and vocal parts on the band's 2005 release. Includes the title track plus 13 more: "When in Rome," "Somebody More Like You," "Jealous of the Moon," "Scotch & Chocolate," "Can't Complain," "Tomorrow Is A Long Time," "Eveline," "Stumptown," "Anthony," "Best of Luck," "Doubting Thomas," "First and Last Waltz," and "Helena." Notation with guitar tab, but no mando tab. 143 pp.
49-672545 $19.95

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RETRATOS do BRASIL -- BRAZILIAN PORTRAITS: A COLLECTION OF ADVANCED CHOROS AND ORIGINALS by Ted Falcon Photo
21 Brazilian "choros" from the greats: Jacob do Bandolim, Ernesto Nazareth, Pixinguinha, Esmeraldino Sales and more, faithfully transcribed from classic recordings by Trio Madeira Brasil, Danilo Brito, Jacob do Bandolim, Paulo Moura, Maria Teresa Madeira and others -- PLUS 11 more original tunes from Falcon himself! Includes a CD with all 21 of the tunes from the old masters (plus PDFs in C and Bb) -- a great doorway into this sweet, sophisticated mandolin music. Standard notation ONLY with chord symbols -- spiral-bound; 78 pp.
158-46 $39.95

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ROLAND WHITE'S APPROACH TO BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN by Diane Bouska & Roland White Photo
"For Beginning and Intermediate Players": Instruction from a master! Starts with holding the mandolin and takes you through learning 30 traditional tunes. Roland covers performance tips and variations for intermediate players also. Comes with 2 CDs - featuring slow and medium-tempo examples. Guitar rhythm and mandolin are in separate stereo channels. All songs are in tablature, which you are taught to read. Lots of great photos, too! Spiralbound. 60 pp.
573-1 $29.95

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ROLAND WHITE'S MANDOLIN CHRISTMAS by Roland White Photo
Book/CD set. Mandolin master White teaches his simple but soulful arrangements of 10 Christmas carols. While the arrangements aren't technically very hard, Roland's nuances can be tricky even for experienced players, making this a book for all levels. With instruction and exercises for beginners. CD includes split-track mandolin and guitar, play-along rhythm tracks, and oral instruction tracks on left and right hand techniques. Note/tab, with mandolin and guitar chord diagrams. 44 pp.
573-2 $19.95

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SAM BUSH TEACHES MANDOLIN REPERTOIRE & TECHNIQUE taught by Sam Bush Photo
One of the most versatile and powerful musicians playing today teaches solos, licks and variations to eight great tunes: "Cotton Patch Rag," "Tom & Jerry," "Leather Britches," "Lime Rock," "Banjalin," "Diadem," "Norman and Nancy" and "Russian Rag." CD included - Note/tab, 38 pp.
49-695339 $19.95

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SHADY GROVE - MANDOLIN SOLOS BY DAVID GRISMAN transcribed by John McGann Photo
Transcriptions of Grisman's solos and accompaniment patterns from the recording. The wonderful performances of old-time American music by David Grisman and Jerry Garcia, two of American music's greatest players, are from a great variety of genres, played in a style closely based on their traditional sources. All of the solos can be played on the standard mandolin, including one written for mandola and one for banjolin (mandolin-banjo). Performance notes by the transcriber are included. Note/tab. 92 pp.
02-98101 $15.95

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STEVE KAUFMAN'S FAVORITE 50 MANDOLIN TUNES A-F by Steve Kaufman Photo
Book/CD set. Kaufman takes his favorite American fiddle tunes for the mandolin and puts them alphabetically into four volumes. Steve plays the mandolin exactly as it is written so you can hear the melody and dynamics just as he would play it. The CDs include guitar rhythm accompaniment. Build your repertoire, right and left hand skills and have fun playing at jam sessions. This set also has a sister series for guitar. Beginning/intermediate. 69 pp.
02-20890BCD $19.95

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STEVE KAUFMAN'S FAVORITE 50 TRADITIONAL AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNES FOR THE MANDOLIN, TUNES N - S by Steve Kaufman Photo
Book/CD set. Kaufman takes his favorite American fiddle tunes for the mandolin and puts them alphabetically in four volumes. He plays the mandolin exactly as it is written so you can hear the melody and dynamics just as he would play it. Accompanying the large set of books are CDs with guitar rhythm accompaniment included. Build your repertoire, right and left hand skills and have fun playing at jam sessions with your friends. This 4 volume set written specifically for the mandolin also has a sister series for guitar. Beginning/intermediate. Note/tab. 72 pp.
02-20892BCD $19.95

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STEVE KAUFMAN'S FAVORITE 50 TRADITIONAL AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNES FOR THE MANDOLIN, TUNES S - W by Steve Kaufman Photo
Book/CD set. Kaufman takes his favorite American fiddle tunes for the mandolin and puts them alphabetically in four volumes. He plays the mandolin exactly as it is written so you can hear the melody and dynamics just as he would play it. Accompanying the large set of books are CDs with guitar rhythm accompaniment included. Build your repertoire, right and left hand skills and have fun playing at jam sessions with your friends. This 4 volume set written specifically for the mandolin also has a sister series for guitar. Beginning/intermediate. Note/tab. 72 pp.
02-20893BCD $19.95

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STRING BAND CLASSICS - MANDOLIN by Dix Bruce Photo
Book/CD set. Transcriptions of 23 great old time classic vocals and fiddle tunes as played and recorded by the Highwoods String Band, one of the pre-eminent old time revival bands of the 1970s. Includes melodies, lyrics, chords, and solos in note tab - arranged to be played on the mandolin. Many are standards: "There's More Pretty Girls than One," "Fire on the Mountain," "Wild Bill Jones," "My Dixie Darling," "Free Little Bird," more. Beginning/intermediate. 83 pp.
02-96691BCD $19.95

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THE MIKE MARSHALL COLLECTION by Mike Marshall Photo
In thirty years of playing, Marshall has enjoyed an amazing opportunity to compose music for some incredible players. These pieces were created to fit the musical situation at hand: the players, the instrumentation, the music that they were interested in exploring. In most cases, these tunes where learned by ear and those who played them never saw charts like these. Multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner took on the task of transcribing Mike's music into notation and tab. Intermediate. 47 pp.
02-99529 $9.95

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TOCANDO COM JACOB - PARTITURAS & PLAYBACKS (Playing With Jacob - Scores & Playbacks) Photo
Book/2 CD pack. A unique opportunity to sit in with the great Jacob do Bandolim! Includes 24 memorable choros and waltzes as recorded by the influential Brazilian mandolinist on two LPs from the early 1960's - "Chorinhoes e Choroes" and "Primas e Bordoes." The CDs contain two tracks for each tune: one with Jacob on mandolin, followed by a playalong track with the original backing musicians from those 1960's sessions. The mandolin parts for all 24 choros are transcribed in the book in both C and Bb versions. Includes performance notes for each tune, a glossary of melodic variations for 20 of the tunes, more. With text in Portugese and English. Wire-bound. Notation only. 144 pp.
675-1 $34.95

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