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101 RED HOT BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN LICKS AND SOLOS Photo

Book/CD set. Bluegrass is a genre that blends old-time country music with blues rhythms and jazz-influenced improvisation. Here are 101 authentic mandolin licks in the favorite bluegrass keys of C, G, D, and A minor. The licks are broken down into phrases of two, four, and eight bars. Several endings and crosspicking licks are also included. Each lick is played to a chord progression that is standard in bluegrass, country, and folk music. CD contains all 101 examples with guitar accompaniment. Whether you are a fan of old-time country music, traditional bluegrass, or newgrass, you'll find lots of great ideas in this collection. Note/tab. 45pp.
02-99446BCD $17.95

110 IRISH MANDOLIN TUNES, VOL. 1 coll. by Paul Kelly Photo

Paul shares his rich repertoire of tunes in this collection, combining mandolin settings of the best traditional tunes with a selection of exciting modern compositions by such traditional luminaries as Michael McGoldrick, Emer Mayock and James Kelly. Intermediate. 50 pp.
224-1379CD $39.95

150 HOT TUNES FOR FIDDLE & MANDOLIN transcribed, arranged and illustrated by Stephen C. Parker, edited by Alan Davis Photo

Book/CD pack. 150 American, international and classical tunes transcribed from recorded sources and arranged for fiddle and mandolin with guitar chords. The American section features 20 Ed Haley fiddle tunes, most of which have never been published, plus tunes from players such as Dewey Balfa, Dave Bing, Clyde Davenport, Rayna Gellert, Brad Leftwich, Bruce Molsky, Pete Sutherland, Suzy and Eric Thompson, Melvin Wine, lots more. The International section contains 32 tunes from Canada, Mexico, the UK, Greece, Italy, Sweden and elsewhere. The classical section contains 4 pieces by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Handel. Includes photos and biographies of musicians throughout, as well as the author's own wonderful drawings. With a complete index, discography, bibliography and list of websites. The appendix includes a mandolin chord chart and charts to aid players in reading standard notation. The MP3 CD includes all 150 tunes (3 1/2 hours!) recorded at a moderate tempo. Notation only. Spiralbound. 162 pp.
686-2 $35.00

50 TUNES FOR MANDOLIN, VOL. 1: TRADITIONAL, OLD TIME, BLUEGRASS & CELTIC SOLOS by Mark Geslison Photo

Book/3-CD set. Ranging from simple to advanced, many contain a harmony part to match the melody. Designed for "flatpicking" on the mandolin. One book in a 5-book series that contain the same 50 tunes for ensembles & individuals, arranged for different instruments. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 181 pp.
02-99942BCD $29.95

A MANDOLIN PLAYER'S GUIDE TO JAMMING by Carl Yaffey Photo

Book/CD set. Joining a jam session can be intimidating. This will teach you how they work, etiquette, more. Describes the typical chords and keys for jamming, and right hand usage. With a section on the role each instrument plays in bluegrass rhythm. The play-along CD has 9 typical bluegrass jam tunes, played twice: once with the tune in the left channel and a verbal description on the right, and then in stereo. Beginning/intermediate. 23 pp.
02-20818BCD $14.95

A SMOKEY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS FOR MANDOLIN by Steve Kaufman Photo

Book/CD set. 24 songs with complete lyrics. Kaufman gives pointers and tips and also teaches how to play the rhythm on guitar, covering techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs and bass walks. He provides the mandolin player with intermediate/advanced solos that can also be used elsewhere. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 112 pp.
02-95474BCD $24.95

A TREASURY OF FAVORITE SONGS FOR AUTOHARP, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, BANJO AND KEYBOARD compiled by Meg Peterson Photo

A rich selection of favorite American folk songs, patriotic songs, sentimental songs from the past, and international songs. Arranged in keys most suitable for singing. In cases where there are two versions, both have usually been included. Words and chords only. 48 pp.
02-20050 .. list $9.99 ours $10.00

A TREASURY OF HYMNS AND SPIRITUALS FOR AUTOHARP, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, BANJO, AND KEYBOARD compiled by Meg Peterson Photo

A wide selection of hymns, including traditional Hymns of Praise, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Lent. Added to this rich array are the most popular hymns of Christmastide and beloved spirituals. Arranged in keys most suitable for singing, they can be played in a variety of styles. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune, both have been included. If one version is not well known, however, the most widely used is selected. Lyrics and chords only. 40 pp.
02-20051 $6.95

A TREASURY OF SONGS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FOR AUTOHARP, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, BANJO, AND KEYBOARD compiled and arranged by Meg Peterson Photo

These songs are familiar to children of all ages - traditional children's songs, rounds, cowboy tunes, and popular Christmas songs. Arranged in the keys most suitable for singing, they can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. Where there are two versions of a particular tune, often both have been included. Lyrics with chord symbols only; no music notation is provided. 40 pp.
02-99906 $6.95

AIRS OF THE SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE FOR MANDOLIN by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 21 wonderful pieces arranged from the ancient Skene Manuscript of Scotland, plus two original tunes by Allan. These are unique pieces with a sound all their own. "Kilt Thy Coat Maggie," "Flowres of the Forrest," "Adew Dundie," more. With notes on the origins and arrangements of each piece. All tunes are played on the CD by Aleksandra Alexander. Note/tab. 35 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/01/09
512-68 $18.95

ALL STAR BLUEGRASS JAM ALONG - MANDOLIN featuring Matt Flinner Photo

Book/CD pack. This series is designed to teach aspiring pickers the intros, endings, back-ups and lead parts for 21 essential bluegrass tunes. Each book features a different instrument--guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin or bass--so that every member of your band can learn their part. On the CD, the backup band (featuring a virtual "dream team" of professional pickers) provides multiple rhythm tracks at slow-to-moderate tempos. Matt jumps in and plays a basic version of the melody, followed by a more adventurous improvisation. He drops out and the band continues, providing solid backup tracks. All intros, endings and solos are transcribed note-for-note in the book. Note/tab. 63 pp.
300-595 $19.95

ALTO CLEF FOR THE TAB-ADDICTED MANDOLIST by Debora Chen Photo

This is the alto clef edition of "Standard Notation for the Tab-Addicted Mandolinist" (687-1) and features the same systematic, fun, and logical approach, transposed to the mandola register and clef. Brings you to alto clef fluency on a mandola faster than trying to cobble together excercises from viola methods. Gives you the basics of reading music, then provides a series of structured exercises and tunes that allow you to gradually increase the number of notes you can recognize at sight. By the end of the book you'll be able to recognize the full range of notes in first position (the first seven frets). Helps you learn to quickly recognize musically meaningful patterns while playing with efficient fingering. Notation only. 35 pp.
687-6 $16.95

BALKAN MUSIC FOR MANDOLIN by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 19 tunes from Greece, Serbia/Montenegro, Romania, Macedonia, Albania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey. These are short folk tunes that Allan has extended with variations to complement the pieces. Five of the pieces are in 7/8, a challenging but satisfying time signature. If you've never played anything in 7/8, you're in for a treat. Meticulously fingered for ease of playing. CD includes all of the pieces played by Aleksandra Alexander on mandolin with guitar accompaniment. Note/tab. 37 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/01/09
512-66 $18.95

BAND-IN-A-BOX LICK CARDS - MANDOLIN by Andy Cushing Photo

81 flash-style 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 inch cards, each containing a one measure lick to be played over a chord. "Line up your lick-cards with the same chord progression as the song you're practicing and voila! you have a new arrangement!" Contains a variety of bluegrass mandolin licks from simple to hot. Create entire solos or use them to supplement your existing lick repertoire. Comes in hinged plastic case. Tablature only.
340-10 $12.50

BLAZING MANDOLIN SOLOS FOR ONE PLAYER OR MORE by Steve Kaufman Photo

Book/CD set. 16 tunes from Kaufman's out-of-print "Twin Pickin'" flatpicking guitar book, arranged for mandolin. "Twin Pickin'" will be released as "Blazing Solos for Flatpicking Guitar for One Player or More." The tunes in both editions are in the same keys to serve as a foundation for jam sessions in which either guitar or mandolin can take the lead and harmony parts. Performance notes, how to read notation and tab plus Steve's take on the harmonization process. Play-along CD with three tracks for each tune - lead, harmony, and lead & harmony. Intermediate. 54 pp.
02-20866BCD $17.95

BLUEGRASS/UP THE NECK by Niles Hokkanen Photo

Mandolin theory, techniques & improvisation. Basic yet thorough introduction to the art of bluegrass position playing and soloing. Demonstrates various chord positions and how they are used and connected together. Now includes 76 minute CD! Booklet in note/tab. 43 pp.
46-14 $19.95

BRAZILIAN MANDOLIN by Carlos Almada & Flavio Henrique Medeiros Photo

Book/CD set. The mandolin was brought to Brazil by Portuguese colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries. In this book's eighteen progressively arranged character studies, you'll find, besides a great number of aspects of the idiomatic technique of the instrument (i.e., changes of fingering positions, double stops, tremolos, arpeggios, legatos, chords, etc.), no less than fourteen different styles. The pieces are presented first in notation only as mandolin/guitar duets, followed by the mandolin part repeated with tab. Beginner/intermediate. 101 pp.
02-99174BCD $22.95

BUTCH BALDASSARI'S APPALACHIAN MANDOLIN with David Schnaufer, dulcimer Photo

Book/CD pack. 14 traditional Appalachian songs and dances as played and arranged by Butch Baldassari and the late dulcimer master, David Schnaufer. The beautifully played CD features duets of each tune by these wonderful musicians. It's the perfect tool for study or for just sitting back and listening. "Ground Hog," "June Apple," "Muddy Roads," "Tater Patch," "Sandy River Belle," "Black Mountain Rag," "Drunken Hiccups," "Flop Eared Mule," "Cold Frosty Morning," "Pretty Saro," more. Note/tab. 37 pp.
300-598 $19.95

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

CELTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA - MANDOLIN EDITION by Robert Bancalari Photo

Contains over 120 Celtic tunes arranged for mandolin. Features airs, marches, jigs, slip jigs, hornpipes, reels, strathspeys, country dances, and selections by famed Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan. Note/tab, 144 pp.
02-98197 $19.95

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

CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR MANDOLIN Photo

23 Christmas songs arranged especially for mandolin. "Away in a Manger," "Go, Tell It on the Mountain," "The First Noel," "It Came upon the Midnight Clear," "Up on the Housetop," "What Child Is This?" more. Includes lyrics and chord diagrams. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-699800 $8.95

CHRISTMAS FAVORITES FOR MANDOLIN Photo

19 contemporary holiday favorites arranged for mandolin: "Blue Christmas," "Christmas in Dixie," "The Christmas Song," "Christmas Time Is Here," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "My Favorite Things," "Silver Bells," "You're All I Want for Christmas," more. Includes a mandolin notation legend. Note/tab with chord symbols, chord diagrams and lyrics. 48 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
49-699801 $8.95

CHRISTMAS MUSIC FOR MANDOLIN by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 21 pieces that work wonderfully as solos or with a friend as there are chords included for all the pieces. "Let It Sound," "We Sing in Celebration," "A Babe Is Born," "I Saw Three Ships," "The Holly & The Ivy," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella," "The Coventry Carol," "O Come O Come Emmanuel," "Unto Us is Born a Son," "God Rest Ye merry Gentlemen," "Saint Basil's Hymn," more. CD has both a mandolin track and a separate track for a guitar accompaniment with stereo separation. Note/tab. 39 pp.
512-49 $17.95

CLASSIC BLUEGRASS SOLOS FOR MANDOLIN by Todd Collins Photo

A collection of 22 solo transcriptions. Included are kick-off's, turnarounds, and solos from Bill Monroe's repertoire. An excellent way to study his ideas, technique, and approach. Beginning/intermediate. 48 pp.
02-20551 $17.95

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO (YOU ARE THE SOLOIST), 1 by Ernesto Nazareth Photo

Book/2-CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The first CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. On CD 2 there are 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele), and another without the guitar. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Spiralbound. 2nd edition. 92 pp.
693-0 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO (YOU ARE THE SOLOIST), 2 by Ernesto Nazareth Photo

Book/2-CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The first CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. On CD 2 there are 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele), and another without the guitar. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. 2nd edition. Spiralbound, 85 pp.
693-1 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO (YOU ARE THE SOLOIST), 2 by Jacob do Bandolim Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. There are also 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele), and another without the guitar. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Spiralbound, 100 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
693-5 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO (YOU ARE THE SOLOIST), 3 by Ernesto Nazareth Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. There are also 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele), and another without the guitar. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Spiralbound, 84 pp.
693-2 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO, 1 by Jacob do Bandolim Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. There are also 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele), and another without the guitar. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Spiralbound, 100 pp.
693-4 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO, 1 by Joaquim Callado Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the 7-string guitar (bass), and another without the 6-string guitar. The cavaquinho has also been removed from the complete tracks. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Intermediate/advanced. Spiralbound, 94 pp.
693-6 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO, 1 by Severino Araujo Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with thebacking tracks and be the soloist. There are also 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the 7-string guitar (bass), and another without the 6-string guitar. The cavaquinho has also been removed from the complete tracks. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Intermediate/advanced. Spiralbound, 95 pp.
693-7 $29.00

CD - CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO: CHORO MEETS RAGTIME Photo

10 tracks, including "Dill Pickles," "Dusty Rag," "Ophelia," more. Play-along tracks in MP3 and music scores in PDF for the flute, mandolin, sax, and clarinet.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
693-CD9 .. list $13.98 ours $12.50

CD - CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO: THE BEST OF ERNESTO NAZARETH Photo

16 tracks, including "Ameno Reseda," Zizinha," "Ideal," more. For flute, mandolin, sax and clarinet.
693-CD8 .. list $13.98 ours $12.50

EARLY DANCE MUSIC FOR MANDOLIN by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 33 Renaissance/Baroque tunes taken mostly from the Playford collections. Useful for dance groups, Renaissance fairs, or re-enactments. As always, the arrangements are designed to easily fall under the fingers. "Ancient Song," "Greensleeves and Pudding Pies," "Childgrove," "Parson's Farewell," "Daphne," "Bransle," "Bianco Fore," "Kemp's Jig," "Calleno Costure Me," "La Bergamasca," more. Includes shord symbols for guitar accompaniment and notes on each piece. Note/tab. 48 pp.
512-47 $24.95

EASY SONGS FOR MANDOLIN by Rich DelGrosso Photo

Book/CD pack. This supplement to the "Hal Leonard Mandolin Method" (49-695102) includes 20 songs in order of difficulty, beginning with simple rhythms and melodies and ending with 16th notes and tremolo picking. CD features every song so you can listen and play-along. "Annie's Song," "California Dreamin'," "Every Breath You Take," "Let It Be," "Scarborough Fair," "St. Louis Blues," "Southwind," "Tennessee Waltz," more. Includes duets and trios. Solos include chord symbols for accompaniment. Notation only. 37 pp.
49-695866 $15.99

ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH TUNES by Tony (Sully) Sullivan Photo

New edition! 42 popular session and festival tunes for tenor banjo/mandolin but playable by any instrument. Includes easy tunes for beginners, fretboard diagram and melody instructions for banjo/mandolin, accompaniment instructions for guitar, and chord diagrams for mandolin, tenor banjo and guitar. "Blue Eyed Stranger," "Buttered Peas," "Cornish Floral Dance," "Drummond Castle," "Fiddle Faddle," "The Manchester Hornpipe," "Roxburgh Castle," "Soapytown Polka," more. Tunes are in separate note/tab sections. 49 pp.
200-10 $20.00

EVERGREEN / MANDOLIN MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS by Butch Baldassari Photo

Traditional classics like "First Noel/We Three Kings," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Drummer Boy," more. Done in a style approaching chamber music. Matches recording of the same title. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-95535 $7.95

FAMOUS MANDOLIN PICKING TUNES by Dix Bruce Photo

Easier tunes are grouped near the beginning of this fun-to-play collection. Performance tips are offered for each tune. The CD presents each tune at both slow and performance tempos. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-98420BCD $7.95

FIRST JAMS: MANDOLIN by Lee Drew Andrews Photo

Book/CD set. The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple, common tunes to learn. These are standard .Jam. tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books are written in the same keys. So get your friends or family who play guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, dulcimer or Dobro together, grab these books and start jamming. The CD has two tracks for each song. The first plays the song with the melody line, the second offers just the backup so you can play the melody over it, or even improvise. Includes: "Cripple Creek," "Old Joe Clark," "Arkansas Traveler," "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," more. Note/tab, with chord symbols. Beginners. 24 pp.
02-21511BCD $14.95

FLATPICKIN' THE GOSPELS FOR MANDOLIN by Steve Kaufman Photo

A collection of 24 bluegrass/gospel favorites arranged for mandolin with rhythm guitar accompaniment. These intermediate/advanced solos use melodic embellishments and runs that can be used in other songs with similar chord structures. Includes CD. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 158 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
02-95756BCD .. list $24.99 ours $25.00

FOLK & COUNTRY WALTZES FOR MANDOLIN by Miles Courtiere Photo

Book/CD pack. 50 well-known waltzes in a wide range of tempos and styles, including country, music hall and Celtic styles. All tunes are played on the CD with a full backing band. "Amelia's Waltz," "Anniversary Waltz," "The Ash Grove," "Barbara Allen," "Crossing to Erin," "Daisy, Daisy," "Grand Valley Waltz," "Hole in the Ground," "Southwind," "The Four Marys," more. Note/tab. 65 pp.
512-37 $21.95

GYPSY SWING & HOT CLUB RHYTHM FOR MANDOLIN by Dix Bruce Photo

Book/CD set. Learn 12 great swing standards recorded by Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, and the Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Beginners can practice basic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops, each at their own individual learning pace. Each song is presented at slow and regular speed. Play along with a great Gypsy swing rhythm section and learn chords, comping, and melodies. First you'll hear the melody played at a slow speed with the band. Split track mixing allows you to hear just the melody, just the rhythm section, or both. Section on playing rhythm back-up chords. Includes standard notation, tablature, chord diagrams, lyrics, playing tips, more. Beginning/intermediate. 40 pp.
02-902BCD $15.95

GYPSY SWING & HOT CLUB RHYTHM II FOR MANDOLIN by Dix Bruce Photo

Book/CD set. Learn 12 MORE great Gypsy Swing/Hot Club standards in the style of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and The Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Just like with the original set, you'll play along with a great Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords, comping, and melodies, then let the band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practice basic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops.Learn moveable closed position swing/jazz chords and practice playing them with the swing mandolin comp. The back up band is a classic "Hot Club"- style rhythm section with two acoustic rhythm guitars, string bass, plus a rhythm mandolin so mandolinists can hear just how the Gypsy Swing comp sounds on mandolin. Teaches basic chord substitution, with exercises on transposing melodies and chord progressions to different keys. You'll also explore some basic chord melody passages! Also added: downloadable bonus music, lyrics, TAB, and MP3s! Intermediate. 44 pp.
02-904BCD $16.95

HOT LICKS FOR HOT PICKS: MANDOLIN TECHNIQUE & IMPROVISATION by Niles Hokkanen Photo

Book/CD pack. Focuses on "jazzy breaks and real fingerbusters." Techniques include crosspicking, grace notes, shifting, fingerpicking, and lots of hot licks, many drawn from eclectic sources such as classical violin, fingerpicked guitar, pedal steel, 5-string banjo, and even bagpipes. Revised edition and larger size. Includes 78 minute CD. Note/tab, 38 pp.
46-17 $20.00

HOT SOLOS FOR BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN by Niles Hokkanen Photo

Book/CD package. Solos for standards, played at slow speed and up to tempo. Guitar and bass on one stereo track so you can play along. Includes 80 minute CD. Note/tab, 47 pp.
46-15 $22.00

HOW TO IMPROVISE BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN with Brad Davis Photo

CD/book pack. Brad teaches 50 hot licks and shows you how to link them together in four songs. He teaches three different combinations for each song to give you lots of experience. Covers G, C, D, A, and E licks. Songs include: "Blue Ridge Cabin Home," "Love is Like a Flower," "John Hardy" and "Hold What You Got." Tablature only. Comb-bound. 9 pp.
196-6963 $16.95

INTERNATIONAL FAVORITES FOR MANDOLIN by Joe Carr Photo

Book/CD set. 28 melodies from around the world, arranged for the mandolin. Easy to play and beautiful to hear, many are arranged for solo mandolin in a chord melody style. Over 20 countries are represented with dance tunes, lullabies, national favorites and even three national anthems! Popular favorites such as "Hava Nagila," "Greensleeves" and "Waltzing Matilda" are mixed with lesser known gems. All levels. 32 pp.
02-20823BCD $14.95

IRISH MUSIC FOR MANDOLIN MADE EASY by Philip John Berthoud Photo

Book/CD set. 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy mandolin. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation as well as mandolin tablature. The CD contains all the tunes, played at a manageable speed, with guitar accompaniment. The collection contains airs, well known songs, polkas, slip jigs, slides, double jigs, hornpipes and reels, all of which are specially arranged by the author with the beginning/intermediate mandolinist in mind. On the CD, the tunes are played 2 or 3 times, so you can really get into the feel of the tune, when playing along. The speed of the tunes is quite slow, but not so slow as to take away from the essential feel of the music. 40 pp.
02-21353BCD $14.95

KLEZMER FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO MANDOLINS compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

32 traditional Klezmer tunes arranged for two instruments with chords for back-up musicians. Has the same tunes in the same keys as "Klezmer Fiddling Tunes for Two Violins" (514-21) so you can play together. Handy program notes help you decide whether each tune is good for dancing, or for particular events in a Jewish wedding, etc. "Achshav," "Bim Bom," "Dire Gelt," "Dodi Li," "Harmonika," "Hava Nagila," "Hora Shalom," "In Odessa," "Mazel Tov," "Miserlou," "Rad Halaila," "Rebbes Waltz," more. Notation only. Comb-bound. 62 pp.
514-22 $15.00

MANDOLIN ACCOMPANIMENT DIAL by Ron Greene Photo

Instantly shows you 8 accompaniment chords in each key! Just dial major or relative minor key, then play accompaniment using any of the 6 common chords & 2 optional chords. Revolving dial.
355-13 $9.95

MANDOLIN CHRISTMAS by Eric Cutshall Photo

20 favorites, each presented in two versions: a simple lead sheet arrangement with melody, lyrics and chord symbols; and an advanced solo arrangement that combines the melody and accompaniment. "Adeste Fideles," "Deck the Halls," "The First Noel," "Good King Wenceslas," "Jingle Bells," more. Note/tab. 63 pp.
49-101209 $9.95

MANDOLIN CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK arranged by Lee "Drew" Andrews Photo

28 well-known Christmas songs arranged for mandolin with chord symbols for an accompaniment instrument. Contains chord diagrams for mandolin and guitar as well as common strum patterns to use for rhythm backup. Note/tab. Beginners. 32 pp.
02-21013 $7.95

MANDOLIN EXCURSION: 44 TUNES & SOLOS TO IMPROVE YOUR PLAYING by Brad Laird Photo

A collection of bluegrass, Celtic, and original tunes that Brad uses to teach, along with his commentary. Many of the "jam favorites" are written with multiple versions which get progressively more challenging. In tablature. Spiralbound, 32 pp.
642-3 $16.00

MANDOLIN GOLD: 100+ OF THE MOST POPULAR SELECTIONS ARRANGED FOR MANDOLIN by Dan Fox Photo

These pieces cover the gamut: bluegrass, classical, old-time, blues & jazz, hymns & gospel, jigs, minstrel, country, Jewish, Russian, Italian, more! Also includes tremolo exercises, guide to fingering, chord charts for guitar and mandolin, and history on the songs. Note/tab, with lyrics and chord symbols. 152 pp.
20-20448 $17.95

MANDOLIN GOSPEL TUNES by Joe Carr Photo

Book/CD set. 34 great gospel favorites, well-known hymns and old-time spirituals especially arranged in note/tab for the mandolin. Several of the tunes are arranged for solo mandolin, while others are designed to be played with guitar accompaniment. Standard chord symbols are provided for accompaniment. The CD presents all 34 tunes, many with guitar backup. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
02-20554BCD $14.95

MANDOLIN HANDBOOK by Brad Laird Photo

The owner's manual to a mandolin. Great for brand new mandolin owners as well as anyone who wants to learn to care for their instrument. It covers everything from string changing, to setup, repairs, etc. It's not designed to turn a person into a luthier, but rather to understand which things you can easily do yourself and which things are best left to the experts. Chock full of illustrations, detailed "how-to's" throughout. Spiralbound, 80 pp.
642-4 $22.00

MANDOLIN HYMNS by Butch Baldassari Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn Butch's renditions of 15 uplifting traditional hymns. The CD features gorgeous performances by Butch Baldassari on mandolin, mandola and octave mandolin, accompanied by luminaries of the Nashville bluegrass scene: Stuart Duncan, Aubrey Haynie, Andrea Zonn, Robert Bowlin, and others. "Morning Has Broken," "Wayfaring Stranger," "Simple Gifts," "Down to the River to Pray," "Amazing Grace," "Unclouded Day," "I Am a Pilgrim," "Precious Memories," "Sweet Hour of Prayer," more. Comb-bound. Note/tab. 38 pp.
300-597 $19.95

MANDOLIN INSTRUMENTALS by Hans-W.F. Landau Photo

The author arranged these pieces, taken from his guitar playing, to give himself pieces that combined melodies with chords that he could practice on the mandolin. The result of his work spans from Renaissance to Neapolitan, from Ireland and Italy to the Alps. A section with more difficult pieces will satisfy the advanced player. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 55 pp.
02-21132 $9.95

MANDOLIN MUSIC FOR MEDIEVAL FAIRES by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 19 pieces arranged for mandolin. Includes: "Cantiga 119," "Marium Matrum," "Dance Before Dawn," "A Virgen Mui Groriosa," "Lett Never Crueltie Dishonour Bewtie," "Cantiga de Brisa," more. These engaging and syncopated peices are fun to practice and will keep you playing for years to come. With suggested guitar accompaniments for each piece. CD has all the tunes in the same order as the book, played on mandolin with guitar backup. Note/tab. 39 pp.
512-58 $17.95

MANDOLIN MUSIC FOR RENAISSANCE FAIRES by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 22 wonderful tunes that make this collection of Renaissance music a must have. You'll find tunes that reflect an era of rebirth such as "McConnell's House," "The Woods So Wild," "Alman," more. From easy to challenging pieces, a classic for your mandolin repertoire. CD contains all the tunes with guitar accompaniment. Book includes guitar parts for eight of the pieces. Note/tab. 37 pp.
512-60 $17.95

MANDOLIN SCALE FINDER - EASY-TO-USE GUIDE TO OVER 1,300 MANDOLIN SCALES by Chad Johnson Photo

Presents scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes in all 12 keys. Covers: major and minor, all the modes, major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, blues, harmonic minor, melodic minor, mixo-blues, half-whole diminished, whole-half diminished, whole tone, and chromatic scales. Includes multiple patterns for each scale, a lesson on scale construction, and a fingerboard chart of the mandolin neck. 9" x 12" edition. 111 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
49-695779 $6.95

MANDOLIN SCALE FINDER - EASY-TO-USE GUIDE TO OVER 1,300 MANDOLIN SCALES by Chad Johnson Photo

Presents scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes in all 12 keys. Covers: major and minor, all the modes, major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, blues, harmonic minor, melodic minor, mixo-blues, half-whole diminished, whole-half diminished, whole tone, and chromatic scales. Includes multiple patterns for each scale, a lesson on scale construction, and a fingerboard chart of the mandolin neck. 6" x 9" edition. 111 pp.
49-695782 $5.95

MANDOLIN SCALES & STUDIES by Ray Bell Photo

Ideal for daily practice sessions and contains frequently used major and minor mandolin scale forms. Note/tab. 151 pp.
02-95542 $17.95

MANDOLIN SOLO DIAL by Ron Greene Photo

Instantly shows you 4 popular scales in each key. Just dial major or relative minor key, select one of the 4 scales (depending on the key and style of music) then play melody or solo notes using any of the 5 solos patterns and fret positions for selected scale. For all genres. Revolving dial.
355-14 $9.95

MANDOLIN TUNE BOOK, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

A comprehensive pocket/case sized book of over 90 all-time favorite mandolin tunes. Includes American fiddle tunes, Celtic reels, gospel favorites, jazz tunes and more; guitar chords & tablature included. Beginners, 96 pp.
02-21200 $4.95

MASTER ANTHOLOGY OF MANDOLIN SOLOS, VOLUME ONE Photo

Generous collection of challenging pieces in note/tab by these talented artists: Carlo Aonzo, Butch Baldassari, Seth Austen, Jethro Burns, Sam Bush, Joe Carr, Wayne Erbsen, Rich DelGrosso, Johnny Gimble, David Grisman, Aubrey Haynie, Steve Kaufman, Mike Marshall, Tim O'Brien, Bud Orr, Jody Stecher, Chris Thile, more. Formerly titled "2000 Mandolin." 264 pp.
02-98372BCD $29.95

MB ANTHOLOGY OF MANDOLIN MUSIC by Bud Orr Photo

Over 100 pieces, including classical & international pieces, jazz, early country, bluegrass, rags, swing, dixieland, rock & blues, plus - music fundamentals, many exercises, studies & techniques, fills & endings, & a chord & rhythm background section. Note/tab, 224 pp.
02-93952 $24.95

MEDIEVAL MUSIC FOR MANDOLIN by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. Quality collection of easy pieces that sound great on the mandolin and lay right under the fingers. CD has guitar and mandolin on separate tracks so you can play-along. "Winder wie ist," "Come with Me My Giselle," "Bransle," "Ungaresca," "Villanella," "Lamento," "Saltarello," "La Rotta," more. Includes examples of guitar accompaniment for seven songs. Note/tab with chord symbols. 32 pp.
512-33 $17.95

MEDIEVAL MUSIC FOR MANDOLIN VOL. 2 by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 22 more pieces that sound great on the mandolin and lay right under the fingers. CD has guitar and mandolin on separate tracks so you can play-along. "A Virgen, Que de Dues," "En Todo Nos Faz Mercee," "Quen a Deus e a Sa Madra," "Quen a Omagen da Virgen," "Saltarello," "Meie, din liehter schin," "Angelus ad Virginem," "Kalenda Maya," "Ich han in ainem," "Cantiga 705," more. With chord symbols for accompaniment. Note/tab. 40 pp.
512-39 $17.95

MIKE MARSHALL'S MANDOLIN METHOD - BRAZILIAN CHOROS by Mike Marshall Photo

A collection of Mike's favorite Brazilian choro tunes, including music from his CDs "Brazil: Duets" and "Choro Famoso," and classics from the genre. Tunes include "Brejeiro," "Desvariada," "El Diablo Suelto," "Intrigas no Boteco da Padilha," "L'Indifference," "Lamentos," "Naquele Tempo," "Receita de Samba," "Segura Ele," "Vibracoes," more, 41 in all. With sections on accompanying rhythm patterns and reading Brazilian rhythms. Includes chord symbols. Comb-bound. Notation only. 84 pp.
644-5 $35.00

MIKE MARSHALL'S MANDOLIN METHOD - BRAZILIAN CHOROS FOR Bb INSTRUMENTS by Mike Marshall Photo

A collection of Mike's favorite Brazilian choro tunes, including music from his CDs "Brazil: Duets" and "Choro Famoso," and classics from the genre. Tunes include "Brejeiro," "Desvariada," "El Diablo Suelto," "Intrigas no Boteco da Padilha," "L'Indifference," "Lamentos," "Naquele Tempo," "Receita de Samba," "Segura Ele," "Vibracoes," more, 41 in all. With sections on accompanying rhythm patterns and reading Brazilian rhythms. Includes chord symbols. Wire-bound. Notation only. 83 pp.
644-6 $35.00

MUSIC OF SPAIN & SOUTH AMERICA FOR MANDOLIN by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 23 syncopated, melodic and addictive pieces that lay easily under your fingers. These are fun to play and most are easy to learn. A few will be challenging, but not impossible. Includes "Zorongo" with its Flamenco rhythms, and the hauntingly syncopated "Anillo de Oro." "Urubamba," "Brazilian Lullaby," "Spanish Ballad," more. The spilt-channel CD includes guitar accompaniment for play-along or demonstration. Note/tab. 37 pp.
512-52 $17.95

MUSIC THEORY FOR MODERN MANDOLIN by Thomas P. Ohmsen Photo

Back in print! Impressive, complete, home-spun, and theoretical. For the advanced mando player who wants to know everything. Note/tab and fretboard diagrams. Spiral bound. 295 pp.
172-1 $32.95

O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? - MANDOLIN Photo

Contains both note-for-note mandolin solos, as well as mandolin arrangements of the melody lines for 11 songs: "Angel Band," "The Big Rock Candy Mountain," "Down to the River to Pray," "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow," "I Am Weary (Let Me Rest)," "I'll Fly Away," "In the Highways," "In the Jailhouse Now," "Indian War Whoop," "Keep on the Sunny Side" and "You Are My Sunshine." Chord diagrams for each song match the original recording and all songs are in their original key. Includes lyrics and a mandolin notation legend. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-695762 $10.99

O MELHOR DO CHORO BRASILEIRO - VOLUME 1 (The Best of Brazilian Choro - Vol. 1) Photo

Collection of 60 Brazilian choros arranged for "C" instruments by composers such as Sylvio Mazzucca, Waldyr Azevedo, Jacob do Bandolim, Luiz Bonfa, and many others. "A Bicada do Tico Tico," "Curare," "Flor Amarosa," "Lamentos," "Sonhando," more. With text and some lyrics in Portugese only. Notation only. 83 pp.
675-2 .. list $29.95 ours $24.95

O MELHOR DO CHORO BRASILEIRO - VOLUME II (The Best of Brazilian Choro - Vol. 2) Photo

60 more Brazilian choros or "chorinhos" arranged for "C" instruments and composed by Ernesto Nazareth, Luiz Americano, Waldyr Azevedo, and others. "Amoroso," "Andri de Sapato Novo," "Apanhei-te Cavaquinho," "Brejeiro," "Carinhoso," "Delicado," "Descendo a Serra," "Disseram que eu voltei Americanizada," "Escorregando," "Magoado," "Meu Preludio," "Naquele Tempo," "Odeon," more. Includes chord symbols for accompaniment and lyrics for six of the songs. Text is in Portugese only. Notation only. 79 pp.
675-3 $31.95

O MELHOR DO CHORO BRASILEIRO - VOLUME III (The Best of Brazilian Choro - Vol. 3) Photo

60 more authentic Brazilian choros or "chorinhos" arranged for "C" instruments by composers including Abel Ferreira, Severino Araujo, Luiz dos Santos, Ary Barroso, Luiz Bonfa, Pixinguinha, and others. "Chorando Baixinho," "Espinha de bacalhau," "Tristezas de um violao," "Chorando na rua," "Chora, chorao," "Acerta o passo," "Dissimulada," "Serenata no Joa," more. Includes chord symbols for accompaniment and lyrics for 12 of the songs. All text is in Portugese. Notation only. 100 pp.
675-4 $29.95

RAGTIME FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO MANDOLINS compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt Photo

20 tunes composed by Felix Arndt, Irene M. Giblin, Marcella A. Henry, Charles L. Johnson, Scott Joplin, Joseph F. Lamb, and others. The syncopated rhythms, excursions out of first position, and unexpected harmonies will challenge the adventurous student and the professional in search of entertaining, readable tunes. The music is arranged for two players with the melody in the top staff and the harmony in the lower. Each book contains the same tunes in the same keys so that mandolinists can play with violinists, etc. Includes guitar chord symbols and program notes. Comb-bound. Notation only. 71 pp.
514-46 $15.00

RAGTIME FOR FIDDLE & MANDOLIN transcribed, arranged and illustrated by Stephen C. Parker, edited by Alan Davis Photo

Book/CD pack. This impressive book contains 124 ragtime tunes tunes transcribed & arranged for fiddle and mandolin with guitar chords. Many old time string band groups are represented: Dallas String Band, Mississippi Mud Steppers, the Double Decker String Band; plus mandolin and fiddle players such as Dave Apollon, Ted Hawkins, Clark Kessinger, Brad Leftwich, Bruce Molsky, and lots more. Includes 9 rags from the East Texas Serenaders, Kenny Hall style tunes, transcriptions of 33 piano rags, plus 9 original rags. Includes photos and biographies of musicians throughout the book, as well as the author's own wonderful drawings. With a complete index, discography, bibliography and list of websites. The MP3 CD includes all 124 tunes (7 hours!) recorded at a moderate tempo. Notation only. Spiralbound. 224 pp.
686-1 $35.00

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

SONGBOOK DO CHORO - VOL. 1 created by Almir Chediak, coordinated by Mario Seve, Rogerio Souza e Dininho Photo

97 choros by composers from all over Brazil, in a variety of styles including the maxixe, the polka, the samba-choro, the waltz, the Scottish, the frevo, the baiao, and others. The music is presented in grand staff style notation: melody is in the treble clef; counterpoints, rhythmic conventions and chord symbols are in the bass clef. Notation only. Also includes interviews, photos and a history of choro. Text is in Portugese and English. 249 pp.
675-5 $44.95

STEVE KAUFMAN'S FOUR-HOUR CELTIC WORKOUT taught by Steve Kaufman Photo

4 CD/book package. An invaluable learning tool for anyone who loves to play Celtic music and wants to build repertoire and technique. Includes 50 tunes, some familiar, some taken taken directly from traditional players or piper transcriptions found in the Dublin Archives. All tunes are played three times at a moderate tempo and three times up to speed. "Banish Misfortune," "Behind the Haystack," "Castle Kelly," "Chief O'Neill's Favorite," "The Cliffs of Moher," "The Connaughtman's Rambles," "Cook in the Kitchen," "Drowsy Maggie," "The Earl's Chair," "Father Kelly's," "The Fermoy Lasses," "Geese in the Bog," "Gillan's Apples," "Gravel Walk," "Haste to the Wedding," "Maid Behind the Bar," more. All levels. Note/tab including fiddle/mandolin tab. 108 pp.
300-527 $44.95

THE MANDOLA SAMPLER by Niles Hokkanen Photo

A freewheeling instructional look at the mandola. Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and blues tunes in standard and alternate tunings. Discography, chords, scales, etc. Note/tab, 32 pp.
46-9 $6.00

THE NEW CELTIC MANDOLIN by Simon Mayor Photo

A fresh and detailed look at traditional and modern Celtic tunes from many corners of the Gaelic world. Tips on left-hand technique for adding decoration - pull-offs, double pull-offs, hammer-ons and slides - incorporating triplets, drones, harmony lines, more. Interviews with Andy Irvine, Martin Allcock, Chris Newman, others. Note/tab, 66 pp.
521-02 $19.95

THE NEW MANDOLIN by Simon Mayor Photo

21 original tunes from the albums "The Mandolin Album," "The Second Mandolin Album," and "Winter With Mandolins." In note/tab with chords. Includes playing tips throughout. Spiralbound, 45 pp.
521-01 $15.95

THE PENTATONIC MANDOLIN by Niles Hokkanen Photo

Pentatonic scale theory, for advanced players. Includes 80 minute CD. Now with 7 page scale diagram supplement! Comb-bound. Note/tab. 37 pp.
46-16 $19.95

TRADITIONAL DANCES FROM SPAIN & SOUTH AMERICA FOR MANDOLIN by Allan Alexander Photo

Book/CD pack. 22 unforgettable Spanish and South American melodies arranged for mandolin. "Buenos Reyes," "Muchacha Bonita," "Sevillanas," "Si la Nieve Resbala," "Cual es aquel pajarita," "Bolivian Dance," "Mayan Dance," "Song from Uruguay," "Mountains of the Incas," "Tres Hojitas, Madre," more. Includes notes about the origin and performance of each song. CD includes demos of all songs with guitar accomaniment. Note/tab. 39 pp.
512-55 $17.95

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN ITALIAN MANDOLIN AND FIDDLE TUNES by John LaBarbera Photo

Book/CD set. Dedicated to the traditional music from Southern Italy, this introduces the various authentic folk songs from the regions of Campagnia, Calabria, Puglia, Sicily and Sardinia. Detailed descriptions of the songs and dances, historical and technical information about tarantella and pizzica music. Provides an excellent foundation for this style. With preparatory technical studies, you'll learn the Italian style of tremolo, picking, and rhythms that accentuate the music. With the CD, you can play along and follow the precise nuances that distinguish the music. Standard notation, mandolin tablature, with guitar and mandolin chord accompaniment. Beginning/intermediate. 92 pp.
02-21488BCD $17.99