For beginners. Detailed step-by-step lessons for 10 songs including strumming and picking patterns and all words and chords. CD has slow and fast versions of each song. Tunes include: "Bury Me Beneath the Willow," "Amazing Grace," "Wildwood Flower," "June Apple," more. Note/tab. Includes CD. 21 pp.
196-24CD
$16.95
AUTOHARP METHOD - IN FOUR EASY STEPS
by Evo Bluestein
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Book/CD set. Part One of this highly regarded method includes basic music theory, Part Two includes rhythm strumming instructions, melody chord changes, and lyrics to 18 well-known folk songs and southern fiddle tunes in the keys of G, F, C major, and A modal. With instructions for transposing to other keys. 32 pp.
02-99187BCD
$15.99
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AUTOHARP TUNING TIPS
by Elderly Instruments Staff
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New and improved! Helpful brochure that we include with all the new Autoharps we sell. Tells you how to tune, and how to replace chord bar felts. Updated December 2000. 4 pp.
158-1
.. list $0.59 ours
$0.50
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BEGINNING AUTOHARP INSTRUCTION BOOK
by Bonnie Phipps
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The most comprehensive method book we've seen. 88 pp.
20-32
$10.95
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COMPLETE METHOD FOR AUTOHARP OR CHROMAHARP
by Meg Peterson
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Book/CD set. Complete, authoritative text. A colorful array of songs and styles as well as a myriad of strum patterns in an easy-to-understand manner. This self-teaching course features Meg's highly acclaimed system for teaching melody solo performance on the autoharp. Each of its 48 lessons builds on the one before it, with a reference section for those who wish to learn about music notation, theory, harmony, transposition, and chord substitution. 122 practice songs and information on tuning, changing strings, and altering chord position. 174 pp.
02-93657BCD
$24.95
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GOING DIATONIC: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO AUTOHARP CONVERSION
by George Foss
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First published in 1990, and still the best book for converting your autoharp to a diatonic, Bryan-Bowers type setup. Everybody's doing it! In-depth treatment of the musical principles involved, an array of diagrams for your new chord bars, some tuning tips and lots more. Spiral-bound; 55 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/02/09
289-1
$15.00
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HOW TO PLAY THE AUTOHARP
by Larry McCabe
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Book/CD set. Clear, logical lessons for beginners. Lots of strumming patterns, diagrams, photos, more. Easy but lively arrangements of 22 great tunes: "Down In The Valley," "Dark Hollow," "Midnight Special," "Careless Love," "Two Dollar Bill," more. 47 pp.
444-261CD
$14.95
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POCKETBOOK - AUTOHARP: INSTRUCTION / STRUMS / SONGS
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Little (3.5" by 5") book packed with useful basics. How to hold the autoharp, pick; strumming and time signatures, lots of songs to practice on. 32 pp.
02-93708
$1.25
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THE AUTOHARP BOOK
by Becky Blackley
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A beautifully illustrated, definitive history of the instrument and its players, written by the editor of "The Autoharpoholic" magazine. 256 pp.
209-4
.. list $19.95 ours
$14.95
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THE AUTOHARP OWNER'S MANUAL
compiled by Mary Lou Orthey
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Covers: maintenance, conversions, tuning and string schedules, building your own instrument, playing techniques, evaluating instruments, chord bar setups, amplification, history, and much more. Compiled and updated from past issues of Autoharp Quarterly. A "must have"! Spiralbound, 141 pp.
02-99361
$22.99
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF AUTOHARP
by Meg Peterson
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Book/CD set. Beginner's book with lots of practice songs like "This Train," "Jacob's Ladder," "A Bicycle Built For Two," more. Not too much theory or notation taught, but you'll be strumming right away. 94 pp.
02-95024BCD
$19.95
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Autoharp Methods
Autoharp Songbooks
A TREASURY OF FAVORITE SONGS FOR AUTOHARP, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, BANJO AND KEYBOARD
compiled by Meg Peterson
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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
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A TREASURY OF HYMNS AND SPIRITUALS FOR AUTOHARP, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, BANJO, AND KEYBOARD
compiled by Meg Peterson
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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
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A TREASURY OF SONGS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FOR AUTOHARP, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, BANJO, AND KEYBOARD
compiled and arranged by Meg Peterson
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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
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APPALACHIAN AUTOHARP
by Carol Stober
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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. Intermediate. Reissue. 72 pp.
02-95472
$14.95
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CELTIC AUTOHARP
by Karen Mueller
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35 tunes which represent ten different styles from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany. Designed for the intermediate to advanced player. Arranged for all standard autoharps in note/tab. Includes CD, 56 pp.
02-95529BCD
$19.95
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DULCI-MORE FOLK & TRADITIONAL MUSICIANS PUBLIC DOMAIN SONGBOOK: AUTOHARP EDITION
Adapted & arranged by Bill Schilling
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2002 Revision. Huge songbook---295 titles, including 45 for Christmas---with melody, lyrics, chords and a special numbered tablature for autoharps of all kinds! Play chords or melody-style on hundreds of familiar songs, plus detailed notes about basic theory and harmony, a section on chord-button configurations and lots more. All songs are in the public domain -- great for singers and other instruments, too! Spiral-bound.
597-2
$30.00
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FAVORITE FOLKSONGS, BALLADS & SPIRITUALS FOR AUTOHARP
collected and arranged by Frances Hall
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35 songs designed for players who sing or who accompany singers. "Annie Laurie," "Barbara Allen," "The Foggy, Foggy Dew," "L'il Liza Jane," "The Minstrel Boy," "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen," "Shenandoah," "Sweet and Low," "The Water is Wide," more. Includes notes on how to play the autoharp, rhythms, playing the melody, tuning, more. With chord symbols and lyrics. Published in 1965. 47 pp.
01-913186
$5.25
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MB HYMNS FOR THE AUTOHARP
by Meg Peterson
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More than 40 songs for simple strumming and 25 more songs for melody playing. "Were You There?," "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," "Amazing Grace," "Blessed Assurance" more. 56 pp.
02-93617
$12.95
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MB SONGS OF CHRISTMAS FOR AUTOHARP
by Meg Peterson and Dan Fox
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Assumes that the player has mastered simple strumming techniques and knows the fundamentals. The focus is on the harmonic changes rather than simple chording to bring out the melody. Most are for the 15 chord autoharp, a few for the 21 or 27 chord. 31 songs, 32 pp.
02-93696
$7.95
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POCKETBOOK - AUTOHARP: INSTRUCTION / STRUMS / SONGS
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Little (3.5" by 5") book packed with useful basics. How to hold the autoharp, pick; strumming and time signatures, lots of songs to practice on. 32 pp.
02-93708
$1.25
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Autoharp Methods
Autoharp Songbooks
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