Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Misc. Mandolin http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=255 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:22:31 -0500 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:22:31 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com 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. ($44.95) ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/675-5.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/675-5.htm 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. ($15.00) ]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/514-46.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/514-46.htm 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. ($16.95) ]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/687-6.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/687-6.htm 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. ($18.95) ]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/512-68.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/512-68.htm 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. ($17.99) ]]> Sun, 03 May 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21488BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21488BCD.htm 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. ($29.00) ]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/693-6.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/693-6.htm 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. ($29.00) ]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/693-7.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/693-7.htm 16 tracks, including "Ameno Reseda," Zizinha," "Ideal," more. For flute, mandolin, sax and clarinet. ($12.50) ]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/693-CD8.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/693-CD8.htm 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. ($12.50) ]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/693-CD9.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/693-CD9.htm 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. ($14.95) ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21511BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21511BCD.htm 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. ($16.95) ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-904BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-904BCD.htm