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SBANJO WORKOUTwith Bennie BolingHomespun TapesHere is a foolproof system forbanjo pickers that will help buildstamina, power and confidence. Steve Kaufman and BennieBoling play through 49 classic bluegrass tunes – slowly, thenup to speed – so players at all levels can play along.00320170 Four CDs Book . 44.95STEVEKAUFMAN’SFOUR-HOURBLUEGRASSWORKOUTwith Bennie Boling (banjo)HomespunHere’s a great way to improveyour picking, build up speedand stamina, and get thoselicks and solos working – no matter what instrument youplay! On the four CDs, you have a dedicated bluegrassband on the right speaker to give you solid back-up to 49great tunes, both slowed-down and up-to-speed. The leadpart can be heard in the left channel.00641379 CD/Book Pack. 44.95MINSTREL BANJO –BRIGGS’ BANJO INCLUDESTABINSTRUCTORby Joseph WeidlichCenterstream PublicationsThe Banjo Instructor by TomBriggs, published in 1855, wasthe first complete method forbanjo. It contained “manychoice plantation melodies,” “arare collection of quaint old dances,” and the “elementaryprinciples of music.” This edition is a reprinting of theoriginal Briggs’ Banjo Instructor, made up to date withmodern explanations, tablature, and performance notes. Itteaches how to hold the banjo, movements, chords, slursand more, and includes 68 banjo solo songs that Briggspresumably learned directly from slaves.00000221 . 12.95MORE MINSTRELBANJOFRANK CONVERSE’SBANJO INSTRUCTORPERFORMANCE NOTESAND TRANSCRIPTIONSBY JOSEPH WEIDLICHCenterstream PublishingThis is the second book in a 3part series of intabulations ofmusic for the minstrel (Civil War-era) banjo. Thisparticular book of banjo music comes from FrankConverse’s Banjo Instructor, Without a Master from1865. It includes a choice collection of banjo solos, jigs,songs, reels, walk arounds, etc., progressively arrangedand plainly explained, enabling the learner to become aproficient banjoist without the aid of a teacher.00000258 . 12.95O BROTHER, WHEREART THOU?This stellar collection containsbanjo tab arrangements of 12bluegrass/folk songs from thisGrammy-winning Album of theYear. Includes: Angel Band The Big Rock Candy Mountain Didn’t Leave Nobody but theBaby Down to the River toPray I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow I Am Weary (LetMe Rest) I’ll Fly Away In the Highways (I’ll BeSomewhere Working for My Lord) In the JailhouseNow Keep on the Sunny Side You Are My Sunshine,plus lyrics and a banjo notation legend.00699528 . 10.95TENOR BANJO CHORDSCenterstream Publications176 chord diagrams in low tomiddle positions. Easy-to-readdiagrams.00000041 . 2.00INCLUDESTHETONY TRISCHKA TABCOLLECTION59 AUTHENTIC TRANSCRIPTIONSFROM A BANJO MASTERThis fantastic collectioncontains 59 authentic transcriptions by Tony Trischka,one of the world’s best banjopickers and instructors.Includes the songs: Blown Down Wall China Grove Crossville Breakdown Heartlands Hill Country Kentucky Bullfight A Robot Plane Flies over Arkansas more. Features an introduction by renowned artist andformer Trischka student Béla Fleck, plus Tony’scomments on each song. Transcriptions are in TAB only.00699063 . 19.95TUNE-UPSFOR BANJONow available with CD! Thisindividual booklet/audio packallows beginners as well asveteran players to tune theirinstruments quickly, easily,and accurately. The audioexplains the tuning process ineasy-to-understand terms,then provides a step-by-step method for tuning eachstring. The audio also includes two original songs thatallow the beginning player to play the melody using onlythe open strings. The booklet includes written tuninginstructions that correspond to the CD. A fantastic addon to the purchase of any banjo!00695485 Book/CD Pack. 4.95THE ULTIMATEBANJO SONGBOOK26 FAVORITES ARRANGED FOR 5-STRING BANJOA great collection of banjo classics, including: AlabamaJubilee Bye Bye Love Duelin’ Banjos TheEntertainer Foggy Mountain Breakdown Great Ballsof Fire Lady of Spain Rawhide (Ghost) Riders inthe Sky (A Cowboy Legend) Rocky Top San AntonioRose Tennessee Waltz UFO-TOFU You Are MySunshine and more.00699565 . 19.95BANJO REFERENCEHOW TO SET UP THE BESTSOUNDING BANJOby Roger H. Siminoff00330367 . 16.95RING THE BANJAR!THE BANJO IN AMERICA FROM FOLKLORE TO FACTORYby Robert Lloyd WebbCenterstream Publishing00000087 . 24.95CONSTRUCTING A 5-STRING BANJOA COMPLETE TECHNICAL GUIDEby Roger H. Siminoff00183154 . 16.95TONY TRISCHKATEACHES 20EASY BANJO SOLOSHomespunListen & Learn SeriesStrengthen your skills whilebuilding a repertoire of greatbluegrass banjo pieces! TonyTrischka has personally chosentwenty traditional banjo solosthat will teach you new ideas and add to your arsenal oflicks and techniques. On the CD, Tony performs each tuneslowly, then up to speed, providing invaluable tips andexplanations as he goes. By the time you have mastered allof these solos, you'll have acquired the basic skillsnecessary to play in the styles of Earl Scruggs, Don Reno,Sonny Osborne, and other bluegrass greats.00699056 Book/CD Pack . 19.95Order Today!1-800-637-2852www.musicdispatch.com

5FIDDLEADVANCED COUNTRYFIDDLEby Marilyn BosCenterstream PublicationsWritten by Marilyn Bos, Associate Professor of Violin atMankato State University inMinnesota, this book is a followup to her earlier publication,Country Fiddle. It contains 36advanced lessons on how to play the country fiddle.00000122 . 8.95DAROL ANGER –FIDDLE TUNESInternationally-known violinistDarol Anger presents 7original tunes for intermediateto advanced fiddlers, withchord charts, variations,transcribed solos, andcommentary.00695032 . 9.95BLUEGRASS &COUNTRY FIDDLEtaught by Kenny KosekHomespunBeginners will be playingdouble-stops, harmonies, riffsand exciting solos right fromthe first lesson. More than 35great fiddle tunes are taught!This complete course includesbluegrass, old-timey, blues and Cajun styles. Songsinclude: Waterbound Old Joe Clark Tom Dooley Hop High Ladies Leather Britches Soldier’s Joy Arkansas Traveler Billy in the Low Ground FloridaBlues and more.00641577 Book/6-CD Pack. 59.95BLUEGRASS FIDDLINGFIDDLERS & STYLESby Gene LowingerA complete guide to playingfiddle divided by artist. Features the styles of Flatt andScruggs, Bill Monroe, Renoand Smiley, and others.50334140 . 11.50THE CAJUNFIDDLE TUNEBOOKcompiled and arranged byDeborah GreenblattCenterstream PublicationsThis collection of more than30 Cajun tunes is intended as astepping stone for those whoare new to the Cajun tradition.Because it’s difficult to adequately capture the spicy,unique flavor of Cajun music in standard music notation,the specific notes and bowings in this book are butsuggestions; the spirit in the music is quite infectious,and quickly you will find your toes tappin’, your fingersflyin’, and your bow dancing! Includes a list of sourcesfor Cajun recordings, a discography, and a bio ofarranger Deborah Greenblatt. Now with CD!00000273 Book/CD Pack. 17.95COUNTRY FIDDLECenterstream PublicationsBy Marilyn Bos, AssociateProfessor of Violin at MankatoState University in Minnesota,this well thought-out book isdivided into 17 lessons for theintermediate player. It containsfiddle tunes from simpleto advanced, exercises tohelp the player develop the strong supple left-hand andflexible balanced bow-arm, and guitar chart and chordsfor each tune.00000003 . 8.95FIDDLEJAMA WAY-COOL EASY WAY TOLEARN HOW TO IMPROVISEby Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perryfor Violin, Viola & CelloTake a walk on the wild sidewith your violin or fiddle (orviola or cello)! This book/CDpack is designed to introduceplayers ranging from first year students to clasicallytrained professionals to modern “improv-based” jazz,blues, rock, cajun, funk and other hybrid styles. Its “justjam along and you can’t go wrong” approach teachestwo-string symmetrical fingering blocks called “EZZones” to encourage new improvisers into a morecreative state earlier in their musical development.00695716 Book/CD Pack. 17.95FIDDLESCAPESOrder eam Publicationsby Deborah GreenblattBy Deborah Greenblatt, the pastNebraska State and MidAmerica fiddle champion, thisbook contains many tunesfrom hoedowns to waltzes of alllevels of difficulty. Tips on howto buy and take care of a fiddle,performing in fiddle contests, what to do and what to play,backup techniques, and more.00000052 . 7.95FIDDLINGTHRU THE YEARSby Bryon BerlineCenterstream PublicationsA fascinating journey throughByron Berline’s award-winningfiddlingcareer,thisCenterstream book/CD packtakes you from his early yearsthrough the present. Berlinecovers basic beginning fiddle tunes, contest playing,bluegrass and other styles, thoughts of other fiddlers andmusicians, and much more. The accompanying CDfeatures songs demonstrated by Byron himself.00000315 Book/CD Pack. 19.95THE KILTED FIDDLERby Alan LerwickCenterstream PublishingA collection of 167 Scottishfiddle tunes compiled andarranged by Alan Lerwick,including: Reels and ScotchMeasures, Strathspeys, Jigs,Hornpipes, Waltzes, Descriptive Tunes, Marches, Slow Airsand Laments, and more. Includes historical notes,playing tips, and photos.00000194 . 19.95LEARN TOPLAY REALCAJUN FIDDLEtaught byMichael DoucetHomespunThe great fiddler from Beausoleil teaches how to get thetrue Cajun sound! Along withinvaluable tips on technique,more than 20 great tunes are taught, including: JolieBlonde J’ai Passe Diggy Diggy Lo Love Bridge Waltz Acadian Blues. Also included are back-up fiddle andguitar tracks for practice. A must for fiddlers interestedin traditional American styles!00641217 Six CDs . 59.95LEARNINGTHE IRISH FIDDLEtaught by Kevin BurkeHomespunKevin Burke breaks down theessential elements of Irishfiddle playing slowly and carefully so that even a near-beginner can play the tunes. Fiddlerswill build a basic repertoire of15 tunes, including reels, jigs, hornpipes and airs, whilelearning the sliders, grace notes and other ornamentsthat make this music unique.00841707 Six CDs. 59.95

6FIDDLEROCKIN’OUT WITHBLUES FIDDLEby Julie Lyonn LiebermanHuiksi MusicThe blues is an incrediblypowerful form of music thatcreates an environment withinwhich you, the soloist, canimprovise easily and expressively. This one-of-a-kind book for violinists – with itssupportive practice CD – will provide you with technical,musical and stylistic tips designed to activate yourimagination, fine-tune your right- and left-hand touch,and help you develop a uniquely individual sound.Includes 17 solos to demonstrate the styles of greatblues fiddlers, with bios on each.00695612 Book/CD Pack. 21.95TEXAS ANDSWINGFIDDLEtaught byMatt GlaserHomespunStarting with old-time Texasfiddling, you’ll progress throughmodern Texas, Western swingand jazz soloing. Matt carefully breaks down all the tunesand analyzes the styles of Benny Thomasson, Bob Wills,Vassar Clements, Mark O’Connor and other great swingplayers. 23 songs.00641218 Six CDs . 59.95300 FIDDLE TUNESCenterstream PublicationsThis comprehensive collection of fabulous fiddle tunesincludes reels, hornpipes,strathspeys, jigs, waltzes andslow airs.TWENTYIRISH FIDDLETUNEStaught by Kevin BurkeHomespunKevin Burke, one of the truemasters of the Irish fiddle,teaches these 20 tunes takenfrom his vast repertoire of Irishtraditional music. He plays each one slowly for noviceplayers, then up to tempo with all the ornaments to givethe learning instrumentalist the true feel of the tune.Songs: Rolling in the Ryegrass The Sligo Maid TheEarl’s Chair The Wind That Shakes the Barley Downthe Broom The Gatehouse Maid The Sailor on theRock The Humours of Lissadell The Maid Behind theBar The Maids of Mitchelstown The Stack of Barley Rise a Mile Tune from Gurteen The Scotsman overthe Border Tommy People’s Jig Andy McGann’s Jig Old Man Dillon Sean Ryan’s Jig A Polka A Slide00641476 CD/Book Pack. 19.9500000235 . 9.95Order Today!1-800-637-2852 www.musicdispatch.com

7FOLK HARPTEACHYOURSELF TOPLAY THEFOLK HARPby Sylvia WoodsThis is the first book writtenexclusively for the folk harpthat teaches the student howto play the instrument, step bystep. Each of the 12 lessonsincludes instructions, exercises and folk and classicalpieces using the new skills and techniques taught in thelesson. This is an excellent book for any student,regardless of previous musical training.00722251 Book. 12.9500722252 Cassette . 7.9500722253 Video . 54.9540 O’CAROLAN TUNESFOR ALL HARPSby Sylvia WoodsArranged for beginning andadvanced harpers, this bookcontains 40 of the best tunesby O’Carolan, the most famousof the Irish harpers and composers, who lived from 16701738. Each of the 40 tunes hastwo arrangements: an easy-play version and a moredifficult version. Each tune includes chord indicationsthat can be used by harpers or other instrumentalists.00720640 . 17.9550 CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR ALL HARPERSby Sylvia Woods00720590 . 17.9550 IRISH MELODIESFOR ALL HARPS50 wonderful traditional andcontemporary Irish melodiesarranged by Sylvia Woods forboth beginning and advancedhard players. Songs include:The Castle of Dromore Cockles and Mussels DannyBoy The Gartan Mother’sLullaby Killarney Limerick Is Beautiful My WildIrish Rose Sweet Rosie O’Grady Wearin’ O’ the Green When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral and more. Also includes an alphabetical index and anindex of first lines. Spiral bound.00720202 . 17.95Order Today!1-800-637-2852www.musicdispatch.com52 SCOTTISHSONGS FORFOR ALL HARPSarranged by Sylvia WoodsIncludes two arrangementseach (one for beginning andone for advanced harp players) of 52 favorite Scottishsongs, such as: Annie Laurie Auld Lang Syne The BlueBells of Scotland Loch Lomond My Heart’s in theHighlands more. Features biographical and historicalnotes, a glossary of terms, and an index of first lines.Spiral bound.00660221 Book. 17.9500660219 Cassette. 7.95BALLADS AND COURTDANCES OF THE 16TH& 17TH CENTURIESHARP SOLOS AND DUETSarr. Deborah Friou24 tunes selected from therecording Renaissance Musefor non-pedal and pedal harp.Complete with introduction andhistorical notes. Spiral bound.00722255 . 14.95BAROQUE MUSICFOR THE HARPby Deborah FriouA new collection of baroquemusic for lever and pedalharp. Includes an introduction and notes on each composer. Spiral bound.00722256 . 18.95BEAUTY ANDTHE BEASTby Sylvia Woods13 arrangements of the themefrom Disney’s beloved film inC and G to accommodate allharpists and vocalists.00722254 . 9.95CANON BY PACHELBELby Sylvia WoodsThis popular piece is in greatdemand and is now availablefor the folk harpist. This bookincludes several arrangements: an easy solo version, advanced solo version in thekeys of G and D, a duet version for harp and melodyinstrument.00720360 . 8.95CELTIC CHRISTMAS FOR FOLK HARPby Kim Robertson00720370 . 10.95CHANUKAH MUSICFOR ALL HARPSby Sylvia WoodsThis unique collection features14 Chanukah songs designedto be used by harpists of alllevels of proficiency byproviding an easy and a moredifficult arrangement for eachsong.00660220 . 9.95CHANUKAH AND CHRISTMASMUSIC CASSETTE00660223 Cassette. 10.95THEME FROM DEAD POETS SOCIETYMusic by Maurice JarreSylvia Woods arranged and performed this beautifulpiece for the popular movie Dead Poets Society. Thissheet music can be played on folk harp or pedal harp.00720200 . 4.95JOHN DENVER –LOVE SONGSarranged for harpby Sylvia WoodsFeatures Sylvia Woods’ expertharp arrangements of 13Denver favorites: Annie’sSong Dreamland Express Fly Away (easy and advancedarrangements) Follow Me For Baby (For Bobbie) For You Goodbye Again I’m Sorry Leaving on a Jet Plane My Sweet Lady Perhaps Love Sunshine on My Shoulders. Includeslyrics. Spiral-bound.00720361 . 22.95EARLY MUSICFOR THE HARPThis book contains a variety ofsongs and dances, originallywritten in the 12th through 16thcenturies, arranged for the harp.The majority of the pieces aredrawn from the medieval periodand often existed in their originalform as melody line only. All ofthe pieces in this book are playable on the folk harp. Spiralbound.00720518 . 17.95FOUR HOLIDAY FAVORITESarr. Sylvia Woods00720203 . 12.95

8FOLK HARPHARP EXERCISES FORAGILITY AND SPEEDFOR NON-PEDAL ANDPEDAL HARPby Deborah FriouThis book was designed tohelp harp players develop andmaintain strength, suppleness,and agility in the fingers andhands. It is intended for use byplayers of all levels. The repetition of patterns commonto the harp should enable the player to perform withgreater ease and confidence. Spiral bound.00660102 . 17.95THE HARP OFBRANDISWHIEREby Sylvia WoodsContains the full story of thelegend, beautifully illustrated bythe English artist, Steve Duglas.Also includes the written music ofthe suite, which can be played onCeltic or pedal harp or piano.00720865 . 13.95HOUSE AT POOH CORNER/RETURN TO POOH CORNERwords & music byKenny Logginsarranged by Sylvia WoodsContains background notes onthe song plus playing instructionsand lyrics.00720438 Sheet Music . 6.95HYMNS ANDWEDDING MUSICFOR ALL HARPSThis book contains popularhymns and church music,wedding processionals andrecessionals, and a specialsection of Jewish music forjoyous occasions. There areabout 50 pieces, each with 2arrangements: an easy version, and one that is moredifficult. Also, each tune includes chord indications that canbe used by harpers or other instrumentalists. Spiral-bound.00720900 Book. 17.9500660224 Cassette. 8.00IRISH DANCETUNES FORALL HARPS50 JIGS, REELS, HORNPIPES,AND AIRSby Sylvia WoodsA combination of 50 wellknown and rare Irish tunes, allwritten in the keys in whichthey are most often played. Alsoincludes extensive notes on playing this type of music.00721095 Book. 10.9500660222 Cassette. 8.00JESU, JOY OFMAN’S DESIRINGMY HEART WILL GO ONLOVE THEME FROM ‘TITANIC’by Johann Sebastian BachArranged for harp solo, harpduet, and harp, fl

to start playing banjo, including: a history of the 5-string banjo, getting acquainted with the banjo, Scruggs tuners, how to read music, chords, how to read tablature, the anatomy of Scruggs-style picking, tuning the banjo, exercises in picking, more than 40 songs, how to build a banjo, making Scruggs tuners, biographical notes, and much more!