Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - General Fiddle Tune Collections http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=264 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:49:16 -0500 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:49:16 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Combined book with all the tunes from Larry's previous books "The Curvy Road to Corinth" and "The Reckless Reel." 151 original tunes including waltzes, reels, rags, jigs, and other tunes. Excellent for contra dancing. Melody with chord symbols for accompaniment. Spiral-bound. 104 pp. ($25.00) ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/219-4.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/219-4.htm Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the music, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! 8 tunes: "Air on the G String," "Ave Maria," "Bridal Chorus," "Canon in D," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Ode to Joy," "Trumpet Voluntary" and "Wedding March." 16 pp. ($14.99) ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-842324.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-842324.htm Book/2-CD set. A collection of over 225 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards. Melodies are presented, along with lyrics and chords. Learn to play songs by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also includeS step-by-step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key! The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book. Spiralbound. Multiple levels. 280 pp. ($29.99) ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21662BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21662BCD.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 A handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions, concerts, and other gigs). An extensive selection of tunes grouped into reels, jigs, and waltzes . Includes a short history of contra dance, as well as ideas on putting together a dance band. Instrumental and stylistic techniques for guitar, mandolin, whistle, and fiddle are discussed, as well as band dynamics and orchestration. Beginning/intermediate. 80 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-98221.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-98221.htm Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the music, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Includes chord symbols, melody and lyrics. 8 songs: "Crazy Arms," "Faded Love," "Heartaches by the Number," "I'm Movin' On," "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)," "Louisiana Man," "Tennessee River" and "Your Cheatin' Heart." 37 pp. ($12.95) ]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-842230.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-842230.htm