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Index of Books What's New Page New in the previous 30 days, updated Tuesday July 8, 2008
New Books are sorted into these categories:
Magazines/ Periodicals
Basic Guitar Instruction
General Guitar Instruction
Easy Guitar Songbooks
Guitar Chords
Guitar Scales & Arpeggios
Guitar Tuning & Capos
Children's Guitar
Rock Guitar Instruction
Rock Guitar - Licks & Riffs
Rock Guitar - Play-along Tracks
Rock Personalities
Rock Guitar Anthologies
Country Guitar Personalities and Anthologies
Acoustic Blues Guitar
Fingerpicking Guitar Methods
Other Fingerstyle Guitar Collections
Fingerstyle Guitar - Celtic & British
Jazz Guitar Methods
Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections
Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks
Jazz Guitar Personalities
Classical Guitar Solos / Anthologies
Classical Guitar Early, Renaissance and Baroque
Classical Guitar - Classical and Romantic
Flamenco Guitar
Electric Bass Instruction
Electric Bass
Electric Bass Personalities
Bluegrass Banjo General Methods

Misc. Mandolin
Basic Fiddle Instruction
General Fiddle Tune Collections
Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island
Irish Fiddle Tunes
Ukulele Methods
Uke Chords
Uke Song Collections
Harmonica Songbooks
Pennywhistle / Tinwhistle - Childrens's
Pennywhistle / Tinwhistle - Songbooks
Folksongs for Recorder
Early Music for Recorder
Drums & Percussion
Misc. Instruments
Accordion Songbooks
Building and Repair - Other Instruments
Instrument History
Instrument History - Price and Identification Guides
Popular Songbooks - Rock 'N' Roll!
Other Popular Song Anthologies
Personality Songbooks
Bluegrass Songbooks
Country Personalities
Gospel/Spirituals/Sacred
Recording & Technology
Music Theory
Reference & Miscellany
Songwriting
Biography
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What's New in Books -
Magazines/ Periodicals

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BANJO NEWSLETTER June 2008 photo
Billy Faier on the cover, with articles about Otis Taylor, Stuart Duncan, and more.
BN-200806.....our price $3.00 buy

GUITAR EDGE July/August 2008 photo
The Beatles on the cover, with articles about Al Di Meola, John Frusciante, Steve Howe, lots of lessons, and more.
GE-200807.....our price $5.99 buy

PERFORMING SONGWRITER June 2008 photo
Glen Hansard amd Marketa Irglova on the cover, with articles about Sara Bareilles, Bryan Adams, and T Bone Burnett
PS-200806.....our price $4.95 buy

ACOUSTIC GUITAR July 2008 photo
KT Tunstall on the cover, with other articles about The Evolution of Carbon Fiber Guitars, lots of lessons, reviews, and a slide lesson from Bob Brozman, plus more.
AG-200807.....our price $5.99 buy

GUITAR PLAYER July 2008 photo
Al DiMeola on the cover, other articles include a Jimmy Herring Masterclass, a Twang Seminar, lots of reviews, and more.
GP-200807.....our price $6.50 buy

ACOUSTIC GUITAR August 2008 photo
Bob Weir on the cover, with articles about Doc Watson's 1st Gallagher, playing in alternate tunings, and more.
AG-200808.....our price $5.99 buy

BLUEGRASS UNLIMITED June 2008 photo
Daily and Vincent on the cover, othe articles about Sierra Hull, Charlie Monroe, The Scottsville Squirrel Barkers, and more.
BU-200806.....our price $4.50 buy

VINTAGE GUITAR August 2008 photo
A Guild M-75 Aristocrat on the cover, with articles about Jimmy Page, Bruce Lanhorne, Yngwie Malmsteen, and more.
VG-200808.....our price $5.99 buy

20TH CENTURY GUITAR July 2008 photo
Vince Gill on the cover, with articles about the Mary Kay stratocaster, Johnny Farina, and more.
TCG-200807.....our price $3.95 buy

BLUES REVUE August/September photo
Sonny Landreth on the cover with articles about The Mannish Boys, Teeny Tucker, and Johnny Sansone, plus more.
BR-200808.....our price $5.99 buy

OLD TIME HERALD June/July 2008 photo
Cover expose titled "I Was A Teenage Square Dance Caller," plus articles on Brandywine, Kate Brett and Kevin Enoch, and more.
OTH-200806.....our price $7.50 buy

ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN July 2008 photo
Cover story on running Windows on a Mac, plus Bob Katz on mastering, tips for podcasting, and more.
EM-200807.....our price $6.99 buy

JAZZ TIMES June 2008 photo
Rahsaan Roland Kirk on the cover, other articles about James Carter. Bunky Green, Nat Hentoff on "Is Jazz Black Music?", a profile of Bennie Maupin, and more.
JT-200806.....our price $4.95 buy

PREMIER GUITAR July 2008 photo
Cover Story on Baden guitars, plus an interview with Marcus Eaton, and a dispatch from The New York Amp Show.
PG-200807.....our price $4.95 buy

The Strad June 2008 photo
Cover story on Nicolas Lupot, other articles are on Forgotten French Violinists, Guide to Paris, and a profile on Christophe Coin.
STRAD-200806.....our price $8.99 buy

BASS PLAYER July 2008 photo
Cover story on Tube Amps, plus an article on Jamaaladeen Tacuma, plus some Tab, and more.
BP-200807.....our price $5.99 buy
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What's New in Books -
Basic Guitar Instruction

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GUITAR INTRO 2 - THE ENSEMBLE BOOK by Irina Kircher & Alfonso Montes
Book/2-CD set. "Guitar-Intro" is a Three-Book series developed after 20 years of guitar teaching in many different situations by the Montes-Kircher guitar Duo. All books have MP3 CDs "Guitar-Intro II" - THE ENSEMBLE BOOK is not only the companion volume to volume 1 of the series, it is an extraordinary book of 70 works for 1-5 guitars with the theme "building musicianship and technique in ensemble playing". It includes the colour stickers so popular in Volume 1 of the series. Contains a broad palette of original compositions, pop songs, hits from musicals etc. Ideal for home or class. Intermediate. 104 pp.
02-41020.....our price $24.95 buy

MODERN GUITAR METHOD GRADE 7, EXPANDED EDITION by William Bay & Mel Bay
Contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies, and duets in the keys of B, G#m, Db, Bbm, Gb, and Ebm. Presents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key. For each key, etudes are presented in four different positions. Advanced. Spiralbound, 104 pp.
02-93206E.....our price $12.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
General Guitar Instruction

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STUFF! GOOD GUITAR PLAYERS SHOULD KNOW - AN A-Z GUIDE TO GETTING BETTER by Wolf Marshall photo
Book/CD pack. Literally organized in an A-Z format, this book offers information and advice on diverse topics such as: action, alternate tunings, bossa nova guitar, combo amps, double stops, legato phrasing, modes, Nashville number system, pedals, reading music, slash chords, thumb fretting, transposing, tubes, lots more. Styles like rockabilly, blues, and funk are represented through demos of authentic grooves. The 56-track CD includes over 125 audio examples, including both solo and full band tracks so you can hear how important concepts fit in with other instruments. Note/tab. 150 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 7-10 days.
49-696004.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Easy Guitar Songbooks

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CLASSIC '60s HITS FOR EASY GUITAR photo

20-28235.....our price $12.95 buy

CLASSIC '7Os HITS FOR EASY GUITAR photo
Easy guitar tab notation. Includes The Guess Who, Bad Company, Eagles, Derek & The Dominos, The Kinks, Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd, more! With chord diagrams & complete lyrics. 56 pp.
20-28236.....our price $12.95 buy

ALFRED'S BASIC GUITAR POP SONGS, 1 & 2 arr. by Aaron Stang photo
Book/CD set. Recognized for over 50 years as one of the best methods available, Alfred's guitar method was updated in 2007. This supplemental book includes easy, graded arrangements of 11 hit songs; solos & duets; play-alongs on the enhanced CD, plus downloadable iPod-ready MP3s for easy practice. "As Tears Go By," "Telstar," "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams," more. Notation & chord diagrams. 40 pp.
20-28365.....our price $14.95 buy

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 photo
Easy guitar arrangements for 10 tunes from the blockbuster Disney movie. "All for One," "Bet on It," "Fabulous," "Gotta Go My Own Way," "I Don't Dance," "What Time Is It," "You Are the Music in Me," more. Melody in note/tab with lyrics, chord diagrams, chord symbols and suggested strum and pick patterns. 56 pp.
49-702241.....our price $12.95 buy

GARTH BROOKS: THE ULTIMATE HITS photo
The best-selling solo artist of the 20th century's best songs, now in a comprehensive songbook! Easy guitar arrangements in tablature. 144 pp.
20-28976.....our price $21.95 buy

SELECTIONS FROM "TOBY KEITH - 35 BIGGEST HITS" photo
Easy guitar arrangements for a baker's dozen hits from this country superstar: "American Soldier," "Beer for My Horses," "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)," "I Love This Bar," "A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action," "A Little Too Late," "Should've Been a Cowboy," "Stays in Mexico," "Who's Your Daddy?" more. Melody in note/tab with chord diagrams, chord symbols and suggested strum and pick patterns. 56 pp.
49-702234.....our price $12.95 buy

HANNAH MONTANA photo
Easy guitar transcriptions for 13 songs from the megahit Disney series staring Miley Cyrus, including: "The Best of Both Worlds," "I Got Nerve," "If We Were a Movie," "The Other Side of Me," "Pop Princess," "This Is the Life," "Who Said," and more. Melody in note/tab with chord diagrams, chord symbols and suggested strum and pick patterns. 56 pp.
49-702243.....our price $14.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Guitar Chords

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DELUXE GUITAR CHORD ENCYCLOPEDIA: CASE-SIZE EDITION by William Bay photo
A case size edition of Mel Bays best-selling "Deluxe Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords." Chord forms uniquely broken into melody forms, inside forms, rhythm guitar forms, and bottom four-string chord forms. Thousands of great-sounding guitar chords presented. Each diagram shows notes in the chord, fingering, and essential chord tones on the bottom and top note of the chord form. Chords are shown in every key. Chord forms include major, minor, diminished, augmented, seventh, minor seventh, seventh augmented fifth, seventh flat fifth, major seventh, major seventh flat third, major seventh flat fifth, suspended fourth, seventh suspended, many more. 144 pp.
02-21638.....our price $7.95 buy

JAY FRIEDMAN - GUITAR CHORDS, ARPEGGIOS & STUDIES: STEPS TO MASTERING THE FRETBOARD taught by Jay Friedman photo
Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. 60 pp.
20-30470.....our price $12.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Guitar Scales & Arpeggios

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JAY FRIEDMAN - GUITAR SCALES & MELODIC PATTERNS, STEPS TO MASTERING THE FRETBOARD taught by Jay Friedman photo
Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. 60 pp.
20-30471.....our price $12.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Guitar Tuning & Capos

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GUITAR TUNING FOR THE COMPLETE MUSICAL IDIOT by Ron Middlebrook photo
Book/DVD pack. More than a book about tuning, this invaluable resource also has information on intonation, strings and picks. Teaches in detail several methods for tuning your guitar: harmonic tuning, relative tuning, tuning by chords, octave tuning, tuning to a piano, using tuning forks and pitch pipes, more. With sections on how to tune a 12-string, pure tuning vs. equal temperament, changing strings, defining intonation, electronic tuning devices, string materials and tone color, more. The DVD lets you hear and see some of the tuning methods in action. 31 pp.
49-101002.....our price $16.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Children's Guitar

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SO EASY: CLAP, TAP, SING & SWING by John McCarthy photo
Book/CD/DVD pack. Designed for ages 3 and up this package uses activities, songs and rhymes to help your child gain a sense of rhythm, timing and melody. They'll have fun using clapping and tapping tehcniques to build hand and feet coordination. Moving with songs teaches them to use their bodies as a rhythm keeper, and singing with popular rhymes introduces pitch and melody. No special instruments needed - you and your child will make instruments like shakers, wood blocks and drums right in your home. The singalong CD and follow-along DVD make learning fun and provide hours of fun for kids at home or in a classroom! 47 pp.
01-900956.....list $17.99.....our price $17.95 buy

SO EASY: CHILDREN'S GUITAR METHOD by John McCarthy & Steve Gorenberg photo
Book/DVD pack. Aimed at ages 6 to pre-teen, this method uses basic songs (When the Saints Go Marching In, Happy Birthday) but a cool rock-and-roll format to teach acoustic or electric guitar. All the basics are covered: holding the guitar, tuning, chords, picking, strumming, more, plus quizzes, crossword puzzles, word searches, and plenty of photos. DVD illustrates playing examples through close-up views of each hand, player's perspective views, video chord chart, more. Includes free membership to the RockHouse website. Tablature only. 48 pp.
01-900957.....list $17.99.....our price $17.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Rock Guitar Instruction

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All of the books in the Rock Guitar section feature tablature.

POWER PLUCKING - A ROCKER'S GUIDE TO ACOUSTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Dale Turner photo
Book/CD pack. If you're a rock player and the world of acoustic fingerstyle has always seemed foreign and hard to grasp, have no fear. This book teaches the technique from a purely pop-rock standpoint. The focus here is on creating a good rock sound through plucking-hand technique, chord voicings and chord changes. You won't waste your time learning classical pieces. You will learn the type of riffs you've heard from artists like Jimmy Page, James Taylor, Elliot Smith, John Frusciante, Eric Clapton, Jeff Buckley, John Mayer, and others. Over 100 musical examples; CD features 99 demo tracks. Note/tab. 79 pp.
49-695962.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Rock Guitar - Licks & Riffs

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ACOUSTIC ROCK RIFFS photo
Book/CD pack. Contains just the guitar riffs to your favorite songs with fascinating facts about each song! This edition features 30 classic and current acoustic favorites: "Across the Universe," "Change the World," "Daughter," "Drive," "Iris," "Jane Says," "Lips of an Angel," "More Than a Feeling," "Thick as a Brick," "Wonderwall," more. CD includes demonstration tracks for each riff. Note/tab. 24 pp.
49-700693.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Rock Guitar - Play-along Tracks

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CHRISTIAN ROCK GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 71 photo
Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along using 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 melody and lyrics. 8 songs: "All Around Me," "Be My Escape," "Come On Back to Me," "Hands and Feet," "Million Pieces," "Strong Tower," "Tonight" and "We Are One Tonight." Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-699824.....our price $14.95 buy

ACOUSTIC '90s GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 72 photo
Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, then play along using 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 melody and lyrics. 8 songs: "All Apologies," "Daughter," "Disarm," "Heaven Beside You," "My Friends," "Name," "What I Got (Reprise)" and "The World I Know." Note/tab. 63 pp.
49-699827.....our price $14.95 buy

CD - LET'S JAM! - BLUES & ROCK VOL. 3 by Jody Worrell photo
13 jam tracks recorded by top studio musicians. Each track is 4 to 5 minutes long and the wide variety of keys, speeds, and grooves gives you plenty of opportunity to practice your soloing. Includes a 14 page booklet showing chord progressions and helpful soloing tips for each track. A great practice tool for guitar, keyboard, percusssion, sax, harmonica, flute and just about any instrument.
56-43.....our price $9.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Rock Personalities

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Books in the Rock Personalities section feature tablature of popular guitar solos transcribed from hit recordings.

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL - THE SHADE OF POISON TREES photo
All 12 tracks from the 2007 CD by Chris Carrabba and crew, a heralded return to form for the band. "Thick as Thieves," "Clean Breaks," "Fever Dreams," "Keep Watch for the Mines," "Little Bombs," "The Rush," "The Shade of Poison Trees," "Where There's Gold," more. Note/tab. 76 pp.
49-690941.....our price $19.95 buy

THE GOO GOO DOLLS - GREATEST HITS VOLUME 1: THE SINGLES photo
14 of the Buffalo trio's biggest hits transcribed note for note for guitar: "Before It's Too Late," "Better Days," "Big Machine," "Black Balloon," "Broadway," "Dizzy," "Feel the Silence (Remix)," "Here Is Gone," "Iris," "Let Love In," "Name (New Version)," "Slide," "Stay with You" and "Sympathy." Note/tab. 103 pp.
49-690943.....our price $22.95 buy

PLAIN WHITE T'S: EVERY SECOND COUNTS photo
Trancriptions from their album, including the Grammy-nominated smash hit "Hey There Delilah." Note/tab.
20-29192.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Rock Guitar Anthologies

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GREATEST MODERN ROCK GUITAR photo
38 of the best songs: "Paralyzer," "Hey There Delilah," "CrushCrushCrush," more. Includes all guitar parts. Note/tab.
20-30275.....our price $24.95 buy

GREATEST HARD ROCK GUITAR photo
25 of the best songs in hard rock: "Don't Stop Believin'," "Owner Of A Lonely Heart,""Old Time Rock & Roll," more. Includes all guitar parts. Note/tab.
20-30415.....our price $24.95 buy

GREATEST SOFT ROCK GUITAR photo
39 of the best songs in soft rock: "Cat's In The Cradle," "Hotel California," "If It Makes You Happy," more. Includes all guitar parts. Note/tab.
20-30416.....our price $24.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Country Guitar Personalities and Anthologies

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GARTH BROOKS: THE ULTIMATE HITS
The best-selling solo artist of the 20th century's best songs, now in a comprehensive songbook! Transcribed in full guitar tab.
20-28975.....our price $34.95 buy

VINCE GILL GUITAR SONGBOOK photo
His greatest hits transcribed in full guitar tab. Includes: "I Still Believe In You," "Liza Jane," "Never Knew Lonely," "Go Rest High On That Mountain," more. All guitar parts included. Note/tab. 80 pp.
20-30553.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Acoustic Blues Guitar

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All of the books in the Blues Guitar sections feature tablature.

BEST OF BLUES GUITAR by Fred Sokolow photo
12 great "down home" blues solos, each inspired by an original blues guitar giant like Blind Lemon Jefferson and Robert Johnson. With comments on the styles and trademark licks of the blues legends. Note/tab. Audio available online. Reissue. Beginning/intermediate. 44 pp.
02-94138.....our price $9.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Fingerstyle Guitar - Celtic & British

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IRISH & SCOTTISH AIRS & BALLADS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Bill Brennan photo
The 20 arrangements can be played using either fingerstyle or hybrid picking (plectrum and fingers). Includes "Skye Boat Song," "Bonnie Dundee," "Galloway Hills," more. Reissue. Note/tab. 117 pp.
02-95739.....our price $14.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Jazz Guitar Methods

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Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

MBGU JAZZ CURRICULUM: PAYIN' YOUR DUES WITH THE BLUES: THE ULTIMATE SOURCE FOR THE BLUES AND JAZZ GUITARIST by Jay Umble photo
Book/CD set. Provides everything you need to know to successfully master the jazz/blues style, covering topics such as: harmonic form, linear concepts, comping, walking bass lines, background vamps, endings and more! Packed with an abundance of practical examples, it offers something for everyone regardless of ability. This exploration of the jazz/blues will place you directly in the drivers seat! Note/tab. Intermediate. 152 pp.
02-21092BCD.....our price $24.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

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JAZZ CLASSICS arranged by Jeff Arnold photo
Rich chord melody arrangements of 27 jazz classics: "Blue in Green," "Bluesette," "Con Alma," "Doxy," "Epistrophy," "Footprints," "Giant Steps," "Lullaby of Birdland," "Lush Life," "A Night in Tunisia," "Nuages," "St. Thomas," "Waltz for Debby," "Yardbird Suite," more. Note/tab. 46 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 07/10/08.
49-699758.....our price $12.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

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TED GREENE - JAZZ GUITAR SINGLE NOTE SOLOING, VOL. 2 taught by Ted Greene photo
Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. 132 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 21 days.
20-30472.....our price $21.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Jazz Guitar Personalities

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SCOTT HENDERSON - BLUES GUITAR COLLECTION photo
10 note-for-note transcriptions of Henderson's unique blues-rock fusion tunes, including: "Ashes," "Dog Party," "Dolemite," "Hole Diggin'," "Lady P," "Meter Maid," "Same as You," "That Hurts," "Tore Down House" and "Well to the Bone." Note/tab. 139 pp.
49-690841.....our price $19.95 buy

TOMMY TEDESCO, FOR GUITAR PLAYERS ONLY - SHORT CUTS IN TECHNIQUE, SIGHT READING AND STUDIO PLAYING by Tommy Tedesco photo
Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. Notation only. 115 pp.
20-30469.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Classical Guitar Solos / Anthologies

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THE BALKAN BOOK FOR GUITAR by Allan Alexander photo
Book/CD pack. 19 wonderful pieces arranged for solo guitar. Includes a variety of tunes from Greece, Romania, Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Hungary and Bulgaria, and all are very evocative of the region. Five of the tunes are in 7/8 time! All tunes are performed on the included CD in the same order as the book. "Adje Jano," "Kortans," "Setnja," "Karaguna," "Misirlou," Kritikos Syrtos," more. Notation (35 pages) with a pull-out tablature only section (25 pages).
512-61.....our price $23.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Classical Guitar Early, Renaissance and Baroque

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MOSTLY MEDIEVAL MUSIC FOR GUITAR by Allan Alexander photo
Book/CD pack. 28 tunes from the 12th to 16th centuries arranged for solo guitar. Most of the pieces have been extended with variations, which make the tunes a more suitable length for performances. Every piece in the book is included on the digitally mastered CD, artfully played by Allan and very listenable on its own. "Como Somos per Consello," "Cantiga 166," "Da Que Deus Mamo," "Os Sete Does," "Winder wie ist," "Medieval Song No. 6," more. The music is presented in notation (37 pages) with a pull-out tablature only section (25 pages).
512-62.....our price $22.95 buy

BEST OF BACH FOR CLASSIC GUITAR ed. by Joseph Castle photo
A popular series of transcriptions and adaptions for the student. Books feature large notes, carefully edited fingering and a wealth of historical and performance notes. Beginning/intermediate. Reissue. 20 pp.
02-93453.....our price $4.95 buy

BACH AND WEISS VOLUME 1 transcribed & arranged by Richard F. Sayage photo
A sampler of five pieces each from baroque composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Silvius Leopold Weiss. Richard has created some excellent arrangements and this is a good way to get to know his work. The crystal clear notation is printed on heavy 110 lb. paper and the covers are laminated, making for a durable, easy-to-read book. With notes on Bach and the Musical Invention, ornamentation, and brief biographies. Notation only. Comb-bound. 25 pp.
639-15.....our price $11.99 buy
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What's New in Books -
Classical Guitar - Classical and Romantic

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RACCOLTA DI SONATE DIVERSI Ferdinando Carulli photo
For solo guitar. 10 short Carulli originals, taken from a manuscript belonging to a dedicated amateur of his time.
12-2821.....our price $12.95 buy

BEST OF CARULLI FOR CLASSIC GUITAR by Joseph Castle photo
A popular series of transcriptions and adaptions for the student. Books feature large notes, carefully edited fingering and a wealth of historical and performance notes. Beginning/intermediate. Reissue. 16 pp.
02-93454.....our price $4.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Flamenco Guitar

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LA SOLEA 1 by Oscar Herrero

20-4S.....our price $39.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Electric Bass Instruction

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ODD METER BASS photo
Book/CD set. Uses proven methods for comprehending and performing complex rhythms, to make understanding, performing, and composing in odd meters easy and natural. Also covers: rhythm pyramid for all meters, "magic dotted rhythms" to make odd meters feel even, compound meters, combinations of even and odd meters, applying odd meters to common song forms, more.
20-25578.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Electric Bass

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BEGINNING BASS SOLOS by Earl Gately photo
For the beginning to intermediate bass player. Good for those wishing to pick up some new ideas. The solos are not overly difficult and don't go higher than the 5th fret. The 22 solos cover a wide range of styles, including bebop, rock, funk, and jazz. Reissue. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 24 pp.
02-93772.....our price $7.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Electric Bass Personalities

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BOSTON BASS COLLECTION photo
Ten top hits from these arena rock legends! Includes bass transcriptions for: "Amanda," "Don't Look Back," "Feelin' Satisfied," "Foreplay/Long Time," "Hitch a Ride," "Let Me Take You Home Tonight," "More Than a Feeling," "Peace of Mind," "Smokin'" and "Something About You." Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-690935.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Bluegrass Banjo General Methods

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MODERN 5-STRING BANJO METHOD, GRADE 1 by Alan Munde photo
Book/CD set. Designed for learning the finger style five-string banjo in a larger musical context than previous single style based methods. Builds the theoretical and technical foundations needed to play in many styles. Beginning with a thorough grounding in the scales and chords coupled with well thought out fingerings in the keys of C, Am, and G, the student is presented with melodies, chord melodies, the folk strum, arpeggios, and the beginnings of the bluegrass banjo style. The varied musical studies and exercises come from many traditions and offer a logical and organic approach to learning the banjo. Tablature only. Beginners. 112 pp.
02-21639BCD.....our price $14.95 buy

BANJO A TO Z taught by Dick Weissman photo
Book/CD set. Easy to understand lessons; the CD demonstrates each example and tune. Explore styles and expand your repertoire. Note/tab.
20-30227.....our price $19.95 buy

PLAY BANJO TODAY! - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BASICS, LEVEL 1 by Colin O'Brien photo
Book/CD pack. The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and a professional CD! Can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. You'll learn all the basics: holding the banjo, pinching, chord basics, rolls & slides, the capo, chords up the neck, lots more, with playing tips and techniques and over 90 great songs and examples, all performed on the CD. Tablature only. 48 pp.
49-699897.....our price $9.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Misc. Mandolin

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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.....our price $17.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Basic Fiddle Instruction

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AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD - CANADIAN FIDDLE STYLES by April Verch & Brian Wicklund photo
Book/CD set. Expert fiddlers team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling. This highly anticipated intermediate-level book explores Canadas rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian, French Canadian, Cape Breton and Mitis. More than just a collection of great tunes, this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, schottisches, airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations. The play-along CD accompanying the book is great listening. 80 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 07/16/08.
02-20142BCD.....our price $24.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Uke Chords

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MOVABLE CHORDS CHART photo
Quartersize laminated chart designed to work with the Kani-Ka-Pila uke Klip. For the ukulele GCEA.
708-2.....our price $3.99 buy

BASIC UKULELE CHORDS photo
Quartersize laminated chart designed to be used with the Kani-Ka-Pila uke Klip.
708-4.....our price $3.99 buy

UKULELE CHORD CHARTS photo
Set of all three quartersize laminated chord charts designed to be used with the Kani-Ka-Pila uke Klip. Includes "Basic Ukulele Chords" (708-4), "Ukulele Fretboard" (708-3), and "Movable Chords Chart" (708-2).
708-5.....our price $10.99 buy

UKULELE FRETBOARD photo
Quartersize laminated chart designed to be used with the Kani-Ka-Pila uke Klip. Keys of C, G, F, D, Bb, A, Eb and E diagrammed.
708-3.....our price $3.99 buy

UKULELE CHORD TRANSPOSITION WHEEL photo
Quartersize laminated chart with movable wheel, designed to be used with the Kani-Ka-Pila uke Klip. With instructions on using the wheel for ADF#B tuning or the baritone uke.
708-6.....our price $9.99 buy

UKULELE/GUITAR CHORD MINDER photos
Quartersize laminated handy chart with chord frames for uke & 6-string guitar. Comes with a black wet erase pen to mark your chords, then erase & reuse! Designed to be used with the Kani-Ka-Pila uke Klip.
708-7.....our price $5.99 buy
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What's New in Books -
Uke Song Collections

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50 EASY UKE CHORD-SOLOS: GETTING STARTED WITH CHORD-SOLOING by Gerry Long, performed by James Hill photo
Book/CD set. 50 solos and various exercises designed to assist the strummer who wants to advance to the chord-melody-solo player level. For soprano, concert or tenor uke. Includes low G-string. James Hill, uke virtuoso, plays all 50 chord solos. Comb-bound, 50 pp.
707-1.....our price $29.95 buy

A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-9.....our price $3.00 buy

ON THE BEACH ON WAIKIKI photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-10.....our price $3.00 buy

BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-16.....our price $3.00 buy

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-21.....our price $3.00 buy

AFTER THE BALL photos
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-8.....our price $3.00 buy

AFTER YOU'VE GONE photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-11.....our price $3.00 buy

ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-12.....our price $3.00 buy

BALLIN' THE JACK photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-13.....our price $3.00 buy

MY HONOLULU TOMBOY photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-14.....our price $3.00 buy

BILL BAILEY WON'T YOU PLEASE COME HOME? photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-15.....our price $3.00 buy

HAWAIIAN BUTTERFLY photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-17.....our price $3.00 buy

THE DARKTOWN STRUTTERS' BALL photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-18.....our price $3.00 buy

CAROLINA IN THE MORNING photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-19.....our price $3.00 buy

HULA BLUES photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-20.....our price $3.00 buy

HONOLULU I'M COMING BACK AGAIN photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
708-23.....our price $3.00 buy

MY HONOLULU HULA GIRL photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
708-31.....our price $3.00 buy

RAGTIME COWBOY JOE photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
708-32.....our price $3.00 buy

FOR ME AND MY GAL photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
708-33.....our price $3.00 buy

WHISPERING photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
708-34.....our price $3.00 buy

SHINE ON HARVEST MOON photo
From the Kani-Ka-Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
708-35.....our price $3.00 buy

JUMPIN JIM'S UKULELE MASTERS: LYLE LITE arranged by Lyle Ritz photo
Book/CD pack. 16 easy chord solos (both melody and harmony captured in the chord changes) arranged for GCEA-tuned ukuleles by jazz master Lyle Ritz. His arrangements will delight advanced beginners and intermediate players alike. The CD features all the songs performed by Lyle on both ukulele and bass. "Beautiful Dreamer," "Edelweiss," "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," "Ramblin' Rose," "Surfer Girl," more! Melody in standard notation; all chords shown with fretboard diagrams. 39 pp.
49-696025.....our price $24.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Pennywhistle / Tinwhistle - Childrens's

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TOOTS & TWIDDLES - TUNES FOR THE YOUNG selected and arranged by John Loesberg photo
52 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. Children's songs including: "Bingo," "Old MacDonald," "This Old Man," "Three Blind Mice," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "I'm Popeye the Sailor Man," "Row Row Row Your Boat," more. 38 pp.
01-800264.....our price $9.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Pennywhistle / Tinwhistle - Songbooks

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TOOTS & TWIDDLES - CLASSIC TUNES selected and arranged by John Loesberg photo
35 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring," "Finlandia," "Brahms Lullaby," "Ode to Joy," "Largo from New World Symphony," and more by Bach, Mozart, Corelli, Handel, Dvorak, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and others. 38 pp.
01-800231.....our price $9.95 buy

TOOTS & TWIDDLES - AMERICAN TUNES selected and arranged by John Loesberg photo
48 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "America the Beautiful," "The Star Spangled Banner," "Yankee Doodle," "The Yellow Rose of Texas," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Dixie," "House of the Rising Sun," "Simple Gifts," more. 38 pp.
01-800242.....our price $9.95 buy

TOOTS & TWIDDLES - A WORLD OF TUNES selected and arranged by John Loesberg photo
54 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "All Through the Night," "Drunken Sailor," "Hopak," "Kalinka," and songs from Venezuela, Germany, Lebanon, France, Hungary, Japan, England, and many other countries. 38 pp.
01-800253.....our price $9.95 buy

TOOTS & TWIDDLES - TUNES ALLSORTS selected and arranged by John Loesberg photo
45 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. Contains additional tunes in the five styles of the other "Toots & Twiddles" books: "The Ash Grove," "Auld Lang Syne," "Ave Maria," "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," "Down By the Riverside," "Cielito Lindo," "Greensleeves," "Scarborough Fair," more. 38 pp.
01-800275.....our price $9.95 buy

TOOTS & TWIDDLES - IRISH TUNES selected and arranged by John Loesberg photo
40 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "Danny Boy," "Sally Gardens," "Poor Irish Boy," "Still I Love Him," "The Three Sea Captains," more. 38 pp.
01-800286.....our price $9.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Early Music for Recorder

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FAMOUS MELODIES FOR RECORDER by Dr. William M. Weiss photo
Recorder solos and duets taken from opera, symphony and ballet. Beginning/intermediate. Reissue. 24 pp.
02-93717.....our price $6.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Drums & Percussion

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RIDDIM: CLAVES OF AFRICAN ORIGIN by Billy Martin photo
Book/CD set. From the drumming force behind Medeski, Martin & Wood. The claves in this book open up rhythmic subdivisions, substitutions, and a much wider vocabulary to draw upon than just playing static beats.
20-005.....our price $24.95 buy

ALL ABOUT HAND PERCUSSION by Kalani photo
Book/CD set. In-depth coverage of popular percussion instruments, including an overview of each instrument, rhythm patterns and playing tecniques, a pronunciation guide, assessment tools, and an audio/video play-along CD. CD enchanced to work on your computer!
20-28993.....our price $17.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Misc. Instruments

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SACRED MELODIES FOR SOLO CELLO by Craig Duncan photo
Twelve sacred pieces from the classical repertory, arranged for cello solo with piano accompaniment. All-time favorites like the Pachelbel "Canon," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and "Ave Maria" are included. The cello part is intermediate level, never going higher than G on the A string. Can be used for weddings, memorial services and worship gatherings. 80 pp.
02-21389.....our price $14.95 buy

SACRED MELODIES FOR SOLO VIOLA by Craig Duncan
Twelve sacred pieces from the classical repertory, arranged for viola solos with piano accompaniment. All-time favorites like the Pachelbel "Canon," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and "Ave Maria" are included. The viola part is intermediate level, with occasional use of third position. This collection offers a valuable source of solos that can be used in a variety of performance circumstances. Intermediate. 80 pp.
02-21315.....our price $14.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Accordion Songbooks

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FAVORITE ACCORDION SOLOS by Frank Zucco photo
A collection of light classics, folk music, and original solos for accordion. The music is from various periods and represents a colorful assortment of styles. The arrangements are quite unique to the accordion. Provides solo and recital material. Reissue. Intermediate. 44 pp.
02-94050.....our price $9.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Building and Repair - Other Instruments

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THE MANDOLIN PROJECT by Graham McDonald photo
A workshop manual that guides you through the construction of four mandolins with different styles of construction: a flat-top/flat-back, a bent-top/flat-back, a Celtic carved-top/flat-back, and a fully carved A style. Includes plans for for all major components and is comprehensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams. The introductory chapter is a history of mandolin construction over the last 300 years, illustrated with color photos of rare and unusual instruments. Spiral bound. 161 pp.
704-1.....our price $37.50 buy
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What's New in Books -
Instrument History

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GUITARS - A CELEBRATION OF PURE MOJO by David Schiller photos
Conceived as a "coffee table book that fits in your back pocket" this gorgeous little wonder delivers a feast of 500 guitars in vibrant color, plus players, makers, legends, myths, and more. Here are the guitars that made history and changed the course of music: Torres's classical, the Gibson L-5, Rickenbacker's "Frying Pan," Les Paul's "Log," B. B. King's Lucille, Willie Nelson's Trigger, Eric Clapton's Brownie, Jimi Hendrix's hand-painted Flying V, more. Plus profiles of famous builders C. F. Martin, Orville Gibson, Leo Fender, Lloyd Loar, Linda Manzer, Ken Parker, John D'Angelico, and others. Includes photos from Elderly Instruments' own Dave Matchette! 6" x 4" 520 pp.
705-1.....our price $13.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Instrument History - Price and Identification Guides

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GUITAR IDENTIFICATION, 4TH EDITION by A.R. Duchossoir photo
A reference guide to serial numbers for dating guitars made by the four most popular guitar manufacturers: Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Martin. This updated edition covers eight more years (up to early 2007) and includes new photos and industry revelations. This is an indispensable tool that also describes common features to help you date instruments quickly and accurately. Now that these makers can convincingly reproduce vintage instruments, serial numbers are useful for distinguishing between old and new versions of the same model. Don't get caught thinking that relic'ed guitar is vintage! Features over 150 b&w photos. 82 pp.
49-331495.....our price $12.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Popular Songbooks - Rock 'N' Roll!

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Note: when you see P/V/GCh it means Piano, Vocal, Guitar Chords.

2008 GREATEST POP & ROCK HITS
200+ pages of music that capture the best songs of 2008. A diverse array of bands, artists, and styles. Includes Michael Buble, Finger Eleven, Lifehouse, Radiohead, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, more. P/V/GCh.
20-30455.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Other Popular Song Anthologies

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PAPERBACK SONGS - TRADITIONAL FAVORITES photo
This bargain-priced, pocket-sized collection includes melody lines, chords and lyrics for more than 175 beloved traditional tunes: "All Through the Night," "The Banana Boat Song," "Blue Danube Waltz," "Danny Boy," "Frankie and Johnny," "Little Brown Jug," "The Red River Valley," "The Star Spangled Banner," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," more. 255 pp.
49-240321.....our price $7.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Personality Songbooks

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Note: when you see P/V/GCh it means Piano, Vocal, Guitar Chords.

GARTH BROOKS: THE ULTIMATE HITS photo
The best-selling solo artist of the 20th century's best songs, now in a comprehensive songbook! P/V/GCh.
20-28974.....our price $24.95 buy

BEST OF GRAM PARSONS photo
Ranked among the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" by Rolling Stone, this legendary country-rock guitarist played with The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, among others. 14 songs from Parsons' tragically short career are included here: "Blue Eyes," "Brass Buttons," "Christine's Tune," "Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man," "Hickory Wind," "In My Hour of Darkness," "100 Years from Now," "Return of the Grievous Angel," "A Song for You," more. P/V/GCh. 68 pp.
49-501004.....our price $16.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Bluegrass Songbooks

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ROBERT PLANT & ALISON KRAUSS: RAISING SAND photo
Debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 Chart, this book includes the Grammy Award-winning song "Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)," as well as the other songs from the album. P/V/GCh.
20-29965.....our price $19.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Gospel/Spirituals/Sacred

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SUNDAY SINGING & DINNER ON THE GROUNDS
Book/CD pack. This wonderful songbook lets you partake in the church tradition of the South. Here you'll find forty great religious/gospel songs - "Amazing Grace," "Blessed Assurance," "He's Got the Whole World In His Hands," "Just as I Am," "Rock of Ages," "Shall We Gather at the River," more - with piano accompaniment and guitar chord symbols. The CD lets you sing along (or just listen) to each song, AND, interspersed throughout are great recipes for Southern food: homemade lemonade, pecan pie, sweet potato casserole, deviled eggs, meat loaf, more. Plus 'church bulletin bloopers,' and funny as well as inspirational stories. P/V/GCh. 96 pp.
01-901035.....our price $24.95 buy

BUDGET BOOKS - HYMNS photo
150 beloved hymns in a money-saving collection: "Amazing Grace," "Be Thou My Vision," "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing," "For the Beauty of the Earth," "Holy, Holy, Holy," "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," "O Worship the King," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," more! P/V/GCh. 320 pp.
49-311587.....our price $12.95 buy

BUDGET BOOKS - PRAISE & WORSHIP photo
72 huge hits from today's most popular P&W artists. Includes: "Ancient of Days," "Famous One," "He Is Exalted," "I Give You My Heart," "Lamb of God," "Let Everything That Has Breath," "The Potter's Hand," "Salvation," "Step by Step," "The Wonderful Cross," more! P/V/GCh. 320 pp.
49-311590.....our price $12.95 buy

GUITAR CHORD SONGBOOK - HILLSONG UNITED photo
65 top worship songs from Hillsong Church in Australia and their bandleaders Marty Sampson and Joel Houston. "All About You," "Break Free," "Everyday," "From the Inside Out," "God Is Great," "Look to You," "Now That You're Near," "Salvation Is Here," "The Stand," "To the Ends of the Earth," more. Includes complete lyrics with chord symbols and guitar chord diagrams. 6" x 9". 144 pp.
49-700222.....our price $12.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Recording & Technology

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COME TOGETHER - THE OFFICIAL JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS GUIDE TO MUSIC AND VIDEO by Mark Garvey photo
Book/DVD pack. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, mobile recording studio outfitted with the latest audio and video advances. Since 1998 it has provided free hands-on programs to hundreds of young people who are chosen to spend time on the bus to write a song, record and mix it, and create a music video - all in one day. The students have an unforgettable experience, learn about how music is made, and leave with a DVD of their song and video performance. Part how-to, part celebrity interviews, part technological showcase, and part travelogue, this book is a compelling journey aboard this unique rolling recording studio. DVD includes celebrity interviews, videos of some of the best student works, more. 287 pp.
49-331490.....list $39.99.....our price $30.00 buy

M-AUDIO GUIDE FOR THE RECORDING GUITARIST by Chris Buono photo
Specifically geared towards guitarists, this book explains how to work with the M-Audio hardware and software specifically devoted to helping guitarists join the computer-recording revolution. And as the leading provider of creative tools for musicians and audio professionals, M-Audio knows home recording better than anyone else. The ins and outs of all the equipment and what it does is covered in-depth, including recording interfaces for computers, guitars, keyboards, microphones, mixers, MIDI controllers, preamps, and speakers. This is the only guide guitarists need to get serious about creating the highest quality recordings possible in their home studio. 444 pp.
49-331906.....our price $34.99 buy

MUSIC THEORY FOR COMPUTER MUSICIANS by Michael Hewitt photo
Book/CD pack. Beneath all the different styles of modern electronic music lie fundamentals of the musical language that are exactly the same. Acquiring an understanding of these fundamentals is important if you are to develop as a musician and producer. Put simply, you need to know what you're doing with regard to the music you're writing. This book/cd explains music theory fundamentals and concepts using the MIDI keyboard environment and today's computer composing and recording software. Soon you will find yourself making great progress toward understanding and using these fundamentals. 309 pp.
49-331968.....our price $34.99 buy
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What's New in Books -
Music Theory

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PAPERBACK SONGS - MUSIC THEORY photo
This handy bargain-priced guide will reveal the secrets of music theory by covering the fundamentals of rhythm, pitch, and harmony. Detailed explanations in easy-to-understand terms and written exercises make learning a breeze, and illustrations throughout help illuminate the text. Topics covered include: scales, chords, and intervals; major and minor key centers; common chord progressions; rhythm feels and figures, more. 4" x 6.5" 133 pp.
49-240322.....our price $7.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Reference & Miscellany

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ALL MUSIC GUIDE REQUIRED LISTENING - CLASSIC ROCK edited by Vladimir Genin photo
From Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Bruce Springsteen to the Beatles, the Who, and the Rolling Stones, this is the ultimate guide to rock & roll's most enduring artists. It's all here: 1000 expert reviews of the most famous rock albums and the forgotten jewels from the classic rock vaults. This grab-and-go book is an experience in itself, with iconic album art, inspiring reviews, and quick-reference artist, song, and album lists, making it an indispensable tool for building a no-risk album collection. 271 pp.
49-331779.....our price $16.95 buy

THE MUSICIAN'S LEGAL COMPANION - 2ND EDITION by MIchael Aczon photo
This book provides an introduction to all the legal subjects you should know and how to deal with attorneys. You'll gain an understanding of the four main contracts used in the music business - recording artist, songwriter, artist management, and performance - and get guidance on how to make the experience with your attorney, or future attorney, more fruitful, and cost-effective. The new edition includes discussions of: use of independent producers, distribution and marketing agreements, film and television agreements, digital distribution, more. 208 pp.
49-331969.....our price $26.99 buy

WHAT WOULD KINKY DO? HOW TO UNSCREW A SCREWED UP WORLD by Kinky Friedman photo
A collection of his best essays from his columns, as well as brand new essays on the current state of the nation. 256 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon.
542-202.....our price $23.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Songwriting

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1000 SONGWRITING IDEAS by Lisa Aschmann photo
A handy book of creativity exercises that stop writer's block and spark the fire of your imagination. It offers concepts to ponder as starting places for lyric writing, along with some of the most provocative and inspirational examples you may encounter anywhere. Authored by a pro, these proven exercises are for moving the creative lyrical self, the soul, the real tool of songwriting and the real object of a song's intention. 301 pp.
49-331938.....our price $18.95 buy
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What's New in Books -
Biography

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Index of Books What's New Page New in the previous 30 days, updated Tuesday July 8, 2008

WORKING GIRL BLUES: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF HAZEL DICKENS by Hazel Dickens & Bill C. Malone photo
Inspired by her rural upbringing in a West Virginia coal-mining community, this noted Appalachian singer talks about the meaning of her songs, union anthems, and blue-color laments and the real reasons why she felt they needed to be sung. 120 pp.
75-48.....our price $17.95 buy

RICHARD AND LINDA THOMPSON'S SHOOT OUT THE LIGHTS by Hayden Childs photo
Focuses on the personal history driving the songs on the album "Shoot Out The Lights," the last album Richard & Linda recorded as husband and wife. Covers the recording difficulties, and the subsequent fall-out. Childs interviews both Richard and Linda, their son Teddy, Joe Boyd, Marin Carthy, Gerry Rafferty, and many others. Quartersize book, 116 pp.
542-191.....our price $10.95 buy