The Great Family Songbook
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Celebrates the American music tradition with a collection of popular songs across music genres that include background information, lyrics, and instrument accompaniments for each song.
Dick Weissman Books
Dick Weissman is a multifaceted musician, historian, performer, composer, and recording artist whose expertise spans numerous genres and eras. He has authored eighteen published books that delve into the intricate world of music, offering insightful explorations of its history and practice. His work is characterized by a deep understanding of musical structures and the practical realities of a career in music. Readers can expect to find authoritative and accessible guidance within his comprehensive writings.
Easy Mandolin Solos
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This book of original melodies is intended for the beginning mandolin student who can already read music or tab and play basic chords, but wants to learn new techniques and have fun in the process. In addition to its intrinsic musical value, each selection has a specific didactic intent - teaching hammer-ons and pull-offs, crosspicking, the Phrygian mode, or some other essential musical or technical element. Accompaniment chords and performance notes are provided for each tune written in notation and tab. Mandolin chord diagrams further enhance this text to make it perfect supplement to any method book or private course of instruction. A companion CD is included at a great price!