Diatonic Songbooks/ 50 Folk- and Gospel Songs - Part 1 - Special Edition "b7" - diatonic melodies, no music notes

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This collection features 50 well-known Folk and Gospel songs, designed for easy playing on Canjo, Dulcimer, and other diatonic string instruments with the additional fret "b7." The songs are presented using numbers for notes, allowing players to focus on the vocal melody for timing and note length—no music theory required! All pieces are based on the diatonic scale, which consists of seven notes. The inclusion of the flatted seventh, "b7," enhances the bluesy character of melodies and expands the repertoire for guitar players. This special edition accounts for the shift in numbers/notes due to this added tone. To check for the presence of this tone on a diatonic guitar, simply observe that four adjacent frets from 5 to 8 have nearly equal distances. The song list includes classics such as "Amazing Grace," "Auld Lang Syne," "Camptown Races," "Dixie," "Oh Susanna," "Scarborough Fair," and many more. This compilation is perfect for musicians looking to explore traditional tunes while utilizing the unique characteristics of their instruments.