Celtic Mandolin Encyclopedia

Celtic Mandolin Encyclopedia
Author: Robert Bancalari
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609742591

This comprehensive book contains over 120 Celtic tunes arranged for mandolin presented in standard notation and tablature. Includes airs, marches jigs, slip jigs, hornpipes, reels, strathspeys, country dances and selections by famed Irish harper, Turlough O'Carolan.

Fiddle Tunes & Irish Music for Mandolin

Fiddle Tunes & Irish Music for Mandolin
Author: Dan Gelo
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610654366

A fun-to-play collection of 62 favorite fiddle and Irish tunes arranged in notation and tablature for mandolin solo. Ideal music for intermediate level technical study in sight reading. the CD is in split-track format, thus allowing the mandolin student to play along with the mandolin solo, lively guitar accompaniment, or both. Due to time constraints, the CD contains only 18 songs from the book.

Celtic guitar

Celtic guitar
Author: Glenn Weiser
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2000
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780769296807

Forty beautiful Celtic melodies arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. All the songs are arranged to be easily playable. Most of the songs are in standard tuning plus there is an additional section in DADGAD tuning. A CD is included featuring all the songs.

Celtic Mandolin

Celtic Mandolin
Author: Andrew Driscoll
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2012-08-27
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619113252

This book explores Celtic styles for the mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celtic compositionsare presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature, with play-along tracks in the accompanying audio download online

Celtic Backup for All Instrumentalists

Celtic Backup for All Instrumentalists
Author: Chris Smith
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2016-04-27
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610656199

This book teaches the most crucial function of a chord instrument in the Celtic seisún (session)- that of playing tasteful, interesting, imaginative, and supportive improvised accompaniment. Celtic Back-Up presents accurate and directly applicable information on the theory, conception, stylistic considerations, procedures, and resources for accompaniment. Every facet of seisún accompaniment is thoroughly explored. with this book you will come to understand why many of our Celtic authors are reluctant to suggest chord accompaniment with their melodies in the first place; the idea is to be open to fresh ideas and improvise the accompaniment as you go.

Mandolin Picking Tunes - Celtic Gems

Mandolin Picking Tunes - Celtic Gems
Author: Tommy Norris
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2021-10-18
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513459406

This book contains 30 traditional to modern Celtic tunes arranged in either simple melodic lines with suggested accompaniment chords, or stand-alone melody/chord solos. From rollicking reels and jigs to tender ballads, these Celtic Gems will appeal to the intermediate to advanced mandolinist and their audiences. With a little imagination, the up-tempo melodic tunes could be effectively rendered with drums and electric bass a la Pentangle or Fairport Convention; conversely, three or four of the solo arrangements would provide a tasteful set within a mandolin recital. Take your pick! Presented in standard notation and tablature in mandolin and guitar-friendly keys, these settings provide a masterclass in 4-course instrumental arranging. The author’s online recording of each piece is included with this stellar collection. Includes access to online audio.

Banjo Chord Encyclopedia

Banjo Chord Encyclopedia
Author: Mel Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609748832

This book presents an extremely comprehensive collection of 5-string and plectrum banjo chord forms for G and C tunings. Beginning with C and proceeding chromatically through B, every possible inversion of every chord, from basic triads to thirteenth chords are shown in easy to read diagrams. to aid in comprehension of chord construction, every chord is shown in root position in standard notation. A general review of hand positions, general technique, bridge adjustments, strings, and use of the capo is provided in the last few pages. Illustrated with pencil drawings, diagrams and photographs.

Celtic Guitar Encyclopedia - Fingerstyle Guitar Edition

Celtic Guitar Encyclopedia - Fingerstyle Guitar Edition
Author: Glenn Weiser
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2011-02-24
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609741951

This comprehensive book contains over 100 Celtic tunes arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. This edition is derived from a collection of nearly 300 arrangements Glenn Weiser has created over the last twenty years. the book is divided into 4 sections: 1) airs, marches and waltzes 2) hornpipes, jigs and reels 3) tunes from the Bunting collection 4) harp tunes of Turlough O'Carolan. All are in either standard or dropped-D tuning, and can be played on either nylon or steel string guitars. All of these melodies are accompanied with brief historical notes. Written in standard notation and tablature. Intermediate in difficulty.

Mandolin Picking Tunes - The Joyful Gospel

Mandolin Picking Tunes - The Joyful Gospel
Author: Tommy Norris
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2024-09-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513479660

This collection presents intermediate to advanced settings of 16 traditional gospel tunes arranged for solo mandolin in standard notation and tablature. With the mandolin tuned in perfect fifths and frequent drones, the harmony in these arrangements is often reminiscent of shape note singing, disarmingly followed by fluid, modern sounds. The table of contents reads like an album of greatest gospel hits with songs like Angel Band, I Am a Pilgrim, In the Sweet By and By and Walk in Jerusalem Just Like John. Will the Circle Be Unbroken and Keep on the Sunny Side round out a repertoire of joyful gospel. For ease of learning, the author has provided online recordings of each selection.

Welsh Airs & Dance Tunes for Mandolin

Welsh Airs & Dance Tunes for Mandolin
Author: Julian Rees
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2024-10-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513480227

A native of Wales, Julian Rees offers this unique collection of 31 Welsh melodies arranged for beginning to intermediate mandolinists. Taken from Edward Jones’ seminal 1784 Musical and Poetical Relicks of the Welsh Bards, these settings cover a diverse range of spirited and soulful songs to expand and enrich your Celtic music repertoire. Marches, folk dances, hymns, and carols are presented here in standard notation and tablature together with suggested accompaniment chords. To facilitate learning by playing along, this publication includes access to online audio recordings of every piece. Then, in a special bicultural touch, each title is pronounced in its native language before counting off in Welsh and English.