Guitar, Bass & Folk Instruments

Classical Uke, by professional ukulele player and teacher Paul Mansell, provides an outstanding collection of 20 classical pieces arranged for both High G (Reentrant) and Low G ukulele. Mixing famous pieces by Bach, Carulli and Sor with some less well-known, but equally beautiful pieces, such as Bianco fiore by Negri and Allegro by Giuliani, Paul's book is destined to be a classic in its own right.'This is a fantastic addition to the growing canon of work produced for those who graduate from the joy of singing and strumming chords to fall in love with the delicate voice that the ukulele possesses when played fingerstyle... It is an absolute pleasure to include this book as a source of material in the next syllabus revision for VCM.' Colin Tribe, VCM Examiner and Ukulele Syllabus WriterPaul Mansell began studying the classical guitar at the age of 15 and went on to gain Grade 8 with distinction. In 2015 he achieved an Honours Diploma (AVCM) on the ukulele from the Victoria College of Music. Paul earns his living from playing, performing and teaching both classical guitar and ukulele.All the arrangements include both ukulele tablature and music notation and digital downloads of all the pieces, played by Paul, is included. Contents Allegretto Matteo CarcassiAllegro, Op. 40 No. 6 Mauro GiulianiAndante Ferdinando CarulliAndante, Op. 31, No. 1 Ferdinando SorAndante, Op. 35 No. 1 Ferdinando SorAndantino 1 Ferdinando CarulliAndantino 2 Ferdinando CarulliAndantino 3 Ferdinando CarulliBianco fiore Cesare NegriCanario Carlo CalviCanarios Gaspar SanzEcossaise, Op. 33 No. 10 Mauro GiulianiEtude Francisco TarregaGavotte Johann Sebastian BachKemp's Jig Anon.Masquerade Anon.Menuet Robert de ViséeMinuet Matteo CarcassiNonesuch Anon.Romance d'Amour Anon.

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The ukulele is the perfect instrument to teach in primary schools. It's fun to play, easy to teach and within minutes you can have children playing their first songs.Using this book, you can teach the ukulele to meet National Curriculum requirements for Key Stages 1 and 2. Even teachers who have never played the ukulele before can deliver exciting and rewarding lessons that children will really enjoy!Ukulele School has 12 catchy songs that children will love to play and sing, even if they are complete beginners. It has been carefully arranged by professional ukulele player and teacher Paul Mansell, to take children from playing just one chord, through to more challenging songs. Paul has drawn on his many years' experience of teaching the ukulele to ensure that you will teach the correct techniques, along with the basics of music notation, whilst using a fun approach.

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Class Combo! is a fun ensemble resource for use in the classroom. Each of the 12 upbeat songs can be put together in the space of one lesson, using any combination of available instruments as accompaniment. The songs are suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2 and would make excellent performance pieces. The pack contains the main score, plus easy, photocopiable parts for C, B flat and E flat instruments, guitar, ukulele, keyboard, pitched percussion, bass, body percussion, and a piano accompaniment with voice. There is a separate, photocopiable part for the song lyrics. Accompaniment tracks for every song, recorded in two tempos (practice and performance) are available to download.

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The ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn and this colourful, easy-to-follow guide is the perfect introduction to everything that the young beginner needs to know. Beginning with basics such as tuning and holding your ukulele, and reading and playing your first chord, the book progresses step-by-step through different strumming patterns and new chords, gradually building player skill and confidence. Carefully graded songs ensure progression at just the right pace. Backing tracks and sing-along tracks are included to demonstrate sounds and techniques as well as the songs from the book. Now available with MP3 downloads instead of CD.

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If you've ever picked up a classical guitar only to find that it's all a little bit complicated, then you need Razzamajazz Guitar, the fun way to learn! Packed with 32 upbeat pieces, Razzamajazz Guitar introduces new notes gradually and comes with a practice and performance tracks. Clearly illustrated throughout, you will move from one-note wonder to impresario in no time! As Sarah says:'Razzamajazz Guitar can be used alongside a traditional tutor book to inspire and motivate from the first note. New notes are added one at a time, and in all the pieces, the 'jazz feel' backing track will celebrate progress and build confidence. Some of the tunes in the book include chord symbols which can be played by the teacher or other students to make a duet or ensemble piece. Later in the book a bass line is also included. Razzamajazz Guitar will prove a useful resource for guitar teachers that is upbeat, technically sound and fun.' Sarah Watts is a well-known and prolific composer who loves to make music-learning fun. Her books for most instruments and choirs are published by Kevin Mayhew. She has pieces in all the major exam syllabuses and her music is played all over the world. Steve Christmas studied guitar performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. With over 15 years' teaching experience, he is now Deputy Head of Berkshire Maestros and the Berkshire Music Education Hub and conducts the nationally acclaimed Berkshire Youth Guitar Orchestra. Giving beginners the encouragement and confidence to progress quickly and sound great, Razzamajazz Guitar is sure to become the go-to book for all those who want to learn classical guitar. Practice and Performance tracks available to download. Contents Take it awayGhostly GTime for twoHave a banana for teaOpen to youWeeping willowsOn and offI believeGift of the GABCheeky cha chaMemoirsTip toeA pigeon in ParisHead in the cloudsShow off shimmyKnights and ladiesMoment in MoscowWatercress waltzMusical boxDriving onBlown awayAll sortsOn stageCop showShrimps ahoySquirrels in the mistPlay this rhythm on your guitarWho's that knocking?Marshmallows at midnightSneaky SidJolly good show!Deep blue

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Play Guitar! Is a friendly, step-by-step guitar method which makes learning fun. No previous musical experience is required and as you progress through each chapter, you will develop a broad range of skills essential to the contemporary guitarist including: tuning up, music reading, single not technique, chord vocabulary, rhythm guitar techniques, scales, improvisation, music theory. These skills are consolidated through classic guitar repertoire and specially written traditional and new pieces. Free backing tracks enable you to sound like a guitarist in a professional band. The tracks are recorded in stereo, with the melody panned to the left and rhythm guitar to the right. This enables you to hear the complete track before playing either the lead or rhythm part.

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From The Addams Family to Eastenders, here are 21 fun guitar pieces for the young player.ContentsAmazing GraceCockles and MusselsFrench Folk SongKum ba yahLove Me TenderMamma MiaMy heart will go on from 'Titanic'NocturneOde to Joy from Symphony No. 9One Man Went to MowPopeye the Sailor ManShepherd's HeySuper TrouperSur le pont d'AvignonThe Banks of the OhioThe EntertainerTheme from 'Eastenders'Theme from 'James Bond'Theme from 'The Addams family'Theme from 'The Flintstones'When the saints go marching in

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Play Guitar! is a friendly, step-by-step guitar method which makes learning fun. No previous musical experience is required and as you progress through each chapter, you will develop a broad range of skills essential to the contemporary guitarist including: tuning up, music reading, single note technique, chord vocabulary, rhythm guitar techniques, scales, improvisation and music theory. These skills are consolidated through classic guitar repertoire and specially written traditional and new pieces. A free CD featuring superb backing tracks enables you to sound like a guitarist in a professional band. The tracks are recorded in stereo, with the melody panned to the left and rhythm guitar to the right. This enables you to hear the complete track before playing either the lead or rhythm part.

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Selected and Edited by: Chris KilvingtonStages: Grade 3-6ContentsAdagio - MertzAllegretto in C - GiulianiAllegretto Op 21 No 24 - CarcassiAllegro in C - GiulianiAllegro in D - GiulianiAndante in C - GiulianiAndante in C Op 333 No 9 - CarulliAndantino - CarulliBarcarolle - CosteCaprice Op 26 No 1 - CarcassiCapriccio - MertzCapriccio - GiulianiDivertimento Op 40 No 12 - GiulianiFlowers of my Homeland - MertzLa Villageoise - MolinoMazurka - TarregaPrelude in D minor Op 114 No 12 - CarulliPrelude in E minor - MolinoRondo in C - CarulliRondo in G - CarulliRondo - CosteStudy in A - AguadoStudy in B minor Op 31 No 18 - SorStudy in D Op 44 No 15 - SorStudy in D Op 60 No 4 - CarcassiStudy in E minor - AguadoStudy in E minor - FerrerStudy in E minor Op 48 No 5 - GiulianiTersicore del Nord Op 147a No 9 - GiulianiWaltz Op 32 No 2 - Sor

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The ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn and this easy-to-follow guide is the perfect introduction to everything that the adult beginner needs to know. The book guides you through the first steps and progresses to strumming techniques used by some of the great players in order to help you develop your own style. You'll also find advice on playing ukulele with others and on forming a ukulele club. Free downloadable files provides backing tracks and sing-along tracks.

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Ukulele Orchestra is a great new approach that enables non-specialist primary music teachers to start a ukulele orchestra at school - even if they don't play a musical instrument already. For use in conjunction with the children's book, it is packed with activities and fun-to-play tunes that are designed to get children strumming and singing right from their first lesson. The activities and resources are suitable for use with children aged between 7 and 11 years old and contain National Curriculum references for Key Stage 2. Free backing tracks are available.

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The 200 most popular praise and worship songs on the CCLI list, arranged for guitar or keyboard, in this easy-to-read spiral-bound size. With this great collection, there is something for everyone!ContentsAbba, FatherAbove allAcross the landsAll hail the LambAll heaven declaresAll I once held dearAll my daysAll over the worldAll to Jesus I surrenderAll who are thirstyAlleluia, alleluia, give thanksAmazing graceAmazing loveAncient of daysAs the deer pantsAs we are gatheredAscribe greatnessAt your feet we fallAwake, awake, O ZionAwesome GodBe bold, be strongBe lifted upBe still, for the presenceBeautiful Lord, wonderful SaviourBeautiful oneBeautiful SaviourBeauty for brokennessBecause he livesBecause of youBefore the throne of GodBind us togetherBlessèd be your nameBlessing and honourBreathe on me, breath of GodCalypso carolChrist triumphantColours of dayCome and seeCome, now is the timeCome on and celebrateConsuming fireDays of ElijahDraw me close to youEven though I walkEverlasting GodEveryone needs compassionEverythingFaithful GodFaithful OneFalling on my kneesFather God, I wonderFather, I place into your handsFather of creationFather, we love youFor I'm building a people of powerForeverFreely, freelyFrom heaven you cameFrom the highest of heightsFrom the squalor of a borrowed stableGive thanks to the LordGive thanks with a grateful heartGlorify your nameGo forth and tellGod forgave my sinGod in my livingGod of glory, we exalt your nameGod of the poorGod sent his SonGreat big GodGreat in powerGreat is the darknessGreat is the LordGreat is thy faithfulnessGreat is your faithfulnessHallelujahHappy dayHe has made me gladHe has risenHe is exaltedHe is the LordHere I am (Bowater)Here I am (Garrard/Smith)Holy and anointed OneHoly, holyHoly is the LordHoly Spirit, we welcome youHope of the nationsHosannaHosannaHosanna, hosannaHosanna to the Son of DavidHow deep the Father's love for usHow great thou artHungry, I come to youI am a new creationI am he that livethI believe in JesusI could sing of your love for everI danced in the morningI give you all the honourI give you my heartI have heard so many songsI lift my handsI love you, Lord, and Ilift my voiceI see the King of gloryI stand in awe (Layzell)I stand in awe (Altrogge)I surrender allI want to serve the purpose of GodI will enter his gatesI will offer up my lifeI will sing the wondrous storyI will sing your praisesI will worshipI worship youI worship you, Almighty GodIf I were a butterflyI'm accepted, I'm forgivenI'm giving you my heartI'm specialImmanuelIn Christ aloneIn my generationIndescribableJesus, all for JesusJesus, be the centreJesus ChristJesus, hope of the nationsJesus is KingJesus is LordJesus is Lord!Jesus is the name we honourJesus, JesusJesus' love is very wonderfulJesus, lover of my soulJesus, Name above all namesJesus put this song into our heartsJesus shall take the highest honourJesus, stand among usJesus, take me as I amJesus, we celebrate your victoryJesus, we enthrone youJesus, what a beautiful nameJubilate, everybody (Lourdes)King of kings, majestyKnowing youLed like a lambLet everything that has breathLet there be loveLet your glory fallLight of the worldLight up the fireLiving LordLord, I come before your throneLord, I come to youLord, I lift your name on highLord Jesus ChristLord Jesus, we enthrone youLord, let your glory fallLord of all hopefulnessLord of the ChurchLord, reign in meLord, the light of your loveLord, we lift up your nameLord, you have my heartLost in wonderMajestyMajestyMake way, make wayMeekness and majestyMen of faithMighty to saveMore love, more powerMy desireMy Jesus, my SaviourMy lips shall praise youMy Lord, what love is thisO Church, ariseO God of burningO let the Son of God enfold youO Lord, my GodO Lord our GodOh, to see the dawn Once againOne more step along the worldOnly by graceOpen our eyes, LordOpen the eyes of my heartOur God is a great big GodOur God is an awesome GodOur God reignsOver all the earthOver the mountains and the seaPraise God from whom all blessings flowPraise him on the trumpetPraise him, you heavensPraise is risingPsalm 23Purify my heartRefiner's fireReign in meRejoice!Restore, O LordRestorer of my soulResurrection hymnRiver of fireRiver, wash over meSalvation belongs to our GodSee him lying on a bed of strawSee, what a morningSeek ye firstShine, Jesus, shineShout to the northSpeak, O LordSpirit of the living GodSpirit of the living God (Iverson)Spirit songStrength will rise as we waitSuch loveSurrenderTeach me to danceTell out, my soulThank you for saving meThank you for the crossThe butterfly songThe Father's songThe greatest day in historyThe heart of worshipThe King has comeThe King of loveThe Lord's my shepherdThe Potter's handThe power of the crossThe power of your loveThe Servant KingThe Spirit lives to set us freeThe splendour of the KingThe standThe summonsThe trees of the fieldThere is a higher throneThere is a RedeemerThere is power in thename of JesusThere must be moreThere's a place where the streets shineThese are the daysThis is my desireThis is the dayTo be in your presenceUnchangingWalk in the lightWe are marchingWe believeWe bow downWe stand and lift up our handsWe want to see Jesus lifted highWe will magnifyWe worship at your feetWhat a faithful GodWhat a friend I've foundWhen I look into your holinessWhen I was lostWhen the music fadesWho can knowWho is there like youWho paints the skiesWill you come and follow meWonderful graceWonderful, so wonderfulWorthy is the LambYou alone are my strengthYou are beautifulYou are the King of GloryYou chose the crossYou laid aside your majestyYou never let goYou shall go out with joyYou stood before creationYour love is amazingYou're the word of GodYou're worthy of my praise

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The 200 most popular praise and worship songs on the CCLI list, arranged for guitar or keyboard, in this handy spiral-bound size. With this great collection, there is something for everyone!ContentsAbba, FatherAbove allAcross the landsAll hail the LambAll heaven declaresAll I once held dearAll my daysAll over the worldAll to Jesus I surrenderAll who are thirstyAlleluia, alleluia, give thanksAmazing graceAmazing loveAncient of daysAs the deer pantsAs we are gatheredAscribe greatnessAt your feet we fallAwake, awake, O ZionAwesome GodBe bold, be strongBe lifted upBe still, for the presenceBeautiful Lord, wonderful SaviourBeautiful oneBeautiful SaviourBeauty for brokennessBecause he livesBecause of youBefore the throne of GodBind us togetherBlessèd be your nameBlessing and honourBreathe on me, breath of GodCalypso carolChrist triumphantColours of dayCome and seeCome, now is the timeCome on and celebrateConsuming fireDays of ElijahDraw me close to youEven though I walkEverlasting GodEveryone needs compassionEverythingFaithful GodFaithful OneFalling on my kneesFather God, I wonderFather, I place into your handsFather of creationFather, we love youFor I'm building a people of powerForeverFreely, freelyFrom heaven you cameFrom the highest of heightsFrom the squalor of a borrowed stableGive thanks to the LordGive thanks with a grateful heartGlorify your nameGo forth and tellGod forgave my sinGod in my livingGod of glory, we exalt your nameGod of the poorGod sent his SonGreat big GodGreat in powerGreat is the darknessGreat is the LordGreat is thy faithfulnessGreat is your faithfulnessHallelujahHappy dayHe has made me gladHe has risenHe is exaltedHe is the LordHere I am (Bowater)Here I am (Garrard/Smith)Holy and anointed OneHoly, holyHoly is the LordHoly Spirit, we welcome youHope of the nationsHosannaHosannaHosanna, hosannaHosanna to the Son of DavidHow deep the Father's love for usHow great thou artHungry, I come to youI am a new creationI am he that livethI believe in JesusI could sing of your love for everI danced in the morningI give you all the honourI give you my heartI have heard so many songsI lift my handsI love you, Lord, and Ilift my voiceI see the King of gloryI stand in awe (Layzell)I stand in awe (Altrogge)I surrender allI want to serve the purpose of GodI will enter his gatesI will offer up my lifeI will sing the wondrous storyI will sing your praisesI will worshipI worship youI worship you, Almighty GodIf I were a butterflyI'm accepted, I'm forgivenI'm giving you my heartI'm specialImmanuelIn Christ aloneIn my generationIndescribableJesus, all for JesusJesus, be the centreJesus ChristJesus, hope of the nationsJesus is KingJesus is LordJesus is Lord!Jesus is the name we honourJesus, JesusJesus' love is very wonderfulJesus, lover of my soulJesus, Name above all namesJesus put this song into our heartsJesus shall take the highest honourJesus, stand among usJesus, take me as I amJesus, we celebrate your victoryJesus, we enthrone youJesus, what a beautiful nameJubilate, everybody (Lourdes)King of kings, majestyKnowing youLed like a lambLet everything that has breathLet there be loveLet your glory fallLight of the worldLight up the fireLiving LordLord, I come before your throneLord, I come to youLord, I lift your name on highLord Jesus ChristLord Jesus, we enthrone youLord, let your glory fallLord of all hopefulnessLord of the ChurchLord, reign in meLord, the light of your loveLord, we lift up your nameLord, you have my heartLost in wonderMajestyMajestyMake way, make wayMeekness and majestyMen of faithMighty to saveMore love, more powerMy desireMy Jesus, my SaviourMy lips shall praise youMy Lord, what love is thisO Church, ariseO God of burningO let the Son of God enfold youO Lord, my GodO Lord our GodOh, to see the dawn Once againOne more step along the worldOnly by graceOpen our eyes, LordOpen the eyes of my heartOur God is a great big GodOur God is an awesome GodOur God reignsOver all the earthOver the mountains and the seaPraise God from whom all blessings flowPraise him on the trumpetPraise him, you heavensPraise is risingPsalm 23Purify my heartRefiner's fireReign in meRejoice!Restore, O LordRestorer of my soulResurrection hymnRiver of fireRiver, wash over meSalvation belongs to our GodSee him lying on a bed of strawSee, what a morningSeek ye firstShine, Jesus, shineShout to the northSpeak, O LordSpirit of the living GodSpirit of the living God (Iverson)Spirit songStrength will rise as we waitSuch loveSurrenderTeach me to danceTell out, my soulThank you for saving meThank you for the crossThe butterfly songThe Father's songThe greatest day in historyThe heart of worshipThe King has comeThe King of loveThe Lord's my shepherdThe Potter's handThe power of the crossThe power of your loveThe Servant KingThe Spirit lives to set us freeThe splendour of the KingThe standThe summonsThe trees of the fieldThere is a higher throneThere is a RedeemerThere is power in thename of JesusThere must be moreThere's a place where the streets shineThese are the daysThis is my desireThis is the dayTo be in your presenceUnchangingWalk in the lightWe are marchingWe believeWe bow downWe stand and lift up our handsWe want to see Jesus lifted highWe will magnifyWe worship at your feetWhat a faithful GodWhat a friend I've foundWhen I look into your holinessWhen I was lostWhen the music fadesWho can knowWho is there like youWho paints the skiesWill you come and follow meWonderful graceWonderful, so wonderfulWorthy is the LambYou alone are my strengthYou are beautifulYou are the King of GloryYou chose the crossYou laid aside your majestyYou never let goYou shall go out with joyYou stood before creationYour love is amazingYou're the word of GodYou're worthy of my praise

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Ivor Mairants Jazz GuitarIvor Mairants was famed for his sensitive and musical approach to jazz and teaching. He played with many of Britain's leading dance bands, and was also a member of Mantovani's orchestra for 15 years. His lifetime of experience and his skill as a great communicator were put to use in this, his last book before his death in 1998, which will open the door to jazz guitar for many guitarists.

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Instruments of the Orchestra All you'll ever need to know about the orchestra - how the instruments are played, their ranges and transpositions, where they sit, and other fascinating facts.!!!A-Z of Composers Which composer died from stabbing himself in the foot while conducting? Who wrote a Requiem for over 200 voices? Which composer was a famous gastronome? You'll find the answers to all these questions and many other fascinating facts in this A-Z guide of composers.!!!Music Notation A quick reference guide to the theory of music, invaluable to students, teachers and performers alike.!!!Instrument Ranges If you are arranging music for different combinations of instruments, then this is the guide for you. See at a glance who can play which notes and what transpositions are required.!!!Instrumental Fingering Easy to read diagrams for correct fingering of every note.!!!Instrumental Trills Easy to read diagrams for correct execution of trills.

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Me, My Ukulele and I contains 26 classical and contemporary pieces played on solo ukulele by Paul Mansell. This stunning CD showcases the majestic sound a ukulele is capable of, as well as the complexity of the pieces that can be played on it. From the hauntingly beautiful Concierto de Aranjuez to the upbeat version of Raindrops keep fallin' on my head, there is something for ukulele lovers and other music fans alike.Contents1. Raindrops Keep Fallin' My Head2. Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez 3. Here Comes the Sun 4. Canarios5. Andantino 16. All of Me7. Romance D'Amour8. Spanish Dance9. Allegro Op 40 No 610. Gavotte11. Berceuse12. Falling Coconuts13. Romance14. Tarantella Italiana15. Farruca16. Something17. Praludium18. Autumn Falls19. Minuet 20. Memoire de la Mare21. Canario22. Etude23. Ecossaise24. Andantino 325. Kemp's Jig26. My Sweet Lord

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Starting a school ukulele orchestra is a motivating way for children to study music while learning to play a fun and affordable musical instrument. It is a perfect way to deliver the Wider Opportunities scheme. Ukulele Orchestra is a great new approach that enables non-specialist primary music teachers to start a ukulele orchestra at school - even if they don't play a musical instrument already. It is packed with activities and fun-to-play tunes that are designed to get children strumming and singing right from their first lesson. The activities and resources are suitable for use with children aged between 7 and 11 years old and contain National Curriculum references for Key Stage 2.

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45 favourite carols with friendly chords and lower keys!Every Christmas it's the same challenge. For many churches with guitars and keyboards in the worship band, playing carols can be more than a little tricky.Barry Hart's tried and tested arrangements in Worship Band Christmas offer the perfect solution. The straightforward piano parts retain their familiar ring but have been simplified just enough to give the grateful guitarist a manageable set of chords.We have lowered the keys so that every carol can be sung comfortably, without any strain to your voice.Playing carols in the worship band just got a whole lot easier!ContentsAngels from the realms of gloryAs with gladness men of oldAway in a mangerChristians awakeDing dong, merrily on high!Go, tell it on the mountainGod rest you merry, gentlemenGood Christians all, rejoiceGood King WenceslasGood newsGood people all (The Wexford Carol)Hark, the herald-angels singI saw three shipsI wonder and I wanderIn the bleak midwinterInfant holy, infant lowlyIt came upon the midnight clearIt's rounded like an orangeJoy to the worldLike a candle flame (The candle song)Little donkeyLong time ago in Bethlehem (Mary's boy child)Mary had a babyNow the holly bears a berry (Sans Day Carol)O come all ye faithfulO come, O come EmmanuelO little town of BethlehemOf the Father's love begottenOn Christmas night all Christians singOnce in royal David's citySee, amid the winter's snowSee him lying on a bed of straw (Calypso Carol)Silent nightSing we now of Christmas (Noel Nouvelet)The angel Gabriel from heaven cameThe first NowellThe holly and the ivyThe Virgin Mary had a baby boyThere's a star in the East (Rise up, shepherd, and follow)Unto us a boy is bornWe three kings of Orient areWe wish you a merry ChristmasWelcome JesusWhat child is thisWhile shepherds watched

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This is a book for all new and existing students, of any age, a book for any player whether right- or left-handed, a book for guitarists who do or don't read music. It is a book aimed at anyone who wishes to play music on a guitar: it is a book for everyone.In his many years as a guitar tutor, Nick McNulty has found that most players do not read music. He has chosen to use Tabulature (or "Tab") and chord charts to depict how to play the pieces in this book. No previous musical knowledge is needed, yet a "notation" method is readily available that will enable students to use many of the websites carrying this style of music writing.He uses a way of describing chords that any player, whether right- or left-handed, can use and there is a basic chord chart for left-handed players at the end of the book. Every chord is described so you can place your finger on a fret on a string, therefore everyone can relate to this, however they wish to play.Playing to a chord chart - the song written out in a sequence and in correct time - is how most bands work now. This one sheet can be given to a lead, rhythm or bass guitarist, or drummer to guide them. You will find these sheets throughout the book for playing the rhythm parts and to gain important chord practice.Playing chords and scales will enable guitarists to play songs of their choice. Another aim of this book is for the player to explore their own ideas and play in their own style - improvising is a great skill to become familiar with and the last downloadable track accompanying this book will help you to do this. The lead track is there for some ideas you can use. The backing track is there for you to try your own ideas and feel at home with how you want to play.Guitar playing is a journey that has no end and everyone's journey is different. Play Today with Pick the Plec will help you enjoy every minute of this wonderful instrument, as you begin to play with other musicians and explore one another's ideas and creations. Includes 66 downloadable tracks. Also full colour throughout!

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Arranged by: John Sands and John ZaradinStages: Grade 4-5ContentsAnitra's dance - GriegBerceuse - FauréHumoreske - DvorákPlaisir d'amour - Anon.Scheherazade - Rimsky-KorsakovThe happy farmer - SchumannThe huntsmen's chorus - WeberTheme from Piano Sonata - MozartValse lente from Coppelia - DelibesVariations on a theme by Haydn - Brahms

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Arranged by the exceptionally talented Norman Vaux, full-time guitar teacher and examiner for Trinity College of Music, this collection provides a perfect extension to the material covered in Guitar Duos Book One. Including such well-known pieces as Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, Campdown Races, and Down by the Riverside, the arrangements are written specifically to enable you not only to learn melodies in ragtime, swing, spiritual and calypso, but to progress through four of the most frequently used left-hand positions.ContentsLinstead marketJamaica farewellLetitiaNewbornDrink to me only with thine eyesThee bluebells of ScotlandMy way's cloudyTzena, TzenaTime for man to go homeNobody know the trouble I've seenThe tortilla vendorEl noi de la mareHeliotrope bouquetSwipesyPeacherine ragSomething doingCamptown racesBelieve me if all those endearing young charmsI got a home in-a dat rockAngelicoO soldier, won't you marry me?Down by the riverside

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The fifty tunes in this book have been arranged in progressive order, ranging in difficulty from pre Grade 1 to Grade 3. Although the melody line may be played alone, chord symbols are provided to enable guitarists to improvise their own accompaniment. Alternatively, these accompanying chiords may be used by a keyboard or piano player. Top Tunes is a popular series of 50 favourite melodies, all in easy-to-play arrangements that the beginner will soon feel at home with. A glance at the titles in every book will show the broad range of classical favourites, folk songs, children's songs and show songs.ContentsEach book has 50 tunes including some or all of the following:All people that on earth do dwellAu clair de la Lune CapriceCockles and musselsComing through the ryeCradle songDance of the hoursDance of the sugar-plum fairyEine kleine NachtmusikFor he's a jolly good fellowGoodnight, ladiesHere we go round the mulberry bushHome on the rangeHumoreskeI do like to be beside the seasideIl est néLand of hope and gloryLilliburleroMarch from The NutcrackerMarche MilitaireMen of HarlechMichael, row the boat ashoreMinuet in G (Bach)Minuet in G (Beethoven)My old man said follow the vanOde to joyPizzicato polkaRadetzky marchSailors' hornpipeSee, the conquering heroSellinger's roundSheep may safely grazeSpring from FourSeasonsSt Anthony choraleSweet and lowThe can-canThe drunken sailorThe harmonious blacksmithThe lass of Richmond HillThe man who broke the bank at Monte CarloThe MarseillaiseThe troutThe Vicar of BrayTheme from Symphony No 1 (Brahms)This old manWaltz (Brahms)Waltz from The Merry WidowWhen the saints go marching inWilliam Tell OvertureYe banks and braes

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So you've stuck with your instrument, passed grade 1, and are perhaps now even working on grade 2... Well, don't stop there, because it's time to learn just how versatile that instrument is! Each of these well-known pieces, arranged with imagination and verve by the wonderfully talented Chris Tambling, will soon have you impressing everyone with your virtuosity. An essential resource for the improving musician.ContentsAmazing graceAve MariaCan Can from "Orpheus in Underworld"Cockles and MusselsEarly One MorningHallelu!Hornpipe from "Water Music"Jupiter from "The Planets"Largo from "New World" SymphonyMarche MilitaireO Waly, WalyPrelude from "Te Deum"Spring from "The Four Seasons"The EntertainerWhen The Saints Go Marching In

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So you've stuck with your instrument, passed grade 1, and are perhaps now even working on grade 2... Well, don't stop there, because it's time to learn just how versatile that instrument is! Each of these well-known pieces, arranged with imagination and verve by the wonderfully talented Chris Tambling, will soon have you impressing everyone with your virtuosity. An essential resource for the improving musician.ContentsAutumn from "The Four Seasons"Ave Verum CorpusDaisy, DaisyGive Me Joy In My HeartGreensleevesLand Of Hope And GloryMorning Has BrokenOde To Joy From "Choral Symphony"Skye Boat SongSwing low, Sweet ChariotTo SylviaTrumpet MinuetPanis AngelicusPavanWiddecombe Fair

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