Mel Bay Publications

Celtic Fiddling Made Easy is two books in one. Each fiddle tune has two versions: a beginner version with fiddle tablature and an intermediate version which includes ornamentation, double stops and gu...

This extremely comprehensive blues solo collection features 260 pages and over 50 fingerpicking Guitar solos in notation and tablature in country blues, Delta blues, ragtime blues, Texas blues and bot...

This book is the story of love, life and loss told by the legendary Argentinean guitarists, Jorge Morel. This book traces his early years with his father in Buenos Aires, to the love of his life, his...

The product of decades of scholarly investigation, Volume 1 contains 67 musical works by the virtuoso Paraguayan guitarist Agustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944). This is the first edition of Barrios' mu...

J. S. Bach's two-part keyboard pieces form a significant body of musical literature, but only occasionally have they been arranged for strings. This carefully transcribed collection of cello duets and...

The music of church and traveling musicians dominated the middle ages. Twenty-one tunes are now available and arranged for the Celtic Harp. Book includes song notes and brief historical preface.

Ce livre présente 37 pièces de musique de guitare de la Renaissance transcrites pour ukulélé solo avec les enregistrements de l'auteur de chaque transcription. De plus, une généreuse introduction four...

The importance of Francisco Tarrega in the history of the classic Guitar is immeasurable. With his original compositions and transcriptions, Tarrega brought the classical Guitar to new heights by givi...

For solo cello, this book is a collection of straightforward wedding arrangements without piano. Inside you will find the most commonly requested music for wedding ceremonies, from traditional favouri...

Blues Drums Method, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, contains over 250 examples of blues Drum patterns and technique-building exercises! Subjects covered in this book are: The History of...

Avez-vous déjà entendu un crochet de batterie qui vous donne envie d'arrêter ce que vous êtes en train de faire et de danser ? Vous pouvez maintenant apprendre à jouer des rythmes comme vos batteurs p...

The first book ever published on how to play the conga and bongo drum in jazz. This text is an essential tool for band teachers and drummers playing Latin Percussion in jazz with special emphasis on s...

Afro-Cuban Rhythms, Volume 2 is a collection of traditional rhythms ideal for a percussion ensemble or for the individual who wants to learn the authentic parts to each rhythm. All rhythms are easily...

A concise, easy-to-understand bass method in notation and tablature. This text will acquaint the bass player with basic chord progressions, chord notes, walking bass patterns, and a contemporary solo...

A meticulous collection of recordings, square and contra dances, fiddle contests, jam sessions and individual fiddlers. This magnificent book is meant to provide a snapshot of what American fiddlers w...

A comprehensive study text for students beginning a serious study of jazz. The first part of the book begins by teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato and interpretation of rhythms...

Included are hundreds of photos depicting all the chords today's pianist/keyboardist will ever need to know; each shown in the left hand, except where two hands are necessary. Also supplied are a usef...

This collection features 47 traditional Celtic tunes, arranged by Renata Bratt for two Cellos with rockin' groove and chop-based accompaniments. Celtic Grooves For Two Cellos includes tunes from Irela...

En passant par le fjord : Fiddle Music from the Saguenay River to Lake St. John est un recueil de 28 airs et techniques de violon traditionnels du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, au Québec. Écrit par l'ethno...

« 130 Hymns & Sacred Melodies for Tin Whistle » est un recueil unique de morceaux spécialement conçus pour le tin whistle en ré. Il propose une sélection variée de 130 mélodies d’hymnes et de chants s...

Hymns of Early America for Flute présente un portrait en patchwork de la musique sacrée traditionnelle des débuts de la République. Treize mélodies représentent divers peuples et traditions musicales,...

Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event. This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Ch...

This collection contains 100 favorite gospel songs and hymns for flute and guitar. Inside you will find rousing camp meeting songs, sentimental expressions of a deep-rooted faith, and gospel oriented...