Mel Bay Publications

Emphasizes the development of consistent correct technique, while developing aural and music literacy skills simultaneously. Develops intonation, bow technique, tone, and musicianship concurrently, bu...

This speed-reading book employs the standard techniques of language speed-reading, converted to music reading. The key ingredients are mental focus, physical eye focus and quick fingers. The virtuoso,...

Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as wel...

This collection contains twenty-four pieces from 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are airs and dance tunes originally for voice or fiddle. These duet arrangements are perfect for student and t...

For solo viola, 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...

A collection of 47 big-note, easy level-one solos on folk favorites designed to build technique, range, and endurance while maintaining student interest. Fun to play and serves ideally as a supplement...

Sixteen Level 1 solos for viola with keyboard accompaniment perfect for use in recitals or to build performance skills. Created especially for use as a solo supplement to any first-year string method...

Quite possibly the largest collection of fiddle music for viola ever published! Contains a wealth of material for fiddlers seeking a transition to the viola and/or violists in search of a collection o...

A comprehensive collection of 64 rounds arranged specifically for viola solo or ensemble. Ideal for classroom or private lesson! Solos are broken into Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Level rep...

Renata Bratt 's The Fiddling Cellist is a comprehensive resource, designed to prepare intermediate and advanced Cello students to play fiddle music. Eighteen fiddle tunes with chords in styles found i...

A step-by-step method written for beginning cello students of any age, with or without a teacher. The left page gives information about the tune: where the hard spots are, various techniques and some...

The purpose of this Cello songbook is to provide the beginning Cello player with a repertoire of 101 familiar and easy to play tunes written for Cello. All the songs are written specifically for Cello...

Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as wel...

This text presents beginning cello technique and basic music reading fundamentals. There is an emphasis on using melodies and classical pieces to instruct each new concept. The 28 lessons include basi...

Eclectic cellist, Renata Bratt, has written the ultimate book for the fiddling cellist, this time from the perspective of an accompanist. Herein, you'll find the theoretical and technical foundation f...

Fiddling cellist, Renata Bratt, presents breakdowns, rags, waltzes, reels, songs, and stomps. American fiddle music is fun for cellists at all levels. Arranged from easy to intermediate, this book con...

A collection of 47 big-note, easy level one solos on folk favorites designed to build technique, range, and endurance while maintaining student interest. Fun to play and serves ideally as a supplement...

A comprehensive collection of 64 rounds arranged specifically for cello or bass solo or ensemble. Ideal for classroom or private lesson! Solos are broken into Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior L...

Brief, tuneful melodies arranged for intermediate flutists and guitarists from early American (1817) popular music. Written in standard notation, these delightful arrangements feature collections of p...

These lovely Irish melodies play especially well on the modern flute. They provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing and extended breath-control. Many of these melodies have f...

These 45 early-American melodies work especially well on the modern flute. They provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, phrasing, and extended breath 8 controlMany of these...

These American melodies sound great on the flute. They also provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended breath-control, and the playing of high notes. This collection...

These English, Scottish, and Welsh melodies are especially well suited to performance on the modern flute. They also provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended breath...

Easy to Play Flute Solos is a lively collection of 56 well-known, favorite melodies arranged in solo form for the flutist wanting fun pieces to play. Selections include ragtime, blues, Scottish music,...