Mel Bay Publications

First Lessons Cajon will take you through the necessary steps to become a proficient cajon player in a pop and rock context. Basic lessons in rhythm will help you learn mainstream beats for the cajon...

First Lessons Cajon has been specially designed to guide beginning players through all of the necessary steps to becoming a proficient Cajon player in a pop and rock context. Basic lessons in rhythm w...

First Lessons Conga is a perfect introduction to the conga drum. The book includes lessons on music notation, posture, positioning, tuning, and hand strokes. There are also many exercises, examples o...

This book and accompanying audio are a perfect introduction to the conga drum. The book includes lessons on music notation, posture, positioning, tuning, and hand strokes. There are also many exercise...

This book and accompanying audio are a perfect introduction to the Bongo Drum. The book includes lessons on music notation, posture, positioning, tuning and hand strokes. There are also many exercises...

Bring captivating rhythms and vibrant grooves into the world of jazz! With "Conga and Bongo Drum in Jazz" from Mel Bay Publications, percussionists and jazz drummers discover a groundbreaking method t...

This informative book by Trevor Salloum is devoted to the all too often overlooked Latin instrument, the Bongo Drums. Prepare to embark on an educational musical journey - one which offers many valuab...

The Tabla, a hand drum which originated in India, has become very popular throughout the world. This method covers everything you need to know to learn to play the Tabla, including the history and par...

This book presents the most widely played fiddle tunes in easy-to-read arrangements for viola. The viola edition features the same tunes in the same keys as the author's original The Fiddlin' Workshop...

Part of the American Fiddle Method, this book has been devised by expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch to teach fiddlers the Canadian style. The American Fiddle Method - Canadian Fiddle Styl...

Jazz Fiddle Wizard Jr. is designed for beginning to intermediate middle and high school violinists in the tradition of the parent method, Jazz Fiddle Wizard--a break-through approach for string player...

The Violin Wall Chart presents innovative finger-pattern drawings for all twelve major scales in first position and movable patterns for higher positions. It also includes note finder chart and list o...

Learn the three basic styles of western swing fiddling. The melody section includes classic techniques to help you achieve an authentic sound. Harmony Fiddling covers the basics of two- and three-part...

This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the violin at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence an...

Book 2 in the Melanie Smith violin theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the violin. Book 2 will begin by cov...

Beginning level. Book 3 in the Beginner Violin Theory for Children series is an engaging resource that allows students to develop a deeper understanding of important theory concepts. Key signatures, e...

A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this 96 page text covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in Old Time, Bluegrass, Contest, Western Swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music....

This handy, case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for traditional fiddle players of any experience level. Clear musical examples, diagrams, photos and cartoons are included cov...

Learn to improvise in the Gypsy Jazz style. Suitable even for violinists who have never improvised before, this method covers specific key aspects of the Gypsy jazz Violin style, as made famous by Fre...

This easy Gypsy-style introduction takes you on a musical journey along the Romany Trail, assimilating the musical idioms of Eastern Europe and the Mideast. Here are the core nuggets of the flashy and...

Dirt Simple Fiddle will teach you the basics of the instrument to get you playing tunes in no time! This book covers technique, reading, fiddle bowings and ornaments. Included are simple tunes such as...

Beginning Fiddle Volume 2: Now on DVD! Use the basics learned in Volume 1 to play easy arrangements of six familiar songs. Great for jam sessions. Fiddle backup introduced. No Tab. Bury Me Beneath The...

Modern Fiddling Method Grade 2 continues to thoroughly and sequentially build technique, music theory, fiddle bowings and left hand devices through 3rd position. Here the student completes the most es...

Are you a violinist who is curious about 'going electric' but have no idea where to begin? This book will walk you through the process of choosing an electric violin, shopping for an amplifier, and us...

Are you a violinist who is curious about 'going electric' but have no idea where to begin? This book will walk you through the process of choosing an electric violin, shopping for an amplifier, and us...