Mel Bay Publications

Blind Lemon Jefferson was a trail blazer, both as a singer and guitarist, but also as a commercial phenomenon, for he was the first blues musician to establish the tremendous appeal that blues, as pla...

Un gran libro para principiantes para aprender a tocar la armónica diatónica. Contiene 42 canciones, todas fáciles y divertidas de tocar. Este libro contiene estilos de armónica diatónica, blues y cro...

A collection of 21 songs arranged in a fingerpicking style for the mountain dulcimer, this book offers a wide variety of musical genres and playing levels. Divided equally between arrangements for thr...

This collection for mountain dulcimer players includes two dozen wedding pieces in DAD tuning derived from the folk traditions of the British Isles and America's Appalachian community. The melodies ap...

This instruction manual and song collection is a well-crafted collection of basic dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in Cripple Creek, Colorado in the 19th Century--...

With decades of experience on the mandocello and even more on the mandolin and guitar, the author presents a comprehensive and progressive approach to learning to play this versatile instrument.Writte...

While the ukulele is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance on the mainland, in the land of its birth, it has never gone out of style. Hawaiians took to the 'jumping flea' right from the start, creating...

This collection of 36 solos, etudes and technique studies was written especially for the developing intermediate guitarist. A variety of musical styles and genres are presented, along with a colorful...

First Lessons Harmonica is an exciting step-by-step instruction course for the ten-hole diatonic harmonica. Subjects covered are: reading music notation: rhythm training: train patterns: folk tunes: b...

Holiday Favourites For Solo Ukulele by Joe Carr will put the greatest Christmas carols, Thanksgiving tunes and Hanukkah harmonies right at your fingertips so that you'll be strumming and plucking thes...

A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized perfect-bound book of over 90 all time favorite mandolin tunes. Includes American fiddle tunes, Celtic reels, gospel favorites, jazz tunes and more; guitar c...

El Metodo Moderno para la Guitarra, Nivel 1/Edicion Ampliada ofrece mejoras invaluables al metodo para guitarra mas popular del mundo. Este volumen completo dobla la cantidad de estudios y solos del l...

Studies teaching the basic notes on all six strings of the guitar. The studies are reinforced by original etudes and solos written by legendary guitar pedagogue, Jack Petersen.

This chart contains 87 tunings (47 for guitar) for various common and hard to find instruments. Many tunings are offered for most instruments. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, ba...

Selected music from the historic 'March Lute Book' scored for classic guitar solo. This edition is complete with copious historic and performance notes. A scholarly book containing wonderful solo sett...

In Total Giltrap, the innovative guitarist and composer Gordon Giltrap encourages players to exploit their limitations - the profound advice once given by the great jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Gilt...

Are you thinking about going to college for guitar but are concerned about the music theory entrance exam? Are you looking to increase your understanding of intervals, chords, scales and harmony but y...

This handy, case-sized book is packed full of useful information and tips for guitarists of any experience level. Clear musical examples in standard notation and guitar tablature are included along wi...

Teaches you how to hear and play Louie Louie, Satisfaction, I Walk the Line, Let it Be, Light My Fire, and Smells Like Teen Spirit. -Includes chords, strum patterns, guitar lines and improvising scale...

A thorough and practical approach to understanding the upper positions on the fingerboard for the flatpicking guitarist. Chord shapes, scale patterns, position studies, and repertoire teach guitarists...

First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar is a fun and easy approach to learning the lap steel guitar. Author Jay Leach explains the basics of the instrument including bar control, picking, and string groups, wi...

Introduction To The Guitar Toolbox Part 2: Book/CD Set consists of basic information from contemporary styles such as Blues, Folk and Rock. This book takes the player up the Guitar neck, with movable...

The Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 Wall Chart is a unique method in learning Guitar. Time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. Thi...

This book is a collection of sixteen instrumentals arranged for acoustic lap steel guitar in D and G tuning. Lovely Hawaiian tunes such as 'Aloha Oe' are included as well as more bluesy selections suc...

The Complete Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar Method is the perfect step-by-step book for beginning and intermediate steel guitar players. Fernando Perez explains in detail every technique necessary to play...