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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...

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....

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...

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...

The endlessly energetic duo of Oriol Saña and Lluís Gómez have created a charming and informative account of the musical phenomenon we call bluegrass. Originally a quirky supercharged folk music playe...

Written for adults who may or may not have ever played before, Mastering the Violin gets right to the heart of violin playing. It is designed to accommodate the physical and mental needs of mature lea...

Designed for beginning fiddle students, these 36 lessons present basic techniques by applying them to fiddle tunes. Reading music is unnecessary, as the lessons are explained step by step, and fingeri...

Not your typical fiddle-tune book, these tunes range from variations of regular tunes to obscure Scottish polkas, classical duets, gypsy fiddle tunes, Cajun tunes and even two or three original tunes,...

This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic...

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

This companion to Mel Bay's popular American Fiddle Method opens up the world of fiddling to cellists at a beginner-intermediate level. Unlike many books for Violas and Cellos which simply transpose t...

Cello Method Volume 2 is a comprehensive method for learning and mastering positions one through four on the cello. This book covers essentials such as sliding to and from lower positions, closed and...

New cello students nearly always start in first position aided by finger tapes or guides for accurate finger placement. As they advance, they are expected to learn to shift out of first position, but...

Discover the foundational secret to technical brilliance and tonal mastery on the cello! With "The Cellist's Guide to Scales and Arpeggios" from Mel Bay Publications, cellists of all levels gain a com...

This method by Tim Kliphuis is the first book to teach Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Have you ever listened to Stephane Grappelli's solos thinking 'I wish I could do that, but...

Jack Wilkins presents this collection of Jazz etudes with accompanying audio providing students a fun and effective way to learn to play Jazz style Blues lines. The online audio tracks provide a profe...

Blues Violin For The Young Beginners introduces children to bluesy Violin techniques in a ground-breaking way that is both structured and fun. They will quickly learn to slide the fingers using exerci...

Easy to Play Viola Airs and Ballads is a collection of 25 nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century folk and popular songs from England, Scotland, Ireland, and the United States.  All the songs a...

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...

Easy to Play Cello Airs and Ballads is a collection of 25 nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century folk and popular songs from England, Scotland, Ireland, and the United States.  All of the song...

Today the cello is usually considered a classical instrument, but from the late 17th to early 19th centuries it was used in folk ensembles to provide low, driving rhythms for dance tunes and to render...

Mel Bay Publications, Inc. is proud to present this intriguing collection of fourteen tangos by French composers arranged for solo violin with piano accompaniment. The tango is a ballroom dance of Lat...