In this addition to the popular series "School Of", Carr explains how to develop unique solos to any bluegrass tune or song. Using a combination of soloing source materials, including melody, scales, patterns and common licks, this work shows how to develop pleasing solos using the melody as a guide or only following the chord progression. This work is designed for players who want to develop the ability to solo ad lib over bluegrass changes. For intermediate players. Includes access to on...

In this new series, author Joe Carr introduces beginning to intermediate mandolin players to a variety of essential techniques using common instructional tunes. The object of the series is to ground players in good technique and to impart the essential skills required for continued self-guided development. The tunes in this volume come largely from the American folk tradition. This is a great first tutor for mandolinists with general musical interests.

This book and online audio combination features 28 beloved melodies from around the world, especially arranged for the mandolin.Easy to play and beautiful to hear, many of the tunes are arranged for solo mandolin in a chord melody style.Over 20 different countries are represented here with dance tunes, lullabies, national favorites and even three national anthems! Popular favorites such as Hava Nagila, Greensleeves and Waltzing Matilda are mixed with lesser known, but equal...

This book and accompanying audio include twenty arrangements of Caribbean folk songs designed to be played on the soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele. The pieces are arranged for solo playing in the chord-melody style. The collection includes two original songs by the author in the Caribbean style. Chords are provided if guitar accompaniment is desired. Players of any experience level will enjoy this book. Includes access to online audio.

Get that authentic, professional "Texas" western swing sound with these all-time best western swing guitar licks from master guitarist Joe Carr. In this book/online audio combo, Carr breaks down 60 great western swing guitar licks and how to use them in common progressions. Includes a section on scales and chords. Audio download available online.

This book helps guitarists who are currently stuck playing simple melodies develop fiddle-tune-like solos to bluegrass songs and tunes. Thirteen songs are presented in both a simple "Carter-style" melody-based arrangement followed by a more "fleshed out" fiddle-style arrangement. Using the licks and concepts presented here, guitarists can develop their own unique solos to popular songs. "Angeline the Baker" is presented in a special four-part arrangement that details how to take a simple q...

Joe Carr presents his advanced mandolin arrangements of 12 well-known Texas-style tunes. The arrangements are inspired by the popular Texas contest fiddle style. The included online audio features of the tunes with the bluegrass band accompaniment. Includes access to online audio.

This volume from the popular School of Country Guitar series covers basic chords and accompaniment styles. Featured throughout are fills and runs made famous by the first generation of recorded country musicians. The Carter and crosspicking styles are introduced and explained. Playing in thirds and other lead guitar tricks are fully detailed lick by lick. Includes access to online audio.Covers all common open chords and basic accompanimentIntroduces the Carter style and Cros...

In this addition to the popular School of Mandolin series, author Joe Carr presents special arrangements of 29 classic bluegrass instrumentals The basic melody is presented using quarter notes and a maximum of four consecutive eighth notes resulting in very playable and true arrangements for beginning to intermediate players.

In this new multi-volume series, author Joe Carr introduces beginning to intermediate guitarists to classic bluegrass ballads and waltzes. The object of the series is to ground players in good technique and to impart the essential skills required for continued self-guided development. The tunes are presented in both "Carter-style" and flatpicking arrangements. Perfect for beginning lead guitarists.

This book and accompanying online audio present 38 classic children's songs arranged for solo ukulele. Included are nursery rhymes, lullabies and rounds. Because sing-alongs are an important part of children's playtime, words are included. These arrangements sound wonderful played by musicians of all levels. In the solo style, the lead melody is voiced on the higher strings while chords are voiced on the lower strings. The result is a pleasant, full-sounding arrangement that makes the ukul...

A new collection of 30 great tunes from a variety of fiddle traditions. Each tune has been specially arranged for mandolin and is presented in both standard notation and tablature. The accompanying audio features all 30 tunes. The tunes include a variety of styles including bluegrass, Texas style, Old Time, Irish reels, some underplayed gems and even a Joe Carr original! This tune book is perfect for building your repertoire.