Mel Bay Publications Sheet Music

William Bay and Mike Christiansen explain many of the concepts taught in this landmark guitar method. In addition many of the solos and studies are performed for the student to see and emulate.

For years, Italian flatipicking guitar sensation Beppe Gambetta has been thrilling audiences throughout the US and Europe with his incredible, high energy pyrotechnics. On this Mel Bay Artist Series v...

Hailed by The New York Times as Fresh, Hot and Headed for Fame, The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo explores the farthest reaches of the ensemble literature, performing and recording the premieres of man...

This performance DVD features advanced solo arrangements by Steve Kaufman accompanied by Joe Carr. Kaufman's breezy, informal presentation puts the listener at ease and belies the complexity of his fl...

Featuring 8 National Winfield Flatpicking Champions: Stephen Bennett (1987), Mark Cosgrove (1995), Roy Curry (1980 & 1991), Steve Kaufman (1978, 1984, & 1986), Robin Kessinger (1985), Cody Kilby (1998...

This DVD video features Martha Masters, the winner of the 2000 GFA competition, performing in an intimate studio setting for your enjoyment. Martha's program includes a diverse and interesting array o...

Finally a method that gets students started on the essentials of guitar while focusing on the material every rock guitarist should know. Subjects include power chords, rock scales, rock soloing, readi...

This very easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance presents basic notes in first position. It features a companion play-along online audio and video wi...

This very easy to understand, step by step introduction to note reading and guitar solo performance presents basic notes in first position. It features a companion play-along CD and DVD with special s...

The National Flatpicking Guitar Championship, held each September since 1972 in Winfield, Kansas, is the most prestigious flatpicking event in the country. Every person who has won this event is a mas...

In this 102 minute (1 hour and 42 minutes) instructional DVD video Tim May and Dan Miller teach you how to find the chord progression and melody to any vocal song or instrumental tune by ear and then...

In this concert performance DVD, filmed at the Peaceful Bend Americana Music Festival in Steelville, MO, Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and SimpleFolk Productions present three of the country's most high...

Recomendada por maestros en todo el país, la serie en DVD de Mayas Music provee su reconocido material educativo en un formato divertido y fácil de usar para que cualquier persona pueda empezer a toca...

Buster B. Jones is a master of the guitar styles of Chet Atkins, Merle Travis and Jerry Reed. He has explored their music, styles and techniques and has developed his own unique approach. Even though...

The Mystery, Tommy Emmanuel's sixth US album, was inspired by Emmanuel's travels; each of the album's compositions is a musical snapshot or sojourn - a journey that brings us together with places and...

The first authorized compilation of Doc Watson's life and music is meant to serve not only as a biography, but also as a unique instructional book. A running dialogue with Doc reveals the story behind...

How good of a musician you become is predicated on how much practice you do and the quality of that practice. In all likelihood, you don't have access to a harmonica teacher (a rare breed), so it's up...

John Townley & Jehan Paul's entertaining guide to maintaining and repairing diatonic accordions and concertinas. Learn to safely dismantle your instrument, bellows repair, fixing reed problems, replac...

The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple, common tunes to learn. These are standard 'Jam' tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the book...

The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple, common tunes to learn. These are standard 'Jam' tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the book...

The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple, common tunes to learn. These are standard Jam tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books...

The best way to learn an instrument is to play it as often as you can with other musicians. Trading songs and interacting with other instrumentalists and singers will foster learning at a faster pace...

Discover the soulful essence of traditional American music with "Banjo Picking Tunes – Beautiful American Airs and Ballads," published by the renowned Mel Bay Publications. This handpicked collection...

This book presents easy to intermediate fingerstyle guitar arrangements of 19 familiar folk and gospel favorites. Some of these creative settings reflect the influence of Chet Atkins’ alternating bass...