Mel Bay Publications

A collection of wonderful old sea songs sung in harmony by two great musical characters with Concertina and Button Accordion accompaniment. This video was shot at various locations on the Mendocino Co...

For advanced soprano recorder or intermediate flute: 41 arrangements based on spirituals, folk songs, dance tunes, and melodies by African-American composers, plus five solos composed for this collect...

These 45 early-American melodies work especially well on the soprano recorder. They provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended breath-control, and the playing of high...

These American melodies sound great on a soprano recorder. They also provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended breath-control, and the playing of high notes. This co...

These English, Scottish, and Welsh melodies are especially well suited to performance on the soprano recorder. They also provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended br...

The solos in this book are all based on melodies composed by women. They are especially well suited to performance on the soprano recorder, and they provide excellent material for developing skills in...

Compiled by the German arranger and composer Ralph Paulsen-Bahnsen, this collection features 12 famous folk songs from various cultures arranged specially for the Recorder. Folklore Of The World - Rec...

Recorder Music through the Centuries is a compilation of three previously published volumes of recorder music by Franz Zeidler: Recorder Book of Medieval and Renaissance Music, Baroque Recorder Music...

An anthology of some of the best recorder music from the early Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Classic, and early Romantic periods. The music of historically well-known as well as lesser-known and obscu...

William Bay teaches you in a step-by-step manner how to play the soprano or descant recorder. Time signatures, sharps and flats and all of the basic notes are taught. In addition, you will be able to...

Twenty-four solos for soprano (descant) recorder based on famous classic melodies by Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Corelli, Dvorak, Faure, Grieg, Mozart, and others as well as several folk songs and orig...

Lively Recorder Tunes is a collection of 55 spirited recorder solos. The selections include reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, dance tunes and more. These recorder solos are ideal for performance o...

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

This is a collection of twelve sacred pieces from the classical repertory, arranged for viola solos with piano accompaniment. All-time favorites like the Pachelbel Canon, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring a...

Emphasizes the development of consistent correct technique, while developing aural and music literacy skills simultaneously. Develops intonation, bow technique, tone, and musicianship concurrently, bu...

This speed-reading book employs the standard techniques of language speed-reading, converted to music reading. The key ingredients are mental focus, physical eye focus and quick fingers. The virtuoso,...

Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as wel...

This collection contains twenty-four pieces from 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are airs and dance tunes originally for voice or fiddle. These duet arrangements are perfect for student and t...

A collection of 47 big-note, easy level-one solos on folk favorites designed to build technique, range, and endurance while maintaining student interest. Fun to play and serves ideally as a supplement...

Sixteen Level 1 solos for viola with keyboard accompaniment perfect for use in recitals or to build performance skills. Created especially for use as a solo supplement to any first-year string method...

A comprehensive collection of 64 rounds arranged specifically for viola solo or ensemble. Ideal for classroom or private lesson! Solos are broken into Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Level rep...

A step-by-step method written for beginning cello students of any age, with or without a teacher. The left page gives information about the tune: where the hard spots are, various techniques and some...

The purpose of this Cello songbook is to provide the beginning Cello player with a repertoire of 101 familiar and easy to play tunes written for Cello. All the songs are written specifically for Cello...

Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as wel...