Joseph Weidlich Libros

Focusing on old-time country music, this instructional book teaches essential guitar backup techniques through 70 commercial recordings from the 1920s and early 1930s. Key topics include boom-chick patterns, bass runs, the pentatonic scale, rhythmic variations, and the incorporation of chromatic nuances and passing tones. It also explores licks derived from chords and chord progressions, providing a comprehensive guide for musicians looking to enhance their skills in this genre.

(Banjo). After the Civil War, the "up picking" finger style of playing the 5-string banjo came into vogue eventually finding its way into the Victorian parlor and, later, college glee and music clubs. The original down picking style didn't entirely die out, because throughout the reaminder of the 19th Century, new methods for the banjo often included a number of songs in the older two-finger banjo style of performance. Perhaps the most intricate set of songs to appear in the "original" banjo style were these 34 progressive pieces found in Frank B. Converse's Analytical Banjo Method from 1887. Those songs, presented in this book for clawhammer banjo, offer a nice mix of banjo characteristic pieces, medleys and new compositions from Converse.

Exploring the mandolin's rise in popularity from 1885 to 1915, the book highlights the formation of numerous regional orchestras and clubs, notably in urban Northeast and Midwest areas. It references cultural connections, such as Scott Joplin's dedication of "The Entertainer" to a local mandolin club. The collection invites musicians to experience the vibrant music of the Gilded Age, featuring arrangements in both staff notation and tablature, complete with chord symbols, allowing players to immerse themselves in the era's dance hall tunes.

The Monroe Brothers, a prominent musical duo of the 1930s, captivated audiences with their unique sound, blending Bill's mandolin and tenor vocals with Charlie's lead vocals and rhythm guitar. Their performances showcased a harmonious blend of talent that defined their era, making them a significant influence in the music scene of the time.

Focusing on jazz improvisation, this book/CD pack guides guitarists in adapting fundamental techniques into bebop figures reminiscent of Bird's "with strings" style. It emphasizes chromatic and rhythmic alterations, providing numerous musical examples primarily in the accessible key of G major, making it suitable for players less familiar with jazz flat keys.

CD contains performances of 10 selections, performed by Ernest Stoneman, Grayson & Whitter, and others.