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Instrument Tuition

The lessons in these 4 books are realistically and steadily graded so as not to over-stretch the student. Difficult traditional dances tunes, music particularly suited to the tin whistle, is introduced only on the last few pages to give a taster of things to come.

Instant Tin Whistle Scottish Book

Dave Mallinson

AM122

32 pages

6.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 90 4

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One of a series of 4 books designed to help you play the tin whistle immediately using special whistle tablature. Pick any tin whistle, D is ideal, and choose the book containing tunes that you are most familiar with, Folk, Popular, Irish or Scottish. Guitar chords included.

Instant Tin Whistle Scottish CD Edition

Dave Mallinson

AM122S

32 pages

£11.95

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 86 7

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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Instant Tin Whistle Folk. The book can be used on its own. However, to make learning the tin whistle even easier, this recording of all the tunes plus the grace notes has been produced. Each tune s is played slowly twice through and features guitar accompaniment using the chords shown in the book.

Instant Tin Whistle Folk CD

AM123C

£7.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9610

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Extensive use of illustrations is included in these 4 books in order to make learning less daunting and to focus attention on the information they surround. New information is introduced only slowly so you can concentrate on building repertoire. Soundtrack available.

Instant Tin Whistle Popular Book

Dave Mallinson

AM124

32 pages

6.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 91 1

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One of a series of 4 books designed to help you play the tin whistle immediately using special whistle tablature. Pick any tin whistle, D is ideal, and choose the book containing tunes that you are most familiar with, Folk, Popular, Irish or Scottish. Guitar chords included.

Instant Tin Whistle Popular CD Edition

Dave Mallinson

AM124S

32 pages

£11.95

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 88 1

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If you want to learn traditional music on the 5-string, this book by Peter Flanagan is for you. There's no extraneous confusing detail and the straight forward approach using tablature means you're playing something recognisable within minutes. Soundtrack available.

Traditional 5-String Banjo Book

Peter Flanagan

AT101

32 pages

£8.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 24 9

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If you want to learn traditional music on the 5-string, this book by Peter Flanagan is for you. There's no extraneous confusing detail and the straight forward approach using tablature means you're playing something recognisable within minutes. Soundtrack available.

Traditional 5-String Banjo Book and CD

Peter Flanagan

AT101S

32 pages

£18.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 24 9

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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the tuition section of the book The Irish Concertina.

The Irish Concertina CD

Mick Bramich

AT102C

33 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9601

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This tutor by Steve Jennings has very achievable, yet satisfying, goals. The lessons are realistically and steadily graded so as not to over-stretch the student. Conventional notation, harmonica tablature, chords and a discourse on the harmonica.

Beginners Harmonica Book

Steve Jennings

AT103

32 pages

£7.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 42 3

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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Pick Up the Guitar.

Pick Up the Guitar CD

Peter Flannagan

AT104C

40 tracks

£9.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9703

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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Instant Tin Whistle Scottish. The book can be used on its own. However, to make learning the tin whistle even easier, this recording of all the tunes plus the grace notes has been produced. Each tune s is played slowly twice through and features guitar accompaniment using the chords shown in the book.

Instant Tin Whistle Scottish CD

AM122C

£7.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9608

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Extensive use of illustrations is included in these 4 books in order to make learning less daunting and to focus attention on the information they surround. New information is introduced only slowly so you can concentrate on building repertoire. Soundtrack available.

Instant Tin Whistle Folk Book

Dave Mallinson

AM123

32 pages

6.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 92 8

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One of a series of 4 books designed to help you play the tin whistle immediately using special whistle tablature. Pick any tin whistle, D is ideal, and choose the book containing tunes that you are most familiar with, Folk, Popular, Irish or Scottish. Guitar chords included.

Instant Tin Whistle Folk CD Edition

Dave Mallinson

AM123S

32 pages

£11.95

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 87 4

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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Instant Tin Whistle Popular. The book can be used on its own. However, to make learning the tin whistle even easier, this recording of all the tunes plus the grace notes has been produced. Each tune s is played slowly twice through and features guitar accompaniment using the chords shown in the book.

Instant Tin Whistle Popular CD

AM124C

£7.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9609

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The second edition of the unique ‘Concertina Maintenance Manual’ by Dave Elliott contains comprehensive and step by step instructions for the service and repair of Anglo, English and Duet concertinas of traditional construction. The manual has new and expanded sections illustrated by not only clear line diagrams but also photographs. An essential companion for any concertina musician.

The Concertina Maintenance Manual Book

David D Elliott

AO110

52 pages

£16.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 67 6

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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Traditional 5-string Banjo.

Traditional 5-String Banjo CD

Peter Flanagan

AT101C

41 tracks

£9.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9501

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Mick Bramich presents a systematic approach to playing the Anglo concertina, Irish style. His method is one of the most efficient ways of exploiting the peculiar nuances of this instrument. Keys are taken in order of difficulty and all types of tunes are tackled.

The Irish Concertina Book

Mick Bramich

AT102

76 pages

£16.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 25 6

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Mick Bramich presents a systematic approach to playing the Anglo concertina, Irish style. His method is one of the most efficient ways of exploiting the peculiar nuances of this instrument. Keys are taken in order of difficulty and all types of tunes are tackled.

The Irish Concertina Book and CD

Mick Bramich

AT102S

76 pages

£28.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 25 6

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This tutor, written in tablature by Peter Flanagan, provides a carefully worked out method to give instant gratification from the moment you Pick up the Guitar. You are taught to play tunes with a simple accompaniment rather than just how to strum. Soundtrack available.

Pick Up the Guitar Book

Peter Flannagan

AT104

32 pages

£7,95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 47 8

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This tutor, written in tablature by Peter Flanagan, provides a carefully worked out method to give instant gratification from the moment you Pick up the Guitar. You are taught to play tunes with a simple accompaniment rather than just how to strum. Soundtrack available.

Pick Up the Guitar Book and CD

Peter Flannagan

AT104S

32 pages

£17.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 47 8

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