Pacific, MO Mel Bay 1976., 1976. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in fine condition. 11.75" x 8.75" 136pp Includes a discography. Written "to help the person who wants to play American folk music or the blues on the harmonica," specifically a "10-hole reed diatonic harmonica in the key of C." Advises on what instrument to buy and how to play it, with harmonica arrangements for 41 traditional American, Irish, and British tunes. Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Cincinnati J.C. Groene (1892)., 1892. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Few small chips from edges of covers, else in good condition. 13" x 10.5" 98pp Meant for the more advanced player, this book features instructions in playing second position, doing a "turn," trilling, etc. Included are many scales and exercises as well as duets, trios, and showy solo pieces. Illustrated by music throughout. First Edition. Binding is cloth/wraps. (more information)

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NY: M. Hohner, Inc., 1940. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 32 pages, instruction and practice tunes with hole numbers and blow-draw designated below each line of music. Features Hohner harmonicas. 9" x 5.5". (more information)

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NY: M. Hohner, Inc., 1940. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 32 pages, instruction and practice tunes with hole numbers and blow-draw designated below each line of music. Features Hohner harmonicas. 9" x 5.5". (more information)

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Pacific, MO Mel Bay (1967)., 1967. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in fine condition. 11.75" x 8.75" 32pp Has instructions for playing the 12-string, along with lyrics, melody lines, piano accompaniment and guitar chords to 20 songs. Titles include: Charlie Is My Darling; This Train; Gentle Fair Jenny; Everybody Loves Saturday Night; Away Rio; Corinna; Barbara Allen; and 13 more. Illustrated by instructional photos in text. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Philadelphia: Philadelphia Orchestra, 1972. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Color-pictorial paper covers. 12pp; illus throughout from duotones. Describes the instruments in each section of the orchestra, the conductor's job, how to listen to music, etc. 12" x 9". (more information)

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NY Bourne 1967., 1967. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 32pp Contains lyrics, melody lines, and chord symbols for 52 traditional children's songs from around the world. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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s.l. Mel Bay Publications (1972)., 1972. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial stiff-paper covers and contents near fine condition. 11.75" x 8.75" 32pp The author's friendly instructions precede 35 traditional folk songs (lyrics, melody line and notations for mountain dulcimer). Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Arlington, Texas: Earl D. Irons, 1938. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 23pp. These 27 groups of instructive text and musical exercises are "designed to develop breath control, lip flexibility, and the muscular embouchure." 12" x 9". (more information)

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Carlstadt, NJ Lewis Music 1975., 1975. 1st Edition. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 96pp "The Concertina is a folk instrument--a simple instrument--fun to play, part of our heritage from Ireland & England & Italy.". First Edition. Binding is spiral-bound. (more information)

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Cairns, North Queensland, Australia: Published by the Author, 1987. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Fine. 12pp; line drawings in text. Kaye gives the history of the didjeridu, and details various techniques used in playing the instrument. 8" x 5.5". (more information)

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London & NY Wise (1980)., 1980. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents near fine condition. 8.5" x 5.5" 40pp Contains step-by-step playing instructions, basic music reading, and actual tunes as exercises. Illustrated by text illus by drawings. 1985 printingst edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Robbins Music 1958., 1958. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 24pp Contains words, music, chord symbols and frames for 11 songs, arranged for guitar by John Lane. Titles include: Charmaine; I'm Always Chasing Rainbows; June Night; Whispering; and seven more. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Memphis Zounds (1978)., 1978. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents near fine condition. 11" x 8.5" 38pp. Illustrated by occasional illus from photos. 2nd printing edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Alfred Music 1965., 1965. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Corner of cover bit chipped, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" (32)pp Contains lead, rhythm and bass guitar lines for 15 folk-rock arrangements. Titles include: Black Leotards; Cement Country; I'm Yours Babe; Latino; Swingers' Holiday; Wild; and nine more. Illustrated by cover picture of guitarists. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Chicago William Lewis and Son 1947., 1947. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Decorative paper covers and contents in very good condition. 8.5" x 5.5" pp: 43, (4)ads Descriptions and prices throughout, with notes on provenance, maker, and appearance. Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Chicago William Lewis and Son (1948)., 1948. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 9.25" x 6" 40pp This trade catalogue also includes cases, strings, chinrests, parts, etc. Descriptions and prices throughout. Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Oak Publications 1974., 1974. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 11" x 8.5" 64pp This guide to bluegrass and country-style fiddling includes right-hand techniques, doublestops, slurs, and slides. Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Chicago: W.F.L. Drum Co., 1942. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 96pp. This book teaches the many drumming techniques used in swing bands of the day. Dozens of photographs are used to demonstrate techniques, and many more show big-band drummers at work, including Jack Powell, Tommy Summers, Charlie Broad, Harvey Crawford, George Wettling, Chris Columbus, Ray Bauduc, Buddy Schutz, Lionel Hampton, Russ Winslow, Jean Skinner, Jimmy Felton, Rollie Culver, Johnny Scat Davis, and others. 12" x 9". (more information)

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NY: H.W. Gray, 1909. Fifth Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. Purple cloth faded at spine as usual. 104pp , ads; illus from photographs. Has many charming photos of turn-of-the-century musicians playing their instruments. 7.5" x 5". (more information)

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Pacific, Missouri: Mel Bay, 1985. First Edition. Spiral-bound. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 83pp; text illus from photographs. Intended for beginning as well as advanced hammered-dulcimer players. Has chapters on: tuning, chords and harmony, singing with the dulcimer, build your own dulcimer, construction and repairs, etc. Also contains words and music to 34 folk tunes for practice. 11.75" x 8.75". (more information)

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Kirkwood, MO Mel Bay 1967., 1967. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Covers lightly rubbed, text block tanning: good condition. 12" x 9" 32pp Contains music, guitar chords and frames for 16 rock and roll tunes. Titles include: The Executioner; Girl Watcher; Tijuana Tin; The Pink Pussycat; Beachnik; and 11 more. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Mountain View, AR: Dulcimer Shoppe, 1972. 4th printing. Soft Cover. Fine. Pictorial paper covers. 44pp; 18 illus from photographs. Contains songs from the Ozarks, with instructions for playing the mountain dulcimer in traditional and progressive styles. Begins with text and photos on craftsmen making the mountain dulcimer, sections on tunings, playing styles, and care of the dulcimer. Includes lyrics, music, and chords to 24 songs, such as: Boil Them Cabbage Down; Four Marys; The Frozen Girl; Greensleeves; Harrison Town; Jesse James; Wild and Reckless Hobo; etc. 10.5" x 8.25". (more information)

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NY Metropolitan Music (1935)., 1935. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Color-illustrated cloth binding and contents near fine condition. 12" x 9" 210pp This big, profusely illustrated catalog features instruments created by master violin-maker, John Juzek. Included are cellos, basses, violin-makers' supplies and tools, strings and bows as well as harmonicas, guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, band and percussion instruments, songbooks, etc. Illustrated by illus throughout from photos. First Edition. Binding is original cloth. (more information)

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Bedford Hills, NY: Lee Roberts, 1961. First Edition. Original wraps. Good. 48pp. Signs of light use. Presented in three sections: Creative Music; Sightreading; and Finger Builders. 9" x 12". (more information)

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NY Robbins Music 1942., 1942. Soft cover. Minor soil at top of cover, else in very good condition. 10.25" x 7" 64pp Contains lyrics, melody lines, piano accompaniment, and harmonica notations for 50 traditional songs. Revised Edn. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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N-Y: J.L. Peters, 1869. First Thus. Hard Cover. Good. Revised and enlarged edition; 96 pages; binding a bit smudged, but tight. 7.5" x 5.5". (more information)

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NY Bourne (1924)., 1924. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 10.25" x 6.75" 66pp s Prof. Peterson's "new and original method of self-instruction" teaches the rudiments of music along with uke chords and strums. Illustrated by few drawings, chord charts. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Union, NJ Oscar Schmidt 1966., 1966. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Illustrated paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 32pp Shows and describes various techniques of solo playing and accompaniment, using 35 traditional songs for practice. Instructions include melody picking, rhythm picking, calypso, flamenco, rock 'n' roll, blues, ragtime, travis picking, etc. Inside the back cover are pictures and descriptions of four models of Autoharp made by Oscar Schmidt. Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Oak Publications (1977)., 1977. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in fine condition. 11" x 8.5" pp: 93, (1)ad Covers bluegrass, blues, country, Hawaiian, and western swing, in the styles of Buck Graves, Cliff Carlisle, Pete Kirby, Shot Jackson, Leon McAuliffe, Bob Dunn, Bob Kaai and others, with more than 100 musical exercises and a discography. Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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