Part One of this highly regarded method includes basic music theory and details Evo's easy 4-step method. Part Two includes rhythm strumming instructions, melody chord changes, and lyrics to 18 well- known American folk songs and southern fiddle tunes in the keys of G, F, C major, and A modal (keys that are provided on standard 12, 15 and 21 bar harps). Also included are instructions for transposing to other keys. All songs are included on a solo performance CD for the purpose of ear training and accompaniment.

Autoharp Method in Four Easy Steps (book and CD set)

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Evo Bluestein

Music

Mel Bay Publications,Inc.

<p>Sweet's Mill was a jewel in the crown really. There's something so beautiful about the Central California location. All these people who were deep into the music, making the pilgrimage all the way to Sweet's Mill, being there for this unreal almost pretend magical kingdom, at least something that wasn't too much damaged by reality. There was freedom balanced with responsibility. It functioned as a community. -- Barry Olivier In the 1960s, well before the internet became available, recordings of authentic traditional music were limited and other resources were yet to be invented. Many of the people featured here searched their own communities, the nation, and the globe for folk traditions. For some people the passion was Appalachian fiddle and banjo music, Carter Family songs, blues, bluegrass, or shape note singing. For others it was ethnic: Irish, Mexican, French, Greek, Balkan, Flamenco, Middle-Eastern, Cajun, or klezmer. Pilgrimages were made to find authentic fiddlers, banjo pickers, singers, cloggers. Some travelers became amateur folklorists; others became revivalist performers. Still others became professional ethnomusicologists or dance troupe directors. What is remarkable is that their paths crossed at Sweet's Mill.</p>

Road to Sweet's Mill

The Press at California State University, Fresno

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Autoharp Method in Four Easy Steps (book and CD set)

Road to Sweet's Mill