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Valdosta Music & PublishingBill Brown’s “Intro to” and “By Ear” music instruction

Bill Brown’s Music Lessons for the Blind“That all may play!”

Over 15 years ago Bill Brown started recording music lessons for his students in an all-audio format for them to work with at home. On these recordings were demonstrations and instructions for songs that were actually beyond the student’s ability to read music for and yet they quickly learned these songs because while they were hard to read they weren’t hard to play. By making these “by ear” lessons part of his teaching curriculum he was able to progress his students faster and at the same time develop their “playing-by-ear” skills. He named this library of all-audio song lessons “Guitar by Ear.” He then soon found another very special use for these lessons on tape.

Bill had the chance to teach some visually-impaired students and found that these individuals were very receptive to this way of learning. He decided to make a beginning guitar course in the same all-audio format just for those with visual impairments. This way, once they learned the basics, they could then start expanding their repertoire by using the lessons in the ever-growing “Guitar by Ear” library. The packaged course, called “Intro to the Guitar for the Visually Impaired,” would also allow Mr. Brown’s teaching experience to go beyond his teaching studio and reach people around the world with the gift of music. Much has changed since then.

Besides just the guitar course there are now beginner courses for the piano, bass, drums, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, saxophone, ukulele, violin, flute, and penny whistle. Along with these beginner courses there are over 800 individual songs lessons (Guitar by Ear, Piano by Ear, Bass by Ear, etc.) for the student once they complete the “Intro to” course for their instrument. Furthermore, almost all of Mr. Brown’s “Intro to” and “By Ear” lessons are carried by the National Library Service, a division of the Library of Congress.

This booklet will detail the courses and song lessons that are part of Bill Brown’s “Intro to” and “By Ear” offerings. Other catalogs for the different instruments may accompany this booklet as well.

Our DUNS number, for those of you who use the CCR, is 03766913. We are listed as Valdosta Music & Publishing. For more information you may go to www.MusicForTheBlind.com or www.MusicVI.com You may also email us at [email protected] or call us at 1-888-778-1828.

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Intro Courses for the Visually Impaired

Intro to the Guitar for the Visually Impaired (Spanish Version also available. Call for details)

This four cassette/CD course teaches the basics of the guitar including - Holding and tuning the guitar; The D, G, A7, E7, Bm7, Em, C, B7, D7 and F chords; The Rock Strum, Bluegrass and Waltz rhythm patterns; And all of the notes in first position. While doing this the student will learn the songs "Amazing Grace," "In the Garden," "Silver Bells," "I'll Fly Away," "Mountain Dew," "Rocky Top," "America the Beautiful," "Buffalo Gals," "Oh Danny Boy" and "G Boogie." There are over 20 recorded multi-instrument tracks to listen to and play along with. The Guitar by Ear lesson "If" is also included which will teach the actual finger-picking guitar part to this 70's soft rock ballad. Included with the course is a toll free guitar tuning hot-line. Once the student finishes this course they can start using song lessons from the Guitar by Ear library (over 400 titles). Now anyone can learn to play the guitar; even if they are blind or visually impaired! $39.

Guitar Course 2This four cassette/CD course picks up where “Intro to the Guitar for the

Visually Impaired” leaves off. In this course the student will learn 8 new rhythm patterns and 3 new note-playing songs. There are almost 30 professionally recorded tracks to practice and play along with. Some of the songs learned in this course are “Daniel,” Save the Last Dance for Me,” “Love Me Tender,” “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” and “Me and Bobby McGee.” $39

Intro to the Piano for the Visually ImpairedThis four cassette/CD course teaches the basics of playing the piano

without using any written or Braille notation. In the course the student will learn the keys of C and G, the songs “Minuet in G” by Bach, “The Rose,” and “The Theme from Love Story.” Once the student finishes this course they can start using song lessons from the Piano by Ear library (over 100 titles). $39

Piano Course 2 for the Visually ImpairedIn this sequel to “Intro to the Piano for the Visually Impaired” the student

will learn the Scales and Cadences for the keys of D, A, E, F, B and Bb; how to build major and minor scales and chords; 4 new songs in 4 new keys in two different levels; AND The principles of playing the piano by ear! The goal of this course is to not only teach you more songs and keys but to teach you how to apply this information to figuring out songs that you are hearing. What better goal could there be for a course for those who don’t or can’t use print music! Also included is the Piano by Ear song lesson “My Heart Will Go On” from the movie “Titanic.”





Intro to the Bass for the Visually ImpairedThis 4 Tape/CD course teaches you the Pop/Rock, Alternating Bass,

Boogie and Waltz patterns and all the notes in First Position without using music, tab, or Braille music. It is also loaded with demonstrations and back-up tracks to play along with. This course covers about 3 to 6 months of private lessons and is perfect for the blind and those with visual impairments. Once the student finishes this course they can start using song lessons from the Bass by Ear library. $39

Intro to the Drums for the Visually Impaired In this 4 tape/CD course you will learn the Rock, Country, Waltz, Swing

and Techno Dance Patterns using 40 back-up tracks and detailed all-audio instruction. You will also learn how to hold your sticks, seating, and several drum rudiments to help build your chops for fill-ins. There are no charts to read and the course covers about 3 to 6 months of private lessons. This course is suitable for those who are blind or visually impaired as there is no print or Braille to wrestle with. $39

Intro to the Sax for the Visually Impaired (Alto, Tenor and Soprano) Learn the Basics of the saxophone in Several Keys as well as improvising

for Blues, Minor and Major keys without using music or Braille. Some of the songs you will learn are “America,” “O Danny Boy,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Also included is an in-depth section on improvising in twelve different keys. Once the student has completed the course they will have the knowledge to start using the individual song lessons from the Sax by Ear library (over 40 titles).

All Audio Instruction on 5 Tapes, CDs makes this course perfect for those who are blind, visually impaired, or who wants to play by ear. $45

Intro to the Harmonica for the Visually Impaired This four CD/Tape course teaches the basics of Harmonica playing

including - holding the harmonica, creating vibrato, bending notes, and the notes on the harmonica. The student will also learn 12 songs including "Unchained Melody," "Annie's Song," and "The Theme from Ice Castles." This course also has over 20 backup tracks to listen to and play along with! $39

Intro to the Violin for the Visually Impaired In this 4 tape, CD or downloadable course you will learn the notes on the

Violin;, scales C, G, D, and F; 11 songs with Demo and Back Up Tracks including "Edelweiss," "Over the Rainbow," and "Beauty and the Beast!" This course uses no print or Braille notation so it is perfect for those who are blind, visually impaired, or who want to learn to play by ear. $39

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Intro to the Flute for the Visually Impaired In this 4 tape, CD all-audio course designed specifically for the blind, you

will learn the notes on the Flute; The scales for C, G, D, A, and F; 18 songs with Demo and Back Up Tracks including "O Danny Boy" and "Edelweiss." You will also learn Improvising in 12 Blues, Minor and Major Keys. All of this is done with no written or Braille notation and the course covers about 3 to 6 months of private lessons. $39

Intro to the Mandolin for the Visually ImpairedLearn the basics of playing the mandolin including - The names of the

parts of the mandolin, how to hold it, how to tune it, the notes in first position, 21 chords and 8 moveable chord shapes, 20 songs including "Shenandoah," "Wildwood Flower," "Old Black Joe," and "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair." The Course is loaded with over 40 professionally recorded tracks for you to listen to and play along with. The course is available in Tape or CD and is suitable for those who are blind or visually impaired. $39

Intro to the Banjo for the Visually Impaired This 4 tape, CD set teaches the basics of the banjo like the forward,

backward and alternating thumb roll and the banjo solos "I'll Fly Away" and "Cripple Creek." The student will also learn several chords, advanced picking techniques, and a healthy batch of useful licks. All of this without using any written or Braille notation. This is the perfect banjo course for those who are blind or visually impaired! $39

Intro to the Soprano & Tenor Ukulele for the Visually Impaired(Baritone Uke also available)

This totally tape or CD-driven course teaches the student how to hold the ukulele; how to tune it; Chords and Rhythm patterns in the keys of C, F, G and D; the notes on the Uke; and 7 songs to play with these notes using no written or Braille notation. There are over 60 professionally recorded tracks to listen to and play along with. Songs taught in this course are “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “Aura Lee,” “Amazing Grace,” “Yankee Doodle,” “My Country Tis of Thee,” “O Danny Boy,” “Yellow Rose of Texas,” “Buffalo Gals,” “Shenandoah,” and more. The price of the course is $39





Intro to the Penny Whistle The Penny Whistle is one the easiest instruments to play and yet it is still

capable of performing amazingly complex songs. This course will get you started on your penny whistle path with over 40 professionally recorded demonstration and performance tracks. In this totally tape or CD-driven course you will learn all the notes on the whistle, including the "half-holed" tones, along with over 20 songs. As you move through the course new techniques and terms are introduced and demonstrated so that by the time you finish the course you are familiar with trills, appoggiaturas, grace notes, and other ornaments. Songs taught in this course are “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Jig #1,” “Jig #2,” “Waltz #1”, “Sweet Rosie O Grady,” “ O Katy O'Neil,” “Amazing Grace,” “Cockles and Mussels,” as well as several others. This course works for the Sighted as well as for the Visually Impaired. The price of the course is $39

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Individual “by Ear” Song Lessons

Once a student has completed their “Intro to..” course, or if they already know the basics, they can start using the “By Ear” all-audio song lessons for their particular instrument. The available “By Ear” titles are included with this packet as separate catalogs. Detailed below are just some of the titles for convenience. To see all of the titles go to:www.GuitarByEar.com www.PianoByEar.com and www.MusicVI.com

Guitar by EarAvailable in Tape or CD. * is level Rock & Blues Titles - $11.95 eachAlready Gone (Eagles) **Alone (Ted Nugent) **Always With Me, Always W/ You (J. Satriani)*** Amber (311) *Angel (Aerosmith) **Another Brick in the Wall (Pink Floyd) **Back to Ohio (The Pretenders) **Black Hole Sun (Soundgarden) **Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen (Santana) **Blackbird (Beatles) *Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd) **Bold as Love (Hendrix) **The Boys Are Back in Town (Thin Lizzy) *Brown-eyed Girl (Van Morrison) **Caffeine & Nicotine (Popa Chubby) **Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas) **Catfish Blues (J. Hendrix) ** Cats in the Cradle (Harry Chapin) **Cliffs of Dover (E. Johnson) ***Crossfire (Stevie Ray Vaughan) ***Daydream (R. Trower) **Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi) **Dee (Randy Rhoades) **Don't Fear the Reaper (Blue Oyster Cult) *Don’t You Lie To Me (Gary Moore) **Down (311) *Dream On (Aerosmith) **Dust in the Wind (Kansas) **Empty Arms (Stevie Ray Vaughan) **The End (The Doors)8 Miles High (The Byrds) **Eruption (Van Halen) *** Every Breath You Take - taught in 2 levels (The Police) * & ***Every Morning (Sugar Ray) *Farewell to Kings (Rush) **59th street bridge song - (feeling groovy) Simon and Garf or Mike Bloomfield VersionFire in the Hole (Van Halen) ***





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Five Long Years (Eric Clapton) ***(The) Fool and Me (R Trower) **Freebird (Lynrd Skynrd) **The Freshman (Verve Pipe) **Gene and Eddie (Brian Setzer) **Gimme Three Steps (Lynrd Skynrd) * & **Give Me One Reason (T. Chapman)*Green River (John Fogerty) **Hang (Matchbox 20) *Heard it Through the Grapevine (CCR) **Hemispheres - Prelude (Rush) **Heaven (Santana) **Here’s Your Mop, Mr. Johnson (Keri Leigh) **Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar) **Holy Wars - Rhythm and Lead (Megadeth) **Hot Legs (Rod Stewart) Rhythm and Lead **Hotel California (Eagles) **House is Rockin' (Brian Setzer) **I Don’t Wanna’ Miss a Thing (Aerosmith)*I Know a Little (Lynrd Skynrd) **I Need You (Lynrd Skynrd) **Ice Cream Man (Both Guitars! Van Halen) * & ***Illusion (Creed) *Jack and Diane (Mellancamp) *Jessica (Allman Brothers) ***Jet Airliner (Steve Miller Band) *Johnny B. Goode (Back t/the Future Version) **Johnny B. Goode (J. Marino Version) ***Julia (Beatles) *Jumping Jack Flash (J. Winter) ***

Soft Rock America (Paul Simon) **American Tune (Paul Simon) *Aubrey (Bread) *Believe in Me (Dan Fogleberg) *Carolina in my Mind (J. Taylor) **Darcy Farrow (J. Denver) **Diary (Bread) *Don’t Know Why (Nora Jones) **Feels Like Home (Guitar accompaniment C. Kreviazuk) **Fire and Rain (J. Taylor) ** Hearts and Crafts (Dan Fogleberg) *Helplessly Hoping (Crosby, Stills, etc) **If (Bread) *I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song (J. Croce - 3 guitars) **Just Remember I Love You (Firefall) *Kathy’s Song (Paul Simon) *Landslide (Fleetwood Mac - Live Version) **Leader of the Band (Dan Fogleberg) *Long, Long Time (Linda Ronstadt) *Longer (Dan Fogleberg) **Looking for a Lady (D. Fogleberg) *Now and Forever (Richard Marx) *One More Chance (Madonna) *Only the Heart May Know (Dan Fogleberg) *Operator (Jim Croce) **

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Over the Rainbow (Eva Cassidy) **Photographs and Memories (Jim Croce) **Poems, Prayers, and Promises (J. Denver) * Rocky Mountain High (J. Denver) **Something in the Way She Moves (J. Taylor) *Stars (D. Fogleberg ) *

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS TITLESBest of Intentions (Travis Tritt) *Breathe (F. Hill) ** Bury Me Beneath the Willow (Skaggs & Rice) *Chattahoochee (Alan Jackson) *Daddy’s Hands (Holly Dunn) *Do You Believe Me Now (Vern Gosdin) *Feel Like Making Love (Phillip Claypool) *Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash) *Friends in Low Places (G Brooks) **Ghost Riders in the Sky (Outlaws) level 2 and 3Holes in the Floor of Heaven (S. Wariner)**I Can't Stop Loving You (Arlen Roth) ***I Still Do (Joe Dalton) **I Walk the Line (J. Cash) *If Tomorrow Never Comes (G. Brooks) **Katie Brought My Guitar Back (R. Akins) *Long Black Veil (Johnny Cash) *Love in the First Degree (Alabama) **

Alternative/New Rock TitlesCold Contagious (Bush) **Creep (Stone Temple Pilots) *Disarm (Smashing Pumpkins) *Every Morning (Sugar Ray) * Everlong (Foo Fighters) **Glycerine (Bush) *Greedy Fly (Bush) **Heaven's Already Here (Collective Soul) **I'll Stick Around (Foo Fighters) **Letters to My Girlfriend (Poppa Chubby)**Lithium (Nirvana) **Machinehead (Bush) **Misery (Soul Asylum) * 1979 (Smashing Pumpkins) **Plush (Stone Temple Pilots) **Pure Massacre (Silver Chair) *





Instrumental/Arrangements/Classical A Day in the Life of a Fool (Orpheus Negro)** Always on my Mind (fingerstyle) **Amazing Grace (Fingerstyle) **Are You Washed (Chet Atkins style) **Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod) **Ave Maria (Schubert) **Because He Lives (Class/C Atkins Style) **Beyond the Gates (Classical) *Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (Fingerstyle) **Blue Moon (Neo-Classical Arrangement) ***Blue Spanish Eyes (Fingerstyle) *Blues for Felix (Charlie Byrd) ***Blessed Jesus Hold My Hand (fingerstyle)**Born to Serve the Lord (Fingerstyle) **Bouree (J.S. Bach) ***Breezin’ Lix (Lesson on George Benson) **By and By (f`ingerstyle) **Cavatina - from “Deer Hunter” (neo-classical) level 2.5Chica De Ipanema (for 2 guitars) **Classical Gas (M. Williams) **Cliffs of Dover (E. Johnson) *** Close to You (Solo and Rhythm with BU Tracks) * Come and Dine (Chet Atkins Style) **Dancing Shadows (Chords and Melody)Dee (Randy Rhoades) **Do Lord (Fingerstyle Solo) **Down by the Riverside (Chet Atkins Style) **Dream On (E. Cruz) ***Eruption (Van Halen) *** Feelings (fingerstyle solo) **Fire Dance (from Riverdance) **Fur Elise (Beethoven) ***Glory to His Name (Fingerstyle Solo) **Girl From Ipanema (Edgar Cruz) ***Had it Not Been (Chet Atkins Style) **Harper Valley PTA (C Atkins) **He Looked Beyond My Fault “Danny Boy“( Atkins Style) **He Set Me free (Chet Atkins Style) **He Touched Me (Chet Atkins Style) **Hey There Lonely Girl (Fingerstyle) **Heaven on My Mind (Fingerstyle) **His Hand in Mine (Neo-Classical) **Honky Tonk (Bill Doggett) *Hotel California (Edgar Cruz Latin solo) ** How Great Thou Art (Class/Jazz Arrang.) **I am a Pilgrim (C. Atkins) **I Am Resolved (Chet Atkins Style) ***I Can't Stop Loving You (Arlen Roth) ***I Never Shall Forget (Chet Atkins Style) **I Will Follow Thee (C Atkins Style) ** I Wouldn't Take Nothing for my Journey Now (FingerStyle)I'd Rather Have Jesus (Chet Atkins Style) **In the Garden (Neo-Class/Jazz Arrangement.) **In the Sweet By & By (Class & Atkins) **Isla Del Sol (Guido Luciani) ***It Had to be You (fingerstyle) **

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Jessica (Allman Brothers) ***Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach) **Just Remember I Love You (finger style) **Just a Rose Will Do (Neo-Class. & C. Atkins)Just Over in the Gloryland(C. Atkins Style) **Keep on the Sunny Side (Fingerstyle) **Keep Walkin' (Chet Atkins Style) **King of the Road (Muriel Anderson) ***Layla (Edgar Cruz) ***Lenny (SRV) ***

CHRISTMAS SOLOSAway in a Manger (Fingerstyle) **Deck the Halls (Fingerstyle) **The First Noel (Fingerstyle) **God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Fingerstyle) ***Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Fingerstyle) **It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Fingerstyle) **Jingle Bell Rock (Chet Atkins) **Jingle Bells (Fingerstyle) **Jolly Old St. Nicolas (from “Christmas with Chet Atkins) **O Come All Ye Faithful (Fingerstyle) **O Holy Night (Fingerstyle) **Silent Night (Fingerstyle) **What Child is This - AKA Green sleeves (Fingerstyle) **White Christmas (Fingerstyle) **

EZ Solo Series (Chords and Notes) $11.95 each (matches up with Piano by Ear of same title for playing together)Vol 1 - Amazing Grace, O Danny Boy, America, Aura Lee, You Are My SunshineVol 2 - Just As I Am, Wild Irish Rose, My Country Tis of , Down in the Valley, 5 Foot 2Christmas 1 - Silent Night, Jingle Bells, O’ Christmas Tree, Joy to the World, Away in a Manger, White ChristmasChristmas 2 - Away in a Manger, Little Drummer Boy, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Deck the Halls, Hark the Herald Angels SingEZ Solos Praise & Worship 1 - I Will Enter His Gates, I Sing Praises to Your Name, I Exalt Thee, Bless the Lord O My Soul, Give ThanksEZ Blues Solos Vol. 1 - Learn rhythm and lead to Highway Blues, Memphis Minnie Blues, Honey Babe and Tuxedo Blues





Instructional - $11.95 each (In recommended order of usage)THEORYGuitar Theory 1 (Notes and Scales)*Guitar Theory 2 (Scales and Chords) *Guitar Theory 3 (More Scales and Chords)*

LEAD PLAYINGLead Guitar 1 (Rock Lead Primer) *Lead Guitar 2 (The Amazing Pentatonic Scale) *Lead Guitar 3 (Rock Lead Master Lesson - Modes) **

GENERALAcoustic Delta Blues 1Acoustic Delta Blues 2Blues Guitar 1 (rhythm and lead) * Blues Guitar 2 (more rhythm and lead) ** Chicago Blues 1 *24 Great Country and New Country Licks *24 More Great Hot Country Licks **The Capo and the Chromatic Scale *Bar Chord Course 1 *Bar Chord Course 2 **Polyphonic Scales (2 and 3 note scales)**Three Octave Scales (major & minor) ***

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Other Vis Imp suitable Courses for the Guitar

Intro to the Flamenco Guitar (4 tapes/CDs) $39 This “by-ear” course teaches the notes in first position, several chords, and the basic techniques of Flamenco guitar playing. This course is loaded with songs and exercises by Matteo Carcassi and Mel Agen, as well as several original compositions written specifically for the course. Ole’ Baby!

Ear Training Course (10 tapes/CDs) $99This is THE course if you want to develop your ear for hearing the GUITAR parts on tapes and CD’s. This is not a general “perfect pitch” course but a step-by-step “ears-on” mega-course designed specifically to teach you how to hear, find and name chords and notes on the guitar. This is a course you will come back to again and again to sharpen your skills for years to come. 30 day Money Back Guarantee!

Worship Guitarist 1 VI Version$35.00 (4 tapes/CDs)In this course you will learn the most commonly used chords in first position and the most used patterns to play with them for contemporary worship accompaniment. These patterns are taught using back-up tracks to play along with. You will also learn basic music reading and how to get in and out of any song smoothly. Great for beginners.

Worship Guitarist 2 $35.00 (4 tapes/CDs)Go further into bar chords and two new rhythm patterns to stretch your repertoire of styles. There are more songs and chords to work with and a lesson on how to move from key to key seamlessly! You will also learn how to put together a good worship list.





Piano by EarEach song is demonstrated and then taught section by section in extreme detail

Pop Titles - $11.95 each (tape or CD) A Fire I Can't Put Out (Piano Solo based on the George Strait Hit) A Summer PlaceAlways a Woman to Me (Piano Part from the Billy Joel Recording) Am I Blue (Piano Solo based on the George Strait Hit) And I Love Her (Solo of the Beatle's Hit) Anniversary Song - Waltz Style taught in 3 levels Ashokan Farewell (from Civil War Series on PBS) Baby Blue (Piano Solo based on the George Strait Hit) Baby's Gotten Good at Goodbye (Piano Solo based on the George Strait Hit) Bill Bailey Blue Clear Sky (Piano Solo based on the George Strait Hit) Blue Moon Blueberry HillBlues and Boogie - Learn "In the Mood" as well! The Chair (Piano Solo based on the George Strait Hit) Close to YouEmbraceable YouThe Entertainer Feelings Fool Hearted Memory (Solo based on G. Strait Hit)Foolish Games (Jewel) Learn the actual recorded piano partGeorgia on my Mind - taught in 3 levels so you can learn how to make your own arrangementsGodfather 1 (Love Theme) Godfather 2 (Main Theme) Hello Darlin' (Floyd Cramer) Hero (piano solo based on the Mariah Carey Hit) I Got Rhythm If (by Bread) If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin (Piano Solo based on the George Strait Hit) It's Only Make Believe (Floyd Cramer)Hawaiian Wedding Song Hello Darlin' (Floyd Cramer) His Name is Wonderful I Believe I Could Have Danced All Night I Left My Heart in San Francisco Ice Castles (Theme from) aka Through the Eyes of Love (Level 2) I'll Be All Smiles Tonight (EZ Piano Solo) Intros and Endings - Get in and out 24 ways Last Date (Floyd Cramer)Laura Let's Fall To Pieces Together (Piano Solo based on the George Strait Hit) Long and Winding Road (The) Piano Solo Love is a Many Splendored Thing Love Letters in the SandTheme from Love Story - EZ Left Hand arpeggio patternMack the KnifeMake the World Go AwayMariage D'Amour (Richard Clayderman) Misty - Jazz Style with Major Seventh Chords

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Moon River Moonglow My Heart Will Go On (From "Titanic") Nadia's Theme (The Young and Restless)

Classical Titles

BachJesu, Joy of Man's Desiring March in DMinuet in G Minuet in GmMusette in D My Heart Ever Faithful Sheep May Safely Graze

Beethoven Country Dance Fur Elise (2 tapes/CDs) $15 Minuet in G Moonlight SonataPathetique (Adagio Movement - 2 tapes/CDs $15) Rustic Dance

ChopinNocturne in Em (2 tape/CD $15) Opus 10 No 3 1st section Prelude in A Prelude in Cm Prelude in Em

Mozart Piano Concerto 21 in C Minuet Minuet in C Minuet in F





Other Classical Titles (tape or CD) Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod) Canon in D Chorale (Schumann)Kabalevsky 1 (2 songs on 1 tape - Quick March, Little Song) Liebestraum - F. LisztSonatina - Spindler Spinning Song - Elmenrich

CHRISTMAS TITLES - $11.95 each (tape or CD)The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't be Late) Let it Snow Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting..) Silent Night God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Sleigh Ride Home for the Holidays What Child is This I'll be Home for Christmas Up On the Housetop

EZ SOLOS (5 Songs per tape) - $11.95 each (tape or CD)Vol 1 - Amazing Grace, O Danny Boy, America, Aura Lee, You Are My SunshineVol 2 - Just As I Am, Wild Irish Rose, My Country Tis of , Down in the Valley, 5 Foot 2Christmas 1 - Silent Night, Jingle Bells, O* Christmas Tree, Joy to the World, White ChristmasChristmas 2 - Away in a Manger, Little Drummer Boy, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Deck the Halls, Hark the Herald Angels SingPraise & Worship 1 - I Will Enter His Gates, I Sing Praise to Your Name, I Exalt Thee, Bless the Lord O My Soul, Give Thanks

Worship Solos - $11.95 each (tape or CD)

Alleluia As the DeerBehold, Bless Ye the Lord Bind Us TogetherCares Chorus EmmanuelFairest Lord JesusGrace Medley (Grace Greater Than Our Sins, Amazing Grace, Open Our Eyes)He is Lord His Name is WonderfulHumble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord I Have Decided to Follow JesusI Surrender All I'd Rather Have JesusIsn’t He Just As I Am (Easy Jazz Style)O Lord You're Beautiful Praise the Name of JesusPsalm 139:7-14 Take My Life and Let it BeThis is the Day

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Hymns - $11.95 each (tape or CD)Abide With Me Ave Maria (Gounod Arrangement) Ave Maria (Schubert) How Great Thou Art Old Rugged Cross (Waltz Bass Style)

Instructional - $11.95 each (tape or CD)

Piano Improv 1 - Learn the 12 bar progressions and pentatonic scales for C, G, A and E in a blues and pop style. Tracks included!

Piano Improv 2 - Move into the realm of Jazz with maj7 and m7 chords and the diatonic scales. More tracks!

Scales and Chords 1 - teaches all the major scales for 2 octaves and major, minor and 7th chords. 2 tapes or CDs - $15

Scales and Chords 2 - teaches the minor, harmonic minor, chromatic, and whole tone scales for 2 octaves and m7, maj7, aug, dim, sus4, and sus2 chords. 2 tapes or CDs - $15

Other Vis Imp suitable Courses for the Piano

Piano Chord Accompaniment Course What do you do when you have to accompany a singer or solo

instrument? You don't want to play the melody with your right hand and compete with them, nor do you want to play just simple left hand chords with your right hand doing nothing. The "Piano Chord Accompaniment Course" answers this question and many more! It shows you the three most commonly used accompaniment patterns with some variations and teaches you how to decipher chord charts. If you are starting to work with a group playing popular styles you need this course. This course includes book and tape and is Visually Impaired Approved (contents of book described on tape/CD). $25

Hymns by Ear The piano ear-training course centered around hymns. Tapes and Books

make this a power course for piano players serious about their hymns. This course includes book and tape and is Visually Impaired Approved (contents of book described on tape/CD). $25





Saxophone By EarEach song lesson includes back-up tracks for live performance! Tape or CD $11.95 each.

Pop TitlesA Time For Us All My Loving All Out of Love Baby, I’m A Want You Best of My Love Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Close to You Dock of the Bay Georgia on my Mind The Greatest Love of All Ice Castles (Through the Eyes of Love) In the Mood Just the Way You Are Love Story Moon River Over the Rainbow The Rose Summertime Tijuana Taxi Top of the World What a Wonderful World You’re the Inspiration

Christmas TitlesAngels We Have Heard on High Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod) Ave Maria (Schubert) Away in a Manger The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t be Late) The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting..) The First Noel Frosty the Snowman God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Home For the Holidays I’ll Be Home For Christmas It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Jingle Bells Let it Snow! Let it Snow! O Holy Night Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Silent Night Sleigh Ride

Contemporary Worship and HymnsAncient of Days Breathe (This is the Air) Come, Now is the Time to Worship Here I Am To Worship How Great Thou Art I’ll Fly Away In The Garden Old Rugged Cross Send The Light

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Banjo by Ear (Tape or CD, $11.95 each)

Rocky TopI’ll Fly Away

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