FAMILY HYMN BOOK  MB 93830

By Pamela Cooper Bye.

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A collection of more than 90 hymns and gospel songs with keyboard harmony and guitar or autoharp chords. An excellent gift book or comprehensive source book for favorite hymns. Intermediate level. 148 Pages.

Famous Gospel Favorites for Flatpicking Guitar  MB 98587BCD
Book/CD Set compiled by William Bay  - An early issue in Mel Bay's Qwikguide series, this 5 1/2"x8" book offers 16 gospel melodies in standard notation and tablature with complete lyrics and suggested guitar chords. Each melody is preceded by diagrams of the chords needed to accompany the tune. Selections include: Precious Name; Heavenly Father; Lord, I'm Coming Home; Blessed Assurance; Leaning on the Everlasting Arms; Rock of Ages; Where He Leads Me; Jesus Calls Us; Precious Memories; I Need Thee Every Hour; The Solid Rock; Only Trust Him; Jesus Paid All; Here Comes Jesus; and I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.

Favorite Hymns for Acoustic Guitar  MB 95438

This book of hymns and popular sacred melodies is a note for note transcription of Rick Foster's award winning album. All solos were transcribed by Rick Foster and are in notation and tablature. The arrangements are intermediate to advanced and comprise some wonderful solo settings for use in a variety of church and concert settings.

Favorite Hymns For Classical Guitar  MB 93409
By Joseph Castle.
Twenty easy solos on hymn favorites. Easy to read and play, these selections are excellent for the beginning guitarist.  Beginning - Intermediate level. 32 Pages.

Fingerpicking the Gospels - Book/CD  MB 96021BCD
By Tommy Flint
Fingerpicking the Gospels is a collection of 22 gospel favorites including Lily of the Valley; Where He Leads Me; Glory to His Name; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; and more. The varied styles include: four-part church harmony, Mose Rager thumbstyle, counterpoint, and three part harmony with bass/rhythm. Written in standard notation and tablature. Intermediate level. 72 Pages.

Flatpickin' the Gospels for Mandolin - Book+CD  MB 95756BCD
By Steve Kaufman.
A collection of 24 bluegrass/gospel favorites arranged for mandolin with rhythm guitar accompaniment. These intermediate/advanced solos are comprised of melodic embellishments and standard runs that may be utilized with other songs with similar chord structures. All solos are written in notation and tablature.

FLATPICKING GOSPEL TUNES BOOK/CD SET   MB 98589BCD
By William Bay.
This book/CD combo presents flatpicking arrangements of inspirational tunes written in standard notation and tablature, also included for each song is a leadsheet arrangement with lyrics, chord symbols and fretboard diagrams for reference.

God Be Merciful  MB 97602A

Format: Octavo

Music by: Andrew Grant
This prayerful and joyful setting of Psalm 67 begins with a soprano solo and gradually builds in intensity, entreating God to grant mercy and blessing. SATB with organ accompaniment.

GOSPEL GUITAR   MB 93375
By Tommy Flint and Neil Griffin
Contains 19 gospel favorites arranged for fingerstyle solos and for either flatpicking solo or back-up to singing. Written in standard notation and tablature with chord symbols. A few tunes require the 5th and 6th strings to be tuned down a whole-tone. Beginning level. 52 Pages.

GOSPEL HARP  MB 95331
By Phil Duncan.
A collection for diatonic, crossharp, and chromatic harmonica. The gospel songs presented here are written as the song has been presented throughout the years. Key changes have been made to accommodate the harmonica. The first section is standard harmonica, key of C. The second section is in cross-harp (second) position. The third section uses a changed or retuned harmonica such as Lee Oskar's Melody Maker in G, or the Country Tuned Hohner Harmonica in C. Written in standard notation and tablature for diatonic and chromatic harmonicas with lyrics and chord symbols. Includes 91 tunes such as The Old Rugged Cross; The Love of God; In the Garden; He's Got the Whole World in His Hands; Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In; This Train Is Bound For Glory; His Eye is on the Sparrow; and much more.  Intermediate level. 112 Pages.

Gospel Violin
By Bill Guest
Fourteen beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is included with each selection. This is a companion recording for the book of the same title. It is a listening CD featuring each solo as played by author Bill Guest. Beginning - Intermediate level. 20 Pages.

GRAND ENDINGS  MB 99286

Arranged by Colin Mawby.

Available only in the Western Hemisphere countries.
Here is a wonderful addition to the repertoire of any parish choir. Grand Endings is a collection of hymn arrangements for special occasions of festivals when something particularly splendid is called for. Each arrangement consists of a choral setting of the penultimate (next-to-last) verse and a short organ introduction to the last verse; the final verse of each setting has a special descant marked with a fine choral conclusion. The hymns include many favorites such as Abide with Me (Eventide); Be Thou My Vision (Slane); Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! (Nicaea); Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Love Divine); Praise to the Holiest (Richmond); The Lord's My Shepherd (Crimond); and Thine Be the Glory (Maccabaeus). Colin Mawby writes, "These arrangements should be sung with joy and vigor; choir and organist should uplift the congregation and create that wonderful sense of the memorable and mystical."  Multiple levels. 144 Pages.

GREAT HYMNS FOR GUITAR  MB 93981
By William Bay.
A deluxe, comprehensive collection of popular hymns harmonized for guitar accompaniment to singing. Accompaniment is in notation and tablature. Contains over 100 hymns, including a Mighty Fortress; Jesus Shall Reign; and My Faith Looks Up to Thee. Chord symbols are provided. All guitar accompaniment parts are written in standard notation and tablature. Beginning - Intermediate level. 112 Pages.

GUITAR HYMNAL  MB 93311
By William Bay.
A case-sized book containing leading gospel choruses and sacred songs. Songs contain melody and lyrics, and the chords for each number are diagrammed at the top of each page. Contains: All Hail the Power; Blesses Assurance; Fill My Cup Lord; and many more. Conveniently sized book, clear notation of the melody line, text, and guitar chords. Beginning level. 80 Pages.

Holy Blues of Rev. Gary Davis - Book/3-CD Set  MB 99463BCD
Arranged for Fingerstyle guitar. Taught by Stephan Grossman.
In this book, six of Rev. Davis' Holy Blues are presented-- gospel songs with a taste of the blues. The accompanying three CDs of lessons teach these arrangements phrase by phrase as well as presenting the original recordings. These lessons are for the intermediate to advanced fingerstyle guitarist. All of the music is in notation and tablature. LESSON ONE: Rev. Davis played many gospel songs with a blues feel. These are referred to as "Holy Blues." Death Don't Have No Mercy is an excellent example of a Holy Blues in the key of Em. Let Us Get Together follows, and is played in the key of G. This is a difficult arrangement illustrating Rev. Davis's control over his right hand. LESSON TWO: Rev.Gary Davis's religious arrangements in the key of C: I Belong to the Band and Tryin' to Get Home. LESSON THREE: For ragtime playing Rev. Davis would approach his guitar as if it were a piano. For gospel songs the guitar takes on the role of a full Baptist church! In this lesson we study two gospel arrangements, Pure Religion and I Am the Light of the World. Both are played in the key of C and have become popular in today's pop world.  Intermediate level. 24 Pages.

Hymn and Sacred Song Collection for Guitar Ensemble - Book  MB 99953
Arranged by Alan Hirsch
This collection of nine easy hymn arrangements is perfect for the beginning guitar ensemble. Each hymn is arranged in 5 parts. Each part is designed for a different level of difficulty (Guitar I is the hardest, Guitar II and Guitar IV are intermediate, Guitar III is the easiest part, and Guitar V is tuned to low D throughout). Score and separate parts included. Selections include holiday standards for the whole year, such as Christ the Lord Has Risen Today, Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise, We Gather Together, People Look East, and others. Beginning level. 54 Pages.

Hymns & Descants for Trumpet  MB 94056
An excellent text for any trumpeter called upon to play in worship celebrations. In this popular book, 116 favorite hymns are arranged for melody, harmony and trumpet descant. The descants are lyrical and festive, and showcase the brilliance of the trumpet sound.

HYMNS & SACRED MELODIES FOR RECORDER  MB 94063
By William Bay.
Hymns in standard hymnal keys arranged for any combination of soprano or alto recorders (includes both parts). Ideal for worship celebrations, Christian education or the classroom. Intermediate level. 40 Pages.

HYMNS FOR AUTOHARP  MB 93617
By Meg Peterson.
Gospel music is rooted in the folk tradition of America. It is music from the heart and soul and appears wherever people gather to express their spiritual joy. Folk instruments such as the guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and autoharp lend themselves to this kind of group singing. They can provide simple accompaniments or carry the melody in a small group of a full fledged revival. The autoharp blends in well with the spirit and harmonics of these hymns. The first section of this book is chorded for simple strumming. The second section is arranged for melody playing, with string numbers indicated. A popular collection which includes 69 songs! Beginning - Intermediate level.

HYMNS FOR HARMONICA  MB 93861
By Phil Duncan
98 favorite hymns, gospel songs, and spirituals arranged in several different keys for diatonic, cross harp, or chromatic harmonica solo. In notation only. The book will give many hours of playing pleasure to the beginner as well as the advanced performer.