New Releases by JERRY SILVERMAN

A colorful song collection containing music from 19 Latin American countries, including Ecuador,Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, and others. All lyrics are in Spanish and singable English. Arranged for voice and piano with guitar chords.

A deluxe, comprehensive collection of 103 school and camp favorites. Contains patriotic songs, campfire songs, hiking songs, and even fun songs for use on buses. Includes melody line, lyrics, and guitar chords.

Music from many countries, including Hungary, Denmark, Belgium, Yugoslavia, Norway, Italy, Mexico, France, Canada, and many more. Lyrics are written in each country''s native language, plus a singable English translation. Arranged for voice and piano with guitar chords. Great for schools!

Here are 27 favorite bluegrass tunes for all bluegrass-loving guitar players. Each tune includes the melody in notation with lyrics and chord symbols plus a fingerstyle accompaniment in notation and tablature.

An authoritative yet easy-to-understand method that teaches various strum patterns and song accompaniment styles.

This book presents a collection of over 50 traditional 19th and early 20th century songs full of fun and foolishness written for voice and piano in guitar-friendly keys. Complete lyrics, suggested guitar chords, as well as standard piano notation are provided. the song list includes such classics as New Jersey Turnpike; Phil the Fluther''s Ball; Shootin'' with Rasputin; George Washington Bridge; Away with Rum; and many more.

Learning to play fiddle tunes is made more meaningful when the student is supported musically by the accompaniment of a teacher, parent or friend. the 76 traditional fiddle tunes and folksongs in this book in C, G, D, A and E major (many of which are presented in more than one key) are printed in a separate pull-out section. the accompanying piano part (with guitar chords) has its own section which includes the fiddle part. This layout will help the accompanist keep the student on track. the result: Enjoyable stylish duets.76 fiddle tunes and folksongs arranged with guitar chords and piano accompaniment in C, G, D, A and E major.All the fiddle parts are in the first position. Many are presented in more than one key.A separate pull-out section for the fiddle part.The accompanying piano part (with guitar chords) has its own section which includes the fiddle part.

This book presents a sparkling collection of 51 traditional blues songs written for voice and piano in guitar-friendly keys. Complete lyrics, suggested guitar chords, and occasional historic notes are provided. the song list includes such classics as W.C.Handy''s St. Louis Blues; Dallas Blues; Stagolee; St. James Infirmary; Mule Skinner Blues; and many more.

A delightfully pleasing potpourri of ballads, songs, and glimpses of the colorful diversity and history of the French people. Thirty-seven songs are included. Lyrics are in French and in English. All the music is scored in piano/vocal format.

An excellent way to celebrate holidays throughout the year. St. Valentines''s Day, St. Patrick''s Day, Easter, Mother''s Day, Flag Day, Columbus Day, Veteran''s Day, and other holidays are included. Arranged for voice and piano with guitar chords.

A colorful mixture of traditional English folk songs and ballads, as well as the history of many of the songs. Many English folk songs are quite familiar in America. Hundreds of them came along with the earliest settlers in the 17th century; others with the Redocoats in the 18th century; still others with the sailors and fisherman of the 19th century; and finally the doughboys and G.I.''s of two world wars have brought over the 20th century''s contribution. the book includes melody line, lyrics, historical information, and guitar chords.

New York''s fascinating history as presented in song.

The music, lyrics and chords for 41 baseball songs written from 1867 to 1922 are included in this book along with fun historical facts about the songs, songwriters, and the history of baseball.

The Guitar Guide: At the dawn of the folk guitar boom of the 1960s Jerry Silverman''s two books, "The Folksinger''s Guitar Guide," volumes 1 and 2 set the gold standard for guitar instructional material. They sold in the hundreds of thousands of copies and inspired a generation (and more) of aspiring pickers and singers with their combination of folksongs and the various techniques needed to accompany them. The Almanac: Unique in the annals of guitar literature, its purpose is to present to the interested reader a body of material relating to the guitar and the guitarist that is generally not touched upon in the usual method books. This material has been drawn from the personal experiences of the author, and it contains advice about choosing, studying and teaching the guitar, as well as discussions about strings, capos, fingernails and other "accessories after the fact."

Over 50 songs that stir the American spirit, grouped by historical era for easy reference, will make readers want to tap their feet, clap their hands, and sing along.

Provides a history of the music and lyrics of a dozen Civil War songs, describing the circumstances under which they were created and performed.

Presents a survey of basic folk guitar techniques.

In this meticulously researched anthology, Jerry Silverman uses the popular music of the World War I (1912-1919) to provide a thorough overview of the political and social milieu of the times as well as a sense of the futility of war. Extensive historical notes and period photographs enhance this collection of 59 songs chosen for their musical value as much as for their historical significance. Silvernman writes, There were two parallel streams of songs being created during the course of ''the war to end all wars''-one by the soldiers ''over there'' and the other by songwriters ''over here''. Tin Pan Alley titles include: It''s a Long Way to Tipperary, ''Til the Boys Come Home (Keep the Home Fires Burning), I Don''t Want to War, I Didn''t Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier, I''ve Got the Army Blues, Hello Central-Give Me France, Over There, Oh! How to Get Up in the Morning, and How Ya Gonna Keep ''Em Down on the Farm; Tin Hat Alley tunes include: Diggin'', Deep-Sea Blues, When I Lay Down, The Passing Pilot and Hinky Dinky, Parley-voo. Each song is shown in piano/vocal format with accompaniment chord symbols. Many of the soldiers'' songs appear in print here for the first time.

This guitar-centered counterpart to Songs of Spain: Piano/Vocal includes 22 beautiful Spanish folksongs in Spanish and singable English. Each song is shown both as a vocal line with guitar accompaniment written in standard notation, and as a separate guitar solo. Guitar arrangement in standard notation and tab. Selections include: Lagrimas; Alala; La Pastora; Eres aguila real; Viva la Quince Brigada; Los cuatro generales; Serranilla; Las palabras; amor mio; and more.

Collection of African American Christmas music. Traditional Black Music.

A large collection of songs pertaining to peace and friendship that can be used throughout the year. Includes "Let Us Break Bread Together," "Free at Last," "Oh, Freedom," "Ode to Joy," "Bread and Roses," and more. Arranged for voice and piano with guitar chords.

Based on famous blues songs, this is the best beginning blues book in print. Complete lyrics are given to all the songs, and the text is enlivened by photographs throughout.

Each song in this book was selected for its rousing chorus or its pattern of repeated lyrics (so everyone can sing along). Sixty songs are included to enhance any campfire gathering. Guitar chords, melody notation, and complete lyrics are included.

Includes: rudiments of music, notes on fingerboard, rhythm, intervals, major & minor scales, circle of 5ths, diatonic chords, chord progressions, harmonizing songs ; all from the point of view of the guitar.