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EXCELSIOR – ALAN MUNDE

ALAN MUNDE – EXCELSIOR CD

Here on the Pautexent label is my new recording of 13 of my new originals and 2 from the great songwriter, tunesmith Elliott Rogers.  This recording features 21 of my wonderful  musical friends with special hugs from the mandolin world.

Mandolin – Billy Bright, Don Stiernberg, Sam Bush, Ron Pennington, Jayson Chapman, Emory Lester, Kym Warner, Paul Glasse, Noah Jeffries, Steve Smith; Guitar – Elliott Rogers, Bo Brown, Randy McSpadden; Steel Guitar – Lloyd Maines; Bass – Dom Fisher, Kitty Ledbetter, Bruno Avitia;  Accordion – Josh Baca; Drums – Pat Manske; Fiddle – Dennis Ludiker, Eric Hokkenan.

“Longfellow’s Excelsior Hornpipe,” “Lloyd’s of Lubbock,” “Blue Hole Stroll,”  Miss Kitty’s Hornpipe,” “Hymn for Slim,” “Byron’s Buddies,” “Holler Up a Possum,” “Stay With Me Waltz,” “Bo Knows,” “Five Fall Down,” “Birthday Waltz,” “The Ten Cent Breakfast,” “Rodrigo and Johnson,” “Rabbits in a Watermelon Patch,” and “Untitled Waltz.”

Alan Munde, Excelsior CD
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Excelsior – Tab Book
Tab book of all Alan Munde banjo solos from this album
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ALAN MUNDE BANJO TUNES ARRANGED FOR GUITAR TAB BOOK BY TIM MAY

ALAN MUNDE BANJO TUNES ARRANGED
FOR GUITAR TAB BOOK BY TIM MAY

For the guitar pickers among you, or your guitar playing friends, here is a guitar tab book of arrangements of nine of my banjo tunes (and one guitar piece) arranged by the superb guitarist Tim May.  Arrangements include “Counterblast Rag,” “Deputy Dalton, “Geezer Ride,” “The Great American Banjo Tune, “Molly Bloom,” “Old Pecan Street,” “Peaches and Cream,” “Traditional Family Breakdown,” “Uncle Clooney Played the Banjo,” “The Virginia Boys.”

Alan Munde Banjo Tunes Arranged for Guitar Tab Book by Tim May
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ALAN MUNDE AND BILLY BRIGHT | ES MI SUERTE – BANJO TAB BOOK

ALAN MUNDE AND BILLY BRIGHT
ES MI SUERTE – BANJO TAB BOOK

The latest project from mandolin player Billy Bright and banjo player Alan Munde, Ex Mi Suerte, showcases instrumental mastery of all styles of acoustic roots music.  Eight of the ten songs are originals, capturing the spirit of traditional and progressive bluegrass, 1950s folk, Texas waltzes, a blend of “Tex-Mex-Cajun” and a tinge of country gospel.  Bright and Munde are joined this time around by Billy’s bandmates of Austin’s terrific, Wood and Wire, musicians who also know their way around acoustic roots music. “Jenny’s Desire,” Wild Heron,” Moms’ Waltz,” “Oklahoma Bound,” “Es Mi Suerte,” “Dapple Patti,” “Munde Night Waltz,” “By the Side of the Road,” Going Bodmin,” and “Goodnight Irene.”

Es Mi Suerte – Tab Book
Tab book of all Alan Munde banjo solos from this album
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Alan Munde and Billy Bright – Es Mi Suerte CD
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FAVORITE GOSPEL TUNES FOR THE BANJO Tab Book & Online Music Download from Mel Bay Website

Banjo SandwichFAVORITE GOSPEL TUNES FOR THE BANJO TAB BOOK & ONLINE MUSIC AUDIO FROM MEL BAY WEBSITE – This book and CD package from Mel Bay Publications features 18 of my all-time favorite gospel numbers, some picking tunes and some as beautiful and instructive chord solos, including – “Amazing Grace,” “Crying Holy,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee,” “Softly and Tenderly,” “ Uncloudy Day.” $14.99

Amazing Grace • Lonesome Valley • Are You Washed in the Blood? • Crying Holy • In the Sweet Bye and Bye • Just a Closer Walk with Thee • Old Time Religion • Softly and Tenderly • Somebody Touched Me • Soul of Man – F • Soul of Man – G • Study War No More • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot • The Old Rugged Cross • Unclouded Day • Wayfaring Stranger • What a Friend We Have in Jesus • Nearer My God to Thee

Favorite Gospel Tunes for Banjo Tab Book & Online Music Download from Mel Bay Website
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BANJO SANDWICH TAB BOOK

Banjo SandwichBANJO SANDWICH TAB BOOK – Tab book of all banjo solos from this best selling CD. This is the album that really kicked my career into gear. Originally released in 1976 it became a big seller for me. It is now available in CD format. “Dear Old Dixie,” “Darcy Farrow,” “Sally Johnson,” “Sleepy Eyed John,” and many more.

Whisperin’ George • Dear Old Dixie • Blackberry Blossom • Darcy Farrow • Durang’s Hornpipe • Banjo Boy Chimes • Sally Johnson • Sleepy Eyed John • Blue Ridge Express • Sail Away Ladies • Doc’s Riverboat Reel • Beat the Heat • Remember Me

Banjo Sandwich Tab Book
Tab book of all banjo solos from this album
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Banjo Sandwich CD
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THE BANJO KID PICKS AGAIN TAB BOOK & CD

The Banjo Kid Picks AgainTHE BANJO KID PICKS AGAIN TAB BOOK & CD – This fine recording features Sam Bush, Jerry Douglass, Joe Carr, Roland White, Mike Anderson, and Slim Richey.  It was recorded in Nashville in 1980 and has several of my originals including one of my most popular tunes “Peaches and Cream.”  There is great ensemble playing on all the cuts.   The tab book includes all my banjo solos.

Peaches and Cream • Meloon’s Tune • Remington Ride • How High the Moon • The Earl of Broadfield • Hard Times • Earlsboro Quickstep • Marie • Walkin’ Around Medley (Arkansas Trveler, Fisher’s Hornpipe, Herman Gibbes Hornpipe) • Farewell Blues • Sabrosa

The Banjo Kid Picks Again Tab Book & CD
Tab book of all banjo solos from this album
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ALAN MUNDE GAZETTE TAB BOOK

Alan Munde GazetteALAN MUNDE GAZETTE TAB BOOK – This self-titled album is my latest group effort and one that I am very, very, very proud of. It features the fine talents of Phill Elliott on vocals and guitar, Bill Honker on vocals and bass, and Glenn Mitchell on vocals and mandolin. It features some of my best group work on “Hamilton County Breakdown” – I am especially proud of this as I have been trying many years to get a really good arrangement of this; “Misty Morning Amble” – a very nice original of mine in B minor; “This Morning at Nine” – a tribute to my mentor Eddie Shelton; “Don’t Think Twice” – a real showpiece for vocalist Phill Elliott. There are 13 songs in all and each one a gem.

This Morning at Nine • Don’t Think Twice • Hamilton County Breakdown • My Kentucky Dream • Deep Elm Blues • Daybreak in Dixie • Softly and Tenderly • Alberta Bound • Darcy Farrow • Misty Morning Amble • Put It Off Until Tomorrow • Home Again • It’s Never Too Late • Never Ending Love

Alan Munde Gazette Tab Book
Tab book of all banjo solos from this album
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Alan Munde Gazette CD
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OLD BONES TAB BOOK

Old BonesOLD BONES TAB BOOK – Over my many years in the studio, several songs and instrumentals recorded never made it to vinyl (the format in those days) for various reasons – never because the recorded efforts were not worthy of release, but because of career timing, personnel change, finances, and such. I have gathered these fine and varied performances together offer them in this CD package. Features, David Grier, Gene Wooten, Joe Carr, Roland, White, Mike Compton, Marshall Wilborn and many other talented musicians.

Stompin’ in the Flatlands • Darling, Pal of Mine • Arriba Francie • Blue Days, Black Nights • Cindy • Angel on the Running Board • Little Rabbit • Long Distance Romance • Hickory Hollow • Miles and Miles of Texas • Wait Til the Sun Shines, Nellie • Old Bones • Sweet Dixie

Old Bones Tab Book
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Old Bones CD
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MODERN 5-STRING BANJO METHOD Grade 1

Modern 5-String Banjo Method - Grade 1MODERN 5-STRING BANJO METHOD Grade 1 – This method is designed for learning the finger style five-string banjo in a larger musical context than previous single style based methods. The Modern 5-String Banjo Method builds the theoretical and technical foundations needed to play in many styles. Beginning with a thorough grounding in the scales and chords coupled with well thought out fingerings in the keys of C, Am, and G, the student is presented with melodies, chord melodies, the folk strum, arpeggios, and the beginnings of the bluegrass banjo style. The varied and beautiful musical studies and exercises come from many traditions and offer a logical and organic approach to learning the five-string banjo leading the student to an authentic understanding of the processes and techniques needed for creating music on the five-string banjo. The Modern Method for Five-String Banjo is in tablature only. Includes music audio downloads from Mel Bay website.

Modern 5-String Banjo Method – Grade 1
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ARRANGING TUNES FOR SOLO BANJO Book and Online Music Download from Mel Bay Website

ARRANGING TUNES FOR SOLO BANJO Book and Online Music Download from Mel Bay Website – Arranging Tunes for Solo Banjo is designed to help players develop a solid understanding of arranging fundamentals for five-string solo banjo. In particular, this book takes an in-depth look at chord melody playing. Examples include popular melodies from the American song book in the keys of C, G and D. The book presents tools and techniques to help you create beautiful and intricate arrangements, with lessons on diatonic chords, altered chords, cycling techniques, and rhythmic variations. This introduction to arranging for the banjo will expand your knowledge of this instrument and its capabilities. Great for creating solos to slow songs or backup for slow songs.  The book comes with accompanying audio download.

Arranging Tunes for Solo Banjo Book and Online Music Download from Mel Bay Website
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