Autoharp Method - In Four Easy Steps
by Evo Bluestein
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 digital download for ear training and accompaniment.
About the Author
Multi-instrumentalist and singer Evo Bluestein brings to his music a rich legacy of American folk tradition, brilliant interpretation, and original composition. Considered one of this country's most accomplished Appalachian-style autoharpists, Bluestein is equally known as a performer and teacher of old-time fiddle, button accordion, guitar, and banjo. His repertoire includes songs derived from Appalachian, Cajun, zydeco, blues and other styles of music.
While performing a spirited selection of American folk songs, he delights audiences with a taste of percussive step dancing (clogging) as well. Raised in a musical family, for many years he performed in the Bluestein Family string band. In addition to acoustic folk concerts, Bluestein plays accordion and fiddle in his electric band, Bad Boys Zydeco.
Song List
- Bile Them Cabbage Down
- Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms
- Skip To My Lou
- New River Train
- Shortnin' Bread
- She'll Be Comin' 'Round The Mountain
- Groundhog
- I Don't Want To Get Married
- Cluck Old Hen
- Flop-Eared Mule
- Amazing Grace
- In The Pines
- Old Joe Clark
- Shady Grove
- Buffalo Gals
- De Colores
- Wildwood Flower
- Down In The Valley
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