Autoharp Praise

The selected 77 tunes lend themselves best to the Autoharp, a unique, distinctly American instrument. They are also well suited for ensembles using other folk instruments in conjunction with the Autoharp, such as guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and dobro. The songs are chorded to accommodate all Autoharp playing styles from simple accompaniment strumming to melody picking. The majority of arrangements are for the 15 chord model, the most commonly used Autoharp. However, in some cases the harmony of the piece requires chords found only on the 21 chord model. This is noted under the title of the song.

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!

The most complete, authoritative text available on autoharp. Teacher and author Meg Peterson presents a colorful array of songs and styles as well as a myriad of strum patterns in an easy-to-understand manner. This self-teaching course features Meg's highly acclaimed system for teaching melody solo performance on the autoharp. Each of its 48 lessons builds on the one before it, with a reference section included for those who wish to learn about music notation, theory, harmony, transposition, and chord substitution. There are 122 practice songs and many more suggested ones. Also included is information on tuning, changing strings, and altering chord position on the instrument. the CD is a stereo teaching tape with vocal instruction and performance demonstrating many of the strum patterns and tunes in the book at full tempo with a singer.

"Before the Amen: Creative Resources for Worship," evolved from the bestselling "Touch Holiness: Resources for Worship." With nine chapters of seasonal materials, three chapters of sacraments and services, and seven chapters oriented by topic, this worship anthology provides fresh language inclusive of gender, ethnicity, race, age, orientation, and ability. Includes materials that come before the "amen," such as resources for the worship service (readings, healing services, and chancel dramas); general resources; and prayers for special issues such as natural disasters, domestic violence, and surrogate parents.

There is a wide selection of hymns in this book, including traditional Hymns of Praise, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Lent. Added to this rich array are the most popular Hymns of Christmastide and a collection of our most beloved Spirituals. They have been arranged in the keys that are most suitable for singing, and can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune, both have been included. If one version is not well known, however, the most widely used melody is selected.