24 Christmas Songs (english & german) - Special Edition "b7" - diatonic melodies, no music notes

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This collection features 24 well-known Christmas songs from Europe and America, arranged for easy playing on Canjo, Dulcimer, and other diatonic string instruments with the extra fret "b7." The songs use numbers for notes, allowing the vocal melody to dictate timing and note lengths—no music theory required! All pieces are based on the diatonic scale, which consists of seven notes. Many string instruments include an additional fret between frets 5 and 6, introducing the flatted seventh "b7," enhancing the bluesy character of melodies and expanding the repertoire for guitar players. This special edition addresses the note shifts caused by this additional tone. To check if your diatonic guitar has this extra fret, look for four adjacent frets (5 to 8) with nearly equal distances. The song list includes favorites such as "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," and "Joy to the World." This book is perfect for absolute beginners and those seeking a simplified approach to making music.