Mel Bay Publications

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Mel Bay Publications is a publisher of materials for musical instrument playing, particularly instructional books that teach a particular instrument or style. Books are targeted at musicians of varying levels of proficiency, from the beginner that is unfamiliar with musical notation to those with advanced performance skills. Available introductory material includes methods for classical instruments such as the violin, clarinet and trumpet, folk instruments such as the harmonica, mandolin and banjo, as well as great deal of material for various types of guitar. This material often emphasizes a wide variety of styles, such as classical, rock, blues, jazz and folk music.