Mel Bay's Balalaika Book and CD

The Complete Balalaika Book has 160 pages and an accompanying CD. Both are by Bibs Ekkel the professional Balalaika player who has preformed throughout Europe and North America. This is a comprehensive guide and tutor for all sizes of Balalaika and Domra. This tutor provides an introduction to the Balalaika, its history and a glossary. Learn the care and handling of the instrument; how to hold it, finger and strumming techniques, tricks, special effects and more. This book is well illustrated and includes numerous exercises and twenty-six songs. We recommended this book for the beginner and intermediate player. 1997 issue.