Author: Michel Heroux
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513472410
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
In musical styles ranging from blues to classical, jazz and modern Latin, the 32 original duets in this book are designed to improve sight reading on the guitar at all levels, beginner to advanced. Canadian guitarist and music educator, Michel Héroux suggests playing these short but complete pieces at different tempos, exchanging parts on repeats, playing select passages an octave higher, and analyzing the harmony—all towards becoming a better sight reader. Written in standard notation only, various meters and keys are explored; online recordings of the author double-tracking himself are provided to guarantee your success.
Plectrum Guitar Duets
Author: Michel Heroux
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513472410
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
In musical styles ranging from blues to classical, jazz and modern Latin, the 32 original duets in this book are designed to improve sight reading on the guitar at all levels, beginner to advanced. Canadian guitarist and music educator, Michel Héroux suggests playing these short but complete pieces at different tempos, exchanging parts on repeats, playing select passages an octave higher, and analyzing the harmony—all towards becoming a better sight reader. Written in standard notation only, various meters and keys are explored; online recordings of the author double-tracking himself are provided to guarantee your success.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513472410
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
In musical styles ranging from blues to classical, jazz and modern Latin, the 32 original duets in this book are designed to improve sight reading on the guitar at all levels, beginner to advanced. Canadian guitarist and music educator, Michel Héroux suggests playing these short but complete pieces at different tempos, exchanging parts on repeats, playing select passages an octave higher, and analyzing the harmony—all towards becoming a better sight reader. Written in standard notation only, various meters and keys are explored; online recordings of the author double-tracking himself are provided to guarantee your success.
Masters of the Plectrum Guitar
Author: William Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609740297
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This landmark book of music for the plectrum style jazz guitar took years to compile, write and edit. It contains some of the greatest solos and duets ever written and performed on the plectrum or flatpicked guitar, including works by Carl Kress, Dick McDonough, George Van Eps, Bucky Pizzarelli, George Barnes, Eddie Lang, George M Smith, Al Valenti, Mel Bay, Frank Victor, Harry Volpe, Carmen Mastren, Oscar Moore, Mundell Lowe, Tony Mottola, Al Hendrickson, and Cal Collins. All solos are in notation and tablature while the duets are shown in standard notation only.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609740297
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This landmark book of music for the plectrum style jazz guitar took years to compile, write and edit. It contains some of the greatest solos and duets ever written and performed on the plectrum or flatpicked guitar, including works by Carl Kress, Dick McDonough, George Van Eps, Bucky Pizzarelli, George Barnes, Eddie Lang, George M Smith, Al Valenti, Mel Bay, Frank Victor, Harry Volpe, Carmen Mastren, Oscar Moore, Mundell Lowe, Tony Mottola, Al Hendrickson, and Cal Collins. All solos are in notation and tablature while the duets are shown in standard notation only.
Songs of Wales for Fingerstyle Guitar
Author: Luke Edwards
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 151345935X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
In this unique solo fingerstyle guitar collection, Luke Edwards presents 17 melodies from the Celtic nation of Wales, The Land of Song, sheep and dragons and birthplace of Merlin the wizard. With arrangements derived from ancient to more modern traditional tunes, this book provides a glimpse into a fascinating musical culture. Often overlooked in comparison to neighboring Scotland and Ireland, the music of Wales is rich and multifaceted. This book covers a variety of traditional Welsh genres including hymns, lullabies, hornpipes, fiddle tunes, and even a selection from The Robert Ap Huw Manuscript of 1340, the oldest known example of harp music in the world. As all of the arrangements were made in guitar-friendly keys in either standard or drop-D tuning, they can be readily combined into sets for performance. Written in both standard notation and tablature, historical notes and complete right and left-hand fingerings are provided throughout. Recommended for the intermediate to advanced guitarist, the collection includes access to online audio.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 151345935X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
In this unique solo fingerstyle guitar collection, Luke Edwards presents 17 melodies from the Celtic nation of Wales, The Land of Song, sheep and dragons and birthplace of Merlin the wizard. With arrangements derived from ancient to more modern traditional tunes, this book provides a glimpse into a fascinating musical culture. Often overlooked in comparison to neighboring Scotland and Ireland, the music of Wales is rich and multifaceted. This book covers a variety of traditional Welsh genres including hymns, lullabies, hornpipes, fiddle tunes, and even a selection from The Robert Ap Huw Manuscript of 1340, the oldest known example of harp music in the world. As all of the arrangements were made in guitar-friendly keys in either standard or drop-D tuning, they can be readily combined into sets for performance. Written in both standard notation and tablature, historical notes and complete right and left-hand fingerings are provided throughout. Recommended for the intermediate to advanced guitarist, the collection includes access to online audio.
Guitar Duets on Great Classic Themes
Author: AL HENDRICKSON
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 161911027X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Twenty one outstanding duets for guitar carefully arranged from classic masterpieces. Intermediate in difficulty. for both plectrum and classic guitar. Presented in standard notation. Ideal for concerts and recitals.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 161911027X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Twenty one outstanding duets for guitar carefully arranged from classic masterpieces. Intermediate in difficulty. for both plectrum and classic guitar. Presented in standard notation. Ideal for concerts and recitals.
Famous Lute Solos Arranged for Plectrum Guitar
Author: Rob MacKillop
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513470604
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Rob MacKillop presents 20 classic lute transcriptions; the "greatest hits" of the Renaissance and Baroque lute repertoire arranged for pick acoustic, electric, or classical guitar. MacKillop has for many years played all these pieces on the lute, and has created sensitive guitar arrangements that lose nothing from the original scores. Composers include Bach, Weiss, Dowland, Spinacino, among others. Finally, we have a book of lute-to-plectrum guitar transcriptions by an arranger who is deeply familiar with and respectful of both instruments. Includes access to online audio for every item recorded by Rob MacKillop in plectrum style.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513470604
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Rob MacKillop presents 20 classic lute transcriptions; the "greatest hits" of the Renaissance and Baroque lute repertoire arranged for pick acoustic, electric, or classical guitar. MacKillop has for many years played all these pieces on the lute, and has created sensitive guitar arrangements that lose nothing from the original scores. Composers include Bach, Weiss, Dowland, Spinacino, among others. Finally, we have a book of lute-to-plectrum guitar transcriptions by an arranger who is deeply familiar with and respectful of both instruments. Includes access to online audio for every item recorded by Rob MacKillop in plectrum style.
24 Pieces for Guitar by Gilbert Isbin
Author: Rob MacKillop
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619118319
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Rob MacKillop presents 24 superb solo guitar works by Belgian composer Gilbert Isbin, one of the most interesting, dynamic and poetic composers writing for the guitar today. All 24 pieces have been recorded by Rob MacKillop–a magnificent solo recording in itself. The book contains standard notation and tablature, and an interview with the composer. The music ranges from student pieces to advanced concert solos. Although composed with a plectrum in mind, they can also be played fingerstyle. Includes access to online audio.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619118319
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Rob MacKillop presents 24 superb solo guitar works by Belgian composer Gilbert Isbin, one of the most interesting, dynamic and poetic composers writing for the guitar today. All 24 pieces have been recorded by Rob MacKillop–a magnificent solo recording in itself. The book contains standard notation and tablature, and an interview with the composer. The music ranges from student pieces to advanced concert solos. Although composed with a plectrum in mind, they can also be played fingerstyle. Includes access to online audio.
Jazz Guitar Lines Workout
Author: Corey Christiansen
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609745507
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The exercises and etudes in this book will help students gain the technique needed to execute great jazz lines. A mixture of technique builders and etudes are all designed to give jazz guitarists a daily workout. All of the exercises in this book are written with the plectrum guitarists in mind, but this doesn't mean that fingerstyle guitarists can't benefit from the exercises as well.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609745507
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The exercises and etudes in this book will help students gain the technique needed to execute great jazz lines. A mixture of technique builders and etudes are all designed to give jazz guitarists a daily workout. All of the exercises in this book are written with the plectrum guitarists in mind, but this doesn't mean that fingerstyle guitarists can't benefit from the exercises as well.
Classical and Contemporary Studies for Bass Guitar
Author: Rob MacKillop
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619118157
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Classical and Contemporary Studies for Bass Guitar combines essential studies from 19th century composer Giovanni Bottesini; the "Paganini of bass", with contemporary studies by Gilbert Isbin; one of the leading European composers for guitar, lute and bass. These 33 studies will help build not just your technique, but reading abilities and overall musicianship. The material is intended for serious bass students and can be played on a fretted or fretless bass. While Bottesini's works lie firmly in the classical genre, Isbin's studies bring in elements of classical, jazz and world music. All the studies are written in standard bass clef notation as well as tablature. Includes access to online audio recorded by Rob MacKillop for each study.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619118157
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Classical and Contemporary Studies for Bass Guitar combines essential studies from 19th century composer Giovanni Bottesini; the "Paganini of bass", with contemporary studies by Gilbert Isbin; one of the leading European composers for guitar, lute and bass. These 33 studies will help build not just your technique, but reading abilities and overall musicianship. The material is intended for serious bass students and can be played on a fretted or fretless bass. While Bottesini's works lie firmly in the classical genre, Isbin's studies bring in elements of classical, jazz and world music. All the studies are written in standard bass clef notation as well as tablature. Includes access to online audio recorded by Rob MacKillop for each study.
Guitar for Students (USC)
Author: NICK STOUBIS
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609746929
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
This beginning guitar book, for use with private students or in a classroom setting, is divided into 15 lessons. Beginning at the complete novice level, the lessons guide players thru learning chords, scales and more advanced techniques. the appendix of the book offers scale, chord, and fretboard diagrams. This text is currently used in the beginning guitar classes at USC.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609746929
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
This beginning guitar book, for use with private students or in a classroom setting, is divided into 15 lessons. Beginning at the complete novice level, the lessons guide players thru learning chords, scales and more advanced techniques. the appendix of the book offers scale, chord, and fretboard diagrams. This text is currently used in the beginning guitar classes at USC.
Ragtime Banjo For Tenor or Plectrum Banjo
Author: Mel Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609746694
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Ragtime music has a character all its own. While it lends itself ideally to a variety of settings and moods, it always maintains its unique joyful feeling. the banjo is an instrument ideally suited for ragtime. the bright crisp banjo sound truly adds a new dimension to the ragtime feeling. Mel Bay and Roy Smeck have teamed together in arranging a variety of Scott Joplin and some original rags. All of the music contained herein can be played by tenor, plectrum, or 5-string banjo. It is with great pleasure that we present the joyful sound of Ragtime Banjo! Standard notation only.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1609746694
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Ragtime music has a character all its own. While it lends itself ideally to a variety of settings and moods, it always maintains its unique joyful feeling. the banjo is an instrument ideally suited for ragtime. the bright crisp banjo sound truly adds a new dimension to the ragtime feeling. Mel Bay and Roy Smeck have teamed together in arranging a variety of Scott Joplin and some original rags. All of the music contained herein can be played by tenor, plectrum, or 5-string banjo. It is with great pleasure that we present the joyful sound of Ragtime Banjo! Standard notation only.