ISBN 9781513459646. 8.75x11.75 inches.

A collection of thirty guitar solos for the plectrum or flatpick guitarist drawn from the early American shape-note tradition. These songs reflect the rugged faith of Americas early settlers and range from joyous, rhythmic pieces to somber, contemplative melodies. The arrangements are of medium difficulty and present a broad palate of harmonic colors. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio, recorded by the author.

The famous hymn and national anthem of the United Kingdom, God Save The Queen (also known as America), has been a source of melodic inspiration for hundreds of composers over the past centuries. Beethoven, J.C. Bach and Paganini, for example, each wrote a set of variations based on its melody. This jazz variation of God Save The Queen for solo guitar incorporates jazz counterpoint, extended and altered chords, and chord substitutions to reharmonize this well-known melody. Great for electric, acoustic or classical guitar.

3 pages sheet music, plus tablature and chord changes.

ISBN 9781610651073. These solo fingerstyle guitar arrangements cover a wide spectrum of American music. They include early hymns of the pilgrims, American Revolutionary war tunes, British folk ballads that later became colonial pop songs, sea chanteys, spirituals, Civil War tunes, pioneer frontier ballads, military hymns, and songs of patriotism. They were selected for their heartfelt melodies and their adaptability for solo instrumental guitar. While these arrangements seek to tap the rich polyphonic nature of the guitar, players of all levels will enjoy them and be richly rewarded with the music that is unleashed here. This collection offers an extensively researched musical snapshot of early America and a reminder of the amazing heritage of this great country. Written in standard notation and tablature

ISBN 9781610655323. This is a well written, informative study of the solo and rhythmic guitar styles found in Latin America. Featured is music from Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. Most of the compositions are in E major or E minor and all are scored in notation and tablature.

ISBN 9781619119420.

Classic Guitar Solos on Latin American Rhythms is a follow-up to the popular dance rhythms featured in Latin American Rhythms for Guitar. Renowned Argentine virtuoso Jorge Morel offers insight in the playing of complex Latin dance rhythms: the milonga, tango, malambo, and baiao -plus a bossa nova tune! Written in standard notation and tablature.

ISBN 9781619119895.

This is a collection of 25 lyrical North American melodies scored for guitar solo. Some of the solos have historical themes and some are from the turbulent Civil War era. Any collection of American ballads would be incomplete without some settings on the beautiful melodies penned by Stephen Foster. A number of those are included herein as guitar solos. All solos are presented in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to an online audio.

8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The joyous Christmas season has inspired musicians in many countries and in many eras to compose beautiful songs. This book contains 18 Christmas carols and songs from the American Christmas repertoire arranged for solo plectrum/flatpick guitar. Each solo can also be played by the classical or fingerstyle guitarist. All of the solos are in notation and tablature. Includes access to an online audio.