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.

ISBN 9781513459530. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This book contains all 60 of William Bays guitar solos found in his three Christmas solo collections: Guitar Picking Tunes Beautiful Carols of Christmas, Guitar Picking Tunes Christmas in the British Isles, and Guitar Picking Tunes An Early American Christmas. In this volume, all solos are presented in notation only. Includes access to an online recording of the author performing each piece.

ISBN 9781610652711. Mel Bay's latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. Included in this wonderful fingerstyle journal are a myriad of tunes in many styles: Easy, Blues, Gospel, Classic, Fiddle Tunes, Thumbpicking, Patriotic, Ballads, Early Jazz, Latin, Celtic, DADGAD, Ragtime and Contemporary. Perfect for the student to professional musician, this wonderful book contains tunes which can be revisited daily. All music in notation and tablature. Hard cover, covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable information that you will treasure it for years to come! - Ultimate guide of fingerstyle tunes perfect foreveryday use- Easy, blues, gospel, classic, fiddle, thumbpicking,patriotic, ballads, early jazz, Latin, Celtic, Ragtime,DADGAD and contemporary styles all featured- Excellent for the student to professional musician- In notation and tablature-Companion recording.