ISBN 9781619118577.

This collection of 36 solos, etudes and technique studies was written especially for the developing intermediate guitarist. A variety of musical styles and genres are presented, along with a colorful assortment of flatpicking techniques and melodies. In addition to their appealing sound and being fun to play, many of these pieces are suitable for performance in recitals or concerts. Every effort has been made to be sure that these musical selections alie well under the fingers,a and are very guitaristic or idiomatic in nature.Guitar Solos for Improving Technique is ideal as a standalone solo collection or as a technique-building text. The collection also works well as a supplement to any intermediate guitar method. Includes access to an online audio recording of each piece.

ISBN 9781619119529.

This unique book presents 18 of the most popular classical compositions typically performed at weddings. Rather than being written for the classic guitar, however, each piece is arranged for solo pick-style guitaraa.k.a., plectrum or flatpicking guitarain both standard notation and tablature. Like classical guitar arrangements, these settings utilize the full spectrum of the guitaras capabilities with bass lines, chords and melodies happening simultaneously. Although written for intermediate to advanced plectrum guitarists, fingerstyle players will also find these arrangements rewarding. This collection would serve as a convenient resource for pros who should be able to sight read most of this material on the job. Given that these arrangements sound complete and appropriate as plectrum guitar solos, pick-style students will also enjoy and benefit from working on these familiar melodies by Baroque, Classical and Modern masters.

ISBN 9781513455273. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book and online audio presents solo guitar settings of thirteen Celtic and traditional compositions in standard notation and tablature. In addition to well-known Celtic tunes, the author offers a couple of original solos plus arrangements of tunes by the famed Irish harper-Turlough OCarolan. It is intended for the intermediate to advanced guitarist. All of the arrangements were created with the guitar in an alternate tunings including: CGCGCD, CGDGCD (Orkney), DAAEAB, CFCGCD and DGDGCD. Includes access to online audio that contains all of the tunes in the book and should provide a welcome assist in learning these tasteful, sometimes challenging arrangements.

ISBN 9781619116375. 8.5 X 11 inches.

This book and online video package brings together Jeff Linsky's Mel Bay Artist Series Video, Latin Guitar Jazz, with music for all the pieces in notation and tablature. There are some direct transcriptions, but there are also arrangements of the pieces and analysis of Linsky's style, his techniques and his approaches to certain musical problems. Jeff Linsky is one of the finest guitarists on the contemporary jazz scene. He is well respected for his polyphonic solo guitar improvisation and for his fun and lively compositions. Just Jazz Guitar Magazine has commented, In this collection of Linsky originals, you will hear plenty of imagination, melodic and harmonic inventiveness and sheer joy. Jeff's ability to create memorable melodies and dazzling improvisation is a joy to experience. Includes access to online video.

ISBN 9781619117068. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This comprehensive book/audio set presents some of the first contemporary blues guitarists! Features Muriel Anderson, Duck Baker, Mickey Baker, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, William Bay, Larry Bolles, Ben Bolt, Dan Bowden, Dix Bruce, Mike Christiansen, Alan de Mause, Craig Dobbins, Steven Eckels, Jim Ferguson, Buddy Fite, Tommy Flint, John Griggs, Stefan Grossman, Ole Halen, Al Hendrickson, Roger Hudson, Jean-Felix Lalanne, Paul Lolax, Larry McCabe, Dale Miller, Franco Morone, Ronald Muldrow, Paul Musso, Bill Piburn, Bucky Pizzarelli, Paul Rishell, Vincent Sadovsky, Felix Schell, Jerry Silverman, Martin Simpson, Fred Sokolow, Stanley Solow, Tim Sparks, John Standefer, Jay Umble, Phil Upchurch, Paul Yandell and John Zaradin. These selections include both new pieces and some of the best previously published pieces from the latter half of the 20th century. Standard notation and tablature are offered for most of the pieces, along with a biographical sketch of each performer. Includes extensive online audio, making this an ideal sourcebook for serious students and professionals alike. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781619119765.

This comprehensive text covers the spectrum of fingerpicking technique and styles. Performance and stylistic notes, fingerstyle guitar solos and a listening guide are presented for each section of the book.Sections include: Folk Songs; Gospel Songs; Country Blues; RagtimeBlues; Rags and Dances; Appalachian Fiddle Tunes; Celtic Airs; Jigs and Reels; Classic Rags; Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar & Fingerstyle Guitar Duets. All solos are in notation and tablature and are written by noted fingerpicking guitarists Stefan Grossman, Elizabeth Cotten, DeanSires, Ton VanBergeyk, David Laibman, Rev. Gary Davis, Duck Baker, Seth Austen, Steve Tilston, John Morris, Sid Percy, Tom O'Farrell, JimMcLennan, Leo Wijnkamp Jr., Lasse Johansson and Claes Palmqvist.

ISBN 9781619118171.

Classically trained jazz guitarist Diego Barber presents five well-developed themes and a 3-movement solo sonata transcribed from his outstanding commercial CD recordings: Calima, One Minute Later, Tales, and The Choice. Two of the tracks, aElvira Mariaa and the 3-movement Sonata aBanc daArguina are strictly guitar solos, while aRichia is a solo accompanied by light percussion. aKilianas Mountaina is a reduced score of an extended duet with a pianist, and aDesiertoa and aVirgiannaa include expert sidemen on saxophone, bass and drums. The music ventures from complex melody-chord textures to hard-swinging grooves, all played with spontaneity and a heightened awareness of time, dynamics, color, technique and tone. Even seasoned guitarists will find these pieces rhythmically and technically challenging, but they provide a roadmap to the recordings, and rare insight to the workings of a unique musical mind. Diego Barberas Compositions for Classical Guitar are written in standard notation only, with online access to stellar solo and ensemble recordings. About Sonata aBanc daArguina a\| Diego Barber is a native of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, just off the northeast coast of Africa; in writing Sonata aBanc daArguin,a the main solo piece in this collection, he was inspired by the major cities, Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, the Banc daArguin National Park, and the desert of the West African country of Mauritania.

ISBN 9781513459899. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Easy to Play Flamenco and Classical Guitar Solos is an essential song book for beginner to intermediate players learning to play flamenco and classical guitar. Featuring 23 songs, this book introduces students to flamenco palos/styles such as zambra, sevillanas, rumba and verdiales; and classical guitar songs such as milonga, waltzes (vals) and etudes that utilize fundamental right-hand techniques/arpeggio patterns commonly found in classical songs. And be sure to check out my other book, Classical and Flamenco Guitar Solos and Etudes, co-written with Elysa Hochman. Includes access to online audio and video.

Classical and Flamenco Guitar Solos and Etudes provides an introduction to classical and flamenco guitar techniques through 22 pieces. These short, melodic studies will increase your understanding of chord/harmonic shapes, and encompass a variety of styles: vals, classical etudes, malaguena, solea, rumba, farruca, and bulerias. The five main techniques in classical and flamenco guitar are: pulgar (thumb rest stroke), arpeggio, picado (index and middle alternating strokes), rasgueo (strumming), and tremolo (flamenco) a which are applied throughout this book. Includes access to online audio and video.

8.75 x 11.75 inches.

A collection of 14 of Wes Montgomery's great jazz guitar solos transcribed directly from recorded performances. Included are such landmark solos as Work Song; Sack o' Woe; Unit 7; Fallout; Jeanine; Blue Roz; Full House; Mi Cosa; Doujie; Missile; Blues; and others. All solos are in notation and tablature. Most of the pieces can be heard on Riverside's Wes Montgomery: The Complete Riverside Recordings. The new revised edition matches the recordings much more closely than the first edition, with more detailed rhythms in several pieces. All of Wes' original solos are faithfully transcribed here in notation and tablature for your study. The book also contains general performance notes, a chronological discography, and a touching biographical essay.

ISBN 9781619119666.

Sardinian flamenco guitar virtuoso, Dario Piga, delivers 18 intermediate to advanced exercises in this progressively arranged book addressing: arpegio, pulgar, picado, rasgueo, alzapua, and tremolo techniques. Dario himself studied in Spain with several prominent guitarists and singers, so is fluent with the authentic rhythms and techniques essential to effective flamenco guitar soloing and song and dance accompaniment. The pulgar (thumb) exercises in this volume will be of particular interest to flamenco aficionados as they explore various rhythms and chord inversions throughout the fretboard. Following his studies in Spain, Dario added jazz harmony to his lexicon of musical resources and frequently participates in the Time in Jazz festival in Sardinia. His affinity for jazz is also reflected in the appealing modern harmonies that occur in these studies. Two stunning Piga flamenco guitar solos provide a magnificent ending to this collection, written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

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.

ISBN 9781513459738. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This fingerstyle guitar book includes many wonderful gospel songs adapted for DADGAD tuninga style not typically used in gospel. The material includes standards, as well as songs less familiar to fingerstyle players. Intended for advanced-beginners, intermediate-level players, and anyone looking to dive into alternating-bass music and more complex chordal work. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781610656894.

A collection of 16 hot, intermediate-level flatpicking guitar solos from five of the leading exponents of this technique. David Bromberg is known as the leader of one of the most successful acoustic bands of the 1970's and 1980's. The Kitchen Girl, a fine Kentucky tune, is an example of Bromberg's good taste in choosing material. Dick Fegy is a master picker of fiddle tunes and is the most heavily-featured player in the collection. San Francisco Bay area favorite Eric Thompson crosses old-time with traditional Irish playing. Michael Aumen contributes three tunes associated with Clarence White and a very interesting version of Soldier's Joy, with a flair that pushes the limits of the hot country style. Richard Lieberson is a fine bluegrass picker who has developed a convincing swing jazz style with exciting results, and a touch of humor. Written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio featuring performances of all the tunes in the book.

ISBN 9781513455709. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

These Juan Martin compositions are for flamenco, classical and any type of guitar players at intermediate and more advanced stages who already have experience of the instrument and techniques like arpeggios, tremolo and correct left-hand fingering, but wish to extend their knowledge of thumb techniques like alzapua, the many forms of rasgueo and flamenco rhythms such as rumba, virtuosic guajiras and the mysteriously beautiful rondena, dissonant and deep. If you master these 8 solos, you will be well on the way to becoming a concert soloist. Includes access to online audio. Estas composiciones de Juan Martin son para guitarristas flamencos, clasicos y de cualquier tipo en niveles intermedios y mas avanzados que ya tienen experiencia en instrumentos y tecnicas como arpegios, tremolo y digitacion correcta de la mano izquierda, pero desean ampliar su conocimiento de las tecnicas de pulgar como alzapua, las muchas formas de rasgueo y palos flamencos como la rumba, las virtuosas guajiras y la misteriosamente bella rondena, disonante y profunda. Si dominas estos 8 solos, estaras en camino de convertirte en solista de concierto. Incluye acceso a audio en linea.

ISBN 9781513455693. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

These Juan Martin compositions are for flamenco, classical and any type of guitar players at intermediate and more advanced stages who already have experience of the instrument and techniques like arpeggios, tremolo and correct left-hand fingering, but wish to extend their knowledge of thumb techniques like alzapua, the many forms of rasgueo and flamenco rhythms such as rumba, virtuosic guajiras and the mysteriously beautiful rondena, dissonant and deep. If you master these 8 solos, you will be well on the way to becoming a concert soloist. Includes access to online audio. Estas composiciones de Juan Martin son para guitarristas flamencos, clasicos y de cualquier tipo en niveles intermedios y mas avanzados que ya tienen experiencia en instrumentos y tecnicas como arpegios, tremolo y digitacion correcta de la mano izquierda, pero desean ampliar su conocimiento de las tecnicas de pulgar como alzapua, las muchas formas de rasgueo y palos flamencos como la rumba, las virtuosas guajiras y la misteriosamente bella rondena, disonante y profunda. Si dominas etros 8 solos, estaras en camino de convertirte en solista de concierto. Incluye acceso a audio en linea.

A 19th century set of selected Guitar solos first plublished 1900, transcribed from tablature Guitar to standard notation Guitar.
For Guitar solo.
With Guitar tablature. With finger position suggestions. With downloadable mp3 for audio help.
Valse: Early intermediate, 2 pages, 1:40' min.
Polka: Early intermediate, 3 pages, 2:10' min.
Mazurka: Early intermediate, 2 pages, 1:36' min.
Scottisch: Intermediate, 2 pages, 2' min.
Habanera: Early intermediate, 3 pages, 2:35' min.
Paso Doble: Early intermediate to Intermediate, 2 pages, 2:20' min.
Tango: Early intermediate to Intermediate, 2 pages, 2:20' min.
Balance melodia Portuguesa: Early Intermediate, 2 pages, 1:25' min.
Spanish folklore: Intermediate, 3 pages, 1:40' min.
El Campesino Allegre (Robert Schumann): Intermediate to late intermediate, 1 page, 1 min'.

ISBN 9781513455969. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Twenty-one guitar solos on beautiful hymns and some new Christian gems. All arrangements are in notation and tablature and give the pick-style player a wealth of wonderful, inspiring music to play in church, concert or in other appropriate settings. Includes access to an online audio.

Item Number: S0.952777

Master the Blues in Open D Guitar Tuning

Take your Open D guitar playing to the next level with 101Blues Riffs & Solos in Open D Guitar Tuning. The most complete instructional book everwritten exclusively for DADF#AD tuning. This book is great for beginners and excellentfor intermediate and advanced guitarists looking to enrich their creative, opentuning knowledge.

A complete course on its own, the book covers a wide rangeof essential lessons to play blues in multiple styles, including traditional, Delta,rock, funk and jazz blues. Begin by studyingthe 40 stylistic riffs in several keys, then move on to the 25 practical oneand two bar riffs. Next, you can learnthe rhythm guitar riffs, the fingerstyle patterns, and finish with the longerriffs and solos.

Using a combination of slide, fingerstyle and pick playing,you will cover all the bases needed to develop a solid technique in open Dguitar. The extensive scale charts showthe blues, major, minor, modal and pentatonic scales with useful diagrams. Chords and arpeggios are also covered with theessential blues chords and variations on blues chord progressions presented inall keys.

If you want to explore the world of open D, then you are inthe right place. Everything you need tomaster the blues with essential lessons for DADF#AD guitar tuning!

Audio tracks are available on the author's website: brentrobitaille.com. 185 pgs

ISBN 9781619117983.

Romantic Arias for Classical GuitarA is a collection of the worlds most beloved songs from the world of opera.A A An aria is a song performed during an opera that listeners are the most familiar with. These AC/a!Apop songs of opera" provide an entry point for those unfamiliar with the opera repertoire, considered by many as the most expressive genre of western music. For those who are familiar with the world of opera, you will recognize the selections here as the arias most beloved by millions of listeners around the world.This project, a labor of love by master guitarist Steve Eckels, contains the most famous melodies by composers Verdi and Puccini including the great operasA La Traviata,A Madame Butterfly,A La BohA"me,A Turandot,A Nabucco,A Tosca, andA Rigoletto. Also included are MassenetsA Meditation, DelibesA Flower Duet, OffenbachsA Barcarolle,A BizetsA HabaneraA and others. The pieces have been arranged for recreational or concert guitarists, and have been meticulously fingered and engraved for ease of learning. The author has also provided music reading warm-ups to assist in learning the pieces. Eckels performances of all the arrangements on YouTube will provide an aid in familiarizing yourself with the most beloved songs ever written.A Includes access to online audio.