SKU: MB.30105M

ISBN 9780786691692. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The Art Of Lutherie offers a glimpse into the mind and craft of luthier Tom Bills, whom many consider to be one of the most talented luthiers today. In this beautifully written and enjoyable read, Tom elegantly and clearly shares his best-kept secrets and methods of custom guitar making - those which make his guitars favorites among top collectors and players. Toms unique approach to The Art Of Lutherie will empower and inspire you to create more than just a guitar, but a truly unique work of art. The information that is generously shared within this insightful and timeless work is both practical and applicable. It contains the same hard-won wisdom that only comes from years of experience and experimentation that Tom uses in creating his inspiring instruments. Over the years, he has produced instruments considered to be some of the best sounding guitars ever made. Learning the steps of how to build a guitar is important, but understanding why master luthiers take those steps and make those decisions can empower you to make your own educated choices. This will allow you to create unique guitars, and the world needs your art, your guitars - your important contribution. The Art Of Lutherie, a truly unique and inspiring guide, can prepare you to reach new heights when designing and creating unique guitars.It is not often I heap such lavish praise on people; however, Tom is in this case more than deserving: I know of no other luthier whose work I respect more. Tom knows his craft inside and out; he pours his soul into every guitar he makes; he uses cutting-edge science to guide his work, and it shows...as head of Artist Relations and Product Development at Mel Bay, it gives me great pleasure to publish Toms work, which will no doubt take the art of lutherie to a new level. I hope youll spend some time soaking in this book - it will certainly augment your musicality - Collin Bay. Includes access to online video.

SKU: BA.BA06197-71

ISBN 9790006476787. 30 x 42.5 cm inches.

Texts from Mythology, the Bible, Fairytales. Literature for Speakers and Instruments. Versions for 1 or 3 Speakers and/or 1-9 Oboes and (or 1-9 Guitars or other Plucked Instruments; Guitars or Plucked Instruments.

SKU: DZ.DZ-4262

ISBN 9782898521799.

In this ambitious series, Bryan Johanson and Jesse McCann seek to address this missing element in the study of classical guitar. In light of the sheer volume of guitar music written over the centuries, not to men- tion early works by the guitar’s plucked-string relatives, the authors’ choices were by necessity limited to a select group of standards. These might be considered among the most popular works in the guitar canon, admired over the years by performers, students, and audiences alike for their beauty, musical expression, and idiomatic sonority. There are, of course, other pieces that could have been included. But by choosing works that give a broad survey of styles across musical periods (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and early 20th century) written by some of the guitar’s most important composers, the authors present a com- prehensive cross-section of the essential repertoire for the instrument.
- William Kanengiser

Dans cette série ambitieuse, Bryan Johanson et Jesse McCann cherchent à aborder cet élément manquant dans l'étude de la guitare classique. En raison du volume considérable de musique pour guitare écrite au fil des siècles, sans mentionner les œuvres anciennes des instruments à cordes pincées apparentés à la guitare, les choix des auteurs étaient nécessairement limités à un groupe restreint de « standards ». Ces œuvres peuvent être considérées parmi les plus populaires du répertoire de la guitare, admirées au fil des ans par les interprètes, les étudiants et les auditoires pour leur beauté, leur expression musicale et leur sonorité idiomatique. Il existe, bien sûr, d'autres pièces qui auraient pu être incluses. Mais en choisissant des œuvres qui offrent un large panorama des styles à travers les périodes musicales (Renaissance, Baroque, Classique, Romantique et début du 20e siècle) écrites par certains des compositeurs les plus importants pour la guitare, les auteurs présentent une section transversale complète du répertoire essentiel pour l'instrument.
- William Kanengiser.

SKU: HL.50603687

ISBN 9781705128282. UPC: 840126953848. 9.0x12.0x0.05 inches.

The vast musical production by Darius Milhaud (Marseille, 4 September 1892-Geneva, 22 June 1974) is made up of more than 450 titles, including theatrical works, ballets, stage and choral music, vocal and instrumental compositions, as well as chamber and piano music. The guitar, on the other hand, occupies only a marginal place, with one short composition, written in 1957, entitled Segoviana. The Andalusian guitarist Andrés Segovia (1893-1987) was not only its dedicatee but its protagonist, seeing that the piece was conceived in his image. The present edition, edited by Frédéric Zigante, differs from the first one of 1959 for a layout that makes reading easier and the addition of fingering indications.

SKU: DY.DO-1544

ISBN 9782897963248.

The present collection of the twelve chansons by one of the greatest French 15th-century composers Gilles Binchois, was originally conceived for vocal upper voice over two instrumental tenors. In contrast to all the other pieces, the last two chansons were arranged for either voice and guitar or a guitar duo.

Le présent recueil de douze chansons de l'un des plus grands compositeurs français du XVe siècle, Gilles Binchois, a été conçu à l'origine pour une voix supérieure vocale sur deux ténors instrumentaux. Contrairement à toutes les autres pièces, les deux dernières chansons ont été arrangées soit pour voix et guitare, soit pour un duo de guitares.