Guitar Solo-A marvelous collection of music for guitar arranged at the easy to intermediate level of difficulty. All pieces are arranged for flat picked style guitar. Contents: Piano Concerto No. 3 Op. 37 · Leonore Overture No. 3 Op. 72A · Violin Concerto Op. 61 · Symphony No. 3 Op. 55 · Symphony No. 9 Op. 125 · Symphony No. 6 Op. 68 · Coriolan Overture Op. 49 No. 1 · Piano Sonata Op. 49 No. 1 · Piano Sonata No. 14 Op. 27 · Die Ehre Gottes In Der Natur Op. 48 No. 4 · Piano Sonata No. 8 Op. 13 · Piano Concerto No. 1 Op. 15 · Piano Concerto No. 2 Op. 19 · Piano Concerto No. 1 Op.15 · Piano Sonata No. 1 Op. 2 No. 1 · Ich Liebe Dich · An Die Ferne Geliebte Op. 98 No. 3.

The composer says: Several musical threads led to my writing this piece of music to celebrate my friend Matanya Ophee?s (AKA MO) 80th birthday - a life lived with the guitar. Jelly Roll Morton once asserted: ?In fact, if you can't manage to put tinges of Spanish in your tunes, you will never be able to get the right seasoning; I call it, for jazz.? Over the last couple of years I moved back to Jelly Roll Morton?s city: New Orleans, home of my adolescence and reacquainted myself with the tinges of Spanish in its rich musical heritage. One of these pieces was the Mardi Gras Mambo, an iconic song frequently played during Mardi Gras and, in David Newman?s reworking of the lyrics, at the New Orleans Saints football games as the Super Bowl Mambo. Uncited sources on both Wikipedia and Essortment say the word Mambo means ?conversation with the gods? in Kikongo, the language spoken by Central African slaves taken to Cuba where it became the name for a musical form and a dance style that developed originally in Cuba in the able hands of Cachao?s (Bassist Orestes Lopez) tune: Danzon Mambo. This rhythmic style became famous in the 1950?s following its use in dance bands in Mexico and through New Orleans to the United States. The infectiousness of the New Orleans re-interpretation of the Mambo?s ostinato bass line and the reaction of people who are readily moved to dance when they hear it spoke to me of dance and celebration. This led me to choose some of this piece?s characteristics and title for this piece: Mambo for MO. As we have progressed on the instrument, some of us may have encountered the four-chord descending minor chord progression known as the Andalusian cadence: i - VII - VI - V in many different genres and guises. After all, it appears in Ray Charles? Hit the Road, Jack, the verse on Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys, Walk, Don?t Run by The Ventures, Runaway by Del Shannon and in that great work arranged and embraced by the Guitar: J.S. Bach?s Chaconne from the Partita in D minor for solo violin, BWV 1004. This bass line derived from a Latin American musical style as reinterpreted in New Orleans, a chord progression that evokes the Flamenco Music of Spain, and my impressions of the sinuous lines of people dancing the Second Line in the streets of New Orleans at Mardi Gras led me to this synthesis as a tribute to a man who has contributed so much in his lifelong efforts for the guitar, its history and lore on the occasion of his birthday! Happy Birthday, Matanya! Carlos Barrientos was born on June 25, 1954 in Tela, Honduras. He began his formal music studies at the National Music Conservatory in Guatemala City, Guatemala C.A. His training with Maestro Elias Barreiro, Director of Guitar Studies at Tulane University, was supplemented with Master Classes with Manuel Barrueco, Leo Brouwer, Juan Mercadal, Michael Newman, Tommy Tedesco and Carlos Barbosa-Lima. He studied composition under the tutelage of Dr. Jerry Sieg, University of New Orleans, and Dr. Roy Johnson, Florida State University. He consulted with Michael D. Martin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music, Albany State University, Albany, GA in the creation of a recordings library that reflects Western Art Music and American Jazz for the students at Albany State University. The New York Premiere of the First Movement of his Second Guitar Sonata was dedicated to and performed by Classical Guitarist Maestro Carlos Barbosa-Lima in 2003 at Carnegie Hall. At the request of U.S. Senator Bob Graham one of his compositions, Si Tu Te Vas (If You Go Away), was included on a recording to promote The Everglades Trail. In 2004, at the American Church in Paris, France the World Premiere of his Romance for Flute and Guitar was performed by the award-winning Serenade Duo, flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitarist Gerry Saulter. He has performed with such legendary musicians as Herbie Mann, Donald Byrd and Debbie Reynolds, led an on stage Renaissance Trio in a University of New Orleans production of Shakespeare?s Twelfth Night, and played incidental music for their production of Bertold Brecht?s The Good Woman of Sichuan. He has performed Carulli?s Guitar Concerto in A, Leonard Bernstein?s West Side Story and Marvin Hamlish?s A Chorus Line with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Okaloosa-Walton Community College, Niceville, FL, and with the Southern Art Music Ensemble, a Jazz/Latin Fusion Sextet, including an Honors Convocation in Atlanta for Mr. Ted Turner. He has been a guest performer with the Albany State University Jazz Ensemble at The Fletcher Henderson Jr., Macon and Atlanta Jazz Festivals, and played the banjo in the Albany State University /Albany Symphony?s co-production of George Gershwin?s Opera Porgy and Bess.

This book co-written by guitarist Seth F. Josel and composer Ming Tsao provides a comprehensive survey of contemporary performance techniques on the classical Guitar. It was inspired by a new generation of solo guitarists whose extraordinary technical and virtuosic skills have paved the way for a new understanding of instrumental performance practice. Detailed explanations are given for the instrument???s technical potential within the historical context of traditional Guitar technique. Composers will be interested in the in-depth analyses of contemporary Guitar literature featuring many examples of chamber and ensemble music.Four main chaptersdescribe:Techniques of the right and left hands.Special harmonies and percussive techniques.The main instruments of the Guitar family and their potential.Possible ways of notating contemporary Guitar literature.The examples discussed in the book are complemented by an enclosed CD and detailed charts on multiphonics bitones and percussion techniques.Seth F. Josel is among the leading figures of his generation in modern Guitar performance and has taken part in the premieres of more than 100 works as a soloist and ensemble member. A regular guest at Europe???s major contemporary music festivals he has worked with composers of the stature of Mauricio Kagel Helmut Lachenmann Tristan Murail and James Tenney and has played with such leading orchestras and ensembles as the New York Philharmonic the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Staatskapelle. From 1991 to 2000 he was a permanent member of the Ensemble musikFabrik. Today he lives in Berlin.Ming Tsao (b. Berkeley CA 1966) is professor of composition at Gothenburg University. His compositions have been performed amongst others by the Arditti Quartet ensemble recherche and the Stuttgart Opera (premiere of ???Die Geisterinsel??? in 2011). He is regularly involved in the Donaueschingen Festival the Witten Days of New Chamber Music the Darmstadt Contemporary Music Holiday Courses and Wien Modern. His works are published by C.F. Peters (Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig). He too lives in Berlin.

Intended for both working guitarists and those who play strictly for the enjoyment of great music, this collection of 18 famous Beethoven pieces will add something special to any party or gathering. Arrangements of masterpieces such as the theme to the second movement of Symphony #7, 'Ode to Joy' from the monumental Symphony #9, and even the piano favorite, 'Für Elise,' make this a fun and edifying book to play through. Included is a short essay on Beethoven and his importance in music history, as well as additional favorites, like Five Lãndler, the theme from the first movement of Symphony #6 (Pastoral), and 'Rage Over a Lost Penny,' to provide you with a repertoire of crowd-pleasers for any event. / Guitare

From the second half of the 20th century into the new millenium, some bands have stretched the limits of rock. The great progressive rock artists of the world such as Yes, Kim Crimson, Queensryche, Dream Theater, and Symphony X have expanded the possibilities, exploring elements of classical, jazz and other styles while maintaining the excitement and edge of rock. This book provides a look at the inner workings of this music, providing the tools and inspiration you need to create your own progressive rock sound. You'll learn fascinating chords, odd time signatures, metric and harmonic modulations, exotic scales and advanced guitar soloing concepts. Finally, here is guidance for the guitarist who's ready to rise above and beyond the confines of simple rock 'n' roll and push the boundaries where few dare to go. The CD demonstrates the examples in the book. 96 pages.

Contemporary Baroque Etudes-The arts flourished in the Baroque period. Music from that time is still performed worldwide by symphonies opera companies choirs chamber ensembles and soloists on many instruments. The period was characterized by the worksof such great artists as J. S. Bach (b. 1685) Handel (b. 1685) Telemann (b. 1681) and many others. These composers defined the rich ornate and melodic Baroque style of music which we categorize in theclassical realm. There was another genre of music flourishing during this period and that was the 'common' or folk music style characterized by such composers as Ireland's legendary harpist Turlough O'Carolan (b. 1670).In composing music for this book the author recreated harmonic and melodic elements of this great musical age while adding some contemporary twists. All of the etudes are original and will serve to enhance guitar technique phrasing expression note- reading ability and knowledge of the entire guitar fingerboard. Fingering and string markings are included where appropriate.In addition to facilitating the many technical and aestheticaspects of performing at an advanced level on the guitar these etudes may be used successfully in concerts or recitals. This book is an ideal companion for the other books in the Mel Bay 'Achieving Guitar Artistry' series whichis designed to condition and guide the developing guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency regardless of the style of music performed.

Par WILLLIAM BAY. The arts flourished in the Baroque period. Music from that time is still performed worldwide by symphonies, opera companies, choirs, chamber ensembles and soloists on many instruments. The period was characterized by the works of such great artists as J. S. Bach (b. 1685), Handel (b. 1685), Telemann (b. 1681) and many others. These composers defined the rich, ornate and melodic Baroque style of music which we categorize in the classical realm. There was another genre of music flourishing during this period, and that was the 'common' or folk music style characterized by such composers as Ireland's legendary harpist, Turlough O'Carolan (b. 1670). In composing music for this book the author recreated harmonic and melodic elements of this great musical age, while adding some contemporary twists. All of the etudes are original and will serve to enhance guitar technique, phrasing, expression, note- reading ability, and knowledge of the entire guitar fingerboard. Fingering and string markings are included where appropriate. In addition to facilitating the many technical and aesthetic aspects of performing at an advanced level on the guitar, these etudes may be used successfully in concerts or recitals. This book is an ideal companion for the other books in the Mel Bay 'Achieving Guitar Artistry' series, which is designed to condition and guide the developing guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency, regardless of the style of music performed./ Recueil / Guitare

Recueil de 132 pièces progressives pour guitare seule. Contenu : * Jeu D'Enfant 1 * Jeu D'Enfant 2 * BEETHOVEN Ludwig van - Ode A La Joie * STRAVINSKY Igor - Petrouchka * GRANADOS Enrique - Danse Espagnole * VIVALDI Antonio - Quatre Saisons (Les) * Old Mac Donald * Chant Gregorien * DUMOND Arnaud - Melopee Arabe * Chanson * Chanson Enfantine * Roi A Fait Battre Tambour (Le) * Air * BIZET Georges - Carmen (Theme) * SCHUBERT Franz - Truite (La)(Theme) * Fais Dodo * STRAUSS Johann - Valse Imperiale (Theme) * Nuit De Moscou * BACH JS (Johann Sebastian) - Menuet * MOZART Wolfgang Amadeus - Serenade Don Juan (Theme) * BACH JS (Johann Sebastian) - Jesus Que Ma Joie Demeure (Theme) Bwv 147 * Petit Bossu (Le) * BRAHMS Johannes - Berceuse * Une Souris Verte * Bonhomme, Bonhomme * LECOQ - Petit Duc (Le) * VIVALDI Antonio - Quatre Saisons (Les)(Theme) * Happy Birthday To You * Michael Row The Boat * En Alabama Mon Banjo * Chanson Americaine * SOR Fernando - Etude * BIZET Georges - Arlesienne (L')(Theme) * DUMOND Arnaud - Ceremonie Orientale * ALBINONI/GIAZOTTO - Adagio (Theme) * STRAUSS Johann - Valse La Vie Viennoise * JOPLIN Scott - Entertainer (The)(Theme) * MOZART Wolfgang Amadeus - Romance Petite Musique De Nuit * DVORÁK Antonin - Largo * SOR Fernando - Etude En Ré M * AGUADO Dionisio - Etude * SOR Fernando - Etude En Do M * Etude En Do M * BACH JS (Johann Sebastian) - Menuet (1Ere Suite Cello) * MOZART Wolfgang Amadeus - Allegro Petite Musique De Nuit * GRIEG Edvard - Chez Le Roi De La Montagne * Danse D'Anitra * MOZART Wolfgang Amadeus - Andante Sonate K 545 * GIULIANI - Etude * VERDI Giuseppe - Traviata (La)(Theme) * TÁRREGA Francisco - Etude * SCHUMANN Robert - Reve * TÁRREGA Francisco - Mazurka * CARCASSI Mateo - Etude En La M * SOR Fernando - Etude En Mi M * Quand J'Etais Chez Mon Pere * SOR Fernando - Etude Op. 31 * ANONYME - Greensleeves * TCHAIKOVSKY Piotr Illitch - Marche (Casse-Noisettes) * BEETHOVEN Ludwig van - Theme De La 5E Symphonie * MOZART/SOR - D'Apres La Flute Enchantee * Hava Naguila * God Save The Queen * Ce N'Est Qu'Un Au Revoir * En Alabama Mon Banjo * Danse De La Renaissance * GIULIANI - Danse * ORTIZ Diego - Recercada * Scarborought Fair * LE ROY Adrian - Passemezze * Vidalita * Air Du Perou * Tourdion * Saltarello * DURAND/HUBERT - Petite Etude * COTTEN - Freight Train * BEETHOVEN Ludwig van - Hymne A La Joie * Ah Vous Dirai-Je Maman * J'Ai Du Bon Tabac * Au Clair De La Lune * Ils Etaient 3 Petits Enfants * A La Claire Fontaine * Petit Papa Noel * DUMOND Arnaud - Petite Passacaille * Frere Jacques * V'La L'Bon Vent * Air Ancien De Hongrie * CHARPENTIER M. A. - Te Deum (Theme Eurovision) * SOR Fernando - Etude * Etude * O Douce Nuit * PAGANINI Niccolò - Romance * Chanson D'Enfant * MOZART Wolfgang Amadeus - Symphonie N° 40 (Extrait) * The House Of The Rising Sun * CARULLI Ferdinando - Andante En La M * GIULIANI - Allegro En La M * TÁRREGA Francisco - Lagrima En Sol M * BEETHOVEN Ludwig van - Lettre A Elise * NARVÁEZ Luys de - Villancico * Guardame Las Vacaz (Extrait) * SOR Fernando - Etude En La M * Ungaresca * VISÉE Robert de - Sarabande * BACH JS (Johann Sebastian) - Sarabande * Chant Breton * DUMOND Arnaud - Blues Junior * Flammes And Co Junior * VISÉE Robert de - Bourree * MUDARRA Alonso - Fantasia Ludovico (Extrait) * JOPLIN Scott - The Entertainer * MAHLER Gustav - Comme Un Air Populaire * SOR Fernando - Etude Op. 60 * BACH JS (Johann Sebastian) - Gavotte En Rondeau (Extrait) * SOR Fernando - Etude Op. 35 * ROUGET DE L'ISLE - Marseillaise (La) * FRANÇOIS Claude - Comme D'Habitude * NARVÁEZ Luys de - Chanson De L'Empereur * BRAHMS Johannes - Valse (Extrait) Op. 39 * Yeux Noirs (Les) * SOR Fernando - Etude Op. 35 * Il Me Souvient D'Un Autre Amant * Chanson D'Aube * BACH JS (Johann Sebastian) - Allemande * Badinerie * DUMOND Arnaud - Etude Abstraite * BEATLES (the) - Yesterday * SOR Fernando - Etude Op. 60 * DUMOND Arnaud - De La Neige Sous Les Pas * Petite Passacaille * ANONYME - Jeux Interdits (1Ere Partie)

Ce volume contient tout le nécessaire pour des leçons de guitare: 58 pièces faciles pour guitare originales de Aguado, Mertz, Diabelli, Carulli, Carcassi Sor ou, mais aussi facile à jouer des arrangements de musique classique dans les domaines de la musique d'orchestre, musique de chambre ou à l'opéra. Parmi eux se trouvent des thèmes de Quatre Saisons de Vivaldi, de Haendel Musique pour les feux d'artifice Royal, Flûte enchantée de Mozart, de Beethoven, Symphonie n o 9 ou Chorus Verdi des esclaves hébreux. Il est à craindre de ce volume pour faire chefs-d'oeuvre classiques de la littérature concert accessible aux enfants par le biais de ces arrangements plutôt faciles et les faire profiter de la musique classique. Tous les morceaux sont enregistrés sur le CD d'accompagnement pour le rendre plus facile pour les élèves d'étudier et de maîtriser les oeuvres. / Guitare

Intermezzo est tirée de la musique de scène écrite en 1956 par P. Wissmer pour la comédie d'Aeschlimann L'Orpailleur ou Le trésor de Mandrin, créée à Genève le 22 mars 1966 sous la direction du compositeur avec une mise en scène de D. Rozan.Primavera et Autunno, écrites en 1989, sont, avec la 9e Symphonie, les dernières oeuvres composées par P. Wissmer. Hormis les tempi, les manuscrits sont dépourvus de toute indication musicale (nuances, articulations). / Guitare

Ces trois courtes pièces s'appuient principalement, notamment pour la première et la deuxième, sur les 5 notes ré / sol# / sib / fa# / fa, ainsi que leurs divers dérivés intervalliques et rythmiques. Ces hauteurs correspondent aux 5 lettres du prénom du dédicataire, mon fils Robin. Au fil de l'écriture, spontanément, se sont aussi greffées deux citations : 1) pièce 1, mesures 9 and 10, une évocation du motif conclusif du 3ème chant des 'Chants d'un compagnon errant' de G.Mahler... 2) la mesure 185 du 3ème mvt de la 7ème symphonie de Beethoven, jouée par les cors, a servi d'élément 'moteur' pour la pièce 3. / Guitare