Compiled by William Gangel. For Guitar (Fingerpicking). Solos. MBGU. Contemporary. Level: Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 128 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM58M

Traditional, Wire bound, Celtic. Folk. Book and online audio. 216 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM58M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM58M).

ISBN 9781736363058. 8.75x11.75 inches.

A comprehensive collection of 172 guitar solos for the flatpick or plectrum guitarist. All solos are written in standard notation with accompanying online recordings by the author. The solos include beautiful American, British and Celtic airs and ballads, Celtic dance tunes, lute and early music, popular classical repertoire and contemporary etudes. Includes access to online audio.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.31060M

Perfect binding. Jazz. Book and online audio. 180 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31060M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.31060M).

ISBN 9781513468051. 8.75x11.75 inches.

As aspiring fingerpicking guitarists started expanding their horizons from folk, blues, and ragtime in the 1970s, it was only logical to look towards early jazz tunes as a vast source for new possibilities. For one thing, they could follow the same evolutionary path from ragtime to jazz that had been taken by pianists such as Jelly Roll Morton and Harlem stride players like James P. Johnson and Fats Waller. These musicians all composed in a variety of styles, but their most ambitious piano solos expanded on the classic ragtime format developed by the likes of Scott Joplin, James Scott, and Joseph Lamb, using several strains that usually changed keys at least once. Morton, the self-proclaimed inventor of jazz, would record versions of tunes like King Porter Stomp and The Original Jelly Roll Blues that are similar to straight ragtime performances, and others where there is lots of room left for embellishment and jazz improvisation.

The present collection is a bonanza for guitarists who want to tackle advanced arrangements along the lines of ragtime but featuring jazz age harmonies from the playing of Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, WC Handy, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and other early jazz legends. The 32 arrangements included are by a wide assortment of guitarists including Ernie Hawkins, Pat Donohue, Lasse Johansson, Duck Baker, Ton Van Bergeyk, Sandy Shalk, Steve McWilliam, and Dorian Henry.

Titles include: Oh, You Beautiful Doll, I’ve Got The Blues, High Society, St. Louis Blues, Davenport Blues, Poor Butterfly, Dixie Jass Band One-Step, Memphis Blues, Big Foot Ham, Grandpa’s Spells, The Original Jelly Roll Blues, Midnight Mama, Milenberg Joys, Fizz Water, Back Home in Indiana, Sweet Georgia Brown, Red Wing (An Indian Intermezzo), There’ll Be Some Changes Made, Way Down Yonder In New Orleans, Charleston, Where The Morning Glories Grow, Limehouse Blues, Susie (of the Islands), I Need Some Pettin’, Weather Bird, Cornet Chop Suey, Kansas City Stomps, King Porter Stomp, Jubilee Stomp, Take It Easy, If I Had You, Moonlight Serenade

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.FCL0007M

Composed by Fingerpicking.Net S.R.L. Edited by Andreaa Moschetti. Squareback saddle stitch, Classical and Lute, Latin American, Classical, Method. Style. Book and online video. 80 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #FCL0007M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.FCL0007M).

ISBN 9788898642380. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. Collection created and directed by Reno Brandoni.

This unique series features a collection of the most famous pieces from the classical guitar repertoire and includes scores, tablature and accompanying online video. Great care has been taken to verify the fingerings of both hands in the material. Innovative tablature combines left-hand finger positions with rhythmic notation, allowing the reader to tackle very complex musical repertoire and polyphony. This system provides an opportunity for anyone to learn pieces from these great composers, regardless of reading ability.

Guitar (flatpick/plectrum) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.95696

Composed by David Grisman. Squareback saddle stitch. Acoustic Disc Records. Bluegrass and Country. Book. 88 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #95696. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95696).

ISBN 9780786616572. UPC: 796279028691. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. By David Grisman and Tony Rice, transcribed by John Carlini.

In 1994, Acoustic Disc issued a landmark CD by David Grisman and Tony Rice. The central idea behind the album called for the artists to play a different vintage mandolin or guitar on each cut. On this remarkable recording, David and Tony perform 17 original compositions on a wide range of vintage instruments. Mel Bay Publications, Inc., is proud to present this guitar edition and a separate mandolin edition of Tone Poems, both transcribed by noted guitarist/arranger John Carlini. All 17 solos in each book are written in notation and tablature.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.GW1074

DVD, Method. Fingerpicking. DVD. 112 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #GW1074. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.GW1074).

5.75X4 inches.

This lesson is intended for players who are seeking a greater understanding of how to get beyond basic open chords, or first position, use the full fretboard. We will do so by understanding the concept of a movable shape. The tunes selected will slowly introduce you to a variety of shapes commonly used by the old-time masters to unlock the neck. In addition to learning these examples, I?ll talk about the logic that makes movable shapes work, empowering you to create your own uses for them. You will learn tunes that have become standards in the fingerstyle repertoire by Sam McGee, Big Bill Broonzy and Maybelle Carter. As well, I teach two arrangements I have put together of an old-time fiddle tune and a Jelly Roll Morton piano blues. Titles include: Angeline the Baker, Franklin Blues, Railroad Blues, Saturday Night Rub, Amos Johnson Rag, Victory Rag and Buddy Bolden?s Blues Detailed tab/music PDF file on the DVD. 112 minutes. DVD is region 0, playable worldwide.

Guitar (fingerpicking) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30792M

Composed by John Miller. Perfect binding, Solos. Grossman Audio. Style. Book and online audio. 144 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30792M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30792M).

ISBN 9781513462981. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The East Coast, from Florida up to Virginia, gave birth to a vibrant fingerstyle blues tradition, documented on recordings from the mid-1920s up into the 1970s and 1980s. In East Coast Fingerstyle Blues Guitar, author John Miller has selected some of the most interesting and exciting recorded performances from that period to present to you, with transcriptions of the performances in TAB and standard notation, lyrics to the songs provided, playing tips that will help you get the songs up and running as soon as possible, and links to the original recorded performances, so that your own playing can be informed by the playing of the masters.

A particular focus of the book is the repertoire of three of the strongest practitioners of East Coast Bluesâ??Buddy Moss, Blind Willie McTell and Blind Boy Fuller. Youâ??ll also find two songs each by Luke Jordan and William Moore, a Blind Blake tune and a host of songs from artists who qualify for the designation talent deserving of wider recognition: Peg Leg Howell, Carl Martin, Floyd Council, Virgil Childers, Sonny Jones, Gabriel Brown, Ralph Willis, Willie Trice and Henry Johnson, many of whose songs are being made available for the first time.

If youâ??re looking for fingerstyle guitar pieces with a great range of feeling, musical variety and depth of expression, you need look no further than East Coast Fingertyle Blues Guitar. It will give you the information and background you need for a total immersion in this exciting music. Includes access to online audio.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30957M

Celtic, Perfect binding. Festival. Book and online audio. 244 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30957M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30957M).

ISBN 9781513466101. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This collection shows a wide variety of musical approaches in open and alternate tunings. The arrangements come from the playing of Davey Graham, Pat Kirtley, Tony McManus, John Renbourn, John Fahey, Sandy Shalk, Dave Evans, Martin Carthy, El McMeen, Leo Wijnkamp and Stefan Grossman. The music ranges from the medieval La Rotta to Willie Brown?s Future Blues from the deep Mississippi delta; from O?Carolan?s Lord Inchiquin to Waterbound, an old-time folksong. From Celtic airs and jigs to gospel and blues you will explore the world of tunings. Hopefully, this collection will help you to discover new approaches and techniques to playing your instrument. Along the way you?ll have fingerpicking challenges and fun.

Fingerstyle guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.99245M

Composed by Lasse Johansson. Squareback saddle stitch, Solos, Ragtime, Swing. Style. Book and online audio. 120 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #99245M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99245M).

ISBN 9780786692194. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This is a collection of jazz music arranged for fingerstyle guitar and spanning the years from the turn of the last century until the end of the 1930s. There are classical ragtime numbers, jazz band tunes, stride piano, and blues. All are a part of an important musical legacy that shaped the beginnings of popular music. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Guitar (fingerpicking) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.22212BCD

Composed by Stefan Grossman. Saddle-stitched, Contemporary, Solos. Grossman Audio. All styles. Book/3-CD set. 24 pages. Grossman's Guitar Workshop #22212BCD. Published by Grossman's Guitar Workshop (MB.22212BCD).

ISBN 9780786683086. UPC: 796279112086. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book is a collection of six pieces written with the fingerpicking guitarist in mind. Each piece is arranged in both standard notation and tablature. An extensive 3-CD set of instructional and performance-based recordings accompanies the manuscript.

Guitar (flatpicking) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM44M

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Featured Products, Tunebooks, Solos, Celtic / Irish, Folk. Guitar Picking Tunes. Style. Book and online audio. 48 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM44M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM44M).

ISBN 9780999698075. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This collection of 47 favorite guitar picking tunes includes reels, jigs, waltzes, fiddle tunes and more, each presented in standard notation and tablature with backup chords. As these melodies lend themselves well to jamming, this collection is sure to bring any guitarist many hours of picking pleasure.  Includes access to an online audio recording of the author performing each piece on a 12-string guitar.

Guitar (flatpicking) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM45M

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Jazz, Tunebook, Bluegrass, Featured Products, Solos, Tunebooks. Guitar Picking Tunes. Style. Book and online audio. 24 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM45M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM45M).

ISBN 9780999698082. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This collection of 24 original fun-to-play compositions for guitar includes swing, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and even Latin jazz written in notation and tablature. Jumpin' Guitar Jam Tunes will enhance technique and enable the guitarist to develop a â??swinging picking style.â? The pieces are scored in differing keys in order to help explore the nuances of the guitar fingerboard. Includes access to online audio.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM76M

Saddle-stitched. Country. Book and online audio. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM76M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM76M).

ISBN 9781736363096. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This comprehensive book contains the solos found in five William Bay guitar solo collections.á The solos range from colorful foot tapping reels, breakdowns, hornpipes, jigs, fiddle tunes and sea chanteys to country and Celtic ballads and waltzes.á Also included are numerous original guitar solos.á All 143 solos in this collection are recorded by the author and online access to the recordings is included. All solos are presented in notation and tablature.

Composed by Jay Ungar. Saddle- stitched. Folk. Book. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31133. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc