Par DOWNLAND JOHN. For years, classical guitarists have enjoyed playing the lute music of the English composer, John Dowland (1563-1626). Forty of his beautiful compositions are included in this volume. The book is intended for the guitarist with intermediate to advanced fingerstyle technique, and can be played on both nylon and steel string instruments. In order to help capture the unique character of Dowland\'s music, renaissance lute tuning (capo on the third fret with the G string tuned to F sharp) is used throughout. The pieces progress more or less in order of increasing difficulty, and special care has been taken to be sure any group of consecutive pieces can be played with satisfyingresults. Standard notation only. Includes access to online audio. For years, classical guitarists have enjoyed playing the lute music of the English composer, John Dowland (1563-1626). Forty of his beautiful compositions are included in this volume. The book is intended for the guitarist withintermediate to advanced fingerstyle technique, and can be played on both nylon and steel string instruments. In order to help capture the unique character of Dowland\'s music, renaissance lute tuning (capo on the third fret withthe G string tuned to F sharp) is used throughout. The pieces progress more or less in order of increasing difficulty, and special care has been taken to be sure any group of consecutive pieces can be played with satisfyingresults. Standard notation only. Includes access to online audio. / Niveau : 4 / Classique / Répertoire / Guitare Classique

Par BARTOK BELA. Like so many famous virtuosic works, Bartók’s Sonata for Solo Violin was said, by its commissioner, Yehudi Menuhin, at first sight, to be unplayable! Of course, Menuhin soon changed his opinion, later describing the work as the most important composition for solo violin since Bach. The original work used the full array of violin techniques such as stopped harmonics, left-hand pizzicato and quarter tones. These demands gave arranger, Christophe Dejour, much pause for thought when preparing this arrangement, not least in how to produce quarter tones on the guitar! Fortunately, both Bartók and Menuhin came to his rescue here. Menuhin had had problems playing these at speed and Bartók agreed that they were only for “colour” and accepted an alternative version Menuhin presented to him. The Sonata also contains several compositional techniques that are highly appropriate for the guitar such as chord progressions, contrapuntal motion and rhythmic sharpness, allowing Dejour to produce an arrangement that requires great skill to play, just as the original violin version demanded of Yehudi Menuhin./ Répertoire / Guitare

Par BAY WILLIAM. A case size edition of Mel Bay's best-selling Deluxe Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords. - Chord forms uniquely broken into melody forms, inside forms, rhythm guitar forms, and bottom four-string chord forms. Thousands of great-sounding guitar chords presented. - Each diagram shows notes in the chord, fingering, and essential chord tones on the bottom and top note of the chord form. Chords are shown in every key. - Chord forms include major, minor, diminished, augmented, seventh, minor seventh, seventh augmented fifth, seventh flat fifth, major seventh, major seventh flat third, major seventh flat fifth, suspended fourth, seventh suspended fourth, sixth, minor sixth, ninth, minor ninth, major ninth, ninth sharp fifth, ninth flat fifth, seventh flat nine, seventh sharp nine, sixth add nine, eleventh, augmented eleventh, thirteenth, thirteenth flat nine, thirteenth flat nine flat five. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / All Styles - Chord Book / Etude / Guitare

Musique irlandaise offre le guitariste fingerstyle un répertoire passionnant de haunting mélodies et danse pulsante tunes. Irish guitare Encores présente approche unique de El McMeen à organiser des mélodies celtiques en CGDGAD de réglage. Dans cette leçon de DVD, McMeen est totalement explique ce réglage ouvert et vous montre comment utiliser les arpèges de la harpe-like, contrepoint basse-lignes mélodiques de cueillette et de techniques de bass en alternance. Contient une sélection de six pièces du répertoire classique et avec un livret de musique/onglet page 24. Bien pratique, intéressant et un outil d'apprentissage merveilleux, arrangements de El McMeen et jouant apportent une sensibilité unique à cette musique qui encourage et inspire les étudiants de la guitare. / Guitare

Par BENNETT STEPHEN. Given the number of skilled luthiers and guitarists in evidence today, the current era has come to be known as 'The Golden Age of the Acoustic Guitar”. Among numerous richly talented players, flatpicking/fingerstyle acoustic and harp guitarist Stephen Bennett stands out as both a supreme melodist and groove master. That said- you already have a good idea of the contents of this DVD. It's a rare artist who is capable of recording 29 tunes in a single day, but with the tenacity, perfectionism, and phenomenal musicality known to his fans worldwide, that is exactly what Stephen did in creating this DVD. In fact, most of these tracks were completed to perfection in one take. Add the notion of performing on three distinctly different instruments- a Morris 6-string acoustic, a 1930 National Steel, and a modern Merrill Brothers copy of a vintage Dyer harp guitar- and you have not only a Herculean musical feat, but a unique listening and viewing experience.Stephen's live Mel Bay DVD performance is one you'll watch again and again. / Acoustic Music - Concert/Documentary / Accessoire / Guitare

Par BAY MEL. Complète en trois volumes, cette série de méthode largement utilisée présente instruction de guitare classique d'une manière claire et logique. L'étudiant est fondée sur fond à gauche et à droite des études techniques et connaît les oeuvres des maîtres. Dans ce volume, l'étudiant sera présenté à la troisième, quatrième, cinquième, septième et neuvième Positions. Il y a un traitement complet pour le développement de ces postes, y compris des etudes, de solos, de duos et d'études de la corde. Cet ouvrage donne une grande attention aux touches rarement présentées en détail dans les autres méthodes, à savoir les clefs de mi bémol, do mineur, un plat, Minor F, D plat, B plat mineur, G plat, E D dièse mineur, F sharp et plat mineur. Ce volume sera un atout précieux pour l'étudiant désireux de maîtriser ces postes et les touches plus difficile. Notation. Le CD compagnon montre la plupart des exercices et des solos dans le livre au tempo de la performance. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Classic - Methods / Méthode / Guitare Classique

Steve Baughman (Taught). Par BAUGHMAN STEVE. This DVD showcases guitarist Steve Baughman demonstrating his incredible fingerstyle creativity while he performs guitar solo settings on 14 Celtic and traditional compositions. Of special interest is Steve's analysis of alternate tunings and innovative new fingerstyle performance techniques. In addition to well-known Celtic compositions, Steve performs a number of his original guitar solo settings and his own arrangements of several tunes written by the famed Irish harpist Turlough O'Carolan. Included on this video are: Lord Inchiquin, John Kelley's Reel, St. Anne's Reel, Planxty Bongwater, Lady Gethin, Planxty George Brabazon, Greensleeves, Frailing, Misses McCloud's Reel, Liberty, Planxty Pegeen, and more. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Celtic/Irish - Concert/Documentary / Accessoire / Guitare

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

Par PERAGALLO INES. 6 pièces latino-américaines. / classique / Répertoire / Guitare

Une collection cueillies à la main des plus beaux airs anciens et danse tunes de la tradition celtique. La musique a été aménagée pour harpe facile, mais elle est adaptée pour Piano et clavier ou la plupart des autres instruments mélodie. Une grande variété de styles et de saveurs sont inclus dans ce livre, et il est un complément parfait du répertoire de tout musicien qui s'intéresse à la musique de la harpe. Cela représente les différents modes et approches de musiciens en Irlande, Bretagne, Angleterre, pays de Galles, Cornwall et l'île de Man. Cette édition est complète avec un CD des enregistrements de démonstration professionnel pour vous aider davantage à capturer ce caractère celtique authentique. / Guitare

An Irish Tale. Par COLES PAUL. Paul Coles has a chequered career as composer, performer, teacher and publisher, all centred around his instrument, the guitar. His latest work, “Dagda’s Harp”, is influenced by the story of Dagda, the Celtic god of the Earth and evokes the unmistakable sounds of Irish folk music. Dagda possessed a magic harp, on which he is supposed to have played magical sounds, including music of dreaming, music of sorrow and music of joy. These three states are represented in a suite of pieces that will be suitable for intermediate players, as either teaching or concert material./ Répertoire / Guitare

This chart contains 87 tunings (47 for guitar) for various common and hard to find instruments. Many tunings are offered for most instruments. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, bass, harp guitar, balalaika, oud, charrango, bouzouki, tres, ukulele, bajo sexto, dobro/lap steel, vihuela and requinto. Included are the most common tunings as well as many exotic tunings, especially for guitar. Includes access to online audio containing all the tunings played on the actual instruments. / Niveau : Facile / Pédagogie / Etude / Guitare