Par SETH F.ORTSAO JOSEL. 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 chapters describe: - 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./ Recueil / Guitare

This collection of traditional music from Ireland and Scotland arranged for solo guitar is the result of a passionate study of the tradition by some of the finest musicians playing in this genre. Compiled by Stefan Grossman thisbook includes arrangements by Pierre Bensusan El McMeen Martin Simpson Pat Kirtley Duck Baker Tom Long & Steve Baughman. Looking back less than a century you would find this music performed on fiddle pipes button accordion flutes and whistles in solo and ensemble settings but never guitar even in its basic role of providing rhythm. The challenge for those who attempt to translate Celtic traditional music for fingerstyle guitar is to preserve theunique qualities which are the essence of the style. The popularity of alternate tunings in this music tends to come from two different directions. One is in the desire for production of tonalities of droninginstruments á la the bagpipes and tunings such as DADGAD and EADEAE make this effect relatively easy. On the other hand there are guitar tunings which lend themselves easily to the melodic steps and fullness found in thediatonic Celtic harp such as DGDGBD (open G tuning) and the CGDGAD.

Par BERTHOUD PHILIP JOHN. Ideal for the intermediate-level guitarist, these 17 traditional tunes from the UK plus one from France are arranged to be played with your electric guitar plugged-in. The transformation that occurs in switching from acoustic to electric instruments adds an unmistakable Celtic rock element to the author's companion recording.The tunes are all played twice through on the recording and transcribed note-for-note in the book. The recording features backup from both electric bass and a second electric guitar, often played with a slide and a little 'dirt? thrown into the mix. Skillful bodhrán and djembe playing on many of the tracks adds to the dynamic nature of the recording.Many of these tunes can be played in lower positions but a few venture as high as the 14th fret. Playing one note at a time within a narrow range, if you don't read particularly well now, working through these tunes will help you improve and gain confidence as a sight reader.Written in standard notation and guitar tablature. Includes access to online audio. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Musique traditionnelle anglaise, irlandaise, écoss / Tablatures / Guitare Electrique

Christopher Nortonâ??s distinctive contributions to the repertoire successfully bridge the gap between traditional literature and music in contemporary popular styles. The original series Christopher Norton ConnectionsTM for Piano contains over 200 newly composed pieces carefully selected edited and sequenced to span ten levels from elementary to advanced. The subsequent books for other instruments are drawn from these alongside more recently composed music. The pieces in Connections for Guitar 2 cover a wide range of styles and present many of the same challenges found in more traditional repertoire whatever the instrument â?? tonal beauty balance between melody andaccompaniment natural movement and phrasing. More rhythmically oriented pieces require coordination a deep-seated sense of pulse and awareness of stylistic touches and accentuations. All pieces benefit from a strong connection to mood movement or image.

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

The Three Spanish Dances from Opus 12 by Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) were originally written for piano in 1875. These were among his most popular works. Arranged here for flute and guitar these pieces are melodic works thatare fun to play and thoroughly enjoyable to listen to. Arranger Garth Baxter is noted for his modern traditionalist style of writing. This is a style that combines the traditions of form and clear melodic writingwith the use of contemporary approaches to harmonies and other elements. Upper-intermediate to advanced in difficulty. A free solo flute part plus audio downloads are available for use with this title.

The distinctive sound of the Cuban tres underpins many Cuban styles of music. Here is a unique method that explains all aspects related to learning this traditional Cuban instrument. You'll also find an extensive introduction toson and the other Cuban styles including nengon changui danzon gauguanco and mambo! Discover the traditional technique and true essence of this Cuban Folk instrument. In English and Spanish. Also includes a speciallyrecorded CD with demonstration tracks.

Author Steve Marsh has spent many years playing guitar in the folk clubs of the United Kingdom where Irish music is in abundance. This collection draws from his extensive collection of original arrangements of traditional tunes.The songs vary in style and can be grouped into sets for use in a recital program. Many of the folk songs have been handed down from generation to generation so several versions of a song may exist. Therefore the author has takena few liberties with the tempo and rhythmic structures of a limited number of tunes in this collection. In general the pieces in this album range from moderate standard to difficult. In standard notation only.

2 Easy Character Pieces For Guitar Book - With Online Audio-En Mode is a set of twenty-two easy character pieces for guitar with a light contemporary flavor 'in the style of... ' that provide early students with a wider range of musical genres than is usually possible with traditional'accessible' repertoire.

Christmas Crosspicking Solos For Guitar features 31 arrangements of the most popular and best-loved traditional Christmas songs for crosspicking Guitar. Chords melodies (in tablature and standardnotation) and lyrics are presented as well as extensive instruction in the crosspicking style. Recordings of every song at both slow and regular speeds are included on the accompanying play-along CD.

Everybody's Guitar Christmas Book 2 offers traditional Christmas songs and carols from around the world. The music in this book has been carefully arranged for beginning to intermediate guitarists of all ages.

A dozen of the most beautiful traditional melodies from the British Isles and North America are arranged here as concert pieces with rich harmonies and variations. Carefully voiced and fingered for fluidity and effectiveness the collection offers a wide range of style and expression. ???Barbara Allen??? and ???The Three Ravens??? are strongly influenced by the Elizabethan lute tradition while ???John Riley??? and ???Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies??? have a more contemporary feel. ???Black Is the Color of My True Love???s Hair??? and ???Lament for Owen Roe O???Neill??? are studies in somber intensity the modal ???She Moved Through the Fair??? sounds the ancient connection between Arabic and Celticmusic and ???Banks of the Ohio??? provides an interlude of gentle bluegrass swing with a hint of gospel.