Media Type : Book Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Jazz Series : Complete Number of pages : 144 A comprehensive study text teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato, chord studies, and technical studies leading to improvisation. In addition, a theory workbook section teaches scales, modal concepts and chord construction. Includes jazz trumpet studies and trumpet improvising.

Par BAY WILLIAM. Une série soigneusement graduée d\'exercices, de solos, de duos et d\'études de la corde qui sont un complément idéal à la Mel Bay moderne guitare méthode Grade 1 et la section de lecture de la note de la méthode de classe de guitare de Mel Bay. Les études sont inclus pour chaque chaîne, et les touches de C, un mineur, G et mi mineur sont présentés. Guitare études Grade 1, en outre, sera une aide précieuse à tout étudiant de guitare de début et le contenu va augmenter et améliorer l\'apprentissage indépendamment du texte d\'instruction base utilisé. Dans la notation. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Technic / Etude / Guitare

Unlike any other collection on the market this book presents Mel Bay's acclaimed duet series in order of difficulty. Provides fun-to-play duets on works by Bach Mozart Mazas Dancla and others. Good method supplement!

Odd-time signatures are often an enigma to the Western musician and present specific challenges when it comes to phrasing and feeling. This book will improve any musician's ability to intuit odd-time signatures through 48 etudes in 5/8 7/8 9/8 10/8 and 11/8 time. 'Mixed etudes' are also included which feature different traditional and odd-time signatures within each piece. All of these studies will facilitatenote-reading and position playing abilities and are applicable to jazz classical and contemporary Guitar genres.The Mel Bay Achieving Guitar Artistry series is designed to condition and guide thedeveloping guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency regardless of the style of music performed.

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.

This book contains 21 original, melodic, song-like solo-guitar etudes which will infuse your playing with lyricism. The compositions are very approachable, containing highly melodic song forms with emotional and narrative content. All the material is written for the plectrum guitar but can also be played fingerstyle. In addition to the solo arrangements, ten of the compositions include a lead-sheet version (for duo or ensemble playing). The etudes are perfect for performance situations such as auditions, recitals, concerts and for enjoyment. Written in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio. The Mel Bay Achieving Guitar Artistry series is designed to condition and guide the developing guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency, regardless of the style of music performed.

The legendary flamenco guitarist and best-selling Mel Bay Publications author Juan Serrano is well-known for his sound recordings transcriptions of his music and technical methods for flamenco guitar. Now the music that formedhis technical repertory and was the musical foundation given to his by his father Antonio el del Lunar (guitarist for all the flamenco singers of his time including Pastora Pavon-Nina de los Peines) is at your fingertips in thisbook that contains completely unreleased flamenco puro that is the foundation of one of the world's leading guitarists. These falsetas or variations on flamenco forms (toques) are graded so they are valuable for beginners intermediate advanced and professional flamenco guitarists--or for classical guitarists that want to learn flamenco.

These twelve 'mechanical studies' for Guitar are intended as an atmospheric modern counterpart to the classical arpeggio study a fundamental aspect of right-hand training. Accordingly the left hand is kept relatively in thebackground while the right hand explores a particular pattern texture or technique.The companion CD recording packaged with this book features pieces from two Mel Bay Publications titles by Stanley Yates: 'En Mode - 22Easy Character Pieces for Guitar' and 'Etudes Mecaniques - 12 Easy-Intermediate Studies for Guitar'.

A popular collection of 47 folk songs arranged in big-note easy style for the beginning alto and tenor saxophone student. Written to provide fun playing material at an early level of development. A good method supplement.

Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 48 Easy Way to Guitar is a popular, easy to understand children's course designed to give the student a thorough grounding in note reading and solo performance. Chord playing is introduced gradually, utilizing simplified chords. Creative graphics, color, and short pieces in big-note format make this an appealing series for the young guitar student. A few easy duets are included in each book for performance with a teacher or a friend. Standard notation only. Includes a DVD. DVD 47:39 minutes.

Guitar Picking Tunes - Melodious Etudes. These 27 short etudes were composed to provide music suitable for study or the concert stage. The etudes present a colorful palette of moods and musical textures and incorporate various picking techniques and lush harmonies. They are extremely useful in developing tone and a lyrical feeling to a guitarist?s style. These etudes will work well as concert preludes or encores or may be played in groups to create more extended performance repertoire. They are guitaristic and highlight the beauty of the plectrum/flatpick guitar style. The etudes are written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Influenced by a wide range of musical styles these concert pieces are meant to be played with a pick although they certainly can be performed by a fingerstyle guitarist. The intent is not to showcase sparkling technique insteadthey were composed to convey a palate of musical colors and moods. They offer the guitarist a wonderful opportunity for expression. Many are impressionistic in character. Some are musical reflections of thoughts moods andemotions. Some were scored for a 7-string guitar with the 7th string either tuned to low A or low B. However all may be successfully performed on a 6-string guitar. Written in notation and tablature. Free audio downloads areavailable for use with this title.

A collection of 47 big-note easy level-one solos on folk favorites designed to build technique range and endurance while maintaining student interest. Fun to play and serves ideally as a supplement to any method. All of thesolos in this text may be played together in ensemble with the 'Fun with Violin ' Fun with Cello ' and 'Fun with String Bass' books.

Beginning-intermediate level. 108 studies carefully written and edited to build right hand picking technique. All studies are presented in notation and tablature.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Jazz Series : Workout Number of pages : 24 A step-by-step method teaching correct modern jazz interpretation and phrasing. Great for reading and for learning to play in the pocket�. Companion CD allows the guitarist both to hear how the phrases should be interpreted and to play the jazz etudes with a rhythm section.