Guitar - intermediate

SKU: MB.30666M

Hawaiian, Saddle-stitched. Slack Key. Book and online audio. 96 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30666M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30666M).

ISBN 9781513462851. 8.75x11.75 inches.

The Hawaiian word for slack key guitar, kÄ« hōâ??alu, means to â??loosen the keyâ? or retune some of the strings to create a harmonious sound with an open or alternate tuning. Slack key is a fingerpicking style characterized by strong alternating bass lines played with the thumb. While slack key can be played on any guitar, most players prefer a nylon- or steel-stringed acoustic instrument.

This book presents 25 intermediate to advanced traditional and original tunes in the Hawaiian slack key style. Melodies are often harmonized in sixths or thirds played with or without double stops. Techniques like syncopated bass lines, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and harmonics are tastefully employed to evoke the images of ocean breezes, swaying palms, hula dancers and white sandy beaches.

The author writes, â??Unless you grew up playing slack key, itâ??s hard to get from the material presented in most books and DVDs to a fluid, play-it-your-own-way style.â? This book seeks to reveal the insights the author has gleaned from studying and jamming with some of the giants of the slack key style, and help you develop a style all your own.

Includes access to online audio tracks of all 25 relaxing but challenging Hawaiian slack key tunes.

By Stephan Badreau. For Guitar. Jazz. Book/cd. 64 pages. Published by ADG productions.

Guitar

SKU: BT.VOLMB164

Composed by Jody Fisher. Jazz. Book with CD. Volonte e Co #VOLMB164. Published by Volonte e Co (BT.VOLMB164).

ISBN 9788863881615. French.

This publication simultaneously teaches harmonic sheet music, melodies, rhythms and the bass lines for every piece of music.

In terms of jazz, your Guitar will become the ultimate instrument just from the techniques andconcepts taught. Topics approached include: understanding the interactive assimilation of harmony and melody, bass line development, chordal enrichment, four part harmonies and composition for solo Guitar. All these concepts arean ample example for practice and make up compositions of traditional melodies.

(Mastering Jazz Guitar). By Jody Fisher. For Guitar. This edition: Standard Notation Only. Book; CD; Guitar Method or Supplement; Method/Instruction; Technique Musicianship. Complete Method. Jazz. Advanced. 96 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Using Generic Modality Compression. Berklee Guide. Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. 104 pages. Published by Berklee Press

Guitar solo

SKU: GH.GE-11464

Composed by Benjamin Staern. Duration 15 minutes. Gehrmans Musikforlag #GE 11464. Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag (GH.GE-11464).

ISBN 979-0-070-11464-6. A4 inches.

Work note by the composer:

When I received the news of this commission, I had no idea what it would lead to. Writing for guitar solo is not the same as composing for orchestra where you have forty voices where you can easily mask an entire section. Here you are very naked to the bone.
The starting point for this work was from J.S. Bach's Chaconne in D-minor that Johannes had performed in concert, originally written for violin but there is a version transcribed for guitar and piano made by Ferruccio Busoni. When I went to Cortona (in Tuscany, Italy) completed the southern mentality of this work.
Arpalineais actually a merged word in Italian language. Arpa means harp, however in a musical context it's more or less resembled with the word arpeggio, which means broken chords. Lineameans line.

The work is divided in three parts.
I. Arpeggio: It starts with an opening chaconne-like sequence and is marked with a certain depth in which the chords starts to separate from the organum note in the bass and it culminates into a section called with rhythmical focus. These sections alternates, variates which each other.
The middle section has a playful and childish atmosphere where the guitarist knocks on the body of the guitar resembling a Spanish folk instrument cajon. This is leading to a section which tends more to a very aggressive fusion-like riff that loses control and reaches its climax at the end.

II. Linea: The static rhytmical pulse is now disintegrated and it forms more or less sort of a free, improvisational state in a rubatolike tempo. The character is described as a very hot day with temperatures rising above 37! C (or 100! F) where you can hardly do anything just sitting dozed off and pespiring because of the extreme heat watching a huge fog coming up in the evening that spreads around the Tuscan atmosphere.

III. Finale: It starts off with fast one-note ostinati then more and more notes pop up like a gradual rain storm with thunder strikes! And eventually it leads to that is a large flood through the streets of an medieval Southern town. The work ends with a short circuit slapped strings along with extremely fast tremolos that reaches higher and louder as possible!

Benjamin Staern

Guitar - Beginning

SKU: MB.21382M

Composed by Steve Adelson. Saddle-stitched, Style, Chapman Stick, Contemporary, Other String Acoustic, Method. Rock & Blues. Book and online video. 72 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #21382M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21382M).

ISBN 9780786691883. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

A comprehensive exploration of revolutionary Chapman Stick and its accompanying tap techniques. A primer on theory will explain all the musical logistics enabling the student to fully gasp the concepts in this book. Mr. Chapmans unique approach to his 12 string invention will be explained by Steve Adelson in respect to chords, melody, improvisations, rhythmic capabilities, counterpoint and bass lines. Novel and standard techniques enabling the player maximum creativity will be outlined in detail with many examples in the text. All levels of playing will be considered and will be helpful for beginner, intermediate as well as advanced playing. This book will bring all these elements together, presenting a thorough study of this very new and exciting instrument. Includes access to online video.

(The Most Popular Series for Learning How to Play). By Ron Manus, L. C. Harnsberger, and Nathaniel Gunod. For Guitar. Book; CD; Guitar Method or Supplement; Method/Instruction. Alfred's Basic Guitar Library. Rock. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.4

Taught by Larry Coryell. For Guitar (Flatpicking/Plectrum). Method. Grossman-Gtr Workshop. Jazz. Level: Intermediate. DVD. Size 5.25x7.5. Duration 84 minutes. Published by Grossman's Guitar Workshop.

Guitar solo

SKU: DZ.DZ-4272

Composed by Mark Anthony Cruz. Score. Les Productions d'OZ #DZ 4272. Published by Les Productions d'OZ (DZ.DZ-4272).

ISBN 9782898521898.

En septembre 2018, le guitariste Toby McWilliams a commandé à Cruz l’écriture d’une pièce solo en trois mouvements après avoir entendu ses Five Pieces in C dans l’émission de radio internationale Classical Guitar Alive. McWilliams a demandé que le premier mouvement soit en forme sonate-allegro, suivi de deux autres pièces reflétant les choix de tempo d’une sonatine en trois mouvements typique. Comme c’est le cas pour la plupart des œuvres de Cruz, cette Sonatine a été achevée en tant que musique pure, sans programme sous-jacent. Cependant, dans sa quête de trouver des titres autres que des indications de tempo, Cruz a extrait trois mots de la correspondance entre lui-même et McWilliams qui, ensemble, ajoutent une touche personnelle à la collection tout en suggérant une progression des événements d’une journée imaginaire.

Un point d’intérêt dans le premier mouvement, le thème A : Cruz commence sur l’accord IV et évite intentionnellement d’utiliser un accord I tout au long de la pièce. Bien que la section B commence dans la tonalité de dominante, elle se dirige rapidement vers un centre tonal de ré majeur.

Festival (3ème mouvement) utilise un thème d’ouverture bitonal : mi majeur dans la voix supérieure tandis que la ligne de basse utilise mi mineur.

In September of 2018, guitarist, Toby McWilliams commissioned Cruz to write a three-movement guitar solo after hearing his Five Pieces in C on the internationally syndicated radio show, Classical Guitar Alive. McWilliams requested the first movement to be in sonata-allegro form followed by two other pieces that reflect the tempo choices of a typical three-movement sonatina. As is the case with most of Cruz’s music, this Sonatina was completed as music written for music’s sake. However, in his quest to find titles other than tempo markings, Cruz plucked three words from the correspondence between himself and McWilliams that together, add a personal touch to the collection while suggesting a progression of an imaginary day’s events.

A point of interest in the first movement, A theme: Cruz begins on the IV chord and intentionally avoids using a proper I chord throughout. While the B section does begin in the dominant key, it moves quickly towards a D major tonal center.

Festival (3rd movement) uses a bitonal opening theme: E major in the top voice while the bass line uses E minor.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30969M

Folk. Book and online audio. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30969M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30969M).

ISBN 9781513472911. 8.75X11.75 inches.

As a guitarist, have you ever dreamed of playing contrapuntal bass lines and melodies. Or maybe you would like to sound more like a pianist, able to perform fluently with independent right and left hands.Playing multiple lines simultaneously can be one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges posed by the guitar. Using the concept of planted notesùa fretting-hand finger that remains in place while the other fingers play scale-like passages or arpeggiosù this book will methodically guide you towards right and left-hand finger independence.Written in standard notation and tablature, this no-nonsense revolutionary method is the first of its kind. Together with 95 online audio recordings, it will help you build finger independence in both hands, approaching that of a pianist. Includes access to online audio.

Composed by Alexander Vinitsky. For guitar. Perfect binding. Fingerstyle Jazz, Etudes. Intermediate. Book and Online Audio. 24 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

By Rico Stover. For classical guitar and lute. Saddle-stitched. Multiple Levels. Book/CD Set. 40 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Edited by Aaron Stang. Arranged by Goldsmith. Fretted instrument method/supplement. Level: 1. 32 pages. Published by Belwin.

by Bret Willmott. For all guitars. Complete. All styles. Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Book. Theory and harmony. Size 8.75x11.75. 248 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

(You Can Play the Guitar Now! Acoustic Guitar Vol. 2). Taught by Rogelio Maya. For Guitar (All). method. Acoustic Music. Level: Beginning. DVD. Size 5.38x7.50. 60 pages. Published by Mayas Music.

24 In-Depth Lessons, 12 Full Songs to Play Book/2-CD Pack. By Various. String Letter Publishing. Softcover with CD. 104 pages. Published by String Letter Publishing.

By Jay Unger. Arranged by John Lehmann-Haupt. For Guitar (Fingerpicking). Solos. All Styles. Intermediate. Sheet Music. 4 pages

Chamber Music Guitar

SKU: PR.114423450

Composed by Máximo Pujol. Full score. 8 pages. Duration 9 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-42345. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114423450).

ISBN 9781491135365. UPC: 680160687534.

Imagi nation mixed with local authenticity are among the hallmarks of the legendary Argentinian composer and guitarist Pujol. TRES PIEZAS VIAJERAS is clothed as a travelogue, yet it is also a dance suite bringing together the main musical genres of the Rio de la Plata district of Buenos Aires. The “Bremen” movement (composed in Germany) is a modern tango, “Pesadumbre” is a slow milonga (an older folk dance that gave rise to tango), and the “Ezeiza” movement is an urbanized treatment of the candombe dance, known for its dizzying speed. Each movement may be played separately as well as in the complete setting making this work a versatile and stimulating addition to the repertoire.
TRES PIEZAS VIAJERAS (Three Traveling Pieces) emerged during a trip to Germany in 2021. Its three movements bring together the three musical genres of the Rio de la Plata area: Tango, Milonga, and Candombe. “Bremen” is a characteristic modern tango written on a bass line that “walks” the heaviness of an urban and warm rhythm. “Pesadumbre” (Sorrow) is an air in Milonga Campera style (Milonga from the countryside), in a slow tempo, portraying the lethargy of a melancholy siesta. “Ezeiza” (a town near the international airport in Buenos Aires) is an air in Candombe style: an urban Candombe of great rhythmic vivacity. It presents a rhythm that at times bumps into itself and, at other times, reaches an extremely fast, dizzying, and violent rhythm.Las TRES PIEZAS VIAJERAS surgieron durante un viaje a Alemania en el año 2021. Son tres piezas que reúnen los tres géneros musicales del área del Rio de la Plata: el Tango, la Milonga y el Candombe. “Bremen” es un característico tango de vanguardia escrito sobre una línea del bajo que “camina” la pesadez de un ritmo urbano y caluroso. “Pesadumbre” es un aire de Milonga Campera, de tiempo lento, andante, que nos cuenta el letargo de una melancólica siesta. “Ezeiza” es un aire de Candombe. Un Candombe urbano de gran vivacidad rítmica. Nos propone un ritmo que por momentos se tropieza consigo mismo y, en otros momentos, alcanza un ritmo extremadamente rápido, vertiginoso y violento.

Guitar

SKU: FG.55011-320-6

Composed by Kai Nieminen. Fennica Gehrman #55011-320-6. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-320-6).

ISBN 9790550113206.

Guit ar sonata A Walk to the Mysterious Woods (2012-13) is so far the most extensive of the works Kai Nieminen has written for his own instrument, the guitar. The sonata features virtuosic and delicate timbre which is typical of Nieminen's musical idiom and which requires both technical and poetic skill of the performer. The music invokes a fairytale-like scene of nature with its references to Finnish mythology.

Kai Nieminen's guitar sonata is in four movements which follow each other attacca. The form of the work resembles the traditional sonata form: exposition (A Walk with Birdsong) - development (Along the Brook and Song(s) from the Arctic) - recapitulation (Return). The dark chords of the beginning, the pressing silence and the icy-sounding harmony created by the E flat bass line evoke an image of a winter forest. As if following birdsong, the music carries the listener through various landscapes and moods. Birdsong takes the listener to a brook, which then carries the traveller to the ancient Sami joik, a traditional form of chant, and allows him or her to bask in the serenity of natural beauty in a moment where the past and present meet.

French Edition Book/Online Audio. Guitar Method. French Edition, Instruction, Method. Softcover Audio Online. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Randy Vincent. For jazz guitar. Jazz Guitar Voicings Series. Jazz, instructional. Book. 200 pages. Published by Sher Music Company