Guitar (all) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.97884

Polyrhythm in Harmony. Composed by Bret Willmott. Theory and Reference - Other, Theory and Reference, Technique, Theory, Reference and Rhythm, Technique, Theory and Reference, Perfect binding. Jazz. Book. 240 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #97884. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.97884).

ISBN 9780786652808. UPC: 796279075428. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. By Bret Willmott.

Many polyrhythms and polymeters simultaneous combinations of more than one rhythmic pattern exist in todays music, with some being so common they could be referred to as rhythm licks. This book presents a unique and comprehensive approach to polymetric applications of various rhythms over common chord progressions and song forms in 3/4 and 4/4, written primarily for instruments with chordal capabilities. Non-chordal instrumentalists interested in rhythmic development and contemporary phrasing may also benefit. Polymetric rhythms will force a variety of harmonic anticipations and delays which can have a profound and beneficial effect on harmonic, melodic, and improvisational phrasing. In addition, the focused attention and expanded awareness needed to master these exercises can also help in your sensitivity and response to the surrounding environment and your interactions with other musicians and audience.

BWV 816. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by Nestor Ausqui. Perfect binding. Book. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30513).

Guitar

SKU: UT.CH-111

Notturno - Napolitana - Roma. Composed by Francesco Balilla Pratella. Edited by Maurizio Mazzoli. Saddle stitching. Classical. Ut Orpheus #CH 111. Published by Ut Orpheus (UT.CH-111).

ISBN 9790215316317. 9 x 12 inches.

The three original pieces for guitar Notturno, Napolitana (popolar songs) and Roma (March for guitar), together with three transcriptions, are included in a manuscript of 36 pages, noting in the frontispiece “Transcriptions and compositions of F. Balilla Pratella sent as a tribute to M.R. Brondi (1920)”.
These compositions follow a traditional language, and, in the tonality and the alternating themes, are an expression of Pratella’s folkloric vein, with cantabile and melancholy melodies, with the exception of the march, that show some echoes of the nineteenth century guitar masters’ way of composing.
There is a characteristic use of the quartine with no alternated thumb forefinger tremolo, that immediately recalls the plectrum orchestra so much used by Pratella in his youth.
The discovery of these pieces – which happened accidentally and saved them from certain destruction – contributes to enhance that period of great guitarist turmoil preceding Segovia,  establishing itself at the beginning of twentieth century in Italy with three compositions from an author that, along with the Bonaccorsi and Colacicchi, anticipated that current – already initiated by the Fara, Gabriel, Caravaglios – which was, in the following decades, to go by the name of ethnomusicology.

Performed by Tal Farlow. Artist Transcriptions (Authentic note-for-note transcriptions). Size 9x12 inches. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Saddle-stitched. Folk. Book and online audio. 172 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31061M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Teach Yourself Lead Guitar with CD composed by Paul J. Newman. For guitar. This edition: Paperback. Instructional. Method. Book and CD. Text Language: English. 96 pages. Published by Santorella Publications