Sona
ta No. 6 Kharkiv for
guitar solo was composed
in 2021, in the end of
the COVID-19 lockdown. At
that time my family and I
were staying in our home
city of Kharkiv (also
known as Kharkov),
Ukraine for almost two
years. We considered that
pandemic period as a
disaster, but later have
realized that it actually
was a rather happy time,
because a war came to our
homeland just a few
months later. Since 2022
a considerable fraction
of the 1.5 millions of
Kharkiv citizens have
left their homes, those
who stayed have been
living under ceaseless
missile attacks, and many
have been killed. I would
like to dedicate this
Sonata to the frontier
city of Kharkiv and, most
of all, to its citizens
suffering from the
war. Yet, the music of
the Sonata does not have
any specific program.
Here I will give a brief
overview of its main
composition elements to
facilitate future
interpretations. The
first and fourth
movements of this Sonata
are based on the
interplay between the
twelve-tone principle and
the G-major tonal center,
natural for the guitar.
Namely, the first
movement is based on the
interaction of the
G-major triad Gâ??Bâ??D
of the open guitar
strings 2â??3â??4,
ascending motif 1
involving the notes
Eâ??F#â??Aâ??C#
(originally on the first
string), and descending
motif 2 using the notes
E-â??Câ??Bbâ??A-
(originally, on the bass
string 6). These elements
supplement each other to
almost make up twelve
tones (apart from the
missing F), and the
motifs alternate with
ostinato fragments where
each note in the G major
triad is step-by-step
moved by a semitone up or
down. The second
movement is a Scherzo
involving numerous
semitones in accented
chords and fast passages,
as well as chromatic
melodic motion in the
bass voice. It is almost
atonal in some fragments,
but has an overall tonal
center of A-minor. The
third movement is a
meditative Adagio based
on a theme composed
within hexatonic scale
Dâ??Eâ??Fâ??G#â??Aâ?
?B and ostinato chords
involving open bass
strings Eâ??Aâ??D and
semitone
Bâ??C. Finally, the
fourth movement is based
on the complete
twelve-tone theme
consisting of two phrases
including motifs 1 and 2
from the first movement:
Gâ??Fâ??Bbâ??Abâ??Câ
??Ebâ??D and
Eâ??Bâ??C#â??Aâ??F#.
This theme is presented
in its prime and
retrograde forms. There
are dialogues between the
first string, basses and
open middle strings,
similar to the first
movement. In the
culmination, the
twelve-tone theme is
performed using the
parallel motion of the
standard guitar G-major
chord with open middle
strings across twelve
positions. The Sonata
was premiered and
recorded (CD Naxos No.
8.574630) by the
prominent Ukrainian
guitarist Marko Topchii
who has also lived and
studied in Kharkiv. I am
extremely grateful to him
for the brilliant
performance of this
piece. I am greatly
indebted to Productions
dâ??Oz for keeping my
original notations in
places where these do not
conform to the
publisherâ??s style.
Guitar (classical and lute) SKU: MB.30105M Composed by Tom Bills. Saddle-...(+)
Guitar (classical and
lute)
SKU:
MB.30105M
Composed by
Tom Bills.
Saddle-stitched,
Contemporary, Technique,
Theory and Reference.
Style. Book and online
video. 56 pages. Mel Bay
Publications, Inc
#30105M. Published by Mel
Bay Publications, Inc
(MB.30105M).
ISBN
9780786691692. 8.75 x
11.75 inches.
The
Art Of Lutherie offers a
glimpse into the mind and
craft of luthier Tom
Bills, whom many consider
to be one of the most
talented luthiers today.
In this beautifully
written and enjoyable
read, Tom elegantly and
clearly shares his
best-kept secrets and
methods of custom guitar
making - those which make
his guitars favorites
among top collectors and
players. Toms unique
approach to The Art Of
Lutherie will empower and
inspire you to create
more than just a guitar,
but a truly unique work
of art. The information
that is generously shared
within this insightful
and timeless work is both
practical and applicable.
It contains the same
hard-won wisdom that only
comes from years of
experience and
experimentation that Tom
uses in creating his
inspiring instruments.
Over the years, he has
produced instruments
considered to be some of
the best sounding guitars
ever made. Learning the
steps of how to build a
guitar is important, but
understanding why master
luthiers take those steps
and make those decisions
can empower you to make
your own educated
choices. This will allow
you to create unique
guitars, and the world
needs your art, your
guitars - your important
contribution. The Art Of
Lutherie, a truly unique
and inspiring guide, can
prepare you to reach new
heights when designing
and creating unique
guitars.It is not often I
heap such lavish praise
on people; however, Tom
is in this case more than
deserving: I know of no
other luthier whose work
I respect more. Tom knows
his craft inside and out;
he pours his soul into
every guitar he makes; he
uses cutting-edge science
to guide his work, and it
shows...as head of Artist
Relations and Product
Development at Mel Bay,
it gives me great
pleasure to publish Toms
work, which will no doubt
take the art of lutherie
to a new level. I hope
youll spend some time
soaking in this book - it
will certainly augment
your musicality - Collin
Bay. Includes access to
online video.
by Bret Willmott. For all guitars. Complete. All styles. Level: Intermediate-Adv...(+)
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.
Music transcribed and adapted for modern guitar. By Frank Koonce. By Frank Koonc...(+)
Music transcribed and
adapted for modern
guitar. By Frank Koonce.
By Frank Koonce. For
Guitar (Classical).
Solos. Frank Koonce
Series. Early
Music/Renaissance. Level:
Intermediate. Book. 188
pages. Published by Mel
Bay Publications, Inc.
Guitar Chords Guitare [Partition + Accès audio] Mel Bay
Composed by Mel Bay. For guitar. Saddle-stitched, Chord Books/Playing Chord Prog...(+)
Composed by Mel Bay. For
guitar. Saddle-stitched,
Chord Books/Playing Chord
Progressions. Multiple
Levels. Book and online
video. Published by Mel
Bay Publications, Inc
16
Guitar Solos without Opus
Numbers. Composed by
Fernando Sor. Edited by
Erik Stenstadvold. This
edition: Saddle-wire
stitching. Sheet music.
New Critical Edition. 48
pages. MDS (Music
Distribution Services)
#GHE 810. Published by
MDS (Music Distribution
Services) (M7.GHE-810).
ISBN 9783890448107.
English.
This new
critical edition by
leading guitar researcher
Erik Stenstadvold
contains thematic
indexes, comprehensive
critical commentaries
based on sound and
transparent editorial
practice, copious
historical notes,
publishing history, and
some previously
unpublished repertoire.
It has been thoroughly
researched and is
produced to the highest
standards.
Guitar - Beginning SKU: MB.21382M Composed by Steve Adelson. Saddle-stitc...(+)
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.
Guitar - intermediate to advanced SKU: M7.GHE-901 Catalan Folksongs(+)
Guitar - intermediate to
advanced
SKU:
M7.GHE-901
Catalan
Folksongs. Composed
by Miguel Llobet. Edited
by Stefano Grondona. This
edition: Saddle-wire
stitching. Sheet music.
72 pages. MDS (Music
Distribution Services)
#GHE 901. Published by
MDS (Music Distribution
Services) (M7.GHE-901).
ISBN 9783890449012.
English.
This
edition of the Catalan
folk songs is more
complete and contains
more works than in any
other edition. It is
particularly generously
documented. There is also
an illustrated 12 page
chronology of Llobet's
life with 61 rare
photographs and
documents. As in all our
editions both a detailed
documented critical
commentary and copious
notes are included.
Catalan song also
connects Llobet to the
cultural restlessness of
the epoch in which he was
born and grew up, to the
movement relating to the
birth and definition of a
Catalan cultural
identity, which, when
properly understood, was
to reveal all the more
fully Llobet's
intellectual and above
all his musical stature,
before we came to
consider him a great poet
of the guitar as
well.
Guitar - Advanced SKU: DZ.DZ-4262 Composed by Bryan Johanson and Jesse Mc...(+)
Guitar - Advanced
SKU:
DZ.DZ-4262
Composed
by Bryan Johanson and
Jesse McCann. Method
Book. Les Productions
d'OZ #DZ 4262. Published
by Les Productions d'OZ
(DZ.DZ-4262).
ISBN
9782898521799.
In
this ambitious series,
Bryan Johanson and Jesse
McCann seek to address
this missing element in
the study of classical
guitar. In light of the
sheer volume of guitar
music written over the
centuries, not to men-
tion early works by the
guitarâs
plucked-string relatives,
the authorsâ choices
were by necessity limited
to a select group of
standards. These might be
considered among the most
popular works in the
guitar canon, admired
over the years by
performers, students, and
audiences alike for their
beauty, musical
expression, and idiomatic
sonority. There are, of
course, other pieces that
could have been included.
But by choosing works
that give a broad survey
of styles across musical
periods (Renaissance,
Baroque, Classical,
Romantic, and early 20th
century) written by some
of the guitarâs most
important composers, the
authors present a com-
prehensive cross-section
of the essential
repertoire for the
instrument. - William
Kanengiser
Asturias Guitare Guitare classique - Facile Schott
55 Classical Masterpieces from 5 Centuries. Edited by Martin Hegel. This edi...(+)
55 Classical Masterpieces
from 5 Centuries. Edited
by
Martin Hegel. This
edition:
Paperback/Soft Cover.
Sheet
music. Guitar. For a long
time, arrangements were
rather looked down on by
music specialists, but
today
attitudes have relaxed
considerably. The
classical
concert repertoire is
extensive and includes
many
wonderful pieces; many
guitarists are naturally
keen
to get to kn. Classical.
Softcover. 104 pages.
Schott
Music #ED 23047.
Published by
Schott Music
Guitar; Methods and Music for Children SKU: UT.DM-64 Ciao Chitarra!!! ...(+)
Guitar; Methods and Music
for Children
SKU:
UT.DM-64
Ciao
Chitarra!!! - Collana
didattica per piccoli
chitarristi. Composed
by Adriana Tessier.
Saddle stitching. Ciao
Chitarra!!! Classical. 44
pages. Ut Orpheus #DM 64.
Published by Ut Orpheus
(UT.DM-64).
ISBN
9790215320628. 9 x 12
inches.
Questa
piccola raccolta
antologica dedicata alla
musica contemporanea per
chitarra nasce con il
duplice intento di dare
impulso alla creazione di
musica d'autore rivolta
ai giovanissimi e di
avvicinare gli stessi a
tecniche compositive e
sonoritÃ
rappresentative dei tempi
moderni ma non per questo
allineate o aderenti ai
consueti modelli, a volte
di dubbia qualità ,
perlopiù proposti dai
media. La raccolta non
può certamente
considerarsi
rappresentativa della
totalità delle
tendenze e degli stili
odierni ma riflette la
molteplicità dei ruoli
rivestiti dal musicista
di oggi (sempre più
spesso sia compositore
che interprete e didatta)
presentando ai ragazzi un
repertorio nuovo, di
qualità e a loro
espressamente
dedicato. I brani del
volume sono stati
volutamente concepiti
senza eccessive
difficoltà meccaniche
per dar modo ai giovani
interpreti di esplorare
le innumerevoli risorse
espressive della chitarra
e di focalizzare
l'attenzione su aspetti
di carattere
interpretativo oltre che
sulla ricerca del suono.
Sito Web: www.ciao
chitarra.it
Guitar Solo SKU: IS.G6763EM Composed by Silvio Leopold Weiss. Arranged by...(+)
Guitar Solo
SKU:
IS.G6763EM
Composed
by Silvio Leopold Weiss.
Arranged by Ben Beuming.
Plucked - Guitar.
Metropolis Music
Publishers #G6763EM.
Published by Metropolis
Music Publishers
(IS.G6763EM).
Guitar Solo SKU: IS.G6761EM Composed by Silvio Leopold Weiss. Arranged by...(+)
Guitar Solo
SKU:
IS.G6761EM
Composed
by Silvio Leopold Weiss.
Arranged by Ben Beuming.
Plucked - Guitar.
Metropolis Music
Publishers #G6761EM.
Published by Metropolis
Music Publishers
(IS.G6761EM).