The Father of the Modern Electric Solid Body Guitar - Special Collector's Edition. Book. Biography / MUSIC BISAC, Biography/Composers and Musicians, Guitar Reference. Hardcover with CD. 1 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Old Time, Wire bound. Sacred. Book and online audio. 184 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM67M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: DY.DO-1522

Composed by Francis Bebey. Arranged by Ingrid Riollot. Score. Les Editions Doberman-Yppan #DO 1522. Published by Les Editions Doberman-Yppan (DY.DO-1522).

ISBN 9782897963026.

Fran cis Bebey est né à Douala en juillet 1929, dans une grande famille où son père, pasteur, luttait pour nourrir ses enfants. Mais Francis a eu l'opportunité d'aller à l'école. Admirant son frère aîné, Marcel Eyidi Bebey, il s'est éduqué, s'est distingué, et a finalement reçu une bourse pour passer son baccalauréat en France.
Nous approchions de la fin des années 1950 lorsqu'il est arrivé à La Rochelle. Plus que jamais, dans cette France où les Africains étaient regardés avec curiosité, condescendance ou dédain, Francis s'appuyait sur ses ressources intellectuelles. Travailleur assidu, il a obtenu son baccalauréat, puis s'est installé à Paris où il a commencé des études d'anglais à la Sorbonne. Un jour, il a su ce qui l'attirait vraiment : il voulait faire de la radio. Francis a appris son métier en France et aux �tats-Unis.
Après avoir travaillé quelques années comme reporter, il a été embauché en 1961 en tant que fonctionnaire international au Département de l'information de l'UNESCO.
Parallèle ment, Francis a toujours été attiré par la création musicale. Son activité diurne très sérieuse ne l'empêchait pas de fréquenter les clubs de jazz le soir. � Paris, le jazz, la musique à la mode à cette époque, mais aussi la rumba et la salsa l'attiraient. Il collectionnait les disques et assistait à de nombreux concerts. Avec son complice Manu Dibango, Francis montait sur scène et jouait de la musique.
Francis aimait la musique classique depuis son enfance. Il avait grandi en écoutant les cantates et les oratorios de Bach ou Handel que son père chantait au temple. Il s'est passionné pour la guitare, impressionné par les maîtres espagnols et sud-américains, et a décidé d'apprendre à jouer de l'instrument lui-même.
Il a commencé à composer des pièces pour guitare, mêlant les diverses influences qui le traversaient avec la musique traditionnelle africaine qu'il portait en lui depuis son enfance. Son approche a captivé le directeur du Centre culturel américain (alors situé dans le quartier de Saint-Germain à Paris), qui lui a offert l'opportunité de se produire devant un public. Francis y a donné son premier récital de guitare (1963) devant un public hypnotisé. Son premier album solo est sorti peu de temps après.
Progressivem ent, Francis est devenu reconnu comme musicien et compositeur. Plusieurs albums de l'ambassadeur africain de la guitare, comme le décrivait la presse, sont sortis. Il a également écrit des livres, au point que sa carrière artistique est devenue difficile à concilier avec sa carrière de fonctionnaire. En 1974, même s'il était devenu le directeur général chargé de la musique à l'UNESCO, il a fait le saut audacieux et a démissionné de cette prestigieuse institution pour se consacrer aux trois activités qui l'intéressaient : la musique, la littérature et le journalisme.
Il a exploré le patrimoine musical traditionnel du continent africain, notamment à travers le piano à pouce sanza et la musique polyphonique des pygmées d'Afrique centrale, ou en chantant dans sa langue maternelle et en composant des chansons humoristiques en français !
Le succès a suivi. Francis Bebey a parcouru le monde : de la France au Brésil, du Cameroun à la Suède, de l'Allemagne aux Caraïbes, ou du Maroc au Japon... la liste des pays où il a été invité à se produire, à donner des conférences ou à rencontrer des lecteurs est très longue. En plus de la reconnaissance publique, il bénéficiait de la reconnaissance de ses collègues musiciens, tels que le guitariste John Williams ou le Vénézuélien Antonio Lauro, qui l'ont invité à faire partie du jury d'un concours de guitare classique à Caracas.
Sa vie était le voyage d'un pionnier africain, un homme enraciné dans son patrimoine culturel et portant un message de partage et d'espoir pour le monde. Son originalité continue de résonner dans le monde entier depuis son décès à la fin du mois de mai 2001.

Francis Bebey was born in Douala in July 1929, into a large family where his father, a pastor, struggled to feed his children. But Francis had the opportunity to go to school. Admiring his elder brother, Marcel Eyidi Bebey, he educated himself, distinguished himself, and eventually received a scholarship to go and take his baccalaureate in France.
We approached the end of the 1950s when he arrived in La Rochelle. More than ever, in this France where Africans were looked at with curiosity, condescension, or disdain, Francis relied on his intellectual resources. A diligent worker, he obtained his Baccalaureate, then moved to Paris where he started English studies at the Sorbonne. One day, he knew what truly attracted him: he wanted to do radio. Francis learned his craft in France and in the USA.
After working for a few years as a reporter, he was hired in 1961 as an international civil servant in the UNESCO Information Department.
In parallel, Francis had always been drawn to musical creation. His very serious daytime activity didnâ??t prevent him from frequenting jazz clubs in the evenings. In Paris, the Jazz, the trendy music of that time, but also rumba and salsa attracted him. He collected records and attended numerous concerts. With his accomplice Manu Dibango, Francis took the stage and played music.
Francis liked classical music since his childhood. He grew up listening to the cantatas and oratorios of Bach or Handel that his father had sung in the temple. He became passionate about the guitar, impressed by the Spanish and South American masters, and decided to learn to strum the instrument himself.
He started composing guitar pieces, blending the various influences that flow through him with the traditional African music he had carried within since childhood. His approach captivated the director of the American Cultural Center (then located in the Saint-Germain neighborhood of Paris), who offered him the opportunity to perform in front of an audience. Francis gave his first guitar recital there (1963) in front of a mesmerized audience. His first solo album was released shortly thereafter.
Gradually, Francis became recognized as a musician and composer. Several albums of the African guitar ambassador, as described by the press, were released. He also wrote books, to the point that his artistic career became challenging to reconcile with his career as a civil servant. In 1974, even though he had become the General Manager in charge of music at UNESCO, he took the bold leap and resigned from this prestigious institution to dedicated himself to the three activities that interested him: music, literature, and journalism.
He explored the traditional musical heritage of the African continent, notably through the thumb piano sanza, and the polyphonic music of the Central African pygmies, or singing in his native language and composing humoristic songs in French!
Success followed. Francis Bebey traveled the world: from France to Brazil, Cameroon to Sweden, Germany to the Carribean, or Morocco to Japan... the list of countries where he was invited to perform, gives lectures, or meets readers is very long. In addition to public recognition, he enjoyed the recognition of his fellow musicians, such as guitarist John Williams or Venezuelan Antonio Lauro, who invited him to be a part of the jury for a classical guitar competition in Caracas.
His life was the journey of an African pioneer, a man rooted in his cultural heritage and carrying a message of sharing and hope for the world. His originality continues to vibrate around the world since his passing at the end of May 2001.

By William Bay. For Guitar (Fingerpicking). method. Young Beginner. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 40 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: CZ.9798437804087

Composed by Various. Edited by Larry Newman. Arranged by Larry Newman. Book. Children's Music Workshop #9798437804087. Published by Children's Music Workshop (CZ.9798437804087).

ISBN 9798437804087.

Espe cially arranged for guitar, this is a wonderful collection of patriotic songs that includes melody, chords and lyrics.
Great for July Fourth or anytime of the year. Salute America with songs like:
Amazing Grace, My Country Tis of Thee, America the Beautiful, American Patrol, Anchors Aweigh, Battle Cry of Freedom, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Bugle Calls, Bunker Hill, Cassions Go Rolling Along, Chester, Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean, Darling Nelly Gray, Dixie, Eternal Father, Strong to Save, Faith of Our Fathers, Hail, Columbia, Hail to the Chief, Liberty Song, The Marineâ??s Hymn, The Maryland, Maryland Oh! Susanna, Over There, Star Spangled Banner, The Stars and Stripes Forever, Thereâ??ll Be a Hot Time, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Yankee Doodle, Yankee Doodle Boy, Yellow Rose of Texas, and Youâ??re a Grand Old Flag.

Piano, Vocal and Guitar - Grade 2

SKU: HL.14029939

Composed by Julie Stanley. Music Sales America. Musical Education. Book and CD. Composed 2013. 40 pages. Music Sales #GA11116. Published by Music Sales (HL.14029939).

ISBN 9780711979277. UPC: 884088436810. 9x12 inches. English.

A fun Nativity containing 10 new songs and an original script re-telling the timeless Biblical story by Julie Stanley and Mary Green. The (Pupil's Book - GA11117) contains the play and song words. This (Teacher's Book) contains the piano score with vocal line, chord symbols and production notes, with matching CD. Script available in student book. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.

Composed by John W. Duarte (1919-). Edited by Richard Alexander Vaughan. Saddle stitching. Classical. Ut Orpheus #CH 359. Published by Ut Orpheus

For Guitar. The little book with all the BIG songs. Lyric and Chord book. Published by Wise Publications.

By Travis Perry. For Guitar. Chord Buddy. General Merchandise. 120 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Play 24 Worship Songs with Three Chords: G-C-D). By Various. Guitar Collection. Softcover. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Old Time, Wire bound. Vocal. Book and online audio. 248 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31104M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Guitar solo - Advanced

SKU: DZ.DZ-4273

Composed by Annette Kruisbrink. Score. Les Productions d'OZ #DZ 4273. Published by Les Productions d'OZ (DZ.DZ-4273).

ISBN 9782898521904.

Comp osé à l'occasion de la naissance d'un premier enfant, une fille née au mois de mai.

Dédiée à son fier père, le guitariste turc Serhat Bulut.

La pièce démarre dans l'expectative, puis se dessine dans des sonorités orientales, suivie d'un passage tendre représentant le berçage d'un enfant.

La pièce se termine par un intervalle mélodique dans lequel chaque bébé dit maman et papa pour la première fois.

Composed on the occasion of the birth of a first child, a girl born in the month of May.

Dedicated to her proud father, the Turkish guitarist Serhat Bulut.

The piece starts expectantly, then takes shape in oriental sounds, followed by a tender passage depicting the cradling of a child.

The piece ends with a melodic interval in which each baby says mommy and daddy for the first time.

Saddle-stitched, World Music. Baltic. Book. 36 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30883. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

By Various. For Guitar. Guitar. Softcover. 144 pages. Music Sales #AM1008029US. Published by Music Sales

Gospel/Sacred, Perfect binding, Christian. Classics. Book/online audio/pdf. 36 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30948M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Violin & guitar - Moderately Difficult

SKU: OU.9780193555037

Composed by Michael Berkeley. 32 pages. Duration 13'. Oxford University Press #9780193555037. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193555037).

ISBN 9780193555037. 12 x 8 inches.

For violin and guitar In this angry, passionate piece, there is much contrast between aggressive, violent sounds and soft, wounded ones. It is a memorial to someone who died an atrocious death quite needlessly.

Guitar - easy

SKU: HL.49019327

58 Easy Pieces for Guitar. Arranged by Martin Hegel. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music with CD. Guitar. Dieses Heft enthalt alles, was man fur den Gitarrenunterricht braucht: 58 leichte originale Gitarrenstucke von Aguado, Mertz, Diabelli, Carulli, Sor oder Carcassi, aber auch leicht spielbare Bearbeitungen der klassischen Musik aus den Bereichen Orchesterm. Softcover with CD. 46 pages. Schott Music #ED21305. Published by Schott Music (HL.49019327).

ISBN 9783795747558. UPC: 841886018204. 9.0x12.0x0.2 inches.

This volume contains everything needed for guitar lessons: 58 easy original guitar pieces by Aguado, Mertz, Diabelli, Carulli, Sor or Carcassi, but also easy-to-play arrangements of classical music from the fields of orchestral music, chamber music or opera. Among them are themes from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, from Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks, Mozart's Magic Flute, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 or Verdi's Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves. It is this volume's concern to make classical masterpieces of concert literature accessible to children by means of such rather easy arrangements and make them enjoy classical music. All pieces are recorded on the accompanying CD to make it easier for the pupils to study and master the works.

by William Bay. For all guitars. Gospel-old time, strum/sing. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Solos. Size 8.75x11.75. 112 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Vol. 54 Maiden Voyage Guitar Voicings by Mike DiLiddo. For guitar. Play Along. Book and CD. 88 pages. Published by Jamey Aebersold Jazz

By Cat Stevens. Easy Guitar. Folk Rock. Guitar/vocal songbook (softcover). With standard notation, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, guitar chord diagrams and strum and pick patterns. 48 pages. Music Sales #AM74741. Published by Music Sales

Guitar Solo. Performed by Christopher Parkening. By Various. Arranged by Christopher Parkening. Guitar Collection. Size 8.5x11 inches. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Guitar Solo

SKU: AY.G3196PM

Composed by Pere Soto. Plucked - Guitar. Sheet music. Duration 5'. Periferia Publishing #G3196PM. Published by Periferia Publishing (AY.G3196PM).

ISBN 9790543576032.

La nova Ciutat was written in 1985 in Barcelona in some moments of mystical revelation. My father had just passed away almost in my arms and my only source of inspiration and existential consolation were the Gospels and especially the New City, the New Jerusalem from the book of the apocalypse.

(75 Hymns and Choruses). By David Winkler. String ensemble. For medium voice, guitar. Easy. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company

by William Bay. For all guitars. Sacred, strum/sing. Level: Beginning. Book. Songbook. Size 5.5x8. 80 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Guitar - Grade 2

SKU: HL.14025762

Volume Two. Composed by Various. Music Sales America. Ballad. Book [Softcover]. 40 pages. Music Sales #OMB81. Published by Music Sales (HL.14025762).

ISBN 9780946005628. 6.0x8.25x0.14 inches. English.

The second book in this Duncle's Collection provides another 50 songs which can be addded to your repertoire. The book contains the words and music for some of Ireland's popular songs and ballads. Illustrated with period photographs from the 1920's and 1930's from the Father Brown collection. Play them all with only six chords!

Guitar

SKU: UT.CH-360

Composed by John W. Duarte. Edited by Brian Roberts. Saddle stitching. Classical. Ut Orpheus #CH 360. Published by Ut Orpheus (UT.CH-360).

ISBN 9790215327252. 9 x 12 inches.

I am very grateful to Andrea Schiavina and Ut Orpheus Edizioni for their interest in my father's unpublished works. I hope that these new pieces will pique the interest of guitarists the world over and contribute to an overview of the work of one of the guitar's most prolific composers.
My thanks go to Brian Roberts, of Wayne State University, who has offered to oversee the technical and musical aspects concerned with presenting this music and to all the individual editors who have generously given of their time. Any mistakes in the transmission of their ideas are entirely mine.

(Christopher Duarte).