The composer says: Several musical threads led to my writing this piece of music to celebrate my friend Matanya Ophee's (AKA MO) 80th birthday - a life lived with the guitar. Jelly Roll Morton once asserted: 'In fact, if you can't manage to put tinges of Spanish in your tunes, you will never be able to get the right seasoning; I call it, for jazz.' Over the last couple of years I moved back to Jelly Roll Morton's city: New Orleans, home of my adolescence and reacquainted myself with the tinges of Spanish in its rich musical heritage. One of these pieces was the Mardi Gras Mambo, an iconic song frequently played during Mardi Gras and, in David Newman's reworking of the lyrics, at the New Orleans Saints football games as the Super Bowl Mambo. Uncited sources on both Wikipedia and Essortment say the word Mambo means 'conversation with the gods' in Kikongo, the language spoken by Central African slaves taken to Cuba where it became the name for a musical form and a dance style that developed originally in Cuba in the able hands of Cachao's (Bassist Orestes Lopez) tune: Danzon Mambo. This rhythmic style became famous in the 1950's following its use in dance bands in Mexico and through New Orleans to the United States. The infectiousness of the New Orleans re-interpretation of the Mambo's ostinato bass line and the reaction of people who are readily moved to dance when they hear it spoke to me of dance and celebration. This led me to choose some of this piece's characteristics and title for this piece: Mambo for MO. As we have progressed on the instrument, some of us may have encountered the four-chord descending minor chord progression known as the Andalusian cadence: i - VII - VI - V in many different genres and guises. After all, it appears in Ray Charles' Hit the Road, Jack, the verse on Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys, Walk, Don't Run by The Ventures, Runaway by Del Shannon and in that great work arranged and embraced by the Guitar: J.S. Bach's Chaconne from the Partita in D minor for solo violin, BWV 1004. This bass line derived from a Latin American musical style as reinterpreted in New Orleans, a chord progression that evokes the Flamenco Music of Spain, and my impressions of the sinuous lines of people dancing the Second Line in the streets of New Orleans at Mardi Gras led me to this synthesis as a tribute to a man who has contributed so much in his lifelong efforts for the guitar, its history and lore on the occasion of his birthday! Happy Birthday, Matanya! Carlos Barrientos was born on June 25, 1954 in Tela, Honduras. He began his formal music studies at the National Music Conservatory in Guatemala City, Guatemala C.A. His training with Maestro Elias Barreiro, Director of Guitar Studies at Tulane University, was supplemented with Master Classes with Manuel Barrueco, Leo Brouwer, Juan Mercadal, Michael Newman, Tommy Tedesco and Carlos Barbosa-Lima. He studied composition under the tutelage of Dr. Jerry Sieg, University of New Orleans, and Dr. Roy Johnson, Florida State University. He consulted with Michael D. Martin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music, Albany State University, Albany, GA in the creation of a recordings library that reflects Western Art Music and American Jazz for the students at Albany State University. The New York Premiere of the First Movement of his Second Guitar Sonata was dedicated to and performed by Classical Guitarist Maestro Carlos Barbosa-Lima in 2003 at Carnegie Hall. At the request of U.S. Senator Bob Graham one of his compositions, Si Tu Te Vas (If You Go Away), was included on a recording to promote The Everglades Trail. In 2004, at the American Church in Paris, France the World Premiere of his Romance for Flute and Guitar was performed by the award-winning Serenade Duo, flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitarist Gerry Saulter. He has performed with such legendary musicians as Herbie Mann, Donald Byrd and Debbie Reynolds, led an on stage Renaissance Trio in a University of New Orleans production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, and played incidental music for their production of Bertold Brecht's The Good Woman of Sichuan. He has performed Carulli's Guitar Concerto in A, Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story and Marvin Hamlish's A Chorus Line with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Okaloosa-Walton Community College, Niceville, FL, and with the Southern Art Music Ensemble, a Jazz/Latin Fusion Sextet, including an Honors Convocation in Atlanta for Mr. Ted Turner. He has been a guest performer with the Albany State University Jazz Ensemble at The Fletcher Henderson Jr., Macon and Atlanta Jazz Festivals, and played the banjo in the Albany State University /Albany Symphony's co-production of George Gershwin's Opera Porgy and Bess.

Following on from the first volume of his bestselling Beginner's Songbook, Volume 2 boasts another 100 classic songs from the past and present, specially arranged for beginner guitarists. Featuring complete lyrics and chords, as well as tuition notes, with invaluable advice on strumming, chords and general playing tips. The Justinguitar.com Beginner's Songbook Volume 2 is a great companion to Justin's beginner Guitar method, with ten songs for each stage of the course, progressing in difficulty. The songs range from the past to the present and represent a variety of genres, ranging from songs with only two or three chords like Bad Moon Rising, For What It's Worth and Stir It Up through to tunes like Get Lucky and Budapest, all the way to songs like Hold Back The River and Ziggy Stardust, with more complicated rhythms, chords and strumming. Every song features full lyrics and chords, strumming patterns as well as advice about tricky aspects of the song, or just general performance tips. If you need help with the chords, diagrams are included so that you always have a reference. As your playing develops through the course, the best way to practise is to play along to your favourite tunes, and the Justinguitar.com Beginner's Songbook Volume 2 is the best way to expand your repertoire at the level of your ability. Featuring 100 songs by artists like The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Bob Marley, Maroon 5, Nirvana and The Rolling Stones, this songbook is a fantastic collection, an invaluable companion to the influential course, and a brilliant follow-up to volume 1, which has sold over 100,000 copies. / Guitare

The composer says: For years, my fellow guitarists have been asking me to compose a solo classical guitar piece that reflects that most American of musical styles'the blues. Their prodding was the motivation for Periwinkle Memories; the inspiration for the piece, however, really came from a maestro of extraordinary skill, and a teacher of even more extraordinary patience, Elias Barreiro, my guitar teacher at the University of New Orleans. I have always tried to emulate in my performances the beauty of his interpretations, and to fuse in my compositions the power and emotion of the blues. The name, Periwinkle Memories was a serendipity. I was struck by the light purplish-blue hue of the periwinkle, and soon learned the history of the funnel-shaped flower (Vinca minor.) Though it now grows wild in parts of the United States it is native to Australia, some consider it an invasive weed, most admire its extraordinary beauty. Common herbicides won't kill it. The periwinkle is too vigorous and hardy for that. And now it is not merely a begrudged part of the American landscape, it is a vibrant part of the American landscape, elegant, stubborn, and nearly native. Like the blues. And like that young recalcitrant student Maestro Barreiro worked so hard to mold so many years ago. Ogden Nash said, 'One man's remorse is another man's reminiscence.' Periwinkle Memories is a celebration of Maestro Barreiro, and of both facets of that adage in me. Carlos Barrientos was born on June 25, 1954 in Tela, Honduras. He began his formal music studies at the National Music Conservatory in Guatemala City, Guatemala C.A. His training with Maestro Elias Barreiro, Director of Guitar Studies at Tulane University, was supplemented with Master Classes with Manuel Barrueco, Leo Brouwer, Juan Mercadal, Michael Newman, Tommy Tedesco and Carlos Barbosa-Lima. He studied composition under the tutelage of Dr. Jerry Sieg, University of New Orleans, and Dr. Roy Johnson, Florida State University. He consulted with Michael D. Martin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music, Albany State University, Albany, GA in the creation of a recordings library that reflects Western Art Music and American Jazz for the students at Albany State University. The New York Premiere of the First Movement of his Second Guitar Sonata was dedicated to and performed by Classical Guitarist Maestro Carlos Barbosa-Lima in 2003 at Carnegie Hall. At the request of U.S. Senator Bob Graham one of his compositions, Si Tu Te Vas (If You Go Away), was included on a recording to promote The Everglades Trail. In 2004, at the American Church in Paris, France the World Premiere of his Romance for Flute and Guitar was performed by the award-winning Serenade Duo, flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitarist Gerry Saulter. He has performed with such legendary musicians as Herbie Mann, Donald Byrd and Debbie Reynolds, led an on stage Renaissance Trio in a University of New Orleans production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, and played incidental music for their production of Bertold Brecht's The Good Woman of Sichuan. He has performed Carulli's Guitar Concerto in A, Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story and Marvin Hamlish's A Chorus Line with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Okaloosa-Walton Community College, Niceville, FL, and with the Southern Art Music Ensemble, a Jazz/Latin Fusion Sextet, including an Honors Convocation in Atlanta for Mr. Ted Turner. He has been a guest performer with the Albany State University Jazz Ensemble at The Fletcher Henderson Jr., Macon and Atlanta Jazz Festivals, and played the banjo in the Albany State University /Albany Symphony's co-production of George Gershwin's Opera Porgy and Bes

Cowe, Matt (Arranger) - Farncombe, Tom (Editor). A fantastic pocket-sized collection of Christmas cheer. 84 Christmas songs combining traditional favourites and carols with the big Christmas pop hits by Slade, Wizzard, Bing Crosby and David Bowie, The Darkness, Phil Spector, Mariah Carey, Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Guitare

Le Petit Guitarama est un répertoire de morceaux tous styles, connus, pour guitaristes débutants, permettant de jouer aussi bien du classique (Vivaldi, Bach...), des légendes de la pop (Beat It, Love Me Tender...), des musiques de films (Le parrain, La panthère rose...), du répertoire francophone (Goldman, Brassens...), ou des airs traditionnels de différents horizons (Orient, Irlande, Italie...). Chaque morceau est le fruit d'un travail d'arrangement, précis, adapté à l'instrument et au niveau de l'élève. Ce volume, progressif, couvre l'apprentissage de la guitare du tout début, à deux ans de pratique. En plus des nombreuses pièces en solo, l'ouvrage propose des duos, trios, et quatuors. La mise en page assure une grande lisibilité, en couleur. Richement illustré, ce recueil s'adresse à tous. Et, toujours dans l'esprit de la collection ...RAMA : originalité, qualité des arrangements, progressivité, variété des styles. 66 morceaux pour guitare, dont : ' La campanella (Paganini) ' Mon frère (M. Le Forestier) ' What i'd say (Ray Chales) ' Jules et Jim (thème du film) ' Le magicien d'Oz (thème du film) ' Je l'aime à mourir (F. Cabrel) ' La panthère rose (thème du film) et bien d'autres...

Avec cette méthode, vous allez enfin apprendre et surtout comprendre comment utiliser la gamme majeure à la guitare, mais aussi découvrir tout son potentiel mélodique pour l'exploiter au mieux. Après quelques pages indispensables dédiées à la théorie, vous aborderez ces 12 gammes majeures - que tout guitariste se doit de maîtriser -, de la façon la plus cohérente et efficace qui soit. Ainsi, pour chacune d'elles, vous découvrirez en page de gauche le nom et l'emplacement des notes sur le manche de la guitare (22 cases), ainsi que les accords sur lesquels la gamme en question peut être jouée en toute sécurité. Sur la page de droite, en guise d'illustration, vous découvrirez une longue improvisation qui utilise cette seule et unique gamme, accompagnée de deux enregistrements (à télécharger), le premier pour la démonstration et le second pour la mise en application (support playback). Vous pourrez alors jouer à votre tour sur cette bande-son non seulement l'exemple proposé, mais aussi tout autre solo, mélodie ou improvisation de votre conception... issu de la gamme majeure en question bien sûr ! Tous les enregistrements de cette méthode (exemples et playbacks) peuvent être téléchargés gratuitement et très facilement en suivant les indications fournies dans le livre.

Mit Melodielinie Text und Akkorden. Par . / Date parution : 2021-11-03/ Recueil / Guitar

Par . La collection Really Easy Guitar d'Hal Leonard propose des arrangements pour guitare, faciles à exécuter, de tubes actuels en tête des ventes, avec les paroles, les accords et les tablatures de base. Convenant à tous les guitaristes, quel que soit leur niveau de jeu, la dernière publication de cette collection intitulée Disney Hits comprend 22 chansons telles que Beauty and the Beast ? Can You Feel the Love Tonight ? Colors of the Wind ? Hakuna Matata ? How Far I'll Go ? Into the Unknown ? Kiss the Girl ? Let It Go ? Remember Me (Ernesto de la Cruz) ? A Whole New World ? You'll Be in My Heart (Pop Version) ? You've Got a Friend in Me ? et bien d'autres. / Niveau : Facile / Date parution : 2022-12-12/ Recueil / Guitare

Mauro Giuliani is considered today to have been the most important guitarist-composer of the early nineteenth century. Not only was Giuliani the foremost player of his day: his fame reached far beyond the realm of guitar enthusiasts, earning him a place among the musical élite as a complete, versatile musician. Even so, by the end of the nineteenth century he was largely forgotten and his music managed to retain little more than a marginal presence in the repertory of the great guitarists of the early twentieth century. The current revitalization of his work owes its origins to the monumental research begun by Thomas Heck in 1971 and continued by Ruggero Chiesa, Mario Torta, Marco Riboni, and Gerhard Pen. Thanks to the dedication of these scholars, Giuliani's music has progressively returned to its erstwhile prominence in the performing repertory. Giuliani wrote some 230 works, of which 150 carry opus numbers. They consist above all of pieces for solo guitar and a considerable quantity of chamber music for guitar and violin, flute, piano, or voice, as well as three guitar concertos. Based on the texts of the first published editions, the pieces in this collection have been revised only with the addition of fingering (according to the technique documented in Giuliani's method (Studio per la chitarra opus 1) and his Esercizio per la chitarra contenente 24 pezzi della maggiore difficoltà, diversi preludi passaggi ed assolo opus 48, published by Steiner in 1813) and the correction of obvious typographical errors. / 1 Ou 2 Guitare(s)

50 studi e brani di livello intermedio - antologia intermedia. Par . Cette anthologie offre une riche sélection de titres appartenant au répertoire incontournable pour la formation du guitariste. Le choix des pièces couvre cinq siècles d?histoire de l?instrument (de la Renaissance au XXe siècle), offrant de multiples parcours d?étude. Les pièces, qui ont été choisies également pour leur attrait et sont très captivantes, ne présentent pas de difficulté particulière, se situant à un niveau moyen. La présence de la tablature favorise l?étude des guitaristes autodidactes. / Date parution : 2022-02-17/ Recueil / Guitare Classique

Cette fantastique collection de nouvelles de Justin Sandercoe est le chansonnier ultime pour cours de guitare débutant par excellence. Leçons révolutionnaires Justin Sandercoe sont utilisés par des centaines de milliers de personnes à travers le monde, et est probablement le cours de guitare les plus utilisés jamais! Maintenant vous pouvez apprendre à jouer 100 chansons classiques que votre jeu se développe dans le cours. Le livre comprend: Les paroles complètes et les accords à 100 chansons par des artistes tels que The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny / Mélodie/Vocal/Guitare (MVG) / 224 pages / niveau : Facile / Partition