Mel Bay Presents Great Guitarists Of America
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Music of Latin America for Acoustic Guitar
| Author | : Elias Barreiro |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 121 |
| Release | : 2011-03-11 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1610656393 |
This superb collection features 31 solo guitar settings of a colorful spectrum of music from Brazil, Venezuela, Columbia, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Uruguay. the music is derived largely from 19th and 20th century piano literature. While many anonymously composed selections are included here, most of these tunes were written by professional musicians who happened to be pianists, band directors or arrangers. Typical of the period, some orchestral scores appears as piano reductions, which Professor Barreiro has also used as a source for his guitar transcriptions. All of these selections are presented in standard notation and tablature with historical and performance notes. A companion CD is included featuring 16 selections from the book performed by Barreiro.
The Art of Tremolo
| Author | : Ioannis Anastassakis |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2016-04-28 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 160974070X |
Here's yet another book that should be in every serious classical and flamenco guitarist's library; this time, Ioannis Anastassakis (The Art of Rasguedo) eliminatesthe guesswork on how to practice and perform the tremolo technique. The book addresses over 70 different approaches and methods to practice the tremolo with unprecedented advice from some of the greatest classical and flamenco guitaristsincluding: Andres Segovia, John Williams, Sharon Isbin, Christopher Parkening, Pepe Romero, Scott Tennant, David Russell, Narciso Yepes, Stanley Yates, Stepan Rak, Juan Serrano, Manolo Sanlucar, Manolo Franco, Jose AntonioRodriguez, Paco Serrano, and many more
Masters of the Plectrum Guitar
| Author | : William Bay |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2010-10-07 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1609740297 |
This landmark book of music for the plectrum style jazz guitar took years to compile, write and edit. It contains some of the greatest solos and duets ever written and performed on the plectrum or flatpicked guitar, including works by Carl Kress, Dick McDonough, George Van Eps, Bucky Pizzarelli, George Barnes, Eddie Lang, George M Smith, Al Valenti, Mel Bay, Frank Victor, Harry Volpe, Carmen Mastren, Oscar Moore, Mundell Lowe, Tony Mottola, Al Hendrickson, and Cal Collins. All solos are in notation and tablature while the duets are shown in standard notation only.
Rhythm Guitar Chord System
| Author | : Mel Bay |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 49 |
| Release | : 2016-01-07 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1609747836 |
Commonly referred to as the rhythm guitarist's bible, this innovative book is a system of guitar chord formation which maximizes power voicing while minimizing left-hand movement! Originally written by Mel Bay in 1947, this landmark publication was reissued in its original typesetting in 1973 to become the definitive text on jazz chords in private teaching studios and university jazz guitar departments around the globe. Mr. Bay's practical, analytical approach to the fingerboard produced this comprehensive system for learning full-sounding orchestral jazz guitar chords.
A Guide to American Fiddling
| Author | : Andrew Carlson |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 65 |
| Release | : 2011-03-11 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1610657276 |
Classical violinists can help keep alive the historic traditions of American fiddle music, but doing so requires a clear understanding of performance practice. A Guide to American Fiddling exposes serious students of the violin to the technical nuances of traditional Old Time fiddling. In this book, violinist/fiddler Andrew Carlson provides a detailed technical analysis of Missouri-style fiddling, focusing primarily on the use of the bow. Carlson further offers a comparison of classical and non-classical techniques, a brief history of American fiddling, plus 23 traditional tunes with authentic bowing indications. A CD recording of the tunes is included.
Improvising with Mini-Arpeggios
| Author | : Paul Musso |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 61 |
| Release | : 2013-11-04 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1619114399 |
This book and accompanying audio offer a unique, simplified approach to using arpeggios when improvising. The material is for guitarists of all levels looking to improve their technique and improvisation skills. This method makes it possible to seamlessly incorporate arpeggios into jazz improvisation. Included are over thirty arpeggio-based licks spanning major, minor, dominant, blues and ii-V-I categories. The book also presents straightforward methods for using arpeggios creatively. Most guitarists view arpeggios and scales as separate entities - this book solves this problem by illustrating the relationship between eight simple arpeggio fingerings and scales/modes. Several etudes are also included. These simple mini-arpeggios will provide the reader with an entire world of musical possibilities.
Guitar Melody Chord Playing System
| Author | : Mel Bay |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 97 |
| Release | : 2010-10-07 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1609747798 |
This is Mel Bay's landmark system for playing guitar solos in chord style using popular sheet music. This method is accessible to the intermediate level student and is applicable for pick or fingerstyle performance. In notation and tablature.
J. S. Bach Transcriptions for Classic Guitar
| Author | : J.S. Bach |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 73 |
| Release | : 2011-03-04 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1610655915 |
Absolute, universal, and harmonious - Bach's music is as profoundly satisfying and uplifting today as it was in his era. One of the most eloquent and expressive guitarists of our time, Javier Calderon, presents these timeless pieces, expertly arranged and transcribed for the classic guitar. Selections include: Sonata BWV 1001 (Adagio, Fugue, Siciliano, and Presto); Chaconne in D Minor BWV 1004; Prelude in D Minor, Prelude, Fugue, and Allegro BWV 998; Suite for Lute BWV 996 (Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Bourree, and Gigue); Prelude for Lute BWV 999; and Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. Written in standard notation only with minimal, unobtrusive left-hand fingering. the attached performance CD presents the author's exquisite rendition of every selection in the book.
Mandolin Chord Melody System
| Author | : Aaron Weinstein |
| Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications |
| Total Pages | : 53 |
| Release | : 2015-10-19 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 161911545X |
If you've heard jazz guitarists like Joe Pass play chord melody, you may think that the style requires an encyclopedic knowledge of music theory, musical super- powers, or making a deal with the devil. But fear not! This book will show youhow to create your own satisfying chord melody arrangements on the mandolin...and will do so in a practical, applicable, non stroke-inducing way
