SKU: MB.30983
ISBN 9781513471433. 8.75x11.75 inches.
Oâ??Carolan for Classical Guitar is the fourth and final volume of Guido Bögerâ??s classical guitar arrangements of the 214 compositions of the itinerant blind Irish harper, Turlough O'Carolan (1670â??1738). This last collection includes 58 solo pieces, including Oâ??Carolanâ??s variations on two Scottish airs.These settings are generally intermediate in difficulty and reflect the beauty and lyricism of the original melodies, most of which are tribute tunes named for Oâ??Carolanâ??s patrons: Colonel Oâ??Hara, John Oâ??Connor, Mrs. Oâ??Connor, Lady Wrixon, General Wynne, Captain Oâ??Neil, The Landlady, etc. The works are meticulously written in standard notation and are ideal for sight-reading practice, personal enjoyment, or concert performance. Moderate left-hand fingering and string numbering are provided in these well-crafted arrangements.Alon g with his previous Mel Bay editions, Turlough O'Carolan Irish Harp Pieces for Classical Guitar, O'Carolan Favorites and O'Carolan Airs, this book completes Guido Böger's comprehensive O'Carolan series. The set of four books would make a great gift, particularly for an Irish guitarist.
SKU: MB.98545M
ISBN 9780786695737. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This volume is intended as a folio of arrangements from the repertoire of a working musician. As such, there is only a minimum of discussion about the technical aspects of playing. Students who have already dealt with the American style called fingerpicking or fingerstyle guitar, which is quite distinct from other kinds of guitar playing, will be at an advantage. The easiest arrangements here are early intermediate level, while the other end of the scale includes pieces that may challenge even a professional. Tunes within each section are presented generally in order of difficulty. The bulk of the tunes presented are fiddle tunes, with a couple of banjo tunes and several songs as well as tunes originally played on other instruments such as harp, pipes, or accordion. There are even a small number composed for the guitar. For the most part, differences in approach among the tunes here are unrelated to the instrumental sources. All the tunes are presented in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: FH.VA0
ISBN 978-1-55440-562-6.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Pieces in a Slower Tempo:Dreaming - Archer, VioletSolemn Moments - Archer, VioletSwing Low, Sweet Chariot - Willis, Wallis arr. Jason GrayLargo - Corelli, Arcangelo arr. Kathleen WoodMelodie - Halvorsen, Johan arr. Warren MouldCradle Song - Ethridge, JeanOld French Song (Melodie antique francaise) - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yichPet ze Cat - Teehan, RobThe Fortune Teller - Donkin, ChristinePieces in a Faster Tempo:The Rustic Shepherds (Les bergers rustiques) - Dandrieu, Jean-Francois arr. Jason NobleMinuet and Trio, K 585, no. 8 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason NobleTango - Mackay, NeilHurdy-Gurdy - Shostakovich, Dmitri arr. Konstantin FortunatovThe Dancer - Donkin, ChristinePrelude - Charpentier, Marc-Antoine arr. Kathleen WoodTam Lyn's - Traditional Irish reel arr. Zav RT and Christine DonkinLa senorita - Donkin, ChristinePetite gavotte - Aletter, WilhelmMarching Through Georgia - Work, Henry Clay.
