Spanish Music for Two Guitars

The Spanish composer and pianist Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) was one of the leading members of the Nationalist school that dominated Spanish music at the turn of the last century. Bajo La Palmera (Sous Le Palmier; Under The Palm Tree) was the third in a collection of 5 songs for the Piano inspired by Spain and Spanish culture published in 1898 as Cantos de España (Op. 232). The piece draws heavily on Spanish Gypsy dances especially the Tango.Bajo La Palmera has been transcribed for two Guitars by the Spanish Guitar virtuoso Miguel Llobet (1878-1938).

Experience the magic of Spanish Guitar music with new compositions from author Kacha Metreveli. The material is written for two Guitars and encompasses styles such as Malaguena Festiva Habanera Capricho andmore. Eleven duets of intermediate to advanced difficulty are presented including the following compositions: Dos Guitarras Espanolas (Festiva)RecuerdosAlma Espanola (Capricho)Jota AragonesaHomenaje a los Romeros(Malaguena)Homenaje a Tarrega (Habanera)FandangoPaterna de Rivera (Petenera)Souvenir de Espana (Zapateado)Homenaje a Segovia (Tonadilla)Adios Amigos! (Postlude). The bonus piece 'Fandango No. 2' requires two players on one Guitarat the same time.

2-CD Set-Performed by Christian Reichert primo guitar; Beata Bedkowska-Huang secondo guitar Accompaniment: Christian Reichert primo guitar; Beata Bedkowska-Huang secondo guitar These three long-form duets by Spanish classical guitar master Fernando Sor feature beautifully crafted melodies artfully orchestrated between the two guitars and a technical approachability for all intemediate-level guitarists. The three works presented here all come from the late 1820s and 1830s. The Divertissement is in three-movement form whereas both L'Encouragement and Souvenir de Russie take the form of an introduction followed by a theme with variations capped off with a dance-like finale. ThisMusic Minus One edition presents a sparkling performance of these duets from virtuosi Christian Reichert and Beata Bedkowska-Huang. Listen to their technique either from the combined recording or from one of the solo parts presented separately; then you join either Mr. Reichert or Ms. Bedkowska-Huang to make your own beautiful music! Featuring music for players of nearly all levels every guitarist will revel in a celebration of the classical guitar at its zenith. Includes an expansive newly engraved authoritative performance edition of the music score featuring both guitar parts with performance suggestions from Christian Reichert and edited by both Mr. Reichert and Ms. Bedkowska-Huang and printed on high-quality ivory paper; plus a CD containing the complete performance of the pieces in digital stereo; a second compact disc containing accompaniments to each piece first minus the primo guitar part then presented again minus the secondo part.

Vol. 2: Albéniz Granados Turina De Falla. This series presents some of the most significant works of European and Latin American music from the last three centuries transcribed for chamber guitar ensemble (in formations ranging from duo to quartet). The works contained in each volume have been selected both for their intrinsic artistic value and their potential to enhance sound production and playing technique. All of the transcriptions are strictly faithful to the original texts and have been reworked in order to make them suitable for players at all levels, from novice to professional. ?Guitar Ensemble? is therefore an effective aid for the study of ensemble music from middle and high school up to a conservatory level. Spanish Portrait is an anthology of the works of the most important Iberian composers of the late eighteenth and mid-nineteenth century: Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909), Enrique Granados (1867-1916), Manuel De Falla (1876-1946), and Joaquín Turina (1882-1949).

The strumming of Spanish Guitars the lyrical tribute to a great Spanish composer the passionate excitement of Iberian sensations the breathtaking exuberance of Spanish rhythms the reminiscence of Spanish culture-Spanish elements are infused in each of these five pieces. Rolled chords evoking a Spanish guitar enhanced rhythms with alternating hands and lyrical passion are all found in Sounds of Spain Book 4 by Catherine Rollin. These five late intermediate to early advanced solos explore many of the diverse dance and harmonic elements that make up the colorful Spanish music tradition. Each one is technically accessible yet containsdramatic sections that sound impressive. Titles: 'Fantasy at Alhambra' 'Homage to Granados' 'Rhapsodie Espagnole' 'Scherzo Brillante' 'Song of Spain'.

Whilst making no claims to be stylistically authentic this little piece aims to capture the infectious spirit of mariachi a word whose origins are lost in the mists of time but which describes not only the performers (on guitars vihuelas violins trumpets and harp) but also the music itself. Their music speaks of love passion politics life in the country and revolutionary heroes but is unerringly uplifting in style and immediately recognisable as the spirit of Mexico. A chance to add that Spanish flavour to your concerts.

Hawaiian slack key guitar is one of the world???s great guitar traditions. Called ki ho???alu in Hawaiian it developed in the 19th century. Legend has it the first guitars were brought by cowboys imported from Alta California to deal with wild cattle. By day the paniolo taught the Hawaiians to rope and ride by night they serenaded them with the soft sounds of Spanish guitars...Written in tablature and standard musical notation Old-Time Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar features 24 of the essential instrumentals every aspiring slack key player should know. These are the classic melodies with a couple originals played just as you???d hear them in a backyard party kani kapila full ofinteresting twists and turns sometimes richly complex but always nahenahe as natural and refreshing as an ocean breeze.Mark Kailana Nelson is an entertainer musician and educator. His love for slack key guitar led him to travel to Hawai???i and study with many of the masters of the art. Along with Keola Beamer he is the author of Mel Bay???s Learn to Play Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar the first widely-available slack key instruction manual. Famed Hawaiian educator Aunty Nona Beamer gave him the Hawaiian name Kailana Gently Floating on the Sea and encouraged Mark to continue to teach Hawaiian music to all who wish to learn.Includes: - Tablature and standard notation - Notes on tunings reading music and tablature - Newly revised and correction transcriptions Learn to play: Pua Lena/Kealoha/E Huli Ho???i Mai/Hula O Makee Mauna Loa/Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua Kowali Paniolo Slack Key Ku???u Lei Awapuhi Melemele (My Yellow Ginger Lei) Ahe Lau Makani Nanea Kou Maka i ka Le???ale???a Moloka???i Waltz Moana Chimes Old Timer???s Hula/Slack Key Hula Hula Blues Taro Patch Blues Tiare Tahiti Kaulana Na Pua Playful Popoki ???Ulupalakua Kanaka Waiwai Kimo???s Slack Key Papakolea Suitable for intermediate guitarists. Includes access to online audio.

World Music junior-The sound of spanish guitars at Christmas!Richard Graf has selected some of the most beautiful Christmas songs from around the world and presented them in player-friendly easy arrangements. The lyrics to the songs are included for singing along. Each piece also has information about its origins and the Christmas customs in the land from which it was derived. The songs are a contrasting mix – some we know and some less familiar.

Effortless Guitar Series-This is THE DVD for expanding your playing into the more exotic personalities of the acoustic guitar. 'Essential Acoustic Textures' provides an easy-to-learn method for learning Caribbean South American and Spanish styles that can work well in all musical situations from rock and pop to blues and bossa nova. Learn about: the samba style · rhumba · reggae · bossa nova · authentic flamenco techniques · rasgueado and golpe techniques · innovative plucking and strumming · and recommended guitars and strings. Richard Smith is a session player and recording artist who lives in Los Angeles California. His recordings have garnished praise such as 'Best Contemporary Jazz Guitar Album'(Tune Up Magazine) a nomination for 'Record of the Year' (Ad Lib Magazine Tokyo) and 'Best New Artist' (Radio

Easy-to-intermediate arrangements designed to bring out the best qualities of the flute. The side range of compositions inlcude works by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak and Schubert, as well as folk songs, dances, jigs and reels from all over the world. Arranged for flute and piano. Includes score and part. / Flûte Traversière