Solo Guitar Works, vol. 1

Compositions solo pour guitare classique ou acoustique par guitariste acoustique britannique légendaire et membre fondateur de Pentangle, John Renbourn. / Guitare

For the first time this edition presents work for Guitar solo and for Guitar duet by Graciano Tarragó grouped into different collections. Despite the fact that the composer published the set of works separately (with the exception of the collections of studies and the Catalan Christmas songs) it is not difficult to see that a natural classification surges from its formal structure from its source of inspiration and from its intent upon observing the works as a whole.The main objective of this revision was to update its presentation to meet the demands of the Guitar world today and to offer scores that ease the introduction to the study of this copious collectionof works. The works hold an indisputable musical beauty and demand technical virtuosic knowledge of the highest level.

This collection of the work of the Maltese composer Gordon Mizzi for solo guitar is being made available to the public for the first time. Saints and Fireworks The Music of Gordon Mizzi Volume Two is the second of two albumsof Gordon Mizzi's music which are available from Mel Bay Publications. This album takes its title from the newly released CD Gordon Mizzi Saints and Fireworks that has been recorded by Carlos Bonell one of today's mostcelebrated guitarists and which is available from Spearhead Music. This album contains a diverse collection of original works as well as transcriptions of Renaissance and Maltese folk music by Gordon Mizzi. The Branles de Malte byJean d'Estrée were originally composed by the French Knights of St. John in Malta in 1551 for the Dauphin of France. Gordon Mizzi has made guitar transcriptions of these five dances and this is the first time that they arebeing published. The Branles de Malte by Adrian Le Roy are also included. There are a number of original compositions. Saints and Fireworks a piece in two movements vividly represents Malta's village festas. Island Scenes aresix musical portraits of towns and villages dotting the landscape of Malta. They include Valletta- Barrakka Gardens San Giljan-After the Feast Mdina- Città Notabile the dreamy Comino-The Blue Lagoon Sliema- The Tower and the pulsatingly brash Paceville -Sin City. Three Love Poems : Hula Lahaina and Hana are influences from Hawaii. There are also two cradle songs Child Don't Cry and Ninna Nanna as well as folk inspired melodies such as NightCrossing and il- Maltija. The guitarist will find a veritable pot pourri of scents and sounds in this album.

Outstanding solos for the classical guitar from the fourteenth century to Bartok, Includes works by Bach, Carcassi, Giuliani, Mozart, Shostakovitch, Sor and Stravinsky. For guitar players of all standards. Edited by Leonid Bolotine. / Guitare

Timeless Solos is a play on words. The solos in this volume contain no time signatures or bar lines. I did this because I wanted the solos to be very expressive in interpretation yet 'free-form' in structure. The companionrecording presents my interpretation of these works. You may interpret them differently and that is fine! All solos are in notation and tablature. When writing these solos I first envisioned the form as an extended 'cadenza'.However from my earlier trumpet playing days I recalled that especially in the 19th century a cadenza was a momentary break in a solo which gave the performer a chance to dazzle the audience with his or her virtuosity. Thesesolos are not about that. Rather they are a vehicle to give the guitarist an opportunity to move the listener with the performer's expressive ability. I also thought of these solos in the form of a 'chant'. However most chantsare monophonic in form and these solos in various parts present a fairly lush harmonic structure. While the solos were written for a 7 string guitar they may be played successfully on a 6 string guitar. Alternate notes for thosefound on the 7th string are shown in the tablature part. Also the solo Peace is written in Dropped D tuning and makes little use of the 7th string pedal tones. The solos are contemplative in nature and provide ample opportunityfor individual expression and interpretation. I hope you enjoy playing and performing these works.

Par SOLANO JUAN. A special two-volume set of songs by the great Juan Solano Pedrero, arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar. Working as a member of the hugely successful Ochaita, Valerio and Solano trio, the Maestro Solano developed his skills as a composer, and the group became responsible for some of the most celebrated songs of Spain. His works have been performed by many star voices including Concha Piquer, Manolo Escobar and Rafael Farina. His popular and best-loved songs include A Tu Vera, El Porompompero and Almoneda. This title is the second of two volumes, beautifully presented, that will help you to enjoy these wonderful songs again and again. A special two-volume set of songs by the great Juan Solano Pedrero, arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar. Working as a member of the hugely successful Ochaita, Valerio and Solano trio, the Maestro Solano developed his skills as a composer, and the group became responsible for some of the most celebrated songs of Spain. His works have been performed by many star voices including Concha Piquer, Manolo Escobar and Rafael Farina. His popular and best-loved songs include A Tu Vera, El Porompompero and Almoneda. This title is the second of two volumes, beautifully presented, that will help you to enjoy these wonderful songs again and again. / Niveau : 4 / Pop & rock / Recueil / Piano, Chant et Guitare

Par SAL SALVADOR. A magnificent collection of plectrum guitar solos by renowned guitarists. Arrangers include Johnny Smith, Sal Salvador, Tony Mottola, Harry Volpe and Al Valenti. Works include arrangements on compositions by Bach, Ponce, Jerome Kern, Rogers and Hart, F. Moreno-Torroba, Paganini, Rachmaninoff, Crespo, Chopin, Satie, Tarrega, Rubenstein and others. Spiral bound. In notation and tablature. Check out the Free PDF Download that contains a third of the book! / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Classic - Solos / Tablatures / Guitare Tablatures Flatpick et Plectre

Par VILLA-LOBOS HEITOR. All of the important solo works for guitar of Heitor Villa-Lobos, the only twentieth century Brazilian composer with an international reputation. The music in this collection offers valuable sources material and has probably been more studied, performed and recorded than any other guitar compositions of the twentieth century. Here for the first time, all of the important solo works for Guitar of Heitor Villa-Lobos have been assembled together into one convenient volume. Edited and with an introduction by Frederick Noad. Max Eschig no. : ME 9333/ Répertoire / Guitare ou Luth

Intermediate-advanced level. Contains 15 solos carefully written and edited to build technique. Ideal for solo performances and recitals this volume contains works by Joplin J.S. Bach Tarrega Arcas Mozzani Sor and others.All solos are written in notation and tablature.