SKU: MB.99904M
ISBN 9780786697045. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This collection provides fresh repertoire for wedding ceremonies offering a wonderful alternative to the church organ. Selections include Canon in D Pachelbel ; Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring Bach ; Wedding March Mendelssohn ; and other popular and enjoyable pieces suitable for the occasion. Written in standard notation only with suggested fingerings. Includes access to online audio recording.
SKU: MB.30989
ISBN 9781513466705. 8.75x11.75 inches.
In this book, guitarist and music historian David Grimes presents 20 â??small sonatasâ? or sonatinas, complete with detailed performance notes and bio sketches of each of the contributing composers: Leonhard von Call, Matteo Carcassi, Ferdinando Carulli, Mauro Giuliani, Francesco Molino, and Antonio Nava. While flexible, the early 19th-century sonatina form usually consists of 2 - 4 contrasting movements, here in guitar-friendly keys, making these pieces ideal for performance by intermediate-level students. In all but the most challenging passages, Grimes has intentionally kept fingering to a minimum to allow students to form their own concept of this critical skill. Then, as many bass notes in these pieces are played on open strings, the player must develop a sense of when to selectively damp dissonant tones or observe a restâ?? exposing and overcoming yet another shortcoming in the education of many guitarists.  Most classic guitar teachers are familiar with the easy didactic studies by Carcassi, Carulli and Giuliani; Favorite Sonatinas offers more highly developed, but not yet virtuoso pieces by the same Italian triumvirateâ?? plus three more composers in a similar veinâ?? promoting confident, enjoyable sight-reading by guitarists of all levels. .
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.Along 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: HL.122489
ISBN 9781480355927. UPC: 884088953010. 9.0x12.0x0.138 inches. Compiled and Arranged by John Hill.
Journey Through the Classics is a classical guitar repertoire folio designed to lead students seamlessly from the earliest classics to the intermediate masterworks. The 32 graded pieces are presented in a progressive order and feature a variety of traditional folk songs and classical favorites essential to any guitar student's educational foundation. The pieces are written in standard notation and tab, and include right and left hand fingerings. The authentic repertoire is ideal for auditions and recitals and is a perfect companion to any classical guitar method.
