Guitar Atlas Japan

Guitar Styles from Around the World Series: National Guitar Workshop: Guitar Atlas Category: Guitar Method or Supplement Format: Book and CD Instrument: Guitar Discover the rich traditions, history, origins, and pioneering artists of exciting styles from around the globe. Learn the characteristic rhythms and techniques used in some of the world's most remarkable music. All the music in this book is arranged for the guitar and will enlighten every guitarist---from beginners to advanced players. Volume 1 of this series features diverse music from six distinct parts of the world. From the lively rhythms of Italy to the exotic modes of Japan, this book will give you all the tools you need to infuse your playing with a new and unique flavor. All the music is presented in standard notation and TAB. An MP3 CD with over three hours of music is included to demonstrate all the examples in the book.

Grades 3-5-Tapping Heels (No. 15 in this book) is currently set on Trinity Guildhall Piano 2012-2014 Grade 4 (B4). See the u-tube clip!A celebration of music styles from around the world these miniatures are a personal response to the music of a wide range of countries: from Japanese ceremonial music to the rhythms of Tanzania from the American fiddler to the Spanish guitarist from the melancholy calm of the Russian landscape to the exuberance of a Trinidadian steel-band. Suitable for pianists of all ages.