Guitar Presents Classical Guitar

Arrangements in notes and tablature for classical or fingerstyle guitar of 29 favorite pieces including: Air on the G String · Bouree in E Minor · Canon in D · Clair De Lune · Für Elise · Greensleeves · Intermezzo · Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring · Ode to Joy · Panis Angelicus · Pomp and Circumstance · Sheep May Safely Graze · Spring · Winter · more.

With Online Audio-Complete in three volumes this widely used method series presents classical guitar instruction in a logical and clear manner. The student is thoroughly grounded in left and right hand technical studies and is acquainted withthe works of the masters. In this volume the student will be introduced to the Third Fourth Fifth Seventh and Ninth Positions. There is complete treatment for the development of these positions including etudes solos duets and chord studies. This book gives much attention to keys seldom presented in detail in other methods namely the keys of E flat C Minor A flat F Minor D flat B flat Minor G flat E flat Minor F sharp and D sharpMinor. This volume will be a valuable asset to the student desiring to master these more difficult positions and keys. Notation only. Includes access to online audio which demonstrates most of the exercises and solos in thebook at performance tempo.

Enrique Granados composed his Valses Poeticos for solo Piano around 1886-1887 after he moved from Barcelona to Paris to study with Charles-Wilfrid de Beriot and Felip Pedrell.This bookpresents the seven beautiful waltzes in the Valses Poeticos for Guitar preceded by an un-waltz-like introduction (Vivace molto) and ending with a colorful clever coda (Presto). Lily Afshar'sGuitar arrangement is very faithful to the original Piano version and contains fingerings that are idiomatic and musical. The total performance length is sixteen minutes in duration in eight movements: 1. Vivace moltoand Melodico 2. Tempo de Vals noble 3. Tempo de Vals lento 4. Allegro humoristico 5. Allegretto (elegante) 6. Quasi ad libitum (sentimental) 7. Vivo 8. Presto

Here?s yet another book that should be in every serious classical and flamenco guitarist?s library; this time Ioannis Anastassakis (The Art of Rasguedo) eliminates the guesswork on how to practice and perform the tremolotechnique. The book addresses over 70 different approaches and methods to practice the tremolo with unprecedented advice from some of the greatest classical and flamenco guitarists including: Andrés Segovia John Williams SharonIsbin Christopher Parkening Pepe Romero Scott Tennant David Russell Narciso Yepes Stanley Yates Stepan Rak Juan Serrano Manolo Sanlucar Manolo Franco José Antonio Rodriguez Paco Serrano and many more. Characteristically Anastassakis presents an exhaustive analysis of the different tremolo patterns: 4-note 5-note 5-note extended melody tremolo 6-note tremolo 8-note tremolo and continuous extended tremolo. A comprehensivebibliography of classical and flamenco guitar pieces that utilize traditional and/or extended tremolo techniques is also included. Written in standard notation and tablature.

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.

Graduated Repertoire for the Classical Guitarist is a progressive series of repertoire books for the developing guitarist. As you turn from page to page in these volumes each new piece presents an incrementally progressive set of new technical musical reading or interpretive challenges. The series is comprised of some of the most recognized and best-loved historical repertoire along with a generous offering of fresh satisfying and fun new pieces. With notes from the writers to guide you through each piece Graduated Repertoire for the Classical Guitarist is your insightful and compelling navigator on the journey to becoming a great guitarist!

Media Type : DVD Level : Intermediate-Advanced Musical Genre : Jazz Series : Guitar Masters Live Guitarist/composer Jeff Linsky presents an exciting collection of original guitar music, featuring his trademark blend of fingerstyle jazz, classical, and Latin influences. Accompanied by noted percussionist Michael Spiro, Jeff showcases his gift for melodic composition as performed in his unique polyphonic improvisational style. Included on this video are: Black Sand; Later; The Love Club; Up Late; Angel's Serenade; Hermosa; Murrita's Farewell; Leo; Casa Miguel; and Pacifica. With a strong classical guitar technique and a remarkable gift for improvisation, Jeff Linsky has developed his own warmly passionate and personal style of playing, blending elements of jazz, classical, and Latin music. Also an award-winning composer, Jeff has several critically acclaimed recordings to his credit and maintains an active international concert career, both as a soloist and with his various ensembles. This is the same DVD currently included in Jeff Linsky Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar Solos book/DVD project.

Enjoy the stunning evocative melodies of the rich Irish tradition with this special set of classical Guitar solos. John Loesberg presents a unique collection of arrangements featuring many traditional harp melodies and dance tunes. The book boasts no less than 27 pieces many of which are suitable for elementary guitar students. However also featured are several compositions by the 17th century harpist/composer O'Carolan which are ideal for more advanced guitarists. An accompanying CD of demonstrations perfectly illustrates the music providing listeners with a useful guide to Irish phrasing and performance.

An Hour with the Guitar presents a careful selection of the most beautiful pieces of guitar literature. All the names familiar to every professional and amateur guitarist - Aguado Carulli Carcassi Coste Giuliani Sor and many more - are represented in this collection and ensure much stimulating variety. These pieces with grades of difficulty progressing from very easy to moderately difficult will give not only the beginner but also the advanced guitarist some valuable material for this teaching entertainment and performance. Except for a few very beautiful studies dry exercises habe been avoided in this book in the hope that every guitarist will use it for his hour ofrelaxation.

25 Stücke für Gitarre solo-This repertoire book presents 25 pieces for classical guitar inspired by pop music designed to appeal to young students in particular. The collection contains melodic and atmospheric ballads as well as some great swing Latin ragtime and jazz style numbers. The pieces span a range of levels from easy to moderately difficult with complete fingerings and tempo indications. The accompanying CD provides first-class performances by the up-and-coming concert guitarist Julia Trintschuk. These are intended to give an example of interpretation and to encourage a deeper study of the music.

16 leichte Vortragsstücke für Gitarre-This volume presents 16 fairly easy and well-known melodies from traditional tunes to classical works. A fantastic addition to any guitarists repertoire.

Unlike any other collection on the market this book presents Mel Bay's acclaimed duet series in order of difficulty. Provides fun-to-play duets on works by Bach Mozart Mazas Dancla and others. Good method supplement!