Introduces the all-important concept of tonality early in the student's development and affords a choice of keys and fingerings for each tune. Each piece is presented in the keys of C F and G. Ranges gradually increase from athird to a ninth.

These beginning to advanced jazz guitar ensembles are written for four and five guitars by some of the best guitar ensemble arrangers in the business. Arrangers include Barry Greene Dave Frackenpohl Steve Schenkel Andrian Ingram and Chris Buzzelli. Not only are these fine performance pieces for ensembles they are good material for sight-reading. These graded volumes follow Mel Bay's guitar grading system. Each chart in all three levels offers students the opportunity to improvise with rhythm guitar and in some cases background figures. Level III contains arrangements that will challenge many college guitar ensembles. Reading in all positions and advanced technique isrequired for each of these pieces. Each volume contains five pieces for the price of what one ensemble piece usually costs. These beginning to advanced jazz guitar ensembles are written for four and five guitars by some of the best guitar ensemble arrangers in the business. Arrangers include Barry Greene Dave Frackenpohl Steve Schenkel AndrianIngram and Chris Buzzelli. Not only are these fine performance pieces for ensembles they are good material for sight-reading. These graded volumes follow Mel Bay’s guitar grading system. Each chart in all three levels offersstudents the opportunity to improvise with rhythm guitar and in some cases background figures. Level III contains arrangements that will challenge many college guitar ensembles. Reading in all positions and advancedtechnique is required for each of these pieces. Each volume contains five pieces for the price of what one ensemble piece usually costs.

Lively Fife Tunes is a collection of 57 spirited fife solos. The selections include reels hornpipes jigs sea chanteys dance tunes and more. These fife solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment while playing the instrument. Lively Fife Tunes is a collection of 57 spirited fife solos. The selections include reels hornpipes jigs sea chanteys dance tunes and more. These fife solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment whileplaying the instrument.

Domenico Scarlatti's wealth of invention and the immediacy of his emotional appeal - from darkest tragedy to bold farce - have long attracted guitarists to make his music their own. This collection of nine sonatas arranged by the Gray/Pearl Duo gathers music displaying both Scarlatti's virtuosic dash and lyrical poignancy. The volume contains an un-edited score as well as performance-ready parts with suggested fingerings technical solutions and interpretive articulations. This is the first book in an exciting new series from the eminent American guitar duo of Julian Gray and Ronald Pearl. Domenico Scarlatti's wealth of invention and the immediacy of his emotional appeal - from darkest tragedy to bold farce - have long attracted guitarists to make his music their own. This collection of nine sonatas arranged bythe Gray/Pearl Duo gathers music displaying both Scarlatti's virtuosic dash and lyrical poignancy. The volume contains an un-edited score as well as performance-ready parts with suggested fingerings technical solutions andinterpretive articulations. This is the first book in an exciting new series from the eminent American Guitar duo of Julian Gray and Ronald Pearl.

This book is written from a composer's point of view and is intended to be a reference book for the analysis of arranging techniques. Its aim is to help composers and arrangers improve their compositional skills as well as their understanding of various musical styles. Through a study and analysis of the scores and styles of the master composers the author gives a broad view of the music of both the past and of the present. This allows the musician to navigate within the contemporary music scene with an essential awareness of and appreciation for all genres of music. The skills and concepts taught in this book will help the aspiring arranger harmonize melodies and writecounter-melodies quickly and efficiently utilizing various combinations of instruments and voices whether for pops orchestra television or recordings according to the demands of modern commercial music. Includes access to online audio. This book is written from a composer's point of view and is intended to be a reference book for the analysis of arranging techniques. Its aim is to help composers and arrangers improve their compositional skills as well astheir understanding of various musical styles. Through a study and analysis of the scores and styles of the master composers the author gives a broad view of the music of both the past and of the present. This allows the musicianto navigate within the contemporary music scene with an essential awareness of and appreciation for all genres of music. The skills and concepts taught in this book will help the aspiring arranger harmonize melodies andwrite counter-melodies quickly and efficiently utilizing various combinations of instruments and voices whether for pops orchestra television or recordings according to the demands of modern commercial music. Includes accessto online audio.

With the exception of two pieces the arrangements in this book of traditional tunes are adapted from the collections of Francis O'Neill Edward Bunting Donal O'Sullivan Manus O'Baoill and Sean Og O'Baoill. Performance notes are included. Standard notation. With the exception of two pieces the arrangements in this book of traditional tunes are adapted from the collections of Francis O'Neill Edward Bunting Donal O'Sullivan Manus O'Baoill and Sean Og O'Baoill. Performance notesare included. Standard notation.

A systematic approach to developing technique on the classical guitar must include studies designed to focus on concise specific techniques and offer musical challenges as well. The studies in this book will assist in the development of certain techniques of right hand touch right hand finger movement and right hand chordal balance. In addition this book presents clear and direct left hand technical challenges that promote the development of consistent left hand technique. These musical motives also help to develop the ability to recognize and read note groups quickly and should prove to be most helpful in the continuing quest to improve sight-reading skills on theinstrument. Written in notation only. A systematic approach to developing technique on the classical guitar must include studies designed to focus on concise specific techniques and offer musical challenges as well. The studies in this book will assist in thedevelopment of certain techniques of right hand touch right hand finger movement and right hand chordal balance. In addition this book presents clear and direct left hand technical challenges that promote the development ofconsistent left hand technique. These musical motives also help to develop the ability to recognize and read note groups quickly and should prove to be most helpful in the continuing quest to improve sight-reading skills on theinstrument. Written in notation only.

Most of the music in this book comes from editions or manuscripts from England in the late 1500's. There are also a few French pieces. The cittern was popular in Italy England and France. Aside from various tunings there were two main kinds of instruments being played during the 16th and 17th centuries: the 4 course (four sets of doubled strings) and the 6 course cittern with several editions of music to go along with both. The pieces I have chosen for this book were all written for the 4 course instrument and fall into three main categories: dance music song arrangements and free pieces. The free pieces are basically preludes that explore the melodic range of theinstrument. As the title suggests these pieces can be played very freely and need not have a very strict tempo. The dance pieces are not really meant to be danced to but rather take their form and rhythm from the popular court dances of the time. These can be played with a wide range of overall tempo but once a tempo is chosen should be strictly adhered to. The song arrangements are settings of popular songs of the time as well as more formal vocal settings. Care should be taken in making the melody clear and singing. Since the range of the cittern and mandolin are the same John Holenko has kept the melodies intact. Because of the difference in tuning however the voicing of the harmonies have been changed so as to fit on the mandolin. Most of the music in this book comes from editions or manuscripts from England in the late 1500’s. There are also a few French pieces. The cittern was popular in Italy England and France. Aside from various tunings there weretwo main kinds of instruments being played during the 16th and 17th centuries: the 4 course (four sets of doubled strings) and the 6 course cittern with several editions of music to go along with both. The pieces I have chosenfor this book were all written for the 4 course instrument and fall into three main categories: dance music song arrangements and free pieces. The free pieces are basically preludes that explore the melodic range of theinstrument. As the title suggests these pieces can be played very freely and need not have a very strict tempo. The dance pieces are not really meant to be danced to but rather take their form and rhythm from the popular courtdances of the time. These can be played with a wide range of overall tempo but once a tempo is chosen should be strictly adhered to. The song arrangements are settings of popular songs of the time as well as more formal vocalsettings. Care should be taken in making the melody clear and singing. Since the range of the cittern and mandolin are the same John Holenko has kept the melodies intact. Because of the difference in tuning however thevoicing of the harmonies have been changed so as to fit on the mandolin.

This collection presents solo violin/fiddle arrangements from the Maggie’s Music CD Early American Roots by the Hesperus Early Music Ensemble. It includes a cross-section of popular American instrumental music from before andjust after the American Revolution including country dance tunes improvisations and shape note hymns. The dance music in this collection represents two basic genres of dance: country dances and cotillions. All the tunes inthis book are playable on the standard-tuned fiddle (violin). The tunes have been arranged in the order found on the album as much as possible. Chords are provided to identify the harmonic structure of each piece as well as togive the opportunity for the use of an accompanying instrument such as the guitar.

Fiddler Magazine in conjunction with Mel Bay Publications Inc. has compiled a wonderful collection of tunes and interviews with contributions from 36 of the world's greatest fiddlers. The featured artists are Charlie Acuff Paul Anastasio Randal Bays Byron Berline Kevin Burke Vassar Clements Michael Doucet Jackie Dunn J.P. Fraley Johnny Gimble Bruce Greene John Hartford Richard Greene Ivan Hicks Jerry Holland Olav Johansson James Kelly Barbara Lamb Laurie Lewis Sandy MacIntyre Natalie MacMaster Frankie McWhorter Bruce Molsky Juan Reynoso Dale Russ Oliver Schorer Pierre Schryer Bjorn Stabi Alicia Svigals Athena Tergis & Laura Risk Jay Ungar Jean-Marie Verret Claude Williams George Wilson and Jennifer Wrigley. Fiddler Magazine in conjunction with Mel Bay Publications Inc. has compiled a wonderful collection of tunes and interviews with contributions from 36 of the world's greatest fiddlers. The featured artists are Charlie Acuff PaulAnastasio Randal Bays Byron Berline Kevin Burke Vassar Clements Michael Doucet Jackie Dunn J.P. Fraley Johnny Gimble Bruce Greene John Hartford Richard Greene Ivan Hicks Jerry Holland Olav Johansson James Kelly Barbara Lamb Laurie Lewis Sandy MacIntyre Natalie MacMaster Frankie McWhorter Bruce Molsky Juan Reynoso Dale Russ Oliver Schorer Pierre Schryer Bjorn Stabi Alicia Svigals Athena Tergis & Laura Risk Jay Ungar Jean-Marie Verret Claude Williams George Wilson and Jennifer Wrigley.

The bass has been called the most important instrument in any band. The bass player must create interesting lines under the chord changes keep the time flow or pulse steady and keep the form of the song together. This book is designed to help bassists create beginning to advanced walking patterns (smooth-sounding lines) that can be used in jazz blues R&B gospel Latin and country music. By explaining the basics of intervals chords and scales the author builds a framework for understanding bass line patterns. Then the book presents one- and two-measure patterns that can be used in playing the blues rhythm changes the II-V-I progression and 20 popular jazz standards.The book is written in standard notation with chord symbols. The audio gives you the opportunity to play with one of the finest rhythm sections around. It is in stereo with the bass and drums on the left and piano and drums on the right. Since the examples in the book are presented both with sample bass lines and as chord progressions only you can either follow along with the bass or practice your own lines with the audio as your accompaniment. Access to online audio included. The Bass has been called 'the most important instrument in any band.' The Bass player must create interesting lines under the chord changes keep the 'time flow' or 'pulse' steady and keep the form of the song together. Walking Jazz Lines For Bass is designed to help bassists create beginning to advanced walking patterns (smooth-sounding lines) that can be used in jazz blues R&B gospel Latin and country music. Byexplaining the basics of intervals chords and scales the author builds a framework for understanding bass line patterns. This book presents one- and two-measure patterns that can be used in playing the blues rhythmchanges the II-V-I progression and 20 popular jazz standards. Walking Jazz Lines For Bass is written in standard notation with chord symbols. The audio gives you the opportunity to play with one of thefinest rhythm sections around. It is in stereo with the bass and drums on the left and Piano and Drums on the right. Since the examples in the book are presented both with sample Bass lines and as chord progressions only you caneither follow along with the Bass or practice your own lines with the audio as your accompaniment. Access to online audio is included.

The world of melodic jazz banjo soloing is revealed in this comprehensive method which leads a student from basic intervals to advanced theoretical concepts and finally to a firm foundation in jazz fundamentals. Included are over 90 exercises and examples written in both tablature fingerings and standard music notation which show how scales and arpeggios are used and how they apply to real playing situations. Every five-string banjoist can benefit from the information contained in this breakthrough volume whether they aspire to jazz or just want to find out more about the possibilities and structure of the banjo.Starting with basic intervals Straight-Ahead Jazz for Banjo showsthe structure of all basic chord types and qualities and matches these to the scales that generate them. The book's basic concept model is to treat the five-string banjo's potential in an inclusive technical context so that the student can make use of open and fifth strings to create a smooth legato style. Each of the 90+ exercises are recorded with a metronome and progress to 16 additional examples of original jazz phrases in a variety of keys. Topics include functional major and minor key harmony diminished and augmented scales and how they are used and the integration of altered scale substitutes in the art of jazz improvisation. It stresses listening and learning in a logical structured manner with an example of a daily practice plan. The unique emphasis of the book is on the fingerings which make the instrument work for you technically and thus open up added possibilities for the development of a student's personal style. This long-awaited volume will surely bring new focus and perspective to any banjo style and will be a classic reference for many new generations of banjoists. Includes access to online audio. The world of melodic jazz Banjo soloing is revealed in this comprehensive method which leads a student from basic intervals to advanced theoretical concepts and finally to a firm foundation in jazz fundamentals. Included areover 90 exercises and examples written in both tablature fingerings and standard music notation which show how scales and arpeggios are used and how they apply to real playing situations. Every five-string Banjoist can benefitfrom the information contained in this breakthrough volume whether they aspire to jazz or just want to find out more about the possibilities and structure of the Banjo. Starting with basic intervals ' Straight-Ahead Jazz for Banjo ' shows the structure of all basic chord types and qualities and matches these to the scales that generate them. The book's basic concept model is to treat the five-string Banjo'spotential in an inclusive technical context so that the student can make use of open and fifth strings to create a smooth legato style. Each of the 90+ exercises are recorded with a metronome and progress to 16 additional examplesof original jazz phrases in a variety of keys.

This scale system coordinates basic concepts from the Scale System by Carl Flesch. In some aspects it goes beyond the scope of the Flesch system. One-octave scales are introduced in patterns with emphasis on half steps and finger retention. Also covers two- and three-octave scales double-stops and harmonics. This scale system coordinates basic concepts from the Scale System by Carl Flesch. In some aspects it goes beyond the scope of the Flesch system. One-octave scales are introduced in patterns with emphasis on half steps and fingerretention. Also covers two- and three-octave scales double-stops and harmonics.

The book is presented with both music notation and guitar tablature staff so that fingering and fingerboard positions can be easily cross-referenced. The accompanying on-line audio recording allows the player immediately to appreciate the feel of the music of the New Wave Latin Guitar. Chord symbols are shown to indicate background voice leadings and harmony. In creating songs or dances within the Latin/Jazz idiom the composer is continually fine-tuning the music until he commits to print or sound recording. At this moment he has a version that is definitive for other musicians to see hear and play. However the earlier explorations are not forgotten and can be usedin different performances of the music. New Wave Latin Guitar is presented with both music notation and Guitar tablature staff so that fingering and fingerboard positions can be easily cross-referenced. The accompanying on-line audio recording allowsthe player immediately to appreciate the feel of the music of the New Wave Latin Guitar . Chord symbols are shown to indicate background voice leadings and harmony. In creating songs or dances within theLatin/Jazz idiom the composer is continually fine-tuning the music until he commits to print or sound recording. At this moment he has a version that is definitive for other musicians to see hear and play. However the earlierexplorations are not forgotten and can be used in different performances of the music.

Written by technical wizard Stephen Delach The Rock Guitar Workout is a collection of technique building etudes that will catapult your playing to new heights. All of the techniques used in modern rock guitar are covered starting from the most basic picking exercises to blistering arpeggio studies. When used as a daily practice routine The Rock Guitar Workout will undoubtedly unleash the technical virtuoso lurking within you. Topics include alternate legato and hybrid picking string skipping two-hand tapping pentatonic blues harmonic and natural minor scales melodic patterns arpeggios and much much more. A word of caution: not for the faint of heart. In standardnotation and tablature. Written by technical wizard Stephen Delach The Rock Guitar Workout is a collection of technique building etudes that will catapult your playing to new heights. All of the techniques used in modern rock guitar are covered startingfrom the most basic picking exercises to blistering arpeggio studies. When used as a daily practice routine The Rock Guitar Workout will undoubtedly unleash the technical virtuoso lurking within you. Topics include alternate legato and hybrid picking string skipping two-hand tapping pentatonic blues harmonic and natural minor scales melodic patterns arpeggios and much much more. A word of caution: not for the faint of heart. In standardnotation and tablature.

This comprehensive edition brings together all of the standard pieces in the adopted Albeniz guitar repertoire along with additional pieces that complete many of the suites and other groupings as published during the composer's lifetime. These solo arrangements were made while consulting the earliest editions of the piano originals and are faithful to Albeniz tempo indications dynamics phrasing slurs and other expression markings. The selections are: Pavana-Capriccio Op. 12 (1992): Suite espanola Op. 47 (1886): Recuerdos de viaje Op. 92 (1888): Doce piezas espanolas Op. 164 (1889): Espana seis hojas de album Op. 165 (1890): Serenata espanola (Cadiz cancion) Op. 181(1890): Mallorca barcarola Op. 202 (1890): Zambra granadina danse orientale WoO (1891): Cadiz-gaditana WoO (1891): and Chants d'Espagne Op. 232 (1891-1894). Carefully researched and meticulously fingered in the scholarly manner one would expect from Stanley Yates. This comprehensive edition brings together all of the standard pieces in the adopted Albeniz 'guitar repertoire' along with additional pieces that complete many of the suites and other groupings as published during the composer'slifetime. These solo arrangements were made while consulting the earliest editions of the piano originals and are faithful to Albeniz tempo indications dynamics phrasing slurs and other expression markings. The selectionsare: Pavana-Capriccio Op. 12 (1992); Suite espanola Op. 47 (1886); Recuerdos de viaje Op. 92 (1888); Doce piezas espanolas Op. 164 (1889); Espana seis hojas de album Op. 165 (1890); Serenata espanola (Cadiz cancion) Op.181 (1890); Mallorca barcarola Op. 202 (1890); Zambra granadina danse orientale WoO (1891); Cadiz-gaditana WoO (1891); and Chants d'Espagne Op. 232 (1891-1894). Carefully researched and meticulously fingered in thescholarly manner one would expect from Stanley Yates.

Composed and arranged by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason this beautiful romantic waltz is the title cut of their critically acclaimed CD on Angel Records. This melody has become one of their most requested tunes in concert. Perfect for weddings this carefully prepared violin solo or duet arrangement with piano accompaniment presents the theme 3 times through beginning in G and modulating D. The piano/violin score also includes suggested guitar chords. The arrangement accurately captures the rhythms harmonies and chord voicings of Jay and Molly's concert and recorded performances. Convenient pull-out parts are provided for the violinists. Jay Ungar is nationally recognized forhaving composed and performed Ashokan Farewell the theme of the PBS series The Civil War. The Lover's Waltz is also available in a solo piano edition by Molly Mason. Book consist of 8-page piano/violin score with two 4-page inserts for Violin 1 and Violin 2 parts. Composed and arranged by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason this beautiful romantic waltz is the title cut of their critically acclaimed CD on Angel Records. This melody has become one of their most requested tunes in concert. Perfectfor weddings this carefully prepared violin solo or duet arrangement with piano accompaniment presents the theme 3 times through beginning in G and modulating D. The piano/violin score also includes suggested guitar chords. Thearrangement accurately captures the rhythms harmonies and chord voicings of Jay and Molly's concert and recorded performances. Convenient pull-out parts are provided for the violinists. Jay Ungar is nationally recognized forhaving composed and performed Ashokan Farewell the theme of the PBS series 'The Civil War.' The Lover's Waltz is also available in a solo piano edition be Molly Mason.

This collection presents eleven fingerstyle guitar arrangements of beautiful traditional country ballads portraying struggles and the joys of life. These arrangements by Tommy Flint are given in notation and tablature along with a CD featuring Tommy's performance of each piece. Tommy Flint is an outstanding guitarist who is known worldwide for his musical achievements. He has shared the stage with Dolly Parton Cher Roger Miller Ray Charles Glen Campbell and Liza Minnelli.This collection presents eleven fingerstyle guitar arrangements of beautiful traditional country ballads portraying struggles and the joys of life. These arrangements by Tommy Flint are given in notation and tablature along witha CD featuring Tommy's performance of each piece. Tommy Flint is an outstanding guitarist who is known worldwide for his musical achievements. He has shared the stage with Dolly Parton Cher Roger Miller Ray Charles GlenCampbell and Liza Minnelli.

The tango is the king of the Latin dances. The captivating rhythms and seductive melodies of the tango have captured the imaginations of musicians and composers for many years. The tango has even found its place in the world of concert musical literature due to the fine works of composers such as Astor Piazzolla. It is hard to imagine a guitarist today without a number of tangos in his solo repertoire. These 14 tangos were composed to provide tango literature for the plectrum or flatpick guitarist. Of course they may also be performed on the classic guitar. I would like to make special note of the tango Lucia. I originally wrote Lucia as a guitar duet. The duet is recordedon my Acoustic Guitar Portraits recording and is also in print in the companion book. I composed a new solo setting for Lucia in this book. I believe these tangos may be performed in concert or recital for fun or even on a gig. I hope you enjoy performing them as much as I did composing them! All music in notation and tablature. The tango is the king of the Latin dances. The captivating rhythms and seductive melodies of the tango have captured the imaginations of musicians and composers for many years. The tango has even found its place in the world ofconcert musical literature due to the fine works of composers such as Astor Piazzolla. It is hard to imagine a guitarist today without a number of tangos in his solo repertoire. These 14 tangos were composed to provide tangoliterature for the plectrum or flatpick guitarist. Of course they may also be performed on the Classic Guitar. I would like to make special note of the tango Lucia . I originally wrote Lucia as a Guitarduet. The duet is recorded on my Acoustic Guitar Portraits recording and is also in print in the companion book. I composed a new solo setting for Lucia in this book. I believe these tangos may be performed inconcert or recital for fun or even on a gig. I hope you enjoy performing them as much as I did composing them! All music in notation and tablature.

Vol. 2-The companion audio contains nine new jam tracks. These songs range from slow to very fast and they demonstrate common deviations from the standard 12 bar blues including one in a minor key. In the instructional portion of this book/audio set you'll study phrasing and learn how to build solos and instrumental songs as the 12 bar blues structure repeats during a song. Includes access to online audio. The audio that accompanies the book contains nine new jam tracks. These songs range from slow to very fast and they demonstrate common deviations from the standard 12 bar blues including one in a minor key. In the instructionalportion of this book/audio set you'll study phrasing and learn how to build solos and instrumental songs as the 12 bar blues structure repeats during a song. Includes access to online audio.