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Mel Bay Publications
Arranged For Guitar-Although Johann Sebastian Bach did not write any music for the guitar transcriptions of his unaccompanied string music and music for lute have long been a part of the guitar repertoire. Despite the respect that this music commands among musicians and audiences debate still exists as to what constitutes an appropriate means of transcribing interpreting and performing this music on the guitar. It is this debate that prompted this long-awaited edition of Bach's unaccompanied cello suites by scholar and concert guitarist Stanley Yates. This definitive work includes performance scores comparison scores and an invaluable 40-page guide entitled Arranging Interpreting and Performing the Music of J.S. Bach. Furthermore the author offers comments on his arranging process and suggestions on using this edition including: ornamentation slurs fingerings notation and implementation of the comparison scores. Written in standard notation in guitar-friendly keys. Although Johann Sebastian Bach did not write any music for the guitar transcriptions of his unaccompanied string music and music for lute have long been a part of the guitar repertoire. Despite the respect that this musiccommands among musicians and audiences debate still exists as to what constitutes an appropriate means of transcribing interpreting and performing this music on the guitar. It is this debate that prompted this long-awaitededition of Bach's unaccompanied cello suites by scholar and concert guitarist Stanley Yates. This definitive work includes performance scores comparison scores and an invaluable 40-page guide entitled Arranging Interpreting and Performing the Music of J.S. Bach . Furthermore the author offers comments on his arranging process and suggestions on using this edition including: ornamentation slurs fingerings notation and implementation of thecomparison scores. Written in standard notation in guitar-friendly keys.

16.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
Not just another book of scales and patterns this is a method that trains the mind the ears and the fingers to work in perfect synchronization to respond instantaneously to any given chord progression. This ability is of paramount importance to any musician who wants to improvise in the jazz idiom. Leading jazz players have used this method for years but this is the first time it has been published in book form. The author offers a comprehensive guide to improvisation on any instrument through chord changes in any key. A great source book for dozens of scales from the traditional major and minor forms to the modal scales used by jazz musicians. Even scales from Arabian Balinese Iranian and Hungarian cultures can be found here. A must-have for any musician who aspires to improvise with authority. Arnie Berle's Encyclopedia of Scales Modes and Melodic Patterns is not just another book of scales and patterns this is a method that trains the mind the ears and the fingers to work in perfect synchronization to respondinstantaneously to any given chord progression. This ability is of paramount importance to any musician who wants to improvise in the jazz idiom. Leading jazz players have used this method for years but this is the first time ithas been published in book form. The author offers a comprehensive guide to improvisation on any instrument through chord changes in any key. A great source book for dozens of scales from the traditional major and minor forms tothe modal scales used by jazz musicians. Even scales from other cultures Arabian Balinese Iranian Hungarian can be found here. A must-have for any musician who aspires to improvise with authority.

4.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
A unique and handy chord guide containing basic major and minor chords along with diminished and seventh chords in all keys. An outstanding reference for the serious harmonica player as well as for the beginner. Chords are shown in notation with harmonica diagrams. Printed on sturdy laminated paper in standard book size. A unique and handy chord guide containing basic major and minor chords along with diminished and seventh chords in all keys. An outstanding reference for the serious harmonica player as well as for the beginner. Chords are shownin notation with harmonica diagrams. Printed on sturdy laminated paper in standard book size.

20.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
Beginning with a section of easy arrangements of popular Cajun tunes this book progresses to more difficult solos based on the playing of various fiddlers including Dewey Balfa Michael Doucet Doug Kershaw and Rufus Thibodeaux. Cajun stylings rhythms double stops slides turns and trills bowings and tunings are discussed throughout the book. Fiddle and guitar are used in demonstrating the tunes in this book. Includes access to online audio containing recorded versions of most of the pieces in the book. The recorded versions are played at a slower tempo than typical performance speed to allow the listener to pick out details of the Cajun style. This book provides a thorough introduction to Cajun music for fiddle players of all levels of ability. Beginning with a selection of easy arrangements of popular Cajun tunes The Cajun Fiddle progresseson to more difficult solos based on the playing of various well-known fiddlers including Dewey Balfa Michael Doucet Doug Kershaw and Rufus Thibodeaux. This book covers Cajun stylings rhythms double stops slides turns and trills bowings and tunings. Fiddle and Guitar are used to demonstrate the tunes on the accompanying online audio tracks. Covering most of the pieces in the book the recorded versions are played at a slower tempothan typical performance speed to allow the listener to pick out details of the Cajun style.

18.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
Includes every note of every solo by the nine top resonator guitarists who contributed to the Grammy Award-winning album of the same title. All 20 tunes (including the 11 solos on Fireball Mail) appear in tablature with commentaryand chordal accompaniment. Feartures Jerry Douglas Buck Graves Mike Auldridge Curtis Burch Sally Van Meter etc. (This book does not include Gene Wooten's rendition of 'Day Tripper' from the CD.)

16.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
A comprehensive book featuring 1 2 and 3-octave major and minor scales and arpeggios the chromatic scale modal scales and more. The scales presented here cover a number of technical objectives. Fingerings are sparselyindicated to encourage self-reliance and exploration by the student.

12.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
Perfect for Earth Day celebrations this is the book for anynature lover! Many of the songs can be used for camp-outs hiking or just pure fun. Includes I Love the Mountains Land and Sea Morning Song America the Beautiful Down the River Earth Day Is Every Day(a children's musical) and many more. Written for voice and piano with guitar chords. Perfect for Earth Day celebrations this is the book for any nature lover! Many of the songs can be used for camp-outs hiking or just pure fun. Includes 'I Love the Mountains ' 'Land and Sea ' 'Morning Song ' 'America theBeautiful ' 'Down the River ' 'Earth Day Is Every Day' (a children's musical) and many more. Written for voice and piano with guitar chords.

14.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
An anthology of some of the best recorder music from the early Renaissance Baroque Rococo Classic and early Romantic periods. The music of historically well-known as well as lesser-known and obscure composers has been included. Solos duets some trios and quartets from the various periods and schools (German Italian French and English) have been chosen because of their musical content and charm primarily and because they illustrate and typify the musical values of the eras in which they were composed. In some instances keys have been transposed signature and bar lines have been added. Separate movements taken from sonatas and suites have been included aswell in addition to some thematic material. The arrangements are primarily for the descant or soprano recorder. The alto tenor and bass recorders are included however in duets trios and quartets. Phrasing breath marks have been indicated for use at the player's discretion. An anthology of some of the best recorder music from the early Renaissance Baroque Rococo Classic and early Romantic periods. The music of historically well-known as well as lesser-known and obscure composers has beenincluded. Solos duets some trios and quartets from the various periods and schools (German Italian French and English) have been chosen because of their musical content and charm primarily and because they illustrate andtypify the musical values of the eras in which they were composed. In some instances keys have been transposed signature and bar lines have been added. Separate movements taken from sonatas and suites have been included aswell in addition to some thematic material. The arrangements are primarily for the descant or soprano recorder. The alto tenor and bass recorders are included however in duets trios and quartets. Phrasing breath markshave been indicated for use at the player's discretion.

8.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
A handy collection of 24 popular harmonica songs packaged with a split-track CD! Fun music to play. Excellent play- along repertoire for practice with a C diatonic harmonica. All selections are performed on the companion compact disc. Includes a section on basic technique and music reading and features a diatonic note chart with each song. A handy collection of 24 popular harmonica songs packaged with a split-track CD! Fun music to play. Excellent play- along repertoire for practice with a C diatonic harmonica. All selections are performed on the companion compactdisc. Includes a section on basic technique and music reading and features a diatonic note chart with each song.

17.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
Classical guitar soloist james Kalal has compiled 12 breath-taking guitar solos based of renowned Spanish melodies and themes. Solos include works by Milan Mudarra Sor Tarrega Calleja and James Kalal. All solos are in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. Classical guitar soloist james Kalal has compiled 12 breath-taking guitar solos based of renowned Spanish melodies and themes. Solos include works by Milan Mudarra Sor Tarrega Calleja and James Kalal. All solos are in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

10.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
Easy classical arrangements of well-known carols transposed to keys suitable for solo guitar. Original harmonizations are retained if possible but chords are sometimes structured to sound full and complete on the guitar. Christmas Songs For Classical Guitar features easy classical arrangements of well-known carols transposed to keys suitable for solo Guitar. Original harmonization are retained if possible but chords aresometimes structured to sound full and complete on the Guitar.

12.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
A sparkling collection of 12 classic American blues songs arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. All arrangements are in notation and tablature and convey the exciting yet earthy moods found in this popular genre. Audio isavailable as a FREE download. Difficulty from 'easy-intermediate' to 'advanced.' Chord symbols are included for use in ensemble situations. Standard notation and tablature.

16.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
A deluxe comprehensive collection of 103 school and camp favorites. Contains patriotic songs campfire songs hiking songs and even fun songs for use on buses. Includes melody line lyrics and guitar chords. A deluxe comprehensive collection of 103 school and camp favorites. Contains patriotic songs campfire songs hiking songs and even fun songs for use on buses. Includes melody line lyrics and guitar chords.

8.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
This book in notation and tablature is designed to improve reading skills and present phrases appropriate to rock jazz fusion funk Reggae disco and new wave. Includes arpegiated and 3-note chord exercises andslapping/popping studies!

10.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
One hundred and twenty diatonic harmonica favorites with guitar chords shown on each tune. A great supplement to this is Harmonica Songbook which will give the diatonic harmonica player a tremendous repertoire of songs to play! One hundred and twenty diatonic harmonica favorites with guitar chords shown on each tune. This book combined with the Harmonica Songbook will give the diatonic harmonica player a tremendous repertoire of songs to play!

16.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
In this easy to understand how to book for any aspiring songwriter Larry McCabe addresses a variety of concepts including: how to get started how to write in different song forms how to approach titles themes and lyrics the creation of a melody utilization of various chords and chord progressions finding the right chords for the melody handling various rhythmic elements creating a lead sheet and copyrighting the tune. Special features include a glossary essential supplies for novice songwriters master chord diagrams for keyboard and guitar and an index of recorded music. Includes access to online stereo audio. You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing is the ideal 'how to' book for any aspiring songwriter. In this easy to understand guide Larry McCabe addresses a variety of concepts including: how to getstarted how to write in different song forms how to approach titles themes and lyrics the creation of a melody utilization of various chords and chord progressions finding the right chords for the melody handling variousrhythmic elements creating a lead sheet and copyrighting the tune. Special features include a glossary essential supplies for novice songwriters master chord diagrams for Keyboard and Guitar and an index of recordedmusic. Includes access to online stereo audio.

6.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
A rousing fun-filled collection of songs in the keys of G and D. Ideal for the person who wants to pick up a guitar and start strumming. A rousing fun-filled collection of songs in the keys of G and D. Ideal for the person who wants to pick up a guitar and start strumming.

14.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
Arrangements that are designed to be enjoyed in a number of settings. Companion books for violin and viola are available. Each offers the melody and harmony part along with piano accompaniment. Suggested uses are: solo cello with piano accompaniment cello duets cello and violin duets trios with violin cello and viola duets and trios with viola. Includes a 20-page pull-out part is for the cellist. Arrangements that are designed to be enjoyed in a number of settings. Companion books for violin and viola are available. Each offers the melody and harmony part along with piano accompaniment. Suggested uses are: solo cello withpiano accompaniment cello duets cello and violin duets trios with violin cello and viola duets and trios with viola.

24.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
This is a thorough study into the renowned Travis Picking Guitar Style done by Merle's kinfolk Tommy Flint. Included are vintage photos interesting annotations and some great Travis guitar solos. If you want to learn to Travis pick this book will take you there and then some! In notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. This is a thorough study into the renowned 'Travis Picking Guitar Style' done by Merle Travis ' kinfolk Tommy Flint . Included are vintage photos interesting annotations and some great Travis Guitarsolos. If you want to learn to Travis pick this book will take you there and then some! In notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

6.99 £
Mel Bay Publications
A collection of 47 big-note easy level one solos on folk favorites designed to build technique range and endurance while maintaining student interest. Fun to play and serves ideally as a supplement to any method. All of the solos in this text may be played together in ensemble with the Fun with Violin Fun with Viola and Fun with Bass books. Includes many favorite tunes: Battle Hymn of the Republic: Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home: Blue Bells of Scotland: Cockles and Mussels: Down by the Riverside: Erie Canal: and many more. Bill Bay: Fun With The Cello is a collection of 47 big-note easy level one solos on folk favourites designed to build technique range and endurance while maintaining student interest. Fun to play andserves ideally as a supplement to any method. All of the solos in this text may be played together in ensemble with the Fun with Violin Fun with Viola and Fun with Bass books. Bill Bay: Fun With The Cello includes many favourite tunes Battle Hymn of the Republic Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home Blue Bells of Scotland Cockles and Mussels Down by the Riverside Erie Canal and many more.