Chord
Books
Bay, William. Mel Bay's Deluxe
Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords. Mel Bay. $14.95 out of stock
If you are only
going to own one guitar chord book, this is the one! Thousands
of chord forms are presented. Chords are
presented in each key and numerous forms are shown for each type of
chord. Chords are classified into melody forms, inside forms, rhythm
forms and lower four string forms. Each type of chord is shown in
notation and it lists the name of each note and its function in the
chord (root, third, seventh, etc.) Also, the name of each note is
shown on every diagram and the bottom and top chordal tones are listed
(5th, root, etc.). A great value for any guitarist. Paperback. 144
pages.
Method, Technique & Étude
Books
Bay,
William. Children's Classic Guitar Method. Mel Bay.
$5.95
Carcassi, M.
25 Studies, Op. 60. Wynberg, ed. Chanterelle.
$15.95
Carcassi's
25 Studies is a set of etudes for the classical
guitar, ranging from early intermediate to moderately advanced
technical problems. Wynberg's urtext edition is among the
best and is
the etude Bible for advanced college guitar and studio
students.
Carcassi, M.
Complete Carcassi Guitar Method. Mel Bay.
$10.95.
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of Stock
Christiansen,
M. Complete Guitar Scale Dictionary. Mel Bay.
$7.95
Mike Christiansen spent
his youth researching Western and non-Western
scale forms, resulting in this tome 'o knowledge. Great for
composers and improvisors looking for new melodic materials.
In addition to a myriad of scale forms for major, minor,
pentatonic,
and blues, in-depth sections are contained on modes, symmetrical
altered scales, exotic scales and Japanese scales. Among
the scales presented are Byzantine, Persian, East Indian
Purvi, enigmatic, eight-tone Spanish, Prometheus, Gagaku,
Zokugaku, In Sen Pou, Arabian and Balinese. Scales are shown
in notation, tablature, and diagram form. Also, rules are
given for each scale showing construction and
use in a harmonic context. Paperback.
60 pages.
Frary, P.
Beginning to Play Classical Guitar, Bk 1. FRM.
$10.95
Peter Kun Frary’s
Beginning to Play Classical Guitar can teach people without
previous
musical training to effectively
play the guitar. Book One is designed for beginning private
instruction or first semester classroom guitar, and focuses
on basic reading and technique in the first position. Learning
the basics is enjoyable with attractive melodies and simple
solos. The concepts
and materials of this text were developed over a twenty-year
period using thousands of students in college classrooms
and private
studios. Peter Kun Frary is Professor of Music
at the University of Hawaii, Leeward. Paperback. 63 pages.
Noad, F.
Solo Guitar Playing, Book 1. $18.00.
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of Stock
Noad, F.
Solo Guitar Playing, Book 2. CD included.
$27.95
For
many years, Solo Guitar Playing, Book 1, was the most popular
classical guitar method ever published. Book 2 picks up
where Book 1 left off with exercises, studies, self-tests,
a survey of guitar repertoire and numerous solo and ensemble
compositions. Generously illustrated with photos, diagrams,
and musical examples.
Live on Freddy! Includes a CD. Paperback. 159 pages.
Segovia,
Andres. Diatonic Major & Minor Scales.
Columbia. $4.95
Scales are the foundation
of classical technique and a door to fingerboard mastery.
These scales are fingered
and voiced for classical guitarists, with major and melodic
minor forms in most keys. This book is an essential
tool for learning the notes on the fretboard, scale forms
and finger patterns. Eight pages long, including a one-page
introduction from the king of classical guitar, Andres Segovia.
Paperback.
Collections
A Garland of Dances. William Frank, ed. Mel Bay. $7.95
The Renaissance comes alive with intermediate and advanced solos arranged for guitar from the John Strut Lute Book, Samson Lute Book and Jane Pickering Lute Book. Standard notation only.
Complete Sor Studies. David Grimes, ed. Mel Bay. $24.95
The guitar etudes of
Fernando Sor (1778-1839) are indispensable
elements of classical guitar pedagogy. Sor's studies address
an impressive array of technical and musical problems:
left-hand fingering, right hand fingering, interval
and chord
formations, scales, arpeggios, repeated notes, ligados, barring,
natural harmonics, note duration, balance of melody
& accompaniment, and the handling of contrapuntal voices.
Mastery of these pieces lay the foundation of technique
and foster the control necessary
for
expressive playing.
In preparing this edition David Grimes worked with Sor's
original publications, but incorporated some alterations
that appear in those studies that Napoleon Coste used in
his Methode
complete pour la Guitarre par Ferdinand Sor. Furthermore,
Mr. Grimes corrected misprints, modernized notation and
rectified inconsistencies.
Finally,
some developments in technique since Sor's day were
incorporated in this edition. Essential repertoire for all
serious guitarists.
Guitare Enchantée (Magic Guitar), vol 1. Gerrits, ed. Doberman. $12.00.
This collection provides enjoyable pieces for the first few years of study and may be used with any method. Volume 1 consists of very easy settings of mostly French folk songs, providing a wonderful melodic break from the student fare of Carcassi, Giuliani and Sor. Volumes 1 and 2 are favorites in our studio and work well with Noad's "Solo Guitar Playing" or Frary's "Beginning to Play Classical Guitar." 24 pages, level 1. Standard notation only. DO 28
Guitare Enchantée (Magic Guitar), vol 2. Gerrits, ed. Doberman. $12.00.
This collection provides enjoyable pieces for the first few years of study and may be used with any method. Volume 2 consists of easy settings of mostly French folk songs, providing a wonderful melodic break from the student fare of Carcassi, Giuliani and Sor. Volumes 1 and 2 are favorites in our studio and work well with Noad's "Solo Guitar Playing" or Frary's "Beginning to Play Classical Guitar." 24 pages, level 1-2. Standard notation only. DO 29
Masters of the 19th Century Guitar, Vol 1. Keith Calmes, ed. Mel Bay. $14.95
Advanced character pieces and sonatas by 19th century guitarist-composers Sor, Coste, Paganini and Giuliani. Includes Coste's Le papillon, op. 50; Giuliani's Le calme (caprice), op. 50; and 12 others. Standard notation only. 95 pages.
Muro, Juan. Basic Pieces, Vol 2. Chanterelle/Mel Bay. $18.95
A collection of easy, short
pieces and exercises for the young classical guitarist. The
beautiful illustrations and whimsical titles enhance the appeal
for children. These pieces are a great supplement for a first
year method. Text written in English, Spanish, French and German.
New Music for Classic Guitar. William Bay, ed. Mel Bay. $6.95
Guitar solos for advanced beginners by contemporary composers. A nice supplement for a first
year method and break from the usual Sor and Carcassi etudes. Standard notation only.
Treasures of the Baroque. Vol 1. David Grimes, ed. Mel Bay. $24.95
Professor David Grimes has utilized his extensive research into Baroque music and his expertise in classical guitar solo performance to compile a truly unique and valuable collection. In addition to presenting an authoritative section on Baroque ornamentation, Mr. Grimes has notated a wealth of fascinating and beautiful guitar solos from the original manuscript sources. Standard notation only
Treasures of the Baroque. Vol 2. David Grimes, ed. Mel Bay. $24.95
Volume 2 continues with more fascinating and enhancing guitar solos from original manuscript sources. Standard notation only.
Popular
Styles
Amelar, Chris.
Mastering Contemporary Rock. Alfred.
$16.95.
Mastering Contemporary Rock is a comprehensive instruction course for the serious rock guitarist. This book is loaded with large, easy to read scale and chord diagrams, examples in standard music notation and tab, loads of killer exercises and techniques and music theory for lead and rhythm guitar playing. 140 pages.
Brazilian
Music for Acoustic Guitar. Barbosa-Lima & Briggs, arr. Mel
Bay. $9.95.
Fvie original guitar pieces and solos, in their entirety, composed by Carlos Barbosa-Lima and John Griggs. Each solo reflects a rich and colorful palette of cross cultural influences ranging from classical to jazz and impressionism. The lead sheets in this book show the basic structure of the tunes with chords, and are followed by a more complex fingerstyle arrangement. Written for the advanced guitarist in notation and tablature. Selections include: Mi Bossa Blue; Embers; Dreams; El Robin; and Willow. 68 pages.
Contemporary Etudes, Preludes & Pieces For Guitar. Barbosa-Lima & Briggs, arr. Mel
Bay. $14.95.
Advanced level guitar solos composed by Carlos Barbosa-Lima and John Griggs: Because of the Rain, Blue Clouds, Etudes 1-5, Maybe Tomorrow, Preludes 1-5, Senorita Azucar and Yvette.
Howard, P.
Beginning Rock Guitar. Alfred. $9.95.
Jobim, Antonio Carlo. 9 Pieces. Barbosa-Lima, ed. GSP. $19.95. Out of stock
Cool, balmy and virtuosic arrangements of Jobim's Amparo, Caminho de Pedra, Canta Mais, Corcovado, Desafinado, Estrada Branca, Modinha, Quebra Pedra, Samba de Uma Nota So. As recorded and performed by Maestro Carlos Barbosa-Lima.
More
Brazilian Music for Acoustic Guitar. Barbosa-Lima,
ed. Mel Bay. $9.95.
Each of Carlo Barbosa Lima's guitar solos reflects a rich and colorful palette of Brazilian cross cultural influences ranging from classical to jazz and impressionism. Five
stunning
Brazilian guitar solos presented in both staff notation and tab: Chardonnay, Jade, Midnight Gold, Tayeras and Twilight in Rio. 54 pages.
Solos
Bach, J.S. Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring. L. Almeida, ed. Mel Bay. $3.95
Music for solo classic guitar from Laurindo Almeida's Brazilliance Music series. This series of original pieces and transcriptions represents a lifetime of work by the renowned guitarist and composer who first introduced the bossa nova style to the United States. Almeida's arrangement of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" is the best I have seen and much easier to play than Parkening's version. Intermediate level. A beloved favorite in our teaching studio. Standard notation only.
Romance of Love (Romance de Amor). L. Almeida, arr. Mel Bay. $3.95
Almeida's arrangement of the famous Spanish folk song "Romanza." Intermediate level. A favorite in our teaching studio. Oddly I get tots of requests for this piece at gigs... Standard notation only.
