Download or read book Folk Song Collection for Guitar Ensemble written by Alan Hirsh and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present collection of guitar ensemble music was originally created for the Piedmont Guitar Orchestra (PGO), a community-oriented ensemble in North Carolina. to unite the diversity of playing levels within the orchestra, each composition has been arranged with parts organized into five graded levels: Guitar I is the most advanced; Guitar III is the easiest part; Guitar V, with (6) tuned down to low D, and Guitar II and IV are intermediate level parts. These works, though easily realized with one player per part, will sound more effective with several players per part. In some instances, a part marked with divisi, indicates that double stops are divided by two players: one player on the upper line and another player on the lower line.

Download or read book The Shearer Method Classic Guitar Foundations Bk 1 written by Aaron Shearer and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aaron Shearer's Classic Guitar Technique is used by serious guitarists all over the world and has long been one of the definitive classic guitar methods. The Shearer Method: Classic Guitar Foundations, Shearer's final work, is the first in a series that encapsulates his lifetime experience as America's premier classic guitar pedagogue. This work is a step-by-step curriculum based on Aaron's innovative and common sense approach that incorporates all the advantages of modern technology. The method includes 63 DVD videos for up-close aural and visual learning, 74 new solo and duet compositions and arrangements (made exclusively for this method by Dr. Alan Hirsh), as well as works by Sor, Carcassi, Giuliani, and more. Plus, recorded tracks masterfully illustrate nuance, tone, and musicality. The book even includes Alfred Music's exclusive TNT 2 software that allows you to slow down and loop tracks for careful practice. In addition, a complete online supplement is available for teachers and students that want a deeper understanding of Shearer's work. The book does not replace Shearer's original classic. It augments and expands on it in ways not imaginable in the early '60s when the original was published. It's a must-have to complete the library of any classic or fingerstyle guitarist The Shearer Method Classic Guitar Foundations is not just a book but a media experience.

Download or read book American Folk Songs for Guitar written by David Nadal and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specially transcribed and arranged for beginning and intermediate guitar players, this anthology of 49 classics includes such perennial favorites as Beautiful Dreamer, Amazing Grace, Aura Lee, On Top of Old Smoky, Blue Tail Fly, Camptown Races, Dixie's Land, Yankee Doodle, Sweet Betsy from Pike, John Henry, and many more.

Download or read book Easy to Play Guitar Trios written by Franco Bertucci and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed with easy, intermediate, and more challenging parts, this mix of traditional, classical, and original melodies arranged for guitar trio is ideal for a classroom of students at various playing levels. Written in 3-part score format in standard notation only, these 1 to 3-page arrangements are ideal for advancing sightreading skills as well as recital performance. All the arrangements are in guitar-friendly keys and use open strings as much as possible. The author’s downloadable audio recordings are available for every tune; these can be used strictly as an audio reference or for private or group play-along. Even beginning guitarists can enjoy the ensemble experience with this much-anticipated book! In addition, many of the first and second guitar parts can be played on another soprano instrument like the violin, flute, or recorder—so a mixed ensemble is also possible. Includes access to online audio.

Download or read book Suzuki Ensembles for Guitar Volume 1 written by Simon Salz and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of these arrangements is to provide a variety of interesting and challenging material for Suzuki guitar students who are beyond Book 1 and are playing in a Suzuki guitar group class. The arrangements allow students, who may be widely divergent in playing levels, the opportunity to perform together in the Book 1 repertoire. These arrangements include the original melodies transposed one octave higher, giving the student practice in reading ledger lines and playing beyond the 12th fret, a obbligato melody that poses technical challenges to advanced students, a simple chordal accompaniment that gives the Book 2 student excellent free stroke arpeggio practice, and a bass part that gives the student practice in reading the lower ledger lines. These parts work well together, but can also be used with the original melodies. Titles: * Introduction * Twinkle Ensemble (Folk Song) * Lightly Row Ensemble (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * Song of the Wind Canon (Folk Song) * May Song Ensemble (Folk Song) * Allegretto Ensemble (Shinichi Suzuki) * Perpetual Motion Ensemble (Shinichi Suzuki).

Download or read book Mastering the Classical Guitar Book 1A written by Wissam Abboud and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering the Classical Guitar, Book 1A is the first in a progressive series using a wide variety of musical repertoire and educational material to provide a solid technical foundation for classical guitar students, exposing the full range of the instrument’s potential and repertoire. Book 1A is most appropriate for students with no prior knowledge of the guitar or music theory, or for those who simply want a fresh start with the classic guitar. It is written in three broad sections: Progressive Studies and Pieces, Technical Exercises and Rhythmic Reading. Tips on how to integrate the three sections are provided throughout the book. Every chapter begins with exercises written specifically to improve a certain aspect of one’s playing, followed by various examples from the classical music repertoire and traditional songs from various cultures. While every aspect of classical guitar technique is clearly described and illustrated, students using this book would still benefit from the advice and constructive feedback of a competent teacher. Consequently, teachers will find opportunities to assert their individual teaching perspectives within this method, making it a perfect road map for the instructor and student’s musical journey. Written in standard notation only, Mastering the Classical Guitar, Book 1A comes with extensive online audio examples. Fingering is kept to a minimum to encourage effective sight reading, allowing teachers and students to annotate their own ideas about digitation and contribute to their own learning process. Includes access to online audio.

Download or read book Guitar Method written by Aaron Stang and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning where Guitar Method 2 left off, Guitar Method 3 provides a more in-depth exploration of guitar playing techniques. Topics covered include movable major and minor scale fingerings, barre chords, pick and fingerstyle technique and music theory. Features songs in all styles including rock, blues, bluegrass, folk and classical.

Download or read book Suzuki guitar school written by Shinʼichi Suzuki and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Suzuki Method of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Suzuki Guitar School materials include: Guitar Part (Vol. 1-7) * Guitar Accompaniments (Vol. 1) * CD (Vol. 1-4). Suzuki Method Core Materials are available for piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, harp, guitar, and recorder.

Download or read book The New Penguin Book of English Folk Songs written by Julia Bishop and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the Spectator's Books of the Year 2012 'Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain For we've received orders for to sail for old England But we hope in a short while to see you again' One of the great English popular art forms, the folk song can be painful, satirical, erotic, dramatic, rueful or funny. They have thrived when sung on a whim to a handful of friends in a pub; they have bewitched generations of English composers who have set them for everything from solo violin to full orchestra; they are sung in concerts, festivals, weddings, funerals and with nobody to hear but the singer. This magical new collection brings together all the classic folk songs as well as many lesser-known discoveries, complete with music and annotations on their original sources and meaning. Published in cooperation with the English Folk Dance and Song Society, it is a worthy successor to Ralph Vaughan Williams and A.L.Lloyd's original Penguin Book of English Folk Songs. 'Her keen eye did glitter like the bright stars by night The robe she was wearing was costly and white Her bare neck was shaded with her long raven hair And they called her pretty Susan, the pride of Kildare' In association with EFDSS, the English Folk Dance and Song Society

Download or read book Malay Folk Songs Collection written by Charmaine Siagian and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Educational Piano Solo). Intermediate piano solo arrangements of traditional Malay songs popular in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore. Includes notes on every song as well as illustrations and a map of the Malay Archipelago. Titles include The Cockatoo (Burung Kakak Tua) * Milk Coffee (Kopi Susu) * Chan Mali Chan * The Goodbye Song (Geylang Sipaku Geylang) * Longing (Rasa Sayang) * Wau Bulan (The Moon Kite) * Ayo Mama (C'mon Mama) * Song for the Ladybugs (Tepuk Amai-Amai) * It's All Good Here (Di Sini Senang) and more! Also includes national anthems.

Download or read book Fingerpicking Irish Songs Songbook written by Hal Leonard Corp. and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Solo). 15 favorites arranged for solo guitar in notes and tab, including: Down by the Salley Gardens * The Foggy Dew * The Galway Piper * The Gypsy Rover * Londonderry Air * Molly Malone * Sweet Rosie O'Grady * Water Is Wide * The Wearing of the Green * When Irish Eyes Are Smiling * Whiskey in the Jar * Wild Rover * and more.

Download or read book Belwin s 21st Century Guitar Method Bk 1 The Most Complete Guitar Course Available Book Online Audio written by Aaron Stang and published by 21st Century Guitar Course. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Belwin's 21st Century Guitar Method is a complete course that puts lessons in the context of popular styles and classic tunes. It introduces new topics at a progressive speed and uses both music notation and tablature (TAB). Correlating supplemental books integrate more advanced concepts and techniques, while keeping the learning process fun. Audio recordings include full instruction---a great resource for students and teachers alike---with demonstration and play-along tracks that will help students optimize their practice time. Detailed video lessons and fun play-along software are also available. Book 1 Features * Online access to play-along and lesson audio included * Covers rock, pop, folk, blues, and classical styles * Features unique Rock Workshop units that teach improvisation and rock rhythm and lead guitar * Uses standard music notation and tablature to aid with learning new material * Optional teacher accompaniment parts * Duets to play with a teacher or with the included audio recording

Download or read book Peter Gunn written by Aaron Stang and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting new series of guitar ensemble music. Each title includes a full score and parts for four guitars and optional bass guitar. Teacher and student performance notes and a listening recording are included. The signature bass line/guitar riff that kicks off Peter Gunn" is still one of the most popular guitar riffs ever recorded. Easy level: appropriate for middle and high school students in Level 1 of the Method."

Download or read book Romanza written by and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting new series of guitar ensemble music. Each title includes a full score and parts for four guitars and optional bass guitar. Teacher and student performance notes and a listening recording are included. Romanza" is easily one of the most beautiful and popular pieces in the classical guitar repertoire. The song was originally popularized by the Spanish guitar virtuoso Andres Segovia. Because of the tune's "guitaristic" nature, this arrangement sounds very impressive but is, in fact, very simple. Perfect for concerts and recitals. Easy level: appropriate for middle and high school students in Level 1 of the Method."

Download or read book Folk Songs of America and the British Isles written by Manley Mallard and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of classic folksongs has been beautifully arranged for guitar ensembles of beginning to intermediate ability or for two players with more advanced skill. All parts stay in the first position except for guitar 1. the parts have been written in two staves; guitars 1 & 3 in staff one and guitars 2 & 4 in staff 2. Pull out parts are provided to avoid any page turns. A separate piano score, written just below the guitar score, has been included to help guitar ensemble directors who have more experience with piano than guitar. These versatile arrangements present a traditional harmonization of the theme followed by a more adventuresome variation.

Download or read book The British Catalogue of Music written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Traditional Christmas Favorites for Classical Guitar written by Stephen Siktberg and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author's intent while arranging these carols was to maintain their traditional flavor while making them idiomatic for the guitar. They are intended for guitarists with intermediate to advanced technique, and are ideal for performance at intimate gatherings as well as the concert stage. Standard classical guitar notation and symbols are used throughout. Includes access to online audio.