Download or read book The Glory of CGDGAD Guitar Tuning written by El McMeen and Sandy Shalk and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: El McMeen and Sandy Shalk combine forces in this comprehensive, joyful, and entertaining study of the lush and evocative CGDGAD guitar tuning; El's "standard" tuning for over 30 years. Informative and humorous, the book presents CGDGAD tuning in the most engaging way possible–through music! It contains over 30 musical illustrations, and a fun "mystery tune" to explore and identify. An additional "mini-workshop" by El shows the player how to render songs (that is, music normally sung) as fingerstyle arrangements. Includes access to online audio.
Download or read book Celtic Guitar Delights written by El McMeen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2023-03-16 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having written or contributed to several volumes of Celtic guitar music over the course of four decades, El McMeen offers fresh and unusual concepts in these 30 fingerstyle arrangements of both familiar and lesser-known Celtic tunes. The music is written in standard notation and tablature in three distinctive guitar tunings: Standard (EADGBE), Drop-D (DADGBE) and Low-C (CGDGAD). Unique to this collection, 7 of the book’s 23 tunes are written in two different tunings, so you can compare the advantages and musicality of each tuning and choose which one to emulate or perform. Computer-generated audio files, an extensive introduction to tablature notation, and an invaluable Low-C chord chart enhance this insightful approach to the Celtic guitar style, alternate tunings, and the arranger’s craft.
Download or read book Gorgeous Melodies for Fingerpicking Guitar written by El McMeen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name of this book is no exaggeration. It includes some of the most gorgeous music that the authors El McMeen and Sandy Shalk know. To make things even more interesting, none of the music was originally written for guitar! In addition to Celtic favorites, El includes his arrangements of two of the most beautiful arias in all of opera: "Che Gelida Manina" from Puccini's "La Boheme" and "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" (“Mon Coeur S'ouvre à ta Voix”) from "Samson and Delilah" by Camille Saint-Saëns. Sandy's contributions range from Celtic to French love songs to Stephen Foster, manifesting Sandy's gift for chordal subtleties and innovation. Each piece is in either standard tuning (EADGBE) or Drop D tuning (DADGBE). Written in standard notation and tablature with computer generated audio files of each arrangement.
Download or read book Strike Up the Band written by El McMeen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: El McMeen has authored many guitar books for Mel Bay Publications, but this book holds a special place in his heart. This cutting-edge collection includes melodic, challenging, and exuberant band marches carefully arranged for fingerstyle guitar. The book contains arrangements of seven marches (including six by John Philip Sousa), many of which are in various open tunings. These pieces are challenging and geared for intermediate-advanced and advanced guitarists. There are so many great melodies in this collection–guitarists can camp on sections of pieces that they enjoy or tackle the pieces in their entirety. The book also contains a discussion by El McMeen on his selection and arrangement process. Includes access to online audio.
Download or read book Growing Up in God s Country Part 2 Still Growing written by El McMeen and published by BookLocker.com, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: El McMeen is a renowned musician, a Christian minister, and a humorist. His passions include the “three M’s” -- ministry, music, and mirth. Those three subjects reign in this Volume 2 to El's acclaimed memoir from 2018, "Growing Up in God's Country." The earlier book starts with El's birth (and a disability: cerebral palsy) and takes the reader on a captivating ride to what El characterizes, with a chuckle, as his "early dotage." This book covers the ensuing six years, during which “God-at-work moments” explode in all three “M” areas. Miracles, surprises, and delights spring up in this book. El’s tone ranges from breezy to serious, from humorous to introspective, from self-deprecating to evangelistic. El gives God the credit for the miracles in his life, and for the doors God has opened for him. He encourages readers to recognize the doors that are being opened for them, and to charge through them!
Download or read book The Art of Dropped D Guitar written by El McMeen and published by . This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instead of approaching Dropped D tuning via the route of "Standard" tuning, El went directly from CGDGAD tuning, and has succeeded in finding in Dropped D tuning musical qualities that are very unusual and compelling. The tunes range from Celtic, to spiritual, to Americana, to pop music, with a classical piece also included. The accompanying CD contains performances of certain tunes by Warren S. Haskell, an acclaimed player, teacher and recording artist based in Northern California. Warren's precise playing makes it easy for the student to hear and understand the music.
Download or read book The Art of Dropped D Guitar written by Mcmeen EL and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instead of approaching Dropped D tuning via the route of Standard tuning, El went directly from CGDGAD tuning, and has succeeded in finding in Dropped Dtuning musical qualities that are very unusual and compelling. The tunes range from Celtic, to spiritual, to Americana, to pop music, with a classical piece also included. The accompanying audio contains performances of certain tunes by Warren S. Haskell, an acclaimed player, teacher and recording artist based in Northern California. Warren's precise playing makes it easy for the student to hear and understand the music. Includes access to onlilne audio
Download or read book The DADGAD Gospel written by El McMeen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fingerstyle guitar book includes many wonderful gospel songs adapted for DADGAD tuning–a style not typically used in gospel. The material includes standards, as well as songs less familiar to fingerstyle players. Intended for advanced-beginners, intermediate-level players, and anyone looking to dive into alternating-bass music and more complex chordal work. Includes access to online audio.
Download or read book Classical Guitar Music in Print written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Classical Guitar Music in Print written by Donald T. Reese and published by Philadelphia : Musicdata, Incorporated. This book was released on 1998 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Growing Up in God s Country written by El McMeen and published by Booklocker.com. This book was released on 2018-09-30 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON! El McMeen didn't start so well. He nearly died at birth. He has cerebral palsy. He had a broken home. He was a "miscreant" (his word). But his story is one of redemption. He became a "Wall Street Lawyer," an internationally acclaimed guitarist, and a Christian minister, with a wife, four children, and three grandchildren.
Download or read book Celtic Crossing Guitar written by William Coulter and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This much-anticipated book presents favorite Irish melodies in stunning fingerstyle arrangements that blend traditional and modern influences. the majority of tunes are performed with the guitar in DADGAD or DGDGBD tuning. the author offers an introductory section on fingerstyle technique as well as informative program notes and his thoughts on accompanying Irish music. In notation and tablature.
Download or read book World of Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar written by Stefan Grossman and published by Grossman Guitar Workshop. This book was released on 2012-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of traditional music from Ireland and Scotland arranged for solo guitar is the result of a passionate study of the tradition by some of the finest musicians playing in this genre. Compiled by Stefan Grossman, this book includes arrangements by Pierre Bensusan, El McMeen, Martin Simpson, Pat Kirtley, Duck Baker, Tom Long & Steve Baughman. Looking back less than a century you would find this music performed on fiddle, pipes, button accordion, flutes and whistles, in solo and ensemble settings, but never guitar, even in its basic role of providing rhythm. The challenge for those who attempt to translate Celtic traditional music for fingerstyle guitar is to preserve the unique qualities which are the essence of the style. The popularity of alternate tunings in this music tends to come from two different directions. One is in the desire for production of tonalities of droning instruments, ß la the bagpipes, and tunings such as DADGAD and EADEAE make this effect relatively easy. On the other hand, there are guitar tunings which lend themselves easily to the melodic steps and fullness found in the diatonic Celtic harp, such as DGDGBD (open G tuning) and the CGDGAD. DVD is region 0, playable worldwide.
Download or read book Dadgad Gospel the Gospel Guitar Solos in Dadgad Tuning written by El McMeen and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fingerstyle guitar book includes many wonderful gospel songs adapted for DADGAD tuning-a style not typically used in gospel. The material includes standards, as well as songs less familiar to fingerstyle players. Intended for advanced-beginners, intermediate-level players, and anyone looking to dive into alternating-bass music and more complex chordal work. Includes access to online audio.
Download or read book Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Solos written by Steve Baughman and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book and online audio presents solo guitar settings of thirteen Celtic and traditional compositions in standard notation and tablature. In addition to well-known Celtic tunes, the author offers a couple of original solos plus arrangements of tunes by the famed Irish harper-Turlough O’Carolan. It is intended for the intermediate to advanced guitarist. All of the arrangements were created with the guitar in an alternate tunings including: CGCGCD, CGDGCD (Orkney), DAAEAB, CFCGCD and DGDGCD. Includes access to online audio that contains all of the tunes in the book and should provide a welcome assist in learning these tasteful, sometimes challenging arrangements.
Download or read book Classic Ragtime Guitar written by Stefan Grossman and published by Grossman Guitar Workshop. This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of classic ragtime guitar is very challenging. For this set of lessons for the intermediate and advanced guitarist we have picked four ever-popular rags. You have the advantage in this series of learning from three different teachers, each with his own individual approach. 32 page tab/music book with three compact discs. LESSON ONE: The classic rag that started the "ragtime revival" was The Entertainer. This was used in the soundtrack for the film The Sting. It is a lyrical four part classic rag written by Scott Joplin. This lesson is taught by Stefan Grossman. LESSON TWO: One of the most popular classic rags written by Scott Joplin was his Maple Leaf Rag. Duck Baker teaches his arrangement to this highly syncopated and energetic classic rag. This is followed by Silver Swan. Stefan Grossman is your teacher for this beautiful classic rag. LESSON THREE: Our last lesson is a tour de force in ragtime arranging and playing. It is James Scott's Hilarity Rag. This is a four part classic rag taught by Leo Wijnkamp Jr.
Download or read book Albeniz for Acoustic Guitar written by LAURINDO ALMEIDA and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international acclaim of audiences and critics alike established Laurindo Almeida as one of the world's truly great concert guitarists. with these transcriptions of Isaac Albeniz' unique piano compositions, he takes the guitar to new heights. These pieces illustrate Almeida's skill as a transcriber and arranger for the guitar. Each work is presented first in standard notation followed by a tablature version. Technical notes addressing specific problem areas accompany each piece. Selections include: Sevilla; Danza Espanola No. 3 (Serenata Andaluza); Leyenda; Malaguena; Tango; Cadiz (from Suite Espanola); and Zambra Granadina. Text is in English and Spanish.
