Mastering the Guitar 1A
Mastering the Guitar 1A
Mastering the Guitar is an innovative, exciting new way to learn the guitar. Co-authored by William Bay and Michael Christiansen, this extremely comprehensive method applies the internationally acclaimed Mel Bay teaching concept to the vast array of musical styles and techniques found in today's music. Written in notation and tablature, it covers guitar solo and accompaniment styles ranging from Celtic to Classic to Cajun; from Flamenco to fiddle tunes to rock; from Baroque to blues to bluegrass; and from Latin to jazz to Reggae. A special feature of this method is that it teaches both flatpicking and fingerstyle solo and accompaniment techniques. The two books in level 1 present essential foundational studies for contemporary guitar performance. Book 1A covers the keys of C, Am, G, and Em in great depth, presenting over 155 solos and duets and more than 140 scale and picking studies, chord etudes, and accompaniment pieces. Book 1B covers the keys of D, A, E, F, Dm and Bf. In addition, Book 1B has over 130 solos and duets and over 40 comprehensive scale and picking studies. Numerous chord progression studies and chord accompaniment pieces and etudes are also included. A Technique Studies book is available which will bring an added level of flatpicking and fingerpicking excellence to each key presented in Book 1A and Book 1B. The advanced levels of this method introduce a creative and unique approach to learning and mastering the higher positions on the guitar fingerboard. We feel that Mastering the Guitar is the most comprehensive approach to guitar technique, repertoire, and performance to be found anywhere. Audio and video downloads available online.
- ASIN: 0786693509
- ISBN: 0786693509
- Brand: Mel Bay
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc
Mel Bay Guitar Studies: Grade 1
Mel Bay Guitar Studies: Grade 1
A carefully graded series of exercises, solos, duets, and chord studies which are an ideal supplement to the Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 and to the note-reading section of Mel Bay's Guitar Class Method. Studies are included for each string, and the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor are presented. Guitar Studies Grade 1, in addition, will be a valuable aid to any beginning guitar student and the content will augment and enhance learning regardless of the basic instructional text being used. In notation only.
- UPC: 796279005890
- ASIN: 0871663961
- ISBN: 0871663961
- Brand: Mel Bay
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Deluxe Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords (Spiral)
Deluxe Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords (Spiral)
If you are only going to get one guitar chord book, make it this 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 bottom four string forms. Each type of chord is shown in notation, listing 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.
- UPC: 796279066822
- ASIN: 0786652500
- ISBN: 0786652500
- Brand: Mel Bay
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Mastering the Guitar Class Method 9th Grade & Higher (Mastering Guitar)
Mastering the Guitar Class Method 9th Grade & Higher (Mastering Guitar)
In this class guitar method, traditional fundamentals of playing guitar are presented using an innovative approach. Students are shown chords and accompaniment techniques as well as how to read music and play solo guitar. The carefully graded repertoire in this book is stylistically diverse and includes music from many cultures. A section is devoted to teaching students how to improvise over blues chord progressions and write original blues lyrics. A special feature of this class method is the inclusion of music written for guitar ensemble (2-5 guitars). Musical examples are provided with blend of standard notation and tab. Musical examples do not employ standard notation and tab at the same time. An accompanying audio and Teachers' Supplement are available. Includes access to online audio. After completing this volume, students should proceed to Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 2. View the Teacher Supplement and Lesson Plans Free PDF
- ASIN: 0786689854
- ISBN: 0786689854
- Brand: Mel Bay
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Mel Bay Guitar Setup, Maintenance & Repair
Mel Bay Guitar Setup, Maintenance & Repair
This guide will use photographs, diagrams and sketches made by the author and some provided by various manufacturers to teach how to clean, condition, adjust the action and properly intonate your acoustic guitar, as well as: John's trade secrets on hand-carving bone nuts and bridge saddles, wiring and fretwork. John has also included a chapter on identifying and diagnosing problem guitars. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. This book is perfect to teach a beginner or a reference for the guitar repair professional.
- UPC: 796279053464
- ASIN: 0786639040
- ISBN: 0786639040
- Brand: Mel Bay
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1
Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1
This book and accompanying video provide a thorough introduction to flamenco guitar. What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco guitar playing? How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin, celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher, addresses in this first book of a projected three-volume series. The method is designed for the complete beginner and requires no prior knowledge of the guitar or flamenco music. It also provides invaluable insight and material for more advanced players who want to capture the essential sounds, rhythms and emotional power of true flamenco.The series begins with in-depth demonstrations of how the basic building blocks of flamenco guitar technique are used in actual flamenco music. The material then progresses to a detailed exploration of the individual rhythmic forms - the palos. In this book, the fundamental palos of Solea and Alegrias are presented to emphasize the basic rhythms and provide examples of falsetas - the melodic passages. Martin then shows how to apply these when collaborating with a dancer and singer. The music is transcribed in standard notation and tablature (cifra), and the two DVDs contain over 3.5 combined hours of explanation and demonstrations. The first DVD provides a detailed introduction to basic techniques, using examples of authentic flamenco to show these techniques in action. The second DVD progresses to demonstrations of the Solea and Alegrias, including music for the soloist and the guitar accompanying the dancing and singing.
- ASIN: 0786685727
- ISBN: 0786685727
- Brand: Mel Bay Publications Inc
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Barrios for Flute and Guitar
Barrios for Flute and Guitar
Agustin Pio Barrios (1885-1944), known as Mangore, was a virtuoso classical guitarist who rarely appeared in public alongside other musicians. The body of work he produced was exclusively for solo guitar with no chamber music whatsoever. This book, Barrios for Flute and Guitar, is the first publication to feature Barrios music arranged for guitar and flute. Author, guitarist and music historian Rico Stover and his wife, flutist Jananne Lovett (1943-2016), collaborated in recording an outstanding album of guitar and flute arrangements of Barrios music; three of which are presented in this book: Aconquija (Aire de Quena), Julia Florida (Barcarola) and Danza Paraguaya. Stover writes in his Preface: The three works featured here are exemplary of [Barrios ] ability to synthesize Latin-American and European musical/cultural elements into a new and fully integrated whole that yields a novel and pleasurable listening experience. Written in standard notation with downloadable audio and a separate flute part, Mel Bay Publications proudly presents, Barrios for Flute and Guitar. Includes access to online audio.
- ASIN: 0786699299
- ISBN: 0786699299
- Brand: Mel Bay
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Essential Jazz Lines In the Style of Grant Green: Guitar Edition
Essential Jazz Lines In the Style of Grant Green: Guitar Edition
Grant Green was one of the most innovative jazz guitarists of the 1960s. His horn-like lines, original tone, and superb sense of time elevated him to being one of Blue-Note Records first call session players as well as a respected bandleader. This book covers many of the techniques Grant used in his playing and provides many melodic lines in the style of Grant Green for minor, dominant seventh, short and long ii-V, major, and minor ii-V chord progressions. Chapters on double-slurs, double-stops, pentatonic and blues scales as well as chapters on the basics of the jazz language will help guitarists understand and play the music of Grant Green. Presented in standard notation, tab and fretboard diagrams. Includes access to play-along online audio that will assist guitarists in mastering this material.
- ASIN: 0786696214
- ISBN: 0786696214
- Brand: Mel Bay
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Play Solo Flamenco Guitar with Juan Martin Book, CD, and DVD: Vol. 1
Play Solo Flamenco Guitar with Juan Martin Book, CD, and DVD: Vol. 1
Designed as a comprehensive multimedia teaching set, this book, CD, and DVD present 42 solos, progressively graded in 6 levels from absolute beginners to more advanced, to suit players of all levels. It contains examples of eighteen different palos (rhythmic forms) of flamenco, with a wealth of melodic falsetas and rhythms. The music for all these is accurately written in notation and flamenco tab (cifra) in the book, and is also recorded on the companion CD. The DVD video contains over 57 minutes of solo music, and also includes introduction by Juan Martín and brief scenes of Andalucia today, which help to place this profoundly exciting and deeply felt music in the landscape of its origins. Juan Martín has succeeded here is showing how even music which is simple and very easy to start with can express the essential sound and emotion of flamenco, to build step by step the skills necessary for the performance of concert solos. Written in English and Spanish.
- UPC: 796279083973
- ASIN: 0786664584
- ISBN: 0786664584
- Brand: Mel Bay Publications, Inc
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc
Mel Bay First Lessons Dulcimer
Mel Bay First Lessons Dulcimer
This instruction book for beginning lap dulcimer in DAD tuning is unique in two ways. First, it instructs the beginning student in the increasingly popular DAD tuning. Secondly, the author, a classroom music teacher, has carefully and systematically layered the lessons to guide the student through familiar songs while teaching skills and musical concepts. This not only enables the student to enjoy the lap dulcimer but also enhances total music understanding and participation. The accompanying CD provides instructional dialogue and demonstrations of the techniques and songs included in the book. Additional hints and exercises are presented in an inviting and encouraging conversational text.
- ASIN: 0786650915
- ISBN: 0786650915
- Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.