Classical Guitar Book in Open D Tuning

Classical Guitar Book in Open D Tuning

Author: Brent Robitaille

Publisher: Kalymi Music

Published: 2021-02-27

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1990144063

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45 New Arrangments for Classical Guitar Players in Open D Tuning The classical guitar book in open D guitar tuning presents a new, and I think, additional way of approaching classical guitar repertoire. Tuning to an open chord, in this case, DADF#AD can have its benefits. The most obvious is that a major chord can be played with a single finger, or in the key of D, with open strings. Every attempt has been made to keep true to the original manuscripts, but occasionally the tune is transposed from the original, or the odd note has been altered to make the pieces playable. I have kept the arrangements primarily in the keys of D, G or A to take full advantage of the open strings in D tuning. In short, this book may not be for the classical guitar purist but does expand the repertoire that is lacking with open tunings. There is a good selection of graded pieces from prominent classical guitar composers like Aguado, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi and Carulli, plus other well-known works by Bach, Dowland, Satie, Beethoven, de Visee, Diabelli, Grieg, Haydn, O’Carolan, Pachelbel, Paganini, Petzold, Sanz, Schumann and Vivaldi. I also adapted 24 of the Giuliani right-hand exercises, major and minor scales and arpeggios, plus fretboard charts to further develop your knowledge and technique in Open D. Each piece has notation, tablature in Open D tuning, right- and left-hand fingerings, and performance markings. An assortment of reference audio tracks are available online at the authors' website. Look for the audio tracks on my website in the guitar books section: https://brentrobitaille.com/product/classical-guitar-book-in-open-d-tuning/ or, https://brentrobitaille.com/product-category/guitar-books/ or, https://brentrobitaille.com/


Celtic Flatpicking Open D Guitar Tuning

Celtic Flatpicking Open D Guitar Tuning

Author: Brent Robitaille

Publisher: Kalymi Music

Published: 2021-03-26

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 177701025X

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Celtic Flatpicking in Open D Guitar Tuning Tuning your guitar to DADF#AD or "Open D" compliments Celtic music brilliantly. The open tuning allows the strings to vibrate easily, creating drones and overlapped notes that sound reminiscent of a harp or bagpipe. The 30+ tunes represent a good selection of well-known Celtic session tunes including, jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and songs. Each tune shows notation, tablature and chords. Some of the tunes are arranged with chords added in with the melody, while the faster tunes just have the melody line. Go to my website (KalymiMusic.com) to play along with the accompaniment tracks to help learn the tunes quickly. If you are new to this style, then check out my twelve useful tips for Flatpicking. There are also some examples of how to use ornamentation to further embellish the tunes. For further study in Open D, I have included a series of chord and arpeggio charts with fingerboard diagrams. These charts will help you learn the DADF#AD fingerboard and allow you to accompany in Open D with Major, Minor and Dominant 7th chords. Campanella (overlapping) scales in Major and Minor are given plus Mixolydian and Dorian modal scales, which are common in this style. Use these scales as a technical practice to help master the fingerboard and to help achieve a flowing legato-sound to authentically play the tunes. There is also a small selection of common chords in Open D, some Celtic strumming patterns in 4/4 and 6/8, and note charts and DADF#AD fingerboard charts. If you are new to reading tablature, there is a page on how to read tablature and how to read rhythms. Some audio tracks are available here: Celtic Flatpicking Open D Guitar Tuning - Kalymi Music (brentrobitaille.com)


101 Blues Riffs & Solos in Open D Guitar Tuning

101 Blues Riffs & Solos in Open D Guitar Tuning

Author: Brent Robitaille

Publisher: Kalymi Music

Published: 2021-01-11

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1990144039

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Master the Blues in Open D Guitar Tuning Take your Open D guitar playing to the next level with 101 Blues Riffs & Solos in Open D Guitar Tuning. The most complete instructional book ever written exclusively for DADF#AD tuning. This book is great for beginners and excellent for intermediate and advanced guitarists looking to enrich their creative, open tuning knowledge. A complete course on its own, the book covers a wide range of essential lessons to play blues in multiple styles, including traditional, Delta, rock, funk and jazz blues. Begin by studying the 40 stylistic riffs in several keys, then move on to the 25 practical one and two bar riffs. Next, you can learn the rhythm guitar riffs, the fingerstyle patterns, and finish with the longer riffs and solos. Using a combination of slide, fingerstyle and pick playing, you will cover all the bases needed to develop a solid technique in open D guitar. The extensive scale charts show the blues, major, minor, modal and pentatonic scales with useful diagrams. Chords and arpeggios are also covered with the essential blues chords and variations on blues chord progressions presented in all keys. If you want to explore the world of open D, then you are in the right place. Everything you need to master the blues with essential lessons for DADF#AD guitar tuning! 185 pgs. Audio tracks are available at: https://brentrobitaille.com/product/101-blues-riffs-and-solos-in-open-d-guitar-tuning/


The Open Tuning Chord Book for Guitar

The Open Tuning Chord Book for Guitar

Author: Brendan Gallagher

Publisher: Wise Publications

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 0857125206

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Brendan Gallagher's Open Tuning Chord Book for Guitar provides an introduction to the two most popular open tunings - D and G. Brendan talks you through the nuts and bolts of each and provides 312 chord diagrams, a selection of popular songs which utilise them, useful tips on tuning and string set up and recommended listening. Whether you're looking to replicate the sounds of authentic acoustic blues, master the techniques of Joni Mitchell and Laura marling, or simply explore a new side to your instrument, this is the bok for you.


Mandolin Blues Book

Mandolin Blues Book

Author: Brent Robitaille

Publisher: Kalymi Music

Published: 2021-05-10

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1990144071

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Take your blues mandolin playing to the next level with the Mandolin Blues Book. A collection of 101 blues riffs and solos ideal for all mandolinists looking to get a good grasp of jamming the blues. The book covers all the essential tools needed to play blues mandolin. Start by learning the 40 stylistic riffs and 25 one and two bar blues riffs in multiple keys, then move on to the longer 12 bar blues rhythm riffs and extended solos. Most of the longer rhythm riffs and solos follow the standard 12 bar blues form, so they are readily applicable to the many mandolin playing styles, including country, rock, jazz, and bluegrass, to name a few. To further deepen your mandolin skills, study the major, minor and blues scales and arpeggios as well as the library of mandolin chords and blues chord progressions in all 12 keys. No book covers everything, but with some practice, you will be ready to take your mandolin, jam the blues with confidence, and show off your new skills. Audio and Video online: https://brentrobitaille.com/product/mandolin-blues-book/


The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 1

The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 1

Author: Christopher Parkening

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1997-08-01

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1476858012

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(Guitar Method). This premier method for the beginning classical guitarist, by one of the world's pre-eminent virtuosos and the recognized heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia, is now completely revised and updated! Guitarists will learn basic classical technique by playing over 50 beautiful classical pieces, 26 exercises and 14 duets, and through numerous photos and illustrations. The method covers: rudiments of classical technique, note reading and music theory, selection and care of guitars, strategies for effective practicing, and much more!


The Art of Dropped D Guitar

The Art of Dropped D Guitar

Author: El McMeen

Publisher:

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0786670134

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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.


Understanding DADGAD for Fingerstyle Guitar

Understanding DADGAD for Fingerstyle Guitar

Author: Doug Young

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-23

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 161065322X

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Understanding DADGAD is a complete introduction to using the DADGAD tuning for fingerstyle acoustic guitar. the book systematically explores the tuning, starting with simple chords and scale patterns, ultimately showing how DADGAD can be used to play in nearly any key and in many different musical styles. Topics include moveable and open-string chords and scales, intervals, the harp-effect, common chord progressions in DADGAD and more, all in the context of either short musical examples or complete tunes.Rather than just providing scales, chords, or tunes, this book guides the reader through the process of understanding the guitar from the perspective of DADGAD tuning. Topics are organized as a series of small self-contained sections ideal for a single study session or lesson. After exploring extremely easy ways to get started with DADGAD, involving as little as a single finger on the fretting hand, the book progresses to examples that will interest even more advanced players. 200 musical examples, including several full performance-quality pieces, demonstrate each concept. the companion recording features the author playing many of the examples.A complete introduction to DADGAD tuning for fingerstyle acoustic guitar. Begins with simple chords and scale patterns and progresses to more complex musical examples in many different keys. Topics include moveable and open-string chords and scales, the harp-effect, intervals, common chord progressions in DADGAD and more.


The Blues Guitar Looper Pedal Book

The Blues Guitar Looper Pedal Book

Author: Brent Robitaille

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-02-07

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9781985193550

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HOW TO USE YOUR LOOPER PEDAL AND PLAY THE BLUES The looper pedal is ideally suited for the blues genre! Most styles of blues have repeating chord progressions like the twelve-bar blues making it perfect for looping. Guitarist Brent Robitaille has created two, four, eight, twelve, and sixteen bar multi-layered loops divided into four to five separate layers or parts. Each loop contains riffs or a melody, a bass line, chords, and a rhythm pattern. Get your loops sounding better with the "ten tips for making great loops" and also improve your solos with the "ten tips for making great solos." Also included: full blues scales and standard blues chord progressions in all keys, blues strumming patterns, chord spelling charts, fingerboard charts, and a section on how to play slide guitar with exercises. This book serves two functions: how to use your looper pedal musically and efficiently to create blues loops for soloing and performing, and how to overall improve your blues guitar playing. The first book of its kind and a welcome addition for any guitarist looking to expand their blues playing using a looper pedal. 2, 4, 8, 12, & 16 Bar Blues Loops Riffs, Bass, Chords, and Rhythm for Each Loop 10 Tips for Making Great Loops 10 Tips for Better Guitar Solos Blues Scales & Fingerboard Charts Blues Progressions & Strumming Patterns Slide Guitar Tips & Exercises Free Audio Tracks Online: www.brentrobitaille.com/looper


Open G Tuning Celtic Guitar Flatpicking

Open G Tuning Celtic Guitar Flatpicking

Author: Brent C Robitaille

Publisher: Kalymi Music

Published: 2024-05-06

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1990144098

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Tune your guitar to Open G (DGDGBD), grab your pick, and let's play some jigs and reels! Tuning your guitar to “Open G” (DGDGBD) brilliantly complements Celtic music. The open tuning allows the strings to vibrate, creating drones and overlapped notes that sound reminiscent of a harp or bagpipe. The tunes represent a good selection of well-known Celtic session tunes, including jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and songs. Each tune shows notation, tablature and chords. Some tunes are arranged in the chord melody style (with pick), while the faster tunes just have the melody line with fingerings and articulations. A selection of audio tracks helps you learn the tunes quickly or jam along with the accompaniment tracks. If you are new to this style, check out my twelve tips for Flatpicking and how to use ornamentation to further embellish the tunes. I have also included an open G chord page with 96 of the most common chords, fingerboard charts, and the major and minor scales with standard and Campanella fingerings. There are also Celtic strumming patterns in 4/4 and 6/8 time to become proficient at accompanying. Tune List: After the Battle of Aughrim ~ Black Velvet Band ~ Blind Mary ~ Cape Breton Jig ~ Carolan’s Concerto ~ Connaughtman’s Rambles ~ Danny Boy ~ Drowsy Maggy ~ Eleanor Plunkett ~ Flowers of Edinburgh ~ Haste to the Wedding ~ Hector the Hero ~ Hewlett ~ High Road to Linton ~ Humours of Whiskey ~ I’ll Tell Me Ma ~ Irish Washerwoman ~ John Ryan’s Polka ~ Kesh Jig ~ Lark in the Clear Air ~ Loch Lomond ~ Merrily Kiss the Quaker ~ Morrison’s Jig ~ Neil Gow’s Lament ~ O’Carolan’s Draught ~ O’Dowd’s No. 9 ~ The Parting Glass ~ Planxty George Brabazon ~ Rakes of Kildare ~ Rights of Man ~ Si Beag Si Mor ~ Sonny’s Mazurka ~ Whiskey in the Jar ~ White Cockade