Songs From A Golden Age. Parlour Songs Arranged for Classical/ Fingerstyle Guitar and Voice
Songs From A Golden Age. Parlour Songs Arranged for Classical/ Fingerstyle Guitar and Voice

Author: Adrian Allan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-07-28

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0244099545

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A collection of 8 parlour songs arranged for classical/fingerstyle guitar and voice. All of the songs are of a professional performance standard and have been arranged for medium voice in guitar-friendly key signatures. Detailed notes on each song, the history of the genre, recordings of the era and performance practice have been included. Tab is included as a further guide for left hand fingering and for guitarists who prefer to read tablature. Songs included: Roses of Picardy; Sylvia; Trees; A Perfect Day; At Dawning (I Love You); I Hear You Calling Me; Kashmiri Song (Pale Hands I Loved); Until.

Paul McCartney After the Beatles: A Musical Appreciation
Paul McCartney After the Beatles: A Musical Appreciation

Author: Adrian Allan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-07-10

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 0244478546

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This is a musical analysis of Paul McCartney from 1970 to today. It is aimed at students of popular music theory; educators; musicians; and aspiring songwriters. It will also appeal to the general Beatles and McCartney fan who wishes to understand music on a deeper level - A beginner's guide to music theory and glossary are provided. Eighty of McCartney's post-Beatles songs are discussed in the format of short, but accessible essays. For each song, full details are provided concerning date of release; place of recording; instrumentation; and key signature. The description for each song details the musical techniques that McCartney uses, such as chord patterns; structure; use of instruments; vocal harmony; tonality; and key changes. In addition, every chapter details his life and work in each decade. A conclusion identifies the main characteristics of McCartney's style. The appendix details every recording location used. An invaluable guide to the music of the world's most successful songwriter.

The Shearer Method -- Classic Guitar Foundations, Bk 1
The Shearer Method -- Classic Guitar Foundations, Bk 1

Author: Aaron Shearer

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739094839

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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.

How to Compose for the Classical Guitar. A Guide for Non-Guitarist Musicians
How to Compose for the Classical Guitar. A Guide for Non-Guitarist Musicians

Author: Adrian Allan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-09-17

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0244715416

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A comprehensive guide for non-guitarist musicians on how to write for the classical guitar. Detailed analysis of all aspects of the classical guitar, including: design and tuning; history of the classical guitar; arranging melodic lines; the guitar arpeggio; composing higher up the fretboard; composition in national and folk styles; extended guitar techniques, eg. harmonics, slurs and ornamentation; suggestions for further study; appendices covering voicings in Major, Minor and dominant 7ths; a to-scale diagram of the guitar's fretboard; access to sound-files on Soundcloud of musical extracts from the book.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Guitar
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Guitar

Author: Frederick M. Noad

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000-09-01

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780028642444

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Explains how to select a guitar, understand chords and melodies, how to read notes, explore different musical styles, and details how guitar music is written.

The Art of Hawaiian Steel Guitar
The Art of Hawaiian Steel Guitar

Author: Stacy Phillips

Publisher:

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786692040

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This book is an excellent study of the history and unique musical stylings of the Hawaiian guitar. Stacy Phillips successfully pinpoints the characteristics of Hawaiian guitar solos. A special feature is the inclusion of a superb historical survey of Hawaiian music. Written in tablature only, G tuning. DeWitt Scott comments: There are two types of Hawaiian music, the 'authentic' style and the 'tourist' style. Stacy is presenting the 'authentic' style and this is much needed to keep the Hawaiian music alive. Includes access to online audio.

Scales and Arpeggios for Classical Banjo
Scales and Arpeggios for Classical Banjo

Author: John Bullard

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2012-03-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1619111020

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This unique book of scales and arpeggios for banjo by John Bullard covers all of the major and minor keys. Written in tablature and standard notation, this book brings banjo players the same practical and time-proven system of study common to other classical instruments. Students will learn the scales and arpeggios and apply them in flowing, musical exercises.

Classic Guitar Technique
Classic Guitar Technique

Author: Aaron Shearer

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1985-03

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780898985726

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One of the most popular classical guitar methods ever written. A basic and orderly presentation of the necessary information and exercises essential to beginning guitar instruction. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.