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African Guitar - DVD
Solo Fingerstyle Guitar Music from
Uganda, Congo/Zaire, Central African Republic, Malawi, Namibia and Zambia.
This DVD offers a rare view into the rich textures of African
fingerstyle guitar music. It was recorded by the famed cultural
anthropologist Gerhard Kubik between 1966 and 1993. these are audio-visual field
recordings from isolated African villages to the gardens of Europe, presenting
some fo the legends of this style: Mwenda Jean Bosco, Faustino Okello, Pierre
Gwa, Daniel Kachamba and others. The roots of blues guitar techniques are seen
in these recordings, as are the intricate sounds and rhythms of African music
adapted to solo fingerstyle guitar. Twenty-six songs are included, as well as an
80 page detailed booklet giving historical, musical and biographical
perspectives. Songs include: "Twende Kwetu, Nyumbani, Ni Furaha, Masanga Njia,
Bombalaka, Bibi Mupenzi, Matide Aboyo, Loskel Ucyakewaki Kongo, Aba Ri
Kwala, Babuti Mwana Lolo Ya Tembe, Ndiango, Ikwela, Dolosin Lumba, Mimi
Kwenda Nairobi, Dzana Lija Tinali Tonse, Ghapumura Munu, Wendi, Tango Paya,
Mwenaku Mama, Nani Anyamata Mukufuna Ncito, Lead Guitar Variations, Ove Tata!
Ove Mama!"
(60 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
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Henry Kaeialoha Allen - The Hawaiian Steel Guitar - Book and CD
The sound of the Hawaiian steel
guitar is sweet, nostalgic, and unmistakably Hawaiian. You can almost
feel the trade winds and the surf in its subtle vibrato. In this
well-illustrated and easy-to-understand book, acclaimed musician Henry
Kaleialoha Allen shares everything you need to know in order to play
this beautiful instrument from purchasing a guitar, to performing with
that special Hawaiian flourish. This primer, adapted from Allen’s
popular self-published guide, features a history of the Hawaiian steel
guitar; instructions for reading musical notation; a practical guide to
buying and tuning a steel guitar; guidance on using the bar; sheet music
for 11 original songs; exercises; a discussion of the nuances of the
Hawaiian touch; and much more. Written for beginning and intermediate
students alike, this book and its accompanying audio CD will have you
playing like a pro in no time.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $22.95
Laurindo Almeida - Complete Anthology Of Latin American Guitar Duets - Book
Includes: "For Jeff, Nostalgia,
Los Anamorados, Pagina Romantica, Famoso, Turbilhao de Beijos, Carioca,
Naqele Tempo, Carinhoso, Cochichando, Luperce, Choro - Sounds of Bells, Brazilian Soul,
Canhoto (left hand),La Cumparsita, Intermezzo Malinconico, Tango Espanol". Two separate books included
for each guitar part.
Standard notation / Fingerstyle......................................................Price - $19.95
Carlos Arana - Bossa Nova Guitar - Book and CD
This excellent book is
intended for a wide range of guitarists, from those with little
experience in complex musical styles like jazz, Samba, or Bolero, to
highly trained professional guitarists looking to expand their musical
palettes. From Joao Gilberto to Antonio Carlos Jobim, the Bossa Nova
guitar style has become firmly entrenched in the jazz culture. In this
book, you'll gain a strong command of the style, concentrating on these
core elements: harmony, rhythms, right-hand technique, chord
progressions, essential patterns, and more. Includes a CD with demos.
Notation and
tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
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Carlos Arana - Brazilian Rhythms For Guitar - Book and CD
Guitarist Carlos Arana captures Brazil's rich musical heritage with
impeccable stylistic, historic and technical analyses. The first section of
this book covers the fundamental rhythmic and harmonic
characteristics of samba, bossa nova and choro styles followed by practical
applications on the guitar. Each style is broken down into its historic and
regional roots, with examples that capture its essence and a beautiful chord
melody solo of "The Gentle Rain" is taught. You will also explore
the northeast of Brazil with rhythmic figures of baiao, toada,
xote, afoxe, frevo and marcha rancho! Over 60 examples are demonstrated on the CD.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $21.95
Carlos Arana - Brazilian Guitar Method - Book and CD
Everything you need to know to learn Brazilian guitar!
This book uses popular Brazilian songs to teach you the basics of the Brazilian
guitar style and technique. Learn to play in the styles of Joao Gilberto, Luiz
Bonfá, Baden Powell, Dino Sete Cordas, and Joao Basco. Songs include: "Aquarela
Brasileira • Chega De Saudade (No More Blues) • Desafinado • O Barquinho (Little
Boat) • Song of the Jet (Samba do Aviao)" and others!
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $14.95
Michael Archuleta - Mariachi Method For Guitar - Book and 2 CDs
These beginning lessons include: major keys, minor
keys, Mariachi rhythm patterns: Son, Jaliscience, Bolero, 3/4 and 2/4 Ranchera and Corrido. It features user friendly chord
diagrams and pictures, a teaching sound track featuring play along exercises,
and classic Mariachi songs including: "La Bamba, Cielito Lindo, De Colores, La
Raza Feliz, Las Mananitas, Ay Jalisco, La Llorona, Yo Me Recuerdo, Siempre, Baby
Sweet Baby, La Guitarra Alegre".
Notation, tab and chord diagrams..................................................Price - $24.95
Jeff Arnold - Latin Standards - Book
Chord melody solo arrangements of 27 Latin favorites include: "Agua De Beber
(Water To Drink), Aquelos Ojos Verdes (Green Eyes), Black Orpheus,
Desafinado, Estate, The Gift (Recado Bossa Nova), The Girl From Ipanema,
Ho-Ba-Le-La, How Insensitive, I Will Wait For You, I Wish You Love,
Little Boat, Meditation, Menina Flor, Once I Loved, One Note Samba, Ony
Trust Your Heart, Petite Fleur, Poinciana, Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado),
Samba De Orfeu, So Nice (Summer Samba), Song Of The Jeg, Sway, Telephone
Song, Watch What Happens, Wave".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $14.95
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Douglas Back - Hispanic American Guitar - Book and CD
Songs include: "La Castanera,
Violetta Schotticshe, La Suplica-Habanera (duet)" -Miguel S. Arevalo, "Zamora -
Bolera, A Media Noche, Polonaise" - Charles de Janon, "El Ole, A la Orilla del Ebro-Jota (Castanbide),
Manzanillo-Danza Mexicana (Robyn), El Vito Sevillano (Hernan), Arbor Villa Mazurka, Spanish Mazurka,
Alexandrina" - Manuel Y. Ferrer, "Lejos de Ti, Peruvian Air, Un Sueno (duet)" -Luis T. Romero, "La Negrita-Danza"
- Jose Sancho, "Isabel, Serenade" -John B. Coupa, "Rondino, Cavatina" -Antonio Lopes, "Spanish Cachucha,
The Celebrated Spanish Retreat" -Jose de Anguera.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
Duck Baker - Celtic Airs, Jigs, Reels & Hornpipes - DVD
Celtic music
offers the fingerstyle guitarist many beautiful and haunting melodies as well as intriguing dance
rhythms and ex-citing tunes. In this video, Duck Baker teaches and explains a wide variety of Celtic
music. Songs include "Elsie Marley, the Duke of Fife's Welcome to Deeside, The Greenfields of America, Temperance
Reel, and Sheebeg An Sheemore".
(100 min) Booklet included...........................................................Price - $29.95
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Duck Baker - Encyclopedia Of Irish &American Fiddle Tunes - Book and CD
Tunes include: " The South Wind, The Flowers of Belfast, The Blackbird and the
Thrush, John O'Dwyer of the Glen, Miss Forbes' Farewell, Sergeant Early's Dream, Oliver Goldsmith's Lament, No
Love, Spanish Cloak, Child of My Heart, The Dodder Bank, Rattlin' Roarin' Willie, Planxty Sweeney, The
Galtee Hunt, Banish Misfortune, Market Girls, Catholic Bill's, Little Brown Jug, Tasha's Cakes, Joy of
My Life, The Banksof Lough Gowna, The Rakes of Waterloo, My Darling Asleep, Haste to the Wedding, Huggerth
the Puss,The Oak and the Willow, The Tar Road to Sligo, The Butterfly, The Exile's Jig, Top It Off,
Paddy Now Won't You Be Easy, The Boys Of Blue Hill, The Plains of Boyle, Ramble Over Stennis, My
Heart Belongsto Jenny, Galway Bay, The Humors of Tullycreen, Captain Rock, The Maids of Mitchelstown,
Roll Her InRushes, The Trip to Durrow, The Witch of the Glen, The Tailor's Thimble, The Gower, Poll
Ha'penny, Rakish Paddy, Fisher's Hornpipe, The Keel Row, Boyne Water, Hop High Ladies, The Cuckoo's
Nest,The Drunken Wagoner, Little Beggar Man, Polly Put the Kettle On, Boatman, Angelina Baker,
PeacockRag, Whistling Rufus, Wink the Other Eye, Buffalo Gals, Ragtime Annie, Over the Waterfall,
Tucker's Barn, Robinson County, Jeff Davis, Sandy River Belle, Pappy Taylor's Hornpipe, Same Time
Today, Johnny the Blacksmith, The Road to Richmond, June Apple, Blackberry Blossom, Salt Creek".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $24.95
Duck Baker - Fingerpicking Fiddle Tunes - Vol I - Book and 3 CDs
These lessons contain 3 full hours of guitar instruction featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase
lessons taught by Duck Baker. Includes the following tunes: "'The Green Fields of America, Angeline The Baker, The
Duke of Fife, March Of The King Of Laoise, Temperance Reel, The Drunken Wagoner".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $24.95
Duck Baker - Fingerpicking Fiddle Tunes - Vol II - Book and 3 CDs
These lessons contain3
full hours of guitar instruction featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase
lessons taught by Duck Baker. Includes the following tunes: "Charles O'Conor, Sheebeg
and Sheemore, The Blarney Pilgrim, Callahan's Horn- pipe, The Kid On The Mountain".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $24.95
Duck Baker - Guitar Aerobics - DVD
Exercises For The Advanced Contemporary
and The Traditional Fingerpicking Guitarist. Presents a variety of challenging exercises and
arrangements for both right and left hands - as well as each finger. "The Wreck of the Old '97" and
"Holding Pattern" are used to illustrate right hand picking ideas. Also left hand techniques to increase the independence of motion
as well as exercises featuring trills, thumb-fretting, hammer-ons & pull-offs. "The Rakes of
Waterloo" features techniques necessary for Celtic melodies including grace notes, slides, and complex embellishments. It
concludes with right hand slapping techniques in "The Dirtman Cometh"
(73 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Duck Baker - Irish Hornpipes, Slip Jigs & Reels - Book and 3 CDs
These lessons include 3 full
hours of instruction featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction for
the following songs: "Gusty's Frolics, Humors Of Whiskey, The Wicklow Hornpipe, Bantry Bay, Jenny Picking
Cockles, The Wise Maid".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $24.95
Duck Baker - Irish Jigs & Airs - Book and 3 CDs
These lessons include 3 full hours of instruction
featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction for the following songs:
"Pretty Girl Milking A Cow, Blind Mary, O'Hara's Cup, Morgan Magan, Joy Of My Life, Swedish Jig".
Notation / tab / Fingerstyle............................................................Price - $24.95
Duck Baker - The Music Of Turlough O'Carolan - DVD
The compositions of Turlough O'Carolan, born 1670, have a special place in the
story of Irish music, as does the figure of Carolan himself, a blind itinerant
harper living at a time of significant change in Irish history. Carolan seems to
embody the image of the old bards in whom resided the last vestiges of the
ancient music, and the lost art of extempore poetry. His music is often seen as
a link between traditional Irish melodies and baroque music, but more
importantly it includes some of the most striking melodies ever composed.
Originally written for the harp, these compositions lend themselves perfectly to
the fingerstyle guitarist. In this DVD lesson, Duck Baker teaches a wide variety
of Carolan pieces, from the folk-like air Blind Mary to the stately Hewlett. The
mysterious Planxty Kelly and the deeply melodic The Fairy Queen are presented,
as well as Carolan's Concerto, a complex folk-baroque arrangement of the bard's
most celebrated composition!
(85 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Elias Barreiro - Music Of Latin America ForAcoustic Guitar - Book and CD
Songs include: "En Lo Frondoso, Odeon, Coracao que Sente, Tico-Tico no fuba, La Mercedes,
Por un Beso de tu Boca, Mariquita, La Tarde, La Bayamesa, Corazon, La Tarde Esta Amorosa, La Matilde, El
Mambi, El Sueno, Mis Flores, Negras, Yaravi Antiguo, Bartola, Pasillo, San Antonio Polopo, Ixim, La Reina
de las Flores, La Luz Electrica, Yo se lo Dire a Usted, Vals No. 1, Vals No. 2, Vals No.3, Suspiros del
Chanchamayo, Tu Y Yo, NoMe Toques, El Montonero, Contradanza".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $27.95
Steve Baughman - Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar - DVD
This DVD showcases guitarist Steve
Baughman demonstrating his incredible fingerstyle creativity while he
performs guitar solo settings on 14 Celtic and traditional compositions.
Of special interest is Steve’s analysis of alternate tunings and
innovative new fingerstyle performance techniques. In addition to
well-known Celtic compositions, Steve performs a number of his original
guitar solo settings and his own arrangements of several tunes written
by the famed Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan. Included on this video
are: "Frailing, Greensleeves, Hey Mcleod Get Off
Of My Ewe, Hogan's Jig, John Kelleys Reel, Lady Gethin, Liberty, Lord
Inchiquin, Misses McCloud's Reel, My Darling's Asleep, Planxty Bongwater,
Planxty George Brabazon, Planxty Pegeen, St. Anne's Reel".
(45 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
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Keola Beamer - The Art Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - DVD
The beauty and elegance of Hawaiian
slack key guitar is becoming increasingly popular, and Keola Beamer, one of the
contemporary masters of the style, provides the perfect introduction to this
music. His lush fingerpicking and evocative songs will add new sounds and
flavors to your repertoire. Keola has chosen seven traditional and original compositions to give you an
overview of this style. He has skillfully organized the tunes in order of
difficulty for the benefit of players who are new to this genre. You'll learn
the techniques that give Hawaiian slack key guitar its distinctive sound:
Vibrato, harmonics, slurs, harmonies in thirds and sixths, legato playing and a
variety of tunings that will be useful in this and many other styles.
Here are the beautiful instrumentals you'll be playing in the slack key style:
"Kuu Lei Awapuni Melemele (My Yellow Ginger Lei), Kalena Kai (Bath House), A
Grandmother's Wish, Manu Kai (Sea Birds), Sanoe, Makika (The Mosquito), He
Punahele (The Favorite Child)."
(80 min) Booklet included / Fingerstyle..........................................Price - $29.95
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Keola Beamer - Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Book and CD
This book and CD include solo fingerstyle arrangements
and techniques for: "Isa Lei, Moana's Laundry Basket, Papa's Okolehau, I Ka Po Me Ke Ao".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
Keola Beamer - Learn To Play Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Book and CD
Book and CD include: 1. Taro Patch Tuning - basic fingerpicking workout, the Hawaiian
turnaround and these songs - "Kuwili, Pu'u o Hulu, Pa'ahana, Lei'Ohu, Alekoki, Jula O Makee, Kahuli Aku,
Sase, Hilo March, Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala". 2. Two approaches to Creating Slack Key Arrangements -
Variations on a theme - "Matt's Bounce", using modulation "Keolaokalani". 3. Selected
Songs and Tunings Used in Ki Ho alu -"Ahi Wela, Pupu O Ewa, Wehiwehi Oe, Ulili E, Ki Ho alu, Sweet Leilehua, Hame Pila,
Isalei, Aunty Alice Namakelus Slack Key, Ua Like no A Like, Hi'ilawe, Playful Popoki, Ka Makani
'Olu'olu". Duet arrangements -"Akaka Falls,Ki Ho 'alu Mischief, Tiare Tahiti".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $24.95
Jean Marc Belkadi - Ethnic Rhythms For Guitar - Book and CD
The rhythmic form, harmonic movement
and melodic forms are elements that identify traditional musical compositions
from different countries. This book covers ethnic rhythms from many countries to
provide you with new inspiration and ideas. Play these samples, change them,
create some of your own and use them in your own music. In this book/CD, there
are examples of rhythmic patterns from these countries: Bulgaria, Romania,
Spain, France, Celtic, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Sierra Leone, Mali, Guinea,
Congo, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Jamaica, Cuba, Russia, Vietnam,
India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Egypt.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $17.95
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Jean Marc Belkadi - Exotic Scales & Licks For Guitar - Book and CD
The scales presented in this book are not related to the standard
major or minor scales. They provide an excellent source for technical
improvisation and work in many styles such as rock, jazz, funk, pop, and R&B.
There are 16 tantalizing, exotic scales and 80 examples on how to use them. The
examples are recorded over grooves featuring a full rhythm section, so you'll
have a good overview of how to use the scales in your own music. Each example is
played very slowly so you can hear every note, and then up to tempo a few times.
Scales include: Prometheus scale, enigmatic scale, Hebrew scale, Hungarian gypsy
minor scale, Hindu scale, Neapolitan major scale, Neapolitan minor scale, East
Indian scale, Romanian scale, double harmonic minor scale, Persian scale, double
augmented scale, eight-tone Spanish scale, Byzantine scale, overtone scale and
harmonic major scale.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $16.95
Paolo Bellinati - Plays Antonio Carlos Jobim - Book and DVD
In this collection, masterful Brazilian guitarist Paolo Bellinati has
meticulously written out his solo guitar arrangements of ten melodies by his
beloved countryman and pioneering bossa nova composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim.
With performance notes for each piece, these arrangements would best be approached by the intermediate to advanced
classical guitarist. Bellinati has especially chosen Jobim’s instrumental compositions
- songs without lyrics as these “reveal a much more sophisticated Jobim, closer to his favorite classical composers”.
The book also contains arrangements of lyrical songs “with a more introspective
and romantic character” including “Luiza” which Bellinati regards as “the
most beautiful and perfect Brazilian song ever written"! Also included are
substantial biographies of both Bellinati and Jobim, plus a notation key
illuminating the special guitar techniques needed to effectively perform each
arrangement. Songs include: "A Felicidade, Amparo, Antigua, Bate-Boca, Chora
Coracao, Estrada Branca, Gabriela, Garoto (Choro), Luiza, Por Toda a Minha
Vida, Surfboard, Valsa do Porto das Caixas".
(46 min) Standard notation............................................................Price - $39.95
Paulo Bellinati - Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso - DVD
Paul Bellinati's original compositions are often inspired by the rich
tradition of Brazilian musical styles including Lundu, Modinha, Schottisch,
Bolero, Seresta, Maxixe, Baiao, Maracatu, Frevo and Xaxado. Using modern
compostional techniques and harmonies to enhance traditional forms and styles, Bellinati has created a comtemporary approach to Brazilian folklore. Songs
include: "Um Amor de Valsa, Aristocratica, Alvoraco, Choro Sapeca, Rosta Colado,
Embaixador, Emboscada, Sai do Chao, Jongo, Pulo do Gato".
(45 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
Pierre Bensusan - The Guitar Of Pierre Bensusan - Vol I - DVD
Bensusan's diverse influences yield a sound
and style that defies classification. Playing exclusively in D-A-D-G-A-D tuning,
it is profoundly original. In this first DVD lesson, Pierre teaches, "Hekimoglu, Le
Lendemain De La Fete, La Danse Du Capricorne, The Return From Fingal, Voyage For Ireland, The Rakish
Paddy, Heman Dubh, Maurice in Wonderland, Climats Doux Et Temperes and Merrily Kissed the Quaker".
(90 min) Booklet included. Fingerstyle...........................................Price - $29.95
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Pierre Bensusan - The Guitar Of Pierre Bensusan - Vol II - DVD
In this second DVD
lesson Pierre Bensusan teaches and explains in detail more of his incredibly
unique solo guitar arrangements which include "Suite Flamande, Nice Feeling, Four AM, La Femme Cambree,
Shi Bhig Shi Mhor, The Last Pint and Flamorgan Aire".
(75 min). Booklet included. Fingerstyle..........................................Price - $29.95
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Pierre Bensusan - The Guitar Book - Book
Includes: "The Return From Fingal, Le Voyage
Pour L'Irlande, The Rakkish Paddy, Le Lendemain De La Fete, Pres De Paris/Reels, La Danse Du
Capricorne, De Trilport A Fublaines, L'Effet Harpisant, Heman Dubh, Maurice Au Pays Des Merveilles,
Clementine Mandarine, Et Reine Claude, Gigues Irlandaises, Murtagh Mac Kann, The Pure Drop / The Flax
In Bloom, Le Moulin A Parfums D'Emmanuelle, Water Music, Le Voyage Pour L'Irlande, Le Lac Des Abbesses,
The False Night On The Road, Hekimoglu, Climats Doux Et Temperes, Suite Flamande Aux Pommes, La
March Du Sonneur Egare, Gamme Majeure Harpisante, La Petite Et La Grande Colline, Santa Monica, Au
Jardin D'Amour, Solilai, Jesus Que Ma Joie Demeure, Nice Feeling, Bamboule, Doctor Gradus Ad
Parnassum".
Notation and tab...................................................................,,,.....Price - $29.95
Pierre Bensusan - In Concert - DVD
The evocative and exciting music of Pierre Bensusan
is presented in its full glory in this 75 minute concert recorded at the Freight &
Salvage in Berkeley, CA in 1995. His diverse influences yield a sound and style that confounds classification and
has thrilled and captivated audiences around the world. Pierre's name has become synonymous with
contemporary acoustic guitar genius. Tunes include: "La Femme Cambree, Wu Wei, Bamboule, Au Jardin D'Amour,
Cordilliere, Slow Air, The Last Pint, Awali, Agadiramadan, Four AM, Montsegur, Around The Day in 80 Worlds".
(75 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
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Paul Brady - The Guitar Of Paul Brady - DVD
Playing Traditional and Contemporary Irish Songs.
Paul Brady has chosen 10 of his most popular
songs and teaches the elements that make his powerful guitar arrangements
unique. He demonstrates his various tunings, chord voicings, chord shapes and
the driving rhythms he achieves with his flatpick-and-fingers approach. In
addition, Paul discusses important aspects of his background, history,
influences, and the vocal technique and musical ideas that have given his
artistry its singular impact. Paul's arrangements of such traditional Irish songs as Lakes
of Pontchartrain, Arthur McBride and the Sergeant, I Am a Youth That's Inclined
to Ramble and Mary and the Soldier have achieved legendary
status. For the first time, he takes each one apart to show the alternate
tunings, harmonies, moving lines, picking techniques and other skills necessary
to play them with the harmonically rich and compelling sounds that have long
been his trademark. Paul's originals are equally guitar-friendly, rich with
rhythmic grooves and catchy licks to add to your bag of tricks. These songs are
fun to sing as well, either solo or with a band. They include Luck of the
Draw, the title song from Bonnie Raitt's hit album; Blue World, Crazy
Dreams, The World is What You Make It, Nobody Knows and Travelin'
Light. Each song provides insights, musicianship and a rare chance to
learn, in depth, from this uniquely powerful Irish artist.
(100 min) Booklet included...........................................................Price - $29.95
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Bill Brennan - Northumbrian & Border Folk Songs - Book and CD
A Collection of Melodies for Fingerstyle Guitar. Songs include: "My Love Is Newly Listed, Salmon
Tails Up the Water, The Hesleyside Reel, Johnny Armstrong, Jimmy Allen, Felton Lonnen, Sir John Fenwick, Bonny
Gallowgate Lad, Buy Broom Besoms, Elsie Marley, Sweet Hesleyside, Chevy Chase, Lea Riggs, Noble
Squire Dacre, Dolia, Are You My Hinny Burd, The Breamish, Blow the Wind Southerly, Here's The
Tender Coming, Waters of Tyne".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
Bob Brozman - Caribbean Guitar - DVD
Add a touch of the islands to your guitar playing!
Calypso's wild pulses, danceable rhythms and playful lyrics will spice up all
your arrangements and inspire you to develop your own tropical repertoire. Syncopation is the key to this distinctive
approach to traditional folk-based world music. Bob Brozman shows you how to use fingerpicking and
strumming patterns to suit the emotional content of these story-songs. Working in a variety of keys he
details all the elements of the single-tone and double-tone forms plus a variety of tempos, including
calypso, tango, samba, waltz, mazurka and Latin-jazz. Bob presents the following techniques and an
array of substitutions and variations: "moving bass lines, chords and voicings, percussive strokes, licks,
arpeggios, octave runs and triplets. Songs include: "Uncle Joe, Down the Road, Death Calypso, Poor
But Ambitious, Cinemascope Calypso, It Happened InMonterey, The Five Year Plan".
(80 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Bob Brozman - Traditional Hawaiian Steel Guitar - DVD
Bob Brozman's
lesson in traditional Hawaiian guitar will open up new horizons and wide sonic possibilities for
guitarists as well as Dobro, lap steel and pedal steel players. With Bob's thorough teaching style, you'll
learn bar technique, Hawaiian tunings, hand positions, scale positions, harmonies, vibrato, and harmonic
"chimes". He shows many different ways to use turnarounds and builds each tune from its basic form to a complex
highly embellished showpiece. Split-screen close-ups help Bob to illustrate the importance of string pairs,
slants with the bar, playing thirds, and fifths of each chord, the use of palm harmonics and more.
(85 min) Booklet included Fingerstyle............................................Price - $29.95
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Dix Bruce - Gypsy Swing & Hot Club Rhythm - Vol 1 - Book and CD
Learn 12 great swing standards recorded by Django Reinhardt,
Stephane Grappelli and the Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Play along with
a great gypsy swing rhythm section and learn chords, comping and melodies - then let
the band back you up as you solo! For each song you will learn melodies and
chord progression, moveable closed swing / jazz position chords and swing guitar
rhythm comping. Songs include: "Avalon, The Sheik of Araby, Some of These Days,
After You've Gone, Baby Won't You Please Come Home, Swing in Minor, Chicago,
China Boy, St. Louis Blues, Rose Room, Dark Eyes, Swingin' Like '42".
Notation, tab, chord diagrams and lyrics........................................Price - $16.95
Dix Bruce - Gypsy Swing & Hot Club Rhythm - Vol II - Book and CD
Learn 12 more great Gypsy Swing/Hot Club standards in the style of Django
Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and The Quintette of the Hot Club of
France. Just like with the original set, you'll play along with a great
Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords, comping, and melodies, then
let the band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play
all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practice basic
skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops,
each at their own individual learning pace. You'll learn moveable closed
position swing/jazz chords and practice playing them with the swing
guitar comp. We've also included information on basic chord substitution
along with exercises on transposing melodies and chord progressions to
different keys. These are essential skills for any swing/jazz musician.
You'll also explore some basic chord melody passages! Book/CD set
includes standard notation, tablature, chord diagrams, lyrics, playing
tips, and more. Each song is presented on the CD at slow and regular
speed. First you’ll hear the melody played on guitar at a slow speed
with just guitar backup, then it's repeated at regular speed with the
band. The back up band is a classic Hot Club- style rhythm section with
two acoustic rhythm guitars, string bass. Songs may be repeated, at slow
or regular speed, as many times as you wish in order to perfect phrases,
melodies and solos in a band context.
Songs include: "Back Home Again In Indiana", Chinatown My
Chinatown, Clouds and Shadows, Django's Djazz Bues, E Chocko, Limehouse
Blues, Margie, Red Wing Swing, St. James Infirmary, Stumbling, Swing
Guitar Rhythm, Tiger Lag, Whispering".
Notation,
tab, chord diagrams and lyrics........................................Price - $16.95
Bruce Buckingham - Latin Guitar - Book and CD
The
Essential Guide to Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Rhythms. Include: Brazilian Rhythms - Bossa Nova (One-Bar patterns, Two-Bar patterns,
Samba, Partido Alto, Baiao, and 3/4 Bossa Nova). Afro-Cuban Rhythms (Bolero, Cha Cha, Mambo, Nanigo 6/8).
CD contains 79 demo tracks.
Notation, tab and chord diagrams / Pickstyle.................................Price - $16.95
Robin Bullock - Acoustic Guitar Artistry - DVD
Celtic acoustic guitar and cittern
wizard Robin Bullock takes the vibrating string to astonishing places
with four of his own compositions, artful arrangements of another five
traditional Celtic tunes, and tunes by Norman Blake and Dougie MacLean.
From high-octane performances on Spider; Maho Snaps; Matelot Jig; and
Old Brown Case to the extraordinarily moving and trancelike tune Between
Earth & Sky(original title piece of his CD), the slow Irish air For
Ireland I'd Not Tell Her Name; and Tiger Baby's Lullaby; Robin displays
the fingerpicking and flatpicking styles that, combined with his
composing and multi-instrumental skills, have earned his reputation with
such renown Celtic and world-music groups as Helicon, Billboard's "world
music" TOP 10 artist John Whelan's new Celtic band, and Riverdance guest
artists Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble. An extraordinary composer,
Robin also varies tunings using standard tuning on only two pieces; he
fingerpicks seven of the tunes, and uses flatpick technique on Old Brown
Case and the three cittern (Irish bazouki) pieces: his original The
Iraqi Road to Dublin and Irish traditional tunes Maho Snaps and The
Dawn/Miss Monahan. Completing the 11 pieces on this video are: Dougie
MacLean's Farewell to Craigie Duh, Turlough O'Carolan's Sir Charles
Coote; Captain Higgins; and Rigler's March; Rex's Ramble; another one of
his own. Find out why everyone who hears Robin Bullock is entranced by
his masterful musical versatility, his humorous approach to life, and
the music that runs through his head.
(55 min).......................................................................................Price - $24.95
Hugh Burns - English Folk Tunes For Guitar - Book and CD
Arrangements of 28 different English dances, ballads, carols, sea shanties, and
contemporary pieces for solo fingerstyle guitar!. Includes tab and chord
symbols. Intermediate to advanced level. Pieces include: "Blow the Wind
Southerly • The Earl of Salisbury • Greensleeves • Maiden Lane • Scarborough
Fair • The Seven Stars • The Water Is Wide • and 21 others".
Notation and tab..........................................................................Price - $19.95
Martin Carthy - British Fingerstyle Guitar - DVD
Martin Carthy has forged his own
personal and unusual approach to fingerstyle guitar. He has developed his own tunings and
right hand techniques to enable him to play British traditional folk music. This body of music is rooted in
a vocal tradition of hundreds of years as well as a strong dance culture. It is not bound by any time or bar
structure. The guitarist must find ways to explore, accent and embellish these melodies. Martin has successfully
done this with the CGCDGA tuning. He plays with a heavy percussive attack reminiscent of a country bluesman
and the gritty rhythm of a diatonic accordion player. He has a unique sense of phrasing and a strong
emotional and atmospheric feel for his music. In this video lesson, Martin explains in detail his playing
techniques and style for seven of his most popular arrangements. Titles include: "Old Tom of Oxford, The
Heroes of St. Valery, The Siege Of Delhi, La Cardeuse, McVeagh, The Harry Lime Theme, Seven Yellow
Gypsies".
(55 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar - The Blarney Pilgrim - Vol 2 - DVD
Features the following tunes and guitarists: "Planxty
Irwin, Rodney's Glory" -Pat Kirtley, Medley
"Rosie Anderson, The Shearing's Not For you, Bogie's Bonny Belle" -Martin Simpson, "Bill Malley's Barndance,
Fanny Power" -Steve Baughman, "The Blarney Pilgrim, The Rakes of Waterloo, Medley: Sergeant Early's Dream
and Chief O'Neill's Favorite, Medley: Miss Forbes Farewell and Poll Halfpenny" -Duck Baker, Medley: "The
Pure Drop & The Flax in Bloom, Sheebeg An Sheemor, Heman Dubh" -Pierre Bensusan, "Jenny Picking Cockles,
Broken Pledge" -Tom Long, "Moran's Return, South Wind" -Pat Kirtley, Medley: "Jock O'Hazeldean and
The Castle of Dromore, Carolan's Farewell To Music" -El McMeen.
(59 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
Celtic Melodies For Fingerpicking Guitar - Book and 3 CDs
Taught by Duck Baker, Stefan Grossman and John
Renbourn. This book contains three CDs (three full hours of
instruction) featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction for the following songs: "Planxty Irwin,
Hewlett, Logan Water, Captain Magan, Mist Covered Mountains of Home, The Orphan".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $24.95
Brian Chambouleyron - Latin Styles For Guitar - Book and CD
The 12 tunes in this book
specially composed by award winning Argentinean guitarist,
Brian Chambouleyron, display some of the different, original styles
characteristic of the Latin American people and vary in complexity, from
intermediate to advanced. The CD has 12 tracks of Brian playing the lead part
and 12 tracks with just the rhythm accompaniment, plus a guitar-tuning track.
Songs include: "Bolero from Mexico, Chorinho from Brasil, Cancion from Mexico,
Joropo from Venezuela, Guarania from Paraguay, Huayno from Bolivia, Chamarrita
from Uruguay,Samba from Brasil, Tango from Argentina, Murga-Candombe from
Argentina & Uruguay, Vals from Peru, Guajira from Cuba".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
Brian Chambouleyron - Tangos For Guitar - Book and CD
At the beginning of the 20th Century, the tango was born in
Buenos Aires and it was a style that spread dramatically all over the world!
Tango is a dance, a rhythm and a characteristic musical color. The 13 solos
contained in this book were written especially for guitar and are presented in
different degrees of complexity. Tune up with the tuning notes on the CD and
then play along with Brian on the Tangos, Milangos, Waltzes and even a guitar
duet. The songs are also repeated with the lead for you to play the solo part.
Songs include: "Rainy Day Waltz, Without Realizing It, Pretty Buenos Aires,
Don't Kill Me or I'll Die, If Mamma Says So, Blanca, Childhood Memories, My
Friend, It's Raining, Nothing to Lose, Strolling, Nobody Left in Town, The
Farewell Waltz".
Standard notation.........................................................................Price - $19.95
Jazz Guitar Chords & Arpeggio Patterns - Stacy McKee
- This unique book includes
300 jazz guitar chord formations and matching single note arpeggio patterns in a
quick reference format that no one has ever done before! Cross indexing
makes this manual extremely easy to use and regardless of what style of music
you play, we know you will find this to be a valuable, "must have" addition to
your library. Stacy McKee was the featured guitarist with "Les Brown and The
Band Of Renown" and for a limited time only, we will include an exclusive copy
of his book FREE with your first order!
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Mike Christiansen - Bossa Nova & Samba For Guitar - Book and CD
With their origins in Brazil, Bossa
Nova and Samba with their syncopated rhythms, rich harmonies and haunting
melodies have become popular music styles the world over. This book presents
many of the components used in playing this style of music on the guitar. The
majority of the content focuses on accompaniment styles and techniques and explains theoretical concepts pertaining to harmony, rhythm and chords
commonly used in bossa nova and samba.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $17.95
Mike Christiansen - Brazilian Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
Arranged by Mike Christiansen and John Zaradin.
This book contains a complete solo guitar arrangement and comping
chords for each song. Songs include: "A Day In The
Life of A Fool (Manha Da Carnaval), Chega de Saudade, Desafinado (Slightly Out
of Tune), A Felicidade, The Gentle Rain, The Girl From Ipanema, How Insensitive, Meditation, One Note Samba, Quiet Nights of
Quiet Stars (Corcovado), Sabia, So Nice, The Island".
Notation, tab and lyrics / Fingerstyle..............................................Price - $22.95
Robert Conti - The Sound Of Rio - Vol 1 - DVD
Bring new
life to your solos with a truckload of fresh, new exciting ideas and a brand new
approach with Robert Conti's proven hands-on, play it right now, no modes - no scales approach! This lesson begins with Robert playing
an incredible single-note solo over the chord changes to the Jobim tune
"The Girl From Ipanema". He then dissects the entire solo into small, digestible pieces,
note-by-note, measure-by-measure, allowing you to closely observe and duplicate
every nuance of his solo lines. In addition, he also presents many of his "off
the sheet" techniques not found in the printable PDF file.
(94 min) Notation, tab and chord changes / Pickstyle.....................Price - $24.95
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Robert Conti - The Sound Of Rio - Vol 2 - DVD
This lesson
begins with Robert playing an incredible single-note solo over the chord changes to the
tune "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" also known as "Corcovado". He then dissects the entire
solo into small, digestible pieces, note-by-note, measure-by-measure, allowing
you to closely observe and duplicate every nuance of his solo lines. In
addition, he also presents many of his "off the sheet" techniques not found in
the printable PDF file.
(74 min) Notation, tab and chord changes / Pickstyle.....................Price - $24.95
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Robert Conti - The Sound Of Rio - Vol 3 - DVD
This lesson begins with Robert playing an incredible single-note solo over the
chord changes to the tune "One Note Samba". He then dissects the entire solo
into small, digestible pieces, note-by-note, measure-by-measure, allowing you to
closely observe and duplicate every nuance of his solo lines. In addition, he
also presents many of his "off the sheet" techniques not found in the printable
PDF file.
(95 min) Notation, tab and chord changes / Pickstyle.....................Price - $24.95
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Robert Conti - The Sound Of Rio - Vol 4 - DVD
This lesson begins with Robert playing an incredible single-note solo over the
chord changes to the tune "Wave". He then dissects the entire solo into small,
digestible pieces, note-by-note, measure-by-measure, allowing you to closely
observe and duplicate every nuance of his solo lines. In addition, he also
presents many of his "off the sheet" techniques not found in the printable PDF file.
(107 min) Notation, tab and chord changes / Pickstyle.....................Price - $24.95
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Robert Conti - The Sound Of Rio - Vol 5 - DVD
This lesson
begins with Robert playing an incredible single-note solo over the chord changes
to the tune "Triste". He then dissects the entire solo into small,
digestible pieces, note-by-note, measure-by-measure, allowing you to closely
observe and duplicate every nuance of his solo lines. In addition, he also
presents many of his "off the sheet" techniques not found in the printable PDF file.
(98 min) Notation, tab and chord changes / Pickstyle.....................Price - $24.95
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Giovanni De Chiaro - Treasures Of The Spanish Guitar - Book and CD
Includes
"RondoBrilliante" - Dionisio Aguado, "Rosita, Marieta, Capricho Arabe" -
Francisco Tarrega, "Espanoletas, Folias" -Gaspar Sanz, "Spanish Fandago" - arr.
by Justin Holland, "Fantasia" - Luys de Narvaez, "El Jaleo de Jeres" - arr. by
George Derwort, & "Capricio" - J. de Anguera.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $22.95
Steve Dawson - Hawaiian Lap Style Slide Guitar - DVD
In this DVD Steve Dawson
introduces you to his style of contemporary Hawaiian slide guitar!
Learn 3 complete songs while also learning the basics of Hawaiian style slide in
this easy to understand lesson for the intermediate player. In this lesson,
Steve focuses on teaching Hawaiian lap style techniques in G tuning. Songs
taught include: "Akaka Falls, The Red Sand Serenade, Hard to Get Gerdie".
Techniques Steve talks about include: tuning (open G with low D), string gauges,
guitar set up, right and left hand basic techniques, slanting the bar
(harmonized scale), the 6th harmony, the hula pick, false harmonics and much more!
While learning 3 new songs, you will also pick up on many important tricks and
techniques that will have you sounding like an authentic Hawaiian style
slide player in no time. Take a lesson from one of Canada's most in-demand
session players & discover the fun and beauty of Hawaiian Slide guitar!
(108 min)......................................................................................Price - $29.95
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Paul De Grae - Traditional Irish Guitar - Book and CD
This book is a complete guide to traditional Irish music. It
contains fifty tunes, advice on alternate tunings, chord substitution, technique
for accompaniment and solo playing and much more. It also has a bibliography,
discography, and Sections On Irish music in general. The book is complete with
an accompanying demo CD which features Paul de Grae playing thirty-one tunes
from the book.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $25.95
Ruben Delgado - Music Of Mexico For Acoustic Guitar - Book and CD
Includes: "Donde Estas Corazon?
La Golondrina, Maria Elena, La Leyenda de La Llorona, La Llorona, Noche de
Rhonda, Ay, Jalisco no te Rajes! Solamente Una Vez, Jesysita en Chihuahua, Cielito Lindo, La Adelita"
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
Uros Dojcinovic - Guitar Around The World - DVD
In this remarkable
solo guitar recital, Serbian guitarist Uroš Dojcinovic takes the listener on a musical journey through
Russia, Ukraine, Spain, South American, the Far East (Japan and China) and
the Balkan countries of his native former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Serbia and
Croatia). Each piece includes a wealth of photo documentation (paintings,
landscape photographs, portraits of famous composers and authors of the
works) featuring the Yugoslav Guitar Society collection. Also, this recital
displays Dojcinovic’s exceptional, refined technique and supreme
interpretation abilities. Most of the pieces include a variety of special new sound
effects created by the master himself to enrich the ethnic colors of the
pieces inspired by traditional folk sounds.
(53 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
Uros Dojcinovic - The Jovicic Collection - Book and CD
Traditional Slavic, Spanish and Oriental
Melodies for Classical Guitar. Includes: "Suite from Vojvodina, Macedonian
Rhapsody, Arabesque, Moorish Dance, Suite No. 4, Russian Suite, Suite on Folk Themes in G Major". Also
includes an original composition for two guitars: "Suite from Servia for Two Guitars".
Standard notation / Fingerstyle......................................................Price - $22.95
John Doyle - Irish Rhythm Guitar - DVD
John Doyle's
powerful accompaniment style includes strumming patterns, moving
bass lines, palm damping, backbeats, accents and syncopations that drive a tune
forward. By using minor chords and other substitutions, he can add interest,
movement and depth to a basic three-chord tune. This exciting lesson shows both
simple accompaniments and complex rhythms, chord shapes and progressions to
enable you to get a traditional band to really rock. Using dropped-D tuning,
John teaches rhythmic accompaniments to reels, jigs, slip jigs and hornpipes.
With John Williams playing the melodies on button accordion, he goes over each
tune both slowly and up-to-speed, developing dynamic chord progressions and
rhythmic flourishes as he goes. You'll learn the accompaniments to more than a
dozen great tunes including "Crowleys, The Mountain Road, Craig's Pipes, The
Gooseberry Bush, Gallagher's Frolics, Mist Covered Mountain, Langstrom's Pony,
Humours of Whiskey, Banks of Loch Gamhna, Return to Camden Town, The Fermoy Lasses, The Girl That Broke My Heart".
(85 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Jozsef Eotvos - Johannes Brahms Hungarian Dances For Solo Guitar - Book
Includes 21 Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms.
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $14.95
David Ernst - Guitar Atlas: Celtic - Book and CD
An introduction to the music of Ireland and
Scotland including jigs, reels, slow airs and laments, hornpipes, strathspeys and O'Carolan tunes in standard
and DADGAD tunings. This starts with ornamentation, harmony and arrangement,
tuning, and melodic development and includes lessons and examples of each style:
Jigs - "Blarney Pilgrim", Reels - "Conlon's 2, The Morning Dew", Slow Airs and
Laments - "My Fair Love, Highland Boat Song", Hornpipes - "The Scent
of the Bog", Strathspeys - "The Flax of Bloom", O'Carolan Tunes - "George Brabazon, 2nd
Air" (standard and DADGAD tunings), "Shi Beg Shi Mhor" (standard and DADGAD
tunings) and a lesson on arranging - "Fairy Jig" (standard and DADGAD tunings).
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $14.95
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Banning Eyre - Guitar Atlas: Africa - Book and CD
Banning Eyre, a recognized expert in
African guitar music, guides you through a variety of important styles including: "Congolese, Malian Blues, Mbira,
Mbaqanga, and Juju." Learn
about the history of this music, the pioneering musicians that developed each
style, and the dominant characteristics and techniques necessary to play this
remarkable music. A CD demonstrating examples and compositions in the book makes
learning easy and trouble-free for all. Contains lessons
on a variety of African styles including: "Congolese, Malian Blues, Mbira,
Mbaqanga". Explore a variety of important styles and techniques from the intertwining guitar boogie of the
Congo and the serene, the percussive weave of Nigerian juju music, to the flashy fingerpicking of Mali and Madagascar.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $14.95
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Simon Fox - DADGAD Guitar - DVD
Let Australian guitarist Simon Fox take you on a journey in this master class
DVD through the mysteries of DADGAD guitar playing for the fingerstyle guitarist!
Simon will guide you through various techniques that will help you get going in
the DADGAD guitar tuning. Topics covered include: DADGAD tuning exploration,
capoing in DADGAD, right hand techniques, playing in various keys, the modes and
how to use them in DADGAD, hammer on and pull off riffs, thumb triplets,
partial bar chords in DADGAD. Learn Simon’s own compositions:
"Night Fishing, The Potato Van, The Fisherman, The Last Straw".
(79 min)........................................................................................Price - $29.95
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Aaron Gilmartin - Easy Steps To Bossa Nova Guitar - DVD
Add Brazilian sounds to your repertoire! The distinctive sound of Brazilian bossa nova guitar has
permeated the musical landscape for fifty years - influencing singers,
instrumentalists and songwriters throughout the world. Based on a melding of
jazz voicings and samba rhythms, this gently swinging fingerpicking based
style will bring new colors and rhythms to all your guitar accompaniments and
solos! Aaron Gilmartin builds your bossa nova guitar technique
step-by-step, providing chordal exercises, melodic passages and syncopated
picking along with invaluable guitar advice and musical knowledge. He opens
the lesson with his original song " Hold the Place" which is based around a typical
four-chord progression that will give your playing an instantly recognizable
Brazilian sound, while putting it into a present day singer-songwriter
context. Teaching in "little bites" so you can absorb each musical idea, Aaron
carefully demonstrates the chord shapes, rhythms, turnarounds, and
progressions that will allow you to work out arrangements for songs like The Girl from Ipanema, Black Orpheus, Desafinado
and other international hits!
(90 min) Booklet included............................................................Price - $29.95
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of this Aaron Gilmartin guitar DVD
Aaron Gilmartin - The Classics Of Bossa Nova Guitar - Vol 1 - DVD
Aaron Gilmartin takes you on an excursion into the lush jazz chords, seductive
rhythms and haunting melodies of bossa nova's greatest hits! Each of these
timeless Brazilian tunes has permeated musical culture worldwide and has been
heard on numerous recordings, film soundtracks, and in performances by top pop
and jazz artists. After an important overview of how jazz chords and voicings
are built, Aaron starts you off with "O Barquinho (Little Boat)", a perfect
introduction to the bossa nova style. "One Note Samba" by Antonio Carlos Jobim,
has become a jazz standard, recorded by Sinatra, Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald,
Stan Getz and many other stars. "Wave", another well known Jobim composition is
all about samba, the rhythmic underpinnings of all bossa nova songs. Aaron
teaches each of these pieces in focused, measure-by measure detail, clearly
explaining the rhythms, jazz harmonies, syncopations, bass grooves and melodic
elements that will make these iconic pieces come alive under your fingers!
Printable standard notation and tab PDF on disc.
(90 min).......................................................................................Price - $29.95
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of this Aaron Gilmartin guitar DVD
Aaron Gilmartin - The Classics Of Bossa Nova Guitar - Vol 2 - DVD
Alexander Gluklikh - Gypsy Guitar - Book and CD
Enrique Granados - 12 Spanish Dances - Book
Raleigh Green - Guitar Atlas: Jamaica - Book and CD
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Stefan Grossman - British Fingerpicking Guitar - Book and CD
Stefan Grossman, Duck Baker, El McMeen - Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar - Book & CD
Gypsy Guitar - The Secrets - Book and CD
Ole Halen - Classic Tangos For Guitar - Book
Mark Hanson - Masters Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Book and CD
Joseph Harris - Classical Guitar Of Spain - Book
Greg Herriges - World Guitar - Book and CD
Keith Hinchliffe - Carolan's Dream - Book
Keith Hinchliffe - Islands: Guitar Interpretations Of Celtic Music - Book and CD
Peter Huttlinger - The Black Swan - Book and CD
International Favorites For Fingerstyle Guitar - Book
Italian Songs For Classical Guitar - Book
Antonio Carlos Jobim: An All Star Tribute - DVD
Antonio Carlos Jobim - The Art Of Bossa Nova: Guitar Play Along - Book and CD
John Jorgenson - Intro To Gypsy Jazz Guitar - Book, DVD & CD
John Jorgenson - Intermediate Gypsy Jazz Guitar - Book, DVD & CD
Ledward Kaapana - Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - DVD
Steve Kaufman - Four Hour Celtic Workout - Book and 4 CDs
Pat Kirtley - Introduction To Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar - DVD
Pat Kirtley - Irish Guitar - Book and CD
Dennis Koster - Guitar Atlas: Flamenco - Book and CD
Ozzie Kotani - Guitar Playing Hawaiian Style - Book and CD
Patty Larkin - The Guitar Of Patty Larkin - DVD
Jazz Guitar Chords & Arpeggio Patterns - Stacy McKee
- This unique book includes 300 jazz guitar chord formations and matching single note arpeggio patterns in a
quick reference format that no one has ever done before! Cross indexing
makes this manual extremely easy to use and regardless of what style of music
you play, we know you will find this to be a valuable, "must have" addition to
your library. Stacy McKee was the featured guitarist with "Les Brown and The
Band Of Renown" and for a limited time only, we will include an exclusive copy
of his book FREE with your first order!
Latin Big Band - Guitar Play Along - Book and CD
Adrian Legg - Fingerpicking & Open Tunings - DVD
Carlos Barbosa Lima - Brazilian Jazz Guitar Styles - Book and CD
Carlos Barbosa Lima - Favorite Solos - DVD
John Loesberg - 14 Irish Pieces Arranged For Solo Guitar - Vol 1 - Book
John Loesberg - 14 Irish Pieces Arranged For Solo Guitar - Vol 2 - Book
On this DVD, Aaron Gilmartin explores three more of the best known and
most beautiful songs of the bossa nova genre! His lesson starts with Antonio
Carlos Jobim's "The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Impanema)", the Grammy-winning
worldwide hit made famous by Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz. This song teaches you
how to sound like a true bossa nova guitar player. "Corcovado (Quiet Nights
And Quiet Stars)", another Jobim classic
features a beautiful melody against a descending bass line, filled out with lush
chords. Some of the techniques in this piece will be familiar to anyone who has
heard the bossa nova sound. Finally, you'll learn Luis Bonfa's haunting theme
music "Manha De Carnaval (A Day In The Life Of A Fool)" from the film "Black Orpheus". This is among the
most recorded pieces of guitar music in the world. Learning these
beautiful and evocative arrangements will immeasurably add to your repertoire
and will give you an in-depth schooling in Brazilian guitar musicianship and technique! Printable
standard notation and tab PDF on disc.
(75 min).......................................................................................Price - $29.95
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of this Aaron Gilmartin guitar DVD
Aaron Gilmartin - Set of
both DVDs (Bossa Nova Vol 1 & 2) on sale now $49.95!
Songs include: "Coachman,
Czardas, Dark Eyes, Gypsy Hora, Hungarian Czardas, Hungarian Melody, I Met You
Variations, Nightingale, Turquoise Rings, Two Guitars".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $17.95
The complete set of Twelve Spanish Dances transcribed and
arranged for guitar by John Griggs. The transcriptions remain true to the original piano score
but have been arranged in an idiomatic style for the guitar. The Spanish
Romantic compositional style of Enrique Granados comes through in these elegant
dances. The simplistic and intimate nature of the melodies make them very
accessible for the guitar. These arrangements are a fresh approach to the
familiar dances and an incentive to play some of the lesser known. A valuable
addition to any guitarists library! This edition includes a composer bio and
program notes about each of the dances.
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $14.95
Jamaican
music is loved throughout the world for its laid-back feel as well as its
intense, lively rhythms. Its influence is apparent across many musical styles,
from reggae rhythms in the songs of popular bands like The Police, to ska beats
in the music of groups such as The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and The Toasters.
Even rap music evolved from the Jamaican vocal style called “toasting,” and the
influence of Bob Marley is evident throughout the world of music and pop
culture. Guitar Atlas: Jamaica teaches many of the styles that make
Jamaican music so unique, from early movements like mento (the calypso-inspired
style popular in the 1950s) to modern styles like dub (an electronic form of
reggae). You’ll learn about the spiritual influence of the Rastafarian religion
and explore the work of numerous Jamaican musicians, including Lord Flea, Count
Lasher, The Maytals, The Skatalites, Lynn Taitt, Bob Marley, Black Uhuru, Ernest
Ranglin, and many others. With a wealth of chordal and melodic ideas for the
guitar, this book will improve your technique, increase your knowledge, and make
you a more well-rounded musician. The CD demonstrates all the examples and
compositions featured in the book.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $14.95
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Features arrangements and interviews with Bert Jansch, Davey Graham and John Renbourn. Songs include:
"Forty-Ton Parachute, Lashtal's Room, Lord Inchiquin, Lord Mayo, Hardiman the Fiddler, The Fairies' Hornpipe" -Davey
Graham, "Black Waterside, Alice's Wonderland, Veronica, The Wheel, St. Fiacre's Revenge, Bridge"
-Bert Jansch, "Lady Nothynge's Toye Puffe, The Moon Shines Bright, The Hermit, Faro's Rag, Bransle Gay,
Carolan's Concerto, Mrs. O'Rourke, Lord Inchiquin, Lament for Charles MacCabe, The Lamentation of Owen Roe O'Neill" - John Renbourn.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $29.95
Includes Airs - "Pretty Girl Milking A Cow, The Bonny Bunch of Roses, Blind
Mary, Bridget Cruise, Lament For Owen Roe O'Neill, Inisheer Air, The South Wind", Hornpipes -
"Proudlock's Hornpipe, Wicklow Hornpipe, Callaghan's Hornpipe, Chieg O'Neil, Bantry Bay, The Rights Of Man", Reels -
"Green Field OfAmerica, The Golden Keyboard, Temperance Reel, Jenny Picking Cockles, The Boys of
Ballisodare", Planxties -"Planxty Irwin, Planxty Hewlett, Planxty Kelley, Charles O'Connor, Morgan
Magan, O'Hara's Cup, James Plunkett, Eleanor Plunkett, Fanny Power, Sir Festus Burke, Hugh O'Donnell", Set
Dances - "The Blackbird, The Ace and Deuce of Pipering", Jigs -"Elsie Marley, The Blarney Pilgrim,
Swedish Jig, The Killmoulis Jig, The Humours Of Ballyloughlin, Irish Washerwoman", Slip Jigs - "Come Under My Dimity,
The Humors of Whiskey, The Kid On the Mountain, Gusty's Frolics", Marches - "Duke Of Fife's Welcome to
Deeside, The March of the King of Laoise, Sir Sidney Smith's March, Brian Boru's March", Carolan Compositions -
"Sheebeg and Sheemor, The Fairie Queen, Carolan's Concerto, Carolan's Receipt, Carolan's Quarrel With The
Landlady, Carolan's Cottage, Carolan No. 179, Carolan's Farewell To Music", Songs - "Danny Boy, Mist
Covered Mountains of Home, The Castle of Dromore, Will Ye Go, Lassie Go? One Morning In May/Boys of the Ould
Brigade, Jock O'Hazeldean, My Mary of the Curling Hair, The Gypsy Rover".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $35.95
Written by Denis Roux, Samy Daussat, and Angelo Debarre. As an
introduction to the gypsy guitar, presented here is a series of tips, tricks and
techniques as used by the masters. The first part, Accompaniment, shows the
traditional gypsy method of learning to play - always starting with the rhythm.
You'll study the famous gypsy pumping and other rhythms used in the gypsy swing.
Next, you'll learn to play solo - using a collection of a number of classic
tunes in the style of Django. You'll study the techniques used in gypsy jazz:
chromaticism, rolling, sweeping, octaves, etc. The course is finished with 5
pieces performed by Angelo Debarre and accompanied by Samy Daussat. Songs
include: "Gypsy Swing, Angelo's Waltz, The Old Gypsy, Swing 2003, Dark Eyes".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $29.95
In this
collection, Finnish guitarist Òle Halen shares his enthusiasm for the genre by
presenting tangos for solo guitar by some of the best Latin American and Spanish
tango composer/guitarists, plus transcriptions and arrangements by such
luminaries as Francisco Tárrega and Daniel Fortea of Spanish and Italian works
originally composed for instruments other than the guitar. Pieces include: "Lagrima,
Tango Espanol, Tango No. 2, Don Perez Freire, Ayer se la Llevaron, Musa Argentina,
Tango, La Paloma, O Sole Mio, Del Ferrol a La Habana (Nos. 1, 2, 3,
4, 5), A Ti Solita, Clarita, Anhelando, Junta al Farol, Don Martin, D. Juan Carlos, Romero, El Alero".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $14.95
Includes instruction and examples of
Taro Patch Tuning, Slack Key Fingerpicking Patterns, G Wahine Tuning,
Old Mauna Loa Tuning, Ni'ihau Tuning, Leonard's C Tuning, and C Wahine Tuning. Tunes include:
"La Paloma, Nanea Kou Maka 1 Ka Le'ale'a, Moe 'Uhane, Ho'omalu Slack Key, Young Street Blues, Radio Hula,
Hula Blues, Punahele, Sanoe, Ke'ala's Mele, Spouting Horn, Waimea Canyon, Aloha Oe".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $22.95
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Mark Hanson playing solo guitar on DVD
Includes: "Serenata Espanola" -Joaquin Malats,
"Leyenda", from "Suite Espanola" -Isaac Albeniz, "Danza Espanola
No. 5 (Playera)", "Danza Espanola No.10(Melancolica)" -Enrique Granados, "Minuet in A Major, Opus 11, No.6",
"Study in E Minor, Opus 6, No.11" -Fernando Sor, "Danza Mora", "Capricho Arabe (Serenata)", "Maria
(Gavota)" - Tarrega, "Cancion Triste" -from "Preludios Vascos - Book 1", "Dolor" -from "Preludios
Vascos, Book II" -Donostia, "El Mestre", and "Homenaje Pour le Tombeau de Claude Debussy" -Manual de Falla.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $14.95
Here is a guitarist's
guide to the traditional styles of cultures from around the world.
Includes lessons on existing guitar traditions, plus new guitar arrangements of
non-guitar music from Asia and the Middle East. Learn guitar techniques and
tunes from the traditions of: Afropop and African acoustic styles, Middle
Eastern Oud and Saz, Indian Veena and Sitar, Chinese Pipa, Japanese Koto,
Spanish guitar, Celtic folk, Andian folk, Brazilian jazz, Mexican mariachi and
Hawaiian slack-key guitar!
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
Contains music of the harper Turlough O'Carolan.
Tunes include: "Blind Mary, Captain O'Kane, Carolan's Dream, Carolan's Farewell to
Music, Carolan's Quarrelwith the Landlady, Carolan's Welcome, Charles O'Conor, Cremonea, Denis O'Conor (second
air), Doctor John Stafford (or Carolan's Receipt), George Brabazon (second air), Hewlett, Lady Dillon,
The Lamentation of Owen Roe O'Neill, Lord Inchiquin, Planxty Browne, Planxty Kelly, Sheebeg & Sheemore,
Thomas Leixlip the Proud".
Tab notation / Fingerstyle..............................................................Price - $13.95
Include: "A Honeyed Lip, Humours of Castle Corner, Mabel Kelly,
The Sheep Under the Snow, Morgan Magan, The Lark In the Clear Air, When Christ
Was Born, The Monaghan Jig, Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of His Second Wife,
Port Atholl, Off to California, The Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow, Glenlivet, Castle
Drummond, Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite, The Golden Keyboard, The Musical
Priest, Chapel Keithack, The Rosewood Jig, Madame Bonaparte, Lord Mayo, Farewell
to Whisky, The Marquis of Huntly's Strathspey".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $17.95
Contains all the tunes from Pete's album by the same name with the album CD
included! Songs include: "Drowsy Maggie, The Morning Dew, The Cup Of Tea, Lead
The Knave, Paddy's Trip To Scotland, Highland Morning, Big Sciota, The Wise
Maid, The Black Swan, The Happy Moat, Flowers Of Edinburgh, Inisheer, Cleveland
Hills, Josefin's Waltz, My Love Is In America, Paddy Fahey's, Hector The Hero".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $29.95
Includes: "Alouette, Annie Laurie, Au
Clair de la Lune, Auld Lang Syne, Ay Linda Amiga, The Blue Bells of Scotland, Cielito
Lindo, Du Du Liegst Mir im Herzen, Freiheit, Greensleeves, Hava Nagilah, John Peel, Kum Ba Yah, La Cucaracha,
Loch Lomand, Londonderry Air, Marianne, Molly Malone, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, Santa Lucia, Song
of Greeting, Scarborough Fair, Toom Balalaika, Vicar of Bray, Volga Boat Song".
Notation, tab and lyrics.................................................................Price - $12.95
Arranged by various guitarists
for solo classical guitar. Songs include: "Carnival of Venice, Cicerenella, Ciribiribin, Come
Back To Sorrento, Dance Of The Hours, Funicul Funicula, I Maccheroni, Ideale,
Italian National Anthem, Italian Street Song, La Donna E Mobile, La Paloma
Blanca, (The White Dove), Libiamo (Brindisi), Mattinata, Musetta's Waltz, O Mio
Babbino Caro, O Sole Mio, Oh Marie, Santa Lucia, Serenata, Tarantella, Vieni Sul Mar".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $17.95
Direct from Brazil comes this deeply
appreciative musical tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994), co-founder and
leading composer of the Bossa Nova. With over four hundred songs to his credit,
Jobim single handedly brought the Bossa Nova to the world, where it became a
main ingredient in the jazz cookbook. Jobim's new sound adapted the
rhythmic variety and percussive excitement of the Samba to the intimacy of
syncopated guitar, while echoing the melodies and harmonies of cool jazz. This
is an extraordinary gathering of jazz giants and together with Jobim himself (in
his last recorded concert appearance), they recreate his classic melodies in a
beautiful, concert-length (Thank You"). Songs include: "Once I Loved" - Shirley
Horn: vocals, piano, "Aqua de Beber" -Gonzalo Rebulcaba: piano, "Olha Maria"
-Gonzalo Rubalcaba: piano, Joe Henderson: tenor sax, "O Grande Amor"-Joe
Henderson: tenor sax, "Chega de Saudad" -Jon Hendricks: vocal, Herbie Hancock:
piano, "AFelicidade" -Gal Costa: vocals, Herbie Hancock: piano, "Se Todos Fossem"
-Gal Costa: vocals, "Iguais a Voce - Luiza" -Antonio Carlos Jobim: piano, "Wave"
- Antonio Carlos Jobim, "Girl From Ipenama" -Gal Costa, Jon Hendricks:
vocals.
(60 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95
For use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the Jazz Play Along
Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With
musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices
on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play
jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track
with: • Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm
tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano
part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: • An additional full stereo
accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.
Includes: "Desafinado (Slightly Out of Tune) • The Girl from Ipanema (Garota
De Ipanema) • Jazz 'N' Samba (So Danco Samba) • How Insensitive (Insensatez)
• Meditation (Meditacao) • Once I Loved (Amor Em Paz) (Love in Peace) •
One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So) • Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
• Triste • Wave".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $16.95
In this 2-hour DVD lesson,
Jorgenson provides the foundational information and practice material necessary
for you to gain an understanding of the Gypsy jazz guitar style. The first half of this volume addresses
the important element of Gypsy jazz rhythm. After discussing correct right hand rhythm technique,
Jorgenson teaches the closed chord forms of a basic blues progression and then systematically introduces new
chords into that progression to add "color" and "spice" while also introducing you to the characteristic
"moving chord" style of Gypsy rhythm. After addressing the basic blues progression, Jorgenson then
transitions into the more Gypsy sounding minor blues progression and introduces the "three-note" chords
which are prominent in Gypsy style rhythm guitar. The second half of this first volume addresses
soloing. Here Jorgenson not only lays the groundwork of Gypsy jazz soloing, but in the process also presents you
with a method which serves to greatly enhance your understanding of the fingerboard and
improvisational playing. Jorgenson teaches arpeggios, note maps, lead patterns and Gypsy techniques in every area
of the fingerboard and in various keys. Additionally, he masterfully shows how the arpeggios and patterns
relate to one another. An audio CD with play-along practice tracks is also included!
Notation, tab and chord diagrams..................................................Price - $39.95
Click here to see a sample of this John Jorgenson guitar DVD
In this 2-hour DVD
lesson, Jorgenson continues by presenting you with characteristic Gypsy style
licks and techniques that are based on the arpeggios and patterns taught in the first volume. Once again
Jorgenson presents a systematic learning method by first teaching simple licks and techniques and then gradually
building to more complex material. In studying the left and right hand techniques and ornamentations
presented in the second volume, the student will gain an understanding of how to play the guitar with the Gypsy
"accent". He also begins the study of Django Reinhardt's playing here by teaching an improvised chorus that
Django played on a recorded version of the song "Undecided". An audio CD with play-along practice
tracks is also included!
Notation, tab and chord diagrams..................................................Price - $39.95
Click here to see a sample of this John Jorgenson guitar DVD
Playing in open-chord and other alternate tunings, Ledward's two-finger picking
and alternating bass is reminiscent of the great blues and country guitarists,
but with the licks and harmonies typical of Hawaiian traditional music. His
playing is loose and improvisational, and his repertoire encompasses both quiet,
beautiful melodies and rip-roaring show-stoppers with lightning-fast licks and
fancy picking. The beauty of the slack key style is that it's made up of simple
chords and melodies, but an accomplished player then builds up improvised
variations using interchangable licks and turnarounds similar to those in blues
guitar. Ledward provides all the elements for making arrangements in this style,
showing how he acheives the special sounds (damping, bass runs, hammers,
pull-offs, trills, and other ornaments) that make each tune come alive. Led's
lesson starts in "taro patch" (open G) tuning with a lovely original piece that
he calls Slack Key Lullaby. As with each tune on this DVD, he breaks it
down in detail, showing the basic melody, then adding harmony lines, bass rhythm
and the embellishments that create the complete arrangement. He goes on to
demonstrate numerous examples of Hawaiian-style turnarounds, as well as complete
instrumentals such as Kuu Ipo Onaona, E Lili'u E, and, switching to "wahine"
tuning (DGDF#BD), the spectacular Slack Key Medley.
(80 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
Click here to see a sample of this Ledward Kaapana guitar DVD
This 4-CD workout series will build your repertoire, strengthen your technique and get you
ready for jam sessions and performances! Steve Kaufman has chosen fifty great tunes to help you develop a solid
set list. The band plays each tune three times through at a moderate tempo and then three times again up to
speed, to give you plenty of time to play along. The lead part is isolated on the left stereo channel for one
chorus at each speed to enable you to learn the tune's melody. The jig's, double jigs, hornpipes, reels and polkas
included are: "Banish Misfortune, Chief O'Neill's Favorite, Behind The Haystack, Castle Kelly,
The Cliffs Of Moher, Concertina, The Connaughtman's Rambles, Cook In The Kitchen, Cup Of Tea, Drowsy Maggie, The Earl's Chair,
Father Kelly's, The Fermoy Lasses, Fisher's Flowers Of Edinburgh, Fred Finn's Geese In The Bog, Gillan's
Apples, Gravel Walk, Haste To The Wedding, Irish Washerwoman, Jackie Coleman's, Johnnie Mickey's, Maid
Behind The Bar, The Mason's Apron, Merrily Kiss The Quaker's Wife, Miss McLeod's, Miss Monaghan's,
The Morning Star, Mug Of Brown Ale, Nine Points Of Roguery, Out Of The Ocean, Over The Moor To Maggie,
Paddy On The Railroad, Pat Clancy's, Patsy Geary's, The Pigeon On The Gate, Pinch Of Snuff, The
Pipe On The Hob, The Rakes Of Kildare, Silver Spear, The Silver Tip, Smash The Windows, The Soldier's Joy,
The Star Of Munster, Temperance, Tobin's Favorite, The Walls Of Liscarroll, Wind That Shakes The
Barley, The Wise Maid".
Notation and tab / Pickstyle..........................................................Price - $44.95
National Fingerstyle Champion Pat Kirtley
presents challenging arrangements in the DADGAD tuning of six
traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland. These arrangements are designed for guitarists who are already at
advanced beginner to intermediate level and want to explore a completely different musical style. The skill
level progresses throughout the lesson from the very easy but melodic "Skye Boat Song" to a
challenging dance tune "Boys From Blue Hill". Pat also shows you: the structure and form of Celtic tunes, how to
understand and play dance rhythms (jigs and reels), how to identity the different types of tunes in this genre,
how to play Celtic ornaments, and ways to embellish the melody on slow tunes. Tunes include: "Skye Boat
Song, Fannie Power, Moran's Return, The Blarney Pilgrim, The South Wind and Boys From Blue Hill".
(90 min)Booklet ..........................................................................Price - $29.95
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tab DVD
Book includes: "Morgan Magan, The Last Pint, Blind Mary, Shi
Beg Shi Mhor, Moran's Return, Finn MacCool's Reel, Lord Mayo, Rodney's Glory, Voyage for Ireland, The
Blarney Pilgrim, The Red-Haired Boy, Fannie Power, Planxty Irwin, The Rakes of Waterloo, Chase
the Weasel, The South Wind, Sergeant Early's Dream, The Pretty Milkmaid".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $34.95
The Guitar Atlas series continues
with a vivid exploration of flamenco guitar. Dennis Koster, one of New York's
most sought-after teachers and performers for over 25 years, guides you
through distinctive flamenco rhythms while also teaching you important
flamenco guitar techniques like rasgueado, tremolo, arpeggio, picado, and
golpe. The book also includes a demonstration CD which is sure to make
learning this style both easy and fun! Contains specific lessons on basic flamenco rhythms
including "Soleares, Alegrias and Bulerias". Also included are a number of authentic
flamenco solo guitar compositions!
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $14.95
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of our Guitar Atlas Series tab books & CDs
Contain an instructional method for slack key - Vol I.
Includes: right and left hand techniques, open and closed
positions, tunings, ornamentations, improvisation, slides, pull-offs, add-ons, hammers, chimes, harmonics,
closing notes, taro patch tuning, drop C tuning, Slack G or double slack tuning, and 9 tunes: "Kani Ki
Hoalu, Manuela Boy, Molehu, Awiwi, Maunaloa, Manamana Lele, Ewalu, Kakahiaka, Namaka's, Mele".
Tab notation / Fingerstyle..............................................................Price - $24.95
Patty Larkin is widely known for her
compelling, emotionally charged songs and powerful guitar technique. On this
exciting DVD lesson, she explores her guitar style in precise detail,
demonstrating her unique tunings, fingerpicking style,
left-hand tapping, lush chords, rhythms, chordal ideas and just a touch of slide guitar! She teaches you how to play some
of her most popular songs, including: "Tango, Booth of Glass, Dear Diary, Open Hand and
Wolf At The Door." Patty breaks each song into distinct sections, carefully demonstrating
how she gets the most out of each chord and each technique. With elements of
jazz, funk, Celtic music and rock infusing her songs, Patty Larkin is the ideal
teacher for those who want to add spice and color to their music. Her ideas are
certain to spark your creative powers and help make you a better player and composer!
(85 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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sample of this Patty Larkin guitar tab DVD
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Accessible and authentic big band arrangements for 10 hot Latin
grooves including: "Água De Beber (Water to Drink) • At the Mambo Inn
• Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me Much) • The Look of Love • Mambo No. 5 (A
Little Bit of...) • Mas Que Nada • One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota
So) • Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) • Ran Kan Kan • St.
Thomas."
Notation, tab and lyrics..................................................................Price - $14.95
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Adrian takes an in-depth look
at some of the more intriguing uses of open tunings for acoustic guitar. He teaches you
"frailing", Celtic style playing, DADGAD tuning, technical tips, dynamics, attack, composition ideas, echo/tempo
effects, advanced hammer and pull techniques, uses of harmonics, Scottish bagpipe effects, new chord
positions, open G tuning pieces and funky fingerstyles.
(60 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $24.95
Click here to see a sample of this Adrian Legg guitar tab DVD
Includes:
"Emerald, Sardius, Topaz, Jacinth, Amethyst".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
In this outstanding DVD recital, Brazilian concert guitarist Carlos Barbosa
Lima takes the listener on a musical journey through Brazil, the Caribbean,
North America and the Hawaiian Islands - as well as including works by European masters from
France and Spain. Carlos displays the stunning musicality, arranging skills and
refined classical guitar techniques that have drawn applause from concert halls the world over.
Pieces include: "Sons de Carrilhoes" -Joao Pernambuco, "Odeon" -Ernesto
Nazareth, "Sambolero" -Luiz Bonfa, "Cochichanda" -Alfredo Vianna,
"La Alborada, La Mariposa" -Francisco Tarrega, "Aquarela do
Brasil" -Ary Barrioso, "Adios" Enric Madriguera, "La Comparsa" -Ernesto Lecuona,
"Fantasy on a Hawaiian Lullaby" -Pupu Hinu Hinu, "The St Louis Blues"
-W.C. Handy, "Two Ladies: One Old, One New" -Bobby Scott, "Golliwogg's Cakewalk" -Claude Debussy,
"I Got Rhythm" -George Gershwin, "Las Abejas" -Agustin Barrios, and "Ja-Da, Seis
Milongas" -Ernesto Cordero. Many of these selections were arranged by Carlos Barbosa-Lima and include unusual techniques
such as double harmonics and Hawaiian slack-key effects!
(52 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95
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see Carlos Barbosa-Lima playing solo jazz guitar
Includes easy / intermediate arrangements of: "Fear an Bhata, Boulavogue, She Moved Through
The Fair, Spinning-wheel Song, The Irish Washerwoman, The Lark in the Clear Air, Spancil Hill, Baidin
Fheilimf, Down by the Sally Gardens, Si Beag Si Mor, The Boys of Bluehill, Carrickfergus, The Lamentation of
Owen O'Heill, The Rights of Man".
Standard notation / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $12.95
Includes intermediate / difficult
pieces arrangements of: "Planxty McGuire, Airdi Cuan, Eileen
Aroon, Carolan's Concerto, Morgan Magan, Did You See The Black Rogue, Planxty Irwin, Huleth's Health,
Planxty Charles Coote, The Three Seacaptains, Planxty Judge, Fanny Power, Si Beag Si Mor".
Standard notation / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $12.95
Romero Lubambo - Bossa Nova Guitar - DVD
This DVD features
one-on-one guitar instruction with Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo teaching 33 essential bossa nova guitar patterns!
Lessons include: 8 important chord progressions based on classic bossa nova rhythms, 3 new rhythmic patterns developed
from the basic rhythm, 8 new chord patterns using these rhythms, 6 different bossa nova styles, 8 new melodic
patterns, and performances that demonstrate solo guitar styles, accompanying a singer, and performing in a band setting!
(60 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $19.95
Click here to see a sample of this Romero Lubambo guitar DVD
Rob MacKillop - Scottish Traditional Music For Guitar - Book
In DADGAD / Open G
Tunings - This book includes a beginners technical guide and the following tunes in open G: "The Flowers of the Forest, Air,
Rory Dall's Port, I will not goe to my bed till I suld die, Blew Ribben, Mary young and
fair, My Lady Binnis Lilt, Corne Yairds, Milne's Lilt, The Black Sands, Generall Lellys Godnight, Who will dandle my
Mary". Tunes in DADGAD include: "A Reel, Hooly and Fairly, The Flowers of Edinburgh, The East Neuk of
Fife, Tuireadh Iain Ruaidh, Mac-a-Phi, Drops of Brandy, Harvest Home, Dunnechan, The Drover's Lads, The
Bridge of Tilt, Mrs. L. Stewart's Reel, The Sheiling in the Braes of Rannoch, Kissing is the best of a,
The Irish Girl, Bodachan a Mhirein, Domhnall Beg an t-Siucair, Chi mi na Mor-bheanna, Sann an Ile, Crodh
Chailein".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
Lou Manzi - Guitar Atlas: Italy - Book and CD
Guitar Atlas: Italy brings you the lively rhythms and
emotional melodies of Italian music. The rich tradition of Italian music has
been under represented in the “world music” genre - until now! Learn the
history, cultural influences, and instruments of each area of the country. While
some of the songs featured were originally performed on instruments such as
flute, mandolin, or bagpipes, here they appear as guitar arrangements for the
first time. To help guitarists pick up all the nuances of style, the book covers
both fingerstyle and pickstyle playing, and explores special techniques such as grace
notes, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and tremolo. Music is both in standard notation
and TAB. A CD demonstrating the book's examples and compositions is included.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $14.95
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our Guitar Atlas Series tab books & CDs
Dave Marshall - Learn To Play Brazilian Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
Explains the basic musical skills and tools necessary to understand and play Brazilian jazz. It includes: How
chords are structured and how they progress, How to play Brazilian rhythms, How to master new Brazilian jazz
music, How to personalize music, and Brazilian Music - 15 new solo arrangements: Amor Doce, Passacaille,
Bossa Improviso, Minuet, Choro Classic, Choro Menor, De Vez Em Quando, Marcha Populaire, Melodo De Lua,
Play The Bossa Nova, Samba De Amor, Samba Sonolento, Samba Feliz, Sonhador".
Standard notation / Fingerstyle......................................................Price - $22.95
Rogelio Maya - Spanish Songs For The Guitar - Vol 1 - DVD
At last, Mayas Music presents their
acclaimed instructional guitar series in English! With the authentic and easy to
understand methods of renowned guitarist and teacher, Rogelio Maya, you’ll be
playing for your friends and family in no time at all! Volume 1 gets you started
with proper techniques and teaches you some of your favorite songs at the same
time! Whether you’ve never picked up a guitar before or you just want to learn
classic Spanish songs, this series is for you. You'll learn Latin rhythms, guitar
parts, strumming, chords, tips and techniques as you learn to play "Las Mañanitas,
Cielito Lindo, La Bamba, Guantanamera".
(60 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95
Rogelio Maya - Spanish Songs For The Guitar - Vol 2 - DVD
In this second volume, you’ll be
taking a closer look at techniques, rhythms and chords used by professional song
stylists while learning to perform more song favorites at the same time! Whether
you’ve never picked up a guitar before or you just want to learn classic Spanish
songs, this series is for you. You'll learn tuning, Latin rhythms, bar chords, tips and
techniques as you learn to play "Rosa Maria, Solamente Una Vez, Sabor A Mi".
(60 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95
Tony McManus - Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar - Vol I - DVD
In this first
lesson, Tony discusses in detail the importance of ornamentations and triplets in Celtic music and
how this can be technically achieved. He illustrates these ideas with several melodies played in a Dropped
D tuning. This is followed by a discussion of scales and fingerings and playing reels in the DADGAD tuning. Tunes
include: Dropped D Tuning - "The Islay Ranters Reel, Ye Banks and Braes, The Ewie wi' The
Crooked Horn". DADGAD tuning - "Hector The Hero, Catherine Kelley's Charlie Hunter's Jig, Jackie
Coleman's Reel".
(94 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Tony McManus - Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar - Vol II - DVD
In this second lesson,
Tony explores all the dance rhythms of Scottish music, with its pipe-marches, strathspeys,
single and double jigs, slip jigs and reels. Three unusual tunings are presented: CGCGCD, CGDGCD and DAAEAE.
These tunings are used to better maintain the integrity of the music and Tony has been notably
successful in translating the complex music of the highland bagpipes to the guitar. The idea and playing of
sets is presented as well as further exploration of ornamentation techniques. Tunes include: CGCGCD -
"Irene Meldrum's Welcome to Bon Accord, Hecla, The Ramnee Ceilidh", CGDGCD tuning - "Bidh
ClannUlaidh", DAAEAE tuning - "The Seagull, Breizh".
(68 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Tony McManus - Guitar Artistry - DVD
In this DVD
Tony talks about his musical influences and approach to guitar playing as well as performing a wide
array of tunes from jigs to reels to pop and jazz classics. Tunes include: "Medleys: Hector the Hero and the Girls
at Martinfield, An Ciarraioch Mallaithe and Muireann's Jig, Seathan and Chloe's Passion, Sleeping Tune and Na
Gossidich, Wonderful World, Charlie Hunter's Jig and Humours of Tulla, Exile, Le Reve du Queteux
Tremblay and Sandizan, A Tune For Frankie and O'Farrels Welcome to Limerick", "Breton Wedding Marches, Goodbye
Porkpie Hat, Bidh Clan Uillaidh, Shalom Aleichem, The Lament for the Viscount of Dundee, Nikosi
Sikelele Africa, Doina, Sliabh Na Mban".
(86 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
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Steven Crowell
- Instructional Jazz Guitar Course -
Steven Crowell's 4 part college level
course of study in jazz guitar chord melody soloing, single-note improvisation, jazz chord
comping and speed learning techniques! Click link above to see complete course description.
El McMeen - Irish Guitar Encores - DVD
Presents El McMeen's unique approach
to arranging Celtic melodies in the CGDGAD tuning. Ed explains this tuning and shows how to use
harp-like arpeggios, counterpoint bass lines, melodic picking and alternating bass techniques for playing Irish
airs and songs. Songs include "The South Wind, The Castle of Dromore, Danny Boy, Carolan's Receipt, Eleanor
Plunkett, and Lament for Owen Roe O'Neill".
(82 min) Booklet included / Fingerstyle..........................................Price - $29.95
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El McMeen - The Art Of Dropped D Guitar - Book and CD
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. Songs include: "Danny Boy, Amazing Grace, America the Beautiful, The
Battle Hymn of the Republic, Greensleeves, The Irish Washerwoman, Ashokan
Farewell, All I Have to Do Is Dream, Guantanamera, Shenandoah Air, Jacob's
Ladder, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, The Kid on the Mountain, She'll Be Comin'
Round the Mountain / Shortnin' Bread, Drifting Too Far From the Shore,
Jerusalem, Hard Times, Bridge Cruise, Song for Sheila, Carolan's No. 179, Fanny
Power, George Brabazon - 2d Air, Hugh O'Donnell, The Rakish Paddy, Planxty
Irwin, The Mist-Covered Mountain of Home, The Star of the County Down, Hector
the Hero, The Red-Haired Boy, The Lover's Waltz".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $24.95
Paul Mehling - Gypsy Jazz Guitar: Django Style Rhythm - Vol I - DVD
They don't call it "hot guitar" for nothing!
The driving style pioneered by Django Reinhardt and other Gypsy players became
one of the dominant sounds in jazz during the thirties and forties, and its
influence is still strongly felt today. Paul Mehling knows the style as well as
anyone, and he takes it apart in detail for the learning player. A band won't
swing without a strong rhythm section, and the
powerful guitar accompaniment that typifies the Gypsy style is the foundation of
this terrific lesson. Starting with basic four-to-the-bar comping and damping,
Paul takes you through a variety of accompanyment ideas: arpeggios, "splayed"
chords, "the gallop," chord tremolo, right hand speed and other advanced
techniques.You'll gain an understanding of the particular harmonic structures of
this music through chord voicings, progressions, and accompaniments to classics
such as Minor Blues, Oriental Shuffle and I'll See You In My Dreams.
Paul also provides invaluable advice on learning from recordings, use of the
metronome, and a look at his rare Maurice DuPont guitars. Includes some hot
jamming with Paul and Tony Mandraccia, rhythm guitar.
(60 min) Booklet included..............................................................Price - $29.95
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Paul Mehling - Gypsy Jazz Guitar: Django Style Soloing - Vol II - DVD
This fascinating look at the art of
improvisation in the Gypsy jazz tradition shows you how to really swing! Paul
Mehling, leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco, has a comprehensive knowledge
of all aspects of this powerful and infectious style, and he provides a wealth
of information and playing tips to get you off to a solid start. Before long, you'll be playing exciting solos in the style
typified by Django Reinhardt, Birelli Lagrenne and other hot players of this
dynamic genre. You'll learn the theory and playing techniques behind the music,
including the exercises, scales, modes and arpeggiated picking ("the heart of
the Reinhardt style") that will allow you to come up with your own
improvisations. He includes advice on fingering, use of the metronome, singing
your solos and how to "focus your attention so your hands can play what your
ears hear." Paul teaches the special elements that give this music its
distinctive ring: "sweep" picking, ornaments (glissandos, trills, bends,
tremolo, vibrato, etc.), diminished and augmented runs, triplets and the other
special sounds that "put the Gypsy in Gypsy swing." Includes some hot jamming
with Paul and Tony Mandraccia, rhythm guitar.
(60 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Paul Mehling - Set of both DVDs (Gypsy Jazz Vol 1 & 2) on sale now $49.95!
Sanjay Mishra - Guitar Atlas: India - Book and CD
An introduction to the most important elements of Indian Music.
These lessons and examples include: 1) Folk music of India - "Chol Mini Assam Jabo" ( Come Let Us
Go to Assam), "Sohag Chand Badani Nacho To Dekhi" (Let Me See You Dance in the
Moonlight), "Folksong from Rajasthan", 2) Devotional music in India "Om Jai
Jagdish Hare" (Praise Be the Almighty), "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram" (Glory to
Lord Ram, the Most Glorious One of Ragu's race), "Qawwali Tune", "Dadra" 3)
Hindustani Music - The Classical Music of North India - Ragas and rhythm - "Raga
Bageshri " (Thaat Kafi), "Raga Khamaj" (Thaat Khamaj) and Raga Scales.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $14.95
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Alfonso Montes - Latinitas For Solo Guitar - Book and CD
Some of the best known Latin American rhythms are included in this
collection carefully graded from beginner to intermediate level. “Latinitas” - besides being full
of beautiful melodies and captivating rhythms - should act as an introduction
for guitarists of all ages to this fascinating music.
This book includes: new Latin American pieces for pedagogical purposes,
picking studies in 7 keys, new solos in diverse Latin styles for concerts
and begins the study of Latin American folk and popular musical forms.
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $14.95
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Jorge Morel - Latin American Rhythms For Guitar - Book and CD
Includes: "Tango, Milonga Campera, Milonga Urbana, Malambo,
Samba, Salsa, Danza Paraguaya, Aire de Gato,Brasilian Dance (Choro)".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $17.95
Jorge Morel - Latin American Guitar Solos - DVD
Argentine guitar virtuoso Jorge Morel discusses and
performs 9 brilliant Latin American solo guitar compositions. Included are: Choro by Jorge Morel,
Pampero by Jorge Morel, Chopi by Pablo Escovar, Misionera
arranged by Jorge Morel, Danza Brasilera by Jorge Morel, Bossa en Re by Jorge
Morel, and Otro Tango Buenos Aires from Rhapsodia del Sur by Jorge Morel, Julie
Florida by Agustin Barrio and Danza Paraguaya by Agustin Barrios.
(35 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
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Jorge Morel - Tangos & Milongas For Solo Guitar - Vol 1 - Book and CD
Includes: "Don
Agustin Bardi, Gallo Ciego, El Choclo, Milonga del Viento, Otro Tango Buenos Aires".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $19.95
Jorge Morel - Tangos & Milongas For Solo Guitar - Vol 2 - Book
Includes: "Boedo, Corralera (Duet), Sur, Los Mareados".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - 14.95
Jorge Morel - The Magnificent Guitar Of Jorge Morel - Book
By John McClellan and Deyan Bratic. Includes pictures and interviews. Pieces include:
"Little Fantasy, Staccato Dance, Danza de Mayo, Jugue-teando, American Fantasy, Missionera, Run Away Guitar (Guitarreando),
Olga, Cancion del Viento, Yellow Bird, Scherzino del Norte, Danza de Un Recuerdo, Greensleeves,
Cancion del Recuerdo, Aire de Malambo, Brazilian Sunrise, Barcarole, Campanas, Homage to a Dance, Sevilla".
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $29.95
Jorge Morel - The Very Best Of Jorge Morel - Vol 1 - Book
Virtuoso South American Guitar.
Book includes: "Peruvian Folksong, Missionera, Carnavalito, Danza Brasilera,
Romance Criollo, Danza in E Minor, Introduction and Dance, Danza Prima, Malambo, Jugueteando, Taquito
Militar, Echo of the Blues, Little Rhapsody, Reflexiones Latinas, Sonatina".
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $29.95
Doug Munro - The Total Latin Guitarist - Book and CD
It's time
to infuse your playing with a little hot-blooded romance! The Total Latin
Guitarist is an exciting journey into the world of Latin guitar playing. The
book begins by teaching you soloing and accompaniment techniques used in all
genres of Latin music, as well as the rhythmic backbone of many Latin styles,
the clave. You'll learn to play in the Afro-Cuban styles of salsa, rumba,
guaguancó, cha-cha-cha, mambo, and songo. You'll get a solid introduction to the
Brazilian styles of choro, samba, batucada, partido alto, bossa nova, baião, and
frevo. Other Latin styles featured are meringue (Dominican Republic); calypso,
soca, and bachata (Trinidad); tango (Argentina); and ranchera, mariachi, norteño/conjunto,
and tejano (Mexico). Aside from all of the important techniques involved with
playing these styles, you will also learn all of the relevant theory. This book
is for guitar players who are already familiar with the basics, but are looking
to expand their vocabulary and repertoire in new and exciting ways. The CD
features a full band demonstrating the examples in the book.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
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Frank Natter - Guitar Atlas: Russia - Book and CD
Russia has a
deep and rich cultural tradition of artists, writers, musicians, and composers.
The names "Tchaikovsky," "Mussorgsky," and "Rachmaninoff" may belong to the
world, but these composers were Russian through and through. Guitar Atlas:
Russia explores the country's remarkable musical heritage, covering
everything from the music of Russian villages to the sacred tones and melodies
adapted from ancient Byzantine modes. This will give you a deeper understanding
and appreciation for a truly unique culture. Traditional Russian instruments,
like the balalaika, domra, and seven-string guitar, are explained in detail, as
well as the altered tunings and techniques designed to emulate them. Since folk
music is such an integral part of Russian culture, this book explores familiar
work songs, epic songs of the Russian bards, and romances of the Russian
gypsies. Learning these songs will enrich your repertoire and give you insight
into the music that has inspired some of the greatest artists and musicians in
history. By the time you're done, you will have gained a fresh perspective into
one of the world's greatest musical traditions and see that passion is at the
heart of Russian music. The CD includes all the examples and demonstrations
featured in the book.
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Billy Newman - Guitar Atlas: Brazil - Book and CD
Renowned guitarist Billy Newman
guides you through numerous Brazilian rhythms such clearly explaining the chord
sequences and techniques of each style. Contains specific lessons on distinctive Brazilian
rhythms and styles including: "Maxixe, Tango, Choro, Baiao, Samba, and Bossa Nova".
In addition, a rich variety of characteristic chord progressions are taught
with techniques for integrating Brazilian melodic and accompaniment styles.
Also included are a number of authentic solo guitar Brazilian compositions!
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Jeff Peretz - Guitar Atlas: Cuba - Book and CD
The signature
sound of Cuban music is popular throughout the world. At its heart is the
clave---the underlying groove that defines the music of Cuba. In Guitar
Atlas: Cuba, author Jeff Peretz breaks down this fundamental rhythm and
shows that the clave can be played by any guitarist. For those who do not play
Cuban music, the concepts in this book improve sense of rhythm and syncopation
in any style. In addition to teaching the music itself, this book also explores
the background of Cuban music, including African and European cultural
influences as well as the impact of the political events of the 20th century.
You'll learn about the different styles of music from all over the island and
the musicians who popularized them, and explore the unique instruments of Cuba.
A CD with demonstrations of all examples and compositions is included.
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Jeff Peretz - Guitar Atlas: Middle East - Book and CD
An introduction to the exotic and exciting music of: Algeria, The Bedouins,
Egypt, Israel, Kuwait, Morocco, Nubia, Sudan, Turkey and more! These lessons
include the Arabic tone system, the Maqam phenomena (terrachords), exotic scale
forms, and Taqsim - an improvisation form that will open your mind to a new
dimension in music, forever altering your approach to guitar soloing!. The songs
include: Taqsim ("Temple of Dum 15"), harmonic major / harmonic minor modulation
("People of the Dark, Dafine's Dilemma"), Wasn rhythm (Basic Belly Dance
Rhythms) - "Belly Dance Excerpt, Maqsum Belly Dance, Morrocan 6, Cafe Shobor 9",
Oriental Art Styles ("Sama-I"), Modern Middle Eastern Styles (Rai - "2:30 A.M,
Rosh Shel Lee") and lessons on the Persian Dhagsta System.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $14.95
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Ken Perlman - Fingerpicking Fiddle Tunes - Book and CD
This is a systematic approach to the playing of
fiddle tunes on guitar. Learn hoedowns, reels, set tunes, marches,
hornpipes, jigs, strathspeys and airs from a pioneer of the style. Tunes include: "Old Joe Clarke, Angeline the
Baker, Boatman, Georgia Railroad, Cluck Old Hen, Jimmy Allen, The Little Beggar Man, Over the Waterfall, Arkansas
Traveller, June Apple, Sugar in the Gourd, Whiskey Before Breakfast, The Spanish Lady, The Rose Tree,
Swallowtail Reel, Drowsy Maggie, The Return from Fingal, Nancy, The Halting March, The Battle of Aughrim,
Napoleon Crossing the Rhine, The Boys of Blue Hill, The Rights of Man, Fisher's Hornpipe, The Flowers of Edinburg,
Road to Lisdoonvarnal, O'Keefe's Slide, Elsie Marley, Haste to the Wedding, Sheebeg Agus Sheemore,
Sonny's Mazurka, The Humours of Ballyloughlin, Madame Bonaparte, Coilesfield House, John Campbell's
Strathspey, Loch Earn, Professor Blackie, Glenfiddich Strathspey, Homeward Bound, The Sweetness of Mary, Mason's
Apron, Niel Gow's Lament for His Second Wife".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
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Al Petteway - Celtic Instrumentals For Fingerstyle Guitar - Vol 1 - DVD
Al shows you how to play exquisite
arrangements in DADGAD using droning bass notes, slides,
bends, hammers, pulls and other guitar tricks that imitate the haunting sounds of harps
and pipes. Al also teaches techniques such as strongly syncopated rhythm strokes, "cross-string"
playing, and modal scales that allow you to improvise. Includes 5 beautiful pieces to learn: "Sligo Creek, Rise Up My Love, New
Year's Day On Christmas Night and Chesapeake".
(70 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Al Petteway - Celtic Instrumentals For Fingerstyle Guitar - Vol 2 - DVD
Al shows you how to use a variety of tunings, standard dropped D, Open G and Low C to
create beautiful arrangements of Celtic instrumentals. Learn how to find a melody within the chord,
structure of a tune, moving bass lines, chord substitutions, rhythm patterns, harmonics, damping effects and exercises
for developing speed. Includes 5 instrumentals: "Fly to the Hills in the Morning, Light and Airy, Sidh
Beag Sidh Mor, Red Haired Boy, and JockO'Hazeldean.
(70 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Al Petteway - Set
of both DVDs (Celtic Instrumentals Vol 1 & 2) on sale now $49.95!
Mighty Popo - African Guitar - DVD
Let The Mighty Popo introduce you to some of the main elements of African guitar
playing and history in this easy to understand lesson for the intermediate
guitarist. In this DVD, Popo introduces you to: the rumba feel, Zydeco rhythms in
relation to African guitar, bass lines for guitar, history of African guitar, double
stop runs on guitar, the soukous feel, chord inversions, African blues feels, mixing major and minor licks, right hand techniques, tuning
your D to E and much more!
(76 min)........................................................................................Price - $29.95
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Gavin Ralston - Irish Traditional Guitar Accompaniment - DVD
Learn what makes a truly great session player. This DVD tutorial takes you through the key
techniques you'll need to accompany traditional Irish music on guitar including alternative chords, flamenco
rolls, key changing, bass runs and much, much more! The DVD also features live stage performances featuring Gerry O'Connor on banjo
and Paul McNevin on fiddle.
(50 min)........................................................................................Price - $29.95
Django Reinhardt - Book
The original biography of the
great gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt is available again. This deluxe book edition features 3 parts. The first
part is devoted to a complete, in-depth biography of Django Reinhardt, including both his personal life and professional
career and his great influence on the guitar community. The second part is a completely revised and updated
discography of all of Django's known recorded works. The final part is devoted to over 150 photographs and
illustrations of the master guitarist, many of which have never been published before. The finest literary
tribute ever made to the eternal genius of Django Reinhardt.
(300 pages)..................................................................................Price - $34.95
Django Reinhardt - The Best Of Django Reinhardt - Book and CD
Explore the ground-breaking styles of one of the most
unique and influential guitarists in jazz! A step-by-step breakdown of the
guitar styles and techniques of a jazz giant taught by Joe Charupakorn Songs include: "Dinah, Tiger Rag
(Hold That Tiger), Old Folks at Home (Swanee River), Djangology, Limehouse Blues, Stardust, Swing Guitar, Ain't
Misbehavin', Rose Room, Minor Swing, Daphne, Nuages, Swing 42, Belleville, Honeysuckle Rose, Marie".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $24.95
Django Reinhardt - Django: A Jazz Tribute - DVD
Performed by Bireli Lagrene and Babik Reinhardt.
Groundbreaking young guitarist Bireli Lagrene pays musical tribute to
the late gypsy legend Django Reinhardt - with a blistering set of guitar duets! Teaming up Django's
son Babik, a noted guitarist in his own right, Lagrene navigates the difficult guitar-duo format with
electrifying energy, passion and enthusiasm! Pieces include: "Bireli's Original, Nuages, Action, Bacara".
(26 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95
Django Reinhardt - Django's Rhythm - DVD
Taught by Michael Dunn with
guitar solos by Don Ogilvie. In this DVD, the classic 4-to-the-bar rhythm is
broken down into four separate usable styles. After that, Django's syncopated
rhythm shots are analyzed and presented by example from a simple back-beat to
2-bar-long syncopated strums. My own philosophy is that the rhythm guitar
section is the most important component of the Gypsy Jazz group. The rhythm
guitar should be in a position to drive and not follow the group. The
information contained in this DVD will give you the rhythmic tools to infuse the
sound with the energy that this genre of music deserves. Lessons include: the
pick & picking, basic rhythm & variations, ballads, concepts of rhythm guitar,
advanced rhythm: hiccup, shuffle rhythm, double shuffle, tremolo, half whammy,
short whammy, double whammy, triple whammy, tango rhythm.
(35 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95
Django Reinhardt - The Definitive Collection - Book
Includes: "Ain't Misbehavin', Dinah,
Belleville, Daphne, Dinette, Djangology, Honeysuckle Rose, Limehouse Blues, Marie, Melodie
au Crepuscule, Minor Swing, My Serenade, Nuages, Old Folks at Home (Swanee River), Rose Room,
Stardust, Swing 42, Swing Guitar, Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger), The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
Django Reinhardt - The Guitar Style Of Django Reinhardt & The Gypsies - Book
By Ian Cruickshank. This book provides pointers towards the gypsy jazz style and includes:
right hand exercises, triads, chord shapes & inversion, arpeggios, octaves, chordal textures,
connecting solo lines, tricks & devices. A biography of Django Reinhardt and many pictures make this an interesting and
informative book..
Chord diagrams............................................................................Price - $17.95
Django Reinhardt - Know The Man, Play The Music - Book and CD
Taught by Dave Gelly & Rod Fogg the music of Django Reinhardt is
as important today as it has ever been. Blending jazz and Gipsy influences, his
exuberant solos and incisive rhythm playing have fascinated and tantalized
guitarists for half a century. In this book, leading jazz writer Dave Gelly
considers Django's life and recordings and explains exactly why he sounded the
way he did. Meanwhile, guitarist and teacher Rod Fogg shows you how you can
achieve that sound yourself - with the help of detailed transcriptions of six of Django's
most celebrated and exciting numbers! Tunes include: "Djangology, Sweet
Chorus, Bouncin' Around, Minor Swing, Honeysuckle Rose, Nuages". This book has a
hard cover with spiral binding.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $27.95
Django Reinhardt - The Music Of Django Reinhardt - Book
Includes: "Tiger Rag I, After You've Gone I,
Tiger Rag II, Avalon I, Swannee River I, Swannee River II, The Sheik Of
Araby I, Avalon II, Some of These Days, St. Louis Blues I, Limehouse Blues I, After You've Gone II, Limehouse
Blues II, Shine, Charleston, Chicago, Hot Lips, Rose Room, Runnin' Wild, The Sheik of Araby II, Limehouse
Blues III, Japanese SandmanI, St. Louis Blues II, Baby Won't You Please Come Home I and II, Farewell
Blues, My Melancholy Baby I, Limehouse Blues IV, Japanese Sandman II, My Melancholdy Baby II, Tiger
Rag III, My Melancholy Baby III, Japanese Sandman III, Limehouse Blues V, A Pretty Girl is Like a
Melody, Margie I, Tiger Rag IV, Dark Eyes I, The World is Waiting for the Sunrise, After You've Gone III,
Dark Eyes II, St. Louis Blues III, Darktown Strutter's Ball, Margie II". Also includes analysis of each
song by Stan Ayeroff.
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $29.95
John Renbourn - Celtic Melodies & Open Tunings - DVD
In this lesson,
John discusses and teaches his approach to arranging Celtic melodies using a wide variety of
open tunings. All selections are explained in detail with the help of split-screen video techniques.
Songs include "The South Wind, The Blarney Pilgrim, Bunions Hymn, I Saw Three Ships, The English Dance, Lament For
Owen Roe O'Neill, Mist Covered Mountains of Home and The Orphan".
(80 min) Booklet included / Fingerstyle..........................................Price - $29.95
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John Renbourn - Medieval & Renaissance Music - DVD
John teaches lyrical and innovative arrangements of five Middle Age and Renaissance
melodies in standard, D-G-D-G-C-D, and EAEF#AD tunings. Tunes include: "The Earle of Salisbusy,
Saltarello, Saltarello II, Trotto, and Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone".
(95 min) Booklet included / Fingerstyle..........................................Price - $29.95
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Steven Crowell
- Instructional Jazz Guitar Course -
Steven Crowell's 4 part college level
course of study in jazz guitar chord melody soloing, single-note improvisation, jazz chord
comping and speed learning techniques! Click link above to see complete course description.
Jeff Roberts - Guitar Atlas: China - Book and CD
This book introduces
the rich cultural and musical heritage of China. You'll learn innovative
techniques and tunings designed for adapting the music of traditional
instruments (guzheng, pipa, and dizi) to the guitar. You'll also gain knowledge
about the different instrument classifications (metal, stone, clay, silk,
bamboo, wood, gourd, and skin). Guitar Atlas: China features traditional
pieces like "Wan Nian Huan" ("Ten Thousand Years of Happiness") and "Chu Shui
Lian" ("Lotus in Water"), and also includes excerpts from various Chinese operas.
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Marcel Robinson - Best Latin Songs - Book
Includes solo guitar arrangements of "Always in My Heart, Besame Mucho,
A Day in the Life of a Fool, El Cumbanchero, Frenesi, The Gift! The Girl from Ipanema,
Granada, How Insensitive, Inolvidable, It's Impossible, Malaguena, Perfidia, Summer Samba, Tico Tico, What a
Difference a Day Made, You Belong to My Heart".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $12.95
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Romane - L'Esprit Manouche - Book and CD
This comprehensive study of gypsy jazz guitar contains 36 chapters, each with a
progressive degree of difficulty. Each chapter has 3 parts. The first part
includes exercises, specific chord progression / diagrams and illustrations of
fingerboard positions. The second part is a study of the theory of various chord
progressions and how to use these most of the time, such as the II-V-I major and
minor progressions, the anatole, etc. - a study of
harmony. Also included are the proper leads, in the style of Manouche and their
harmonies, using chord diagrams. In the 3rd part of each chapter is a solo to
practice. This is where the harmonic structure of a theme is put together and
applied. This will include technical diagrams, note embellishments, typical
melodies, speed effects, virtuosity exercises, timing, etc. This complete
methodology for the study of gypsy jazz guitar is 336 pages long with an
accompanying CD that includes the musical examples.
Notation/tab/chord diagrams.........................................................Price - $34.9
Romane - The Gypsy Sound In Nashville - DVD
Songs include: " Swing For Ninine,
Django's Waltz, Minor Swing, Nuages, Minch Waltz, Niglos Swing, Sweet Sue, Passion, Douce Ambiance,
Rose Room, Autumn Leaves, I Can't Give You Anything But Love".
(64 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
Feliz Schell - Hot Club Session: Swing Jazz - Book and CD
This Book/CD includes lessons on: one note rhythms, minor stomps,
chromatic lines, improvisation, special effects, arpeggios, major & minor scales,
symmetrical scales and melodic embellishments. Songs include: "Blues of the Gypsys,
Waltz For Django, Le Reve, Dark Eyes".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $14.95
Marc Schonbrun - The Everything Guitar Scales Book - Book and CD
Have you learned the basics of guitar playing and now do you want
to take your music to the next level? Guitar scales are the musical step you're
looking for and The Everything Guitar Scales Book with CD is the
one-stop shop for every guitar lover! This book includes easy-to-follow
fretboard diagrams, thousands of scale shapes, scales for every style of music
including world-ethnic music, tips on how to use scales to your advantage, and
much, much more! No matter what your musical level, you'll enjoy the new sounds these
scales provide and the accompanying audio CD demonstrates how to use the scales
in real life situations. You'll find everything you need to know about scales in
this fun, down-to-earth package!
Notation and tab............................................................................Price - $19.95
Martin Simpson - Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals - Vol 1 - DVD
Arrangements
In Alternative Tunings. Martin Simpson has pioneered the use
of altered tunings to bring out the widest possible harmonic range of the
guitar, and each of the songs on this DVD features that special sound. You'll
learn three Scottish airs in dropped-D tuning: Rosie Anderson, The
Shearing's Not for You and Bogie's Bonnie Belle. Then, on to an
altered G tuning for two traditional American tunes, the evocative Pretty
Saro and the spectacular Long Steel Rail. For the latter Martin
teaches his unique guitar frailing (most commonly used by clawhammer banjo
players), combining it with hammer-ons and pull-offs in a stunning display of
guitar virtuosity. Finally, you'll learn one of his powerful original
compositions, Santa Cruz. Martin reveals his ideas about guitar
musicianship and chord theory; how to get good tone; techniques for moving up
and down the neck' the uses of movable scales and chords, hammers and pulls,
harmonics. This DVD will inspire guitarists of all levels and styles!
(75 min) Booklet included / Fingerstyle..........................................Price - $29.95
Click here to see a sample of this Martin Simpson guitar DVD
Martin Simpson - Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals - Vol 2 - DVD
Creating Your Own Arrangements.Working in alternate tunings, Martin
covers a broad spectrum of songs. He plays, sings, and analyzes Jock
O'Hazeldine, a Celtic air in dropped D, showing how to find the basic
melody and then fill out the arrangement to make the tune more "elegant."
Banks of the Bann has its melody in the bass, and you'll learn how to
embellish it and then move it into the higher octaves. He finishes with a
complex and beautiful carol, In the Bleak Mid-Winter, again played in
dropped D tuning. This lesson with one of the acoustic music world's most
expressive guitarists will teach you some gorgeous instrumentals and
show you how Martin arrives at his distinctive
settings and harmonizations so that learning guitarists can develop their own
unique arrangements!
(60 min) Booklet included / Fingestyle...........................................Price - $29.95
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Martin Simpson - Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals - Vol 3 - DVD
Developing Style and
Repertoire.Get ready to dig into more of Martin Simpson's beautiful and
compelling guitar arrangements in alternate tunings. He begins his third DVD
lesson with Donal Ogg and My Generous Lover, tunes that
highlight the richness of 'G sus.4' tuning. Betsy The Serving Maid is
first sung unaccompanied, then Martin teaches the basic melody on guitar. He
gradually adds bass notes, harmonies, chordal structure and percussive beats,
finishing with a full performance of the tune. One of Martin's showstoppers is
his spectacular rendition of The Cuckoo Bird, featuring a mountain
minor banjo tuning. He slows down this driving Appalachian tune to analyze his
unusual and dynamic right hand picking style. This one song is guaranteed to
keep you busy for months! Finally, Martin turns his discussion to DADGAD, using
the Irish fiddle tune Miss McClouds's Reel to illustrate how you can
build a guitar instrumental using this popular tuning. This series will open up
a world of possibilities for anyone who wants to develop a distinctive solo
repertoire, improve technique and create beautiful guitar arrangements!
(60 min) Booklet included / Fingerstyle..........................................Price - $29.95
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Martin Simpson - All 3 DVDs (Acoustic Guitar Vol 1 - 3) on sale now $69.95!
Martin Simpson - Making Connections In Open Tunings - DVD
In this lesson, Martin looks at
various tunings he uses as part of his signature sound and compares them
in relation to each other and to standard tuning. He also demonstrates
how to wrap your head around applying your knowledge you have of tunings
you are familiar with to new tunings. Martin's take on Open Tunings and
how they work is an absolute must for any guitar player! Martin also
touches on some of his unique right and left hand techniques while
teaching you 5 of his signature tunes. Some of the topics Martin
discusses on this DVD include: Martin's Explanation of DADGAD; The
History of DADGAD; Chords in DADGAD; What DADGAD has in common with
Standard Tuning and movable chords; Martin’s left hand technique tips;
Hammer on /Pull off/Push off licks; Gsus4 Tuning; Fluidity Exercises;
The Mixolydian Mode; Banjo, Blues and Modal Magic; Csus4add9 Tuning;
Making Connections Between Tunings.
(72 min)........................................................................................Price - $29.95
Click here to see a sample of this Martin Simpson guitar DVD
Martin Simpson - Teaches Alternate Tunings - DVD
A Systematic Approach to Open and Altered Tunings.
In this DVD Martin teaches: how the important tunings relate to
standard tuning and each other, available chord forms in each tunings, covers open G, D and C tunings, DADGAD
tuning, and suspended 4th modal tunings. He uses diagrams, examples, on screen graphics and close-ups.
(60 min) Booklet included. Fingerstyle...........................................Price - $19.95
Tim Sparks - Neshamah - Book
Contains traditional
Jewish melodies arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar.
Pieces include: "Meditation on The Baal Shem Toy's Melody, Hamisha Asar, Odesa
Mame, Skrip Klezmerl Skripe, Los Caminos de Sirkeci, Kad Jawajuni, A Hora mit
Tzibeles, Viva Orduena, Quando el Rey Minrod, A Leybedike Honga, The Shoemaker's
Melody, Freylich, Sholem Aleichem, Naftule Spielt far dem Rebin, Addio Querida"
and improvised solos from "Neshamah".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
Burgess Speed - Guitar Atlas: Japan - Book and CD
To most of
us, Japan is an exotic and faraway land. When we see images of Shinto shrines,
pagodas, geishas, and Kabuki actors in face paint, our imaginations are
immediately captured. Now you can experience this rich and mysterious culture
through its music. In addition to arrangements of classic folk tunes such as
“Sakura” and “Edo Komori-uta,” Guitar Atlas: Japan teaches about Japanese
scales, modes, and tunings, and traditional instruments such as the shamisen,
koto, shakuhachi. Learn guitar techniques to emulate the sounds of these exotic
instruments. Discover the fascinating world of Kabuki music, including a style
of shamisen playing called ozatsuma. The book also informs about the Bon odori,
or bon dances, held during the summer festival of Bon. This exciting
introduction to the music of Japan offers new and interesting music to add to
your repertoire, and teaches techniques, theory, and traditions that will
enhance your playing and enrich your spirit. A CD demonstrating all examples and
compositions is included.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $14.95
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Jody Stecher - Celtic Melodies For Flatpicking Guitar - DVD
The colorful sounds of the guitar
are well suited to the music of Ireland and Scotland. Jody Stecher has
developed a unique approach to flatpicking Celtic music drawing on the sounds & techniques of the harp,
fiddle and pipes. This DVD lesson presents a graded course starting with simpler fingering with special attention to picking
techniques. Building on a base of a confident and deliberate right hand, more challenging left hand work is
gradually introduced. The typical ornaments of Celtic music are shown to be manageable and effective on the
guitar - including rolls, which have been thought by some to be too difficult to achieve on guitar. Using memorable
tunes in the keys of G, D and A, Jody teaches in dropped-D tuning as well as in standard tuning for a
complex reel in the key of E minor. Songs include: "Sheehan's Reel, The Connaughtman's Rambles, A Trip To Mabou
Ridge, The Devil In The Kitchen, Muilleann Dubh, Doctor Gilbert".
(75 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
Click here to see a sample of this Jody Stecher guitar tab DVD
Rico Stover - Latin American Guitar Guide - Book and CD
Includes fundamental concepts (hemiolando,
South American fingerpicking) rasgueado techniques and contains the following
pieces: "Polca Paraguaya, Zambeando, Malambismos, Estudio de Carnavalito, Sambarado, Ejercicio de Huaino,
Marinera, Estudio de Tambito, Pasillo, Estudio de Vals Venezolano, Joropo".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $19.95
Rico Stover - The Guitarist's Guide To Fingernails - Book
This book provides essential information
about your natural nails - how they grow, the most effective ways to shape and
polish them, what factors affect their strength and flexibility, how to care
for them with products that actually work - as well as analyses of the different artificial
nail systems currently available, all from a professional guitarist's point of view!
.....................................................................................................Price - $9.95
Mark Taylor - Bossa Nova - Book and CD
This play-a-long is the ultimate learning tool for all
jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, professional
rhythm tracks, choruses for soloing, removable bass part and removable piano part for study. For
performing, each tune also has an additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) and additional
choruses for soloing (choose to play more solos instead of playing the melody). Songs include: "Black
Orpheus, Call Me, Dindi, Little Boat, A Man and a Woman, Only Trust Your Heart, The Shadow of Your Smile, Song
of the Jet, Watch What Happens, Wave".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $16.95
That's Slack Key Guitar - DVD
A compelling documentary look at Hawaiian Slack Key guitar. The film unveils a
cultural richness that is uniquely Hawaiian. The story is told not by a narrator,
but by each artist telling their story in their own words and the spirit and
feeling that is within the culture of the Hawaiian people emerges. The
development of slack key corresponds to Hawaiian history and tells of the
changes within Hawaiian culture while preserving its tradition in form and
verse. This film tells the story of slack key guitar through an intimate
portrait of Raymond Kane, a man who holds a special place in the domain of
traditional Hawaiian music. The style of the film reflects the "down home"
feeling of the slack key guitar music and of Raymond Kane himself. Over 4 years
in the making, this film, with its infectious musical aspects that are
specifically Hawaiian and fascinating main character, coupled with its rich
visual material and verite sequences, will be an important document of Hawaiian
culture to share with contemporary audiences. Features Raymond Kane, Sonny
Chillingsworth, Ledward Kaapana, Leonard Kwan, Haunani Apoliona, Diana Aki and George Kahamoku Jr.
(60 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
Eric Thompson - Irish Dance Tunes For Flatpicking Guitar - Book and 3 CDs
In these lessons, Eric Thompson
teaches the following songs arranged for flatpicking guitar: "Sligo Maid, Bright
Star Of Munster, Fulham Broadway, Gallagher's Frolics, Tommy McCarthy's Jig,
Untitled Reel, Pigeon On The Gate, Sweets of May, The Wise Maid, The Pipe On The
Hob, Apples In Winter, Sean Sa Ceo, The Mooncoin Jig, The Traveler, The Old
Customs House, The Choice Wife". The accompanying CDs contain 3 full hours of
note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $24.95
Richard Thompson - Traditional Guitar Instrumentals - Book and CD
In this terrific instructional package, Richard Thompson teaches
the intricacies of his unique guitar style through the analysis and breakdown of
traditional English, Scottish and Irish instrumentals. You'll learn to play his
arrangements of eight superb dance tunes, chosen from his vast repertoire which
cover a variety of rhythmic and tonal styles! The techniques and pieces that
Richard teaches will enhance your fingerpicking and flatpicking while providing
you with new ideas and approaches to traditional and contemporary music.
Richard's unusual tunings, right-hand rhythms and stylistic innovations will
help you get the maximum musical expression from your instrument as you build
your repertoire of solo arrangements. The tunes taught on this lesson are:
"Banish Misfortune, McCloud's Reel, Maggie Cameron, Dargai, The Poppy Leaf
Hornpipe, Rakish Paddy, Jenny Lind Polka, Strathspey". Each piece is broken
down, variations are developed and the guitar techniques explained in detail.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
Jim Tozier - Celtic Guitar Solos - Book and CD
Includes traditional Irish and
Scottish melodies arranged for solo guitar with tunings in DADGAD, CGDGAD and CGCGCD. Song titles
include: "Archibald McDonald of Keppoch, The Flower of Magherally, Carolan's Cottage, Heather
Island, Paddy O-Carroll, Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore / The Drums of Dawn, Planxty Irwin, Pretty Girl
Milking a Cow, The Rocks of Brae, Star of The County Down, Spatter The Dew, Such a Parcel of Rogues In a
Nation, The Rose of Allendale, Slane, Blind Mary, Believe Me If All These Endearing Young Charms, Captain
O'Kane, Carolan's Welcome, The Foggy Dew, Loch Lomond / Scotland the Brave, Leezie Lindsay / Ye
Banks and Braes / Scots Wha Hae".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
Rick Udler - The Brazilian Sound For Fingerstyle Guitar - DVD
In this lesson,
Rick Udler discusses and demonstrates the styles, techniques and rhythms of
Brazil's great guitar players! Here is a unique opportunity for guitarists to delve
into the beautiful sounds of this musical land. Rick begins by going over chords
that are commonly used by Brazilian guitarists. He then teaches the
accompaniment to Gilberto Gil's beautiful composition "A
Paz" to illustrate the use of chords with open strings. A step-by-step analysis
of bossa nova accompaniment in the João Gilberto style follows, along with
suggestions on how to develop a better feel for this sophisticated, syncopated
groove. Rick's solo guitar arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "One Note
Samba" will be a welcome addition to any guitarist's repertoire
with it's rhythmic drive and rich harmonies! Samba rhythms are then explored with
examples that are sure to enhance one's groove and arsenal of techniques. Rick
also gives examples of inner string movement which will prove invaluable to
those looking for ways to generate more excitement and authenticity in their comping.
A sambafied version of "Happy Birthday" demonstrates how to apply these
techniques to a familiar tune and make it sound fresh. And, to provide an even
greater challenge for all players, Rick gives a detailed analysis of his tour de
force solo guitar piece "Amigo Paulo". This tune with it's "choro"
influences incorporates many of the techniques Rick uses and is sure to provide
exciting new ideas for guitarists looking for innovative new colors and textures
to add to their playing!
(100 min) Booklet included...........................................................Price - $29.95
Click here to see a sample of this Rick Udler guitar tab DVD
Frank Vignola - Gypsy Jazz Jam - DVD
Performances include: "Pent-Up House,
Besame Mucho, Exactly Like You, Tico Tico, Czardus, Nuages, It Don't Mean a Thing, Endless Love,
Gypsy Tradition Waltz, Limehouse Blues, Dark Eyes".
(45 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95
Phung Tuan Vu - Melodies Of The Far East For Guitar - Book and CD
Pieces for solo guitar include:
“The Sound of an Infant, Nostalgia ( Tremolo ), Caprice, Nocturne, Good Dream, Bad Dream”.
Standard notation / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $14.95
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Glenn Weiser - Celtic Guitar - Book and CD
Solo guitar arrangements include: Reels - "Drowsy Maggie, The
Green Fields of America, The Maid Behind the Bar, Napoleon Crossing the Rhine, Paddy on the Railroad,
Sleepy Maggie, Staten Island Hornpipe, Temperance Reel", Airs, Marches & Waltzes - "Bonnie
Dundee, Jack O'Hazeldon, Katie Dwyer, Lord Lovat's Lament, O'Connell's Lamentation, The Southwind", Jigs -
"Castle Drummond, The Gallowglass, The Hundred Pipers, Langstrom's Pony, Morrison's Jig, Paddy Whack, Smash the
Windows, Top of Cork Road", Hornpipes - "Bryne's Hornpipe, Chief O'Neill's Favorite, The
Cuckoo's Nest, Murphy's Hornpipe, Rickett's Hornpipe, The Tailor's Twist", Turlough O'Carolan - "Blind
Mary, Sir Festus Burke, Carolan's Draught, Constantine Maguire, Charles O'Conor, Planxty Irwin", DADGAD -
"Carrickfergus, Farewell to Whiskey, Garret Barry's Jig, The Harvest Home, Star of the County Down, The
Traveler".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
Glenn Weiser - Celtic Guitar Encyclopedia - Book
This comprehensive book contains over 100 Celtic
tunes arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. This edition is derived from a
collection of nearly 300 arrangements Glenn Weiser has created over the last
twenty years. The book is divided into 4 sections: 1) airs, marches and waltzes
2) hornpipes, jigs and reels 3) tunes from the Bunting collection 4) harp tunes
of Turlough O'Carolan. All are in either standard or dropped-D tuning, and can
be played on either nylon or steel string guitars. All of these melodies are
accompanied with brief historical notes. Written in standard notation and
tablature. Intermediate in difficulty.
Notation and tab..........................................................................Price - $24.95
Glenn Weiser - Folk Songs For Solo Guitar - Book and CD
36 Traditional Folk Songs of America and The
British Isles. Book and CD include: "The Ash Grove, The Minstrel Boy,
Red-Haired Boy, Saint Anne's Reel, Swallowtail Reel, Turkey In The Straw, Gary Owen, Rose In The Heather, Drink To Me Only
With Thine Eyes, Paddy On The Turnpike, Rosin The Bow, Oh Dem Golden Slippers, The Arkansas Traveler,
The Sky Boat Song, The Flowers of Edinburgh, Miller's Reel, Over The Waterfall, The Boys of
Bluehill, Devil's Dream, Redwing, Danny Boy, Mississippi Sawyer, Liberty, Ragtime Annie, McCleod's Reel,
Sailor's Hornpipe, Soldier's Joy, The Year of Jubilo, Banish Misfortune, Fisher's Hornpipe, Haste To the
Wedding, The Irish Washerwoman, The Rights of Man, Star of the County Down, My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose,
Scotland The Brave".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
Jerry Willard - Selections From Riverdance For Fingerstyle Guitar - Book and CD
Book and CD include "American Wake, Andalucia, Firedance, Home and The Heartland,
Lift The Wings, Oscail An Doras, Reel Around The Sun, Riverdance".
Notation and
tab...........................................................................Price - $17.95
Burkhard "Buck" Wolters - Popular Guitar Styles: Latin & Salsa - Book and CD
Latin and Salsa reflect recent popular styles and transfer them to classical or
fingerstyle technique. Guitar players who want to add Latin, salsa, reggae, samba or Caribbean music to their
solo-repertoire will find an original and unique collection of compositions which will give joy to both
players and listeners. The playing-level is intermediate to advance. Left-hand difficulties like barrés and
stretches are minimized as much as possible to make it easy to make the music groove. Pieces include: "Luna
Cubana, Zapato Blanco, El Alma de Agustin, Bella Bailadora, Meringuitis".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $14.95
Burkhard "Buck" Wolters - Reggae & Music Of The Islands - Book and CD
Includes solo guitar arrangements of the
following songs: "Kingston Feet, Pan-Man-Limbo, Friendly Fritz, Mentomania, Les Jardins d'Ander, Children of St. Vincent".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $17.95
Burkhard "Buck" Wolters - Samba & Bossa Nova - Book and CD
This book presents recent popular Brazilian
styles as played with classical or fingerstyle techniques. This collection of
original pieces will delight both listeners and guitarists who want to add
samba and bossa nova music to their repertoire! The playing level is
intermediate to advanced. Left-hand difficulties like barrés and stretches
are minimized to make it easier for the music to "flow".
Includes: "Caminho do Coracao (Afoxe), Copacabenny (Samba), Giro do Gaviao (Partido
Alto), Jobinho (Bossa Nova), Papagaio Apaixonado (Choro)".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $17.95
Vincent Woods - The Scottish Collection For Guitar - Book and CD
Include: "Afton
Water, Amazing Grace, Auld Lang Syne, Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond, Bonnie Dundee, Dance To
Your Daddy, Johnnie Cope, Lass of Gowrie & East Neuk of Fife, Skye Boat Song, The White
Cockade, Will Ye No Come Back Again, Ye Banks and Braes".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
Stephane Wrembel - Getting Into Gypsy Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
This book focuses on the
key elements of the Django Reinhardt Gypsy jazz or jazz Manouche guitar style.
The information revealed here was gleaned from years of experience jamming with
French Gypsies and studying with masters of the style. A native of France,
Stephane Wrembel acquired his skills entirely by ear and has taught scores of
musicians worldwide using the method that appears here in. Written in English,
German and French, Wrembel conveys his knowledge in a logical
step by step manner, exposing the reader to the authentic Manouche style as it
continues to evolve in France and Holland. Medium to advanced in difficulty,
this method is designed for the guitarist who is already familiar with jazz
harmony and note locations on the fretboard.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
John Zaradin - Brazilian Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
Arranged by Mike Christiansen and John
Zaradin. This book contains a complete solo guitar arrangement,
lead sheet, and comping chords for each song. Songs include: "A Day In the
Life of a Fool, Chega de Saudade, Desafinado, A Felicidade, The Gentle Rain,
The Girl From Ipanema, How Insensitive, Meditation, One Note Samba, Quiet Nights of
Quiet Stars (Corcovado), Sabia, So Nice, The Island".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $22.95
Click here to see John Zaradin playing solo jazz guitar on DVD
John Zaradin - Getting Into Latin Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
Lessons, exercises and
numerous examples are included in this comprehensive study of Latin Jazz. Lessons include:
Right and left hand exercises, ornaments, harmonics, tremolo canzona, tambour thumbing, barrs,
rasqueados, rhythm,and many latin pieces including: "Riverboat Suite - Crepuscolo, Bossa Trinova,
Quatoque, Remando, Entardecendo, Carta De Manaus, Chorinho Sem Choros, Amazonegro", "Bolero Blues,
Rumbabarumba, Orientale, Tango Del Camino, Gato, Chacarera, Zamba Argentina, Zamba Andea, Guaracha
Chiquita, Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Bossa Nova Bar Tropical, Bossa Nova Mercutio, O Forro Santarem,
Carnavalito, Mambo Bay Ride, Mambaixado, Sambaiao".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
John Zaradin - Guitar Music Of Brazil - Book
Includes: "Ontem au Luar" -P. de
Alcantara & C. de Paixa Cearense, "Baia" -Ary Barroso, "Flor Amorosa" -C. de
Paixao & J. da Silva, "Corcovado, Garota de Ipanema, Desafinado, Meditacao, Samba de Una Nota, So Danca Samba" -Antonio Carlos
Jobim, "O Pato" -Jaime da Silva & N. Teixeira, "Cangaceiro, Recordando Os Velhos Tempos"
-Traditional, "Arlilule, Cachaca Con Fogo, Fantasia Da Rua, Viorigolao" -John Zaradin.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
John Zaradin - Guitar Music Of Cuba - Book
Includes: "Habanera" -Georges Bizet,
"Frenesi" -Alberto Dominguez, "Cachita" -Rafael Hernandez, "Solamente Una Vez"
-Agustin Lara, "The Breeze And I, La Comparsa, Malaguena, Siempre En Mi Corazon" -Ernesto Lecuona, "Lagrimas
Negras, Mama Son de la Loma" -Miguel Matamoros, "The Peanut Vendor" -Moises Simons, "Guajira
Margarita, Guajira San Juan" -Traditional.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
John Zaradin - Guitar Music Of Argentina - Book
Includes: "El Bailecito, La Corrumba o
Sombro, El Cuando, El Escondido, La Firmeza, Gato, El Maroto, Me Duele El Corazon, Le
Media Cana, El Palito, La Palomita Blanca, Triunfo" - Traditional, "Aqui Hace Falta Un
Tango, Maradona, Portenazo" -T. Peiro, "La Cumparsita" -G.H. Matos Rodriguez, "El Chocio" -A.
Villoldo, "Derecho Viejo" -John Zaradin.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95
John Zaradin - Latin American Jazz For Fingerstyle Guitar - Book and CD
Pieces include: "Piedra de Toques, Conchicha del Mar, Preciso de Voce,
Arremolinando, Quintumba, Carumba! Como No, Samba Risoleta, Que Distanca,
Esperanca, Teardrops, Primavera, Solidao". Also includes performance notes on
the scores, fingering and interpretation.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $17.95
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