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–2010–
12 Spanish Dances by Granados
arranged and tran-scribed by John Griggs.Intermediate. The com-plete set of TwelveSpanish Dances tran-scribed and arrangedfor guitar. The tran-scriptions remain trueto the original pianoscore, but have beenarranged in an idiomat-
ic style for the guitar. The Spanish Romanticcompositional style of Enrique Granadoscomes through in these elegant dances.Book (20767) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786644339
13 Tango Passions forMandolin and Guitar
by Ely Karasik; guitarparts arr. and edited byRonald Grosswiler.Intermediate. The thir-teen compositionscontained in this col-lection were originallyself-published by com-poser/mandolin virtu-oso Ely Karasik in threeseparate volumes:
Tango Passions, Tango Moods, and TangoMemories. They were composed specificallyto provide repertoire for the guitar/mandolinduo in which the guitar serves as an equalpartner and not just accompaniment. Each ofthese original tangos has a Spanish title sug-gesting a particular feeling.Book (99379) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786638123
19th Century Songs:Beethoven, Haydnand Schubert
by Ludwig VanBeethoven, JosephHaydn & FranzSchubert. Intermediate.Facsimile of originaleditions includeBeethoven's Adelaide(op.46) and Andenken;Joseph Hayden's AnDen Mond; FranzSchubert's Der
Wanderer (op.4 no.1), Ungeduld (op.25 no.7),Der Liedler (op.38), Die Zurnende Diana(op.36 no.1) and Nachtstuck (op.36.no.2).Book (ECH504) $20.95ISBN 13: 9783890440033
25 Etudes Esquissesfor Guitar
by Gerald Garcia.Intermediate. This col-lection of classic guitarstudies is intended forthe intermediate gui-tarist. As a whole, theseetudes emulate thecontent of Carcassi'sfamed 25 Etudes, yet ina more contemporaryharmonic and rhyth-
mic idiom. These pieces are also distinguishedin that they are not only valuable as left andright-hand technical exercises- but also asvalid, pleasurable concert repertoire.Book (95430) $12.99ISBN 13: 9780786604074
3 Preludesby Dale Kavanagh.Intermediate-Advanced.An interesting newcomposition fromCanadian guitarist DaleKavanagh.
Book (ECH775) $13.00ISBN 13: 9790204702275
333 Bookby Mike Ihde. MultipleLevels. Ever wished youcould learn practicallyevery lead style, cooltricks, great soundinglicks that you’ll actuallyuse, all the chord scalerules, all the chordsyou’d ever need andmuch, much more inone book? Well, wish
no more! Berklee faculty member Mike Ihdehas put all this and more into his latest publi-cation. Everything is in standard notation andtablature but the bonus is the way Ihde teach-es you WHY these licks and tricks work. Book+DVD (9780615208589) $34.95ISBN 13: 9780615208589
6 Neapolitan Songsfor Solo Classic Guitar
by Kathryn Scheldt.Intermediate. Presentstwo versions of eachpiece: 1.) Solos for clas-sic guitar intermediateto more advanced;including "Torna aSurriento" (Come Backto Sorrento). 2.) Chordaccompaniments forguitar; melody for
voice and/or treble instruments; originalNeapolitan lyrics with English translations.Book (97515) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786640355
A Ricardo Bertin
by Jose Luis Merlin.Intermediate. LeadingArgentine guitar play-er, composer andteacher José Luis Merlinlives and works inSpain. His works arevery popular and areplayed worldwide.
Book (ECH1702) $12.50ISBN 13: 9790204717026
Luis Gustavo Acuña:Ayer, yo fuí feliz
by Luis Gustavo Acuna.Beginning-Intermediate.Classical guitar duet forguitar and voice. Thelevel of this piece is forthe beginner-interme-diate guitar player.Vocals in Spanish.
Sheet Music (EM5101) $4.95ISBN 13: 9780786663873
Luis Gustavo Acuña:Vals-Capricho fürGitarre
by Luis Gustavo Acuna.Intermediate. A waltz-caprice for guitar solocomposed in 1988.Written in notationonly.
Sheet Music (EM1023) $4.95ISBN 13: 9780786663170
Adagio for Guitar Ensemble
by Tomaso Albinoni,arranged by GlennCaluda. Intermediate.This is an adaptation ofthe well-known“Adagio” by TomasoAlbinoni. Especiallynoted for its depth andbeauty, this piece isarranged for the inter-mediate-level classical
quartet (or large ensemble). Includes scoreand individual parts plus optional parts forcontrabass guitar and soprano guitar.Book (99965) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786662371
A-Frame GuitarSupport
by Aaron Shearer. TheA-frame is designed toadjust the angle of theguitar neck to aid inperfect positioning forplaying. Highly recom-mended by AaronShearer. The A-Frameadjustable guitar sup-port is simple to use,yet offers a greater
variety of positioning than has ever beenavailable for the guitarist.Accessory (94390AX) $39.95ISBN 13: 9780786615209
Lily Afshar: Virtuoso Guitar
The DVD features Lily'ssoulful interpretation ofKoyunbaba, Op. 19with her mini-cadenzain the final movement,the seldom-heardTurkish folk tune, KaraToprak Black Earth, herarrangements of thewell-known FivePopular Persian Ballads,
Gozaar, music by the Iranian composer RezaVali, based on the traditional Persian scale sys-tem of Nava using micro-tones, and threeselections from Castelnuovo-Tedesco's virtuosicmasterpieces 24 Caprichos de Goya, OP. 195.DVD (21728DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279108881
Dionisio AguadoSelected ConcertWorks for Guitar
by Dionisio Aguado.Intermediate-Advanced.Contains all Aguado'sconcert works, an off-print from our succes-ful and prestigious edi-tion of Aguado's"Complete Works".
Book (ECH400) $26.00ISBN 13: 9783890440811
Albeniz for Acoustic Guitar
by Laurindo Almeida.Intermediate-Advanced.The internationalacclaim of audiencesand critics alike estab-lished Laurindo Almeidaas one of the world'struly great concert gui-tarists. With these tran-scriptions of IsaacAlbeniz' unique piano
compositions, he takes the guitar to newheights. These pieces illustrate Almeida's skill asa transcriber and arranger for the guitar.Book (97041) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786634132
Isaac Albéniz:Cataluña (No. 2 fromSuite española)arranged for 2 guitars
by Isaac Albeniz.Intermediate. A "cor-randa" from SuiteEspanola arranged fortwo guitars.
Sheet Music (EM2026) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786664139
Isaac Albéniz: Cuba(No. 8 from Suiteespañola) arrangedfor 2 guitars
by Isaac Albeniz.Intermediate. A capricefrom Suite Espanolaarranged for two gui-tars.
Sheet Music (EM2032) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663323
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Isaac Albéniz: Prélude (No. 1 fromSuite España)
by Isaac Albeniz.Intermediate. A piecefor two guitars fromSuite España by IsaacAlbéniz. The three othermovements from thesuite are sold separately(EM2003, EM2005, andEM2007). Notationonly.
Sheet Music (EM2002) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786664184
Isaac Albeniz: 26 Pieces Arrangedfor Guitar
transcribed by StanleyYates. Intermediate-Advanced. This com-prehensive editionbrings together all ofthe standard pieces inthe adopted Albeniz"guitar repertoire"along with additionalpieces that completemany of the suites and
other groupings as published during thecomposer's lifetime. These solo arrangementswere made while consulting the earliest edi-tions of the piano originals, and are faithful toAlbeniz tempo indications, dynamics, phras-ing slurs, and other expression markings.Book (97344) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786649358
Alfonsina y el MarGuitar Duo - Ariel Ramirez
by Ariel Ramirez,arranged by AlfonsoMontes. Intermediate.Based on the tragicdeath of AlfonsinaStorni, who threw her-self into the sea at Marde Plata, presentedhere is “Alfonsina andthe Sea” by ArielRamirez. This sad and
beautiful work has become one of the mostfamous Argentine songs.Book (ECH768) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786673803
Alfonsina y el MarGuitar Solo - Ariel Ramirez
by Ariel Ramirez,arranged by JorgeCardoso. Intermediate.Based on the tragicdeath of AlfonsinaStorni, who threw her-self into the sea at Marde Plata, presentedhere is “Alfonsina andthe Sea” by ArielRamirez. This sad and
beautiful work has become one of the mostfamous Argentine songs. It is a privilege tooffer this solo guitar arrangement by theprominent Argentine guitarist and composerJorge Cardoso.Book (ECH760) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786673797
Laurindo Almeida -Brazilian Reflections
by Laurindo Almeida.Intermediate-Advanced.A collection of rich har-monic and contrapuntalvocal/guitar arrange-ments by the renownedguitarist and composer,Laurindo Almeida. Bornin Sao Paulo Brazil in1917 and immigratingto the U.S.
Book/CD Set (95984BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786621019
Amat:Guitarra Espanola
by Joan C Amat.Fascinating from a his-torical perspective,here is a facsimile edi-tion of the earliestaccount on how toplay the 5-course gui-tar in the "rasgado" orstrummed style. Whilethe original treatisemay have appeared as
early as 1596 and was reprinted in variousformats throughout the 17th and 18th cen-turies, the present facsimile edition is of acopy in the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid,printed in Gerona between 1761 and 1766.Written in archaic Spanish with Amat's"Tractat Breu" in Catalan, a thoughtful Englishsummary is provided.Book (97407) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786637249
Ancient Chant andHymns for Guitar
by Gerard Garno.Intermediate. This isthe first book to pub-lish an extensive collec-tion of pre-Renaissancemusic transcribed forguitar! GregorianChant melodies --enormously popular inrecent years -- form thebasis for this volume.
Inside, Garno argues that this music of thefirst 1500 years of Western history should nolonger be ignored by guitarists.Book (98276) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786649525
Anyone Can PlayClassic Guitar
taught by Ben Bolt.Beginning. In thisDVD, you will learnfrom one of America'sforemost classic guitarteachers. Ben Boltdemonstrates his prin-ciples for judging dis-tance, point of refer-ence, right- and left-hand positions, and
the correct sitting posture. An easy-to-under-stand and technically correct introduction toclassic guitar performance.DVD (95082DVD) $14.95UPC: 796279089739
Arias for AcousticGuitar
arranged by JamesEdwards. Intermediate.Beautiful operatic ariasby Puccini, Bizet,Mozart, Verdi, and oth-ers tastefully arrangedfor intermediate toadvanced classic guitarperformance. Includesthe gorgeous melodies:O mio babbino caro,
Habanera, Voi che sapete, Plaisir d'amour,Marta, and other favorites. Audio availableonline.Book (95565) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786678907
The Art of Rasgueado
by Ioannis Anastassakis,MA. Beginning-Intermediate. The ras-geuado technique iswithout a doubt themost impressive andcharacteristic elementof the flamenco guitar.Author IoannisAnastassakis has stud-ied and researched the
rasgueado technique of every significant fla-menco guitarist in the world, and has com-piled his work in this book in an easy andunderstandable notation form, with excellentexplanations of each rasgueado technique.From this book, every flamenco and non-fla-menco guitarist, from aficionado to profes-sional, can learn everything about the ras-gueado technique and its interpretation.Book (98405) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786649228
The Art of Tremoloby Ioannis Anastassakis.Intermediate-Advanced.Here’s yet another bookthat should be in everyserious classical and fla-menco guitarist’slibrary; this time,Ioannis Anastassakis(The Art of Rasguedo)eliminates the guess-work on how to prac-
tice and perform the tremolo technique. Thebook addresses over 70 different approachesand methods to practice the tremolo withunprecedented advice from some of the great-est classical and flamenco guitarists.Characteristically, Anastassakis presents anexhaustive analysis of the different tremolopatterns: 4-note, 5-note, 5-note extendedmelody tremolo, 6-note tremolo, 8-notetremolo, and continuous extended tremolo.Book (20394) $19.99ISBN 13: 9780786607709
The Art of Two-LineImprovisation
by Jimmy Wyble edited& recorded by DavidOakes. Intermediate.This collection ofetudes, written duringthe 1970s, was com-posed as a reult ofJimmy Wyble's explo-rations into the musicalworlds of counter-point, harmony and
chord melody improvisation for the jazz gui-tar. The right and left hand fingerings pre-sented in this book were also developed astechniques needed to improvise jazz in twolines. Jimmy uses very standard jazz guitarchord shapes in these etudes; however, theseshapes move through the harmony in linesrather than block chord structures.Book/CD Set (93860BCD) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780786645251
J. S. Bach: Cello Suite 1 (Lorimer)
by J. S. Bach; tran-scribed by MichaelLorimer. Advanced.Bach's masterpiecestranscribed for classicalguitar.
Book (93906) $9.95ISBN 13: 9781562220433
J. S. Bach: TheComplete Lute Works
by J. S. Bach; tran-scribed for guitar byJózsef Eötvös Advanced.This edition containsJ.S. Bach's lute worksarranged for guitar.
Book (ECH110) $28.95ISBN 13: 9780786668199
J. S. Bach for AcousticGuitar
by Ben Bolt. Advanced.J. S. Bach is the mostsought after composerof all time. He is every-body's favorite! Bestselling author Ben Bolthas inked 12 solos forguitar in this book.Included are moderateto advanced solos innotation and tablature.
Book/CD Set (97104BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786634255
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J. S. Bach in Tablature
by J. S. Bach; arrangedby Jake Pincus.Intermediate. This edi-tion contains 10 of J.S.Bach's finest composi-tions scored in nota-tion and tablature.Works include: TwoPart Invention in CMajor; Gavotte, fromthe 3rd Lute Suite;
Prelude in D Minor; Bouree in E Minor, fromthe 1st Lute Suite; and others.Book/CD Set (94581BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786628773
J. S. Bach: Six UnaccompaniedCello Suites Arranged for Guitar
by J. S. Bach; arr. StanleyYates. Intermediate.Although JohannSebastian Bach did notwrite any music for theguitar, transcriptions ofhis unaccompaniedstring music and musicfor lute have long beena part of the guitarrepertoire. Despite the
respect that this music commands amongmusicians and audiences debate still exists asto what constitutes an appropriate means oftranscribing, interpreting and performing thismusic on the guitar. It is this debate thatprompted this long-awaited edition of Bach'sunaccompanied cello suites by scholar andconcert guitarist Stanley Yates.Book/CD Set (96743BCD) $39.95ISBN 13: 9780786666027
J. S. Bach: SixUnaccompaniedCello Suites Arrangedfor Guitar
by J. S. Bach; arr. StanleyYates. Intermediate.Although JohannSebastian Bach did notwrite any music for theguitar, transcriptions ofhis unaccompaniedstring music and musicfor lute have long beena part of the guitarrepertoire. Despite the
respect that this music commands amongmusicians and audiences debate still exists asto what constitutes an appropriate means oftranscribing, interpreting and performing thismusic on the guitar. It is this debate thatprompted this long-awaited edition of Bach'sunaccompanied cello suites by scholar andconcert guitarists Stanley Yates.Book (96743) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786629664
J. S. Bach: Six UnaccompaniedCello Suites Arranged for Guitar
by J. S. Bach; arr. StanleyYates. Intermediate.This definitive workincludes performancescores, comparisonscore and an invaluable40-page guide entitledArranging, Interpreting,
and Performing the Music of J.S. Bach.Compact Disc (96743CD) $15.98ISBN 13: 9780786636440
J. S. BachTranscriptions forClassic Guitar
by J. S. Bach; arrangedand transcribed by JavierCalderon. Intermediate.Absolute, universal, andharmonious - Bach'smusic is as profoundlysatisfying and upliftingtoday as it was in hisera. One of the mosteloquent and expres-sive guitarists of our
time, Javier Calderon, presents these timelesspieces, expertly arranged and transcribed forthe classic guitar. Book/CD Set (96683BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786628933
J. S. Bach Sonatas & PartitasBWV 1001-1006
transcribed for guitar byWalter Despalj.Intermediate-Advanced.Includes a full facsimileof the original manu-script of JohannSebastian Bach’s Sonatasand Partitas for ViolinSolo (BWV1001-1006)transcribed for the clas-sic guitar by Croatian
cellist Walter Despalj and fingered by IstvánRömer. Written in standard notation only.Book (ECH111) $39.95ISBN 13: 9780786673766
J. S. Bach: GoldbergVariations BWV 988
by J. S. Bach; tran-scribed by Jozsef Eotvos.Advanced. Mel BayPublications, Inc., andChanterelle Verlag ofHeidelburg proudlypresents this landmarksolo guitar transcrip-tion of the BachGoldberg Variations.Hailed by guitar
savants as the guitar transcription of the cen-tury, these skillful, challenging settings ofBach's Aria and 30 variations are intended foradvanced classic guitarist.Book (98099) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786643875
J. S. Bach: GoldbergVariations BWV 988,Arranged for 2 Guitars
by J. S. Bach; arranged byBenedetto Montebello.Advanced. BachGoldberg Variationsarranged for two gui-tars. Hailed by guitarsavants as the guitartranscription of the cen-tury, these skillful, chal-lenging settings ofBach's Aria and 30 varia-
tions are intended for intermediate to advancedclassic guitarist. This book is written in standardnotation only with suggested ornaments andarticulations.Book (ECH519) $28.95ISBN 13: 9790204702664
Carlos Barbosa-Lima:FavoriteSolos
by Carlos Barbosa-Lima.In this outstandingvideo recital, Brazilianconcert guitarist CarlosBarbosa-Lima takes thelistener on a musicaljourney through Brazil,The Caribbean, NorthAmerica, and theHawaiian Islands,including works by
European masters from France and Spain.Maestro Barbosa-Lima displays the stunningmusicality, arranging skills, and refined tech-nique that have drawn applause from sold-out concert halls the world over.DVD (99127DVD) $19.95UPC: 796279084598
Carlos Barbosa-LimaArpeggio Studies forGuitar
by Carlos Barbosa-Limaand John Griggs.Beginning-Intermediate.This innovative andcomprehensive arpeg-gio studies book takesthe guitarist past thestudies of Sor, Coste,Aguado, Giuliani, andCarcassi. These studiesexplore the entire fin-
gerboard within the harmonic evolution ofthe 20th century with the key of E as the basicguide. The book deals with harmonies fromtriads through thirteenths in new, excitingways--information which is extremely practi-cal and invaluable for contemporary guitarperformance!Book (95380) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786603206
Carlos Barbosa-Lima:30 Short Pieces forGuitar
by John Griggs andCarlos Barbosa-Lima.Beginning-Intermediate.Brazilian guitar virtu-oso Carlos Barbosa-Lima and guitarist/instructor John Griggspresent this collectionof short pieces by vari-ous Classical com-posers, plus a few of
their own original compositions. Each piecehas been meticulously set for solo guitar instandard notation and tablature.Book/CD Set (97038BCD) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786635214
The Baroque Book -IntermediateGuitar Solos (17th-18th Century)
compiled and edited byRichard Wright.Intermediate. A fineselection of Baroquecompositions, excel-lently compiled andedited by the team atEGTA UK. Selected bythe Examination Boardof the Royal Schools ofMusic.
Book (ECH2111) $16.95ISBN 13: 9790204721115
Baroque Dances forGuitar Ensemble
transcribed and arrangedby Manley Mallard.Beginning-Intermediate.A delightful collectionof chamber music byJean Phillipe Rameauand Johan HelmichRoman arranged forfour guitars. Theseseven dances vary instyle and tempo and are
uniquely interesting both harmonically andrhythmically. Parts range in difficulty from easyto moderate in the lower parts and moderateto more advanced in the first part.Book (99596) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786646616
Baroque Guitar In Spain And The New World
by Frank Koonce.Intermediate. A sub-stantial amount ofearly music for the gui-tar remains unknownto modern performersand audiences. Inrecent years, however,musicologists, scholarsand performers onperiod instruments
have provided a wealth of accessible newsource materials which players can now beginto interpret in convincing and effective ways.Nevertheless, many still feel intimidated bythe prospect of sorting through and learningto use these resources for the first time.Book (21122) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786675258
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Baroque Music forAcoustic Guitar
by Stephen C. Siktberg.Intermediate-Advanced.A comprehensive vol-ume of musical selec-tions from the mastersof the Baroque period.Pieces chosen for thisbook required littlealteration from theoriginal manuscriptand so do not stray
from the composer's original musical intent.Left-hand fingering has been included exten-sively whereas right-hand fingering is left upto the performer.Book (96588) $29.99ISBN 13: 9780786630110
Barrios in Tablature, Volume One
edited by Rico Stover.Intermediate. AugustinBarrios was one of thegreatest geniuses whoever played and com-posed music for theguitar. This book fea-tures a variety of hisworks ranging fromthe moderately easy tocomplex. In addition to
being excellent technique studies, these com-positions are wonderful solo pieces thatreflect the impressionistic, Latin, andEuropean influences found in the uniqueBarrios compositional style.Book/CD Set (95705BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786616756
Agustin Barrios:Complete GuitarRecordings 1913-1942MP3CD
by Agustin Barrios.Newly mastered andexpanded product on4 discs. 9 new recent-ly found tracks areincluded. All 68 Trackstotaling 225 minutesare on 3 Audio-CDs.
Compact Disc (CHR102) $29.95UPC: 796279109826
Basic Guitar Tutor by Juan Antonio Muro.Beginning. In learningto play the classicalguitar the left handtends to involve mostof the beginner's atten-tion. However, the firstconcern in the teach-ing of an instrument iscontrol of the elementsthat produce the
sound. In the classical guitar this is mainly thetask of the right hand.Book/CD Set (ECH785) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786672783
Basic Pieces for GuitarVolume 1
by Juan Antonio Muro.Beginning. This is thefirst in a two-volume col-lection of easy, shorttunes and exercises forthe young classical gui-tarist. Each chaptertreats a separate basicmechanism of the righthand. The first sectionbegins with simple touch
exercises on one string, which contain smallmusical ideas with teacher accompaniment.Book (95721) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786617685
Basic Pieces for GuitarVolume 1 & 2
by Juan Antonio Muro.Beginning. This CDcontains model per-formances by JuanAntonio Muro of all ofthe solos from his two-volume series BasicPieces. Teacher and
student parts are played together whereappropriate.Compact Disc (95721CD) $15.98UPC: 796279050807
Paulo BellinatiBrazilian GuitarVirtuoso
performed by PauloBellinati. Paulo Bellinatiis recognized as one ofBrazil's top contempo-rary guitarists. Heoffers his audiences avaried program ofrhythmically and har-monically sophisticatedoriginal pieces plustasteful arrangements
of Brazilian folk melodies. Inspired by Brazil'srich tradition of dance forms and rhythms,Bellinati has applied modern compositionalconcepts and harmonies to create an excit-ing, truly unique repertoire.DVD (97772DVD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786676835
Paulo Bellinati PlaysAntonioCarlos Jobim
performed by PauloBellinati. Paulo Bellinati isone of Brazil's mostaccomplished contem-porary guitarists. In thisvideo he performstwelve pieces by AntonioCarlos Jobim, one ofLatin jazz's best knowncomposers, accompa-nied by Cristina Azuma.
DVD (99725DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279089111
Gene Bertoncini - TheArt of Solo Jazz Guitar
by Gene Bertoncini.Intermediate. Enjoy aninformal Master Classwith renowned acousticjazz guitarist GeneBertoncini as he guidesa small group of stu-dents through hisunique approach to theinstrument. Bertoncinicovers his chord-melody
approach explaining his choice of chords,melodic lines and use of rhythm to convertstandards into small band arrangements for gui-tar. Conducted in an intimate setting at a NewYork City jazz club, Gene Bertoncini shows youwhy he's considered one of the very finest gui-tarists in today's jazz firmament.DVD (21145DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279100373
Best of Bach forClassic Guitar
edited by Joseph Castle.Beginning-Intermediate.A popular series oftranscriptions andadaptions for the stu-dent. Books featurelarge notes, carefullyedited fingering and awealth of historical andperformance notes.
Book (93453) $4.95ISBN 13: 9781562221348
Best of Carulli forClassic guitar
edited by Joseph Castle.Beginning-Intermediate.A popular series oftranscriptions andadaptions for the stu-dent. Books featurelarge notes, carefullyedited fingering and awealth of historical andperformance notes.
Book (93454) $4.95ISBN 13: 9780786678129
Best of Tarrega forClassic Guitar
edited by Joseph Castle.Beginning-Intermediate.A popular series oftranscriptions andadaptions for the stu-dent. Books featurelarge notes, carefullyedited fingering and awealth of historical andperformance notes.
Book (93434) $4.95ISBN 13: 9780786678112
Blues and JazzPreludes for ClassicalGuitar
by Alexander Vinitsky.Beginning-Intermediate.These 21 originalpieces for classical gui-tar feature brightmelodies, convenientfingering, and exqui-site harmonies. Theyare composed so thattheir performancegives an impression of
two or three instruments sounding simultane-ously. The collection contains 12 12-barblues, all in different keys, at an intermediatelevel; a difficult etude in blues form; and sixjazz preludes which are easy to intermediate.Book/CD Set (99404BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786660650
J. N. de Bobrowicz:SelectedWorks, Volume 1
by J.N. de Bobrowicz &edited by RobertColdwell. Intermediate.Jan Nepomucen deBobrowicz (1805-1881) was a student ofMauro Giuliani and acomposer of muchingenuity. The 10works presented in thisvolume represent all
known variation works published between1832 and 1837. Many of these compositionshave not been published in modern times.Book (DGA201) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780977692606
J.N. de Bobrowicz:SelectedWorks, Volume 2
edited by Robert Coldwell& Krzysztof Komarnicki.Intermediate. JanNepomucen deBobrowicz (1805-1881)was a student of MauroGiuliani and a composerof much ingenuity. The10 works presented inthis volume representthe majority of the
remaining known published works. His arrange-ments for voice and guitar are not included.Book (DGA202) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780977692637
Francois Borne:Fantaisie Brillante surCarmen
edited by DagmarZsapka and JozefZsapka. Intermediate-Advanced. This work isa gem of Romanticmusic for flute and gui-tar duo. It has provenvery popular in con-certs given by its edi-tors Dagmar & JosephZsapka.
Book (ECH534) $18.00ISBN 13: 9780786676651
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Johannes Brahms:Hungarian Dances forSolo Guitar
transcribed by JózsefEötvös. Intermediate-Advanced. While origi-nally conceived aspiano duets, JohannesBrahms' HungarianDances (Op. 39) havebeen transcribed forvarious instrumentalensembles, includingthe orchestral version
provided by the composer himself. In this edi-tion, outstanding Hungarian guitarist JózsefEötvös has transcribed all twenty-one of thedances for solo guitar, in standard notationonly with suggested fingerings.Book (20292) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786667956
Brazilian Mandolinby Flavio HenriqueMedeiros and CarlosAlmada. Beginning-Intermediate. The prin-cipal aim of this book isto present an overviewof the several faces ofthe mandolin in Brazil.In this book's eighteenprogressively arrangedcharacter studies, the
mandolin student will find, besides a greatnumber of aspects of the idiomatic techniqueof the instrument (i.e., changes of fingeringpositions, double stops, tremolos, arpeggios,legatos, chords, etc.), no less than fourteendifferent styles.Book/CD Set (99174BCD) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780786659814
Briny Oceanby Dale Kavanagh.Intermediate-Advanced.Interesting new com-position fromCanadian guitarist DaleKavanagh recorded onHänssler Classic CD.
Book (ECH774) $10.00ISBN 13: 9790204702268
Rainer Brunn: 3Walzer für Gitarre
by Rainer Brunn.Intermediate. Threewaltzes for guitar soloby composer RainerBrunn. Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1096) $6.95ISBN 13: 9783733301521
Rainer Brunn:Geisterhaus fürGitarre
by Rainer Brunn.Intermediate. A mod-ern four-movementsuite for solo guitarwhose title translatesto "Haunted House".Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1045) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786662982
Rainer Brunn:Elemente für Gitarresolo
by Rainer Brunn.Intermediate. This pro-grammatic suite forsolo guitar portrayseach of the four basic"elements": water, air,fire, and earth. Writtenin notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1014) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663095
Rainer Brunn:Mitternacht imUhrenladen
by Rainer Brunn.I n t e r m e d i a t e ."Midnight in the ClockShop" is a modernpiece for solo guitar innotation only.
Sheet Music (EM1047) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786664429
Rainer Brunn:Sellanaa - für 2Gitarren
by Rainer Brunn.Intermediate. A mod-ern work in threemovements for guitarduet. Written as a com-bined score. (Parts arenot available separate-ly.
Sheet Music (EM2056) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663781
Rainer Brunn:Tagebuch
by Rainer Brunn.Beginning-Intermediate.Classical guitar piecesfor the beginningûin-termediate guitar play-er. These ten piecesfocus on more com-plex rhythms and notereading. Standardnotation.
Book (EM6014) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663798
Burgmuller: 3 Nocturnes for Cello & Guitar
by Friedrich Burgmuller,edited by Boris BjornBagger & MartinOstertag. Intermediate.Beautiful Romanticmusic for cello and gui-tar, for players of fairlymoderate ability.
Book (ECH527) $9.95ISBN 13: 9790204700868
Frank Campo: 3 Studies for GuitarQuartet
by Frank Campo.Intermediate. FrankCampo is Professor ofMusic and Chair ofComposition andTheory at CaliforniaState UniversityNorthridge. The ThreeStudies for GuitarQuartet was composedin 1989 for the
California State Northridge Guitar Quartetorganized by Professor Ron Purcell and thatgroup soon gave the work its first and severalsubsequent performances.Book (97421) $21.95ISBN 13: 9780786637324
Cantabileby Butch Baldassari and John Mock.Intermediate. This com-panion book to the CDCantabile by ButchBaldassari and JohnMock fills a void in theall too often hard tofind category of musicfor mandolin and classi-cal guitar, expanding
the repertoire for the intimate combination ofthese two instruments. Pieces range fromRenaissance and Baroque to the more Classicalmusic of Handel and Beethoven, to contempo-rary and Romantic compositions from Satie,Calace and Tarrega. This book should workwell for both students and professionals.Book (95734) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786617890
Matteo Carcassi: 25 Etudes MelodiquesOp. 60
by Matteo Carcassi.Intermediate-Advanced.The first and foremostedition of these everpopular studies, whichare to be found inalmost every syllabuswhere the guitar istaught. Selected by theExamination Board ofthe Royal Schools of
Music 2009. This new expanded and revisededition is the only publication to reconcile theearly sources of these Etudes with present dayplaying techniques.Book/CD Set (ECH470BCD) $19.90ISBN 13: 9783890442082
Carlevaro Masterclass:Villa-Lobos 12 Studies
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate. In thisbook, masterfulUruguayan guitaristand teacher AbelCarlevaro (1918-2001)offers insights to theperformance of the “12Studies” (1929) byHeitor Villa-Lobos.Without presenting the
complete works being analyzed, Carlevaroguides the student through the most challeng-ing parts of each of these twelve landmarkpieces. Using short examples and facsimiles ofa few bars of the original manuscripts given tohim by Villa-Lobos himself, Carlevaro revealsprofound and illuminating insights.Book (ECH713) $18.95ISBN 13: 9790204701049
Carlevaro Masterclass:Villa-Lobos 5Preludes, Choro No. 1
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate. In thisbook, masterfulUruguayan guitaristand teacher AbelCarlevaro (1918-2001)offers insights to theperformance of the “5Preludes” (1940) and“Choro No. 1” (1920)by Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Without presenting the complete worksbeing analyzed, Carlevaro guides the studentthrough the most challenging parts of each ofthese landmark pieces.Book (ECH712) $15.95ISBN 13: 9790204701032
Carlevaro PlaysCarlevaro
by Abel Carlevaro.World renowned gui-tarist Abel Carlevaroplaying 11 of his ownworks. Recorded in1985. Pieces includethe five-movement"Preludios Americanos,"
three Estudios, and the sonata "Cronomias"with generous liner notes on each piece.Compact Disc (CHR005) $21.95ISBN 13: 9780786667635
Abel Carlevaro GuitarMasterclass IV: BachChaconne
By J.S. Bach and Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate-Advanced.A technique analysisand interpretation ofJ.S. Bach’s Chaconne(BWV 1004) presentedby the exceptional vir-tuoso, composer andteacher, AbelCarlevaro. The tran-
scription is based on the original score for vio-lin and has been adapted for guitar conserv-ing the original style and spirit.Book (ECH714) $17.95ISBN 13: 9783890770635
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Abel Carlevaro: MyGuitar and My World
by Patrick Zeoli.Writings and reminis-cences on variousaspects of theMaestro's life's-workwith the guitar.Includes chapters onSegovia, Villa-Lobosand Agustín Barrios.Compiled and translat-ed by Patrick Zeoli.
Book (ECH706) $13.00ISBN 13: 9780786676583
Abel Carlevaro: His Last Works
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate-Advanced.The milonga began asa simple song accom-paniment and is one ofthe oldest song anddance forms to origi-nate in Argentina andUruguay. Uruguayancomposer, concert gui-tarist and teacher, Abel
Carlevaro (1918-2001) preferred to take histime while composing and spent more than ayear writing the two Milonga Suites in thiscollection. They comprise the last majorworks that Carlevaro wrote.Book (ECH733) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786673780
Carlevaro: GuitarMasterclass, Vol. 1, 10 Sor Studies
by Abel Carlevaro.Beginning-Intermediate.Technique, Analysisand Interpretation of10 of Fernando Sor'sbest known Studies.
Book (ECH711) $16.00ISBN 13: 9783890440231
Abel Carlevaro: Aires De Vidalita
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate. AbelCarlevaro, an excep-tional virtuoso, com-poser and teacher, isnot only one of themost important gui-tarists of our time, butthe creator of a newschool of instrumentaltechnique as well. Aires
de Vidalita is a virtuistic piece which Carlevaromasterfully composed.Book (ECH724) $8.00ISBN 13: 9780786677061
Abel Carlevaro:Arenguay DuoConcertante for 2 Guitars
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate-Advanced.Abel Carlevaro's com-position for duo con-cert guitars. Thisadvanced level pieceutilizes the upperrange of the guitars aswell as having manychromatic and atonalmelodies.
Book (97415) $16.95ISBN 13: 9780786636617
Abel Carlevaro:Introduccion YCapricho Guitar Solo
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate-Advanced.This advanced piecefeatures mixed metersand an overall new,20th-century approachto the classical guitar.In English and Spanish.
Book (97409) $10.95ISBN 13: 9780786637263
Abel Carlevaro:Microestudios, Vol. 1,Nos 1-5
by Abel Carlevaro.Beginning-Intermediate.Specially commisionedby Chanterelle Verlag,these studies areextremely useful inbuilding technique andseveral have been select-ed by the ExaminationBoard of the RoyalSchools of Music.
Book (ECH791) $9.00ISBN 13: 9790204700219
Abel Carlevaro:Microestudios forGuitar Vol. 2 Nos 6-10
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate. AbelCarlevaro's VolumeTwo of MicroestudiosNo's 6-10. These chal-lenging pieces for theintermediate guitaristfeatures changingmeters and atonalmelodies.
Book (ECH792) $9.00ISBN 13: 9783890441429
Abel Carlevaro:Microestudios for Guitar Vol. 3, Nos 11-15
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate.
Book (ECH793) $9.00ISBN 13: 9783890441436
Abel Carlevaro:Microestudios forGuitar Vol. 4 Nos 16-20
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate-Advanced.Abel Carlevaro, anexceptional virtuoso,composer and teacher,is not only one of themost important gui-tarists of our time, butthe creator of a newschool of instrumentaltechnique as well. The
Microestudios series is aimed at developingthe classical guitarist's technical ability.Written in standard notation only.Book (99807) $11.95ISBN 13: 9783890442327
Abel Carlevaro: Milonga Oriental
by Abel Carlevaro.Intermediate. A charm-ing and catchy Milongafrom the East ofUruguay. A later workby the great UruguayanMaestro Abel Carlevaro.For players of only a lit-tle more than moderateability.
Book (ECH723) $8.00ISBN 13: 9780786677078
Ferdinando Carulli: 6 DivertissementsBrillants Op. 317
by Ferdinando Carulliedited by Peter Danner.Intermediate. The SixD i v e r t i s s e m e n t sBrillants, opus 317,contain some ofCarulli's better musicfor solo guitar. They areneither didactic or vir-tuosic, but, are intend-ed for performers of
medium ability. This edition follows the origi-nal edition closely, and the voicing has beenretained throughout.Book (97380) $11.95ISBN 13: 9780786637010
TheCastellani/Andriaccio Duo
by Michael Andriaccioand Joanne Castellani.The guitar duo ofJoanne Castellani andMichael Andriaccio isregarded as one of theelite chamber ensem-bles on the classic musicscene today. Praised bycritics internationally,The New York Times
hailed them as "First rate and a pleasure tohear. The performances were consistently fineand the rapport just about perfect.DVD (97551DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279108850
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: FugaElegiaca
by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, edited byRonald Purcell.Intermediate-Advanced.The "Preludio" wascomposed on Sept.27th, 1967 and the"Fuga" was completedon Oct. 18th, 1967.
Book (ECH726) $12.00ISBN 13: 9780963542823
Chansons of the 16th Century forClassical Guitar
by Richard Metzger.Intermediate. A collec-tion of chansons print-ed in various collec-tions between 1529and 1543 by PierreAttaingnant, the inven-tor of single-impressionprinting. The arrange-ment of chansons forlute or keyboard was
an important source of instrumental music inthe sixteenth century. The chansons in thepresent anthology, the fruits of a particularlyrich period in French music, are modernarrangements for guitar or lute made inaccordance with procedures found in Frenchprints of the time.Book (20110) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786664788
Chopin for Acoustic Guitar
by Richard Yates.Intermediate. FredericChopin was one of themost original and influ-ential composers in his-tory. Although he onlylived 39 years, hewrote music that hasthoroughly embeddeditself in our culture. Hismelodies are often
instantly familiar to us and show a profoundlyric sense.Book/CD Set (97854BCD) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780786644179
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The Christmas Bookby Elias Barreiro.Intermediate. Thisbook offers solo finger-style guitar arrange-ments of 35 Christmasmelodies from aroundthe world. To eliminatepage turns, the set-tings are presented inseparate standardnotation and tablature
versions. A few of these popular carols arewritten in dropped-D tuning.Book (99255) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786658787
Christmas Carols forFlute & Guitar
by Mychal Gendron.Intermediate. This vol-ume contains some ofthe most popular tradi-tional carols, arrangedfor flute and guitar.Most of these duetarrangements allow asmuch dialogue andinterplay between thetwo instruments as
possible, while maintaining each carol's char-acter and spirit. While the flute often carriesthe melody, the guitar has frequent solo pas-sages of its own to help break the "melodywith chords" monotony found in manyarrangements of this kind.Book/CD Set (95656BCD) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780786665747
Christmas Music forAcoustic Guitar
by Stephen Siktberg.Intermediate. "Oh,Holy Night," "Oh, LittleTown of Bethlehem,"and "It Came Upon aMidnight Clear" arejust a few of the carolsin this collectionarranged for classicalguitar. The author'sintent while arranging
these carols was to maintain their traditionalflavor while making them idiomatic for theguitar. A great way to enhance any Christmasgathering.Book (94428) $14.95ISBN 13: 9781562220150
A Christmas Pastoralearranged by MichaelNewman and LauraOltman. MultipleLevels. Celebration ofthe Christmas holidayincludes a rich musicaltradition. For this scoreand accompanyingCD, the international-ly-renowned Newman& Oltman Guitar Duo
presents a ravishing collection of sacred musicwritten for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.The duo has chosen music from six centuriesin a wide variety of musical styles, includingfamiliar Christmas tunes, little-known gems,and interesting variations on familiar themeswritten by such composers as Bach, Handel,Pachelbel, Mendelssohn, and Brahms.Book/CD Set (21007BCD) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780786673186
Christmas Songs forClassical Guitar
by Joseph Castle.Beginning. Easy classi-cal arrangements ofwell-known carolstransposed to keys suit-able for solo guitar.Original harmoniza-tions are retained ifpossible, but chordsare sometimes struc-tured to sound full and
complete on the guitar.Book (93789) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780871660053
Il-Ryun Chung:Farbspiele -- 7 Stückefür Gitarre
by Il-Ryun Chung.Intermediate-Advanced.The composer's noteson this suite of pieces,whose title is translated"Color Games," state:"In music you do notonly find tone colors --even whole pieces mayshimmer in musicalcolors. So each of the
seven pieces has a different basic color."Notation only.Sheet Music (EM1033) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786664221
Il-Ryun Chung:Morgendämmerungfür Gitarre
by Il-Ryun Chung.I n t e r m e d i a t e .Translated "Dawn", thisevocative piece for sologuitar makes extensiveuse of harmonics and iswritten on two stavesin notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1017) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663156
Ciclosby Daniel Akiva.Intermediate-Advanced.Ciclos is a cycle ofcompositions andarrangements for clas-sic guitar of the musicof the Sephardic Jews.It represents severalcycles that are con-nected to this culture:The life cycle, including
lullabies, wedding songs and funeral songs;the yearly cycle, including the various holi-days; and the cycle of Sephardic experiencefrom the early Middle Ages until this century.The Sephardic Jews are the descendants ofthe Jews who were exiled from Spain in 1492.Book/CD Set (97323BCD) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786650897
Cincocancionesde amor
by Jose Luis Merlin.Intermediate. LeadingArgentine guitar play-er, composer andteacher José Luis Merlinlives and works inSpain. His works arevery popular and areplayed worldwide. Thiscollection is particularlybeautiful.
Book (ECH1701) $9.95ISBN 13: 9790204717019
Classic Guitar Artistryperformed by DenisAzabagic. In this 50minute performanceDVD, Denis Azabagicperforms compositionsrepresentative of theguitar repertoire fromthe days of its prede-cessor, the Spanishvihuela, to the present.Azabagic is one of the
most compelling classical guitarists on theinternational concert circuit today. He per-forms concerts around the globe, maintain-ing a balance between his solo recitals, cham-ber music with the Cavatina Duo, andengagements as a soloist with orchestras.DVD (98407DVD) $19.95UPC: 796279103510
Classic Guitar DVDAnthology
Michael Andriaccio. Thisclassic guitar DVDanthology has per-formances by some ofthe world’s best play-ers. Pieces and per-formances includeCarlos Barbosa-Lima:Mi Bossa Blue andEmbers, Castellani-Andraccio Duo: Sonata
in D Minor, Nikita Koshkin: Cambridge Suite,Ronn McFarlane, Jorge Morel, Newman &Oltman Duo: Prelude, Judicael Perroy: BWV997, Andrew York: Marley’s Ghost, FabioZanon: Appassionata, and more.DVD (20382DVD) $19.95UPC: 796279089708
Classic Guitar for the Young Beginner
by William Bay.Beginning. Without ahint of condescension,this book/CD offers theyoung classic guitarista thorough groundingin reading standardnotation in first posi-tion. This book waswritten in the Mel Baytradition of providing
only enough music theory to understandwhat is required of the student at any givenpoint in the book. Numerous studies and folk-song melodies are presented with suggestedchord changes for accompaniment by ateacher or a second student guitarist.Book/CD Set (20307BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786668809
Classic GuitarManuscript Book
Like the GuitarManuscript Book, thisvolume features onlyeight staves per pageallowing plenty ofroom to write classicguitar music withdetailed position andfingering indications.Includes importantinformation on writing
special effects, barre markings, and ornamen-tation. Also includes a handy glossary of musi-cal terms broken down in segments of stylis-tic and tempo markings.Book (95157) $5.95ISBN 13: 9781562229955
Classic Guitar MethodVolume 1
by Mel Bay. Beginning.Complete in three vol-umes, this widely usedtext presents classicalguitar instruction in alogical and clear man-ner. The student isthoroughly groundedin left and right handtechnical studies and isacquainted with the
works of the masters. In notation only.Book (93207) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780871663320
Classic Guitar MethodVolume 1
by Mel Bay. Beginning.Complete in three vol-umes, this widely usedtext presents classicalguitar instruction in alogical and clear man-ner. The student isthoroughly groundedin left and right handtechnical studies and isacquainted with the
works of the masters. In notation only.Book/CD Set (93207BCD) $15.95ISBN 13: 9780786644742
Classic Guitar MethodVolume 2
by Mel Bay. Beginning-Intermediate. Completein three volumes, thiswidely used text pres-ents classical guitarinstruction in a logicaland clear manner. Thestudent is thoroughlygrounded in left andright hand technicalstudies and is acquainted
with the works of the masters. In notation only.Book/CD Set (93208BCD) $15.95ISBN 13: 9780786658671
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Classic Guitar MethodVolume 3
by Mel Bay.Intermediate-Advanced.Complete in three vol-umes, this widely usedmethod series presentsclassical guitar instruc-tion in a logical andclear manner. The stu-dent is thoroughlygrounded in left andright hand technical
studies and is acquainted with the works ofthe masters. In this volume, the student willbe introduced to the Third, Fourth, Fifth,Seventh and Ninth Positions.Book/CD Set (93209BCD) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786661770
Classic Guitar Reference Wall Chart
by William Bay andRichard Pick.Beginning. A valuablewall chart for studentand teacher. Showsmajor and minor three-octave scales, righthand arpeggio pat-terns, arpeggiatedcadences in major andminor keys and a com-
plete fingerboard/notation diagram.Wall Chart (20165) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786666973
Classic Guitar Scale Chart
by William Bay andRichard Pick.Beginning. A handyreference chart show-ing 3-octave major,minor and chromaticscales and harmonizedscales in both majorand minor modes.
Chart (20127) $3.95ISBN 13: 9780786667017
ClassicGuitarTechnique
by Jorge Cardoso.Multiple Levels. JorgeCardoso is a recognizedperformer who hastravelled the world overgiving hundreds orconcerts as a soloist, induos, and with orches-tras. There are innu-merable recordings ofhis performances, and
he is a prolific composer whose works havebeen recorded by other guitarists in more thanthirty albums. Cardoso is also a master teacherwith followers around the world.DVD (21962DVD) $39.95ISBN 13: 8428353412233
Classic Koshkinby Nikita Koshkin andedited by Frank Koonce.Advanced. Born in1956 in Moscow, gui-tarist Nikita Koshkin isone of Russia’s leadingcomposers, teachersand concert artists.This collection includesworks from throughouthis 30-year career as a
composer including his three-movementHispanic Suite, one of his earliest composi-tions. The other compositions included in thisvolume are: Pan, Tristan Playing the Lute,Romance, and a five-movement suite calledThe Ballads: Suite for Solo Guitar.Book (20053) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786670277
Classic TangosFor Guitar
by Ole Halen.Intermediate. Due tosome deep-seated cul-tural irony known onlyto its native popula-tion, the Argentinetango has a profoundgrip on Finland wheredance clubs and popu-lar singers thrive onthis particular style of
music. In this collection, Finnish guitarist ÒleHalen shares his enthusiasm for the genre bypresenting tangos for solo guitar by some ofthe best Latin American and Spanish tangocomposer/guitarists, plus transcriptions andarrangements by such luminaries as FranciscoTárrega and Daniel Fortea of Spanish andItalian works originally composed for instru-ments other than the guitar. Written in stan-dard notation and tablature.Book (97066) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786646883
Classical Book ofSolos
edited by RichardWright. Intermediate.Together with TheBaroque Book (97479),this book was com-piled as part of an edu-cational series imple-menting an innovativeteaching conceptdeveloped by the UKbranch of the
European Guitar Teachers Association. Thisvolume contains intermediate level classicguitar solos from the early 19th Century,including works by Aguado, Carcassi, Carulli,Coste, Diabelli, Giuliani, Molino, and Sor. Theprogressively arranged pieces are divided intothree categories: 1) pieces that do not con-tain left-hand slurs or barres and do not gohigher than the fifth position, 2) pieces thatinclude half barres, single grace notes, andother examples of the left-hand slur, and 3)pieces that include full barres along with mul-tiple grace notes.Book (98100) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786643936
A Classical Christmasby Ken Sugita andAnthony Glise.Recorded at theChâteau de Hem(France), this recordinghighlights over 24favorite Christmas car-
ols, arranged for classical guitar and violin byAnthony Glise for this recording. Performedby Glise with violinist Ken Sugita, this collec-tion makes a tremendous Christmas gift forthe guitar enthusiast -or yourself!Compact Disc (20256CD) $5.00UPC: 796279087865
ClassicalGuitarfor Dummies
by Mark Phillips.Beginning-Intermediate.Want to be a classicalguitarist, but never hada lesson? No problem –this hands-on guideteaches you all the fun-damental techniquesyou need to playscales, melodies, andfull-length pieces in the
classical style. You get plenty of practice exer-cises to stretch your skills, selections from theclassical repertoire, and a bonus audio CDthat helps you play along with the musicpieces from the book!Book/CD Set (9780470464700) $24.99ISBN 13: 9780470464700
Classical GuitarPedagogy
by Anthony Glise.Multiple Levels. Thiscomprehensive, illus-trated text offers an in-depth look at themechanics and musicalthought process ofteaching the classicalguitar the "why" ratherthan the "how" theclassical guitarist does
things a certain way. In the author's words,"Classical Guitar Pedagogy is the study ofhow to teach guitarists to teach." This univer-sity-level text will be of enormous assistanceto the teacher in explaining the musical,anatomical, technical, and psychologicalunderpinning of guitar performance.Book (95638) $35.00ISBN 13: 9780786613809
Classical GuitarPerformance
By Carlos Bonell. In thisfully interactive DVD,one of the world’s lead-ing classical guitarists,Carlos Bonell, performs1 hour of the most rec-ognized and lovedpieces from the classi-cal guitar repertoire.Pieces include"Lagrima", "Lute Suite
in E Minor BWV996", "Recuerdos de laAlhambra", and more. Interactive menusallow you to view the performance by choos-ing to watch right hand or left hand in addi-tion to the main footage, which allows a close-up perspective of the techniques employed!DVD (DYDV1) $29.95UPC: 796279101165
ClassicalMasterpiecesin Tablature
transcribed by DennisFranco. Intermediate. Asequel to DennisFranco's popular initialoffering ClassicalGuitar in Tablature, thisbook presents some ofthe most popular clas-sic guitar solos scoredin notation and tabla-ture. The composers
include Fernando Sor, Vincenzo Galilei,Gaspar Sanz, Robert de Visee, JohannSebastian Bach, and John Dowland.Book (95688) $12.99ISBN 13: 9780786616404
Classics Foreverby Peter Morscheck andChris Burgmann.Beginning-Intermediate.Classics Forever is acollection of famousclassical works that arearranged for acousticguitar. You knowmany of these beautifulmelodies from radioand TV advertisements.
In transcribing these pieces special attentionhas been given to preserving the “original”composition as much as possible.Book/CD Set (610254) $19.95ISBN 13: 9783932587658
JoaquinClerch: Four Works
by Joaquin Clerch.Advanced. The Cubanguitarist and protegéof Leo Brouwer,Joaquín Clerch hasbeen described by EliotFisk as the outstandingguitarist of his genera-tion worldwide; he isalso a prize-winningcomposer.
Book (ECH1732) $17.50ISBN 13: 9783890442921
Joaquin Clerch:Preludios DePrimavera
by Joaquin Clerch.Advanced. The Cubanguitarist and protegéof Leo Brouwer,Joaquín Clerch hasbeen described by EliotFisk as the outstandingguitarist of his genera-tion worldwide; he isalso a prize-winningcomposer.
Book (ECH1731) $11.60ISBN 13: 9783890442914
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Complete Anthologyof Lute Music FromMusick's Monument
by Thomas Mace, tran-scribed & edited byAndrew Shepard-Smith.Intermediate. The firstcomplete anthology oflute music containedwithin Thomas Mace’shistoric treatise Musick’sMonument (1676),transcribed and editedfor classical guitar by
Andrew Shepard-Smith. An exquisite andintriguing collection of early English Baroquelute music containing twelve preludes, eightcomplete lute suites, transcription notes, and adetailed table of ornaments (as outlined inMusick’s Monument). Originally written as apedagogical text for lute and theorbo, Mace’slute music contains wonderful insights into theperformance practice of the time.Book (99995) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786659685
The Complete Carcassi Guitar Method
compiled by Mel Bayand Joseph Castle.Multiple Levels. Here ina single volume is theoriginal guitar methodof Mateo Carcassi(1792-1853) translatedto ENGLISH and SPAN-ISH and published withhis famous "25 Studies".Although regarded as
moderately archaic in terms of modern guitartechnique, Carcassi's time- proven method issecond to none in its presentation of a gradedlearning system featuring scales, exercises, andengaging compositions in various keys.Written in standard notation only.Book (93611ENSP) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780871663788
The Complete ChopinMazurkas
arranged by StephenAron. Intermediate.This collection pres-ents, for the first time,the complete Mazurkasof Frederic Chopinarranged for solo classi-cal guitar. The Mazurkais the only form thecomposer embracedthroughout his life-
time. The distinctive and personal pieces areunimaginably varied and colorful, rangingfrom brief and vigorous dances to deep andcomplex extended works.Book (98411) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786650620
Complete GiulianiStudies
compiled and edited byDavid Grimes. MultipleLevels. The studies ofMauro Giuliani (1781-1829) stand alongsidethose of Fernando Sor,Matteo Carcassi,Dionisio Aguado andFerinando Carulli asthe staples of thedidactic pieces by the
"first generation" of classical guitarists.Giuliani was one of the most celebrated gui-tarists of his age, a brilliant performer andprolific composer. He left a legacy of compo-sitions, and many of his works are heard reg-ularly in recitals and concerts today.Book (95650) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786614332
Complete GuitarWorks of DionisioAguado, Volume 2
by Dionisio Aguado.Intermediate. These vol-umes bring togetherwhat is known ofDionisio Aguado's life,and give full detailsabout the publication ofhis music. Volume 2consists of "NuevoMethodo para Guitarra",Aquado's last and best
known method for guitar. Facsimile reproduc-tion in Spanish with preface in English.Book (96643) $44.95ISBN 13: 9780786628230
Complete GuitarWorks of DionisioAguado, Volume 3
by Dionisio Aguado.Intermediate. Thesevolumes bring togeth-er what is known ofDionisio Aguado's life,and give full detailsabout the publicationof his music. Volume 3contains all ofAguado's works withopus number, includ-
ing "Le Menuet Affandangado" and "LeFandango Varie." Facsimile reproduction inSpanish with preface in English.Book (96644) $44.95ISBN 13: 9780786628247
Complete GuitarWorks of DionisioAguado, Volume 4
by Dionisio Aguado.Intermediate. Thesevolumes bring togeth-er what is known ofDionisio Aguado's life,and give full detailsabout the publicationof his music. Volume 4completes the set with10 works by Aguadowithout opus number.
Facsimile reproduction in Spanish with pref-ace in English.Book (96645) $41.95ISBN 13: 9780786628254
The CompleteLaurindo AlmeidaAnthology of Latin American Guitar Duets
by Laurindo Almeida;edited by Ron Purcell.Intermediate-Advanced.This collection presentsguitar duets byLaurindo Almeida andmusical friends plusrelated photographs ofhistorical interest.Features RadamesGnattali, "Pixinguinho"
(Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho - "Father of theSamba"), Heitor Villa-Lobos, Charlie Byrd,Ernesto Nazareth, and "Garoto" (AnibalAugusto Sardinha). In addition to music fromBrazil this collection addresses a variety ofLatin American styles with arrangements ofmelodies from Venezuela, Cuba and Mexico.Book (20116) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786664726
The CompleteLaurindo AlmeidaAnthology ofTraditional Guitar Duets
edited by Ron Purcell.Intermediate-Advanced.This collection of 16guitar duets offers pro-fessionals, teachers orstudents a wide varietyof styles from theBaroque to the Post-Romantic periods.Some of this music isunique to the guitar
repertoire. For example, the six Serenadesintroduce some of the most popular music ofthe late 19th century by Georges Bizet, FranzDrdla, Enrico Toselli, Moritz Moszkowski,Ricardo Drigo and Sigmund Romberg.Book (20113) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786664696
The CompleteLaurindo AlmeidaAnthology of Guitar Solos
by Laurindo Almeida,edited by Ron Purcell.Intermediate-Advanced.Laurindo Almeida(1917-1995) belongsto an elite group ofBrazilian/American gui-tarists, who by com-posing importantworks for the guitarreinstated the instru-
ment in his native country as worthy of seri-ous musical study. Stylistically, his composi-tions synthesize his classical background,Afro-Brazilian rhythms, traditional Brazilianmusic, and American jazz. This collectionpresents Almeida's solos preserving the origi-nal left and right hand fingerings.Book (99738) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786661831
Complete LaurindoAlmeida Anthology ofGuitar Trios
by Laurindo Almeida,edited by Ronald Purcell.Intermediate. LaurindoAlmeida (1917-1995)belongs to an elitegroup of Brazilian/American guitarists,who by composingimportant works for theguitar reinstated theinstrument in his native
country as worthy of serious musical study.This collection presents Almeida’s trios pre-serving the original left and right hand finger-ings. Written in standard notation only.Book (99756) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786661879
The CompleteLaurindo AlmeidaAnthology of Original Guitar Duets
by Laurindo Almeida;Edited by Ron Purcell.Intermediate. LaurindoAlmeida (1917-1995)belongs to an elitegroup of Brazilian/American guitarists,who by composingimportant works forthe guitar reinstatedthe instrument in his
native country as worthy of serious musicalstudy. This comprehensive collection presentsAlmeida's duets preserving original left andright hand fingerings. Written in standardnotation only.Book (99755) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786661565
CompleteMethod for Classic Guitar
by Mel Bay. MultipleLevels. Mel Bay's ownmethod for the classicguitar, featuring a thor-ough grounding in thefundamentals of musicand reading guitarnotation, plus gradedstudies and pieces. Thisbook presents classicguitar technique in a
manner that anyone can easily follow. Musicaland technical concepts are introduced gradu-ally as needed throughout the text and driv-en home with ample musical illustrations.Book (93400) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780871669612
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Complete Sor Studies for Guitar
by David Grimes.Multiple Levels. Theguitar studies ofFernando Sor (1778-1839) have long beenvalued highly amongthe indispensable ele-ments of a guitarist'straining. A number ofprominent virtuosiattribute a large por-
tion of their development to the diligentstudy of these works. Sor's studies address animpressive array of technical and musical top-ics, including proper left-hand fingering,training of the right hand, interval and chordformations, scales, arpeggios, repeated notes,ligados, barring, natural harmonics, control ofnote duration, balance of melody versusaccompaniment, and the handling of contra-puntal voices.Book (95110) $24.95ISBN 13: 9781562229474
The Complete Works of Agustin BarriosMangore Vol. 1
compiled and edited byRico Stover. Advanced.The product ofdecades of scholarlyinvestigation, Volume1 contains 67 musicalworks by the virtuosoParaguayan guitaristAgustín BarriosMangoré (1885-1944).This is the first edition
of Barrios’ music based on all availablesources: manuscripts, phonograph recordingsand published editions (pre-1970s). Writtenin standard notation only, the two volumes ofthis definitive collection are illustrated withperiod photographs, concert programs andBarrios’ own drawings.Book (96308) $39.95ISBN 13: 9780786624799
The Complete Works of Agustin BarriosMangore Vol. 2
compiled and edited byRico Stover. Advanced.Volume 2 of this land-mark publicationincludes 65 originalcompositions in stan-dard notation plus aunique CD featuringBarrios himself playing21 original worksincluding: Danza
Paraguaya, La Catedral, Un Sueño en laFloresta, Maxixe, Tarantella, Aire PopularParaguayo and many more! In addition to themusic, 82 pages of exhaustive Critical Notesshed light on the Barrios catalog making thisthe definitive anthology of his work. Book/CD Set (20765BCD) $49.95ISBN 13: 9780786671892
Complete Works ofScott Joplin for Guitar
arranged by Giovanni deChiaro. Intermediate.The piano rag is musicalform unlike any other.Although melodious,ragtime's excitementand appeal derives fromits syncopated rhythms.Ragtime music achievednotoriety through itsgreatest composer,
Scott Joplin (1868-1917).Book (96937) $34.99ISBN 13: 9780786632794
Composer's DeskReference for theClassic Guitar
by Chris Kachian.Beginning-Intermediate.Traditionally the classicguitar has been eitherexcluded or inade-quately represented inorchestration text-books, resulting inmuch misinformationabout its technique, itspracticality in various
performance contexts, and its character. Theguitar's unique tuning, broad timbral varietyand intimate nature pose a formidable chal-lenge to non-guitarist composers, for whoman extensive amount of time would berequired to gain even a minimal hands-onacquaintance. For most composers this is anunrealistic expectation, leading to time-con-suming consultations and extensive draftingor rewriting.Book (98976) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786667550
Concierto Antillano -Guitar Solo Part
by Ernesto Cordero.Intermediate-Advanced.This concerto for guitarand orchestra wascomposed by ErnestoCordero, one of PuertoRico's outstanding con-temporary composers.The pastoral firstmovement portraysthe idyllic Antillean
landscape using a combination of continentalSpanish and Antillean Spanish Creole influ-ences, which are most discernible in the lush,romantic cadenza. The second movement isdistinguished by the alternation of twomelodies: one, a melody blending a numberof ancient influences, and the second distinct-ly Cuban in nature.Book (98955G) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786607556
Concierto Antillano -Score
by Ernesto Cordero.Intermediate-Advanced.This concerto for guitarand orchestra wascomposed by ErnestoCordero, one of PuertoRico's outstanding con-temporary composers.The pastoral firstmovement portraysthe idyllic Antillean
landscape using a combination of continentalSpanish and Antillean Spanish Creole influ-ences, which are most discernible in the lush,romantic cadenza. The second movement isdistinguished by the alternation of twomelodies: one, a melody blending a numberof ancient influences, and the second distinct-ly Cuban in nature.Book (98955S) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786661305
Concierto Antillanofor Piano and Guitar -Reduction of Score
by Ernestro Cordero.Intermediate-Advanced.The ConciertoAntillano by ErnestoCordero is acclaimedas one of the finestConcerti written forguitar and chamberorchestra. It effectivelyintegrates diversecross-cultural elements
of the Greater Antilles. These are the Spanishspeaking island-nations of Cuba, Puerto Ricoand Dominican Republic.Book (98955PGS) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786670994
Concierto Festivo -Guitar Solo Part - ForGtr & Orchestra
by Ernesto Cordero.Intermediate-Advanced.Cordero’s ConciertoFestivo, for guitar andstring orchestra, is hismost recent work, writ-ten in 2003. It wascommissioned by theUniversity of PuertoRico, to celebrate the100th Anniversary of
its foundation, and the re-opening of itsTheater. The concerto has three movements,written in a modal and neo-Romantic style, inwhich the contrapuntal elements of theSpanish Renaissance combine with contem-porary harmonies giving it a distinctive flavorwhich is present in most of Cordero’s works.Book (21462G) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786675425
Concierto Festivo -Score - For Guitar andString Orchestra
by Ernesto Cordero.Intermediate-Advanced.Cordero’s ConciertoFestivo, for guitar andstring orchestra, is hismost recent work, writ-ten in 2003. It wascommissioned by theUniversity of PuertoRico, to celebrate the100th Anniversary of
its foundation, and the re-opening of itsTheater. The concerto has three movements,written in a modal and neo-Romantic style, inwhich the contrapuntal elements of theSpanish Renaissance combine with contem-porary harmonies giving it a distinctive flavorwhich is present in most of Cordero’s works.Book (21462S) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786675418
A Concise History of the Classic Guitar
by Graham Wade. AConcise History of theClassic Guitar byGraham Wade, one ofthe foremost interna-tional writers on theguitar, explores the his-tory of the instrumentfrom the 16th centuryto the present day. Thiscompact assessment of
five centuries of fretted instruments cover thevihuela in Spain, the history of four-courseand five-course guitars, the evolution of tab-lature, and developments in the six-stringguitar in the 19th century. The work alsocharts the contribution of leading composers,performers and luthiers of the 20th century,and evaluates the influence of Segovia,Llobet, Pujol, Presti, Bream, Williams, etc.Book (98412) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786649785
The ContemporaryGuitar
by Stanley Yates.Intermediate-Advanced.This collection of newmusic, written by com-posers who are or whohave been performingguitarists themselves,presents intermediateto advanced concertworks that explore themusical and technical
diversity of the contemporary guitar. Eachcomposer offers a unique musical and techni-cal perspective of what the contemporaryguitar is. The harmonic language ranges fromjazz to atonality, the styles vary from blues tominimalism, and the cultural influences spanfrom Eastern European to Celtic.Book (99527) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786608409
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ContradanzasHabaneras for Guitarand Flute
by Manuel Saumell,arranged by EliasBarreiro. Intermediate-Advanced. Select" C o n t r a d a n z a sHabaneras" by 19thcentury Cuban com-poser Manuel Saumell(1817-1870). Saumellis known as the "Fatherof nationalism in
Cuban music". In more than 50 ContradanzasHabaneras, Saumell never repeated himself,for within those 8 or 16-bar phrases, he wascapable of astounding rhythmic and melodicinvention.Book (95707) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786616794
Conversation Piecesby Lawrence Long.Beginning. This book isa collection of short,easy-to-learn guitarsolos that soundimpressive even whenplayed by the begin-ning guitar student.The classical/folk styleof these works givesthe performer some-
thing that is fun and exciting to learn, and thelistener something that is pleasant to the ear.The works are arranged in order of musicalcomplexity, the last being the most difficult.Book/CD Set (98453BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786650934
Ernesto Cordero - El Carbonerito
arranged by ErnestoCordero. Intermediate-Advanced. This solopiece for classic guitaris a musical theme withfive variations based onan ancient nurserymelody very popular inSpain and SpanishAmerica. This musicaltheme is based on an
ancient Spanish romance, whose oldest formappears in a gothic parchment dating fromthe 15th century. The most recent or modernversion of this romance is from the last thirdof the 19th century.Book/CD Set (99348BCD) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786658725
Ernesto Cordero -Renunciar and Entreguitarra y voz
by Joaquin Rodrigo.Beginning-Intermediate.These two songs forvoice and guitar comefrom the writings fromGilberto ConcepcionSuarez and well knownPuerto Rican popsinger Danny Rivera.These pieces blend themusical orientations of
classical and pop music together. Standardnotation only.Book (ECH756) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786667611
Ernesto Cordero - Two PopularAndalusian Themes
arranged by ErnestoCordero. Intermediate.Los Cuatro Muleros(The Four Mulers) andEn el Café de Chinitas(The Chinitas Café) aretwo popularAndalusian songs ofexquisite taste thatprobably date from thebeginning of the 19th
century. These popular songs were compiledby the great Spanish poet, Federico GarcöaLorca (1898-1936), who loved to play themon the piano. Here they are arranged for soloclassic guitar in standard notation only. Book (99134) $4.95ISBN 13: 9780786661145
Ernesto Cordero:Pregunta and Mapeyé
by Ernesto Cordero.Intermediate-Advanced.These two composi-tions for guitar solo,Pregunta and Mapeyé,are both conceived inthe same harmoniclanguage. They arebased on the continu-ous variations of a har-monic sequence
known as "andalusian" or "Phrygian" cadence,which is frequently used in South-Spanishfolklore. Building on this foundation, thecomposer has added a "flamenco" touch tothe music.Book (ECH739) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786667598
Ernesto Cordero: 2Piezas Afro-Antillanas
by Ernesto Cordero.Intermediate-Advanced.In two afro-antillanpieces Nana para unaNegrita and ElC u m b a n c h e r i t o ,Cordero employsresources and sonori-ties such as crossedstrings, percussiveblows, quarter-tones,
pizzicati and harmonics. The composer'sintention is to evoke the sonorities of the afro-antillan culture, particularly that of the islandsof Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Santo Domingo.The works are dedicated to the Uruguayanguitarist Baltazar Benitez.Book (97423) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786637348
Cordero: 4 Works forVoice & Guitar
by Ernesto Cordero.Intermediate-Advanced.With music by ErnestoCordero and texts byJuan Ramon Jiménez,Luis Llorens Torres andNimia Vicens. Thissong collection is abeauty to behold.Lyrics in Spanish.
Book (ECH708) $11.95ISBN 13: 9780963542830
Marcelo Coronel:Homenaje a un carrero patagonico
edited by Jozef Zsapkaand Dagmar Zsapka.Beginning-Intermediate.Vibrant new concertrepertoire for flute &guitar by this fast risingAgentinian composer.
Book (ECH790) $19.00ISBN 13: 9780786676637
Napoleon Coste, 25 Etudes de Genreop. 38
by Napoleon Coste, edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Intermediate. Facsimileedition from the 2ndRichault edition ofc.1880. Roughly 7 yearsafter the first editionand in the last years ofhis life, Napoléon Costere-issued a revised andcorrected edition of his
famous studies, certainly the versions he wouldlike to have seen perpetuated.Book (ECH1401) $13.00ISBN 13: 9780786676682
Napoleon Coste: The Complete Worksfor Solo Guitar, Vol. 1
by Napoleon Coste,edited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate.Important repertoirecollection in reprints ofthe original editions.Napoléon Coste wasFrance's best guitaristcomposer and a lead-ing figure in theRomantic development
of the guitar. Influenced by Sor, he advancedthe harmonic language of the guitar.Book (ECH1021) $45.00ISBN 13: 9790204702084
Napoleon Coste: The Complete Worksfor Solo Guitar, Vol. 2
by Napoleon Coste,edited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate.Important repertoirecollection in reprints ofthe original editions.Napoléon Coste wasFrance's best guitaristcomposer and a lead-ing figure in theRomantic development
of the guitar. Influenced by Sor, he advancedthe harmonic language of the guitar.Book (ECH1022) $45.00ISBN 13: 9790204702091
Napoleon Coste:CollectedGuitar Works, Volume 5
By Napoleon coste, edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Intermediate-Advanced.This album, part of ourearlier edition ofCoste's "CompleteGuitar Works" is still instock and containssome of Coste's finestoutput.
Book (ECH405) $15.95ISBN 13: 9790204700493
Napoleon Coste:Collected GuitarWorks Volume 7
by Napoleon Coste edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Intermediate-Advanced.This edition of theworks of Coste featureshis duets for guitars.Titles include: Scherzoet Pastorale op. 10,Duetto (WoO), GrandDuo (WoO).
Book (97366) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786636891
Cuban Dances forGuitar and Flute
by Ignacio Cervantes,Arranged by EliasBarreiro. Intermediate-Advanced. Select"Cuban Dances" by19th century Cubancomposer IgnacioCervantes (1847-1905). AlthoughCervantes respectedthe binary form estab-
lished by his predecessor Manuel Saumell, itwas the romanticism of Cervantes' danceswhich distinguished the final evolutionaryphase of the "contradanza". They were con-ceived by Cervantes as "a page in the albumof the Romantic Century".Book (95706) $12.99ISBN 13: 9780786616787
Danzas of Puerto Ricofor Two Guitars
arranged by EliasBarreiro. Beginning-Intermediate. A collec-tion of danzas by fiveof the most importantnineteenth and twenti-eth century PuertoRican composers: JuanMorel Campos, Luis R.Miranda, Angel Mislan,Manuel G. Tavarez and
Braulio Dueno Colon.Book/CD Set (98910BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786653669
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Marco De Biasi:Concerto per Tre Chitarree e Orchestra
by Marco De Biasi.Intermediate. NewConcerto for 3 Guitars,String Orchesra &Percussion by contem-porary Italian compos-er Marco de Biasi. Hirematerial is availablefrom the publisher.
Book (ECH1903) $37.95ISBN 13: 9790204719037
Francois de Fossa: 32 Trios Concertants,op. 18
by Francois de Fossa andedited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate.Fantastic music for gui-tar, violin and cello bythis still very underrat-ed guitarist composer.
Book (ECH506) $26.00ISBN 13: 9783890440057
Francois de Fossa:Quartet Op. 19, No. 3
by Francois de Fossa andedited by MargaritaMazo. Intermediate.Published for the firsttime this century, thismusic ranks amongstthe finest chambermusic ever written. Thepossibility of perform-ing it either with guitarduo, violin, and cello or
with guitar, violin, viola and cello will broadenits appeal even further and assure it a lastingplace in the chamber music repertoire.Book (97397) $25.95ISBN 13: 9780786637140
Adam del Monte:Progressive FlamencoClassical Artistry
performed by Adam delMonte. Multiple Levels.This video illustratesthe evolving nature ofboth classic and fla-menco guitar perform-ance technique. In thislandmark debut videoperformance, virtuosoguitarist Adam DelMonte demonstrates
his mastery of both genres, as well as his skillsas a composer and improviser. With fingersflying in the face of conventional opinion, hedeftly achieves both a synthesis and crys-talline separation of the two guitar forms.DVD (97849DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279106481
Deluxe Album OfClassic Guitar Music
by Joe Castle.Beginning-Intermediate.Joseph Castle has com-piled and edited 76time-honored classicguitar solos, reflectinghis comprehensiveknowledge of the gui-tar and of music ingeneral. Selectionsrange in time from
1500 through the Romantic period.Composers include Mozart, Carcassi,Beethoven, Gluck, and many others.Book (93284) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780871669421
Developing ClassicalGuitar Technique
by Denis Azabagic.Intermediate-Advanced.In this instructionalDVD Denis Azabagicoffers technical andinterpretive tips onperforming two of themost famous pieces inthe classical guitarrepertoire: La Catedralby Agustín Barrios
Mangoré and Introduction and Variations ona Theme by Mozart, Opus 9 by Fernando Sor.On a master-class level, Azabagic presentsinsightful technical advice, fingering sugges-tions and problem-solving exercises as well asa musical overview of each piece by move-ment or variation. DVD (99653DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279103848
Uros DojcinovicGuitar: Around theWorld
by Uros Dojcinovic. Inthis remarkablevideo/solo guitarrecital, Serbian musi-cian, composer, peda-gogue and publisher,Uros Dojcinovic, takesthe listener on a musi-cal journey through:Russia, Ukraine, Spain,South America, the Far
East (Japan and China), and the Balkan coun-tries of his native former Yugoslavia (Bosnia,Serbia and Croatia). Each piece includes awealth of photo documentation (paintings,landscape photographs, portraits of famouscomposers, and authors of the works) featur-ing the Yugoslav Guitar Society collection.Also, this recital displays Dojcinovic’s excep-tional and refined technique and supremeinterpretation.DVD (21668DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279107990
Carlo Domeniconi:Koyunbaba
by Carlo Domeniconi.Intermediate-Advanced.A modern suite forclassic guitar solo infour movements, writ-ten in notation only.Because this piece usesa non-standard tuningfor the guitar, theupper system showsthe sounding pitch
while the lower system shows the fingerings.Sheet Music (EM1006) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786663026
Johann Dubez:Fantaisie Sur Des Motifs Hongrois
by Johann Dubez; editedby Michael Sieberichs-Nau. Intermediate.Outstanding lateRomantic work fromJohann Dubez a pupilof Mertz and probablyRegondi. The editionhas a lengthy introduc-tiion in German andEnglish, as well a com-
mentary by the editor Michael Sieberichs-Nau.Book (ECH438) $8.90ISBN 13: 9790204704385
Marcin Dylla - GFA InternationalCompetitionWinner 2007
by Marcin Dylla. PolishGuitar sensationMarcin Dylla, winner ofthe 2007 GuitarFoundation of AmericaI n t e r n a t i o n a lCompetition, performsthree virtuoso guitarsolo compositions.Included on the DVD isRossiniani, No. 1 by
Mauro Giuliani, Variations on a Theme bySciabin by Aleksandeer Tansman and Trespiezas espanolas by Juaquin Rodrigo.DVD (21932DVD) $19.99UPC: 796279109833
Dynarette GuitarCushion (Large)
The leatherette-cov-ered DynaretteSupport Cushion is awell-made, relativelyfirm, contoured foamcushion designed forright-handed players.Fitting snugly on theright or left upper leg,the cushions effectively
raise most conventionally shaped instrumentsto accommodate a wide variety of ergonom-ic positions with both feet on the floor. Accessory (95023AX) $35.00ISBN 13: 9780786615834
Dynarette GuitarCushion (Small)
The leatherette-cov-ered DynaretteSupport Cushion is awell-made, relativelyfirm, contoured foamcushion designed forright-handed players.Fitting snugly on theright or left upper leg,the cushions effectively
raise most conventionally shaped instrumentsto accommodate a wide variety of ergonom-ic positions with both feet on the floor.Accessory (95022AX) $35.00ISBN 13: 9780786615797
Early Music forBeginning Guitar
by Michael Boyd.Beginning. A very repre-sentative collection ofmusic from theRenaissance andBaroque periods, skillful-ly adapted for solo gui-tar from lute and pianoworks. This book con-tains well-recognizedpieces by master com-
posers, many of which have already becomeessential repertoire for the classical guitar.Compiled with the performance skills of thebeginner guitarist in mind, this collection alsofulfills repertoire requirements of the studentguitarist, as well as providing valuable exercisesin sight-reading in standard notation for themore intermediate and advanced performers.Book (99662) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786657155
Easiest Classic GuitarSolo Book
by Kent Murdick.Beginning. This book ismeant to be used byguitar students in theirfirst six months ofstudy. These simplepieces are not onlyentertaining, but alsointroduce the novice toadvanced musicaldevices such as mixed
meter, key changes, secondary dominants,chromatic harmony, modern dissonance, andblue notes.Book/CD Set (95980BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786620975
Eastwood: Uirapuru(For Oboe or Flute & Guitar)
By Tom Eastwood.Intermediate-Advanced.Original concert mate-rial for Oboe (or Flute)and guitar by theEnglish composer TomEastwood.
Book (ECH508) $12.95ISBN 13: 9790204700776
Easy Classic Guitar Solos
by Mel Bay and CastleJoseph. Beginning.Designed for thebeginner, these diversesolos acquaint the stu-dent with musicalselections by a myriadof great composers.Standard notationonly.
Book (93212) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780871669148
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Eben: 33 CzechFolksongs for Pupil &Teacher Score Only
By Peter Batchelar.Beginning-Intermediate.Learning to phrasemelodies is the goal inthis well chosen selec-tion of folk songs byleading Czech com-poser Petr Eben withteacher's accompani-ments.
Book (ECH2211) $14.95ISBN 13: 9790204701810
Petr Eben: 33 CzechFolksongs for Pupil &Teacher Pupil's Part
by Peter Batchelar.Beginning. Teacher'sscore - Petr Eben hasencouraged andapproved thesearrangements for two-guitars, pupil andteacher. The studentalways plays the origi-nal melody which isoften repeated in a dif-
ferent register allowing for the playing ofcomplete melodic phrases with the thumb. Afeature of these arrangements is the early andfrequent use of the second and third posi-tions, and to a lesser extent, positions four tofive; this is done for essentially musical rea-sons and teachers are advised to follow thesuggested left hand fingering.Book (97487) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786638086
En Modeby Stanley Yates.Beginning-Intermediate.A set of 22 easy charac-ter pieces for guitarwith a light contempo-rary flavor, "in the styleof...," that provideearly students with awider range of musicalgenres than is usuallypossible with tradition-
al "accessible" repertoire. Some of the piecesare grouped into suites appropriate for per-formance. The pieces are presented in pro-gressive order of difficulty in standard nota-tion only. Book (20008) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786662227
España:Opus 165 by Albéniz
by Isaac Albeniz; tran-scribed and arranged by John Griggs.Intermediate-Advanced.As one of the leaders inthe renaissance ofSpanish music at theturn of the twentiethcentury, Isaac Albénizwas regarded as thefounder of the Spanish
"national school." Always fascinated with themusic of Andalucia, Albeniz composednumerous small but beautifully performedportraits of his native Spain. These brightlycolored piano pictures of his native land aresufficient reason for him to be called "the Lisztof Spanish music.Book (98913) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786654215
Essential Classics forGuitar
by Carlos Bonell.Intermediate. Themusic in this publica-tion has been edited byCarlos Bonell, one oftoday’s leading classi-cal guitarists. Thearrangements andoriginal compositionsinclude Baroque,Classical and Spanish
works in various styles from a wide variety ofperiods. This book can be used as a reper-toire book to learn some of the most popularpieces ever performed on the classical guitar.Book/CD Set (900213112) $29.95ISBN 13: 9790900213112
Etudes Mecaniquesby Stanley Yates.Beginning-Intermediate.These twelve "mechan-ical studies" for guitarare intended as anatmospheric moderncounterpart to the clas-sical arpeggio study, afundamental aspect ofright-hand training.Accordingly, the left
hand is kept relatively in the backgroundwhile the right hand explores a particular pat-tern, texture, or technique.Book (20007) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786662234
Eduardo Fabini: El Poncho (Rapat)
by Eduardo Fabini,trans. by Atilio Rapat.Intermediate. ElPoncho composed byEduardo Fabini, theUruguay composer(1882-1950). In thewords of AbelCarlevaro, speaking ofFabini, "The signifi-cance of the musical
output of this inspired composer togetherwith the delicate and subtle guitar transcrip-tions by Maestro Atilio Rapat are importantreasons for seeing that this piece reaches awider audience through this edition."Book (ECH710) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786677054
FAQ: Classic GuitarCare and Setup
by John LeVan.Beginning. A hands-onguide to classical guitarrepair. With photo-graphs, diagrams, andsketches made by theauthor, John LeVan andsome provided bymanufacturers. It evenincludes a forwardwritten by Bob Taylor
of Taylor Guitars.Book (21033) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786635894
FavoriteHymns for Classical Guitar
by Joseph Castle.Beginning-Intermediate.Twenty easy solos onhymn favorites. Easyto read and play, theseselections are excellentfor the beginning gui-tarist.
Book (93409) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780871667304
Fenicio: FamousChoros, Volume 3
Intermediate. Here arethree of EdmarFenicio's most famouschoros.
Book (ECH763) $7.95ISBN 13: 9790204701315
Eduardo Fernandez:Technique,Mechanism, Learning
by Eduardo Fernandez.Intermediate. Here is abook for guitar stu-dents who wish todevelop their instru-mental capabilities tothe point of mastery.This book, while not amethod, is an attemptto help students inter-nalize the most impor-
tant aspects of practicing and performingmusic: Mechanism, the set of acquired reflex-es that makes playing the guitar possible;Technique, the procedures to follow in orderto master a given passage or overcome agiven difficulty; and Learning a Mechanism orTechnique, the process of acquiring a reflexor of mastering a passage or overcoming aspecific difficulty. The exercises strive toingrain proper techniques and mechanismsboth physically and mentally, making theinterpretation of music as natural to the gui-tarist as walking.Book (20069) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786647460
Zani de FerrantiGuitar Works Vol. 4
by Zani de Ferranti edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Intermediate-Advanced.Here for the first time isa comprehensive selec-tion of guitar music bythe Bolognese guitaristand composer MarcoAurelio Zani deFerranti, one of themost accomplished
guitarists of the Romantic era. The music hasbeen re-engraved to the highest editorial stan-dards and each volume comes complete withfull historical notes and critical commentary.Book (97463) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786637676
Zani de FerrantiGuitar Works Vol. 5
by Zani de Ferranti edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Intermediate-Advanced.The "Six NocturnesBibliques (Op.3)" isprobably the mostw i d e l y - c i r c u l a t e dFerranti edition. Thiswork is not as demand-ing as Ferranti's show-pieces, however, it
does focus on important instrumental tech-niques and musical requirements.Book (97464) $11.95ISBN 13: 9780786637683
Zani de FerrantiGuitar Works Vol. 6
by Zani de Ferranti edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Advanced. Ferranticlearly intended thesenocturnes to be playedby the moderatelyaccomplished gui-tarists rather than thevirtuoso. Nevertheless,focus on the importantinstrumental tech-
niques and musical requirements is primaryto the execution of this piece.Book (97465) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786637690
Zani de FerrantiGuitar Works Vol. 10
by Zani de Ferranti edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Beginning-Intermediate.Eight easy piecesderived from the opera"La Muette de Portici"based on the politicalevents of theNeapolitan revoltagainst Spain. We canonly speculate on
whether Ferranti's motives for arranging theeight extracts from the opera was to make apolitical statement or whether they weremore pragmatic.Book (97469) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786637737
Zani de FerrantiGuitar Works Vol. 11
by Zani de Ferranti edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Intermediate-Advanced.Ferranti's Concertobased on the medievallegend of Dr.Faustus, aman who sold his soulto the Devil. This pieceis in two parts: the first aquirky introduction, thesecond a quick waltz.
Book (97470) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786637744
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by Zani de Ferranti edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Intermediate-Advanced.As far as it is known,this trio was never pub-lished during Ferranti'slifetime. In all letters,essays and reviews,there is barely a men-tion of other guitaristother than Ferranti him-
self. This is partly explained by the fact thatFerranti had a wide artistic circle and an unusu-ally broad spectrum of interests, but it is some-thing to do with his enormous vanity as well.Book (97472) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780786637768
Zani de FerrantiGuitar Works Vol. 14Biography
by Zani de Ferranti edit-ed by Simon Wynberg. Abiography of the Italianguitarist, composerand poet in collabora-tion with Marc Van deCruys, including someobservations on thedecline of the guitarduring the mid 19thcentury, a checklist of
Ferranti's compositions and an assessment ofhis guitars by Gary Southwell.Book (97473) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786637775
Ferrer: Minuet & Valsfor Guitar Duo
By Jose Ferrer, edited by David Burden.Intermediate. Excellentguitar duo pieces fromFerrer, a post Tárregageneration Spanishcomposer. For playersof moderate ability.
Book (ECH529) $7.95ISBN 13: 9790204700875
Ignacio Figueredo,Vol. 1
arranged for guitar by Alirio Diaz.Intermediate. Presentssolo guitar arrange-ments of three engag-ing tunes byVenezuelan folk harpvirtuoso Ignacio“Indio” Figueredo(1899-1995). Writtenin standard notation
only. Recommended for the intermediate toadvanced classic guitarist. Book (C2058) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944307
Five Popular PersianBallads for SoloClassic Guitar
arranged by Lily Afshar.Intermediate-Advanced.Here, for the first time,Mel Bay Publicationsoffers Persian folkmusic arranged for theguitar by the Iranian-born, award winninginternational concertguitarist, Lily Afshar.This collection includes
four love songs and a lullaby. These arrange-ments are extremely lyrical as they depict asinger's nuances and embellishments.Book (99144) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786657254
Five WomenComposers
by Paul Jared Newman.Intermediate. Thesesettings contain veryfew fingerings so play-ers will often bepushed to use theirpencils and their ownjudgment. Guitar-friendly keys were cho-sen throughout, butmodulations lead to
the occasional odd key for brief segments andcounterpoint that would be shared by twohands on the piano is necessarily relegated toone on the guitar.Book (99435) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786661039
Five-Finger Techniquefor the Right-Hand
by Charles Postlewate.Intermediate. This two-hour DVD is a presen-tation of the 19-yearproject by CharlesPostlewate on extend-ing right hand tech-nique for guitar toinclude the little finger.PART I presents thistechnique in actual
repertoire, including standard guitar reper-toire (by Barrios, Sor, Torroba and Villa-Lobos), new arrangements & transcriptionsand original compositions. It features com-plete performances of twelve pieces recordedon Postlewate's Homage to Villa-Lobos CD(Prism 9904, Mel Bay MB98711CD) and pub-lished by Mel Bay Publications in the book bythe same name (MB98711).DVD (20962DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279087698
Flamenco Guitar WallChart
by Juan Serrano.Beginning. Offers anoverview of theessential elements ofthis flamboyant artform. It provides
musical examples of the principal techniques,song forms and rhythms together with a glos-sary of flamenco terms, specifics of the struc-tural differences between flamenco and clas-sic guitars, and a chronological list of note-worthy flamenco players. A large photo of aguitar constructed by Rafael MorenoRodriguez of Granada, Spain graces the chart,sure to appeal to the novice or seasoned fla-menco guitarist!Wall Chart (20168) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786667222
Eduardo Flores: La Lagartera
by Eduardo Flores.Intermediate. This workfor classic guitar solotells the story of a streetin Latin America, wherethe night singers called"Lagarteros" lived.Lagartero comes fromthe Spanish "lagarto";which means "croco-dile". The minstrels
were called this because they would opentheir mouths wide like a crocodile.Sheet Music (EM1009) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663064
William Foden - GrandSonata
edited by RobertColdwell. Intermediate.William Foden is con-sidered to have beenAmerica’s premierenative born classicalguitarist during the1890s and firstdecades of the twenti-eth century.The GrandSonata in G by William
Foden represents the most significant andambitious piece written for solo guitar by anAmerican composer prior to the latter part ofthe 20th.Book (DGA403) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780977692651
Folio of Great ClassicGuitar Solos
by Joseph Castle.Intermediate. Works bySchumann, DeVisee,Schubert, Carulli,Paganini, Diabelli,Saint Saens, and manymore. For the interme-diate level classic guitarstudent.
Book (93213) $6.95ISBN 13: 9781562223137
Folk Song Collectionfor Guitar Ensemble
arranged by Alan Hirsh.Beginning-Intermediate.The present collectionof guitar ensemblemusic was originallycreated for thePiedmont GuitarOrchestra (PGO), acommunity-orientedensemble in NorthCarolina. To unite the
diversity of playing levels within the orches-tra, each composition has been arranged withparts organized into five graded levels: GuitarI is the most advanced; Guitar III is the easi-est part; Guitar V, with (6) tuned down tolow D, and Guitar II and IV are intermediatelevel parts. These works, though easily real-ized with one player per part, will sound moreeffective with several players per part.Book (99952) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786662302
Folk Songs of Americaand the British Isles
transcribed andarranged by JosephMayes, Glenn Caludaand Manley Mallard.Beginning-Intermediate.This collection of clas-sic folksongs has beenbeautifully arranged forguitar ensembles ofbeginning to interme-diate ability or for two
players with more advanced skill. All partsstay in the first position except for guitar 1.The parts have been written in two staves;guitars 1 & 3 in staff one and guitars 2 & 4 instaff 2.Book (20013) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786664771
Garoto HistoricalGuitar Recordings
by Anibal A. Sardinha.In the 1950s RonoelSimões organized pri-vate recording sessionsof the legendaryGaroto playing sologuitar. This re-issue
draws mainly from them, but with someother material.Compact Disc (CHR006) $19.95UPC: 796279103954
Gaude - Sonata Op. 24(For Guitar & Flute(Oboe) or Violin)
By Theodor Gaude, edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Intermediate. TheodorGaude composed hisvivacious sonata Op.24 for the famous flutevirtuoso RaphaelDressler. This valuableaddition to the reper-toire, for flute and gui-tar is published for the
first time in a reliable modern edition.Book (ECH518) $11.95ISBN 13: 9790204700813
Getting Into Classic Guitar
by Ben Bolt. Beginning.This manual isdesigned for beginnerswho want to learn clas-sic guitar style andtechnique the rightway, as well as for gui-tarists already familiarwith a few technicalconcepts who want tobroaden their knowl-
edge. Includes a “crash-course” on Ben Bolt'sapproach to the guitar with many of his bestoriginal didactic compositions and arrange-ments plus detailed photographs illustratingsitting position, string attack, and more.Features a private photo essay lesson withProfessor Bolt, humorous stereotypical por-traits of teachers you might encounter,thoughts on tools of the trade, how to tuneand change strings, and a wealth of technicalinformation.Book/CD Set (20086BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786666867
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Getting Into Latin Jazz Guitar
by John Zaradin.Beginning-Intermediate.This book is a guide tosome of the techniquesneeded for "gettinginto latin jazz guitar."There are 5 independ-ent sections:References and defini-tion of terms; exercisesand/or pieces which
demonstrate various guitar techniques; exam-ples of common Rasgueado patterns; the"Riverboat Suite," studies for developingrhythmic ability and appreciation; and piecesin a variety of different Latin styles. The CD,used in conjunction with the written nota-tion, tablature and chord symbols, gives aclear idea of what is required for players andteachers of all levels.Book/CD Set (20198BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786667369
Giuliani Revisitedby Christopher Berg.Intermediate. Alongwith some of the right-hand exercises fromMauro Guiliani's,Studio per la chittarra,Op.1, this book con-tains numerous origi-nal exercises by Bergbased on pieces com-posed since Guiliani's
time and other exercises considered helpfulfor developing a well-rounded technique andfor meeting the challenges of the guitarrepertoire. There is an abundant practicematerial here for guitarists of all levels.Book (95694) $9.95ISBN 13: 97807866165341
Giuliani: 6 Vars. Op. 38(Gtr, Flt, Vln, Viola)
By Mauro Giuliani, edit-ed by Giorgio Tortora.Intermediate. Anunknown setting of afamous work ofGiuliani, possiblyarranged by the com-poser.
Book (ECH526) $9.95ISBN 13: 9790204700851
Giuliani: La BattagliaDi Marengo (For Flute & Guitar)
By Mauro Giuliani.Intermediate. An inter-esting and unusualdescriptive work forflute and guitar attrib-uted to Giuliani.
Book (ECH541) $10.95ISBN 13: 9790204700929
Mauro Giuliani: 6 Variations Op. 38(Guitar & Orchestra)
by Mauro Guiliani edit-ed by Giorgio Tortora.Intermediate. The workpresented in this edi-tion is based on anearly 19th centurymanuscript, one forguitar and orchestraand the other for gui-tar, flute, violin andviola. Chanterelle's
purpose for publishing these works is simplythat they give the guitarist who has studied,or wishes to study, Giuliani's Op.38 thechance to perform it also in ensemble or withan orchestra.Book (97398) $13.95ISBN 13: 9780786637157
Mauro Giuliani: Six Preludes Opus 83
by Mauro Giuliani, edit-ed by Simon Wynberg.Intermediate. Giuliani'sSix Preludes were com-posed while he was inVienna, around 1816,or 17; he had left thecity by 1819 and thework's dedicateeJoseph Stieler is proba-bly the portrait painter
of this name who lived in Vienna between1816 and 1820. Although the preludes areprimarily intended to develop right handtechnique, arpeggio playing in particular, theyare also musically interesting. Valuable as stu-dent exam or concert pieces, they may also beeffectively used on a professional level.Book (ECH427) $10.00ISBN 13: 9783890440293
Radames Gnattali: 3 Concert Studies forGuitar
by Radames Gnattali.Intermediate-Advanced.Radames Gnattali wasa friend and collabora-tor of the famousGaroto. He had an inti-mate knowledge of theguitar and was afounder-father of thestyle which laterbecame known as
Bossa Nova. These studies are a tour de forceand would enrich any concert program.Book (ECH728) $9.95ISBN 13: 9790204701179
Radames Gnattali:Sonatina for Cello andGuitar
by Radames Gnattali.Intermediate. Gnattali'shaunting Sonata forcello and guitar hasnow been reprintedby popular demand
Book (ECH742) $13.95ISBN 13: 9790204701230
Radames Gnattali:Sonatina for Fluteand Guitar
by Radames Gnattali.Intermediate. Gnattali'smasterful Sonatina forflute and guitar hasnow been reprinted bypopular demand.
Book (ECH741) $16.95ISBN 13: 9790204701223
Gnattali:Alma Brasileira
by Radames Gnattaliand edited by RafaelRabello. Intermediate.Radames Gnattali wasa founder-father in theformation of the stylethat we know know asBossa Nova. His "AlmaBrasileira" is presentedhere exactly as he gaveit to his friend Laurindo
Almeida for publication.Book (ECH743) $4.95ISBN 13: 9790204701247
Gnattali: SauadeBy Radames Gnattali.Intermediate-Advanced.Gnattali's beautifulSaudade appears in ouredition in the versionits composer gave toLaurindo Almeida forpublication.
Book (ECH729) $4.95ISBN 13: 9790204701186
Radames Gnattali: 10 Studies for Guitar
by Radames Gnattali.Intermediate-Advanced.Focusing on a particulartechnical configuration,each study is dedicatedto the guitarist friendwho inspired it. Two ofthese pieces are indropped-D tuning anda third is in an alteredtuning (CGDGBD).
Book (ECH727) $20.00ISBN 13: 9783890770871
Gospel Favorites ForClassic Guitar
by Keith Calmes.Intermediate. A won-derful collection ofsimple classicalarrangements of someof the most belovedgospel favoritesdesigned for the inter-mediate classical gui-tarist. Includes suchbeloved songs as The
Old Rugged Cross, Rock of Ages, Are YouWashed in the Blood? and many more.Book (20950) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786673049
Graded Guitar DuosVolume One
by Mark Small.Beginning. This vol-ume contains sixteenpieces for the begin-ning classical guitarduo. Efforts have beenmade to include com-posers of note fromvarious periods such asTchaikovsky, Dowland,Beethoven, Bartok, and
Bach, yet the music is not above the abilitiesof beginning readers. By and large, the keysignatures have only one sharp or flat and theaccidentals are minimal.Book (97214) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786635351
Graded Guitar Duos,Volume Two
arranged by RobertTorres. Intermediate.The works in this vol-ume are for the inter-mediate level guitarduo. There are sometechnical challenges,but they should not beso difficult as to inter-fere with the studentexpressing the musical
intent. The works here are suitable for theconcert stage and include pieces by Scarlatti,Schumann, Granados, Albeniz, and others.Book (98177) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786650002
Graded Guitar DuosVolume Three
by Mark Small andRobert Torres.Intermediate-Advanced.This volume is for theadvanced guitar duothat is seeking concert-worthy music and atechnical challenge. Theworks transcribed hereinclude selections byBeethoven, de Falla,
Bach, Mozart, Handel, Gounod, and others.Much effort was exerted to find works that workwell as guitar duos, are not available elsewhere,and yet will be well known to audiences.Book (98178) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786650019
Graded Repertoire forGuitar Book One
by Stanley Yates.Beginning. This series ofgraded repertoire forguitar has been puttogether with the aimof providing studentswith the most attrac-tive, stylistically com-prehensive, and inspir-ing music available,while at the same time
realistically meeting the pedagogical needs ofteachers. Students and teachers will thereforefind in these volumes some of the most repre-sentative and attractive music of the majorrepertoire areas of the instrument, both histor-ical and contemporary, carefully selected, grad-ed and edited for pedagogical use. While someof this music is very well known, much of it isnot to be found in similar collections.Book/CD Set (99630BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786632015
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Graded Repertoire forGuitar, Book Two
by Stanley Yates.Beginning-Intermediate.This second volume ofgraded repertoire forguitar continues thegoal of providing stu-dents a stylistically com-prehensive collection ofattractive and inspiringmusic which also meetsthe pedagogic needs of
teachers. While some of this music is very wellknown, much of it is not to be found in similarrepertoire collections. Includes Foreword andDidactic Index: Easy music by Aguado, Ali,Bach, Calvi, Carcassi, Carolan, Carulli, Cutting,Dowland, Fuhrman, Garcia, Giuliani,Houghton, Hudson, Koshkin, Kuffner, Mertz,Murcia, Nava, Rak, Ribayez, Seth, Shand, Sor,Tesar, Visée,Yates, York and Zenamon.Book (20038) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786668205
Enrique Granados:Rondalla Aragonesa(Danza Espanola No. 6)
by Enrique Granados.Intermediate. ASpanish dancearranged for two gui-tars. Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM2018) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663590
Enrique Granados:Villanesca (DanzaEspanola No. 4)
by Enrique Granados.Intermediate. ASpanish dancearranged for two gui-tars. Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM2016) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786664269
Granados: Romanticand Poetic Scenes
by Enrique Granados;transcr. and arr. for gui-tar by John Griggs.Intermediate. EnriqueGranados (1867-1916), one of Spain'sgreatest twentieth-cen-tury composers, was afine pianist and teacherwho composed numer-ous works for the
piano, his favorite instrument. His EscenasPoeticas (Poetic Scenes) and EscenasRomanticas (Romantic Scenes) are two suiteswhich show pianistic influences of Grieg,Schumann and Liszt. These two suites are notas well known in America, nor are they as"Spanish sounding" as some of his otherworks; however, they still reflect the compos-er's original compositional style and beautifulmelodic writing.Book (99149) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786665068
Great AmericanMarches, Polkas &Grand ConcertWaltzes for AcousticGuitar
by Douglas Back.Intermediate. Americanfingerstyle guitar hadits true beginnings withparlor room guitaristsin the 19th centurywho cultivated a writ-ten musical traditionmodeled after that ofEuropean guitarists.Polite society of the
time enjoyed stylized "society ballroomdances" including marches, polkas, andwaltzes. The works selected for this anthologyrepresent the best of American parlor-salonguitar music.Book (95668) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786678914
Edvard Grieg: 16 Lyric Pieces
by Edvard Grieg, tran-scribed by Richard Yates.Intermediate. The clas-sical guitar is at its bestwith music of smallerproportions that is per-sonal, evocative, andimbued with opportu-nities for subtle,expressive nuances inperformance. Like the
piano it must stitch together discrete and fad-ing notes into continuous melodies support-ed by a harmonic background. The joining ofGrieg's music and the classical guitar seems tobe a most obvious and fruitful endeavor.Book (20112) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786664733
Guitar Classics in Tabby Ben Bolt. Beginning-Intermediate. Today'srock musicians arestretching the bound-aries of their music bylearning from the mas-ters of various stylesand disciplines.Acquainted with thedemands of both rockand classic guitar per-
formance, the author presents the essentialsof classic guitar technique and phrasing in aneasy-to-understand manner, providing awealth of beautiful and fun-to-play arrange-ments. All of the solos in this fine collectionare shown in both standard notation and tab-lature complete with biographical and per-formance notes.Book/CD Set (96845BCD) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786635177
Guitar Collection ofRoger Hudson
by Roger Hudson.Intermediate-Advanced.Presents a collection of12 short, descriptivepieces with recurringthemes and sections tobe performed as suites.This edition offers avariety of music,embracing Americansong and dance forms
while addressing the refinement derived fromEuropean art music. Hudson draws upon thetraditions of guitarist/composers such as Sor,Guiliani, Tarrega and Brouwer to create origi-nal music that is appreciated by guitarists andaudiences alike.Book/CD Set (97747BCD) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780786644476
Guitar Foundation ofAmericaInternationalGuitar CompetitionWinners, Vol. 1
This DVD compilationpresents five membersof the elite GFAWinners Circle per-forming both well-known and lesser-known examples of theclassic guitar reper-toire. The GFAInternational GuitarCompetition Winners
featured here are: Denis Azabagic (1998),Martha Masters (2000), Lorenzo Micheli(1999), Judicael Perroy (1997), and FabioZanon (1996). Highly recommended for cur-rent and future competitors, or for the classicguitar aficionado!DVD (21366DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279100533
The Guitar Gymnasiumby Robin Hill.Beginning-Intermediate.This book deals notonly with the technicalaspects of guitar tech-nique, but also withthe many psychologi-cal factors inherent tothe performance ofmusic on the classicguitar. Contains
thoughts, suggestions, studies and exercisesgleaned through personal experience in aneffort to benefit the musician.Book (99257) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786658633
Guitar Intro 1 - The Song Book
by Irina Kircher andAlfonso Montes.Beginning-Intermediate.Guitar-Intro is a three-book series developedafter 20 years of guitarteaching in many dif-ferent situations by theMontes-Kircher guitarDuo. Volume One is in2 versions - German
and International. All books have CDs and canbe used independently of each other - ateacher's manual is in preparation.Book/CD Set (ECH4104) $24.95ISBN 13: 9790204702343
Guitar Intro 2 - The Repertoire Book
by Irina Kircher andAlfonso Montes.Intermediate. Anextraordinary book of70 works for 1-5 gui-tars with the theme"building musicianshipand technique inensemble playing". Itincludes the colourstickers so popular in
Volume 1 of the series.Book/CD Set (ECH4102) $24.95ISBN 13: 9790204702329
Guitar Intro 3 - The Repertoire Book
by Irina Kircher andAlfonso Montes.Intermediate. "Guitar-Intro" is a Three-Bookseries developed after20 years of guitar teach-ing in many different sit-uations by the Montes-Kircher guitar Duo. Allbooks have MP3 CDs,"Guitar-Intro 3" - THE
REPERTOIRE BOOK is the last in the 3 bookteaching series "Guitar-intro". Presented hereare 119 works from well known present dayguitarist composers.Book/CD Set (ECH4103) $24.95ISBN 13: 9790204702336
The Guitar Is Their Song
by Charlie Williams.Beautifully shot byyoung British filmmak-er Charlie Williams dur-ing Paracho's 2006International GuitarFestival, this is a touch-ing and insightful por-trayal of a communitystriving to preserve itstraditions and identity
in the face of fierce competition from chinaand the Far East.. The Guitar Is Their Songincludes music by the town's talented youngplayers and exclusive interviews and perform-ances from world-famous classical guitaristsJohn Williams.DVD (DVD494NTSC) $29.95UPC: 796279103404
Guitar Music from TresLibros de Musica
transcribed and editedby Eric Waters.Intermediate. In 1546,forty-four years afterthe final voyage ofChristopher Columbusand while the SpanishConquistadors sweptthrough the Americas,Alonso Mudarra pub-lished his Tres libros de
música (Three Books of Music). These books,devoted primarily to music for the vihuela,voice and harp also contain six pieces that aredescribed by The New Harvard Dictionary ofMusic as "the earliest printed music" for theguitar. In this case- that would be the 4-course Renaissance guitar.Book/CD Set (99229BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786659609
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Guitar Music of the16th Century
by Keith Calmes.Beginning-Intermediate.A comprehensive col-lection of solos writtenearly in the evolutionof the guitar. These arenot lute transcriptionsbut actual early guitarpieces. Written in stan-dard notation.
Book (95375) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786603121
Guitar Stringing Chartby Mike Christiansen.Beginning. This chart isthe definitive resourceguide for putting stringson the guitar. Clearphotos and detaileddescription show youstep by step how tochange strings on steel-string and nylon-stringguitars. The chart also
contains information regarding when tochange strings and what strings to use.Chart (99617) $3.95ISBN 13: 9780786660698
Guitar Techniquethrough Repertoire
by Paul Reilly.Beginning-Intermediate.A systematic approachto developing tech-nique on the classicalguitar must includestudies designed tofocus on concise, spe-cific techniques andoffer musical chal-lenges as well. The
studies in this book will assist in the develop-ment of certain techniques of right handtouch, right hand finger movement and righthand chordal balance. In addition, this bookpresents clear and direct left hand technicalchallenges that promote the development ofconsistent left hand technique.Book (98922) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786654314
The Guitarist'sComplete TechniqueKit
by Bryan Townsend.Beginning-Intermediate.This book will help youdevelop a more confi-dent, relaxed, and reli-able technique.Primarily for those whoplay nylon-string gui-tar-classic, flamenco,jazz, and folk. Thisbook can also be used
by acoustic and electric players.Book (95502) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786605286
The Guitarist's Guideto Fingernails
by Rico Stover. MultipleLevels. Presented inthis informative text isa concise, clear pictureof the fingernail, itsanatomy, what affectsits health, how to com-bat weak nail prob-lems, how to obtainstrong, healthy nailsand what products to
buy. Included is an analysis of all currentlyavailable artificial nail systems (acrylics,wraps, gels and glue on tips) with a discus-sion of the potential health risks involved.The Guitarist’s Guide to Fingernails also intro-duces a revolutionary new artificial nail sys-tem that is nontoxic, removable yet effective,with no risks to the health of your natural fin-gernail.Book (21258) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786673957
Guitarra Clasicaby Carlos Perez.Acclaimed Chilean gui-tarist Carlos Perez per-forms music from therenaissance to contem-porary era, includinghis captivatingarrangements on time-honored Chileanpieces by Dowland,Bach, Mertz, Barrios
and Brouwer. This enchanting recital wasrecorded at the historic Parish of SaintFilomena in Santiago de Chile.DVD (21399DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279102414
Handbook of Guitarand Lute Composers
by Hannu Annala andHeiki Matlik. Beginning.In compiling this land-mark sourcebook,Finnish guitaristsHannu Annala andHeiki Matlik consultedmore than 70 musictexts as well as dozensof composer resumesacquired from the
musical information centers of several coun-tries. During the writing process, which lastedfor more than three years, they received addi-tional information from many modern com-posers, including Leo Brouwer and ReginaldSmith Brindle among others. In addition, sev-eral internationally renowned performing gui-tarists provided valuable information; theseinclude Magnus Andersson (Sweden), RemiBoucher (Canada), Margarita Escarpa (Spain),Aleksander Frauchi (Russia) and DavidTanenbaum (USA) among others.Book (98524) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786658442
Haydn and Carulli:London Symphony 1st Movement
edited by SimonWynberg by JosephHaydn and Carulli.Intermediate. The aimof Carulli's arrange-ment, like much of thearrangements of sym-phonic repertoire forpiano four hands, wasto provide amateurand student musicians
for that matter, with a means of exploringand understanding the works. Carulli's adap-tation provides the same service to guitarist;who in some respect were more integratedpart of the larger musical community thanthey are today.Book (97392) $13.95ISBN 13: 9780786637102
Martin Herschenröder:Ton Gitter SprachSuche - for 2 Guitars
by Martin Herchenroder.Advanced. Classicalguitar duet based uponthe poems of PaulCelan. These 4 piecesare for advanced play-ers with advancedtechniques and styles.Written in combinedscore form in standardnotation.
Sheet Music (EM2057) $13.95ISBN 13: 9780786663514
Thomas Heyn: 4 x 17 Blues (Version for Guitar)
by Thomas Heyn.Intermediate. Thisblues piece for solo gui-tar is written in foursections of 17 measureseach, in notation only.Composer ThomasHeyn is the editor-in-chief of Verlag NeueMusik in Berlin.
Sheet Music (EM1028) $4.95ISBN 13: 9780786664252
Thomas Heyn: 3Etüden für 2 Gitarren
by Thomas Heyn.Intermediate. Threecontemporary etudesfor two guitars, writtenin combined score for-mat only. (Parts are notavailable separately.)
Book (EM2048) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786663316
Thomas Heyn: 7 Leichte IrischeStücke für Gitarre solo
by Thomas Heyn.Beginning-Intermediate.Seven easy Irish piecesfor solo guitar, com-posed in 1991 byThomas Heyn (Op.34).As an added bonusthere are three 'musicallimericks' included aswell.
Sheet Music (EM1019) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663187
Thomas Heyn: Reise-Journal(Travel Diary) Vol. 1
by Thomas Heyn.Intermediate. This clas-sical guitar book con-tains 10 pieces of vary-ing difficulty. The onething that they all havein common isadvanced chord workfor the classical player.Intermediate level.
Book (EM6020) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786664344
Thomas Heyn:Summer Music forGuitar
by Thomas Heyn.Intermediate. A three-movement suite forsolo classic guitar byGerman composerThomas Heyn.
Sheet Music (EM1046) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786664313
Walter Thomas Heyn:3 Diferencias für Flöteund Gitarre
by Thomas Heyn.Intermediate. Threepieces for flute andguitar. Full score for-mat only. Standardnotation.
Book (EM5310) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786664337
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Highland Kingby Ronn McFarlane.Intermediate. This col-lection presents care-fully crafted guitararrangements of 44lute pieces in standardnotation together witha pull-out supplementof the original lutenotation in French tab-lature. The music in
this book was drawn from three importantlute manuscripts: The Rowallan Lute Book (c.1620) for 10-course lute, The Wemyss LuteBook (c. 1644-1648) for 10-course lute, andThe Balcarres Lute Book (c. 1700) for 11-course lute in d minor tuning.Book (99624) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786661923
Frank Hill:Märchenmusik (Fairy Tale Music)
by Frank Hill. Beginning-Intermediate. Ten inter-mediate guitar piecesbased on Fairy Tales.Complex rhythms andTwentieth Centurytechniques are usedthough out the book.Notation explanationguide is in English.
Book (EM6007) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786663972
Frank Hill: 10 Charakteretüdenfür Gitarre
by Frank Hill. Beginning-Intermediate. Ten piecesfocusing on technique,time signatures, andrhythms. For the inter-mediateûadvanced gui-tar player. Standardnotation.
Book (EM6006) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663576
Frank Hill: 7 x Rioby Frank Hill.Intermediate-Advanced.Seven guitar piecesinfluenced by Rio.Advanced techniques,rhythms and time sig-natures are explored inthis book. For theadvanced guitar player.
Book (EM6008) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786664481
Frank Hill: The Storyof the KnightConstantine
by Frank Hill.Intermediate. Sixpieces telling the storyof the KnightConstantine for classi-cal guitar duets. Forintermediate guitarplayers with manypositions, meterchanges, as well asTwentieth Century per-
cussive techniques. Full score format, stan-dard notation.Book (EM6204) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663767
The Holiday Gig Bookby Mark Johnstone.Beginning-Intermediate.This book offers gui-tarists a graded selec-tion of 71 carols for theholiday season. Mostof the arrangementsare graded variations inthat each tune startswith an easy readingbeginner arrangement
(excellent for students and the last minute"reading" gig) and ends with intermediatesettings using techniques such as tremolo,jazz voicings, and three voice counterpoint.All of the music in this book is typeset in land-scape format so that no page turns arerequired, and printed in standard notationonly with suggested left-hand fingering.Book (98674) $13.99ISBN 13: 9780786658886
Holiday SongCollection for GuitarEnsemble
arranged by AlanHirsch. Beginning-Intermediate. This col-lection of guitarensemble music wasoriginally created forthe Piedmont GuitarOrchestra (PGO), acommunity-orientedensemble in NorthCarolina. To unite the
diversity of playing levels within the orches-tra, each composition has been arranged withparts organized into five graded levels: GuitarI is the most advanced; Guitar III is the easiestpart; Guitar V, with (6) tuned down to low D,and Guitar II and IV are intermediate levelparts. These works, though easily realizedwith one player per part, will sound moreeffective with several players per part.Book (99955) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786662333
Homage to Villa-Lobosand OtherCompositions
composed, transcribedand arranged byCharles Postlewate.Intermediate. This isthe first compilation ofguitar music for a righthand technique thatincludes the little fin-ger. The 12 completecompositions includeoriginal pieces by
Charles Postlewate (Homage to Villa-Lobos,Variations on a Theme of Prokofiev andImprovisation on Green Dolphin Street), tran-scriptions of piano pieces by Claude Debussy(La puerta del vino and Dr. Gradus adParnassum), arrangements of Peruvian popu-lar songs (José María and Virgins of the Sun)and new editions of standard repertoirepieces - two studies by Fernando Sor and thebeautiful tremolo study by Agustín Barrios, AnAlm for the Love of God.Book (98711) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786659661
Homage to Villa-Lobosby Charles Postlewate.Intermediate. This 60minute CD, recordedby guitarist CharlesPostlewate, containsthe complete per-formances of all 14compositions pre-
sented in MB98711 - Homage to Villa- Lobos,and other compositions. This is the first com-plete recording of a classical guitarist showingsuch extensive use of a right hand techniquethat includes the little finger in scales, chords,arpeggios, tremolos and harmonics.Postlewate's previous recordings have beencalled SUPERB (National Public Radio), MAS-TERFUL (Guitar Player Magazine) andIMPRESSIVE (Associated Press).Compact Disc (98711CD) $15.98UPC: 796279077231
Istvan Horvath-Thomas: Konzert-Etüde für zweiGitarren
by Istvan Horvath-Thomas. Intermediate.A concert-etude fortwo guitars. Score andparts included.Notation only.
Book (EM2001) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663293
Istvan Horvath-Thomas: El toro y elmatador
by Istvan Horvath-Thomas. Intermediate.An exciting duet fortwo guitars whichtranslates as "The Bulland the Matador".Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM2012) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786663354
A. T. Huerta: Life and Works
edited by Javier Suarez-Pajares and RobertColdwell. Intermediate.A. T. Huerta was activeas a concert guitaristfrom the 1820's up tohis death in 1874.
Book (DGA301) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780977692682
Tobias Hume: 3 Stücke für 2 Gitarren
by Tobias Hume.Beginning-Intermediate.Three short pieces forguitar duet written in acombined score. Partsare not available sepa-rately. Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM2043) $4.95ISBN 13: 9780786664054
Hymn and SacredSong Collection forGuitar Ensemble
arranged by AlanHirsch. Beginning. Thiscollection of nine easyhymn arrangements isperfect for the begin-ning guitar ensemble.Each hymn is arrangedin 5 parts. Each part isdesigned for a differentlevel of difficulty(Guitar I is the hardest,
Guitar II and Guitar IV are intermediate,Guitar III is the easiest part, and Guitar V istuned to low D throughout).Book (99953) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786662319
Introducing the Guitarby Hubert Kappel.Beginning. This basictextbook for the classi-cal guitar is suited forprivate, group and self-instruction. This step-by-step methodincludes a wide varietyof music and musicalexamples, easy exercis-es, an extensive intro-
duction to reading guitar music, and clearexplanations of beginning to advanced tech-nique. The book focuses on the use of theguitar as a chordal or harmony instrumentbut, among other things, includes a detailedanalysis of the problems and possibilities ofdifferent playing positions, basic right and lefthand techniques, and song accompaniment(including strumming technique)- all at differ-ent learning levels.Book/CD Set (610175E) $26.95ISBN 13: 9783932587009
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Irish Folk Songs forClassical Guitar
by Steve Marsh.Intermediate. AuthorSteve Marsh has spentmany years playingguitar in the folk clubsof the United Kingdomwhere Irish music is inabundance. This col-lection draws from hisextensive collection oforiginal arrangements
of traditional tunes. The songs vary in styleand can be grouped into sets for use in arecital program.Book (98435) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786648986
Ivanovic - 6 CafePieces (For SoloGuitar)
By Vojislav Ivanovic.Intermediate-Advanced.Six demanding anddramatic pieces inLatin-American stylefrom Vojislav Ivanovic.
Book (ECH778) $15.95ISBN 13: 9790204701360
Ricardo Iznaola -Concert Etudes
by Ricardo Iznaola.Intermediate. This col-lection for solo classicguitar includes a set often Etudes-Homages,written between 1970and 1977, and thetone poem Death ofIcarus (Etude No. 11),written in 1982. TheEtudes-Homages rep-
resent the composer's personal exploration ofRomantic virtuosity applied to the guitar,written during an important formative periodin the composer's life.Book/CD Set (99419BCD) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786658749
Ricardo Iznaola -Kitharologus
by Ricardo Iznaola.Intermediate. The prem-ise of Kitharologus isthat "Guitar technique ismade up of a limitednumber of procedureswith an unlimited num-ber of applications.Therefore, a sound tech-nical methodology is notone that tries to cover all
possible forms of a given procedure, but ratherone that identifies and trains the essential mech-anism which makes the procedure, in all itsforms, possible". Covering all grades fromnovice to expert, this book is certain to beenthusiastically embraced by any classical gui-tarist wishing to maximize his technique.Book (95727) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786617746
Ricardo IznaolaOn Practicing
by Ricardo Iznaola.Beginning-Intermediate.A concise bookletwhich presents a com-plete practicingmethodology for gui-tarists. Topics discussedinclude the concepts ofinner and outer poise,issues affecting prac-tice, visualization and
much more.Book (99418) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786658732
J.S. Bach - Flute Partita
by J.S. Bach, Trans. byWalter Despalj.Intermediate-Advanced.A notation only guitartranscription of Bach'sPartita in A Minor BWV1013 for solo flute.Includes a facimilereproduction of Bach'soriginal handwrittenscore.
Book (ECH109) $10.00ISBN 13: 9780786677047
Jazz and the Classical Guitar
by Ken Hatfield.Intermediate-Advanced.This book is designedto familiarize classicalguitarists with themusical vocabulary ofjazz, and to encouragejazz guitarists toexplore the beautifulsonorities and limitlessexpressive potential of
the classical guitar. The first half of the bookcontains theoretical explanations focused onharmonic analysis of the types of chordchanges and song forms one routinelyencounters in the jazz repertoire, as it demon-strates the application of all twelve notes ofthe chromatic scale to any chord in any situa-tion. The second half of the book is com-prised of Ken Hatfield’s original compositionsand transcriptions of his improvised solos.Book/CD Set (99986BCD) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786672363
Jazz Etudes &Exercises for Classical Guitar
by Alexander Vinitsky.Intermediate. Theaccurate interpretationof swing rhythm is themost important ele-ment in jazz music.This collection of 7 jazzetudes and 11 exercis-es for solo guitar givesthe student practice inplaying this rhythmic
pattern as well as working on other importantskills. The etudes are written in notation onlyin different jazz styles: Swing, Latino, BossaNova, Blues, and Jazz Rock.Book/CD Set (99403BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786660643
Jazz for Classic GuitarMade Easy
By Alexander Vinitsky.Beginning. This origi-nal music for solo andduo guitar featuresbeautiful melodies andconvenient fingeringand is very easy to per-form. The author'scomments explain howto move from classicalstyle to jazz. The
pieces, divided into to two chapters, Etudesand Pieces, are written in different jazz styles:Swing, Bossa Nova, and Blues.Book/CD Set (99405BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786660667
Jazz Goes Classicedited by CoreyC h r i s t i a n s e n .Intermediate. Seventeenjazz standards arrangedfor classic guitar withcontributions from JohnCarlini, Thomas Heck,Kirk Hanser, andStephen Rekas. Writtenin standard notationwith fingerings, these
fine intermediate tunes serve as the perfectpractice material for classic guitarists who wantto add jazz music to their repertoire. Songsinclude: How High the Moon, Days of Wine andRoses, All the Things You Are, and more.Book (WMB004) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786666478
Antonio Carlos Jobimfor Classical Guitar
performed by PauloBellinati. Intermediate-Advanced. At last! Hereare Paolo Bellinati’slong-awaited solo gui-tar arrangements of 10of the 12 compositionsfeatured on the MelBay Publications DVD,Paulo Bellinati PlaysAntonio Carlos Jobim
(99725DVD). Written in standard notationonly with brief performance notes for eachpiece, these arrangements would best beapproached by the intermediate to advancedclassic guitarist. Book (99725) $14.99ISBN 13: 9780786676231
The Jovicic Collectionby Jovan Jovicic; editedby Uros Dojcinovic.Advanced. Dr. JovanJovicic is one of thegreatest twentieth-cen-tury Yugoslav guitarpioneers. It is by nomeans an exaggerationto say that, thanks tohim, today a large partof the creative and
interpretive work being done in all sixrepublics of the former Yugoslavian federa-tion is focused on the expressive possibilitiesof the classic guitar.Book/CD Set (97824BCD) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780786660100
The Joy of Flute and Guitar
by Janet Marlow.Intermediate. The Joyof Flute and Guitar col-lection is geared for theflute and six string gui-tarist to enhance therepertoire for this com-bination for studentsand professional per-formers in ensemble.The works include:
Greensleeves (Anonymous 16th c.); Mozart’sSpring Etude in Bb Major (Fernando Sor andJanet Marlow); Minuet and Dance of theBlessed Spirits (Christoph Gluck); Sonata in FMajor (Georg Philipp Telemann); Sonata in CMajor BMV 1033 (Johann Sebastian Bach);Berceuse Op. 16 (Gabriel Faure).Book (20138) $10.95ISBN 13: 9780786646876
Julio Sagreras, Vol. 4:Concert Works
by Julio S. Sagreras.Intermediate. Julio S.Sagreras ConcertWorks for guitar consti-tute a challengingbody of music writtenin the nationalisticidiom of his nativeArgentina and repre-sent the efforts of thecomposer to heighten
the artistic and musical standing of the guitar.Book (21422) $18.00ISBN 13: 9780786675012
William Kanengiser -Classical Guitar &Beyond
by William Kanengiser.In this live studio per-formance DVD, classi-cal guitar educator,concert artist andfounding Los AngelesGuitar Quartet mem-ber William Kanengiseroffers an in-depth lookat two facets of hismusical interests
through a repertoire of classical and modernmasterpieces. Throughout, William demon-strates the effortless technique and thought-ful interpretation that have kept him at theforefront of the classic guitar world for morethan two decades.DVD (21487DVD) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786676736
José Alberto Kaplan:Sonatina Para Violao
by Jose Alberto Kaplanedited by Alvaro Pierri.Intermediate-Advanced.José Alberto Kaplan'sSonatina for guitar wascommissioned in 1980by Alvaro Pierri. Thissubstantial new addi-tion to the repertoire isbecoming increasinglypopular on the interna-
tional concert platforms of today.Book (97437) $10.95ISBN 13: 9780786637454
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Georg Katzer: Auf 12 Sa(e)iten
by Georg Katzer.Beginning-Intermediate.Eight classical duet gui-tar pieces for begin-ning-intermediate gui-tar players. Full scoreformat only, standardnotation.
Book (EM6203) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786663750
Francis Kleynjans: 2 Danses Espagnoles
by Francis Kleynjans.Intermediate-Advanced.Two Spanish dancesfor guitar solo (Op.147) by FrancisKleynjans. Notationonly.
Sheet Music (EM1064) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786664092
Francis Kleynjans: En regardant les étoiles
by Francis Kleynjans.I n t e r m e d i a t e -Advanced. A fantasy forguitar solo composedin 1994. Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1051) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786664375
Francis Kleynjans:Milonga a deux, op.156
by Francis Kleynjans.Intermediate-Advanced.Classical guitar duet inSouth AmericanMilonga song style.Two complete scoresincluded in standardnotation.
Sheet Music (EM2062) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663378
Francis Kleynjans:Pour les Vacances - 10 Duos für 2Gitarren (op. 115)
by Francis Kleynjans.Intermediate. Here are10 pieces for two gui-tars, "For the Travels".The composer's intro-duction reads: "I wouldapproach them in amood as pleasant,exhilarating and care-free as the summer.They bring to my mind
beautiful vacation memories.”Sheet Music (EM2054) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786663910
Francis Kleynjans:Suite Baroque No. 2for Guitar Solo
by Francis Kleynjans.Intermediate-Advanced.A contemporary suitein four movements forsolo guitar in theBaroque style. FrancisKleynjans's Opus 154.Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1079) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663835
Kleynjans: Capriccio:Hommage A LuigiLegnani op. 120
By Francis Kleynjans.Intermediate-Advanced.Capriccio by FrancisKlenyjans. Written inhomage to LuigiRinaldo Lagnani. Forthe advanced guitarist,this lyrical pieceexhibits some ofKlenyjans finest com-positional work.
Book (ECH703) $6.95ISBN 13: 9790204700967
Nikta Koshkin,Guitarist & Composer:In Concert
performed by NikitaKoshkin, featuring FrankKoonce. Filmed live atTexas Tech University'sHemmie Recital Hall onThursday, January 27,2000, this DVD revealsthe full spectrum ofNikita Koshkin's com-position and perform-ance skills. Born in
Moscow in 1956, Koshkin developed dualpassions for composing and playing the gui-tar at the age of 14 when his grandfathergave him a guitar and a Segovia recording.Since then, his life's ambition has beentwofold: to expand the traditional vocabularyof effect on the guitar and to incorporatethem into fresh musical expressions.DVD (99231DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279105835
Nikita Koshkin:Prelude by Bach
by Nikita Koshkin.Intermediate-Advanced.Classical guitar duet of aBach Prelude. Containscombined score and 2separate scores, one foreach part. Standardnotation for intermedi-ate – advanced guitarplayers.
Sheet Music (EM2091) $11.95ISBN 13: 9780786663347
Vadim Kouznetzov:Faraway
by Vadim Kouznetzov.Intermediate. A solopiece for guitar com-posed in 1994.Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1052) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786664368
LAGQLive!
by the Los AngelesGuitar Quartet. TheGrammy Award win-ning Los AngelesGuitar Quartet (LAGQ)recorded a live concertat the world-famousSheldon Concert Hallin St. Louis, Missourion March 20, 2005.This DVD features
many of their concert favorites includingPachelbel’s “Loose Canon”, “Gongan”, “LaFiesta de la Tirana/Tarantella” and the highlyrequested “Nutcracker Suite”. This concertalso features the LAGQ’s only recording of“Hungarian Rhapsody #2” by Liszt. Filmed inwidescreen, this DVD offers an unforgettableconcert from four of the world’s best guitarplayers.DVD (21047DVD) $29.95UPC: 796279099103
Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 1
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2001) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944000
Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 2
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2002) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944055
Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 3
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2003) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944109
Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 4
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2004) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944017
Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 5
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2005) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944062
Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 6
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2006) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944116
Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 7
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2007) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944024
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Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 8
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2008) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944079
Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 9
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2009) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944123
Antonio Lauro: Worksfor Guitar, Volume 10
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Antonio Lauro is one ofthe most famous com-posers to come fromVenezuela. He has writ-ten many works fororchestra, piano, choir,harpsichord, and gui-tar. He is most well-known for his guitar
works, this being his main instrument.Book (C2010) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944031
Antonio Lauro: FourEstudios enImitaciones
by Antonio Lauro.Intermediate-Advanced.Presents four short,rhythmically challeng-ing studies for solo gui-tar from one ofVenezuela's mostinventive composers.
Book (99447) $6.95ISBN 13: 9783890440286
Rudolf Leberl:SelectedGuitar Works Op 46 and Op 48
by Rudolf Leberl; editedby Barbara Polasek.Intermediate. Firstpublication of guitarmusic by Rudolf Leberlwho played manyinstruments and was acontemporary andcompatriot ofFerdinand Rebay. Themusic is quite charm-
ing and somewhat reminiscent of the best inlate German Romanticism.Book (ECH758) $19.95ISBN 13: 9790204707584
Norbert Leclercq: 11 Pochettes
by Norbert Leclercq.Beginning-Intermediate.An excellent study forclassical players work-ing on positions. Mostpieces are in I, II, Vpositions. Beginner–intermediate guitarlevel. Standard nota-tion.
Book (EM6021) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786664009
Left Hand Studies ForClassical Guitar
by Walt Lawry.Beginning-Intermediate.This book of exercisesand studies is designedto develop left handtechnique. The bookconcentrates on eightdifferent technicalareas: chords and chordchanging skills, barres,shifts, slurs, scales,
intervals, extensions, and left hand harmonics.The text is divided into two parts; a section ofexercises and a section of study pieces.Book (93956) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786678068
Luigi Legnani: 36 Caprices Op. 20 (1790-1877)
by Luigi Legnani editedby Simon Wynberg.Intermediate. Here forthe first time, is anaccurate and reliablemodern edition ofLegnani's 36 Caprices,Op. 20. They are pre-sented complete intheir correct order withthe original fingering
and phrasing.Book (ECH440) $21.95ISBN 13: 9790204704408
Luigi Legnani: 36 Caprices Op. 20 (1790-1877)
by Luigi Legnani editedby Simon Wynberg.Intermediate. Here forthe first time, is anaccurate and reliablemodern edition ofLegnani's 36 Caprices,Op. 20. They are pre-sented complete intheir correct order withthe original fingering
and phrasing.Book/CD Set (ECH440BCD) $23.95ISBN 13: 9790204794409
Luigi Legnani: Gran Studio Op. 60(1790-1877)
by Luigi Legnani editedby Giuseppe Gazzelloni.Intermediate. Mel Baypresents Chanterelle'sfirst ever edition of thisinteresting large scalestudy by Luigi Legnani(1790-1877). TheUrtext setting isaccompanied by anintroduction, bibliogra-
phy, critical commentary and full facsimile ofthe composer's autograph manuscript.Book (97381) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786637027
David Leisner:Classics & Discoveries
I n t e r n a t i o n a l l yrenowned classical gui-tarist David Leisner playsa live concert programwith some pieces thatare well-known and oth-ers that may be new toguitarists. One of thediscoveries is the Sonatain B minor byWenzeslaus Matiegka
(1773-1830), an unduly neglected composerthat Leisner calls "the Beethoven of the guitar".It’s a great addition to the guitar repertoire.DVD (21649DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279107006
Wolfgang Lendle:Cinco CancionesPopularesEcuatorianas
by Wolfgang Lendle.Intermediate. Five pop-ular Spanish songs forguitar and mezzo-soprano duet in com-bined score format. Forintermediate guitarand intermediate vocalin Spanish. Guitar partis heavy on chords aswell as single notes.
Sheet Music (EM5102) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786666980
Berndt Leopolder:Bienvenido Guitarrero
by Berndt Leopolder.Intermediate. Seveneasy South Americandances for solo guitarby Berndt Leopolder.Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1065) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663828
Llanura - Alfonso Montes
by Alfonso Montes.A d v a n c e d .Commissioned by theLAGQ and dedicatedto them, this fantasticwork is varied and fullof life.
Book (ECH787) $33.00ISBN 13: 9790204702466
Miguel Llobet - TheGuitar Recordings1925-29
by Miguel Llobet. Borninto an artistic family,Miguel Llobet Soles(Barcelona, 1878-1938) moved in thecompany of such musi-cal artists as Debussy,
Ravel, and Fauré, and traveled with RichardStrauss, Granados, and de Falla. He was a stu-dent of Tarrega and a teacher to Segovia.Llobet is known not only for his artistic inter-pretations of the standard guitar repertoire,including transcriptions, but he is also knownfor his original compositions and arrange-ments for the instrument.Compact Disc (CHR001) $21.95UPC: 796279081726
Antoine de Lhoyer:The Complete GuitarDuos, Volume 1
by Antonine de Lhoyer,edited by ErikS t e n s t a d v o l d .Intermediate-Advanced.New critical editionwhich includes Score,parts and practice CD.LHOYER: 12 Valsesop.23, 3 DuosConcertants op.31, 6Duos Nocturnes op.37,
Duo Concertant op.44. Book/CD Set (ECH1011) $39.95ISBN 13: 9790204702510
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Antoine de Lhoyer:The Complete GuitarDuos, Volume 2
by Antonine de Lhoyer,edited by ErikS t e n s t a d v o l d .Intermediate-Advanced.New critical edition byErik Stenstadvold.Includes Score, partsand practice CD.LHOYER: 12 Valses op.
Book/CD Set (ECH1012) $39.95ISBN 13: 9790204702527
Antoine de Lhoyer:The Complete GuitarDuos, Volume 3
by Antonine de Lhoyer,edited by ErikS t e n s t a d v o l d .Intermediate-Advanced.New critical edition byErik Stenstadvold.Includes Score, partsand practice CD. LHOY-ER: 3 Duos Concertantsop.34, 6 SérénadesFaciles op.36.
Book/CD Set (ECH1013) $39.95ISBN 13: 9790204702534
Lopes: Lingua De PretoBy Honorino Lopes.Intermediate. Thisseries presents a selec-tion of the most popu-lar and memorableworks from the wealthof 20th centuryBrazilian guitar music.Emphasis has not onlybeen placed on theselection of works, but
significantly, great care has been taken tochoose the best versions, which in many casesare being published here for the first time.Book (ECH771) $4.95ISBN 13: 9790204701339
Hans-Georg Lotz:Saiten-Blicke
by Hans-Georg Lotz.Beginning-Intermediate.Fourteen pieces for thebeginnerûintermediateguitar player. Difficultyincreases with eachpiece, mostly focusingon rhythms. Standardnotation.
Book (EM6012) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663989
William Lovelady:London Rhapsody(guitar solo)
by William Lovelady.Intermediate. A rhyth-mically intricate, poly-metric piece in 7 con-tiguous sections.Written in Dropped-Dtuning throughout.First published in 1984.
Book (97410) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786637270
Volker Luft: Meister der Klassik
by Volker Luft.Beginning-Intermediate.Fourteen familiarmelodies of the great-est composers in easytwo-voice arrange-ments for guitar solo.Notation only.
Book (EM1090) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786664078
Lullabies of theAmericas for ClassicGuitar Solo
by Elias Barreiro.Beginning-Intermediate.The lullaby, a particulargenre of song, is a gen-tle expression ofintense emotion a care-giver uses to expressboundless love to thechild. The soothingmelody of the lullabysung from the moth-
er’s tender voice provides the infant with aninner feeling of peace and comfort. Theselove songs end up being the child’s earliestmemory of comfort and affection.Book (99477) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786661176
The Anna MagdalenaNotebook for Classic Guitar
by Jerry Tertocha.Beginning-Intermediate.J.S. Bach's 20 short key-board teaching pieceshave been requiredstandard piano litera-ture for centuries.
Book (94081) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780871662859
The MagnificentGuitar of Jorge Morel
by John McClellan andDeyan Bratic.Intermediate. Thisbook is the story oflove, life and loss toldby the legendaryArgentinean guitarist,Jorge Morel. This booktraces his early yearswith his father inBuenos Aires, to the
love of his life, his wife Olga and of his life asone of the greats of the guitar. The Maestroalso shares his thoughts on many subjectswith blunt honesty not often expected orheard in these politically correct times.Book (21953) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786677245
Antonio JiménezManjón: Leyenda,Aire Vasco
by Antonio JimenezManjon, edited bySimon Wynberg.Intermediate-Advanced.Chanterelle is proud topresent the first mod-ern edition of twocharming works by thevirtuoso Spanish guitarcomposer Antonio J.Manjon, a contempo-
rary of Francisco Tarrega. These fine andunusual late Romantic pieces are a valuableand welcome addition to the guitar repertoireand are certain to find a lasting place in con-cert and recording programs.Book (ECH430) $11.00ISBN 13: 9783890440897
MariachiFavorites for Solo Guitar
arranged by LauraSobrino; adapted bySteve Eckels. Beginning-Intermediate. Mariachimusic for most of its200 or so years has pri-marily been an auraltradition, passingsongs down from gen-eration to generation,ear to ear. This collec-
tion puts many popular tunes from the genrein print for any classical guitarist to play.Author Laura Sobrino has been a professionalmariachi and is familiar with the stylistic intri-cacies that truly make this Mexican tradition-al and popular music unique.Book (99781) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786668090
Steve Marsh: 2 Pieces for 2 Guitars
by Steve Marsh.Advanced. Two classi-cal pieces for 2 guitars.The first piece is enti-tled "Hommage toPaco de Lucia", the sec-ond "Clumber Rain".Book is in combinedscore format and stan-dard notaion foradvanced players.
Sheet Music (EM2061) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663385
Master Anthology ofNew Classic GuitarSolos, Volume 1
compiled by StephenRekas. Intermediate.This collection presentsoriginal works by 21modern-day compos-er/guitarists, includingboth well-known artistsand gifted upstarts.Recommended for theintermediate toadvanced player, with
the exception of a few pieces in alternate tun-ings, the selections are written in standardnotation only. Bio sketches, photos, perform-ance notes and a CD recorded for the mostpart by the composers themselves completethis musical portrait of the classic guitar in the21st century.Book/CD Set (99760BCD) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786674565
Mastering GuitarTechnique: Processand Essence
by Christopher Berg.Intermediate. Thisbook assumes a mod-est music reading abili-ty and some familiaritywith basic classic guitartechnique. A compre-hensive, exploration ofthe requirements fordeveloping effortlessand musically sensitive
guitar technique.Book (96216) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786623730
Martha Masters GFA Winner 2000
by Martha Masters. ThisDVD video featuresMartha Masters, thewinner of the 2000 GFAcompetition, perform-ing in an intimate studiosetting for your enjoy-ment. Martha's pro-gram includes a diverseand interesting array ofmusic from many time
periods and ethnic traditions. She introduceseach composer's works with a brief descriptionof what makes their music interesting.DVD (99786DVD) $19.95UPC: 796279089609
Ronn McFarlane -Contemporary LuteVirtuoso
performed by RonnMcFarlane. In this DVDperformance, RonnMcFarlane plays anumber of his own lutecompositions a well asmusic of the 16th and17th centuries. Fromthe Middle Agesthrough the Age ofE n l i g h t e n m e n t ,
lutenists wrote and performed their ownmusic along with the popular music of theirtime. By the end of the 18th century, this tra-dition was broken as the lute gradually fell outof favor.DVD (97767DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279105842
Melodies Of Spain ForAcoustic Guitar
by James Kalal.Intermediate-Advanced.Classical guitar soloistJames Kalal has compiled12 breath-taking guitarsolos based of renownedSpanish melodies andthemes. Solos includeworks by Milan,Mudarra, Sor, Tarrega,Calleja and James Kalal.
All solos are in notation and tablature.Book (95055) $14.95ISBN 13: 9781562228934
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Melodies of the FarEast for Guitar
by Phung Tuan Vu.Intermediate-Advanced.Pieces are inspired byVietnamese folk music.The eight beginningbars of Nostalgia, innatural harmonicsemulate the unichord,a Vietnamese single-stringed instrument.The two movements of
Two Dreams were written ten years apart andtriggered by the musical sounds the compos-er heard upon waking from his actual dreams.Book/CD Set (21100BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786673551
Melody & Harmonyfor Guitarists
by John Duarte.Beginning-Intermediate.The primary aim of thisbook is to help thereader to understandthe language of musicand how it works inrelation to the guitar.It is not intended as asubstitute for all otherlines of study, but it will
provide a basic knowledge that can beexpanded and developed.Book (99761) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786676880
J. K. Mertz:DivertissementOp. 32
by Johann KasparMertz, edited by BrianTorsian. Intermediate.This is the first editionof virtuoso guitaristand composer J. K.Mertz’s Divertissementüber Motive der Oper:Der Prophet(Meyerbeer), Op. 32since its original publi-
cation in 1851. The work is a charming selec-tion of themes from Giacomo Meyerbeer’sopera Le prophète expertly arranged for vio-lin or flute, viola, and guitar. It is of moderatedifficulty and represents Mertz’s only knownextant work for this instrumentation.Book (DGA106) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780977692668
J.K. Mertz: Opern-Revue,OP. 8, Nos 1-8Volume 1
by Johann KasparMertz, edited by BrianTorsian. Intermediate.Expertly arranged bythe virtuoso guitaristand composer J. K.Mertz, Opern-Revuerepresents one of themost expansive collec-tions of its kind fromthe nineteenth century.
The present edition provides facsimile repro-ductions of the original Haslinger first edi-tions, allowing the guitarist direct access tothe scores published in Mertz's time.Book (DGA101) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780977692613
J.K. Mertz: Opern-Revue, OP. 8,Nos 9-16 Volume II
by Johann KasparMertz, edited by BrianTorsian. Intermediate.This series presents forthe first time the com-plete Opern-Revue, acollection of 38 fan-tasies for solo guitarthat include some ofthe world's mostbeloved operatic
themes. Expertly arranged by the virtuosoguitarist and composer J. K. Mertz, Opern-Revue represents one of the most expansivecollections of its kind from the nineteenthcentury.Book (DGA102) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780977692620
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks, Volume 1
by Johann Kaspar Mertzedited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate.Mertz's unpublishedworks complied in thisfirst of two volumes.These selections serveas representative intro-duction to his idiomat-ic and virtualistic style.Selections included
are: Concertino per la Chitarra sola; Fantasieuber Webers letzen gedanken pur la Guitareseule; Caprice sur un theme favori de C.M. deWeber, Opus 50; Fantaisie Originale. Book (97369) $15.95ISBN 13: 9780786636549
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks, Volume 2
by Johann Kaspar Mertzedited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate.Mertz's unpublishedworks complied in thissecond of two vol-umes. The style andcontent of these threeworks presented in thisvolume owe much tothe grandiose piano
repertoire of the 19th century. Selectionsinclude are; La Rimembranza; PenseeFugitive; Harmonie du Soir.Book (97370) $15.95ISBN 13: 9780786636921
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks, Volume 3
by Johann KasparMertz, edited by BrianTorosian. Intermediate.REVISED ANDENLARGED EDITION.Edition of CollectedWorks comprisingabout one-third of thecomposer's total out-put. Selected and edit-ed by Brian Torosian.
Book (ECH419) $21.50ISBN 13: 9783890442532
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks, Volume 4
by Johann Kaspar Mertzedited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate-Advanced. Mertz'sopus number 13,pieces 8-15 are con-tained in this volume.These short pieces arereminiscent ofMendelssohn's pianowork of the same era
(1840-50). Included titles are:Kindermarchen; Rondino; Romanze; Scherzo;Sehnsucht; Lied ohne Worte; Mazurka;Polonaises Favorites (numbers 1-7); Romanze:Walzer im Landlerstyl.Book (97372) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786636945
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks, Volume 5
by Johann Kaspar Mertzedited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate-Advanced. Few ofMertz's works can bedescribed as easy, andeven those in thisselection are not forcomplete beginners.The technical difficultyof Mertz's composi-
tions indicates that the standard of guitarplaying in the middle 19th Century was notas low as the traditional view would have usbelieve. Selections included: Praeludium in ddur; Orgelfuge von Albrechtsberger; Walzer;Trois Nocturnes.Book (97373) $13.95ISBN 13: 9780786636952
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks Volume 6
by Johann KasparMertz, edited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate-Advanced. Edition ofCollected Works com-prising about one-thirdof the composer's totaloutput. Selected andedited by SimonWynberg. Mertz was aleading guitarist com-
poser from the Romantic period and his worksare frequently performed in concerts today.Book (ECH422) $19.00ISBN 13: 9783890440125
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks, Volume 7
by Johann Kaspar Mertzedited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate-Advanced. Mertz'stranscription ofSchubert originals.These wonderful tran-scriptions are alteredonly slightly in texture,key, and melodicchanges to compen-
sate for the guitar's inability to sustain notes.Selections include: Lob der Thranen;Liebesbothchaft; Aufenthalt; Standchen; DiePost; Das Fischermadchen.Book (97375) $10.95ISBN 13: 9780786636556
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks, Volume 8
by Johann KasparMertz, edited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate-Advanced. Mertz's bestguitar duets, suitablefor both the averagelyequipped and techni-cally accomplished. Theworks in this collectionhave not been availableto guitarists for fifty or
more years. Their re-inclusion in the repertoireis an auspicious event for chamber music ingeneral and guitar music in particular.Book (ECH424) $34.00ISBN 13: 9783890440149
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks, Volume 9
by Johann KasparMertz, edited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate-Advanced. Mertz's Op.65 is a substantial andvirtuistic trilogy, whichhas not been availableto guitarists for manyyears. Its three partsare thematically andharmonically linked,
suggesting that a cyclic performance is notonly possible, but also preferable.Book (ECH425) $9.95ISBN 13: 9783890440156
J. K. Mertz: GuitarWorks, Volume 10
by Johann KasparMertz, edited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate-Advanced. Mertz'sOpern Revue, as set of36 fantasies based onfamous opera themesis one of the largest ofits kind for guitar. Fourpieces have been cho-sen for this volume
from what are among the best-know operasin the repertoire. Titles include; Lucia diLammermoor; Norma; Der Barbier vonSevilla: Il Trovatore.Book (ECH426) $19.00ISBN 13: 9783890440163
J. K. Mertz: OriginalCompositions forClassic Guitar
edited by ThomasReuther. Beginning-Intermediate. A rarecollection of earlyRomantic Period reper-toire from the pen ofthe Viennese masterJohann Kaspar Mertz(1806-1856). This col-lection includes 34in t e rmed i a t e - l e ve l
works for classic guitar available for the firsttime in modern notation, with critical notes.Included are the complete pieces fromMertz's opus 1, 2, 5, 9, 12 and 33, all takenfrom the first 19th-century editions.Book (98638) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786660551
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Lorenzo Micheli:GuitarFoundationof AmericaInternationalCompetition Winner1999
by Lorenzo Micheli. Alive concert filmed atTexas Tech Universityfeaturing the incredibleguitar artistry ofLorenzo Micheli. Theperformance includesworks by MauroGiuliani, AugustinBarrios, AlexanderTansman, J. S. Bach,
Miguel Llobet, and Luigi Legnani.DVD (99787DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279109062
Donald Miller GuitarEnsemble Series:Music of the Masters
by Donald Miller.Beginning. One of aseries of six books,Music of the Mastersoffers level one, finger-style or flatpicking gui-tar ensemeble settingsof themes from variousmusical periods.Selections include:Alleluia (Boyce); Ave
Maria (Rachmaninoff); Come, Join this Roundwith Me (Martini); Eine Rote Rote Rose(Schumann); Finlandia (Sibelius); In Thee Iput My Trust (Handel); Miserere Nobis(Mendlssohn); Ode to Joy and Canon(Beethoven); Praise the Lord (Ippolitoff-Ivanoff); and Prayer (Humperdink). When instandard notation only, these pieces areintended for multiple guitars for use in theclassroom or on the recital stage.Book (98303) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786649662
Modern Classical GuitarMethod, Grade 1
by Stanley Yates.Beginning. New classi-cal guitar edition of theworld leading Mel BayModern Guitar Methodwritten by well-knownconcert guitarist andteacher Stanley Yates.The beginning classicalguitarist will learnmusic reading, hand
and sitting positions, practice techniques,arpeggio and scale technique, chordal andmelodic playing, and solo and duet playing inthe first position. Many of the exercisesand study pieces include accompanimentsthat can be played along with a teacher dur-ing lessons or with the included CD (the stu-dent and teacher parts are presented on sepa-rate stereo channels allowing either part to beturned off if desired).Book/CD Set (21548BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786678037
Modern Classical GuitarMethod, Grade 1
by Stanley Yates.Beginning. While thisinstructional DVDclosely parallels thebook/CD that serves asits foundation, itsinherent visual natureallows the author tonot only perform selec-tions from the book,but share musical and
technical concepts to an unprecedenteddegree. For example, ideas about tone pro-duction, including angle of attack and finger-nail care, are addressed in a manner that can-not be communicated with words alone.DVD (21548DVD) $19.95UPC: 796279108034
Modern Times, Vol. 1Grades 1-2
edited by RobertBrightmore. Beginning.A new series for theguitar with an interna-tional flavor. Speciallycommissioned piecesin contrasting stylesfrom well known com-posers have been care-fully graded accordingto the various grading
standards worldwide to create this new andmuch needed didactic series which we hopewill be a source of much pleasure to youngstudents, players and teachers alike.Book (ECH751) $13.00ISBN 13: 9783890440514
Modern Times, Vol. 5,Grades 5-6
edited by RobertB r i g h t m o r e .Intermediate-Advanced.A new series for theguitar with an interna-tional flavor. Speciallycommissioned piecesin contrasting stylesfrom well known com-posers have been care-fully graded according
to the various grading standards worldwideto create this new and much needed didacticseries which we hope will be a source ofmuch pleasure to young students, players,and teachers alike.Book (ECH755) $13.00ISBN 13: 9783890440552
Modern Times, The Complete Series
edited by RobertBrightmore. Beginning.First published in fiveseparate volumes, eachoriginal book is pro-gressive and presentscarefully selectedpieces, graded inaccordance with thevarious grading stan-dards (grades 1-6)
worldwide. The originality and imaginationof the composers presented here speaks foritself and we hope that Modern Times will bea source of pleasure to young students, play-ers and teachers alike. The pieces presentedhere have been conceived with certain priori-ties in mind.Book (ECH750) $19.95ISBN 13: 9790204702367
Molino: 3 Duos Op. 16(Violin (Flute or Oboe)& Guitar)
By Francesco Molino,edited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate.Excellent duos for flute(or oboe or violin) &guitar, in Italian classi-cal style.
Book (ECH520) $11.95ISBN 13: 9790204700820
Molino: 3 Duos Op. 61(Violin (Flute or Oboe)& Guitar)
By Francesco Molino,edited by SimonWynberg. Intermediate.Excellent duos for flute(or oboe or violin) &guitar, in Italian classi-cal style.
Book (ECH512) $12.95ISBN 13: 9790204700790
Gentil Montanaby Gentil Montana.Intermediate. Born in1942 of mixed racialheritage, GentilMontaña has deeproots in the musicalculture of Colombia,spending much of hisearly adult life playingpopular music in vari-ous groups. Due to the
lack of guitar method books and sheet musicin Colombia at the time, he was not exposedto the music of Sor, Aguado, Giuliani or Bachuntil he was in his early twenties, oftenthrough recordings which he then tran-scribed himself. All the while, Montaña wasactive as a composer and during the AlirioDiaz International Competition in Caracas in1975, none other than Antonio Lauro calledhim aside and said, ” Montana, you mustconcentrate on your composition; it is a giftfrom God.” Fortunately for the guitar world,he did just that. Book (C2049) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944208
Alfonso Montes: WorksFor Guitar, Vol. 1
by Alfonso Montes.Intermediate. AlfonsoMontes was born inCiudad Bolivar,Venezuela in 1955 andstudied music inCaracas and London.His music is deeply inthe Venezuelan tradi-tion but influenced byhis European environ-
ment, particularly England and Germanywhere he has lived for several years. His musichas been widely recorded by some of the pre-miere guitarists in the world including JohnWilliams who used this edition in the record-ing of “Preludio de Adios” on his CD, ElDiablo Suelto. Book (C2114) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782848580067
Alfonso Montes: 5 Endechas
edited by AlfonsoMontes. Beginning.Five contrasting andevocative solo guitarworks of intermediatelevel. Equally suitablefor competitons, con-cert repertoire orteaching.
Book (ECH769) $10.00ISBN 13: 9780786676644
Jorge Morel: Solo Pieces For The Young Guitarist
by Jorge Morel.Beginning. This book isintended to attractboth, the student ofclassical guitar andthose who are interest-ed in a more popularapproach of the instru-ment in terms ofmelody and rhythm.These solo pieces are
for the young guitarist of today, with anemphasis on technique and the art of compos-ing for the guitar. Music in standard notation.Book/CD Set (21464BCD) $14.99ISBN 13: 9780786676262
Jorge Morel: Preludioy Giga (guitar solo)
by Jorge Morel.Intermediate-Advanced.Jorge Morel's preludeand gigue for Solo gui-tar.
Book (97413) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786637294
Mozart for Acoustic Guitar
arranged by Ben Bolt.Intermediate. BecauseMozart was a pro-foundly versatile com-poser, his music suitsthe guitar as well as itdoes a chamberorchestra. Includesoutstanding transcrip-tions of movementsfrom several well-
known compositions: Concerto No. 21;“Romance” and “Menuetto” from A LittleNight Music; Allegro (K525); “AllegroMolto” from Symphony No 40; and more.The text is written in English, Spanish, French,and Japanese and includes both standardnotation and tablature.Book/CD Set (95526BCD) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786605972
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Juan Antonio Muro:Basic Chamber MusicVolume 1
by Juan Antonio Muro.Beginning-Intermediate.Mel Bay Publications,Inc., in conjunctionwith Chanterelle pres-ents the first of twovolumes of shortchamber music worksfor pupils of all ages intheir first years ofstudy. The music is
mainly descriptive, idiomatic and easy, fre-quently using dramatic elements.Book (97776) $21.95ISBN 13: 9780786643943
Juan Antonio Muro:Basic Chamber Music,Volume 2
by Juan Antonio Muro.Intermediate. The sec-ond of two volumes ofshort chamber musicworks for pupils of allages in their first yearsof study. The music ismainly descriptive,idiomatic and easy, fre-quently using dramaticelements. The didactic
aim is the practice of instrumental ensembleplaying.Book (ECH784) $24.95ISBN 13: 9790204701988
Music for Flute andGuitar
transcribed by JohnPatykula edited by FrankMullen, III.Intermediate. Thissmall yet colorful col-lection includes fivepieces by three well-known composersarranged for flute andguitar. The eighteenthcentury is represented
by a Gavotte from one of the best-knowncomposers of the period, Padre GiovanniBattista Martini (1706-1784). Two move-ments are taken from Tchaikovsky's famouspiano cycle, Album for the Young: "OldFrench Song" and "Neapolitan Song.Book (99441) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786659487
Music from the BritishIsles for AcousticGuitar
by Jamey Bellizzi.Intermediate. A mastersolo collection by clas-sic guitarist JamesBellizzi containing 16English airs and coun-try dances; 21 Irishtunes by O' Carolanand others; and 14lively Scottish tunesand country dances.
The arrangements capture the unique toneand spirit of these wonderful folk melodiesand compositions. In notation and tablature.Book (94742) $14.95ISBN 13: 9781562224202
Music of DomenicoScarlatti For TwoGuitars, Volume 1
by Julian Gray andRonald Pearl.I n t e r m e d i a t e .Domenico Scarlatti'swealth of invention andthe immediacy of hisemotional appeal -from darkest tragedy tobold farce - have longattracted guitarists tomake his music their
own. This collection of nine sonatas arrangedby the Gray/Pearl Duo gathers music display-ing both Scarlatti's virtuosic dash and lyricalpoignancy. The volume contains an un-editedscore as well as performance-ready parts withsuggested fingerings, technical solutions andinterpretive articulations.Book (99541) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786674275
Nestor AusquiCollection
arranged by NestorAusqui. Intermediate-Advanced. VirtuosoArgentine guitaristNéstor Ausqui presentsarrangements of fifteenpieces including twocomplete suites by17th-19th centurycomposers: Bach,Buxtehude, Couperin,
Paradis, Telemann, and Weiss. While gener-ously fingered, much of this music is highlyornamented and so recommended for theintermediate to advanced guitarist. Written instandard notation only.Book (99894) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786628292
Wilhelm Neuland:SouvenirGermaniqueOp 29
by Wilhelm Neuland;edited by MichaelS i e b e r i c h s - N a u .Intermediate. Firstmodern publication ofthis excellent Romanticwork for piano and gui-tar. Preface and com-mentary by MichaelSieberichs-Nau, con-tains score and parts.
Book (ECH545) $25.95ISBN 13: 9790204705450
New Dimensions inClassical Guitar forChildren
by Sonia Michelson.Beginning. Thismethod is time tested,innovative, and hasproven successful inimparting essentialconcepts of musician-ship and classic guitarperformance to chil-dren. It's realisticapproach to early
childhood education utilizes important con-cepts inspired by the writings of both Suzukiand Kodaly. This method stimulates musicalimagination and ability through guitar tech-niques, eurhythmics, and listening and theo-ry games.Book/CD Set (94537BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786658060
New West GuitarQuartet - Live AtRosalie & Alva's
by New West GuitarQuartet. By exploringoriginal compositionsand arranging jazzstandards, New WestGuitar Quartet estab-lished themselves as anotable jazz groupwhen they were allmusic students at theUniversity of Southern
California under the direction of guitarist PatKelley. Since the group started in 2003,they have performed in major venuesthroughout the USA, Canada, Japan, Europeand worked with guitarists such as PatMetheny, Joe Diorio and Bruce Forman.DVD (21909DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279108980
The Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo - Cantos De Espana
performed by MichaelNewman and LauraOltman. The duo's tencritical praised record-ings for MusicMasters/BMG and Sheffield LabAudiophile reveal theextraordinary stylisticand cultural breadth oftheir repertoire. In thisDVD video Newman
and Oltman perform eight Albeniz master-pieces: the complete original Suite espanola(Grandad, Sevilla Cuba,Cataluna), Tango,Rumores de la Caleta (Malaguena), Prelude(Asturias/Leyenda) from Cantos de Espanaand the hauntily beautiful Asturie.DVD (97550DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279109079
Douglas Niedt -American Virtuoso
performed by DouglasNiedt. Douglas Niedtbegan his study of theguitar at age 7 and pol-ished his playing togem-like brilliancethrough his studies atthe Julliard School, theSegovia Master Classesin Spain and withNarcisco Yepes,
Christopher Parkening, Jorge Morel andOscar Ghiglia. At age 17, international recog-nition followed his 1st prize sweep of the firstChet Atkins International Guitar Competitionin which 300 guitarists were entered. At age21, Douglas made his New York debut inCarnegie Recital Hall.DVD (99193DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279100649
Nineteen Gilbert andSullivan Favorites
by Mark Marrington.Intermediate. Thisanthology contains 19of the most popularGilbert and Sullivanclassics arranged ineasily sight-readableversions for beginningto intermediate classi-cal guitarists. All thepieces lend themselves
extremely well to the common idiomatic tex-tures of the classical guitar. Book (20483) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786671908
On Competitionsby Denis Azabagic.Multiple Levels. One ofthe most stressful situa-tions that a music stu-dent (or any per-former) encountersduring their studies isthe day, the hour orthe moment of theperformance. Whetherit is a first lesson,
entrance exam, graduation recital, audition,or music competition, there is always pres-ence of this inner fight with our nerves.Participating in more then 35 InternationalGuitar/Music Competitions, this book intendsto transmit the author’s experiences fromthose events.Book (99612) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786671281
One + One Vol. 1Pupil's Part Duos forPupil & Teacher
by Richard Wright.Beginning. Learning tophrase melodies is thegoal in this well chosenselection of beautifulmelodies with teacher'sa c c o m p a n i m e n t s .Series selected by theExamination Board ofthe Royal Schools ofMusic.
Book (ECH2202) $9.95ISBN 13: 9790204700288
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One + One Vol. 1Pupil's Part Duos forPupil & Teacher
by Richard Wright.Beginning. The One +One series provides aprogressive and com-prehensive selection ofhigh quality repertoirefor the two guitarmedium. The pieces inVolume 1 use eitherthe upper stringsplayed with the right
hand fingers or the lower strings played withthe thumb. Left hand fingering has been keptto a minimum.Book (97481) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786636754
One + One Vol. 1Teacher's Score Duosfor Pupil & Teacher
Beginning. One + Oneseries provides a pro-gressive and compre-hensive selection ofhigh quality repertoirefor the two guitarmedium. The pieces involume 1 use either theupper strings playedwith the right hand fin-gers or the lower
strings played with the thumb. Left hand fin-gering has been kept to a minimum.Book (ECH2201) $15.00ISBN 13: 9783890441818
One + One Vol. 2Pupil's Part Duos forPupil & Teacher
by Richard Wright.Beginning. The One +One series provides aprogressive and com-prehensive selection ofhigh quality repertoirefor the two guitarmedium. Volume 2uses the upper stringsplayed with the righthand fingers, and the
lower strings played with the thumb. It ishoped that this approach will help consoli-date the sense of linear independence thatthe thumb and fingers will have begun todevelop separately in volume 1 and so pro-vide the pupil with further valuable prepara-tion for contrapuntal playing and hearing.Book (97483) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786638048
One + One Vol. 2Teacher's Score DuosFor Pupil & Teacher
by Richard Wright.Beginning. Learning tophrase melodies is thegoal in this well chosenselection of beautifulmelodies with teacher'sa c c o m p a n i m e n t s .Series selected by theExamination Board ofthe Royal Schools ofMusic.
Book (ECH2203) $15.00ISBN 13: 9783890441832
One + One Vol. 3Pupil's Part Duos forPupil & Teacher
by Richard Wright.Beginning-Intermediate.The One + One seriesprovides a progressiveand comprehensiveselection of high quali-ty repertoire for thestudent melody/teacher accompanistrepertoire. This volumeincludes the pupil's
parts only. The teacher's score (97484) isavailable separately.Book (97485) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786638062
One + One Vol. 3Score Graded Duos forPupil & Teacher
by Richard Wright.Beginning-Intermediate.The three Volume One+ One series provides aprogressive and com-prehensive selection ofstudent melody-teacher accompanistrepertoire.
Book (97484) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786638055
Atanas Ourkouzounov:Danse à deux
by Atanas Ourkouzounov.Intermediate. An expres-sive piece in two move-ments for solo guitar.The first movement is in5/8 time, while the sec-ond is in an unevenlydivided 9/8 (2+2+2+3).Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1056) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786664276
Padovec Collectionby Uros Dojcinovic.Intermediate. The pub-lished contents of thegreatest Croatian XIXcentury guitar compos-er and performer, IvanPadovec's, completebiography, collection ofall known photos, andunpublished solopieces without opus
numbers. They range from his more-easy,short didactic compositions, done for hisnumerous guitar students, to a number ofminiatures, dances and themes, with varia-tions of a medium technical difficulty, andfinally a few pieces for more advanced players.Book (20454) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786673414
Ivan Padovec:Premier Concertino
edited by Stefan R.Hackl. Intermediate.This is the first editionof 19th century gui-tarist/composer IvanPadovec’s PremierConcertino for terz gui-tar, 2 violins, viola andcello. The manuscriptswere discovered in thecollection of Karl
Scheit, one of the most important guitarteachers and publishers in the latter half ofthe 20th century. The cover of the edition is acolor reproduction of the original manuscript.Book (DGA205) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780977692644
Ivan Padovec:SecondConcertino
edited by Stefan R.Hackl. Intermediate.This is the first editionof 19th century gui-tarist/composer IvanPadovec’s SecondConcertino for terz gui-tar, 2 violins, viola andcello. The manuscriptswere discovered in thecollection of Karl
Scheit, one of the most important guitarteachers and publishers in the latter half ofthe 20th century. The cover of the edition is acolor reproduction of the original manuscript.Book (DGA206) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780977692675
Paganini for Acoustic Guitar
by Ben Bolt.Intermediate. This col-lection makes the leg-endary music ofNiccolo Paganiniaccessible to guitarists.Selections include:Allegro, Andantino;Allegretto; Andante;Sonata; Valtz; andmore. Text is present-
ed in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese.Book (97103) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786678617
Niccolo Paganini: The Complete WorksFor Guitar Solo
by Niccolo Paganini andedited by GiuseppeG a z z e l l o n i .Intermediate-Advanced.Re-issue of our highlypopular previousPaganini edition, now inone volume; allPaganini's solo works forguitar are included. Fullcommentaries by
Giuseppe Gazzelloni and complete facsimilesmake this the standard edition for this repertoire.Book (ECH1023) $39.95ISBN 13: 9780786673759
Niccolo Paganini:Grand Sonata (M.S.3)for Guitar and Violin
by Niccolo Paganini.Intermediate-Advanced.This ChanterellePaganini series for vio-lin and guitar aims topresent the composer'sworks in an integraland accurate edition.this composition,structured in A major,consists of 3 move-
ments. Within the context of Paganini's gui-tar output, the Grand Sonata undoubtedlyrepresents a work of major amplitude andsolidity, in which formal conception, creativefancy and instrumental virtuosity achievetheir highest form of expression.Book (97352) $18.00ISBN 13: 9780786636778
Paganini: SonataConcertata (M.S.2)Guitar & Violin
by Niccolo Paganini.Intermediate-Advanced.This ChanterellePaganini series of musicfor the violin and guitaraims to present thecomposer's works in anintegral and accurateedition. SonataConcertata is in A majorand has three move-
ments, the first of which is developed complete-ly in accordance with the rules of early 19thcentury Sonata. Paganini's musical language,rich in spontaneity and elegance, is intoned in adistinct and expressive cantabile form.Book (ECH001) $18.00ISBN 13: 9783890440613
Apostolos Paraskevas:The Chase Dance
by Apostolos Paraskevas.Intermediate-Advanced.The Chase Dance is afast work in rhythmwith an introductionpresenting the whole-tone scale. The intro-duction has no meter.Most of the tonalmaterial comes fromthe composer's Greek
traditional heritage both as a listener and as amusician.Sheet Music (ECH757) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786667604
Parga: ConcertWorks
By Juan Parga.Intermediate-Advanced.Interesting Spanishguitar music from JuanParga (1843-1899) ofthe post-Tárrega gen-eration of Spanish gui-tarists, who were, andsometimes unrightful-ly, almost totallyeclipsed by the great
Tárrega. Nevertheless, this music is interest-ing and worthwhile exploring.Book (ECH431) $25.95ISBN 13: 9790204700707
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Parlor Gemsby Joseph Mayes.Intermediate-Advanced.This classical guitarproject, for solo andduo, is presented instandard notation. Themusic has been select-ed from the vast reper-toire of 19th Centuryparlor music from theUnited States and
Europe. The music is presented to be per-formed instrumentally; however some lyricsare provided in the introductory notes.Book/CD Set (99707BCD) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786665112
Partita for Flute by J. S. Bach
by J. S. Bach; transcribedby Denis Azabagic.Intermediate-Advanced.A notation-only guitartranscription of Bach'sPartita in A Minor forsolo flute (BWV 1013).
Book (98208) $5.95ISBN 13: 9780786649396
Peer Gynt Suite Op. 46by Edvard Grieg, tran-scribed by Richard Yates.Intermediate. "ThePeer Gynt Suite" maybe Edvard Grieg's mostfamous composition.Its melodies have insin-uated themselves intoour culture so that theyare now universallyfamiliar. The move-
ments are: Morning Song, Asa's Death,Anitra's Dance, and In the Hall of theMountain King.Book (99345) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786660629
JudicaelPerroy in Concert
performed by JudicaelPerroy. Judicael Perroyis a brilliant Frenchclassic guitar virtuoso,and the 1997 winnerof the prestigiousGuitar Foundation ofAmerica InternationalCompetition. In addi-tion, he has won thep r e s t i g i o u s
International Competition of the Lle-de-France and the Prix de Public at the BartoliInternational Competition. He also won the7th International Guitar Competition ofBourg Madame and the first prize at the ParisNational Conservatoire of Music & Dance.DVD (98386DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279109055
Ralf Persch: ZweiFantasien
by Ralf Persch.Intermediate. Music forclassic guitar solo innotation only.
Sheet Music (EM1002) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663071
Astor Piazzolla:Libertango für Flöteund Gitarre
by Astor Piazzolla.Intermediate. Classicalguitar and flute duet.For the intermediateguitar player who iscomfortable withchords. Two full scoresincluded.
Book (EM5312) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786663880
Astor Piazzolla:Verano Porteno andThree Other Pieces
by Astor Piazzolla;arranged and edited byBaltazar Benitez.Intermediate-Advanced.Four pieces and editedby Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992). Titles include:Verano Porteno;Milonga del Angel; LaMuerte del Angel; andPrimavera Portena.
Book (97426) $11.95ISBN 13: 9780786636662
Pioneer Suitearranged by JamesEdwards. Intermediate-Advanced. This collec-tion will help spark aninterest in the develop-ment of an Americanrepertoire for the classi-cal guitar. TraditionalScottish and Irish tuneswere transformed bythe African rhythms of
banjo players, which in turn influenced popularmusic and led to ragtime, jazz and blues. Theamount of folk music in America is staggering.Book/CD Set (97738BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786650903
Porro: 6 Sonatas Op.11, Overture No. 10for Guitar & Violin
by Pierre Porro.Intermediate-Advanced.Six Sonatas Op.11 plusa setting of Gluck'soverture to the opera'Iphigenie en Aulide'arranged for guitar andviolin in this facsimileedition by Pierre Porro(1750-1831). Includesan introduction and
biographical essay by Robert Spencer.Book (97358) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786636839
Queen GuitarRhapsodies
by Carlos Bonell. QueenGuitar Rhapsodies fea-tures 17 Queen songsrecorded by worldrenowned concert clas-sical guitarist CarlosBonell along with theLara Symphony
Orchestra from Venezuela. This highlyoriginal and varied album covers all dynamicranges encompassed by Queen music fromsolo guitar arrangements of 'Love of My Life'and 'Who Wants to Live Forever' to the fullpower of guitar and Orchestra on 'BohemianRhapsody', 'You Take My Breath Away','Jealousy' and 'Play the Game'. The ChildrensChoir of the Lara Symphony Orchestra is alsofeatured on 'Barcelona' and 'Teo Torriate'making this album an essential addition toany Queen fan's collection.Compact Disc (DYCD1) $14.99ISBN 13: 5060111600020
Max Reger: 3 Cello Suites op.131c
transcribed by HeikiMatlick. Intermediate-Advanced. For sologuitar of Reger'sfamous Cello Suites,op.131/c.
Book (ECH437) $16.00ISBN 13: 9780786676606
Giulio Regondi:Concert Works forGuitar
by Giulio Regondi.Intermediate. This edi-tion presents the com-plete concert works forguitar of Giulio Regondi(1822-1872) a majorcomposer guitarist ofthe Romantic period.They are reproduced inphotographic repro-ductions of the original
editions and are clear and legible for modernperformance. Each work comes complete witha critical commentary by Simon Wynberg.Book (97385) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786636570
Igor Rekhin: Schritt für Schritt(Step by Step)
by Igor Rekhin.Beginning-Intermediate.Six easy pieces for clas-sical guitar duet.Beginner-intermediatelevel. Standard nota-tion, full score format.
Book (EM6201) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786664450
Igor Rehkin: Tag fürTag (Day by Day)
by Igor Rekhin.Intermediate. Twenty-four pieces in graduat-ed difficulty, withrhythms and tech-niques becoming moredifficult. For the inter-mediate guitar player.Standard notation.
Book (EM6019) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786663583
A RenaissanceChristmas
by E. James Kalal.Intermediate. Themusic selected for thisbook seems to lift yougently back to by-gonedays to an era moreleisurely paced thanour own. This collec-tion for solo classic gui-tar focuses first andforemost on early
Christmas music and is enhanced by appro-priate cover art, biblical text and poetry dat-ing from this exciting period. The selectionsare festive to listen to while providingarrangements ranging from the traditional"easier to learn" lute solos to more advancedsettings with today's harmonies.Book/CD Set (99763BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786629619
Renaissance Vihuela &Guitar In Sixteenth-Century Spain
by Frank Koonce.Intermediate. Scholarlyeditions, which servedifferent purposes thanperformance editions,are not often designedwith the modern gui-tarist in mind.Forinstance, Renaissancevihuela tablatures areusually transcribed
with the open first string as G, not E. Most arepresented in double-staff notation, a mediumthat is superior for realizing counterpoint butunconventional as guitar notation.Book (21590) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786678228
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RGT - ClassicCollection
by Chaz Hart.Beginning-Intermediate.All the music is shownin both traditionalnotation and tablature.All pieces are per-formed on the accom-panying CD – you justlisten and learn. Thereare helpful historicaland performance notes
to help you play, and understand, each piece. Book/CD Set (1898466300) $14.95ISBN 13: 9781898466307
RGT - Classic Giltrapby Gordon Giltrap ,arranged by RaymondBurley. Intermediate.Gordon Giltrap is oneof the UK’s mostaccomplished finger-style guitarists and hisinstrumental composi-tions are highly regard-ed. In this collection,classical guitar master,
Raymond Burley has taken some of Gordon’smost attractive pieces and arranged them forthe classical guitar. In these well-craftedarrangements, Raymond has taken advantageof the unique timbre and resonance of theclassical guitar to explore the innate subtlenuances, and bring out the special musicalcharacter, of the pieces.Book (1898466491) $7.95ISBN 13: 9781898466499
RGT - Classical GuitarMiniatures
by Tony Skinner andAmanda Cook.Beginning-Intermediate.All the music is shownin both traditionalnotation and tablature.All pieces are per-formed on the accom-panying CD at bothpractice and perform-ance speeds you you
just listen and learn. A performance guide isprovided to help you master the technicalchallenges of each piece.Book/CD Set (1898466742) $12.95ISBN 13: 9781898466741
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Grade 1
edited by Tony Skinner,Raymond Burley andAmanda Cook.Beginning. This hand-book is part of a series,compiled by theRegistry Of GuitarTutors, that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v emethod of studying
classical guitar. This handbook covers all thesections of the London College of MusicGrade One classical guitar examinationincluding: all the set pieces; all scales, arpeg-gios and chords; sight reading; ear tests; andspoken tests. In addition, there are useful per-formance tips for all the pieces as well asessential advice on preparing for the exami-nation - enabling you to study for an interna-tionally recognized qualification.Book (9781905908110) $7.95ISBN 13: 9781905908110
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Grade 2
edited by Tony Skinner,Raymond Burley andAmanda Cook.Beginning-Intermediate.This handbook is partof a series, compiled bythe Registry Of GuitarTutors, that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v emethod of studying
classical guitar.Book (9781905908127) $8.50ISBN 13: 9781905908127
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Grade 3
edited by Tony Skinner,Raymond Burley andAmanda Cook.Beginning-Intermediate.This handbook is partof a series, compiled bythe Registry Of GuitarTutors, that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v emethod of studying
classical guitar. This handbook covers all thesections of the London College of MusicGrade Three classical guitar examinationincluding: all the set pieces; all scales, arpeg-gios and chords; sight reading; ear tests; andspoken tests. In addition, there are useful per-formance tips for all the pieces as well asessential advice on preparing for the exami-nation - enabling you to study for an interna-tionally recognized qualification.Book (9781905908134) $8.95ISBN 13: 9781905908134
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Grade 4
edited by Tony Skinner,Raymond Burley andAmanda Cook.Intermediate. Thishandbook is part of aseries, compiled by theRegistry Of GuitarTutors, that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v emethod of studying
classical guitar. This handbook covers all thesections of the London College of MusicGrade Four classical guitar examinationincluding: all the set pieces; all scales, arpeg-gios and chords; sight reading; ear tests; andspoken tests. In addition, there are useful per-formance tips for all the pieces as well asessential advice on preparing for the exami-nation - enabling you to study for an interna-tionally recognized qualification.Book (9781905908141) $9.50ISBN 13: 9781905908141
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Grade 5
edited by Tony Skinner,Raymond Burley andAmanda Cook.Intermediate. Thishandbook is part of aseries, compiled by theRegistry Of GuitarTutors, that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v emethod of studying
classical guitar. This handbook covers all thesections of the London College of MusicGrade Five classical guitar examinationincluding: all the set pieces; all scales, arpeg-gios and chords; sight reading; ear tests; andspoken tests. In addition, there are useful per-formance tips for all the pieces as well asessential advice on preparing for the exami-nation - enabling you to study for an interna-tionally recognized qualification.Book (9781905908158) $9.95ISBN 13: 9781905908158
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Grade 6
edited by Tony Skinner,Raymond Burley andAmanda Cook.Intermediate-Advanced.This handbook is partof a series, compiled bythe Registry Of GuitarTutors, that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v emethod of studying
classical guitar. This handbook covers all thesections of the London College of MusicGrade Six classical guitar examination includ-ing: all the set pieces; all scales, arpeggios andchords; sight reading; ear tests; and spokentests. In addition, there are useful perform-ance tips for all the pieces as well as essentialadvice on preparing for the examination -enabling you to study for an internationallyrecognized qualification.Book (9781905908165) $10.95ISBN 13: 9781905908165
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Grade 7
edited by Tony Skinner,Raymond Burley andAmanda Cook.Intermediate-Advanced.This handbook is partof a series, compiled bythe Registry Of GuitarTutors, that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v emethod of studying
classical guitar. This handbook covers all thesections of the London College of MusicGrade Seven classical guitar examinationincluding: all the set pieces; all scales, arpeg-gios and chords; sight reading; ear tests; andspoken tests. In addition, there are useful per-formance tips for all the pieces as well asessential advice on preparing for the exami-nation - enabling you to study for an interna-tionally recognized qualification.Book (9781905908172) $12.95ISBN 13: 9781905908172
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Grade 8
by Tony Skinner,Raymond Burley andAmanda Cook.Intermediate-Advanced.This handbook is thefinal volume in a series,compiled by theRegistry Of GuitarTutors that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v e
method of studying classical guitar. Thishandbook covers all the sections of theLondon College of Music Grade Eight classicalguitar examination including: all the setpieces; all scales, arpeggios and chords; sightreading; ear tests; and spoken tests. In addi-tion, there are useful performance tips for allthe pieces as well as essential advice onpreparing for the examination - enabling youto study for an internationally recognizedqualification.Book (9781905908189) $14.95ISBN 13: 9781905908189
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Step 1
edited by Tony SKinner,Raymond Burley andAmanda Cook.Beginning. This hand-book is the first volumein a series, compiled bythe Registry Of GuitarTutors that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v emethod of studying
classical guitar. This handbook covers all thematerial needed for the London College ofMusic Step One examination in classical gui-tar playing, enabling you to study for aninternationally recognized qualification.However, even if you do not intend to take anexamination, studying this book will help youto: learn appealing and inspiring pieces froma wide range of styles and periods; developyour technical ability and musical under-standing and so achieve your full potential asa guitarist.Book (9781905908196) $6.95ISBN 13: 9781905908196
RGT - Classical GuitarPlaying - Step 2
edited by Tony Skinner,Raymond Burley &Amanda Cook.Beginning-Intermediate.This handbook is thesecond volume in aseries, compiled by theRegistry Of GuitarTutors that forms anexpertly structured andc o m p r e h e n s i v e
method of studying classical guitar. Thishandbook covers all the material needed forthe London College of Music Step Two exam-ination in classical guitar playing, enablingyou to study for an internationally recognizedqualification. However, even if you do notintend to take an examination, studying thisbook will help you to: learn appealing andinspiring pieces from a wide range of stylesand periods; develop your technical abilityand musical understanding and so achieveyour full potential as a guitarist.Book (9781905908202) $7.50ISBN 13: 9781905908202
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RGT - Early StagesClassical Guitar
by Tony Skinner andAmanda Cook.Beginning. All themusic is shown in bothtraditional notationand tablature. Allpieces are performedon the accompanyingCD at both practiceand performancespeeds– you just listen
and learn. A performance guide is provided tohelp you master the technical challenges, andunderstand the background to, each piece.Book/CD Set (189846670X) $12.95ISBN 13: 9781898466703
RGT - Reflectionsby Tony Skinner.Beginning-Intermediate.Metronome markingsare intended only asguidelines to the over-all tempo, howeverthere is no need tokeep to ‘strict tempo’ –carefully considereduse of rubato toenhance the mood and
phrasing, would be appropriate throughout.Dynamic markings have been kept to a mini-mum to allow for maximum individual inter-pretation, however it is essential that a widerange of dynamic levels are employed inorder to capture the spirit of the composition.Fingering has been kept to an absolute mini-mum in order to enable players to explore fin-gerings which will best suit them personally,and to encourage players to explore thepieces intimately. Book (1898466483) $6.50ISBN 13: 9781898466482
RGT - Seascape Suiteby Chaz Hart.Beginning-Intermediate.Parts of this suite werefirst composed overtwenty years ago,when Chaz Hart livedby the Dorset coastwhere he used tospend many hourswatching the everchanging moods of the
sea. The contrasting wild power and gentlenature of the sea never ceased to amaze him–turning unpredictably from untamed ferocityto seemingly placid serenity. The openingtheme represents the relentless surge of thesea lapping on the sand.Book (1898466475) $6.50ISBN 13: 9781898466475
Right Hand Studiesfor Classic Guitar
by Walt Lawry.Beginning-Intermediate.This book is a collec-tion of studies andexercises designed tohelp the student devel-op right-hand tech-nique. The first sec-tions deal with thebasic skills of rest andfree stroke, finger alter-
nation, and arpeggios; developing flexibilityand efficiency in right-hand movements.Later sections deal with the more advancedtechniques of timbre production, pizzicato,right-hand harmonics, and tremolo.Book (93889) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786678198
Right-Hand Studiesfor Five Fingers
by Charles Postlewate.Intermediate. Theproduct of a 14 yearresearch project, thisbook contains over350 studies to thor-oughly train the righthand of classical gui-tarists in the use of allfive fingers - addingthe little finger to the
present four finger technique. These studiesbuild a five-finger technique in the playing ofchords, arpeggios, tremolos and harmonics,beginning with the thumb and one-fingercombinations and increasing in complexity tothe thumb and four fingers. The studies areplayed over easy, yet interesting, left handprogressions up and down the fingerboard.Book (98710) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786659654
Rock Goes Classicby multiple arrangers.Intermediate. Here's agreat collection of 17rock favorites arrangedfor the intermediate-level classic guitarist.Features tasteful set-tings by John Carlini,Steve Siktberg StephenRekas, Levi Dendy andKirk Hanser. Presented
in standard notation with fingerings, these finetunes are perfect for classic guitarists whowant to add popular music to their repertoires.Book (WMB003) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786666485
Joaquín Rodrigo:Concierto de Aranjuez
by Joaquin Rodrigo, per-formed by Regino de laMaza. ChanterelleHistorical Recordingsare proud to re-issuethe premiere recordingof this wonderful com-position for guitar and
orchestra. This concerto was composed in1938, a time of considerable upheaval inSpain. It was premiered in Barcelona in 1940,but was not recorded until 1947 or 1948 (theexact date is not clear).Compact Disc (CHR004) $13.95ISBN 13: 9780786667628
Julio S. Sagreras GuitarLessonsBook 1-3
by Julio Sagreras.Intermediate. The gui-tar lessons of JulioSagreras are amongthe most universallyused collections of gui-tar music and repre-sent a milestone indidactic guitar litera-ture. This book, which
includes the first three volumes of the originalsix-volume series, is an ideal introduction toclassical guitar playing as well as to LatinAmerican guitar music. Text written in Englishand Spanish with French and German transla-tions in an appendix at the back of the book.Book (96580) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786627233
Julio S. SagrerasGuitar LessonsBooks 4-6 andAdvanced Technique
by Julio Sagreras.Intermediate. TheGuitar Lessons of JulioSagreras are among themost universally usedcollections of guitarmusic and represent amilestone in guitardidactic literature. Theoriginal six lessonbooks, along with the
book Advanced Technique, were an immediatesuccess on their introduction and remain sotoday. This edition brings together under onecover Lesson Books Four, Five, and Six as wellas Sagreras's Advanced Technique volume.Book (96581) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786627240
Julio S. SagrerasGuitar Works, Vol. 3
by Julio S. Sagreras.Intermediate. This vol-ume contains a selec-tions of 48 JulioSagreras' early workspresented here asreprints of the originalpublications.with anintroduction by JaimeGuiscafre and a criticalcommentary by
Michael Savary. Included are: DulcesCadenas - Mazurka de Salon op.Book (21421) $32.95ISBN 13: 9780786675005
Santos: Magoas DeAfricano
by Eduardo Santos.Intermediate-Advanced.This series presents aselection of the mostpopular and memo-rable works from thewealth of 20th centuryBrazilian guitar music.Emphasis has not onlybeen placed on theselection of works, but
significantly, great care has been taken tochoose the best versions, which in many casesare being published here for the first time.Book (ECH770) $4.95ISBN 13: 9790204701322
Savary: Encyclopediaof Guitar Virtuosity,Volume 1
by Michel Savary.Intermediate. Just asorchestra musicians havetheir books of tricky, oraudition, passages topolish up on, we presenthis interesting collectionof 210 virtuosic pas-sages. This one shouldnever be far away fromthe music stand!
Book (ECH731) $31.95ISBN 13: 9790204701193
Isaias Savio: Batucadaby Isaias Savio.Intermediate. Here is anew edition of thefamous concert work"Batucada" by therenowned Uruguayancomposer and guitaristIsaias Savio, who influ-enced a whole new gen-eration of guitaristsincluding Antonio Carlos
Barbosa-Lima, Luis Bonfa, and Marlo Pereira.Book (97447) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786637546
Domenico Scarlatti: 2 Sonatas K.208 and K.380
transcribed by CarloM a r c h i o n e .Intermediate. Twowonderful Scarlattiarrangements by CarloMarchione for guitarsolo: Sonata K.208 andSonata K.380.
Book (ECH113) $9.00ISBN 13: 9780786676613
Scenes From The Life Of Death
by Apostolos Paraskevas.I n t e r m e d i a t e -Advanced. New threemovement work forsolo guitar whichdescribes a Life ofDeath! Scenes from the"Life of Death" is part ofApostolos Paraskevas'Concerto No 4, "TheLife Of Death". In this
highly dramatic and humorous work, the com-poser portrays Death in a human attitude viatwists, turns, variations, technical challengesand surprises.Book (ECH747) $11.00ISBN 13: 9790204702190
Ch: Go: Scheidler:Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2
by Christian GottliebScheidler. Intermediate-Advanced. Scheilder'scompositional skill iswell demonstrated inthese two facsimiles ofhis classical Sonatas.His modulations arestrong, his melodicinvention original andalthough not virtuoso
works, it is thought that they will appeal toboth advanced guitarists and to players ofmore modest ability.Book (97359) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786636846
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Lorenz Schmidt:Leichte stücke für dreigitarren
by Lorenz Schmidt.Beginning-Intermediate.Ten pieces of easy clas-sical guitar music fortrios. Great for begin-ning guitar ensembles.Standard notationonly, beginner-inter-mediate in difficulty.
Book (EM3001) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786663422
Lorenz Schmidt:Zugabe (for 2 Guitars)
by Lorenz Schmidt.Beginning-Intermediate.A modern piece forguitar duet written as acombined score. Partsare not available sepa-rately.
Sheet Music (EM2044) $4.95ISBN 13: 9780786663552
Lorenz Schmidt:Thema mitVariationen für zweiGitarren
by Lorenz Schmidt.Intermediate. Themeand Variations for twoguitars. These variationsfor two guitars do notlimit themselves to amere extension of clas-sical variation tech-niques with modernmelodic and harmonicdevices that have their
origin in references from literary texts. Inspiredby a poem by Ruth Brosette, the variations rep-resent, by the use of an austere theme joinedwith tone pictures derived from the text, thetransformation of the objective into the sensu-al as the individual variations progress.Sheet Music (EM2053) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786663415
Schubert, Duo In AMinor G Minor StringQuartet D173
By Jose Ferrer, edited byDavid Burden.Intermediate. JulianBream masterlyarrangement of aSchubert quartet for 2guitars - as recorded byJulian Bream and JohnWilliams.
Book (ECH540) $14.95ISBN 13: 9790204701957
Franz SchubertArranged for Guitar
by Franz Schubert;arranged by JavierCalderon. Intermediate.There have been fewprevious examples ofguitar versions ofSchubert' piano music,and practically noattempts to transcribea complete set ofpieces, as Caldern has
done here with the six pieces of Schubert'sMoments Musicaux. These pieces are superbexamples of Schubert's mastery in the minia-ture form, true "musical moments" of moodand feeling. Two other pieces complete thiscollection, which also includes notes on thepreparation and performance of the pieces inEnglish, German, and Spanish.Book/CD Set (99158BCD) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786657810
Robert Schumann:Acht Stücke aus
by Robert Schumann.Intermediate. Eightpieces from "Scenesfrom Childhood"arranged for two gui-tars, printed in com-bined score format.(Parts are not availableseparately.) In contrastto his "Album for theYoung," (op. 68), the
"Scenes of Childhood" (op. 15) for piano arenot children's pieces, but rather are, inSchumann's words, the "reflections by adultsfor adults." Sheet Music (EM2052) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786663903
Kurt Schwaen: 2 Stücke für 4 Gitarren
by Kurt Schwaen.Beginning-Intermediate.Two beginning-inter-mediate pieces for fourguitars. Extensive useof accidentals is themost challengingaspect in this piece.Combined score for-mat only.
Sheet Music (EM4008) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786664023
Science and Methodin Guitar Technique
by Jorge Cardoso.Multiple Levels. Thisbook came first in anexhaustive historicalcomparative surveypublished in the presti-gious French magazine“Les Cahiers de laGuitare”. Written in1973, it revolutionizedmusicians’ approach to
instrumental technique. Underpinned bysolid, current scientific evidence and the mostefficient guitar experience gleaned from thehistory of the instrument and long-forgottentraditions, it takes an in-depth look at how wecan develop an infinite range of fine skills onthe instrument.Book (21695) $47.95ISBN 13: 9788493472931
The Scottish Luteby Ronn McFarlanetranscribed by JameyBellizzi. Beginning-Intermediate. Thislandmark book consti-tutes Mel Bay's firstanthology ofRenaissance lute andmandora literature inits original tablatureform. It also offers the
same 56 tunes tastefully transcribed in stan-dard modern guitar notation and tab. For theacademically inclined or those who simplywant to examine the original scores, this edi-tion includes a downloadable folio of the orig-inal lute and mandora tablature plus a thor-ough explanation of the lute tablature system.Book (96693) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786629176
Select Works ofEnrique Granados forSolo Guitar
by Elias Barreiro.Intermediate. EliasBarreiro has compiledand arranged 15 selectworks of EnriqueGranados for solo clas-sic guitar. Included areselections from six ofhis pieces for piano. Allin standard notation,with the author's sug-
gested fingerings, and tablature.Book (20274) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786672325
Selected Guitar Solos,Volume 2
by Jorge Morel.Intermediate-Advanced.This second volume ofclassic guitar solosfrom Argentine virtu-oso, Jorge Morel, pres-ents five intermediateto advanced piecesdedicated to fellowguitarists: RicardoIznaola, Augustín
Barrios, Eli & Ann Kassner, Liona Boyd andRaphaella Smits. Two of the five pieces are indrop-D tuning. Standard notation only withdetailed left-hand fingering provided.Book (20480) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786607532
Selected Guitar Solos,Volume 3
by Jorge Morel.Intermediate-Advanced.This third volume ofclassic guitar piecespresents five moresolos by the masterfulArgentine teacher andperformer, JorgeMorel. IncludesôStaccato Danceö, amotoric piece dedicat-
ed to Mel Bay Publications president Bill Bay.Written in standard notation only with gener-ous left-hand fingering suggestions.Book (20481) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786607549
Selected OperaticFantasies of Mertz
compiled and edited byBrian Torosian.Intermediate. This col-lection is drawn fromthe Portefeuille fürGuitarre-Spieler seriesand is intended forintermediate toadvanced guitarists.
Book (97552) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786656844
Ernest Shand: 23 Guitar Solos fromVictorian England
edited by Stanley Yates.Intermediate. This edi-tion of 23 pieces byErnest Shand is derivedfrom his output of 220works, revealing a gui-tar composer of greatoriginality and charmwho had a gift for spin-ning infectiousmelodies. The senti-
mental melodies and colorful harmonies ofShand's music impart a unique Victorian fla-vor which often seems to echo the sing-alonganthems and nostalgia of English music halls.Written in standard notation only this book isrecommended for the advanced guitarist.Book (98765) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786652983
Aaron ShearerLearning the Classic Guitar Part 1
by Aaron Shearer.Beginning. Learningthe Classic Guitar is anew direction in guitarinstruction. Many ideasin these books breaknew ground. In devel-oping this innovativemethod, Mr. Sheareradhered to the follow-ing concepts: 1) How
and what students practice is as important ashow much they practice. 2) Give informationonly when it is immediately useful. 3) Startwith the easiest skills. 4) Approach challeng-ing skills gradually.Book (94361) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780871668547
Aaron ShearerLearning the Classic Guitar Part 2
by Aaron Shearer.Beginning. Learningthe Classic Guitar is anew direction in guitarinstruction. Many ideasin these books breaknew ground. Part Twoshould go along withpart one and it presentsthe elements of musicand procedures for
developing ability to sight-read and memorize.Book (94362) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780871668554
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Aaron ShearerLearning the Classic Guitar Part 3
by Aaron Shearer.Beginning-Intermediate.Part three teaches thestudent to form clearand accurate conceptsof music expression. Italso teaches the gui-tarist how to performin public with accuracyand confidence. Thebook is filled with care-
fully graded original exercises and pieces.Book/CD Set (94363BCD) $24.99ISBN 13: 9780786632091
Sight Reading forGuitarists
by Steve Marsh.Beginning-Intermediate.These melodies arewhat all sight-readingshould be about butusually are not. Theyuse easy notes andrhythms in a mostmethodical, imagina-tive and pleasurableway, concentrating on
single-line melodies in first position only. Thisbook has one hundred melodies which couldbe introduced to the student from almost thevery first lesson, and as the melodies get pro-gressively more complex, the book will beuseful for higher-grade students.Book (98203) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786647965
Stefan Soewandi: Le Tombeau de Satiefor Solo Guitar
by Stefan Soewandi.Intermediate. A suiteentitled "The Tomb ofSatie" in three move-ments for solo guitarcomposed in homageto Pierre Lerich in1985.
Sheet Music (EM1081) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786664245
Stefan Soewandi:Sonatina for Fluteand Guitar
by Stefan Soewandi.Intermediate. Duet forflute and the advancedclassical guitar player.Two individual scoresand one full scoreincluded. Standardnotation.
Book (EM5314) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786663521
Vicente Emilio SojoWorks for Guitar,Volume 1
Transcribed for Guitarby Alirio Diaz.Beginning-Intermediate.Vincente Emilio Sojo isone of the most influ-ential composers inVenezuela’s history. Hecomposed many well-known works, and wasone of the best musicteachers of his time.
These five Venezuelan melodies have beentranscribed by Alirio Diaz and are in standardnotation only.Book (C2068) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944222
Vicente Emilio SojoWorks for Guitar,Volume 3
Transcribed for two gui-tars by Alfonso Montesand Irina Kircher.Intermediate. VincenteEmilio Sojo composedmany well-knownworks, and was one ofthe best music teachersof his time. These sixVenezuelan dancesfrom the 19th century
have been transcribed for two guitars by IrinaKircher and Alfonso Montes and are in stan-dard notation only. Book (C2070) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944277
Vicente Emilio SojoWorks for Guitar,Volume 4
transcribed by AlirioDiaz. Beginning. Thesetwo Venezuelan danceshave been transcribedfor guitar by Alirio Diazin standard notationonly. The original ver-sion of QuirpaGuatirena for pianoand voice is alsoincluded. Text is in
English, Spanish, and French.Book (C2071) $16.95ISBN 13: 9782843944185
Soledadby Laurindo Almeida.Intermediate. Music forsolo classic guitar fromLaurindo Almeida'sBrazilliance Musicseries. This series oforiginal pieces andtranscriptions repre-sents a lifetime of workby the renowned gui-tarist and composer
who first introduced the bossa nova style tothe United States.Sheet Music (98789) $3.95ISBN 13: 9780786654383
Solo Now! Preparatory Book
edited by RichardWright. Beginning.Specially commisionedeasy and accessibleguitar solos with mini-mal demands on theleft-hand so that thestudent can concen-trate on a stablerelaxed right tirandotechnique. Other tech-
niques such as appoyando, tremolo, simplechords, tambora and rasgueado are also cov-ered. This primer was planned to precede the3-volume Solo Now!Book (ECH2100) $11.90ISBN 13: 9783890442075
Solo Now! Volume 1Original ProgressiveGuitar Solos
by Richard Wright.Beginning. The aim ofthe Solo Now! books isto provide the elemen-tary guitarist with aprogressive and stimu-lating collection ofpieces that specificallyfocus on right handtechnique. This firstvolume minimizes the
demands made on the left hand so that thestudent can concentrate on the the formationof a stable, yet relaxed right hand technique.Book (97476) $13.95ISBN 13: 9780786637799
Solo Now! Volume 2Original ProgressiveGuitar Solos
edited by RichardWright. Beginning. Inthis volume 2, thetechnique of the lefthand is used freely. Forthe left hand there ismore double- stoppingthan volume 1, thoughmany of the pieces stillrequire the use of onefinger at a time, with or
without the sequential placing of an addition-al finger.Book (97477) $13.95ISBN 13: 9780786637805
Solo Now! Volume 3Original ProgressiveGuitar Solos
edited by RichardWright. Beginning. Theaim of the three SoloNow! books is to pro-vide the elementaryguitarist with a pro-gressive and stimulat-ing collection of piecesthat specifically devel-op one of the mostfundamental guitar
techniques-that in which the right hand-thumb and fingers combine to play mainlybroken chord configurations using the trian-do stroke. Volumes 1 and 2 take great care totry to minimize the demands made on the lefthand so that the student can focus on the for-mations of a stable right hand technique.Book (97478) $13.95ISBN 13: 9780786637812
SoloDuo:Lorenzo Micheli andMatteo Mela Live in Milan
by Lorenzo Micheli andMatteo Mela. LorenzoMicheli and MatteoMela perform ninewell-known composi-tions in their DVDSoloDuo: Live in Milan.Tunes included in thevideo include Tonadillaby Rodrigo, Song with-out Words no. 20 and
25 by Mendellsohn, Tango Suite by Piazolla,Humoresque, op.10 no. 2 by Tchaikowskyand more.DVD (21648DVD) $29.95UPC: 796279105996
Solos for Guitarby Frederic Hand.Intermediate. Elevenoriginal compositionsfor the classical guitarcomposed in the eclec-tic style for whichFrederic Hand hasbecome well known.Written in standardnotation only, some ofthese pieces allow for
optional improvisatory sections (About Timeand Missing Her). The composer performs allof the compositions on an accompanyingrecording.Book/CD Set (98190BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786661701
Fernando Sorby Fernando Sor, edit-ed by Jan de Kloe.Intermediate. The mostcomplete collection ofsongs with guitar byFernando Sor toappear to date. Thiscollection is arrangedby language of thelyrics and by the for-mat and character of
the songs: Spanish Songs, Songs for 2 or 3Voices and Guitar, Spanish Patriotic Songs,Italian Songs, and French Songs.Book (ECH497) $37.95ISBN 13: 9780786673735
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Fernando Sor: The Complete Studiesfor Guitar in Urtext
by Fernando Sor, intro-duction by MatanyaOrphee, Richard Savino.Intermediate. The pres-ent new Urtext editionof Sor's didactic piecestakes a differentapproach to that takenby other editions evenrecent ones. In prepar-ing the material for
publication, Chanterelle strove to maintain aclose adherence to the composer's own state-ments regarding the pieces as they appear inhis various writings. At the same time, eachindividual reference was evaluated againstother available historical evidence to deter-mine the extent to which it truly repesentsSor's applied technique, the way he actuallyperformed these pieces himself.Book (97387) $31.95ISBN 13: 9780786637058
Luis de Soria -Selected Works forGuitar Solo
edited by Detlev Bork.Intermediate. Soria wasa contemporary ofTárrega and a pupil ofArcas. He was a dedi-cated teacher and hisworks are quality reper-toire often with a very"Flamenco" flavor. Thisis a newly engravedcollected edition of 5
worthwhile works.Book (ECH413) $17.00ISBN 13: 9790204702282
Spanish Guitar MusicFrom The Generationof 1927, Vol. 1
e d i t e d b y R a f a e lCatala. Intermediate-Advanced. After DeFalla's return to Spainfrom Paris, a move-ment for aestheticrenewal rose in Spain.Prominent in this was agroup which laterbecame know as theGeneration of 1927,
which included Federico García Lorca andmany prominent Spanish composers, writersand painters. The "guitarist" associated withthe generation was Regino Sainz de la Maza,a close friend of Lorca's to whom many of theguitar works of this period were dedicated.Book (ECH2701) $24.95ISBN 13: 9790204702381
Starobin Plays Sor and Giuliani
By David Starobin.Multiple Levels. DavidStrobin performs 19pieces by the 19th cen-tury’s greatest gui-t a r i s t / c o m p o s e r s ;Fernando Sor andMauro Giuliani.Featured are raritiesincluding Giuliani’sTarantella and Sor’s
Galop. Starobin performs these works on a1923 Herman Hauser guitar, a guitar pat-terned after 19th century Viennese design.DVD (21218DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279098861
Straube, Due SonateA Liuto Solo (1746)Tablature
by Rudlof Straube.Advanced. This manu-script book is a directfacsimile of Straube's1746 tablature for lute.Technical signs, orna-ment signs and allaspects of playing thistablature are discussed.
Book (97357) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786636822
Stringendoby Patrick Kearney.Guitarist PatrickKearney performsworks by Daniel Boyer,Carlos Rafael Rivera,Robert Frederick Jones,Jaques Hetu, andPatrick Roux. The liner
notes include biographies of the performer aswell as the composers of the pieces.Compact Disc (DAM991CD) $9.95UPC: 796279091992
Suite Antillana forSolo Guitar
by Ernesto Cordero.Intermediate-Advanced.A five-movement suitefor solo guitar dedicat-ed to Alice Artzt, CarlosBarbosa-Lima, andAlirio Diaz. The move-ments are Quisqueya;Homenaje a la Catedralde Santo Domingo;Pavana Guajira (al esti-
lo del Son Cubano); Boriken (Cancion-Mazurka); and Seis Milonga. Written in stan-dard notation only and recommended for theintermediate to advanced guitarist.Book/CD Set (98954BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786654239
Taking Off - The Guitar Artistry of Ben Bolt
by Ben Bolt. Featured inthe menu are some ofthe finest classics for alllevels of classical gui-tarists. Selectionsinclude pieces by J.S.Bach, Sor, Dowland,Albeniz and more.
DVD (21826DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279108966
Iwan Tanzil: 5 Snapshots for Guitar
by Iwan Tanzil.Intermediate. The "5Snapshots" wereinspired by Images(photos and recollec-tions) and deal respec-tively with differenttechnical problems.Approaching each pieceas a character studyreveals the associations
between the titles and the music. The pieceswere designed for the student guitarist, notonly to satisfy only technical-didactic require-ments, but also to be musically satisfying.Sheet Music (EM1060) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786664115
Iwan Tanzil: Drei Impressionen fürGitarre
by Iwan Tanzil.Beginning-Intermediate.Three modern charac-ter pieces or"Impressions" for sologuitar in notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1015) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663149
Tarrega in Tablature
by Ben Bolt.Intermediate. Theimportance ofFrancisco Tarrega inthe history of the clas-sic guitar is immeasura-ble. With his originalcompositions and tran-scriptions, Tarregabrought the classicalguitar to new heights
by giving it a repertoire of its own and conse-quently influencing virtually every modernday classical guitarist. In this volume, Ben Boltpresents 29 pieces by Tarrega in standardnotation and tablature.Book/CD Set (95689BCD) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786616411
Francisco Tarrega -The Complete EarlySpanish Editions
By Francisco Tarrega.Intermediate. This newcollected edition con-tains all Tárrega's com-positions which werepublished in earlySpanish editions. Theyare presented as unal-tered Reprints datingfrom 1902-1920.
Book (ECH1000) $59.95ISBN 13: 9790204702374
Francisco Tarrega:His Life and Music
by Francisco Tarrega,Graham Wade andStanley Yates.Conveniently brokendown into easily accessi-ble chapters, this DVDpresents detailedaccounts of Tárrega’smusical career and style,his historical signifi-cance as a guitarist and
composer, detailed demonstrations and discus-sions of his guitar techniques and complete per-formances of 10 of his best-known works.Numerous illustrations and photographs areincluded throughout the presentation.DVD (21754DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279108102
Teaching Pieces forClassic Guitar
by Walt Lawry.Beginning. Sixty-foursolos and 13 duetscarefully selected andedited from the worksof Sor, Aguado, Carulli,Tarrega, Mozart,Bartok, Bach, and oth-ers.
Book (94703) $14.95ISBN 13: 9781562223045
Thirty ChoralePreludes of J.S. Bach,From the NeumeisterCollection
transcribed by JosephT h o m p s o n .Intermediate. TheNeumeister Collectionof chorale preludes byJ.S. Bach was newlydiscovered in 1985 byresearchers at YaleUniversity where,incredibly, it lay unno-ticed for 112 years!
Book (95362) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786602063
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Three Compositionsfor Two Guitars
by John Duarte.Intermediate-Advanced.There are many kindsof guitar-duo works- atone extreme the verysimple, at the other thecall for two virtuosi;those in this bookinhabit the middle ofthis spectrum. They arenot in effect accompa-
nied guitar solos but equal duets in whichtwo players of moderate technical ability con-verse with one another, sharing the lead. Book (98183) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786649952
Carlos García Tolsa,The Collected Worksfor Guitar
Intermediate-Advanced.The collected works ofCarlos García Tolsa con-sist almost entirely ofcharacteristic dancesincluding waltzes,polkas, habaneras,mazurkas, and agavotte- the two excep-tions being the sonata“Al fin solos” and a noc-
turne called “Meditación”. Known as a fluentimproviser, the 16 works included in this volumeare apparently all that García Tolsa actually set topaper, and therefore the only extant summary ofa lifetime of artistic pursuit with the guitar.Book (99479) $31.95ISBN 13: 9780786646821
Transcriptions forClassical Guitar,Volume 1
transcribed by ClydeWitmyer. Intermediate.This collection of 55transcriptions bringspieces of piano reper-toire ranging from theRenaissance to theTwentieth Century tothe classical guitar.Many of the pieceshave not previously
been transcribed for guitar, while others offerinnovations in fingering or musical arrange-ment. Particular attention has been given toworks that are not well-represented in thefield of published music for classical guitar.Book (98408) $12.95ISBN 13: 9780786649778
Treasures of theBaroque Volume One
by David Grimes.Intermediate. DavidGrimes has utilized hisextensive research intoBaroque music and hisexpertise in classicalguitar solo perform-ance to compile a trulyunique and valuablecollection. In additionto presenting an
authoritative section on Baroque ornamenta-tion, Mr. Grimes has notated a wealth of fas-cinating and beautiful guitar solos from theoriginal tablature sources.Book (94575) $24.95ISBN 13: 9781562221904
Treasures of theSpanish Guitar
by Giovanni De Chiaro.Intermediate. This finesolo guitar text, writtenin notation and tabla-ture, offers a brilliantarray of music frommany centuries.Composers represent-ed (Aguado, Tarrega,Sanz, Angurea, andothers) present a color-
ful spectrum of the melodies, styles, moods,and temperaments that have characterizedguitar music of Spain.Book/CD Set (95379BCD) $22.95ISBN 13: 9780786627387
A Tribute to GuitarMasters, Volume 1
by Michele Ramo.Intermediate. Theseoriginal compositionsand arrangements forfingerstyle guitar makeup a terrific book ofClassical, Brazilian, andSwing music by gui-tarist, violinist andcomposer MichéleRamo. Each piece is
dedicated to a special guitarist and reflectsthe spirit of the tribute with wonderfulmelodies and harmonies.Book/CD Set (20761BCD) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786644759
Tuning the Guitar By Ear
by Gerald Klickstein.Beginning. The mostcomplete guitar tuningmethod ever pub-lished. Written by oneof America's leadingguitar teachers anddesigned for all gui-tarists, from beginnersto professionals, thisbook offers a practical
new approach to tuning the guitar. This sys-tem is equally effective for all types of guitarsand even includes the principal alternate tun-ings used in classic guitar performance:dropped-D, low-G (DGDGBE), and the low-ered third string (G to F#) but otherwise nor-mal tuning often used to emulate the lute orvihuela.Book (95778) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786620845
Twenty Studies inFixed Positions forClassic Guitar
by Alan Hirsh.Beginning-Intermediate.This collection ofetudes for classic guitarincludes six in openposition, nine inPosition II, and five inPosition IV. Written instandard notation only.
Book (98410) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786652426
Alberto Ulián: Suite de Setiembre
by Alberto Ulian.Intermediate-Advanced.A modern suite in fourmovements for classicguitar solo, written innotation only.
Sheet Music (EM1008) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663057
Alberto Ulián: Zwei Stücke
by Alberto Ulian.Intermediate-Advanced.Two modern pieces forclassic guitar solo innotation only.
Sheet Music (EM1007) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663033
Ultimate Guitar:Shredding Classical,Caprice #24
taught by Danny Gill.Advanced. Learn to playPaganini’s Caprice #24on electric guitar withDanny Gill. The 24Caprices have oftenbeen hailed as some ofthe most challengingmusical pieces everwritten. We have takenthis music and translat-
ed it to the electric guitar to provide a wealthof melody, harmony and killer guitar licks!DVD (RDR0175) $19.95ISBN 13: 5060088821787
Ultimate Guitar:Shredding Classical,Caprice #5
taught by Andy James.Intermediate. Learn toplay Paganini’s Caprice#5 on electric guitar withAndy James. The 24Caprices have oftenbeen hailed as some ofthe most challengingmusical pieces ever writ-ten. We have taken thismusic and translated it
to the electric guitar to provide a wealth ofmelody, harmony and killer guitar licks!DVD (RDR0174) $19.95ISBN 13: 5060088821794
UnderstandingDADGAD
by Doug Young.Beginning-Intermediate.U n d e r s t a n d i n gDADGAD is a completeintroduction to usingthe DADGAD tuningfor fingerstyle acousticguitar. The book sys-tematically exploresthe tuning, startingwith simple chords and
scale patterns, ultimately showing howDADGAD can be used to play in nearly anykey and in many different musical styles.Topics include moveable and open-stringchords and scales, intervals, the harp-effect,common chord progressions in DADGAD andmore, all in the context of either short musi-cal examples or complete tunes.Book/CD Set (21166BCD) $22.99ISBN 13: 9780786676415
Dietmar Ungerank:Hommage à OscarWilde für Gitarre
by Dietmar Ungerank.Intermediate. This solopiece for guitar wascomposed in 1987 inhomage to OscarWilde, inspired by thetale "The Young King."Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1049) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786664399
Dietmar Ungerank:Mohnblütenblätter fürGitarre solo
by Dietmar Ungerank.Intermediate. The titleof this suite for guitarcould be translated"Poppy Petals." It hasfour movements writ-ten in notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1031) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786663729
Dietmar Ungerank:Sieben Zwerge
by Dietmar Ungerank.Beginning-Intermediate."Seven Dwarfs: Easypieces for guitar solo"includes seven move-ments with titles whichtranslate as "Bashful,""Grumpy," and "TheDancer," etc. Written innotation only.
Sheet Music (EM1021) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786666829
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Dietmar Ungerank:Vier Bagatellen fürGitarre Solo
by Dietmar Ungerank.Intermediate. "FourBagatelles for GuitarSolo" after the set ofpoems "Only Make-Up" by Ingo Cesaro.The original Germantext of the poems thatinspired these pieces isincluded.
Sheet Music (EM1022) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786663194
Dietmar Ungerank:Vier Miniaturen fürGitarre solo
by Dietmar Ungerank.Intermediate-Advanced.Four miniatures for gui-tar solo after poemsabout clowns by IngoCesaro. Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1054) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786664030
Ana Vidovic Guitar Artistry in Concert
by Ana Vidovic.Guitarist, Ana Vidovic,takes us on a journeythrough the beautifulmusic of Spanish com-poser, FedericoMoreno Torroba andArgentinian composerAstor Piazzolla. Anaalso introduces us to“Altiplanos”, an inter-
esting piece dedicated to Ingrid Betancourtwritten by a guitarist and composer PierreBensusan. There is also a hauntingly beautiful“Farewell” by Sergio Assad, “Cavatina” byStanley Myers; the theme from the movie“The Deer Hunter”, three etudes by HeitorVilla Lobos. Rounding out the virtuoso per-formance is “La Catedral”, by eminentParaguayan composer and guitarist, AgustinBarrios Mangore. Also includes an inspiringinterview with Ana in which she discusses herbeginnings, life as a touring musician, herinstrument, teaching and offers advice toaspiring young musicians.DVD (21991DVD) $29.99UPC: 796279109703
Ana Vidovic GuitarVirtuoso
by Ana Vidovic. AnaVidovic is an extraordi-nary talent with formi-dable gifts taking herplace amongst the eliteguitarists of the worldtoday. Her perform-ance includes herfavorite pieces by Bach,Torroba, Ponce,Paganini and Walton.
DVD (21186DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279099066
Heitor Villa-Lobos:Modinha O Ginete doPierrozinho
by Heitor Villa-Lobos.Intermediate-Advanced.O Ginete doPierrozinho by HectorVilla-Lobos. A verychallenging piece forthe advanced guitarist.
Book (97448) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786637553
Giulio Viozzi: Sonataper Chitarra (1984)
by Giulio Viozzi editedby Giorgio Tortora.Intermediate-Advanced.Giulio Viozzi's Sonaraper Chitarra, complet-ed in 1984 and dedi-cated to GuidoMargaria, was the lastwork he wrote. Thisedition follows thecomposer's manuscript
exactly and has dotted line slurs as an editori-al and suggested guitar fingering added.Some difficult chords may be simplified byomitting the notes in square brackets.Book (97422) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786637331
Antonio Vivaldi:Concerto In C Minor
arranged by JozefZsapka. Beginning-Intermediate. A mas-terful arrangementwhich is rightly prov-ing very popular inconcert programmes.
Book (ECH535) $16.00ISBN 13: 9780786676620
Antonio Vivaldi: ThreeConcerti from L'estroArmonico Op. 3
arranged by ThomasG e o g h e g a n .Intermediate-Advanced.In the process ofarranging these piecesfor two guitars, theauthor examined thesolo and orchestralparts of Vivaldi's scoreswith an eye to theirtextural effect. The
end result is a guitar duet setting featuringequal roles for both players. Written in nota-tion only.Book (98381) $10.95ISBN 13: 9780786649709
Wedding Favorites forClassical Guitar
by Giovanni De Chiaro.Intermediate. This col-lection provides freshrepertoire for weddingceremonies offering awonderful alternativeto the church organ.Selections includeCanon in D(Pachelbel); Jesu, Joy ofMan's Desiring (Bach);
Wedding March (Mendelssohn); and otherpopular and enjoyable pieces suitable for theoccasion. Written in standard notation onlywith suggested fingerings.Book/CD Set (99904BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786667239
Wedding Music forClassical Guitar
by ChristopherB o y d s t o n .Intermediate. Beautifulclassical guitar settingsof "Gymnopedie #1"(Satie), "Trumpet Tune"(Purcell), and manymore.
Book (94226) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780871662170
Wedding Music forFlute & Guitar
by Mychal Gendron.Intermediate. This col-lection provides fluteand guitar duos withan effective repertoirefor wedding cere-monies, and givesprospective brides andgrooms a happy musi-cal alternative to thevenerable church
organ. Arranged in four sections: PreludeMusic, Processionals, Meditations, andRecessionals. Many of the pieces in this vol-ume are well-known works often associatedwith weddings; others, less familiar, wereincluded for their musical content and mood.Book (94737) $12.95ISBN 13: 9781562223656
J.S. Weiss: Concertofor Lute & Strings(guitar & keyboard duo)
by J.S. Weiss arranged byAlice Artzt. Intermediate.This important ensem-ble work by the Baroquecomposer JohannSigismund Weiss (1690-1737) makes an attrac-tive and valuable addi-tion to the guitar con-certo repertoire. It hasbeen arranged by Alice
Artzt in accordance with the performance prac-tice of the period, and two guitar versions areincluded. One is fully ornamented, the other,and easier alternative, is designed for the inter-mediate player.Book (97404) $11.95ISBN 13: 9780786637218
J.S. Weiss: Concertofor Lute & StringsComplete Set
by J.S. Weiss arrangedby Alice Artzt.Intermediate. JohannSigismund Weiss(1690-1737) makes anattractive and valuableaddition to the guitarconcerto repertoire. Ithas been arranged byAlice Artzt in accor-dance with the perfo-
mance practices of the period, and two guitarversions are included. One is fully ornament-ed, the other, and easier alternative, isdesigned for hte intermediate player.Book (97402) $29.95ISBN 13: 9780786637195
Well-Tempered Bluesby William Beauvais.Intermediate-Advanced.The blues present anopportunity to bedeeply expressive.Every note can be col-ored with pitch bends,slides, vibrato, and allmanner of attacks. Thestyle makes it easy toown the music, to
close your eyes and play as if you wrote it.Book/CD Set (99967BCD) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786663262
Woodland Sketchestranscribed for guitar byRichard Yates; guitarperformance by AryehEller. Beginning-Intermediate. EdwardMacDowell (1860-1908) was the firstAmerican composer toachieve an internationalreputation. His music islyrical, intimate, unclut-
tered, and with a unique and quickly recogniz-able harmonic palette. MacDowell's musicdoes not aim for virtuosic display and obscureintellectual pleasures but, rather, it is aboutwhat is personal and what is felt by the individ-ual in common circumstances.Book/CD Set (20593BCD) $17.95ISBN 13: 9780786671175
Norbert Wuttke: 100leichte Übungen undStücke für denAnfang
by Norbert Wuttke.Intermediate. 100 easyexercises and pieces forthe beginner. Thisbook is for beginning-intermediate guitarplayers looking toexpand their tech-niques and readingabilities. Standardnotation.
Book (EM6001) $8.95ISBN 13: 9780786663545
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Andrew York Three Dimensions forSolo Guitar
by Andrew York.Intermediate-Advanced.Classic guitarist AndrewYork of the renownedLos Angeles GuitarQuartet displays hisextraordinary composi-tional skills in thesethree reflective solo gui-tar pieces entitled Wish;Into Dark; and Higher
Ground. Written in standard notation only.Book (97046) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786635221
Andrew York -Contemporary ClassicGuitar
performed by AndrewYork. Intermediate-Advanced. In thisvideo, classic guitaristAndrew York, memberof the renowned LosAngeles GuitarQuartet, showcases hiscompositional and sologuitar performanceskills. Andrew plays
eight compositions that include seven origi-nal works for guitar reflecting an incrediblyrich and eclectic assortment of moods andtemperaments. A special feature of this videois Andrew York’s comment and performancenotes concerning each guitar solo.DVD (97257DVD) $19.95UPC: 796279089692
You Can Teach Yourself Classic Guitar
by William Bay.Beginning. This is aneasy to understand yetvery comprehensivemethod. You will learnto play classic guitar inall of the basic keys. Inaddition you will play avery wide assortmentof solos ranging fromthe Renaissance to
20th Century compositions.Book (95119) $10.95ISBN 13: 9780786600151
You Can TeachYourself Classic Guitar
by William Bay.Beginning. This is aneasy-to-understand yetvery comprehensivemethod. You will learnto play classic guitar inall of the basic keys. Inaddition you will play avery wide assortmentof solos ranging fromthe Renaissance to
20th Century compositions.Book/CD Set (95119BCD) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786644094
You Can TeachYourself Classic Guitar
by William Bay; per-formed by Ben Bolt.Beginning. This is aneasy to understand yetvery comprehensivemethod. You will learnto play classic guitar inall of the basic keys. Inaddition you will play avery wide assortment ofsolos ranging from the
Renaissance to 20th Century compositions.Book+CD+DVD (95119SET) $24.95ISBN 13: 9780786639304
You Can TeachYourself Classic Guitar
by William Bay; per-formed by Ben Bolt.Beginning. This is aneasy to understand yetvery comprehensivemethod. You will learnto play classic guitar inall of the basic keys. Inaddition you will play avery wide assortment ofsolos ranging from the
Renaissance to 20th Century compositions.Book+DVD (95119DP) $19.95ISBN 13: 9780786667741
You Can TeachYourself Classic Guitarin Spanish
by William Bay.Beginning-Intermediate.This Spanish editionpresents an easy-to-understand method forlearning the classic gui-tar. It offers founda-tional studies and exer-cises plus a wide assort-ment of Renaissance to20th century solos in
all guitar-friendly keys. Presents essential clas-sic guitar technique through graded studiesby composers such as Bach, Carcassi, Carulli,Diabelli, Dowland, Guiliani, Handel, Sor andmany others.Book (95119SP) $14.95ISBN 13: 9780786608744
You Can TeachYourself Classic Guitar
taught by William Bay;performed by Ben Bolt.Beginning. This is aneasy-to-understand yetvery comprehensivemethod. You will learnto play classic guitar inall of the basic keys. Inaddition you will play avery wide assortment ofsolos ranging from the
Renaissance to 20th Century compositions.DVD (95119DVD) $14.95UPC: 796279084406
Young Beginner's FirstRepertoire for ClassicGuitar
by Sonia Michelson.Beginning. This is awonderful collection ofgraded pieces for thebeginning classic guitarstudent. SoniaMichelson has gatheredsome of the finest solomaterial available at thislevel from various pub-lishers throughout the
world. Included are compositions reflecting acolorful array of styles and periods.Book (95466) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786604845
Sebastián F. Zambrana:Piezas con Ventanas
by Sebastian F.Z a m b r a n a .Intermediate-Advanced.According to the com-poser's notes, these"Eight Pieces withWindows" have beenwritten to be heard withthe same attention youpay when you lookthrough a window. The
window may not exist but it is the only linkbetween the room where you are playing theguitar and the place where the house is locat-ed. These pieces provide views of four greatplaces in Argentina: the Pampa, the Mountains,the Sea and the City.Book (EM1067) $9.95ISBN 13: 9780786664016
Fabio Zanon: Classic Guitar Solos
performed by FabioZanon. Intermediate-Advanced. In this thesolo performancerecording, Mr. Zanonplays guitar composi-tions spanning threecenturies. An incrediblycolorful and virtuisticdisplay of guitar tech-niques, moods, and
temperaments is captured on this film.DVD (97280DVD) $24.95UPC: 796279105859
Jaime M. Zenamon:Epitafio a Bartoloméde las Casas
by Jaime M. Zenamon.Intermediate. Modernmusic for solo classicguitar (composed in1989) in notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1010) $4.95ISBN 13: 9780786663101
Jaime M. Zenamon:Relfexões No. 7
by Jaime M. Zenamon.I n t e r m e d i a t e -Advanced. Modernmusic for classic guitarsolo in notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1003) $6.95ISBN 13: 9780786662999
Jaime M. Zenamon:Sonatina nostalgica
by Jaime M. Zenamon.Intermediate. A nostal-gic piece for solo guitarcomposed in 1994.Notation only.
Sheet Music (EM1053) $7.95ISBN 13: 9780786664320
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