The Water is Wide is a beautiful song of longing and separation. There appears to be confusion as to its origins; some writers saying it is Scottish and others claiming its roots to be English. It is also known as ?O Waly Waly? or just ?Waly Waly?.

While living and working in France I discovered a hugely-popular version by the singer-songwriter Renaud. His version is entitled La Ballade Nord-Irlandaise and is a pacifist song referring to the troubles in Northern Ireland.



This arrangement is designed for more-experienced players. It is an excellent item for concert programmes, encores, weddings or background music.

The single download provides the music in both notes and TAB.

This arrangement can be heard on Dan's solo CD 'Les Cerisiers'. This can be heard on all major streaming sites or a disc purchased through Dan's website mentioned below.

To see and hear Dan?s wide range of arrangements for solo guitar, guitar duet and ensembles please visit: www.danjonesguitarist.com

To read of Dan?s life as a musician and family man in rural France, please visit: www.danjonesauthor.com

Be Still for the Presence of the Lord

By David J.Evans

Arranged forGuitar Solo by Dan Jones

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Be Still for thePresence of the Lord is a beautiful modern hymn/worship song, composed in1986 by David Evans.

In 2019, it wasincluded in a list of the UK?s top 10 most popular hymns of all time.

Whatever one?sspiritual views, this instrumental arrangement is a perfect piece for a momentof calm, schools, mediation, reflection, weddings and intimate gatherings.

My arrangement is set for classical/fingerstyleguitarists. There is a second, slightly altered harmonisation for verse 2, andI?ve added a coda to close this version.

For a wealth ofarrangements for solo guitar, guitar in ensemble, lessons and leaners?material, please visit: www.danjonesguitarist.com.

If you?d like toread of family life as a musician in rural France, you may enjoy my book?Extracting Goats from Jean-Claude?s Kitchen?. Please see www.danjonesauthor.com.

I will upload a video performance before the end of June 2021.

ISBN 9781619119567.

Ideal for the intermediate-level guitarist, these 17 traditional tunes from the UK plus one from France are arranged to be played with your electric guitar plugged-in. The transformation that occurs in switching from acoustic to electric instruments adds an unmistakable Celtic rock element to the authoras companion recording. The tunes are all played twice through on the recording and transcribed note-for-note in the book. The recording features backup from both electric bass and a second electric guitar, often played with a slide and a little adirta thrown into the mix. Skillful bodhran and djembe playing on many of the tracks adds to the dynamic nature of the recording. Many of these tunes can be played in lower positions but a few venture as high as the 14th fret. Playing one note at a time within a narrow range, if you donat read particularly well now, working through these tunes will help you improve and gain confidence as a sight reader. Written in standard notation and guitar tablature. Includes access to online audio.

If you're looking for a piece to shine with in your music exam or maybe need a short (1min 30sec) encore to surprise the audience, this set of theme and three variations will do the trick. The 1st and 2nd variations integrate some rock/jazz figures, while the 3rd variation quotes (briefly) Rachmaninov's famous Variation 18. david@springquartet.co.uk

Run ? Snow Patrol

Arranged for Solo Guitar by Dan Jones

?Run? is a very popular pop/rock ballad. It was releasedin the UK in 2004 and has been covered with great success by many artists,notably Leona Lewis in 2008. It is a very popular repertoire item with playersand audiences.

The arrangement is suitable for advanced playerslooking for original repertoire. I have included it in concert programmes, forwedding repertoire and as an encore.

Parts are provided in notes, and TAB. These are onseparate sheets so players can choose their format of preference.

To hear and see a huge range of arrangements forguitar in ensemble, and guitar solo, please visit my website: www.danjonesguitarist.com.

And why not follow my activities as a writer andblogger at: www.danjonesauthor.com.

Item Number: H0.862331-SC001250178

This version of Coldplay's 'Yellow' transforms a rock song into a fingerstyle ballad. It is arranged for the more-experienced guitarist and will make a very original and popular item for concerts, background music, weddings and general repertoire.

The opening requires use of high positions - ideally a cutaway guitar. I have provided an alternative opening at the end of the arrangement.

'Yellow' was Coldplay's first major UK success when it was released from their album 'Parachutes' in 2000.

The download contains a version with both notes and TAB and a second version with notes only. Full professional fingering is provided. A recording and YouTube performance/lesson will be uploaded before the end of September 2020.