Intermediate Fingerstyle Guitar is the perfect continuation of Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar. This book is great for fingerstyle guitarists who already know the basics and are ready to proceed to the next level. Along with alternate tunings topics include fingerpicking patterns bass lines modes barre chords diatonic harmony special techniques and an exploration of different music styles. These range from Country Blues Celtic to contemporary new age styles. There is also a essential section on arranging with a clever step-by-step approach. Intermediate Fingerstyle Guitar comes complete with an accompanying CD to help with the learning process.

This is the first compilation of guitar music specifically composed for right-hand technique that includes the little finger. The 57 compositions include original pieces in the Easy-Intermediate to Intermediate -Advanced levels byrenowned guitarist/composers from Europe North America South America and the Caribbean. Music by Ernesto Cordero Carlos Dorado Jim Ferguson David Flynn Gerald Garcia John Hall Ricardo Iznaola James Lentini John Oliver Charles Postlewate Mirko Schrader Burkhard ?Buck? Wolters and Luis Zea show the advantages of a five-finger technique in the playing of scales chords arpeggios tremolos and harmonics. They also show the advantages of usingthe little finger for speed accuracy strength and balance. All of these compositions are edited and fingered by Postlewate pioneer in the use of a five-finger technique. This book is a companion to Anthology of NineteenthCentury Guitar Studies for Five Fingers of the Right Hand (MB21153) compiled and fingered by Leonhard Beck and edited by Charles Postlewate. Standard notation only. In English and Spanish.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Sacred Number of pages : 80 This unique book combines two of the best loved hymns of the Christian church, Amazing Grace and Great Is Thy Faithfulness, with eight original compositions. These selections were chosen from 3 different solo albums recorded by renowned Los Angeles guitarist Jay Leach. The compositions and arrangements contained in this book will not only provide a unique perspective on harmonic chord substitution and voice leading, but will also provide many valuable insights on acoustic fingerstyle technique for players of all levels from beginners to seasoned professionals. The inspirational stories of how this music came about, combined with the soothing harmonic richness of the selections make this a valuable resource all acoustic guitarists.

Media Type : Book Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 200 Volume 2 of the Guitar Class Method focuses on melodic development and solo playing and provides a vast collection of solos, duets and quartets in multiple styles including rock, blues, classical, Gospel, and folk using flatpick and fingerstyle technique. A special quartet section presents the opportunity for intermediate-level players to experience ensemble playing. Presents individual segments on Chord Strumming Melody; Country style accompaniment; Bluegrass Style Solos; Blues and Contemporary Sounds; Fingerstyle Solos and Country Blues Solos; Note Reading and Melodic Development; Guitar Quartets; Note Reading Solos in Various Styles; and Melody-Chord Solo Playing. Written in standard notation and tablature with chords presented in both diagram and photo format. The individual segments can be used concurrently in any order.

With Online Audio-Wes Montgomery is considered by many as one of the great pioneers of Jazz Guitar. Following in the footsteps of Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian his unique playing style and unmistakable sound have earned him aplace in Jazz history influencing many contemporary musicians heard today. This Essential Jazz Lines title offers in-depth explanations into Montgomery?s improvisational techniques as well as his approach todifferent chord progressions found in many Jazz standards. The accompanying audio includes several play-along tracks featuring the chord progressions discussed in the book giving the student an opportunity to improvise and honein on Montgomery?s sound. For guitarists of an intermediate skill level this title offers a great opportunity to instil some jazz ornamentation into their improvisational arsenal.   All lessons provided in tablature and musical notation Audio available online The Essential Jazz Lines series features other artists such as John Coltrane Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : All Styles Series : McCabe's 101 Series Number of pages : 48 This book will help you play and write songs in both contemporary and classic country styles. The book is for music students, teachers, performing artists, recording studios, composers, songwriters, advertising agencies, and any person or music company who needs a user-friendly, comprehensive reference guide to country chord progressions. Specific chord fingerings are supplied for guitar players. The stereo CD makes the book an ideal tool for study or jamming. No note reading is required. Blank treble and bass staves are included for writing songs, licks and solos. A concise discussion of song form is provided to help beginners understand the structure of country songs. Overall, a great learning and reference tool for beginners and pros alike. All creative musicians and writers who study, perform, or compose country music will benefit from this book.

Robert Johnson Signature Licks and Rory Block Teaches the Guitar of Robert JohnsoN-This budget-saving bundle pack includes:Robert Johnson – Signature Licks (Book/CD Pack)Explore the music of one of the greatest acoustic bluesmen of all time with this book/CD pack. Blues expert Dave Rubin provides an introduction on Johnson's place in musical history and extensive notes on his tunings arrangements fingerstyle technique and guitars. Features in-depth lessons and audio examples of 15 of his most famous songs: Come On In My Kitchen • Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) • Hell Hound On My Trail • I Believe I'll Dust My Broom • I'm a Steady Rollin' Man (Steady Rollin' Man) • If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day• Kind Hearted Woman Blues • Love In Vain Blues • Preachin' Blues (Up Jumped the Devil) • Ramblin' On My Mind • Stop Breakin' Down Blues • Sweet Home Chicago • Terraplane Blues • 32-20 Blues • Walkin' Blues.The Guitar Styles of Robert Johnson (DVD)Robert Johnson's unearthly singing and intricate Mississippi Delta style slide guitar have inspired innumerable players in the decades since his untimely death in 1938. On this jam-packed DVD lesson the award-winning contemporary blues singer and guitarist Rory Block completely demystifies the licks runs strums bass lines turnarounds and other important guitar elements that combine to make up the unique Robert Johnson sound. Includes music and tab. Early intermediate level. 1 hr 53 min.

10 Contemporary Classical Guitar Solos. Par HAMMETT LARRY. In the author?s words this collection of 10 modern classical guitar pieces was composed to emulate the ?elusive graceful fragile subtle elegant stealthy qualities? of cats. Inspired by a rich tapestry of styles including classical flamenco jazz pop avant-garde Balkan and more generally?world music this book is perfect for anyone wishing to expand their guitar repertoire and technique. As cat fanciers abound this collection is sure to please audiences and performers alike.The pieces consist mainly of notated improvisations gently shaped to give them a sense of structure and completion. Five of the pieces are in drop-D or another scordatura tuning. Some have a simple folk-like form and harmony while others are more abstract. Written in standard notation only for the intermediate to advanced guitarist performance notes and online audio recordings are provided for each cat-like composition. / Date parution : 2023-01-24/ Recueil / Guitare

This collection of classic guitar studies is intended for the intermediate guitarist. As a whole these etudes emulate the content of Carcassi's famed 25 Etudes yet in a more contemporary harmonic and rhythmic idiom.These pieces are also distinguished in that they are not only valuable as left and right-hand technical exercises- but also as valid pleasurable concert repertoire. The first ten etudes 11-20 focus on the use of thea finger in combination with i and m. Etudes 4 7 11 13 15 and 17 also concentrate on left-hand slurs. The final five etudes were composed as - and intended to be performed- as a set with each piece dedicated to a particular LatinAmerican composer.

Description In these lessons for the intermediate fingerstyle guitarist Dave Van Ronk presents his arrangements of blues and a classic rag. The book includes a conversation with Dave, a discography, 6 tunes in notation and tablature, and 3 CDs teaching each tune phrase by phrase. LESSON ONE: A blues in 12/8 with Leroy Carr's Midnight Hour Blues. Blood Red Moon follows played in a dropped D tuning. The lesson ends with Blind Lemon Jefferson's One Kind Favor. LESSON TWO: Sunday Street is an original Dave Van Ronk song and is an excellent example of Dave's arranging skills. Four choruses are taught demonstrating how this tune can develop. Bessie Smith's classic blues You've Been A Good Old Wagon is taught in the key of E. LESSON THREE: Dave's arrangement of St. Louis Tickle was the first great challenge for fingerpickers interested in classic ragtime. This four sectioned rag is played in the keys of C and F. It is an excellent example of contemporary ragtime guitar.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Sacred Series : Guitar Journals Number of pages : 168 Mel Bay's latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide for any guitarist. This huge collection of sacred favorites is a must-have for any guitarist's everyday use. All solos are presented in notation and tablature with guitar chords. All-time favorites are selected in the following categories: Early American, Camp Meeting Songs, Spirituals, Gospel Favorites, Hymns, Contemporary Praise, and Black Gospel Style. Hard cover, covered spiral binding and premium paper stock make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable information that you will treasure it for years to come! -Comprehensive collection of sacred music broken into 7 stylistic categories -All solos presented in notation and tablature with guitar chords -Beautiful hard cover with covered spiral binding and premium paper. -Ideal for solos, jam sessions, church or worship setting