Classic Guitar for the Young Beginner

SKU: MB.20307M

ISBN 9780786693863. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Without a hint of condescension, this book/audio offers the young classic guitarist a thorough grounding in reading standard notation in first position. This book was written in the Mel Bay tradition of providing only enough music theory to understand what is required of the student at any given point in the book. Numerous studies and folksong melodies are presented with suggested chord changes for accompaniment by a teacher or a second student guitarist. Includes guides to purchasing a classic guitar, proper posture and hand positions, tuning the guitar, and much more. Written in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio.

SKU: MB.30048M

ISBN 9780786693450. UPC: 786693452. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book and accompanying audio are a great introduction to the world of classical guitar. The user friendly method is ideal for self instruction or for use with a teacher. The book contains many great sounding pieces playable by the beginning student. This method will get you playing fun music right from the start. Includes access to online audio.

SKU: FG.55011-603-0

Colourstrings Guitar ABC is designed primarily for young beginner students as their first introduction to the world of guitar playing. This material can be adapted for teaching children of any age and used either on its own or combined with other beginner learning materials. In this book, the different elements of music and the music staff are introduced as simply as possible. The book is suitable for both private and group instruction. The repertoire is a collection of children's songs and folksongs from different countries. A teachers' guide is included in the publication. The Guitar ABC is based on the famous Colourstrings string instrument methodology.

SKU: HL.48183403

UPC: 888680869946. 10.75x6.75x0.069 inches.

“Fren ch composer, Monique Rollin compiles The Books of Guitarolier to give beginner guitarists the opportunity to play ensemble music from the outset. Volume 1 is a collection of folk tunes, suitable for a Guitar duo, providing exciting and recognisable duets for young, aspiring guitarists. The first Guitar part consists of the melody, whilst the second Guitar has the accompaniment, which is slightly more difficult. The folk tunes address elements of dynamics, rhythm and phrasing, and includes helpful fingering. For all aspiring, young guitarists, Rollin's Books of Guitarolier provide alternative, inspiring repertoire.”.

SKU: MB.22248M

ISBN 9780786693825. UPC: 786693827. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Just like a guitar, saxophone, piano, clarinet or flute, the voice is an instrument that requires training and education if one wishes to improve upon their natural ability. Understanding the parts of the voice, how it functions and routinely practicing will help ones voice gain flexibility, agility, a wider range, and ultimately more control to consistently sing what you hear in your head. With this book you will gain the knowledge of how your voice as an instrument and body part functions, what contributes to proper vocal health, how your breathing system works and the technique to strengthen your breathing. Through the many exercises and songs included on the companion audio as well, you will have the accompaniment for a guided lesson to practice each day and improve your vocal abilities. Includes access to online audio.

SKU: HL.14042638

ISBN 9781847729965.

F or the first time, this pocket-sized collection brings together all the big songs by The Jam and The Style Council alongside classics from Paul Weller's acclaimed solo albums.

78 classics are presented in chordsongbook format with chord symbols, guitar chord boxes and complete lyrics, this is the ultimate Paul Weller songbook!

SKU: FG.55011-906-2

ISBN 9790550119062.

Harr i Wessman's Summer Variations for viola and piano (1998) exploites the rich and romantic sound of the viola and enjoys the many shades of summer days. It is dedicated to violist Yuri Gandelsman, who premiered the suite with Risto Lauriala 15th June 1998.

Duration: c. 11'

Movements:
1. Summer theme
2. What is this?
3. Pizzicato
4. Con sordino
5. Stile concitato ostinato
6. Tango
7. Finale

Harri Wessman (b. 1949) is interested in all aspects of music that may be expressive, without in any way ignoring the possibilities of melody. He himself describes his harmonic method as a kind of contrapuntally treated jazz harmony. Wessman is particularly preoccupied with the ability of music to express emotions, an interest which has led him to study the so-called doctrine of the affections and the musical rhetoric of the baroque era. His Eine kleine Figurenlehre for wind quartet and piano is a playful application of a set of baroque musical figures.

His output is dominated by chamber and vocal music as well as a number of concertos for various instruments such as the Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra and the Serenade for Piano and String Orchestra. During recent years pedagogic music has become a more and more central area in his output with an emphasis on creating repertoire for budding musicians, from beginners to young professionals. He has even tailored some solo and chamber works for young musicians that he personally knows: e.g. Five Trombone Pieces for Minna Kajander (1992), Five Horn Pieces for Jenni Kuronen (1993), Five Piano Etudes for Tiina Karakorpi, Five Trumpet Pieces for Alevtina Parland and Five Double Bass Pieces for Amanda Thieme. Other chamber and solo pieces include Pan and the Nymph Pitys (1979) for flute and guitar, Three Caprices for Konstantin Weitz (1994) for solo violin and Capriccio for wind ensemble (1989).