Fingerstyle Guitar Gig Book

Fingerstyle Guitar Gig Book
Author: Bill Piburn
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609741307

This collection of 146 fingerstyle transcriptions and arrangements covers a wide variety of styles including dozens of popular and jazz standards as well as blues and country songs, sea chanteys, folk ballads, sacred, gospel and Christmas melodies, Celtic and patriotic tunes, children's songs, classical and wedding music, and select Piburn originals. the book is designed as a resource for guitarists in virtually any solo performance situation. the result of years of experience as an arranger/composer and performing guitarist, this book provides a goldmine of tunes for the fingerstyle player. from Greensleeves and the Girl I left Behind Me to 'Round Midnight and the Girl from Ipanema, this comprehensive anthology has it all. You'll be able to compile your set lists for a broad array of venues from this single source! Intermediate to advanced in difficulty with all tunes appearing in standard notation and tablature.

The Classical Guitarist's Gig Book

The Classical Guitarist's Gig Book
Author: Mark Anthony Cruz
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2020-04-29
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513455052

The Classical Guitarist's Gig Book is an essential collection of classic works either written or transcribed for solo guitar. Many of the pieces are frequently requested for ceremonial or formal events. In addition to containing functional music, concert literature is also included which may be used for a wide spectrum of musical situations. Some of the works are presented as faithful transcriptions while others are treated with mild to generous artistic liberties.

Fingerstyle Guitar Collection

Fingerstyle Guitar Collection
Author: SETH AUSTEN
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2011-03-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610656490

A collection of twelve of Seth's most popular fingerstyle guitar compositions. These pieces teach and demonstrate the use of various modern acoustic fingerstyle techniques including two-handed percussive playing, cross string or harp style arpeggios, open tunings, odd-metered rhythms and changing tunings while playing. the accompanying CD contains selections from Seth's most recent CDs, Metamorphosis and Desert Winds, along with two pieces from earlier releases.

Concepts: Arranging for Fingerstyle Guitar

Concepts: Arranging for Fingerstyle Guitar
Author: Howard Morgen
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 196
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457495984

Beginning with an explanation of how a bass line defines the harmonic scheme, this edition leads the player through dozens of fingerstyle arrangements. Titles: * Laura * Green Dolphin Street * The Shadow of Your Smile * Stompin' at the Savoy * Just Friends * Don't Blame Me * Nobody Does It Better

Complete Fingerstyle Guitar Book

Complete Fingerstyle Guitar Book
Author: Stefan Grossman
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2020-01-24
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619119765

This comprehensive text covers the spectrum of fingerpicking technique and styles. Performance and stylistic notes, fingerstyle guitar solos and a listening guide are presented for each section of the book. Sections include: Folk Songs; Gospel Songs; Country Blues; Ragtime Blues; Rags and Dances; Appalachian Fiddle Tunes; Celtic Airs; Jigs and Reels; Classic Rags; Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar & Fingerstyle Guitar Duets. All solos are in notation and tablature and are written by noted fingerpicking guitarists Stefan Grossman, Elizabeth Cotten, Dean Sires, Ton Van Bergeyk, David Laibman, Rev. Gary Davis, Duck Baker, Seth Austen, Steve Tilston, John Morris, Sid Percy, Tom O'Farrell, Jim McLennan, Leo Wijnkamp Jr., Lasse Johansson and Claes Palmqvist.

Mark Hanson's Fingerstyle Christmas Guitar

Mark Hanson's Fingerstyle Christmas Guitar
Author:
Publisher: Acoustic Masters
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769263663

Twelve classic holiday songs for solo fingerstyle guitar. Includes performance notes, multi-level arrangements in both standard notation and tab, and CD accompaniment. Titles include: The First Noel * Go Tell It on the Mountain * In Dulci Jubilo * Joy to the World * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Silent Night * Winter Wonderland and more.

Songs of Wales for Fingerstyle Guitar

Songs of Wales for Fingerstyle Guitar
Author: Luke Edwards
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2021-12-17
Genre: Music
ISBN: 151345935X

In this unique solo fingerstyle guitar collection, Luke Edwards presents 17 melodies from the Celtic nation of Wales, The Land of Song, sheep and dragons and birthplace of Merlin the wizard. With arrangements derived from ancient to more modern traditional tunes, this book provides a glimpse into a fascinating musical culture. Often overlooked in comparison to neighboring Scotland and Ireland, the music of Wales is rich and multifaceted. This book covers a variety of traditional Welsh genres including hymns, lullabies, hornpipes, fiddle tunes, and even a selection from The Robert Ap Huw Manuscript of 1340, the oldest known example of harp music in the world. As all of the arrangements were made in guitar-friendly keys in either standard or drop-D tuning, they can be readily combined into sets for performance. Written in both standard notation and tablature, historical notes and complete right and left-hand fingerings are provided throughout. Recommended for the intermediate to advanced guitarist, the collection includes access to online audio.

100 Most Popular Songs for Fingerpicking Guitar

100 Most Popular Songs for Fingerpicking Guitar
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Total Pages: 877
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1540065189

(Guitar Solo). This massive collection will keep you fingerpicking for days! It features a fun and diverse collection of 100 great arrangements of classic songs like: Africa * Ain't No Sunshine * Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You * Blackbird * Brave * Careless Whisper * City of Stars * Crazy * Creep * Despacito * Dust in the Wind * Every Breath You Take * Fire and Rain * Free Fallin' * Fur Elise, WoO 59 * Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) * Havana * Hey, Soul Siter * I'm Yours * Imagine * James Bond Theme * Lean on Me * Love Yourself * Mrs. Robinson * The Pink Panther * Shape of You * She's Got a Way * Smells like Teen Spirit * The Sound of Silence * Stairway to Heaven * Take Me Home, Country Roads * Thinking Out Loud * Time After Time * Unchained Melody * We Are the Champions * Wonderwall * Yesterday * Your Song * and more!

Beyond Basics

Beyond Basics
Author: Mark Hanson
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1998-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769200392

Featuring standard notation and tablature, this new book & audio package introduces basic accompaniment patterns, how to use the thumb and fingers, Travis" picking, and much more. Readers learn the applications of folk, blues, ragtime and new age styles to solo guitar while learning beautiful new chord voicings."