Product Number:
22193
Format:
Book
Skill Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
Notation Type:
Standard Notation and Tab
Pages:
80
Binding:
Spiral
Size:
8.5 x 11
ISBN:
0-7866-8272-8
UPC:
796279111331
ISBN13:
978-07866-8272-0
Publisher:
Bill's Music Shelf
Date Published:
7/21/2010
The solos in this collection present a myriad of moods on the guitar. They were written to be very expressive, contemplative pieces which could be performed in a variety of secular and sacred settings. Most of them are from three solo collections previously released, entitled "Guitar Meditations", "Guitar Airs and Ballads" and "Timeless Solos for Guitar" . Some of the pieces were scored for 7-string guitar; however, they can also be performed on 6-string guitar-indicated are the alternate 6-string pedal tones in the tablature part. Many of the solos use a "cross-picking" technique alternating higher position closed strings and open strings, resulting in a 'harp-like' effect.
The included tablature parts allow for a clear presentation of this effect and clarify where on the fingerboard these passages should be played. A number of the pieces are in Dropped D tuning, highlighting the rich resonance that tuning gives the instrument. All of these solos may be performed by the classical or fingerstyle guitarist or, as originally performed, with a pick. Explore the diverse moods presented in this collection and make full use of the many avenues of expression offered in these pieces! A companion dual CD Guitar Images is available with all 25 solos included. Performance Notes
A Place of Rest
Alone
Assurance
Charlie's Lament
Clouds
Daydreams
Distant Homeland
Fields of Culloden
Gentle Voice
Hope
Horizon
Light Through Mist
Longing
Morning Aire
Morning Carol
My Irish Home
New Day
Peace
Prairie Sunrise
Regret
Reveroe
Sleeping Child
Sweet Memories
The Sea of Recollection
Vigil
Get the extra files for your Mel Bay book by clicking the "Download Extras" button below.
The .zip file contains all of the extras you will need to help you learn from your Mel Bay book. Once it is downloaded to your computer, double-click the file to open.
You can find out more about
.zip files here.
If you are having trouble opening or downloading this file,
please contact us.