Product Number:
30918M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Notation Type:
Standard Notation and Tab
Pages:
44
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
1-5134-7463-4
ISBN13:
978-15134-7463-2
Series:
Fingerstyle Guitar Tunes
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
7/24/2023
This collection of Christmas carols includes 17 iconic and lesser-known holiday songs arranged in standard notation and tablature for the intermediate fingerstyle guitarist. The compilation is unique in that its selections reflect the soundscape of the Precolonial Era of American history. While many of these carols originated in 17th and 18th century Europe, some are homegrown spirituals, and one is a Huron melody.
In these lyrical arrangements, author/guitarist Raymond Gonzalez applies his gift for combining traditional harmonies with occasional harmonic and rhythmic twists, adding freshness and color to traditional music.
All pieces are in standard or dropped-D tuning and are suitable for both steel and nylon-string guitar performance. Includes access to online audio of every tune as expertly recorded by the author.
A Virgin Unspotted
Away in a Manger
Beautiful Star
Exultation
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Great Creator
Hush My Babe, Lie Still and Slumber
Lancaster
Mary Had a Baby/What Yo’ Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow
Star in the East
The Babe of Bethlehem
The Huron Indian Carol
The Shepherds’ Star
The Cherry Tree Carol
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