Guitar Picking Tunes - Old-Time Music Gems


Book Description

A collection of 19 flatpicking solos in the beautiful and rousing old-time style, reflecting the spirit of late 19th and early 20th century rural America. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.




Guitar Picking Tunes - Classical Gems


Book Description

Guitar Picking Tunes - Classical Gems contains guitar arrangements by Mel Bay, Ray Bell, Mike Christiansen, and William Bay of 36 of the most beautiful melodies ever written. Featured are composers such as J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Tárrega, Sor, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Debussy and more. The works span the musical eras from the Renaissance through late Impressionism. All the pieces are presented in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.




Mandolin Picking Tunes - Early Music Gems


Book Description

Mandolin Picking Tunes: Early Music Gems by Dix Bruce is a collection of 34 wonderful songs from the 1200s to the 1600s especially arranged for intermediate and advanced mandolinists. The titles span the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras and the sounds of the individual songs reflect those years. The music includes standard notation, accompaniment chords, and tablature. Includes access to online audio recordings of each piece for listening and playing along.




Guitar Picking Tunes - Early Music Gems


Book Description

This book contains a collection of 38 flatpicking solos over well-known compositions from the 13th through 16th centuries. Three original solos by the author are also presented in the style of lute players from this era. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.




Guitar Picking Tunes - Fun Solos to Play


Book Description

This collection of 47 favorite guitar picking tunes includes reels, jigs, waltzes, fiddle tunes and more, each presented in standard notation and tablature with backup chords. As these melodies lend themselves well to jamming, this collection is sure to bring any guitarist many hours of picking pleasure. Includes access to an online audio recording of the author performing each piece on a 12-string guitar.




Guitar Picking Tunes - Celtic Gems


Book Description

A sparkling collection of 35 Celtic airs, ballads, reels, jigs and slip jigs arranged for solo flatpick guitar. Written in notation and tablature and includes access to an online recording of each selection.




Guitar Picking Tunes - Celtic Hymns & Sacred Songs


Book Description

There is often a mystical and captivating beauty found in the hymns and sacred songs of the British Isles. This book contains guitar solo arrangements on 19 selections. All solos are in notation and tablature and can be played by the plectrum or flatpick guitarist. Includes access to an online audio.




Famous Guitar Picking Tunes


Book Description

Part of Mel Bay's new and innovative QWIKGUIDE® series, this handy-sized book features selections such as: Blackberry Blossom; St. Anne's Reel; Whisky Before Breakfast; Morrison's Jig; Billy in the Low Ground, Crazy Creek, Cold Frosty Morning, Harvest Moon, Sweet Lillie, East Tennessee Blues and more. Written in standard notation and tablature.




Guitar Picking Tunes - Sacred Songs of Early America


Book Description

A collection of thirty guitar solos for the plectrum or flatpick guitarist drawn from the early American shape-note tradition. These songs reflect the rugged faith of America’s early settlers and range from joyous, rhythmic pieces to somber, contemplative melodies. The arrangements are of medium difficulty and present a broad palate of harmonic colors. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio, recorded by the author.




Guitar Picking Tunes - Country Gospel Guitar Solos


Book Description

This is a collection of 22 old-time gospel favorites arranged for solo flatpicking guitar. All arrangements are in notation and tablature with chords included and work well when played with another guitarist, banjo, or mandolin player.