Romantic Arias for Classical Guitar is a collection of the world’s most beloved songs from the world of opera. An aria is a song performed during an opera that listeners are the most familiar with. These “pop songs of opera" provide an entry point for those unfamiliar with the opera repertoire, considered by many as the most expressive genre of western music. For those who are familiar with the world of opera, you will recognize the selections here as the arias most beloved by millions of listeners around the world. This project, a labor of love by master guitarist Steve Eckels, contains the most famous melodies by composers Verdi and Puccini including the great operas La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, La Bohème, Turandot, Nabucco, Tosca, and Rigoletto. Also included are Massenet’s Meditation, Delibes’ Flower Duet, Offenbach’s Barcarolle, Bizet’s Habanera and others. The pieces have been arranged for recreational or concert guitarists, and have been meticulously fingered and engraved for ease of learning. The author has also provided music reading warm-ups to assist in learning the pieces. Eckels’ performances of all the arrangements on YouTube will provide an aid in familiarizing yourself with the most beloved songs ever written. Includes access to online audio.
The arrangements in this book have been designed for use by the beginner and professional alike. the arrangements consist primarily of the melody, bass and chord symbols so that the professional will be able to easily sight read and embellish them during holiday performances. the beginner will find them straightforward and will be able to learn them quickly. to add variety, many of the songs are presented in two keys or two versions and the pages are laid out to avoid awkward page turns during performance. the contents include all of the well known Christmas favorites plus some lesser known gems In addition to Christmas carols, many of the greatest melodies associated with Christmas have been included. Some of these are: Selections from the Nutcracker; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; Ave Maria; the Pastorale from the Christmas Concerto by Corelli; Pachelbel's Canon and others As a bonus, the book includes ten popular Chanukah songs for Jewish celebrations.
How do you combine the elegance of the classics with the energy of contemporary grooves? the answer is Global Adventures for Fingerstyle Guitarists. Considered by critics as the Fernando Sor of the 21st Century, Steve Eckels has composed and arranged 23 fingerstyle guitar arrangements based on the styles of Carlos Santana, Yanni, Klezmer, Bollywood, Bob Marley, Brazil 66, Mariachi, Jose Feliciano, Harry Belofante, Flameco, and others.Eckels, a National Board Certified teacher, has tested and perfected the arrangements in his high school guitar classes and the music is playable and recreational for high school age and older. Eckels arrangements are known to millions of guitarists for their clarity of notation, playability, and hit-song sound.This book continues the tradition that Mason Williams started with hit song Classical Gas by combining classical techniques with exciting rhythms. This book is a perfect supplement for Eckels landmark book A Modern Method for Fingerstyle Guitar." Audio CD includes a recording of each tune played by the author. Standard notation and Tablature.
Written with the young beginner in mind, this book presents the basics of blues guitar. Any beginner can play the blues using the concepts and etudes presented in standard notation and tab. Comes with a great companion CD.
A collection of 12 favorite old-time gospel classics arranged for fingerstyle guitar solo. Featured are: His Eye Is on the Sparrow; the Church in the Wildwood; Higher Ground; and many more. In notation and tablature. In his numerous books for Mel Bay Publications, Steven has consistently demonstrated a gift for writing elegant idiomatic guitar arrangements. Audio available online.
This book teaches fingerstyle blues from the ground up. Concepts such as right-hand independence are taught so that bass lines and melody may be played at the same time while utilizing simple chord shapes. Playing bass note patterns with a blues scale melody is presented in a way that is easily understood and easily executed over a number of different chords commonly found in the blues. Exercises are presented in standard notation and tablature in the form of blues tunes that are fun to play. Many of the tunes are presented with two levels of difficulty. Optional fills are provided on select tunes. the accompanying CD gives the student a chance to hear how these tunes sound when played correctly.
The Modern Fingerstyle Method gets the student up and playing within the first few pages, it was designed for the absolute beginner with absolutely no experience whatsoever. Students are directed toward reading lines, not notes. Steve Eckels introduces the tools necessary to construct fingerstyle guitar solos. Each piece utilizes musical tools that will be used over and over again throughout the book. Written in standard notation and tablature. CD included.This book gets the student up and playing within the first few pages. For the absolute beginner with absolutely no experience whatsoever. Directs the student to reading lines, not notes. Introduces the tools necessary to construct fingerstyle guitar solos. Each piece utilizes musical tools that will be used over and over again throughout the book. Written in standard notation and tablature.
A wonderful volume of the world's most famous classical guitar masterpieces tastefully adapted to be playable by non-concert guitarists. In the past, beginning guitarists had to rely on overly simple pieces lacking in interest. Now for the first time, the great concert masterpieces are accessible to the novice player. This book is a must-have for guitar teachers and students. Titles include "Leyenda" and "Granada" by Albéniz, Tárrega's "Recuerdos de la Alhambra", "Adelita" and "Lágrima"; "Spanish Dance #5' and Poetic Waltzes 1, 3, 5 & 6 by Granados, "Bourée in E minor" by J. S. Bach, and the traditional anonymous "Romanza".
A sparkling collection of 12 classic American blues songs arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. All arrangements are in notation and tablature and convey the exciting yet earthy moods found in this popular genre. Audio is available as a FREE download. Difficulty from easy-intermediate to advanced. Chord symbols are included for use in ensemble situations. Standard notation and tablature.
This advanced volume in the comprehensive method for fingerstyle guitar is perfect for experienced players who want to add greater variety, refinement, and creativity to their playing. Develops skillful tone production and dynamic control, and covers the free-stroke, rest-stroke, shifting, tremolo, planting, and inventive techniques used by contemporary fingerstyle masters like left-hand tapping, right-hand tapping, drumming, and "the scrape." Also includes unusual alternate tunings, ideas for creating you own new tunings, and arranging. All music is shown in standard notation and TAB.
Romantic Arias for Classical Guitar is a collection of the world’s most beloved songs from the world of opera. An aria is a song performed during an opera that listeners are the most familiar with. These “pop songs of opera" provide an entry point for those unfamiliar with the opera repertoire, considered by many as the most expressive genre of western music. For those who are familiar with the world of opera, you will recognize the selections here as the arias most beloved by millions of listeners around the world. This project, a labor of love by master guitarist Steve Eckels, contains the most famous melodies by composers Verdi and Puccini including the great operas La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, La Bohème, Turandot, Nabucco, Tosca, and Rigoletto. Also included are Massenet’s Meditation, Delibes’ Flower Duet, Offenbach’s Barcarolle, Bizet’s Habanera and others. The pieces have been arranged for recreational or concert guitarists, and have been meticulously fingered and engraved for ease of learning. The author has also provided music reading warm-ups to assist in learning the pieces. Eckels’ performances of all the arrangements on YouTube will provide an aid in familiarizing yourself with the most beloved songs ever written. Includes access to online audio.
The arrangements in this book have been designed for use by the beginner and professional alike. the arrangements consist primarily of the melody, bass and chord symbols so that the professional will be able to easily sight read and embellish them during holiday performances. the beginner will find them straightforward and will be able to learn them quickly. to add variety, many of the songs are presented in two keys or two versions and the pages are laid out to avoid awkward page turns during performance. the contents include all of the well known Christmas favorites plus some lesser known gems In addition to Christmas carols, many of the greatest melodies associated with Christmas have been included. Some of these are: Selections from the Nutcracker; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; Ave Maria; the Pastorale from the Christmas Concerto by Corelli; Pachelbel's Canon and others As a bonus, the book includes ten popular Chanukah songs for Jewish celebrations.
This advanced volume in the comprehensive method for fingerstyle guitar is perfect for experienced players who want to add greater variety, refinement, and creativity to their playing. Develops skillful tone production and dynamic control, and covers the free-stroke, rest-stroke, shifting, tremolo, planting, and inventive techniques used by contemporary fingerstyle masters like left-hand tapping, right-hand tapping, drumming, and "the scrape." Also includes unusual alternate tunings, ideas for creating you own new tunings, and arranging. All music is shown in standard notation and TAB.
Written with the young beginner in mind, this book presents the basics of blues guitar. Any beginner can play the blues using the concepts and etudes presented in standard notation and tab. Comes with a great companion CD.
A wonderful volume of the world's most famous classical guitar masterpieces tastefully adapted to be playable by non-concert guitarists. In the past, beginning guitarists had to rely on overly simple pieces lacking in interest. Now for the first time, the great concert masterpieces are accessible to the novice player. This book is a must-have for guitar teachers and students. Titles include "Leyenda" and "Granada" by Albéniz, Tárrega's "Recuerdos de la Alhambra", "Adelita" and "Lágrima"; "Spanish Dance #5' and Poetic Waltzes 1, 3, 5 & 6 by Granados, "Bourée in E minor" by J. S. Bach, and the traditional anonymous "Romanza".
This book and accompanying audio are a perfect introduction to fingerstyle guitar. National Board Certified educator Steve Eckels has carefully designed each lesson to allow for smooth progression. Each of the ten lessons contains the four pillars of practice: scales, reading, progressions and repertoire. Developed in the classroom, this book provides arrangements of beautiful guitar pieces in a basicform, and instructions for how to embellish them in your own way. Included are shortcuts for learning to read music, and fingerstyle accompaniment patterns such as the famous Travis pattern. Those seeking further study will also enjoyEckels' Modern Fingerstyle Guitar Method Grade 1 (MB21496BCD) and other acclaimed folios. Includes access to online audio
This book is a fast and fun way to learn how to use scales and modes from day one and will provide a strong foundation from which to build upon. This book contains: * 14 essential scales and modes * 28 licks in the styles of famous guitarists * Guitar TAB, neck position and standard music notation
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