Murial Anderson is one of the most celebrated fingerstyle guitarists around, and in this DVD she teaches the exquisite arrangements and flawless techniques that have made her a favourite.

Anderson analyses several show-stopping pieces in detail, including the lively yet deceptively simple Linus & Lucy, a tune that combines a funky bass riff and independent treble melody groove to create a complex counterpoint. Other pieces include the Doc Watson-inspired Rosalee, a fingerstyle arrangement of the fiddle tune Angeline The Baker, and a spectacular version of Sousa's Liberty Bell March in which the guitar imitates all the parts of the entire marching band!

Lessons include:

Moving bass lines

Cross-string playing

Harmonics of various types

Nail care

Proper sitting positions

Tone production

Plucking methods

Other classically-based techniques

“Ipanema” is based on the tutorial book “Brazilian Guitar” and “Copacabana” and made for the more experienced player. Nevertheless there are also interesting pieces for beginners which are easy to play and a good preparation to get into the style of Brazilian music. There is also a tutorial part for improvisiong in the style of Baden Powell.

Music book, 47 pages with CD

Titles are: JULIO MARTINEZ OYANGUREN – ‘Grande Overture’ (Giuliani), ‘Sonata in A’ (Cimarosa), ‘Gavaotte’ (Rameau), ‘Alhambra’ (Parga), ‘Capricho Arabe’ (Tarrega), ‘Homega’ (de Falla), ‘Rafaga’ (Turina), ‘La Cumparsita’ (Rodriguz), ‘Danza en La’ (Bobri), ‘Arabia’, ‘Andalucia’ (Oyanguren). ANDRÉS SEGOVIA – ‘Theme Varie’ (Sor), ‘Sarabande’, ‘Bouree’, ‘Menuet’ (de Visee), ‘Gigue’ (Froberger), ‘Courante’, ‘Gavotte’ (Bach), ‘Serenata’ (Malats), ‘Danza Espanola No. 5’ (Granados). Forty six lute works transcribed and edited by John M. Ward. Adapted for guitar by Matanya Ophee. Titles are: Paired Dances - ‘Delight Pavan’, ‘Galliard to Delight Pavan’, ‘The Flat Pavan’, ‘Galliard to the Flat Pavan’, ‘Flat Pavan (Two Guitars)’, ‘Galliard to the Flat Pavan (Two Guitar)’, ‘La Vecchia Pavan’, ‘La Vecchia Pavan (for Two Guitars)’, ‘Galliard to La Vecchia Pavan (for Two Gutiars)’, ‘Pavan’, ‘Galliard to the Pavan Before’. Single Pavans - ‘The Long Pavan’, ‘The Long Pavan set for bandora’, ‘Pavan’, ‘Pavan’, Pavan’, ‘The Pavan Set for bandora by Antony Holbourne’, ‘’The Marigold Pavan’. Single Galliards – ‘Galliard’, ‘Galliard’, ‘Johnson’s Jewell (Galliard)’, ‘Galliard’, ‘Piece without title (Galliard)’, ‘Omnino Galliard’, ‘The Division of the French Galliard’, ‘Galliard’, ‘Galliard Fragments’. Almaine – ‘Almaine’, ‘The Almaine set for bandora’. Medley – ‘The Medley (Marsh MS)’, ‘The Medley (CUL D2)’. Variations for Solo Lute – ‘Carman’s Whistle’, ‘Carman’s Whistle (additional variations)’, ‘Passingmeasures Pavan (I)’, Passingmeasures Pavan (II)’, ‘A Ground’, ‘Quardo Pavan (I)’, ‘Quardo Pavan (II)’, ‘Quardo Pavan (III)’, ‘Walsingham’. Divisions on Grounds – ‘Chi Passa, treble and ground’, ‘Dump (I), treble and ground’, ‘Dump (II), for two Guitars’, ‘The New Hunt is Up for two guitars’, ‘Goodnight, treble and ground’, ‘Rogero (I) a fragment’, ‘Rogero (II) for two guitars’, ‘Short Almaine (I) for two guitars’, ‘Short Almaine (II) for two guitars’, ‘Wakefield on a Green, treble and ground’, ‘Trenchmore, treble and ground’. This book offers a large number of essential chords and scales for the DADGAD tuning of the guitar. The material assembled here opens up a multitude of possibilities to expand and improve your playing in this unique tuning. Chords are shown in their customary harmonic contexts, instead of just listing them (as is done in most other chord-books). Skim and skip around in the book as you like, experiment, and linger where ever you find your musical inspiration. Have fun with this new, unique DADGAD book. Evangelos & Liza 50th Anniversary, Nicolas Grobert, 18th West Dean International Classical Guitar Festival, Brno & Sauble Beach Guitar Festivals. Estrela da Manhã from Marco Pereira's CD 'Original' transcribed for solo guitar. Explore the riffs, solos and sounds of the original electric jazz guitar virtuoso with this comprehensive book/CD pack! Wolf Marshall uses excerpts from 15 of Christian's classics to demonstrate his groundbreaking techniques, including: ‘Air Mail Special’, ‘Benny's Bugle ‘, ‘Gone with ‘What’ Wind’, ‘Good Enough to Keep (Air Mail Special)’, ‘Grand Slam’, ‘Honeysuckle Rose’, ‘I've Found a New Baby (I Found a New Baby)’, ‘Seven Come Eleven’, ‘Shivers’, ‘Six Appeal’, ‘Solo Flight’, ‘Stardust’, ‘Till Tom Special’, ‘Wholly Cats’,. Includes an introduction and foreword, and a Charlie Christian biography and axology. Literally the best bass book in the business. This professional reference tool contains thousands of diagrams, charts, illustrations and fretboard patterns along with clear and concise theory and instruction. As recommended by Noel Redding. The ultimate reference guide for electric bass! This book covers triad and seventh chord arpeggios, patterns covering the entire 4-string neck, easy-to-use fretboard diagrams, inversions, and more. Famed flamenco guitarist, Juan Serrano presents ten solos which capture the brilliance, fire and haunting moods of flamenco. Titles are: 'Ensueño (Petenera for Four Guitars)', 'Flamenco Dance (Sevillanas for Four Guitars', 'Canoto Minero', 'Mantillas de Feria', 'Capricho de Huelva', 'Alma', 'Andalucian Dance', 'Blazing Guitar', 'Memory of Love', 'Ana Maria'. Unpublished works. Titles are: 'Concertino per la Chitarra sola', 'Fantasie uber Webers letzen Gedanken pour la Guitare seule', 'Caprice sur un theme de C. M. de Weber, Op. 50', 'Fantasie Originale'. Jorge Cardoso, Jan Skryhan, A Closer Look by John Mills, The Birth Pangs of Minimalism, Rosquellas, Man of Many Talents.

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