The classical guitar (also called classic guitar, Spanish guitar, nylon-string guitar or concert guitar) is a 6-stringed plucked string instrument from the family of instruments called chordophones. The classical guitar has comprehensive right hand technique, which allows the soloist to perform complex melodic and polyphonic material. The origins of the classical guitar date back to the fifteenth century. The vihuela, lute, and baroque guitar are the early predecessors of the guitar. With its origins reaching deep into the past, the classical guitar repertoire spans over five hundred years worth of material. Danny Voris begins this lesson set by explaining...

Andrew York Jazz Guitar for Classical Cats Improvisation PDF. World-famous guitarist and composer Andrew York has created the Classical Cats series to be the classical guitarist’s ultimate guide to jazz. For many musicians, the thought of improvising can be intimidating. In this exciting conclusion to the Jazz Guitar for Classical Cats trilogy, Andrew York shows you that improvisation is a skill that can be learned and practiced just like any other. It s simply a matter of knowing where you re going (targeting chord tones) and how you re going to get there (scales and modes). By practicing the...

Roger Hudson Guitar Peace PDF. Guitar Peace 16 Contemplative Guitar Solos for Classic or Fingerstyle Guitar in Notation and Tablature. Roger Hudson’s Guitar Peace is a collection of soothing and melodic original compositions suitable for beginning to advanced guitarists. Many of these solos (“Rainy Scene,” “Harp Strings,” etc) have been featured in Roger’s popular Fingerstyle Basics series offered in Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine. Roger performed “Homecoming” (from “Guitar Peace”) on the Martha Stewart Show in 2008. The pieces in “Guitar Peace” achieve an excellent balance between playability and musicality. Free audio downloads are available for use with this title. There...

John Renbourn Guitar Pieces PDF. John Renbourn is best known as a member of Pentangle, a British band that plays folk, blues, jazz and soft rock. This book contains a mixture of things and arrangements of medieval dance tunes and Elizabethan music, which have not previously been set for the guitar. All the pieces can be played effectively on nylon or wire strung guitar and except where marked otherwise, the standard tuning is used. As some of the music is modal in character it is indicated in the key signature, rather than use too many accidentals throughout the pieces...

Adult All-In-One Course Level 1 PDF. By Willard A. Palmer,‎ Morton Manus,‎ Amanda Vick Lethco. Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for use with a piano instructor for the beginning student looking for a truly complete piano course. It is a greatly expanded version of Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course that will include lesson, theory, and technique in a convenient, “all-in-one” format. This comprehensive course adds such features as isometric hand exercises, finger strengthening drills, and written assignments that reinforce each lesson’s concepts. There is a smooth, logical progression between each lesson, a thorough explanation of chord theory and...

Jay Ungar A Fiddler’s Guide to Waltzes, Airs and Haunting Melodies. Learn to play lovely, heart-rending pieces and benefit from Jay Ungar’s years of experience as a top fiddler. He shows the inventive use of slides, grace notes, rolls, smears, vibrato and special bowing techniques that turn ordinary tunes into distinctive compositions. Jay Ungar is a fiddler of the highest calliber. When he teaches, he does it in a very clear manner and does not reflect any arrogance. If you follow his instructions to the letter, you will find you are able to play the tunes in a very...

Marco Pereira Cadernos de Harmonia Volume 1 PDF. Marco Pereira – Cadernos de Harmonia Para Violao Vol 1 PDF descarga. Cadernos de Harmonia para violão é o resultado de 25 anos de experiência como professor de Harmonia e dedicação (e extremo dom) ao violão. A série, em três volumes, oferece aos violonistas um material didático sobre Harmonia Tonal e Modal que procura iluminar os caminhos do complexo mundo de acordes e escalas. O foco principal incide sobre a estética da linguagem jazzística e seus desdobramentos, sem perder a referência da prática harmônica consagrada na música européia do século XIX...

Michael Langer Tipps, Tricks & Licks download. Discover the secret of Fingerstyle Guitar with this DVD and 12 solo compositions! Langer presents 12 of the most important tricks in 12 very simple and exciting compositions. The detailed tablature features new symbols in clear and easy to understand special characteristics. All pieces played in 3 different camera perspectives. 16 slowly played licks. Explanations in German or English. Tipps, Tricks und Licks gratis herunterladen. Entdecke mit einer DVD und 12 Solostücken die Geheimnisse der Fingerstyle-Gitarre! Langer stellt zwölf der wichtigsten Tricks in zwölf möglichst einfachen, aber doch mitreißenden Kompositionen vor. Alle...

Esteban Master Series Classical Guitar download free. Learn to play the guitar with a classically trained master – Esteban! His series of instructional CDs and videos gives you comprehensive, one-on-one training that you can absorb at your own pace. You can also purchase one of Esteban’s handcrafted wood guitars, each featuring his personal signature. Stop dreaming about learning how to play guitar – and just do it. Get everything you’ll need with the Esteban Master Series Instructional DVD Set.  All tracks are instructional or can be enjoyed by simply listening to them!  Become an apprentice to Esteban and master...

David Grimes Complete Sor Studies PDF. The guitar studies of Fernando Sor (1778-1839) have long been valued highly among the indispensable elements of a guitarist’s training. A number of prominent virtuosi attribute a large portion of their development to the diligent study of these works. Sor’s studies address an impressive array of technical and musical topics, including proper left-hand fingering, training of the right hand, interval and chord formations, scales, arpeggios, repeated notes, ligados, barring, natural harmonics, control of note duration, balance of melody versus accompaniment, and the handling of contrapuntal voices. A careful study of these pieces will...