Don't Press Too Hard! is a free stroke Guitar tutor which aims to provide a method of learning to play the Guitar combining maximum musical effect with minimum physical effort in an entertaining and purposeful way. This is achieved by: Giving priority to right hand development so that fluency, simplicity and rhythmic control are always given prime consideration. Most of the right hand patterns are arpeggio based and lend themselves best to free strokes. Pima are used in an integrated way that does not relegate p to a supportive bass role. In keeping with most other tutors of stringed instruments, more sophisticated rhythms are introduced at an early stage rather than extending the note range. Stopped notes are introduced in order of accessibility, beginning with those in the resonant middle register. Use of the left hand stretch between the 1st and 3rd left hand fingers has been deferred in favour of an early introduction of the 4th, encouraging use of a balanced tripod between 1, 2 and 4. Rests and articulated bass notes are introduced at a very early stage. The indication to stop over-ringing bass notes is discontinued half-way through the book, hopefully by then the pupil will have gained the habit and aural awareness. Minimal left hand fingering avoids 'reading by numbers'. There is little written text, most things are best explained by the teacher.

The Beginner Guitarist has been born out of 20 years of teaching experience. Although specifically designed as a teacher’s aid, it can also be used for independent study. Topics like posture, tuning and phrasing are not prescribed, being left to the judgement of the teacher. With the exception of right and left-hand fingering advice, this approach is used throughout the series. The entire series has the goal of being a measured and progressive tutor. Ideas are usually introduced one at a time to avoid overloading the student. About the author: Nigel Tuffs is an instrumental teacher with more than 20 years of experience in all areas of guitar teaching. Originally a member of several rock bands he completed an honours degree at the Colchester Institute, specialising in composition and performance, and has since worked extensively as a chamber musician, in guitar ensembles, as an accompanist and also as an educator.

The Beginner Guitarist has been born out of 20 years of teaching experience. Although specifically designed as a teacher’s aid, it can also be used for independent study. Topics like posture, tuning and phrasing are not prescribed, being left to the judgement of the teacher. With the exception of right and left-hand fingering advice, this approach is used throughout the series. The entire series has the goal of being a measured and progressive tutor. Ideas are usually introduced one at a time to avoid overloading the student. About the author: Nigel Tuffs is an instrumental teacher with more than 20 years of experience in all areas of guitar teaching. Originally a member of several rock bands he completed an honours degree at the Colchester Institute, specialising in composition and performance, and has since worked extensively as a chamber musician, in guitar ensembles, as an accompanist and also as an educator.

The Beginner Guitarist has been born out of 20 years of teaching experience. Although specifically designed as a teacher’s aid, it can also be used for independent study. Topics like posture, tuning and phrasing are not prescribed, being left to the judgement of the teacher. With the exception of right and left-hand fingering advice, this approach is used throughout the series. The entire series has the goal of being a measured and progressive tutor. Ideas are usually introduced one at a time to avoid overloading the student. About the author: Nigel Tuffs is an instrumental teacher with more than 20 years of experience in all areas of guitar teaching. Originally a member of several rock bands he completed an honours degree at the Colchester Institute, specialising in composition and performance, and has since worked extensively as a chamber musician, in guitar ensembles, as an accompanist and also as an educator.

The Beginner Guitarist has been born out of 20 years of teaching experience. Although specifically designed as a teacher’s aid, it can also be used for independent study. Topics like posture, tuning and phrasing are not prescribed, being left to the judgement of the teacher. With the exception of right and left-hand fingering advice, this approach is used throughout the series. The entire series has the goal of being a measured and progressive tutor. Ideas are usually introduced one at a time to avoid overloading the student. Basic right-hand technique is the foundation of the early part of book one. The ability to strike the string effectively and produce a clear sound is paramount. Left-hand technique is then addressed with notes on the top three strings in first position. Use of the thumb is also covered briefly. Light relief comes in the form of small amounts of glissando and percussive work. Dynamics are then introduced onto a stable base of notes, followed by accidentals (key of G). The book is rounded off with chords and arpeggios, giving the student a chance to ‘swap seats’ with the teacher and play the role of accompanist. Elsewhere the teacher may accompany the pupil with the suggested chords, either playing the root note or the full voicings as notated. A daily practice session for the completion of book one, extra repertoire and other helpful information are all available at www.thebeginnerguitarist.com. About the author: Nigel Tuffs is an instrumental teacher with more than 20 years of experience in all areas of guitar teaching. Originally a member of several rock bands he completed an honours degree at the Colchester Institute, specialising in composition and performance, and has since worked extensively as a chamber musician, in guitar ensembles, as an accompanist and also as an educator.

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The second volume of this anthology series contains 25 original works by composers of the 17th and 18th centuries, transcribed for guitar by co-author Stuart Willis. Including pieces by Corbetta, Falkenhagen, Gallot and Weiss, amongst others, it offers a wide stylistic range of works, many of which are rarely available. The collection is accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces performed by Jens Franke, and is suitable for students of c.4-5 years of playing experience, or those of grades 3-4 level (UK and Commonwealth). The book also includes composer biographies and teaching notes on each of the pieces. Content - Reusner: Aria - de Richée: Aria - Daube: Menuet I - Menuet II - Richée: Sarabande - Richée: Menuet - Corbetta: Prelude - Matteis: Prelude - Anon. (Rosani Lautenbuch): Minuetto - Anon. (Rosani Lautenbuch): Air Gracieux - Daube: Arioso - Conradi: Menuet - Gallot: Sarabande 'La Pièce de Huit Heures' - Hagen: Aria - Hagen: Andante - de Visée: Chaconne, transposé du théorbe - de Visée: La Montfermeil, Rondeau, transposé du théorbe - de Visée: Allemande - Mesangeau: Sarabande - Bittner: Courante - Falckenhagen: Cantabile - Kellner: Pastorel - Hagen: Minuetto - Anon. (Rosani Lautenbuch): Allegro - Weiss: Minuet - Weiss: Minuet

Fantasy on an Old English Melody is based on a fragment of melody called The Leaves be Green which was popular in Elizabethan times. Queen's Temple Publications is delighted to publish this wonderful work, which was recorded in 2009 by the Eden Guitar Ensemble on their CD, "Music for an Island" (BGS117).

Edited by Frederic Zigante.

15 beautiful solo guitar arrangements in standard notation and tab that are perfect for church interludes. Titles include: Bind Us Together

This piece was originally written for the classical guitar. The transition from guitar to woodwinds is not a natural one, however, there are a large number of Spanish pieces written for wind instruments and it is that sound that the ensemble should attempt to emulate. Style is everything!

A collection of European and American compositions (and Carulli duets) for beginning and intermediate players. Over 100 beautifully printed pages with some instruction and a glossary of composers. Some seldom-seen American guitar music of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries is included. A choice selection.

Pachelbel's most famous work. The transcription succeeds in preserving the beautiful melodies of the Canon within the confines of the technical limits of the guitar.

A lovely haunting exercise in tremolo.

A maxixe is a highly rhythmic Brazilian dance. Barrios' tuneful and energetic setting is among his best-known guitar solos.

A three-movement work. The greatest Barrios composition for solo guitar.

A great virtuoso showpiece.

Danza Paraguaya * Jha Che Valle * London Carape.

This folio contains the beautiful classical guitar arrangements of Manuel Barrueco from his CD Cuba. These songs were originally written for piano by the great Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, who gained international recognition for his songs and piano music. Titles in this folio are: La Comparsa * Danza Lucumi * A la Antigua.

Audio Clips >> (If a soloist is heard on the demonstration audio clips, a complete reference version is also on the included accompaniment CD, along with the separate background music for your play-along usage.)These three long-form duets by Spanish classical guitar master Fernando Sor are a boon to every guitarist. Beautifully crafted melodies artfully orchestrated between the two guitars, and a technical approachability for all intemediate-level guitarists makIncludes an expansive, newly engraved, authoritative performance edition of the music score, featuring both guitar parts, with performance suggestions from Christian Reichert and edited by both Mr. Reichert and Ms. Bedkowska-Huang, and printed on high-quaAbout this series: Each MMO compact disc is a recording of a selection, or a concerto, performed by full orchestra or chamber ensemble or jazz band, to which you contribute the solo part, using the sheet music provided. Superior Quality: Every MMO edition is created to the highest Quality Standards. We use only the best orchestras and soloists and the most advanced recording methods. Our latest releases include newly engraved printed scores, on beautiful acid-free ivory paper, often in unique definitive editions with annotations and performance suggestions from our world-class artists. Unrivaled Convenience: All new and re-mastered MMO classic titles include multiple trackbreaks on each compact disc for easy practicing, cross-indexed throughout for the printed score. And subtle taps before movements which start without an orchestral introduction mean you know the tempo every time you play! Our innovative click-less cue-points for orchestral entrances after solos and cadenzas give you a transparent and flawless performance with your Music Minus One orchestral background.You can fill-in the part missing from this CD's audio track with Guitar.

Audio Clips >> (If a soloist is heard on the demonstration audio clips, a complete reference version is also on the included accompaniment CD, along with the separate background music for your play-along usage.)What is undoubtedly the most famous and most acclaimed guitar concerto ever written is now a fabulous MMO release! The recently deceased Joaquin Rodrigo, foremost proponent of the classical guitar in the concert literature, wrote this masterpiece of 20th-Includes a high-quality printed solo part annotated with track-break indicators and informative liner notes; and a compact disc, voluminously indexed for ease of practice, with two performances in digital stereo: one complete with soloist, then a second mAbout this series: Each MMO compact disc is a recording of a selection, or a concerto, performed by full orchestra or chamber ensemble or jazz band, to which you contribute the solo part, using the sheet music provided. Superior Quality: Every MMO edition is created to the highest Quality Standards. We use only the best orchestras and soloists and the most advanced recording methods. Our latest releases include newly engraved printed scores, on beautiful acid-free ivory paper, often in unique definitive editions with annotations and performance suggestions from our world-class artists. Unrivaled Convenience: All new and re-mastered MMO classic titles include multiple trackbreaks on each compact disc for easy practicing, cross-indexed throughout for the printed score. And subtle taps before movements which start without an orchestral introduction mean you know the tempo every time you play! Our innovative click-less cue-points for orchestral entrances after solos and cadenzas give you a transparent and flawless performance with your Music Minus One orchestral background.You can fill-in the part missing from this CD's audio track with Guitar.

Audio Clips >> (If a soloist is heard on the demonstration audio clips, a complete reference version is also on the included accompaniment CD, along with the separate background music for your play-along usage.)Here is a beautiful collection of shorter pieces for guitar and orchestra. Gorgeously orchestrated to take full advantage of the guitar

Audio Clips >> (If a soloist is heard on the demonstration audio clips, a complete reference version is also on the included accompaniment CD, along with the separate background music for your play-along usage.)What is more lovely than the sound of a classical guitar? Maybe two! These magical duets are wonderfully rewarding and will keep you coming back for more! Now digitally remastered in a 2-CD set with complete stereo versions; and stereo versions minus guitIncludes a high-quality printed music book with both primo and secondo guitar parts in dual-guitar duet format; and two compact discs, containing a complete performance in stereo; and a second compact disc containing minus primo and minus secondo recordinAbout this series: Each MMO compact disc is a recording of a selection, or a concerto, performed by full orchestra or chamber ensemble or jazz band, to which you contribute the solo part, using the sheet music provided. Superior Quality: Every MMO edition is created to the highest Quality Standards. We use only the best orchestras and soloists and the most advanced recording methods. Our latest releases include newly engraved printed scores, on beautiful acid-free ivory paper, often in unique definitive editions with annotations and performance suggestions from our world-class artists. Unrivaled Convenience: All new and re-mastered MMO classic titles include multiple trackbreaks on each compact disc for easy practicing, cross-indexed throughout for the printed score. And subtle taps before movements which start without an orchestral introduction mean you know the tempo every time you play! Our innovative click-less cue-points for orchestral entrances after solos and cadenzas give you a transparent and flawless performance with your Music Minus One orchestral background.You can fill-in the part missing from this CD's audio track with Guitar.

A series of tips, tricks, and techniques as used by the masters introduces the gypsy guitar style of playing. The first section covers the various traditional accompaniment rhythms such as pumping, waltz, bolero, bossa nova, and rumba. Part two introduces solo playing with techniques used in gypsy jazz: damping, sweeping, rolling, chromaticism, and more. The book ends with six pieces played by Angelo Debarre and accompanied by Samy Daussat. An aid to practicing soloing, the play-along tracks can be found at the end of the CD along with all the exercises.