SKU: A0.1315071

An exciting arrangement of eight popular swinging xmas carols arranged for Guitar & Piano; in an up-beat and somewhat jazzy manner. This challenging set of carols, offers players in general, something very different for those Christmas concerts and recitals, give them a go, and I am sure that you won’t be disappointed!

The set includes: Ding Dong Merrily On High, Silent Night,We Three Kings,Away in a Manger, Joy to the World, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Deck the Halls & Good King Wenceslas.

The part is all written out with jazz inflections and articulation included. The Piano part is all written out, but also includes the jazz chords for players who wish to comp. These Carols are playable by moderately advanced performers and are perfect for parties, church services, busking & recitals. Range is very moderate, nothing high at all.

Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! All my anthem arrangements are also available for Orchestra, Recorders, Saxophones, Wind, Brass and Flexible band. If you need an anthem urgently for an instrumentation not in my store, let me know via e-mail, and I will arrange it for you FOC if possible!

Reviewer Chet Heflin Date 29th Sep 2006

Bluesy Xmas! Keith Terrett has done an outstanding job of injecting jazz and blues into these holiday favorites. The writing beginning in measure 13 of Ding Dong Merrily On High is outstanding. Check out the wonderful contrast in movement between the flute and bass. This arrangement of Xmas carols would be a wonderful addition to any future holiday program. Well done Keith! Have fun! Caroling (singing carols in the street) is one of the oldest customs in Great Britain, going back to the Middle Ages when beggars, seeking food, money, or drink, would wander the streets singing holiday songs..

SKU: A0.1316982

This two-song arrangement or Carols of Suite 1225 and What Child Is This? is an excerpt from Christmas Suite 1225 - a new album by The Candlelight Guitarist (aka Bradley Powell), featuring relaxing classical guitar versions of 14 traditional Christmas carols. These two-songs use fingerstyle classical guitar, with a mix of modern folk-classical and Renaissance flavor. They can be seen and heard, in sequence, performed by the Candlelight Guitarist YouTube video of Christmas Suite 1225 (Part 2) at the very beginning of the video. Also, check out the Candlelight Guitarist official video of Part 1, which includes a similar take on this opener Carols of Suite 1225: https://youtu.be/g4QRqTcNGtk

ABOUT: Brad Powell (aka The Candlelight Guitarist) began guitar at age ten, inspired by The Beatles. At 15, he became a protégé of jazz guitarist Joe Pass, and later studied classical guitar under Vincent Macaluso and Ronald Purcell, with a master class under Andrés Segovia. Brad was featured performing Gerald Wilson's Sonata for Guitar and Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl. He was mentored in composition by David Rose (Little House on the Prairie), and has composed music Hill Street Blues and The 'A' Team, working with Mike Post. Brad has ten albums as The Candlelight Guitarist. When not making music, Brad is often hiking with his four dogs. Brad has also played solo guitar for Disney's Princess Breakfast Adventure at Disney's Grand Californian Resort, playing for Belle, Tiana, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Mulan, Aurora, Ariel, Pocahontas, and Cinderella!

COMMENTS FROM LONG-ESTABLISHED REVIEWERS (for this and other Candlelight Guitarist recordings)...
Dr. Beth - Amazon.com #1 Hall of Fame reviewer
Brad has a knack for putting together gentle, soothing guitar medleys which provide the perfect background or relaxation soundtrack.

Rebecca of Amazon - Amazon.com HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Bradley Powell's flawless playing allows you to completely relax into sleep or relax into an evening of candlelight and romance. I've fallen into a peaceful sleep while listening to this music and have also spent relaxing afternoons reading while The Candlelight Guitarist wove an intricate tapestry of sounds to nurture my heart. ...  Bradley Powell's music is infused with natural ambience. As rich sounds renew your spirit, you can relax into a deep sigh of the heart. His style is artistic, heart healing and filled with romantic and cultural influences.

Vicki Blizzard (Editor, PaperWorks and Crazy for Cross-Stitch! magazines) in CREATIVITY e-Letter: Music to filter into my dreams. My new favorite to listen to is classical guitar music by Bradley Powell.

Bob McKillop, founder and publisher, MaineFolkMusic.com
(Brad's) music is perfect for situations in which candlelight figures prominently. Quiet meditation, romance, intellectual stimulation – the soft, pure tones of his Spanish and classic instrumental style open up your heart and render it more receptive to the spiritual messages that these pursuits engender..

SKU: A0.1316981

This two-song arrangement of We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Jingle Bells is an excerpt from Christmas Suite 1225 - a new album by The Candlelight Guitarist, featuring 14 classic Christmas carols. We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Jingle Bells features fingerstyle classical guitar, with a fresh chordal interpretation, moving bass and other distinctive stylistic features. The two songs can be heard (audio format) played by the Candlelight Guitarist, in sequence, in the YouTube video below, of Christmas Suite 1225 (Part 2) beginning at 2:32 in video timeline.

ABOUT: Brad Powell (aka The Candlelight Guitarist) began guitar at age ten, inspired by The Beatles. At 15, he became a protégé of jazz guitarist Joe Pass, and later studied classical guitar under Vincent Macaluso and Ronald Purcell, with a master class under Andrés Segovia. Brad was featured performing Gerald Wilson's Sonata for Guitar and Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl. He was mentored in composition by David Rose (Little House on the Prairie), and has composed music Hill Street Blues and The 'A' Team, working with Mike Post. Brad has ten albums as The Candlelight Guitarist. When not making music, Brad is often hiking with his four dogs. Brad has also played solo guitar for Disney's Princess Breakfast Adventure at Disney's Grand Californian Resort, playing for Belle, Tiana, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Mulan, Aurora, Ariel, Pocahontas, and Cinderella!

COMMENTS FROM LONG-ESTABLISHED REVIEWERS (for this and other Candlelight Guitarist recordings)...
Dr. Beth - Amazon.com #1 Hall of Fame reviewer
Brad has a knack for putting together gentle, soothing guitar medleys which provide the perfect background or relaxation soundtrack.

Rebecca of Amazon - Amazon.com HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Bradley Powell's flawless playing allows you to completely relax into sleep or relax into an evening of candlelight and romance. I've fallen into a peaceful sleep while listening to this music and have also spent relaxing afternoons reading while The Candlelight Guitarist wove an intricate tapestry of sounds to nurture my heart. ...  Bradley Powell's music is infused with natural ambience. As rich sounds renew your spirit, you can relax into a deep sigh of the heart. His style is artistic, heart healing and filled with romantic and cultural influences.

Vicki Blizzard (Editor, PaperWorks and Crazy for Cross-Stitch! magazines) in CREATIVITY e-Letter: Music to filter into my dreams. My new favorite to listen to is classical guitar music by Bradley Powell.

Bob McKillop, founder and publisher, MaineFolkMusic.com
(Brad's) music is perfect for situations in which candlelight figures prominently. Quiet meditation, romance, intellectual stimulation – the soft, pure tones of his Spanish and classic instrumental style open up your heart and render it more receptive to the spiritual messages that these pursuits engender..

SKU: A0.954707

Playing Easy Guitar Christmas Carols Book 1 is for Fingerstyle guitar playing on the nylon string classical or steel string acoustic guitar.

Eleven popular Christmas Carols have been arranged specifically at beginner or early stage guitar players (who are playing at around Grades 1 and 2 level) who can already read music who wish to widen their repertoire. For those who already play to a higher level this book will provide enjoyable sight reading material.

This book is part of a series of books that are designed for finger style playing on a guitar. Each book has been carefully developed so that each piece of music complements the standard as syllabuses such as Trinity College London. Book 1 has the same musical standard as Grades 1 and 2 so the melody is supported by an easy bass line arrangement to give an enjoyable performance of the song.

Please visit www.greensmith.info Christmas Carols Book 1 to see video tutorials and demonstrations of the songs and more about other teaching materials at www.guitarfingers.co.uk