SKU: A0.1251016

Why is it of paramount importance to approach guitar reading tech- nique by working from the lower strings upward rather than from the top string downward? There are many reasons, but two of the most important ones are that chords are built vertically, from the bottom up, and that the lower notes frequently determine the exact fret( s) for these upper and mid- dle neck areas. Therefore this book is based on the only natural approach to guitar reading: from lower strings upward. And it should be noted that this method has met with 100 percent success, whether with students who are beginning non-readers or those who have studied the instrument but read poorly or not at all.

SKU: A0.1236869

This volume contains ten selections from the great composers from various musical periods, and in settings for guitar ensemble . For both the classroom and performance, these selections represent an interesting variety of styles enjoyed by all levels of guitar players.

SKU: A0.1236872

One of a series of seven books, Music of the Renaissance offers guitar ensemble settings of some of the finest selections from the 16th Century. Some are popular to the period; all are fresh additions to the guitar ensemble repertoire. For both the classroom and performance, these selections will be enjoyed by all level of guitar players.

SKU: A0.1288692

20 Hymns for the Holidays may be played as special music or used with congregational singing. These musical selections of Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas will provide guitar players of all levels an opportunity to develop sight-reading skills and ensemble playing and are edited to include both pick and finger-style (classical) guitar.   Because of the great popularity of the guitar, young guitarists will become enthusiastic with their participation in your church service and older members of the congregation will appreciate the beauty of the ensemble playing the great hymns of the holiday season.

Contents include:
Hymns for Thanksgiving
All People that on Earth Do Dwell
Come Ye Thankful People, Come
For the Beauty of the Earth
From All that Dwell Below the Skies
Now Thank We All Our God
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
This is My Father’s World
 
Hymns for Advent
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Love Divine, all Love’s Excelling
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O Word of God Incarnate
 
 
Hymns for Christmas
Angels We Have Heard on High
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Joy to the World
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Little Town of Bethlehem
The First Noel

Included are conductor scores with optional keyboard accompaniment, and separate parts which may be copied as needed.

SKU: A0.1027223

At this writing, this transcription appears to be the first double quartet for guitar ensemble in the entire guitar ensemble repertoire. The work was originally premiered in Colonial America during the first concert documented in New York City as a composition for double chorus and continuo. It is believed after Pachelbel presented concerts in New York City during the period of January through March 1736, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina.

This work may be performed as a double quartet or by multiple guitars on each part. If multiple guitars are used, an equal number of players should be present in each group. 

It is very important to separate the two groups spatially from one another to provide the desired antiphonal effects.