Guitar - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1318113 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Simon James. Advent,Baroque,Christmas,Classical,Contemporary. 19 pages. DML #906815. Published by DML (A0.1318113). Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is the popular English title of the chorale from the 1723 Advent cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life), BWV 147. This arrangement for guitar quartet follows Bach’s original orchestration as far as possible so the choral sections co-exist with the string parts and basso continuo. It does involve a certain amount of reduction in the original voicings but has retained the cross rhythms in the choral section and bass. It makes this arrangement quite complex to perform but very definitely worth it. The 2nd guitar and 1st guitar do cross over each other but that is in Bach’s original writing and I have not changed it.

Flute,Guitar - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1173666 By Crosby Stills and Nash. By David Crosby. Arranged by Simon James. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Folk. 16 pages. DML #773814. Published by DML (A0.1173666). Guinnevere is a song written by David Crosby in 1968. The song is notable for its serene yet pointed melody and its unique lyrics, which compare Queen Guinevere to the object of the singer's affection, referred to as mi'lady. In a Rolling Stone interview, Crosby remarked: That is a very unusual song, it's in a very strange tuning (EBDGAD) with strange time signatures. I have arranged the song in standard tuning as re-tuning your guitar can be very time consuming. In order to do this successfully I have made some changes to the original accompaniment, nothing drastic and the feel of the guitar part is still the same. The version for trio (guitar and two flutes) is taken from the various live performances and has an extended structure compared to the original song. The harmony has a deliberate mediaeval feel to it in keeping with the atmosphere of the song. You could use any two instruments for this, on the recording I made of this arrangement  for the album The Great Music Of Crosby Stills Nash And Young (2021) I used guitars for everything.

Small Ensemble Cello,Guitar,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928276 Composed by Thomas Morley. Arranged by Simon James. Renaissance. Score and parts. 15 pages. DML #6866075. Published by DML (A0.928276). No 5 - I Saw My Lady WeepingTaken from Thomas Morley's First Book Of Ayres. This is the first verse of a well known Elizabethan poem (anon) which was also set by John Dowland with the slightly different title of I Saw My Lady Weep. Dowland set all three verses whereas Morley only the first, I have given the other two in the notes within the score for information. The song is through composed with the last two lines repeated, not uncommon at that time, and has quite an elaborate texture making it more challenging to play. Morley’s description of the publication was: Little short songs to sing and play to the lute with the base viole. I have substituted guitar for lute and cello for bass viole, chords have been re-voiced in places to better suit the guitar but no alteration has been made to the harmony. .

Small Ensemble Cello,Flute,Guitar,Oboe,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928265 Composed by Traditional Austrian. Arranged by Simon James. Christian,Christmas,Contemporary. Score and parts. 18 pages. DML #6099595. Published by DML (A0.928265). Still, still, still is an Austrian Christmas carol and lullaby. The words describe the peace of the infant Jesus and his mother as the baby is sung to sleep. There are various English translations but this one is my own and I have tried to stay close to the original German version supporting the idea of a lullaby. The carol can be played with just the guitar part but I have added a flute, an oboe and a cello to allow more performers to be used if desired.

Guitar - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1116681 Composed by Howard Blake. Arranged by Simon James. Chamber,Christmas,Classical,Contemporary,Film/TV. 21 pages. DML #718336. Published by DML (A0.1116681). Walking in the Air is a song written by Howard Blake for the 1982 animated film The Snowman based on Raymond Briggs 1978 children’s book of the same name. The song forms the centrepiece of The Snowman, which has become a seasonal favourite on British and Finnish television. This version for guitar quartet has its structure based on the Aled Jones recording and takes some inspiration from that orchestral arrangement. Guitar quartets are enormous fun especially as there is so little ensemble music for guitar that is easy to play but also rewarding to listen to. All the parts are very straightforward except Guitar 2 which has a little more to do than the others.

Guitar,Instrumental Duet,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1280633 Composed by traditional & Gustav Holst. Arranged by Simon James. Christmas,Classical,Contemporary,Traditional. 24 pages. DML #872044. Published by DML (A0.1280633). I have chosen these three songs because they work well with guitar accompaniment. The first two – O Thou Joyful (O Sanctissima) and In The Bleak Midwinter are for solo voice. The third song, Sing We The Virgin Mary, is arranged for two voices but works just as well with one. Two of them were not originally carols, only In The Bleak Midwinter was written specifically as a carol, for this reason I have used the term Christmas Song. This publication has both notes on the origins of the songs and some technical advice on how to play them on the guitar. There are separate parts for voice and guitar together with a full score for those who prefer this, especially for reference purposes or expanded arrangement.

Instrumental Duet Guitar,Instrumental Duet,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928273 By Ed Sheeran. By Ed Sheeran and Jake Gosling. Arranged by Simon James. Pop. Score and parts. 12 pages. DML #6858553. Published by DML (A0.928273). Autumn Leaves was a bonus track on the album + (plus), Ed Sheeran wrote this song about a dear friend that had passed away. This arrangement is based on Ed Sheeran’s guitar part but is not note for note. The guitar accompaniment has been adapted to suit one guitar and made consistent so that each verse/chorus is arranged in the same way. .

Instrumental Duet Guitar,Instrumental Duet,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928256 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Simon James. Rock. Score and parts. 3 pages. DML #5727073. Published by DML (A0.928256). If I Fell (in love with you) classic early Beatles song from 1964 released on the album A Hard Day’s Night, lovely chord sequence and an old fashioned intro in a different key reminiscent of the songwriters of the 40s and 50s. I have added a little to the chords to make an ascending sequence for the verse which ends on a DMaj7 chord before returning via Bm7 and E. The shift from E major to E minor for the middle 8 is especially effective.  

Choral Alto Voice,Soprano voice (4-Part) - Level 3 - Interactive Download SKU: A0.479688 By Carly Simon & James Taylor. By Charlie Foxx and Inez Foxx. Arranged by Deke Sharon. This edition: Interactive Download. Pop. Octavo. Duration 116. Deke Sharon #4BlqvEiuAT4ZxU3YaIjvtR. Published by Deke Sharon (A0.479688). Key: Eb major.I am excited to sell my music on Noteflight Marketplace and let ensembles adapt this arrangement for their needs. Please enjoy and perform this with all the passion in your heart!

Guitar - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1102371 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Simon James. Baroque,Chamber,Christmas,Classical,Instructional. 10 pages. DML #705777. Published by DML (A0.1102371). In dulci jubilo (Latin for In sweet rejoicing) is a traditional Christmas Carol which has become a mainstay of the Christmas Nine Lessons and Carols repertoire. Johann Sebastian Bach set this melody several times: as a chorale in BWV 368; and then for organ in BWV 608 as a double canon in his Orgelbüchlein. Clearly he was fond of the tune and who can blame him. This arrangement of BWW 608 follows almost exactly the four original voices from the canon. It is not difficult to play technically but the rhythm is challenging.

Instrumental Duet Guitar,Instrumental Duet,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928258 Composed by Vince Clarke. Arranged by Simon James. 20th Century,Pop. Score and parts. 5 pages. DML #5742517. Published by DML (A0.928258). Only You is a song written by English musician Vince Clarke. He wrote it while with Depeche Mode, but recorded it in 1982 after forming the duo Yazoo with Alison Moyet. It was released as Yazoo's first single on 15 March 1982 in the United Kingdom, and became an instant success on the UK singles chart, peaking at number 2. It was released again in 1983 in an a cappella version by the Flying Pickets and became the UK Christmas No 1 that year. Vince Clarke originally wrote the music for the song on a guitar, and transposed the riff into synthesizer notes. This is clear from the chord structure so I have arranged it using a constantly descending bass for the first two verses. For the final verse, to give a sense of drama which is clear from the lyrics, I have switched to a three fingered chord rhythm but kept elements of the descending bass. The little tune on the outro could be sung but if you have a second guitarist could also be played.    

Jazz Combo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.790309 By Carly Simon & James Taylor. By Charlie Foxx and Inez Foxx. Arranged by Nigel Hanley. Contemporary,Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 18 pages. Nigel Hanley Music #6343707. Published by Nigel Hanley Music (A0.790309). This chart is a 7-piece band arrangement of ‘Mockingbird’ in F, written and sung by Inez and Charlie Foxx, and released in Australia by Johnny O'Keefe. The instrumentation is keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, tenor sax, and trombone.  (Lyric sheet included, score not included)A rehearsal/accompaniment mp3 is also available from www.bandchartpro.cominfo@nigelhanley.com     nigelhanley.com    bandchartpro.comSuitable for: rock band with horns, little big band, funk band with horns, cover band with horns, cruise ship bands, high school & college bands, cabaret bands & cabaret artists

Instrumental Duet Guitar,Instrumental Duet,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928262 By Henry Mancini. By Henry Mancini. Arranged by Simon James. Oldies. Score and parts. 12 pages. DML #6036557. Published by DML (A0.928262). These arrangements are for performance and are very precise. Mercer and Mancini wrote the song for Audrey Hepburn to sing in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's who sings it accompanying herself on the guitar, while sitting on the fire escape outside her apartment. It has become a classic. In this arrangement the left hand involves some tough stretches but it’s worth it to get the gentle dissonance possible on the guitar. The right hand uses two basic patterns: the first is p p i m a giving an off beat feel from the second thumb stroke, the second is a conventional p i m a m i much used on the guitar. The YouTube link is to a version sung by Maria Ewing accompanied by Shane Hill and I. It was recorded by the BBC for their show In Tune presented by Petroc Trelawny.

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Simon James. Baroque,Chamber,Christmas,Clas sical. 46 pages. DML #928595. Published by DML

Guitar Ensemble Guitar - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928269 By Jona Lewie. By Jona Lewie. Arranged by Simon James. Contemporary. Score and parts. 17 pages. DML #6599807. Published by DML (A0.928269). Stop the Cavalry is a song written and performed by the English musician Jona Lewie, released in 1980. The song peaked at number three in the UK singles chart in December 1980. In an interview for Channel 4's 100 Greatest Christmas Moments, Lewie said that the song was never intended as a Christmas hit, and that it was a protest song. The line Wish I was at home for Christmas, as well as the brass band arrangements made it an appropriately styled song to play around Christmas time. This arrangement is for guitar quartet