Bellinati is one of Brazil's most accomplished contemporary guitarists. He performs twelve pieces by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Brazil's timeless songwriter and Bossa Nova pioneer, accompanied by guitarist Cristina Azuma. Notation only. 48 pp.
02-99725
$12.95
BRAZILIAN JAZZ GUITAR
arranged by Mike Christiansen & John Zaradin
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Book/CD set. This Mel Bay/Warner collaboration contains a collection of beginning to intermediate arrangements for Brazilian Guitar: "One Note Samba," "Meditation," "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars," "Chega de Saudade," "How Insensitive," "The Girl from Ipanema," "A Day in the Life of a Fool," "The Island," "So Nice," "Desafinado," "A Felicidade," "Sabia" and "Gentle Rain." All tunes included on CD in solo and rhythm styles. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 135 pp.
02-010
$19.95
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CLASSIC TANGOS FOR GUITAR
by Ole Halen
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Due to some deep-seated cultural irony known only to its native population, the Argentine tango has a profound grip on Finland where dance clubs and popular singers thrive on this particular style of music. In this collection, Finnish guitarist Halen shares his enthusiasm for the genre by presenting tangos for solo guitar by some of the best Latin American and Spanish tango composer/guitarists, plus transcriptions and arrangements by such luminaries as Francisco Tarrega and Daniel Fortea of Spanish and Italian works originally composed for instruments other than the guitar. Note/tab. Intermediate. 128 pp.
02-97066
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$5.00
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EL TRES CUBANO
by Jon Griffin
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Book/CD pack. The distinctive sound of the Cuban tres underpins many Cuban styles of music. This complete guide to playing and understanding the instrument covers tuning, scales, chords, intros, montunos, history of the tres, the clave, ensemble styles, more. With descriptions and examples of styles including nengon, changui, sucu sucu, tonada, punto libre, parranda, mambo, son, son guajiro, more. The 71-track CD includes most examples and exercises. Text in English and Spanish. Intermediate/advanced, best if you have some experience with Cuban music before using this book. Note/tab. 62 pp.
01-979847
$16.95
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FUN WITH CUBAN TRES
by Joel Pena
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Book/CD set. Beginners and experienced musicians alike will find this comprehensive bilingual method easy to use in learning to play the Cuban tres or three-course guitar. Addresses everything from appropriate string gauges to creating authentic Latin tumbaos or groove patterns. Numerous diagrams, selections from the tres repertoire in standard notation, and a CD to facilitate playing in the authentic Cuban tres style. Beginners. 42 pp.
02-21069BCD
$14.95
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GUITAR ATLAS: CUBA
by Jeff Peretz
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Book/CD set. At the heart of the signature sound of Cuba is the clave - the underlying groove that defines the music of Cuba. Peretz breaks down this fundamental rhythm, and teaches it. Even if you don't play Cuban music, these concepts will improve your sense of rhythm and syncopation in any style. Also explores the African and European cultural influences that shaped modern Cuban music, the impact of the political events of the 20th century, the musicians, and the unique instruments of Cuba. Note/tab. 47 pp.
20-26069
$14.95
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LATIN GUITAR - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO BRAZILIAN AND AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMS
by Bruce Buckingham
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Book/CD pack. G.I.T. instructor Bruce Buckingham covers the basics of different latin rhythms including bossa nova, samba, partido alto, baiao, bolero, cha cha, mambo, nanigo 6/8, more. CD includes 79 demo tracks. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-695379
$16.95
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LATINITAS FOR SOLO GUITAR
by Alfonso Montes
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Book/CD set. Some of the best known Latin American rhythms are included in this collection, carefully graded from beginner to intermediate level. Montes used all his expertise to come up with real Latin sounding pieces keeping the technical demands within reach of beginner and intermediate players. Picking studies in 7 keys "Latinitas,"besides being full of beautiful melodies and captivating rhythms, should act as an introduction for guitarists of all ages to this fascinating music. 28 pp.
02-20995BCD
$14.95
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MARIACHI METHOD FOR GUITAR - BEGINNING LEVEL: ENGLISH EDITION
by Michael Archuleta
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Book/2 CD pack. Designed to teach beginners fundamentals including how to hold the guitar, tuning, strumming technique, more. You'll learn Mariachi rhythm patterns Son, Jaliscience, Bolero, and 3/4 and 2/4 Ranchero and Corrido. Lessons introduce the primary chords for major keys C, G, D, A & E, and minor keys Am & Em, followed by easy exercises, rhythm patterns and a new song to put your Mariachi knowledge to use. The split-channel CDs help guide you through the exercises, rhythms and songs. Fretboard diagrams and rhythm charts. 80 pp.
49-695717
$24.95
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POPULAR GUITAR STYLES - SAMBA & BOSSA NOVA
by Burkhard "Buck" Wolters
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Reflects recent popular Brazilian styles as played with classical or fingerstyle technique. These original pieces will delight both listeners and guitarists who want to add samba and bossa nova music to their repertoire. Left-hand difficulties like barris and stretches are minimized to make it easy to make the music groove. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 52 pp.
02-20969BCD
$17.95
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SALSA: AFRO CUBAN MONTUNOS FOR GUITAR
by Carlos Campos
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Book/CD pack. With its unique concept of the clave (a two bar "rhythmic cell" that works as a basic building block) the polyrhythmic complexity of Salsa is sometimes difficult to feel. This book presents over 300 standard montunos (rhythmic patterns) from the cuatro and tres traditions arranged for guitar in both 2-3 and 3-2 Clave and in a variety of harmonic progressions. If you want to learn Salsa this is an excellent place to start. CD contains 78 demonstration tracks. Also includes selected discography. Comb-bound. Note/tab. 86 pp.
512-21
$24.95
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TANGO FOR GUITAR
by Brian Chambouleyron and Jorge Polanuer
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Book/CD pack. Tango is a dance, a rhythm and a characteristic musical color. The 13 solos in this book were written especially for guitar by award-winning composers Jorge Polanuer and Brian Chambouleyron, and each tune is performed on the CD by Brian, one of the most popular guitarists in Buenos Aires. Includes tangos, milangos, waltzes and even a guitar duet, each in different degrees of complexity. CD contains demo tracks of all the songs and separate play-along tracks without the lead guitar. Notation only with chord symbols. 31 pp.
49-1379
$19.95
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TANGOS & MILONGAS FOR SOLO GUITAR, VOLUME 2
by Jorge Morel
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Argentine arranger/composer/guitarist Morel presents three more solos and a duet arrangement in the tango and milonga forms for which he is famous. The three solo selections: "Boedo," "Sur," and "Los Mareados," and the duet - "Correlera" - are presented in note/tab. Intermediate. 36 pp.
02-21259
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$3.00
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THE MAGNIFICENT GUITAR OF JORGE MOREL - A LIFE OF MUSIC
by Deyan Bratic & John McClellan
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The story of love, life and loss told by the legendary Argentinean guitarist. This book traces his early years with his father in Buenos Aires, to the love of his life, his wife, Olga, and of his life as one of the greats of the guitar. The Maestro shares his thoughts on many subjects with blunt honesty. His positive outlook on life and art and his authentic values are truly one of a kind. Contains 21 of Morels pieces and arrangements, including 9 new compositions. In the words of the Maestro, "This is the definitive work on my life and my music!" 236 pp.
02-21953
$29.95
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TRES GUITAR METHOD
by Nelson Gonzalez
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World-renowned tresero (tres player) Gonzalez explains tuning and playing of the Cuban tres guitar, offering tips for beginning to advanced players. The tres has three courses of double or triple strings and is used both as a lead and an accompaniment instrument. This may be the first book of its kind published outside of Cuba. The method contains Latin folksongs arranged for the beginning tres player plus examples of repeated, often syncopated underlying vamps called montunos. Presents all principal chords and scale patterns plus notation fundamentals- with clear photos, diagrams and explanations. Includes instructions for converting a normal 6-string guitar to a tres guitar, offering suggestions for appropriate string gauges. Standard notation only. 47 pp.
02-99166
$17.95
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ULTIMATE LATIN RIFFS FOR GUITAR
by Joe N. De Sa
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Book/CD pack. An extensive study into various Latin guitar styles including Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha, Songo, Bomba, Cumbia and Calypso. 50 examples, transcribed note for note from the audio CD. Each example is recorded twice, the first version with guitar, piano, bass and drums and the second version with just piano, bass and drums so you can practice along with the rhythm section. Note/tab. 58 pp.
512-53
$21.95
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