Celtic Music for Guitar
Celtic Music for Guitar" by Allan Alexander contains 31 songs transcribed
for guitar, most of them originating from Ireland and Scotland. The book
also includes three charming original pieces written in the Celtic style
by Allan. The music is presented in both music notation and guitar tablature
(for people that do not read music). Play the beautiful haunting melodies
of the Irish Harper O'Carolan, take a musical journey with dances that
were written more than 400 years ago and experience Celtic traditional
music that is the mainstay of modern players. If you are learning and looking
for great music, this is one book that you will not be able to put down.
If you are a performer looking for high quality material, these great pieces,
expertly arranged, will become part of your permanent repertoire. The CD,
played by Allan Alexander, gives the musician the advantage of being able
to hear how these songs should be played by an expert in this genre of
music and will make the learning process easier. Many of these pieces were
written for the lute, however Allan has found that they work very well
on guitar. Being an accomplished player of both lute and guitar, he has
the knowledge to make accurate, musical transcriptions. Other pieces are
traditional tunes that have been arranged specifically for guitar. Many
of the selections have variations on the original melodies. This adds another
dimension to pieces and enhances a performance. Allan is a professional
performer and these selections are part of Allan's permanent repertoire.
Book: $15.95
Book and Audio CD: $22.95
A Wav. sample from this book:
Incomplete Celtic Guitar
The
Incomplete Celtic Guitar consists of 74 traditional (or Public Domain)
tunes and 6 original pieces by Dan Mozell and Bobbie Wayne. Standard notation
and guitar tablature. Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes, Strathspeys and Airs. Great
for players at all levels. Illustrated by Bobbie Wayne. Notation includes
ideas for ornamentation that will bring out the Celtic flavor of the tunes.
Book 18.95
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