New Releases by William Bay

Velocity Etudes is a collection of 43 original compositions designed to enhance important elements of classic guitar technique. I have always felt that as important as scale and technique drills are, they can by themselves be very tedious to practice. In addition, technique has relevance only in the context of the entire musical composition it is intended to enhance. So I like to present technique as part of a musical composition. These etudes were composed with this thought in mind. The compositions can be used merely as technical studies but they also may be used as short concert or recital pieces. Several of them may be grouped to present a kind of suite. I hope you enjoy playing these etudes. The guitar has so many moods and colors. Good technique enables the guitarist to bring out thebreadth and subtlety of expression possible with this instrument. I have tried to present a variety of moods, rhythms and textures in these compositions and have presented a workable assortment of keys, both major and minor

Fingerstyle Technic is a collection of 34 original compositions designed toenhance important elements of fingerpicking guitar technique. I have always feltthat as important as scale and technique drills are, they can by themselves be very tedious to practice. In addition, technique has relevance only in the context of the entire musical composition it is intended to enhance. The compositions can be used merely as technical studies but they also may be used as short concert or recital pieces. Several of them may be grouped to present a kind of suite. I hope you enjoy playing these solos. The guitar has so many moods and colors. Good technique enables the guitarist to bring out the breadth and subtlety of expression possible with this instrument. I have tried to present a variety of moods, rhythms and textures in these compositions and have presented a workable assortment of keys, both major and minor. In Notation and Tablature

These twenty-one studies present a variety of melodic themes composed to provide enhancement of technique. I wanted to write short, playable pieces designed to build fluency and coordination between the left and right hand. I also wanted these technical studies to contain melodic elements sufficient to allow them to be used as short pieces in concert or recital. As valuable as scalepractice can be, it can also be tedious. I wanted these studies to be fun to play. I also utilized a variety of major and minor keys and composed the pieces specifically to explore the contrast between open and fingered strings. Finally, these studies will help enable the guitarist to move freely between variouspositions on the fingerboard. In Notation and Tablature

Acoustic Guitar Portraits is a collection of scores from my recording of the same name. The music reflects a rich variety of musical styles and is original. Therhythms are contemporary and the harmonies are lush. The duos feature an intricate dialog between the two acoustic guitars. It has been my goal to present performance or concert material for the plectrum (flatpick) guitar. These compositions were written with that in mind

A comprehensive 96-page, large print perfect-bound jazz chord dictionary containing essential barre chord and rhythm chord forms. Included are chord froms ranging from major, minor and dominant 7th shapes to extensions such as minor 7b5, augmented 11, 9#5, 13th and more!

A comprehensive 96-page, large print/big note perfect-bound guitar tune book with over 50 tunes. Songs include gospel, bluegrass, patriotic and popular folk tunres. Chord charts are included showing all the chords needed to play these songs. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature.

A comprehensive 96-page, large print perfect-bound chord dictionary for today''s banjo player. Contains hundreds of chord forms ranging from major, minor and dominant 7th to the various extensions such as minor 7b5, minor/major 7, 7#5, etc.

This 48-page method is geared toward the beginning student of guitar. the method is presented in tablature - not standard music notation - in order to get the student playing as quickly as possible. Notes are presented one string at a time. Students will be taught the most widely used scales and chords on the guitar. Audio accompanies each exercise and piece in the book.

Ultimate guide of rock exercises and solos and perfect reference manual for everyday use.Presents basic fundamentals progressing towards techniques such as barre chords, power chords, ties, slurs, slides, vibrato, double stops, bends, harmonics, the whammy bar, tapping and more.Numerous rock rhythms, chords and scales perfect for the student to the professional musician.Companion CD included.

This book/CD presents blues melody and recorded back up improvising track for these nine blues tunes: Franky''s Place, Bullet Train, Long Gone, Just Can''t Take It, Storm rising, Hurtin'' Bad, Texas Shuffle, Honky-Tonk Woman, and Loose Change. Two improvising scale patterns are shown for every tune, and each selection tune presents a different blues style for improvising. Blues tunes are presented in the keys of G, F, Dm and D. You can also play along with the companion CD which features an excellent blues band playing all of the back-up parts.

A step-by-step, concise, user-friendly guide to learning chords, strumming, and songs. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C with a play-along CD. the book also features sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, and musical and guitar related terminology. Ideal for beginners of any age.•

This book features 121 favorite harmonic tunes in the following nine categories: Western songs, ballads, gospel songs, Irish tunes, songs of the sea, classics, international songs, folk songs, and fun songs. Guitar chords are shown over the melody line for each song. Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C, the location of every note is indicated by a number and a blow or draw arrow.

Contains chord forms for all of the most commonly used chords. Chords include major, minor, altered 7ths, diminished, augmented and many more. All forms are shown in picture and diagram form for the left-handed guitarist.

A collection of 47 big-note, easy level-one solos on folk favorites designed to build technique, range, and endurance while maintaining student interest. Fun to play and serves ideally as a supplement to any method. All of the solos in this text may be played together in ensemble with the Fun with Violin, Fun with Cello, and Fun with String Bass books.

A collection of big-note, easy favorite melodies designed to build technique, range, and endurance while holding and maintaining student interest. A fingering chart is also included. an ideal supplement to any method.

Big note solos on folk favorites designed to build technique, range and endurance while maintaining student interest. Serves as a supplement to any method.

This book provides a master source for building agility, flexibility and speed while playing with a flatpick, as well as a repertoire source for the plectrum-style guitarist. the studies are designed to build reading ability and clarity of sound in a variety of styles, as well as agility in cross-picking and the playing of rapid linear passages. Includes over 100 original and jazz etudes, fiddle tunes, and a great number of classical guitar pieces transcribed for plectrum guitar. Written in standard notation and tablature.

Mel Bay''s latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. This huge collection of scales is perfect for guitarist''s everyday use. They are all covered here: major; natural, melodic and harmonic minor; diminished; whole-tone; bebop; blues; altered; pentatonic; Hungarian; Neapolitan; Japanese; Arabian; Balinese; Byzantine; and many, many more. This is a must-have for any guitarist''s collection! Hard cover, covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable information that you will treasure it for years to come!•

A comprehensive study text teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato, chord studies, and technical studies leading to improvisation. In addition, a theory workbook section teaches scales, modal concepts and chord construction. Includes jazz trumpet studies and trumpet improvising.

This landmark book of music for the plectrum style jazz guitar took years to compile, write and edit. It contains some of the greatest solos and duets ever written and performed on the plectrum or flatpicked guitar, including works by Carl Kress, Dick McDonough, George Van Eps, Bucky Pizzarelli, George Barnes, Eddie Lang, George M Smith, Al Valenti, Mel Bay, Frank Victor, Harry Volpe, Carmen Mastren, Oscar Moore, Mundell Lowe, Tony Mottola, Al Hendrickson, and Cal Collins. All solos are in notation and tablature while the duets are shown in standard notation only.

A follow-up book to the popular Fun with the Saxophone text. Contains 56 big-note, easy solo setting of folk songs, sea chanties, sacred songs, ragtime and dance tunes. Fun music for the beginner.

A technique building regimen built around jazz chords and scale shapes. the basic chord is shown, followed by the appropriate arpeggio and scale. In addition, an "ear stretching" etude is presented for each chord and scale shape.

This exhaustive chord reference shows chords from simple triads through myriad extensions of the dominant seventh chord, all in grid format only. All voicings and variants of chords are shown chromatically from the root tone beginning with C, Cm, C6, C7, C diminished, C augmented, etc. Chords are further subdivided into categories including chords with individually fingered strings, barre chords, and rock power chords. Note: this is the full-size version of 99096 Essential Guitar Chords Qwikguide.

This beginner''s book, designed as a follow-up to Fun with the Mandolin, aids the beginning mandolin player in playing strums applicable to folk and bluegrass music. A variety of keys are studied, and the student will gain versatility in playing chord progressions. Chords and songs are presented in the keys of G, E minor, C, A minor, D, E, A, F, and D minor. Songs include: Shady Grove, Old Joe Clark, Amazing Grace, Banks of the Ohio, and many more. May be used in ensemble playing with the companion guitar and banjo texts.

A wonderfully easy, entertaining way to learn the uke! Based on C tuning, this text presents strum-along/sing-alongs in the keys of C, G, D, F, and B flat. the video will teach you in a step-by-step manner, and provide hours of fun and enjoyment! You will learn 58 great, all-time favorite uke songs including Peg O'' My Heart and Fascination.

Grade 6/Expanded version of the famed Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method adds new, carefully graded playing material for every concept taught. Solos are presented in various styles. Contains studies, chord melody solos, chord studies, quartal harmony etudes, triad studies and duets in the keys of A, F#m, Eb, Cm, E, C#m, Ab and Fm.Additional New Music for Every Concept TaughtCarefully Graded to Move at a User Friendly PacePresents a comprehensive listing of chords found in each key.For each key, etudes are presented in four different positions.The most comprehensive approach to contemporary guitar mastery available!

Mel Bay''s latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of exercises and solos in different genres. This comprehensive collection of studies and solos presents a diverse and eclectic array of music. In addition to great sounding warm-ups and picking studies, solos are presented in the following categories: Fiddle Tunes, Ballads and Waltzes, Celtic, Rags and Swing, Gospel, Classics, Playing on Up the Fingerboard, Playing in Mixed Positions, Advance Solos and for the truly adventurous Strange Solos. All music in notation and tablature. Hard cover, covered spiral binding and premium stock paper make this a volume so beautifully printed and bound and containing so much valuable music that you will treasure it for years to come.•Comprehensive collections of flatpicking study and solo material•Warm-Up and Picking Studies, Fiddle Tunes, Ballads and Waltzes, Celtic, Rags and Swing, Gospel, Classics, Playing on the Up the Fingerboard, Playing In Mixed Positions, Advance Solos and "Strange" Solos.•All music in notation and tablature•Beautiful hard cover with covered spiral binding and premium paper.

Chords shown in photo and diagram form. 15 Major chord categories shown in all keys. Includes chords used in contemporary acoustic guitar styles. Major 13, add 9, Maj 7 add 6, minor add 9 and many more shown. 298 Modern Acoustic chords pictured. Inversions shown on most chords.