CHITARRA - GUITAR

ANDERSON MURIEL, INNOVATIONS FOR GUITAR. TAB. DVD

Format: DVD - TAB Guitar
Artist : Muriel Anderson
Author : Muriel Anderson

Designed to motivate and inspire students, Guitar Sherpa's innovative learning systems employ a hands-on, contextual format. Students "play" their way through Guitar Sherpa curriculum rather than working through tedious examples and exercises. Muriel Anderson, world-renowned guitarist and composer, presents this intensive study program for intermediate and advanced fingerstyle guitar players. Innovations for Acoustic Guitar guides the student through essential theory, techniques and other "tricks of the trade" to enhance the player's performance, arranging and composition skills. Using several of her own compositions as lesson examples (Arioso, Mister Chester, Two Shores, A Baker's Dozen and Muriel's highly popular Angelina Baker Medley), Innovations for Acoustic Guitar reveals a variety of Muriel's signature techniques and approaches for generating new ideas and fresh arrangements or compositions. You'll learn how to flavor your arrangements and compositions with a variety of harmonic techniques including Irish and Cuban influences and odd time signatures. You'll learn how to develop a theme, play expressively and imitate the sounds of a banjo, mandolin or bass. Muriel also demonstrates how connect notes in a rhythmic tune in the classic style of Chet Atkins. Innovations for Acoustic Guitar will strengthen your fingerstyle technique, enhance your performance and presentation of material and spark innovative composition and arranging. Hands-On Learning Tools include: Text Lesson Guide, Standard Notation, Guitar Tab, Power Tab Files, Power Tab Software, Bonus Material. Secure PIN enclosed in DVD package for quick and secure download of learning tools.

GUITAR JOURNALS... FLAMENCO. DVD TABLATURE

Product Description:
This 176-page book/DVD package includes six full-length contemporary Flamenco guitar compositions by Ioannis Anastassakis, MA, best-selling Mel Bay author of the Art of Rasgueado and one of the few people to have obtained a Graduate Degree in Flamenco Guitar. Selections include Veridiana (Rumba Flamenca), Angelika (Granadinas), Maestro Serrano (Tangos), as well as 3 more solos based on the Flamenco forms of the Farucca, the Soleares and the Malaguena. Presented in standard notation and tablature, with extensive performance notes for each selection. DVD duration 64 min.

Format: Book+DVD
Series: Guitar Journals

It is no secret that interest in the flamenco guitar has grown very rapidly during the last 50 years. Flamenco guitar technique has evolved to extremely high standards, the compositions have matured beyond even the most optimistic expectations and the number of artists performing solo flamenco guitar music has risen to unprecedented heights; even the number of new flamenco guitar recordings has quadrupled in the last 5 years alone! There is, however, still one problem plaguing this continuous and multi-faceted progress: lack of performance repertoire. When compared to its classical guitar counterpart, flamenco guitar repertoire is found lacking indeed. Very few editions of performance pieces exist, most of them decades-old compositions that do not take into account the progress that has taken place in both the performance techniques and the compositional forms of flamenco guitar.

My intention with this collection of pieces is to tread the fme line between traditional flamenco guitar, firmly rooted in the inherited musical elements and the contemporary influences that have brought new levels of excitement to the music. All the compositions presented in this collection are based on traditional flamenco guitar forms. All of them, however, include additional elements from other musical cultures and styles. These compositions are meant to be performed live. I have performed most of them at least 200 times during the course of my flamenco guitar recitals and in just about every performance scenario from impromptu guitar gatherings to heavily publicized recitals, when teaching flamenco masterclasses or just playing for friends. The level of difficulty is usually upper intermediate with some parts drifting purposefully into advanced territory. Do not let that discourage you! I hope you have as much fun working with the compositions in this book as I had composing and recording them. Moreover, if you do enjoy them, do not hesitate and let me know. And while you are at it, check out. Finally, if you are interested in the subjects of flamenco and classical guitar, check out my Art of Rasgueado book, as well as my upcoming Art of Tremolo, Treasures of Flamenco Guitar and Flamenco Guitar Studies books, all published by Mel Bay Publications.

Companion CD Recording: All of the compositions in the book are recorded on the companion CD at performance speed. In addition, several of the key parts in each composition are recorded again at slow speed, in order to offer a more complete understanding of each phrase. Finally, I have included video files on the companion DVD that demonstrate the most difficult parts, as well as flamenco-specific techniques within these compositions. Fingering Notes: In order to simplify the visual complexity of the music, I have opted to avoid repeating obvious left-hand fingerings, especially in the case of basic major and minor chords played in open position and/or phrases repeated many times throughout the composition (eg. The basic rasgueado pattern in Soleares). This was done intentionally in an effort to give the music an uncluttered look, since there is a fair amount of rhythmic complexity as well as a large assortment of right hand techniques that need to be meticulously transcribed in the notation and tablature. As a personal fingering choice, I tend to use my left hand 4th finger (little finger) for a lot of phrases where most guitarists would use their 3rd (ring) fmger instead. I have found that with proper training, the little finger becomes even stronger than the ring finger, so I tend to use it a lot, sometimes to the point of favoring it. Still, this is a personal fingering choice. Feel free to substitute the 3rd finger in these instances. Keep in mind that a lot of flamenco falsetas (music phrases) are based on chord shapes that are held for either the complete duration or a significant segment of the phrase. This is especially prevalent in tremolo-based and arpeggio-based phrases. Try to identify these phrase segments and keep the maximum number of chord notes ringing while performing them. Depending on their specific context, trills are sometimes notated as appogiaturas and are sometimes given appropriate rhythmic value. The most basic, as well as the most usual, golpe is played with the ring finger hitting the golpeador of the flamenco guitar, right below the 1st string close to the bridge. However, there are two other special golpes used in the following compositions, which are explained in each piece's performance notes. The most distinctive techniques of the flamenco guitar are the various Rasgueados. These characteristic strumming techniques playa key part in creating the unique sound of the flamenco guitar. I have intentionally decided to use a very large variety of rasgueados, more than you would probably find in the actual playing of even an advanced flamenco guitar performer, in order to demonstrate a representative sample of the variety of flamenco rasgueado technique. If you are interested in learning more about the various rasgueado techniques used in flamenco, their history proper performance and context, I suggest you check out my instructional book The Art of Rasgueado, published by Mel Bay Publications.

Born on the Greek island of Crete, Ioannis Anastassakis studied at the Greek National
Conservatory and the Nakas Conservatory in Athens. He completed his bachelor's degree at the
American College of Greece, and subsequently studied at the distinguished Musicians Institute
in Las Angeles (GIT), where he was hired as an instructor after graduating in the top 1% of his
class. He continued his studies, specializing in solo flamenco guitar under the tutelage of Juan
Serrano at California State University, completing an MA in Guitar Performance and graduating
Magna cum Laude. Currently (2005), he is working towards a Doctorate in Education, with an
emphasis in Music in the UK.
Ioannis studied for several years with Juan Serrano. In addition, he has studied with Flamenco
guitar legends Manolo Sanlucar, Juan Martin, Paco Serrano, Jose Antonio Rodriguez and Manolo Franco.
Ioannis' list of teachers of electric guitar are no less impressive; the list reads like a "Who's
Who" of contemporary electric guitar legends including: Steve Vai (Whitesnake), Vinnie Moore (UFO), Marty Friedman (Megadeth), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Frank Gambale (Chick Corea), Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big), Brett Garsed, Joey Tafolla, Scott Henderson, Mike Stern, Jean Marc Belkadi, Darren Householder, Tommy Tedesco, Ted Greene, Ron Echete, Sid Jacobs and Joe Diorio.
Ioannis has also performed and/or recorded in various settings with band members from
Whitesnake, Dio, Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne Band, Elton John Band, Santana, Celine Dion, Sara Vaughan, Tito Puente, Julio Iglesias, Tower of Power, Chick Corea Electric Band, Jeff Beck, Steve Vai Band, Badlands, Tribal Tech, Natalie Cole, Joe Cocker, Cher, Blood Sweat & Tears, Nina Hagen and others.
Ioannis has presented over 300 solo recitals in Europe and the United States and has been a
guest lecturer at several American colleges and universities including: The University of Southern
California, California State University Northridge, California State University Fresno, California
State University Fullerton, Musicians Institute, Fresno City College, and the American College of
Greece. In addition, he has won classical and flamenco guitar competitions and has been featured
a dozen times on American television programs.
In December 2000, he was the first guitarist ever to present a solo guitar recital at the Greek
National Opera House.
Ioannis' first solo flamenco guitar CD, Flamenco Live at Ioannina, was released by MP3.com
in August 2000 and immediately entered the company's flamenco category Top 10 chart, eventually
reaching the #1 spot worldwide in October 2002. The CD was re-mastered and re-released by
Wild Rose Angel Productions in 2003.
Ioannis' second and third solo flamenco guitar CDs, Traditional Flamenco Guitar Selections,
Vol.J & Vol.2 are scheduled for release by Wild Rose Angel Productions in 2006 and 2007
respectively.
Ioannis' instructional materials are published and distributed worldwide by Mel Bay
Publications. His first instructional book The Art of Rasgueado, achieved best-seller status within
months of its initial publication date. He is also a regular columnist in Mel Bay's Guitar
Sessions® magazine.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Acknowledgements
General Performance Notes
Notation Legend
A mi madre (Soleares) - About the Composition
A mi madre (Soleares) - Performance Notes
A mi madre (Soleares)
Recuerdos de Cordoba (Farruca) - About the Composition
Recuerdos de Cordoba (Farruca) - Performance Notes
Recuerdos de Cordoba (Farruca)
Angelika (Granadinas) - About the Composition
Angelika (Granadinas) - Performance Notes
Angelika (Granadinas)
Veridiana (Rumba) - About the Composition
Veridiana (Rumba) - Performance Notes
Veridian (Rumba)
Maestro Serrano (Tangos) - About the Composition
Maestro Serrano (Tangos) - Performance Notes
Maestro Serrano (Tangos)
Variations on Malaguefia (Malaguena) - About the Composition
Variations on Malaguefia (Malaguena) - Performance Notes
Variations on Malaguefia (Malaguena)
About the Author

DVD CONTENTS
This DVD contains specific sections from the songs chosen by the author to teach in greater detail. Each section is played at speed and then played again at a slower pace to offer greater instruction and insight into each piece. The audio tracks are located on the DVD. You can access them by selecting "Audio Only selections" from the main menu of the DVD. 

Song Title: Composer/Source:

Introduction
Acknowledgements
Performance notes
Notation legend

A Mi Madre - Ioannis Anastassakis
Angelika - Ioannis Anastassakis
Flamenco Variations on Malaguena - Ioannis Anastassakis
Maestro Serrano - Ioannis Anastassakis
Recuerdos De Cordoba - Ioannis Anastassakis
Veridiana - Ioannis Anastassakis

TAPPING E SWEEPING ALLA CHITARRA, M. Merico. In italiano. TAB. DVD

Questo DVD si sofferma per più di due ore sulle tecniche del tapping e dello sweeping alla chitarra, indissociabili dalle nozioni di velocità e di virtuosismo. Prima di tutto il tapping: tecniche di base, tapping su una corda e su più corde, scale ed arpeggi, cambi di posizione, movimenti trasversali, tecniche arricchite il tutto con l’aiuto di numerosi lick ed esercizi! In seguito lo sweeping: tecniche di base, nuove combinazioni di dita, lavoro degli arpeggi essenziali, lavoro della regolarità, diteggiature tipiche della scala maggiore ed altre scale utili, adattamento delle diteggiature, arpeggi di settima (triadi arricchite), sweeping realistico anche qui con numerosi lick ed esercizi. In breve di che arricchire notevolmente la vostra tecnica sulla chitarra. DVD + Booklet

FUNKY RHYTHM GUITAR, Learn Funky Rhythm Grooves in Five Classic Styles. Buzz Feiten. 1:37 minuti. DVD

Series: Instructional/Guitar/DVD
Publisher: Cherry Lane Music
Format: DVD
Author : Buzz Feiten

Watch, listen, and learn as Buzz Feiten breaks down funky rhythm guitar into three major components - the right-hand "engine," the melody, and the chord voicing - while he teaches grooves in five different styles:

Hendrix / Mayfield double stop,

chicken pickin' / New Orleans,

James Brown,

fusion samba, and Cornell Dupree.

The DVD features a .pdf file with transcriptions of the musical examples for additional help.
Run Time: 1:37:00

Cover Art: Levin Pfuefer

LOUREIRO KIKO, CREATIVE FUSION. Beyond Pentatonics & Power Chords. TAB. 2 DVD

Format: DVD
Author : Kiko Loureiro

Move beyond power chords and pentatonics and open up your musical universe! Kiko Loureiro's roots in Brazilian, Latin, fusion, jazz, metal and classical music influence his masterful compositions and style. In this program, shows you a method for using arpeggios to craft amazing leads and melodies. He starts with major and minor arpeggios and triad voicings and builds them into progressions. Then he expands on this concept with major arpeggio extensions adding the 7th and 9th and shows how to complete the mission by delivering full dominant and diminished arpeggios in single and cross string technique. Kiko explains and demonstrates how these all relate as tools for creating your own unique musical style. Learn modal arpeggios and how to apply them over full band backing tracks so you can start creating your own masterpieces!

Guitarist-Rock/Metal/Progressive/Jazz
In March 2007 Kiko Loureiro was voted "Best Guitarist". Quite an achievement for a young guitarist from Brasil whose meteoric career has spawned numerous studio and live albums with ANGRA, as well as solo albums "No Gravity" and "Universo Inverso".

Beginning his musical studies at age eleven, Kiko has never stopped evolving both as a musician and as a composer. Today, at age 34, he is in the enviable position of being respected, well-known and influential worldwide.

Kiko was just 19 years old when he was invited to join the newly-formed ANGRA. Before then he studied with Mozart Mello and played with various local groups in his hometown of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Kiko's solo career has developped parallel to that of ANGRA.

In March 1993 Kiko filmed his first instructional video, released by MPO Productions. Shortly thereafter he travelled to Germany to record ANGRA's debut album "Angels Cry". The album's overwhelming success opened many new markets to the band, such as Europe and Japan.

Two years later the band recorded "Holy Land", again in Germany, with production handled by Charlie Bauerfeind and Sascha Paeth. This record strenghthened the band's position as a leading melodic heavy metal act on the world music scene.

Prior to the 1998 release of ANGRA's third studio opus "Fireworks", they issued two Eps "Freedom Call" and "Holy Live" the latter recorded in Paris, France. "Fireworks" was recorded at major UK studios Abbey Road and Power House, and produced by Chris Tsangarides. Its concept was different from their previous work, it was more focused on their heavy metal roots.

In October 2001 ANGRA presented their new line-up and new album "Rebirth" to the world. Again recorded in Germany, but this time produced by Dennis Ward, the album's title was self-explanatory! Both the record and the new line-up's live work received unanimous worldwide acclaim. Following the success of "Rebirth" both ANGRA, the band, and Kiko, the guitarist, garnered many rewards from numerous Brasilian publications. In the same year Kiko released another instructional video, this one his first DVD.

In May 2002 a "Rebirth" songbook was published, the first hard rock publication of its genre in Brasil! It has since been distributed around the world.

The mini-album "Hunters and Prey", once again produced by Dennis Ward, was issued around the same time. It included eight songs and a multimedia track. During the supporting tour ANGRA performed in Taiwan for the fist time.

2003 saw the worldwide release of "Rebirth World Tour - Live in Sao Paulo" DVD and double CD.

At the same time Kiko released two more instructional DVDs "Técnica e Versatilidade" and "Os Melhores Riffs e Solos do ANGRA". Both videos show the guitarist at his best, in a clear and easy-to-learn way, with many tips and advice to enrich the musical repertoire of any guitarist.

September 2004 saw the release of ANGRA's highly-anticipated concept work "Temple of Shadows". The musicians are at their technical and creative best. Once again produced by Dennis Ward, the album features Brasilian musician/composer Milton Nascimento on the track "Late Redemption".

During his live work with ANGRA Kiko always found time to highlight his musicianship by giving guitar clinics or workshops around the world. His debut solo album "No Gravity" was recorded in Germany, once again produced by Dennis Ward. Kiko plays all instruments on the thirteen instrumental tracks except drums, handled by Mike Terrana. "No Gravity" had a worldwide release in 2005. Both a "No Gravity" songbook and a playback CD were also issued and are highly sought-after by musicians and fans alike.

As ANGRA's success grows, and Kiko's talent is increasingly recognised around the world, companies such as Tagima guitars, ESP guitars, Brunetti amps, Santo Angelo cables, D'Addario strings, Zoom effects, and Takamine acoustic guitars have associated their name to his. Kiko has also featured on the cover of music publications from South America to Japan to Europe, too numerous to mention!

2006 saw the almost simultaneous release of ANGRA's latest opus "Aurora Consurgens", yet another concept album, and Kiko's solo work "Universo Inverso". This second solo album took an entirely different direction from the first one. Kiko is joined by three respected Brasilian and Cuban musicians for an innovative ten tracks of Latin Jazz instrumental music. Whereas this new direction may have surprised some of ANGRA's and Kiko's diehard metal fans, it has received positive critical acclaim worldwide and only serves to consolidate his musical ability and creative versatility!