Mel Bay’s Celtic encyclopedia fingerstyle guitar edition
Mel Bay’s Celtic Encyclopedia Fingerstyle Guitar Edition by Glenn Weiser, published by Mel Bay Publications in 1999, is a comprehensive resource for guitarists interested in Celtic music. This 192-page book features over 100 Celtic tunes arranged specifically for solo fingerstyle guitar, making it suitable for musicians looking to expand their repertoire. The content is presented in both standard notation and tablature, accommodating players of varying skill levels, particularly those at an intermediate stage.
Readers will find the book divided into four sections, covering airs, marches, waltzes, hornpipes, jigs, reels, and more, including tunes from the Bunting collection and harp tunes by Turlough O’Carolan. Each melody is accompanied by brief historical notes, providing context to the pieces. The arrangements are designed for both nylon and steel string guitars and are presented in standard or dropped-D tuning, making this edition a valuable addition for those studying folk and traditional music genres.
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This comprehensive book contains over 100 Celtic tunes arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar. This edition is derived from a collection of nearly 300 arrangements Glenn Weiser has created over the last twenty years. The book is divided into 4 sections: 1) airs, marches and waltzes 2) hornpipes, jigs and reels 3) tunes from the Bunting collection 4) harp tunes of Turlough O’Carolan. All are in either standard or dropped-D tuning, and can be played on either nylon or steel string guitars. All of these melodies are accompanied with brief historical notes. Written in standard notation and tablature. Intermediate in difficulty.
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