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The Art of Dropped D Guitar

Author: EL MCMEEN

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-06-10

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1610651839

Instead of approaching Dropped D tuning via the route of Standard tuning, El went directly from CGDGAD tuning, and has succeeded in finding in Dropped D tuning musical qualities that are very unusual and compelling. the tunes range from Celtic, to spiritual, to Americana, to pop music, with a classical piece also included. the accompanying CD contains performances of certain tunes by Warren S. Haskell, an acclaimed player, teacher and recording artist based in Northern California. Warren's precise playing makes it easy for the student to hear and understand the music.

The Art of Dropped D Guitar

Author: Mcmeen EL

Publisher:

Published: 2015-10-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780786692606

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Instead of approaching Dropped D tuning via the route of Standard tuning, El went directly from CGDGAD tuning, and has succeeded in finding in Dropped Dtuning musical qualities that are very unusual and compelling. The tunes range from Celtic, to spiritual, to Americana, to pop music, with a classical piece also included. The accompanying audio contains performances of certain tunes by Warren S. Haskell, an acclaimed player, teacher and recording artist based in Northern California. Warren's precise playing makes it easy for the student to hear and understand the music. Includes access to onlilne audio

Art of Gospel Guitar

Author: EL MCMEEN

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-08-28

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 161911528X

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This book features 22 gems of gospel and hymn music, arranged in various keys in dropped D tuning (DADGBE - 6th to 1st string) for the intermediate and advanced guitarist. The arrangements provide compelling evidence that dropped D tuning has been liberated from its usual position as simply a variant of standard tuning. In this book, it takes on an exciting open-tuning character. Innovative string choices and guitar voicings are employed to evoke different textures for the various melodies. The music ranges from the single-note treatment reminiscent ofthe solo singer, to the flowing, arpeggiated approach of the harper, to the chordal power of the organist. The pace can be slow and meditative, or up-tempo andcelebratory. The presentation is in tablature and standard notation

Fingerpicking Guitar in the Dropped D Tuning

Author: Stefan Grossman

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-27

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781513461052

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I became aware of the Dropped D tuning in 1960. It literally exploded my playing. Just by lowering the sixth string down a tone - from E to D, my guitar sounded so much fuller. The tuning seemed to open up the fingerboard whether playing in the Keys of D, G or A. An alternating bass sounded huge and dynamic. Over the last 60 years I, as well as guitar playing friends, have explored playing in Dropped D. From folk and gospel to blues and early jazz to Celtic melodies and O'Carolan compositions to original instrumental compositions. This collection covers a lot of musical terrain. There's plenty of musical notes, styles, techniques in these pages. Travel slowly and try to absorb the arrangements one by one. The constant throughout is the Dropped D tuning. Includes access to online audio,

DADGAD and Dropped-D Photo Chords

Author: William Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2021-10-22

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1513459430

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A presentation of the most commonly-used chords in both DADGAD and Dropped-D Tuning. All chords are shown as diagrams and photos. A handy reference guide for guitarists using these popular alternate tunings.

The Complete Book of Alternate Tunings

Author: Mark Hanson

Publisher: Guitar Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780936799131

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(Music Sales America). Hundreds of guitar tunings in all styles, from folk to Celtic to rock, are included in this unique volume. It covers artists such as Hedges, Kottke, Sonic Youth, Cooder, Crosby Stills & Nash, Pearl Jam, and more. Includes tablature.

Celtic Guitar Delights

Author: El McMeen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2023-03-16

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1513472968

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Having written or contributed to several volumes of Celtic guitar music over the course of four decades, El McMeen offers fresh and unusual concepts in these 30 fingerstyle arrangements of both familiar and lesser-known Celtic tunes. The music is written in standard notation and tablature in three distinctive guitar tunings: Standard (EADGBE), Drop-D (DADGBE) and Low-C (CGDGAD). Unique to this collection, 7 of the book’s 23 tunes are written in two different tunings, so you can compare the advantages and musicality of each tuning and choose which one to emulate or perform. Computer-generated audio files, an extensive introduction to tablature notation, and an invaluable Low-C chord chart enhance this insightful approach to the Celtic guitar style, alternate tunings, and the arranger’s craft.

Gorgeous Melodies for Fingerpicking Guitar

Author: El McMeen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2023-12-13

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1513476890

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The name of this book is no exaggeration. It includes some of the most gorgeous music that the authors El McMeen and Sandy Shalk know. To make things even more interesting, none of the music was originally written for guitar! In addition to Celtic favorites, El includes his arrangements of two of the most beautiful arias in all of opera: "Che Gelida Manina" from Puccini's "La Boheme" and "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" (“Mon Coeur S'ouvre à ta Voix”) from "Samson and Delilah" by Camille Saint-Saëns. Sandy's contributions range from Celtic to French love songs to Stephen Foster, manifesting Sandy's gift for chordal subtleties and innovation. Each piece is in either standard tuning (EADGBE) or Drop D tuning (DADGBE). Written in standard notation and tablature with computer generated audio files of each arrangement.

Dropped D Guitar: Bach to Blues

Author: DAVID MARSHALL

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-06-10

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1610656806

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Dropped D Guitar: Bach to Blues provides in-depth strategies to help the seasoned beginner to intermediate guitarist gain familiarity with the patterns of dropped D, utilizing a series of hands-on exercises for playing in dropped D tuning. Actual music is provided (no scales here) in the major keys of C, G, D, A, and the minor keys of Dm, Am, and Em. In addition, the guitarist is given a wide- ranging source of music, in a variety of musical styles and keys. There are works written by classical masters, traditional music, and early blues - all arranged for fingerstyle guitar in dropped D tuning in both standard notation and tablature. Background narrative is given on musical periods, composers, and the music to add to the reader's understanding and interest. All instructional and solo material is played by the author on the accompanying audio. Includes access to online audio

Whispering Stones

Author: Al Petteway

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2019-06-13

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 161911920X

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Whispering Stones won the award for “Best Recording” from the Washington Area Music Association and has continued to be a favorite with fans of fingerstyle guitar music throughout the world. The book features Celtic-inspired original and traditional tunes performed on solo acoustic guitar with the occasional addition of flute, mandolin, cello, piano, or bells. The tunes appear in the same order as in the recording. Al Petteway is an award-winning fingerstyle guitarist and composer. His many “Wammie” awards from the Washington Area Music Association include “Artist of the Year” and “Musician of the Year”. Al’s playing fuses Celtic/British ideas and tunings with American themes and drive. Acoustic Guitar Magazine praised his ‘concise, clean arrangements similar to John Renbourn’s better work’. In notation and tablature.