Best Selling Books by WILLIAM BAY

The guitar has so many moods and colors. I have always loved the expressive, lyrical pieces written for this unique instrument. This book is a collection of 19 solos of medium difficulty which present a colorful array of moods, harmonies and tonal textures. Each piece gives the guitarist ample opportunity for reflection,interpretation and expression. The solos should be played freely with maximum use of dynamics and tone color. The harmonies are rich and often contemporary. I hope you enjoy playing these compositions as I certainly enjoyed writing them

This is a collection of 155 solos for trumpet, cornet, or flugelhorn. Ninety-one were recorded on various trumpets, 37 were recorded on cornet and 27 on flugelhorn. One hundred and fourteen are original compositions and the remaining 41 are arrangements on favorite hymns and sacred songs. A warm-up study is also included. This compilation comprises 6 books; Trumpet Chants; Trumpet Tone Poems, Trumpet Ballads and Waltzes, Trumpet Partitas, Soliloquies for Flugelhorn, Trumpet or Cornet, and Hymns for Unaccompanied Trumpet. Many of the pieces have been revised and new ones have been added. Each book was recorded with a different instrument although Trumpet Ballads and Waltzes and Trumpet Partitas were both recorded with a cornet. However, a different mouthpiece was used for each of those two recordings, thus giving each a slightly different sound. Both the instrument and the mouthpiece used are noted on the title page of each section. Most of the selections are aimed at developing tone and lyricism on the trumpet. However, Trumpet Partitas definitely addresses technical issues. There is a wealth of music in this collection, and it will add much to trumpet practice and performance repertoire. Includes access to an online recording of the author performing each of the 155 solos.

This is a collection of 20 lyrical, contemplative trumpet solos. They may be played in a variety of settings and will enhance the ability of the trumpeter to play long, lyrical phrases. These solos are also ideal for developing a rich, broad, singing sound. I love playing them in a large room like a church sanctuary. They seem to come alive in those kind of settings. I have always loved the lyrical side of the trumpet and these pieces will appeal to both the classical and jazz trumpeter

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

This is a collection of 17 unaccompanied trumpet solos. All are lively in nature and will serve as good technical studies. They are fun to play and are intentionally evocative of the baroque trumpet style. This book is a sequel to William Bay''s "Trumpet Chants", "Trumpet Tone Poems", "Trumpet Ballads" and"Hymns for Unaccompanied Trumpet".

A comprehensive collection of 146 guitar solos in notation and tablature. The solos include beautiful airs and ballads from America and the British Isles, Celtic favorites, and early music pieces. Also included are many original guitar solos written by the author. Each solo is recorded, and the book includes access to online recordings.

A user-friendly photo chord guide showing basic chord tones for major, minor, dominant 7th, sus 7, minor 7, major 7, diminished, augmented, sixth, minor 6th, 7#5 and 7b5 chords. the arpeggios for each of the above chord forms are pictured on the fretboard and given in notation and diagram form in all twelve keys!

A collection of 47 big-note, easy solos on folk favorites designed to build technique, range, and endurance while maintaining student interest. the solos are fun to play and serve ideally as a 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 comprehensive book contains the solos found in five William Bay guitar solo collections. The solos range from colorful foot tapping reels, breakdowns, hornpipes, jigs, fiddle tunes and sea chanteys to country and Celtic ballads and waltzes. Also included are numerous original guitar solos. All 143 solos in this collection are recorded by the author and online access to the recordings is included. All solos are presented in notation and tablature.

A comprehensive collection of 172 guitar solos for the flatpick or plectrum guitarist. All solos are written in standard notation with accompanying online recordings by the author. The solos include beautiful American, British and Celtic airs and ballads, Celtic dance tunes, lute and early music, popular classical repertoire and contemporary etudes. Includes access to online audio.

This is a collection of 28 original guitar solos by William Bay—a portrait of growing up and living in the Midwestern United States. Echoed in each piece are the melodies of sprawling farmlands, wooded hills and valleys, freshwater streams, small towns and villages. Together, these songs awaken a memory of what many refer to as the American heartland. Includes access to online audio of all the solos recorded by the author. Written in standard notation and tablature.

Seven Festive Trumpet Solos is a collection of powerful and sparkling settings for trumpet and organ. Several of the compositions are original. Others are new arrangements on well-loved sacred hymns. This text is the first in a two book series. the follow up is called Trumpet Praise! All selections in this book and in the companion book, Trumpet Praise! may be heard in the companion free audio download. Seven Festive Trumpet Solos contains the organ and trumpet parts. A free download of the trumpet solo parts is also available. the solos in both this book and in Trumpet Praise! are ideal for church worship celebrations, concerts, festivals and recitals.

Contains 56 big-note, easy solos for beginning B-Flat trumpet. Includes folk songs, sea chanties, sacred songs, ragtime and dance tunes. Fun music for the beginner.

The solos in this collection present a myriad of moods on the guitar. They were written to be very expressive, contemplative pieces which could be performed in a variety of secular and sacred settings. Most of them are from three solo collections previously released, entitled Guitar Meditations (MB22029), Guitar Airs and Ballads (MB22039) and Timeless Solos for Guitar (MB22041). Some of the pieces were scored for 7-string guitar; however, they can also be performed on 6-string guitar—indicated are the alternate 6-string pedal tones in the tablature part. Many of the solos use a cross-picking technique alternating higher position closed strings and open strings, resulting in a "harp-like" effect. the included tablature parts allow for a clear presentation of this effect and clarify where on the fingerboard these passages should be played. A number of the pieces are in Dropped D tuning, highlighting the rich resonance that tuning gives the instrument. All of these solos may be performed by the classical or fingerstyle guitarist or, as originally performed, with a pick. Explore the diverse moods presented in this collection and make full use of the many avenues of expression offered in these pieces! A companion dual CD is available with all 25 solos included. Performance Notes

Today''s top praise songs scored in notation and tab for easy to play flatpicking guitar. Songs include Sanctuary, As the Deer, Give Thanks, Lord, Reign in Me, Draw Me Close and many more. A companion CD is included. on the CD each piece is played twice, once as a guitar solo with accompaniment and again as a back-up track so the guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting; ideal for small group or church performance.

A collection of 47 easy-to-play, big-note, level-one solos on folk favorites for young students of the upright bass. 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 Bass books. Includes many favorite tunes: Hail! Hail! the Gang''s All Here; I''ve Been Workin'' on the Railroad, and many more.

ÊA follow-up to Fun With the Violin, More Fun With the Violin is a collection of 56 more well-known, favorite folk and traditional gospel melodies arranged in solo form for the beginning student. All the music contained in this book was designed to provide the student with a wealth of musical fun and satisfaction. This text will give the student hours of musical enjoyment.

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.

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 comprehensive text teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato, harmony, and technical studies leading to improvisation. for the flute student beginning the serious study of jazz and contemporary styles, this book will help in many ways. Phrasing and interpretation of rhythms are studied through exercises and original pieces. Scale and arpeggio studies will help the student learn both the music theory and technical skills needed to improvise.

The trumpet can be a beautifully lyrical instrument. Often not enough emphasis is placed on making the instrument sing. The 20 ballads contained in this book are designed to develop a lyrical sense. Play the pieces in a relaxed and free manner. Avoid playing too loud. On these pieces, when in doubt, play a notch softer than you might think normal. Strive for long phrases and let the melodies sing freely from your trumpet. I think that if you play a number of these ballads as part of your daily practice you will see a definite growth in your ability to play in a beautifully free style.

Seven lyrical trumpet solos based upon sacred melodies. Presents a beautiful array of moods designed to be appropriate in varied worship celebrations. Keyboard accompaniment included.

A follow-up book to the popular Fun with the Clarinet. Contains 56 big-note, easy solos on folk songs, sea chanties, sacred songs, ragtime, and dance tunes. Fun music for the beginner.

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 Viola, and Fun with Bass books. Includes many favorite tunes: Battle Hymn of the Republic; Bill Bailey Won''t You Please Come Home; Blue Bells of Scotland; Cockles and Mussels; Down by the Riverside; Erie Canal; and many more.

This book contains all 60 of William Bay’s guitar solos found in his three Christmas solo collections: Guitar Picking Tunes – Beautiful Carols of Christmas, Guitar Picking Tunes – Christmas in the British Isles, and Guitar Picking Tunes – An Early American Christmas. In this volume, all solos are presented in notation only. Includes access to an online recording of the author performing each piece.

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.

This book contains 30 original chants composed for solo trumpet. The pieces are lyrical in nature and may be used in a variety of settings. They work well as a prelude or call to worship or even as recital selections, concert pieces or as encores to performances. These chants require sensitivity in interpretation andphrasing, a full, rich tone and control over breathing and volume. They also serve as good daily practice pieces. I hope you enjoy these solos as much as I have in writing and performing them

This is a collection of 25 guitar solos for use in Christian worship. Twenty-two are original solos and three are arrangements on sacred melodies from the 1500’s and earlier. Most of the pieces are contemplative in nature. So, these solos are written for those quiet, prayerful moments in worship services. All solos are in notation and tablature. Includes access to the author’s online audio recording of each solo.

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.

Contemporary Guitar Composers of the Americas is a unique collection of 51 solo works representing 17 composers from the American continents. This anthology addresses continental guitar music; music from North, Central and South America. It features many composers who have helped to enrich its repertoire, giving rise to a diverse palette of styles, textures, rhythms, moods and melodies. A worthwhile addition to the library of any classical guitarist.

An extremely handy and valuable guide for any guitarist! This unique book/compact disc combination may be utilized as a method supplement, a technical study guide, or as a daily technique builder. Written in standard notation and tablature.

Twenty five fun-to-play, great-sounding piano solos for beginning pianists of various ages. Covers a range of musical styles.

This is a collection of five books containing 129 sacred guitar solos drawn from different musical periods and genres of church music. All work well as preludes, offertories, communion hymns, recessionals or simply for enjoyment. All solos are presented in standard notation. Includes access to an online audio of the author performing each piece.

A collection of rousing rock/blues solos and popular accompaniment riffs and phrases. Written in notation and tablature.

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

In this text, important basic technical concepts such as scale study, slurs, tonguing, intervals, fingering, flexibility, dynamics, tone improvement, and jazz phrasing are taught with carefully written example in the keys of C, F, G, B flat, and D. In addition, the book contains a special section on daily warm-ups as well as four technical studies which repeat the same melodic theme in each of the five keys!

A popular collection of 47 folk songs arranged in big-note easy style for the beginning alto and tenor saxophone student. Written to provide fun playing material at an early level of development. A good method supplement.