Best Selling Books by William Bay

Here are nine solos for plectrum guitar written with the tradition of the Celtic ballad and Scottish Aire. Many of the solos call for a 7 string guitar but can certainly be played on a 6 string. I have shown alternate notes for the low 7 string pedal tones in the tablature.The solos give the guitarist an opportunity to play concert settings with a maximum of expression. I have recorded all of the solos and they are available as a free internet download.This book is a sequel to my solo collection entitled Guitar Meditations (MB22029). I have authored both solo collections to address the need for serious compositions for the plectrum guitarist wanting to play in concert or recital. the music in each collection draws from a wide variety of influences and utilizes many contemporary harmonic concepts. I hope you enjoy performing and listening to these solos.

This is a very popular guitar method. Its success lies in the fact that it is extremely easy to understand and very flexible. It moves at a slow, steady pace and enables you to play chord accompaniments in 7 primary guitar keys! In addition, you will learn to strum blues chords and you will also begin to play fingerstyle backgrounds. A play-along CD is available to supplement this book, and the course is also taught on a DVD.

Twenty-seven classical pieces with historical notes selected from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Impressionistic periods. Excellent for the beginning flute student. Composers and titles include: ''Allegro'' (On Fuoco-Theme) from New World Symphony by Dvorak; ''Arietta'' by Mozart and more.

This collection of 36 solos, etudes and technique studies was written especially for the developing intermediate guitarist. A variety of musical styles and genres are presented, along with a colorful assortment of flatpicking techniques and melodies. In addition to their appealing sound and being fun to play, many of these pieces are suitable for performance in recitals or concerts. Every effort has been made to be sure that these musical selections “lie well under the fingers,” and are very guitaristic or idiomatic in nature. Guitar Solos for Improving Technique is ideal as a standalone solo collection or as a technique-building text. The collection also works well as a supplement to any intermediate guitar method. Includes access to an online audio recording of each piece.

A carefully graded series of exercises, solos, duets, and chord studies which are an ideal supplement to the Mel Bay Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 and to the note-reading section of Mel Bay''s Guitar Class Method. Studies are included for each string, and the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor are presented. Guitar Studies Grade 1, in addition, will be a valuable aid to any beginning guitar student and the content will augment and enhance learning regardless of the basic instructional text being used. In notation only.

A collection of guitar blues compositions in styles ranging from "down-home" blues to rock/blues to jazz/blues. All solos are in notation and tablature. An additional feature of this book is the inclusion of rhythm guitar, drum, and bass parts for each piece.

The Christmas season has always been special to me. It is a season that has crystalized the hopes, aspirations and faith of millions of people through the centuries. The amount of music written for Christmas is monumental. This book contains 14 scores from my Christmas Guitar Portraits recording. I selected various genres dear to me. First, there are selections from the early American sacred song tradition. The Babe of Bethlehem, Cherry Tree Carol, A Star in the East, The Shepherd''s Star, A Virgin Unspotted are all from this rich heritage. I also picked a number of carols from the Old English genre. Away In The Manger, Green Grow''th the Holly and What Child is This are included. Then there are the Christmas favorites. In the Bleak Mid-winter and a medley of Baloo, Lammy; The First Noel and Silent Night make any Christmas complete. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence is one of my favorite Advent hymns. Gaudete, Christus est natus isa rousing carol dating back many centuries. Finally, I included two originals. Lullay, My Liking is an ancient carol text. Many composers over the centuries have written melodies to these lyrics, most notably Gustav Holst. I could not resistthe temptation so the melody here is original. Finally, Christmas Prayer is a new composition. I have always wanted to compose and arrange music designed tobring the plectrum or flatpick guitar to the concert stage. These arrangements were written with that in mind

A rousing, fun-filled collection of songs in the keys of G and D. Ideal for the person who wants to pick up a guitar and start strumming.

Easy to intermediate solos scored for B-flat trumpet solo with keyboard accompaniment. Includes fifteen favorite carols: Ding, Dong, Merrily on High; I Saw Three Ships; O Come, All ye Faithful and many more. The keyboardaccompaniment is contained in the book and also as a separate PDF download online

Lively Fife Tunes is a collection of 57 spirited fife solos. The selections include reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, dance tunes and more. These fife solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment while playing the instrument.

The joyous Christmas season has inspired musicians in many countries and in many eras to compose beautiful songs. This book contains 18 Christmas carols and songs from the American Christmas repertoire arranged for solo plectrum/flatpick guitar. Each solo can also be played by the classical or fingerstyle guitarist. All of the solos are in notation and tablature. Includes access to an online audio.

Lively Violin Tunes is a collection of 57 spirited violin solos. The selections include reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, dance tunes and more. These violin solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment while playing the instrument. Guitar chords are included for accompaniment, and can be used by any chordal instrument.

A step-by-step method teaching correct modern jazz interpretation and phrasing. Great for reading and for learning to "play in the pocket". Companion CD allows the guitarist both to hear how the phrases should be interpreted and to play the jazz etudes with a rhythm section.

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.

A collection of thirty guitar solos for the plectrum or flatpick guitarist drawn from the early American shape-note tradition. These songs reflect the rugged faith of America’s early settlers and range from joyous, rhythmic pieces to somber, contemplative melodies. The arrangements are of medium difficulty and present a broad palate of harmonic colors. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio, recorded by the author.

This expanded edition of the acclaimed Modern Guitar Method Grade 3 contains outstanding solos, etudes, chord melody studies, scale studies and duets in the keys of A, F#m, G, D, Em, Bm, F, Dm, Bb, Gm, Eb, Cm, Ab and Fm! In addition, 2nd and 3rd positions are thoroughly explored. Every concept in the original Grade 3 has been expanded with ample playing material. Completion of this text will assure that the guitar student is well on the way to becoming an accomplished guitarist.

TTrumpet and Guitar is a collection of twelve original compositions with solos featuring either a B♭ trumpet, flugelhorn or both. Includes access to online audio. The online audio was recorded with trumpet, flugelhorn, two guitars and electric bass. Book includes: • Score for trumpet/flugelhorn with guitar accompaniment. • Optional two guitar accompaniment as recorded. • Section for the trumpet/flugelhorn solo parts. • Complete score as recorded. • Separate electric bass part.

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 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 fun, sing-along, melody-line/big-note caroling book with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Perfect for the holiday season. Easy to read and fun to use.

Lively Recorder Tunes is a collection of 55 spirited recorder solos. The selections include reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, dance tunes and more. These recorder solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment. Guitar chords are included for accompaniment, and can be used by any chordal instrument.

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 sax studies and sax improvising.

Here''s a wonderfully diverse collection of 56 beginning mandolin solos in notation and tablature with suggested guitar chords. This book makes an excellent supplement to any introductory mandolin method. You''ll notice your progress and gather sight-reading confidence as you read through this carefully graded series of pieces from various ethnic origins. Dix Bruce performs all of the tunes in the book on the companion CD.

Intermediate-advanced level. Presents 16 solos carefully written and edited to build technique. Ideal for solo performances and recitals, this volume contains works by Carcassi, Sanz, J.S. Bach, Sor, Tarrega, Coste, Diabelli, and Aguado. All solos are written in notation and tablature.

A comprehensive 96-page, large print/big note perfect-bound collection of over 90 favorite fiddle tunes. Includes American fiddle tunes, Celtic reels, gospel favorites, jazz tunes and more. Guitar chords are included.

A great beginner''s book for learning diatonic harmonica performance. Contains 42 songs, all easy and fun to play. Diatonic, Blues, and Chromatic harmonica stylings are all contained in this book. Also includes a section teaching the rudiments of music. The book teaches tone variance, bend, vibrato, and tremolo techniques. Audio and video download available online

An ideal instructional text for any banjoist wanting to accompany singing. Each song contains a different strum pattern. A variety of keys are studied and the student will gain versatility in playing chord progressions. The keys of G, E minor, C, A minor, D, E, A, F, and D minor are presented.

A collection of classical pieces arranged for flatpicking guitar, together with a few modern flatpicking originals in the classical style by William Bay. Includes works byJ.S. Bach, Dowland, Handel, Krieger, Mouret, Playford, Praetorius, Quantz, Rameau, Sanz, and St. Jacome, as well as music by a couple of anonymous Renaissance lutenists-21 pieces in all. All selections appear in standard notation and tablature with fingering and suggested guitar chords when appropriate. The online recording includes all of the selections in the book

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.

Part of Mel Bay''s new and innovative QWIKGUIDE® series, this handy-sized book features selections such as: Blackberry Blossom; St. Anne''s Reel; Whisky Before Breakfast; Morrison''s Jig; Billy in the Low Ground, Crazy Creek, Cold Frosty Morning, Harvest Moon, Sweet Lillie, East Tennessee Blues and more. Written in standard notation and tablature.

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!

This is a great book for accompanying singing, songs consist of newer and traditional favorites. All songs are arranged for 2 part singing with guitar accompaniment. the guitar back-up parts are scored in notation and tablature and may be played with a flatpick or fingerstyle.

This book is the third release in William Bay’s Christmas guitar solo series, which includes Guitar Picking Tunes - Christmas in the British Isles and Guitar Picking Tunes - An Early American Christmas. This volume contains lyrical carols from many nations, and an original piece, “Star in the Night”. All the arrangements are written in notation and tablature and are arranged for the flatpick or plectrum guitarist. Recordings by the author of each carol are available for download. Includes access to online audio.

A collection of 15 guitar solos on well-known gospel melodies. Many of the solos are medleys and each solo is presented in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio of each solo recorded by the author.

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.

An exhaustive and complete guide to leaning to read notes on the guitar. This text was drawn from all the best of William Bay''s Modern Guitar Method/Expanded Version, Mastering the Guitar and First Lessons/Guitar books. If you want to master note reading on the guitar fingerboard, this is the book for you.

This is a collection of 25 beloved “old-time” Gospel songs arranged for flatpick guitar solo. The selections feature beautiful, lyrical melodies and many have a pleasing “Gospel swing feeling”. These solos work well as preludes or offertories at church services or just as fun pieces to play, regardless of the setting. All solos are in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio recorded by the author for each solo.

A collection of fourteen outstanding fingerstyle blues solos. The pieces are written in standard notation and tablature and present a colorful assortment of contemporary fingerstyle blues guitar stylings. The online audio offers performances of every selection in the book.

All time favorite hymns arranged in notation and tab for easy to play flatpicking guitar. 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.