Mel Bay Publications

New arrangements of ten classic hymns presented in a progressive and percussive style that will challenge and inspire the pianist, soloist and drummer. The piano, melody, and drums are charted so when...

New compositions for solo classic guitar by acclaimed guitarist and composer, David Pritchard. All solos are in standard notation. 'In addition to all the music I've written over the past twenty years...

DADGAD and DGDGCD Tunings is an extension and expansion of the previously released Mel Bay book, DADGAD Tuning. It includes a number of additional instrumental solos in DADGAD for beginning-intermedia...

This book is an attempt to capture the highlights of twenty-eight years of composing. Each of these 32 compositions is an expression, and as such - an exposure, of a genuine part of myself which I pre...

Vijay Iyer is one of the most significant contemporary composers and performers on the piano. This manuscript represents a compilation of small group compositions by Iyer during a period from 1999 to...

These selected works by Giovanni Antonio Terzi, expertly arranged by 2011 GFA Winner Vladimir Gorbach, represent a last flowering of the lute fantasia in a motet-imitative style. They stand at a halfw...

Lionel Loueke: Original Compositions contains 21 original compositions and 5 solo transcriptions which give the reader insight into the compositional language of guitarist-vocalist Lionel Loueke. Lion...

This is Mel Bay's top-of-the-line guitar tablature manuscript product. The book is 96 pages filled with guitar tab systems (four per page) printed below standard notation, and includes instructions on...

A handy left-handed reference chart showing 'E-Z Form' chords grouped by key. Full chord forms are also shown. An added feature is a note finder chart showing the location of every note on the first f...

This collection contains arrangements by one of the leading guitarists of the new generation, Rovshan Mamedkuliev. Rovshan invites Guitar lovers to explore Russian music of the 19th century. Alexander...

Mel Bay's Guitar Terms Wall Chart is an attractive and informative addition to any practice room. Included are a rundown of the parts of the instrument, a variety of helpful diagrams, and some of the...

This collection features some of Maestro Romero 's most famous and best-loved repertoire, with Romero 's own arrangements, edits, dynamics, fingerings and musical suggestions. Angel Romero: In Concert...

This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for traini...

This wall chart is a comprehensive visual map of the classical guitar. It includes a large diagram of the instrument and detailed views of its parts. Each part of the instrument is described, exposing...

The Acoustic Guitar Anatomy and Mechanics is a comprehensive visual map of the Acoustic Guitar. The poster includes a large diagram of the instrument and detailed views of its components. Descriptions...

Resonator Guitar Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart is a fantastic visual reference for any Guitar enthusiast. Resonator Guitar Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart includes complete anatomy of the instrume...

Lap Steel Guitar Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart is a fantastic visual reference for any Guitar enthusiast. Lap Steel Guitar Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart includes a large diagram of the instrumen...

The Luthier Wall Chart is perfect for any workshop, classroom, enthusiasts home or studio. This fantastic chat created by Tom Bills elaborates clearly on how to create you own guitar, or simply improv...

The Songwriter Toolbox is a comprehensive self-teaching course that guides the writer from the initial burst of inspiration to the tools of songwriting. Topics covered include lyrical techniques, song...

All the exercises in Killer Technique - Classical Guitar are either based on or inspired by challenging passages and patterns that appear in compositions. Technical elements and passages have been str...

Mastering the Lap Steel Guitar will take you from beginner basics such as tuning, right hand blocking, and holding the bar, to advanced techniques including bar slants, harmonics, string pulls and mor...

The Encyclopedia of Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar Solos is a collection of compositions for steel guitar from styles including Hawaiian, Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Country, Latin and even Chinese music. Fernan...

Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downlo...

This book provides the pianist with an amazing assortment of easy, essential exercises. Players of all experience levels can utilize this method: beginners will learn to play music through creative ex...

This book represents nothing less than the magnum opus of a jazz-rock master of synthesizer technique. Creative Synthesizer Technique is a unique addition to the Mel Bay keyboard bookshelf, both for i...