"Celtic Music for Guitar" by Allan Alexander contains 31
songs transcribed for guitar, most of them originating from Ireland and
Scotland. The book also includes three charming original pieces written in the
Celtic style by Allan. The music is presented in both music notation and guitar
tablature (for people that do not read music). Play the beautiful haunting
melodies of the Irish Harper O'Carolan, take a musical journey with dances that
were written more than 400 years ago and experience Celtic traditional music
that is the mainstay of modern players. If you are learning and looking for
great music, this is one book that you will not be able to put down. If you are
a performer looking for high quality material, these great pieces, expertly
arranged, will become part of your permanent repertoire. The CD, played by Allan
Alexander, gives the musician the advantage of being able to hear how these
songs should be played by an expert in this genre of music and will make the
learning process easier. Many of these pieces were written for the lute, however
Allan has found that they work very well on guitar. Being an accomplished player
of both lute and guitar, he has the knowledge to make accurate, musical
transcriptions. Other pieces are traditional tunes that have been arranged
specifically for guitar. Many of the selections have variations on the original
melodies. This adds another dimension to pieces and enhances a performance.
Allan is a professional performer and these selections are part of Allan's
permanent repertoire.
Customer Comment On This Book Dear
Allan, I have played guitar in rock bands for 20 some years and recently
stopped the bar scene.I got tired of getting home at 4AM smelling like
cigarettes. ( ( don't even smoke) I have always felt there was something
more to learn as well. I recently came across your Celtic CD #1 in a
music store and have found what I am looking for. I have always felt a
strong attachment to Celtic music, clothing, artifacts etc. and when I
played your CD those feelings returned again. I'm an average guitar
player (probably a better singer) but your book is clear and concise and
very easy for a neophyte like me to understand. I work as a Registered
Nurse in an emegency room (high stress environment) and playing your CD
in the car to and from work has been excellent for my mental health. So
thank you for new horizons and beautiful music.
Rick Benjamin P.S. my wife thinks this beats the hell out of the Rolling
Stones
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