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Mike Christiansen - Brazilian Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
Arranged by Mike Christiansen and John Zaradin. This book contains a complete solo guitar arrangement, lead sheet and comping etude for each song. Songs include: "A Day In the Life of a Fool, Chega de Saudade, Desafinado, A Felicidade, Gentle Rain, The Girl From Ipanema, How Insensitive, Meditation, One Note Samba, Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars, Sabia, So Nice, The Island".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $22.95

Mike Christiansen - Bossa Nova & Samba For Guitar - Book and CD
With their origins in Brazil, Bossa Nova and Samba with their syncopated rhythms, rich harmonies and haunting melodies have become popular music styles the world over. This book presents many of the components used in playing this style of music on the guitar. The majority of the content focuses on accompaniment styles and techniques and explains theoretical concepts pertaining to harmony, rhythm and chords commonly used in bossa nova and samba.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $17.95

Laurindo Almeida - Complete Anthology Of Latin American Guitar Duets - Book
Includes: "For Jeff, Nostalgia, Los Anamorados, Pagina Romantica, Famoso, Turbilhao de Beijos, Carioca,Naqele Tempo, Carinhoso, Cochichando, Luperce, Choro - Sounds of Bells, Brazilian Soul, Canhoto (left hand),La Cumparsita, Intermezzo Malinconico, Tango Espanol". Two separate books included for each guitar part.
Standard notation / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $19.95

Carlos Arana - Bossa Nova Guitar - Book and CD
This excellent book is intended for a wide range of guitarists, from those with little experience in complex musical styles like jazz, Samba, or Bolero, to highly trained professional guitarists looking to expand their musical palettes. From Joao Gilberto to Antonio Carlos Jobim, the Bossa Nova guitar style has become firmly entrenched in the jazz culture. In this book, you'll gain a strong command of the style, concentrating on these core elements: harmony, rhythms, right-hand technique, chord progressions, essential patterns, and more. Includes a CD with demos.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
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Carlos Arana - Brazilian Rhythms For Guitar - Book and CD
Guitarist Carlos Arana captures Brazil's rich musical heritage with impeccable stylistic, historic and technical analyses. The first section of this book covers the fundamental rhythmic and harmonic characteristics of samba, bossa nova and choro styles followed by practical applications on the guitar. Each style is broken down into its historic and regional roots, with examples that capture its essence and a beautiful chord melody solo of "The Gentle Rain" is taught. You will also explore the northeast of Brazil with rhythmic figures of baiao, toada, xote, afoxe, frevo and marcha rancho! Over 60 examples are demonstrated on the CD.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $21.95

Michael Archuleta - Mariachi Method For Guitar - Book and 2 CDs
These beginning lessons include: major keys, minor keys, Mariachi rhythm patterns: Son, Jaliscience, Bolero, 3/4 and 2/4 Ranchera and Corrido. It features user friendly chord diagrams and pictures, a teaching sound track featuring play along exercises, and classic Mariachi songs including: "La Bamba, Cielito Lindo, De Colores, La Raza Feliz, Las Mananitas, Ay Jalisco, La Llorona, Yo Me Recuerdo, Siempre, Baby Sweet Baby, La Guitarra Alegre".
Notation, tab and chord diagrams..................................................Price - $24.95

Douglas Back - Hispanic American Guitar - Book and CD
Songs include: "La Castanera, Violetta Schotticshe, La Suplica-Habanera (duet)" -Miguel S. Arevalo, "Zamora - Bolera, A Media Noche, Polonaise" - Charles de Janon, "El Ole, A la Orilla del Ebro-Jota (Castanbide), Manzanillo-Danza Mexicana (Robyn), El Vito Sevillano (Hernan), Arbor Villa Mazurka, Spanish Mazurka, Alexandrina" - Manuel Y. Ferrer, "Lejos de Ti, Peruvian Air, Un Sueno (duet)" -Luis T. Romero, "La Negrita-Danza" - Jose Sancho, "Isabel, Serenade" -John B. Coupa, "Rondino, Cavatina" -Antonio Lopes, "Spanish Cachucha, The Celebrated Spanish Retreat" -Jose de Anguera.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95

Elias Barreiro - Music Of Latin America For Acoustic Guitar - Book and CD
Songs include: "En Lo Frondoso, Odeon, Coracao que Sente, Tico-Tico no fuba, La Mercedes, Por un Beso de tu Boca, Mariquita, La Tarde, La Bayamesa, Corazon, La Tarde Esta Amorosa, La Matilde, El Mambi, El Sueno, Mis Flores, Negras, Yaravi Antiguo, Bartola, Pasillo, San Antonio Polopo, Ixim, La Reina de las Flores, La Luz Electrica, Yo se lo Dire a Usted, Vals No. 1, Vals No. 2, Vals No.3, Suspiros del Chanchamayo, Tu Y Yo, NoMe Toques, El Montonero, Contradanza".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $24.95

Paolo Bellinati - Plays Antonio Carlos Jobim - Book and DVD

In this collection, masterful Brazilian guitarist Paolo Bellinati has meticulously written out his solo guitar arrangements of ten melodies by his beloved countryman and pioneering bossa nova composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim. With performance notes for each piece, these arrangements would best be approached by the intermediate to advanced classical guitarist. Bellinati has especially chosen Jobim�s instrumental compositions - songs without lyrics as these �reveal a much more sophisticated Jobim, closer to his favorite classical composers�. The book also contains arrangements of lyrical songs �with a more introspective and romantic character� including �Luiza� which Bellinati regards as �the most beautiful and perfect Brazilian song ever written"! Also included are substantial biographies of both Bellinati and Jobim, plus a notation key illuminating the special guitar techniques needed to effectively perform each arrangement. Songs include: "A Felicidade, Amparo, Antigua, Bate-Boca, Chora Coracao, Estrada Branca, Gabriela, Garoto (Choro), Luiza, Por Toda a Minha Vida, Surfboard, Valsa do Porto das Caixas".
(46 min) Standard notation.............................................................Price - $39.95

Paulo Bellinati - Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso - DVD
Paul Bellinati's original compositions are often inspired by the rich tradition of Brazilian musical styles including Lundu, Modinha, Schottisch, Bolero, Seresta, Maxixe, Baiao, Maracatu, Frevo and Xaxado. Using modern compostional techniques and harmonies to enhance traditional forms and styles, Bellinati has created a comtemporary approach to Brazilian folklore. Songs include: "Um Amor de Valsa, Aristocratica, Alvoraco, Choro Sapeca, Rosta Colado, Embaixador, Emboscada, Sai do Chao, Jongo, Pulo do Gato".
(45 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95

Bruce Buckingham - Latin Guitar - Book and CD
The Essential Guide to Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Rhythms. Include: Brazilian Rhythms - Bossa Nova (One-Bar patterns, Two-Bar patterns, Samba, Partido Alto, Baiao, and 3/4 Bossa Nova). Afro-Cuban Rhythms (Bolero, Cha Cha, Mambo, Nanigo 6/8). CD contains 79 demo tracks.
Notation, tab and chord diagrams / Pickstyle..................................Price - $14.95

Brian Chambouleyron - Latin Styles For Guitar - Book and CD
The 12 tunes in this book specially composed by award winning Argentinean guitarist, Brian Chambouleyron, display some of the different, original styles characteristic of the Latin American people and vary in complexity, from intermediate to advanced. The CD has 12 tracks of Brian playing the lead part and 12 tracks with just the rhythm accompaniment, plus a guitar-tuning track. Songs include: "Bolero from Mexico, Chorinho from Brasil, Cancion from Mexico, Joropo from Venezuela, Guarania from Paraguay, Huayno from Bolivia, Chamarrita from Uruguay, Samba from Brasil, Tango from Argentina, Murga-Candombe from Argentina & Uruguay, Vals from Peru, Guajira from Cuba".
Notation and tab............................................................................Price - $19.95

Brian Chambouleyron - Tangos For Guitar - Book and CD
At the beginning of the 20th Century, the tango was born in Buenos Aires and it was a style that spread dramatically all over the world! Tango is a dance, a rhythm and a characteristic musical color. The 13 solos contained in this book were written especially for guitar and are presented in different degrees of complexity. Tune up with the tuning notes on the CD and then play along with Brian on the Tangos, Milangos, Waltzes and even a guitar duet. The songs are also repeated with the lead for you to play the solo part. Songs include: "Rainy Day Waltz, Without Realizing It, Pretty Buenos Aires, Don't Kill Me or I'll Die, If Mamma Says So, Blanca, Childhood Memories, My Friend, It's Raining, Nothing to Lose, Strolling, Nobody Left in Town, The Farewell Waltz".
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $19.95

Mike Christiansen - Brazilian Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
Arranged by Mike Christiansen and John Zaradin. This book contains a complete solo guitar arrangement and comping chords for each song. Songs include: "A Day In The Life of A Fool (Manha Da Carnaval), Chega de Saudade, Desafinado (Slightly Out of Tune), A Felicidade, The Gentle Rain, The Girl From Ipanema, How Insensitive, Meditation, One Note Samba, Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado), Sabia, So Nice, The Island".
Notation, tab and lyrics / Fingerstyle..............................................Price - $22.95

Robert Conti - The Sound Of Rio - Vol 2 - DVD
This lesson begins with Robert playing an incredible single-note solo over the chord changes to the tune "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" also known as "Corcovado". He then dissects the entire solo into small, digestible pieces, note-by-note, measure-by-measure, allowing you to closely observe and duplicate every nuance of his solo lines. In addition, he also presents many of his "off the sheet" techniques not found in the printable PDF file.
(74 min) Notation, tab and chord changes / Pickstyle.....................Price - $24.95
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Robert Conti - The Sound Of Rio - Vol 3 - DVD
This lesson begins with Robert playing an incredible single-note solo over the chord changes to the tune "One Note Samba". He then dissects the entire solo into small, digestible pieces, note-by-note, measure-by-measure, allowing you to closely observe and duplicate every nuance of his solo lines. In addition, he also presents many of his "off the sheet" techniques not found in the printable PDF file.
(95 min) Notation, tab and chord changes / Pickstyle.....................Price - $24.95
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Robert Conti - The Sound Of Rio - Vol 4 - DVD
This lesson begins with Robert playing an incredible single-note solo over the chord changes to the tune "Wave". He then dissects the entire solo into small, digestible pieces, note-by-note, measure-by-measure, allowing you to closely observe and duplicate every nuance of his solo lines. In addition, he also presents many of his "off the sheet" techniques not found in the printable PDF file.
(107 min) Notation, tab and chord changes / Pickstyle...................Price - $24.95
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Robert Conti - The Sound Of Rio - Vol 5 - DVD
This lesson begins with Robert playing an incredible single-note solo over the chord changes to the tune "Triste". He then dissects the entire solo into small, digestible pieces, note-by-note, measure-by-measure, allowing you to closely observe and duplicate every nuance of his solo lines. In addition, he also presents many of his "off the sheet" techniques not found in the printable PDF file.
(98 min) Notation, tab and chord changes / Pickstyle.....................Price - $24.95
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Giovanni De Chiaro - Treasures Of The Spanish Guitar - Book and CD
Includes "RondoBrilliante" - Dionisio Aguado, "Rosita, Marieta, Capricho Arabe" - Francisco Tarrega, "Espanoletas, Folias" -Gaspar Sanz, "Spanish Fandago" - arr. by Justin Holland, "Fantasia" - Luys de Narvaez, "El Jaleo de Jeres" - arr. by George Derwort, & "Capricio" - J. de Anguera.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $22.95

Ruben Delgado - Music Of Mexico For Acoustic Guitar - Book and CD
Include "Donde Estas Corazon? La Golondrina, Maria Elena, La Leyenda de La Llorona, La Llorona, Noche de Rhonda, Ay, Jalisco no te Rajes! Solamente Una Vez, Jesysita en Chihuahua, Cielito Lindo, La Adelita"
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95

Aaron Gilmartin - Easy Steps To Bossa Nova Guitar - DVD
Add Brazilian sounds to your repertoire! The distinctive sound of Brazilian bossa nova guitar has permeated the musical landscape for fifty years - influencing singers, instrumentalists and songwriters throughout the world. Based on a melding of jazz voicings and samba rhythms, this gently swinging fingerpicking based style will bring new colors and rhythms to all your guitar accompaniments and solos! Aaron Gilmartin builds your bossa nova guitar technique step-by-step, providing chordal exercises, melodic passages and syncopated picking along with invaluable guitar advice and musical knowledge. He opens the lesson with his original song " Hold the Place" which is based around a typical four-chord progression that will give your playing an instantly recognizable Brazilian sound, while putting it into a present day singer-songwriter context. Teaching in "little bites" so you can absorb each musical idea, Aaron carefully demonstrates the chord shapes, rhythms, turnarounds, and progressions that will allow you to work out arrangements for songs like The Girl from Ipanema, Black Orpheus, Desafinado and other international hits!
(90 min) Booklet included.............................................................Price - $29.95
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Aaron Gilmartin - The Classics Of Bossa Nova Guitar - Vol 1 - DVD
Aaron Gilmartin takes you on an excursion into the lush jazz chords, seductive rhythms and haunting melodies of bossa nova's greatest hits! Each of these timeless Brazilian tunes has permeated musical culture worldwide and has been heard on numerous recordings, film soundtracks, and in performances by top pop and jazz artists. After an important overview of how jazz chords and voicings are built, Aaron starts you off with "O Barquinho (Little Boat)", a perfect introductin to the bossa nova style. "One Note Samba" by Antonio Carlos Jobim, has become a jazz standard, recorded by Sinatra, Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz and many other stars. "Wave", another well known Jobim composition is all about samba, the rhythmic underpinnings of all bossa nova songs. Aaron teaches each of these pieces in focused, measure-by measure detail, clearly explaining the rhythms, jazz harmonies, syncopations, bass grooves and melodic elements that will make these iconic pieces come alive under your fingers! Printable standard notation and tab PDF on disc.
(90 min) ........................................................................................Price - $29.95
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Aaron Gilmartin - The Classics Of Bossa Nova Guitar - Vol 2 - DVD
On this DVD, Aaron Gilmartin explores three more of the best known and most beautiful songs of the bossa nova genre! His lesson starts with Antonio Carlos Jobim's "The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Impanema)", the Grammy-winning worldwide hit made famous by Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz. This song teaches you how to sound like a true bossa nova guitar player. "Corcavado (Quiet Nights And Quiet Stars)", another Jobim classic features a beautiful melody against a descending bass line, filled out with lush chords. Some of the techniques in this piece will be familiar to anyone who has heard the bossa nova sound. Finally, you'll learn Luis Bonfa's haunting theme music "Manha De Carnaval (A Day In The Life Of A Fool)" from the film "Black Orpheus". This is among the most recorded pieces of guitar music in the world. Learning these beautiful and evocative arrangements will immeasurably add to your repertoire and will give you an in-depth schooling in Brazilian guitar musicianship and technique! Printable standard notation and tab PDF on disc.
(75 min) .......................................................................................Price - $29.95
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Ole Halen - Classic Tangos For Guitar - Book
In this collection, Finnish guitarist �le Halen shares his enthusiasm for the genre by presenting tangos for solo guitar by some of the best Latin American and Spanish tango composer/guitarists, plus transcriptions and arrangements by such luminaries as Francisco T�rrega and Daniel Fortea of Spanish and Italian works originally composed for instruments other than the guitar. Pieces include: "Lagrima, Tango Espanol, Tango No. 2, Don Perez Freire, Ayer se la Llevaron, Musa Argentina, Tango, La Paloma, O Sole Mio, Del Ferrol a La Habana (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), A Ti Solita, Clarita, Anhelando, Junta al Farol, Don Martin, D. Juan Carlos, Romero, El Alero".
Notation and tab............................................................................Price - $14.95

Antonio Carlos Jobim: An All-Star Tribute - DVD
Direct from Brazil comes this deeply appreciative musical tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994), co-founder and leading composer of the Bossa Nova. With over four hundred songs to his credit, Jobim single handedly brought the Bossa Nova to the world, where it became a main ingredient in the jazz cookbook. Jobim's new sound adapted the rhythmic variety and percussive excitement of the Samba to the intimacy of syncopated guitar, while echoing the melodies and harmonies of cool jazz. This is an extraordinary gathering of jazz giants and together with Jobim himself (in his last recorded concert appearance), they recreate his classic melodies in a beautiful, concert-length (Thank You"). Songs include: "Once I Loved" - Shirley Horn: vocals, piano, "Aqua de Beber" -Gonzalo Rebulcaba: piano, "Olha Maria" -Gonzalo Rubalcaba: piano, Joe Henderson: tenor sax, "O Grande Amor"-Joe Henderson: tenor sax, "Chega de Saudad" -Jon Hendricks: vocal, Herbie Hancock: piano, "AFelicidade" -Gal Costa: vocals, Herbie Hancock: piano, "Se Todos Fossem" -Gal Costa: vocals, "Iguais a Voce - Luiza" -Antonio Carlos Jobim: piano, "Wave" - Antonio Carlos Jobim, "Girl From Ipenama" -Gal Costa, Jon Hendricks: vocals.
(60 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95

Latin Big Band - Guitar Play Along - Book and CD
Accessible and authentic big band arrangements for 10 hot Latin grooves including: "�gua De Beber (Water to Drink) � At the Mambo Inn � B�same Mucho (Kiss Me Much) � The Look of Love � Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of...) � Mas Que Nada � One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So) � Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) � Ran Kan Kan � St. Thomas."
Notation, tab and lyrics..................................................................Price - $14.95
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Carlos Barbosa-Lima - Brazilian Jazz Guitar Styles - Book and CD
Includes: "Emerald, Sardius, Topaz, Jacinth, Amethyst".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95

Carlos Barbosa-Lima - Favorite Solos - DVD
In this outstanding DVD recital, Brazilian concert guitarist Carlos Barbosa Lima takes the listener on a musical journey through Brazil, the Caribbean, North America and the Hawaiian Islands - as well as including works by European masters from France and Spain. Carlos displays the stunning musicality, arranging skills and refined classical guitar techniques that have drawn applause from concert halls the world over. Pieces include: "Sons de Carrilhoes" -Joao Pernambuco, "Odeon" -Ernesto Nazareth, "Sambolero" -Luiz Bonfa, "Cochichanda" -Alfredo Vianna, "La Alborada, La Mariposa" -Francisco Tarrega, "Aquarela do Brasil" -Ary Barrioso, "Adios" Enric Madriguera, "La Comparsa" -Ernesto Lecuona, "Fantasy on a Hawaiian Lullaby" -Pupu Hinu Hinu, "St Louis Blues" -W.C. Handy, "Two Ladies: One Old, One New" -Bobby Scott, "Golliwogg's Cakewalk" -Claude Debussy, "I Got Rhythm" -George Gershwin, "Las Abejas" -Agustin Barrios, and "Ja-Da, Seis Milongas" -Ernesto Cordero. Many of these selections were arranged by Carlos Barbosa-Lima and include unusual techniques such as double harmonics and Hawaiian slack-key effects!
(52 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95
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Romero Lubambo - Bossa Nova Guitar - DVD.
This DVD features one-on-one guitar instruction with Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo teaching 33 essential bossa nova guitar patterns! Lessons include: 8 important chord progressions based on classic bossa nova rhythms, 3 new rhythmic patterns developed from the basic rhythm, 8 new chord patterns using these rhythms, 6 different bossa nova styles, 8 new melodic patterns, and performances that demonstrate solo guitar styles, accompanying a singer, and performing in a band setting!
(60 min) Booklet included..............................................................Price - $19.95
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Dave Marshall - Learn To Play Brazilian Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
Explains the basic musical skills and tools necessary to understand and play Brazilian jazz. It includes: How chords are structured and how they progress, How to play Brazilian rhythms, How to master new Brazilian jazz music, How to personalize music, and Brazilian Music - 15 new solo arrangements: Amor Doce, Passacaille, Bossa Improviso, Minuet, Choro Classic, Choro Menor, De Vez Em Quando, Marcha Populaire, Melodo De Lua, Play The Bossa Nova, Samba De Amor, Samba Sonolento, Samba Feliz, Sonhador".
Standard notation / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $22.95

Rogelio Maya - Spanish Songs For The Guitar - Vol 1 - DVD
At last, Mayas Music presents their acclaimed instructional guitar series in English! With the authentic and easy to understand methods of renowned guitarist and teacher, Rogelio Maya, you�ll be playing for your friends and family in no time at all! Volume 1 gets you started with proper techniques and teaches you some of your favorite songs at the same time! Whether you�ve never picked up a guitar before or you just want to learn classic Spanish songs, this series is for you. You'll learn Latin rhythms, guitar parts, strumming, chords, tips and techniques as you learn to play "Las Ma�anitas, Cielito Lindo, La Bamba, Guantanamera".
(60 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95

Rogelio Maya - Spanish Songs For The Guitar - Vol 2 - DVD
In this second volume, you�ll be taking a closer look at techniques, rhythms and chords used by professional song stylists while learning to perform more song favorites at the same time! Whether you�ve never picked up a guitar before or you just want to learn classic Spanish songs, this series is for you. You'll learn tuning, Latin rhythms, bar chords, tips and techniques as you learn to play "Rosa Maria, Solamente Una Vez, Sabor A Mi".
(60 min)........................................................................................Price - $19.95

Alfonso Montes - Latinitas For Solo Guitar - Book and CD
Some of the best known Latin American rhythms are included in this collection carefully graded from beginner to intermediate level. �Latinitas� - besides being full of beautiful melodies and captivating rhythms - should act as an introduction for guitarists of all ages to this fascinating music. This book includes: new Latin American pieces for pedagogical purposes, picking studies in 7 keys, new solos in diverse Latin styles for concerts and begins the study of Latin American folk and popular musical forms.
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $14.95

Jorge Morel - Latin American Rhythms For Guitar - Book and CD
Includes: "Tango, Milonga Campera, Milonga Urbana, Malambo, Samba, Salsa, Danza Paraguaya, Aire de Gato, Brasilian Dance (Choro)".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $17.95

Jorge Morel - Latin American Guitar Solos - DVD
Argentine guitar virtuoso Jorge Morel discusses and performs nine brilliant Latin American solo guitar compositions. Included are: Choro by Jorge Morel, Pampero by Jorge Morel, Chopi by Pablo Escovar, Misionera arranged by Jorge Morel, Danza Brasilera by Jorge Morel, Bossa en Re by Jorge Morel, and Otro Tango Buenos Aires from Rhapsodia del Sur by Jorge Morel, Julie Florida by Agustin Barrio and Danza Paraguaya by Agustin Barrios.
(35 min)........................................................................................Price - $24.95

Jorge Morel - Tangos & Milongas For Solo Guitar - Vol 1 - Book and CD
Includes: "Don Agustin Bardi, Gallo Ciego, El Choclo, Milonga del Viento, Otro Tango Buenos Aires".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $19.95

Jorge Morel - Tangos & Milongas For Solo Guitar - Vol 2 - Book
Includes: "Boedo, Corralera (Duet), Sur, Los Mareados".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle.......................................................Price - $9.95

Jorge Morel - The Magnificent Guitar Of Jorge Morel - Book
By John McClellan and Deyan Bratic. Includes pictures and interviews. Pieces include: "Little Fantasy, Staccato Dance, Danza de Mayo, Jugue-teando, American Fantasy, Missionera, Run Away Guitar (Guitarreando), Olga, Cancion del Viento, Yellow Bird, Scherzino del Norte, Danza de Un Recuerdo, Greensleeves, Cancion del Recuerdo, Aire de Malambo, Brazilian Sunrise, Barcarole, Campanas, Homage to a Dance, Sevilla".
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $29.95

Jorge Morel - The Very Best Of Jorge Morel - Vol 1 - Book
Virtuoso South American Guitar. Book includes: "Peruvian Folksong, Missionera, Carnavalito, Danza Brasilera, Romance Criollo, Danza in E Minor, Introduction and Dance, Danza Prima, Malambo, Jugueteando, Taquito Militar, Echo of the Blues, Little Rhapsody, Reflexiones Latinas, Sonatina".
Standard notation..........................................................................Price - $29.95

Billy Newman - Guitar Atlas: Brazil - Book and CD
Contains lessons on basic Brazilian rhythms and styles including: "Maxixe, Tango, Choro, Baiao, Samba, Bossa Nova". In addition, a rich vocabulary of characteristic chord progressions are covered with techniques for integrating Brazilian melodic and accompaniment styles. Also included are a number of authentic Brazilian solo compositions.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $14.95

Marcel Robinson - Best Latin Songs - Book
Includes solo guitar arrangements of "Always in My Heart, Besame Mucho, A Day in the Life of a Fool, El Cumbanchero, Frenesi, The Gift! The Girl from Ipanema, Granada, How Insensitive, Inolvidable, It's Impossible, Malaguena, Perfidia, Summer Samba, Tico Tico, What a Difference a Day Made, You Belong to My Heart".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $12.95
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Rico Stover - Latin American Guitar Guide - Book and CD
Includes fundamental concepts (hemiolando, South American fingerpicking) rasgueado techniques and contains the following pieces: "Polca Paraguaya, Zambeando, Malambismos, Estudio de Carnavalito, Sambarado, Ejercicio de Huaino, Marinera, Estudio de Tambito, Pasillo, Estudio de Vals Venezolano, Joropo".
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95

Mark Taylor - Bossa Nova - Book and CD
This play-a-long is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, professional rhythm tracks, choruses for soloing, removable bass part and removable piano part for study. For performing, each tune also has an additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) and additional choruses for soloing (choose to play more solos instead of playing the melody). Songs include: "Black Orpheus, Call Me, Dindi, Little Boat, A Man and a Woman, Only Trust Your Heart, The Shadow of Your Smile, Song of the Jet, Watch What Happens, Wave".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $16.95

Rick Udler - The Brazilian Sound For Fingerstyle Guitar - DVD
In this lesson, Rick Udler discusses and demonstrates the styles, techniques and rhythms of Brazil's great guitar players! Here is a unique opportunity for guitarists to delve into the beautiful sounds of this musical land. Rick begins by going over chords that are commonly used by Brazilian guitarists. He then teaches the accompaniment to Gilberto Gil's beautiful composition "A Paz" to illustrate the use of chords with open strings. A step-by-step analysis of bossa nova accompaniment in the Jo�o Gilberto style follows, along with suggestions on how to develop a better feel for this sophisticated, syncopated groove. Rick's solo guitar arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "One Note Samba" will be a welcome addition to any guitarist's repertoire with it's rhythmic drive and rich harmonies! Samba rhythms are then explored with examples that are sure to enhance one's groove and arsenal of techniques. Rick also gives examples of inner string movement which will prove invaluable to those looking for ways to generate more excitement and authenticity in their comping. A sambified version of "Happy Birthday" demonstrates how to apply these techniques to a familiar tune and make it sound fresh. And, to provide an even greater challenge for all players, Rick gives a detailed analysis of his tour de force solo guitar piece "Amigo Paulo". This tune with it's "choro" influences incorporates many of the techniques Rick uses and is sure to provide exciting new ideas for guitarists looking for innovative new colors and textures to add to their playing!
(100 min) Booklet included...........................................................Price - $29.95
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Burkhard "Buck" Wolters - Popular Guitar Styles: Latin & Salsa - Book and CD
Latin and Salsa reflect recent popular styles and transfer them to classical or fingerstyle technique. Guitar players who want to add Latin, salsa, reggae, samba or Caribbean music to their solo-repertoire will find an original and unique collection of compositions which will give joy to both players and listeners. The playing-level is intermediate to advance. Left-hand difficulties like barr�s and stretches are minimized as much as possible to make it easy to make the music groove. Pieces include: "Luna Cubana, Zapato Blanco, El Alma de Agustin, Bella Bailadora, Meringuitis".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $14.95

Burkhard "Buck" Wolters - Samba & Bossa Nova - Book and CD
This book presents recent popular Brazilian styles as played with classical or fingerstyle techniques. This collection of original pieces will delight both listeners and guitarists who want to add samba and bossa nova music to their repertoire! The playing level is intermediate to advanced. Left-hand difficulties like barr�s and stretches are minimized to make it easier for the music to "flow". Includes: "Caminho do Coracao (Afoxe), Copacabenny (Samba), Giro do Gaviao (Partido Alto), Jobinho (Bossa Nova), Papagaio Apaixonado (Choro)".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $17.95

John Zaradin - Getting Into Latin Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
Lessons, exercises and numerous examples are included in this comprehensive study of Latin Jazz. Lessons include: Right and left hand exercises, ornaments, harmonics, tremolo canzona, tambour thumbing, barrs, rasqueados, rhythm,and many latin pieces including: "Riverboat Suite - Crepuscolo, Bossa Trinova, Quatoque, Remando, Entardecendo, Carta De Manaus, Chorinho Sem Choros, Amazonegro", "Bolero Blues, Rumbabarumba, Orientale, Tango Del Camino, Gato, Chacarera, Zamba Argentina, Zamba Andea, Guaracha Chiquita, Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Bossa Nova Bar Tropical, Bossa Nova Mercutio, O Forro Santarem, Carnavalito, Mambo Bay Ride, Mambaixado, Sambaiao".
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $19.95
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John Zaradin - Guitar Music Of Brazil - Book
Includes: "Ontem au Luar" -P. de Alcantara & C. de Paixa Cearense, "Baia" -Ary Barroso, "Flor Amorosa" -C. de Paixao & J. da Silva, "Corcovado, Garota de Ipanema, Desafinado, Meditacao, Samba de Una Nota, So Danca Samba" -Antonio Carlos Jobim, "O Pato" -Jaime da Silva & N. Teixeira, "Cangaceiro, Recordando Os Velhos Tempos" -Traditional, "Arlilule, Cachaca Con Fogo, Fantasia Da Rua, Viorigolao" -John Zaradin.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95

John Zaradin - Guitar Music Of Cuba - Book
Includes: "Habanera" -Georges Bizet, "Frenesi" -Alberto Dominguez, "Cachita" -Rafael Hernandez, "Solamente Una Vez" -Agustin Lara, "The Breeze And I, La Comparsa, Malaguena, Siempre En Mi Corazon" -Ernesto Lecuona, "Lagrimas Negras, Mama Son de la Loma" -Miguel Matamoros, "The Peanut Vendor" -Moises Simons, "Guajira Margarita, Guajira San Juan" -Traditional.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95

John Zaradin - Guitar Music Of Argentina - Book
Includes: "El Bailecito, La Corrumba o Sombro, El Cuando, El Escondido, La Firmeza, Gato, El Maroto, Me Duele El Corazon, Le Media Cana, El Palito, La Palomita Blanca, Triunfo" - Traditional, "Aqui Hace Falta Un Tango, Maradona, Portenazo" -T. Peiro, "La Cumparsita" -G.H. Matos Rodriguez, "El Chocio" -A. Villoldo, "Derecho Viejo" -John Zaradin.
Notation and tab / Fingerstyle........................................................Price - $19.95

John Zaradin - Latin American Jazz For Fingerstyle Guitar - Book and CD
Pieces include: "Piedra de Toques, Conchicha del Mar, Preciso de Voce, Arremolinando, Quintumba, Carumba! Como No, Samba Risoleta, Que Distanca, Esperanca, Teardrops, Primavera, Solidao". Also includes performance notes on the scores, fingering and interpretation.
Notation and tab...........................................................................Price - $17.95

Jazz Guitar Chords & Arpeggio Patterns - Stacy McKee - This unique book includes 300 jazz guitar chord formations and matching single note arpeggio patterns in a quick reference format that no one has ever done before! Cross indexing makes this manual extremely easy to use and regardless of what style of music you play, we know you will find this to be a valuable, "must have" addition to your library. Stacy McKee was the featured guitarist with "Les Brown and The Band Of Renown" and for a limited time only, we will include an exclusive copy of his book FREE with your first order!
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