Guitar Airs & Ballads Nine Concert Solos for Plectrum Guitar

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 - click here to view). 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.

Format: Book + On-line audio
Series: Bill's Music Shelf
Publisher: Bill's Music Shelf
Date Published: 3/4/2010