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Solo Classical Electric Guitar
$19.99
Classical Music – electrified! Immerse yourself in iconic and modern pieces arranged for solo guitar, including Bach, Paganini, Chopin & more.
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Description
Classical Music – Electrified!
Dive into the electrifying world of Solo Classical Electric Guitar with Rob Thorpe’s new groundbreaking book. This masterpiece, crafted with precision and passion, offers a unique blend of iconic and modern music tailored for the solo electric guitarist.
Featuring self-contained compositions from musical geniuses like Bach, Paganini, Chopin, along with some exciting contemporary artists, this book transcends traditional boundaries to offer a fresh perspective on classical music.
Each piece, carefully selected and arranged, highlights the electric guitar’s versatility and expressive power in the realm of solo guitar performance.
Iconic Pieces:
Syrinx – Claude Debussy
Prelude No. 16, Op. 28 – Frédéric Chopin
Partita No. 1 In B Minor: iii. Courante – J.S. Bach
Partita No. 1 In B Minor: vi. Double – J.S. Bach
Park – Nate Chivers
Caprice No. 16 In G Minor – Niccolò Paganini
Liverpool Counterpoint – Rob Thorpe
Étude No. 12, Op. 25 “Ocean” – Frédéric Chopin
Solo Classical Electric Guitar Includes:
- Rich Repertoire: Explore a diverse collection of pieces, including transcriptions of classical works for violin, cello, or flute, and guitar arrangements of piano pieces.
- Expressive Techniques: Embrace the signature techniques of modern electric guitar, such as bending, distortion, volume swells, tapping, harmonics, and use of a whammy bar.
- Minimalistic Use of Effects: While some pieces call for effects like delay and reverb, their use is kept to a minimum, ensuring accessibility and focusing on the guitar’s natural sound.
- In-Depth Tuition Notes: Benefit from detailed tuition notes for each piece, encouraging experimentation with rubato, melodic phrasing and dynamics for a personalized touch.
- Expert Insight: Gain valuable insights from interviews with professional classical instrumentalists, including flautist Jenny Dyson, pianist Silvia Lucas, and violinist Dewi Tudor Jones.
- Emphasis on Solo Performance: Experience the unique challenge and beauty of solo guitar performances, enhancing your connection with the audience through intimate and honest renditions.
- Free Audio Tracks: Get the most out of your practice sessions with downloadable audio tracks, providing clear references for each piece.
- Accompanying Bonus Video: Complete your learning experience by accessing essential free video of each performance.
Embark on a journey that marries the soulful essence of classical music with the electric guitar’s modern flair! Solo Classical Electric Guitar is an essential addition to the library of any adventurous guitarist.
Order your copy today and redefine your solo guitar performances!
Reasons to Buy From Us
Over 1,000,000 happy customers.
No joke – and not a word of a lie, we’ve sold over a million music tuition methods on Amazon.
Over 10,000 5* Reviews
Our books are consistently the best-selling music titles on Amazon and have received tens of thousands of positive reviews.
Get every example in your book as an audio file – for free!
Reading from your screen is one thing, but learning music is all about hearing it in action. Every book contains a link to download every example and backing track right to your computer
Instant Delivery
Every book is delivered via download and email as soon as you hit buy now.
Learn from legendary musicians
We publish books by the greatest and most influential musicians in the world.
“Whenever I teach students, I ask them about what books they have and they always like the books from Fundamental Changes. You guys have a great reputation! And, of course, I thank you for the opportunity to publish my own book – you did it so well!”
Mike Stern
“I’ve published eight books with Fundamental Changes and each one beautifully teaches a different element of my musical voice on guitar”
Dr Martin Taylor MBE
“The artists you work with, and the quality of your work speaks for itself.”
Tommy Emmanuel
“Wow! You guys work hard and the material you produce is great!”
John Patitucci
“I wish these books had been available when I was learning to play. I can’t recommend them highly enough!”
Ulf Wakenius
“I can’t believe all the great books you’ve published!”
Jennifer Batten
“These books are great! You guys really know your s**t!”
