Birthday Waltz W. L. Hayden (fl. late 19 century) In 19th Century America, guitarists, banjo players, composers and publishers were all very busy producing sheet music of all kinds for guitar and banjo. From classical compositions, to jigs, reels, songs, arrangements, instruction books and even transcriptions from operas for solo guitar, we are now making …
Opus 725 Song of the North W. L. Hayden (fl. late 19 century) In 19th Century America, guitarists, banjo players, composers and publishers were all very busy producing sheet music of all kinds for guitar and banjo. From classical compositions, to jigs, reels, songs, arrangements, instruction books and even transcriptions from operas for solo guitar, …
Christmas Time is Here by Vince Guaraldi (1928-1976) Vincent Anthony “Vince” Guaraldi was an Italian American jazz musician and pianist noted for his innovative compositions and arrangements and for composing music for animated adaptations of the Peanuts comic strip. Guaraldi was born in San Francisco, California, the son of a doting and devout Catholic mother, …
Variations on Nearer My God to Thee by Justin Holland by Justin Holland (1819-1877) Justin Holland was an African-American classical musician, guitarist, composer and arranger. It’s safe to say that Justin Holland was the one of the most important American guitarists of his generation. The first Black man to make an important contribution to the …
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Poinciana (Song of the Tree) by Nat Simon (1900-?) Simon, Nat, composer, author, pianist; b. Newburgh, N.Y. Attended Newburgh High School. Had school ‘orchestra. Organized own orchestra and played at West Point Military Academy and at New York Military Acad., Cornwall, N.Y. and at dances throughout Hudson Valley. Then to New York as pianist in …
Classical Gas by Mason Williams (1938-) Classical Gas is a guitar piece like no other, an anthem for an era, the most influential, most played, most loved instrumental hit of all time. This song-written more than 40 years ago-has been used as the theme music for Granada Television’s watchdog broadcast “This is your right” running …
Dee by Randy Rhoads Randall William “Randy” Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. A teacher of classical guitar, Rhoads mixed his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. “Dee” was written for Rhoad’s mother and the track …
Dixies Land by Justin Holland by Justin Holland (1819-1877) Justin Holland was an African-American classical musician, guitarist, composer and arranger. It’s safe to say that Justin Holland was the one of the most important American guitarists of his generation. The first Black man to make an important contribution to the classic guitar.
My Old Kentucky Home by Steven Foster (1826-1864) Stephen Collins Foster known as the “father of American music”, was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States of the 19th century. His songs — such as “Oh! Susanna”, “Camptown Races”, “Old Folks at Home” (“Swanee River”), “Hard Times Come Again No More”, “My Old Kentucky Home”, …
Heathers Song by Andy McKee (1979-) Andy McKee is an American fingerstyle guitar player. His style of playing and his compositions have earned him a considerable international fanbase. In late 2006, a live performance of his signature song “Drifting” became a Featured Video on YouTube and MySpace, achieving over 40 million views on the former …
