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I am a semi-retired Folksinger, retired Army Bandsman, currently teaching Guitar Ensemble, String Ensembles, Concert Choir, and Recorder Ensemble, grades 3 - 8. Next time I retire though, I am going right back into folk singing. (It keeps me humble)
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>>>We Went over 70,000 downloads, so the next goal is to get to 100,000. (Maybe even by the end of the year? < hope, hope >) When I was first invited to this webpage, I never thought it was possible, but now I have to admit that I am genuinely hopeful.
>>>Three songs have gone over 1,000 downloads now. I can't wait to find material that is at least as useful. Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.
>>>Finally got the Sol-Feg files uploaded. I would love to get feedback on these.
I would love to hear if something you found on this page convinced you to become a member. I don't get anything for it and I'm not looking for bragging rights. I would just like to know if this page is helping out Mike in any way. I don't want his generosity to me, to become a burden for this site. If something else was a deciding factor, be sure and let Mr. Daly know about that as well. If there is anything that any one of us can do to keep this online, I'm sure we can find a way to get it done. Oh, and if you actually read down this far, thank you bunches. My students are used to me but I may be a bit overwhelming to the general public.
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Description: This is basically, the same set of exercises deliberately written for all six strings. When it is used sparingly, it helps students to recognize the relationship between the strings, as well as to gain facility along the first five frets of the guitar. (open, first, and second position) If it is used too often it can bore students to death and make them hate you. Someday I am going to write an accompaniment part to all of these, but honestly, I just bang out chords on the piano when I use it!
Product Number: 1012004118 Series: Guitar Solo Pages: 2
Description: First to second year guitar solo with and without shorthand notation. This is a lovely carol with a little bit of "Salsa" (syncopation) in it.
Description: Fairly complicated accompaniment, this should be played by an intermediate guitar ensemble. Nice tune and when it all comes together it can be very rewarding for the players.
Product Number: 1012004092 Series: Guitar Ensemble Pages: 2
Description: This is a simple guitar ensemble arrangement for first year players. It is written with and without shorthand notation.
Product Number: 1012004158 Series: Guitar Ensemble Pages: 1
Description: This is a quick score I wrote for some friends. It is here because they live halfway around the world and I promised to put it here for them. We agree that this is a wonderful way to pass music back and forth between friends. I'm amazed at how becoming a member of this site has put me back in touch with so many peers and friends! It is a three part guitar ensemble piece without shorthand notation, in E minor. If you need the shorthand notation, just let me know and I will get to it as soon as I can.
