CMP 500

MIXIT - Bob Power

£6.50

A rock-style number in straight tempo, with an optional 16 bar improvising section, based on two mixolydian modes and a blues scale; improvisation ideas included. 4 guitars plus rhythm and bass.

Level D

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 501

HUNKY-DORIAN - Ian Gammie

£6.50

A Latin chôro piece also in straight tempo, needing a fluent reader for Guitar I, but with easier parts for Guitars 2, 3 and 4; the bass is ad lib. Improvisation ideas included. 4 guitars plus rhythm and bass.

Level D

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 502

A DORIMIX - Bob Power. (4 or 5 guitars with bass ad lib)

£6.50

In swing tempo. A very tuneful exploration of the Dorian mode ideally suited to the less experienced, with hints on improvising extra repeats.

Level C

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 503

WHERE DID THE FOURTH BEAT GO? - Bob Power

£6.50

A swing tempo jazz waltz, played to great accalaim at the 1995 National Guitar Orchestra Competition (4 guitars+ rhythm and bass).

Level E

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 504

YOU ALONE - Ian Gammie. (4 guitars + rhythm and bass)

£6.50

By Ian Gammie. A gentle ballad number in straight tempo; the lower three parts are within the range of less experienced players.

Level C/D

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 505

I WANTCHA TO KNOW - Ian Gammie

£6.50

A brisk swing in the style of the 1930's (4 guitars + rhythm and bass)

Level D

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 506

THE SUN WAS ALWAYS SHINING - Ian Gammie

£7.50

A breezy jazz waltz with just a hint of melancholy in the middle eight. 4 guitars plus rhythm and bass.

Level D

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 507

TINO LATINO - Ian Gammie

£7.50

A bouncy latin number, with the usual opportunities for adding improvised ideas on repeats. There is a disc with a backing track, so that potential soloists can practise privately before launching themselves into an ensemble. See also CMP 107 4 guitars plus rhythm guitar and a bass ad lib.

Level D

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

This edition has the score of CMP 507 plus a solo part with various written examples of improvisation and further suggestions for the player to explore. The CD backing track provides ample opportunity to experiment once the player has got the feel of the basic chord sequence and style..

CMP 508

LULLABY of SOLIHULL - Ian Gammie. (4 guitars, bass ad lib)

£6.00

A swinging jazz number with sone written solos and ideas for improvising. 3 melody parts and a rhythm guitar, bass ad lib.

Level C/D

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 510

SAMBATINA - Latin Jazz by Ian Gammie

£6.50

Latin jollities with a samba beat and the usual flexible format of this jazz series. 4 guitar parts plus rhythm and bass, with an open section in the middle for improvising. All parts have a selection of scale patterns and other suggestions for getting started on improvising, though the piece is self-sufficient as it stands if no one wants to chance their arm. Can also be played with smaller forces, minimum two guitars, one playing melody, one playing rhythm.

Level C/D

Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each