Adrian Allan Books

Covering fifty songs from Paul McCartney's post-Beatles career, this volume offers in-depth essays analyzing various musical elements like tonality and harmony. It delves into McCartney's bass guitar techniques and introduces key compositional concepts, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with music theory through an extensive index. The book features essays on McCartney's style and cultural impact, alongside an interview with Wings' drummer Geoff Britton and fan anecdotes, resulting in a comprehensive study of over 170,000 words.

This collection features 20 songs by Robert Burns, meticulously arranged for guitar and voice. Each piece includes full fingerstyle arrangements presented in both standard notation and tablature, complemented by chord symbols and detailed notes. The volume showcases beloved classics such as "Ae Fond Kiss," "Tam Glen," and "Highland Mary," offering a rich exploration of Burns' lyrical genius. Ideal for musicians seeking to perform traditional Scottish music, this book enhances both technical skill and appreciation for the genre.

Featuring a collection of engaging guitar duets for both pupil and teacher, this volume offers parts designed for beginner to intermediate levels (grades 1-3). The pupil parts are simplified and located in lower positions, while the teacher parts provide musical depth. It includes a diverse selection of pieces, such as "A Basque Lullaby," "Fishermen's Evening Song," and "The Minstrel Boy," making it an enriching resource for enhancing guitar skills through enjoyable collaboration.

This collection features 21 intermediate arrangements for classical and fingerstyle guitar, presented in both notation and tablature. It includes beloved pieces from Stephen Foster, folk, and parlour songs, alongside classical themes. Notable selections are "My Old Kentucky Home," "Beautiful Dreamer," and "Waltz From Swan Lake." Each arrangement is accompanied by a detailed introduction with notes about the songs, providing context and enhancing the learning experience for guitarists.

Featuring a selection of nineteen beloved songs by Burns, this collection is designed for guitar and voice, complete with both notation and tablature. It offers insights into Burns' life and works, enhancing the reader's understanding of his contributions to music and literature. Additionally, an appendix with ukulele chords makes it accessible for more musicians. Notable songs include "A Man's a Man for A' That," "Auld Lang Syne," and "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose," showcasing the depth and variety of his lyrical genius.

Featuring a collection of eight parlour songs, this book offers arrangements for classical and fingerstyle guitar alongside vocal parts. Each song is tailored for medium voice in accessible keys, ensuring professional performance quality. It includes detailed notes on the songs, their historical context, and performance practices, as well as recordings from the era. Additionally, tablature is provided for guitarists who prefer this format, enhancing the learning experience. Notable songs include "Roses of Picardy" and "A Perfect Day."

Focusing on Paul McCartney's musical journey from 1970 onward, this analysis serves as a resource for students, educators, and fans seeking deeper insights into his work. It features accessible essays on eighty of his post-Beatles songs, including release details, instrumentation, and musical techniques like chord patterns and vocal harmony. Each chapter explores his life through the decades, culminating in a summary of his stylistic characteristics. An appendix lists recording locations, making it an essential guide for understanding McCartney's contributions to music.

Featuring nineteen beloved songs by Burns, this collection is designed for guitar and voice, with arrangements for flute or recorder included. It offers insights into Burns' life and works, enhancing the reader's appreciation of his music. Additionally, an appendix with ukulele chords makes it accessible for players of various instruments, making this a versatile resource for both musicians and fans of Burns.

This collection features a diverse array of duets for pupil and teacher, showcasing songs from various cultures around the globe. The selections include traditional pieces like "Blow Away The Morning Dew" and "Old Dan Tucker," alongside international favorites such as "Sakura" and "Mwana Wange." Each song offers a unique opportunity for musical collaboration, blending educational elements with cultural exploration. Perfect for enhancing vocal skills and fostering a love for global music, this volume is an enriching resource for both students and educators.

This book chronicles the development of Greenbank House from its origins in a rural Toxteth Park in the mid 18th century to the present day. Home to the prominent merchant Rathbone family from 1788 until it was donated by them in 1944 to the University of Liverpool, successive heads and other family members played significant roles in advocacy of the abolition of the slave trade, parliamentary and municipal reform, nurse education and district nursing, higher education, and women's rights. Copiously illustrated with plans, engravings, photographs, and a Rathbone family tree, this fascinating book draws on the archives of the Rathbone family to observe the wider political, social, religious and literary relationships they enjoyed, as well as taking into account the observations of visitors, including John Dalton, the eminent chemist, and John James Audubon, the American naturalist and painter. Recollections of alumni and former University staff contribute to the account of Greenbank's service as an Annex of Derby Hall of Residence, 1947-63, and then as a popular staff-student club, 1963-88. A grade 2* property, over the last five years Greenbank has undergone a major programme of repair and restoration of its distinctive 18th century, Gothic, and Victorian wings, to provide conference, corporate, and student social use accommodation.