Ten Concert Pieces for Classic Guitar Duo

Jorge Cardoso is a recognized performer who has travelled the world over giving hundreds or concerts as a soloist, in duos, and with orchestras. There are innumerable recordings of his performances, and he is a prolific composer whose works have been recorded by other guitarists in more than thirty albums. Cardoso is also a master teacher with followers around the world. This DVD traces the historical path of the guitar, showing the instrument's ancestors and tracing its development to its current form. It includes a visit to the workshops of Manuel Contreras II and Ars Antiqva, Jose Angel Espejo's workshop, followed by a detailed analysis of the factors that contribute to the proper development of classical guitar technique. The DVD covers everything from the seat, the position of the body, and the devices used to improve it 'Aguado's machine?, Sor's support system, the foot-rest, attachments, and an ingenious, simple and practical system created by the author, to the mechanical workings of the hand, its main ways of gripping, and the problems posed by the ring finger. All of these topics are approached through the scientific reasoning of the author, backed up by his knowledge as a doctor. As Jorge Cardoso says in the introduction, this course 'can be useful both to beginners and to more advanced players. . . it can be useful to anyone who plays a plucked stringed instrument.? It includes basic demonstrations and explanations about how the hands work from the moment they are placed on the guitar, as well as exercises and concert pieces of the highest level. There is a discussion of strumming technique, of 'toque mixto? and four complete pieces interpreted by the author. The course will also be useful for electric guitarists and others who have focused on the use of the pick and have neglected other essential guitar techniques. UK product number 8353412233. / Guitare Classique / 125 pages / niveau : Multiple Levels / Dvd - Format: 7,5 X 5,25

The tenth concerto in B minor in L'Estro Armonico (best translated as The Harmonious Inspiration) which is edited here in A minor - for four solo guitars - is one of the most famous in the entire collection -- indeed inVivaldi's entire output. Scored for four solo violins two solo violas solo violoncello and an strings orchestra. Johann Sebastian Bach not only admired Vivaldi's Opus 3; he copied it openly. In a general sense the Vivaldipieces gave impetus to much that is in the German master's Brandenburg Concertos. More particulary six concertos of Vivaldi's Opus 3 were copied by Bach as the basis for six of his concertos: two for 0rgan (BWV 593 and 596 basedon Opus 3 nos. 8 and 11 respectively) three for solo harpsichord ) BWV 978 972 and 976 based on Opus 3 nos. 3 9 and 12 respectively) and one for four harpsichords and orchestra in A minor (BWV 1065 based on Opus 3 no. 10).Bach frequently rewrote concertos scored for one kind of instrument substituting another. It is evident that Bach thought not so much in terms of the violinistic nature of the originals but in their harmonic and rhythmicpotential which could be realized on any instrument. Since Bach has already justified an arrangement of Opus 3 number 10 by the great aesthetic success of his four-harpsichord version it serves to reason that an arrangementfor four guitars is equally valid. Just as Bach preserved everything of the original Vivaldi and added only a few doubling to accomodate the left hands of the harpsichordists so in this version the substitution of guitars is donewith little or no change of original-notes. The arpeggios especially prominent in the second movement lend themselves ideally to guitar playing and the ability of the guitar to play both lyrical lines as well as passage worksuits the violinistic lines and passages of the original.

This collection includes 58 pieces of music by the Spanish Guitar master Fernando Sor as well as audio of the entire book recorded by Ben Bolt. Ben Bolt believes these pieces are the 'bestof the best' for developing technique musicianship and exposing the guitarist to the ingenious musical world of Fernando Sor. Regardless of your current level of expertise this music will be a joy to learn and listento. Pieces include: Napoleon's Theme E Minor at Midnight Rhapsody in D March of the Wooden Soldier and Easter Hymn. Ben Bolt's digital recordings of his arrangements are superb. Hiswarm tone and singing vibrato bring Sor's music to life. All interpretations are classically correct. He plays on his Fleta and Sons concert Guitar made in Barcelona Spain (1976).

Romantic Arias for Classical Guitar is a collection of the world’s most beloved songs from the world of opera. An aria is a song performed during an opera that listeners are the most familiar with.These “pop songs of opera' provide an entry point for those unfamiliar with the opera repertoire considered by many as the most expressive genre of western music. For those who are familiar with the world of opera you willrecognize the selections here as the arias most beloved by millions of listeners around the world. This project a labor of love by master guitarist Steve Eckels contains the most famous melodies by composers Verdi andPuccini including the great operas La Traviata  Madame Butterfly  La Bohème  Turandot  Nabucco  Tosca and Rigoletto. Alsoincluded are Massenet’s Meditation Delibes’ Flower Duet Offenbach’s Barcarolle  Bizet’s Habanera and others. The pieces have been arrangedfor recreational or concert guitarists and have been meticulously fingered and engraved for ease of learning. The author has also provided music reading warm-ups to assist in learning the pieces. Eckels’ performances of allthe arrangements on YouTube will provide an aid in familiarizing yourself with the most beloved songs ever written.  Includes access to online audio.

Whether for lessons or the first little concerts - 'Easy Concert Pieces' for guitar contains easy and well-known solo pieces, carefully selected according to technical and musical demands: Vol. 1 easy, Vol. 2 intermediate. Apart from original guitar pieces by Aguado, Mertz, Diabelli, Carulli, Sor, or Carcassi, this edition also contains easily playable arrangements of classical masterpieces such as Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons', Handel's 'Fireworks Music', Mozart's 'Magic Flute' or Verdi's 'Chorus of Hebrew Slaves'. The arrangements want to provide access to the masterpieces of concert literature and encourage the joy of classical music. All pieces are recorded on the accompanying CD. / Guitare

25 Stücke für Gitarre solo-This repertoire book presents 25 pieces for classical guitar inspired by pop music designed to appeal to young students in particular. The collection contains melodic and atmospheric ballads as well as some great swing Latin ragtime and jazz style numbers. The pieces span a range of levels from easy to moderately difficult with complete fingerings and tempo indications. The accompanying CD provides first-class performances by the up-and-coming concert guitarist Julia Trintschuk. These are intended to give an example of interpretation and to encourage a deeper study of the music.

Upon its first publication in 1995, Pumping Nylon became an instant classic and a must-have technique handbook for all classical guitarists---and many guitarists of other styles as well. This complete edition includes additional early intermediate through advanced repertoire. Scott Tennant's encouraging style, sense of humor, and unique approach to technical training helped Pumping Nylon gain countless devotees throughout the world. At the heart of Pumping Nylon is the famous Daily Warm-Up Routine, which includes 11 clever, helpful exercises to get both hands in shape and ready to play while also improving your technical skills. These invaluable technique lessons are supplemented by Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies, Tarrega arpeggio studies, and music examples from Bach, Turina, and Rodrigo. In addition, original compositions by guitar luminaries Brian Head and Andrew York reinforce the material while also providing concert-worthy repertoire. This second edition of Pumping Nylon Complete incorporates even more great material with new pieces by Evan Hirschelman, Guiliani's Left Hand Studies, Op. 1, and new technical exercises in tremolo and balancing chord voicings. The music engravings have been improved for easier readability, and a brand-new correlating video, available to download or stream, has been included. If Pumping Nylon Complete is already in your library, it's time to upgrade to this second edition, which is even better than the original. If you are just now discovering Scott Tennant's masterpiece, this is a great opportunity to jump on board and start enjoying this classic. Your practice routine and technical prowess will improve, and you'll have fun as you learn. Complete Second Edition Features* All of the original complete edition content, including easy to advanced repertoire * Three new performance pieces * Giuliani's Left-Hand Studies, Op. 1 * New lessons and exercises * Improved music engravings * An updated, high-definition video to stream or download / Guitare Classique

These books each bring together for the first time nine pieces from ABRSM?s Guitar syllabus from 2019. The pieces have been carefully selected to provide an attractive and varied range of music to perform in exams concerts or anywhere else! Covering a broad range of styles these books are an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The books also contain helpful footnotes and for those preparing for exams useful syllabus information. They each features two solos and one duet drawn from each of Lists A B and C giving candidates a choice of repertoire for their exam in one easy-to-use book. Book Only.