Theme And Variations Op. 77 (Guitar)

Alexandre Lagoya once said: 'For one Guitar you can write what the Guitar will allow you to write. For two Guitars you can write what you choose.' While there is a measure of overstatement in this it remains true that themedium of two Guitars allows much greater creative freedom to the composer.There are many kinds of Guitar-duo works- at one extreme the very simple at the other the call for two virtuosi; those in this book inhabit themiddle of this spectrum. They are not in effect accompanied Guitar solos but equal duets in which two players of moderate technical ability converse with one another sharing the lead. This they do without sacrificing musicalinterest.Two of the pieces consist of variations on folk tunes - Shades of Green uses the Irish tune The Next Market Day while Varieties of Scotch is based on the well known Scottish tune YeBanks and Braes. The remaining duet is an affectionate nod in the ragtime direction of Scott Joplin. The two sets of variations are suitable for concert use and Joblinesque is a natural encore piece.

A staple of the serious Guitar reportoire Sor's Variations On A Theme Of Mozart is both beautiful to listen to and rewarding to play. Mozart's contribution is relatively minor Sor having only made use of the basic melody from the theme of The Magic Flute as the basis of the piece; the work as a whole has to be attributed to Sor. It is testament not only to Sor's groundbreaking mastery of his own instrument but also to his general musical genious; this with the brilliant simplicity and familiarity of a Mozart melody blended in.

Charles Postlewate: Homage to Villa-Lobos And Other Compositions is the first compilation of Guitar music for a right hand technique that includes the little finger.The 12 complete compositions includeoriginal pieces by Charles Postlewate (Homage to Villa-Lobos Variations on a Theme of Prokofiev and Improvisation on Green Dolphin Street) transcriptions of piano pieces by Claude Debussy (La puerta del vino and Dr. Gradus adParnassum) arrangements of Peruvian popular songs (José Mar a and Virgins of the Sun) and new editions of standard repertoire pieces - two studies by Fernando Sor and the beautiful tremolo study by Agust n Barrios An Alm for theLove of God. Postlewate also includes excerpts of two other standard repertoire pieces by Federico Moreno Torroba (Sonatina) and Heitor Villa-Lobos (Prelude #2) - which are published elsewhere under copyright restrictions -to show the advantage of using the little finger. These pieces demonstrate new right hand techniques for the classical Guitar that use the little finger in the playing of scales chords arpeggios tremolos and harmonics. Theyalso show the advantage of using the little finger for speed accuracy strength and balance.Spanish Description[Esta es la primera recopilación de música para la guitarra usando una técnica de lamano derecha de cinco dedos que incluye el dedo meñique. Las 12 composiciones completas incluyen piezas originales por Charles Postlewate (Homenaje a Villa-Lobos Varicaciones sobre un tema de Prokofiev e Improvisación sobre Lacalle del delf n verde) transcripciones de piezas para piano por Claude Debussy (La puerta del vino y Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum) arreglos de canciones populares peruanas (José Mar a y V rgenes del sol) y nuevas ediciones de piezasdel repertorio tradicional-dos estudios por Fernando Sor y el bello estudio de trémolo por Agust n Barrios Una limosna por el amor de Dios. Además Postlewate incluye extractos de otras dos piezas del repertorio

Cette édition a été choisie pour le concours de guitare de Michele Pittaluga en 2010. Travail plus populaire de Fernando Sor, se trouve probablement être ses meilleurs de toute façon. Lorsque Andrés Segovia a commencé à jouer régulièrement sa place dans le répertoire de guitare a été garanti. Il s'agit d'un tirage à part des oeuvres complètes du Volume 2 de DRH pour guitare. / Guitare

Après l'interprétation du thème 'por Bulerias', on développe une étude détaillée des sept 'falsetas' (variations) et du 'remate' (coda), en montrant un ample évantail de possibilité de 'rasgueados'. Chaque variation est interprétée: sur un tempo lent accompagné par un métronome et sur un tempo de Buleria accompagné par les palmas, cajon et basse. En option plusieurs pistes de vidéo pour que les guitaristes et les bassistes puissent s'exercer. Livret de partitions inclus, en fançais, espagnol, allemand, anglais et japonnais. / Guitare (Fingerpick)

Transcribed arranged and edited by concert guitarist David Nadal. This unique anthology samples the vast repertoire available for the beginning and intermediate guitarist. A number of these pieces have never appeared in a modern edition while others have found their place among the world's best-loved compositions. Ranging from the earliest Italian lute tablatures to an arrangement of the American Favourite 'Dixie's Land' this edition will have something for everyone and must be the only one of its type in print.

9 pieces in Latin Style-9 Latin style pieces for both study and performance plus notes on the scores & fingering glossary of chord symbols and notes on rasgueados. The A-B-A-C-A Choros form is used as a basic structure for all of the pieces and the styles and moods of the music vary from traditional and classical to Bossa Nova and jazz samba. In Brasil the Choros (diminutive Chorinho) owes its development to musicians performing either solo or in groups who often being obliged to play long hours during functions and festivals would improvise and create variations on popular and traditional themes. The compositions here are all based on this idea of stating a theme andthen creating variations & contrasts. Although the melodic harmonic and rhythmic content of the Choros/Chorinho has evolved greatly over time its underlying beat feel is traditionally 2 per measure and written with a 2/4 time signature. This generally makes comfortable reading for the guitar player because the beamed note groupings define clearly the rhythm patterns to be played. However much music that originally appeared in 2/4 time is now published in 4/4 with a cut time feel and which seems to be favoured by many musicians including guitarists who work in folk and popular idioms. For this edition the time signature which allows a clearer page presentation is chosen for each piece and no musical difference between the 2/4 and the Cut-time signatures is intended.

The guitar?s entrance into American culture began in the early 1800s introduced primarily by visiting and immigrant Spanish guitarists. Many of these newly arrived Spaniards exerted great influence on the guitar?s development in19th century America. The works in this book contain the compositions and arrangements of eight noted 19th century Hispanic American guitarist/composers with an emphasis on their works that reflect Latin themes or rhythms.Rounding out this anthology are dance forms such as the Habanera Jota Cachucha Sevillaño Spanish Mazurka and other Spanish dance related works along with extended concert pieces such as Theme and Variations Serenades Polonaises and a delightful arrangement of The Celebrated Spanish Retreat a programmatic work with an unusual ?C? tuning and novel harmonic effects crafted to imitate the bugles horns and drums as heard on the battlefield. Thebook features twenty-one solos and two duets which range in difficulty from easy to advanced. An extensive and well researched text along with photos and a companion recording by acclaimed guitarist/scholar Douglas Back help tomake this a landmark book.

Diese Sammlung will einen Einstieg in Fernando Sors oeuvre ermöglichen und enthält die leichtesten seiner Kompositionen, angefangen von kleinen Etüden und Übungsstücken bis hin zu leichteren Vortrags- und Konzertstücken. Sor komponierte eine Vielzahl solcher Stücke für seine Lehrtätigkeit (letztlich auch aus Geldmangel). Sie sind für den Anfänger konzipiert und auch heute noch hervorragend für den Unterricht geeignet. Die Stücke sind entzückend und von besonderer Schönheit und es ist erstaunlich, wie einfallsreich Sor sie technisch wie musikalisch gestaltet hat. / Guitare