The Wild Mountain Thyme - also known as Will Ye Go Lassie Go' is a much-loved traditional Scottish song, the text celebrates the onset of summer.

This download includestwo versions of the score: one with notes only and the second, notes with TABbelow. Full fingering suggestions (as used by the arranger) are given.

The Wild MountainThyme is a much-loved traditional Scottish song, the text celebrates the onsetof summer.

In making thisarrangement I am attempting to create a work suitable for the more-advanced orconcert player. My intention has been to use the original theme to construct apiece with structure and harmonic depth.

The melody ispresented in a number of contrasting harmonisations and also with the theme presentedin the bass.

I am excited at theidea of using well-known themes to create a concert repertoire suitable for allenvironments and which will appeal to guitarists and non-guitarists alike.

Dan's recording of The Wild Mountain Thyme can be heard on his album 'Les Cerisiers' available from digital platforms or by contacting Dan at his website danjonesguitarist.com.

I hope very much you enjoy playingThe Wild Mountain Thyme.

Scarborough Fair - arranged for solo guitar by Dan Jones

This download includestwo versions of the score: one with notes only and the second, notes with TABbelow. Full fingering suggestions (as used by the arranger) are given.

Scarborough Fair is a much-lovedtraditional English ballad, the text of which dates back to medieval times. Ithas been recorded many times by contemporary artists, most famously, Simon andGarfunkel.

In making thisarrangement I am attempting to create a work suitable for the more-advanced orconcert player. My intention has been to use the original theme to construct apiece with structure and harmonic depth.

Scarborough Fair iscomposed in the beautiful, ambient Dorian mode. It is firstly presented in ADorian and midway, modulates to D Dorian before returning to the original modewith a coda. By adjusting the sixth degree of the scale the theme is also heardin Aeolian mode.

I am excited at theidea of using well-known themes to create a concert repertoire suitable for allenvironments and which will appeal to guitarists and non-guitarists alike.

I have also triedperforming the piece with a capo placed at the second fret when I have felt myprogramme needed more harmonic variety.

A film and recordingof me performing the arrangement can be found in the link given on this page orat danjonesguitarist.com.

I hope very much you enjoy playingScarborough Fair.

The Flower Duet From the opera Lakmé

By Léo Delibes (Arranged for Guitar Solo by Dan Jones)

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TheFlower Duet was writtenby the French composer Léo Delibes. It is set for two voices (sopranoand mezzo-soprano) and occurs during act one of Delibes? opera Lakmé whichwas premiered in Paris in 1883.

Your single download will provide you with the score in notes and TAB and also in a notes-alone version.

The work is one ofthe best-loved arias of all time. It has become iconic due to its use in TV, film,and advertising. Most recently, it is known as the soundtrack to a BritishAirways commercial.

The aria makes an ideal piece of repertoire foradvanced-intermediate and professional guitarists. It is perfect for thoseplaying gigs, in restaurants, at weddings and as a piece of popular repertoirein a recital.

My arrangement is inspired by one made by thefantastic guitarist and arranger Bridget Mermikides. I am grateful to Bridgetfollow allowing me to develop the arrangement to create something which is moresuited to the advanced-level player.

Fora huge range of arrangements, lessons, videos and scores for guitar solo, andin ensemble, please visit www.danjonesguitarist.com.

To read of life as a guitarist in a sleepyvillage in South West France, check out Dan?s much-loved book, Extracting Goatsfrom Jean-Claude?s Kitchen at www.danjonesauthor.com

I will upload a film and recording of this work before the end of May 2021

Carrickfergus - arranged for solo guitar by Dan Jones

Please note I have also arranged this work for mixed ability guitar ensemble, the score of which can be found here:

https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/carrickfergus-for-guitar-ensemble-digital-sheet-music/21189016

This download includes three versions of the score:

The first with notes and TAB below.

The second with notes only.

The third with TAB only.

All three versions will be bought in the single purchase.

Full fingering suggestions (as used by the arranger) are given.

Carrickfergus is a much-loved traditional Irish song which has been recorded many times by contemporary artists, most famously, Joan Baez.

In making this arrangement I am attempting to create a work suitable for the more-advanced or concert player. My intention has been to use the original theme to construct a piece with structure and harmonic depth.

Carrickfergus is presented here in D major with a mid-way modulation to the dominant - A major.

I am excited at the idea of using well-known themes to create a concert repertoire suitable for all environments and which will appeal to guitarists and non-guitarists alike.

A film and recording of me performing the arrangement can be found in the link given on this page or at danjonesguitarist.com.

I hope very much you enjoy playing Carrickfergus.

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