Derek Hasted writes "This is a real crowd-pleaser that will suit any concert.

This arrangement is closely based on the version that the group 'Sky' played (with the electric guitar 'break') rather than the version for solo guitar. A version of my arrangement was originally performed by the Hampshire Guitar Orchestra, and the soundclip sitting alongside this score in the SheetMusicPress shop is part of a recording they made live in Concert. That soundclip features different sizes of classical guitar, but the arrangement here is for 4 ordinary guitars - or for a bigger sound, a large ensemble.

The essence of the electric guitar solo in Sky?s arrangement is captured in this arrangement in Guitar 1a, but it?s hard to play without a cutaway guitar, so there?s a second version with the solo an octave lower in Guitar 1b. The rest of the Guitar 1 parts are identical.

Both the Guitar 1 parts and the Guitar 2 part have finger positions shown on the score - this is so that all the fast runs can be slurred, which gives the melody a nice articulation and takes some of the workload away from the right hand. If you prefer to stay in one position and pluck the runs, that works well too.

I hope you enjoy this piece!"

This is one of a large and growing range of accessible ensembles from experienced arranger Derek Hasted, and is supplied as full score and parts. Check out Derek's other arrangements - search SheetMusicPlus for Derek Hasted and you'll see the full list, all with soundclips and sample score. Derek's website at www.derek-hasted.co.uk/smp has all the arrangements grouped by "number of instruments".

Rocky Road to Dublin - Arranged for four guitars by Dan Jones

"Rocky Road to Dublin" is a 19th-century Irish song.
Ittells of the trials and experiences of a young man as he travels to Liverpoolin England, via Dublin, from his rural home in Tuam, Ireland.

Thepiece is a favourite instrumental in 9/8 time. It has the characteristics of aslip jig, with five accents in the bar, on quavers 1,3,4,6 and7. These can beheard in the first bar in guitar 1. In the sung version, the singer sings ?1,2, 3, 4, 5? to correspond with these.

Thisarrangement balances the melodic interest across all four guitar parts. It issuitable for intermediate/advanced players.



Asplit screen video of the arranger performing the piece will be uploaded here before the end of March 2021.

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ISBN 9781619112612. Guitar quartets scored by the legendary guitarist, Laurindo Almeida. Included are the movements in his acclaimed "Los Angeles Aquarelle Suite" ("North Hollywood", "Sunset Boulevard", "Latin Quarters", "San Fernando Mission", "Beverly Hills" and "Harbor Freeway".) The score and 1st guitar part are by separate parts for guitar 2 through 4.

American minimalism music by Philip Glass arranged for guitar ensemble (4 guitars and acoustic bass). Ideal for college or high school level programs. Although fairly simple, this arrangement of the soundtrack of The Truman Show is a true crowd pleaser during public performances and concerts. The score and individual Parts included all have fingerings.

This arrangement comes in the following format, all provided in this one download:*A score with notes and TAB*A score with notes only (to facilitate page turns at the request of teachers)*Parts in notes and TAB*Parts with notes onlyThe melody set here is traditionally used for a setting of the beautiful Robert \'Rabbie\' Burns poem \'Ye Banks and Braes\'. The actual melody is much older and its origin unknown.The arrangement here is intended for an ensemble of guitars of mixed levels of experience. The verses and chorus are set in both G major, A major and then G major again. Groups can shorten or lengthen a performance if desired, according to experience.Arrangement details are as follows:Guitar 1 - has the main melody and also plays in harmony with Guitar 2. Higher-position playing is required later in the arrangement, if the the full version is performed.Guitar 2 - often harmonises, and plays in canon with Guitar 1. There is some high-position playing required in the full version.Guitar 3 - is intended for beginners and is an optional part. It consists of dotted half notes (minims) throughout.Guitar 4 - has chords throughout. I have provided chord symbols for those familiar with this system. The harmonies given in the notes and TAB are designed to facilitate left-hand chord changes. For a wealth of arrangements, compositions and writings to suit guitarists of all levels of experience, please visit www.danjonesguitarist.com.

Live and Let Die - by Paul and Linda McCartney (Wings)Arranged for Guitar Ensemble (Quartet with Optional Bass Guitar Part) by Dan Joneswww.danjonesguitarist.comYour download will give you the following:A directors\\\' score with notes and TABA directors\\\' score with notes only (to facilitate page turns)All parts in notes onlyAll parts in notes and TABAn optional bass part in bass clef with bass TAB for maximum flexibilityChord symbols within the Guitar 4 partThis arrangement is designed for more-experienced players and will make an excellent showpiece or encore piece. The use of percussion and high ranges, as well as the dramatic tempo changes give the work a sense of theatre and virtuosity.Live and Let Die was composed by the McCartneys as the title theme to the James Bond film of the same name in 1973. It was produced by Beatles producer George Martin.The song enjoyed a resurgence in popularity when it was covered by the American hard rock band Guns N\\\' Roses in 1991.For a huge range of pieces for guitar ensemble music, solos, teaching material, books and much more, please visit: www.danjonesguitarist.comI very much hope you enjoy performing Live and Let Die.A YouTube video of a performance will follow soon.