A Whiter Shade of Pale - by Procol Harum

Arranged for Guitar Quartet by Dan Jones

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This arrangement gives quartets the chance to explore a different, melodic and popular repertoire.
It is of intermediate difficulty, with the Guitars 3 and 4 parts being technically easier than Guitars 1 and 2.

The download includes a full, score, individual parts for all players and directors' notes.

Notes for Performers

Guitars 1 & 2 are suitable for intermediate players.

Guitar 3 has been fingered to obtain maximum sonority from the instrument. The part can be re-fingered for those with limited experience..

Guitar 4 is played with string 6 tuned to D. It is suitable for early intermediate players.

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