The Boxer is an iconic work by Simon and Garfunkel. Here it is arranged in four guitar parts, suitable for both quartet or large guitar ensemble.

This arrangement has the following benefits in a single download:

(1) A full score is provided showing both the notes and TAB
(2) Individual parts are provided in both notes and TAB. These are shown on separate sheets. I am aware that many teachers dislike TAB so the option is given to include or exclude it as the purchaser wishes
(3) Each part has melodic interest. The primary vocal lines are played by guitars 1 & 2. Guitar 3 plays accompanying ornamental figures and also the instrumental solos transcribed from the original recording. Guitar 4 plays a finger-style chordal accompaniment throughout using recognisable chord shapes.

The arrangement is appropriate for intermediate players but will be suitable as an unusual repertoire item for professional groups as well. It is an outstanding work for music school concerts. A performance will last for approximately five minutes.

A film showing 16 guitarists playing remotely from all over the world will be uploaded before the end of July 2020.

You can hear and watch a wide range of arrangements for solo guitar and guitar in ensemble suitable for all levels at www.danjonesguitarist.com.

The Boxer was released on the Bridge Over Troubled Water album released in 1970 and is one of the best-loved pieces of repertoire from the folk-rock genre. .

DanJones is a professional guitarist and author.

He worksand teaches between Scotland and France.

Shotgunisa hugely popular song by the singer/songwriter George Ezra. It was released inthe UK in 2018 and was certified as a quadruple platinum seller.

Thisarrangement is designed for teachers and music groups where there is a mixedlevel of experience amongst the players. The key and arrangement support pentatonic shapes recommended by many teachers in early-years learning. Higher positions are also introduced in an accessible way.

All parts are provided in bothnotes and TAB

All ofthe parts are suitable for early ? intermediate players.

Thetechnical ability required for each part is outlined below.

Guitar 1 ? has much of the melodic interest and some higher-positionplaying

Guitar 2 ? also has melodic interest but mainly in lowerareas

Guitar 3 ? a more-simple part for less-experienced players

Guitar 4 ? is an adaptation of the bass line. This part alsohas chord symbols for those who may wish to strum an improvised accompaniment

Fretboard diagrams are supplied using shapes which are easierfor players to switch between.

Tosee and hear Dan?s wide range of arrangements for solo guitar, guitar duet andensembles please visit: www.danjonesguitarist.com

To readof Dan?s life as a musician and family man in rural France, please visit:www.danjonesauthor.com

A film and full recording of this arrangement will be uploaded before the end of February 2020