ISBN 9781513459547. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This book of 53 intermediate-level guitar pieces is derived from Le Secret des Muses, a two-volume collection of lute tablature by Nicolas Vallet (c. 1583 c. 1642). Born in France, by 1614 Vallet had relocated to Amsterdam where he established a dance school and was active as a composer, lute teacher and leader of a consort that played at weddings and festivals. Le Secret des Muses is among the last published collections of French lute tablature intended for the 10-course Renaissance lute, which was ultimately supplanted by the larger 13-course Baroque model. Most of these pieces consist of traditional European dance forms, but also contains a few settings of popular lute themes and longer works suitable for concert performance are included. Written in standard notation only with occasional drop-D tuning, these pieces make excellent sight-reading and warmup material as well as historically significant concert selections.

English - French - German.

The third volume is the latest addition to the Baroque Guitar Anthology series and contains 16 original works by composers of the 17th and 18th centuries, transcribed for guitar by co-author Stuart Willis.

Including pieces by Weiss, de Visee, Hagen and Daube amongst others, it presents a carefully selected range of work, and, as with the other volumes in the series, is ideal for any players interested in gaining an insight into the richness and variety of the Baroque guitar and lute repertoire.

The book contains composer biographies and teaching notes on all of the works.

Suitable for students of ca. 6-7 years of playing experience, or those of grades 5-6 level.

Also available:

Baroque Guitar Anthology:
Vol 1 - ED 13357
Vol 2 - ED 13437
Vol 4 - ED 13489
Romantic Guitar Anthology:
Vol 1 - ED 13110
Vol 2 .- ED 13111
Vol 3 - ED 13112
Vol 4 - ED 13113



BAROQUE GUITAR ANTHOLOGIES - press reviews

This is a significant contribution to Baroque literature... teacher and student are the lucky beneficiaries of this great collection. Jens, Stuart and Schott are all to be congratulated. - COLIN TOMMIS, EUROPEAN GUITAR TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

ISBN 9781513459912. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This collection presents 51 carefully selected examples of Renaissance and Baroque music ranging from lute and 5-course Baroque guitar works to solo and ensemble vocal pieces and fiddle tunes. Much of this music lies outside of the standard guitar repertoire yet is frequently played by ensembles at Renaissance and Early Music festivals. For this book, guitarist/musicologist Keith Calmes has tastefully arranged this splendid music for solo classic guitar, including an outstanding downloadable companion audio recording. Aficionados of Early Music will recognize many of the themes herein, including the hit tunes of the day by Praetorius, Sanz, Cutting, Narvaez, and the anonymous composer of Greensleeves. Have you ever wondered which Early Music composers inspired Joaquin Rodrigos concertos? Those works are in here! By contrast, many of these pieces will sound completely new, even to lifelong guitarists. Written in standard notation only with ample fingering, guitarists and audiences alike will appreciate the music in this book. Includes access to online audio.