Boure� in Twelve Keys is a harmonic and technical study for classical guitar based on transpositions of Johann Sebastian Bach's Boure� from Suite in E minor (BWV 996). Boure� in Twelve Keys presents 12 versions of the original piece, each in a different minor key, transporting the performer through the circle of fifths. An excellent resource for sight reading or for practice working in a particular key, the realization of each transposition poses unique challenges and leads the player to explore a range of possibilities for the guitar. Includes the original piece plus eleven transpositions with suggested fingerings and string designations. Note: Retuning required for two of the studies (6=D or 6=D# for the keys of D and D# minor). Some transpositions have been modified slightly to accommodate the range of the guitar.

Item Number: S9.Q49608

The transcription of the famous Ciaccona from the second violin partita BWV 1004, Pegoraro closely adheres to Bach's original musical text and at the same time makes it as practicable as possible for the guitar.

ISBN 9781619117549.

The arts flourished in the Baroque period. Music from that time is still performed worldwide by symphonies, opera companies, choirs, chamber ensembles and soloists on many instruments. The period was characterized by the works of such great artists as J. S. Bach (b. 1685), Handel (b. 1685), Telemann (b. 1681) and many others. These composers defined the rich, ornate and melodic Baroque style of music which we categorize in the classical realm. There was another genre of music flourishing during this period, and that was the common or folk music style characterized by such composers as Ireland's legendary harpist, Turlough O'Carolan (b. 1670).In composing music for this book the author recreated harmonic and melodic elements of this great musical age, while adding some contemporary twists. All of the etudes are original and will serve to enhance guitar technique, phrasing, expression, note- reading ability, and knowledge of the entire guitar fingerboard. Fingering and string markings are included where appropriate.In addition to facilitating the many technical and aesthetic aspects of performing at an advanced level on the guitar, these etudes may be used successfully in concerts or recitals. This book is an ideal companion for the other books in the Mel Bay Achieving Guitar Artistry series, which is designed to condition and guide the developing guitarist to an advanced level of proficiency, regardless of the style of music performed.

ISBN 9781619113060. An exact contemporary of Bach and Handel, Domenico Scarlatti was already a celebrated composer in Italy by the time he moved to Portugal. Later he traveled to Spain, where he worked as a harpsichord instructor for Princess Maria Barbara. The lessons he wrote for her are among the most imaginative and unpredictable pieces from the whole baroque period. His music translates very well to the guitar, an instrument where his style is completely at home. This set of 30 sonatas transcribed by acclaimed guitarist Fabio Zanon includes new transcriptions of all-time favorites and some rarer ones as well.

Original guitar piece composed by Alfred, classical guitarist for 57 years and composing more than 40 years.
Education:
Masterclasses, with David Russell, Thu Le, Manuel Barrueco, Ricardo Gallen, Bertha Rojas, Roland Dyens a.o.
Favourite composers: J.S.Bach, Joaquin Rodrigo, Manuel de Falla,Enrique Granados, a.o.

English - German.

A new edition with full score and complete facsimile of the Chaconne. Explanations, supplementary technical exercises, texts in English and Spanish.

ISBN 9781609742874. This volume is for the advanced guitar duo that is seeking concert-worthy music and a technical challenge. The works transcribed here include selections by Beethoven, de Falla, Bach, Mozart, Handel, Gounod, and others. Much effort was exerted to find works that work well as guitar duos, are not available elsewhere, and yet will be well known to audiences. Like all of the volumes in this series, the works chosen come from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century style periods. Standard notation only.

This compilation contains 50 pieces for intermediate to advanced guitar players. It contains pieces by de Narvaez, J.S. Bach, Sor, Carulli, Carcassi, Tarrega, Brouwer and many more. The collection is aimed at senior classes within music schools, at students minoring in music, at musicians who participate in competitions, and last but not least at music lovers looking for performance literature to enjoy.