Fugue on a Theme of Greensleeves

This is an original fugal composition which uses the iconic English melody Greensleeves as its subject.

The fugue passes through all of the traditional processes associated with the structure including an exposition, inversions, augmentations, modulations, stretto and diminutions. A link to an analytical video showing a performance and annotated score is given below.

The work makes an excellent concert item as the theme is well-known to audiences of all ages and cultures.

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ISBN 9781619115330. 8.5 X 11 inches. This book is designed to teach any guitarist to compose chord melody arrangements for the guitar, at a pace which is comfortable for both the beginner and the advanced student. Every method used is discussed at length with over 50 musical examples given. The accompanying audio will assure the student that he or she is playing the examples correctly. Topics include: harmonization and re-harmonization methods, analyzing melodies, dealing with extensions, creating slash chord harmony, etc. This book is a must- have for anyone interested in performing as a solo guitar player. Two full-length arrangements are included which cover the material presented. Written in notation only with chord symbols and fretboard diagrams. Access to audio available online.