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 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.

English - French - German.

The second volume of this anthology series contains 25 original works by composers of the 17th and 18th centuries, transcribed for guitar by co-author Stuart Willis. Including pieces by Corbetta, Falkenhagen, Gallot and Weiss, amongst others, it offers a wide stylistic range of works, many of which are rarely available. The collection is suitable for students of c.4-5 years of playing experience, or those of grades 3-4 level (UK and Commonwealth). The book also includes composer biographies and teaching notes on each of the pieces.

Also available:

Baroque Guitar Anthology:
Vol 1 - ED 13357
Vol 3 - ED 13446
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 9781619117310.

A comprehensive volume of musical selections from the masters of the Baroque period. Pieces selected for this book required little alteration from their original manuscripts and preserve their composers' original intent. Left-hand fingerings have been included extensively, right-hand fingerings are left up to the performer. Requirements for altered tunings and suggestions for capo use are indicated at the beginning of each piece where applicable. Contains suggested barres, natural harmonics and ornamentations. Written in standard notation. An excellent collection for the library of any classic guitarist.

English - German.

A fine selection of Baroque compositions, excellently compiled and edited by the team at EGTA UK.