Ferdinando Carulli (1770 - 1841)
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Ferdinando Maria Meinrado Francesco Pascale Rosario Carulli (February 9, 1770?February 17, 1841) was one of the most famous composers for classical guitar and the author of the first complete classical guitar method, which continues to be used today. He wrote a variety of works for classical guitar, including concertos and chamber works. He was an extremely prolific writer for guitar, writing over 400 works for the instrument in the space of 12 years.



Carulli was born in Naples, Kingdom of Naples on February 9, 1770. His father, Michele, was a distinguished literator, secretary to the delegate of the Neapolitan Jurisdiction. Like many of his contemporaries, he was taught musical theory by a priest, who was also an amateur musician. Carulli's first instrument was the cello, but when he was twenty he discovered the guitar and devoted his life to the study and advancement of the guitar. As there were no professional guitar teachers in Naples at the time, Carulli developed his own style of playing.



Carulli was a gifted performer. His concerts in Naples were so popular that he soon began touring Europe. Around 1801 Carulli married a French woman, Marie-Josephine Boyer, and had a son with her. A few years later Carulli started to compose in Milan, where he contributed to local publications. After a highly successful Paris tour, Carulli moved there. At the time the city was known as the 'music-capital' of the world, and he stayed there for the rest of his life.



In Paris Carulli became a very successful musician and teacher. He fulfilled his intention of making the guitar popular and fashionable among the upper classes and Paris musicians. It was also in Paris that he published most of his works, eventually becoming a publisher himself and printing the works of other prominent guitarists.



In the 1830s, many European guitarists followed Carulli to Paris, apparently 'attracted by his personality'. With so many other guitarists in Paris, Carulli worked harder at his teaching, and soon had counted members of the Parisian nobility among his students.



Many of the pieces now regarded as Carulli's greatest were initially turned down by the publishers as being too hard for the average player, and it is likely that many masterpieces were lost this way. Undeterred, Carulli started publishing his pieces himself. However, the great majority of Carulli's surviving works are those that were considered 'safe' enough to be accepted by other publishers, mainly for the teaching of certain techniques or for beginners. Although he had many students and supporters, Carulli began to believe he didn't deserve his impressive reputation because most of the great works he had composed were never published.



Confined to mainly simple pieces, Carulli wrote his world-famous method of classical guitar, "Harmony Applied to the Guitar", a collection of pieces that are still used today in tuition. At the time of publishing, the method was very popular and had many editions published.



Later in life, Carulli began to experiment with changes in guitar construction. With Lacote, a French guitar maker, he made some significant changes for improving the sound of the guitar.



Carulli died in Paris on February 17, 1841, aged 71.

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29 Pieces - Collection of easy pieces ((1st and 2nd grade))
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Guitar solo (standard notation) / 1 PDF / 5 MP3 Interpreted / Easy

Arranger : Thorlaksson, Eythor

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By eythor-thorlaksson, the 21 Apr 2006

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Six small dialogued duos for two guitars (Op. 34. Liv. 1)
Ferdinando Carulli

2 Guitars (Duet) (original instrumentation) / 1 PDF / 1 MP3 Interpreted / Intermediate

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By Fs, the 26 Oct 2006

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Andante Grazioso (Op. 241 II, n°1)
Ferdinando Carulli

Flute and Guitar / 1 PDF / 1 MP3 / MIDI / Intermediate
Arranger : Chauve, Thierry

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2016
By thierry-chauve, the 26 Jun 2016

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Waltz (Opus 241-8 - Version 1 - high - low notation)
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alto recorder and guitar / 9 PDF / 2 MP3 Play-along / Intermediate
Arranger : Behrens, Ralf

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Petit Duo No.2 (Op.34/2)
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2 Guitars (Duet) / 1 PDF / 2 MP3 Interpreted / Intermediate

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By tonywilkinson, the 22 Aug 2009

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Andante in G Major for Guitar & Harp
Ferdinando Carulli

Guitar and Harp / 1 PDF / 1 MP3 / Intermediate
Arranger : MAGATAGAN, MICHAEL

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By magataganm, the 31 Oct 2017

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Allegretto (Opus 241-6 - Version 1 - high notation)
Ferdinando Carulli

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By ralfbehrens, the 09 Apr 2018

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Fandango (Spanish Dance) (Version for Piano solo after the original for Guitar)
Ferdinando Carulli

Piano solo (original instrumentation) / 1 PDF / 1 MP3 / Intermediate
Arranger : Zencovich, Antonio

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By anan, the 03 Jan 2019

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Ballet en Dm
Ferdinando Carulli

Guitar solo (with tabs) / 5 PDF / 1 MP3 / Intermediate
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Seconde Suite à la Méthode de Guitare ou Lyre (Op. 71)
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By Fs, the 26 May 2014

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Opus 114 - 24 Progressive pieces - 12 Andante & Allegretto (opus 114)
Ferdinando Carulli

Guitar solo (with tabs) (original instrumentation) / 1 PDF / 1 MP3 / Intermediate

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Waltz (Opus 241-4 - Version 1 - high - low notation)
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Waltz (Opus 241-4 - Version 1 - low - high notation)
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Rondo (Opus 241-7 - Version 1 - high notation)
Ferdinando Carulli

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By ralfbehrens, the 23 Apr 2018

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Waltz (Opus 241-4 - Version 1 - high - high notation)
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By ralfbehrens, the 30 May 2018

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12 Romances (Op.333/2)
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Serenade (Pour deux Guitares Op.96)
Ferdinando Carulli

2 Guitars (Duet) / 9 PDF / 1 MP3 / MIDI / Intermediate

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By tonywilkinson, the 31 Jan 2011

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La Folle (Fantaisie, Op.363)
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Etude 4
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By Fs, the 21 Apr 2006

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Andantino en Am de Carulli
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Guitar solo (with tabs) / 1 PDF / 1 MP3 / Intermediate
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