Lute Pieces


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Lute Works


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The Bach Lute Works for Guitar


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The complete seven Lute Works (BWV 995-1000 and 1006a) by Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed for guitar in standard notation and tablature. Composed over a period of 30 years, Bach's Lute Works are believed to have originally been written for the lute-harpsichord, a keyboard instrument of the Baroque period. They now belong to the standard repertoire of most concert guitarists. Includes: Suite No.1 in E minor BWV 996 Suite No.2 in A minor (orig. G minor) BWV 995 Suite No.3 in A minor (orig. C minor) BWV 997 Suite No.4 in E major BWV 1006a Prélude, Fugue and Allegro in D major (orig. Eb major) BWV 998 Prélude in A minor (orig. C minor) BWV 999 Fugue in E minor (orig. G minor) BWV 1000 Bonus: Downloadable audio files for all the pieces in this book.




Bach Lute Suites for Marimba


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A book for the intermediate/advanced marimba player, Bach Lute Suites For Marimba contains all of the solo lute works written by Johann Sebastian Bach. Painstakingly adapted for marimba by Gunnar Folsom, these works are presented for the first time in their original keys. Engraved in a player-friendly format, this edition is a much needed addition to the marimba repertoire!". . .Folsom's edition of these suites is a perfect example of how to do just enough to make these masterpieces sing on our instruments."Pius CheungMarimba Artist, Composer, Educator"Delightful, elegant, and well-needed. . .'Bravo' on work well done."Kenneth CooperKeyboardist, Conductor, 18th Century Music Specialist




Pumping Nylon


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World-class classical guitarist and well-respected educator Scott Tennant presents the most comprehensive technique handbook available for classical guitarists. This complete edition combines all three volumes of Scott's best-selling Pumping Nylon series. In addition to technical information not available elsewhere, it includes classic etudes by Carcassi, Giuliani, Sor, and Tarrega; musical examples by Bach, Turina, and Rodrigo; and original compositions by Andrew York and Brian Head. Learn easy to advanced repertoire pieces that are selected and designed to work with the various techniques addressed, including arpeggios, tremolo, scale velocity, and more. The included DVD features Scott Tennant, and the MP3 CD features the playing of Scott Tennant and Adam del Monte. --




Lute Songs of John Dowland


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Forty-three of the finest songs by foremost lute performer and composer of the early 17th century; includes two dances for solo guitar, original lute tablature, and complete song texts.