A selection of quality pieces by various composers arranged for players in the early stages of guitar playing. Works include melodies by famous non-guitarist composers including Beethoven, Mahler and Bartók, re-workings of much-loved classical guitar pieces by 19th century masters and original works composed especially for this collection. Most of the pieces are presented as single line melodies, with simple accompaniments designed to develop free stroke accompaniment playing. There are also some solo pieces and simple trios. This book provides a huge variety of stimulating ensemble musical experience with repertoire ranging from pre-renaissance times through to the present day.

Contents:

Largo Antonín Dvořák

When the Saints Go Marching In Traditional

We Three Kings of Orient Are John Henry Hopkins

Pigdon Street Blues Mark Viggiani

German Dance Franz Joseph Haydn

Andante Fernando Sor

Lygon Street Shuffle Mark Viggiani

Passapied George Frideric Handel

Bedtime (Folk Song) Béla Bartók

Prelude No. 1 Mark Viggiani

Prelude No. 2 Mark Viggiani

Spring Song Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Two Pieces for the Pickering Lute Book  Anon

The Bear  Vladimir Rebikov

Triumphal March from Aida  Guiseppi Verdi

German Dance  Ludwig van Beethoven

Sarabande George Frideric Handel

Largetto Fernando Sor

Bruder Jacob Gustav Mahler

Sun Going Down Mark Viggiani

Stella Splendens Anon

La Cumparsita Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Menuet Jean-Baptiste Lully

Andante Matteo Carcassi