German Dance (WoO42) by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Grade 3– Intermediate Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. The crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.
Opus35 No 1 in C by Fernando Sor (1778-1839) Grade 1-Easy Fernando Sor was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer. He is best known for his guitar compositions, but he also composed music for opera and ballet, earning acclaim for his ballet titled Cendrillon. Sor’s works for guitar range from pieces for advanced players, such …
Study in A by Matteo Carcassi (1792-1853) Grade 4– Late Intermediate Exercise (pim-aim-aim-pim) Matteo Carcassi was a famous Italian guitarist and composer. Carcassi began with the piano, but learned guitar when still a child. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso concert guitarist. Carcassi wrote a method for guitar (op. 59) that remains valuable, …
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Opus 35 No17 Fernando Sor (1778-1839) Grade 4– Late Intermediate Fernando Sor was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer. He is best known for his guitar compositions, but he also composed music for opera and ballet, earning acclaim for his ballet titled Cendrillon. Sor’s works for guitar range from pieces for advanced players, such as …
Andante in A Minor by Ferdinando Carulli (1770 – 1841) Grade 2 Early Intermediate Ferdinando Carulli was born in Naples, Italy on February 10, 1770. Carulli’s first musical instruction was on the cello, but he soon turned his attention to the guitar. Carulli was entirely self taught, as there were no guitar teachers in Naples …
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Fur Elise (Intro)– Ludwig van Beethoven (1170-1827) Grade 3 Intermediate Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. The crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.
Andantino in C Matteo Carcassi (1792 – 1853) Grade 1 Easy Matteo Carcassi was a famous Italian guitarist and composer. Carcassi began with the piano, but learned guitar when still a child. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso concert guitarist. Carcassi wrote a method for guitar (op. 59) that remains valuable, relevant and …
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring– Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Grade 4 Late Intermediate Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity.
Study in C Major by Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) Exercise (pim-ami-ami-ami) Tárrega is considered to have laid the foundations for 20th century classical guitar and for increasing interest in the guitar as a recital instrument. Tárrega preferred small intimate performances over the concert stage. Some believe this was because he played without the nails needed for …
Op 35 No 13 in Bm (Segovia Study No 2) – Fernando Sor (1778-1839) Exercise ( p+m i p i ) pattern Fernando Sor was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer. He is best known for his guitar compositions, but he also composed music for opera and ballet, earning acclaim for his ballet titled Cendrillon. …
