“…the audience was totally captivated…ravishing playing and palpable rapport.”
Royal Schools of Music, Australia

FREE SCORES | Free Duo Lenz editions are available for download for various playing levels. The free downloads include:

FREE SCORES | Free Duo Lenz editions are available for download for various playing levels.
The free downloads include:

Please also check Publications for more sheet music, commercially available.

ST CECILIA EXAM PIECES

Item 1: ‘Day Dreaming’, ‘Etude’. Item 2: ‘Blues Berries’. Item 3: ‘Blues Bug’.
All from  ‘Guitar for Everyone!’
Item 1: ‘Calypso’. Item 2: ‘Brazilian Night’, ‘Rain Dance’. Item 3: ‘Sunny Sevilla’, ‘Good Morning Madrid’, ‘A Sunny Day’.
All from ‘Guitar for Everyone!’

Item 1: ‘A Fine Day’.  From ‘Guitar for Everyone!’

GUITAR ENSEMBLE WORKS

Fiesta!
Play Video about Fiesta!

Fiesta! | Richard Lenz

This edition of ‘Fiesta!’ is a simplified version of the score published in ‘Guitars for Everyone!’. The chords in the Gtr 1 and Gtr 4 parts have been adapted in order to make the parts suitable for students in their early years of learning guitar.

‘Apache Dreaming’ is written by Richard Lenz for the beginning (junior) guitar ensemble, in four parts. This file contains a score, individual parts and instructions for improvising an alternative intro and interlude using various percussion sounds created on the guitars. Alternatively percussion instruments may also be used.

Inanay Capuana | Tradional Indigenous Australian Lullalby

An Indigenous Australian Lullaby arranged for guitar ensemble. Easy arrangement in C Major for the beginning guitar ensemble in four parts.

Inanay | Tradional Indigenous Australian Lullalby

An Indigenous Australian Lullaby also known as ‘Inanay Capuana’, arranged for guitar ensemble. Intermediate level arrangement in D Major in four parts.
Score only – individual parts available under ‘Publications ’.

Bailamos | Richard Lenz

The title of this piece loosely translates as ‘let’s dance’. Inspired by the music of South America, ‘Bailamos’ is a fun work for Intermediate to Advanced Guitar Ensemble with a Latin flair. The piece features upbeat rhythms and harmonies that are familiar to the modern listener.
Score only – individual parts available under ‘Publications’.

GUITAR DUETS

Serenity | Richard Lenz

4th movement from ‘From the Summer Solstice’ as recorded by Duo Lenz – written by Richard Lenz.
Score only. For score and individual parts, see ‘Publications’.

Träumerei | Richard Lenz

‘Träumerei’ from Kinderscenen, Op.15 by Robert Schumann (1810-1856). Arranged for two guitars by Richard Lenz.
Score only. For score and individual parts, see ‘Publications’.

El Noi De La Mare | Traditional Catalan

Traditional Catalan Folksong arranged for two guitars by Richard Lenz, after the solo arrangement by Miguel Llobet

GUITAR SOLO

As published in ‘Guitar for Everyone!’. Difficulty Level: Easy.

As published in ‘Guitar for Everyone!’. Difficulty Level: Easy.

As published in ‘Guitar for Everyone!’. Difficulty Level: Easy.

Greensleeves | Traditional

‘Greensleeves’ is a traditional English Folksong. This arrangement of the well-known song is for the beginner guitarist.

A Spanish Study based on ‘Asturias Leyenda’ by Isaac Albeniz (1860 – 1909) for the beginner guitarist.

Traditional popular Spanish Dance for the beginner guitarist.

A substantial three page rendition of this popular Spanish Dance. Intermediate level.

A fun worksheet exploring Improvisation ideas for this popular Spanish Dance. For intermediate level students.

A prelude to the popular ‘Romance’/’Spanish Ballad’.
Teacher reference: Good for students who are not quite ready to play the bar chords of the E major part of ‘Romance’/’Spanish Ballad’. Intermediate level.

Prelude | Richard Lenz

This Prelude is part of ‘Prelude and Waltz’ available under ‘Publications’ for guitar solo.

Equinox | Richard Lenz

‘Equinox’ is a bright sounding guitar solo. The Spring Equinox is an important event on the calendar to indiginous culture. It represents a time of rebirth and renewal. The days get longer and the warm weather returns. The warmth of sun gives life, plants bloom, and animals come out of hibernation.

Illusie | Richard Lenz

The original solo version of ‘Illusie’ written by Richard Lenz.
Also available for two guitars (as recorded by Duo Lenz). Advanced level.

Romance | Anonymous

Well known piece ‘Romance’/’Spanish Ballad’ – Anonymous.

Linda Amiga | Traditional

‘Linda Amiga’ – Traditional.

Alman | Robert Johnson

‘Alman’ by English composer and lutenist Robert Johnson.

Romance | Francesco Molino

‘Romance’ in C Major by Italian guitarist, violinist and composer Francesco Molino.

Minuet | Christian Petzold

This Minuet in G major is a movement from a suite for harpsichord by Christian Petzold (1677–1733). Through its appearance in the 1725 Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, this Minuet was formerly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach as BWV Anhang 114.

Canarios | Gaspar Sanz

This edition by Richard Lenz of ‘Canarios’ is very close to the original score that Gaspar Sanz wrote for the Baroque guitar.

4 Pieces by F. Tárrega | Francisco Tárrega

4 Pieces by Francisco Tárrega: Lagrima, Adelita, Endecha and Study in E minor.

Lagrima | Francisco Tárrega

‘Lagrima’ (Teardrop) – a prelude by Spanish guitarist Francisco Tárrega.

Adelita | Francisco Tárrega

‘Adelita’ is a beautiful work for solo guitar by Spanish composer and guitarist Francisco Tárrega.

Endecha | Francisco Tárrega

‘Endecha’ – a short, beautiful little piece by Francisco Tárrega.

Endecha y Oremus | Francisco Tárrega

These two beautiful short preludes by Francisco Tárrega are often paired together. ‘Endecha’ means ‘Lament’. Oremus is Latin for ‘Let us pray’. ‘Oremus’ is a transcribed excerpt of the Phantasietanz, Op. 124, No. 5 by Robert Schumann and is often noted for being the last piece Tárrega wrote before his death in 1909.

Bourrée | J.S. Bach

This is the popular ‘Bourrée’ from Lute Suite BWV 996 by J.S. Bach.

Allemande | J.S. Bach

‘Allemande’ from Lute Suite BWV 996 by J.S. Bach.

Complaint | John Dowland.

‘Complaint’ by English Renaissance composer John Dowland.

‘My Lord Willoughby’s Welcome Home’ by John Dowland.

Guárdame las Vacas | Luis de Narváez

‘Guárdame las Vacas’ from ‘Los seys libros del Delphin de musica’ by Luis de Narváez.

Asturias (Leyenda) | Isaac Albéniz.

‘Asturias (Leyenda)’ by Isaac Albéniz. From “Suite Española, Op. 47”, this piece has become one of the most important works of the classical guitar repertoire.

Sonata L483 | Domenico Scarlatti

‘Sonata L483’ by Domenico Scarlatti – arranged for guitar by Richard Lenz.

Pachelbel’s Canon | Johann Pachelbel

‘Pachelbel’s Canon in D’ by Johann Pachelbel is one of the most famous pieces of classical music of all time.

A worksheet exploring Improvisation ideas for ‘Pachelbel’s Canon’ designed to be used with the solo arrangement as published here.

GUITAR SOLO – STUDIES

Allegro | Mauro Giuliani

A study written by Mauro Giuliani targeting Right Hand arpeggio development.

Study Op.48 No.4 | Mauro Giuliani

A study in C Major written by Mauro Giuliani targeting scale development.

Study in E Minor | Francisco Tárrega

An arpeggio study in E Minor written by Francisco Tárrega.

Study in A Minor | Matteo Carcassi

Study in A Minor by Matteo Carcassi (Etude No. 7, Op. 60).

Rondo | Ferdinando Carulli

Study No. 7 from École de guitare Op.241 (revision of the Méthode Complète, Op.27) by Ferdinando Carulli.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC

A collection of Christmas arrangements for one or two guitars. Varying levels of difficulty.

UKULELE MUSIC & WORK SHEETS

A handout designed to introduce the ukulele to students who already play guitar.

A worksheet for teaching ukulele in groups. Designed for students who already play the guitar.

A fun worksheet for teaching ukulele chords in groups.

Ukulullaby | Richard Lenz

Ukulullaby is an original piece by Richard Lenz for ukulele using re-entrant tuning.

Canarios | Gaspar Sanz

Baroque guitar piece; Canarios by Gaspar Sanz works well on ukulele with re-entrant tuning.