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 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 ’.
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’.
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’ 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’.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.