”We all enjoyed hearing Guitarstrophe! play your music (Festive Fizz), so much so that we named the CD after it.”
Mark Eden, Christopher Stell, NYGE

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Guitar for Everyone!

Guitar for Everyone! | Guitar Method

‘Guitar for Everyone!’ is a progressive method written by Duo Lenz which will take students step by step through many pieces on their way to becoming fine players of the guitar.
Guitar for Everyone! Sample Pages

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GUITAR ENSEMBLE WORKS

Guitars for Everyone! | Ensemble Book

‘Guitars for Everyone!, Pieces for the Beginning Guitar Ensemble’ contains 14 works for the Beginner Guitar Ensemble.

Contents: Together!, Study, Trio and Variation, Theme and Variations, Prelude 4 Four, John’s Brothers, Dance, Springtime, Pas de Deux, Grandfather’s Clock, Greensleeves, Hasta La Vista, Fiesta!, Dans Les Nuages.

$19.00 (PDF only)

Festive Fizz | Richard Lenz

‘Festive Fizz’ is a fun, dynamic and festive piece with lots of sparkle. Although ‘Festive Fizz’ is a classical piece, it uses ideas from the Progressive Rock era, established in the late sixties and early seventies. It was premiered by ‘Guitarstrophe!’ in December, 2002 and is the title track of an album featuring Guitarstrophe!, the Eden-Stell duo and the National Youth Guitar Ensemble (NYGE).  
Festive Fizz Sample Score

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Carpe Diem | Richard Lenz

A guitar ensemble work using Requinto and Contrabass guitars (individual bass and treble clef parts included).
‘Carpe Diem’ is written in three parts and the duration of this piece is ca. 4 mins.
Carpe Diem Sample Score

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Two Pieces for Guitar Ensemble | Richard Lenz

‘Mid Summer Ballad’ (ca 1 min. 54),   ‘Asturiana’ (ca 2 mins 57).
Full score and individual parts (Intermediate level).

1. Mid Summer Ballad
Full score and individual parts.

$12.50 (PDF only)

2. Asturiana
Full score and individual parts.
Asturiana Sample Score

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Inanay | Traditional Indigenous Australian Folk Song

An Indigenous Australian Lullaby also known as ‘Inanay Capuana’ arranged for guitar ensemble.
Two arrangements are included in this pdf; ‘Inanay’, an intermediate level arrangement in D Major and an easier arrangement, ‘Inanay Capuana’, in C Major for the beginning guitar ensemble. Both arrangements are in four parts.
Inanay Sample Score

$14.00 (PDF only)

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.
Bailamos Sample Score

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Seguidilla & Aragonaise | Georges Bizet

‘Seguidilla & Aragonaise’ (from ‘Carmen’) by Georges Bizet, arranged for Guitar Ensemble by Richard Lenz. Advanced playing level.
Seguidilla & Aragonaise Sample Score

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Hungarian Dance No. 5 | Johannes Brahms

‘Hungarian Dance No. 5′ by Johannes Brahms, arranged for Guitar Ensemble by Richard Lenz. This arrangement is in 5 parts and includes parts for Bass Guitar and Requinto. The Guitar 1 part can be played with either Requinto or Standard Guitars.
Hungarian Dance No. 5 Sample Score

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READ ALONG VIDEOS | Festive Fizz | Carpe Diem | Seguidilla & Aragonaise |

Festive Fizz
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Seguidilla & Aragonaise
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“Over the years I have used lots of methods from all over the world, but it‘s clear that you have got it right!” 

Matthews Tyson, St Cecilia Examinations

GUITAR DUETS

Illusie for Two Guitars | Richard Lenz

Music provides an escape from every day life, bringing to us an illusionary world of sound, colour and harmony. ‘Illusie’ (‘Illusion’) reflects this idea and moves in broad sections, utilizing the broad tonal palette of the guitar to create various moods.
Recorded by Duo Lenz on ‘Illusie’.

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Dhyana | Richard Lenz

Contemplation after Erik Satie written by Richard Lenz for two guitars.
Recorded by Duo Lenz on ‘From the Summer Solstice’.

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From the Summer Solstice | Richard Lenz

A five movement work for two guitars, written by Richard Lenz:
Awakening, Eventide, Blessings, Serenity, Celebrations.
Recorded by Duo Lenz on ‘From the Summer Solstice’.

$21.50 (PDF only)

“I love the CD, ‘From the Summer Solstice’.” About Richard Lenz’s piece; “What a beautiful work Dhyana is!” 

Peter Sculthorpe, Sydney, Australia

ARRANGEMENTS FOR TWO GUITARS

The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba | G.F. Handel

‘The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’ (from Solomon HWV.67) by George Frideric Handel. Arranged for two guitars by Ruth Lenz.
Recorded by Duo Lenz on ‘Illusie’.

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Two Arrangements for Two Guitars | E. Granados  R. Schumann

‘Oriental’ from Danzas Españolas by Enrique Granados (1867-1916).
‘Träumerei’ from Kinderscenen Op.15 by Robert Schumann (1810-1856).

1. Oriental by Enrique Granados. Arranged by Duo Lenz.
Full score and individual parts.

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2. Träumerei by Robert Schumann. Arranged by Richard Lenz.
Full score and individual parts.

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GUITAR SOLO

Suite Lamentoso | Richard Lenz

‘Suite Lamentoso’ for solo guitar by Richard Lenz.
The duration of this piece is approx. 5 mins. 50. It contains 5 movements:
Preludio, Recitativo, Capriccio, Elegacio, Coda.

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Prelude and Waltz | Richard Lenz

‘Prelude and Waltz’ for solo guitar by Richard Lenz.
Prelude Sample Score

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Illusie
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