Cavatina (Theme to the Deer Hunter) by John Williams (1930-1993)
Time 3:01
Stanley Myers is best known for Cavatina (1970), an evocative guitar piece that served as the signature theme for Michael Cimino’s 1978 film “The Deer Hunter”. The piece had been recorded by classical guitarist John Williams, long before the film that made it famous. It [...]
Prelude Moderato in D Minor by Francisco Tarrega
Time 1:11
Here’s another prelude to add to my tarrega “prelude” collection. This one is 40 measures with drop D tuning. This song is played at moderate tempo with plenty of walking bass chords. Lovely ending with octave artificial harmonics for 4 measures. I play artificial harmonics with my [...]
Prelude 5 in E Major by Francisco Tarrega
Time 1:12
Prelude 5 is one amongst many preludes by Francisco Tarrega. This one is played at a slow pace in the key of E Major. Because of its languid pace, let the music breathe. so don’t rush it. Hold the notes as long as possible to fill in [...]
Dee by Randy Rhoads
Grade 3 Intermediate
Time 0:51
Randall William “Randy” Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. A teacher of classical guitar, Rhoads mixed his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. “Dee” was written for Rhoad’s mother [...]
