Grand Waltz (Grand Vals) by Francisco Tarrega
Grade 4 Late Intermediate
Time 3:03
Tarrega actually wrote the Nokia ringtone jingle as heard in this song. In Grand Waltz, you will play along the entire neck. You will also play certain parts with the melody in a fixed barred position for multiple measures. Be sure to hold double notes [...]
Andante (BWV1003) by JS Bach
Grade 4 Late Intermediate
Time 2:22
This serene and beautiful piece is taken from Sonata ii of Bach’s six sonatas and partitas for unaccompanied violin. It fits on the guitar fingerboard so well that it is unnecessary to alter a single note of the original for this transcription. Only the tempo and fingerings [...]
BWV1007 Minuet 2 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Time 1:19
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote compositions for every type of instrument and for every musical medium (solo instruments, chamber ensemble, orchestra, and chorus) except opera. Famous not only as a composer, but as an organist, harpsichordist and the general improviser of the age, Bach held a number of [...]
BWV1007 Prelude in D by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Grade 4- Late Intermediate
Time 2:08
Johann Sebastian Bach will be forever revered for his intellectual depth, technical command and artistic beauty. In his Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello, you can hear some of the greatest works ever written for solo cello. The Prelude, mainly consisting of arpeggiated chords, [...]
BWV1006a Minuet I-Lute Suite No.4 in E Major by JSBach
Time 1:12
This minuet is taken from Bachs Lute Suite No.4 in E Major which is a transcription from Bach’s Partita III for the solo violin. BWV1006a is a graceful and formal french dance in vogue during the middle 1600’s to 1800 – when it was replaced [...]
Minuet in C minor (Anh 121) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Time 0:57
Anh 121 is originally written for the piano and is taken from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. This minuet contains both the charm and the emotional depth characteristic of J.S.Bach. The Notebook for Anna Magdalena is a collection of work Johann Sebastian Bach [...]
Marche in D (Anh122) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Grade 4-Late Intermediate
Time 1:32
Marche in D is originally written for the harpsichord. This piece is taken from Anna Magdalena’s Notebook, Bach’s gift to his second wife. and a prized possession of the Bach household. Marche in D possess the characteristic earmarks of Bach’s music in both the [...]
Prelude (BWV999) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Exercise (pima-mimi-pipi)
Time 1:40
BWV999 is written originally in Cm for the lute. Many of Bach’s work include arrangement for the violin (BWV1014–1026) GDAE tuning, cello (BWV1007–1012) CGDA tuning and finally the Lute (BWV995–1000). Note how different each string instrument is tuned. Since the lute’s tuning intervals is similar to the [...]
Air on the G string (BWV1068) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Time 2:43
Air on the G-string is Bach’s ever popular song. I love this song and I find it both challenging and a joy to play. This song is so beautiful and expressive, you would have to be a rock not to be moved by it’s [...]
Sarabande (BWV995) by Johann Sebastian Bach
Time 1:51
Sarabande (BWV995) is rather dark and mysterious and unlike bach’s signature sound. BWV 995 is accepted as his arrangement and not the work of a copyist. A few of Bach songs like the ones in the notebook of anna magdalena are attributed to other composers.
Minuet in D Minor (Anh132) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Grade 3 Intermediate
Time 1:00
This minuet is meant for the harpsichord and contains both the charm and the emotional depth characteristic of J.S.Bach. The Notebook for Anna Magdalena is a collection of work Johann Sebastian Bach given to his second wife Anna Magdalena. This notebook is a [...]
Gavottes II (BWV 1012) by JS Bach (1685-1750)
Grade 2 Early Intermediate
Time 1:10
Gavotte 2 can be played either on it’s own or together with Gavotte 1 in this order: (Gavotte 1 – Gavotte 2 – Gavotte 1). Gavotte 2 is the middle interlude of this dance song. To me this section is easier than previous (2 [...]
Grade 4 Late Intermediate
Gavotte I (BWV1012) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Time 1:42
Gavotte is a French dance during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is part of the optional dances of the Baroque Suite. Gavotte 1 can be played either on it’s own or together with Gavotte 2 in this order: (Gavotte 1 – Gavotte 2 [...]
Chorale by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Grade 3-Intermediate
Time 1:00
Chorale is a hymn with a strong harmonization and is a very good F Major study. Think of a choir in a church. Chorale music is a common theme for wedding. This Chorale is fairly easy to play as the tempo is slow and there are not too [...]
Grade 4-Late Intermediate
Minuet In G (Anh 114) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Time 1:22
The Notebook for Anna Magdalena is a collection of work Johann Sebastian Bach given to his second wife Anna Magdalena. This notebook is a compilation of music by both Bach and other composers of the era. There is debate over who actually wrote [...]
Grade 4 Late Intermediate
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” is the English title of the 10th movement of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Today, it is often performed at wedding ceremonies slowly and reverently, in defiance of [...]
Grade 4 Late Intermediate
Bourree (BWV996) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
Bouree is a lute suite in Em. Bach wrote many songs for various instruments like violin, cello, piano, lute etc… The lute is a medieval instrument with tuning similar to the guitar therefore Bouree translate well on the guitar. Piano translation to guitar is [...]
Grade 4- Late Intermediate
Minuet in G Minor (Anh115) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
The Notebook for Anna Magdalena is a collection of work Johann Sebastian Bach given to his second wife Anna Magdalena. This notebook is a compilation of music by both Bach and other composers of the era. There is debate over who [...]
Prelude No 1 in C – JSBach
Exercise: (ppimaima)
Time 1:44
“Prelude #1 was originally written as an exercise for Bach’s students and is probably one of the most famous preludes from “The Well-Tempered Clavier”. In this exercise, you can explore more on the plucking pattern ppimaima and how to make your guitar flow. Every measure must be [...]
