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Bach and Weiss Guitar Example Scores have been reduced to the First Page ONLY, unless otherwise noted.

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Bach PDFs

Chaconne from Violin Partita 2 - BWV 1004 - A one page example from my latest work. The chaconne is probably the most famous of the pieces coming out of this exquisite collection from Bach. I'm certain that this will be a favored edition by most guitarists. The new plan is to include an urtext version of all related pieces, so the performer can determine choices and or analysis for themselves. (dated 070430).

Fugue from Violin Sonata 2 - BWV 1003 - A one page example from my latest work. The fugue is beautiful, coming off the fingers with incredible facility. The plan is to compile a list of sample pieces from the various sonatas and partitas, the ones that are a pure joy to play, or to publish books containing the entirety of the collections (dated 070310).

These pieces are found in Bach Violin Sonatas & Partitas

Sinfonia 3 for Trio - One page example of my newest collection, Bach's Three Part Inventions for Classical Guitar Trio. Tempo is about 96 at allegro moderato (dated 080319 - newly revised 2nd edition).

Guitar 1 Part from the 3rd Sinfonia for Trio - Sinfonia 3 for Trio Guitar I

Three Part Sinfonia for Classical Guitar Trio

Sinfonia 1 for Trio - One page example of my newest collection, Bach's Three Part Inventions for Classical Guitar Trio. Tempo is about 96 at allegro moderato (dated 080319 - newly revised 2nd edition).

Three Part Inventions or "Sinfonia" for Classical Guitar Trio

Sinfonia 1 for Duet - One page example of my newest collection, Bach's Three Part Inventions for Classical Guitar Duet. Tempo is about 96 at allegro moderato (dated 041228). My many and deepest thanks to Sarn Dyer for his time, help and guidance in matters of engraving and presentation!

Three Part Sinfonia for Classical Guitar Duet

Largo* from Keyboard Concerto in F Minor - Largo_F_Minor.pdf - Requires a gentle touch, very slow, stately and graceful. The best tempo is in and around 32-36 bpm at the most. There are a few tricky areas, including measure 9 and the last beat of measure 10. Go slower until it's in your hands. Also, the rhythmic structure can be a bit intimidating to some. I would recommend listening to an orchestral version of the Largo to help in this respect. Many thanks to Sarn Dyer for his assistance in pointing out errors in my original version. Look for the mp3 below! Very pretty. This piece is found in my ...

Select Bach Transcriptions Volume 1

Cello Suite #3 - Bourree 1 - Cello3_Bourree1.pdf - This transcription is one that I'm sure you will enjoy. It is a bit difficult overall but certainly there's nothing here that practice and familiarity cannot overcome. I've transcribed the entire Suite in the key of A Major because it would seem to fall into the hands quite nicely. This particular selection as well as Bourree II are simply magnificent examples of the detail that went into the making of the Cello Suites for Solo Classical Guitar. The entire 3rd Cello Suite will be available soon. The Prelude and the other Bourree, which complements this one, are the only selections available at this time.

This piece is also found in my Select Bach Transcriptions Volume 1

Prelude #4 - C# Minor ** - Well Tempered Clavier Book 1 - Prelude_4_WTC1.pdf - An incredibly beautiful piece of music is now available from us for the solo classical guitarist. A moderately difficult piece, it requires patience and comfort with the upper part of the fret board. Some keyboard editions recommend 92 bpm. Slower is better 72-84 bpm, especially as you learn to punctuate some of the beautiful moments in the music. Be expressive, it deserves it!!! We are very happy to add this piece to my growing collection of Bach music for solo guitar. Please enjoy and tell your friends about us.

This piece and the ones below can be found in my

Bach - Well Tempered Clavier IA - Preludes & Fugues 1-8

Prelude #1 - C Major - Well Tempered Clavier Book 1 - Prelude_1_WTC1.pdf One of Bach's more famous Preludes arranged for the Classical Guitar.

Fugue #5 - D Major ** - Well Tempered Clavier Book 1 - Fugue_5_WTC1.pdf - Simply awesome - All the fugues are fantastic and this is just one of the many standouts. Quick rhythmic play and nimble rolling fingers are required. Go slow, learn the phrases and listen to how alive your guitar will sound in no time. I was smiling the entire time I worked this piece. Enjoy this little gem.

Invention #13 in A Minor *** - The Two Part Keyboard Inventions for Solo CG - Invention_13.pdf - A light and airy touch is required, literally bouncing off the strings. Don't attempt to be heavy handed here. There are one or two reaches, but don't go nuts. The music helps you as will your phrasing of the gorgeous interplay between the two lines. It is originally a quick piece, but a bit slower does nothing to affect its beauty. Besides, once it's in your hands, you will be surprised how easy it is to play at or close to speed. I love this piece and wanted to share it with you. Enjoy.

Bach - The Complete 15 Two Part Inventions

Invention #2 in C Minor *** - The Two Part Keyboard Inventions for Solo CG - Invention_2.pdf - A "one page sampler" of the original two pager from my archive. This is another prime example of what I found possible with the Inventions for solo classical guitar. Very straight forward, great phrasing, and simply a great playing piece. Originally in C Minor I dropped it to B Minor. I hope you like it. All of them are great...this is one of my favorites.

Invention #1 in C Major *** - The Two Part Keyboard Inventions for Solo CG - Invention_1.pdf - A "one page sampler" of the original two pager from my archive.

Solo Violin Concerto - A Minor - Andante - Another first....a one pager displaying the main idea behind this fabulous piece of music arranged for Solo Classical Guitar. Slowly at 30-36 bpm. Expressively and smoothly. There are some stretches necessary to play this effectively and correctly, but they are not out of the norms for moderate to advanced players. (4 pages, dated 031129)

This piece is becoming part of my Select Bach Transcriptions Book Volume I, which is a compilation of Preludes and Fugues from Well Tempered I & II, miscellaneous Cello Suite pieces and other solos...

Samples from the Violin Concertos (BWV 1041, 1042)**** - Play them at speed, well... the Allegro or the Allegro Assai, come on, we dare you... :-)

A Minor Andante - andante_a_minor_vc_concerto.pdf - very slowly now

A Minor Allegro Assai - allegro_assai_a_minor_vc_concerto.pdf - very quickly now

E Major Allegro - allegro_e_major_vc_concerto.pdf - more quickly

E Major Allegro Assai - allegro_assai_e_major_vc_concerto.pdf - hold on...especially at the end

Bach's Violin Concertos in A Minor and E Major for Solo Classical Guitar and Bass

Midi Files of the Violin Concerto Bass parts in ZIP format. Unzip them from the archive file and play them in any media player such as WinAmp or otherwise. You can also change the tempo on them if you have the software to alter them. These are using a string ensemble voice, set at the approximate tempo for orchestral performance.

Silvius Leopold Weiss PDFs

Allegro from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata XIV in A Minor - This Allegro is great fun, very brisk and quite energetic. This is a one page

Sample, edited and marked, as an example of the body of work regarding this entire Sonata. (dated 070311).

Lute Sonata XIV in A Minor from the Dresden MS

March from Weiss' London MS Sonata XX in D Major - This March seems to be a very strict piece, yet has an air of playfulness about it. This is the entire score of 2 pages, but, it is unedited, unmarked, fingered, etc. I wanted to offer a complete look at a score and how it is being engraved. The key here was keeping in line with Weiss' own intentions regarding his music. I believe....I repeat....I believe I've done this? (originally dated 051213 ... updated as of 01/06).

Lute Sonata XX in D Major from the London MS

Menuet from Weiss' London MS Sonata XI in A Major - There is a recording of this piece somewhere down below. It is a very playful and delicate piece. (originally dated 051211...this is updated as of 01/06).

Lute Sonata XI in A Major from the London MS

Allemande from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata X in C Major - Very intense and a lot of fun. The music is so natural. The man continues to amaze. (originally dated 051211...this is updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata X in C Major from the Dresden MS

Courante from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata XX in A Major - The courante from this Sonata is another gorgeous piece of music. As I was editing it, I decided that I would add another sample from this entire Sonata giving all of you the first page from this piece. It is also 6 pages and just comes off the guitar exquisitely. There are some IV, VI and IX Barre positions but they are wholly appropriate and play quite easily once you become accustomed to them. (originally dated 050611...this is updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata XX in A Major from the Dresden MS

Introduzzione from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata XX in A Major - This entire Sonata is also arranged in Drop D Tuning. This is a one page sample of the piece, which happens to be 6 pages long! The entire Sonata is 24 pages of music. All of the pieces contained within the sonata are absolutely gorgeous and fun to play. (originally dated 050608...this is updated as of 01/06).

Prelude from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata V in D Minor - This entire Sonata is arranged in Drop D Tuning. Some very pretty music contained within this famous Sonata. This is a one page sample of the piece. Again, this entire Sonata absolutely sings. The prelude is just the beginning of how musically this sonata lies in the hands. Not tough to play, it required some thought as to how to get the instrument to sound nice and keep the flow going. Once you get it, it is awesome! (originally dated 050608...updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata V in D Minor from the Dresden MS

Listen to the Prelude from this Sonata

Entreé from Weiss' London MS Sonata XXIII in A Minor - This entire Sonata, better known as L'Infidèle, is arranged in Drop D Tuning. Some very pretty music contained within this famous Sonata. This is a one page sample of the piece. I have had numerous requests for this arrangement. I'm sitting very happy to have obliged. Sorry it took so long...I been busy :-) (originally dated 050401...updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata XXIII in A Minor from the London MS - L'Infidèle

Menuet from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata IX in C Major -Weiss_Menuet DM9.pdf - Standard Tuning. Another great piece from a fantastic Lute Sonata. This PDF is the entire piece at one page. This latest updated version reflects the accuracy and intent of marking throughout all the Weiss Manuscripts we offer. (originally dated 041116....updated as of 01/06)

Lute Sonata IX in C Major from the Dresden MS

Allemande from Weiss' Dresden MS Sonata XVII in A Major -Weiss_Allemande_DM17.pdf - Standard Tuning. A great piece from an overall fantastic Lute Sonata. The Courante and the Chaconne of this sonata are also amazing pieces of work. This PDF is one of two pages (originally dated 041209...updated as of 060110).

Lute Sonata XVII in A Major from the Dresden MS

Menuet from Weiss' London MS Sonata IV in G Major -Weiss_Menuet_LM4.pdf - Drop D Tuning. Another very pretty piece from the master lute composer and player. This PDF is a one page sample (original date in 041204, this is updated as of 060110).

Lute Sonata IV in G Major from the London MS

Bourrée from Weiss' London MS Sonata II in D Major -Weiss_Bourree_LM2.pdf - Drop D Tuning, quick, and playful. A gorgeous example of the master lute composer and player. This PDF is the entire piece at one page (one page originally dated 0401203, this is updated as of 060110).

Lute Sonata II in D Major from the London MS

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I am always very happy to offer these examples of my transcriptions as performed by myself. Please respect my bandwidth ... download and save the files to your pc...thank you. Enjoy!

MP3s will soon be limited to sample takes from the whole. This will happen as new recordings are made, in preparation for a number of CD releases, including a Celtic Collection, Bach, Weiss and Originals.

The plan for CD recordings has been put on hold for such time

that I recover from some serious injuries, if I recover. :-) I hope I do.

The guitar used is usually detailed in the piece description.

The hardware is a set of AKG C1000S microphones ... Now have moved over to an M-Audio Buddy pre-amp and Cool Edit 2000 recording software on a dedicated high end recording PC, which contains, among other things, lots of Ram, a high speed bus, tons of storage and a 2496 Audiophile Sound Card. Gets fairly respectable results for simple, and fairly inexpensive home studio recording! :-)

Original Composition Recordings

The recording setup is identical to the above.

The only difference may be the acoustic guitar (if not classical guitar oriented), which is described below (I own 2 of them).

Prelude #10 in E Major - A Father Remembers "Un Padre si Ricorda" - 4:06 - This piece of music came to me Monday morning August 11, 2008 after a horrific nightmare where I lost my children. I was haunted, upset and basically tearing as I woke up. This was ringing in my head. It had to be written down immediately.

This piece is dedicated to my father. I love him so very much. A good man, a classic artist, fantastic musician, he is deeply loved by my entire family.

This recording is done with my Avalon A32J plugged straight into my pre-amp, which is then directly plugged into my pc sound card. No noise reduction, reverb added, that's it.

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Prelude #7 in D Major - 3:35 - This piece is dedicated to all of my friends, personal and in the business.

Recorded on November 26, 2007 using my Hippner Hauser #522.

The bit rate is set at about 160Kb.

Copyright © Richard F. Sayage 2007 All Rights Reserved ... (071126)

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Prelude #3 in D Major - Music for Crazy Cat - 2:41 - This piece is dedicated to my memory of my Crazy Cat, a good boy whom we miss like crazy.

Recorded on October 3, 2007 using my Hippner Hauser #521.

The bit rate is set at about 192Kb.

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Prelude #2 in A Minor - Well of Souls - 2:32 - Modeled after the rhythmic figure of the Barrios Prelude, I considered this an exercise in composition, but one that came off fairly well. It starts out with the same harmonic figure, but changes as it progresses.

Recorded on January 4, 2007 using my Hippner Hauser #506. It is a sad piece of music, so please leave sharp objects at a distance from yourself while you listen :-)

The bit rate is set at about 192Kb.

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Prelude #1 in E Minor - Dhiana's Prelude - 2:32 - Written for my eldest daughter. Recorded on December 29, 2006 using my Hippner Hauser #506. It is a somewhat somber piece, yet very sweet.

The bit rate is set at about 192Kb.

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The Sorrow of Angels - 4:06 - Recorded on November 24, 2006, written the previous week. It is dedicated to my mother, Yvette, whom I love more than she could possibly know. She is a gorgeous and proud woman who loves her family and her grandchildren with all of her heart and soul. She deserves all things beautiful. I hope that I have succeeded at least to some small degree.

It is recorded on my latest Darren Hippner Classical Guitar, #506 Hauser model, described in detail on my Guitar Page.

The bit rate on this MP3 is set at 128Kb.

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Morning Song - 3:08 - Recorded on November 9, 2006, written sometime late last year, with certain revisions along the way to today. A very earthy and gutty composition, it suits the guitar well.

It is recorded on my latest Darren Hippner Classical Guitar, #506 Hauser model, described in detail on my Guitar Page. An incredible instrument that does what I ask. Any issues you might hear in this recording are the result of the operator and not the guitar! :-) The bit rate on this MP3 is set at 128Kb.

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The Lonely Walk - 2:38 - Recorded on October 25, 2005, written over the prior week. I can't speak of the emotions behind this piece as it is private, but somehow I believe it speaks for itself.

It is recorded on one of my Martin copies made by Takamine back in 1978. Hope you like it.

Samantha's Lullaby - 4:10 - A bit of a folk tune on classical guitar. My daughter is hard to put to sleep. She's a demon child but this soothes her for some reason. Recorded on my new Hippner Hauser, which is featured on my guitar page. Written back in 2003, it was recorded originally on 050308. This recording is newer, dated 050621 and is recorded on the Hauser #348.

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Samantha's Lullaby

Valerie's Air in A - 2:00 - This piece is part of a larger Sonata that will act as a series of studies for the classical guitar. It is dedicated to my beautiful wife, Valerie, a hard-working and obstinate woman who simply doesn't know how to rid herself of me. If I didn't dedicate this to her, I think she'd kill me in my sleep. I'm told it is quite beautiful. I hope you think so.

- The Sonata will be published in the coming months.

- I may re-record it in the next day or so...I'm tired and not sure of this print.

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Valerie's Air

Dhiana's Playtime - 2:40 - I wrote this for my eldest daughter of 3 years, Dhiana. My perception of how she plays and how much she loves at a given moment and then runs off again to skip and jump to her heart's content. She's a precious child but I'm biased, obviously :-) It is recorded using a 1979 Takamine EF-360S Martin commissioned steel string acoustic. This is the final version and will now be engraved at my earliest convenience. I'll keep you posted....(Recorded on 031010).

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Dhiana's Playtime

Samantha's Reel - 2:45 - For my beautiful, energetic, funny, and demonic little baby girl, Samantha. Same setup as above, using two Oktava mics, an M-audio Buddy, and Cool Edit 2000 all to a dedicated high end recording PC. Not too bad...one take, early in the morning on May 27, 2004, a couple of little mistakes, but you get the idea. Hope you like it.

The Black Oak Harp - 2:50 - The music I heard staring at a Black Oak Tree at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum. I was reading some Bach literature and this tree made me look at it. Huge, graceful, and flowing lines in this tree. Enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing and playing it.

The Passing of Mark - 2:45 - For a good friend, Mark Alinovi and son of another good friend, his father Vic, whom I absolutely adore and admire for his strength. Mark passed away from a debilitating illness shortly before this was written. A jazz drummer of accomplishment, it was my thought he would appreciate the combined bounce and yet inherent sadness within this piece.

Vic also lost his lovely daughter, Daria, to illness a few years earlier. I think of him and what existence must be for him having lost both of his children so tragically.

It is a raw recording and may be re-done shortly, but I wanted to put it up as it was for the time being...

Bach - Weiss and other Baroque & Classical Recordings

Some of these recordings are quite old and need to be redone, so forgive any poor-ish quality. The Inventions as a whole need to be re-recorded.

Bach MP3s

Double from Violin Partita I by Bach - this excerpt was recorded on February 17, 2009. Sound is recorded straight thru with no filters of any kind except to add slight reverb to relieve any dryness. This is played using a John Peter Barthell Classical Guitar #138.

This piece is part of my Book of Bach Violin Sonatas and Partitas BWV 1001-1006

Sinfonia 3 for CG Duet - 0:43 - a partial extract from the latter half of the piece. Performed by Steve Schram and myself. This was recorded as part of my normal practice sessions. It was cool if not perfect. We had a good laugh and thought you might enjoy hearing some of it.

This piece is part of my Bach The Complete 15 Sinfonia for Classical Guitar Duet Collection

Steve is using a 1978 Ramirez 1A and I'm using the Hip506. Recorded on 06114.

Air on the G String - 1:51 - a partial extract from a not too serious recording. I'm experimenting with the new guitar and some new recording equipment and setups. I had everything on and this came out. Not great as I was experimenting with some ornaments, position, etc...on the fly, but it gives a good idea of what is possible. This piece is found in my Bach Weiss Volume 1 and Bach Miscellaneous Volume 1 collection.

Recorded using a Hippner Hauser #506 on 061114.

Invention #1 - 1:00 - A sampling of Bach's Invention #1 from the Two Part Inventions for solo classical guitar.....

(Recorded on 061115). Purchase the score

Invention #3 - 2:12 - from the Two Part Inventions for solo classical guitar. This has a bit of reverb and noise reduction. I would still keep the treble at neutral....(Recorded on 030907). Purchase the score

Invention #4 - 2:16 - from the Two Part Inventions for solo classical guitar. The original key is D Minor and is played in this key. This recording also has a bit of reverb and noise reduction. Keep the treble at neutral. (031025) Purchase the score

Prelude13_wtc1.mp3 - 2:03 - A beautiful piece from the Well Tempered Bach collection for Solo Classical Guitar. Starting to get a little better at the recording part of it. The sound is a bit more robust, with better signal to noise. I would still turn the treble down a bit. I'm using zero noise reduction and zero echo or delay in this recording. Otherwise, I'm having a lot of fun with the ability to quick record and upload. :-) Can you tell? ...(Recorded on 030808). Purchase the score

Prelude20_wtc1.mp3 - 3:21 - Another beautiful piece from my Select Bach Transcripts Vol. 1 and Well Tempered Bach collection for Solo Classical Guitar. Very moody and a bit haunting. A lot of fun to play. This recording was performed on a Hippner Hauser I as specified by Segovia. Nice Brazilian Rosewood/German Spruce guitar built by Darren Hippner #348...a quiet master! ...(Recorded on 031001). Purchase the score

Prelude from Cello Suite #1 - 2:33 - the Prelude is gorgeous...had to record it. Some might think this version is slow, but such a Romantic piece by Bach, I felt it right at this tempo. Yes, yes, I can play it much faster, but why? Hope you enjoy it....(Recorded on 030819). Purchase the score

Largo - 3:35 - from the Keyboard Concerto in F Minor - the first page of the score is above for those that are interested in following along or playing it themselves. Don't mind the ritardando at the end. It's the way I hear it at the end of the piece, is all....(Recorded on 030826). - Purchase the score

Weiss MP3s

Gigue from Weiss Lute Sonata XIV Dresden MS on the Hippner #456 - 2nd part - this piece is in A Minor using Drop D Tuning. I was just recording with no real purpose and this came out.. using my Hippner #456 Classical/Flamenco (recorded 080302) - Purchase the score

Prelude from Dresden MS 5 - 2:28 - in D Minor. Drop D Tuning performed on a M. Contreras 1A 1972, Cedar and Brazilian Rosewood. - Purchase the score

Prelude from Dresden MS 17 - 1:20 - in A Major. A great Weiss Sonata and a great little piece. Recorded on my Hippner #303 (050727). - Purchase the score

Menuet from Dresden MS 20 - 0:53 - in A Major. This is the first repeat and some of the second, so I figure this is more of an excerpt. Very nice. The Sonatas are transcribed and played in their original keys. This is done with a Darren Hippner Hauser model #303, Brazilian/Spruce/Ebony setup, with the same recording setup as stated above...(Recorded on 050709). - Purchase the score

Menuet from Dresden MS 17 - 1:24 - in A Major. The Sonatas are transcribed and played in their original keys. This is done with a Darren Hippner Hauser model #348, Brazilian/German Spruce/Ebony setup, with the same recording setup as stated above...(Recorded on 050104). - Purchase the score

Prelude from a Sonata in G Major by Leopold S. Weiss - 1:28 - a contemporary and friend of Bach, the man was one hell of a lute player, and wrote some of the prettiest music while he was at it. It's told he used to "cut heads" with Bach, while playing fugues!!! I've always been a big fan, then one of the boys over at RMCG gave me an idea. Going back into my "other than Bach" archives, I dug it up and did this version right quick. Hope you like it...she's pretty as all get out.

- This Suite was originally written in G Major. My work is in A Major. The book that we released for this Sonata is back in its original key (G Major), in Drop D tuning, which is Lute Sonata IV from the London MS.

- My deepest thanks to Mr. Alain Reiher for his help and information regarding this suite and S. Weiss in general.

Menuet from Weiss Lute Sonata XI in A - 3:03 - very, very pretty is all I can say. Enjoy.

This is a transcription from Lute Sonata XI in A Major from the London MS - Purchase the score

Other Classical MP3s

These excerpts will be 30-50 seconds long on average

Sagreras Book 3: Lesson 18 by Sagreras/Kent Murdick - 3:00 - an intermediate piece arranged by Kent Murdick based on material by Julio Salvador Sagreras. A very beautiful piece of music that I must thank Kent for letting me perform. A one take performance so forgive a little buzz here and there :-)

- You can find Kent on the web here: http://members.aol.com/lutemann/guitar.html if you need to ask him something.

- This is the first piece of music that I record with my latest Spruce/Brazilian classical guitar from Darren Hippner. This is #303 built in 2002. Gorgeous, loud, gutty-sounding, powerful and responsive instrument. The guitar is a gem! ...(Recorded 050126).

Sor Etude #17 in D Major - 1:56 - another outstanding study by one of the great masters of guitar composition, Fernando Sor. One of my general themes, regarding music that I listen to and/or perform, is that it must be "gorgeous", pretty, thought-evoking and/or emotionally bound. This beautiful piece fits nicely into this theme. My only worry is that I do it appropriate justice. Again, Alain Reiher was very helpful. Thank you Alain!...(Recorded on 030830).

New ... Reigen Tanz - 1:00 - An anonymous Renaissance piece written in the 16th Century. Very simple. I edited the score on the fly as I played, putting it in Drop D and other sundry stuff. Recorded using the Hip506. (061121)

MP3 Excerpts

Manuel Ponce - Allemande - Suite in A Minor - 1:30 (050629) - A great Suite, originally attributed to Silvius Weiss. This is only the first repeat of the Allemande. My deepest thanks to my good friend, William "Doc" Jennings, for access to the Segovia edition of this wonderful music. I'm a little concerned that this would be so easily attributed to Weiss as it does not resemble any of Weiss' music or stylistic approach to capturing my musical attention, but back when this was written, Weiss probably was not as popular or as well known as he is becoming of late. I would like to re-record as I am not happy with it.

- This is recorded on my Hippner Hauser #348, dated above.

Bach Cello Suite #1 Allemande - 0:43 (031031)

Bach Cello Suite #1 Courante - 0:44 (031031)

Bach Prelude #1 Well Tempered Clavier Book II - 0:58 (031125)

Bourree from the Weiss Lute Sonata IV in G Major - 0:49 (040312) - An excerpt from the first section of the Bourree. This is taken from my London Suite IV book, in Drop D. A great example of what is possible regarding Weiss and the classical guitar. Enjoy.

Celtic and Other MP3s

Other Recordings Written/Arranged by Good Friends

Hugh O'Donnell - 1:42 - arrangement by El McMeen, the original music comes from T. O'Carolan. I edited this arrangement for classical guitar on November 20, 2006. I didn't repeat the 2nd section, though I will on any official recording. The first repeat is played fairly straight thru, the second time is embellished a bit. It is recorded using my Hippner Hauser 506 on the same date. (061120)

America The Beautiful - 1:52 - another arrangement by El McMeen, this version of one of America's national songs is simply very pretty. I subsequently edited this arrangement for classical guitar on November 18, 2006 and promptly re-recorded it early in the morning. It is recorded using my Hippner Hauser 506. (061118)

Arrangement Copyright El McMeen 2003. All Rights are reserved....and he's my buddy.

The Water is Wide (2:47) - a beautiful arrangement by my friend El McMeen. This performance is recorded on a Hippner Santos Blanca. The music has much feeling and the guitar lets it evidence itself so sweetly. Thank you El!!!

The Mist Covered Mountains of Home - 2:40 - arrangement by a good friend and Celtic acoustic guitarist El McMeen, this traditional Celtic song is absolutely beautiful. I couldn't help myself when I started to play it...I had to record it. Please visit El at www.elmcmeen.com - where you can find more of his fabulous Celtic arrangements and information regarding his discography and books...(030816).

Wild Mountain Thyme - 2:45 - A gorgeous arrangement by Scott Tennant, I altered it slightly, but only here and there. I found it to be a very romantic piece and very enjoyable to play. Recorded on a Hippner Hauser #348 (on 050419).

- I have subsequently re-written and arranged this piece and may issue a classical guitar publication of Celtic and original pieces (along with a CD) that will encompass this piece and many others that you will find on this page...and some that you don't find! :-)

In the Bleak Midwinter - 1:50 - another gorgeous arrangement by El McMeen, this traditional Celtic song is very soulful. I used an old Brazilian/Cedar classical in permanent Drop D tuning for this one. (Recorded 050102).

George Brabazon 2nd Air - 2:40 - arrangement by El McMeen, original music written by T. O'Carolan. Another really pretty piece of music that sounds wonderful on the classical guitar.

Sor Exercise - Andante in C&G - 0:55 - a very pretty and simple exercise based on the work of Fernando Sor, arranged by Kent Murdick. You can go to Kent's site by clicking here. There are plenty of free scores and music at his site so don't be shy.

Inisheer Air - 1:20 - arrangement by El McMeen in CGDGAD, I used a standard tuning of the classical guitar to make this one happen and slightly re-arranged it to accommodate this tuning. I don't really know much about this tune except that it's an Air and that it was written by Thomas Walsh. All I know is that I like how it came off on my guitar. Very pretty...(031228).

Pretty Maid - 2:40 - arrangement by another of my good buddies, Jim Ivler; Drop D tuning of the classical guitar. El was kind enough to forward the sheet music to me and as I understand it had a large part in this arrangement. Played in the quiet of the early morning, it was appropriate as it is a quiet and romantic piece of music that I enjoyed recording very much......(031230).

Pemigewasett Sonata - I - Zealand Notch - 1:19 - Written by another good friend, William D. Clinger, who is of "combat grade" wit, as hysterically described by Doc Jennings. The music is from The Pemigewasett Sonata in 3 movements. This is the first movement, Zealand Notch. I'm trying to get to the other 2, Slogging Downhill and Bagging Peaks, which is an incredibly fun foray across the strings. I recorded this early on Christmas morning...nice way to spend Xmas! Enjoy it and my thanks to Will for sharing this with me and all of us. Recorded 041225.

Pemigewasett Sonata - III - Bagging Peaks - 3:14 - Third Movement of the above. Tough to play! Fun too! hehe .... Happy New Year! Both pieces, including the first movement above, are recorded on an old Spanish Cello Backed Flamenco, solid Brazilian and Cedar front, which is badly in need of new strings. This guitar is gorgeous. Recorded 050101.

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* Note that the Largo is sometimes referred to as the "Adagio" from the same Concerto. These solo CG transcriptions of Bach's Keyboard Concertos are based on and verified by research via numerous full score editions from myriad publishers/editors including Breitkopf & Hartel, Edition Peters, Schott (mini-full), and other full score reproductions of the original Bach-Ges. editions, Leipzig, 1869, Kammermusik, JSB's Werke. There are numerous editorial and performance annotations and differences among them regarding many of the melodic passages, ties, use of appoggiatura, and ornamentation. Differences that you may notice are due to the references noted above and to choices based upon editing for solo CG performance. This applies to all solo versions, regardless of any of my offered collections to which you refer. The enclosed solo CG version and above references were additionally verified against numerous highly regarded orchestral recordings of such.

** The solo CG works for the Well Tempered Clavier Book 1 and 2, are based on and verified by numerous print editions including editions Peters, Schirmer (Czerny), and other reproductions of B-G, Leipzig, 1866, Das Wohltemperirte Clavier, 1866 JSB's Werke. The enclosed solo CG version and above references were additionally verified against numerous highly regarded keyboard recordings of such.

*** The solo CG works for the Two Part Keyboard Inventions are based on and verified by numerous print editions including Edition Peters and Schirmer editions (Czerny). The enclosed solo CG version and above references were additionally verified against numerous highly regarded keyboard recordings of such.

Please note that I appreciate your help with any errata that may be noticed. I diligently attempted to present the solo classical guitar versions of these pieces and collections as authentically as possible. Bear in mind key changes or differences in harmonic choices due to feasibility regarding the instrument and its implied limitations. Thank you for your assistance and for specific piece, measure, and beat references when doing so.

****A listing of referred publishing sources used in comparative analysis and transcription:

Kistner

Breitkopf & Hartel (Bach-Gesselschaft)

Schott

G. Schirmer

C. F. Peters

Barenreiter-Verlag, Kassel

My salute to those publishers listed above that attempt to relay the true penmanship of Bach, without the reservations or additional embellishments of Romanticists who may be responsible for the greater palatability of Bach to the public of their time. In my work, I have hoped to further relay the spirit of, and the genius, of his music as if he were to have written such for the guitar. My humblest wish is that I have succeeded, continuing to do so, and that he would approve in even the slightest way. Play often ... play well.

Most of my Cello Suite work was originally completed in the late 1980's. Actually, that's true for the majority of all of my offerings. If you can believe this, I did all of this work for my own performance needs and never gave a minute's thought to offering them to the public. A good friend suggested that we do this after seeing all the hundreds of manuscripts strewn about my living room and dining room back in late 2001, after the World Trade Center tragedies (yes, I worked there, in the second tower, when it happened) ... and ... well... look what he started! That's another story for another time. Have fun, be cool, and enjoy the music. Please respect my property, time, and efforts in these or any of my work. Thank you and peace to you and yours. Richard.

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Edited last on 01/20/2012