Scarlatti for Guitar

Scarlatti for GuitarAfter the piano and harpsichord, the guitar is the instrument most associated with Domenico Scarlatti (16851757). Many of his keyboard works were influenced by the guitar music of Spain, his adopted country. This collection of arrangements for solo guitar is an ideal introduction to Scarlattis music. The ten varied pieces were carefully chosen for their musical character and technical suitability. Placed in order of difficulty, they reflect the range

selected from syllabuses of the past few decades

like Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King or Purcell’s Rondeau from Abdelazar

Each piece has been carefully arranged by Philip Bass and Paul Harris to practise the note ranges and keys of the early grades

including new repertoire by Robert Mitchell

This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for the Grades 1–5 ABRSM Singing exams

Contains many sample questions so the student can immediately put theory into practice

includes piano and violin accompaniments for every piece

Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM’s Performance Grade exams

Book 3 features popular pieces at Grades 5 and 6

The pieces are presented chronologically within each volume and all include the year in which they were written too

• Practice tests for all four Options: Call & Response (Echoes)

Book 4 features 14 popular pieces at Grades 7 and 8