Greensleeves - Theme and Variations - Fingerstyle (Solo Guitar)
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SKU: A0.914331
Composed by Richard Jones. Arranged by Aurora Burdeti. Christmas,Folk,Renaissance. Individual part. 10 pages. Burdeti Music Press #6567009. Published by Burdeti Music Press (A0.914331).About:
Ah, Greensleeves, the famous iconic English Folk Tune! Who hasn't heard of it? It was first registered in 1580, by a certain Richard Jones. To this day there are still debates about wether a certain note should be sharpened or kept natural depending on people's taste. I made the theme to retain the original flavor but the variations to conform to a more modern harmonic approach in the hopes that everyone will be pleased.
This version tries to preserve the flavor of the original and also adds a cool twist! The theme unfolds in a chordal style and goes through the known harmonic changes keeping the Ballad feel that the original is known for. The first variation goes through similar harmony but with a more spirited feel and arpeggiated throughout. Lastly, the second variation takes it a notch further - and expands the melodic line with impressive idiomatic scales that flow under the fingers leading the piece to a climatic moment before reaching a satisfying conclusion.
The arrangement presented in this edition is for solo guitar in Fingerstyle/Classical guitar style. The main theme remains extremely faithful to the original melody. The two variations add depth and much replay-ability. No details have been left out and the score is made with lots of care.
This piece is a perfect choice for early intermediate and intermediate guitarists, and especially for students that are playing in a recital. The different versions of the theme allow the student to practice chords, arpeggios and scales with similar underlying harmony. The score includes Notation, Notation & Tablature and Chords!
• Great Versatility : Notation (by itself), Notation & Tablature and Chords included!
• The theme may be played by a more advanced beginner, while its two variations are slightly more difficult and aimed towards the early intermediate student.
• Faithful to the original rendition of the piece, but with 2 cool variations added! Variety is the spice of life!
• This version is arranged for a "Fingerstyle/Classical" type of playing!
• Perfect as a study for Chords, Arpeggios and Scales in first position! Great as a concert piece too!
• For more music for guitar, please check my Publisher Page.
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