Composed by Erik Satie. Arranged by Derek Hasted. This edition: audio, pdf. Romantic Period. Individual part. 10 pages. Derek Hasted #3417455. Published by Derek Hasted (A0.797676).
Derek Hasted writes "This set of 3 relaxing pieces is well-suited to the tone of the guitar, but in most arrangements there are tricky, tiring chords and position changes that spoil the gentle flow of the music.
In these arrangements I have made tiny changes to the score that ensure the pieces are much more accessible to those who are still progressing in the world of guitar - for example, I have switched the tune by an octave in one or two places, and replaced some difficult chord shapes with some much easier ones. Only those who know the original music like the back of their hand will notice the changes, but the improvement in continuity and playability is dramatic.
Each of the 3 pieces is a tone higher than the original piano version, to make full use of the open strings in the bass, where the depth and sustain are both very helpful to the flow of the pieces.
Gymnopédie No 1 has a large number of easy half barrés and a few full barrés. In places, there is a choice - keep the barré down for several bars/measures or finger some chords without a barré - an example is the first chord of the piece (and its subsequent repetitions), which can be taken without a barré, or alternatively a half barré can be left in place for the first 16 measures. The trade-off is one of sustain against stamina and that’s going to be a personal choice.
The less-well-known Nos 2 & 3 have a few unusual chords but the pieces are less tiring to play.
I have not included dynamics because the original markings relied on the piano having greater sustain than the guitar - it’s far better that you do what works for you and your guitar.
I hope you enjoy these charming pieces!"
This is one of a large and growing range of accessible pieces and ensembles from experienced arranger Derek Hasted, and is supplied as full score and parts. Derek's website at www.derek-hasted.co.uk/smp lists all his arrangements by title and by "number of instruments", with links to soundclips and sample score.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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Composed by Erik Satie. Arranged by Derek Hasted. This edition: audio, pdf. Romantic Period. Individual part. 10 pages. Derek Hasted #3417455. Published by Derek Hasted (A0.797676).
Derek Hasted writes "This set of 3 relaxing pieces is well-suited to the tone of the guitar, but in most arrangements there are tricky, tiring chords and position changes that spoil the gentle flow of the music.
In these arrangements I have made tiny changes to the score that ensure the pieces are much more accessible to those who are still progressing in the world of guitar - for example, I have switched the tune by an octave in one or two places, and replaced some difficult chord shapes with some much easier ones. Only those who know the original music like the back of their hand will notice the changes, but the improvement in continuity and playability is dramatic.
Each of the 3 pieces is a tone higher than the original piano version, to make full use of the open strings in the bass, where the depth and sustain are both very helpful to the flow of the pieces.
Gymnopédie No 1 has a large number of easy half barrés and a few full barrés. In places, there is a choice - keep the barré down for several bars/measures or finger some chords without a barré - an example is the first chord of the piece (and its subsequent repetitions), which can be taken without a barré, or alternatively a half barré can be left in place for the first 16 measures. The trade-off is one of sustain against stamina and that’s going to be a personal choice.
The less-well-known Nos 2 & 3 have a few unusual chords but the pieces are less tiring to play.
I have not included dynamics because the original markings relied on the piano having greater sustain than the guitar - it’s far better that you do what works for you and your guitar.
I hope you enjoy these charming pieces!"
This is one of a large and growing range of accessible pieces and ensembles from experienced arranger Derek Hasted, and is supplied as full score and parts. Derek's website at www.derek-hasted.co.uk/smp lists all his arrangements by title and by "number of instruments", with links to soundclips and sample score.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music, you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and you don’t have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Preview: Gymnopédies 1-3 for Classical Guitar - 3 easy arrangements
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