Romance (Romanza, Spanish Romance) - Spanish Guitar
Acoustic Guitar - Digital Sheet Music

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Solo Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download

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Composed by Anon. Arranged by Barry McCormick. Classical,Multicultural,Romantic Period,Traditional,World. Individual part. 3 pages. B. McCormick #3069169. Published by B. McCormick (A0.808747).

Romance (Spanish Romance) - Intermediate Guitar Sheet Music

Discover the timeless beauty of “Romance,” an exquisite classical guitar piece that has captivated audiences for generations. This digital sheet music arrangement is meticulously notated, making it accessible to intermediate-level guitarists (approximately Grade 4/5 ABRSM standard). Whether you’re a student, teacher, or performer, this piece offers a delightful journey through melodic phrasing and expressive arpeggios.

Key Features:

  1. Melodic Brilliance: The hauntingly beautiful melody takes center stage, allowing you to explore its nuances and emotional depth.
  2. Accompaniment and Bass: The accompanying arpeggios provide a rich harmonic backdrop, while the bass voice sustains the piece’s foundation.
  3. Right Hand Fingering: Detailed right-hand fingering suggestions guide your technique, ensuring a seamless performance.
  4. Position Markings: Clear position markings help you navigate the fretboard effortlessly.
  5. Tablature Included: Beneath the standard notation, you’ll find tablature for those who prefer this visual representation.
The structure of “Romance” follows a closed three-part form:
  1. Minor Key: The first part begins in a minor key, setting a melancholic tone.
  2. Major Key: The second part transitions to a major key, introducing a contrasting mood.
  3. Restatement: The third part revisits the initial theme, creating a sense of unity.
Various guitarists have been associated with this composition over time, including Antonio Rubira, David del Castillo, Francisco Tárrega, Fernando Sor, Daniel Fortea, and others. Doubts about authorship may have arisen due to copyright considerations and publishing companies seeking lucrative rights.

Early Recordings: The earliest known recording of “Romance” features guitarists Luis and Simon Ramírez on a cylinder from the “Viuda de Aramburo” label (Madrid, 1897–1901). Titled “Sort-Estudio para Guitarra por S. Ramirez,” this recording hints at Fernando Sor, whose surname occasionally appears as “Sort” or “Sorts.” You can listen to this historic recording on the Doremi CD release “Tarrega, His Disciples, and Their Students” and online at the UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive.

About the Arranger:

Barry McCormick, MA in Music and Theology, brings his passion for classical guitar and deep understanding of musical expression to this arrangement. With years of experience as a performer and educator, Barry infuses “Romance” with sensitivity and artistry.

Connect with him on social media @resourcefullArrangements and explore more of his musical creations.

Unlock the magic of “Romance” and add this enchanting piece to your repertoire. Whether you’re playing for personal enjoyment, teaching, or performing, this sheet music invites you to embrace the soulful melodies of the classical guitar. 🎶✨.

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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