CHANSON TRISTE for easy intermediate GUITAR QUINTET/LARGE ENSEMBLEFor Classical or Acoustic Guitar - sometimes it's erroneously listed here as Electric Guitar.Derek Hasted writes "This charming piano piece fits nicely onto 5 guitars (or a large ensemble), making a concert item that is accessible to early intermediate players (with an intermediate player or teacher) on the top line. Guitar 5 is tuned to 6=D.
The lovely chord sequences and the need for controlled articulation and off-the-beat playing make this a delightful piece for a group with limited experience, and a real contrast in a concert for an ensemble of any level of skill.
I have added a few dynamics (but feel free to change them if you wish), and Ive indicated optional slurs that will make the faster notes flow better (provided that the notes are taken on the same string, of course). Ive chosen not to add fingering, because players who find slurs unreliable may find that playing the fast notes on different strings makes them flow better. No single set of fingering can achieve both solutions.
There are no page-turns in the part scores.
This arrangement is based on a version that was played in concert by the Hampshire Guitar Orchestra.
I have also published an arrangement for 3 guitars, where the lower parts are in two voices, making an identical sound in a smaller, intermediate ensemble too. Find it by visiting my website (below).
I hope you enjoy this piece!"
This is one of a large and growing range of accessible 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.
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