Product Description
Carrickfergus is a coastal town on the eastern side of
Northern Ireland. It is well-known for its castle, as a holiday destination but
mostly for the beautiful nostalgic song that shares its name. The origin of the
melody goes back at least three centuries and the modern version is probably a
hybrid of two songs.
This download contains:
A full score
All individual parts in notes
All individual parts in TAB
The arrangement can be heard and watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn-wuGNeIsE
This arrangement is part of a series I am
producing which will allow gatherings of guitarists of all levels to play
together. As a guitarist and guitar teacher, Ive noticed how arrangements will
often be too easy for some and too hard for others leaving many ensemble
players frustrated or dissatisfied. This is a deficiency I am resolving.
My aim is to create arrangements which are
stimulating for all. I have done this by tailoring parts to suit the different
technical and musical experience of each level of guitarist. This makes the
arrangements particularly suitable for guitar societies, school groups and
festivals. The required levels are approximated below. As an experienced musician
and composer, I have added many points of musical interest such as modulations,
chord substitutions and counterpoint. This also gives teachers and leaders to
the chance to teach their groups about these devices in the context of learning
a real work. Guitars 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 all play the main melody at some
point (Guitar 6 being for near-beginners).
Technical Requirements
·
Guitars
1 & 2 will suit players of Grade 6 (intermediate/advanced) standard or above. There is some
high-position work.
·
Guitars
3 & 4 are suitable for players of about Grade 4 (intermediate) standard.
·
Guitar
5 is suitable for a player of about Grade 2 (beginner) standard.
·
Guitar
6 is suitable for near-beginners. It is mainly open strings with some first-position
stopped notes. Although it is a technically-easy part, it is very motivating
for guitarists in their early stages to play with a large ensemble. This part
is optional.
·
Guitar
7 is suitable for players of about Grade 5 (intermediate) standard. The bass line has
ornamentation, a lot of rhythmic interest and at times, the melody.
Teachers and player can also benefit from
the fact that a recording of the arrangement, with performance notes, is always
available on-line.
Thank you so much for your purchase. If
you have any questions, requests or would like to send feedback, it would be a
pleasure to hear from you at www.danjonesguitarist.com or on my facebook page.
Dan Jones, March 2019
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