Guitar Duets
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Composer
Title
Code
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Drewries Accordes from the lute duet.
This has been arranged with 3rd strings tuned to F sharp to give the same fingering and open string sustain as in the lute original.
Grades: 4-5.
This has been arranged with 3rd strings tuned to F sharp to give the same fingering and open string sustain as in the lute original.
Grades: 4-5.
Prelude No. 12 - book 2 from 48 Preludes and Fugues for pianoforte - original key F minor.
Grades: 8,6
Grades: 8,6
D0012
Suite BWV1025 - (originally for keyboard and violin)
The guitar 2 part is essentially the same as that of Dresden Suite No.22 of Sylvius Leopold Weiss.
Grados: 8,8
The guitar 2 part is essentially the same as that of Dresden Suite No.22 of Sylvius Leopold Weiss.
Grados: 8,8
D1025
Bartók, B.
44 Duos Nos 1-22 - (originally for 2 violins) also available as a viola/guitar duet.
Grades 1-5
Grades 1-5
D0002
44 Duos Nos 23-44 - (originally for 2 violins) also available as a viola/guitar duet.
Grades 5-9
Grades 5-9
D0003
Byrd, W.
Earl of Salisbury - a Pavan - also for flute or melody instrument.
This piece formed part of the publication Parthenia, composed in memory of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury.
Grades: 6
This piece formed part of the publication Parthenia, composed in memory of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury.
Grades: 6
D0016
Will Yow Walke The Woods Soe Wylde - (originally for Keyboard)
from My Ladye Nevell’s Booke of Virginal Music.
Grades: 6
from My Ladye Nevell’s Booke of Virginal Music.
Grades: 6
D0032
Capirola, V.
Padoana descorda nel ton di Santa Trinitas - Arranged from the lute solo for two guitars.
Grades: 3-4
Grades: 3-4
Couperin, F.
Le Réveille-Matin (The Alarm Clock)
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original (in F).
Grades: 7,5
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original (in F).
Grades: 7,5
Les Papillons (The Butterflies)
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 8,5
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 8,5
D0101
Les Petits Moulins (The Little Windmills).
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 6,6
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 6,6
D0102
Les Bergeries (The Sheep-folds or Pastorale).
Arranged for two guitars from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 6,6
Arranged for two guitars from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 6,6
Les Moissoneurs (The Reapers ).
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 7,7
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 7,7
D0104
Les Tricoteuses (The Knitters).
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 7,5
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 7,5
D0202
Le Dodo, ou l'amour au Berceau.
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original
Grades: 6,5
Arranged for guitar duet from the harpsichord original
Grades: 6,5
Les Barricades Mystérieuses.
Arranged for two guitars from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 6,5
Arranged for two guitars from the harpsichord original.
Grades: 6,5
D0201
Dowland, J.
A Lesson for Two Lutes
Arranged from the lute duet for two guitars.
Grade: 2-3
Arranged from the lute duet for two guitars.
Grade: 2-3
The Frog Galliard - from a recording that I made a long time ago on Radio York! and now another version (remote) by All Strung Out
Also known as the air "Now, oh now I needs must part"
Grade: 6,6
Also known as the air "Now, oh now I needs must part"
Grade: 6,6
Fauré, G.
Romance Sans Paroles Opus 17 No. 3A
Well known piano solo arranged for 2 classical guitars.
Grades: 6-7
Well known piano solo arranged for 2 classical guitars.
Grades: 6-7
Fiocco, J.
Allegro
Arranged from the original for flute (or violin) and piano.
Grades: 6,6
Arranged from the original for flute (or violin) and piano.
Grades: 6,6
D0099
Forrest, A.
D0001
Five Simple Pieces
Five simple but effective duets for beginner guitarists - Ski Jump Waltz; Rachel's Song; Coney Street Easy; Rocking; Last Waltz.
(Rachel’s Song and Ski Jump Waltz performed by Dúo Sinestesia - from Guam in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! and Rocking by Guitar ensemble "Fandango") and now Dueto de Guitarras Caracol playing the entire suite.
Grades: 1-2
Five simple but effective duets for beginner guitarists - Ski Jump Waltz; Rachel's Song; Coney Street Easy; Rocking; Last Waltz.
(Rachel’s Song and Ski Jump Waltz performed by Dúo Sinestesia - from Guam in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! and Rocking by Guitar ensemble "Fandango") and now Dueto de Guitarras Caracol playing the entire suite.
Grades: 1-2
D0005
Dmitri and the Heavy Fridge
A duet for 2 bass guitars
(or 2 tenor - or normal - guitars)
Grades: 4-5
A duet for 2 bass guitars
(or 2 tenor - or normal - guitars)
Grades: 4-5
D0010B
Bass
Bass
Graded Sight Reading Duets from Grade: 1 to 4
There is a score, which is probably easier to play from since each player can follow the other. Included are separate parts where each player has to rely more on an accurate sense of pulse and an understanding of the other player's interpretation. The pieces are not so much about sight-reading as to develop the ability to play in ensemble; to listen and keep in time, follow dynamics and expression. I'd like very much any thoughts you have on these since I have not come across any similar exercise elsewhere.
There is a score, which is probably easier to play from since each player can follow the other. Included are separate parts where each player has to rely more on an accurate sense of pulse and an understanding of the other player's interpretation. The pieces are not so much about sight-reading as to develop the ability to play in ensemble; to listen and keep in time, follow dynamics and expression. I'd like very much any thoughts you have on these since I have not come across any similar exercise elsewhere.
D0011
Ravel, M.
Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant - from Ma Mère, L'Oye (Mother Goose Suite)
Grades: 3-5
Grades: 3-5
Le Piccadilly - An excellent performance from 2 members of Stetson University School of Music (at 17’17”)
A lively 'ragtime' piece arranged for guitar duo.
Grade: 4-5
A lively 'ragtime' piece arranged for guitar duo.
Grade: 4-5
D0067
Je te veux - An excellent performance from 2 members of Stetson University School of Music (at 15’10”)
Grade: 4
Grade: 4
Shostakovich, D.
Sem' Tants Kukol (Seven Dolls’ Dances)
Lyrical Waltz, Gavotte, Romance, Polka, The Little Ballerina, Hurdy-Gurdy, Dance.In 1944-45, Shostakovich wrote his Children's Notebook (opus 69), an album of easy piano pieces, for his daughter, Galya. This second album of children's piano pieces followed in 1952. These dances are derived from material from ballet suites that he wrote in 1949-50. They exist in both orchestral and piano versions. The melodies are lively and tuneful, though Shostakovich's sudden modulations into remote keys ensure that they never become banal. This duet arrangement shares the melody and accompaniment between the two guitars where appropriate, especially in the last piece, Dance, where the parts become 'conversational', copying phrases from one another.
Listen to superb renditions of Lyric Waltz, Gavotte, Romance and Dance by Nick Faller and Babak Taghinia.
Grades: 7-8
Lyrical Waltz, Gavotte, Romance, Polka, The Little Ballerina, Hurdy-Gurdy, Dance.In 1944-45, Shostakovich wrote his Children's Notebook (opus 69), an album of easy piano pieces, for his daughter, Galya. This second album of children's piano pieces followed in 1952. These dances are derived from material from ballet suites that he wrote in 1949-50. They exist in both orchestral and piano versions. The melodies are lively and tuneful, though Shostakovich's sudden modulations into remote keys ensure that they never become banal. This duet arrangement shares the melody and accompaniment between the two guitars where appropriate, especially in the last piece, Dance, where the parts become 'conversational', copying phrases from one another.
Listen to superb renditions of Lyric Waltz, Gavotte, Romance and Dance by Nick Faller and Babak Taghinia.
Grades: 7-8
Three Preludes Opus 87 - originally from a set of 24 preludes and fugues for piano.
Grades: 8
Grades: 8
D0081
Vals No.2 - from the Suite for Variety Orchestra No.7 - (Updated 2020/11/06)
Grades: 7-8
Grades: 7-8
D0082
Vivaldi, A.
Interlude by the Fireside - from L'Inverno de "Il Cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione" Opus 8 No. 4 of The Four Seasons.
Grades: 5,6
Grades: 5,6
D0050
Concerto for Lute in D major - Largo
Originally written for strings and lute. Here included a page for the divisions in the Largo
Grades: (3-5),1
Originally written for strings and lute. Here included a page for the divisions in the Largo
Grades: (3-5),1
D0096
