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Beginner/early Intermediate level Digital Music
Intermediate Digital Music
Late Intermediate/Advanced Music
Beginners/Early Intermediate
"El Testament de Amelia"
This is a beautiful, haunting traditional Catalan song. It is in D minor (one flat), with middle C# and a lever change on the G# below middle C. As the song is slow, there is plenty of time for the lever changes. Level of playing is approximately early Intermediate, as the lever change needs to be taken into account.
$1.25
Vivaldi's "Spring"
This is from my "Seasons" book for adult beginners. You will receive both Spring I and Spring II. In the key of C with no lever changes. A fun piece, suitable for performance. Level of playing: beginner.
$1.25
"Winter" from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"
Level of playing: Beginner.
$1.25
Pachelbel's "Canon"
An easy version using broken triads and thirds. Level: Beginner, early Intermediate.
$1.25
"Prelude" from Suite #1 (Purcell)
A nice little alternating-hand piece.
$1.25
"Interlude -Fantasia on Bach"
Based on a Bach cello piece; no lever changes. Beginner/early Intermediate.
$1.25
Bach "Prelude in C" version #1
This adaptation of the famous prelude has only one lever change, an F#.
$1.25
Bach "Prelude in C" version 2
This version of the famous Prelude has lever changes on a C and F. Beginning is the same as above.
$1.25
"Siciliana" from Sonata RV52 by Vivaldi
A nice little piece with a swinging rhythm. F sharps and a middle C sharp are required, as is the B flat above mid-C (this is the only lever change required). Early Intermediate.
Intermediate Pieces
Mozart's "Adagio" from the Clarinet Concerto
No lever changes. Lovely piece, with many of Mozart's signature qualities.
$1.25
"Spanish Dance #2: Orientale" (Granados)
Great little recital piece with only one lever change (a D#).
$1.25
Pachelbel's "Canon" (Intermediate version)
Just what the world needs - another version of the famous "Canon"!!!! This is an intermediate version - not too difficult, with clear demarcation between the variations to make repetition easy.
$1.25
"Fairest Isle" (Purcell)
One of my very favourite Purcell pieces, this is from his opera "King Arthur". It is an adaptation in C with no lever changes, but as it moves along with chords in both hands, I have listed it as Intermediate.
$1.25
Interlude on "Sheep May Safely Graze" (Bach)
Not the full version, but one that may be used as an interlude during a wedding ceremony or other celebration. No lever changes.
$1.25
"Silent Worship" (Handel)
A lover sings of observing the object of his affections as she walks in the garden. Great for weddings. No lever changes.
$1.25
Aria from "Rinaldo" (Handel)
Another great Handel piece, with one interior lever change.
$1.25
Largo from the Guitar Concerto (Vivaldi)
A lovely piece for any occasion. Includes the theme and one variation with ornaments. In D major with lever changes on the mid G#.
Faure's Pavane
A beautiful, rather triste piece. With three sharps and rather quick flips from F sharp to F natural. Since the piece is played rather slowly, the lever changes are not as great a challenge as they might be.
"Ave Maria" by Caccini
An incredibly beautiful piece by Giulio Caccini (1545-1618). You may recognize this piece as it has been recorded by Andrea Bocelli, Charlotte Church and many others. With one sharp and two lever flips at the end which may be ignored, if desired.
"Adagio" by Tomaso Albinoni
Yes, that Albinoni Adagio! It has a short introduction, then launches into the famous and well-known them. This version has numerous lever flips, but as it's an adagio, you will be playing slowly enough to manage them.
"Spanish Romace"
A well-known guitar piece by that most productive of composers, Anonymous!!! G, C and F sharps will be required, with some changes on the Cs and Fs for the contrasting middle section. A fun piece to play on the harp!
David's Solo from "Saul" (Handel)
This is one of the very few Handel pieces actually written for the harp (the famous concerto was actually written for organ or harp). This version is a realization of the figured bass given in the original oratorio, in which it is listed as a "symphony" (i.e., an instrumental interlude). B and E flats are required, and there are some tricky flips in the middle, as this was originally written for a chromatic harp.
Concierto de Aranjuez, Movement 1 (Rodrigo)
Very fun and rhythmic, originally written for guitar and orchestra. In D major with no flips, but I'm listing this as Intermediate as it requires some quick finger work with the chords. ***See also the second movement from this concerto, below.
Concierto de Aranjuez, Movement 2 (Rodrigo)
Very, very lovely and well-known piece for English horn and orchestra (with the guitar coming in eventually, ornamenting the melody!). C, G and F sharps and B flat required.
Intermediate/Advanced Pieces
"Choros No. 1" (Villa-Lobos)
This is from the guitar piece by Villa-Lobos. LOTS of fun, funky and very guitar-like, but there are several interior lever flips. In G major, with preset D#s and C#s; interior lever flips on F, C, G and D. Level of playing: Upper Intermediate due to the speed at which this should eventually be played.
$1.25
"Mallorca" (Albeniz)
Beautiful piece in barcarolle style by Isaac Albeniz. Guitar-like and lyrical, this is a wonderful recital piece. It does have its challenges, however. In A minor, with preset G#s, there are several interior flips for D#, C#, Ab and Bb, so this piece would have to be rated Intermediate.
$1.25
"Sicilienne from Pelleas and Melisande" (Faure)
This harp-only version of the famous flute/harp duet by Faure has several interior lever changes. Lovely, lilting recital piece.
$1.25
Bach "Prelude in C" version #3
This is a more complete version of the famous Prelude, with numerous interior lever changes.
$1.25
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