Description

Old Music for Guitar – 17th and 18th Century Music | Sheet Music

Product Information

Catalog Number: 1790
ISMN: 9790080017906 / 979-0080017906
Product Type: Sheet Music
Title: Old Music for Guitar
Edited by: Brodszky Ferenc – Kováts Barna
Setting: Guitar
Genre: Pedagogical Performance Pieces
Length: 40 pages
Format: B/5 quer (24 x 17 cm)
Published: 1958
Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó

Overview

"Old Music for Guitar" is a fascinating collection of pedagogical pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries. This volume offers guitarists an accessible glimpse into historical music through a series of transcriptions and arrangements. The repertoire includes well-known studies, dance movements, minuets, bourrées, and airs by celebrated composers such as Daniel Gottlob Türk, Mozart, Johann Krieger, Haydn, Hotteterre, and others. The collection is designed not only to introduce students to early music performance but also to develop their technical and interpretative skills.

Hungarian Translation – Áttekintés

Régi zene gitárra egy lebilincselő gyűjtemény, amely a 17–18. századi zene pedagógiai darabjait tartalmazza. Ez a kötet átiratok és előadási darabok sorozatán keresztül nyújt betekintést a régi zene világába gitárosok számára. A repertoár ismert tanulmányokat, táncdarabokat, menyetteket, bourrét, és árai tartalmaz olyan neves szerzőktől, mint Türk Daniel Gottlob, Mozart, Johann Krieger, Haydn, Hotteterre és mások. A gyűjtemény célja, hogy ne csak bevezesse a diákokat a régi zene előadásába, hanem fejlessze technikai és interpretációs készségeiket is.

Product Features

Diverse Repertoire:
• Contains studies, dance movements, minuets, bourrées, airs, and songs spanning the 17th and 18th centuries.
• Features works by both known and anonymous composers, offering a varied musical landscape.
Pedagogical Value:
• Designed as a teaching resource to develop technical proficiency and musical expression on the guitar.
• Suitable for students and emerging performers who wish to explore early music.
Historical Insight:
• Provides insight into the performance practice and stylistic nuances of early music.
• The arrangement selections reflect the artistic trends of the Baroque and Classical periods.
Practical Design:
• Printed in a compact B/5 quer format (24 x 17 cm) ideal for classroom and individual practice.
• The 40-page layout offers a concise yet rich repertoire for educational purposes.

Interesting Facts

Historic Selections:
• Includes compositions ranging from studies like Türk’s "Four Studies" to dance forms such as the bourrée and minuet by various composers.
Cultural Blend:
• The repertoire blends European musical traditions, showcasing works from both well-documented composers and anonymous sources.
Educational Impact:
• This collection has served generations of guitar students, making early music accessible and engaging through simplified arrangements.