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Bach, J.S.

Prelude No. 22 (from the 48 Preludes & Fugues)
Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr, (bass/contrabass)- Grades: 4,3,3,(3/3)

(... a beautiful transcription of a piece which is one of the most moving of the '48'. Classical Guitar August 1997)


N0001

Fugue No. 22 (from the 48 Preludes & Fugues)
Parts: alt1, (alt2/gtr1), gtr2, (gtr3/bass), contrabass - Grades: 3,(2/3),3,(2/2),3


N0002

Suite No. 2 (BWV1067)

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, (gtr4/bass /contrabass)- Grades: 7,6,5,(6/7/6)

The Suite No. 2 (originally in B minor) was written for flute, 2 violins, viola and continuo.


N0003

Suite No. 4 (BWV1069)

Parts: alt1, alt2, alt3, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 6,5,3,6,5,3,4

The Suite No. 4(originally in D major) was written for 3 trumpets, tympani, 3 oboes, 2 violins, viola and continuo.


N0011
Adagio BWV 564 (originally in C major for organ)

Parts: alto, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass- Grades: 6,1,1,1,1


N0106
Boccherini, L.

Minuet (from the famous Quintet in E, Opus 11 No. 5)

Parts: alt1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 6,4,3,2,1,1


N0004
Boyce, W.

Symphony No. 1


Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades 5,5,6,4,3,5

One of the set of eight symphonies.


N0006

Symphony No. 2


Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades 7,7,6,5,2,2

One of the set of eight symphonies.


N0013

Symphony No. 3


Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades 4,5,5,6,4,3,4

One of the set of eight symphonies - this being composed in 1749.


N0005

Symphony No. 4


Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades 45,5,6,4,3,2

One of the set of eight symphonies.


N0007
Beethoven, L. van

Adagio (WoO 43b) originally in Eb major for mandolin and harpsichord.

Parts: alto1, (alto2/gtr1), gtr2, gtr3, (gtr4/bass), contrabass - Grades 6,(3/4),3,2,(2/2),5


N0009

Sonatine

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 5,3,1,1,1,1


N0008
Corelli, A.

Concerto No.6 Opus 6

from 12 concerti grossi.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 7,7,6,4,1,2,4,2


N0200
Couperin F.

Les Barricades Mystérieuses - Arranged for guitar orchestra from the harpsichord original.

The guitar 2 part is very useful for getting practice reading ties!

Parts: alto1, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 4,5,3,2,1


 

N0201
Dowland, J. Three Pieces
 
 

Lachrimae Antiquae Pavan listen; Captain Digorie Piper His Galliard; M. George Whitehead His Almand.

The source material for these three pieces was the original for viols and lute continuo as well as solo lute versions of the same pieces, which were a useful source of division material.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr, bass, contrabass - Grades: 6,4,3,3,3


N0010

Come, Heavy Sleep

This beautiful song by John Dowland (1562-1626) has been arranged from his original for four voices and lute. Dowland's lute songs represent a pinnacle of the art and this one must surely be one of the most poignant.

Parts: alto1, (alto2/gtr1), gtr2, gtr3, (gtr4/bass), contrabass -Grades: 4,(4/5),3,3,(2/2)


N0015

Semper Dowland, Semper Dolens

Parts: (alt1/gtr1), (alt2/gtr2), gtr3, bass, contrabass- Grados: (5/5),(5/5),4,4,2


N0017

The King of Denmark, His Galliard

This arrangement of this famous galliard of John Dowland (1562-1626) has been taken from two sources - the lute solo with divisions and also the version for 5 viols with lute continuo. Using the 5 part version as a basis, I have attempted to use Dowland's style of division writing from his lute solo.

Parts: alto1, (alto2,gtr1), gtr2, (gtr3/ bass), (gtr4/contrabass) - Grades:6,(4/4),3,(3/2),(3/3)


N0020
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Dvorak, A.

Serenade for Strings Op. 22 (1st. movement)

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, (bass/gtr3), contrabass - Grades 6,6,5,4,(3/3),4


N0025

Serenade Op. 44 (1st. movement)

The Opus 44 Serenade was originally written for 10 wind instruments with violoncellos and basses. There are four movements of which this is the first. This starts in the style of a March; the mood in the second half of the piece becomes much more lyrical and polyphonic.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, (gtr4/bass), contrabass - Grades 6,6,6,4,3,3,3


N0026

Slavonic Dance No. 3 Polka

Dvorak produced two sets of eight Slavonic Dances in response to a request from a publisher to produce something similar to Brahms' popular 'Hungarian Dances'. The first set of dances, from which this dance is taken, were originally composed for piano duet in 1878, though Dvorak commenced orchestrating them before the set was complete. They are based rhythmically on characteristic Czech dances (Furiant, Polka, Sousedska and Skocna) but the musical material is Dvorak's own.

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 6,5,3,4,3


N0029

Slavonic Dance No.4

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 6,6,3,4,3

As performed by Guitarstrophe - The Western Australian Guitar Ensemble.


N0030

Slavonic Dance No. 6

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 7,6,4,4,4


N0031

Slavonic Dance No.8

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 5,5,2,2,3


N0035
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Forrest, A.

Champagnoise - after the C.16 French composer Claude Gervaise

Parts: (alto/gtr1), gtr2, gtr3, (bass/contrabass) - Grades: 2-3


N0046

The Sage Leaf - from The English Dancing Master - 1670

Parts: alt1, alt2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 4,2,3,4,3

(optional parts also provided for the altos and bass on standard guitars)


N0047

Joropó - (Recorded by York Guitar Quartet here)

A dance in a vibrant Latin rhythm and great fun to play.

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,4,4,3,2


N0048

Fantasy on Two French Carols

The two carols upon which this fantasy is based are 'La Ballade de Jesus Christ' and 'Quelle est Cette Odeur Agréable?'. These are both early traditional French carols. The scoring is for four tenor guitars with the option of a requinto (tuned in A) for the guitar 1 part . The bass part is complementary to the guitar 4 part rather than a substitute. It can be played on acoustic bass or a suitably controlled electric bass where the ensemble size demands it.

Parts: (alto/gtr1), gtr2, (bass/gtr3), (contrabass/gtr4) - Grades: (4/5),3,(3/3),(3/3)


N0049

European Folk Songs

At Cock Crow (Italy); Da Bi Imal Perje (Yugoslavia) listen; The Blackbird (Basque folk song); Jean Renaud (Normandy);Pala Magla (Yugoslavia); Bonnie Dundee (Scotland)

Three of these pieces - Da Bi Imal Perje, The Blackbird and Bonnie Dundee are simple settings of traditional songs while the others have been more fully developed with changes of mood and texture.

Parts: alt, gtr1, gtr2, (gtr3 / bass), contrabass - Grades: 2-3


N0103

Forrest Ensemble Series No.1

Pastime with Good Company (Henry VIII);Ronde (Susato); Mourqui (L. Mozart); Men of Harlech (trad.); Muss I Den (German trad.); Catalan Carol (Salten y Bailen)

( Six pieces...all work really well. ..a truly excellent collection of pieces.. Classical Guitar)

Parts: alto1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, gtr4, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,2,1,1,1,1,1,1


N0121

Forrest Ensemble Series No.2

Branle (Susato); Almande (Gervaise);Trumpet Minuet (Handel); The Leaving of Liverpool (English Trad.); Berceuse (No.1 from Dolly Suite - Fauré) listen; The River Wisla (Polish trad.)

Parts: alto1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, gtr4, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,2,2,2,1,2,2,1

( most welcome additions to the ensemble music for 3 or 4 guitars ... excellent value. Classical Guitar)


N0125

Forrest Ensemble Series No.3

Allemande and Nachtanz (Susato); Cupararee or Graysin (G. Coperario); Minuet (from Music for the Royal Fireworks - Handel); Janette's Thumb Jig (Forrest); Santa Lucia (Italian trad.); Greek Dance (trad.)

Parts: alto1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, gtr4, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,2,3,2,2,2,2,1

(...tried, tested and approved by children aged 7 to 18. Classical Guitar)


N0130

Forrest Ensemble Series No.4

Bourrée 1 & 2, Ballet (from Terpsichore - Praetorius); Vals (Op. 70 No.1 - Chopin); Menuetto (from K229 - W.A.Mozart); Speak to me (trad. Greek)

Parts: alto1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, gtr4, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,2,4,3,2,2,2,2


N0135

Forrest Ensemble Series No.5

My Love Hath Vow'd (Campion); Ye Banks and Braes (trad. Scottish); Minuet for French Horn (Handel); Gavot (Boyce); La Filadora (Catalan folk song)

Parts: alto1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, gtr4, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,3,5,3,2,2,1


N0140

Forrest Ensemble Series No.6

Dance & Nachtanz (Haussman); La Réjouissance (Handel); Serenade - Ständchen (Schubert); Mexican Hat Song (trad.)

Parts: alto1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 5,5,5,4,3,3,2


N0145
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An Tailliuir
based on a hauntingly beautiful Irish melody

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,3,2,2,2,2


N0045

Green Donkey

An exciting, melodious piece with interesting effects and rhythms. (Also available for guitar trio) (excerpt ably played by Sibelius!)

Parts: alto1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass- Grades: 4,3,5,4,3,3,3


N0021

Noches de Luna

A beautiful vidala from Argentina for guitar quartet or orchestra.

Parts: (alto/gtr1), gtr2, gtr3, (gtr4/bass/contrabass) - Grades: 2-3


N0120

Seasongs

This is a setting of seven songs of the sea, traditionally sung by British sailors. Some of the songs are well known, others less so and, like the sea, they vary in mood and tempo.

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,4,2,2,2,2


N0051

Fiddlers Playing

A song and dance from the Ukraine

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass- Grades: 4,5,3,2,1,1


N0052

Ogûn Gori na Balkana (played by Sibelius)

Based on "Fires are burning on the mountains" - a Bulgarian folk song

Parts: alto, gtr2, gtr3, contrabass - Grades: 7-8


N0053

Vyletel Vták

Based on "Bird above the Clouds" - a Slovak folk song

Parts: alto, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3-5


N0107
Barcarowl

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,4,2,2,2,3


N0058
Little Prelude for Lesley

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 3,3,3,3,3,3


N0191

Amtrad

An enjoyable arrangement of four well-known American traditional songs.

Parts: rqto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass - Grades: 2-3


N0050

Andulko Safárova listen

A traditional Czech Folk song.

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass - Grades 5,4,3,3,3


N0046

Hrály Dudy

A popular traditional Czech song.

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, (bass/contrabass) - Grades 4,2,2,1,(1/1)


N0057
Tyrolean Cradle Song

A popular Austrian carol

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 3,1,2,1,1,1


N0165
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Grieg, E.

Watchman's Song (Vektersang)

Opus 12 No.3

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 2,4,4,3,1,1


N0170

Elfin Dance (Elverdans)

Opus 12 No.4

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grados 5,3,2,3,1


N0171

Anitras Dans (Anitra's Dance)

from Peer Gynt suite Opus 46 No. 3

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades 6,5,3,3,3


N0174
Solveigs Vuggevise (Solveig's Cradle Song)

from Peer Gynt Suite Scene 10

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 5,4,3,2,1,2


N0181
Handel, G.F.

Concerto Grosso No.4

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 6,6,7,5,3,3,3


N0054

Concerto Grosso No.6

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 7,7,5,4,3,3,3


N0056

Concerto Grosso No.9

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades 8,7,6,4,4,6,3


N0059

Concerto Grosso No.12

This concerto, the last of a set of twelve and composed in 1739, was originally scored for two concertino violins, two ripieno violins, viola, violincello and bass continuo. In this arrangement the solo violin parts are taken by requintos whose clarity allows them to project well in a full ensemble. The orchestral parts are taken by four tenor guitar parts and one bass guitar part. Where the ensemble is of reasonable size i.e. at least two tenor guitars each orchestral part, an electric bass with tone suitably adjusted can blend effectively.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, (gtr4/bass), contrabass - Grades 6,5,5,2,2,(4/3),4


N0060

Three Pieces

These three quartets are taken from Handel's orchestral works and form a pleasing performance set of varied character for quartet or larger ensemble of intermediate ability. The Musette listen is from the Masque "Terpsichore" whilst the Lentement and Allegro are from the Water Music.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 2-4


N0062

Flute Suite from the Water Music

The famous Water Music, first performed on a barge on the River Thames in 1717, is composed of a series of 3 suites written for different groups of instruments. The flute Suite, originally in G major, was written for flute, piccolo, violins, viola and violoncello. The central guitar trio and bass can stand on their own but altos and contrabass may be added as desired as long as the balance of parts is maintained.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 4,3,5,3,2,2,2


N0160
Haydn, J.

Notturno No.2 (Hoboken II:26)

Written in 1788 for an unusual combination of instruments (including the lyra organizzata - a combination of hurdygurdy and portative organ), this nocturne is in 3 movements - with an enchanting central adagio.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 6,6,5,5,6,6,6


N0076
German Dance No.12

Parts: rqto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, gtr4, bass- Grades: 2,4,2,1,1,2


N0161
Holborne, A.

Three Pieces by Anthony Holborne

Pieces: Pavan The Funerals; Almain the Honeysuckle; Galliard the Faerie-Round

Also available as a Guitar Quintet.

Parts:( alt1/gtr1), (alt2/gtr2), gtr3, (gtr4/bass), (gtr5/contrabass) - Grades: (4/5),(3/4),3,(3/4),(3/4)


N0037

Orchest.

Quintet

Six Pieces by Anthony Holborne

Pieces: The Fruit of Love (Almain); Spero (Pavan); Galliard; Almayne; Noel's Galliard; Heigh Ho Holiday (Coranto)

Also available as a Guitar Quintet.

Parts: (alt1/ gtr1), (alt2/gtr2), gtr3, gtr4, bass, contrabass - Grades: (5/6),(4/4),3,3,3,3


N0038

Orchest.

Quintet

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Iradier, S.

La Paloma

Parts: alt1, alt2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 4,4,3,3,3


N0066
Janacek, L. Starodávny (Lachian Dance No. 1)

This is the first of the Lachian Dances for Orchestra by Janacek (1854-1928).

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades 6,5,5,4,3,2


N0067

Pozehnany (Lachian Dance No. 2)

This is the second of the Lachian Dances for Orchestra by Janacek (1854-1928). It is a work of good humour and harmonic invention.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr3, (gtr4/bass), contrabass - Grades 6,6,5,4,(4/4),3


N0065
Mozart, L.

Polonaise from Notenbuch für Wolfgang

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 5,3,2,1,2,1


N0104

Jägerlied (Hunter's Song) -from Notenbuch für Wolfgang

Parts: alt1, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 4,4,3,4,4


N0072
Mozart, W.A.

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Parts: alto, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 4-7


N0068

Serenata Notturna (Serenade No. 6) (arr. Forrest)

Serenade No. 6, also known as Serenata Notturna, was composed in 1776 for an unusual combination of instruments. These were a string quartet of 2 violins, viola and bass; a string orchestra of 2 violin parts, viola and violincellos but no basses, and timpani. The piece may be performed by players with a wide range of abiities.

Parts: alto1, alto2, bass, contrabass, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, gtr4, - Grades 6,6,4,4,4,4,2,2


N0070

Romance from Piano concerto No. 20 K.466

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1,gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass- Grades 7,6,5,5,2,1,1


N0071
Nin, J. Granadina and Saeta

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 5,5,6,4,4,4,4

These two pieces are taken from Twenty Spanish Folk Songs by Joaquín Nin. They were originally written for soprano and piano and cover all regions of Spain; the Granadina and the Saeta both being from Andalucia. Granadinas exist as a flamenco form alternating strict tempo dance sections with freer lyrical passages. Whilst Nin's Granadina is an original composition, it does recognise the feel of its Spanish forerunner. The Saeta is of very different character being a processional music form that is used on religious occasions.


N0075
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Offenbach, J.

Entr'acte & Barcarolle

Parts: alt1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 5,4,3,2,3,5


N0077
Poulenc, F.

Suite Française listen

.....Poulenc's Suite Française, the York Guitar Quartet producing a surprising range of expression from bold, brassy sonorities to the quietest pianissimo which brought an almost profound stillness to the audience. (Classical Guitar)

Parts: (alto1/gtr1), (alto2/gtr2), (bass/gtr3), (contrabass/gtr4) - Grades (5/6),(5/6),(4/4),(4/4)


N0080
Praetorius, M.

Spagnoletta

from the Masque 'Terpsichore'

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 2,3,3,2,2,2,2


N0087

Ten Dances from Terpsichore

A selection of my favourites.

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 2,3,3,2,2,2


N0086
Ravenscroft, Thomas

Martin Said To His Man

From Deuteromelia (1609) - a book of early English part songs.

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, gtr4, bass, contrabass - Grades: 4,5,2,3,2,2,2


N0083
Scarlatti. D.

Sonata K 338

Originally for harpsichord.

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 7,7,4,3,2


N0088

Sonata K 380 (Longo 23)

Originally for harpsichord in Emajor

Parts: alto, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades: 6,5,4,1,1


N0089
Simpson, Thomas

Galliarde (c. 1617)

Originally for consort of viols

Parts: alto, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 5,5,4,3,2

Also available as a guitar quintet

Parts: gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, gtr4, gtr5 - Grades: 6,5,4,3,2


N0142

Q0142

Strauss, Johann

An Der Schönen Blau Donau (The Blue Danube Waltzes)

This Waltz for Orchestra, Opus 314, has ever been a great favourite with audiences throughout the world. Arrangements have been made for guitars before, but they have usually just been of the first Waltz and have not tried to capture the whole breadth fo the piece. This arrangement is complete with all five waltzes and the full Coda.

Parts: alt1, alt2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades: 6,6,5,3,2,3,3


 N0085
Vivaldi, A.

La Pastorella (1st. movement)

'La Pastorella' was originally scored in D major for solo recorder, oboe, violin, basson and continuo. In this arrangement, the requintos take the parts of recorder and oboe, a tenor guitar the violin and a bass the bassoon. The continuo is taken up by three separate tenor guitar parts.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 6,6,5,3,2,2,4


N0090

Concerto RV535 (originally for 2 oboes, strings and continuo)

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, bass, contrabass - Grades 8,6,6,5,3,5,4


N0092

Concerto for Two Mandolins listen

The concerto was originally written for mandolins, string orchestra and continuo in G major. This arrangement for two altos, two tenor guitars, one bass and one contrabass guitar has been transposed to C major to suit the range of the instruments more effectively.

It is possible to double the solo alto parts where the rest of the ensemble is of sufficient size (e.g. eight or more tenor guitars) - this gives the advantage of 'back-up' for less experienced performers, and also imitates the 'double-string' effect of the mandolin.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1,gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades 6,6,5,3,3,4


N0095

Lute concerto in D major

Originally written for lute and strings.

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, bass, contrabass - Grades 7,6,5,3,3,3


N0096

L'Estro Armonico, Op. 3 No. 8

Parts: alto1, alto2, gtr1, gtr2, (gtr3/bass), contrabass - Grades 6,6,6,4,3,4


N0100

L'Estro Armonico, Op. 3 No. 11

This concerto, from the 'Estro Armonico', was originally scored in D minor for solo violins 1 and 2, solo violoncello and orchestra (consisting of violins 1 and 2, violas 1 and 2 and basso continuo). The solo violins have been replaced by altos, the violoncello by bass guitar, the basso continuo by contrabass and the rest by standard tenor guitars.

Parts: alto1, alto2, bass, gtr1, gtr2, gtr3, contrabass - Grades 6,6,5,4,4,3,4

As performed by Guitarstrophe - The Western Australian Guitar Ensemble.


N0105
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