Easy Renaissance Pieces for Classical Guitar With Recordings of Performances Songbook with Online Audio | Easy Classical Guitar Sheet Music | Beginner to Intermediate | 61 Lute Works - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825637570 ISBN 13: 9780825637575

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 2016

Synopsis

Easy Renaissance Pieces for Classical Guitar is a curated collection of 61 Renaissance lute works by various composers, compiled and edited by Jerry Willard and thoughtfully adapted for classical guitar. Designed for beginner and intermediate players, this volume offers an accessible introduction to early music through clear, playable arrangements that retain the character and elegance of the original lute repertoire.

The collection includes well-known selections associated with the plays of William Shakespeare, such as Greensleeves, Where the Bee Sucks, and When That I Wass and a Little Tiny Boy, along with works by important Renaissance figures including John Dowland, Robert Johnson, and even King Henry VIII. These historically significant pieces remain engaging and musically satisfying for modern guitarists.

Each arrangement is presented in standard notation with guitar tablature to support confident reading and practical study. The included online audio recordings, performed by Jerry Willard, provide a valuable listening reference for tempo, articulation, phrasing, and stylistic understanding as players learn and prepare selections for informal performance.

This collection serves equally well as a structured repertoire builder for lessons or independent practice. Students can strengthen coordination and stylistic awareness through authentic Renaissance material, while teachers will appreciate the consistent level and musical quality of the selections.

Full Song List
Greensleeves * Where the Bee Sucks * When That I Wass and a Little Tiny Boy

Whether used for study, performance, or as a thoughtful gift for a classical guitar enthusiast, this book offers a rewarding and historically rich addition to any guitarist’s music library.

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About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0825637570
• ISBN 13: 9780825637575
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80
• Editor: Willard Jerry