Mel Bay

Composer: Mauro Giuliani
Compiled/Edited: David Grime
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Classical Guitar

The studies of Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) stand alongside those of Fernando Sor, Matteo Carcassi, Dionisio Aguado and Ferinando Carulli as the staples of the didactic pieces by the "first generation" of classical guitarists. Giuliani was one of the most celebrated guitarists of his age, a brilliant performer and prolific composer. He left a legacy of compositions, and many of his works are heard regularly in recitals and concerts today. His student pieces are considered indispensable by generations of guitarists.

The studies and exercises contained in the six opus numbers here provide some of the most effective material in the entire guitar literature for building and refining a superior technical command of the guitar. In this edition, David Grimes has modernized some of the notation and corrected a number of misprints from Giuliani's original publications.

Contents:

• Esercizio Per La Chitarra, Opus 48 (Training For the Guitar)
  • 24 Studies
• Etudes Instructives Faciles Et Agreables, Opus 100 (Easy and Agreeable Instructive Etudes)
  • 24 Candences, Caprices, Rondos and Preludes
• Primi Lezioni Progressive, Opus 139 (First Progressive Lessons)
  • 6 Lessons
• Studi Dilettevoli, Opus 98 (Entertaining Studies)
  • 8 Studies
• Studio Per La Chitarra, Opus 1 (The Study Of The Guitar)
  • Exercises for the Right Hand
  • Exercises for the Left Hand
  • Exercises in Articulations an Ornaments
• Xviii Lecons Progressives, Opus 51 (18 Progressive Lessons)
  • 18 Lessons