Laurindo Almeida (1917-1995) belongs to an elite group of Brazilian/American guitarists, who by composing important works for the guitar reinstated the instrument in his native country as worthy of serious musical study. Stylistically, his compositions synthesize his classical background, Afro-Brazilian rhythms, traditional Brazilian music, and American jazz. This collection presents Almeida's solos preserving the original left and right hand fingerings. The fingering is unique and tells us something about his skills as a professional guitarist. It also reflects the Brazilian school of guitar technique in the 1930's. Written in standard notation only.
Acknowledgements
Etude No. 2 (Opus 10)
Editors Comments
Samba of the Arpeggios (Samba aos Arpejos)
Biography
Samba Along With Me
ORIGINAL WORKS OF LAURINDO ALMEIDA
Choro Melancolico
Having Fun with the Scales (Brincando com as Escalas)
The Fox
More Fun with the Scales (Mas Brincando com as Escalas)
Escadoo
Etude No. 1 (Opus 5)
That Lazy Thing
Mimi
Music Box
Danza Gitana (Gypsy Dance)
Amor Flamenco
Gypsy Suite I
1. Sevillana
2. Alegria
3. Farruca
4. Soleares in D minor
5. Buleria
Gypsy Suite II
1. Introduction
2. El Gitano Triste (The Lonely Gypsy)
3. La Gitana Enamorada (The Gypsy Girl in Love)
4. La Fiesta (Soledad) (The Party)
5. El Casamiento (The Marriage)
Autumnal Prelude (Guitar Solo Version)
Pages From an Album (Page One - Obstinancy)
Crepusculo em Copacabana (Twilight in Copacabana)
Almeida a la Carte
Serenata (In Memory to Garoto)
Garoto
Lament In Tremolo Form (dedicated to Rocky)
Preludio y Tremolo
Tremolo Melancolico
Mystified
Insomnia
Old Time Rag
Spring in New York (Primavera em Nova Iorque
Cadenza (From Concerto #1 for Guitar and Orchestra)
GUITAR SOLOS TRANSCRIBED AND ARRANGED BY LAURINDO ALMEIDA
Bourree BWV996
Air (On the G String)
Praeludium No. 1 in C major
from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Johann S. Bach (1685-1750)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Arioso
Solfeggio in C Minor
Rondo Espressivo
Gavotte from Iphigenie in Aulis
Menuetto
Serenade
Traumerei
Menuetto from G Major Sonata (Op. 78)
Prelude (Op. 28, No. 20)
Mazurka (Op. 7, No. 1)
Meditatoin from Thais
Gymnopedie No. 1
The Little Shepherd
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (Maid with the Flaxen Hair)
Soms de Carrilhoes (Sounds of Carillons)
Duas Contas (Two Jewels)
Annibal Augusto Sardinha, 1915-1955 (Garoto).
Three Choros
I - Choro Triste
II - Gracioso
III - Nosso Choro
Dansa Brasileira
Saudade
Alma Brasileira (Brazilian Soul)
Two Spanish Folk Songs
1. A Dormir A Hora Mismo (Go to sleep now )
2. A La Puerta Del Cielo (At the Gate of Heaven)
Viola Quebrada (Broken Guitar)
Danza Mexicana
Bulerias y Cancion
Bossa Californiana
Dialogue
The Night and the Sea
Tocatta
Etude No. 2 (Opus 10)
Editors Comments
Samba of the Arpeggios (Samba aos Arpejos)
Biography
Samba Along With Me
ORIGINAL WORKS OF LAURINDO ALMEIDA
Choro Melancolico
Having Fun with the Scales (Brincando com as Escalas)
The Fox
More Fun with the Scales (Mas Brincando com as Escalas)
Escadoo
Etude No. 1 (Opus 5)
That Lazy Thing
Mimi
Music Box
Danza Gitana (Gypsy Dance)
Amor Flamenco
Gypsy Suite I
1. Sevillana
2. Alegria
3. Farruca
4. Soleares in D minor
5. Buleria
Gypsy Suite II
1. Introduction
2. El Gitano Triste (The Lonely Gypsy)
3. La Gitana Enamorada (The Gypsy Girl in Love)
4. La Fiesta (Soledad) (The Party)
5. El Casamiento (The Marriage)
Autumnal Prelude (Guitar Solo Version)
Pages From an Album (Page One - Obstinancy)
Crepusculo em Copacabana (Twilight in Copacabana)
Almeida a la Carte
Serenata (In Memory to Garoto)
Garoto
Lament In Tremolo Form (dedicated to Rocky)
Preludio y Tremolo
Tremolo Melancolico
Mystified
Insomnia
Old Time Rag
Spring in New York (Primavera em Nova Iorque
Cadenza (From Concerto #1 for Guitar and Orchestra)
GUITAR SOLOS TRANSCRIBED AND ARRANGED BY LAURINDO ALMEIDA
Bourree BWV996
Air (On the G String)
Praeludium No. 1 in C major
from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Johann S. Bach (1685-1750)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Arioso
Solfeggio in C Minor
Rondo Espressivo
Gavotte from Iphigenie in Aulis
Menuetto
Serenade
Traumerei
Menuetto from G Major Sonata (Op. 78)
Prelude (Op. 28, No. 20)
Mazurka (Op. 7, No. 1)
Meditatoin from Thais
Gymnopedie No. 1
The Little Shepherd
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (Maid with the Flaxen Hair)
Soms de Carrilhoes (Sounds of Carillons)
Duas Contas (Two Jewels)
Annibal Augusto Sardinha, 1915-1955 (Garoto).
Three Choros
I - Choro Triste
II - Gracioso
III - Nosso Choro
Dansa Brasileira
Saudade
Alma Brasileira (Brazilian Soul)
Two Spanish Folk Songs
1. A Dormir A Hora Mismo (Go to sleep now )
2. A La Puerta Del Cielo (At the Gate of Heaven)
Viola Quebrada (Broken Guitar)
Danza Mexicana
Bulerias y Cancion
Bossa Californiana
Dialogue
The Night and the Sea
Tocatta
| Arrangement | Guitar |
| Genres | Classical |
| Year of publishing | 2013-01-11 15:23:00 |
| Format | Instrumental Album |
| Level | 4 |
| NumberOfPages | 176 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Series | Brazilliance Music Pub. |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| Contributors | Almeida, Laurindo (Author) Purcell, Ron (Editor) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780786661831 |
| UPC | 796279079525 |