Corda Music - Easy and Intermediate Guitar Trios

Corda Music - Easy & Intermediate Guitar Trios

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	Easy is of course a very relative term. All these ensembles (they have a score and two sets of parts, unless otherwise indicated) are designed for less experienced players, but some may have one part that is more demanding. This should help groups of mixed playing abilities. Please contact us if you want more information about a particular piece. Extra parts can be ordered at any time in whatever quantity is required. Reading levels of difficulty for ensembles ( A /B / C / D etc ) explained at:Grading

CMP 248	A FIRST SCOTTISH MEDLEY for elementary ensemble	£4.00
There are five tunes in this collection: Loch Lomond, Ye Banks and Braes, John Anderson my Jo, Skye Boat Song, A Hundred Pipers. They are arranged as a continuous medley, mostly in two-part harmony with some doubling unison passages. Thus players can be organised in two groups, of which the first group will perhaps need to be a little more experienced at projecting their sound than those playing the second part. Both parts are well within the range of players who only know the basic notes on the first three strings, with Guitar 1 going up to A on the fifth fret. A chord accompaniment from chord symbols is necessary, to hold the ensemble together – either played by the teacher or a confident chord player. Arrangement by Ian Gammie. Level A/A. Score and 3 sets of parts. - extra parts 30p each.

CMP 254	GUAJIRA for ensemble of mixed abilities. Score & 2 sets of parts	£5.00
An iconic Cuban song, one of the anthems of the Cuban revolution but with roots back to 1891 and the poet José Martí whose words are used in the song. 2 melodic parts with chord accompaniment, plus a bass line supplied in treble and bass clef. This piece works well as a trio (2 upper parts and chord accompaniment) or as quartet (this includes the bass part as Guitar 3, or a bass instrument sounding an octave lower can be used). The extended arrangement of the tune includes a variation. Level C. extra parts 25p

CMP 256	A FIRST FOLKSONG MEDLEY for elementary ensemble	£4.00
There are six tunes in this collection: Lavenders Blue, London Bridge, The Miller of the Dee, Drunken Sailor, Skye Boat Song, Pop goes the Weasel. They are arranged as a continuous medley, mostly in two-part harmony with some doubling unison passages. Thus players can be organised in two groups, of which the first group will perhaps need to be a little more experienced at projecting their sound than those playing the second part. Both parts are well within the range of players who only know the basic notes on the first three strings, with Guitar 1 going up to A on the fifth fret. A chord accompaniment from chord symbols is necessary, to hold the ensemble together – either played by the teacher or a confident chord player. Arrangement by Ian Gammie. Level A/A. Score and 2 sets of parts. - extra parts 30p each.

CMP 257	A SECOND FOLKSONG MEDLEY for elementary ensemble.	£4.00
There are five tunes in this collection: Keys to Canterbury, Amazing Grace, Tavern in the Town, Greensleeves, John Brown's Body. They are arranged as a continuous medley, mostly in two-part harmony with some doubling unison passages. Thus players can be organised in two groups, of which the first group will perhaps need to be a little more experienced at projecting their sound than those playing the second part. Both parts are well within the range of players who only know the basic notes on the first four strings, up to A on the fifth fret, first string. A chord accompaniment from chord symbols is needed all the way through, to hold the ensemble together – either played by the teacher or a fluent chord player. Arrangement by Ian Gammie. Level A. extra parts 25p each

CMP 258	A FRENCH FOLKSONG MEDLEY for elementary ensemble.	£4.00
This is another ensemble designed essentially for two parts divided amongst beginner guitarists and an accompaniment for the teacher. There are seven tunes in this collection: Au clair de la Lune, Une Tres sainte Vierge, Jeanneton prend sa faucille, Monsieur vous etes jeune homme, A la claire fontaine, En passant par Lorraine and Ah! vous dirai-je maman (better known as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star).The pieces are arranged as a continuous medley, mostly in two-part harmony with some doubling unison passages. Players can be organised in two groups, of which the first group will perhaps need to be a little more experienced as they will need to pay with a capo at the 5th fret. Both parts are well within the range of players who only know the basic notes on the first four strings, up to A on the fifth fret, first string. A chord accompaniment from chord symbols is needed all the way through, to hold the ensemble together – either played by the teacher or a fluent chord player. Arrangement by Ian Gammie. Level A. extra parts 25p each

CMP 263	TANGO BETULÁCEO Trio or Quartet, by Ian Gammie. Ensemble for mixed abilities	£6.00
A zingy tango with Guitar 1 part at approx Grade 3 -4 level, Guitars 2 and 3 rather easier. The 4th Guitar part is for chords, strumming a rhythm accompaniment. Guitar 3 is also available in bass clef for a bass guitar ad lib. The piece is designed so that a teacher or director of ensemble can alternatively play Guitar 3 mixed with some strummed chords, while all other players take Guitars 1 and 2. This is a useful option for smaller ensembles or school groups of less experienced players. The piece is dedicated to Heather Taylor and her Guitar Ensemble from Huddersfield, England. Level D/B. extra parts 25p each

CMP 264	EL DESEMBRE CONGELAT (LA NIT DE NADAL) Trio or Quartet. Suitable for mixed abilities	£6.00
Suitable for a large ensemble. A famous Catalan Christmas carol arranged so that the Guitar 1 part reaches to the 15th fret, but only with single notes, while Guitar 2 is considerably easier. Guitar 3 is a combination of two parts - a harmonising melodic line with a bass. This can be used by a teacher or experienced player acting as accompanist, or divided between two players thereby making a quartet. Extra parts are provided to allow for these different modes of performance. The lowest part is also supplied in bass clef if a bass guitar is used (optional). The tune goes through several variations, devised by Ian Gammie. Level D/B. extra parts 25p each

CMP 279	20 WAYES UPON YE BELLS Duet, Trio or Quartet. Suitable for mixed abilities	£4.00
Suitable for large ensembles or just two or three players. Guitar 1 has the main variations (based on those of the Elizabethan lutenist Thomas Robinson) and there is a fully written accompaniment for teacher or advanced player. The other two melodic parts (Guitars 2 and 3) provide harmony and a bass line, so that multiple performance versions are possible. Ideal for ensembles of mixed abilities, with capo and bass parts ad lib. Arranged by Ian Gammie. Level C. extra parts 25p each

CMP 290	TINY TRIOS : Book 1 - Derek Hasted	£6.75
Excellent value for four easy trios based on folk or familiar popular tunes, all in the first position, for players of limited experience. Guitars 1 and 2 stay on the top 4 strings, Guitar 3 has bass notes. Oh dear, what can the matter be? J'ai du bon tabac, The vicar of Bray, Goddesses. Level A/B. Score and 2 sets of parts. - extra parts 30p each
See also CMP 292 - Book 2

CMP 291	SOUTH OF THE BORDER	£8.00
A rumbustious Mexican ensemble, featuring the tunes Ay! Ay! Ay! and La Bamba. The Guitar 1 part is generally higher than the others, but not difficult. The set of parts allows for performance as a trio, quartet or quintet, and any of these parts can be doubled up in a large ensemble. Level B/C. Score and 2 sets of parts. - extra parts 30p each

CMP 292	TINY TRIOS : Book 2 - Derek Hasted	£6.75
Four more easy trios, all in the first position, for players of limited experience. Guitars 1 and 2 stay on the top 4 strings. Excellent entertainment for all. Lilliburlero, Lass of Richmond Hill, Jolly Miller, What if a day. Level A/B. extra parts 30p each. See also CMP 290 - Book 1

CMP 301	THREE GERMAN TUNES	£3.50
Im Walde, Burlesque and Krieger's Minuet with transposed capo part for Im Walde, (Gtr 1).
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 302	THREE WELL-KNOWN TUNES	£3.50
Greensleeves, Lavenders Blue and Yankee Doodle, with variations in all parts.
Level B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 303	MR SOR AND FRIENDS - Book 1	£3.50
Easy tunes arranged by Bob Power into trios from 19th century solos by Sor, Carulli, Giuliani. See also CMP 329 - Book 2
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 304	BALLAD TUNES - Book 1	£3.50
Woodycock, The Sick Tune, Greenholm, easy arrangement from traditional sources. See also CMP 308 - Book 2
Level B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 306	A SUSATO SELECTION	£5.00
Eight Renaissance dances from the 16th century part books of Tielman Susato, including the famous Battle Pavan. This newly typeset edition also includes one new piece. It is still compatible with the earlier edition for 4 guitars, but is now also arranged for performance of all the pieces as a trio. This version is for use with less experienced ensembles, the top two melody parts remaining the same, while a teacher or experienced player plays the two lower parts on one guitar (composite teacher's part and all other parts included in basic edition).
Level B/C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 307	THE FIVE PIECE SUITE (2 or 3 Guitars)	£3.50
By Ian Gammie. Five short pieces for elementary ensemble. Guitars 1 and 2 use only the top three strings, Guitar 3 uses one octave from bass G upwards. Includes an additional part for the teacher to double up on Guitars 2 and 3 so that all members of the ensemble can play Guitar 1 if desired. (Safety measures for school concert!)
Level A/A	Score and two sets of part - extra parts 25p each

CMP 308	BALLAD TUNES - Book 2	£3.50
Four 16th century English tunes, including alternative capo part for Guitar 1 and bass D for Guitar 3. All in a Garden Green, The Sicke Tune, As I walked forth, and Clement's Squirrill
Level B/C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p

CMP 312	FARRUCA	£4.50
Variations on a traditional flamenco dance. Two melody parts and a chord accompaniment.
Level B/C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 315	GOE FROM MY WINDOW	£3.50
Tune and variations from a 16th century source of this popular song, with the option of capo parts for Guitars 1 and 2, to help those who have not yet become fluent in 2nd position.
Level B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 20p each

CMP 320	75th SUITE – by Stephen Horn and Trevor Jones	£4.50
3 pieces written to celebrate a school anniversary, first performed by a pupils' ensemble. The first two guitar parts need some familiarity with Vth and VIIth position, but the parts are written to lie easily under the hand.
Level C/D	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 321	WILD WEST MEDLEY	£4.00
Ten cowboy songs in a sequence which allows for easy selection of a shorter group of pieces if the whole set is not played right through. With a fully written accompaniment for a teacher, (which helps keep the ensemble going!) the edition has two main melody parts and an optional 3rd guitar part doubling the lower notes of the teacher's part.
Level A/A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 322	SUITE IN A MINOR	£5.00
Three Guitars plus rhythm and bass. Four pieces - Prelude, Bossa Nova, Waltz and Swing - in a melodic vein by Bob Power. The bass guitar part is ad lib; the chord part is obbligato, designed for teacher or experienced chord player. So it's a trio that needs four players minimum, if that's not too tautological.
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 324	THE KING OF DENMARK'S GALLIARD	£3.50
John Dowland's famous piece arranged for trio of mixed abilities (Guitar 1 is harder than the other parts) including a set of divisions based on 16th century styles. The edition also has a ripieno part (ad lib) for inexperienced players to join in with the more advanced.
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 20p each

CMP 325	CHRISTMAS TREE-OH - Book 1	£3.50
Five carols arranged as easy trios (Good King Wenceslas, Come all ye Faithful, While Shepherds watched, Midnight Clear, First Noel). See also CMP 326 - Book 2
Level A/B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 326	CHRISTMAS TREE-OH - Book 2	£3.50
Four carols with variations (Angels from the Realms, In Dulci Jubilo, Ding Dong Merrily, and Jingle Bells); there is a capo alternative part for Guitar 1 and optional bass guitar part.
Level B	Score and two sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 327	ARENA y SOL - Ian Gammie	£4.00
A Spanish-style fantasy for ensemble of mixed abilities, with an optional ripieno part from which inexperienced players can play single notes or chord players can strum chords in flamenco style. If played by a trio, the ripieno part is omitted, and Guitar 3 adds the strummed chords
Level B/D	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 329	MR SOR AND FRIENDS - Book 2	£3.50
Easy tunes arranged by Bob Power into trios based on 19th century solo pieces by Sor, Carulli, Giuliani. See also CMP 303 - Book 1
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 331	FIRST NOTES TOGETHER - Book 1	£4.50
Very easy trios based on the tunes already learned in Bob Power's First Notes on the Guitar Book 1, with a 4th guitar part in the score for teacher or more advanced chord player. See also CMP 363 to 367 - Books 2-7 and CMP 005 - FIRST NOTES on the GUITAR
Level A/A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 50p each

CMP 340	CARULLI TRIO Opus 120 Number 3	£3.50
A jolly tune in 6/8 time with plenty of dynamic variation for all three parts. See also Numbers 1 and 2 - CMP 353 and Numbers 4 to 6 - CMP 354
Level B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 20p each

CMP 341	TWO TRIOS : Giuliani	£4.00
Andantino and Grazioso arranged from solos into trios for an entertaining group performance.
Level B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 342	SPORADES SUITE - Stephen Horn and Trevor Jones	£4.00
A very popular suite by Stephen M Horn and Trevor Jones. 3 pieces written to celebrate a school anniversary, first performed by a pupils' ensemble. The first two guitar parts need some familiarity with Vth and VIIth position, but the parts are written to lie easily under the hand.
Level C / D	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 343	DANNY BOY (Melody from Memphis Belle) 3 or 4 Guitars	£4.00
The haunting Irish melody for trio or quartet (plus optional bass) with a final section in jazz swing tempo.
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 353	CARULLI : TRIO Opus 120 Numbers 1 and 2	£4.50
More of the series of arrangments from Opus 120, these pieces are well within the scope of a Grade 1 player. Suited to trio or large ensemble. See also Number 3 - CMP 340 and Numbers 4 to 6 - CMP 354
Level B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 354	CARULLI : TRIO Opus 120 Numbers 4, 5 and 6	£5.00
Completing the series of arrangments from Opus 120, these pieces are well within the scope of a Grade 1 player. Suited to trio or large ensemble. See also Number 3 - CMP 340 and Numbers 1 and 2 - CMP 353
Level B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 358	ALTOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS : Book 1	£4.50
Easy Xmas carols (Jingle Bells, Away in a Manger, We Three Kings, We wish you a merry Xmas) arranged by Bob Power for three melody parts and a chord/arpeggio accompaniment. See also CMP 359 - Book 2
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 359	ALTOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS : Book 2	£4.50
More carols (Silent Night, God rest ye Merry Gentlemen, Coventry Carol and a swinging medley of Christmas tunes) arranged by Bob Power for three melody parts and a chord/arpeggio accompaniment. See also CMP 358 - Book 1
Level A/B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 361	EASY BAROQUE TRIOS : Book 1	£5.00
J.A.Losy, arranged Ian Gammie. Trios from the baroque lute repertoire, Guitar 1 being a little harder than the others. In the form of a suite (Prelude and and four dances)
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 362	FIRST NOTES TOGETHER : Book 2	£4.00
Very easy trios (Yankee Doodle, Bluebells of Scotland, Aunt Rhodie, My Bonnie) based on the tunes already learned in Bob Power's First Notes on the Guitar Book 1, with a 4th guitar part in the score for the teacher. See also CMP 005 - First Notes on the Guitar
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 363	FIRST NOTES TOGETHER : Book 3	£4.50
Easy trios with arpeggiated chord part as Guitar 4, based on the tunes from First Notes on Guitar Book 2 (Skye Boat Song, Quartermaster's Store, Streets of Laredo) See also CMP 002 - First Notes on the Guitar
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 364	FIRST NOTES TOGETHER : Book 4	£4.00
Easy trios with arpeggiated chord part as Guitar 4, based on the tunes from First Notes on Guitar Book 2 (Banks of the Ohio, Lullaby, Little Man, Cockles and Mussels, Trezza). See also CMP 002 - First Notes on the Guitar
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 365	FIRST NOTES TOGETHER : Book 5	£5.00
Easy trios from First Notes on Guitar Series: This Old Man, Lieber Augustin, Scarboro' Fair, Old MacDonald and Waltz. Three guitars plus accompaniment. See also CMP 005, CMP 002 - First Notes on the Guitar
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 366	FIRST NOTES TOGETHER : Book 6	£5.00
Easy trios including: Ländler, The Queen's Marys, Spanish Romance, Czech Folksong and Burebubli. Three guitars plus accompaniment.
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 367	FIRST NOTES TOGETHER : Book 7	£5.00
Easy trios including: Greensleeves, Ash Grove, El Noy de la Mare and J'ai du bon Tabac. Three guitars plus accompaniment.
Level A/B	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 368	A FIRST POPULAR MEDLEY	£6.00
Three guitars, with a chord accompaniment for leader of ensemble and bass ad lib.: Kingston Calypso, Amazing Grace, Llantiero, My Bonnie lies over the Ocean. The Guitar 1 part reaches the 12th fret, but has alternative Capo at 5th to make it much easier, - it is also playable on Requinto tuned in A. The other two parts are first position, Grade 1 - 2. The final piece (My Bonnie) ends with a jolly, jazzed up chorus.
Level B/D	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 369	FIVE EARLY ENGLISH DANCES (2 or 3 guitars, with accompaniment)	£4.50
Arranged Paul Mace and Ian Gammie. Five17th century dances arranged so that 1, 2 or 3 melody parts can be used according to size of ensemble, with teacher's accompaniment (obbligato) to keep it all together.
Level A	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 375	DIFF'RENT DANCES : Book 5 - Derek Hasted	£7.00
Canariosity, Courante Affair, 20-40 Vision, Fundango. Twenty original dances in five volumes which capture the mood of dances throughout the world, from Cossacks on the Russian Steppes to a Latin Samba and Tango, and on to a jazz waltz and square dance. Slightly harder than books 1-4. See also CMP 393 to CMP 396 - Books 1 to 4
Level C/D	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 377	JESU JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING - J.S. Bach : arr David Watson	£6.00
This arrangement of the famous chorale from Cantata 147 requires a player of Grade 3-4 on the triplet descant line. The piece can be performed by trio, quartet or quintet. The slow-moving Chorale and harmony can be played on 1, 2 or 3 separate guitars. If played by one guitar (who then has to play three-part harmony throughout); this player will need to be approx grade 5. If divided between two players, one player at least will need to be approx Grade 4. But if the Chorale and harmony is divided between three players the parts are easy enough for Grade 1-2. The bass line is fairly easy (approx Grade 2). All parts are included in the basic edition, including transposed capo parts to make high notes easy to read for the inexperienced. All parts can be doubled with extra players if available.
Also listed in the Quartet and Quintet catalogues. Score and parts for all combinations of performance - extra parts 25p each

CMP 378	RENAISSANCE TRIOS	£4.75
Six easy trios arranged from lute tablatures. Vaghe Belleze, Balletto, Volta, Cortesia Amorosa, Bianco Fiore, Llantiero, arranged from lute tablatures of the 16th century.
Level B/C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 384	LA TRAMONTANA (3 guitars plus accompaniment)	£5.00
Rumbustious variations over a well-known chord sequence in a Mexican style. Guitar 1 is more difficult than the other parts. A thoroughly entertaining thrash.
Level C/D	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

CMP 385	LIGHT BLUES : Derek Hasted	£7.00
Broadmarsh Blues, Pentatonic Blues, Sky Blues. Three fairly easy pieces in a gently whimsical blues idiom by Derek Hasted. Guitar 1 is slightly harder than the other parts.
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 386	GLAD RAGS : Derek Hasted	£7.00
Rag Tag and Bobtail, Cuckoo Clock Rag. Two wistful ragtime pieces by Derek Hasted with equal interest for all three parts,. Guitar 1 is slightly harder than the others.
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 393	DIFF'RENT DANCES : Book 1 - Derek Hasted	£7.00
First Class Stomp, Rain Dance, Saraband, Tutu Tango. Book 1 of the twenty original dances in five volumes which capture the mood of dances throughout the world, from Cossacks on the Russian Steppes to a Latin Samba and Tango, and on to a jazz waltz and square dance. See also CMP 394 to CMP 396 - Books 2 to 4 and CMP 375 - Book 5
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 394	DIFF'RENT DANCES : Book 2 - Derek Hasted	£7.00
Brazil Nut, El Kidd, Tyrolienne, Penultimate Waltz. The second part of the twenty original dances issued in five volumes, which capture the mood of dances throughout the world, from Cossacks on the Russian Steppes to a Latin Samba and Tango, and on to a jazz waltz and square dance. See also CMP 393 to CMP 396 and CMP 375
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 395	DIFF'RENT DANCES : Book 3 - Derek Hasted	£7.00
Conga Reel, Jigsaw, Russian Steppes, War Dance. The third book from a set of the popular dance styles composed by Derek Hasted in five volumes, illustrating popular music forms from around the world. See also CMP 393 to CMP 396 and CMP 375
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - (extra parts 30p each)

CMP 396	DIFF'RENT DANCES : Book 4 - Derek Hasted	£7.00
Imaginary Reel, Jazz'd a Minute Waltz, Triangular Dance, Sambarine. Book 4 of the popular dance styles composed by Derek Hasted in five volumes, illustrating popular music forms from around the world. See also CMP 393 to CMP 395 and CMP 375
Level C	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 30p each

CMP 397	DANCERIES : Op 40b - John Duarte	£7.50
A set of four American dances - Beguine, Tango, Blues, Barn Dance. The maestro invites us to join in an excellent pastiche of four dance styles. There are three different performance options : the most difficult version at the high octave takes one melodic part up to the 17th fret, the easy version stays at the lower octave. Scored for two melodic lines plus fully written out guitar accompaniment or chords if preferred. Requinto and bass guitar ad lib, all variant guitar parts provided in the basic edition. See also CMP 151 (Guitar and recorders)
Level C or E	Score and single set of parts . Extra parts 30p each, Guitar 3 part 75p each

CMP 399	LA CASTAÑA (Malagueña) - Ian Gammie	£5.50
Spanish style ensemble for mixed abilities (only Guitar 1 needs the more experienced players). Additional chord part ad lib.
Level B/D	Score and 2 sets of parts - extra parts 25p each

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