Composer

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Fernando Sor

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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14:38

Fernando Sor's 'Petites Pièces faciles (6) for guitar Voyons si c'est ça, Op. 45' is a collection of six short pieces for solo guitar. The pieces were composed in the early 19th century and were first published in Paris in 1828. The premiere of the work is not known. The six movements of the 'Petites Pièces faciles' are titled 'Voyons si c'est ça', 'Petite pièce', 'Petite valse', 'Petit air varié', 'Petite marche', and 'Petit menuet'. Each movement is relatively short, with the longest being the 'Petit air varié' at just over two minutes. The 'Petites Pièces faciles' are characterized by their simplicity and accessibility. Sor intended them to be easy enough for beginners to play, but also musically interesting enough to be enjoyed by more advanced players. The pieces are written in a variety of keys and time signatures, and each one explores different musical ideas and techniques. The first movement, 'Voyons si c'est ça', is a lively and playful piece in 2/4 time. It features a catchy melody that is repeated throughout the piece, with variations and embellishments added in each repetition. The second movement, 'Petite pièce', is a slower and more contemplative piece in 3/4 time. It features a simple melody that is accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. The third movement, 'Petite valse', is a waltz in 3/4 time. It features a flowing melody that is accompanied by a simple bass line in the left hand. The fourth movement, 'Petit air varié', is the most complex and technically demanding piece in the collection. It is a set of variations on a theme, with each variation exploring different aspects of guitar technique such as arpeggios, tremolo, and harmonics. The fifth movement, 'Petite marche', is a march in 2/4 time. It features a simple melody that is accompanied by a steady bass line in the left hand. The final movement, 'Petit menuet', is a minuet in 3/4 time. It features a graceful melody that is accompanied by arpeggiated chords in the left hand. Overall, Sor's 'Petites Pièces faciles (6) for guitar Voyons si c'est ça, Op. 45' is a charming and accessible collection of short pieces that showcase the versatility and beauty of the guitar.

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