Composer

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Gaspar Sanz

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1674

'Instrucción de Música Sobre la Guitarra Española, Book 1' is a collection of guitar pieces composed by Gaspar Sanz. The book was first published in 1674 in Saragossa, Spain. It is considered one of the most important works of the Baroque period for the guitar. The book consists of five movements, each containing several pieces. The first movement is titled "Preludio o Capricho Arpeado" and contains 12 pieces. The second movement is titled "Fantasía" and contains 10 pieces. The third movement is titled "Passacalles" and contains 11 pieces. The fourth movement is titled "Canarios" and contains 6 pieces. The final movement is titled "Folías" and contains 10 pieces. The pieces in the book are written in tablature notation, which was the standard notation for guitar music at the time. The pieces are also accompanied by detailed instructions on how to play them, including fingerings and ornamentation. The music in 'Instrucción de Música Sobre la Guitarra Española, Book 1' is characterized by its virtuosity and its use of Spanish folk melodies. The pieces are often fast-paced and require a high level of technical skill to play. The use of ornamentation, such as trills and mordents, is also a prominent feature of the music. The book was highly influential in the development of the guitar as a solo instrument. It was widely circulated throughout Europe and was used as a teaching tool for many generations of guitarists. Today, it is still considered an important work in the guitar repertoire and is often performed and recorded by modern guitarists.

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