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Richard Yates' Classical Guitar Transcriptions

 

KUHNAU, Johann
(1660-1722)

 


 

Prelude by Johann Kuhnau. Originally for keyboard, this prelude follows the typical Baroque format of flowing, arpeggiated sequences. The use of 'drop D' tuning gives it a full sonority. It is a good exercise both for bringing out the top line with the 'a' finger and for making accurate and smooth left-hand shifts. All bass notes can (and should) be sustained for their full duration. MIDI sound file of Prelude. [1 page, 62KB]

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