Renaissance Guitar W/CD (Frederick Noad Guitar Anthology) [Paperback]

Hal Leonard Corp. (Creator), Frederick Noad (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2000 | Series: Frederick Noad Guitar Anthology

Solos, duets and songs from original sources, graded and fingered. Pieces include Compion, Dowland de Narvaez, Milan, Rosseter and many more appropriate for all levels.

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About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard Corporation has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: Music Sales America (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825618134
• ISBN-13: 978-0825618130
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #387,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, June 7, 2004

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This review is from: Renaissance Guitar W/CD (Frederick Noad Guitar Anthology) (Paperback)

I've had this book for almost 20 years and have been getting back into it quite a bit lately. The reviewer that complained about the tablature notation is a little confused. The numbering on the notes are left hand fingerings, not tablature, and is standard for classical guitar notation. Sometimes I find myself playing just the notes and paying less attention to the fingering.. or I might question the fingering... but time and time again I find the fingering offered is utlimately the best solution.
Not only is the music expertly presented but the selections are incredible. Years ago I bought the tapes of this book as well as Noad's Baroque, Classical and Romantic books. I learned many of the pieces that were on the tapes that I found interesting.. but for the most part with this book and the Romantic book I think all of the tunes are quality. I have even learned the pieces that were not on the tape and have found a number of gems. I am an amatuer so I don't appreciate spending what little time I have to learn a piece and then having the piece turn out uninteresting... but I think you will find ALL of the pieces in this book to be fascinating.
This was the first Noad book I bought... and had it for a few years before I bought the others. However... I still find this one to be my favorite. And the four book collection has to be the greatest collection of classical guitar music ever assembled.
I may have to order another copy of this book because I've worn mine down.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A well-shaped collection, May 13, 2000

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"thisnicknameisnottaken" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Renaissance Guitar (Paperback)

This is an anthology of renaissance music for stringed instruments, arranged for guitar. The tunes are well-chosen; the printing is good; the book falls open well; the arrangements are nice, with useful performance tips. What more could you want?

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another of the Great Frederick Noad Titles, January 15, 2006

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M. R. Sheffield (Herkimer, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Renaissance Guitar W/CD (Frederick Noad Guitar Anthology) (Paperback)

As far as guitar sheet music/song books go, Frederick Noad was and is a name to be trusted. This collection is no different from his others. A first rate compilation. I rarely have problems with his fingering suggestions. The selections are top notch and always include a few surprises! Mr. Noad was truly one of the finest classical guitar teachers of the 20th century (and a top flight guitarist to boot). His legacy lives on in his songbooks. I own everything he published and recommend him most highly to beginner, intermediate and advanced students alike.