Serenade by R. Hoffstetter is a popular movement from a classical string quartet. This arrangement is for tenor recorder and classical guitar and is i Show More...
Serenade by R. Hoffstetter is a popular movement from a classical string quartet. This arrangement is for tenor recorder and classical guitar and is in the key of C whilst the PlentyMusic sheet music realisation plays back at 90 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. Improve music practice strategies by downloading this sheet music score and accompaniments from PlentyMusic.
The music possesses classical beauty and is sustained in its quality and whilst attributed to Haydn is now known to have been composed by Roman Hoffstetter. The melody does sound easy to play although there are challenges in playing music of this era well and musically. In a performance, the articulation of the notes needs to be consistent - the melody is to be played legato with a guitar accompaniment that needs to imitate the pizzicato sound of the strings. Observant listeners will recognise that not all the ornamaments sound in the realisation. A tempo in the range from 90-102 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the bar is suggested while a French horn part is appended to the full score available as a pdf download from the website.
The repeats which are not marked in the video score do not play in the realisation or video score. mp3 guitar accompaniments are available playing at 86, 90, 94, 98 and 102 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. The accompaniments provide the tenor recorder player with the opportunity to practice in an ensemble context and play as part of a duet. A two bar click track sounding on a wood block can be heard at the opening of the accompaniments to establish the tempo.
An ideal concert item because the music epitomises so much of classical style although surprisingly not composed by one of the famous and familiar classical composers.
The repetitive element in the melodic writing is strong whilst the melody line combines chordal and stepwise shapes. The appoggiaturas do often create dissonance in the melodic line whilst the chromatic harmonic colour add to the music’s appeal and interest. In the PlentyMusic sheet music score pdf available for download the appoggiaturas (leaning notes) have been notated as they are to be played whilst the acciaccaturas (crushed notes) are indicated as ornaments with the appropriate symbol. In the video score all the ornaments are notated to add clarity to what is a frequently a contentious area. The ornaments, acciaccaturas (crushed notes) which are probably best omitted in the early stages of playing the movement.
This is an excellent movement for developing an understanding of performance practice and the understanding of dissonance, harmonic rhythm and other musical elements that feature in compositions from the classical era. One of the best reasons to play classical music is that it is a positive element in giving players an awareness of basic structures and shapes in music. Additionally, it is also one of the best ways of developing a secure performing/playing technique on an instrument. Classical style features elements of contrast particularly with regard to key and dynamics. As there is also a strong repetitive element that requires the music to played with both simplicity and consistency.
The melody can be played with a variety of articulations but in the first instance particularly as an ensemble piece a legato approach is suggested. How the melody is shaped and played in the opening section is how the melody should be played for the rest of the movement. Listening to a number of performances of the score the music it is surprising how different interpretations can be particularly in respect to tempo, articulation of the melody line, the range of dynamics used and particularly the interpretation of ornaments whether appoggiaturas or acciaccaturas. Instrumentalists should appreciate that classical music can be interpreted differently and what is indicated on the page particularly with regard to ornamentation, phrasing and articulation are discussion points. Listening to available recordings will give an awareness how differently the same music can be played but appreciate that the music editor has been intent upon producing a score that is both consistent and has clarity.
Roman Hoffstetter, the composer of this music, was interestingly a Benedictine monk, strongly influenced by Haydn in his music so much so that this perfect imitation of Haydn’s style has in the past been assimilated into Haydn’s own catalogue. Close
Added: 13th April, 2023 18:04 PM |
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Handel’s Lascia ch’io pianga (Let me cry) from the opera Rinaldo in an improver level instrumental arrangement for recorder group comprising sopra Show More...
Handel’s Lascia ch’io pianga (Let me cry) from the opera Rinaldo in an improver level instrumental arrangement for recorder group comprising soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders. Instrument parts are attached to the full score which is available from PlentyMusic as a pdf download. If circumstances arise then there the music could be performed by a recorder ensemble with each part played by more than one instrument. The aria or song is taken from the opera Rinaldo which first appeared in 1711 and was subsequently revised in 1733. It is in ABA form and based on the sarabande rhythm which has the stress on the second beat of the three beats in a bar. When sung the Da Capo section would be an opportunity for the soloist to improvise and ornament the melody and this is an option available for the top line players in this instrumental arrangement. The music editor suggests that it appropriate to keep to the style of the period in the first instance but it is also a piece in which the stylistic element can be explored. Those who enjoy improvising can always record their work can send it as an mp3 to the PlentyMusic office for feedback. The score has been notated in 3|2 time keeping to the conventions of the original notation but could quite readily be notated in 3|4 time. The trill in bar has been written out in the video score which is available to view on the PlentyMusic YouTube channel. This is music that is very appropriate music for a solemn processional in a social context context. It is usual to present baroque scores with minimal score detail although in this score there is some indication of appropriate dynamics. The arrangement is in the original key of F major although the tempo for the quartet is more Larghetto than Largo which was the tempo indication in the opera. The music in the video score plays back at a tempo of 66 half note or minim beats to the minute. The music editor observes that instrumental arrangements of a vocal piece are invariably played at a faster tempo. This is an opportunity for an improver level musician to be playing what is a great piece of music. It is what the music editor identifies as being a potential “stepping stone” for many instrument players. There is an interesting story as to the origins of the sarabande rhythm for those who enjoy researching the history of forms and rhythmic patterns particularly those associated with dances. Close
Added: 30th December, 2021 10:12 AM |
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The hornpipe is found in the folk music of England, Scotland and Ireland and has a traditional association with sailors in that dancing was used on se Show More...
The hornpipe is found in the folk music of England, Scotland and Ireland and has a traditional association with sailors in that dancing was used on sea journeys to keep personnel fit. Hornpipes are usually associated with other hornpipes in a performance context in what is described as a dance set. In this two part arrangement for tenor recorder and acoustic guitar, the recorder plays the melody and the guitarist accompanies with chords. The realisation plays at 132 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute and the hornpipe is in AB (Binary) form. The music needs to be played with a triplet feel as demonstrated in the realisation. The repeats are not played in the realisation and there is no ornamentation of the melodic line. Folk music scores are generally presented with minimal score detail. Understand that the playing of ornaments whilst very relevant in repetitive music of this kind requires a special study and is governed by the instrument being played, the music tradition represented and sometimes geography/locality. A study of ornamentation in folk music the music editor suggests is not for the faint-hearted! There are also examples of hornpipes in baroque music including Handel’s Water Music. Three guitar accompaniments are available, with repeats, playing chords at tempi of (1) 132 (2) 120 and (3) 110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. There is two bar click track introduction before the music starts to play. Close
Added: 18th December, 2018 19:12 PM |
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A joyous and uplifting movement both for the player and the listener. A tempo of 84 quarter note beats (crotchet) to the minute is suggested and used Show More...
A joyous and uplifting movement both for the player and the listener. A tempo of 84 quarter note beats (crotchet) to the minute is suggested and used in the realisation. Whilst a performance should not be rushed it also mustn't drag. Listen to performances of this work by different instrument combinations to form a musical picture of how the work should be performed. I would suggest that this an example of a piano piece that actually sounds much better played by a combination of instruments. Look for any repeating patterns in the music as an understanding of the formal patterns will assist players in their performances. Acciaccaturas and in the melody line are notated in the score but are nor realised in the playback scores. The acoustic guitar is a much more appropriate accompanying instrument for the recorder than the piano. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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Mozart's Minuet in F in an arrangement for tenor recorder & classical guitar in the original key of F. The classical guitar part has both a notated an Show More...
Mozart's Minuet in F in an arrangement for tenor recorder & classical guitar in the original key of F. The classical guitar part has both a notated and a TAB score. Mozart's example is of a simply structured binary form movement. The minuet is a dance of French origin in 3/4 time and in an expanded form became important in the Classical era by often being incorporated into many symphonies. The K numbers associated with Mozart scores refers to the Köchel or catalogue numbers that describe the chronologically order of his compositions. This catalogue was created some fifty years after the composers death and K2 understandably is his second published work composed when he was 6. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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In this arrangement for treble, tenor and great bass recorders the sounding key is C. A tempo of 132 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is Show More...
In this arrangement for treble, tenor and great bass recorders the sounding key is C. A tempo of 132 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended whilst individual instruments parts are appended to the full score. This movement demonstrates the essential elements of Mozart's compositional style in a work accessible to a wide range of instruments and instrument combinations. The realisations at times just lack the rhythmic lightness that is required in a Mozart performance. His music demands playing that is accurate, consistent and sensitive stylistically. The Divertimenti (and the related Viennese Sonatinas) are relatively easy works well worth exploring. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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A graceful movement from one of Haydn's early keyboard sonatas (Hob. XVI/I) with a melody that very much captures the spirit of the classical age. The Show More...
A graceful movement from one of Haydn's early keyboard sonatas (Hob. XVI/I) with a melody that very much captures the spirit of the classical age. The melody needs to be played in a flowing and even manner and played at a tempo in which the music is does not seem to be rushed. The appeal of the music is very much in its simplicity and it is very suited to being performed by just a melody instrument accompanied by an acoustic guitar. A tempo of 42 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. In the realisation a consistent approach to the interpretation of the ornaments is the intention but there are other solutions and additions that can be made. Performers of this work often vary and add additional ornaments in the the repeat sections and consequently no two performances of the movement are interpretated in the same way. The ornaments in this version are written out in an ossia staff but can always be omitted in the early stages of learning the piece. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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Clementi spent much of his professional life working in England as a composer, performer and teacher although he also diversified into music publishin Show More...
Clementi spent much of his professional life working in England as a composer, performer and teacher although he also diversified into music publishing and the manufacture of pianos. This arrangement for descant and tenor recorder is from one of his Opus 36 sonatinas for piano. This particular piece has been selected to encourage fast playing and the realisation has a tempo of 72 dotted quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. Vivace is Italian for lively. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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Serenade by R. Hoffsetter is a movement from a familiar classical string quartet. In this improver / intermediate level arrangement for tenor recorder Show More...
Serenade by R. Hoffsetter is a movement from a familiar classical string quartet. In this improver / intermediate level arrangement for tenor recorder & classical guitar the sounding key is C whilst the PlentyMusic sheet music realisation plays back at 94 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. mp3 guitar accompaniments are also available to download.
The music possesses classical beauty and is sustained in its quality and whilst attributed to Haydn is now known to have been composed by Roman Hoffstetter. The melody does sound easy to play although there are challenges in playing music of this era well and musically. In performance, the articulation of the notes needs to be consistent - the melody is to be played legato and the plucked guitar accompaniment provides a suitable sound for the ensemble. A tempo in the range from 90-102 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the bar is suggested whilst the score is marked Andante cantabile. A tenor recorder part is appended to the full score which is available as a pdf download from the website.
The repeats do not play in the realisation. mp3 classical guitar accompaniments are available playing at 86, 90, 94, 98 and 102 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. Similarly the repeats are not played in these recordings. The guitar part is based on the chord sequence used by Hoffstetter and requires a finger style approach.
An ideal concert item because the music epitomises so much of classical style although surprisingly not composed by one of the famous and familiar classical composers.
The repetitive element in the melodic writing is strong whilst the melody line combines chordal and stepwise shapes. The appoggiaturas do often create dissonance in the melodic line whilst the chromatic harmonic colour add to the music’s appeal and interest. In the PlentyMusic score the appoggiaturas (leaning notes) have been notated as they are to be played while the acciaccaturas (crushed notes) are indicated as ornaments with the appropriate symbol. Actually most of the crushed notes do not sound in the realisation due to the limitations of the sample set used.
This is an excellent movement for developing an understanding of performance practice and the understanding of dissonance, harmonic rhythm and other musical elements that feature in compositions from the classical era. One of the best reasons to play classical music is that it is a positive element in giving players an awareness of basic structures and shapes in music. Additionally, it is also one of the best ways of developing a secure performing/playing technique on an instrument. Classical style features elements of contrast particularly with regard to key and dynamics. There is also a strong repetitive element that requires the music to played with both simplicity and consistency.
The melody can be played with some differences to the phrasing and articulations indicated and suggested in the score.
The ornaments, acciaccaturas (crushed notes) which are always a confusing element in music performance are probably best omitted in the early stages of playing the movement.
The melody can be played with a variety of articulations but in the first instance particularly as an ensemble piece a legato approach is suggested. How the melody is shaped and played in the opening section is how the melody should be played for the rest of the movement. Listening to a number of performances of the score the music it is surprising how different interpretations can be particularly in respect to tempo, articulation of the melody line, the range of dynamics used and particularly the interpretation of ornaments whether appoggiaturas or acciaccaturas. Instrumentalists should appreciate that classical music can be interpreted differently and what is indicated on the page particularly with regard to ornamentation, phrasing and articulation are discussion points. Listening to available recordings will give an awareness how differently the same music can be played but appreciate that the music editor has been intent upon producing a score that is both consistent and has clarity.
Roman Hoffstetter, the composer of this music, was interestingly a Benedictine monk, strongly influenced by Haydn in his music so much so that this perfect imitation of Haydn’s style has in the past been assimilated into Haydn’s own catalogue. The score was updated in 2023. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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An arrangement for tenor or descant recorder, acoustic guitar & double bass of this piece intended to introduce players to the musical elements that f Show More...
An arrangement for tenor or descant recorder, acoustic guitar & double bass of this piece intended to introduce players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime. A tempo of 110 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended. The acoustic guitar part has chord symbols to assist the player and it is suggested that the piece is is played through twice as it is in the realisation. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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A two part beginner piece intended to introduce descant and tenor recorder players to ragtime music. To assist beginner players the letter names of th Show More...
A two part beginner piece intended to introduce descant and tenor recorder players to ragtime music. To assist beginner players the letter names of the noteheads are written in the noteheads and there are chord symbols notated on the score so that a guitar or similar chord instrument can be added to the ensemble. A tempo of 110 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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This improver level two part arrangement is for tenor recorder accompanied by an acoustic guitar in the key of C. A tempo of of around 60 quarter note Show More...
This improver level two part arrangement is for tenor recorder accompanied by an acoustic guitar in the key of C. A tempo of of around 60 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. The melody needs to be played legato whilst the accompanying bass figuration should be played staccato or certainly in a detached manner. There are many different versions of this piece and the triplet figuration provides various options on how the music can be both notated and played. Sebastian Yradier was a Spanish born composer who despite the universal popularity of the piece died in obscurity in 1865. Based on the Cuban habanera rhythm, La Paloma (The Dove) was written after the composer visited Cuba around 1860 and became very popular world wide. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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A familiar melody used to introduce some of the stylistic elements of playing classical music in a two part context. This arrangement is for decant an Show More...
A familiar melody used to introduce some of the stylistic elements of playing classical music in a two part context. This arrangement is for decant and treble recorder. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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Jesu, Joy arr for tenor recorder & acoustic guitar This is a simplified and shortened version of one of J.S.Bach's famous pieces based on a chorale (h Show More...
Jesu, Joy arr for tenor recorder & acoustic guitar This is a simplified and shortened version of one of J.S.Bach's famous pieces based on a chorale (hymn) melody arranged for tenor recorder (with an optional second tenor recorder) and acoustic guitar. There is a strong bass line and this is combined with the figuration gives the movement both character and appeal. This two part version has been notated in 9/8 time (three dotted quarter note beats to the bar) and provides very good opportunities to develop ensemble playing. Bach's music demands that performers have secure technical ability and this piece is ideal for developing a fluent and flowing playing style. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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This is a simplified and shortened version of one of J.S.Bach's famous pieces based on a chorale (hymn) melody arranged for tenor (with an optional se Show More...
This is a simplified and shortened version of one of J.S.Bach's famous pieces based on a chorale (hymn) melody arranged for tenor (with an optional second tenor recorder) and bass recorder. There is a strong bass line and this is combined with the figuration gives the movement both character and appeal. This two part version has been notated in 9/8 time (three dotted quarter note beats to the bar) and provides very good opportunities to develop ensemble playing. Bach' music demands that performers have secure technical ability and this piece is ideal for developing a fluent and flowing playing style. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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A bourrée is a dance often found in the baroque suite having two half note (minim) beats to the bar played at a moderate to fast tempo beginning wit Show More...
A bourrée is a dance often found in the baroque suite having two half note (minim) beats to the bar played at a moderate to fast tempo beginning with an upbeat on the last quarter note of the bar. In this arrangement for descant and treble recorder a tempo of around 60 half note (minim) beats to the minute is suggested. The musical lines are of equal performance and technical difficulty and make it an ideal ensemble piece for a recorder duet.The realisation is lacking in tonal contrast. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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An arrangement for treble recorder, acoustic guitar with tab and cello The siciliano is a slow tempo movement in 6/8 and 12/8 time particularly popul Show More...
An arrangement for treble recorder, acoustic guitar with tab and cello The siciliano is a slow tempo movement in 6/8 and 12/8 time particularly popular in the baroque period featuring dotted rhythms to give it a lilting feel – that said it should not be played too slowly. This music has great beauty and gracefulness. Players can refer to the flute and piano version to see how the ornaments can be played. Close
Added: 27th July, 2017 11:07 AM |
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