Marimba

Music originally for guitar in Brazilian folk style, written by Augusto Marcellino. These much anticipated pieces adapt wonderfully to the marimba.

Music originally for guitar in Brazilian folk style, written by Augusto Marcellino. These much anticipated pieces adapt wonderfully to the marimba.

Six of the most idiomatic etudes from this famous collection. The pieces can be performed in concert, vary from simple to difficult and can be programmed in groups of two to six.

Mauro Giuliani is widely considered to be the leading Italian guitar virtuoso of the 19th century. He is remembered most for his concertos, sonatas, duos with violin or flute, and numerous songs and studies. In this collection, four of Giuliani’s most memorable rondeaux have been transcribed for marimba.

Four beautiful Mendelssohn selections arranged in duet versions by Jeff Cornelius.”Whether as a teaching tool or a supplementary piece on a recital program, college educators will find Jeff Cornelius’s arrangements very useful.”-Percussive Notes

Grand Overture was originally a major work for guitar. Now that it has been transcribed, it represents a major work for us as well. Giuliani’s huge contribution to guitar music is standard repertoire for guitarists world-wide. This transcription remains true to the original in both key and pitch and employs numerous advanced four-mallet techniques. If you are looking for a well-written grand show piece, this is it!