Arrangements Catalog

Please read the following before ordering any arrangements:

The arrangements in the Tule Fog Catalog are intended for ensembles of players with mixed ability levels. These were designed for use by my students. I chose many "popular classics" to arrange and always tried to include an easier line (usually guitar III) for the less advanced students. Guitars I and II are designed for more advanced players. These parts are more difficult and in the higher ranges of the fingerboard.

Although most of these arrangements include an easier line, none of them could be considered approachable by beginners. For a guide in choosing appropriate difficulty level, please see our chart: Choosing an Arrangement

For the most part, I have tried to remain as faithful to the original score as possible and still make things playable on guitar. Some pieces have been shortened. For an explanation of the rationale for these cuts and an in-depth discussion of the overall approach to the editions, please see the “Art of Transcription”. When a piece is cut, it is indicated in the listings. These pieces went through many re-writes and demo recordings (on guitars) before they were finished. All of the arrangements in the Tule Fog catalog have been played by guitarists in public performances. Read more...

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Moussorgsky: Promenade and The Old Castle (Pictures at an Exhibition),
Pachelbel: Kanon in D Major Guitar Quartet
The Moussorgsky pieces make a nice pair. The Old Castle uses a thumb "tambour" technique for the bass part and the guitar I part has some high notes. The Kanon has been cut down quite a bit to a very nice length that works well for most situations. All of the main themes are represented. One of the more popular arrangements. Fingerings. Guitar 4 is Dropped "D".
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Handel : Hornpipe (Water Music) Guitar Quartet
  The guitar I part has what amounts to a solo in the second part of this piece. More even spread of parts difficulty. At a fast tempo this piece can be difficult. This arrangement was Recorded by John Bullard on his album “Bach on the Banjo”. Fingerings. Dropped "D".
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Couperin : Mysterious Barricades Guitar Quartet
Guitars I and II have interlocking parts throughout most of the piece. This arrangement uses pizzicato and harmonics to add interest to the music and to imitate the harpsichord original. This arrangement has been recorded by the Cedar and Spruce Quartet. Fingerings.
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J.S. Bach: Sleepers Awake, Fugue in Cm (from WTC) and Jesu, Joy in Man's Desiring Guitar Trio and Quartet
Bach on guitar is magic. Sleepers Awake and Jesu, Joy are quartets. The Fugue in Cm is a trio. Sleepers has been shortened. Our Most popular edition in its second printing. No fingerings. Dropped "D".
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Tchaikovsky : Arab Dance, Dance of the Flowers, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Nutcracker Suite) Guitar Quartet
These pieces from the Nutcracker are perennial Christmas favorites. The Waltz has been shortened and the Sugarplum fairy (guitar 1) calls for a 20th fret (this can be faked if you haven't a 20th fret on your guitar). These pieces sound great on guitars. Difficult. No fingerings. Dropped "D".
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Christmas Carols : Solo Guitar
Angels We Have Heard on High, Carol of the Bells, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Deck the Halls, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Silent Night, The First Noel, O Little Town of Bethlehem, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

These carols vary in difficulty from very easy to difficult. I have tried to balance the musical considerations with the need to keep things playable. Fingerings.


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Mouret : Rondeau (Masterpiece Theater Theme) Guitar Quartet
Yes, you have heard this piece many times but it works very well on guitars and is fun to play. Easier. Fingerings. Dropped "D".
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Vivaldi : Largo (from Winter - The Four Seasons), Largo (from Concerto in D ) Guitar Quartet
TF-108 These two largos are beautiful and comparatively easy to play. The Largo in D is arranged so the two top lines play the melody in unison most of the time. The Winter Largo has the melody on guitar I and the rest of the parts are accompaniment. Fingerings. Dropped "D".
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Purcell : Rondeau (from El Abdelazer) Guitar Quartet
This attractive Rondeau has a very catchy melody part. Fingerings.
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Corelli : Gavotte, Vivace and Allegro (Opus 6) Guitar Quartet
TF-110 Three pieces from Corelli's famous Opus 6. The Gavotte and Vivace are short and melodic. The Allegro is more substantial. All three pieces have those suspensions and interplay between parts that is characteristic of Corelli 's music. No fingerings. Dropped "D". Soundclip: Allegro Soundclip Gavotte Soundclip:vivace
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Grieg : Anitra's Dance (from Peer Gynt Suite) Guitar Quartet
This movement from Peer Gynt Suite has some interesting interplay between parts and some rather high notes for guitar I. Difficult. No Fingerings. Dropped"D".
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Traditional : Carol of the Bells Guitar Trio
This Christmas carol uses a variety of techniques. Guitar II has two short passages of artificial harmonics. Easier. A few Fingerings.


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Traditional: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Guitar Quintet
This beautiful arrangement uses many guitaristic devices to keep things interesting. There are extended passages of artificial harmonics and use of the thumb "tambour" technique. Difficult. No fingering.
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Dowland : Frog Galliard Guitar Quartet
This piece is your basic Dowland arranged for four guitars. Considerably easier than the consort book transcriptions. No fingerings.
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Strogers : In Nomine Pavin Guitar Quartet
Similar to the Dowland in origin and difficulty. This piece has some interesting rhythms in the last section. No fingerings.
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Handel : Fugue (from the Messiah) Guitar Quartet
From the Overture to the Messiah. This is a straight ahead arrangement of the instrumental fugue that opens the Messiah. The slow introductory part has been omitted. There is quite a bit of interplay between parts. No fingerings.
Handel: Messiah Fugue - Audio Samples (files open in new window)

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