A Graded Collection Of Exceptional Solo Guitar Études and Preludes

Étude No. 5 in B Minor, Op. 35 No. 22 — Fernando Sor (Level 3)
A beautiful introductory study that demonstrates how musical expression can transform even the simplest material into a compelling performance piece. This edition includes complete performance markings.

Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1, BWV 1007 — J.S. Bach (Level 5)
One of the most recognizable solo instrumental works ever written. Originally composed for cello, this timeless prelude adapts exceptionally well to the guitar and remains a staple of the classical guitar repertoire.

Prelude in C Minor — Agustín Barrios (Level 7)
A lyrical and expressive work showcasing Barrios’s Romantic style. This edition includes complete performance markings and presents the piece with careful attention to dynamics, phrasing, and rubato. The Level 7 rating reflects its left-hand challenges and expressive demands.

Giuliani / Aguado Suite: Two Arpeggio Études in E Minor (Level 9)
Two short arpeggio studies combined into a single concert piece. The studies are presented as a continuous suite, culminating in an original ending by the editor. The Level 9 rating reflects the advanced right-hand technique required to perform the work at full speed with clarity and control.

Étude in B-flat Major, Op. 29 No. 13 — Fernando Sor (Level 10)
A challenging study in one of the guitar’s less comfortable keys. Demanding left-hand stretches, position changes, and chord shapes make this one of Sor’s more technically challenging études. Complete performance markings are included.

Étude No. 1 in E Minor — Heitor Villa-Lobos (with Raphael Rabello Ending)
This edition combines Villa-Lobos’s celebrated étude with material inspired by Raphael Rabello’s legendary 1993 live performance. Selected improvisational passages have been transcribed from Rabello’s recording, while additional sections provide opportunities for the performer to incorporate prepared or improvised falsetas. The result is a unique fusion of Villa-Lobos’s original masterpiece and Rabello’s remarkable improvisational artistry.