Hoffstetter R  | Serenade arr. classical guitar duo
Channel: PlentyMusic
Date: 2023-03-23

This is a “cut down” / shortened arrangement for #classicalguitar duo with TAB of this familiar piece by Hoffstetter . In this beginner / improver level arrangement the sounding key is C whilst the PlentyMusic #sheetmusic realisation & video score play back at 94 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. A complete version is also available to download from the website. #sheetmusic link: https://plentymusic.uk/short/?c=wNc3WzV 
 
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 (Andante Cantabile) and the plucked guitar accompaniment  provides an appropriate sound. A tempo in the range from 90-102 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the bar is suggested whilst the score is marked Andante cantabile.  
    
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. 
   
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. 

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