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The Guitar Composer vs. Composing for the Guitar

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Marketing-PCGS
July 21, 2021

By: Jordan T. Peterson, PCGS Professional Member Manuel M. Ponce’s 24 Preludes are some of the most inspiring and exceptional jewels in the guitar repertoire. However, they are also some of the most difficult to perform. The performer must navigate the fretboard with acrobatic leaps and sound rich harmonies with uncomfortable fingering, all while trying . . . read more

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