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    Registered User Andy Boden's Avatar
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    Beethoven: Piano Sonatina No 37 in G major, Anh. 5, No. 1

    The first of a set of two little Sonatinas for solo piano
    Arranged for mandolin quartet of Mandolin 1, Mandolin 2, Octave Mandola and Guitar.



    Included on my webpage

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    are parts for Mandolin 3 and Alto Mandola (C G D A) which could be used in place ofthe Octave Mandola if required

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    a part for Mandocello as an alternative to the guitar.

    The Sonatina is in two short movements. It is really a melody with simple accompaniment.

    Therefore the mandolin i part is of Intermediate standard whereas the other parts are of Beginner standard.

    The arrangement would, therefore, be useful for a beginner group with a more advanced player (e.g.the teacher) playing the melody line.
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    Thanks, Andy! You can bet my buddies and I will be playing that at Kaufman Kamp this year!
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    I have played a number of Andy's arrangements over the years, but have only this week had a look at this little Beethoven sonatina for the first time -- it's very nice on mandolin.

    For this recording, I have omitted Andy's two middle voices, reducing it to a duet of mandolin and mandocello.

    Ludwig van Beethoven (attr.): Sonatina in G Major, WoO Anh. 5 No. 1
    1. Moderato 0:00
    2. Romanze - Allegretto 1:45


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    Suzuki MC-815 mandocello


    https://youtu.be/19e6vwGbVUQ

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    Very nice Andy and Martin!

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