Prelude and Allegro - S.L. Weiss on 8-string guitar

0:00 Prelude 3:29 Allegro Here are two unrelated pieces by one of my favourite baroque composers. The Prelude (originally in E-flat), is a very interesting work. The first half is an unmeasured prelude, meaning there is no time signature indicated. However, within these brief 2 minutes of music Weiss indicates several tempo changes. All of this adds to the improvised quality this piece is supposed to portray. The second half of this Prelude is a little fugue, which is very strict in it’s rhythm and form. The two sides balance each other very nicely in my opinion. The second piece is a single movement from one of Weiss’ many suites in D minor. However, this particular movement is in A minor. It’s a great first piece to attempt on an 8 string. I get asked once in a while abut publishing 8-string music. So both of these arrangements are available on my website. In the spirit of lute notation, TABs are included, which you will appreciate with the odd tuning of the Prelude.