The Dodici Monferrine op.12 by Mauro Giuliani are in general of a lower moderate difficulty and are written as twelve small entertaining pieces in 6/8 rhythm all following the same uniform structure consisting of four phrases: A1, A2 – [B1, A2]*2 which is used extensively by Giuliani as the basic structure for many of his more elaborate variation sets. Due consideration is also given to a carefully thought out tonal scheme for all twelve pieces as follows: E, A, D, G, C, F, Dm, D, A, D, G, C. For these given structural reasons op. 12 may be considered as a very good introduction to Giuliani’s later output of more complex and difficult works.

Notes 1 Dynamics have all been copied from the first “Artaria” edition of Vienna. 2 Metronome marks are editorial suggestions and should not be taken too literally. 3 This volume is offered with decorated and undecorated pages (as two books in one) so that the user can chose which version he prefers and construct his printed or digital book accordingly. Blank pages have been added to be used or omitted for the arrangement of left and right hand pages. 4 A live performance of all twelve pieces selected at random

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