• New in Print - French Baroque Mandolin Suite

    French Baroque Mandolin Suite

    Fenton, Mo. — Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has announced their release of French Baroque Mandolin Suite, by Marin Marais, arranged by Robert Bancalari.

    Marin Marais (1656-1728) was a 17th-18th century French composer and viol player for the court of Louis XIV. He is primarily known for his five books for one, two and three bass viols and continuo. The Suite in D minor comes from his first book Premier livre de pièces une et deux violes (1689).

    The 27 solos contained in this collection are arranged for mandolin solo and are presented in notation and tablature. Available as a book or eBook.

    Table of Contents

    • Prelude 1
    • Prelude 2
    • Prelude 3
    • Prelude 4
    • Fantaisie 5
    • Allemande 6
    • Double 7
    • Allemande 8
    • Double 9
    • Courante 10
    • Double 11
    • Sarabande 12
    • Courante 13
    • Double 14
    • Sarabande 15
    • Gigue 16
    • Double 17
    • Gigue 18
    • Gigue 19
    • Double 20
    • Fantaisie 21
    • Rondeau 22
    • Menuet 23
    • Rondeau 24
    • Menuet 25
    • Gavotte en Rondeau 26
    • Gavotte 27

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