Christmas Music for Guitar

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Summary: Great collection of guitar music extended with variations
Review: Among my favorite collections of Christmas music for classical guitar, I find myself coming back to these pieces every year due to the well written variations. Mr. Alexander writes very tasteful variations to lengthen these familiar Christmas tunes and in the process has made them more interesting. The two lesser known pieces (at least for me) Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head and Blessed Be That Maid Marie were particularly fun and not too hard for me (I am an intermediate level guitarist). His arrangement of Pata Pan was also great, although one of the variations is beyond my reach. I recommend the CD highly as well.

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Summary: My favorite book of Christmas selections! A must have!
Review: I am an intermediate to lower-advanced level classical guitarist. Without a doubt, this is my favorite book of solo Christmas selections. Most of the arrangements in this book are intermediate in difficultly, though one or two (such as Pata Pan) are more challenging. Allan Alexander is an extremely talented composer and arranger, and his arrangements of Christmas selections will not disappoint. The tunes are all familiar. My personal favorites are I Saw Three Ships, The Holly and the Ivy, The Sussex Carol, and What Child is This, though they are all tremendous. I played a couple of these in church during the advent season, and they were extremely well-received. The thing I like best about Allan's stuff are his variations, which are so intelligent! The selections are all extremely accessible, and most addictive. I never get tired of playing his arrangements. Enjoy!

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Summary: Wonderfully original tunes to play.
Review: Not the usual compilation of Christmas tunes but a delightful departure for anyone wishing some original music for the season. The variations are creative and a joy to play. I enjoyed them all.