Week 1

Attention all tonebuddies! Are you ready to embark on a journey of musical creativity and exploration? Join our Arrangement & Transcription Challenge and discover the joy of reimagining music for the classical guitar!

Over the next four weeks, we’ll celebrate the art of transforming works from other instruments, ensembles, or even genres into stunning guitar performances. From Albéniz and Granados to Piazzolla, Bach, Scarlatti, or even your own favorite songs — everything goes!

🎯 Whether you choose to:

  • Work on a well-known transcription (Albéniz’s Asturias, Granados’s Danza Española, Piazzolla’s Libertango)

  • Create your own arrangement from scratch

  • Compare different versions and share your insights

…this is your chance to dive deep into the creative process and share your journey with the tonebase community.

This challenge is open to all levels — from curious beginners discovering their first transcription to experienced players refining their own arrangements. Let’s celebrate the versatility and expressive power of the guitar together!


📅 Challenge Dates

Start: November 11
End: December 11
👉 Join anytime by introducing your project in the comments below!


💡 How to Participate

  1. Pick your piece – Choose an arrangement or transcription that excites you.

  2. Share your goal – Are you learning, arranging, or refining?

  3. Post your progress – Upload short clips, notes, or reflections as you go.

  4. Engage – Encourage others, ask questions, and exchange arranging tips!


🎥 Watch Party Reminder

The Watch Party on December 11 will feature recorded submissions from this challenge!
So make sure to submit your final performance videos and showcase your creative work!

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    • Dale_Needles
    • 2 wk ago
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    I am working this month on Astor Piazzolla's tango. Calambre arranged for guitar by Agustin Carlevaro.  The piece is in three short sections.  Here is Section I.

      • Steve_Price
      • 2 wk ago
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       This is an excellent start, Dale. I've always loved how Piazzolla's music always seems so complex, yet so accessible at the same time. Very cool. 

      • Dale_Needles
      • 2 wk ago
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       Thanks, Steve. I agree Piazzolla's music is both complex and accessible. I also really like how Agustin Carlevaro's arrangements captures the essence of the Piazzolla's music while also being very playable on the guitar. 

      • Nijwm_Bwiswmuthiary
      • 2 wk ago
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       Great start, Dale. Great articulation and rhythm. Looking forward for more on this.

      • Dale_Needles
      • 2 wk ago
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      Thanks!

      • Eric
      • 13 days ago
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       Really good, Dale! Are Agustin and Abel related?

      • Dale_Needles
      • 12 days ago
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       Thanks, Eric. Yes, Agustin was Abel's older brother by a few years. Agustin was an architect by profession but also an accomplished guitarist and arranger of Tangos.  

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