R$40
Tourdion (Renaissance)
Key: A minor
Arrangement: Solo Classical Guitar — 2 versions (standard notation + TAB)
Composer/Source: Traditional / Anonymous (published by Pierre Attaingnant)
Era: Renaissance (15th century)
Region – Culture: French
Type: Song
Tourdion is a well-known French Renaissance dance-song that instantly brings an early-music flavor to your repertoire—lively, elegant, and surprisingly modern in how naturally it sits on the guitar. This product offers a solo classical guitar arrangement in A minor, presented in two practical versions: standard notation and TAB, so you can choose the format that fits your reading level and practice style.
Whether you’re building a Renaissance/medieval-inspired set, teaching historical repertoire, or simply looking for a short piece that sounds impressive and idiomatic on guitar, Tourdion is a strong choice: it’s rhythmically engaging, recognizable to early-music audiences, and perfect for developing clean right-hand coordination.
This arrangement is great for practicing:
Steady rhythm and dance feel (keeping the pulse light, not heavy)
Right-hand control (clear articulation without harsh attack)
Left-hand clarity (clean changes and stable intonation)
Musical phrasing (shaping repeated patterns so they stay interesting)
Style awareness (a Renaissance character: bright, articulated, and flowing)
Keep the tempo lively but controlled—Tourdion should feel like a dance, not a sprint. Aim for crisp articulation in rhythmic passages, then soften slightly where the melody needs to “sing.” If you want a more historically-inspired vibe, avoid excessive rubato and let the rhythm carry the energy. For a more modern concert approach, you can add gentle dynamics and color changes while keeping the dance pulse consistent.
2 downloadable files (5.3MB) as listed in the product details.
2 versions included: standard notation + TAB (as described in the arrangement line).