“Sheep May Safely Graze” Arrangement

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This is my solo guitar arrangement of J.S. Bach’s beautiful “Sheep May Safely Graze.” I use it when I play for the hospitalized ‘premies’ (babies born before the full gestation period) in Portland. Play it as smoothly and gently as you can.  Suggestions: 1. To make the parallel thirds in the opening measures consistent in tone I pick EACH PAIR OF TREBLE NOTES with my index and middle fingers, including the low C on the fifth string; 2. In measure 2, sustain the low C note throughout; on beat 2, lift the middle finger silently (relax!) and place it along with […]

Mark & Greta in Concert in Berkeley, California!

Mark Hanson & Greta Pedersen bring their luscious tones to TIMBRE, FOLK & BAROQUE in Berkeley, Calif., on Feb. 3, at 7:00 p.m. High-spirited and fun music of guitars, ukes and vocals from a Grammy winner and a National Artist of the Year!