Guitar Composer

Hendrik van Rijn ... guitar player, teacher and composer... 1940 Holland-Enkhuizen / 1966-1970 music lyceum Arnhem and Rotterdam conservatory.

"Most old and Baroque music (for example) was originally written for Lute. Later when the guitar became more popular this music was transposed for guitar. Wich made the fingering of this melodic music more difficult than it should... catchy music, but hard to play.
The difficulty does not contribute to the musicality...

So, why not compose melodic music that is comfortable to play on a classical guitar, in stead of making it more difficult to play than it sounds? This became my goal. I want musicality to prevail above technique. Because not the technique makes the music, the musicality does.

You will not find many compelling directions in my compositions. The pitch is fixed and I give you a hint, but you are as free as a bird, in interpreting, in embellishments and in tempo.

I compose for pleasure, for myself and my fellow players. This allows me to feel free to share my music with anyone who likes it. I am very curious how you (like to) interpret my music... so send me your soundtrack... if you dare (like)... to enjoy :)

This blog is the result of a lifetime.
I hope you enjoy the music like I do.

For a clear print on paper you can always contact me trough the contact form below.

Guitar Composer

dinsdag 22 januari 2019

Guitar solo 'Up the Hill'

zaterdag 3 maart 2018

Guitar Solo 'At Home'

Guitar Solo 'Bamboo'

Guitar Solo 'Wind'

vrijdag 17 november 2017

Guitar Duet 'Luisa' - Video

dinsdag 31 oktober 2017

Video - Elyne Schielke with Madam Speaker

donderdag 6 juli 2017

Duet - 'HA NO LI' for Soprano Recorder and Guitar

'Catch You If I Can' for Soprano Recorder and Guitar

Duet - 'Lucky Two' for Soprano Recorder and Guitar

'She Really Meant It' for Soprano Recorder and Guitar

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