The Guitar Chord – An analysis of Alberto Ginastera use of the guitar as a compositional source on Sonata Op. 47 for Guitar
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0The present article analyses the first movement of “Sonata Op. 47 for Guitar” by Alberto Ginastera, using common tools from post-tonal analysis and Set Theory. The main goal of this article is to unveil the compositional process behind the superficial appearance it may have for the average performer, showing how Alberto Ginastera used the particular features of the guitar to construct an intricate composition, using as his main material the “Guitar Chord”.