Carcassi, Matteo – Opus 60, Nr. 3 (Free Score)

Carcassi — Étude No. 3, Op. 60 (Free Solo Edition)

About the piece: Matteo Carcassi’s 25 Studies, Op. 60 remain a cornerstone of classical guitar pedagogy nearly two centuries after their publication, and Etude No. 3 is a three-voice study — melody, inner voice, and bass moving independently — built around texture, tone color, and dynamic shading across a long, unbroken phrase. It rewards a student who can already manage separate voices on the fretboard and is ready to focus on shaping sound and dynamics across a large-scale phrase rather than just getting the notes under the fingers.

Edition notes

• Composer: Matteo Carcassi
• Genre: Classical, Study/Etude
• Instrumentation: Solo Guitar
• Level: Intermediate
• Notation: Treble clef, standard notation
• Format: PDF download
• Edition: Critical edition by Dr. Sam Desmet — fingerings and dynamics added

Hear it

This etude has been recorded by Sam Desmet, also available on YouTube Music, Pandora, and other streaming platforms.

Part of the Carcassi: Reimagined project

This etude also has a guitar-duo “Reimagined” arrangement — Carcassi’s original paired with a new second-guitar part composed by Troy Gifford, performed and recorded by Sam Desmet and Troy Gifford. Read more on the Carcassi: Reimagined project page.

Like this piece? The full duo arrangement is available as part of the Carcassi: Reimagined Op. 60 Duo Collection — five etudes, sold as one collection.

FAQ

Is this arrangement free to use in teaching and recitals?
Yes — this is a free critical edition intended for study and performance use.

What level is Etude No. 3?
Intermediate. The student should be able to keep three independent voices balanced while shaping dynamics across a long phrase.

Is there a duo version?
Yes — see the Carcassi: Reimagined Op. 60 Duo Collection above, featuring a second-guitar part, composed by Troy Gifford.