Guitar Ensemble Guitar - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.797833 By Michael Jackson. By Walter Scharf. Arranged by Derek Hasted. Pop. Score and parts. 12 pages. Derek Hasted #6514437. Published by Derek Hasted (A0.797833). BEN (MICHAEL JACKSON) - 3 GUITARS or LARGE ENSEMBLEFor Classical or Acoustic Guitar - sometimes it's erroneously listed here as Electric Guitar.Derek Hasted writes If there was one piece of music that showed the true extent of Michael Jackson’s musical prowess, it would surely be Ben, sung faultlessly and with great maturity at such a tender age.My arrangement for 3 guitars is in E. The original was in F, and you can, of course, fit a capo on fret 1 to play in the original key if you want.The choice of E gives a lovely rich sound with plenty of sustain, ideal for such a slow and tender piece.Much of the piece can be played in first and second positions, though the tone will be all the nicer if the music is taken up the neck. The use of B# and Fx may mean the music looks alien at first, but it’s under the fingers and the use of Fx rather than G, for example, gives the music the proper shape on the page.This arrangement is also ideal for a large ensemble. Whether you perform it on three guitars or in a large group, it will make a wonderfully haunting and moving sound that an audience will most certainly enjoy.I also have a separate version for two guitars which is a little more complex. Find it by going to my website (below)I hope you enjoy playing this piece!
