The Lincolnshire Poacher

Arranged for Guitar Trio

by
Andrew Forrest

A well-known English rural air, this arrangement has developed

the tune for guitar trio for an enjoyable performance.
Keep a well-stressed two beats in a measure feel so that the piece
is lively and rhythmic without seeming rushed.
Follow all dynamics carefully and watch out for the offbeat stresses
towards the end. Bartok snaps for the gunshots are achieved by lifting
the string with the right hand and letting it snap back onto the
ngerboard with a resounding clatter! See if you can get an
atmospheric mood in the slower, stalking measures.

In the event of a public performance, please include

the arranger's name on the programme
http://www.forrestguitarensembles.co.uk

The Lincolnshire Poacher

English Traditional
Arranged for Guitar Ensemble
by Andrew Forrest

Allegretto, q. = 100
Guitar 1

#6
& 8

mp

Guitar 2

#6
& 8

Guitar 3

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http://www.forrestguitarensembles.co.uk

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3

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rit.

73

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The Lincolnshire Poacher

Guitar 1

English Traditional
Arranged for Guitar Ensemble
by Andrew Forrest

Allegretto, q. = 100

$
5

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pp

lontano e sostenuto
Copyright Andrew Forrest 2009
http://www.forrestguitarensembles.co.uk

The Lincolnshire Poacher

Guitar 2

English Traditional
Arranged for Guitar Ensemble
by Andrew Forrest

Allegretto, q. = 100
4

2
4
3

VII

#6
& 8

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D.S.$ al Fine

rit.
73

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pp

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Copyright Andrew Forrest 2009

http://www.forrestguitarensembles.co.uk

The Lincolnshire Poacher

Guitar 3

English Traditional
Arranged for Guitar Ensemble
by Andrew Forrest

Allegretto, q. = 100

#6
& 8 J J J J J J J J J J J j j

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D.S.$ al Fine

rit.
73

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pp
Copyright Andrew Forrest 2009
http://www.forrestguitarensembles.co.uk