Prelude No 7 by Manuel Ponce (1882-1948)
![]() Manuel Ponce was a Mexican composer active in the 20th century. His work as a composer, music educator and scholar of Mexican music connected the concert scene with a usually forgotten tradition of popular song and Mexican folklore. Many of his compositions are strongly influenced by the harmonies and form of traditional songs. |




Notes
Modern Era. Vivo. 32 Measures. 2 Pages. 3/8 Time Signature. key of A. Miguel Alcazar’s Arrangement.
It is interesting to note that Ponce did not play the guitar—he was a brilliant pianist who had studied with a student of Franz Liszt. Like Torroba, Ponce instinctively knew how to write for the guitar. He was also a great friend of Andres Segovia
Guitar Demo (Andrea Lanzellotti)