Sonata in Do Re Mi  (CD)		Download mp3 Second Mov. (3.4 MB)	Streaming...
A three parts sonata. The name of the sonata was chosen because in the first part the sixth string is tuned to C, in the second part it is tuned to D and in the third it is tuned to E. The piece is based on a special concept as well as special sound patterns and an original melody. It requires advanced technical skills, and it improves technique as the years go by This sonata won the Israeli authors and composer [ACUM] first prize.

Canaa'n  (CD)		Click to see the streaming video...    For slow internet: Download mp3 (5.1 MB)
The guitar as an oriental instrument. The oriental motifs and sound patterns were written for the guitar in this case. Not only the Ud, Canun and Darbuka, but now the guitar too is presented as an instrument which can express oriental motifs, and it does so marvelously.

Mama Yo No Tengo Visto  (CD)     Download mp3 Full composition (2.7 MB)   Streaming... A Sephardim song (Ladino: Spanish-Jewish) song from the 16th century. The melody in the transcript is true to the original, and is played here from the bass through the soprano strings and up to the harmonic bell-like sounds. The melody is accompanied by a constantly recurring bass.

The Almond Tree
In Ladino: Arvolicos De Almandra. We know this song by the name: “Until the day I die”.
This is a Ladino song, which is deeply rooted in the Ladino singing tradition. This time, a piece for solo guitar. It does not seem complicated, but performing the song is difficult because it should be played lightly. In addition it is filled with appoggiatura.
This song is dedicated to my friend, the guitar artist and composer, Gregory Newton.

The Vagabond
This is a solo guitar version for an old Mediterranean-Hebrew  song .
The melody begins in the bass and then moves to the soprano, supported by chords and triplets with sound shades creating dynamics which express the loneliness and alienation implied by the name of the song. The piece is played a second time, fully, and this time the melody is played in tremolo, supported by two levels: bass and .
This song is dedicated to my friend, the guitar artist and composer, Gregory Newton. 

Capriccio no. 1
Legato, legato and more legato…
Yes, nothing but ties, one of the most difficult guitar techniques.
The whole purpose of this piece is to improve the playing skill of the left hand. In order to play this piece successfully, you must have a strong base of guitar playing, and play freely. If you do not, it is difficult.
Once you have mastered the piece and are able to play it at the right speed you are in for a surprise.
(The piece has not been published yet, and exists as a manuscript)

Capriccio no. 2
A technical piece combining several playing techniques:
Dissonant chords accompanying a slow melody (Largo), and then an accelerating legato passage moving into a fast triplet part leading to the third part: Heroic cheers in two voices contrasted by full chords and a wallowing of sounds... (You have to see the notes in order to understand).

Homage to Aviera Sanchez (CD)
A piece consisting of heavy chord movements with voice leading, tremolo and a scream.
Aviera Sanchez was a 10 year-old girl who died in an earthquake and volcanic eruption in the town Armaro in 1988. Aviera was buried up to her head in mud as attempts were made to rescue her. Speaking to the television cameramen she promised she would get out and survive, because "I am young", she said. Aviera died on the way to the hospital, after she had been rescued.

Here Comes The Bride
Are you getting marry?
This is the piece should be played as the bride and groom marching into the wedding ceremony. Premiered at Ziva and Herry wedding - summer 2001.
So, find a fine guitarist (May be even you ;-) to play this number in the coming wedding.

Lu Yehi
Translation: Wish That Happened...
Original music by Naomi Shemer, One of the most important song writer and valued-popular music - written in Israel.
Like the Spanish tradition, arrangements of great music for guitar repertory, -
Lahav did to this wonderful piece. "Lu Yehi" can be performed in any concert or musical event and will gain a special focus and appreciation.

Kuando El Rei Nimrod [Abraham Avinu]
A Ladino song that celebrates the birth of Abraham. It incorporates many elements taken from the Nimrod Midrashim. This song is sung as a Shabbat Z'mira (table song) and at circumcisions. The exact date of its origin is unknown but it probably dates from the 16th or 17th century.
This is a new and original arrangement for solo guitar.

The Valley Song 
The melody was composed by Daniel Sambursky in 1934!
It was composed as a movie's sound track, and became a popular song along with  the lyrics by Nathan Alterman. The melody and the lyrics are reflecting the atmosphere of the valley where i am living [God's seeds valley). This amazing intensive short melody based on 4 very short themes. Now arranged for solo guitar.