A collection of 12 dances, comprising four sets, each consisting of three pieces. Each dance was originally created without utilizing pre-existing compositions. The titles of the individual pieces are based on the scores published in America.

No. 1: Minuet

The first piece, 'Minuet,' is in G major and 3/4 time. It possesses a rhythmic and powerful character.

No. 2: Oriental

The second piece, 'Oriental,' is in C minor and 3/4 time. A melancholic melody is sung over impressive arpeggios.

No. 3: Sarabande

The third piece, 'Sarabande,' is in D major and 3/4 time. This dance differs in impression from the refined sarabandes of the Baroque period, being a more primal dance brimming with energy.

No. 4: Villanesca

The fourth piece, 'Villanesca,' is in G major and 2/4 time. 'Villanesca' means 'villager's song.' This piece has a pastoral atmosphere, and the sound of bells is striking.

No. 5: Andaluza

The fifth piece, 'Andaluza,' is in E minor and 6/8 time. Through its arrangement for guitar, it became the most famous work in this collection. A guitar-like accompaniment is combined with a melancholic melody.

No. 6: Rondalla Aragonesa

The sixth piece, 'Rondalla Aragonesa,' is in D major and 3/4 time. 'Rondalla' means 'folk string ensemble.'

No. 7: Valenciana

The seventh piece, 'Valenciana,' is in G major and 3/4 time. 'Valencia' is the name of a city on Spain's eastern coast, famous for its oranges. It is a vibrant and varied piece.

No. 8: Asturiana

The eighth piece, 'Asturiana,' is in C major and 2/4 time. It is a dance from the Asturias region in northern Spain. It possesses a bright and cheerful character.

No. 9: Mazurka

The ninth piece, 'Mazurka,' is in B-flat major and 3/4 time. It differs somewhat from a Polish mazurka, being a vibrant dance characteristic of Spain.

No. 10: Danza Triste (Sad Dance)

The tenth piece, 'Danza Triste' (Sad Dance), is in D major and 3/4 time. It is a varied piece with diverse expressions.

No. 11: Zambra

The eleventh piece, 'Zambra,' is in 3/4 time. Although notated in G major, its music is characterized by the Phrygian mode. 'Zambra' is a Moorish dance from the Granada region.

No. 12: Arabesca

The twelfth piece, 'Arabesca,' is in A minor and 3/4 time.