Parkening And The Guitar - Volume 1

The art and technique of the Classical Guitar. Learn the art of Classical Guitar playing from one of the world's preeminent virtuosos and the recognised heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia.32 previously unpublished Parkening edition pieces by composers including Bach Dowland Scarlatti Sor and Tarrega - plus three Guitar duets.Performance notes and stylistic interpretation.Techniques including tone production tremolo harmonics vibrato pizzicato slurs and more.Strategies for effective practicing.

An outstanding source for the technique and repertoire of the classical guitar this book continues where Vol. 1 leaves off. It teaches: all notes in the upper position; tone production; advanced techniques such as tremolo harmonics vibrato pizzicato and slurs; practice tips; stylistic interpretation; and more. The first half of the book deals primarily with technique while the second half applies techniques to repertoire pieces. As a specialbonus this book includes 32 previously unpublished Parkening edition pieces by composers including Dowland Bach Scarlatti Sor Tarregá and others plus three guitar duets. The CD includes 60 demonstration tracks.

Seven more selections from the album Sacred Music for the Guitar: Hymn of Christian Joy (guitar and harpsichord) * Simple Gifts * Fairest Lord Jesus * Stir Thy Church O God Our Father * All Creatures of Our God and King *Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken * Praise Ye the Lord (2 guitars).