Music for the Classical Guitar - Book 1: Guitar: Instrumental Album

Since it first appeared in the 1930s the concise clear content of the best-selling A Tune A Day series has revolutionised music-making in the classroom and the home.Now for the first time C Paul Herfurth'soriginal books have been completely rewritten with new music and the latest instrumental technique for a new generation of musicians. The A New Tune A Day books have the same logical gentle pace and keen attention todetail but with a host of innovations: the inclusion of a DVD and an audio CD - with actual performances and backing tracks - will make practice even more fun and exciting and the explanatory diagrams and photographs will helpthe student to achieve the perfect technique and tone.This book contains:Advice on equipmentInstructions for an effective technique and a comfortable postureEasy-to-follow section on readingmusicDemonstration DVD introducing basic techniques and notationAudio CD with a virtuoso performance backing tracks and audio examplesGreat music including duetsTests to check progress and comprehensionUsefulpull-out chart giving note positions and common chords

Concentrates on the acquisition of a thorough musical background and a solid technical foundation. Introduces 6/8 and 3/8 rhythms new keys and barre technique.

Want to be a classical guitarist but never had a lesson? No problem ? this hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play scales melodies and full-length pieces in the classical style.  You get plenty of practice exercises to stretch your skills selections from the classical repertoire and a bonus audio CD that helps you play along with the music pieces from the book!   Get acquainted with your guitar ? familiarize yourself with the unique make-up and parts of a classical guitar Start making some music ? play melodies on individual strings move on to arpeggios and getyour fingers in shape with scales Ramp up your technique ? play barres slurs and trills; handle harmonics; master right-hand tremolo; and venture up the neck to play in the higher positions Build yourclassical repertoire ? from Renaissance and Baroque to Classical Romantic and Modern play pieces from the major eras in classical music Practice makes perfect ? improve your performance with expert guidancethrough each exercise and piece in the book Open the book and find: Tips and techniques for playing beautiful pieces How to read music notation andtablature Basic finger and thumb strokes Right- and left-hand techniques Musical examples charts and photos Music pieces from the guitar greats The best ways to care for yourguitar A step-by-step tutorial on changing your strings Bonus CD Includes More than 140 recorded performances of the exercises and pieces featured in thebook Pieces performed using a count-off allowing you to play along in time with the music Tuning notes to help you tune up your guitar

This book comprises fourteen originally composed guitar duets at equivalent standard to AB Grades 1-3. It offers repertoire that will interest adults as well as younger guitarists. Some pieces are published here for the first time since the 19th century other items are previously unpublished. Notes on performance practice are included throughout the book helping students to develop a sense of musical style.

Par . Designed for those in the early intermediate stages of studying the classical guitar, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in classical guitar. This handbook covers all the material needed for the grade three exam: nine performance pieces in a variety of musical styles (with practice notes

Par . Designed for those in the intermediate stages of studying the classical guitar, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in classical guitar. This handbook covers all the material needed for the grade five exam: nine performance pieces in a variety of musical styles (with practice notes

Par . Designed for those in the advanced stages of studying the classical guitar, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in classical guitar. This handbook covers all the material needed for the grade eigth exam: nine performance pieces in a variety of musical styles (with practice notes

Par . Designed for those in the advanced stages of studying the classical guitar, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in classical guitar. This handbook covers all the material needed for the grade six exam: nine performance pieces in a variety of musical styles (with practice notes

The purpose of Composer's Desk Reference For The Classic Guitar is to provide the non-guitarist composer with the fundamental tools needed to write idiomatically for the Guitar. The first of its kind for theGuitar the reference was written in consultation with dozens of composers and conceived with three types of end users in mind: Experienced composers with a concern for writing idiomatically for the guitar.Guitarists who are commissioning a work from a composer who has never written for the instrument. Libraries that wish to add this essential sourcebook to their music reference section. The very structureof the book reflects the composer's own intuition by addressing such questions as: How is the guitar constructed? What does successful guitar music look like? How is the guitar played? Howdoes the guitarist interpret music and express emotion? Which musical elements and gestures are most effective? How do these elements combine to create an effective pacing of idioms? By examiningthe parameters of successfully written pieces The Composer's Desk Reference For The Classic Guitar provides an expedient resource of ideas and illustrations contributing to the fluency of both first-time andseasoned Guitar composers.

Par . Designed for those studying classical guitar at foundation level, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in classical guitar. This handbook covers all the material needed to take the step 2 exam: all the required exercises for this level, ten performance pieces in a variety of fun styles to enjoy, and details on the discussion section of the exam - in fact, absolutely everything you need to take step 2! / Date parution : 2022-05-31/ Etude / Guitare Classique