Reaching The Next Level
A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists, addressing technical and musical issues. Any serious student of classical guitar will appreciate this book which covers topics often heard in a lesson, but seldom covered in a book, with appropriate repertoire provided. Topics covered include technical control, study habits, crafting interpretations, tone production, performance anxiety, and much more.
Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections, as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study. Includes thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire to allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reach the next level in their playing.
A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists, addressing technical and musical issues
Topics covered include technical control, study habits, crafting interpretations, tone production, performance anxiety, and much more.
Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections, as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study.
Thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reach the next level in their playing.
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Why We All Need This Book
Revisiting the Basics with a New Sense of Purpose
Developing Critical Listening Skills
Develop Your ConcentrationThe Basics of Good Technique
Have a Thorough Understanding of the Material
Listen at a Pace That Allows You to Hear the Details
Keep an Open Mind
Be Detail Oriented
Listen Critically to Others
Listen Critically to Yourself
Sitting PositionLearning New Repertoire with Good Study Habits
Right-Hand Technique
Left-Hand Technique
Gain a General Understanding of the PieceGaining Control of Your Technique
Divide and Conquer
Getting It Performance Ready
Spot Practicing
Keep the Quality of Learning at a High Level
Relax
Have a Clear Goal in Your Technical Exercises
Do What Works for You
Etruscan Prelude No. 1, by Reginald Smith Brindle
Sueño, by José Viñas
Fundamentals of Strong Playing at Any Level
Playing with a Consistent, Beautiful Tone
Great NailsControlling Tempo
Consistent Hand Position
Follow Through
Allegro moderato, from Five Vignettes, by Atanas Ourkouzounov
Don't Use Rubato as an ExcusePlaying Truly Legato
Pulse or Death (of the Performance)
Allegro, from Partita No. IV, by Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello
Recuerdo triste, by José Brocá
Test the Right Hand
Test the Left Hand
Cantabile, from Cinq etudes faciles, ou presque, by Simone Iannarelli
Etude No. 7, by Napoléon Coste
Expanding Your Interpretive Skills
Determining Phrases and Breathing
Sing ItCrafting Your Interpretation: Dynamics & Colors
Overt Breathing
Introduction and Andante, by José Viñas
Meditando, from Preludios Poéticos, by Jaime Zenamon
Mythical Magical Moment InterpretationsMaking Informed Fingering Choices
Start Interpreting Early
Study the Game
Know the Score, Discover the Music
Improvise Interpretations
Have No Fear
Prelude No. 5, by Francisco Tárrega
What Factors Can Motivate Fingering Choices?String Damping
What Motivates Your Fingering Choices?
Accidental DissonanceArticulations
Cross String Interference
Melodic Lines versus Arpeggios
Sympathetic Vibrations
Bolero, by Julián Arcas
Experiment with IdeasVibrato
Create a Plan
Cure Accidental Accents
Capriccio, from Partita No. X, by Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello
Use Vibrato Deliberately and ConsistentlyDiscovering the Soul of the Piece
Practice Vibrato as a Technique
Berceuse, by Napoléon Coste
Listen to the Great Interpreters
Know Your History
Don't Let Your Knowledge Clog Your Process
Merengue, by Frantz Casséus
Valseana, by Sergio Assad
Tying It All Together
Improving Your Sight-Reading
Know Where the Notes AreCoping with Performance Anxiety
Pre-Read
Play Slowly
Get the Main Idea
Read Ahead
Physical Effects of AnxietyWhat It Takes To Succeed – and What Is Success?
Mental Effects of Anxiety
Be Prepared
Be Positive
Keep Performing
What Is Your Definition of Success?Reaching the Next Level
If You Want to be a Professional…
They Have to Know You to Hire You
Don't Wait for the Phone to Ring
Compete to be Heard
Selected Annotated Bibliography
Medium Level Difficulty Repertoire
Technique Books
Music for Sight Reading
Books on Various Musical Subjects
About the Author
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| Composer | MASTERS, MARTHA |
| Availability | Available |
| TAB/Notation | Music Notation Only |
| Description | A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists, addressing technical and musical issues. Any serious student of classical guitar will appreciate this book which covers topics often heard in a lesson, but seldom covered in a book, with appropriate repertoire provided. Topics covered include technical control, study habits, crafting interpretations, tone production, performance anxiety, and much more. Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections, as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study. Includes thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire to allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reach the next level in their playing. A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists, addressing technical and musical issues Topics covered include technical control, study habits, crafting interpretations, tone production, performance anxiety, and much more. Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections, as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study. Thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reach the next level in their playing. Acknowledgments Developing Critical Listening Skills Fundamentals of Strong Playing at Any Level Playing with a Consistent, Beautiful Tone Expanding Your Interpretive Skills Determining Phrases and Breathing Tying It All Together Improving Your Sight-Reading Selected Annotated Bibliography Medium Level Difficulty Repertoire About the Author |