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The art of classical guitar playing / Charles Duncan.
Author
Duncan, Charles, 1940-
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Language
English
Published/Created
Princeton, N.J. : Summy-Birchard Music, ©1980.
Description
viii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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MT580 .D87
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Guitar
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Instruction and study
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Bibliographic references
Bibliography: p. [125]-128.
Contents
Preface
The principle of functional tension : Dysfunctional tension ; Functional tension ; Leverage from the fingers ; Seating ; Conclusions
The left hand : Mechanics of left-hand position ; The bar (barré, capotasto, cejilla) ; Principles of movement (I): the role of the arm ; Dexterity of the fingers ; Principles of movement (II): the role of anticipation
Right-hand position : Dysfunctional tensions of the hand ; Forming the position ; Engaging the nails ; Thumb position ; Engaging the thumbnail ; The value of preparation
Nail filing : The thumbnail ; The filing process ; Nail care
Articulation
Coordination and velocity : Scales ; Velocity in scales ; Chords ; Homophonic and contrapuntal textures
Expressive devices : Slurs as accent ; Vibrato ; Right-hand flourishes ; Grace, emphasis, closure ; Rasgueado
The art of classical guitar playing : Refinement of tone ; Contrast of tone color ; Control of rhythm ; Developing the line: thinking upbeats ; Expressive nuances: Segovia's example
Appendix: a practice checklist.
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ISBN
0874870798
9780874870794
LCCN
79057281
OCLC
6432243
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