The art of classical guitar playing / Charles Duncan.

Author
Duncan, Charles, 1940- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Princeton, N.J. : Summy-Birchard Music, ©1980.
Description
viii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Availability

Copies in the Library

Location Call Number Status Location Service Notes
Mendel Music Library - Stacks MT580 .D87 Browse related items Request

    Details

    Subject(s)
    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.
    ISBN
    • 0874870798
    • 9780874870794
    LCCN
    79057281
    OCLC
    6432243
    Statement on language in description
    Princeton University Library aims to describe library materials in a manner that is respectful to the individuals and communities who create, use, and are represented in the collections we manage. Read more...
    Other views
    Staff view

    Supplementary Information