Summa Kitharologica, Volume 1 The Physiology of Guitar Playing: Functional Anatomy and Physiomechanics

Summa Kitharologica, Volume 1 The Physiology of Guitar Playing: Functional Anatomy and Physiomechanics

Author: RICARDO IZNAOLA

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1619115360

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Ricardo Iznaola's long-awaited Summa Kitharologica (vol. 1) is the culmination of three decades of deep exploration of the guitarist's playing mechanism and is the most comprehensive presentation of his thinking about these matters to date. Structured in three chapters, Chapter 1 surveys basic anatomy and physiology of the upper limb, with additional sections discussing general pedagogical considerations. Chapter 2, devoted to the right hand, presents detailed information regarding digital joint behavior in general and as applied in actualactivity on the guitar, as well as introducing an analytical system to study anddescribe positional attitudes, or `frames', adopted by the hand in the course ofplaying. Chapter 3 discusses at length left-hand physiomechanics, taking the concepts of shifting and mobility as fundamental categories encompassing all aspects of left-hand technique. Twenty-six anatomical figures, over fifty photosand more than sixty musical examples, with access to online video amply illustrate the text. In the spirit of ground-breaking scientific pioneers, celebrated performer and pedagogue Ricardo Iznaola offers the guitar world the first volume of SummaKitharologica, a comprehensive and highly insightful examination of guitar technique in a remarkable mixture of soaring erudition and down-to-earth practical and applicable approaches to the instrument. Like a modern-day Charles Darwin of the guitar, his insatiable passion for discovery, keen eye of the `naturalist' and relentless analytical mind have carefully and methodically recorded previously little-known or little-recognized observations, relationships and nuances about the natural principles at work in artful guitar playing. For guitar instructors, serious students and even advanced performers who desire to go beyond the `what' ofguitar technique and delve into its `whys' and `hows', this may well be thedefinitive text. Henry Adams, former editor, Guitar and Lute Magazine


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Download or read book Summa Kitharologica, Volume 1 The Physiology of Guitar Playing: Functional Anatomy and Physiomechanics written by RICARDO IZNAOLA and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ricardo Iznaola's long-awaited Summa Kitharologica (vol. 1) is the culmination of three decades of deep exploration of the guitarist's playing mechanism and is the most comprehensive presentation of his thinking about these matters to date. Structured in three chapters, Chapter 1 surveys basic anatomy and physiology of the upper limb, with additional sections discussing general pedagogical considerations. Chapter 2, devoted to the right hand, presents detailed information regarding digital joint behavior in general and as applied in actualactivity on the guitar, as well as introducing an analytical system to study anddescribe positional attitudes, or `frames', adopted by the hand in the course ofplaying. Chapter 3 discusses at length left-hand physiomechanics, taking the concepts of shifting and mobility as fundamental categories encompassing all aspects of left-hand technique. Twenty-six anatomical figures, over fifty photosand more than sixty musical examples, with access to online video amply illustrate the text. In the spirit of ground-breaking scientific pioneers, celebrated performer and pedagogue Ricardo Iznaola offers the guitar world the first volume of SummaKitharologica, a comprehensive and highly insightful examination of guitar technique in a remarkable mixture of soaring erudition and down-to-earth practical and applicable approaches to the instrument. Like a modern-day Charles Darwin of the guitar, his insatiable passion for discovery, keen eye of the `naturalist' and relentless analytical mind have carefully and methodically recorded previously little-known or little-recognized observations, relationships and nuances about the natural principles at work in artful guitar playing. For guitar instructors, serious students and even advanced performers who desire to go beyond the `what' ofguitar technique and delve into its `whys' and `hows', this may well be thedefinitive text. Henry Adams, former editor, Guitar and Lute Magazine

Ricardo Iznaola: Kitharologus The Path to Virtuosity

Ricardo Iznaola: Kitharologus The Path to Virtuosity

Author: RICARDO IZNAOLA

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1609741153

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The premise of Kitharologus is that Guitar technique is made up of a limited number of procedures with an unlimited number of applications. Therefore, a sound technical methodology is not one that tries to cover all possible forms of a given procedure, but rather one that identifies and trains the essential mechanism which makes the procedure, in all its forms, possible. Covering all grades from novice to expert, this book is certain to be enthusiastically embraced by any classical guitarist wishing to maximize his technique.


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Download or read book Ricardo Iznaola: Kitharologus The Path to Virtuosity written by RICARDO IZNAOLA and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premise of Kitharologus is that Guitar technique is made up of a limited number of procedures with an unlimited number of applications. Therefore, a sound technical methodology is not one that tries to cover all possible forms of a given procedure, but rather one that identifies and trains the essential mechanism which makes the procedure, in all its forms, possible. Covering all grades from novice to expert, this book is certain to be enthusiastically embraced by any classical guitarist wishing to maximize his technique.

Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios

Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios

Author: Bradford Werner

Publisher:

Published: 2018-12-10

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781790874118

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Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios (2019 Edition). Notation Only with Fingering, String Numbers, and Positions.122 Pages. Includes: Practice Routines, Tips, YouTube Lessons, 100 Open String Exercises, 120 Giuliani Arpeggios, Selected Scales (Major, Minor, 3rds, 6ths, Octaves, 10ths), Slur Exercises, Shifts, Finger Independence, Alignment, Stretch, Barre, Tremolo, Common Harmonics, Speed and Relaxation, and more. This book focuses on essential exercises for the development of classical guitar technique. All the exercises from the headings of the table of contents progress from easy to advanced in a progressive format. Although this is a book of exercises rather than a method, I have included many helpful tips throughout the book to aid students. As with all my materials, the video lessons are an added educational advantage.Intended for beginner to early-advanced classical guitar students (approximately RCM Toronto Grade 1-9). As a basic prerequisite students would have completed both Volume One and Two of my beginner method book series or an equivalent. There are a number of exercises in upper positions that include accidentals, therefore, additional reading experience is required if you wish to study the entire book. The inclusion of fingering, string numbers, and position marks should make the exercises easy to understand. The 100 open string exercises should be very accessible to beginners and advanced students alike.


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Download or read book Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios written by Bradford Werner and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios (2019 Edition). Notation Only with Fingering, String Numbers, and Positions.122 Pages. Includes: Practice Routines, Tips, YouTube Lessons, 100 Open String Exercises, 120 Giuliani Arpeggios, Selected Scales (Major, Minor, 3rds, 6ths, Octaves, 10ths), Slur Exercises, Shifts, Finger Independence, Alignment, Stretch, Barre, Tremolo, Common Harmonics, Speed and Relaxation, and more. This book focuses on essential exercises for the development of classical guitar technique. All the exercises from the headings of the table of contents progress from easy to advanced in a progressive format. Although this is a book of exercises rather than a method, I have included many helpful tips throughout the book to aid students. As with all my materials, the video lessons are an added educational advantage.Intended for beginner to early-advanced classical guitar students (approximately RCM Toronto Grade 1-9). As a basic prerequisite students would have completed both Volume One and Two of my beginner method book series or an equivalent. There are a number of exercises in upper positions that include accidentals, therefore, additional reading experience is required if you wish to study the entire book. The inclusion of fingering, string numbers, and position marks should make the exercises easy to understand. The 100 open string exercises should be very accessible to beginners and advanced students alike.

The Art of Tremolo

The Art of Tremolo

Author: Ioannis Anastassakis

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-04-28

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 160974070X

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Here's yet another book that should be in every serious classical and flamenco guitarist's library; this time, Ioannis Anastassakis (The Art of Rasguedo) eliminatesthe guesswork on how to practice and perform the tremolo technique. The book addresses over 70 different approaches and methods to practice the tremolo with unprecedented advice from some of the greatest classical and flamenco guitaristsincluding: Andres Segovia, John Williams, Sharon Isbin, Christopher Parkening, Pepe Romero, Scott Tennant, David Russell, Narciso Yepes, Stanley Yates, Stepan Rak, Juan Serrano, Manolo Sanlucar, Manolo Franco, Jose AntonioRodriguez, Paco Serrano, and many more


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Download or read book The Art of Tremolo written by Ioannis Anastassakis and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's yet another book that should be in every serious classical and flamenco guitarist's library; this time, Ioannis Anastassakis (The Art of Rasguedo) eliminatesthe guesswork on how to practice and perform the tremolo technique. The book addresses over 70 different approaches and methods to practice the tremolo with unprecedented advice from some of the greatest classical and flamenco guitaristsincluding: Andres Segovia, John Williams, Sharon Isbin, Christopher Parkening, Pepe Romero, Scott Tennant, David Russell, Narciso Yepes, Stanley Yates, Stepan Rak, Juan Serrano, Manolo Sanlucar, Manolo Franco, Jose AntonioRodriguez, Paco Serrano, and many more

Tarrega in Tablature

Tarrega in Tablature

Author: BEN BOLT

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-08-18

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1610655508

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The importance of Francisco Tarrega in the history of the classic guitar is immeasurable. With his original compositions and transcriptions, Tarrega broughtthe classical guitar to new heights by giving it a repertoire of its own and consequently influencing virtually every modern day classical guitarist. In thisvolume, Ben Boldt presents 29 pieces by Tarrega in standard notation and tablature. Titles include: Lagrima; Preludes in G, A, and D major; Danza Mora; Marieta! (Mazurca); Mazurca en sol; Maria; Minuetto; Adelita (Mazurca); Pavana; La Alborada; Capricho Arabe; and many others. Text in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese


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Download or read book Tarrega in Tablature written by BEN BOLT and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-08-18 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of Francisco Tarrega in the history of the classic guitar is immeasurable. With his original compositions and transcriptions, Tarrega broughtthe classical guitar to new heights by giving it a repertoire of its own and consequently influencing virtually every modern day classical guitarist. In thisvolume, Ben Boldt presents 29 pieces by Tarrega in standard notation and tablature. Titles include: Lagrima; Preludes in G, A, and D major; Danza Mora; Marieta! (Mazurca); Mazurca en sol; Maria; Minuetto; Adelita (Mazurca); Pavana; La Alborada; Capricho Arabe; and many others. Text in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese

Select Works of Enrique Granados for Solo Guitar

Select Works of Enrique Granados for Solo Guitar

Author: Elias Barreiro

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-24

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1609745663

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Elias Barreiro has compiled and arranged 15 select works of Enrique Granados for solo classic guitar. Included are selections from six of his pieces for piano. All in standard notation, with the author's suggested fingerings, and tablature.


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Download or read book Select Works of Enrique Granados for Solo Guitar written by Elias Barreiro and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elias Barreiro has compiled and arranged 15 select works of Enrique Granados for solo classic guitar. Included are selections from six of his pieces for piano. All in standard notation, with the author's suggested fingerings, and tablature.

Definitive de Falla

Definitive de Falla

Author: NESTOR AUSQUI

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2013-10-24

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1619114380

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Nestor Ausqui hails from the picturesque Argentinian city of Santa Fe: a robust and vibrant city catering to the arts and culture, most notably music. Definitive de Falla is Ausqui's second book from Mel Bay Publications, following the release of the Nestor Ausqui Collection (MB99894EB). This book and accompanying audio represent an important collection in the classical guitar genre. Guitarists fromaround the world will enjoy Ausqui's faithful attention to detail in the transcriptions, making this book an excellent addition to any guitarist's library.


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Download or read book Definitive de Falla written by NESTOR AUSQUI and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestor Ausqui hails from the picturesque Argentinian city of Santa Fe: a robust and vibrant city catering to the arts and culture, most notably music. Definitive de Falla is Ausqui's second book from Mel Bay Publications, following the release of the Nestor Ausqui Collection (MB99894EB). This book and accompanying audio represent an important collection in the classical guitar genre. Guitarists fromaround the world will enjoy Ausqui's faithful attention to detail in the transcriptions, making this book an excellent addition to any guitarist's library.

The Complete Chopin Mazurkas

The Complete Chopin Mazurkas

Author: STEPHEN ARON

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1609742893

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This collection presents, for the first time, the complete Mazurkas of Frederic Chopin arranged for solo classical guitar. the Mazurka is the only form the composer embraced throughout his lifetime. the distinctive and personal pieces are unimaginably varied and colorful, ranging from brief and vigorous dances to deep and complex extended works. Always achingly melodic and featuring surprising harmonies not evident in his other compositions, the Mazurkas are a true monument to Chopin's genius. These new arrangements were prepared with rigorous fidelity to the originals, while never sacrificing true playability. Careful attention to every detail of execution combined with thorough notes on each piece and the folk dance tradition that inspired them to make this unique offering truly user-friendly. Musically beautiful, idiomatic and accessible, this monumental collection is a breathtaking addition to the guitar repertoire. Written in standard notation only.


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Download or read book The Complete Chopin Mazurkas written by STEPHEN ARON and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection presents, for the first time, the complete Mazurkas of Frederic Chopin arranged for solo classical guitar. the Mazurka is the only form the composer embraced throughout his lifetime. the distinctive and personal pieces are unimaginably varied and colorful, ranging from brief and vigorous dances to deep and complex extended works. Always achingly melodic and featuring surprising harmonies not evident in his other compositions, the Mazurkas are a true monument to Chopin's genius. These new arrangements were prepared with rigorous fidelity to the originals, while never sacrificing true playability. Careful attention to every detail of execution combined with thorough notes on each piece and the folk dance tradition that inspired them to make this unique offering truly user-friendly. Musically beautiful, idiomatic and accessible, this monumental collection is a breathtaking addition to the guitar repertoire. Written in standard notation only.

The Guitarist's Guide to Fingernails

The Guitarist's Guide to Fingernails

Author: RICO DWIGHT STOVER

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1609745949

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Presented in this informative text is a concise, clear picture of the fingernail, its anatomy, what affects its health, how to combat weak nail problems, how to obtain strong, healthy nails and what products to buy. Included is an analysis of all currently available artificial nail systems (acrylics, wraps, gels and glue on tips) with a discussion of the potential health risks involved. the Guitarist's Guide to Fingernails also introduces a revolutionary new artificial nail system that is nontoxic, removable yet effective, with no risks to the health of your natural fingernail. an absolute must for guitarist's of all kinds!


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Download or read book The Guitarist's Guide to Fingernails written by RICO DWIGHT STOVER and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presented in this informative text is a concise, clear picture of the fingernail, its anatomy, what affects its health, how to combat weak nail problems, how to obtain strong, healthy nails and what products to buy. Included is an analysis of all currently available artificial nail systems (acrylics, wraps, gels and glue on tips) with a discussion of the potential health risks involved. the Guitarist's Guide to Fingernails also introduces a revolutionary new artificial nail system that is nontoxic, removable yet effective, with no risks to the health of your natural fingernail. an absolute must for guitarist's of all kinds!

J. S. Bach for Electric Guitar

J. S. Bach for Electric Guitar

Author: JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-02-16

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1619115670

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Unlike many Bach editions for guitar, these transcriptions are meant to be performed using a pick. Although a few of the pieces may be played on a standard acoustic guitar, most require an electric guitar or a guitar with a cutaway.All pieces are in the original keys and their ranges may require notes as high as the twenty-second fret. Written in notation and tablature, these six pieces makegreat sight reading exercises. The included online audio will prove an asset inlearning these often challenging pieces. Includes access to online audio


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Download or read book J. S. Bach for Electric Guitar written by JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike many Bach editions for guitar, these transcriptions are meant to be performed using a pick. Although a few of the pieces may be played on a standard acoustic guitar, most require an electric guitar or a guitar with a cutaway.All pieces are in the original keys and their ranges may require notes as high as the twenty-second fret. Written in notation and tablature, these six pieces makegreat sight reading exercises. The included online audio will prove an asset inlearning these often challenging pieces. Includes access to online audio