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 the Guitar 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 structure of the book reflects the composer's own intuition by addressing suchquestions as: How is the guitar constructed? What does successful guitar music look like? How is the guitar played? How does 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 examining the 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 and seasoned Guitar composers. 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.

A concise yet comprehensive survey of 20th Century music for both students and the general public. Written by Graham Hearn who states my aim has been to highlight where composers have pushed boundaries stretched our credibility and shown such leaps of imagination as to make us remember that the 20th Century is possibly the most extraordinary of them all. A concise yet comprehensive survey of 20th Century music for both students and the general public. Written by Graham Hearn who states 'my aim has been to highlight where composers have pushed boundaries stretched ourcredibility and shown such leaps of imagination as to make us remember that the 20th Century is possibly the most extraordinary of them all.'

Resonator Guitar Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart is a fantastic visual reference for any Guitar enthusiast. Resonator Guitar Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart includes complete anatomy of the instrument for bottleneck and lap style playing. The dimensions of the WallChart are 89cm x 61cm. Resonator Guitar Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart is a fantastic visual reference for any Guitar enthusiast. Resonator Guitar Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart includes complete anatomy of theinstrument for bottleneck and lap style playing. The dimensions of the WallChart are 89cm x 61cm.

Mandolin Anatomy and Mechanics is a comprehensive visual map of the mandolin. The poster includes a large diagram of the instrument and detailed views of its components. Descriptions of all the major parts explain their functions. The Mandolin Anatomy And Mechanics Wall Chart is a fantastic visual chart for any one interested in Mandolin. This brilliant poster shows you all internal and external components of a Mandolin as wellas descriptions of all the major parts and an explanation of how they work. The dimensions of the WallChart are 89cm x 61cm.

A concise booklet which presents a complete practicing methodology for guitarists. Topics discussed include the concepts of inner and outer poise issues affecting practice visualization and much more. A concise booklet which presents a complete practicing methodology for guitarists. Topics discussed include the concepts of inner and outer poise issues affecting practice visualization and much more.