This book presents a practical step-by-step approach to fingerstyle guitar arranging technique.Two paths are methodically introduced:1.) A description of the technical resources used in solo arranging, with examples in standard notation and tablature plus their respective online audio recordings.2.) An explanation of how these resources might be applied, along with the interpretive criteria needed to achieve maximum musical expression.At the end of the book, all resources are combined in a complete fingered arrangement of the medieval melody, "Scarborough Fair” with an analysis that reflects all aspects of the arranging process. Includes access to online audio.
Contents
Before You Begin
How To Transpose
BEGINNING TO ARRANGE MUSIC
CREATING AN INTRO, INTERLUDE OR CODA
ACCOMPANIMENT TECHNIQUES
COMBINING ACCOMPANIMENT TECHNIQUES
PLAYING WITH MELODIES: HARMONIZATION AND VARIATION
USING HARMONICS
ALTERING THE HARMONY
SUMMARY: ARRANGING, STEP BY STEP
“SCARBOROUGH FAIR” – FINGERSTYLE SOLO
ANALYSIS OF TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES USED IN THE SOLO ARRANGEMENT
ANALYSIS OF THE SOLO ARRANGEMENT OF “SCARBOROUGH FAIR”
ARRANGING FOR GUITAR DUO
“SCARBOROUGH FAIR” – DUET ARRANGEMENT
ANALYSIS OF TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES USED
ANALYSIS OF SETTING FOR TWO GUITARS
APPENDIX: TEMPLATE FOR SONG ANALYSIS
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Create Fingerstyle Guitar Arrangements