Part three teaches the student to form clear and accurate concepts of music expression. It also teaches the guitarist how to perform in public with accuracy and confidence. The book is filled with carefully graded original exercises and pieces. Written in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio that follows examples in the book.
Contents
Introduction
Approaching Expressive Interpretation
The Expressive Musician
Expression and Technique
Regarding Early Music
The Basis of Expressive Playing Enhancing and Creating Musical Contrast
Expression and the Score
Beginning to Play Expressively: Observing Melodic Contour
The Moving and Shaping Forces of Music
Attractions
Rhythmic Attraction
Melodic Attraction
Harmonic Attraction
Organizing Rhythmic Contrasts: Note-Grouping and Phrasing
The Figure
The Phrase
Defining Note-Grouping and Phrasing
Rubato
Upbeat Grouping
Downbeat Grouping
Summary
Questions for Review
Approaching Expression through Vocalization
Applying Note-Grouping and Phrasing
Applying Rubato and Dynamics
Further Application of Upbeat Grouping
Creating Mood and Spirit
Note-Grouping in Quadruple Meter
Pieces for Study
The Cause of Performance Anxiety
Evaluating Your Situation
Regarding Technique and Memorization
Approaching Performance Development
Performance Anxiety and Negative Concerns
Dealing with Errors During Performance
Replacing Negative Concerns with Positive Concerns