Masters, Martha A. - Reaching The Next Level
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Masters, Martha A. - Reaching The Next Level

Catalogue No: MLB21173
ArrangementGuitar (Classical)
ComposerMartha A. Masters
Product FormatSheet Music
£18.99
Typically dispatched in 2-3 working days
LanguageEnglish
Pages96
ISBN9780786679812 (0786679816)

A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists, addressing technical and musical issues. Any serious student of classical guitar will appreciate this book which covers topics often heard in a lesson, but seldom covered in a book, with appropriate repertoire provided. Topics covered include technical control, study habits, crafting interpretations, tone production, performance anxiety, and much more.Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections, as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study. Includes thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire to allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reachthe next level in their playing.- A guide for intermediate and advanced classical guitarists, addressing technical and musical issues- Topics covered include technical control, study habits, crafting interpretations, tone production, performance anxiety, and much more.- Students and teachers alike will appreciate the varied repertoire selections, as well as the annotated repertoire list included for further study.- Thoughtful discussion of each topic and careful choice of repertoire allow guitarists to overcome obstacles and reach the next level in their playing.

Contents

  1. Developing Critical Listening Skills
  2. Develop Your Concentration
  3. Have a Thorough Understanding of the Material
  4. Listen at a Pace That Allows You to Hear the Details
  5. Keep an Open Mind
  6. Be Detail Oriented
  7. Listen Critically to Others
  8. Listen Critically to Yourself
  9. The Basics of Good Technique
  10. Sitting Position
  11. Right-Hand Technique
  12. Left-Hand Technique
  13. Learning New Repertoire with Good Study Habits
  14. Gain a General Understanding of the Piece
  15. Divide and Conquer
  16. Getting It Performance Ready
  17. Spot Practicing
  18. Keep the Quality of Learning at a High Level
  19. Gaining Control of Your Technique
  20. Relax
  21. Have a Clear Goal in Your Technical Exercises
  22. Do What Works for You
  23. Etruscan Prelude No. 1, by Reginald Smith Brindle
  24. Sueo, by Jos? Vias
  25. Fundamentals of Strong Playing at Any Level
  26. Playing with a Consistent, Beautiful Tone
  27. Great Nails
  28. Consistent Hand Position
  29. Follow Through
  30. Allegro moderato, from Five Vignettes, by Atanas Ourkouzounov
  31. Controlling Tempo
  32. Don't Use Rubato as an Excuse
  33. Pulse or Death (of the Performance)
  34. Allegro, from Partita No. IV, by Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello
  35. Recuerdo triste, by Jos? Broc?
  36. Playing Truly Legato
  37. Test the Right Hand
  38. Test the Left Hand
  39. Cantabile, from Cinq etudes faciles, ou presque, by Simone Iannarelli
  40. Etude No. 7, by Napol?on Coste
  41. Expanding Your Interpretive Skills
  42. Determining Phrases and Breathing
  43. Sing It
  44. Overt Breathing
  45. Introduction and Andante, by Jos? Vias
  46. Meditando, from Preludios Po?ticos, by Jaime Zenamon
  47. Crafting Your Interpretation: Dynamics & Colors
  48. Mythical Magical Moment Interpretations
  49. Start Interpreting Early
  50. Study the Game
  51. Know the Score, Discover the Music
  52. Improvise Interpretations
  53. Have No Fear
  54. Prelude No. 5, by Francisco T?rrega
  55. Making Informed Fingering Choices
  56. What Factors Can Motivate Fingering Choices?
  57. What Motivates Your Fingering Choices?
  58. String Damping
  59. Accidental Dissonance
  60. Cross String Interference
  61. Melodic Lines versus Arpeggios
  62. Sympathetic Vibrations
  63. Bolero, by Juli?n Arcas
  64. Articulations
  65. Experiment with Ideas
  66. Create a Plan
  67. Cure Accidental Accents
  68. Capriccio, from Partita No. X, by Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello
  69. Vibrato
  70. Use Vibrato Deliberately and Consistently
  71. Practice Vibrato as a Technique
  72. Berceuse, by Napol?on Coste
  73. Discovering the Soul of the Piece
  74. Listen to the Great Interpreters
  75. Know Your History
  76. Don't Let Your Knowledge Clog Your Process
  77. Merengue, by Frantz Cass?us
  78. Valseana, by Sergio Assad
  79. Tying It All Together
  80. Improving Your Sight-Reading
  81. Know Where the Notes Are
  82. Pre-Read
  83. Play Slowly
  84. Get the Main Idea
  85. Read Ahead
  86. Coping with Performance Anxiety
  87. Physical Effects of Anxiety
  88. Mental Effects of Anxiety
  89. Be Prepared
  90. Be Positive
  91. Keep Performing
  92. What It Takes To Succeed ? and What Is Success?
  93. What Is Your Definition of Success?
  94. If You Want to be a Professional?
  95. They Have to Know You to Hire You
  96. Don't Wait for the Phone to Ring
  97. Compete to be Heard
  98. Reaching the Next Level
  99. Selected Annotated Bibliography
  100. Medium Level Difficulty Repertoire
  101. Technique Books
  102. Music for Sight Reading
  103. Books on Various Musical Subjects
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