Author: Jan-Peter Herbst Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1009059947 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 172
Book Description
Virtuosos in the 21st century are exploring ways to expand standard playing techniques in a climate expecting ever-higher levels of perfection, supported by technological advances such as extended-range guitars. This Element examines the development and current state of virtuosic rock guitar in terms of playing, technology, and culture.
Author: Matt Smith Publisher: Alfred Music ISBN: 9781457439599 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
This book takes the mystery out of playing fast. Finger independence, relaxation techniques, strength building, picking technique, dexerity and endurance are just some of the topics covered. Develop your ultimate velocity with the help of this easy, fun-to-read technical manual. Contains all of the essential exercises needed for mastering rapid-fire guitar playing. The recording demonstrates all of the examples at slow and fast tempos.
Author: Theodosios Kosmidis Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1329971655 Category : Languages : en Pages : 52
Book Description
The purpose of this book is to help the student develop physical technique, muscle memory, better time and rhythm.Through all this exercises the student can create his own exercises and expand his skills even more.This is my personal insight to guitarist's technique. Technique isn't about playing fast. Technique, in my opinion, is the mean to execute effortlessly your musical ideas.
Author: Stefan Engeser Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1461423597 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 245
Book Description
The concept of Flow was first explained by Csikszentmihalyi (1975), described as an “optimal experience,” he noted that artists were entirely caught up in their projects, working feverishly to finish them and then lose all interest in their work after completion. The incentive lies in the act of creativity itself. The person feels optimally challenged while totally immersed in the activity. At the heart of flow research is the motivational aspect of this experience. Flow motivates people to carry out certain activities repeatedly, seeking a challenge in the act and looking to improve their skills and abilities. In this book, this motivational aspect will be imbedded in and related to other theories of (intrinsic) motivation and empirical work on flow and performance. The book provides a review of the current flow research, with a focus on rigorous analysis on methodology. The author takes the time to present methodological aspects in flow research to qualify empirical work. In addition, this volume presents neuropsychological considerations and empirical correlates of flow experiences. The work also describes various theoretical integrations of the different paths being taken within the field of flow research. It presents what has been learned since the beginning of flow research, what is still open, and how the mission to understand and foster flow experience research should continue.
Author: Corinna Peifer Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030534685 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 460
Book Description
This second edition provides a review of the current flow research. The first, thoroughly revised and extended, part of the book, addresses basic concepts, correlates, conditions and consequences of flow experience. This includes the developments of the flow model, methods to measure flow, its physiological correlates, personality factors involved in the emergence of flow, social flow, the relationship of flow with performance and wellbeing, but also possible negative consequences of flow. The second, completely new, part of the book addresses flow in diverse contexts, in particular, work, development, sports, music and arts, and human computer interaction. As such, the book provides a broad overview on the current state of flow research – from the basics to specific contexts of application. It presents what has been learned since the beginning of flow research, what is still open, and how the mission to understand and foster flow should continue. The book addresses researchers and students who are interested in flow, as well as practitioners who seek for sound research on flow in their field of expertise.
Author: Desi Serna Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119022886 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 216
Book Description
Improve your guitar-playing rhythm, feel, and timing If you want to improve your timing, sharpen your technique, orget inspired by new ideas, Guitar Rhythm & Technique ForDummies breaks down the basics of reading, counting, strumming,and picking rhythms on guitar to make you an ace on the axe in notime. With the help of this friendly guide, you'll learn to playexamples of eighth and sixteenth note rhythms—includingcommon strum patterns heard in popular music—to improve yourguitar rhythm, feel, and timing. Plus, access to audio downloadsand online video lessons complement the coverage presented in thebook, giving you the option of supplementing your reading withadditional visual and audio learning. There's no denying that guitar is one of the coolest musicalinstruments on the planet. Okay, perhaps undeniably thecoolest. Whether you bow at the feet of Chuck Berry, KeithRichards, the Edge, or Eddie Van Halen, they all have one thing incommon: they make it look incredibly, naturally easy! However,anyone who's actually picked up a guitar knows that masteringrhythm and technique is something that takes a lot ofpractice—not to mention good coaching. Luckily, GuitarRhythm & Technique For Dummies makes your aspirations toplay guitar like the pros attainable with loads of helpfulstep-by-step instruction on everything from mastering hammer-ons,pull-offs, and slides to perfecting your picking—andbeyond. Covers strum patterns, articulations, picking techniques, andmore Showcases musical styles such as pop, rock, blues, folk, andfunk Includes techniques for playing with both your right and lefthand Provides access to online audio tracks and video instruction soyou can master the concepts and techniques presented in thebook Whether you're new to guitar or an advanced player looking toimprove your musical timing and skills, Guitar Rhythm &Technique For Dummies quickly gets you in the groove before therhythm gets you.
Author: RICARDO IZNAOLA Publisher: Mel Bay Publications ISBN: 1619115360 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 170
Book Description
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
Author: Jason Earls Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0615159583 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 142
Book Description
This book covers almost every guitar technique used by modern guitar virtuosos and explains them in simple terms anyone can understand. Topics include arpeggios, finger tapping, artificial and muted harmonics, exotic scales and chords, modes, "outside" playing, and more, along with never before published methods such as the "wah-wham" technique, unorthodox tremolo bar manipulations, and out-of-the-box thinking exercises. Extensive musical examples are provided in tablature form, no traditional music reading skills necessary. Topics tangential to guitar playing yet still of interest to guitarists are also included, such as how to find band members, taking care of your hands, how to get gigs, and more. The author draws upon his 20 years of guitar playing experience to provide genuine "insider" information, much of which has never appeared elsewhere. Guitarists of all levels will find a plethora of knowledge within this book to dramatically improve their proficiency on the instrument.
Author: Christian J. Triola Publisher: Tenterhook Books ISBN: Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 71
Book Description
Want to know the secret to great guitar playing? It all starts with strong technique and a good set of warm-ups. You’ve started learning a song you love. You’ve practiced and practiced, but for some reason it’s not sounding like you want it to. Sound familiar? If so, the problem isn’t a lack of talent or dedication; it’s the fact that your fingers aren’t doing what you’re telling them to. The best way to overcome that problem is with a strong set of warm-up exercises. Once you can control every movement, you can go beyond playing the so-called right notes and instead start playing what you feel. Improve your dexterity, finger strength, and timing Finger strength and dexterity is something that develops naturally over time, but having a great set of warm-up exercises can get your fingers in shape much more quickly. Technique Master has everything you need to get you started adding meaningful warm-ups to your practice routine. 53 Warm-Up Exercises Designed to: • Build Coordination • Avoid injury • Improve your alternate picking skills • Increase your speed and accuracy • Improve your timing Great for new and experienced players If you are new to the guitar, this step-by-step approach to warming-up will help you build the strength and coordination you need to play more accurately than ever before. If you’ve been playing for a while, working on your technique will keep your fingers in shape, ready to take on any new challenge! Bonus Content! • How to Tune Your Guitar • Introduction to Tablature • Introduction to Reading Guitar Music • How to Use a Metronome Why Wait? Click to order your copy and see the difference a good warm-up can make in your playing!
Author: BRYAN TOWNSEND Publisher: Mel Bay Publications ISBN: 1609740599 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 56
Book Description
This book will help you develop a more confident, relaxed, and reliable technique. Primarily for those who play nylon-string guitar-classic, flamenco, jazz, and folk. This book can also be used by acoustic and electric players.
Author: Jan-Peter Herbst
Author: Matt Smith
Author: Theodosios Kosmidis
Author: Stefan Engeser
Author: Corinna Peifer
Author: Desi Serna
Author: RICARDO IZNAOLA
Author: Jason Earls
Author: Christian J. Triola
Author: BRYAN TOWNSEND