The Art of Classical Guitar Playing (The Art of Series)

Not a "method" in the traditional sense, this book explains what happens in the finest classical guitar playing and what in turn the student can do to mold his or her playing to that ideal. Preface -- The Principle Of Functional Tension : Dysfunctional Tension ; Functional Tension ; Leverage From The Fingers ; Seating ; Conclusions -- The Left Hand : Mechanics Of Left-hand Position ; The Bar (barré, Capotasto, Cejilla) ; Principles Of Movement (i): The Role Of The Arm ; Dexterity Of The Fingers ; Principles Of Movement (ii): The Role Of Anticipation -- Right-hand Position : Dysfunctional Tensions Of The Hand ; Forming The Position ; Engaging The Nails ; Thumb Position ; Engaging The Thumbnail ; The Value Of Preparation -- Nail Filing : The Thumbnail ; The Filing Process ; Nail Care -- Articulation -- Coordination And Velocity : Scales ; Velocity In Scales ; Chords ; Homophonic And Contrapuntal Textures -- Expressive Devices : Slurs As Accent ; Vibrato ; Right-hand Flourishes ; Grace, Emphasis, Closure ; Rasgueado -- The Art Of Classical Guitar Playing : Refinement Of Tone ; Contrast Of Tone Color ; Control Of Rhythm ; Developing The Line: Thinking Upbeats ; Expressive Nuances: Segovia's Example -- Appendix: A Practice Checklist. Charles Duncan. Bibliography: P. [125]-128.