David Leisner

Playing with Ease (eBook, PDF)

A Healthy Approach to Guitar Technique

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Playing with Ease is a book about ergonomic technique for the guitar, as well as other instruments. Renowned classical guitarist David Leisner offers an introduction to the basic anatomy of movement, advice on relieving unnecessary tension, pioneering ideas about engaging large muscles, and tips for practicing and concert preparation.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780190693329
• Artikelnr.: 54561455

Autorenporträt

David Leisner has a multi-faceted career as an electrifying performing artist, a distinguished composer, and a master teacher. "Among the finest guitarists of all time" (American Record Guide), Leisner has recorded for the Azica, Naxos, Telarc and Koch labels, and has a concert DVD published by Mel Bay. David Leisner has premiered works by many important composers and has been a pioneer in the rediscovery of 19th-century guitar composers, Mertz and Matiegka. His own compositions are performed, recorded and published worldwide. He is currently the Chair of the Guitar Department at the Manhattan School of Music. Visit www.davidleisner.com for more information.

Inhaltsangabe

CONTENTS
Photo and illustration credits
Acknowledgements
About the Companion Website
Preface
Chapter 1 Your Body and Your Instrument: General Principles
Chapter 2 Your Body and Your Instrument: Specifics
Chapter 3 Basic Right-Hand Mechanics
Chapter 4 Basic Left-hand Mechanics
Chapter 5 How to Play with the Large Muscles
Chapter 6 Suggestions for Relaxed and Effective Practice
Chapter 7 Preparing for a Concert
Index
Photo and Illustration Credits
Photos by Simon Powis - simonpowisphotography.com
Illustrations by Jay Kauffman