The Rhetoric of Ornament: Embellishment and Affekt in the Baroque
The Rhetoric of Ornament: Embellishment and Affekt in the Baroque For the Baroque musician, the score was…
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The Invisible Orchestra: Mastering Guitar Timbre and Sonic Painting
The Invisible Orchestra: Mastering Timbre and Sonic Painting For the concert guitarist, the instrument is a chameleon….
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The Masterclass: Rhetoric, Eloquence and the Vocal Guitar
The Masterclass: Rhetoric, Eloquence, and the Vocal Guitar The guitar is, by definition, an “evanescent” instrument. Unlike…
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The Soul of the Work: Musical Aesthetics and Guitar Interpretation
The Soul of the Work: Musical Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Interpretation A score is a static…
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The Architecture of Listening: Classical Music Forms Explained
The Architecture of Listening: Form and Structure in the Classical Period In the 18th century, composers such…
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The Grammar of Sound: Scales, Circle of Fifths & Harmony
The Grammar of Sound: Scales, Cycles, and the Magic of Function If music were a city, scales…
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Music Theory for Guitarists: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
The Sound Map: Music Theory Applied to the Guitar Music does not happen in a vacuum; it…