Manuel M. Ponce y la guitarra

Manuel M. Ponce y la guitarra

Author: Corazón Otero

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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Si la música de Manuel M. Ponce es de belleza infinita, su vida no es menos bella y apasionada. La autora dedicó varios años a investigar el paso sobre la tierra de este fecundo y magistral compositor y así logró producir la presente biografía que deleitará por la cantidad de anécdotas y datos que contiene no sólo a sus innumerables admiradores, sino a todo lector.


Masters of the Plectrum Guitar

Masters of the Plectrum Guitar

Author: William Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1609740297

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This landmark book of music for the plectrum style jazz guitar took years to compile, write and edit. It contains some of the greatest solos and duets ever written and performed on the plectrum or flatpicked guitar, including works by Carl Kress, Dick McDonough, George Van Eps, Bucky Pizzarelli, George Barnes, Eddie Lang, George M Smith, Al Valenti, Mel Bay, Frank Victor, Harry Volpe, Carmen Mastren, Oscar Moore, Mundell Lowe, Tony Mottola, Al Hendrickson, and Cal Collins. All solos are in notation and tablature while the duets are shown in standard notation only.


A Concise History of the Classic Guitar

A Concise History of the Classic Guitar

Author: Graham Wade

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 160974280X

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A Concise History of the Classic Guitar by Graham Wade, one of the foremost international writers on the guitar, explores the history of the instrument from the 16th century to the present day. This compact assessment of five centuries of fretted instruments cover the vihuela in Spain, the history of four-course and five-course guitars, the evolution of tablature, and developments in the six-string guitar in the 19th century. the work also charts the contribution of leading composers, performers and luthiers of the 20th century, and evaluates the influence of Segovia, Llobet, Pujol, Presti, Bream, Williams, etc., among the world's famous guitarists. This book, intended for the general public and guitar students of all ages, is the first interpretative history of the classic guitar to be published in the 21st century, and will be eagerly welcomed by all lovers of the instrument.


Manuel María Ponce

Manuel María Ponce

Author: Jorge Barrón Corvera

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13:

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Students and scholars alike need look no further than this book for a thorough examination of the life and works of Mexican composer Manuel M. Ponce. It is the first major Bio-Bibliographic work on Ponce with cross-references carefully placed throughout to provide ease in navigation and research. All information is carefully and clearly documented to accurately represent Ponce's vast body of work. Whether interest lies in the man behind the music or the music itself, the book gives readers everything needed to go deeper into studying and understanding this prolific composer. Opening with a concise, yet full biography of Ponce, this work contains bibliographic information on most writings by and about the composer. A complete works catalogue is included along with a comprehensive discography of commercially produced recordings. Old and rare material noted here will be of particular interest to musicians and scholars of Mexican music.


A New Look at Segovia, His Life, His Music, Volume 1

A New Look at Segovia, His Life, His Music, Volume 1

Author: Graham Wade

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-03-31

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 1619115794

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A scholarly edition of over 500 pages written to explore and evaluate Andres Segovia's achievements. Volume One contains a biography of the years of 1893 -1957 and focuses on Segovia's renditions of Renaissance, Baroque and Classical masterpieces by Narvaez, Frescobaldi, Bach, Scarlatti and Sor


Grace Like a River

Grace Like a River

Author: Christopher Parkening

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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This book details Christopher Parkening's rise to fame as one of the world's preeminent virtuosos of the classical guitar—and everything it cost him to get there. In spite of his enormous success, he discovered that without true meaning and purpose, all his worldly accomplishments were empty and unsatisfying. Grace Like a Riveris the story of a young man, filled with determination and drive, who was willing to sacrifice everything in order to achieve the highest level of excellence. It is also the story of how God pursued Christopher Parkening in order to give him eternal hope. Special limited-time value: CD of guitar selections by Mr. Parkening included in book.


Julio S Sagreras Guitar Lessons

Julio S Sagreras Guitar Lessons

Author: Julio S. SAGRERAS

Publisher:

Published: 2016-01-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780786695386

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The guitar lessons of Julio Sagreras are among the most universally used collections of guitar music and represent a milestone in didactic guitar literature. This book, which includes the first three volumes of the original six-volume series, is an ideal introduction to classical guitar playing as well as to LatinAmerican guitar music. Text written in English and Spanish with French and German translations in an appendix at the back of the book


A New Look at Segovia, His Life, His Music, Volume 2

A New Look at Segovia, His Life, His Music, Volume 2

Author: Graham Wade

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2018-09-26

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 1619115883

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This second comprehensive and scholarly volume of over 500 pages on the life and work of Andres Segovia contains a biography of the years 1958-1987 and focuses on Segovia's rendition of Spanish/Romantic and Contemporary/Neo-Classical masterpieces by Tárrega, Albeniz, Granados, Llobet and Ponce. A special appendix in each volume presents the original scores for the Segovia editions discussed in the text, some of which have never been published, as well as modern editions of these pieces. Includes access to an online audio recording by Gerard Garno.