The Classical Guitar Book - A Complete History (Softcover)
by John Morrish
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Author: John MorrishBrand: Backbeat Books
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-09-01
ISBN: 0879307250
Number of pages: 126
Publisher: Backbeat Books
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- Published by Backbeat Books 126 Pages
- A Complete History edited by John Morrish
- Author: John Morrish
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Book Review: Read this book before you buy a classical guitar
Summary: 5 Stars
A mouthwatering book for any amateur classical guitarist. Large paperback format with fold-out double pages to enable full length illustrations of historic classical guitars. The book is in the form of a series of essays by several writers on the early development of the guitar, on guitar construction, and detailed chapters on the leading guitar makers from Antonio Torres to the present day. These are illustrated by watercolour sketches of the luthiers (guitar makers) and of the guitars. There are text boxes about the leading classical guitarists and their (changing) guitar preferences over the years, and even details about which guitars were used on which records or CD's - Julian Bream played two Bouchets on "Popular Classics for the Spanish Guitar" (one was stolen from the trunk of his car), a Rubio on "Twentieth Century Guitar" and on more recent discs a Romanillos.
Recommended background reading for any student about to buy an expensive instrument. Apart from anything else it unravels the intricacies of the Ramirez dynasty!
Summary of The Classical Guitar Book - A Complete History (Softcover)
Offering essays by the worldÃ?s top experts in a full-color, coffee-table quality book, this is the first work to tell the complete story of the classical guitar and its repertoire, players and makers - from its 19th century European roots to modern international interpretations. This handsome softcover volume features lavish photography of classical guitars made by the best luthiers in the world. Additional essays cover use of the classical guitar in pop muisc, different playing and teaching techniques, the collectorsÃ? market, and the science of the guitar. It also features profiles of legendary artists such as AndrÂ?s Segovia, Julian Bream and John Williams, plus a full discography, a glossary, an index, a bibliography, and a guitar measurement chart.History & Criticism Books
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