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First published in 1980, Traditions of the Classical Guitar has been described as the first book to examine in detail the many traditions of one of today's most popular instruments. With its central focus on Andres Segovia's pioneering work in establishing the guitar as an international concert instrument, it goes on to examine in detail its subsequent developments with reference to great artists such as Bream, Williams, Diaz and Yepes.Traditions of the Classical Guitar continues to be a classic of twentieth-century guitar scholarship, offering a challenging assessment to perceptions of the guitar's progress throughout the ages. It is also a timely reminder of the glorious years of Segovia's concert career between 1909 and 1987; Segovia himself said of the work: "e;Graham Wade has shown his love for the guitar from the first page to the last; true love and understanding"e;.

(Book). We proudly present the fifth edition of Maurice J. Summerfield's highly acclaimed ultimate reference book on the classical guitar. This brand new book features all the original biographical entries updated with new photographs where applicable, plus 100 new biographical entries in the players, composers and makers section for a total of over 485. This new edition gives the reader a full and clear picture of the classical guitar's development since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Also included are informative sections on composers, scholars, flamenco guitarists and guitar makers. The book's collection of several hundred photographs is the most complete to be published in one volume. There are extensive listings of the most important classical guitar recordings. The final section, Sources of Supply, guides readers to where they can obtain the books, recordings, music and magazines listed in the book. Without a doubt, this new edition will be the essential work of reference on the subject of classical guitar for years to come! "My sincere congratulations to Maurice Summerfield." Andres Segovia

The last of the Spanish Romantics, composer, conductor, and impresario Federico Moreno Torroba (1891-1982) left his mark on virtually every aspect of Spanish musical culture during a career which spanned six decades, and saw tremendous political and cultural upheavals. Federico Moreno Torroba: A Musical Life in Three Acts explores not only his life and work, but also the relationship of his music to the cultural milieu in which he moved.

"Suitable for advanced level students, this handbook is the highest grade in a series of handbooks intended primarily for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in classical guitar playing. However, even if you do not intend to take an examination, given the handbooks wide content of musical repertoire and extensive educational material, it provides an expertly structured, comprehensive resource for studying classical guitar. This book will help you enhance your playing, enabling you to: Develop all aspects of your playing and achieve your full potential as a guitarist. Extend your musical repertoire with pieces from a wide range of styles and periods. Improve your sight reading and aural abilities so that you can learn pieces more easily. Increase your knowledge of music theory and learn about the historical context of the pieces youre playing. The handbook contains all the required Grade 8 pieces, scales, chords and arpeggios, as well as sections on musical knowledge, sightreading and aural awareness i.e. everything you need for this grade. Includes pieces by Turina, Brouwer, Weiss, Mertz, Tarrega, Sor, Carulli and J.S. Bach."