Pumping Nylon -- Complete: The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook (Book & Online Audio & Video): The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook, Second Edition

Description

Upon its first publication in 1995, Pumping Nylon became an instant classic and a must-have technique handbook for all classical guitarists---and many guitarists of other styles as well. This complete edition includes additional early intermediate through advanced repertoire. Scott Tennant's encouraging style, sense of humor, and unique approach to technical training helped Pumping Nylon gain countless devotees throughout the world. At the heart of Pumping Nylon is the famous Daily Warm-Up Routine, which includes 11 clever, helpful exercises to get both hands in shape and ready to play while also improving your technical skills. These invaluable technique lessons are supplemented by Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies, Tarrega arpeggio studies, and music examples from Bach, Turina, and Rodrigo. In addition, original compositions by guitar luminaries Brian Head and Andrew York reinforce the material while also providing concert-worthy repertoire. This second edition of Pumping Nylon Complete incorporates even more great material with new pieces by Evan Hirschelman, Guiliani's Left Hand Studies, Op. 1 , and new technical exercises in tremolo and balancing chord voicings. The music engravings have been improved for easier readability, and a brand-new correlating video, available to download or stream, has been included. If Pumping Nylon Complete is already in your library, it's time to upgrade to this second edition, which is even better than the original. If you are just now discovering Scott Tennant's masterpiece, this is a great opportunity to jump on board and start enjoying this classic. Your practice routine and technical prowess will improve, and you'll have fun as you learn. Complete Second Edition Features * All of the original complete edition content, including easy to advanced repertoire * Three new performance pieces * Giuliani's Left-Hand Studies, Op. 1 * New lessons and exercises * Improved music engravings * An updated, high-definition video to stream or download Review: Demanding practice book - A demanding workout book for the classical guitarist with good advice on how to approach practice sessions alongside exacting drills. Review: Material looks great but Audio Download near Impossible - Like all Alfred.com products the music books have great material and instructions but downloading the audio/video files to be able to listen/watch offline have always been a nightmare. You have to download their app (Purple Media player) and download mp3's from within it. Which NEVER WORKS! You are left in a download queue forever. Everything is so well hidden on their web site and app that you are forced to be constantly online to listen or watch the appropriate instructions. Every music book I've bought from them is the same. Their web site and app is designed to be an absolute pain in the neck!! And I've been using computers since the days of punch cards...That my gripe. HOWEVER, as stated above the material in the book and the online videos (nearly 4 hours) are second to none. I have found material and technical solutions I've never found elsewhere. It really is a treasure trove of information and examples. A really wonderful book!!!