The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook By Scott Tennant Second Edition Includes:* All of the original content* Three new performance pieces* Giuliani's Left-Hand Etudes, Op. 1* New lessons and exercises* Improved music engravingsUpon its first publication in 1995, Pumping Nylon became an instant classic and must-have technique handbook for all classical guitarists, and many players of other styles as well. Scott Tennant's encouraging style, sense of humor, and unique approach to technical training have garnered Pumping Nylon devotees throughout the world. At the heart of it all is the famous "Daily Warm-Up Routine," which includes 11 clever, helpful exercises to get both hands in shape and ready to play while improving your technical skills. The invaluable lessons in technique are supplemented by Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies, Tarrega arpeggio studies, and examples from music by 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 new, improved second edition of Pumping Nylon incorporates even more great material with new pieces by Evan Hirschelman, Guiliani's Left Hand Etudes, Op. 1, and new technical exercises in tremolo and balancing chord voicings. The music engravings have been improved for easier reading, and all of the media is available online! If Pumping Nylon is already part of your library, it's time for an upgrade!Pumping Nylon (Second Edition) is even better than the original. If you're just now finding Scott Tennant's masterpiece, this is a great opportunity to jump on board and start enjoying this classic book. Your practice routine and technical prowess will improve, and you'll have fun as you learn. Title Contents Author's Preface Editor's Preface Some Do's and Don'ts About the Hands About the Body About Holding the Guitar--The Triangle The Left Hand Finger Placement and Accuracy Pressure and Release Pressure/Release Exercise Finger Exchange Ascending Slurs (Hammer-ons) Descending Slurs (Pull-offs) Descending Slurs (Pull-offs) Finger Independence #1 #2 #3 - Opposing Motion #4 - Horizontal Character Builders #5 - Odair's Favorite Drill #6 - "The Spider" The Barre Weight vs Pressure Being Selective Summing It All Up "Quadrivial Quandary" by Andrew York--A Four-Voice Study for the Left Hand "Fanfare"--A Slur Study by Brian Head "May the Notes Be with You,"--A Slur Study by Evan Hirschelman 1st Movement 2nd Movement Giuliani's Left Hand Etudes, Op 1 The Right Hand Tone Production Nail Length and Shape Nail Length Nail Types Shaping the Nails Angle and Placement Rest Stroke (Apoyando) Position The Movement Planting Pressure Release Free Stroke (Tirando) Right-Hand Finger Independence Walking Variations: Arpeggios from Tarrega's The Complete Technical Studies The Thumb Shaping the Nail Develop That Thumb! Balance in Chords Balancing Act Flamenco Techniques What Else Can the Thumb Do? Soleares Falseta Alzapua Alzapua Falseta Rasgueados Some Practical Applications from Turina's "Sevillana" from Turina's "Ráfaga" from Rodrigo's "Concerto de Aranjuez, 2nd Movement" Daily Warm-Up Routine: The Core of Pumping Nylon Left-Hand Walking--#1, #2 & #3 #1 #2 #3 Ascending Slurs--#4 #4 Descending Slurs--#5 Triplet--#6 Fixed-Finger Exercises--#7 & #8 #5 #6 Fixed-Finger Exercises--#7 & #8 #7 #8 Right-Hand Walking--#9 Two-Finger Rasgueados--#10 #9 #10 Tremolo Psychological Outlook Exercises Exercises 1--3 Exercise 4 Exercises 5--10 Exercise 11 Lopsided Tremolos "Chant" by Brian Head--A Tremolo Study Chant Preparation Chant Scales: Contol and Velocity Misconceptions about Speed Right-Hand Velocity Synchronization String Crossing Piecing Things Together Some Other Speed Aids Rhythmic Variations Speed Bursts Problem Solving in Scales Marking String Crossings Scale Study--Double from the Courante Evolution of a Scale from "Tiento Antiguo" by Joaquin Rodrigo Scale Study--Double from the Courante, Partita No1, BWV 1002, Johann Sebastian Bach Arpeggios Full Planting and Sequential Planting Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies Practicing Tips "Shapeshifting," An Arpeggio Etude by Evan Hirschelman "Didactic Doodle" by Andrew York Afterword Performance Anxiety A Simple Deep Breathing Routine Practice Inspiration In Conclusion Scott Tennant
