DVD-Classical Guitar Technique and Musicianship

DVD-Classical Guitar Technique and Musicianship
by Happy Traum

DVD-Classical Guitar Technique and Musicianship
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Actor: Frederic Hand
Director: Happy Traum
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 75 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-03-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Homespun Tapes

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Movie Review: Just techniques - no music
Summary: 2 Stars

In this video the host goes over techniques suited for the beginner like right hand finger playing techniques, finger nail maintenance, hand positioning, guitar position, left hand postioning, some left hand techniques like hammer-ons and pull-offs, and some more esoteric ideas about musicianship like "playing music and not the guitar" and "connecting with the music." In between discussions of techniques, Hand demonstrates his virtuosity by playing songs at a professional level but there is little to take away as a beginner/intermediate player other than the aspiration to play like him. Obviously you can't learn classical guitar in a 75 minute video...but I was a little disappointed as an intermediate beginner not to learn more exercises or any actual music. I was hoping to be able to learn some simple music. Not a single chord/progression/interlude is taught in the video (though some sheet music with tab is included - it's the difficult songs he plays in the video). Techniques are important and this is good info but be aware that you're getting a lesson on techniques and you won't have any music to show off after watching this.

Summary of DVD-Classical Guitar Technique and Musicianship

Here's a lesson for both classical musicians and fingerstyle guitarists who want to discover their "natural dexterity" for speed, tone and effortless technique! Whether you are a beginning or advanced guitarist, you will benefit from Fred Hand's in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles of classical guitar technique. "Your body and mind have an innate ability to express the music that you hear," says Hand, "you only need to tap into this source."

By learning the essentials of good playing, such as posture, relaxation, fingernail shaping and the correct application of the free stroke and rest stroke, you will quickly become a smoother and more efficient player. As you practice your arpeggios, scales, vibrato, trills and cross-string trills, you'll learn to apply them to beautiful classical-style pieces such as John Dowland's "Lady Hunnsden's Puffe" and a dance by Gaspar Sanz. Hand's own compositions, "A Celtic Tale," "Heartsong " and "Lesley's Song" are perfect examples of the application of classical techniques to pieces in a contemporary setting. This is a lesson that will dramatically improve the playing of both classical musicians and fingerstyle guitarists of other tradition.

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