Classical Guitarist
Philip Hii has been putting up a series of posts about speed and fluidity on his “Art of Virtuosity” blog recently. They’re all great, so go check them out (when you’re done reading this post!). There’s a section in his … Continue reading
“Concerts undoubtedly have great value in developing the student technically and mentally; but too often they have a directly contrary effect. I think there is a very doubtful benefit to be derived from the present habit, as illustrated in New … Continue reading
“Concerts undoubtedly have great value in developing the student technically and mentally; but too often they have a directly contrary effect. I think there is a very doubtful benefit to be derived from the present habit, as illustrated in New … Continue reading
Some food for thought today culled from Louis Drouët’s 1830 method for playing the flute. I left the pre-Victorian ESL wording alone, because I find it amusing, but the advice is good: On the Method of Finishing a Piece “The … Continue reading
Breaking rules for the sake of breaking rules isn’t usually art; it’s just anarchy. And following rules for the sake of following rules is just mindless conformity. – David duChemin, “Don’t Break the Rules” For a while now, I’ve been following … Continue reading
Breaking rules for the sake of breaking rules isn’t usually art; it’s just anarchy. And following rules for the sake of following rules is just mindless conformity. – David duChemin, “Don’t Break the Rules” For a while now, I’ve been following … Continue reading