The classical guitar : a complete history.
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | San Francisco, CA : Backbeat Books, 2002. |
| Description | 126 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 33 cm |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Classical guitar book : a complete history. |
| Contents | Foreword / Russell Cleveland -- Introduction / Colin Cooper -- Anatomy of a modern guitar / John Morrish -- The guitar before Torres / Paul Sparks -- Guitar methods / Brian Jeffery -- Torres: life & work ; "Torres" guitar ; Jose Ramirez I guitar 1897 ; Arias guitar 1906 ; Manuel Ramirez guitar 1912 / John Morrish -- Andres Segovia / Graham Wade -- The Ramirez brothers ; Garcia guitar 1912 ; Simplicio guitar 1925 ; Esteso guitar 1929 ; Santos Hernandez guitar 1933 / John Morrish -- Hauser I guitar 1935 ; The triumph of the Segovia technique / Graham Wade -- Gomez Ramirez guitar 1936 / John Morrish -- Velazquez guitar 1955 / Richard Johnston -- Jose Ramirez II guitar 1956 ; Bouchet guitar 1961 / Graham Wade -- Oribe guitar 1965 / Richard Johnston -- Rubio guitar 1966 ; Julian Bream / Graham Wade -- Jose Ramirez III guitars 1967 & 1969 / Tim Miklaucic -- Segovia and the guitar makers / Graham Wade -- Wood and the guitar maker / John Morrish -- Hauser II guitar 1971 / Graham Wade -- Pena Fernandez guitar 1973 / John Morrish -- Kohno guitar 1974 / Graham Wade -- Fleta guitar 1975 / John Morrish -- The fleta fraternity / Paul Fowles -- Rodriguez guitar 1976 / Tony Bacon -- Ruck guitar 1978 / Richard Johnston -- Friederich guitar 1981 / Graham Wade -- Contreras guitar, c.1983 ; Unconventional guitars / Tony Bacon -- Hauser III guitar 1988 / Heinz Rebellius/Graham Wade -- Bernabe guitar 1992 / Tony Bacon -- The future of the instrument / Colin Cooper -- Flamenco: setting the scene ; Flamenco: evolution of an art form / Brook Zern -- Smallman guitar 1992 / Tony Bacon -- John Williams / Graham Wade -- Science and the guitar maker / Bernard Richardson -- Humphrey guitar 1993 ; Gilbert guitar 1994 / Richard Johnston -- Romanillos guitar 1996 / Paul Fowles -- The market: visiting Spain / Jaap Van Eik -- The market: a dealer's view / Tim Miklaucic -- The market: auction houses / Tony Bacon -- The music: composers / Brian Jeffery -- The music: on record ; The music: in the studio / Colin Cooper -- The music: classical crossover / Paul Fowles. |
| Abstract | This book tells the complete story of the guitar's music, players and makers, from earliest roots to modern-day interpretations and developments. Based on the Russell Cleveland collection of top instruments from the finest makers, reproduced here in specially-commissioned photographs, this book features an anthology of essays by an international team of experts: Tony Bacon, Colin Cooper, Jaap Van Eik, Paul Fowles, Brian Jeffery, Richard Johnston, Tim Miklaucic, John Morrish, Heinz Rebellius, Bernard Richardson, Paul Sparks, Graham Wade, and Brook Zern. |
| General note | Based on the Russell Cleveland collection. |
| General note | A Balafon Book. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 124) and index. |
| ISBN | 0879307250 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML1015.G9 C538 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |