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Pumping Nylon: Complete (Second Edition)

Pumping Nylon: Complete (Second Edition)

SKU: 00-45924

$29.99 Hard Copy
Pop/Guitar/Folk Guitar/Bass Instruction

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

SKU
00-45924
Composer
Tennant, Scott
Voicing
Guitar
Manufacturer
ALFRED
Barcode
038081521657
ISBN 10
1470635178
ISBN 13
9781470635176

  • Part 1: Pumping Nylon

  • Author's Preface

  • Editor's Preface

  • Some Do's and Don'ts

  • About the Hands

  • About the Body

  • About Holding the Guitar--The Triangle

  • Footstool Alternatives

  • The Left Hand

  • Finger Placement and Accuracy

  • Pressure and Release

  • Pressure/Release Exercise

  • Finger Exchange

  • Ascending Slurs (Hammer-ons)

  • 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

  • Left-Hand Walking--#1, #2 & #3

  • #1

  • #2

  • #3

  • Ascending Slurs--#4

  • #4

  • Descending Slurs--#5

  • #5

  • Triplets--#6

  • #6

  • Fixed-Finger Exercises--#7 & #8

  • #7

  • #8

  • Right-Hand Walking--#9

  • #9

  • Two-Finger Rasgueados--#10

  • #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

  • Problem Solving in Scales

  • Marking String Crossings

  • Evolution of a Scale

  • Scale Study--Double from the Courante, Partita No. 1, 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

  • Shapeshifting--2nd Movement

  • Didactic Doodle by Andrew York

  • Afterword

  • Performance Anxiety

  • A Simple Deep Breathing Routine

  • Practice

  • Inspiration

  • In Conclusion

  • Part 2: Easy to Early Intermediate Repertoire

  • Different Strokes

    Tennant/Gunod

  • Walking

    Tennant/Gunod

  • Opus 44, #6

    Fernando Sor

  • Bit o' Nostalgia

    Scott Tennant

  • Snowflight

    Andrew York

  • Crispin's Spin

    Omid Zoufonoun

  • Estudio #2

    Francisco Tarrega

  • Etude #19

    Matteo Carcassi

  • Opus 35, #18

    Fernando Sor

  • Sore Study

    Fernando Sor / Scott Tennant

  • Opus 60, #18

    Fernando Sor

  • Opus 60, #24

    Fernando Sor

  • Malagueña

    arr. Scott Tennant

  • Etude #13

    Matteo Carcassi

  • Etude #7

    Matteo Carcassi

  • Little Ländler

    Sköt Tennant

  • Etude #2

    Matteo Carcassi

  • Two Studies

    Francisco Tarrega

  • Estudio #12

    Francisco Tarrega

  • Estudio #3

    Francisco Tarrega

  • Etude #6

    Matteo Carcassi

  • Etude #12

    Matteo Carcassi

  • Opus 6, Studio 4

    Fernando Sor

  • Opus 35, #19

    Fernando Sor

  • Studio de Campanelas su unTema della "Folia" di M de Fossa

    Francisco Tarrega

  • 3 Pavans

    Luis Milan

  • Pavan #1

    Luis Milan

  • Pavan #2

    Luis Milan

  • Opus 44, #8

    Fernando Sor

  • Opus 35, #5

    Fernando Sor

  • Slur Study

    Mauro Giuliani

  • Opus 31, Leçon XV

    Fernando Sor

  • Opus 31, Leçon XII

    Fernando Sor

  • A Pale View

    David Pritchard

  • Afterword

  • Part 3: Intermediate to Advanced Repertoire

  • Preface

  • Glossary of Signs and Terms

  • The Frog Galliard

    John Dowland

  • Fantasia #18

    Luys Milan

  • Fantasia #16

    Luys Milan

  • Veintidós Diferencias de Conde Claros

    Luis de Narváez

  • Variations sur les "Folies d'Espagne"

    Mauro Giuliani

  • Thema

    Mauro Giuliani

  • Variation I

    Mauro Giuliani

  • Variation II

    Mauro Giuliani

  • Variation III

    Mauro Giuliani

  • Variation IV

    Mauro Giuliani

  • Variation V

    Mauro Giuliani

  • Variation VI

    Mauro Giuliani

  • Étude #11

    Napoéon Coste

  • Fantasia Original

    Jose Viñas

  • Rasgueado Exercise in Soleá

    Adam del Monte

  • Alzapua and Thumb Study in Soleá

    Adam del Monte

  • Inspired by Villa-Lobos Etude #1

    Joe Diorio

  • Study #1

    Carlos Rafael Rivera

  • Plainte

    Brian Head

  • Concierto de Aranjuez--Cadenza

    Joaquín Rodrigo

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