DVD-Classical Guitar Technique and Musicianship
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Actor: Frederic HandDirector: Happy Traum
Brand: Homespun
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 75 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-03-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 641644
Studio: Homespun Tapes
Product features:
- Size: 7-1/2" x 5-1/4"Artist: Frederic HandISBN: 1932537422
DVD Reviews of DVD-Classical Guitar Technique and Musicianship
DVD Review: Much useful information for the self taught
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a 75 minute DVD which aims to describe in a slow easy pace how to play the classical guitar, starting with how to feel at ease when playing the guitar, how to hold the guitar, how to use the right and left hands correctly, how to apply some of the more basic techniques of classical guitar playing, such as the free stroke and rest stoke. The DVD also shows how to pluck the strings, strike chords, play arpeggios, scales, vibrato, trills and cross-string trills, etc., which it does through direct demonstrations first, then through the performance of actual songs.
The DVD comes with a booklet which includes a left hand warm-up exercise, slurring exercises, free stroke chords, free stroke arpeggios and speed bursts, as well as songs such as A Celtic Tale, Lesley's Song, Heart's Song, La Caballeria de Napoles con Dos Clarines, My Lady Hunnsdon's Puffe.
Mr. Hand is no doubt an excellent guitar player and a good communicator, but the package that he has prepared is far from perfect. He may want keep these comments in mind when planning a next edition.
Mr. Hand teaches about classical guitar, but says nothing about the guitar itself. What makes it a classical guitar, where to purchase a classical guitar, what kind of classical guitar should one buy, when is it time to upgrade to a better guitar. Is a made in China classical guitar appropriate for a beginner, or should a serious player - no matter how inexperienced - ever bother with such an instrument. Information about the actual guitar seems like a legitimate expectation, if we keep in mind that Mr. Hand spends time talking about the file necessary to keep the nails appropriately trimmed, and even suggests where to buy such file (kind of unnecessary, he recommends any good drugstore and most of us already know that nail files are purchased at drugstores). Also, the guitar that he plays is not the best looking guitar I have ever seen. It is true, he may not be aware that he is not using a very photogenic guitar. But the two string ends sticking out of the bridge give an impression of carelessness. My guitars - and all the ones that I have seen - always have their strings neatly tucked in.
Mr. Hand also may want to keep in mind - when revising the booklet - that the letters p, i, m, a, indicating the right had fingering are not from the Spanish, pulgar, indicio, medio, anular, they are from the Italian pollice, indice, medio and anulare (since when we use Spanish in the musical score!?!?!?!). Indicio is not the index finger in Spanish, it is a sign. The index finger is called indice, same as in Italian (although it is pronounced differently). Caballeria (if it is the Spanish word that he is using) is spelt with a b not with a v. There may be more inaccuracies, I have only looked at the booklet very superficially. All of this gives again an impression of carelessness, in addition to lacking respect towards the foreign language that he is trying to use. Why does the man provide the information, when he does not seem to have such information for himself.
Some of the advice - for example, a happy tune should be played in a happy mood, a sad tune in a sad mood - seems redundant.
Classical Guitar - Technique and Musicianship provides much useful information, as well as practical assistance and is ideal for the self taught who do not want to bother with a teacher: these people are often unaware of many mistakes and failings until it is too late to eliminate them. But the DVD and attachments need a more professional presentation.
(...)the package is overpriced.
Description of DVD-Classical Guitar Technique and Musicianship
The DVD lesson Frederic Hand has made for Homespun should be of interest to all guitarists who want to discover their natural dexterity for speed, tone and effortless technique! Beginning and advanced guitarists alike will benefit from his exploration into the fundamental principles of classical guitar. Includes in-depth analysis of beautiful pieces: John Dowland's Lady Hunnsden's Puffe, a dance by Gaspar Sanz, and 2 of Hand's own compositions. 75 MIN. DVD, INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB, LEVEL 2-5Bestsellers in DVD
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