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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the historical development, construction, and performance practices associated with the early guitar. James Tyler, a recognized scholar in early music, synthesizes organological research and primary source documentation to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the instrument's evolution from the Renaissance through the Baroque period.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of guitar construction and stringing techniques
- Historical survey of repertoire and performance styles
- Technical guidance on playing early guitar variants
- Primary source references and iconography
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a comprehensive history of the modern classical guitar
- It focuses primarily on pre-1800 instruments rather than contemporary performance practice
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in the field of early music performance regard this work as a foundational reference for understanding the technical and historical nuances of the instrument. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous resource for both musicologists and serious performers.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
1980-09-11
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193231824
ISBN-13:
9780193231825
Music
Guitar
Music History
Reference
Guitar Music