How to Compose for the Classical Guitar. A Guide for Non-Guitarist Musicians

By Adrian Allan

A comprehensive guide for non-guitarist musicians on how to write for the classical guitar. Detailed analysis of all aspects of the classical guitar, including: design and tuning; history of the classical guitar; arranging melodic lines; the guitar arpeggio; composing higher up the fretboard; composition in national and folk styles; extended guitar techniques, eg. harmonics, slurs and ornamentation; suggestions for further study; appendices covering voicings in Major, Minor and dominant 7ths; a to-scale diagram of the guitar's fretboard; access to sound-files on Soundcloud of musical extracts from the book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0244715416
• ISBN13: 9780244715410
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"