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1.2.3: Summary of Key Concepts

  • 1.1 - Anybody can play music.

  • 1.3 - There are hierarchies of skills required.

  • 1.2.2 - Performance is a wholistic activity

  • 3.3.1 - Not all fingerings work well in performance.

  • 3.4.1 - Independence of the fingers is required

  • 3.6 - Loops are the most efficient way to develop technique

  • 4.1 - Calibration is essential to reliable performance

  • 4.1.2 - Intentional control of mental states

  • 5.1.1 - A wholistic approach brings everything together in performance.

  • 5.1.2 - A reductionist approach helps isolate areas for improvement.

  • 6.1.1 - Coordination essential for technique

  • 7 - Rhythm in music arises from bodily movement.

  • 8.8.3 - Balance Timbre and Volume to project

  • 8.9 - Articulation adds clarity

  • 9 - Left Hand - Expansion and embrace contains the strings

  • 10 - Scales on one string develop melody playing

  • 12 - Practice musical combinations based on repertoire

This is a very brief summary of key concepts in this book. Refer to the Table of Contents for a detailed breakdown by category.

This excerpt from "Guitar Playing and How it Works - 3rd Edn." summarises key concepts of the approach.

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