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An Analysis Of Allan Holdsworth’S Techniques And Their Application To Fundamental Melodic Devices, James Dasilva
An Analysis Of Allan Holdsworth’S Techniques And Their Application To Fundamental Melodic Devices, James Dasilva
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This thesis analyzes Allan Holdsworth's improvisational style for the purpose of applying his techniques, such as string skipping and omnidirectional fretboard movement, beyond the jazz-rock idiom and expanding the melodic potential of the guitar.
The Modern Jazz Guitarist's Approach To Standard Repertoire, Stephan T. Wieder
The Modern Jazz Guitarist's Approach To Standard Repertoire, Stephan T. Wieder
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This paper examines Gilad Hekselman, Jonathan Kreisberg, Julian Lage, Lage Lund, Mike Moreno, and Kurt Rosenwinkel through the lens of written transcription. All six musicians are analyzed using standards such as; "Stella By Starlight", "Stablemates", "I'll Be Seeing You", "Sandu", and many more. The study of their transcriptions combined with details about their technique and musical equipment, will reveal a clearer understanding of their methods and style. The analysis of these transcriptions focuses on four main elements: phrasing, rhythmic choices, melodic choices, and overall thematic development.
An Analysis Of Commercial Guitar Styles Through The Study Of Notable Los Angeles Session Musicians, Edward Mitchell
An Analysis Of Commercial Guitar Styles Through The Study Of Notable Los Angeles Session Musicians, Edward Mitchell
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An Analysis of Commercial Guitar Styles Through the Study of Notable Los Angeles Session Musicians
The Rise Of The Rock Star, Derik Sibit
The Rise Of The Rock Star, Derik Sibit
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A history and analysis of hard rock and heavy metal from the 1960s through the 1980s, the musical elements that make these genres unique, and an evaluation of the sound and style of songs, vocalists, and instrumentalists of some of the most important bands of this era and the techniques and methods they used to achieve their sounds and styles. A pedagogical analysis of some of the greatest singers in hard rock and heavy metal helps the reader better understand the anatomy and physiology of the voice and of heavy belting and screaming in rock and metal music.