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Playing with Ease David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

Name: Playing with Ease By David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)
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Playing with Ease by David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

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Playing with Ease is a book about ergonomic technique for the guitar, as well as other instruments. Renowned classical guitarist David Leisner offers an introduction to the basic anatomy of movement, advice on relieving unnecessary tension, pioneering ideas about engaging large muscles, and tips for practicing and concert preparation.

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Playing with Ease: A Healthy Approach to Guitar Technique by David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

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Every guitar student should read this book. Leisner has distilled all his experience and insights into a very readable and practical work. * Eduardo Fernandez *
David Leisner developed body/joint awareness, breathing and meditation exercises, muscle stretching, etc., along with incorporating larger muscle groups into his guitar mechanics and technique, a concept itself antithetical to what was going on in the 1990s when I was in training. But after working with David for one summer, his innovative technique has had a long lasting impact on my playing over the years.

About David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

David Leisner has a multi-faceted career as an electrifying performing artist, a distinguished composer, and a master teacher. Among the finest guitarists of all time (American Record Guide), Leisner has recorded for the Azica, Naxos, Telarc and Koch labels, and has a concert DVD published by Mel Bay. David Leisner has premiered works by many important composers and has been a pioneer in the rediscovery of 19th-century guitar composers, Mertz and Matiegka. His own compositions are performed, recorded and published worldwide. He is the Co-chair of the Guitar Department at the Manhattan School of Music. Visit www.davidleisner.com for more information.

Photo and illustration credits Acknowledgements About the Companion Website Preface Chapter 1 Your Body and Your Instrument: General Principles Chapter 2 Your Body and Your Instrument: Specifics Chapter 3 Basic Right-Hand Mechanics Chapter 4 Basic Left-hand Mechanics Chapter 5 How to Play with the Large Muscles Chapter 6 Suggestions for Relaxed and Effective Practice Chapter 7 Preparing for a Concert Index Photo and Illustration Credits Photos by Simon Powis - simonpowisphotography.com Illustrations by Jay Kauffman

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Title

Playing with Ease: A Healthy Approach to Guitar Technique by David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

Author

David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

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Paperback

Publisher

Oxford University Press Inc

Year published

2018-11-29

Number of pages

176

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Playing with Ease David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

Playing with Ease by David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

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Playing with Ease: A Healthy Approach to Guitar Technique by David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

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About David Leisner (Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Co-Chair of Guitar Department, Manhattan School of Music)

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