Pumping nylon: Complete (Book/CD/DVD) Scott Tennant - Second Edition

Second Edition Includes:
* All of the original content
* Three new performance pieces
* Giuliani's Left-Hand Etudes, Op. 1
* New lessons and exercises
* Improved music engravings

Upon its first publication in 1995, Pumping Nylon became an instant classic and must-have technique handbook for all classical guitarists, and many players of other styles as well. Scott Tennant's encouraging style, sense of humor, and unique approach to technical training have garnered Pumping Nylon devotees throughout the world. At the heart of it all is the famous "Daily Warm-Up Routine," which includes 11 clever, helpful exercises to get both hands in shape and ready to play while improving your technical skills. The invaluable lessons in technique are supplemented by Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies, Tarrega arpeggio studies, and examples from music by Bach, Turina, and Rodrigo. In addition, original compositions by guitar luminaries Brian Head and Andrew York reinforce the material while also providing concert-worthy repertoire. This new, improved second edition of Pumping Nylon incorporates even more great material with new pieces by Evan Hirschelman, Guiliani's Left Hand Etudes, Op. 1, and new technical exercises in tremolo and balancing chord voicings. The music engravings have been improved for easier reading, and all of the media is available online! If Pumping Nylon is already part of your library, it's time for an upgrade!

Pumping Nylon (Second Edition) is even better than the original. If you're just now finding Scott Tennant's masterpiece, this is a great opportunity to jump on board and start enjoying this classic book. Your practice routine and technical prowess will improve, and you'll have fun as you learn.

TITLE 
Contents 
Author's Preface 
Editor's Preface 
Some Do's and Don'ts 
About the Hands 
About the Body 
About Holding the Guitar--The Triangle 
The Left Hand 
Finger Placement and Accuracy 
Pressure and Release 
Pressure/Release Exercise 
Finger Exchange 
Ascending Slurs (Hammer-ons) 
Descending Slurs (Pull-offs) 
Descending Slurs (Pull-offs) 
Finger Independence 
#1 
#2 
#3 - Opposing Motion 
#4 - Horizontal Character Builders 
#5 - Odair's Favorite Drill 
#6 - "The Spider" 
The Barre 
Weight vs Pressure 
Being Selective 
Summing It All Up 
"Quadrivial Quandary" by Andrew York--A Four-Voice Study for the Left Hand 
"Fanfare"--A Slur Study by Brian Head 
"May the Notes Be with You,"--A Slur Study by Evan Hirschelman 
1st Movement 
2nd Movement 
Giuliani's Left Hand Etudes, Op 1 
The Right Hand 
Tone Production 
Nail Length and Shape 
Nail Length 
Nail Types 
Shaping the Nails 
Angle and Placement 
Rest Stroke (Apoyando) 
Position 
The Movement 
Planting 
Pressure 
Release 
Free Stroke (Tirando) 
Right-Hand Finger Independence 
Walking 
Variations: 
Arpeggios from Tarrega's The Complete Technical Studies 
The Thumb 
Shaping the Nail 
Develop That Thumb! 
Balance in Chords 
Balancing Act 
Flamenco Techniques 
What Else Can the Thumb Do? 
Soleares Falseta 
Alzapua 
Alzapua Falseta 
Rasgueados 
Some Practical Applications 
from Turina's "Sevillana" 
from Turina's "Ráfaga" 
from Rodrigo's "Concerto de Aranjuez, 2nd Movement" 
Daily Warm-Up Routine: The Core of Pumping Nylon 
Left-Hand Walking--#1, #2 & #3 
#1 
#2 
#3 
Ascending Slurs--#4 
#4 
Descending Slurs--#5 
Triplet--#6 
Fixed-Finger Exercises--#7 & #8 
#5 
#6 
Fixed-Finger Exercises--#7 & #8 
#7 
#8 
Right-Hand Walking--#9 
Two-Finger Rasgueados--#10 
#9 
#10 
Tremolo 
Psychological Outlook 
Exercises 
Exercises 1--3 
Exercise 4 
Exercises 5--10 
Exercise 11 
Lopsided Tremolos 
"Chant" by Brian Head--A Tremolo Study 
Chant Preparation 
Chant 
Scales: Contol and Velocity 
Misconceptions about Speed 
Right-Hand Velocity 
Synchronization 
String Crossing 
Piecing Things Together 
Some Other Speed Aids 
Rhythmic Variations 
Speed Bursts 
Problem Solving in Scales 
Marking String Crossings 
Scale Study--Double from the Courante 
Evolution of a Scale from "Tiento Antiguo" by Joaquin Rodrigo 
Scale Study--Double from the Courante, Partita No1, BWV 1002, Johann Sebastian Bach 
Arpeggios 
Full Planting and Sequential Planting 
Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies 
Practicing Tips 
"Shapeshifting," An Arpeggio Etude by Evan Hirschelman 
"Didactic Doodle" by Andrew York 
Afterword 
Performance Anxiety 
A Simple Deep Breathing Routine 
Practice 
Inspiration 
In Conclusion 
Scott Tennant