Fast Fingers
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (805 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073V4T78P |
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| Number of Pages | : | 259 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the long run, we really aren’t after speed, we are after control. Emphasis here is on control at all tempos, and the accompanying audio tracks make a perfect model to practice against.From The Introduction:We work daily to improve our technique, in order to be free of it. That is the essence of this book.. The ultimate use of having complete control is to be able to play any musical idea one reads, hears, or imagines.In my experience as a musician and an instructor, speed/control is achieved by first going the other way. Playing a piece of music at a slower tempo allows you to process your understanding of the music in a relaxed frame of mind, and to incorporate the necessary coordination motions in a fluid manner. Patience and persistence are key in realizing your goals. Speed is a by-product of control. Following that, the next step is to play the music in incremental steps, a little faster each time. Includes 40 audio track exercises in a downloadable CD.If you’ve done your Hano
He has written for Mel Bay Publications since 1980, and has over a dozen books to his credit. Having performed with several notable artists in the jazz and rock fields, he continues to perform in a variety of venues as well as teach the History Of Rock 'n' Roll at Grossmont College. . James Morton was born and raised in Houston, Texas and now l
. About the Author James Morton was born and raised in Houston, Texas and now lives and plays in San Diego, California. He has written for Mel Bay Publications since 1980, and has over a dozen books to his credit. Having performed with several notable artists in the jazz and rock fields, he continues to perform in a variety of venues as well as teach the History Of Rock 'n' Roll at Grossmont College