Mixing is that magical process by which a sound engineer takes a raw recording and turns it into a beautifully polished work of sonic art. That process has always been a mystery to me. Sure, techniques like mechanically manipulating sound files using cut and paste, applying basic effects like fade in and fade out, and… Continue reading Mixing Classical Guitar
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Songs from Midnight Diner
Midnight Diner is a Japanese drama that revolves around a small diner in Tokyo. Seeking refuge from their daily lives in a modern metropolis, customers visit during the midnight hours to find comfort in the form of food, prepared to order by the sole proprietor chef, and companionship in the somewhat folksy atmosphere of the… Continue reading Songs from Midnight Diner
Twelve Studies in 12 Major Keys
Twelve Studies in 12 Major Keys features twelve etudes for solo guitar. Each unique etude features a different major key, including rarely seen keys such as F#, Db, Ab, Eb and Bb. Beginning with a rag in C Major, Twelve Studies takes the performer through each key by ascending fifths. Highlights include: 2-against-3 study in G, a… Continue reading Twelve Studies in 12 Major Keys
Giuliani Reharmonized
First published in 1812, Mauro Giuliani’s Op. 1, Studio per la Chitarra, remains an indispensable resource for classical guitarists. Part I, Degli arpeggi esercizio per la mano destra (better known as 120 Exercises for the Right Hand), in particular, is arguably the direction toward which many performers, teachers and students turn when seeking to refine… Continue reading Giuliani Reharmonized
Eight Octatonic Studies
Now available from KPMP: Eight Octatonic Studies for Solo Guitar by Ken Pasciak Inspired by Toru Takemitsu and Leo Brouwer, Eight Octatonic Studies features eight studies for classical or electric guitar. Each study explores the expressive potential of an octatonic collection (also referred to as an octatonic scale or diminished scale). Studies I, IV and VI feature ostinato patterns… Continue reading Eight Octatonic Studies
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