MUSC 200 Study Guide - Final Guide: Strum, Ferdinando Carulli, Francisco Tárrega
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Bach 1685-1750: virtuoso keyboardist, loved sound of lute but couldn"t play, made lute suites, taught himself how to compose, chase voices are chasing eachother, three parts, baroque fugues. Romantic period 1820-1910: new themes of the romantic aesthetic, awe of nature, unrequited love, politics, supernatural, chromaticism, approach other keys by a half step, decline of the guitar"s popularity in the 1850"s causes, replaced by the piano. Francisco tarrega father of modern guitar technique. What are tarrega"s musical and technical contributions to the instrument: father of modern guitar technique, use of footstool, use of finger nails, left hand technique, glissandi, slurs, hammer-ons, arpeggios. Transcriptions and their importance: expanded repertoire by transcribing piano pieces for guitar, brought guitar back to life. Antonio torres father of modern guitar making. Importance of his innovations: father of modern guitar making, lattice bracing system. Its origins and influences: originally was unaccompanied chant with no guitar or dancing, influences.
