The Art of Quartet Playing: The Guarneri Quartet in Conversation with David Blum (Cornell Paperbacks)

The Art of Quartet Playing Fabulous information for the chamber music lover! I have used many of the technics discussed in "The Art of Quartet Playing" with my own violin and viola students. There are many subjects covered that I never had in my own music education, so it feels like inside information. I would think this would be a difficult read if the reader knows nothing about string instruments, but for those who do, it's a . Great book. Readily applicable to any ensemble playing, especially orchestral This is a great and fun read for any string player. There are numerous subjects from articulations, interpretative issues, intonation, practice techniques, ensemble dynamics and much more. It's really a rare treat to get such a clear picture into the workings of such a renowned group, as well as getting a sense for every individual in the quartet. As a bassist, I took a lot from this book and feel almo. Great for a violin nerd like me Frito-Lay Well, I am really enjoying this book, but I have to warn you, if you are not a fairly nerdy violin, viola, or cello player, it's probably not for you. It's fairly hard-core into the details of playing these instruments (and, of course, playing as a quartet ensemble), but if you like that kind of thing, then this author and these four performers are offering a continuous stream of valuable insight.

This collection of conversations with the Guarneri members explores all the most important facets of chamber-music playing.

Enhanced by hundreds of music examples and a detailed analysis of Beethoven's Opus 131, this is arguably the best book on the subject and one of the most important books on music issued in recent years. From Publishers Weekly These intelligent conversations will be greeted enthusiastically not only by string players and serious musicians but also by advanced listeners. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. . The members of the Guarneri Quartet discuss their backgrounds, training, cooperative efforts, problems with specific repertoire, an