Polyphony - a stylistic approach for guitar (method book)

My biggest advice for you before taking this journey is to use the information suggested as a medium for your own creative process. This book will open a door for you to an area which not many have visited. In this book I will deal with the process of applying polyphony as a technique for composing and improvising. Once you get comfortable with this vocabulary you may apply it to your favorite style.

The decision to explore this way of addressing the instrument came from the understanding that I wanted to control polyphony in real time. Instead of executing an arrangement which I made beforehand I wanted to see many possibilities in any given moment. In order to control these techniques in improvisation I had to develop a practice plan which would guide me towards my ultimate goal: enlarging my guitar sound through melody and harmony by using various techniques and approaches which are mainly related to the application of polyphony on the guitar.

I discovered that all my favorite artist who incorporated polyphony in their style had extensive experience with classical music. Therefore my first step was getting into classical music and its guitar techniques. By analyzing and modifying passages I gained polyphonic vocabulary which later on I could apply in other styles.

The guitar is by nature a grip instrument, therefore it is less obvious to address it with multiple independent melodies. One should train one's hand to function as two hands using dynamics, different timber, sound and sometimes seemingly impossible fingerings.

This method-book will focus on expanding your guitar abilities through melody and harmony, using the romantic idea of the “naked guitar” sound that comes from the classical approach of playing the instrument.

Don't rush and enjoy the process.

Sincerely yours Eran 

Hey guys,
I’m currently working on the 2nd edition of this method-book. If you’re interested, please let me know about it via the link below and I’ll notify you when it’s available for purchase.

Passing it on…

“As a young man aspiring to be a musician I experienced all the struggles one has to go through to find confidence and direction, and the courage to face it all, but at the time I was missing the support of a musical mentor that understood all that. As a result I feel really connected with what these young musicians that I work with at the CvA go through, and have a strong drive to give them what I was missing at the time”

Eran has been a steady faculty member at the Conservatory of Amsterdam since 2009, teaching ear-training, theory and coaching ensembles. He is als the main guitar tutor for students internationally via the CvA online platform and research advisor for master students.

As a faculty member Eran has been playing an important role in innovating the curriculum, designing and experimenting with new courses making use of modern technology like live streaming.

Eran is also a guest teacher in music departments all over the world and gives lectures. Institutes that have invited Eran, among others: True School of Music (Mumbai, India), Ventspils Groove, Latvia, Thelma Yellin and Rimon School of Music, Israel, Music academy, latvia, MAI, France, etc..

Alongside teaching and performance, Eran is dedicating his time to research; currently he is working on a method book about the application of polyphony on guitar – it will be one of the first practical method book written on this application in the Jazz idiom.

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