A Guide to Playing the Baroque Guitar

Tyler's refreshing style of writing is exemplary. Everything is explained in clear, easy-to-read English, without the blight of verbosity so prevalent in other musicological texts.

* Early Music Review *

The depth of detail in this volume is thorough and fascinating. Just a look at the chapter headings gives you some idea of the care taken in the researching of the very misunderstood instrument. . . . I cannot praise this volume highly enough. If there is anything not included in here, then it probably wasn't worth mentioning anyway. It is a fitting tribute to a much missed musician and should be snapped up by anyone with the smallest of interest in this fine period in our instrument's history.

* Classical Guitar *

It is obvious that Tyler was most concerned about clarity and a sound pedagogical method as he organized this book. It is precisely because A Guide to Playing the Baroque Guitar possesses breadth and accessibility that it is so effective. It is a good addition to any music library.

* Notes *

The beginner Baroque guitarist needs a guide before approaching unedited tablature, and James Tyler's new book, A Guide to Playing the Baroque Guitar . . . fulfills that need admirably.

* Fontes Artis Musicae *

I recommend [this] book highly to all students, players, and teachers of the Baroque guitar.

* Early Music Ameri