Playing with Ease

David Leisner has a multi-faceted career as an electrifying performing artist, a distinguished composer, and a master teacher. "Among the finest guitarists of all time" (American Record Guide), Leisner has recorded for the Azica, Naxos, Telarc and Koch labels, and has a concert DVD published by Mel Bay. David Leisner has premiered works by many important composers and has been a pioneer in the rediscovery of 19th-century guitar composers, Mertz and Matiegka. His own compositions are performed, recorded and published worldwide. He is the Co-chair of the Guitar Department at the Manhattan School of Music. Visit www.davidleisner.com for more information.

Photo and illustration credits
Acknowledgements
About the Companion Website
Preface

Chapter 1 Your Body and Your Instrument: General Principles
Chapter 2 Your Body and Your Instrument: Specifics
Chapter 3 Basic Right-Hand Mechanics
Chapter 4 Basic Left-hand Mechanics
Chapter 5 How to Play with the Large Muscles
Chapter 6 Suggestions for Relaxed and Effective Practice
Chapter 7 Preparing for a Concert

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Photo and Illustration Credits
Photos by Simon Powis - simonpowisphotography.com
Illustrations by Jay Kauffman