7 String Masterclass
Going For Baroque, Part Two (Three-Voice Counterpoint)
About this masterclass
In this second Baroque class, practical progressions are used to focus on playing three-part harmony on the guitar in a classical style. V-I and IV-V-I cadences are a hallmark of the Baroque period, all of classical music, and music in general. The exercises contained in this class utilize some of the most important concepts in multi-line playing. Pedal points throughout all three voices are heavily represented in the exercises. Important cycles are covered; cycle 4 and cycle 6 using both diatonic target chords and non-diatonic targets. 8th note lines are distributed among the three voices and chord voicings specific to Baroque counterpoint on the guitar are featured throughout the exercises. Both closed voicings and open voicings are utilized, the latter yielding a very full sound, with great separation between bass and upper voices. There is an emphasis on the very important use of secondary dominants, adding a very colorful sound to the examples. Working with the exercises in this class, the guitarist will ideally use his/her mind and fingers to trace the three moving voices while building up valuable dexterity and finger memory. Through detailed harmonic/melodic study, diligent practice and original exercises written by the student, it's possible for guitarists to eventually be able to do what the Baroque masters were so accomplished at: improvising counterpoint!
- Running time: 70 minutes
- 12 pages of written material in PDF format in standard notation and TAB
- Soundslice enhanced examples!
Lessons in this masterclass
Lessons
- 1All Example Available for Practicing15s
- 2Conclusion and Closing Performance3m 42s
- 3Example 10a Soundsliced44s
- 4Example 4 Soundsliced20s
- 5Example 7, 7a4m 33s
- 6Going for Baroque Pt. II: Three-Voice Counterpoint1h 9m
- 7Introduction4m 26s
- 8Three Part Studies - Ex 15m 16s
- 9Three Part Studies - Ex 11 and 11a4m 50s
- 10Three Part Studies - Ex 14 and 152m 34s
- 11Three Part Studies - Ex 1a and 23m 27s
- 12Three Part Studies - Ex 2a 3 and 3a4m 25s
- 13Three Part Studies - Ex 41m 49s
- 14Three Part Studies - Ex 5 6 and 6a4m 1s
- 15Three Part Studies - Ex 8 and 8a4m 47s
- 16Three Part Studies - Ex 9 9a and 103m 55s
- 17Three Part Studies - Ex10a3m 14s
- 18Three Part Studies - Ex11b and 11c4m 41s
- 19Three Part Studies - Ex12a and 12b6m 22s
- 20Three Part Studies - Ex13 and 13a7m 47s
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Steve Herberman is an exceptional guitarist…known for his deft counterpoint" –Downbeat Magazine. "The clarity and balance Steve gets with his right hand is amazing". – Jim Hall. "Steve’s improvising is uniquely fresh with melodic ideas that twist and turn and perk your interest with occasional elements of humor as well. There is a constant groove in his solo lines. He shows prowess harmonically and linearly with an abundance of chops and with an exceptional clarity to it all." – Gene Bertoncini Steve Herberman taught jazz guitar on the faculty of Towson University near Baltimore MD for 14 years and is presently teaching guitar at Sidwell Friends School, Washington Conservatory and is an ensemble coach for the Jazz Band Masterclass. He has presented guitar masterclasses in Italy and the U.K. and at many universities across the U.S. Steve has written instructional material for Downbeat magazine, Mel Bay’s Guitar Sessions, Just Jazz Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar Journal and Fingerstyle 360 webzines. Steve Herberman is a graduate of Berklee College Of Music and has performed with renowned musicians such as Keter Betts, Buster Williams, Gary Bartz, Drew Gress, Chuck Berghofer, Harvie S, Mark Ferber, Jim Snidero, Ali Ryerson, Steve Williams, Steve LaSpina, Jeff Hirshfield, John Pisano and many more. Steve Herberman has recorded three CDs as a leader; Thoughtlines (2001) Action:Reaction (2006) and Ideals (2008.) In 2014 Steve recorded a live duo album with fellow guitarist Steve Abshire titled "Between Friends.” In 2017 Steve recorded a duo CD with award-winning vocalist Lena Seikaly, set for a Feb. 2018 release.