19th-century Europe saw some of the most important and influential exponents of the Western classical guitar tradition living and working alongside each other as peers, mostly in and around Spain and Italy. At the time Paris had also become a hotbed for the classical guitar tradition in the years approaching the infamous Impressionism movement, with luminaries such as Matteo Carcassi, Dionisio Aguado, and Ferdinando Carulli all residing in the capital during this period. Born in 1806, Napoléon Coste (named after Napoléon Bonaparte by his father) hailed from the east of France where he spent his early career earning a living preforming and teaching. He was originally taught the instrument by his mother but then later moved to Paris aged 24, where he studied with the great Spanish guitarist and composer Fernando Sor [see GT346]. Coste ingratiated himself with his peers and quickly went on to be hailed as the leading French virtuoso guitarist of that generation. He left a lasting impression on his teacher, such that the final piece Sor ever wrote was dedicated to his pupil.
During his life Napoléon Coste is known to have written well over 60 works for the classical guitar, mostly self-published, and with many of his works containing several separate pieces within; for instance, the Barcarolle presented in this month’s issue is taken from his Opus 51 Récréation du Guitariste (‘The Guitarist’s Break’) which is a suite of 14 short pieces of increasing difficulty for the casual player.
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PAT METHENY
Nick Mellor offers an insight into the jazz great's 16th-note lines, and his approach to improvising over static Minor and Dominant 7th chords.
MARTIN MILLER
Another fabulous JTC guitarist demonstrates his impressive techniques for us, focusing on an approach called Rythmically Dependent Alternate Picking.
THE KINKS' RAY DAVIES
This month Stuart Ryan takes a virtual trip into to North London to get to grips with the acoustic style of the original Muswell Hillbilly.
STEVE LUKATHER
This month Andy G Jones looks at the fluent soloing style of the LA guitarist who co-founded Toto in 1977 then ruled the 80s session scene.
JEFF HANNEMAN
This month Charlie Griffiths Shows No Mercy as he lays down the gauntlett with five shred licks from Slayer's undisputed master of attitude.
10CC
This month Martin Cooper checks out Eric Stewart and Lol Crème, whose distinctive styles helped give this UK band its unique sound.
T-BONE WALKER
From the heart of Texas to the cool West Coast, join David Gerrish on the journey of this hugely influential electric blues guitar innovator.
FERDINANDO CARULLI Andantino In G (Opus 241)
This month Declan Zapala goes back to basics to explore core classical technique with this emotive miniature by the pioneer of classical guitar playing.
THE CROSSROADS Steely Dan's Mu Chord
This month John Wheatcroft shows us how Donald Fagen and Walter Becker dressed their harmony to the 'nines, as he explores their trademark chord voicings.
GET YOUR MOJO WORKING! 60 Years Of Blues Licks
From the Kings to Jimi and Eric, Blackmore, Stevie Ray, Gary Moore, John Mayer, JoBo and beyond, Jon Bishop introduces six decades of blues guitar innovation.