This research into Brazilian music in general, and choro guitar music in particular, focuses primarily on the various and contrasting ways in which the repertoire is interpreted by Brazilian choro musicians, classical guitarists and jazz guitarists. Socio-cultural traditions and conventions are also explored. An important facet of performance in the Brazilian tradition is improvisation. The appropriateness of various improvisational approaches, including those used in jazz, are discussed. The research incorporates two 60-minute recitals, one of traditional Brazilian choro and the other of different Brazilian styles played in a jazz group setting, and these are central to the following exegesis. / Thesis (M.Mus.) -- University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music, 2008

Detailed discussion of tuning the classical guitar within the context of equal temperament's development. Alternative models for tuning systems are discussed along with accurate and practical guidelines on how to tune the conventional classical guitar using equal temperament.

Detailed discussion of tuning the classical guitar within the context of equal temperament's development. Alternative models for tuning systems are discussed along with accurate and practical guidelines on how to tune the conventional classical guitar using equal temperament.

Thesis (M.M.) -- Florida State University, 2004. / Advisor: Dianne Gregory, Florida State University, School of Music. Title and description from thesis home page (viewed 9-27-04). Document formatted into pages; contains 81 pages. Includes biographical sketch. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Mus)-- University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music, 1982. / Typescript (photocopy).

Thesis--University of California, Los Angeles. / Vita. Concordance of manuscripts, printed sources and transcriptions: v .1, leaf 332-343. Includes bibliographical references (v. 1, leaves 305-330). Also issued in print.

Thesis (M.M.)--University of Florida, 2004. / Title from title page of source document. Document formatted into pages; contains 143 pages. Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Dissertation (M.Mus. (Performing Art))-University of Pretoria, 2005. / Summary in Afrikaans and English. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (D.M.A.)--University of North Texas, August, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references.

Treatise (D.M.A.) Florida State University, 2006. / Advisor: Charles E. Brewer, Florida State University, College of Music. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed 5-14-2007). Document formatted into pages; contains 109 pages. Includes vita. Includes musical examples. Includes bibliographical references.