MODERN TECHNIQUES AND THE SPECIFICS OF THEIR APPLICATION IN THE INTERPRETATION OF CLASSICAL GUITAR REPERTOIRE

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of contemporary techniques of classical guitar playing and the specifics of their application in the interpretation of concert repertoire. A wide range of techniques is examined – from percussive approaches (golpe, body percussion, tapping, slap) to experimental means («guitar bow», prepared guitar). It is shown that these techniques expand the timbral and rhythmic possibilities of the instrument, transform interpretative thinking, and bring the guitar closer to the tendencies of contemporary musical language.The methodology is based on a combination of scientific and methodological literature analysis and the author’s practical experience as a performer and pedagogue. Particular attention is given to international reference works and sheet music editions that systematize modern techniques, their notation, and methods of mastery.The practical aspect relies on examples from the works of Leo Brouwer, Roland Dyens, and other composers, as well as on the analysis of their use in competition and educational practice. It is proven that contemporary techniques contribute to the transition from a cantilena-based model of interpretation to polyphonic and rhythmical-textural thinking. They make it possible to create multilayered textures, imitate ensemble sound, and stylize popular genres, while at the same time posing new challenges: dynamic balance, coordination of movements, and avoidance of excessive gestures.The methodological recommendations focus on step-by-step acquisition – from exercises and rhythm control to integration into musical works. Emphasis is placed on the importance of video analysis, the use of a metronome, and experimental practices for developing interpretative freedom. Special attention is given to the need for a critical approach to innovative means (in particular prepared guitar), which requires the performer to clearly distinguish between traditional and experimental sound production.The scientific novelty lies in the systematization of contemporary techniques in combination with methods of their acquisition, integrating global approaches with Ukrainian pedagogical practice.The practical significance is determined by the possibility of applying the materials in educational programs and rehearsal work. The integration of contemporary techniques enriches the guitar concert repertoire and raises the professional level of the modern guitar school.