ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book focuses on John Williams and describes shifts in opinion around guitar culture relating to music from outside the sphere of Western classical music. It is concerned with the less conventional decisions, which brought Williams into unfamiliar genres and thereby helped to change the parameters of classical guitar repertoire, inviting other guitarists to follow his example. The book illustrates that Williams’ has also exerted a considerable influence upon guitar culture outside the area of repertoire. It explores attitudinal differences between Williams and Segovia, covering their contrasting views on such topics as popular music, folk music and politics. The book deals with the impact of Williams on various aspects of guitar culture such as performance, ensemble, amplification, guitar design and education.
