Music-Instruction & Study-Techniques

Connects discussions of vocality and operatic culture with broader aesthetic and cultural shifts in society. In the decades that span the turn of the twentieth century, the Italian tradition of operatic singing became 'modern'. This book identifies and explores the formative elements of this...

You DO NOT need to be a star to Make Money in Music Yes, you heard right, but let's say it again. Louder, just to make sure. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A STAR TO MAKE MONEY IN MUSIC The world is full...

This collection of 40 studies includes topics such as the rudiments of music, reading exercises, and a collection of rudimental studies for the beginning snare drummer. By following a progressive method style, all the basic rudiments of music and snare drumming are included, such...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

To be a musician is to "speak music." When you have something to say and the means to say it, your gestures and sounds become both meaningful and free. Offering an innovative, comprehensive approach to musicians' health and wellbeing, Integrated Practice gives you the...

Special Needs, Community Music, and Adult Learning is one of five paperback books derived from the foundational two-volume Oxford Handbook of Music Education. Designed for music teachers, students, and scholars of music education, as well as educational administrators and policy makers, this fourth book...

A classic book on piano technique, Mary Wood Chase's 'Natural Laws in Piano Technic' is a must-read for any serious piano player. The book explains the principles behind good piano technique and provides exercises to help develop skill and dexterity.This work has been selected...

After 25 years of teaching, Dan Haerle has made available this wonderful pocket-sized resource, Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide, detailing the materials and techniques needed to play jazz. Includes chapters on chords and chord symbols, voicings, blues, functions, ii/V/Is, guide tones, and more Over...

The easiest ukulele method ever for kids ages 5 and up. This fun method teaches you to play songs on the ukulele right away. The accompanying online audio lets you hear how the music should sound on any computer or handheld device. Three irresistible...

Why is it that well-prepared, talented, hardworking, and intelligent performers find their performance and self-esteem undermined by the fear of memory slips, technique failures, and public humiliation? In Managing Stage Fright: A Guide for Musicians and Music Teachers, author Julie Jaffee Nagel unravels these...

How to play accordion is a comprehensive manual designed to introduce aspiring musicians to the captivating world of accordion playing. Whether you're brand new to music or transitioning from another instrument, this book provides a structured approach to mastering the accordion, from fundamental techniques...

Are you looking for a comprehensive guide that takes you from novice to accomplished player?Can you imagine the thrill of playing complex melodies and harmonies on this captivating instrument?Discover the ultimate guide to learning and mastering the hurdy-gurdy with "Hurdy Gurdy Playing," a meticulously...

How can the early music movement move into the future? Could this be a transformative moment for change and growth? In this collection, a diverse group of young and established voices from across the globe offer exciting, positive, and challenging thoughts about how we...

The nature of musical performance has intrigued researchers for a long time. This book explores the contributions and limitations of some of these approaches, be it theoretical, cultural, historical, perceptual, or analytical. Through a detailed investigation of recent recordings of J. S. Bach's 6...

The canon is contrapuntal compositional technique, which sounds more complicated than it really is. When you go through known canons, you will find it easy. Somebody starts singing, other joins later and sings the same melody. Altogether It sounds beautiful. I arranged nine world...

Are you happy with the progress of your flute students? Frustrated with flutists stuck on basic concepts? Let Jason Blank, nationally known clinician and lecturer, show you the ten rules of flute. These principles allow you to: Prioritize fundamentals for efficient teaching Build a...

Master The Guitar Style of Jeff Beck In the pantheon of guitar legends, few names resonate more profoundly than Jeff Beck. For decades, Beck stood at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what the guitar could express. His unparalleled artistry, technical mastery,...

How do you create your own blues guitar voice from the licks of the iconic musicians?In Josh Smith's groundbreaking book Modern Blues Guitar Phrasing you'll learn to transform the classic licks of the musical legends into your own unique, expressive soloing language. You'll move...

Are you ready to master the enchanting sounds of the handpan drum?Do you want to explore the mesmerizing world of rhythm and melody?Are you looking for a comprehensive guide that covers everything from basics to advanced techniques?Do you want to discover the secrets to...

Innovation in Music: Cultures and Contexts is a groundbreaking collection, bringing together contributions from instructors, researchers and professionals. Split into two sections, covering creative production practices and national/international perspectives, this volume offers truly global outlooks on ever-evolving practices.Author: Jan-Olof Gull?ISBN-10: 1032611162ISBN-13: 9781032611167Publisher: Focal PressLanguage:...

Chords are listed alphabetically and chromatically for easy reference with 36 different mandolin chords listed for each key. With chapters on chord theory, intervals, and chord construction, your chord vocabulary will be forever expanding. Also includes an explanation of the circle of fifths. The...

Author: Murphy KargesISBN-13: 9798990693401Publisher: Ocean 36 PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/23/2024Pages: 186Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d

The Magical Flutist - Exercises for Tone and Technique was inspired by the tuition of the Finnish flute pedagogue Rainer Risberg. This intermediate level book includes detailed instructions, various exercises and fun images for improving your tone and technique. The exercises have been organized...

Edna Golandsky is a world-renowned piano pedagogue, the leading authority on the Taubman Approach, and the co-founder of The Taubman Institute and The Golandsky Institute. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School, where she studied under Jane Carlson, Rosina Lh?vinne, and Adele Marcus....

For ages, musicians have been attracted by the clavichord, an instrument known for its historical significance and distinct tonal qualities. In the thorough "Step by-Step Guide on How to Play Clavichord," budding musicians and seasoned players alike are invited on a musical journey that...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the bass. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of...

Author: Levi Clay, Joseph AlexanderISBN-10: 1789334535ISBN-13: 9781789334531Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/09/2024Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.22d

The Power of Practice showcases the pioneering achievements of renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99) and how both disciplines transformed his life and practice. Menuhin's contributions as a performer, teacher, and humanitarian are celebrated around the world. Less well known, however, is Menuhin's devotion to...

"Unlock the mesmerizing world of the Didgeridoo with 'Playing Didgeridoo for Beginners.' This comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step procedural melody journey, designed to empower enthusiasts with no prior experience to confidently learn and master the ancient art of Didgeridoo playing.Discover the rich cultural heritage...

In the 21st Century, the guitar, as both a material object and tool for artistic expression, continues to be reimagined and reinvented. From simple adaptations or modifications made by performers themselves, to custom-made instruments commissioned to fulfil specific functions, to the mass production of...

Everything You Need to Learn Ukulele the Right Way. Chords, Rhythms and Music Principles to Get You Strumming Your First Songs in Just a Matter of DaysUkulele Beginners Jumpstart teaches you music fundamentals and ukulele skills to get you started the right way.Learn to...

Imagine flowing from one position to the next as you play your guitar without thinking. Foresee the people around you amazed by the graceful movement of your hand as it travels up and down the fretboard. Hard to believe? Sounds too good to be...

Originally published in the early 1900s. The book was written to assist Choral Conductors and Choirmasters, though its scope is not limited to these, as many of the principles embodied in the illustrated text are applicable to Soloists as well as to Orchestral and...

Humberto Morales' Latin-American Rhythm Instruments And How To Play Them is a comprehensive guide to the traditional percussion instruments used in Latin American music. Written by the renowned musician and educator Humberto Morales, the book provides detailed information on the history, construction, and playing...

Understand the guitar completely like never before.This innovative musical system easily integrates the Blues and Rock into the Western musical system.Written by a guitarist for the guitarist with step-by-step instruction from over 40 years of teaching.This guitar book of instruction provides a rich source...

Ray Davies: Not Like Everybody Else is a critical biography of Ray Davies, with a focus on his music and his times. The book studies Davies' work from the Kinks' first singles through his 2006 solo album, from his rock musicals in the early...

Gig-worthy licks laid out sequentially over each chord change in the standard 12-bar blues form. Covers scales, chord voicing, chord progressions & rhythm figures, plus all regional blues styles. The disk includes MP3 files of the exercises.Author: Jesse GressISBN-10: 087930913XISBN-13: 9780879309138Publisher: Backbeat BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Wayne Shorter has been voted best composer in Down Beat polls for years. Here is a collection of some his most famous songs from the 60s and 70s. Contains some of the finest melodic and harmonic vehicles used in the Miles Davis and Art...

Andy LaVerne has taken his years of experience as a first call jazz pianist and created this simple, pocket-sized, easy-to-use reference for playing chords that sound good instantly! Jazz pianists spend perhaps 80% of their practice time learning tunes and soloing. When they play...

(Music Sales America). Whether your favourite blues guitarist is Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Blind Blake, John Lee Hooker, Big Bill Broonzy, or Mississippi John Hurt, studying the basic techniques presented in this program is the first step toward being able to capture the essence...

The Two Part Inventions of Johann Sebastian Bach are a set of miniature masterworks which have and can form one of the pillars in the training of any musician.Danny Hall Music Publishing presents these timeless musical gems within the playable range of the 4,5...

HYBRID PICKING EXERCISES Single Note Permutations is a step further toward developing a fluent technique for combining pick and fingers. Here you'll find more than 1,400 different exercises based entirely on permutations. You should condition your fingers to respond to the intuitive part of...

In this book, Edith Lynwood Winn shares her insights on the art of playing the violin. Drawing upon her own experiences as a performer and teacher, she offers practical advice on technique, interpretation, and performance. This is an engaging and informative read for anyone...

It has become standard practice today for the professional musician to play at least one Latin tune in each set for added interest and variety. This popular set contains ten beautiful and popular bossa novas that jazz players have enjoyed for years, played with...

Much has been written about the jazz language or the jazz vocabulary. Linguistic references are sensible and proper because, just as we speak in words and phrases derived from the alphabet, so do we improvise jazz in musical phrases derived from notes. In speech,...

This classic guide to playing the violin walks the reader through every step from buying and holding a violin to sliding, trills, and other more advanced techniques. With simple instructions, expert tips, and a wealth of useful illustrations and examples, "A Practical Guide to...

"My object in writing this book is to encourage and help those students of the violin who are sufficiently intelligent to wish to advance with the times and who realise that in order to free violin playing from the rut of tradition in which...

This instructional book offers lessons on playing the violin, specifically focusing on 'divisions' which were improvisational variations popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. It provides a unique perspective on early music education and is a valuable resource for modern music students and teachers....

Modern self-help books (Volumes 1 & 2) for the beginning pianist. Also teaches music fundamentals using pop examples.Author: Jay SnyderISBN-10: 0578081105ISBN-13: 9780578081106Publisher: Golden Retriever MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/06/2011Pages: 214Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.45d