Music-Musical Instruments-Strings

(Instructional). Find out what's missing in your musical toolbox and bring your playing up to date. Modernize your capabilities to reflect the music and work opportunities of the 21st century. Classical pedagogy and contemporary skills are not mutually exclusive. The information and practice techniques...

(Violin). Now you can play Lindsey's Les Miserables medley for violin note for note along with beautiful sound-alike backing tracks. You can access the backing tracks and demo tracks online to download or stream using the unique code inside each book. Medley includes: Bring...

(Ukulele). Taylor's 2014 blockbuster arranged for uke, including: Blank Space * Out of the Woods * Shake It Off * Welcome to New York * and more.Author: Taylor SwiftISBN-10: 1495011003ISBN-13: 9781495011009Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2014Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w x...

Let's face it. The violin is incredibly difficult to play. It is even harder to play fast If you are a speed demon, than you need to know what this book has to tell you...Author: Aaron ChaseISBN-10: 149476234XISBN-13: 9781494762346Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Guitalele belongs to new music instruments. So far very few sheets were written for this instrument. I decided to fill a gap in the market. You will find 15 known songs in the book. Each song is recorded twice, whether you have any more...

A wonderful reprint of the original Breitkopf und H rtel edition, which is what Klengel himself would have overseen, printed in Leipzig, his hometown, plate 23853. There are other editions out there, but this one is extremely clean and easy to read. As with...

This collection features a selection of classical pieces by the world's most renowned composers: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Johann Strauss II, Edvard Grieg, Johann Pachelbel, Giuseppe Verdi, Edward Elgar, Richard...

This collection features a selection of classical pieces by the world's most renowned composers: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Johann Strauss II, Edvard Grieg, Johann Pachelbel, Giuseppe Verdi, Edward Elgar, Richard...

(Artist Transcriptions). A tribute to Ray Brown including 18 transcriptions, performance notes, photos, and a foreword by Christian McBride. Songs include: Autumn in New York * Custard Puff * Days of Wine and Roses * Easy Does It * Gravy Waltz * Have You...

"The Fiddler's Nurser" is a classic guide to playing the violin written for beginners an young players. It contains a collection of simple music compositions for violin, presented as clear sheet music perfect for annotations and notes. Each piece has some helpful information including...

This is a classic guide to playing the violin, being an illustrated book of practical suggestions and advice from a master of this instrument. It offers simple, clear instructions and tips for learning how to play or improve current proficiency, making it ideal for...

"Old Violins and Violin Lore" is an interesting account of the history of the violin, exploring its origins, notable makers and players, evolution, and much more. Concentrating on Europe, it primarily looks at the Cremona And Brescia, and those who made and played them...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: W. Meredith MorrisISBN-10: 144378690XISBN-13: 9781443786904Publisher:...

Would you like to know how to play the ukulele like an ukulele master and eliminate all your disbeliefs that have been holding you back from truly mastering the ukulele? Sound impossible? Well it's not... Ukulele Mastery Simplified, by Erich Andreas AKA Your Uke...

With nearly fifty years experience playing the bass fiddle, Bruce G. Dundas sets down the basics for the novice fiddle player. From tuning to chording to "walking the bass," Learn Bass Fiddle has everything you need to know to get started making music today...

(Violin Play-Along). The Violin Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the demonstration tracks to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The purchase price...

(Ukulele). This jumbo collection includes 100 folk standards arranged for uke in standard notation, including: Ain't We Got Fun? * Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home * (Oh, My Darling) Clementine * Danny Boy * For He's a Jolly Good Fellow * Give...

Since the thirteenth century, the sitar-a stringed, plucked instrument of India-has transformed into an instrument beloved by millions in its country of origin as well as all over the world. The Journey of the Sitar in Indian Classical Music details the origin, history, and...

This groundbreaking work, specially designed for the music classroom, combines traditional and popular literature in a method that both teaches the ukulele and develops music literacy. Assuming no prior knowledge, the leveled content allows students to track their progress and teachers to reward benchmark...

So you want to learn how to play the mandolin? the Mandolin: Dead Man's Tuning series is a collection of instructional books based on one of the easiest to learn tunings for the Mandolin, ADAD or DDAD. Volume 1: Basics Learn how to play...

Music from a "tin" can? Playing music on the old Front Porch, with handmade instruments made from discarded items, has a long history in the United States. The Canjo is a more modern variation earlier single stringed instruments. The Canjo design is fretted, played...

This collection features a selection of classical masterworks by the most renowned composers: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, George Frideric Handel, Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Antonio Vivaldi and Richard Wagner. All the pieces are presented in...

In 2007, Edvin Marton and Victoria Rose travelled to a remote destination to collaborate on Prince of the Violin. Together they embarked on a journey through the significant events that had helped shape Edvin Marton's life including shocking revelations about his childhood and intimate...

This book looks at a variety of string instruments and shows the reader the different ways in which they are played around the world.Author: Daniel NunnISBN-10: 143295069XISBN-13: 9781432950699Publisher: Heinemann Educational BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2011Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.80h x 6.60w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.2Point...

(Ukulele). 30 songs from the era of peace, love and understanding arranged for the uke, including: Abraham, Martin and John * (It's A) Beautiful Morning * Blowin' in the Wind * California Dreamin' * Daydream Believer * Everybody's Talkin' (Echoes) * Happy Together *...

(Violin Play-Along). The Violin Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the recordings online to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. With the melody...

(String Solo). Transcribed by the composer in 1947 from his 1944 flute sonata. Contains newly engraved violin part based on the revised version. Late Intermediate Level.Author: Sergei ProkofievISBN-10: 142345507XISBN-13: 9781423455073Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2011Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.90w x 0.40d

Here is a totally new and expanded edition of the 2005 original. The new 6"x9" format offers string players at all levels essential information on auditioning and buying a new instrument, bow, and strings. Chapters on maintenance and tuning are included, as well as...

(String). Three of Mozart's most often played sonatas, released as affordable individual editions.Author: Wolfgang Amadeus MozartISBN-10: 142342705XISBN-13: 9781423427056Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2007Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 11.89h x 7.64w x 0.09d

(Violin Instruction). The Hal Leonard Fiddle Method is the perfect introduction to playing folk, bluegrass and country styles on the violin. Many traditional tunes are included to illustrate a variety of techniques. Covers: instrument selection and care; playing positions; theory; slides & slurs; shuffle...

(Play Today Instructional Series). This is the ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and 86 professional quality recorded full-demo tracks. It can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply...

In 2012 writer Rick Gibbs asked luthier Robert Anderson to build him the guitar of his dreams, an acoustic jazz archtop. The result - a gorgeous instrument and a book that blends memoir, philosophy, history, art, science, music and technology with the engaging story...

Markos Vamvakaris, born in 1905 in Syros was a pioneer of rebetiko, the urban folk music of Greece. The bouzouki was a disreputable instrument but he paved its path to glory. He spent many years, first as a stevedore in the port of Piraeus...

Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines Book I Walking Bass Lines - The Blues in 12 Keys The Blues in 12 Keys is a complete guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking bass lines in the jazz tradition. The book starts out in Part...

Cello Online String Sampler Cello Sheet Music is a fun and easy way to actively learn, study and play beautiful cello music from a wide variety of styles and eras. 54 pieces are featured, representing music history periods, styles and cultures, including Medieval, Renaissance,...

(Harp). A delightful collection of more than 20 popular dances and airs of the Renaissance period, arranged for the harp by Deborah Friou. Includes pieces by well-known composers of the time, including Byrd, Dowland, Morely, and others. All can be played on folk harp.Author:...

My Beginners Book 1 plus its CDs (performance and backing tracks) successfully take complete beginners to prep test level in 16 beautiful songs and fun activities. This method have especially been created and compiled by Luisa Faraguna, a strong point of reference in strings...

This mono-graph by Stan Buetens finally solves the mys-tery of the use of orna-ments in Elizabethan times. The solu-tion is both simple and com-plex because one of the signs has two meanings and dif-ferent man-u-scripts employed differ-ent signs to rep-re-sent the same ornaments. This...

A superb collection of 53 Hawaiian favorites arranged for uke solo. It includes instruction on chords, vamping, reading tablature and notation, note location on the fingerboard, scales and scale exercises, and rhythm, plus special uke techniques.Author: Ken EidsonISBN-10: 0871668424ISBN-13: 9780871668424Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language:...

Demonstrates how the basso continuo line has an independent musical funxtion in ensemble music of the Italian Baroque period. Covers the Italian Baroque period (1600-1730). Borgir rejects the notion that the basso continuo line is doubled by bass instruments and shows how these have...

(World's Favorite (Ashley)). 38 easy favorites: Barcarolle * Serenata * Poeme * Fascination * Traumerei * Valse Triste * Carnival Of Venice * Humoresque.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 082565078XISBN-13: 9780825650789Publisher: Ashley PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1996Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 12.22h x 8.50w x 0.53d

(Music Sales America). Written by Tony Trischka, world-renowned banjo player and songwriter as well as one of the leading authorities in banjo education, The Complete 5-String Bluegrass Banjo Player sets the standard for bluegrass banjo instruction from beginning to advanced. From holding the banjo...

(Music Sales America). Teach yourself authentic bluegrass mandolin with this book/audio pack. The book contains clear instructions on the basics: right- and left-hand techniques, solos, backup, personal advice on performance, and much more, as well as a complete selection of the best bluegrass songs...

Driven by a passion for music, for excellence, and for fame, violin soloists are immersed from early childhood in high-pressure competitions, regular public appearances, and arduous daily practice. An in-depth study of nearly one hundred such children, Producing Excellence illuminates the process these young...

In Violin Secrets: 101 Performance Strategies for the Advanced Violinist, author and violinist Jo Nardolillo surveys the cutting edges of current violin technique, combining in one volume tradition with innovationAuthor: Jo NardolilloISBN-10: 0810886243ISBN-13: 9780810886247Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2015Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.90h...

Cellists play a variety of instruments that they call 'Baroque cellos, ' ranging from basically modern cellos with gut strings, a period bridge, and Baroque bow, to instruments where the entire set-up is altered. This is the first study in which the revival of...

"The guitar and American music are inexorably intertwined," writes James Sallis in The Guitar Players. He notes that "American music was built on the backs of black slaves." The great classical blues period of the 1920s had rich antecedents going back further than plantation...

(String Solo). VAAP Edition. For unaccompanied violin.Author: Sergei ProkofievISBN-10: 0793574218ISBN-13: 9780793574216Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.20d

(Essential Elements). Original series (blue cover) The second book in the Essential Elements for Strings series reinforces the techniques learned in Book 1, and also introduces new concepts and develops skills in areas such as dynamics, rhythms, and sight-reading. Features a broad scope, comprehensive...

This collection includes many favorite Irish fiddle tunes. Some are easy to play, others more challenging. The bowing techniques, ornamentation and other aspects of playing style summarized in the introduction will be familiar to readers of Pete's earlier book, the Complete Irish Fiddle Player,...