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This is a landmark instructional text on bluegrass banjo. Written by the legendary Sonny Osborne, it presents the basics needed to successfully play bluegrass banjo (G tuning). A special bonus is the inclusion of seven favorite songs for banjo solo.Author: Sonny OsborneISBN-10: 0871665786ISBN-13: 9780871665782Publisher:...

This handy book shows all of the basic banjo chords in photo and diagram form. The front of the book contains a section of bluegrass G-tuning chords, and the remainder contains C-tuning.Author: Mel BayISBN-10: 0871663678ISBN-13: 9780871663672Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1961Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

(Bass Method). Learn to use the entire fretboard with the Bass Scale Finder . This book contains over 1,300 scale diagrams for the most important 17 scale types, including major and minor scales, pentatonics, the seven major modes, diminished, melodic minor, harmonic minor, and...

Described by Aaron Copland as "among the finest creations of the modern repertoire," Berg's Violin Concerto has become a twentieth-century classic. In this authoritative and highly readable guide the reader is introduced not only to the concerto itself but to all that surrounded and...

Do you want your scale practice to make a real tangible difference in your playing?New Bass Clef Print Edition with foreword by Lincoln Goines.The ear is key, and Bach's melodies teach us how to voice lead through chords better than anything else, so what...

Against the Grain is the autobiography of the classical musical instrument maker Paul Fischer. He trained under renowned instrument maker Robert Goble in his workshops at Headington in Oxfordshire before spending 6 years in the British Army, after which in 1969 he began working...

90 pages of questions and answers on all topics to do with the Bach cello suitesPart 1: The Suite before Bach - the models, background and inspirationPart II: The Suite in Bach's Time - their place in Bach's life and householdPart III: Performing the...

Achieving Musical Success in the String Classroom describes a fully pragmatic pedagogical approach toward developing complete musicianship in beginning through advanced level string players by incorporating the ideas of Mimi Zweig, Paul Rolland, and Shinichi Suzuki. Author Karel Butz's philosophical assumptions are explained regarding...

Fully illustrated. Reprint of the classic scarce first edition which may include corrections and revisions.Author: Arthur BroadleyISBN-10: 1427619441ISBN-13: 9781427619440Publisher: Wexford College PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2007Pages: 92Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d

(Guitar Recorded Versions). 11 songs from their EPs, including: Don't Follow * No Excuses * Rotten Apple * and more.Author: Alice in ChainsISBN-10: 0793534267ISBN-13: 9780793534265Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/1994Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w x 0.20d

(Ukulele Play-Along). The Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily, with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro Just follow the written music, listen to the CD to hear how the ukulele should...

J. S. Bach's Suites for Unaccompanied Cello are among the most cherished and frequently played works in the entire literature of music, and yet they have never been the subject of a full-length music analytical study. The musical examples herein include every note of...

Facsimile reprint of "The Seventh edition, Corrected and Elarged. Printed by W. Godbid, for J. Playford at his Shop in the Temple near the Church. 1674."Author: John Playford, Thomas CampionISBN-10: 1904331548ISBN-13: 9781904331544Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2008Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 7.81h x...

"Violin Studies" is a comprehensive handbook on playing the violin, containing a wealth of information on every aspect of the subject from the basic to the advanced. Also including graded lessons and other useful material, this volume is not to be missed by those...

"These Examples of technical problems are in no way intended to take the place of the recognized "classics" of violin-exercise literature. They are to show how difficulties may be analysed and prepared for. They are divided into three sections: Bowings in elementary form Bowings...

String players face a bewildering array of terms related to their instruments. Because string playing is a living art form, passed directly from master to student, the words used to convey complex concepts such as bow techniques and fingering systems have developed into an...

Renowned nineteenth-century musicologist Fran ois-Joseph F tis assembled this authoritative survey with the assistance of noted violin maker and dealer Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. Focusing on the work of the Italian master violin maker Stradivarius, this volume explores the early history and construction of stringed instruments....

Leading appraisers of fine musical instruments agree that in the art of making violins, no one has ever gone beyond the achievement of Antonio Stradivari. The incomparable visual beauty of his instruments and the infinite variety and magnificence of tone of which they are...

(Music Sales America). The Absolute Beginners award-winning method has been designed to make learning the 5-string banjo easier than ever before Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing your first complete songs. Absolute Beginners Banjo gives you: An 'owner's manual' approach...

(String Solo). Contains the Complete Sonatas and Partitas (BWV 1001-1006) * Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 * Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042 * Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 (second violin part included) * Concerto in G minor, BWV...

Throughout the Upland South, the banjo has become an emblem of white mountain folk, who are generally credited with creating the short-thumb-string banjo, developing its downstroking playing styles and repertory, and spreading its influence to the national consciousness. In this groundbreaking study, however, Cecelia...

"The Autoharp Owner's Manual covers autoharp maintenance, conversions, tuning and string schedules (both diatonic and chromatic), building your own instrument, playing techniques, evaluating instruments, chord bar setups, amplification, history, and much more. Each subject is addressed by a current premier musician/builder. The articles in...

Study Higher Positions on the Lower StringsArpeggio Studies in Three Octaves for the Cello helps teach the higher positions through major and minor arpeggios. Each arpeggio is followed by a unique set of variations that will help improve your shifting. Who this book can...

(Banjo). The banjo shares many of the same sonic qualities as a harpsichord, so although it's so closely associated with more homespun genres, the instrument actually lends itself very well to classical music The pieces in Bach for Banjo are in tablature only with...

This encyclopedia is the diverse lexicographic work available in the English language and provides a treasure trove of information on the violin--its technique, its history, and its place in music. Beginning with the 1880's, the work traces the evolution of violin technique, examines its...

Everything You Need to Learn Banjo the Right Way. Chords, Rhythms, Basics Rolls and Music Principles to Get You Picking Your First Songs in Just a Matter of DaysBanjo Beginners Jumpstart teaches you music fundamentals and banjo skills to get you started the right...

(Banjo). The Absolute Beginners Irish Tenor Banjo book tells you everything you need to know about playing this unique instrument from the very first moment you pick it up. Featuring helpful and practical guides to everything from holding your tenor banjo to playing your...

Long admired for his interpretation of Bach's six Sonatas and Partitas for unaccompanied violin, Jaap Schrer, a leading international soloist, here provides a detailed but informal guide to their performance. Bach's sublime solo violin works have long been central to the baroque music repertoire....

(Music Sales America). A fully-illustrated collection of over 90 favorite folksongs for children. Perfect for children, parents, and teachers.Author: Ruth SeegerISBN-10: 0825603463ISBN-13: 9780825603464Publisher: Music SalesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2002Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.41lbsSize: 11.84h x 8.92w x 0.47d

(Fretted). Named one of the "Best Mandolin Books of All Time" by BookAuthority.org! Unique arrangements by two skilled arrangers for a beautiful playing result. The book includes access to online audio for download or streaming of recordings of each invention plus separate mandolin and...

J. S. Bach's sonatas and partitas for solo violin have been central to the violin repertoire since the mid-eighteenth century. This engaging volume is the first comprehensive exploration of the place of these works within Bach's music: it focuses on their structural and stylistic...

(Fretted). The Banjo Chord Finder is an extensive reference guide to over 2,800 banjo chords, covering four of the most commonly used tunings. Thirty different chord qualities are covered for each key, and each chord quality is presented in two different voicings. Also includes...

What is alternative string playing? It the most important and exciting area for string players who want and need to expand their horizons beyond classical music by exploring other styles and learning varied approaches and techniques offered by these styles. The string community is...

Arpeggio Studies in Two Octaves for the Cello helps teach first though seventh positions through major arpeggios in all keys.Each two-page study presents the arpeggios in a different rhythm or bow variation to solidify your technique.Who this book can help: Intermediate students who have...

This book describes the recovery of the Appalachian dulcimer's lost history, tracing the dulcimer's roots in a German instrument, the scheitholt; describing the early history of the scheitholt and the dulcimer in America, and outlining the development of distinctive dulcimer styles in Virginia, West...

A first-hand report on an effort to enlarge our knowledge of the Appalachian dulcimer's history by searching the hills and 'hollers' of Appalachia, looking at old instruments, and listening to the tales of old folks.Author: Ralph Lee SmithISBN-10: 0810841355ISBN-13: 9780810841352Publisher: Scarecrow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2001Pages:...

With its wealth of information on how technique can be tastefully applied, Back-Up Banjo is the definitive book on the subject of banjo accompaniment. Since a banjo player in a band plays accompaniment at least 75% of the time, it is extremely important to...

A fresh, new edition of this popular Cello tutor, which can be used with the Violin, Viola and Double Bass books for group lessons or mixed ensemble performances. Progressively graded in 20 learning steps, with concise theory explanations, duets and teacher's parts. Now with...

This book contains a collection of classic essays on the subject of the Italian violin, looking at its history and development with reference to notable makers and players. Italy is famous for producing many great violinists and designers, each dealt with in detail within...

50 Christmas classics arranged for violin solo with piano accompaniment. Easy enough for early intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for lessons, recitals, church services, Christmas parties, and caroling. (New Edition - October 2023 - Now contains both...

"A History of the Violin Bow" is a collection of classic articles on the subject of the violin, with a particular focus on the bow. The articles explore a range of topics from the history and origins of the violin, to notable makers, rare...

Volume One is comprised of 300 progressive eight-bar exercises that cover the keys of C, G, F, Bb, and D Major. Time signatures include 4/4 (Common Time), 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, and 2/2 (Cut Time). Instructions and a free preview are available in pdf form...

(String Solo). This book features the classic repertoire of the masters along with digital access of piano accompaniments for practice use. Contents: Canzonetta (D'Ambrosio) * Air on the G String (Bach) * Menuet from Quintet in E (Boccherini) * La Serenata (Braga) * Cradle-Song...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative...

Welcome to a friendly, easily playable Christmas cello book with lots of options for players and teachers alike! This book contains 25 Holiday practice segments, one for each day of the Christmas season. Each segment contains an exercise, a Christmas tune, and a fun,...

Welcome to a friendly, easily playable Christmas viola book with lots of options for players and teachers alike! This book contains 25 Holiday practice segments, one for each day of the Christmas season. Each segment contains an exercise, a Christmas tune, and a fun,...

Welcome to a friendly, easily playable Christmas violin book with lots of options for players and teachers alike! This book contains 25 Holiday practice segments, one for each day of the Christmas season. Each segment contains an exercise, a Christmas tune, and a fun,...

(Willis). A Dozen a Day books have long been the favorite pre-practice technical exercises for young pianists. Now these classic warm-up exercises are available for instruments too Complete with audio backing tracks on the included CD, these books help develop and maintain good fingering...

Finally. A Good Book On Building a Dulcimer. How does $29.95 sound versus $900.00 or $1,500.00? If cost is a consideration and you enjoy a good project, this book is for you! Full of photographs, illustrations, patterns, clear instructions and helpful advice, this book...

(Music Sales America). Since it first appeared in the 1930s, the concise, clear content of the best-selling A Tune a Day series has revolutionized music-making in the classroom and the home. Now, for the first time, C. Paul Herfurth's original books have been completely...