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(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...

Author: Nigel NorthISBN-10: 0197808735ISBN-13: 9780197808733Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2026Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 10.96h x 8.55w x 0.57d

Author: Nigel NorthISBN-10: 0197808727ISBN-13: 9780197808726Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2026Pages: 312Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.22lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d

A SPECIAL BOOK FOR THE INTERMEDIATE OCTAVE MANDOLINISTWelcome to Octave Mandolin Repertoire Builder. The solos in this book are geared specifically to the octave mandolin using proper fingering and phrasing, which lends itself to this larger instrument in the mandolin family. The tunes are...

This collection features a selection of the greatest Patriotic Songs of the United States Of America.10 easy arrangements including left hand fingerings.Includes: Amazing GraceAmerica (My Country 'Tis of Thee)America The BeautifulAnchors AweighBattle Hymn of the RepublicHail to the ChiefThe Star-Spangled BannerWhen Johnny Comes Marching...

Unlock the timeless charm of the dulcimer with Easy Guide to Playing Dulcimer! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide makes learning the dulcimer simple, enjoyable, and accessible.Inside, you'll discover: Author: Irene JerryISBN-13: 9798306873947Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Explore the rich history of the violoncello with Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski's "The Violoncello and Its History." This meticulously prepared edition delves into the fascinating story of this beloved stringed instrument, tracing its evolution and significance in the world of music. A vital resource...

Discover the secrets of violin maintenance with "The Repairing & Restoration of Violins" by Horace Petherick. Part of 'The Strad' Library, this volume provides detailed insights into the techniques and practices of repairing and restoring these cherished stringed instruments. Whether you're a seasoned luthier...

Author: Martin FreresISBN-10: 1969068078ISBN-13: 9781969068072Publisher: Kimber BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2026Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d

Practice with Purpose. Play with Confidence.Practicing a stringed instrument isn't just about how much time you spend; it's about how you spend it. Some days feel focused and inspired; others feel like you're pushing a rock uphill. This book is here for all of...

Easy Tin Whistle Tunebook - The Perfect Companion to the Easy Tin Whistle Tutor Book!Children's songs - Folk Songs - Sea Shanties - Irish TunesThe Easy Tin Whistle Tunebook is designed to accompany the Easy Tin Whistle Tutor Book, providing a collection of tunes...

Learn Ukulele: The Ultimate Beginner's PlaybookHave you always dreamed of playing the ukulele but felt unsure where to start? Whether you've never held a stringed instrument before or simply want to add a new sound to your musical journey, this complete beginner's guide will...

Double Stopping traces the migration of celebrity violinists to and from Australia to investigate routes of contact between metropoles and peripheries, and the impact of world wars and political instability on patterns of musical migration. Mobility and migration were integral to the careers of...

"The Art of Fiddle-Making" by John Broadhouse offers a comprehensive guide to the construction of violins and other stringed instruments. Originally published in 1894, this meticulously detailed manual provides practical instructions and insights into the techniques, tools, and materials essential for crafting high-quality fiddles....

Affordable, versatile, portable, and popular once again, the ukulele is an ideal instrument for lifelong music making that can also be an engaging component of school music programs. Uke Can Do It! is a guide for teachers who may be at various stages of...

Discover the deep, resonant world of the contrabassoon with this beginner-friendly guide! Whether you're a bassoonist looking to expand your skills or a complete beginner drawn to the instrument's rich, low tones, this book provides a step-by-step approach to mastering the contrabassoon.Inside, you'll find:...

The New York Guitar Method series is structured to enable a total beginner to learn the tools necessary to become a master musician from the ground up. This Primer Book One should be used as a first step toward New York Guitar Method Primer...

Patriotic duet music for the cello with practice tips and musical suggestions. The volume can be used with the companion volumes, Violin Is Easy: Patriotic Collection and Viola Is Easy: Patriotic Collection.Author: Miriam TroxlerISBN-10: 1512285900ISBN-13: 9781512285901Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2015Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Mary Cyr addresses the needs of researchers, performers, and informed listeners who wish to apply knowledge about historically informed performance to specific pieces. Special emphasis is placed upon the period 1680 to 1760, when the viol, violin, and violoncello grew to prominence as solo...

The Viola da Gamba is a definitive guide to the history, repertoire, and performance of this beautiful and versatile instrument. Written by Nathalie Dolmetsch, a leading performer and scholar of the viola da gamba, this book covers everything from the instrument's origins in Renaissance...

After decades of stagnation during the reign of his father, the 'Barracks King', the performing arts began to flourish in Berlin under Frederick the Great. Even before his coronation in 1740, the crown prince commenced recruitment of a group of musician-composers who were to...

Beginning with Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan, Indian art music is renowned internationally for its improvised raga performance. This ancient tradition has for centuries been transmitted orally within the seclusion of hereditary families. Few such families remain today, and not enough is known...

Few other nations have undergone as profound a change in their social, political, and cultural life as Mongolia did in the twentieth century. Beginning the century as a largely rural, nomadic, and tradition-oriented society, the nation was transformed by the end of this century...

Flute Fingering Charts, Scales & SongsA Complete Beginner's Reference for Playing the Flute (Concert C), Standard Band Flute Author: Martin FreresISBN-10: 1969068051ISBN-13: 9781969068058Publisher: Kimber BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/25/2025Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d

Your Complete Guide to Mastering the Bongo Drum - From Basics to BrillianceUnlock the full potential of one of the most vibrant and expressive percussion instruments in the world. This easy-to-follow guide is designed for learners of all levels, offering a practical path from...

In The String Instrument Owner's Guide, Michael Pagliaro surveys the complete "ownership life cycle" of bowed string instruments.Author: Michael J. PagliaroISBN-10: 1442274026ISBN-13: 9781442274020Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2016Pages: 250Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.60d

Famous Violinists And Fine Violins: Historical Notes, Anecdotes, And Reminiscences is a book written by Thomas Lamb Phipson and published in 1903. The book is a collection of stories, historical notes, and anecdotes about famous violinists and their instruments. The author provides a detailed...

This innovative study of nineteenth-century cellists and cello playing shows how simple concepts of posture, technique and expression changed over time, while acknowledging that many different practices co-existed. By placing an awareness of this diversity at the centre of an historical narrative, George Kennaway...

Few other nations have undergone as profound a change in their social, political, and cultural life as Mongolia did in the twentieth century. Beginning the century as a largely rural, nomadic, and tradition-oriented society, the nation was transformed by the end of this century...

This research guide is an annotated bibliography of sources dealing with the string quartet. This second edition is organized as in the original publication (chapters for general references, histories, individual composers, aspects of performance, facsimiles and critical editions, and miscellaneous topics) and has been...

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...

Liederbuch (in deutsch und english) mit 28 Old Irish Jigs - notiert für das Flatpicking mit der Ukulele..Die/der Jig ist sowohl ein lebhafter Volkstanz der gesamten Britischen Inseln als auch die zugrundeliegende Melodie. Im 16. Jahrhundert war er in England weit verbreitet, erst später...

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...

Explore the captivating world of the cello with Olga Racster's "Chats on Violoncellos," a timeless exploration of this beloved string instrument. Delve into the history, technique, and enduring appeal of the violoncello, as Racster shares her insights on its construction, playing, and place in...

Famous for his fiery, forceful, and passionate playing, Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) was equally renowned for the sweetness and purity of his tone and his impeccable technique. His works are steeped in the colorful traditions of his native land, drawing upon Spanish...

How to Play Marimba from Scratch till PerfectionAre you ready to: Unlock the secrets to mastering the marimba, even if you're starting from scratch?Discover the essential techniques that will elevate your marimba skills from beginner to advanced?Learn how to perfect your marimba playing with...

Octaves for the Violin, Book One begins the process of teaching octave double stops using exercises and short pieces. Starting with first position, then moving into third position after a few pages, the studies help the intermediate violin student gain proficiency in playing double...

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 simplified...

10 Hymn Medleys for Clarinet DuetFeaturing 30 Sacred SongsPerfect for church services, recitals, and lessons, this inspiring collection offers ten thoughtfully arranged medleys for two clarinets. Each medley blends three beloved hymns, providing rich, reverent music for preludes, offertories, postludes, or any uplifting performance.Intermediate...

Included in this collection of twenty classical themes are some of the most popular and beloved compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Chopin and many others. Arranged for B-flat clarinet duet with optional piano accompaniment. Great for lessons, recitals, and performances of all kinds....

THE ART & HISTORY OF VIOLIN CASESA King, a Tsar, a Marquis and a Messiah have one thing in common; they all had violin cases custom made for them. From the mundane to the magnificent, violin cases span the centuries and reflect the cultural...

This collection features a selection of the greatest Patriotic Songs of the United States Of America.10 easy arrangements including left hand fingerings.Includes: Amazing GraceAmerica (My Country 'Tis of Thee)America The BeautifulAnchors AweighBattle Hymn of the RepublicHail to the ChiefThe Star-Spangled BannerWhen Johnny Comes Marching...

24 Christmas Carols: Level: Intermediate Away In A MangerOnce In Royal David's CitySilent Night, Holy NightAngels, From The Realms of GloryWe Wish You A Merry ChristmasHark! The Herald Angels SingThe First NowellGod Rest Ye Merry GentelmenDeck The HallsO Come, All Ye FaithfulO Little Town...

This workbook provides a priority-based music theory course designed to help string players learn how to read music as quickly and accurately as possible, while gaining a deeper understanding of the way the viola works and the "why" behind music theory concepts-all of which...

Bring the Magic of Christmas to Life with the Ultimate Beginner-Friendly Songbook!Author: Alicja UrbanowiczISBN-13: 9798300145033Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/16/2024Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.16d

The Magic of Music Theory is a workbook series for young string players who are learning to play the cello by ear before learning to read music. This series teaches music theory, writing, and aural skills from the perspective of the cello fingerboard! Lessons...

Canada's Prince Edward Island is home to one of the oldest and most vibrant fiddling traditions in North America. First established by Scottish immigrants in the late eighteenth century, it incorporated the influence of a later wave of Irish immigrants as well as the...

Explore the rich history of the violoncello with Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski's "The Violoncello and Its History." This meticulously prepared edition delves into the fascinating story of this beloved stringed instrument, tracing its evolution and significance in the world of music. A vital resource...

This collection features a selection of easy instrumental arrangements of Christmas Carols from all over the world and illustrations (lyrics are not included).Includes: A la Nanita NanaAdestes FidelesAway in a MangerÇa, Bergers, assemblons nousCampana sobre CampanaCampanita del LugarFröhliche Weihnacht überallHark! The Herald SingIl est...

This collection features a selection of easy instrumental arrangements of Christmas Carols from all over the world and illustrations (lyrics are not included).Includes: A la Nanita NanaAdestes FidelesAway in a MangerÇa, Bergers, assemblons nousCampana sobre CampanaCampanita del LugarFröhliche Weihnacht überallHark! The Herald SingIl est...