A biography of the conductor Mitropoulos. He was an advocate of difficult modern music and an early champion of Mahler; his performances brought the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra into the first rank of American orchestras.

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For those of you who love Puerto Rican music and have begun learning the cuatro, this book is the perfect tool to guide you through the intricate process of learning to play the cuatro on a higher level. We suggest you start with Vol. 1 to learn the basics and then use this next volume to take you further Authored by renowned guitarist and cuatro player, Samuel Ramos, this book offers you valuable insights into the intricacies of cuatro playing. Samuel Ramos urges you to become your own creative musician, not one that plays only what's in the notes. This book is all about exploration and challenging yourself to go beyond boundaries. Well written and edited by Luis Torres, a lover of the cuatro and a professional editor, the book is a clear and concise guide to a vast repertoire of theory, scales and exercises. It has been written in the standard notation and tablature (TAB) format. This set of book been written in both English and Spanish, making it a versatile teacher. Choose your comfort zone, book and get started on a journey into the depths of beautiful music The guide offers tips on how to perform in public and tells you when to change your strings This one, indeed is filled with delightful vignettes on the cuatro Features: Easy to understand Wider range of topics Bilingual - English and Spanish Gives tips on playing the Cuatro Allows you space to explore Get this amazing combination to lead you along the path of musical discovery and you'll find that there's a hidden musician somewhere inside you All you need to do is order the Puerto Rican Cuatro Method Book - Vol 2.

Each piece in the Solo Books coordinates page-by-page with the Lesson Books, reinforcing newly learned concepts presented at the lesson. Includes adorable full-color illustrations that enhance each piece.

New Solution for beginners Learn piano in MINUTES with this unique illustrated guide. * Wish you knew the basics? * Don't have a lot of extra time (or patience)? Fast & fun tutorial - easy learning tricks + memory tips Quick visuals - so you don't need a piano to follow along. 10 minutes is all it takes because a picture is worth a thousand words. Learning piano from "text-heavy" books can be dry & complicated. With new Smart Funnies 10-minute lessons, you'll know piano basics in a flash Smart Funnies offers a "less is more" approach to learning - using SIMPLE VISUALS and humorous "funnies" to introduce new concepts. Funnies are not just ENTERTAINING, they're EASIER to remember. A friendly gopher character guides you through each image quickly & easily, sharing important points along the way. This series offers three 10-minute lessons without text overload: piano KEYS + piano NOTES + piano SYMBOLS (available as separate lessons, or integrated into a full collection). Great for ALL AGES - whether you've never taken lessons, are taking lessons now, or forgot lessons from your past. A refreshingly FUN, FAST & EASY way to learn Available in both Print and Digital formats.

Developed by the superstar pianist Lang Lang and channelling his passion for piano and music education, The Lang Lang Piano Method reflects the way he would like kids today to learn piano. This is a fun, modern and easy piano method ideal for complete beginners from age 5 upwards. The five progressive books in the series provide a unique and imaginative way for kids to learn the piano with a cartoon superhero Lang Lang. The Lang Lang Piano Method Level 1 introduces complete beginners to different five-finger positions, note reading and moving around the keyboard. Fun, imaginative pieces develop the left and right hands equally right from the start, and supporting audio features exclusive performances by Lang Lang of the concert pieces. Musicianship is developed through theory pages and listening to exclusive performances by Lang Lang of piano classics for children. "I've written The Lang Lang Piano Method to inspire today's kids with my passion for the piano." Lang Lang