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Violins: Local Meanings, Globalized Sounds examines the violin as
an object of meaning in a variety of cultural and historical
contexts, and as a vehicle for introducing anthropological issues.
Each chapter highlights concepts as taught in lower-level
anthropology courses, and includes teaching and learning tools.
Chapters range from a memoir-like social biography of a single
instrument to explorations of violins in relation to technology,
labor, the environment, migration, globalization, childhood,
cultural understandings of talent and virtuosity, and prestige.
Contents are: Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * May Time, Komm Lieber
Mai (Longing for Spring) from Sehnsucht nach dem FrA1/4hlinge, K.
96 (W.A. Mozart) * Minuet No. 1, Minuett III from Suite in G Minor
for Klavier, BWV 822 (J.S. Bach) * Minuet No. 3, Minuet in C, BWV
Anh. II (J.S. Bach) * Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus (G.F. Handel) *
Hunters' Chorus from 3rd Act of the opera Der Freischutz (C.M. von
Weber) * Musette in G, Gavotte II or the Musette from English Suite
III in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 808 (J.S. Bach) * March in G (J.S.
Bach) * Theme from Witches' Dance (N. Paganini) * Tonalization: The
Moon over the Ruined Castle (R. Taki) * The Two Grenadiers, Die
Beiden Grenadier, Op. 49, No. 1 for Voice and Piano (R. Schumann) *
Gavotte (F.J. Gossec) * BourrA(c)e from Sonata in F Major for Oboe
and Basso Continuo, HHA IV/18, No. 8-EZ (G.F. Handel).
Now guitarists can have all three volumes of this classic guitar
method in one convenient book! Created by popular demand, this new
edition of the method used as the basic text for the renowned
Berklee College of Music guitar program is a complete compilation
of the original Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Innovative solos, duets and
exercises progressively teach melody, harmony and rhythm. Perfect
for the serious guitar student and instructor alike.
String Methods for Beginners is designed for students to receive
the essential playing and teaching skills on all orchestral string
instruments. The goal of this textbook is to be truly methodical in
its approach, and to assist the instructor, completely eliminating
the need to do additional research, or reorganization in
preparation to teach this class. Students will gain the basic
knowledge and experience to teach bowed stringed instruments in
public schools. String Methods for Beginners covers the necessary
topics to learn and teach the violin, viola, cello, and string
bass. It explores the fundamentals of those instruments and
teaching considerations, utilizing a heterogeneous approach. As the
primary resource to any college- and university-level String
Techniques, String Methods, or Instrumental Methods class, this
course book fits into a standard semester, comprised of 25 lessons,
which correspond with two hourly classes per week for the term. It
provides the instructor with the tools to teach a classroom of
non-majors or string education majors, or a mixed classroom of
both. FEATURES Offers a blueprint for a semester long string
methods course. For beginning students, and also comprehensive for
more in-depth study or for reference. Logical, step-by-step
"recipe-like" approach.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Level 3B continues to build musicianship
with challenging and motivating pieces. Concepts include the
octave, A minor and D minor scales (natural and harmonic minor),
motive and sequence, all 12 major and minor triads, triad
inversions, syncopation, and introduction to sixteenth notes.
Contents include: Andante * Drummer at the Keyboard * Fiesta Espana
* Gavotte * Highland Jig * House of the Rising Sun * Humoresque *
Snowfall * Minuet in F * Pachelbel Canon * Phantom of the Keys *
Rage Over a Lost Penny * Sea Chantey * Swing Low, Sweet Chariot *
and more.
Educator and performer Carlos Arana captures Brazil's rich musical
heritage with impeccable stylistic, historic, and technical
analyses. The first section of this book covers the fundamental
rhythmic and harmonic characteristics of samba, bossa nova, and
choro styles followed by practical applications on the guitar. The
practical applications break each of the styles down to their
historic and regional roots combined with examples that capture the
essence of each style. The next section takes you to the northeast
of Brazil with the rhythm figures of baiAo, toada, xote, afoxA(c),
frevo, Marcha, and Marcha Rancho. Over 60 examples, written in
standard notation and tablature, are demonstrated on the included
CD.
(Play It Like It Is). Matching folio to the double album. Nine
smashing metal songs, including: Eye of the Beholder * One * The
Shortest Straw * and more. Also includes an introduction by Wolf
Marshall.
Our comprehensive collector's edition contains 69 songs from this
seminal '60s band, including: Been Down So Long * Easy Ride * The
End * Five to One * Hello, I Love You * Hyacinth House * L.A. Woman
* Land Ho * Light My Fire * Love Her Madly * Peace Frog * People
Are Strange * Riders on the Storm * Roadhouse Blues * Ship of Fools
* Strange Days * Touch Me * and many more. Also includes a complete
discography featuring all of the album covers, "The Story of The
Doors" - an extensive interview with keyboardist Ray Manzarek, and
"The Music of The Doors" - an in-depth discussion with guitarist
Robby Krieger. Features great photos of the band.
`Valentin Berlinsky (1925-2008) was a founding member of the
Borodin Quartet and its cellist and mainstay for more than six
decades. A proud Russian but also a man of compromise, his was a
life lived for and through the Borodin Quartet. This book tells his
story in his own words, lovingly compiled and edited by his
grand-daughter, Maria Matalaev, from his diaries, correspondence
and interviews, and his accounts of his close friendships with the
likes of Shostakovich and Richter, Rostropovich and Oistrakh.
Supplemented by tributes from family and friends, as well as an
impressive annexure giving every performance, broadcast and
recording made by the Borodin Quartet, this book constitutes one of
the most revealing chronicles of Soviet and post-Soviet Russian
musical life. In 2005, at the celebrations for both his 80th
birthday and the 60th anniversary of the Borodin Quartet, Valentin
Berlinsky sat down at a table with his students and said: `My
dears, please, keep going: never leave Russia!'
Express yourself through the beautiful voice of the solo guitar.
Solo Guitar Playing can teach even the person with no previous
musical training how to progress from simple single-line melodies
to mastery of the guitar as a solo instrument. Fully illustrated
with diagrams, photographs, and over 200 musical exercises and
repertoire selections, this book offers thorough instruction in
every phase of classical guitar playing. Complete coverage of
individual skills includes: Basic technique; Reading music,
memorizing, and ear-training; Mastering the fingerboard; Building
dexterity and speed; Developing tone color and musical phrasing;
Position playing; Interpretation; and more. Since its first
printing in 1968, Frederick Noad's Solo Guitar Playing has been
used by countless students and teachers of classical guitar. The
fourth edition features revised and updated exercises and an
expanded selection of solo guitar repertoire gleaned from the
best-selling Frederick Noad Guitar Anthology.
This revised edition of Enjoy Playing Guitar: Tutor Book 1 is the
ultimate resource for all beginner guitarists. It introduces the
basics of classical guitar playing and musical concepts through an
approach that is clear, progressive, and carefully paced. It
includes tailored solos, duets, and trios in a range of styles, and
it develops musicianship through activities in improvisation,
playing by ear, and the art of accompanying. To consolidate
learning, there are helpful reminders and quizzes covering musical
knowledge, plus a CD with over 70 play-along tracks. Encouraging
self-directed learning outside as well as during lessons, this is
the perfect book for today's aspiring player.
New G. Schirmer Library editions of these well-known Rachmaninoff
pieces for piano.
Dip into this stockingful of easy Christmas music for violin!
Unwrap a traditional carol, dance to the 'Skaters' Waltz' and a
'Christmas Calypso', and pull a cracker full of solos and duets.
With words to sing along, chords for guitar or keyboard, and a
fantastic play-along CD, Fiddle Time Christmas is the perfect gift
for any young violinist.
A book that clearly explains the principles of jazz soloing.
Logically organized, with hundreds of musical examples, this method
is the result of many years of Ted's teaching and research.
Learn to play the fiddle? Easy.
Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with this
easy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all From selecting,
tuning, and caring for your fiddle to mastering various music
styles, "Fiddle For Dummies" walks you step-by-step through
everything you need to start playing the fiddle like a pro. You'll
discover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental techniques, and
take your skills to the next level. This title also features
companion audio tracks and instructional video clips hosted online
at Dummies.com to help further enhance your skills.
The fiddle is a popular instrument across many continents, and
is a favorite for many because it is small and portable. Playing
the fiddle can expose you to a range of musical styles from all
over the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Celtic/Cape Breton,
country, folk, bluegrass, and more. Plus, if you're already a
violin player, you'll impress yourself and fellow musicians as you
unlock your instrument to open up a whole new world of sounds.Learn
fiddle techniques and fundamentalsSelect, tune, and care for your
fiddleJoin the folk instrument movement and master the fiddlePlay
fiddle music from all over the world
Whether you're a complete beginner or a violin player looking to
branch out and try something new, "Fiddle For Dummies" will have
you fit as a fiddle in no time.
Books I and II of this traditional edition in Schirmer's Library of
Musical Classics have been combined in an affordable new volume. An
excellent resource for Late Elementary to Early Intermediate
pianists.
(Guitar Recorded Versions). Includes all of the songs from the
original recording as remastered on the Special 20th Anniversary
Edition. All of Eric Clapton and Duane Allman's guitar parts
included Layla * Bell Bottom Blues * Key To The Highway * Little
Wing * I Look Away * and seven other hits from this classic
recording.
A must-have for any guitar lover! This book introduces the reader
to 250 guitars of all types from the early acoustic archtop designs
of the Gibson L-5 in the last 1920s, through the National
resonators of the 1930s, the hollow body electric Gibsons of the
1950s, the solid body Fenders of the 1960s, to the exoskeletal
carbon and glass fiber of the Parker Fly of the 1990s. Each entry
has a clear color photograph of the guitar together with a detail
shot featuring a point of particular interest of that instrument
along with a description and a technical specification. It is
arranged in alphabetical order by maker's name and coded by the
type of guitar. The guitar had a profound influence on many musical
forms including blues, bluegrass, country, flamenco, jazz, folk,
heavy metal, rock, soul, reggae, and modern pop.
Learn to play the ukulele with this beginner's guide that features
information about basic techniques, tools, and music knowledge.
What do George Clooney, Zooey Deschanel, Ryan Gosling, and James
Franco all have in common? Answer: they all play the ukulele and
now, with this easy step-by-step guide, you can too! With just this
book and your ukulele in hand, you'll learn basic music skills, how
to care for your instrument, and how to play some simple tunes.
Whether you're looking to impress your friends with spontaneous
sing-alongs, or just want to strum solo, How to Play Ukulele is the
perfect entryway to the wonderful world of ukulele.
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