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These witty, instrument-specific stickers in packs of 6 sheets are
great fun and a useful tool for teachers.
These witty, instrument-specific stickers in packs of 6 sheets are
great fun and a useful tool for teachers.
(E-Z Play Today). 60 songs that sum up a generation of peace &
love, including: All You Need Is Love * Aquarius * Bad, Bad Leroy
Brown * Blowin' in the Wind * Born to Be Wild * Bus Stop *
California Dreamin' * Cat's in the Cradle * Daydream Believer * The
59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) * Gimme Some Lovin' * Good
Vibrations * Hang on Sloopy * Happy Together * Imagine * Joy to the
World * Leaving on a Jet Plane * Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds * Me
and You and a Dog Named Boo * Mr. Tambourine Man * Monday, Monday *
Oh Happy Day * People Got to Be Free * San Francisco (Be Sure to
Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair) * (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
* Turn Turn Turn (To Everything There Is a Season) * A Whiter Shade
of Pale * Wild Thing * and more.
(Reference). The Martin is considered the finest acoustic guitar in
the world, a distinction it has held for more that 160 years.
Martin guitars have been played by performers Eric Clapton, Stephen
Stills, Judy Collins, and Johnny Cash, as well as hundreds of
thousands of other professional and amateur musicians. In C.F.
Martin and His Guitars, 1796-1873 , Philip Gura chronicles the
career of Christian Frederick Martin from his humble start as an
importer and repairman of musical instruments in New York City in
the 1830s through his move to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and the
founding of C.F. Martin & Company. Gura is the first historian
to thoroughly study the Martin company records dating back to the
1830s: Letters, account books, inventories, and other documents.
Using this rich archive, Gura establishes how a German immigrant
from Saxony's guild tradition became the finest American guitar
maker of his time and created a uniquely American business that
successfully eclipsed its competition. As Gura shows, Martin's
success was based on his successful navigation of the rapid
economic expansion and industrialization of his time. The many
sketches and hundreds of photographs illustrate how Martin adapted
his artisanal craft to modern industrial methods, maintaining
quality while meeting increased demand for instruments. Gura traces
the network of suppliers who provided Martin with his raw materials
and explores the advertising and other methods Martin employed to
build a market for his goods. After Martin's death in 1873, the
company continued to grow. It thrives today under the leadership of
a sixth-generation Martin, producing instruments that are still the
most sought after and collectable in the world. Includes an 80-page
color section!
Eta Cohen's world famous Violin method broke new ground when it was first released. Providing an incremental approach to learning the instrument, it only introducing one concept at a time and reinforced each new concept with an accompanying exercise and highly enjoyable pieces. The careful organisation of the method meant that it was a great equaliser because any child could make good progress almost irrespective of talent. It was also based upon the principal that playing well brings intense satisfaction, whereas playing badly only results in frustration.
The Eta Cohen Violin Method has produced music professionals who, today, occupy many prominent positions in the music profession, including renowned soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral performers (including several orchestral leaders) and teachers.
This sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to make Eta's method available to yet another generation of aspiring violinists. It includes two beautifully recorded CDs containing demonstration tracks of all the pieces.
Book 2 follows on from book 1 is packed full of fun and engaging pieces. New keys are introduced, new finger patterns and the 4th finger. Different bowing techniques are also introduced.
Violin Technique in Practice is an innovative approach to violin
technique by Mary Cohen, developed from her unique 'weightless
balance' methodology. Concise exercises are structured into sets
that cover all aspects of technique alongside the author's expert
advice guiding you through like a personal trainer. This book will
develop a relaxed, secure technique and increase confidence in
every part of the instrument - without the need to spend hours
practising. It has been written with the needs of advanced
students, teachers and professional players in mind, although the
early sets are also ideal for use with students at
late-intermediate level.
Cello Time Scales is brimming over with creative ideas and packed
with imaginative and amusing cartoons to make learning scales and
arpeggios easy.
Cello Globetrotters brings together toe-tapping original tunes in
styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from
klezmer to the Argentinian tango - for the budding cellist. This
unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions, with
supporting background information and backing tracks that capture
each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation, every
piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the
author. With options for cello or piano accompaniment, and an
inspirational CD, Cello Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for
aspiring cellists looking to go travellin'...
for solo harp and strings Suite Lyrique is a work in six movements
for harp and strings, with music taken from the composer's Suite
Antique of 1979 for flute, harpsichord, and strings. The six
movements - Prelude, Ostinato, Aria, (Jazz) Waltz, Chanson, and
Rondeau - explore different moods and exploit the harp's sound
world and capabilities to the full to create a highly attractive
and joyful concert work. The harp part and full score are available
on sale and string parts and scores available on hire.
Violin and piano reduction of Walton's Violin Concerto, based on
the edition published in the Walton Edition Violin and Cello
Concertos volume. Commissioned by Jascha Heifetz, the work was
completed in 1939 and premiered by Heifetz later that year. Walton
revised the concerto in 1943 and it is this version which is
presented in the current edition. Orchestral material is available
on hire.
A comprehensive, easy-to-understand intermediate approach to jazz
guitar playing techniques, helps develop an individual concept of
improvising by learning scales and their basic chord forms and
further develops improvisation skills through the use of practice
patterns. Utilizes transcriptions along with several original
pieces by Joe Pass.
(Book). A Martin acoustic guitar is the beloved instrument of
millions of fans and famous players worldwide. Starting with the
early days in New York circa 1833, this fabled story comes to life
in the long-awaited revision of the seminal Martin History book.
Originally published in 1975, this new edition is completely
updated and re-designed by well-known industry experts. Part of a
two-book set, The History: Book 1 covers the people, the places,
and the stories of an American icon. Richly illustrated, this book
covers the story right up to the fifth-generation president Chris
Martin IV. Because the original and revision authors had complete
access to authorized archives, this version is the most accurate
and detailed reference on the topic. Leading up to the
re-vitalization of the 1990s and the remarkable sustenance of its
legacy, hundreds of photographs and documents effectively show the
people and the guitars that made the company famous.
Dip into this stockingful of easy Christmas music for viola! 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, Viola Time Christmas is the perfect gift for any
young viola player.
Violin Globetrotters brings together 12 toe-tapping original tunes
in styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from
klezmer to the Argentinian tango - for the budding violinist. This
unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions, with
supporting background information and backing tracks that capture
each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation, every
piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the
author. With options for violin or piano accompaniment, and an
inspirational CD, Violin Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for
aspiring violinists looking to go travellin' ... Winner of the
Music Industries Association Best Education Publication in 2011.
(Piano Solo Composer Collection). Features Phillip Keveren's expert
arrangements of 15 Mancini masterpieces, including: Baby Elephant
Walk * The Days of Wine and Roses * Dear Heart * Moon River * Peter
Gunn * The Pink Panther * The Thorn Birds * Two for the Road * and
more.
This book contains complete, authentic drum notation and play-along
tracks to eight Led Zeppelin classics. There are two versions of
every song on the included CDs: an instrumental sound-alike
recording, and an instrumental accompaniment track (without drums)
so you can play along. When you use the CDs in your Mac or
Windows-based computer, the TNT (Tone 'N' Tempo) Changer lets you
easily loop sections for practice, slow tracks down or speed them
up without changing the pitch, change the key, and switch back and
forth between full instrumental and accompaniment tracks. Titles:
Black Dog * Communication Breakdown * Dazed and Confused *
Heartbreaker * Immigrant Song * Rock and Roll * Since I've Been
Loving You * Whole Lotta Love.
(Berklee Labs). Melodies based on triads and melodic extensions
sound more natural and musical than ones developed exclusively from
scales. Triads the fundamental building blocks of harmony are a
simple and effective remedy for scale dependency in improvisation.
In Jazz Improvisation for Guitar: A Melodic Approach, explore the
potential of triads and their melodic extensions and learn to
connect them using guide tones. You'll learn to create solo phrases
in the style of some of the world's finest jazz guitarists like Wes
Montgomery, George Benson, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, and Pat
Martino.
for SATB and harp or piano This delightful choral work brings
together arrangements of four well-loved folksongs: 'Green Bushes',
'The Rambling Sailor', 'The Crystal Spring', and 'O, No John!'. A
joyful celebration of youthful love and courtship, A Fancy of
Folksongs bears all the hallmarks of Cecilia McDowall's appealing
and popular style: rhythmic vitality, occasional astringent
harmonies, and strong melodies, all brought together to create a
distinctive and fresh sound. A Fancy of Folksongs can be
accompanied by piano or harp (harp part available separately), and
it is sure to be an instant hit with all lovers of McDowall's
music. Vocal scores and harp part are available on sale and on
hire/rental.
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