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Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments
Titles: Tonalization and Intonation Exercises (S. Suzuki) *
Exercises in Octaves and Fifths (D. Preucil) * La Folia (M.
Marais/arr. D. Preucil) * Allegro (G.H. Fiocco) * Suite in G Major
from Suite in G Major for Violoncello, BWV 1007 (Allemande, Minuet
I, Minuet II) (J.S. Bach) * Arioso, Sinfonia for Oboe, Violin,
Viola, Basso Continuo, Ich Steh mit einen Fuss im Grabe, BWV 156
(J.S. Bach) * Chromatic Scale Exercises (D. Preucil) * Three-Octave
Scales and Arpeggios in D Major and D Minor (D. Preucil) * Adagio
and Rondo in D (Adagio, Rondo) (W.A. Mozart) * Hungarian Dance No.
5 (J. Brahms) * Position Etudes (S. Suzuki) * Country Dances (L.
van Beethoven) * Concerto for Two Violins, Violin II arranged for
Viola, BWV 1043 (1st Movement: Vivace) (J.S. Bach) * Concerto in C
Minor (I. Allegro molto ma maestoso, II. Adagio molto espressivo)
(J.C. Bach/arr. Casadesus).
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These easy-to-read, progressive exercises by Joanne Martin develop
a student's reading skills one stage at a time, with many
repetitions at each stage. I Can Read Music is designed as a first
note-reading book for students of string instruments who have
learned to play using an aural approach such as the Suzuki
MethodA(R), or for traditionally taught students who need extra
note reading practice. Its presentation of new ideas is clear
enough that it can be used daily at home by quite young children
and their parents, with the teacher checking progress every week or
two.
One of the finest books available on jazz guitar chords. Joe covers
all the bases with two sections on chord forms and chord passages.
Chords are divided into six categories: Major, Seventh, Augmented,
Minor, Diminished, and Minor Seventh Flat Fifth, each showing
substitutions and inversions that Joe would play when confronted
with "basic" chord symbols. The chord passage section is divided
into nine categories, including such topics as Major Sounds,
Diminished Sounds, Augmented Sounds, Standard Patter Chord
Substitutions, and other chord progression - related topics.
This handy reference guide fits into your guitar case or pocket and
is organized in a unique dictionary style permitting you to locate
any chord quickly.
Driven by a passion for music, for excellence, and for fame, violin
soloists are immersed from early childhood in high-pressure
competitions, regular public appearances, and arduous daily
practice. An in-depth study of nearly one hundred such children,
Producing Excellence illuminates the process these young violinists
undergo to become elite international soloists. A musician and a
parent of a young violinist, sociologist Izabela Wagner offers an
inside look at how her young subjects set out on the long road to
becoming a soloist. The remarkable research she conducted - at
rehearsals, lessons, and in other educational settings - enabled
her to gain deep insight into what distinguishes these talented
prodigies and their training. She notes, for instance, the
importance of a family culture steeped in the values of the musical
world. Indeed, more than half of these students come from a family
of professional musicians and were raised in an atmosphere marked
by the importance of instrumental practice, the vitality of music
as a vocation, and especially the veneration of famous artists.
Wagner also highlights the highly structured, rigorous training
system of identifying, nurturing, and rewarding talent, even as she
underscores the social, economic, and cultural factors that make
success in this system possible. Offering an intimate portrait of
the students, their parents, and their instructors, Producing
Excellence sheds new light on the development of exceptional
musical talent, as well as draw much larger conclusions as to
""producing prodigy"" in other competition-prone areas, such as
sports, sciences, the professions, and other arts. Wagner's
insights make this book valuable for academics interested in the
study of occupations, and her clear, lively writing is perfect for
general readers curious about the ins and outs of training to be a
violin soloist.
In this volume fifteen musicologists from five countries present
new findings and observations concerning the production,
distribution and use of music manuscripts and prints in
seventeenth-century Europe. A special emphasis is laid on the Duben
Collection, one of the largest music collections of
seventeenth-century Europe, preserved at the Uppsala University
Library. The papers in this volume were initially presented at an
international conference at Uppsala University in September 2006,
held on the occasion of the launching of The Duben Collection
Database Catalogue on the Internet. For the first time, the entire
collection had been made acessible worldwide, covering a vast
number of musical and philological aspects of all items in the
collection.
Thomas D. Rossing String instruments are found in almost all
musical cultures. Bowed string instruments form the backbone of
symphony orchestras, and they are used widely as solo inst- ments
and in chamber music as well. Guitars are used universally in pop
music as well as in classical music. The piano is probably the most
versatile of all musical inst- ments, used widely not only in
ensemble with other musical instruments but also as a solo
instrument and to accompany solo instruments and the human voice.
In this book, various authors will discuss the science of plucked,
bowed, and hammered string instruments as well as their electronic
counterparts. We have tried to tell the fascinating story of
scienti?c research with a minimum of mathematics to maximize the
usefulness of the book to performers and instrument builders as
well as to students and researchers in musical acoustics.
Sometimes, however, it is dif?cult to "translate" ideas from the
exact mathematical language of science into words alone, so we
include some basic mathematical equations to express these ideas.
It is impossible to discuss all families of string instruments.
Some instruments have been researched much more than others.
Hopefully, the discussions in this book will help to encourage
further scienti?c research by both musicians and scientists alike.
1.1 A Brief History of the Science of String Instruments Quite a
number of good histories of acoustics have been written (Lindsay
1966, 1973; Hunt 1992; Beyer 1999), and these histories include
musical acoustics.
Take a (violin) bow and let your inner musician shine! You don't
have to be a genius to start fiddling around! Violin For Dummies
helps budding violinists of all ages begin to play. If you've never
read a note of music, this book will show you how to turn those
little black dots into beautiful notes. Start slow as you learn how
to hold the instrument, use the bow, finger notes, and play in
tune. Watch yourself blossom into a musician with tips on technique
and style. When you're ready to go further, this book will help you
find the people and resources that can help you get just a little
closer to virtuoso! Your own private lessons are right inside this
book, with the included online video and audio instruction, plus
recordings that will help you develop your "ear." This book takes
the guesswork out of learning an instrument, so you'll be ready to
join the band when the time comes! Choose a violin and learn the
basics of holding the instrument and playing notes Start reading
music with this fast-and-easy introduction to musical notation
Improve your musicianship and start to play in groups Explore
different music styles and legendary violin composers The violin is
a beautiful thing--adding melody everywhere from orchestras to folk
and pop tunes. With Violin For Dummies, you can make the music your
own, even if you're a total music beginner.
for cello Cello Time Joggers is a landmark book in the popular
Cello Time series, which is enjoyed by students and teachers all
over the world. It contains Kathy and David Blackwell's trademark
attractive and engaging compositions that appeal to learners of all
ages. Lively original pieces, traditional tunes, and easy duets
take the learner from open strings to all fingers down in finger
pattern 0-1-34. Appealing and exciting play-along tracks, with live
band, are available on major streaming platforms or to download
from a companion website. Stylish piano and cello accompaniments
are also available in separate books.
Cello and piano reduction of Walton's Cello Concerto, based on the
edition published in the Walton Edition Violin and Cello Concertos
volume. Dating from 1956, the work was commissioned by Gregor
Piatigorsky and premiered by him the following year. Walton
regarded this work as the best of his three solo concertos.
Orchestral material is available on hire.
(Amadeus). This first, authorized biography of one of the 20th
century's greatest violinists chronicles the life of Michael Rabin
from his young boyhood to his premature death at the age of 35. By
his teen years in the 1950s, he had already joined the ranks of
violin greats and he was being compared to Heifetz, Milstein,
Stern, and Francescatti. Lovingly detailed, rich in music history
and drama, this biography documents the many forces that shaped
Rabin's extraordinary life and career, from his meteoric rise to
his surprising decline. Feinstein charts Rabin's many artistic
successes, as well as his struggles to make the transition from
wunderkind to adult virtuoso, and sheds light on the true reasons
for his fall from grace, debunking the many rumors that surrounded
him during that time. Feinstein also clarifies the facts relating
to Rabin's sudden death. What emerges is a unique profile of a
prodiginous talent and a tragic life.
Learn how fretting and picking can entertain friends! The mandolin
is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple
of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin'
favorite featured heavily in traditional music from around the
world is now seeing a resurgence in global pop. In Mandolin For
Dummies, accomplished composer, performer, and mandolin guru Don
Julin breaks down the history and fundamentals of this versatile
instrument, showing how you too can fret, pick, and strum with the
best in the business. Packed with photos and diagrams to help you
perfect your hand positioning, you'll make your way through a
plethora of mandolin-friendly musical styles and learn how to take
good care of your instrument--paying it back for all the pleasure
it brings to you and your friends. Buy the right mandolin for you
Pick up key musical styles Play along with downloadable exercises
Restring your instrument Whether this is your first instrument or
you're adding to your repertoire, this little number has everything
you need to get the most out of your mandolin!
The Passacaglia for solo Cello, one of Walton's last works, was
commissioned by Mstislav Rostropovich and first performed in 1982.
The short Tema, published for the first time, was written in 1970
as part of a collective composition for the Prince of Wales.
This exciting series by the authors of Fiddle Time, Viola Time, and
Cello Time provides great ensemble material for all string groups,
whatever their size. String Time Joggers is a must-have for all
those looking for imaginative and enjoyable ensemble repertoire.
The teacher's pack includes full score, piano score, notes on the
pieces, and CD with full performances and backings for all pieces.
for solo violin Conceived as a set, these eight songs are drawn
from several Chinese regions (Shaanbei, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Jiangsu,
Sichuan, Hunan, and Shanxi) and represent the three main genres of
mountain song, work song, and the more structured performance song
aimed at professional singers. In this new arrangement for solo
violin the music has been carefully refashioned for Western
instruments, with writing that includes stylistic bowing and
fingering to match the original style. Suitable for students at
early to intermediate level, these compelling short pieces are
accompanied by illuminating programme notes with a synoposis of
each song.
For those who prefer a compact book here's a solution from the
bestselling music learning author Jake Jackson. 20 chords per key,
organised as a chord per page, this is a simple, direct solution
for anyone learning the guitar or needing a quick reminder. Great
for beginners, and for those playing with others needing a
straightforward reference.
Teach violin with the popular Suzuki Violin School. Revised edition
features:
New engravings in a 9" x 12" format
New editing of pieces, including bowings and fingerings
16 additional pages
Additional exercises, some from Dr. Suzuki, plus additional insight
and suggestions for teachers
Glossary of terms in English, French, German and Spanish
Musical notation guide
Fingerboard position.
Titles: Gavotte (P. Martini), Minuet (J. S. Bach), Gavotte in G
Minor (J. S. Bach), Humoresque (A. Dvor?k), Gavotte (Jean Becker),
Gavotte in D Major (J. S. Bach), Bourr?e (J. S. Bach)
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One of Europe's foremost experts on early guitar music explores
this little known but richly rewarding repertoire. In the
seventeenth century, like today, the guitar was often used for
chord strumming ("battuto" in Italian) in songs and popular dance
genres, such as the ciaccona or sarabanda. In the golden age of the
baroque guitar, Italy gave rise to a unique solo repertoire, in
which chord strumming and lute-like plucked ("pizzicato") styles
were mixed. Italian Guitar Music of the Seventeenth Century:
Battuto and Pizzicato explores this little-known repertoire,
providing a historical background and examining particular
performance issues. The book is accompanied by audio examples on a
companion website. Lex Eisenhardt is one of Europe's foremost
experts on early guitar. He teaches both classical guitar and
historical plucked instruments at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. He
has produced a number of highly acclaimed CD recordings, and has
given concerts and masterclasses in Europe, the United States, and
Australia.
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