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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.
A method in how to play jazz and hot guitar.
Signature Licks - Queen is a step-by-step breakdown of Brian May
playing technique by Wolf Marshall. The book features excerpts from
18 songs recorded over Queen's extensive playing career, in-depth
studies of each song and example, and a CD for practice
accompaniment.
Barcelonian Gaspar Cassado (1897-1966) was one of the greatest
cello virtuosi of the twentieth century and a notable composer and
arranger, leaving a vast and heterogeneous legacy. In this book,
Gabrielle Kaufman provides the first full-length scholarly work
dedicated to Cassado, containing the results of seven years of
research into his life and legacy, after following the cellist's
steps through Spain, France, Italy and Japan. The study presents
in-depth descriptions of the three main parts of Cassado's creative
output: composition, transcription and performance, especially
focusing on Cassado's plural and multi-facetted creativity, which
is examined from both cultural and historical perspectives.
Cassado's role within the evolution of twentieth-century cello
performance is thoroughly examined, including a discussion
regarding the musical and technical aspects of performing Cassado's
works, aimed directly at performers. The study presents the first
attempt at a comprehensive catalogue of Cassado's works, both
original and transcribed, as well as his recordings, using a number
of new archival sources and testimonies. In addition, the
composer's significance within Spanish twentieth-century music is
treated in detail through a number of case studies, sustained by
examples from recovered score manuscripts. Illuminated by
extraordinary source material Gaspar Cassado: Cellist, Composer and
Transcriber expands and deepens our knowledge of this complex
figure, and will be of crucial importance to students and scholars
in the fields of Performance Practice and Spanish Music, as well as
to professional cellists and advanced cello students.
(Guitar Method). This Berklee Workshop, featuring over 20 solos and
duets by Bach, Carcassi, Paganini, Sor and other renowned
composers, is designed to acquaint intermediate to advanced
pick-style guitarists with some of the excellent classical music
that is adaptable to pick-style guitar. With study and practice,
this workshop will increase a player's knowledge and proficiency on
this formidable instrument.
Discover the magic of classical guitar with this fun and easy guide
The perfect starting point to learning classical guitar, Classical
Guitar For Dummies, walks you through the steps, techniques, and
styles you'll need to finger-pick your way around some of the most
beautiful songs ever written. Whether you're a first timer looking
to add your very first classical guitar to your collection or
you've already made the jump to the classical style want to pick up
some priceless tips, this book is the easy-to-read companion you'll
want at your side. You can even play along with audio and video
examples at dummies.com that will help you on your journey toward
classical guitar mastery. In Classical Guitar For Dummies, you'll
find: Foundational and advanced techniques, from adapting your
playing posture to coloring your tone with vibrato Tips and tricks
on playing classical guitar favorites, like Cavatina by Stanley
Myers Explorations of classical scales, up and down the guitar neck
Classical Guitar For Dummies is an essential aid for new and
aspiring classical guitarists just beginning to learn their craft.
More experienced guitarists seeking to improve their fundamentals
and learn some new strategies for creating amazing music will also
find a ton of useful info inside.
Guitar Basics is a landmark method for young guitarists. It starts
at absolute beginner level and progresses to Initial/Preparatory
Grade. The method is set out in sixteen stages and contains
original pieces and traditional tunes in an array of styles
including classical, folk and world music as well as well-known
favourite film and TV themes such as James Bond, Batman and The
Flintstones. There is a thorough introduction to standard notation,
with sections on chords and TAB, whilst ensemble pieces are ideal
for group teaching, including 'Wider Opportunities'. Accompaniment
parts and teachers' notes are available in Guitar Basics Teacher's
Book, and the fun backing tracks are available to download online.
The companion book, Guitar Basics Repertoire, provides over 40 fun
solos and ensemble pieces for both individual and group learning.
It is designed to consolidate material learnt in the Guitar Basics
Tutor and present new topics, including accidentals, moving up the
neck, two-part music, arpeggios and plucked chords.
360 chords, organised as a chord per page, this is a flexible,
comprehensive solution for anyone learning or playing the guitar at
any level. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, wiro book will fit into
a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss.
Revised and updated version, replaces ISBN-13 9781844513925
ZIKO Acoustic Guitar Strings Hexagon Alloy Core Phosphor Bronze Strings Set Guitar Accessories DP-011
EThe Gibson 335 Guitar BookE tells the story of Gibson's ES-335 and
related models as played by B.B. King Alvin Lee and Eric Clapton
among other virtuosos. It's full of great guitars cool players and
fascinating historical detail. The book traces the story from
Gibson's first thinline models to the company's signature
instruments and modern re-creations of today.THThe book is in the
tradition of Tony Bacon's bestselling guitar series with a
carefully researched story a gallery section of full-color pictures
of the most important guitars and players and a reference section
detailing production years and specifications.THThe 335 was
launched in 1958. It had a double-cutaway body but the interesting
features were hidden inside. A solid block in an otherwise hollow
body created a new semi-solid structure cleverly combining the
sonic qualities of a hollowbody guitar and a solidbody. Variants
included the stereo 345 and the upscale 355 and players have lined
up ever since for a taste of these attractively different
flavors.THSome of those players featured in the book include Larry
Carlton Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) Peter Hayes (Black Rebel
Motorcycle Club) Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) Eric Clapton Pepper
Keenan (Down) B.B. King Elvin Bishop (Butterfield Blues Band) Alvin
Lee (Ten Years After) Alex Lifeson (Rush) Eddie Phillips (the
Creation) Johnny Marr (the Smiths) Lee Ritenour Andy Summers (the
Police) Bill Nelson (Be-Bop Deluxe) and Andrew White (Kaiser
Chiefs).
In this title, the Sussex based author provides accessible text,
clear instructions, step-by-step photographs and a full-size plan
of the guitar. Readers will learn how to make a steel-stringed OM
cutaway guitar with 14 frets from scratch, following the clear
step-by-step photographs and straightforward instructions. Suitable
even for woodworkers with a basic level of skills, this is a
rewarding project to undertake and will no doubt become a family
heirloom. Packed full of handy information and expert tips, close
guidance through the whole process from choosing the materials to
the final stringing up and a full-size plan of the guitar to
follow, readers can't go wrong. Plus this revised and updated
edition features new and expanded material on: power tools and
jigs, bolt-on and dovetail neck joints, alternative ways of making
a guitar body, soundboard bracing for a Classical guitar and much
more.
Chords, chords, and (almost) nothing but chords Guitar Chords For
Dummies is full of, well, guitar chords. This indispensable
reference is a must for guitarists of every ambition, skill level,
and musical genre, providing a key to the simplest and most complex
guitar chords--over 600 in all. Each chord is illustrated with a
chord diagram and a photo with guitarist's tips sprinkled
throughout the book. You'll also get a tiny bit of music theory, so
you know what's going on with all those symbols, and voicings for
each chord in each of the 12 keys. And it's even small enough to
fit in your guitar case. Add sparkle and range to your musical
repertoire. Learn the theory and techniques for playing guitar
chords Reference over 600 chords spread over 12 keys Easily try out
new chords, thanks to the portable, lay-flat format Go beyond the
basics with sustained, augmented, diminished, and flatted chords
Guitar Chords For Dummies is ideal for newbies just picking up the
guitar and seasoned musicians ready to expand their sound.
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!
A New Yorker Best Book of the Year The remarkable life of violinist
and teacher Shinichi Suzuki, who pioneered an innovative but
often-misunderstood philosophy of early childhood education-now
known the world over as the Suzuki Method. The name Shinichi Suzuki
is synonymous with early childhood musical education. By the time
of his death in 1998, countless children around the world had been
taught using his methods, with many more to follow. Yet Suzuki's
life and the evolution of his educational vision remain largely
unexplored. A committed humanist, he was less interested in musical
genius than in imparting to young people the skills and confidence
to learn. Eri Hotta details Suzuki's unconventional musical
development and the emergence of his philosophy. She follows Suzuki
from his youth working in his father's Nagoya violin factory to his
studies in interwar Berlin, the beginnings of his teaching career
in 1930s Tokyo, and the steady flourishing of his practice at home
and abroad after the Second World War. As Hotta shows, Suzuki's aim
was never to turn out disciplined prodigies but rather to create a
world where all children have the chance to develop, musically and
otherwise. Undergirding his pedagogy was an unflagging belief that
talent, far from being an inborn quality, is cultivated through
education. Moreover, Suzuki's approach debunked myths of musical
nationalism in the West, where many doubted that Asian performers
could communicate the spirit of classical music rooted in Europe.
Suzuki touched the world through a pedagogy founded on the
conviction that all children possess tremendous capacity to learn.
His story offers not only a fresh perspective on early childhood
education but also a gateway to the fraught history of musical
border-drawing and to the makings of a globally influential life in
Japan's tumultuous twentieth century.
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