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While in the Mississippi State Archives tracking down Abbott
Ferriss's beautiful photographic portraits of musicians from 1939,
author Harry Bolick discovered, to his amazement, a treasure trove
of earlier fiddle tunes in manuscript form. Since then he has
worked to understand how this collection came to exist and be set
aside. With Stephen T. Austin, Bolick has transcribed the
subsequent 1939 audio recordings. Mississippi Fiddle Tunes and
Songs from the 1930s presents the history of the collecting work,
with over three hundred of the tunes and songs and a beautiful
selection of period photographs. In the summer of 1936, over one
hundred fiddle tunes, many of them unique, along with thousands of
songs, were collected and notated throughout a large part of
Mississippi. Roughly 130 novice field workers captured beautiful
tunes and tantalizing fragments. As a body of work, it is an
unparalleled and fascinating snapshot of vernacular music as heard
in Mississippi in the early part of the recorded era. However, this
music was unpublished and forgotten. In 1939, building on the
contacts made three years earlier, Herbert Halpert led one of the
last and best executed of the WPA folklore projects which recorded
audio performances in Mississippi. Some, but not all, of those
distinctive fiddle tune recordings have been published.
Additionally through cassette tape copies passed hand to hand, some
of these distinctive tunes have regained currency and popularity
among contemporary fiddlers. In Mississippi Fiddle Tunes and Songs
from the 1930s, this great music is at last widely available.
Tatjana Goldberg reveals the extent to which gender and socially
constructed identity influenced female violinists' 'separate but
unequal' status in a great male-dominated virtuoso lineage by
focussing on the few that stood out: the American Maud Powell
(1867-1920), Australian-born Alma Moodie (1898-1943), and the
British Marie Hall (1884-1956). Despite breaking down traditional
gender-based patriarchal social and cultural norms, becoming
celebrated soloists, and greatly contributing towards violin works
and the early recording industry (Powell and Hall), they received
little historical recognition. Goldberg provides a more complete
picture of their artistic achievements and the impact they had on
audiences.
This book assesses the influence and reception of many different
forms of guitar playing upon the classical guitar and more
specifically through the prism of John Williams. Beginning with an
examination of Andres Segovia and his influence upon Williams'
life's work, a further three incisive chapters cover key areas such
as performance, perception, education and construction, considering
social and cultural contexts of the guitar over the past century. A
final chapter on new directions in classical guitar examines the
change in reception of the instrument from the mid-1970s to the
present day, and Williams' impact upon what might be termed
'standard classical guitar repertoire'. With in-depth discussion of
the cultural and perceptual impact of Williams' more daring
crossover projects and numerous musical examples, this is an
informative reference for all classical guitar practitioners, as
well as scholars and researchers of guitar studies, reception
studies, cultural musicology and performance studies. An online
lecture by the author and a transcript of the author's interview
with John Williams are also available as e-resources.
What does it mean to perform expressively on the cello? In Cello
Practice, Cello Performance, professor Miranda Wilson teaches that
effectiveness on the concert stage or in an audition reflects the
intensity, efficiency, and organization of your practice. Far from
being a mysterious gift randomly bestowed on a lucky few,
successful cello performance is, in fact, a learnable skill that
any player can master. Most other instructional works for cellists
address techniques for each hand individually, as if their
movements were independent. In Cello Practice, Cello Performance,
Wilson demonstrates that the movements of the hands are vitally
interdependent, supporting and empowering one another in any
technical action. Original exercises in the fundamentals of cello
playing include cross-lateral exercises, mindful breathing, and one
of the most detailed discussions of intonation in the cello
literature. Wilson translates this practice-room success to the
concert hall through chapters on performance-focused practice,
performance anxiety, and common interpretive challenges of cello
playing. This book is a resource for all advanced
cellists-college-bound high school students, undergraduate and
graduate students, educators, and professional performers-and
teaches them how to be their own best teachers.
As part of Scarecrow Press's Music Finders series, this go-to
reference source provides pertinent information about the standard
repertoire of works heard today in the great concert halls and
recorded by the most prominent professionals. Drawing on extensive
research of musical programs performed on the world's stages,
Nardolillo selects only those works performed and recorded by great
performers and regularly studied in conservatories by students of
leading pedagogues. Organized alphabetically by composer, each
entry in The Canon of Violin Literature includes the title, date of
composition, date and performer of premiere, key, duration,
instrumentation, and movements of the work. In addition, entries
include brief notes offering historical, technical, and performance
information crucial to study of the work. Finally, each entry
offers information on the publishers, editions, and editors of the
sheet music, concluding with a list of several recordings by famous
artists and recommended books for further information about the
piece. Appendixes include a chronological listing of the works, a
grouping by genre, an index of piece titles, an index of
performers, and a bibliography of other reference books for
violinists. In addition to hard-to-find information on premieres,
commissions, and editions, The Canon of Violin Literature supplies
performers and teachers with the name of the violinist who provided
fingerings and bowings for each edition, as well as accurate dates
for when the work was edited. The Canon of Violin Literature is for
performers of violin repertoire; private teachers and college
professors in need of a guide to help them assign appropriate works
for students' recitals, juries, and competitions; and chamber
series directors, musicologists, and editors planning concert
seasons, creating programs, and writing liner notes for recordings.
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.
This new volume in Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics brings
together Books I and II of Bach's classic repertoire at an
affordable price.
The Classical Guitar Collection contains 48 classical guitar solos
from classical greats such as Mozart, Grieg, Purcell and J.S. Bach.
This collection features many of Julian Bream's classic
arrangements of well-known guitar masterpieces for Intermediate to
Advanced level guitar students.
50 classic rock songs to accompany the world-famous
justinguitar.com courses for guitar! The Justinguitar.com Rock
Songbook is for all guitar players who want to progress beyond
beginner level. It starts with beginner level material, before
progressing to songs that will teach you how to use more complex
chords (including barre chords), riffs, licks and open tunings.
This book contains 50 great rock songs by artists such as AC/DC,
Dire Straits, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and ZZ Top.
Take your playing forward by starting with the 15 beginner level
songs, then move on to 15 intermediate songs specially chosen to
develop your barre chords. After that you?ll learn a further 15
songs which introduce interesting new techniques, chords and
rhythms, before finishing off with 5 classic songs written out in
full TAB! Every song is accompanied by performance tips and
strumming patterns, often with tablature and chord diagrams to help
you through any tricky bits. Much more than just a songbook, this
book contains valuable tips and tutorials that will help you with
every aspect of your playing. This long-awaited volume really is
the best Rock Songbook ever!
This book provides the first scholarly history of the viola
d'amore, a popular bowed string instrument of the Baroque era, with
a unique tone produced by a set of metal sympathetic strings.
Composers like Bach made use of the viola d'amore for its
particular sound, but the instrument subsequently fell out of
fashion amid orchestral standardisation, only to see a revival as
interest in early music and historical performance grew. Drawing on
literary accounts, iconography, and surviving instruments, this
study examines the origins and development of this eye-catching
string instrument in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It
explores the rich variation of designs displayed in extant viola
d'amore specimens, both as originally constructed and as a result
of conversion and repair. The viola d'amore is then set into the
wider context of Elizabethan England's development of instruments
with wire strings, and its legacy in the form of the baryton which
emerged in the early seventeenth century, followed by a look at the
viola d'amore's own nomenclatorial and organological influence. The
book closes with a discussion of the viola d'amore's revival, and
its use and manufacture today. Offering insights for organological
research and historical performance practice, this study enhances
our knowledge of both the viola d'amore and its wider family of
instruments.
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).
No band would be complete without some kick-ass electric guitar.
"How to Play Electric Guitar" contains everything the new or
intermediate electric player needs to perfect their playing of this
vital instrument. More than a simple how-to-play guitar book, this
great new addition to a best-selling series also shows you how to
use effects, how to adapt to stage and rehearsal amps, how to
record the electric guitar at home on your computer and how to cope
with cables, feedback and dodgy microphones while playing live on
stage. The clear text is accompanied by illustrative photos and
diagrams, and is complemented by some how-to-play basics, selected
scales and modes and useful barre and power chords.
In this volume, twenty-three scholars pay tribute to the life and
work of Joachim Braun with musicological essays covering the
breadth of Professor Braun's several fields of research. Topics
covered include Jewish music and music in ancient Israel/Palestine,
musical cultures of the Baltic States, and the historical study of
musical instruments. Its collected essays range in approach from
archival to analytical and from iconographic to critical, and
consider a wide range of subjects, including the music of Jewish
displaced persons during and after World War II, Roman and
Byzantine organology, medieval hymnody, and Soviet musical life
under Stalin.
Violin Star is a three-book series offering beginner violinists a
refreshing and inspirational choice of pieces to help build
confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is imaginatively
tailored to develop specific techniques through an exciting range
of musical styles. This Student's book contains the solo violin
parts, along with colourful illustrations, activities and a
playalong CD. The Accompaniment book, available separately,
includes piano and violin accompaniments for every piece. Key
features of the series include: an approachable progression from
beginner level to Grade 2; playalong CDs with each Student's book,
which contain specially created instrumental arrangements to convey
style and mood; and original compositions and arrangements by
Edward Huws Jones.
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Bass for Kids
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(Bass Method). Bass for Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches
children to play bass guitar faster than ever before. Popular songs
such as "Crazy Train," "Every Breath You Take," "A Hard Day's
Night" and "Wild Thing" keep kids motivated, and the clean, simple
page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept
at a time. The method can be used in combination with a bass
teacher or parent, even if they've never had any musical training
themselves. Lesson topics include selecting a bass, holding the
bass, hand position, reading music notation and counting, and more.
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.
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