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Blues You Can Use (Book, 2nd edition): John Ganapes Blues You Can Use (Book, 2nd edition)
John Ganapes
R616 R559 Discovery Miles 5 590 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mississippi Fiddle Tunes and Songs from the 1930s (Hardcover): Harry Bolick, Stephen T Austin Mississippi Fiddle Tunes and Songs from the 1930s (Hardcover)
Harry Bolick, Stephen T Austin
R3,659 R3,307 Discovery Miles 33 070 Save R352 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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 However, this music was unpublished and forgotten.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.

Pioneer Violin Virtuose in the Early Twentieth Century - Maud Powell, Marie Hall, and Alma Moodie: A Gendered Re-Evaluation... Pioneer Violin Virtuose in the Early Twentieth Century - Maud Powell, Marie Hall, and Alma Moodie: A Gendered Re-Evaluation (Paperback)
Tatjana Goldberg
R1,278 Discovery Miles 12 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

John Williams: Changing the Culture of the Classical Guitar - Performance, perception, education and construction (Paperback):... John Williams: Changing the Culture of the Classical Guitar - Performance, perception, education and construction (Paperback)
Michael O'Toole
R1,403 Discovery Miles 14 030 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Cello Practice, Cello Performance (Hardcover): Miranda Wilson Cello Practice, Cello Performance (Hardcover)
Miranda Wilson
R2,947 Discovery Miles 29 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

The Canon of Violin Literature - A Performer's Resource (Paperback): Jo Nardolillo The Canon of Violin Literature - A Performer's Resource (Paperback)
Jo Nardolillo
R1,283 Discovery Miles 12 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Cello Time Joggers (Second edition) - A first book of very easy pieces for cello (Sheet music): Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell Cello Time Joggers (Second edition) - A first book of very easy pieces for cello (Sheet music)
Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell
R403 Discovery Miles 4 030 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

The Well-Tempered Clavier, Complete - Complete Books 1 and 2 (Paperback): Johann Sebastian Bach The Well-Tempered Clavier, Complete - Complete Books 1 and 2 (Paperback)
Johann Sebastian Bach
R623 R585 Discovery Miles 5 850 Save R38 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Shades of Play - Start Playing & Keep Playing (Hardcover): Bill DuBois, Mark Kuta Shades of Play - Start Playing & Keep Playing (Hardcover)
Bill DuBois, Mark Kuta
R898 Discovery Miles 8 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Classical Guitar Collection (Sheet music): The Classical Guitar Collection (Sheet music)
R538 Discovery Miles 5 380 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Dance Of The Bowless Basses (Sheet music): Bob Phillips Dance Of The Bowless Basses (Sheet music)
Bob Phillips
R1,314 R1,176 Discovery Miles 11 760 Save R138 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Justinguitar.com Rock Songbook (Spiral bound): Music Sales The Justinguitar.com Rock Songbook (Spiral bound)
Music Sales
R786 R740 Discovery Miles 7 400 Save R46 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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!

London College of Music Acoustic Guitar Handbook Grade 5 From 2019 (Paperback): London College Of Music Examinations London College of Music Acoustic Guitar Handbook Grade 5 From 2019 (Paperback)
London College Of Music Examinations
R389 Discovery Miles 3 890 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Viola d'Amore - Its History and Development (Hardcover): Rachael Durkin The Viola d'Amore - Its History and Development (Hardcover)
Rachael Durkin
R3,719 Discovery Miles 37 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

London College of Music Acoustic Guitar Handbook Step 1 From 2019 (Paperback): London College Of Music Examinations London College of Music Acoustic Guitar Handbook Step 1 From 2019 (Paperback)
London College Of Music Examinations
R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
London College of Music Acoustic Guitar Handbook Grade 6 From 2019 (Paperback): London College Of Music Examinations London College of Music Acoustic Guitar Handbook Grade 6 From 2019 (Paperback)
London College Of Music Examinations
R388 Discovery Miles 3 880 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Justinguitar.com Beginner's Course (Spiral Bound) (Paperback): Music Sales Justinguitar.com Beginner's Course (Spiral Bound) (Paperback)
Music Sales
R828 R778 Discovery Miles 7 780 Save R50 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Suzuki Cello School 2 - International Edition (Staple bound, Revised ed.): Alfred Music Suzuki Cello School 2 - International Edition (Staple bound, Revised ed.)
Alfred Music
R346 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R32 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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).

How To Play Electric Guitar - Easy to Read, Easy to Play; Effects, Styles & Technique (Spiral bound, New edition): Alan Brown How To Play Electric Guitar - Easy to Read, Easy to Play; Effects, Styles & Technique (Spiral bound, New edition)
Alan Brown; Jake Jackson, Tony Skinner
R325 R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Save R49 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Across Centuries and Cultures - Musicological Studies in Honor of Joachim Braun (Paperback, New edition): Kevin Karnes, Levi... Across Centuries and Cultures - Musicological Studies in Honor of Joachim Braun (Paperback, New edition)
Kevin Karnes, Levi Sheptovitsky
R2,254 Discovery Miles 22 540 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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 1, Student's book, with CD (Staple bound): Edward Huws Jones Violin Star 1, Student's book, with CD (Staple bound)
Edward Huws Jones; Arranged by Christopher Norton, John Maul, Stuart Briner, Frank Mizen
R315 Discovery Miles 3 150 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Bass for Kids (Book): Chad Johnson Bass for Kids (Book)
Chad Johnson
R366 R338 Discovery Miles 3 380 Save R28 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

(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.

Fiddle Time Christmas + CD - A stockingful of 32 easy pieces for violin (Sheet music): Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell Fiddle Time Christmas + CD - A stockingful of 32 easy pieces for violin (Sheet music)
Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell
R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Rockschool Acoustic Guitar Grade 1 - (2019) (Book): Rockschool Acoustic Guitar Grade 1 - (2019) (Book)
R567 Discovery Miles 5 670 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
London College of Music Acoustic Guitar Handbook Grade 4 From 2019 (Paperback): London College Of Music Examinations London College of Music Acoustic Guitar Handbook Grade 4 From 2019 (Paperback)
London College Of Music Examinations
R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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