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A History of the Baryton and Its Music - King of Instruments, Instrument of Kings (Hardcover): Carol A Gartrell A History of the Baryton and Its Music - King of Instruments, Instrument of Kings (Hardcover)
Carol A Gartrell
R5,633 Discovery Miles 56 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The baryton is a unique string instrument that provides both bowed melody and plucked accompaniment simultaneously. It emerged in the Baroque era as a solo, self-accompanying viol and was later adopted as a virtuoso melodic instrument to enhance the dramatic arias of the day. A History of the Baryton and Its Music: King of Instruments, Instrument of Kings is the only reference available on this intriguing instrument. This presents a detailed history of the baryton, guidance on playing technique, information on its design and manufacture, descriptions and photos of extant instruments, and a repertoire of hitherto unpublished music. Carol A. Gartrell details the origins and development of the baryton through the instruments that have survived, and through a unique collection of music representing different styles and genres. In addition to a bibliography and an index, the book concludes with two galleries containing an extensive inventory: the first provides detailed descriptions of all extant instruments and more than 20 photographs, while the second gallery catalogs extant manuscripts and supplies a representative selection of complete transcriptions, illustrating the range and variety of baryton music and providing musicians with previously unpublished music they could perform. Complete with a selected discography of baryton recordings, A History of the Baryton and Its Music is an interesting and necessary resource for the musicologist, organologist, and performer.

Fiddle Time Joggers Piano Accompaniment Book (for Third Edition) - Accompanies Third Edition (Sheet music): Kathy Blackwell,... Fiddle Time Joggers Piano Accompaniment Book (for Third Edition) - Accompanies Third Edition (Sheet music)
Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell
R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Fiddle Time Joggers is a landmark book in the popular Fiddle 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. This book contains piano accompaniments for Fiddle Time Joggers. Characterful and easy to play, these piano parts provide stylish accompaniments to all of the pieces in the pupil book. Essential for teachers and musical parents, this book will help motivate all young violinists as they learn to play.

Anthony Vitti - Funk Bass Fills (Book): Anthony Vitti Anthony Vitti - Funk Bass Fills (Book)
Anthony Vitti; Edited by Jonathan Feist
R610 R554 Discovery Miles 5 540 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

(Berklee Guide). This book by Berklee bass prof Anthony Vitti will help you make your bass lines more creative, unique and memorable. Tap into the groove and evolve your bass lines by using fills. This book brings you beyond the basics and helps you incorporate figures into your lines that are natural to the groove, and applicable to many styles. The play-along recordings let you hear the fills in context, then practice them with a rhythm section.

The Grail Guitar - The Search for Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze Telecaster (Hardcover): Chris Adams The Grail Guitar - The Search for Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze Telecaster (Hardcover)
Chris Adams
R1,138 Discovery Miles 11 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In The Grail Guitar: The Search for Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze Telecaster, Chris Adams takes readers on a fascinating mystery tour to determine whether a Fender Telecaster bought secondhand in a London music store in 1973 was the one used by Jimi Hendrix to record "Purple Haze" in January 1967. The only clues are its left-handed tuners and the salesman's chance remark that the guitar was brought into the shop by a Hendrix roadie. But these are enough to set the author off on this intriguing journey into Hendrix history. With firsthand details from model Linda Keith, who discovered Hendrix in New York, Adams recounts how the rising star left for London with a white Stratocaster belonging to Keith Richards. The man who made Hendrix's pedals explains how this Strat failed to make the "Purple Haze" recording session and how it was replaced by a borrowed Telecaster. As Adams tracks down the surviving musicians, they shed light on the fate of that Telecaster and gradually the two guitars begin to merge into one. Throughout, Adams weaves his own story as a rock musician and tells how, against the odds, he managed to hold on to this remarkable instrument. Here is a riveting story of one man seeking the truth about a cultural artifact that changed rock history, a story for rock fans and guitar aficionados, treasure hunters and antique dealers, as well as anyone who likes a detective story.

Gaspar Cassado - Cellist, Composer and Transcriber (Paperback): Gabrielle Kaufman Gaspar Cassado - Cellist, Composer and Transcriber (Paperback)
Gabrielle Kaufman
R1,530 Discovery Miles 15 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 1 - from 2012 (Sheet music): Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 1 - from 2012 (Sheet music)
R149 Discovery Miles 1 490 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 1 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 1 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.

How to Play Rock Guitar - The Basics and Beyond (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Richard Johnston How to Play Rock Guitar - The Basics and Beyond (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Richard Johnston
R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An instructional book that helps rock guitarists of all levels hone their chops and learn from the masters. Offering lessons, licks, and tips drawn from rock guitar masters, this how-to guide boosts players' soloing techniques, rhythm playing, and understanding of rock theory. Fully updated and expanded, it reveals secrets of nu-metal stars such as Rage Against the Machine, provides lessons on roots-rock legends including Carl Perkins, teaches riffs from rock gods such as Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen, and spotlights the latest on gear and recording. This book is like taking a private lesson with Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, or Keith Richards. Beginners get how-to guidance plus notational symbols for building a solid rock 'n' roll fretboard foundation. Experienced players will find insights from guitar greats to use at the next gig. Outlining the basics as well as some of the masters' techniques, the easy-to-use book covers pentatonic scales, double- and triple-stop approaches to chords and solos, open tuning, wah-wah, the Hendrix rhythm style, and more. With the online recordings bringing these lessons to life, players can pick apart the music by string, fret, and finger while hearing exactly how it should sound.

Guitar Tablature Manuscript Paper - Wire-Bound - Manuscript Paper (Spiral bound): Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Guitar Tablature Manuscript Paper - Wire-Bound - Manuscript Paper (Spiral bound)
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Banjo (Paperback): Morty Manus, Ron Manus Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Banjo (Paperback)
Morty Manus, Ron Manus
R493 R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Save R37 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Influence of Carlos Prieto on Contemporary Cello Music (Hardcover): Alan Saul Saucedo Estrada The Influence of Carlos Prieto on Contemporary Cello Music (Hardcover)
Alan Saul Saucedo Estrada
R1,875 Discovery Miles 18 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book includes biographical information on Carlos Prieto, his contributions to music, as well as a detailed catalog of 72 pieces commissioned and/or dedicated to him. A graduate of MIT and a former director of Fundidora, the biggest steel company in Mexico, Carlos Prieto decided at the age of 38 to abandon his career as a business man and become a full time professional cellist. Since then he has premiered over 90 pieces, most of them commissioned and/or dedicated to him by Latin-American composers. These commissions and dedications represent about 50 percent of the music written for the cello by Latin-American composers. This is the first time a study has been conducted on this body of music.

Enjoy Playing Guitar Tutor Book 1 + CD - First steps in playing classical guitar (Sheet music): Debbie CRACKNELL Enjoy Playing Guitar Tutor Book 1 + CD - First steps in playing classical guitar (Sheet music)
Debbie CRACKNELL
R524 Discovery Miles 5 240 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This revised edition of Enjoy Playing Guitar: Tutor Book 1 is the ultimate resource for all beginner guitarists. It introduces the basics of classical guitar playing and musical concepts through an approach that is clear, progressive, and carefully paced. It includes tailored solos, duets, and trios in a range of styles, and it develops musicianship through activities in improvisation, playing by ear, and the art of accompanying. To consolidate learning, there are helpful reminders and quizzes covering musical knowledge, plus a CD with over 70 play-along tracks. Encouraging self-directed learning outside as well as during lessons, this is the perfect book for today's aspiring player.

The Amadeus Book of the Violin - Construction, History and Music (Paperback): Walter Kolneder The Amadeus Book of the Violin - Construction, History and Music (Paperback)
Walter Kolneder
R1,382 Discovery Miles 13 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1972, Walter Kolneder's Das Buch der Violine quickly established itself as the standard work on the violin, dealing with every aspect of the instrument in truly encyclopedic fashion. This first English-language translation, by eminent scholar and educator Reinhard G. Pauly, is based on the fifth German edition, published in 1993. Ours is more than a translation, however. Dr. Pauly also took the opportunity to revise the text, for American and English readers particularly, and has included information on recent developments not available to the author. The book begins with an examination of the violin's construction and history. Part One offers fascinating detail on woods, glues, varnishes, shapes and dimensions, and bows and strings; Part Two traces the evolution of the instrument's form, from the violin's pre-history through the five centuries, roughly, that have elapsed since it took its present shape. Part Three is a chronological survey of the violin's musical aspects, treating performance techniques, pedagogical philosophy, and literature for the violin. Kolneder examines the various national schools for their distinguishing characteristics and shows the influence of composers (Bach and Beethoven, among others), virtuosos (Paganini, Kreisler), and teachers (including Tartini and Geminiani) upon the development of the modern violin and its music. Together the three parts form the best single volume on the violin and its music, an extraordinary encyclopedic resource for the general music-lover as well as for violinists.

Cello Time Christmas + CD - A stockingful of 32 easy pieces for cello (Sheet music): Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell Cello Time Christmas + CD - A stockingful of 32 easy pieces for cello (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 cello! 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, Cello Time Christmas is the perfect gift for any young cellist.

Life After Death: The Viola da Gamba in Britain from Purcell to Dolmetsch (Paperback): Peter Holman Life After Death: The Viola da Gamba in Britain from Purcell to Dolmetsch (Paperback)
Peter Holman
R1,129 Discovery Miles 11 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

New research throws light on the history of the viol after Purcell, including its revival in the late eighteenth century through Charles Frederick Abel. It is normally thought that the bass viol or viola da gamba dropped out of British musical life in the 1690s, and that Henry Purcell was the last composer to write for it. Peter Holman shows how the gamba changed its role and function in the Restoration period under the influence of foreign music and musicians; how it was played and composed for by the circle of immigrant musicians around Handel; how it was part of the fashion for exotic instruments in themiddle of the century; and how the presence in London of its greatest eighteenth-century exponent, Charles Frederick Abel, sparked off a revival in the 1760s and 70s. Later chapters investigate the gamba's role as an emblem of sensibility among aristocrats, artists and intellectuals, including the Countess of Pembroke, Sir Edward Walpole, Ann Ford, Laurence Sterne, Thomas Gainsborough and Benjamin Franklin, and trace Abel's influence and legacy farinto the nineteenth century. A concluding chapter is concerned with its role in the developing early music movement, culminating with Arnold Dolmetsch's first London concerts with old instruments in 1890. PETER HOLMAN is Professor Emeritus of Historical Musicology at Leeds University, and director of The Parley of Instruments, the choir Psalmody, and the Suffolk Villages Festival.

Coffeehouse Songs - Strum Together (Book): Mark Phillips Coffeehouse Songs - Strum Together (Book)
Mark Phillips
R645 R588 Discovery Miles 5 880 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Acoustic Guitar Styles (Hardcover): Larry Sandberg Acoustic Guitar Styles (Hardcover)
Larry Sandberg
R3,567 Discovery Miles 35 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Acoustic Guitar Styles" introduces the most popular traditional styles for the acoustic guitar. The step-by-step approach, using a small repertoire of well-known songs, enables the student to explore various styles that can be adapted to play personal favorites. Although a basic knowledge of the guitar is assumed, even the beginner will benefit from this progressive approach.

The Mimetic Strand in the Cello Literature - Within the Context of History, Instrument Design, Iconography and Cello... The Mimetic Strand in the Cello Literature - Within the Context of History, Instrument Design, Iconography and Cello Performance (Hardcover, New edition)
Jan Burzynski; Urszula Mizia
R1,643 Discovery Miles 16 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is the first integral study of the history of imitative or co-creative artistic work that has led to the creation of cello transcriptions and arrangements. Of an interdisciplinary character, it explores the views that have shaped approaches to the art of cello performance and describes the role of cello transcriptions and the development of instrument making. The book also addresses issues related to philosophy, history of aesthetics and visual arts, including iconography presenting historical images of the cello. The theoretical part contains definitions and systematics that make it possible to categorise the vast amount of transcriptions, as well as descriptions and suggested recordings of a selection of those transcriptions.

The Ultimate - An Illustrated History of Hamer Guitars (Hardcover): Steve Matthes The Ultimate - An Illustrated History of Hamer Guitars (Hardcover)
Steve Matthes
R1,215 R967 Discovery Miles 9 670 Save R248 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Hamer Guitars is often regarded as the first boutique guitar builder. From its humble beginnings in founder Paul Hamer's Northern Prairie Music Shop to its acquisition by the Fender Musical Instrument Corporation in 2008, the Hamer story is traced through nearly 400 images and dozens of interviews with those involved with the company. See how Hamer rose to compete with the giants of American guitar-making. Learn the inspiration for the making of its ultimate guitar, the Standard. Containing pieces by two of the company's principal architects - Hamer and Jol Dantzig - and told in lavishly illustrated text with many never before published photos and drawings, this history of Hamer Guitars is a treasured keepsake and resource for every lover of the electric guitar. With a foreword by Hamer's most prominent Standard bearer, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen.

Fast Forward - 21 Pieces for Cello Players (Sheet music): Hugh Colledge, Katherine Colledge Fast Forward - 21 Pieces for Cello Players (Sheet music)
Hugh Colledge, Katherine Colledge; Edited by Sheila Mary Nelson
R394 Discovery Miles 3 940 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Bill Evans - Alone (Book): Bill Evans Bill Evans - Alone (Book)
Bill Evans; Contributions by Aaron Prado
R600 R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Stringtastic Beginners: Cello (Sheet music): Mark Wilson, Paul Wood Stringtastic Beginners: Cello (Sheet music)
Mark Wilson, Paul Wood
R278 Discovery Miles 2 780 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Stringtastic Beginners is a fun new series designed to teach through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. A fully integrated series, violin, viola, cello and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. Each book contains over 40 imaginative pieces to steadily establish a secure playing technique and build confidence, one step at a time, taking the student from complete beginner (open strings) to playing the notes of the D major scale. The first 20 pieces comprise two independent tunes that can be played as duets - one for open strings and a more advanced part using the left-hand fingers, which students can revisit as they progress. Ideal for individual and group tuition as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice, all available to download. Plus, the teacher's book provides the complete piano accompaniments which work with any combination of instrumental parts.

Guitar Aerobics (Paperback): Troy Nelson Guitar Aerobics (Paperback)
Troy Nelson
R631 R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

From the former editor of Guitar One magazine, here is a daily dose of vitamins to keep your chops fine tuned! Musical styles include rock, blues, jazz, metal, country, and funk. Techniques taught include alternate picking, arpeggios, sweep picking, string skipping, legato, string bending, and rhythm guitar. These exercises will increase speed, and improve dexterity and pick- and fret-hand accuracy. The accompanying CD includes all 365 workout licks plus play-along grooves in every style at eight different metronome settings.

Simple Strumming Songs - Guitar Play-Along Volume 74 (Paperback): Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Simple Strumming Songs - Guitar Play-Along Volume 74 (Paperback)
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
R527 R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Ibanez Electric Guitar Book - A Complete History of Ibanez Electric Guitars (Paperback): Tony Bacon The Ibanez Electric Guitar Book - A Complete History of Ibanez Electric Guitars (Paperback)
Tony Bacon
R683 R627 Discovery Miles 6 270 Save R56 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

(Book). Ibanez is the most important Japanese guitar brand, and this new book tells the story of its electric guitars, tracking the fortunes of this impressive brand. At first the guitars were cheap and basic, and in the 1970s, Ibanez was best known for its copies of leading Gibson instruments, including Les Pauls, SGs, and Explorers. As the Japanese music industry gained maturity and increased quality, Ibanez made more assured instruments with original features; and in the late '70s and early '80s, it hit new peaks of achievement. The big break came in the late '80s with the arrival of Steve Vai's impressive and spectacular JEM signature models. In recent years, the company has continued to provide great modern electric guitars. Ibanez guitarists featured in the book include George Benson, Charlie Burchill (Simple Minds), Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Allan Holdsworth, Pat Metheny, Steve Miller, Joni Mitchell, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Lee Ritenour, Joe Satriani, John Scofield, Paul Stanley (Kiss), Mick Thompson (Slipknot), Steve Vai, and Bob Weir (Grateful Dead). The book is in the tradition of Tony Bacon's best-selling guitar series, with a carefully researched story, including exclusive interviews with Vai and Satriani, a gallery of full-color pictures of famous guitars and players, and a reference section detailing production years and specifications of all Ibanez's electric models.

Incurable Blues - The Troubles & Triumph of Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin (Paperback): Will Romano Incurable Blues - The Troubles & Triumph of Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin (Paperback)
Will Romano
R534 Discovery Miles 5 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

(Book). Incurable Blues explores the life and genius of Hubert Sumlin, a highly influential guitarist who has survived cancer, alcoholism, and personal and professional tribulations to testify to the classic days of Chicago blues. Sumlin's incendiary guitar playing is heard on most of Howlin' Wolf's classic Chess sides. Sumlin's pick-less playing has inspired countless blues-rock luminaries. Author Will Romano places Hubert's playing and performing style in context, showing how it formed the basis of blues rock and rock n roll and how it bridges the gap between African folk; the work of early masters like Robert Johnson, Charley Patton and Peetie Wheatstraw; the revisionist British invasion guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Keith Richards; and the modern-era blues styles of Stevie Ray Vaughan and John Mayer.

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