|
Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments
The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the
violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book,
however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or
individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically
graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required.
Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine
left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for
violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's
manual.
Originally published in 1921, this book was written in an attempt
to, 'give the serious teacher and student the practical benefit of
the knowledge acquired during a lifetime's playing the violin,
including mechanical means and technical procedure as well as the
ideas and ideals of art'. Many of the earliest books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce
and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these
classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using
the original text and artwork. Contents Include: How I Studied the
Violin - How to Hold the Violin - How to Practise - Tone Production
- Hints on Bowing - Left hand Technique - Double Stops The Trill -
Ornaments - Harmonics - Nuance, The Soul of Interpretation - Style
- The Nerves and Violin Playing - The Violin Repertory of Yesterday
and To-Day - Practical Repertory Hints
Strum a tune on your ukulele--no Hawaiian shirt required! Picture
it now: the sun sets over the shimmering sea, and, as the beach bar
falls quiet, you begin strumming Queen Liliuokalani's "Aloha 'Oe"
to a mesmerized crowd. ... Okay, while this doesn't happen every
day for ukulele-players, you'll still have a lot of fun learning
your favorite tunes on your ukulele. Widely associated with
Hawaiian music, the ukulele has exploded in popularity in recent
years as kids and adults alike have started their music education
with a uke or added it to their collection of instruments. Learning
to play this versatile instrument is made easier for the experience
and inexperienced alike with this new edition of Ukulele For
Dummies. Following its straightforward instructions, you'll pick
your way from the basics of purchasing your ukulele and accessories
to confidently strumming through simple chord progressions and
jamming through various styles and standards, including pop, folk,
and those much-loved holiday favorites. Aloha, Santa Claus! Buy the
right ukulele for you Perfect your pick and fret Practice with
downloadable audio Get the best ukulele apps Whatever you want from
your ukulele adventure--strumming on the beach or adding its island
style to your distinctive new pop sound--Ukulele For Dummies will
have you making a big splash with this tiny instrument in aloha no
time at all!
A musician of rare artistry, the self-effacing yet charismatic
Yo-Yo Ma connects with his audiences with startling effectiveness.
He remains devoted to the classical repertoire yet has long roved
far beyond the Western classical music canon. Despite his real
superstar status and thriving solo career, he has often sought out
musicians outside the classical sphere and collaborated with them
on fascinating recordings. Above all, he is committed to the
ever-evolving musical odyssey of his Silk Road Ensemble, itself
part of a broader Silk Road Project aiming to explore the deep and
varied artistic connections between East and West. Ma's legions of
admirers seek out his musical genius in his recordings. Here they
can become acquainted with the energetic and charming Ma himself
and trace the trajectory of his unique and distinguished
career.
This book from Rick Mooney features easy classical music as well as
folk songs, fiddle tunes and Mooney originals composed to address
specific technical points. A second cello part throughout promotes
a student's ability to hear and play accurately.
Originally published in 1924, this book is the result of many
years' quiet thought and observation in connection with the authors
own teaching. It focuses mainly on the essential skills of violin
playing, rather than on the peculiarities that all players adopt to
suit their own requirements. The book contains broad common-sense
views, preferring not to concentrate on any particular "school" or
"method." It is also written with some humour and in a very
colloquial style. Complete with detailed diagrams and photographic
plates. Contents Include: Part 1 - Explanation - Argument - Tone -
Advice to Beginners - The Left Side of the Body - The Right Side of
the Body, (The Bow Arm) - Left Hand Technique - Finger Action - The
Third Position - The Second Position - Higher Positions - Sliding -
Fingering - Bowing - Sautille - Ricochet or Elastic Staccato - How
to Practise Double Stopping - Extensions - Right Hand Pizzicato -
Left hand Pizzicato - Harmonics - The Shake - Tremolo or Vibrato -
Sight Reading and Memorising - Controlled Movement and
Concentration - How to Become a Musician - Musical Development -
Conclusion, "Dont's"
Originally published in 1920, this neat little book is the result
of the authors desire to tabulate in a concise form, his own ideas
on violin playing, with regard to both the technical and the
interpretive aspects of the subject. The authors views are placed
before the reader in as clear a manner as possible. This little
work should prove valuable to a wide circle of violinists - both
amateur and professional. Many of the earliest books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce
and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these
classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using
the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Chamber Music,
Choice and Care of Violin Strings and Other Accessories - The
Lesson - The Left Hand, Intonation - The Left Hand, Position of the
Wrist, Fingers, Thumb, Palm - The Left Hand, Scales, Various
Methods of Fingering, Hands with Poor Stretches, Trills - The Bow -
Spiccato, Martele, Staccato - Arpeggio, Ricochet, Legato -
Expression and Interpretation: Variety of Tone - Vibrato - Phrasing
- Rubato, Rhythm and Time Generally
The art of improvising chord-style solos is an important part of
any musician's resources. This book has been written to improve
that art for guitar, vibes and all keyboard instruments. A careful
study of these solos will give you a thorough understanding of
chordal playing and substitutions. It is great for voicing as well
as improvisation.
The definitive account of Jeff Beck's journey from his childhood in
1940s South London to the world-wide success of 2010's album
Emotion and Commotion and beyond.Author Martin Power has talked to
former Yardbirds members Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty as well as
manager Simon Napier-Bell and fellow musicians including Max
Middleton, Stanley Clarke, Simon Phillips, Jimmy Hall, Mo Foster,
Doug Wimbish and many others. Supported by full album reviews, rare
photographs and an up-to-date discography, Hot Wired Guitar is the
most complete and comprehensive account of the life and times of
Jeff Beck, the man who took the electric guitar and showed the
world just what could be done with just six strings and 'one hell
of an attitude'.
Originally published in 1930, this little book is not an exposition
of the art of violin-playing, nor does it claim to teach a system
of technical study. The authors aim was to help students and less
experienced teachers through some of the more frequent problems
from which they will, almost inevitably, be faced. Many of the
earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and
before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.
Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork. Contents Include: Posture and the Holding of the
Instrument - 'Bow Measurement' - On Bowing Generally - Intonation -
Various Difficulties - Playing of Chords and Chord Passages -
Shifting and the Portamento - The Playing of Octaves -
Double-Stopping - Harmonics - 'Artificial' Harmonics - Vibrato -
Tenths and Fingered Octaves - Memorizing, Playing From Melody -
Conclusion, Inspiration, A Repertoire Always Ready
This book combines a performance guide for violinists, an analytical study, an exploration of Bach's style, and an investigation of musical form and continuity. J.S. Bach's three sonatas and three partitas for solo violin have been mainstays of the violin concert repertoire since the mid-nineteenth century; their long performance history, evidenced in recordings as well as in editions, offers an opportunity to study the ways in which notions of Baroque style have evolved. Central to the book is the question what type of analysis is best applied to Bach's music: wherever possible, Lester draws his analytical tools from eighteenth-century techniques, developed for this repertoire.
Pink Floyd's extraordinary career has now spanned four decades,
from their early days pushing the cutting edge of British
psychedelic pop to their massive successes with moody, conceptual
masterpieces like Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The
Wall, to their acrimonious split with Roger Waters and finally, the
immense stadium tours that followed. Throughout, Pink Floyd has
influenced everyone from David Bowie to Nine Inch Nails to
Radiohead, and their albums continue to have timeless appeal. Now,
premier interview journalist Alan di Perna and the editors of
Guitar World have collected penetrating interviews and insights
into Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright to
create a vivid portrait of a notoriously reclusive band.
Meeting the existing need for a resource on Spanish violin and
viola music, this guide provides the teacher and performer with
information on approximately 300 works for violin and viola in
solo, with piano, and with orchestra. The annotated entries provide
practical information with regard to level of difficulty, musical
language, and duration and number of movements. An overview of
Spanish music in this century, including a brief examination of
violin and viola activity in Spain, places the work in historical
context and introduces major names in Spanish musical history.
Short biographical sketches on composers complement the historical
information presented about Spanish viola and violin music of the
20th century. Each entry contains a list of the composer's
compositions and is annotated with information pertaining to the
publisher, musical style, and date of the premiere. Musical
scholars with interest in Spanish music and viola and violin music
will appreciate this informative volume, complete with appendices
and index.
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.
This 50th anniversary collectible hardcover edition contains full
guitar TAB transcriptions for 50 early Stones classics from their
ABKCO years. These are all-new arrangements featuring the most
accurate transcriptions for all of Keith Richard's, Brian Jones',
and Mick Taylor's legendary guitar parts. The book also comes with
a section of the most classic Keith riffs. The songs within are
selected from 12 x 5, Aftermath, Beggars Banquet, Between the
Buttons, Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass), December's Children
(and Everybody's), Flowers, Hot Rocks 1964--1971, Let It Bleed,
Metamorphosis, Sticky Fingers, Their Satanic Majesties Request, and
more Titles: 19th Nervous Breakdown * 2000 Light Years from Home *
As Tears Go By * Back Street Girl * Bitch * Brown Sugar * Can't You
Hear Me Knocking * Child of the Moon (rmk) * Country Honk *
Dandelion * Dead Flowers * Dear Doctor * Factory Girl * Get Off of
My Cloud * Gimme Shelter * Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby,
Standing in the Shadow? * Heart of Stone * Honky Tonk Women * I'm
Free * It's All Over Now * Jigsaw Puzzle * Jumpin' Jack Flash *
Lady Jane * The Last Time * Let It Bleed * Let's Spend the Night
Together * Live with Me * Memo from Turner * Midnight Rambler *
Monkey Man * Mother's Little Helper * No Expectations * Out of Time
* Paint It, Black * Parachute Woman * Play with Fire * Ruby Tuesday
* Salt of the Earth * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction * She's a
Rainbow * The Spider and the Fly * Stray Cat Blues * Street
Fighting Man * Stupid Girl * Sway * Sympathy for the Devil * Under
My Thumb * Wild Horses * You Can't Always Get What You Want * You
Got the Silver.
This book gives you vital instruction in metal basics from top
guitar teachers, and reveals the secrets of the monsters of metal -
often in their own words. Packed with musical examples, charts and
photos, this is your complete course for learning metal guitar.
In-depth lessons with pros like Andy Ellis, Jesse Gress, Joe Gore,
Jude Gold and Dave Whitehill teach you to build your own style
while exploring the classic and modern sounds of the metal masters.
Covers: tips on altered tunings and 7-string guitar, pros' secrets
of tone and recording, discography of the monsters of metal, and
free access to audio lessons at an exclusive web page!
|
You may like...
Cool Chords
James Sleigh
Cards
R138
Discovery Miles 1 380
|