Lionel Tertis was internationally recognised to have been perhaps the greatest viola player of all time. That the viola is today an important solo instrument and orchestral unit is entirely his achievement, and his design of a large but easily manageable viola - the Tertis Model - has laid the foundations for a standard-sized instrument. The author describes his prodigious career with vigour and a remarkable recall of detail. The musicians and composers, many of them his close friends of whom he writes, include some of the most important in twentieth century music. A comprehensive bibliography of works written for solo viola is included as is a complete discography of the author's solo recordings.

Learn the art of creating a solid slap bass groove. Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned bassist, this workshop will teach you many of the slap bass lines and styles found in your favorite rock, funk and jazz tunes, and inspire you to experiment with your own creations. Includes helpful exercises, strategies for locking in with the drummer, tips for reading chord symbols, standard notation & tab, a list of suggested recordings to check out, and an accompanying CD with play-along tracks.

This exceptional songbook presents Bill Evans' most beloved melodies and songs arranged by noted jazz pianist/educator Andy LaVerne, himself a student of Evans. Titles include: Bill's Hit Tune * Children's Play Song * For Nenette (in both C and Db) * Laurie * Letter to Evan * One for Helen * Only Child * Orbit * Peace Piece * Show-Type Tune * Time Remembered * Turn Out the Stars * Very Early * Walkin' Up * Waltz for Debby * Your Story * and more. Features a reminiscence by LaVerne, with performance notes on his adaptations.

Ganz gleich was Sie als Gitarrist spielen wollen, Akkorde sollten Sie auf jeden Fall beherrschen: Ob Sie mit einer Band auftreten, auf Familienfesten und am Lagerfeuer Gesang begleiten, einfach nur gerne fA1/4r sich selbst spielen oder auch eigene Songs komponieren. "Gitarrenakkorde fA1/4r Dummies" stellt Ihnen A1/4ber 400 Akkorde vor und der Autor gibt Ihnen zu vielen auch noch ganz spezielle Tipps. So kAnnen Sie selbst neue Varianten in Songs einbauen und einem schon hAufig gehArten Lied neuen Schwung geben. In einer kurzen Einleitung erfahren Sie, was Sie allgemein A1/4ber Akkorde und BarrA (c)griffe wissen sollten. So werden Sie von Seite zu Seite ein besserer Gitarrist.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). A unique collection of some of the greatest pop songs of the past 50 years, this substantial compilation spans classics from 1960s folk hits to contemporary songs by Coldplay and Adele. Taken together, these outstanding songs comprise nothing less than a history of the golden age of popular music from the rock 'n' roll years onwards, covering every pop genre with a roll call of superstars and supergroups ranging from ABBA and Michael Jackson to Oasis and Whitney Houston. A priceless book that lets everyone sing and play their favorites.

More String Time Joggers is an exciting collection from the authors of the award-winning Fiddle Time series. It provides enjoyable and inventive ensemble material for all string groups, in flexible scoring (for violin, viola, cello, and double bass with piano or CD accompaniment) from two parts to large string ensemble. There are pupil books with lively illustrations for violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

Featuring tailored arrangements and original pieces by the authors of the award-winning Fiddle Time series, Solo Time for Viola provides sophisticated repertoire from the Baroque to the modern age and introduces styles and techniques for the developing performer.

Featuring thirteen essays covering different traditions, styles, and instruments, this study is written by influential players, teachers and guitar historians. Its coverage allows the guitarist to learn the analogies and differences between traditions and styles. The genres range from baroque, classical, country, blues and rock to flamenco, African and Celtic.

A continuation of Phase I, this volume is ideal for beginning to intermediate guitar students or classes ready to progress beyond the basics. It includes solo, two-part, and three-part ensemble arrangements of traditional and contemporary music to help players create a unique and personal sound.

A catalog of baritone uke chords in photo/diagram form grouped by type. Major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords are all shown in all keys in fretboard photos and diagrams. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Also includes helpful photos and information on the correct way to hold the baritone ukulele and the pick, and on tuning the baritone uke. This book may also be used with the tenor ukulele in D-G-B-E tuning.

for solo violin, upper-voice choir (women's and/or advanced children's choir), with harp, and strings or organ This four-movement work is inspired by the idea of 'Jerusalem' both as a Holy City and a utopian ideal of heavenly peace and seraphic bliss. The composer has selected four biblical texts, in English and Latin, that express different aspects of this vision. The solo violin part is identical for both full and reduced instrumentations.

(Music Sales America). Woody Mann's teaching method for acoustic blues guitar is exactly what every aspiring blues player needs. Using his vast first-hand knowledge of the genre he has written a selection of pieces that present different blues styles into individual performances which make their essential techniques accessible as never before. The 51 instrumentals featured include many styles of acoustic blues that span ragtime, Mississippi Delta open-tuning numbers and the folk-blues sounds of the Carolinas. The book includes a dropcard with an access code to downloadable audio.

This is a new edition with instructional DVD! Reorganised, and now covering bass guitars, this is a must-have book for anyone who owns an electric guitar, from beginner to pro. From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this do-it-yourself primer for owning and maintaining an electric guitar explains the ins and outs of choosing the right guitar; cleaning, tools, and basic maintenance; personalizing and improving on a 'factory setup'; troubleshooting; basic guitar electronics; choosing and installing replacement pickups, pots, switches, and capacitors; setups of the pros; and, much more. This new edition is overhauled from top to bottom and re-organized to make it easy for the reader to make his electric guitar sound and play great. This edition also covers bass guitars. As the author of "Guitar Player"'s popular "Repairs" column, Dan Erlwine has shown thousands of guitar owners how to keep their instruments in top condition.

This stylish album for violin and piano takes players on a musical tour of autumn, presenting well-loved songs such as 'September in the Rain', 'Autumn Leaves', 'Danny Boy', and '(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow' and original compositions on other seasonal themes. The nine pieces reflect a wide variety of jazz styles, including swing, blues, calypso, and bossa nova, and draw on artists such as Yehudi Menuhin, Stephane Grappelli, Didier Lockwood, and Regina Carter. With fully notated rhythms, grooves, and improvisations, Violin Jazz in Autumn is the perfect collection for instrumentalists looking for that authentic sound.

34 Useful, Inexpensive Electronic Projects That Help You Unlock Your Instrument's Potential This unique book features step-by-step projects for guitarists who want to maximize and personalize electric sound quality, and minimize electronic problems. It includes how-to instructions for 34 different projects, and guidelines for reading schematics, plus construction tips. Projects include installing a de-hisser to create vintage effects, a great-sounding tube preamp, a cord tester that catches intermittent problems, adapters to interface with studio gear, and more. These and other hands-on projects give electric guitarists the necessary edge in today's competitive music scene - a distinct personalized sound, plus the satisfaction of knowing they achieved it themselves.