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What is alternative string playing? It the most important and exciting area for string players who want and need to expand their horizons beyond classical music by exploring other styles and learning varied approaches and techniques offered by these styles. The string community is...

Arpeggio Studies in Two Octaves for the Cello helps teach first though seventh positions through major arpeggios in all keys.Each two-page study presents the arpeggios in a different rhythm or bow variation to solidify your technique.Who this book can help: Intermediate students who have...

Learn to play mandolin and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. When you start Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Mandolin,...

William Starr's second book in this outstanding series of adventures" provides a wealth of help to the beginning violinist. Like Book 1, it is designed to help early music readers understand the basic skills of scales, keys, pitch, and rhythm in a presentation written...

This book describes the recovery of the Appalachian dulcimer's lost history, tracing the dulcimer's roots in a German instrument, the scheitholt; describing the early history of the scheitholt and the dulcimer in America, and outlining the development of distinctive dulcimer styles in Virginia, West...

A first-hand report on an effort to enlarge our knowledge of the Appalachian dulcimer's history by searching the hills and 'hollers' of Appalachia, looking at old instruments, and listening to the tales of old folks.Author: Ralph Lee SmithISBN-10: 0810841355ISBN-13: 9780810841352Publisher: Scarecrow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2001Pages:...

With its wealth of information on how technique can be tastefully applied, Back-Up Banjo is the definitive book on the subject of banjo accompaniment. Since a banjo player in a band plays accompaniment at least 75% of the time, it is extremely important to...

A Cello solo with Piano Accompaniment composed by Carl Maria von Weber and arranged by Gregor Piatigorsky.Author: Carl Maria Von WeberISBN-10: 0757908055ISBN-13: 9780757908057Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1985Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.30d

A fresh, new edition of this popular Cello tutor, which can be used with the Violin, Viola and Double Bass books for group lessons or mixed ensemble performances. Progressively graded in 20 learning steps, with concise theory explanations, duets and teacher's parts. Now with...

The first performance was given by the Endellioon Quartet in the West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge as part of the Cambridge Elgar Festival on 16 November 1994. Titles: Venezia Notturno * Das klinget so herrlich, das klinget so schon * Auf dem Wasser zu...

This book contains a collection of classic essays on the subject of the Italian violin, looking at its history and development with reference to notable makers and players. Italy is famous for producing many great violinists and designers, each dealt with in detail within...

50 Christmas classics arranged for violin solo with piano accompaniment. Easy enough for early intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for lessons, recitals, church services, Christmas parties, and caroling. (New Edition - October 2023 - Now contains both...

"A History of the Violin Bow" is a collection of classic articles on the subject of the violin, with a particular focus on the bow. The articles explore a range of topics from the history and origins of the violin, to notable makers, rare...

These variations on standard Suzuki melodies were written to have specific technical challenges such as vibrato, double stops, finger action, bowing techniques, shifting, harmonics, and positions. Students find great enjoyment in playing the familiar tunes in these more difficult versions.Author: William StarrISBN-10: 0874876176ISBN-13: 9780874876178Publisher:...

Volume One is comprised of 300 progressive eight-bar exercises that cover the keys of C, G, F, Bb, and D Major. Time signatures include 4/4 (Common Time), 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, and 2/2 (Cut Time). Instructions and a free preview are available in pdf form...

(String Solo). This book features the classic repertoire of the masters along with digital access of piano accompaniments for practice use. Contents: Canzonetta (D'Ambrosio) * Air on the G String (Bach) * Menuet from Quintet in E (Boccherini) * La Serenata (Braga) * Cradle-Song...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative...

Welcome to a friendly, easily playable Christmas cello book with lots of options for players and teachers alike! This book contains 25 Holiday practice segments, one for each day of the Christmas season. Each segment contains an exercise, a Christmas tune, and a fun,...

Welcome to a friendly, easily playable Christmas viola book with lots of options for players and teachers alike! This book contains 25 Holiday practice segments, one for each day of the Christmas season. Each segment contains an exercise, a Christmas tune, and a fun,...

Welcome to a friendly, easily playable Christmas violin book with lots of options for players and teachers alike! This book contains 25 Holiday practice segments, one for each day of the Christmas season. Each segment contains an exercise, a Christmas tune, and a fun,...

These variations on standard Suzuki melodies were written to have specific technical challenges such as vibrato, double stops, finger action, bowing techniques, shifting, harmonics, and positions. Students find great enjoyment in playing the familiar tunes in these more difficult versions.Author: William StarrISBN-10: 0874877954ISBN-13: 9780874877953Publisher:...

Elgar's Six Easy Pieces were first published in 1892. In this 1985 version, there are now 6 exercises and the opportunity has been taken to revise the original fingering and bowing indications and to remove a number of discrepancies of phrasing and dynamics.Author: Edward...

(Willis). A Dozen a Day books have long been the favorite pre-practice technical exercises for young pianists. Now these classic warm-up exercises are available for instruments too Complete with audio backing tracks on the included CD, these books help develop and maintain good fingering...

Finally. A Good Book On Building a Dulcimer. How does $29.95 sound versus $900.00 or $1,500.00? If cost is a consideration and you enjoy a good project, this book is for you! Full of photographs, illustrations, patterns, clear instructions and helpful advice, this book...

(Music Sales America). Since it first appeared in the 1930s, the concise, clear content of the best-selling A Tune a Day series has revolutionized music-making in the classroom and the home. Now, for the first time, C. Paul Herfurth's original books have been completely...

75 Years on 4 Strings is the authoritative biography of the legendary self-taught double bassist Fran輟is Rabbath. The much-beloved artist-teacher sat for countless hours of interviews and shared candid stories from throughout his illustrious career, from his earliest memories of his childhood in 1930s...

Murray Grodner draws on his distinguished career as a double bass musician and teacher in this compendium of performance philosophy, bowing and phrasing recommendations, tutorials on fingerings and scales, and exercises for bowing and string crossing. Grodner addresses technical obstacles in musical performance, offers...

This fantastic arrangement by Michael Story is a medley of two of Taylor Swift's biggest hits---Bad Blood" and "You Belong with Me." Treat your string orchestra to the excitement of performing these blockbuster hits! (2:40)"Author: Michael StoryISBN-10: 1470656604ISBN-13: 9781470656607Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 999Format:...

This fantastic arrangement by Michael Story is a medley of two of Taylor Swift's biggest hits---Bad Blood" and "You Belong With Me." Treat your string orchestra to the excitement of performing these blockbuster hits! (2:40)"Author: Michael StoryISBN-10: 1470656590ISBN-13: 9781470656591Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 999Format:...

The publication of the US Bishops' document on music in the liturgy, Sing to the Lord (2007), has prompted Edward Foley to review the overall contribution of the Bishops to liturgical music since Vatican Council II. He explores the history and content of the...

There are few works in the cello repertoire as significant as the etudes by David Popper. They are practiced, studied, and learned by cellists all over the world as a sort of rite of passage to the advanced cello techniques. This has been the...

75 Years on 4 Strings is the authoritative biography of the legendary self-taught double bassist Fran輟is Rabbath. The much-beloved artist-teacher sat for countless hours of interviews and shared candid stories from throughout his illustrious career, from his earliest memories of his childhood in 1930s...

(Music Sales America). Since it first appeared in the 1930s, the concise, clear content of the best-selling A Tune a Day series has revolutionized music-making in the classroom and the home. Now, for the first time, C. Paul Herfurth's original books have been completely...

The primary goal of this book is to train the ability to read music for piano without being dependent on finger numbers being provided, such as what one would find in a 'Piano-Vocal-Guitar' book - which is the majority of song books for Pop,...

The primary goal of this book is to train the ability to read music for piano without being dependent on finger numbers being provided, such as what one would find in a 'Piano-Vocal-Guitar' book - which is the majority of song books for Pop,...

The primary goal of this book is to train the ability to read music and free the musician from being dependent on tablatures or other communication systems that are not used in the academic or professional worlds. This book has been designed to train...

Volume One is comprised of 300 progressive eight-bar exercises that cover the keys of C, G, F, Bb, and D Major. Time signatures include 4/4 (Common Time), 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, and 2/2 (Cut Time). While this book is intended to train sight-reading skills, it...

The primary goal of this book is to train the ability to read music and free the musician from being dependent on tablatures or other communication systems that are not used in the academic or professional worlds. This book has been designed to train...

Bernard takes the reader on an evocative and fascinating journey from his early life, detailing his ancestral influences on his chosen career of cellist, until the present day.A charming book full of pathos and humour, which tells the true story of the forming of...

This collection of classical scores for the viola by Rodophe Kreutzer is a splendid resource for musicians. This edition, edited by Walter Blumenau, is faithfully reproduced from the original transcription..Author: Walter BlumenauISBN-10: 1635619823ISBN-13: 9781635619829Publisher: Allegro EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/15/2022Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w...

In A Notebook for Viola Players, Ivo-Jan van der Werff offers a guide to playing the viola with the greatest freedom, dexterity, and ease. It includes right and left hand exercises to build a sound technique, sections on how to practice them, how to...

The publication of the US Bishops' document on music in the liturgy, Sing to the Lord (2007), has prompted Edward Foley to review the overall contribution of the Bishops to liturgical music since Vatican Council II. He explores the history and content of the...

Christmas Violin Sheet Music! Written with the beginner violinist in mind, you simply must try these Christmas songs arranged specially for the violin...Author: Aaron ChaseISBN-10: 1494928310ISBN-13: 9781494928315Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2014Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.05d

Standard repertoire for violin still used today by this founder of the Belgian-French school. Reprinted directly from the "Neue Korrekte Ausgabe" by Julius Meyer Waldemar, printed in Liepzig by Steingr ber, circa 1900. Plate 985. Full volume of all 60 concert etudes, printed in...

This book contains a collection of classic essays on the subject of the German violin, looking at its history and development with reference to notable makers and players. Germany produced many great violinists and designers, each dealt with in detail within these fascinating articles....

Volume One is comprised of 300 progressive eight-bar exercises that cover the keys of C Major, F Major, G Major, A Minor, D Minor and E Minor. Time signatures include 4/4 (Common Time), 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, and 2/2 (Cut Time). While this book is...

The primary goal of this book is to train the ability to read music and free the musician from being dependent on tablatures or other communication systems that are not used in the academic or professional worlds. This book has been designed to train...

Building a Bowed Psaltery, From Start to FinishAuthor: Eric MeierISBN-10: 0982246005ISBN-13: 9780982246009Publisher: Sierra's Ascent PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2009Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.29d

80 Graded Studies for Violin, Book 1 is a must-have resource for teachers and students. Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids for development. This study book brings together a...

These classic hymns have been arranged for string quartet: 2 violins, viola, and cello. Easy enough for early-intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. Includes scores and parts. A Mighty Fortress Is...