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A rare and valuable catalogue of the collection of violins owned by the prestigious Lyon & Healy music company at the turn of the century. The catalogue includes detailed descriptions and photographs of each violin, as well as information on their provenance, history, and...

Octave Shifts Book Three gives advanced cellists further opportunity to study and perfect the technique of distance shifting. While large shifts regularly appear in solo literature, it is unusual to have an opportunity to study them apart from the repertoire. This book continues the...

An innovative book that enables the student to play rhythm chords immediately to create exciting sounds on the harmonica, You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp is designed to allow the beginning student to gain maximum results in the shortest amount of time. The student...

This is a collection of 47 big-note, level 1 easy solos on old favorites designed to build technique, range, and endurance while maintaining student interest. These familiar folk tunes are fun to play and ideal as a supplement to any method. All of the...

The Power of Practice showcases the pioneering achievements of renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99) and how both disciplines transformed his life and practice. Menuhin's contributions as a performer, teacher, and humanitarian are celebrated around the world. Less well known, however, is Menuhin's devotion to...

Anton Davydov is a musician, composer and harmonica teacher. The present book is based on his original teaching method. One of the main goals of this method is to quickly teach how to improvise on a musical instrument. Learn diatonic harmonica starting with the...

(Musicians Institute Press). With this book and CD package you'll learn how to groove like the masters. Develop your own sub-sonic lines with the accompanying CD, including tracks with many extended jams for you to groove along with. You'll learn: phrasing and note placement,...

Are you ready to unleash your inner rhythm? Discover the secrets to mastering the drums with ease! Want to kickstart your musical journey on the right beat?Dream of grooving to your favorite tunes like a pro?Curious about the art of drumming but don't know...

Discover How to Master the Clarinet with Confidence! Are you ready to embark on an enriching musical journey? Delve into the world of clarinet playing with our comprehensive guide, "How to Play Clarinet for Beginners." Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by complex musical...

Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of banjo music? . Discover the Timeless Art of Banjo Playing: Are you intrigued by the twangy, rhythmic melodies of the banjo? Our comprehensive guide takes you on a journey from novice to skilled player,...

Playing Saxophone for Complete Beginners" by Desmond Kutch offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the fundamentals of saxophone playing, designed for those who are eager to embark on a musical journey or enrich their existing skills. Whether you're completely new to the instrument or...

Playing Electronic Drums for Complete Beginners" by Desmond Kutch is the ultimate guide for anyone eager to embark on a rhythmic journey with electronic drums. Whether you're a novice or have some drumming experience, this book equips you with everything you need to dive...

Welcome to the rhythmic world of "Playing Bongo Drums for Complete Beginners," a comprehensive guide by Demond Kutch that takes you on an exciting journey into the art of bongo drumming. This book is not just a manual; it's your gateway to mastering the...

Unlock the Joy of Alto Sarrusophone Playing! Do you dream of mastering the enchanting melodies of the alto sarrusophone? Are you eager to embark on a musical journey that's both fulfilling and exhilarating? Look no further! This comprehensive guide, "Playing Alto Sarrusophone for Complete...

In the realm of saxophone technique, the fourth finger often emerges as a silent protagonist, influencing the overall mechanical prowess of a musician. From years of teaching and professional performance, it becomes evident that the fourth finger is not merely a peripheral concern; it...

Included in this collection of twenty classical themes are some of the most popular and beloved compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Chopin and many others. Arranged for saxophone quartet: AATB. Great for lessons, recitals, and performances of all kinds. A range of early...

These twenty classic hymns arranged for violin duet with optional piano accompaniment are 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 Our...

If you are playing the violin or viola and you find it difficult to move beyond the 1st position, getting to higher positions will not be a hard task anymore. The material of this book will help solve all your problems regarding shifting if...

This book provides the cellist with essential daily studies in thumb position. Each short exercise moves through six keys so the spaces can be learned in a variety of positions. Thumb Position Studies for the Cello, Book One covers the spaces used in the...

This book provides the cellist with further essential daily studies in thumb position. Each short exercise moves through six keys so the spaces can be learned in a variety of positions. Thumb Position Studies for the Cello, Book Two covers the spaces used in...

Third Position for the Cello uses technical exercises and carefully chosen position pieces to teach you the notes and shifts and give you essential intermediate cello skills.Each exercise on the left-hand page is followed by short pieces on the right-hand page that use the...

Are you an advanced cellist looking for more intensive warm-ups? Are you looking for technical studies that take you beyond scales? This book can help With studies on broken thirds up a single string, this book can help you shift better, develop muscle memory,...

Easy reference guide to violin and viola pedagogy and performance for teachers, students and parents. Illustrations and text by C.M. Sunday.Author: C. M. SundayISBN-10: 1466353724ISBN-13: 9781466353725Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/09/2011Pages: 174Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.37d

In a speech at the 1984 Matsumoto Summer Conference, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki nicknamed Alice Kanack Mozart's mother" in response to her innovative work in the development of the creative part of the brain. He added to this his hope that as a result, someday...

The Suzuki Violinist (Revised) is a comprehensive guide to the Suzuki violin literature containing many illustrations. Widely used internationally by both teachers and parents, this newly revised edition contains musical examples which have been inserted for all of the suggested exercises for ease of...

A collection of movie hits wonderfully arranged for intermediate and advanced level string quartets. Perfect for high school, university, and professional quartets! The optional bass parts also allow for use in the high school, university or community orchestra. Just the thing to read through...

HOW TO PLAY DULCIMER FOR BEGINNERS Unlock the Secrets: Mastering Dulcimer for Beginners!"Play Dulcimer Like a Pro: Your Ultimate Beginner's Guide"From Novice to Virtuoso: Your Journey to Dulcimer Mastery"Discover the Joy of Dulcimer: A Beginner's Handbook"Strum, Pluck, and Play: The Ultimate Dulcimer Primer"Dulcimer Demystified:...

The 'Large Print' editions contain the same music as the 'Standard Print' versions: 300 Progressive Sight Reading Exercises. For printing and electronic delivery purposes, the large print editions needed to be released in two parts - each containing 150 of the exercises. Part 1...

Walking Bass Lines for Guitar Book IThe Blues in 12 Keys is a complete guide for the guitarist demonstrating the devices used to play walking bass lines and chords in solo or accompaniment settings. Including Bebop Blues progression, Minor Blues & Blues with a...

Standard Lines, Book III in the Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines series for the Double Bassist and Electric Bassist is a comprehensive guide demonstrating the devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz standard tradition. Book III covers 24 standard jazz...

Including over 5hrs of backing tracks 333 tracks in total. Building a 12 key Facility for the Jazz Bassist breaks down the jazz bass vocabulary by outlining key areas of harmonic structure related to the jazz standard and bebop styles. As in the earlier...

Learn to play country ukulele today with this essential guide to playing country licks and riffs. Learning the ukulele can be seem very challenging and like many fretted stringed instruments, there are a lot of chords and techniques to master. However, unlike other books,...

Open String Bow Workouts for Viola, Book One One great thing to add to the beginning of your viola practice (at any level of playing!) is a short study on open strings. Open-string studies on the viola can help you focus on your bow...

Teach viola with the popular Suzuki Violin School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

(Instrumental Solo). This medley for violin and piano was arranged by Lindsey Stirling, who came to fame after her appearance on "America's Got Talent" for her unique and hip violin playing. The medley contains the songs: Angel of Music * The Music of the...

12 of the best songs, all chosen from Rolling Stone(R) magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time." Titles include: All I Have to Do Is Dream * Blueberry Hill * Dancing Queen * (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher * Hotel California...

Violin lessons have never been so much fun Squawking parrots, giant footsteps, black cats and witches, seagulls, skaters, and a marching band -- you'll find them all, and more in our exciting new book. As you learn the pieces, color the pictures or draw...

Included in this collection of twenty classical themes are some of the most popular and beloved compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Chopin and many others. Arranged for B-flat clarinet solo with piano accompaniment. Great for lessons, recitals, and performances of all kinds. A...

These twenty classic hymns arranged for solo Bb clarinet are easy enough for early intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodAll Hail The Power Of Jesus'...

Aspiring violinists might benefit greatly from the book "Step by Step Guide on How to Play Violin," which offers a thorough and organized method for learning this complex instrument. The first few chapters go into the basics, explaining the basic elements of violin playing...

CELLO TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES FOR BEGINNERS Unlock the Secrets of Cello Mastery: Your Essential Guide Awaits!"Begin Your Journey to Cello Excellence Today!"Discover the Art of Cello Playing: A Beginner's Odyssey"Master Cello Techniques: Your Pathway to Musical Brilliance!"Transform Your Sound: Cello Techniques Unveiled for Beginners"Ignite...

From the classics to the hits of today, these timeless tunes are now available as easy arrangements for Violin, Viola, and Cello. Each string book includes piano accompaniments, a removable string part, and a fully orchestrated accompaniment recording. Titles: Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Green...

(Do It Yourself). Over 50 songs and six hours of video! Do-It-Yourself Violin is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using parts of well-known songs from Broadway to classical, pop and rock to jazz, you will be given step-by-step instructions...

This classic guide to playing the violin walks the reader through every step from buying and holding a violin to sliding, trills, and other more advanced techniques. With simple instructions, expert tips, and a wealth of useful illustrations and examples, "A Practical Guide to...

"My object in writing this book is to encourage and help those students of the violin who are sufficiently intelligent to wish to advance with the times and who realise that in order to free violin playing from the rut of tradition in which...

A Must Have for musicians BASSO CONTINUO FOR BACH S CELLO SUITESCreated for cello, viola, bassoon, bass clarinet, trombone, marimba, etcUSE IT FOR: Concerts, teaching, harmonic training, practicing accompaniment I was just a kid when my cello teacher started accompanying me by ear with...

(Harp). Pharrell Williams' fun, upbeat 2014 hit song "Happy" is from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack album. It has become one of the best-selling singles of all time. Sylvia Woods has arranged this happy piece for solo lever or pedal harp. It can be...

This survey of the string quartet by ten chamber music specialists focuses on four main areas: social and musical background to the genre's development; celebrated ensembles and their significance; and string quartet playing. It reviews aspects of contemporary and historical practice, including "mixed ensembles."...

In the How to Regulate Your Lever Harp series, master harp technician Steve Moss provides step by step instructions on how to service and maintain your lever harp to keep it sounding its best. This first volume of the series focuses on the Loveland...

In The Art of Listening, Anthony Arnone interviews 13 of the top cello teachers of our time, sharing valuable insights about performing, teaching, music, and life. Author: Anthony ArnoneISBN-10: 1433186500ISBN-13: 9781433186509Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic PubliLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2021Pages: 334Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.00h x...