Scales for Strings, Book I

Essential Technique 2000 For Strings is an excellent book of studies to help the intermediate player develop the skills necessary for playing in an orchestra. Book 3 covers three major sections: higher positions and shifting; keys and scales; and bowings rhythms and vibrato. There is also an accompanying play-along CD with this book.

Comprehensive String Method book two. Includes: Step - by - Step tuning process Bowing styles Rhythm Theory Technique (include double stops) Shifting for cello and string bassMajor/minor/Chromatic scales Etudes Solos/Ensembles Vibrato strengthening exercises Detailed photographs/Diagrams Special score supplements: Detailed classroom tuning procedures Daily record Guidefor teaching dynamics Mid-year motivations article Vibrato guidelines Biographical sketches

The comprehensive string method that covers it all! A successful ensemble string method series for classroom or individual study. Provides the beginning string player with a solid foundation in all aspects of string playing withan emphasis on rhythmic strength. Topics include: Step-by-step tuning process Bowing styles Theory Technique Shifting for cello and string bass Major/Minor/Chromatic scales EtudesSolos/Ensembles Vibrato strengthening exercises Detailed photographs and diagrams Special score supplement: Detailed classroom tuning procedures Daily record Guide for teaching dynamics Mid-yearmotivation articles Vibrato guidelines Bibliography sketches

The comprehensive string method that covers it all! A successful ensemble string method series for classroom or individual study. Provides the beginning string player with a solid foundation in all aspects of string playing withan emphasis on rhythmic strength. Topics include: Starting by rote Starting by note Instrument positions Bow grips Rhythm Theory Technique Major scales Duets/Trios/RoundsShifting for string bass Instrument care and maintenance Glossary Detailed photographs and diagrams Special score supplements: Teaching tips Counting systems Selecting instruments for studentsRecruiting tips Bibliography

The comprehensive string method that covers it all! A successful ensemble string method series for classroom or individual study. Provides the beginning string player with a solid foundation in all aspects of string playing withan emphasis on rhythmic strength. Topics include: Starting by rote Starting by note Instrument positions Bow grips Rhythm Theory Technique Major scales Duets/Trios/RoundsShifting for string bass Instrument care and maintenance Glossary Detailed photographs and diagrams Special score supplements: Teaching tips Counting systems Selecting instruments for studentsRecruiting tips Bibliography

The comprehensive string method that covers it all! A successful ensemble string method series for classroom or individual study. Provides the beginning string player with a solid foundation in all aspects of string playing withan emphasis on rhythmic strength. Topics include: Starting by rote Starting by note Instrument positions Bow grips Rhythm Theory Technique Major scales Duets/Trios/RoundsShifting for string bass Instrument care and maintenance Glossary Detailed photographs and diagrams Special score supplements: Teaching tips Counting systems Selecting instruments for studentsRecruiting tips Bibliography

Level 4 of Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for Strings series is perfect for your advanced-level students. Each book includes:- A detailed practice routine for scales- Three-octave major and minor scalesand arpeggios- A systematic fingering system for scales- Extensive shifting exercises for advanced positions- Shifting reinforcement in a musical context using unison orchestra excerpts- Advancedtechnical development- Sequenced rhythmic and bowing studies- and much more!

Level 4 of Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for Strings series is perfect for your advanced-level students. Each book includes:- A detailed practice routine for scales- Three-octave major and minor scalesand arpeggios- A systematic fingering system for scales- Extensive shifting exercises for advanced positions- Shifting reinforcement in a musical context using unison orchestra excerpts- Advancedtechnical development- Sequenced rhythmic and bowing studies- and much more!

The 'Team' series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the early stages. All of the books in the series are fully integrated allowing students using 'Team Strings' to play in ensembles with students using 'Team Woodwind', 'Team Percussion', 'Team Recorder' and 'Team Brass'.Team Strings 2 follows directly on from the original 'Team Strings' series and similarly is a flexible and adaptable course designed for beginner double bass players. The tutor can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book. 'Team Strings 2' has been specially written to support almost any combination of string instruments the teacher may encounter. This second series is further enhanced by titles from the world of jazz and blues and offers opportunities to develop playing, compositional and improvisational techniques.Imaginative Piano Accompaniments have been provided as well as helpful notes and clear ensemble scores to aid the teacher. 'Team Strings 2' also includes all of the scales for the relevant Grades set by the major examination boards.This volume comes complete with a CD of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available.

Par DUCKETT RICHARD / LOANE C.. Suitable for use by individuals, as well as tutors working with student ensembles, the Team Strings series has been developed to introduce musicians to playing as part of a group. All of the books in the series are fully integrated, allowing students using Team Strings to play in ensembles with students using Team Woodwind, Team Brass, Team Percussion and Team Recorder. Team Strings: Viola is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner Viola players. The tutor can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book. Team Strings has been specially written to support almost any combination of string instruments that the teacher may encounter. Imaginative Piano Accompaniments have been provided as well as helpful notes and clear ensemble scores to aid the teacher. Team Strings also includes all of the scales for the relevant grades set by the major examination boards. This volume comes complete with a CD of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available. / Niveau : Débutant / Recueil / Alto

With Online Audio-Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method - Grade 3 has been created to help improving guitarists develop further skills to a grade 3 standard. This book begins with the key of A major and immediately introducesright-hand accompaniment concepts before moving on to the relative minor key of F#. Notes in the first position on the first four strings are reviewed before approaching scales chords and etudes in the keys of B-flat major/Gminor E-flat major/C minor and A-flat major/F minor. Theory lessons are also included covering intervals harmonized scales triads expression marks and syncopation plus techniques of glissando ascending and descending slursand tremolo. Audio tracks are included to download online and these present selected Guitar solos and studies from the book with accompaniment in split-track format. The split-track format allows the listener to hear andplay along with the backup and solo part together or separately. An audio player with a balance control knob is required to take full advantage of this feature.

(Essential Elements Book 3)-Book 3 of the Essential Elements 2000 for Strings series Essential Technique 2000 includes exercises for the higher positions and shifting along with scales bowings and special techniques. Also includes theory history multicultural music creativity and assessment along with sight-reading and rhythm pages. All this PLUS a CD with more great play-along tracks.

(Essential Elements Book 3)-Book 3 of the Essential Elements 2000 for Strings series Essential Technique 2000 includes exercises for the higher positions and shifting along with scales bowings and special techniques. Also includes theory history multicultural music creativity and assessment along with sight-reading and rhythm pages. All this PLUS a CD with more great play-along tracks.

Teacher's Manual-Book 3 of the Essential Elements 2000 for Strings series Essential Technique 2000 includes exercises for the higher positions and shifting along with scales bowings and special techniques. Also includes theory history multicultural music creativity and assessment along with sight-reading and rhythm pages. All this PLUS a CD with more great play-along tracks.

This is a very comprehensive text that combines theory harmony and voicing material with emphasis placed on voice leading. Although this book's primary focus is on four-note chord voicings on the middle strings of the guitar much of the knowledge conveyed here can be appreciated and used by all jazz musicians not only guitarists. Topics covered include: Tensions Voice Leading Chord Scales Enharmonic Chordal Substitutions Fourth Voicings ChromaticGuide Lines Triad Over Bass Voicings and much more! The best part of this book however is the unique and practical way the author takes modern harmonic concepts and shows you how to apply them in real music situations! Writtenfor the intermediate to advanced music theory enthusiast who wishes to master this facet of music.