String Explorer, Book 1

Imagine four soloists playing eight Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave audience members while being accompanied by string orchestra. That's the scenario of this hilarious show-stopper. Your audience will love hearing 'Jingle Bells,' 'Good King Wenceslas,' and 'Deck the Halls' like never before. Used by the composer with his own orchestra and guest teachers, this simple yet highly effective novelty number never fails! Complete staging instructions are included. (2:00) Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 13. / Orchestre A Cordes

This easy arrangement of the famous gondola boat song from Offenbach's 1881 opera The Tales of Hoffman is the perfect way to strengthen your young orchestra's legato playing skills. Slurs, crescendos, diminuendos, and a 3/4 time signature all add to the learning opportunities in this selection, making it a great 'change of pace' piece for contest, festival, or any concert. (2:10) Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 12. / Orchestre A Cordes

Learn to lay down phat and funky grooves or the deepest-darkest thunder only the low B tuning can deliver! The 5-string bass is being employed far more than ever in wider ranging styles and Brian Emmel's 5-String Bass Method helps you make the step to 5-string. Besides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the 5-string versus the 4-string this book explores the various ways of using the 5-string practice tips different techniques and practical applications to various genres demonstrated through songs on the accompanying CD.

Par SAL SALVADOR. This is an excellent technique study text. It is divided into two sections. The first, 'The Art of Single String Soloing,' presents concepts and ideas for improvisation. Chord relationships are explored in each key, phrasing and progressions are discussed and a wealth of single string studies are given. Part two, 'Jazz Single String Studies,' presents a thorough grounding in jazz scales and related technique studies. Written in notation with appropriate chord symbols. The aspiring jazz guitarist will gain a wealth of picking technique and linear improvisational ideas by working through and mastering this text. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Technic / Recueil / Guitare

A guide to building great tone in acoustic stringed instruments. An essential item for the instrument builder The Luthier's Handbook explores the secrets and science behind making good-sounding acoustic stringed instruments. Renowned author Roger H. Siminoff brings to the table more than four decades of luthiery experience and shares the time-tested philosophies tips and technology of the craft. As the ideal complement to other books on building instruments this text describesthe structural and acoustical attributes of air chamberswhat to listen for when tap-tuningselecting a good piece of woodplacement of the braces and tone bars and how totune themhow to select the right stringswhat to consider in bridge design conceptsand much more! Includes a free string gauge calculator for determining the right set of strings.

The Library Of Classical Music is a wonderfully vast collection of the greatest pieces of music from the Classical period. Featuring a diverse range of compositions from the innovators and masters each work isarranged for solo Piano in a conveniently spiral-bound volume. Among the many composers whose work is included are C.P.E. Bach J.C. Bach Beethoven Clementi Czerny Gluck Haydn Hummel Mozart and Weber. Thesheer amount of incredible music featured within The Library Of Classical Music makes this an essential book to have on your bookshelf or music stand. The joy of playing this music will be in learning yourfavourite pieces or discovering new ones by unfamiliar names.  The Classical period saw a broad reaction against the layered complexities of Baroque music and led to a simplerrelationship between melody and harmony. It reflected the mid-18th century’s wider enthusiasm for reviving the clean well-ordered structures of Greek classicism across the arts. The orchestra expanded in size woodwind became aself-contained section and the Harpsichord was increasingly displaced by the recently invented fortepiano. Instrumental music dominated notably symphony and string quartet with examples of both strands represented here inbeautiful and accurate Piano arrangements that are perfect for seasoned players of Classical music or those new to the period. The Library Of Classical Music sheet musicsongbook covers the rich musical period that followed Baroque and preceded Romantic. The Classical era saw some of Europe’s greatest composers exploring new musical possibilities spanning some 70 years startingin the mid-18th century. The spirit of Classicism would last until the new preoccupations of Romanticism defined the next major period of Western music.  All of this makes The Library Of

Unlocking the Masters Series-Ludwig van Beethoven's chamber works are some of his most revered compositions. Victor Lederer guides the serious nonprofessional listener through this oeuvre in his new book Beethoven's Chamber Music: A Listener'sGuide.Lederer shows how Beethoven's sonatas for violin and piano overflow with high energy and spirits showing a creative force that transcended personal struggles. The “Kreutzer” sonata Op. 47 displaysall the power of the master's middle period while the G Major sonata Op. 96 foreshadows Beethoven's mellower late works. The author also considers the sonatas for cello and piano which span Beethoven's early middle and lateperiods and examines the piano trios including the immense “Archduke” trio.A highlight of the book is an exploration of the sixteen string quartets which represent the pinnacle of Beethoven's achievement inchamber music. Lederer explains how the middle-period quartets starting with the epic “Razumovsky” set shatter molds and create new procedures often on a stunning scale and why the five late quartets and the GreatFugue are considered the peaks of the quartet literature and of Beethoven's own output. Lederer helps both new and experienced listeners grasp the strangeness and grandeur of these astonishing creations.The book comes witha compact disc containing musical selections drawn from critically acclaimed performances on Naxos Records.

Par WILSON MARK. Stringtastic Book 2 teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. This Teacher?s Accompaniment book provides the complete piano score which works with any combination of the instrumental parts. Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 62 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure playing technique and build confidence one step at a time. Following on from Stringtastic Book 1, Book 2 takes the student from Grade 1 (Early Elementary) to Grade 2 (Elementary) level. Featuring equal-level duets for all instruments, the pieces are ideal for individual and group tuition as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice, all available to download. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Recueil / Piano

Par WILSON MARK. Stringtastic Book 2: Cello teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 62 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure playing technique and build confidence one step at a time. Following on from Stringtastic Book 1, this book takes the student from Grade 1 (Early Elementary) to Grade 2 (Elementary) level. Featuring equal-level duets for all instruments, the pieces are ideal for individual and group tuition as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice, all available to download. The Stringtastic Book 2: TeacherÂ’s Accompaniment book provides the complete piano score which works with any combination of the instrumental parts. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Recueil / Violoncelle

For Banjo. Par TRISCHKA TONY. A comprehensive repertoire book of Fiddle tunes adapted for Banjo, in easy to read tablature, by the renowned player and teacher of the 5-String Banjo, Tony Trischka. For the early picker to the advanced player, this book and its online audio will enable the player to learn by example and broaden their technical range. Fiddle tunes have been adapted for Banjo since the early 1850's. The explorations contained here include a large collection of popular American Fiddle tunes and a section of Celtic tunes played in the three major Bluegrass Banjo styles. These Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic Banjo traditions will expand the players' knowledge of the instrument, and deepen their understanding of bluegrass and traditional music. The techniques employed will build the players technical prowess and broaden their enjoyment of playing. And the tunes, both popular and lesser known, will add new variety to the next jam session! Tablature only. Repertoire of Fiddle tunes for the early to the advanced Banjo player. In easy to read tablature with downloadable online audio. Expands the players' knowledge of Bluegrass Banjo styles and Banjo music. Builds playing skills and adds variety to their playing. Online Audio download available. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Recueil / Banjo

Great musical ideas need a solid foundation of strong chops to back them up. Fill the gaps in your technique with this unique approach to rock guitar. Build your finger strength, flexibility, and independence with exercises and examples written especially for rock players. This book explores all the important soloing techniques such as speed picking, sweeping, tapping, harmonics, scale sequencing, and more. Develop your chops while practicing exercises in the style of the music you enjoy. The Serious Guitarist: Rock Chops provides the tools you need to become a better guitar player, but more importantly, it will help you become a better musician. The included companion MP3 CD features demonstrations of the examples in the book. / Guitare