SKU: AP.36-52710595
ISBN 9781633610002. UPC: 679360611197. English.
Volume 1 begins with open strings and basic notation, rhythms, and bowing skills. New notes, notation, and bowing skills are added in logical progression, reinforcing both right- and left-hand technique and developing the cognition for string performance. This book introduces students to: the basic major and minor tetrachords on all four strings; essential rhythmic notation from whole notes through eighth-note patterns; left-hand techniques such as easily played double stops, left-hand pizzicato, differentiating whole and half steps; and a variety of bow techniques. Audio available online.
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SKU: BR.EB-8639
Michael's duets are conceived for young as well as older beginning students and can be played in the first position.
ISBN 9790004182857. 9 x 12 inches.
2 x 4 little duets on 8 strings Frank Michael's duets are conceived for young as well as older beginning students. Both cycles are designed with contrasting sounds and can essentially be played in the first position. The pieces specifically call for techniques that are uncommon among beginners, such as pizzicato, glissando, col legno battuto and harmonics. The String Games are very easy and perfectly suited to children. The closing cycle On 8 Strings was written shortly before the other pieces and is intended to give students the experience of having fun with acrobatics, enjoying all kinds of sonorities, including 'forbidden' ones, making a more unusual use of the instrument, and to combine this with clear forms, melodies and rhythms. All eight little pieces are ideal for recitals. The book also contains special suggestions for practice and improvisation; working them out will enhance the interpretation of the pieces. The enclosed CD is intended as an aid for practicing at home.Michael's duets are conceived for young as well as older beginning students and can be played in the first position.
