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Revising her classic 1989 book Harps and Harpists, Roslyn Rensch expands her authoritative history of this timeless instrument. This lavishly illustrated edition, with 137 black-and-white images and 24 color plates, surveys the progress of the harp from antiquity to the present day. The new edition includes two new chapters; an extensive bibliography and index; personal anecdotes of the author's studies under Alberto Salvi; and an appendix on the...
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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 advice on instrument and bow purchase, and provides a detailed approach to the fundamentals of bass playing. This guide is an invaluable...
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This early work by Lew Stern was originally published in 1921 and we are now republishing it. 'The First Step - How to play the Ukulele and Ukulele Banjo' is an easy to follow instruction book that contains information on tuning, strumming, chords, and other tips for playing the instrument. This is a great work for all those wishing to learn a tune on the Ukelele.
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In this beautifully illustrated book, a master luthier and a painter tell their story of the creation of a musical instrument. The Uke Book Illustrated clearly explains every step of the process through concise notes and informative drawings in the format of a graphic novel. This artistically conceived and executed book reveals the practical aspects of an ancient trade, showing of the preparation and selection of materials, assembly and construction,...
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Además de coliderar el grupo The Pinker Tones y la popular serie de libros infantiles "Rolf & Flor", Salva Rey, también conocido como Mister Furia, es un entusiasta del ukelele, que enseña a tocar desde hace años a un reducido grupo de personas. Ukelelala es un ameno, divertido y accesible manual para aprender el abecé del "uke" y para familiarizarse con las nociones básicas de melodía, armonía y ritmo, así como para conocer la peculiar historia...
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The hurdy-gurdy, or vielle, has been part of European musical life since the eleventh century. In eighteenth-century France, improvements in its sound and appearance led to its use in chamber ensembles. This new and expanded edition of The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France offers the definitive introduction to the classic stringed instrument. Robert A. Green discusses the techniques of playing the hurdy-gurdy and the interpretation of its music,...
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This classic guide offers an accessible initiation into the mysteries of violin-making. Charming in its style and cultivated in its research, it covers every detail of the process, from wood selection to varnish. A fascinating history of the instrument precedes discussions of materials and construction techniques. More than 200 diagrams, engravings, and photographs complement the text. Author Edward Heron-Allen served an apprenticeship with Georges...
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This selection of Brahms waltzes has been compiled from the original piano scores and expertly arranged to be played by the solo pedal harpist. Each piece presents a study to improve technique whilst providing a range of challenging sight reading exercises in a variety of key signatures.These studies are appropriate for grades 3-6.
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Instantly entranced by the captivating voice of a violin, the author of The Land Where Lemons Grow takes us on a journey through five centuries of Italian history and culture to discover the stories embodied in this sensual instrument.
From the moment she hears this violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is no ordinary violin. It's known as "Lev's Violin" and it is an Italian instrument, named after its former...
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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 publications on the subject of violins. The titles in this range include "A Guide to Violin Strings" "A History of Violins in England" "Paganini and the Violin" and many more....
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Author and lifelong teacher Bruce Ossman uses his simple techniques and clear instruction to guide you through every single step of making a violin. With a complete list of tools, full-size patterns, detailed illustrations, and templates for every piece all included, you'll craft an instrument fit for an orchestra.
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Partez à la découverte de la facture instrumentale avec ce Grand Article Universalis!
Les instruments actuels de la musique savante occidentale sont souvent considérés comme des archétypes de la facture. Pourtant, bien des particularités ne s'expliquent que par référence à des instruments appartenant à d'autres civilisations et à ceux du passé. Les aménagements importants qui ont...
Un ouvrage spécialement conçu pour le numérique...
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The Therapeutic Harp Workbook is a practical guide exploring the wonderful world and nuances of therapeutic harp. This relatively new profession uses the harp to support a person's physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing in healthcare facilities and in the community. The harp has been an instrument of transformation and healing since ancient times and a recent resurgence in its use in health care has seen the profession of therapeutic harp grow.
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How does a simple piece of wood become a violin, the king of instruments? Watch and find out as Eugene Drucker, a member of the world-renowned Emerson String Quartet, commissions Sam Zygmuntowicz, a Brooklyn craftsman, to make him a new violin. As he tells this extraordinary story, journalist John Marchese shares the rich lore of this beloved instrument and illuminates an art that has barely changed since the Renaissance. Marchese takes readers from...
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Éste estupendo libro fue inspirado por mi pasión de ayudar, tanto a los jóvenes como a los adultos, a aprender y perfeccionar el arte de tocar el Ukelele. Para aquellos amigos, que durante varios años han querido aprender, pero no saben por dónde empezar. En mis varios años de experiencia tocando y enseñando sobre el ukelele, he amalgamado diferentes técnicas y puntos beneficiosos que me gustaría compartir con todos mis estudiantes.
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Harps and harp music have enjoyed a renaissance over the past century and today can be heard in a broad array of musical contexts. Guide to the Contemporary Harp is a comprehensive resource that examines the vibrant present-day landscape of the harp. The authors explore the instrument from all angles, beginning with organology; moving through composition, notation, and playing techniques; and concluding with the contemporary repertoire for the harp....
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Maia Bang Violin Method is s a classic guide to playing the violin based on a method of playing created by Leopold Auer. It covers everything a violin player needs to know from the different parts of the violin to mastering more advanced techniques. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this fantastic guide is perfect for novice or young players, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature....
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An illustrated book of practical suggestions and advice from a Master of this instrument. Learn how to play or improve your present technique. The book embodies useful hints and original methods for all students and will also prove of much interest to professional players.Originally published in early 1900s and still a source of valuable advice for todays violinists.
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