Strings category: 377 books

String players face a bewildering array of terms related to their instruments. Because string playing is a living art form, passed directly from master to student, the words used to convey complex concepts such as bow techniques and fingering systems have developed into an extensive vocabulary that...

Christmas Strings are arranged to be performed with various combinations of instruments. This volume presents some of the most beloved repertoire for the Christmas season. Some works are well known, others will sound fresh and new to most players. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument...

Christmas Strings are arranged to be performed with various combinations of instruments. This volume presents some of the most beloved repertoire for the Christmas season. Some works are well known, others will sound fresh and new to most players. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument...

Christmas Strings are arranged to be performed with various combinations of instruments. This volume presents some of the most beloved repertoire for the Christmas season. Some works are well known, others will sound fresh and new to most players. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument...

This book contains the complete scores for Franz Schubert's String Quartets 1-15. This modern reprint of the original scores features clear, large margins, making it ideal for students and musicians alike. Franz Peter Schubert (1797 – 1828) was a seminal Austrian composer. Even though he died before...

Learn To Play The Violin: A Starting Guide For Beginners This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Beginners-tips-in-playing-the-violin Chapter 2: How-to-regain-your-desire-to-play-the-violin Chapter 3: Donts-when-playing-the-violin Chapter 4: Facts-on-violin Chapter...

The life, times, and travels of a remarkable instrument and the people who have made, sold, played, and cherished it. A 16-ounce package of polished wood, strings, and air, the violin is perhaps the most affordable, portable, and adaptable instrument ever created. As congenial to reels, ragas,...

(I want to play the violin) by Victor M. Barba is among the best books for violin. Finally there is an "Easy to understand" book to learn how to play the basics on the violin. The only book that includes music notes and music notes name, graphics and fingering all in one book. What makes...

Every aspect of the hammered dulcimer and its playing techniques is covered in this comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand text. A masterful teacher, Madeline MacNeil exceeds the expectations of a beginner's book, providing a firm foundation for the development of a total musician while maintaining...

Never be at a loss for a chord again! The Ukulele Case Chord Book is here to ensure the next note is only a quick step away. This book contains 240 of the most useful chord shapes for the Ukulele. Each chord is shown as an easy-to-read, full colour illustration with numbered dots to show you...

One of the main reasons that many violin students lack solid bow arm technique, and subsequently create an ugly sound from their violin, is quite simply because they neglect to intentionally and specifically dedicate practice time to bow arm technique.  They never actually take time to specifically...

This book is for beginning and intermediate fiddlers. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. The solos are written in both standard notation and tablature. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. Each tune is in the first position....

Before the 1700s, Celtic music enjoyed a long oral music tradition of learning and memorizing tunes without the aid of pen and paper. The pages of this anthology are filled with the rich heritage of Celtic music tucked away in historical collections from the late 1700s and 1800s. It is a treasure...

Jazz Fiddle Wizard is a book and audio tailored for advanced violinists who want to learn to improvise in the jazz tradition. The book contains practical theory lessons, presenting rhythms and scales that are immediately put to use. Concepts are introduced progressively, requiring comprehension of...