Strings category: 377 books

This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the cello at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring...

Written for musicians by a musician, Meantone Temperaments on Lutes and Viols demystifies tuning systems by providing the basic information, historical context, and practical advice necessary to easily achieve more satisfying tuning results on fretted instruments. Despite the overwhelming organological...

This is a classic guide to playing the violin, being an illustrated book of practical suggestions and advice from a master of this instrument. It offers simple, clear instructions and tips for learning how to play or improve current proficiency, making it ideal for both beginners and more experienced...

This collection of English Christmas carols is a warm welcome to the season of festive cheer. Steeped in tradition, each carol will fill your holiday celebration with merriment and reverence. These endearing spirited songs are fun to play, giving you hours of enjoyment year after year. The English...

This book contains information about how you can begin your journey to become a great string player. This method is about making a quantum leap in your playing by replacing your conditioned reflexes with your native instincts. It is about going from tight to loose and making difficult things seem...

A basic, easy-to-understand, step-by-step method about playing the harp. Extensively illustrated, this book is for musicians of all levels, requiring only an interest in learning to play the harp. The material in the book can be applied to any type of harp (with or without pedals) and any type of...

A follow-up book on Craig Duncan's popular "Deluxe Fiddling Method" containing 40 great fiddle solos in the keys of F, B-flat, E major, E minor, and A minor. Also features tunes in altered tunings, contest-style-breakdowns, ragtime tunes, and additional fiddling favorites. The split-track...

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his work on existing German styles but often adopted and adapted textures, rhythms, and forms from other countries, especially from Italy and France. Although his music was celebrated for its...

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his work on existing German styles but often adopted and adapted textures, rhythms, and forms from other countries, especially from Italy and France. Although his music was celebrated for its...

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his work on existing German styles but often adopted and adapted textures, rhythms, and forms from other countries, especially from Italy and France. Although his music was celebrated for its...

This volume presents the complete score for Johann Sebastian Bach's “Cello Suite No.3 in C Major, BWV 1009”. This suite belongs to some of the most frequently performed and recognisable solo cello compositions ever written. “Cello Suite No.3 in C Major” was composed during the period 1717–23....

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his work on existing German styles but often adopted and adapted textures, rhythms, and forms from other countries, especially from Italy and France. Although his music was celebrated for its...

Looking for a good violin story with some vibrato tips? This true story has it all. Romance**,** old violins, life changing music**,** tears, and more tears. A talented little girl, an amazing coincidence one Saturday afternoon, renewal, and a new teaching method for beautiful vibratos. You...

“Say It With A Ukulele…” “… Grumbles some gramophone; Christ, tell me what to say to her Now that I’m used to my loneliness?” This verse from the poem “Fog” by George Seferis, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Greece, perfectly reflects the nature of the instrument and the emotions...