Violinworks Book 1 + CD

Violinworks Book 1 + CD

Author: Ros Stephen

Publisher:

Published: 2016-09

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780193402676

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"Volinworks, in two volumes, is a comprehensive method for the adult beginner, taking students carefully from the very first steps to around Grade 3 standard. The approach suits self-taught beginners as well as those who have teachers, and emphasizes the importance of good habits from day one, of using your ear, and of always aiming for the best sound. Each volume contains a wide selection of repertoire, plus detailed descriptions and photos to demonstrate correct playing positions. The accompanying CD includes play-along tracks for all pieces, with piano, string quartet, or band backings, plus aural exercises and downloadable PDFs of piano accompaniments. There are supporting video clips and additional resources on a dedicated website, making Violinworks a complete resource for all new learners."--Publisher's description.


Adult Piano Adventures - Classics, Book 1

Adult Piano Adventures - Classics, Book 1

Author: Nancy Faber

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1616779152

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(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 1 celebrates great masterworks of Western music, including symphony themes, opera gems, and classical favorites. The melodies of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and other master composers are arranged at just the right level for adult beginners and for those who are returning to the keyboard. Section 1 features piano arrangements with minimal hand position changes, and many selections include an optional duet part. Section 2 introduces the I, IV, and V7 chords in the key of C major, harmonizing themes such as Sibelius's Finlandia, Schubert's The Trout, and Mendelssohn's Spring Song. Section 3 presents the primary chords in the key of G major, with arrangements of Vivaldi's Autumn (from The Four Seasons), Mozart's theme from The Magic Flute, Lizst's Liebestraum, and more.


Trout Quintet

Trout Quintet

Author: Steve Raymond

Publisher: Skyhorse

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781510706262

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This is a new book from the Pacific Northwest’s finest angling writer. There is an abundance of literature on the pleasure and wonder of fly fishing. The themes are familiar and well traveled: ruminations on aging and the passage of time; musings on marriage and balancing the love of friends and families with that of fishing; reflections on the need for companionship versus the quiet beauty and solitude of fly fishing. Now, Steve Raymond takes these well-explored subjects and views them through the lens of fiction. With flowing prose, the five stories in Trout Quintet touch on some of the more salient topics that the flyfisherman faces, from the problem of overfishing to the sometimes nonsensical rules that anglers must contend with. From the story of a dying man who comes back to life as a rainbow trout to the tale of a young boy and his lucky hat, Trout Quintet is a refreshing evocation of the sport that so many women and men love. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.


An Equal Music

An Equal Music

Author: Vikram Seth

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2000-05-02

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 037570924X

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The author of the international bestseller A Suitable Boy returns with a powerful and deeply romantic tale of two gifted musicians. Michael Holme is a violinist, a member of the successful Maggiore Quartet. He has long been haunted, though, by memories of the pianist he loved and left ten years earlier, Julia McNicholl. Now Julia, married and the mother of a small child, unexpectedly reenters his life and the romance flares up once more. Against the magical backdrop of Venice and Vienna, the two lovers confront the truth about themselves and their love, about the music that both unites and divides them, and about a devastating secret that Julia must finally reveal. With poetic, evocative writing and a brilliant portrait of the international music scene, An Equal Music confirms Vikram Seth as one of the world's finest and most enticing writers.


Chamber Music

Chamber Music

Author: James M. Keller

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 0195382536

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Oxford's highly successful listener's guides--The Symphony, The Concerto, and Choral Masterworks--have been widely praised for their blend of captivating biography, crystal clear musical analysis, and delightful humor. Now James Keller follows these greatly admired volumes with Chamber Music. Approaching the tradition of chamber music with knowledge and passion, Keller here serves as the often-opinionated but always genial guide to 192 essential works by 56 composers, providing illuminating essays on what makes each piece distinctive and admirable. Keller spans the history of this intimate genre of music, from key works of the Baroque through the emotionally stirring "golden age" of the Classical and Romantic composers, to modern masterpieces rich in political, psychological, and sometimes comical overtones. For each piece, from Bach through to contemporary figures like George Crumb and Steve Reich, the author includes an astute musical analysis that casual music lovers can easily appreciate yet that more experienced listeners will find enriching. Keller shares the colorful, often surprising stories behind the compositions while revealing the delights of an art form once described by Goethe as the musical equivalent of "thoughtful people conversing."


The Piano Quartet and Quintet

The Piano Quartet and Quintet

Author: Basil Smallman

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780198166405

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Within his broad historical narrative Professor Smallman provides descriptive analyses of key works, many with music examples, and also comments perceptively on local trends and developments.


String Explorer, Bk 2: Cello

String Explorer, Bk 2: Cello

Author: Andrew Hamilton Dabczynski

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2003-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739030721

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Welcome back, String Explorers! Your adventure of a lifetime continues as we begin Book 2! Together, we will explore even more wonderful music from the past and present, and melodies from around the world. We've already set sail aboard our noble schooner Musicianship, so get ready to encounter many new exciting challenges as we journey across the vast Sea of knowledge to reach our goal: the Lands of Golden Harmony! This title is available in SmartMusic. Please note: The bass book, 20508, is available for purchase digitally via alfred-music.com.


Song Sheets to Software

Song Sheets to Software

Author: Elizabeth C. Axford

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9780810850279

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This second edition of Song Sheets to Software includes completely revised and updated listings of music software, instructional media, and music-related Internet Web sites of use to all musicians, whether hobbyist or professional. This book is a particularly valuable resource for the private studio and classroom music teacher.