Like no other, Aleksey Igudesman has mastered the art of fascinating and inspiring budding musicians by showing them the beauty of music from all directions, be it classical music, klezmer or other world music. This book takes the musician on a stimulating, challenging, but above all enjoyable journey through Aleksey's own world of klezmer. His additional pointers, as well as the pieces themselves, will help the player familiarize themselves with klezmer and Eastern European music, not only in terms of technical issues, but also in terms of their nature. These compositions are simply of excellent quality. (Julian Rachlin)
73 Traditional Pieces for Violin
Traditional tunes from Sweden, Finland and Norway with historical notes, playing techniques and a CD of full performances. Edited and arranged by Vicki Swan.
Play along with authentic backing tracks with this superb collection of Latin Themes featuring 12 arrangements of famous Latin favourites including ‘La Bamba’, ‘Guantanamera’, ‘Volare’, ‘Cielito Lindo’ and ‘Song of the Jet’. The accompanying CD contains backing tracks featuring a live Latin band, complete with demonstration versions of every track. The CD also contains piano accompaniments available in PDF format which are the same for each 'Latin Themes' publication for other instruments making it ideal for ensemble or solo playing.
Following his popular violin duet album Klezmer & More, Aleksey Igudesman's worldwide wanderings take us into the diverse realms of Celtic Music. In his own inimitable style, he will energize and inspire middle-grade to more advanced players to explore Celtic music. His own arrangements through to his own pieces are all truly celtic in spirit. Added notes on the pieces and helpful basic guidelines for playing in style are provided.
Celebrated Jazz Vibraphone and Marimba player Arthur Lipner has devised a set of books that will be terrific for introducing players with a desire to improvise in a group to the basic musical requirements of the jazz arts.
Covering a wide range of concepts, Lipner's books touch on ear training, chords and basic voicings, the groove and connecting chords with solo lines.
(Instructional). Preface by Jay Ungar, composer of "Ashokan Farewell." A Festival of Violin & Fiddle Styles presents 23 styles and is chock full of right- and left-hand techniques, exercises, and advice designed to help violinists, violists and cellists step into inclusive, 21st century skills as well as repertoire. Online audio includes playing examples of all the fiddle tunes in the book, followed by background music so you can continue to play on your own. Videos include expert instruction on fiddle techniques like bowing, slurs, slides, vibrato, and ornamentation.
Here is a facsimile edition of Francis O'Neill's classic 1907 collection of jigs, reels, hornpipes and other dance tunes. The Dance Music of Ireland has proved so valuable to musicians and has been circulated so widely that it has become known simply as "the book" a virtual bible for many traditional players.
Designed with early-grade students in mind, each volume contains a selection of best-known melodies and original arrangements from diverse settings, the perfect introduction to the many sounds of different cultures. The accompanying audio CD provides listening and play-along versions, and each book now includes a separate piano accompaniment part. For students grade 2 to 4. Solo with Piano accompaniment and PlayAlong CD.
Designed with early-grade students in mind, each volume contains a selection of best-known melodies and original arrangements from diverse settings, the perfect introduction to the many sounds of different cultures. The accompanying audio CD provides listening and play-along versions, and each book now includes a separate piano accompaniment part. For students grade 2 to 4. Solo with Piano accompaniment and PlayAlong CD.
Expert fiddlers Brian Wicklund and April Verch team up to delve into the dynamic world of Canadian fiddling for the FiddlePal Explore Series. April is among the busiest fiddlers in Canada. Her inspired fans have long clamored for her instruction. This highly anticipated intermediate-level book explores Canada s rich fiddle traditions including Old Time Canadian, French Canadian, Cape Breton and Métis. More than just a collection of great tunes, this book demystifies common ornaments and bowing patterns used in Canadian fiddling. The authors teach the simple melody to reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, schottisches, airs and strathspeys and demonstrate how to create variations using the skills in the book. The play-along CD accompanying the book is great listening. An outstanding book.