Solo part and piano reductions. Inspired by the use of the bass viol in Bach cantatas as well as jazz groups. Includes two piano reductions: Concert Pitch and Solo Tuning in D. Co-commissioned by 15 orchestras and the International Society of Bassists.
This re-engraved edition of Volume 1 of Alwin Schoreder’s celebrated 170 Foundation Studies for Violincello keeps intact Schoreder’s organized studies in a pedagogically progressive order and adds editor, Richard Hughey’s, lifelong experience learning from and teaching with the collection. These are wonderful studies for the beginning cellist and also works to renew and further develop experienced players as well.
34 Original Cello Duets from 5 Centuries 2 Cello Playing Score
The present volume contains 34 original duets for the collective music in class, concert and free time. The pieces are easy to intermediate and are aimed at advanced students, lovers and amateurs.
The edition is based on first prints and autographs and offers a reliable original text. Sparingly supplemented fingerings and strokes are intended to be an aid to teaching and rehearsing. For practical reasons and with a view to the better turning possibilities, the duets are offered as separate parts.
The celebrated Principal Bassist of the New York Philharmonic offers a bass-fingering methodology that reflects a lifetime of experience as both a teacher and a performer in this comprehensive book.
His teaching approach in The School of Agility focuses on developing fingerings that will improve rhythm, intonation and ease of fingerboard movement. Highlights include:
. A variety of fingerings that allow individual players to find the most suitable for their level and style of playing.
. Fingering that are appropriate to specific playing situations.
. Techniques for producing a clean, clear low frequency sound.
Simply put, The School of Agility will provide the modern string bass player with an innovative and effective approach to mastering the instrument.
Powerful and multifunctional dual-headed light with 2 flexible goosenecks which allow the musician to focus light to a pinpoint or evenly over a larger area. The light provides comfort and versatility to accommodate a variety of lighting needs through 4 powerful LEDs rated for 100,000 hours on each head and two brightness settings. The latest LED technology guarantees a bright light source and minimal energy consumption. A practical and extra-wide clip provides for easy attachment to all music desks or table tops with a thickness of 25 mm. The light is powered by 3 (1.5 V AAA) batteries (included) with a typical battery life of 10 hours. Powered also by AC adapter (not included).
This collection presents solo violin/fiddle arrangements from the Maggie's Music CD Early American Roots by the Hesperus Early Music Ensemble. It includes a cross-section of popular American instrumental music from before, and just after, the American Revolution, including country dance tunes, improvisations, and shape note hymns. The dance music in this collection represents two basic genres of dance: country dances and cotillions. All the tunes in this book are playable on the standard-tuned fiddle (violin). The tunes have been arranged in the order found on the album as much as possible. Chords are provided to identify the harmonic structure of each piece as well as to give the opportunity for the use of an accompanying instrument, such as the guitar.
Edward Huws Jones' popular series of traditional fiddle repertoire, now available with an expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colorful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations, the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. The violin edition includes an optional easy violin part and guitar chords, while the complete edition also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is highly flexible, which means the music can be played as solos, duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles.
* This copy does NOT include a play-along CD
Christmas carols and seasonal songs from the medieval ages to the present day. From the boisterous medieval Song of the Ass to contemporary tunes like Sleigh Ride via traditional favorites such as Away in a Manger, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire and Winter from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi).
Published in Edward Huws Jones's best-selling Fiddle Collection series, these arrangements are flexible so you can play them as solos, duets, trios or as a larger folk-band. This complete edition includes violin part, keyboard accompaniment with optional violin accompaniment, easy violin and guitar