A Complete Technical Guide-Just as in his other book Constructing A Bluegrass Mandolin Roger's simple and concise step-by-step instructions show you the how and the why of it all leading you on a path that blends discovery with pure joy. Over 200 photos and illustrations provide the kind of valuable reference no other book in the field can offer. Roger has used his technical knowledge on design sound and all of the important stages of construction that go into the building of a musical instrument and has incorporated these ideas into one text. The end result is this valuable book of information that will help you to learn more about the makeup of a 5-string banjo and more importantly will give you thesatisfaction and pride in being able to accomplish the building of a banjo that you can play and enjoy for years to come.

1833 to the Present Day-First published in 2001 and now updated and expanded History of the American Guitar begins in New York City in the 1830s with the arrival of Christian Martin from Germany to set up the Martin company. From that historic moment the book takes readers on a fascinating and comprehensive visual tour of U.S. guitar history. Over 75 brand names are represented with more than 300 guitars photographed in stunning detail including Bigsby Danelectro D'Angelico D'Aquisto Ditson Dobro Dyer Epiphone Fender Gibson Gretsch James Trussart Kay Maccaferri Martin Micro-Frets Mosrite Oahu Ovation Regal Rickenbacker Stella Stromberg Suhr Taylor Vega Washburn Wilkanowski and many more. The interrelated stories of the Guitar Mandolin and Banjo are mixed seamlessly with the history of the diverse American music that grew and prospered with these instruments from country to blues from jazz to rock. The bulk of the instruments illustrated were part of the celebrated collection of Scott Chinery photographed before Chinery's untimely death and the subsequent break-up of his unique collection. The book presents every important episode in the story of the American luthier's art and is an unparalleled resource for every musician collector and music fan.

Chamber opera in a prologue and one act. A ghost story telling of the mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers in the Hebrides. This is a mystery story in the form of a chamber opera. The prologue is set as a courtof enquiry into the unexplained disappearance of the three keepers from a lighthouse. Questions are posed by a solo horn which may sound from among the audience and three officers give answer. Gradually they move from straighttestimony into fantastical imaginings of evil during a 'flashback' to the lighthouse; but then we snap back to the courtroom. In the main act the three singers become the vanished keepers. They have been together for months long enough to be fully aware of each other's weaknesses; petty bickerings suggest a relationship which is stable but liable to become highly unstable at any moment. They sing songs to reduce the tension Blazes beginning with arough ballad of street violence accompanied by violin and banjo. Sandy's song with cello and out-of-tune upright piano is a thinly disguised description of sexual bliss and Arthur's with brass and clarinet is a tub-thumpinghymn. But the songs serve only to resurrect in their minds ghosts from the past and as the fog descends each of the keepers becomes convinced that he is being claimed by the Beast. They prepare to meet its dazzling eyes whichbecome the lights of the relief vessel and the three men reappear as officers met at the lighthouse only by an infestation of rats. They leave and at the end the last hours of Blazes Sandy and Arthur begin to play overagain.Libretto only. Duration c. 1h 25mins.

Par LE HUCHE MAGALI. Paco passe devant le cirque. Tiens, de la musique ! C'est la répétition pour le spectacle de ce soir !En appuyant sur l'icône, l'enfant peut écouter le fifre, la clarinette, la trompette, le trombone, le tuba, le soubassophone, le banjo, le saxophone, la grosse caisse, la caisse claire, les cymbales et 4 sons surprise ! / Relié / Livre / Livres

The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide is the world's leading reference on the values of vintage and collectible instruments. Compiled using critical research and analysis it appraises electric and acoustic Guitars Amps Basses Effects Mandolins Steels and Lap Steels Ukuleles and even Banjos! With information on more than 2 000 brands along with 1 300 photos and more than 192 000 copies sold The Guide remains the industry's hands-down leading source of pricing information.

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars is the most extensive and detailed list of specifications ever published for identifying dating and establishing the authenticity of an instrument. This new edition is enlarged and updated making it once again the essential guide enabling collectors dealers players and fans to determine the authenticity rarity and relative value of vintage acoustic and electric guitars basses mandolins banjos and amps. Gruhn's Guide's thoroughness detail and clear organization have made it without peer the must-have tool for discerning an instrument's manufacturer model and date-and most importantly whether it is in originalcondition.You will not find a better guide nor one that is so easy to use. Vintage Guitar magazineMajor Manufacturers Covered:DobroEpiphoneFenderGibsonGretchGuildKayLarson BrothersMartinMosriteNationalOvationRickenbackerIndependent Makers:BenedettoCollingsD'AngelicoD'AquistoGilchristMonteleoneStromberg