Augusta Read Thomas' Dream Catcher for solo Violin.Dream Catcher was written for and is dedicated to Maria Schleuning who gave its premiere performance on a program by 'Voicesof Change' 3 May 2009 in Dallas Texas.

Young Austin begs his parents to play violin. But Austin doesn't make time to practice until one night he is visited by the violin fairy who warns him that if he doesn't practice his violin it will shrink. Austin's classmates are amazed at what happens next! Austin discovers that if he wants to sound good he must practice. This heartwarming story teaches the benefits of hard work and attaining one's goals. Austin's dream of becoming a big violin star is starting to come true. The book's whimsical illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Susan Oliver add to the charm and merriment of the story. The book includes a CD of 10 easy original songs for violin or voice (with lyrics sung bya children's choir) and narrations of the story. (Recommended for ages 4-8)

With a second violin part for two soloists-„It is a master guideline materialistic voice for performances and study edition in one volume. It therefore contributes to the formation of a group of works which in spite of high demands on the violin always lacked behind Bach´s instrumental-composition

Revised Edition of the Suzuki Violin School Volume 2. Book/CD edition.Titles: Study Points for Volume 2 * Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus (G.F. Handel) * Musette Gavotte II or the Musette from English Suite III in G Minor for Klavier BWV 808 (J.S. Bach) * Hunters' Chorus from 3rd Act of the opera Der Freischutz (C.M. von Weber) * Long Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * Waltz Op. 39 No. 15 for Piano (J. Brahms) * Bourrée from Sonata in F Major for Oboe HHA IV/18 No. 8 (G.F. Handel) * The Two Grenadiers Die beiden Grenadier Op. 49 No. 1 for Voice and Piano (R. Schumann) * Theme from Witches' Dance (N. Paganini) * Gavotte from Mignon (A. Thomas) * Gavotte (J.B.Lully) * Minuet in G Wo0 10 No. 2 (L. van Beethoven) * Minuet from Sei Quintetti per Archi No. 11 Op. 11 No. 5 in E Major (L. Boccherini).

Spielend for two violins was written during the summer and early autumn of 2003 and is based on the idea of the two instruments not only playing the instruments but also playing in the sense of sport i.e. playing their themes off against each other and playing with the musical material. There are times for instance when they seem to be having a contest to see who can finish the themes first or who can divert the other’s attention to a new texture or rhythm. The title the German word for 'playing' also refers in a way to the composer himself exploring the themes harmonies and rhythms - particularly notable in this respect is the large central slow section which contraststwo altered reminiscences of the Violin Sonata of Poulenc (a composer whose music is very dear to me) with the gradual expansion of a fugue from two parts to eight (four in each violin). Fugue after all is in a sense an example of a composer making sport however seriously with the themes.So the work is a kind of extended musical pun lasting about fifteen minutes in all and being performed without a break. Though the central section is slow the outer ones are quick and energetic emphasizing especially the idea of activity and vigour - the ending however may catch the unwary listener by surprise.The first performance was given by Philippa Mo and Peter Sheppard Skærved in Leighton House London on 7th May 2004.'John McCabe's new 'Spielend' strikes me as a miniature masterpiece: a highly charged 15-minute piece in which the violins chase or echo each other in a thousand different ways including a fugure in which as with Bach two instruments seemed to suggest a dozen voices.'            - Richard Morrison The Times 11/05/2004

Extended Techniques for the 21st Century Violinist-Are you a violinist who is curious about ?going electric? but have no idea where to begin? This book will walk you through the process of choosing an electric violin shopping for an amplifier and using effects pedals. The bookalso covers improvisation in the genres of blues rock and funk. Chopping and other rhythmic techniques for bowed string instruments are explored as well as playing in a band rock string arranging and working with DJs.?Plugging In? will open new worlds of creativity for you as a string player and help you find your own voice in this brave new world!

Für Violine Solo BWV 1001-1006. Without any doubt J.S. Bach?s cycle of the three Sonatas and Partitas BWV 1001-1006 represents one of the pinnacles of classical European music. According to C.P.E. Bach a contemporary voice stated that there was ?nothing more accomplished in order to become a good violinist? than his father?s works. The cycle reflects the entire harmonic and polyphonic musical universe of Bach?s time, so masterfully composed that it can be rendered within the limited framework of but a single instrument ? the violin. The new publication of the Sonatas and Partitas BWV 1001-1006 (BA 5256) constitutes a complete revision of our older edition (BA 5116). The musical text has been edited by Peter Wollny and represents the most up-to-date state of research as published in the New Bach Edition ? Revised (NBArev), volume BA 5937-01. The edition is mainly based on Bach?s unusually clear autograph which is considered among the most beautiful manuscripts by the composer. All relevant secondary sources have been taken into consideration in order to clarify ambiguities. These include five contemporary copies, including one by Anna Magdalena Bach, and four manuscripts from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The musical text has been newly engraved with a clear and generous layout, whereby page turns and pagination have been retained from the previous edition. This allows the straightforward navigation between a copy of the previous and this new edition. The detailed Preface (Ger/Eng) provides information on the genesis of the Sonatas and Partitas, their context and the sources.

A comprehensive and scientific guide to developing and employing Vibrato in your Violin playing. Werner Hauck analyses many different Vibrato techniques that achieve a variety of lyrical and 'human' qualities to illuminate melodies including a close look at some of the prominant Vibrato methods of the past and a detailed guide to the origins of Vibrato in the human singing voice. He examines many contasting musical examples giving guidance upon exactly how to articulate an effective Vibrato that is appropriate in capturing and expressing the inner character of the music.

The magnificent interweaving of harmonies and dialogue-like Voices in Handel’s For Unto Us A Child Is Born make it a perfect addition to the festive choral repertoire. German-born British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel originally composed this piece in 1741 for the English-language oratorio Messiah which eventually became one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. As the last song of Scene 3 of Part I of the oratorio which addresses Isaiah's specific prophecy about the virgin birth of a Messiah For Unto Us A Child Is Born tells the news of Christmas thebirth of a son in Isaiah’s words as found in the Scripture (Isaiah 9:6). The delicate familiar theme is introduced by the Sopranos and taken up by their counter-voices the Tenors later the same dialog is given over to the Altos and Basses. The tutti culminates in 'Wonderful' 'Counselor' 'The Mighty God' 'The Everlasting Father' and 'The Prince of Peace'.

The violin can be used to accompany old time country songs with startlingly beautiful results. On this DVD Bruce Molsky shows you how to accompany Old Time songs and ballads and achieve distinctively rich and compelling harmonies in a musical interaction between your fiddle and your voice. Bruce covers all the basics starting with simple exercises to develop your ear and tune your singing to the pitches of the fiddle. He shows the most common chords for folk songs and how to use your instrument to harmonize with the sung melody. Then he gets you playing and singing along with him on the lively Pig In A Pen. During the course of this ninety-fiveminute lesson you'll learn to accompany songs using a variety of tunings with detailed instruction in rhythmic effects chord movement harmonic variations syncopated bowing patterns and other techniques to bring out the drama and excitement of your song. Join in with Bruce as he takes you phrase-by-phrase through old time classics Omie Wise Stay All Night Bachelor's Hall June Apple and I Truly Understand. Includes a booklet with the music featured on the DVD.

24 Etudes-Caprices Op. 41 by Delphin Alard (1815-1888) are excellent study material. Alard, the violin teacher of Sasasate, composed these studies in the 24 keys. Due to their musical variety, melodic beauty and cantabile voice leading, they are much more than technical studies; they might be described as character pieces in the best sense. The studies meet the two demands principally made on this genre: to both cover specifically certain technical tasks and be appealing as a music piece so that the musician likes to play them. Contenu - C major: playing three and four-part chords - playing in high positions on the G string - A minor: string-crossing - shifting with the left arm - spiccato bowing - G major: alternating double-stopping (melodic line)-solo line - E minor: cantabile melodic line - ornamentation - D major: double-stopping - harmonics - ricochet bowing - B minor: consistent legato bowing - expressive melodic line alternating with accompanying figures-A major: double-stopping (mainly in sixths) - three-part chords - ricochet bowing - F minor: legato study - E major: double-stopping (mainly in thirds) - C minor: playing a melody on one string - tremolo - B major: waltzes- lively dance-like patterns - G minor: ornamenting notes - long legato bowing - Gb major: legato string-crossing - Eb minor: lightness and elegance of tone - staccato - Db major: dotted rhythms - Bb minor: alternating solo melodic line- double-stopping - Ab major: Caprice for bringing out tone quality when playing legato - F minor: restless tied notes - lyrical lines in the middle section - Eb major: continuous tremolo accompanying figures - C minor: ricochet bowing - legato string-crossing - Bb major: alternating solo line- double-stopping - G minor: double-stopping with syncopations - F major: double-stopping dotted notes in horn-fifths - D minor: Bolero in virtuoso style - double-stopping - staccato bowing - lyrical middle section

revised edition-Contents are: Study Points for Volume 2 * Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus (G.F. Handel) * Musette Gavotte II or the Musette from English Suite III in G Minor for Klavier BWV 808 (J.S. Bach) * Hunters' Chorus from 3rd Act of the opera Der Freischutz (C.M. von Weber) * Long Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * Waltz Op. 39 No. 15 for Piano (J. Brahms) * Bourrée from Sonata in F Major for Oboe HHA IV/18 No. 8 (G.F. Handel) * The Two Grenadiers Die beiden Grenadier Op. 49 No. 1 for Voice and Piano (R. Schumann) * Theme from Witches' Dance (N. Paganini) * Gavotte from Mignon (A. Thomas) * Gavotte (J.B. Lully) * Minuet inG Wo0 10 No. 2 (L. van Beethoven) * Minuet from Sei Quintetti per Archi No. 11 Op. 11 No. 5 in E Major (L. Boccherini).

Love Me Again-Humperdinck\'s Abends Will Ich Schlafen (When at night I go To Sleep) is set for Two-part Voices and Piano accompaniment. This wonderful evening blessing comes from the popular favourite Fairy-Tale Opera Hansel and Gretel. With original German text by A. Wette and an English translation by C. Bache.