Learn To Burn: How To Play Fast Using Speed Bursts is written for string instrum...(+)
Learn To Burn: How To Play Fast Using Speed Bursts is written for string instrumentalists who want to learn to play faster. Students start with two notes and build to longer, more intricate bursts of notes. The book's simple methodology provides a strong mental and physical foundation for picking or plucking virtuosic passages. Although not written for bowed instruments, the methodology could easily be applied. This concise approach is a comprehensive system for learning to play fast, addressing all the variables specific to string instruments.
Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Intermediate-Advanced Musical Genre : Bluegrass Nu...(+)
Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Intermediate-Advanced Musical Genre : Bluegrass Number of pages : 56 Wow your audience with four dozen pro techniques and three sizzling tunes to show them off (including The Devil Went Down to Georgia), with this 4-hour 2-DVD set. A lifetime course for the price of one lesson! Intermediate to advanced; for fiddle or classical cross-over players. Includes: --Interactive-Study what you want, when you want --Lots of flashy techniques - a lesson devoted to each --Friendly, measure-by-measure tune instruction - hear, see, play along --Play-alongs in both slow and performance tempos --Easy and Hot versions of each tune, with interchangeable licks --Fun practice lick for each technique --Book contains all the music on the DVD
Media Type : Book CD DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Bluegrass and Country...(+)
Media Type : Book CD DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Bluegrass and Country Series : American Fiddle Method Number of pages : 64 Destined to become a classic, this method provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on many years of teaching experience, the author introduces the concepts and techniques that yields solid results. This method encourages creativity in the student by including variations to the tunes and illustrating how they can serve as a basis for improvisation. To assist in the development of ensemble skills, chords and lyrics, basic music theory, and demonstrations of such skills as backup and lead playing are included in this profusely- illustrated book. This book is beneficial for both fiddle students and classical Suzuki violin students. A CD for listening and play-along captures the excitement of the music and aids instruction. This set also includes the companion DVD, in which the author guides you through the basic skills of learning the fiddle and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn faster and more efficiently.
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : Building...(+)
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : Building Excellence Number of pages : 32 Presents much needed repertoire on the A,E,D, and G strings in the keys of A,D, and G, in addition to providing a wealth of finger strengthening and dexterity-building studies. Ideal Suzuki supplement. This edition in the Building Excellence Series presents a carefully graded progression of 85 short exercises divided into 18 lessons on technique, including duet playing. Includes photos of proper finger positions and artwork which will help keep the interest of the student and helps indicate progress. Each lesson also includes helpful, easy-to-understand explanation of musical principles.
Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : All Styl...(+)
Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 64 This book was written to be used as a learning tool for beginners who read music. It presents very easy tunes to learn the basics of bowing and style, and progresses in difficulty with each tune. All of the arrangements are renditions that the author plays and has heard other fiddlers play. Many of the tunes are done in the style of Herman Johnson, a five-time National Fiddle Champion.
Media Type : Pocketbook Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Folk Series : Pocketbo...(+)
Media Type : Pocketbook Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Folk Series : Pocketbook Deluxe Number of pages : 96 A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized perfect-bound collection of over 90 all time favorite fiddle tunes. Includes American fiddle tunes, Celtic reels, gospel favorites, jazz tunes and more; guitar chords included.
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Country Number of pages : 48...(+)
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Country Number of pages : 48 An excellent, concise method for fiddling. Appropriate for children, this text also will prepare the fiddler for transition into classics. Widely used by string teachers!
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Children Number...(+)
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Children Number of pages : 134 Book 2 in the Melanie Smith violin theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the violin. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involving the ranges of notes for the violin and then moves into specific theory concepts such as note and rest values and time signatures. The final section of Book 2 focuses on musical terms and includes a comprehensive review of all instructional concepts covered in the book.
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Series : FAQ Number of p...(+)
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Series : FAQ Number of pages : 80 An owner's manual for fiddlers, this guide covers basic instrument maintenance, upkeep and adjustment. It offers rules for preserving instruments and preventing costly damage. It discusses fiddle history and construction, explaining the differences between fiddles and violins. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate how to change strings and replace fine tuners. It covers cleaning and minor home repairs, including adjusting and replacing bridges. It discusses when to change strings and rehair the bow, explaining what matters require the care of an expert repair person. It explains ways to customize tone and playability. Additional sections treat valuation and appraisals, tips for buying fiddles, and ways to find good dealers and repair people. A glossary defines technical terms. -basic rules for avoiding costly damage -how fiddles are built -essential accessories -recommended accessories -cleaning, changing strings, adjusting the bridge -replacing fine tuners -fixing sticking and slipping pegs -when to rehair the bow -customizing tone and volume -buzzes and rattles -finding good dealers and repair people -tips on buying -explanation of valuation
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Christmas Numbe...(+)
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Christmas Number of pages : 64 These selections can be used for solo playing with keyboard accompaniment or in ensembles. Includes 'Away in the Manger', 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', and many more. Piano accompaniment included.
Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pag...(+)
Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 72 As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children. Students raised in the Suzuki tradition will immediately take to the method, concepts, and techniques used in this book and play-along DVD. Common folk songs familiar to the student are used to demonstrate and teach the basic skill of oldtime fiddle playing. All melodies are first presented in their simplest form followed by more complex variations with introductions, ornaments, and endings. Students of all levels will find challenging material in this book. Younger students can proceed at their own pace, returning to the more difficult variations at a future time. On the DVD, each tune is recorded in split-track format, allowing the student to play with solo violin, guitar accompaniment or both.
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Fiddle Tunes Number of pages...(+)
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Fiddle Tunes Number of pages : 120 This book is written to accomplish three purposes: (1) to teach music theory and scales as applied to fiddle tunes in the American and Celtic traditions; (2) to teach fiddle improvisation; and (3) to present additional material to help the fiddler who wants to play in other popular styles. Addresses major, minor and blues scales, diminished chords and more. Useful to any instrumentalist, this is not just another collection of licks, nor is it a book of transcriptions. This book teaches the theoretical framework of fiddle tunes and of fiddle soloing; the scales and arpeggios that fiddlers actually use, whether they know it or not. If you improvise or play variations on tunes now, this book will help you understand what works and why.
Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Children Number of pa...(+)
Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Children Number of pages : 72 As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children. Students raised in the Suzuki tradition will immediately take to the method, concepts, and techniques used in this book and play-along CDs. Common folk songs familiar to the student are used to demonstrate and teach the basic skill of oldtime fiddle playing. All melodies are first presented in their simplest form followed by more complex variations with introductions, ornaments, and endings. Students of all levels will find challenging material in this book. Younger students can proceed at their own pace, returning to the more difficult variations at a future time. On the 2-CD set, each tune is recorded in split-track format, allowing the student to play with solo violin, guitar accompaniment or both.
Media Type : Book+CD+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : Y...(+)
Media Type : Book+CD+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : You Can Teach Yourself Number of pages : 80 Designed for beginning fiddle students, these 36 lessons present basic techniques by applying them to fiddle tunes. Reading music is unnecessary, as the lessons are explained step by step, and fingerings are given for every note. Each version builds on the previous one and helps students to create their own arrangements. Includes a split- track CD. Forty-eight songs from the book are on the CD. The DVD with this set is designed to complement the first 17 lessons of the You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling text. Covers tuning, holding the fiddle and bow, left-hand position, basic A, D, and G scales, shuffle bowing, slurs, double stops, and many tunes, including Liza Jane, Shortening Bread, Going to Boston, and Bile Them Cabbage Down.
Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Old Time...(+)
Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Old Time Series : Rounder Records Number of pages : 56 Transcriptions of 23 great old time classic vocals and fiddle tunes as played and recorded by the Highwoods String Band, one of the pre-eminent old time revival bands of the 1970s. Transcriptions include melodies, lyrics, chords, and solos with standard musical notation. Many of the selections like There's More Pretty Girls than One, Fire on the Mountain, Wild Bill Jones, My Dixie Darling, and Free Little Bird have become standards among old time and bluegrass musicians and are played all over the world. Share the energy, life, humor, and joy of this historic and seminal musical style. Companion CD included.
Media Type : Book CD DVD Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Bluegrass and Coun...(+)
Media Type : Book CD DVD Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Bluegrass and Country Series : American Fiddle Method Number of pages : 64 Designed as a follow-up to Volume 1, Volume 2 addresses such important skills as: 1) expanding a basic repertoire of common intermediate-level tunes, 2) learning to use low first position, 3) mastery of bowing down on the beat and corrective slurring, 4) artistic slurring, 5) understanding basic music theory, and 6) learning double-stop backup combinations. Some students who have studied violin or fiddle music before may be able to skip Volume 1 and start with Volume 2, assuming they are proficient at skills such as proper violin and bow placement and can play a small repertoire of fiddle tunes with good tone and intonation. The DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2 continues and expands the skills introduced in Volume 1 and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn to play the right stuff faster and better. Contents include: 27 intermediate/advanced tunes, rhythmic slur combinations; tricks for playing in tune; secrets of great tone; fluid bowing; backup and chops; playing in flatted keys; and powerful double stops.
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages :...(+)
Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 24 This extremely simple, big-note method is ideal for young children, and is especially useful for the trail or rental period. Teaching first position notes all four strings, the exercises guide early beginners through their first production of tone. Great emphasis has been placed in this book of sound fundamentals, proper hand positioning, holding of the bow, etc. Designed to be used in introductory lessons, this book contains extensive photographs illustrating proper hand positions. The exercises in the book progress from single-string studies to melodies combining more than one string. Upon completion of this book, the student will be ready to enter into Mel Bay's Violin Method.
Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Children...(+)
Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Children Series : Easiest for Children Number of pages : 32 This book is for beginning and intermediate fiddlers. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. The solos are written in both standard notation and tablature. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. Each tune is in the first position. Most of the notes are on the first three strings and there are no bowings or fingerings that present inordinate technical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD. The tunes are recorded at a moderate speed, and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment.
Description Beginning level. Book 3 in the Beginner Violin Theory for Childre...(+)
Description Beginning level. Book 3 in the Beginner Violin Theory for Children series is an engaging resource that allows students to develop a deeper understanding of important theory concepts. Key signatures, enharmonic, diatonic and chromatic semitones, whole tones, major scales, musical terms and symbols plus how to write music are all covered in this workbook. Unique to this book are detailed, fill-in-the-blank diagrams of each major scale played on the violin. These diagrams allow students to visualize their scale and its theoretical structure in an easy-to-understand format. With this book, there will be no complaints about theory homework.