Contemporary Violin Studies. Par KNOX GARTH. 'Often in a humoristic manner and always with musical expression in focus, these eight pieces are perfect for every violinist to practice playing techniques and to enhance the enthusiasm to experiment and the joy of playing.' (Carolin Widmann) 'This collection of concert studies for violin explores what are often referred to as “extended techniques”. These are for the most part techniques which are already present in classical music in a secondary role, but which have now, through continuous development, come to occupy a musical place of primary importance. Each of the studies concentrates on a single technique, investigating how it works technically, and exploring its musical possibilities. They are called “Spaces” because as well as being concert pieces, they are intended to open up spaces for exploration, discussion and improvisation around these techniques. They are also intended to be enjoyable to play, to work on and to listen to. Far from being an esoteric handbook of complex techniques reserved for contemporary music specialists, these “Spaces” are designed to help all violinists to explore, in a playful and imaginative way, the possibilities of their instrument and to discover some sounds and techniques that will have very tangible positive effects on their playing of all styles of music. We can all extend our techniques by opening up the space around them and taking them to their limits. The Violin Spaces are dedicated to Diamanda Dramm, whose talent, enthusiasm, suggestions and feedback were an enormous help to me in the construction of these ”Spaces”.' (Garth Knox) / Niveau : 5 / Etude / Violon

Cours de piano pour enfants du Alfred est la méthode la plus simple jamais de piano pour les enfants âgés de 5 et plus. En utilisant un langage simple qui est facile à comprendre pour les enfants, trois experts de piano irrésistibles guider les élèves sur --- un chien intelligent classique, un jazz cool cat, et un alligator sympathique qui aime le blues --- ils attirent l'attention en soulignant ce qui est important sur chaque page et rendre l'apprentissage amusant de la musique! Livre 2 reprend là où s'était arrêté livre 1. Les enfants vont apprendre à jouer plus de notes et mélodies, lire la musique supplémentaire et effectuer beaucoup de chansons amusantes.Ce livre comprend également un CD MP3 accompagnement de sorte que vous savez toujours comment la musique doit sonner. Le disque comprend beaux enregistrements de toute la musique dans le livre et peut être téléchargé sur votre iPod ® ou autre lecteur mp3. Le DVD comprend chaque leçon et l'exemple expliqué et joué par l'expert enseignant Gayle Kowalchyk. Idéal pour l'enseignement à domicile. / Piano

Par REINER DAVID. A critically acclaimed book covering old-time, bluegrass, Irish, blues, Scandinavian, Cajun, Texas, swing and jazz, and twin fiddling styles. This book also covers bowing, chords, chord progressions, kickoffs and endings, and improvisation. The companion recording features David Reiner's solo performance of all the tunes in the book. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / All Styles - Solos / Recueil / Violon

Book with Audio and Video Access. Preface by Jay Ungar, composer of Ashokan Farewell. A Festival of Violin and 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. This jam-packed book includes tips from an incredible array of multi-genre and roots-specific players including: Jay Ungar, Bruce Molsky, Darol Anger, Mark Wood, Aly Bain, Roby Lakatos, Don Roy, Calvin Vollrath, Paul Anastasio, and more. Styles include old-time, bluegrass, Cajun, Franco-American, western swing, blues, swing, pop/rock, Irish, Scottish, Shetland Islands, Cape Breton,Hungarian, Ukrainian, Klezmer, Roma, Calentano, Galician, Afro-Cuban, tango, Swedish, Bollywood, Quebecois, and Metis. 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. / Pédagogie / Recueil / Alto