How today's leading violinists practice and work with other musicians, their performance secrets and anxieties, what moves and inspires them - all this and more comes to life in this series of revealing one-on-one conversations.
• A collection of in-depth interviews
• Discussion of today's leading violinists in making music
• A rare glimpse into the fascinating life of classical violin soloists
• Professionals and dedicated amateurs share their passion for music
In this collection of in-depth interviews, today's leading violinists discuss making music on one of the world's most beloved instruments. Whether they're child prodigies just coming onto the stage or cultural icons whose careers have had a lasting influence on generations of players, they provide a rare glimpse into the fascinating life of the classical violin soloist. How they practice and work with other musicians, their performance secrets and anxieties, what moves and inspires them - all this and more comes to life in this series of revealing one-on-one conversations. A fellow musician conducted each of the interviews and first published in Strings magazine's pages, where professionals and dedicated amateurs share their passion for music.
From the intrepid Bion Tsang to the dynamic Kenneth Slowik and the charming Yo-Yo Ma, these artists and many others discuss their professional and personal lives.
• A collection of interviews with this century's most gifted cellists
• Musicians reveal the facets and textures of their professional and personal lives.
• A discussion on what it's like to be a soloist, member of an ensemble, composer, mentor, musical activist, and recording artist.
This book will help you face the audience without fear, enjoy the moment and succeed.
This book shows you how to:
• Channel adrenaline into energy.
• Excel in auditions, exams, and concerts.
• Cure shakes, jitters, butterflies, and brain fog.
• Survive mistakes and hazards on stage.
• Enjoy a confident performance.
This guide is a must-have reference book to help all string-instrument owners care for their instruments and bows.
• Basics
• Insurance
• The bow
• Strings
• Pegs
• The bridge
• The fingerboard
• The soundpost
• Open bouts
• Buzzes
• Repairs
• Retouching
• Preventing accidents
• General maintenance
Explore the sound of today with 21st Century String Quartets—a collection of modern works by contemporary composers. Dynamic, diverse, and innovative, these quartets expand the boundaries of chamber music.
Key Features:
• Modern string quartet collection
• Innovative 21st-century repertoire
• Great for performers and new music fans
Addresses the elements of:
• Sound production
• Bowing technique
• Terminology
• Musical interpretation
All with integrated teaching suggestions.
Appropriate for school ensembles through college method classes.
Practice theory and composition with this 32-page Split Writing and Stave Manuscript Paper. Each spread has a lined page for writing and a wide 9-lined stave page—ideal for notes and musical ideas.
Key Features:
• 32 pages, split layout
• Lined page (left), 9-lined stave (right)
• A lined writing page on the left
• A stave page on the right
• Great for learning and composing
A useful exercise book for theory students to practice in or for composition.
• Made from 100% recycled paper
• 24 double-sided pages
• 48 pages of useable manuscript
• Each page includes 12 standard-sized staves
This classic book of technique introduces the Galamian system of violin playing.
• Suitable for violin teachers and students of all ages and levels.
• Introduces the Galamian system of violin playing.
• Provides principles and philosophies for all facets of playing and practice.
• Galamian's philosophy, principles of teaching, and practice methods provide astonishing results.
• Includes a postscript written by the late Professor Emeritus Elizabeth A. H. Green.
