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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.
Manuscript Paper for learning and practising your theory and composing.
• 32 Pages
• Wide 9-lined stave
• A lined writing page on the left
• A stave page on the right
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.
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.
The New Penguin Dictionary of Music is the essential A-Z of some 1,000 years of Western music.
• A pleasurable read
• An invaluable and authoritative reference book for all music lovers
• Explores in detail the lives and achievements of a huge range of composers
• Examines such key topics as music history, performers, theory, and jargon.
• Written by an award-winning music critic and blending scholarship with personal insight and opinion
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
Twenty-five crossword puzzles with a musical theme, compiled by Randal Henly.
• A musical brain teaser offers hours of amusement
• For all musically-minded crossword lovers
• Intriguing, educational, and fun
• An excellent gift for musical friends and family
• A guaranteed way to extend your musical knowledge with maximum enjoyment