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.
Your guide to a bygone world of classical music and musicians.
Colin Hampton:
• Wise teacher
• musical iconoclast
• Nonpareil cellist of the illustrious Griller Quartet
• Helped redefine contemporary chamber music standards
• Founded one of America's first cello clubs
• Inspired generations of students
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
Parents and teachers find this book helpful in supporting their children's education.
• The philosophy and principles of Suzuki's teaching methods
• Established for early childhood education
• Allow every person to reach the highest potential
• This book is helpful in supporting children's education
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
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
Addresses the elements of:
• Sound production
• Bowing technique
• Terminology
• Musical interpretation
All with integrated teaching suggestions.
Appropriate for school ensembles through college method classes.
Dr. Samuel Applebaum addresses the most frequently asked questions, ranging from basic to the most advanced.
Includes:
• The Basic Principles of String Playing
• The Science of Scale Playing
• The Study of the Positions
• Developing a Good Intonation
• Some General Principles of Fingerings
• …and many more
