Explore the world of classical music with A Cellist’s Life by Colin Hampton. This memoir shares witty, candid stories about musical legends and the evolution of chamber music, from a pioneering cellist and teacher.
Key Features:
• Memoir by Colin Hampton
• Stories of great musicians
• A unique look at 20th-century 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
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
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
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
Explore 1,000 years of Western music with the New Penguin Dictionary of Music by Paul Griffiths. This A–Z reference features composers, theory, history, and jargon, written with expertise and insight by an award-winning critic.
Key Features:
• Authoritative A–Z music reference reference book for all music lovers
• Written by Paul Griffiths, acclaimed critic and blending scholarship with personal insight and opinion
• A pleasurable read
• Explores in detail the lives and achievements of a huge range of composers
• Examines such key topics as music history, performers, theory, and jargon.
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
Teachers, students, and parents can quickly and easily record, track and share practice plans, schedules, and homework.
• Quickly and easily record, track, and share practice plans, schedules, and homework
• Each double page includes fields for various important records for Date, Practice, Technical Work, Repertoire Work, and Extra Lists.
• It also has fields for Students’ Choice, Teachers' Comments, Music to Buy, and Next Lesson requirements
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.
