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.

In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his cello teacher - the chance to people his world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends.

• An attractive and accessible read for children

• Catch the imagination of children encountering classical music for the first time

• Packed with facts, dates, and anecdotes

• Lively black-and-white line illustrations

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.

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

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

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