More than just a collection of difficult violin passages for the aspiring orchestral player, these extracts from the classical, romantic and 20th-century concert repertoire reveal the tricks of the trade. Unique color-coding shows at a glance the editor's suggested fingerings, bowings and commentary, demonstrating the articulation, phrasing and technique needed to solve all the practical problems faced by the player. Book 1 includes 27 excerpts; Book 2 includes 26 excerpts.
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Sevcik's practice guide to Paganini's ultimate display piece for violin and orchestra is available for the first time with this modern and corrected publication. This Urtext edition includes a new violin part prepared from the manuscript with practical applications and suggestions throughout, as well as a corrected cadenza of Emile Sauret, edited by distinguished violin artist and professor Stephen Shipps.
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Fiddling: The Basics & Beyond covers the essentials needed to be a successful fiddler. No matter if you are an experienced player, or a complete beginner, the four versions of each tune will keep you challenged. Each tune has etudes that are specifically written to cater to the techniques that will be needed to play every version of that tune. There is also information that is specific to each version that will help you learn faster and understand more. All of this information is specifically geared to building proper playing technique so violinists are welcome! And if that's not enough, there are customized checklists to help you narrow down what's really important to remember while practicing each tune. The best part is that all four versions can be played together so teachers with students at various ability levels can still play together. The online audio available for download or streaming contains more than two hours of music. It includes recordings of many of the songs in the book at both a slow and normal tempo.
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Finally – a method that teaches violinists how to improvise! Plug in and take your violin on a journey beyond the world of classical music with Mark Wood and Electrify Your Strings. With instruction right out of Mark's famous music education program, you'll learn about improvising solo and rhythm parts, modern string techniques, playing in a band, buying electric gear, and much, much more! Plus, there's valuable information not just for students, but for string teachers and school musical directors alike so they can rock their orchestras! Audio is included with recorded examples plus jam tracks in different styles and previously unreleased material.
The price of this book includes a unique code that provides access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming. The tracks include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right – available exclusively from Hal Leonard.
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This method book teaches self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns through 195 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical styles. Includes teacher/student duets. For beginners through intermediate players.
“This collection of sight-reading exercises and idiomatic tunes '...aims to establish good practice and provide an early introduction to the essential skill of sight-reading,' according to the introduction...Violin Sight-Reading I is systematically presented in eight chapters that gradualyl progress from open-string patterns to those that utilize all four fingers...The solos with piano accompaniment that are included at the end of each chapter are practical and original gems that could easily be prepared as part of a concert program. These pieces are in a wide variety of tempos and musical styles and contain some lovely harmonic twists that will have the performers eager to try the next one...Excellent definitions of new musical terms and tempo markings are included at the beginning of each chapter, and there is a table for the student to make a glossary of these terms at the end of the book.”--Strings magazine
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For unaccompanied violin.
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Violin Junior is a fun and creative violin method for children from the age of 5 years upwards. The repertoire covers a wide rangeof styles from classical music to folk, world and popular music. Join Fiocco the Frog in this new approach and find out just how much fun playing the violin can be!
Lesson Books include many duets for two students to play together as well as imaginative technical, aural, rhythm and improvisation exercises. Piano and Violin Accompaniments are available for the Lesson Books.
Theory Books cover fun games and creative exercises on music reading, music writing, aural training, composition and music theory.
Concert Books provide additional repertoire and enjoyable concert pieces.
Audio tracks (full version and play-along mp3s) are available for the Lesson Books, Theory Books and Concert Books. Tutorial videos are also available with technical and musical advice on many of the pieces and exercises in the Lesson Books. Additional online materials round off the method.
The series will be continued (5 levels).
Please visit www.violin-junior.com
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For unaccompanied violin. Text in Spanish and English.
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This method book teaches self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns through 149 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical styles. Includes teacher/student duets. For beginners through intermediate players.
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Ready to take your violin playing to the next level? This book presents valuable how-to insight that violinists of all levels can benefit from, spanning classical to rock music, and everything in between. The text, photos, music, diagrams, and accompanying CD provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics, including: bowing techniques, non-classical playing, electric violins, accessories, gig tips, practicing, recording, and much more!
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A complete beginner's guide to traditional fiddle styles which lets you learn authentic techniques while playing melodies. Stacy Phillips gives instruction on the single shuffle, playing blues, double stops, how to buy a fiddle and how to read music.
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The legendary 19th century violin pedagogue Sevcík created repertoire specific exercises, insightfully addressing skills required in various pieces. Not available for 75 years, these landmark editions are back in print for a new generation of violinists, newly edited by Stephen Shipps and Endre Granat.
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An excellent set of bowing exercises that will all violinists to develop their bowing styles, speed, control and rhythms.
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Everything you need to know about the Irish fiddle, from playing your first notes and tunes to advanced solos and ornamentation. This book includes special chapters for beginners, “key points” highlighting essential aspects of fiddle technique, a comprehensive guide to traditional ornamentation and over 80 carefully chosen tunes.
One of Ireland's most exciting fiddle players, Paul McNevin has had an equally influential career as a teacher. During his long association with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, he won the All Ireland Slógadh and Pléaracha competitions and received his Comhaltas teaching diplomas in 1991. Paul has toured throughout Europe with the Donal Lunny Band, Damien Quinn and Speranza, among others and has been a regular guest with Stockton's Wing and the Riverdance dancers.
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Violin Junior is a fun and creative violin method for children from the age of 5 years upwards. The repertoire covers a wide rangeof styles from classical music to folk, and world to popular music. Join Fiocco the Frog in this new approach and find out just how much fun playing the violin can be!
Lesson Books include many duets for two students to play together as well as imaginative technical, aural, rhythm and improvisation exercises. Piano and violin accompaniments are available for the Lesson Books.
Theory Books cover fun games and creative exercises on music reading, music writing, aural training, composition, and music theory.
Concert Books provide additional repertoire and enjoyable concert pieces.
Audio tracks (full version and play-along mp3s) are available for the Lesson Books, Theory Books and Concert Books. Tutorial videos are also available with technical and musical advice on many of the pieces and exercises in the Lesson Books. Additional online materials round off the method.
The series will be continued (5 levels).
Please visit www.violin-junior.com
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With the first new edition in nearly 100 years, former Strad editor Eric Wen provides a 21st Century view of these classics. Book 2 includes modern fingerings as an alternative to the traditional, utilizing extensions, contractions, and half positions.
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A collection of 36 short pieces with charming illustrations, intended for four- to five-year olds. Includes piano accompaniment.
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Fiddle Fundamentals, the first book of the Once Upon a String series, covers beginning fiddle technique in an easy to understand, step-by-step fashion that is perfect for students, parents and teachers. This colorful resource includes: pictures illustrating how to hold the violin and bow; ready to cut out “at-a-glance” checklists for key concepts; basic theory as it applies to fiddle playing; orientation for two important scales; basic rhythmic patterns for waltzes, jigs, and reels; and more.
“I love how you have explained everything simply and effectively! The artwork throughout keeps it light and fun. Nothing to be fearful of here – just excited to learn the fiddle!”–Natalie MacMaster
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An exciting and fun addition for beginner violinists to the highly respected Eta Cohen Violin Method. This book avoids difficulties of reading even at the earliest stage. Rhythm exercises are introduced before any pitch notation, preparing young violinists for the attractive tunes which follow. All the melodies are kept within the compass of the scale of D major. As well as being easy to read, sing and play, this ensures a natural height of the bowing arm, helping achieve a good sound. Words are included to help learning and so that even the simplest tunes are fun. Duet parts for the violin or piano are included so that the beginners learn the importance of ensemble playing and keeping time right from the start.
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Contents: Violin I (Tutti): Concerto for Orchestra, 5th movement (Bartók) • Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, 3rd movement (Beethoven) • Symphony No. 4, Op. 60, 4th movement (Beethoven) • Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, 1st and 2nd movements (Beethoven) • Overture to Leonore, Op. 72a (Beethoven) • Fidelio, 2nd Act Finale (Beethoven) • Quintet from Carmen, 2nd Act (Bizet) • Symphony No. 1, Op. 68, 4th movement (Brahms) • Symphony No. 2, 2nd movement (Bruckner) • Symphony No. 9, 2nd movement Trio (Bruckner) • Symphony No. 9, 4th movement (Dvorák) • Concerto for Cello, 1st movement (Dvorák) • Philharmonisches Concerto, 1st Variation (Hindemith) • Overture from Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 21 (Mendelssohn) • Scherzo, Op. 61, No. 1 (Mendelssohn) • Symphony No. 39, KV 543, 4th movement (Mozart) • Symphony No. 41, 4th movement (Mozart) • Overture from Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Mozart) • Overture from The Marraige of Figaro (Mozart) • Overture to the Second Act of The Magic Flute (Mozart) • Symphony No. 2, Op. 61, 2nd movement (Schumann) • Overture from Die Fledermaus (Strauss) • Don Juan, Op. 20 (Strauss) • Der Rosenkavalier, 1st Procession, 2rd procession, Introduction and Dance (Strauss) • The Rite of Spring, 1st Act, Danses des adolescentes (Stravinsky) • Rigoletto, 2nd Act Finale (Verdi) • Ein Maskenball, 3rd Act, Scene and Duet (Verdi) • Aida, 4th Act (Verdi) • Falstaff, 2nd Act 2nd Scene, 3rd Act (Verdi) • Tannhäuser, 2nd Act, 2nd Scene (Wagner) • Siegfried, 3rd Act, 3rd Scene (Wagner) • Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Vorspiel (Wagner) • Overture from Oberon (Weber) • Overture from Euryanthe (Weber) • Overture from Der Freischütz (Weber). Violin II: Concerto for Orchestra, 5th movement (Bartók) • Symphony No. 1, Op. 21, 2nd movement (Beethoven) • Symphony No. 3, Op. 55 (Beethoven) • Symphony No. 6, Op. 60, 4th movement (Beethoven) • Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, 1st and 2nd movements (Beethoven) • Fidelio, 1st Act, Aria with Choir (Beethoven) • Carmen, 1st Act Finale (Bizet) • Symphony No. 1, Op. 68, 4th Movement (Brahms) • Piano Concerto Op. 15, 3rd movement (Brahms) • Symphony No. 2, 3rd movement (Bruckner) • Concerto for Violoncello, 2nd movement (Dvorák) • Eine Faust-Sinfonie, 2nd movement: Gretchen (Liszt) • Overture from Midummer Night's Dream, Op. 21 (Mendelssohn) • Scherzo, Op. 61, No. 1 (Mendelssohn) • Symphony in C Major KV 200, 2nd Movement (Mozart) • Symphony No. 39 KV 543, 4th movement (Mozart) • Symphony No. 41, 4th movement (Mozart) • Overture from Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Mozart) • The Marraige of Figaro: Overture, Duet from 1st Act, Aria from 2nd Act, Finale from 2nd Act (Mozart) • The Magic Flute: Overture, Finale from 2nd Act (Mozart) • Daphnis and Chloe, 3rd Scene (Ravel) • Symphony No. 4, 4th movement (Schubert) • Overture from Die verkaufte Braut (Smetena) • more.
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Former Strad magazine Editor-in-Chief Eric Wen re-examines these classics with consideration for today's violinist with the first new, modern edition in almost 100 years – meticulously re-engraved and attractively designed for years of use.
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The first new American edition in over a century. Edited by eminent Czech violinist and teacher Jaroslav Foltyn, a master of teaching violin left hand technique. Foltyn's fingerings solve many technical issues that have existed for decades.
“First published in 1875, generations of teachers and students have benefited from Henry Schradieck's School of Violin Technique...violinists will appreciate this updated version, edited by Czech violinist and teacher Jaroslav Foltyn. Renowned for his ability to teach left-hand technique, Foltyn presents modern solutions to these timeless technical studies.”--Strings magazine
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Learn more about your favorite fiddle styles and techniques through the writings of experts in bluegrass, country, Irish, Cajun and swing traditions. Covers the difference between classical violin playing and fiddling, “chopping” technique, bariolage, double-stop playing, and alternate tunings, plus lots of info on fiddle tunes from around the world.
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This violin course brings together the Step One Teach Yourself series instruction book and DVD. The DVD features an expert teacher demonstrating proper playing techniques.
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A comprehensive set of scales (over 2 octaves), arpeggios, chords, broken chords, triads and double-stopping exercises. With German, English and French introduction.
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