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You've dedicated years of hard work to learning the skills needed to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Now what? The talented contributors to Making Your Living as a String Player come from all walks of life, from symphony members to street musicians, educators to impresarios. But all share one thing in common: Each has crafted a successful career as a string player, learning to pay the bills by doing what they love the most. And you can learn to do the same. Inside this volume, culled from the pages of the award-winning Strings magazine, you will find practical tips on writing a resume, starting a freelance career, getting an edge in the workplace, creating your own chamber music series, setting up a successful teaching studio in your home, and much, much more. ... Read more

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A collection of patriotic songs which can be played by the entire string group or by individual soloists with optional CD accompaniment. Each song is correlated with a specific level in the Essential Elements series. Includes: America, the Beautiful · Anchors Aweigh · Battle Hymn of the Republic · The Caissons Go Rolling Along · God Bless America · Hymn to the Fallen · Marine's Hymn · My Country, 'Tis of Thee (America) · The Patriot · The Star Spangled Banner · Stars and Stripes Forever · This Is My Country · Yankee Doodle. ... Read more

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This is a modern music resource that classifies each musical instrument according to its traditional groupings of the orchestra. Each title focuses on one instrument to show the characteristics of the group. The series also emphasizes the multicultural context of these instruments. Fresh new design makes the information more accessible. Diagrams and artwork show how sounds are made by each group of instrument. Activities give children the chance to put what they have learnt into practice. Teacher's notes are now available. ... Read more

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Theory Workbooks 1 and 2 are correlated with the All for Strings method books and are suitable for classroom or individual use. Each page features exercises and games which encompass music fundamentals introduced in the method books.



Students start by learning the piano keyboard to increase their understanding of the intervals. They also work with fingering chart exercises so that basic theory can be immediately applied to their instrument. In addition to drawing clefs, notes, key and time signatures, students learn about musical phrases and begin composing. Puzzles and musical math games are also included. ... Read more

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The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual. ... Read more

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Folk Strings is a collection of folk melodies from around the world arranged for strings. Unlike classical music, which normally has an ""authentic"" version, folk music often exists in many versions, with differences in the melody or lyrics. Sometimes several countries lay claim to a melody because a group of people moved to a new country and took their music with them. Most folk songs were sung and played for many years before they were written down, and their original composer is usually unknown. This collection includes melodies in a variety of moods and with rhythmic patterns which are representative of their country of origin. The arrangements in Folk Strings can be effective with players at a variety of levels. In order to provide maximum flexibility, the collection is available in a number of instrumentations. ... Read more

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VIOLIN MUSIC BOOK -- FOR BEGINERS ... Read more

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All for Strings book 1 cello
When learning an instrument, everyone teaches things in their own order.This is no different.It does progress reasonably, at a good rate, and doesn't forget to teach you anything you need to know before moving to the next thing.As with most beginning books when learning an instrument, the lesson songs aren't exactly inspired aesthetically, but they are quite functional.It does a good job of hitting all the bases, and this is very important in a beginning book.It is very effective at introducing a new player to the cello and the basics of how to play.However, I do want to say that while the book is invaluable, so is a good teacher.If you want to learn the cello, in order to do it well, you will need both.The book can only do so much.It can not see when your technique is incorrect and correct you.I haven't tried any other beginning books so I'm not sure about how it compares to them, but I liked it and I found it easy to learn using this book.

Dated but very good
Bought this for my six year old as he began cello.Starts out explaining each string in the first position and gives numerous, simple examples to get the hang of bowing and fingering.Overall, good for kids.

Covers many aspects of basics in music
This book is good for beginners from age 6 and above.It covers almost all basics in music notation, and progress at an easy pace throughout the book.Selection of music is nice, though sometimes I came across a few other adaptations and variaty in other books.I am a violin teacher, and I highly recommend this book as teaching material for new beginners to music. ... Read more

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In this handy reference for string teachers, Dr. Samuel Applebaum addresses the most frequently asked questions, ranging from the very basic to the most advanced. From his conversations with the greatest concert artists of our time, he covers topics such as positions, intonation, vibrato, bowings, sight reading, practicing and stage fright in a comprehensive question-and-answer format. ... Read more

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An older pedagogical guide remembered
Samuel Applebaum's guide book for teachers and students of upper string instruments, "The Art and Science of String Performance," seems to be a largely forgotten book. I highly recommend this book as a return to basics and excellent explanations from the pen of a master string educator. Applebaum worked before the age of glamour and glitch, and this book represents the clearest and most straightforward descriptions of building both basic and refined technique. I would like to encourage the rediscovery of this valuable volume drawing upon years of seasoned experience with many talented and responsive pupils of a master pedagogue. ... Read more

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In this collection of in-depth interviews, today's leading performers get to the heart of one of the most beloved forms of classical music: the string quartet. Representing both young groups and longstanding favorites, they all have insights into the joys and hardships of expressing themselves as part of a tight-knit ensemble. How they practice, how they come to consensus, their performance secrets and anxieties, what moves and inspires them - all this and more comes to life in this series of revealing interviews with player and charter Strings magazine contributor Edith Eisler.Amazon.com Review
In reading Edith Eisler's ongoing contributions to Strings magazine, for which she serves as New York correspondent, one is instantly struck by the candid rapport the writer is able to establish with musicians. This book--part of an ongoing series on string players--gathers together a delightfully varied assortment of Eisler's articles and interviews spotlighting some of the greatest chamber music players alive today. Whether talking to the Emerson, Orion, Borodin, or Guarneri string quartets (to name just a few), the violin-trained Eisler is at heart a fellow musician discussing the craft. Don't expect the formality you'll find in many classical music interviews here: these are friendly "conversations." But conversation becomes an art, and one is reminded of the conversation rapport toward which all great chamber ensembles aspire. From the Manhattan String Quartet, we learn that the group has an affinity for performing "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" as an encore; from the Mendelssohn, we get a fascinating story about the derivation of their name (fulfilling a residency at the Hebrew Arts School, they chose "Mendelssohn" because it referred to both the composer and his grandfather, philosopher Moses Mendelssohn). It's equally interesting to note the Russian groups' differing takes on the effects that Soviet and post-Soviet governments have exercised on their music, for better or worse. String players will delight in the details--there's a listing of each instrument the quartets use to perform, right down to the make and type of strings--and the rest of us will be happy to know that our favorite performers are just like everyone else, with disagreements, quirks, and all. --Jason Verlinde ... Read more

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The BELWIN STRING BUILDER is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Eachmelody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm.

Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual. ... Read more

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Highly Recommended
I am an adult learner and had never even picked up a violin before my first lesson five months ago.By using this series from the beginning, it let me learn the basics very quickly and easily (with lots of practice).This series is great.I am now playing some basic classical music, celtic music, hymns, and soundtracks from movies.For beginners, it is an absolute must that you have a teacher. ... Read more

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Miniature score for this work. ... Read more

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Complete reproductions of 12 often-recorded works: Op. 55, Nos. 1-3 (including Razor); Op. 64, Nos. 1-6 (including The Lark; Hornpipe); Op. 71, Nos. 1-3. Reliable Eulenburg editions of mature, much-performed compositions written from 1789-93. Among the finest pieces by a great master at the top of his form.
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This series of workbooks for beginning and intermediate players is designed to save rehearsal time by keeping classroom explanation to a minimum.Published in separate books for each of the stringed instruments, the take-home assignments stress the names of notes, finger patterns, scales, key signatures, terms and symbols, and other information necessary to prepare the string player thoroughly for orchestra participation. ... Read more

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This is an excellent learning tool for both the beginner who has no experience reading music on the guitar, and the advanced student looking to improve their ledger line reading and general knowledge of each string of the guitar. Each exercise concentrates a students attention of one string at a time. This allows a familiarity to form between the written pitch and where it can be found on the guitar along with improving one's "feel" for jumping linearly across the guitar neck. ... Read more

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The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment. ... Read more

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Written especially for violin, viola, and cello, the arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. All parts have been carefully edited, with bowings and articulations, in keys well suited for the young string player. The included CD has both demonstration tracks featuring real instrument recordings and fully orchestrated play-along tracks. Includes several medleys and suites such as: Carol Medley
* Angels Medley
* Manger Medley
* Celebration Medley
* Folk Carol Suite as well as many individual titles. ... Read more

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CD doesn't work
I bought the Trumpet Book with CD but my CD is damaged so it doesn't work. ALso the songs are not very good ... Read more

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Nat Brandt is a veteran journalist who began his career with CBS News asasenior newswriter, then turned to print journalism. He was a reporter beforejoining The New York Times as an editor, working primarily on theNationalNews Desk. Subsequently, he was Managing Editor of American Heritagemagazineand Editor-in-Chief of Publishers Weekly. He is a past presidentof the nation'soldest journalists' organization, the Society of the Silurians.

A native of New York City, Brandt majored in history at the University ofRochester and was a member of the school's history honor society, the MoreyClub. He has written many books dealing with Civil War history, includingThe Man Who Tried to Burn New York, which dealt with a Confederateplotto burn New York City in 1864. It won the Douglas Southall Freeman HistoryAward in 1987 and is available from iUniverse.com.

Brandt's other books include Mr. Tubbs' Civil War; Harlem at War: TheBlackExperience in WWII; The Town That Started the Civil War, which wasa best-sellingBook-of-the-Month Club and History Book Club selection; The Congressman WhoGot Away With Murder; Massacre in Shansi (alsoavailable from iUniverse.com),and When Oberlin Was King of the Gridiron:The HeismanYears.

Brandt has lectured on both the East and West Coasts on Civil War subjects,and at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., on both the Civil War andthe Harlem riot of World War II. He is currently the co-creator of the televisionseries "Crucible of the Millennium," which will be broadcast by PBS in thefall of 2001. ... Read more

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ceo
I was surprised by the books condition as it was perfect.The book was as good as new.I was extremely opleased and will continue to make similar purchases.Austin Hyde ... Read more

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In Pulling Strings, Kaiser explores the extraordinary career of Melville A. Clark (1883-1953), a musician, inventor, entrepreneur, community leader, and collector whose colorful story is largely unknown.

Beginning with an account of Clark s musical family, Kaiser chronicles the founding in 1859 of the Clark Music Company, of which Melville Clark became president in 1919. Originally just a tinkers shed, the business ultimately moved into a six-story building in the center of Syracuse. The music company celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2010. Clark also combined his talents as a gifted musician and astute entrepreneur to start the first Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.

Kaiser recounts the development of the Clark Irish harp, the first portable harp manufactured in the United States, that could easily play accidentals. There were other Clark inventions, such as the first nylon strings for instruments. In addition, Clark designed balloons that the British used in 1918 to drop more than 1,250,000 pamphlets over Germany. Clark s story unfolds in fascinating detail: a musical encounter with President Wilson, entertaining President F. D. Roosevelt, a visit to Buckingham Palace to present Princess Elizabeth with a music box, and the journey of a Clark Irish harp to Antarctica with Admiral Byrd.

Lavishly illustrated, Pulling Strings not only uncovers the life of a musical genius but also sheds light on a forgotten chapter in Syracuse history. ... Read more

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New York regional collections, in particular, will relish this survey!
College-level collections will relish this biographical exploration of the career of Melville A. Clark, musician, inventor and collector who has received relatively little in-depth attention. It starts with a survey of his musical family and chronicles the founding of the Clark Music company in 1919 and his many talents as a musician and entrepreneur. New York regional collections, in particular, will relish this survey!
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A monumental accomplishment from the age of Enlightenment, the string quartets of Joseph Haydn hold a central place not only in the composer's oeuvre, but also in our modern conception of form, style, and expression in the instrumental music of his day. Here, renowned music historians Floyd and Margaret Grave present a fresh perspective on a comprehensive survey of the works. This thorough and unique analysis offers new insights into the creation of the quartets, the wealth of musical customs and conventions on which they draw, the scope of their innovations, and their significance as reflections of Haydn's artistic personality. Each set of quartets is characterized in terms of its particular mix of structural conventions and novelties, stylistic allusions, and its special points of connection with other opus groups in the series. Throughout the book, the authors draw attention to the boundless supply of compositional strategies by which Haydn appears to be continually rethinking, reevaluating, and refining the quartet's potentials. They also lucidly describe Haydn's famous penchant for wit, humor, and compositional artifice, illuminating the unexpected connections he draws between seemingly unrelated ideas, his irony, and his lightning bolts of surprise and thwarted expectation. Approaching the quartets from a variety of vantage points, the authors correct many prevailing assumptions about convention, innovation, and developing compositional technique in the music of Haydn and his contemporaries.

Going beyond traditional modes of study, The String Quartets of Joseph Haydn blends historical analysis and factual information with critical appraisal in a way that will engage all Haydn enthusiasts. ... Read more

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Definitive Breitkopf & Härtel edition of the Quintet in C Major for 2 Violins, Viola and 2 Violoncellos; the 15 Quartets for 2 Violins, Viola and Violoncello; and two Trios for Violin, Viola and Violoncello. Music edited by Eusebius Mandyczewski and Joseph Hellmesberger.
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Indispensible for any chamber music lover
All of Schubert's great chamber works are here except for the Trout Quintet. Of particular note are the Cello Quintet, the "Death and the Maiden" quartet and the "Rosamunde" a minor quartet. As with all of Dover's scores, a great price. At Amazon it's a better price even than buying it at the local music store with a teacher discount. ... Read more