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The Op. 50 string quartets contain some of the purest writing Haydn ever accomplished. In this first full account of the six quartets, Dean Sutcliffe evaluates the Op. 50 in relation to Haydn's more frequently performed quartets and considers their relevance to Haydn's wider output. Each quartet is discussed in detail. The background to these works includes a brief history of the string quartet and an assessment of Haydn's earlier works in this genre and of his role at Esterhaza. The description of the composition and publication of the Op. 50 quartets is based on the evidence of Haydn's surviving letters and the recently discovered autograph copies of nos. 3 to 6--a discovery that is vividly documented here for the first time. ... Read more

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This book presents hard-core exercises for learning how to read music and pitch locations for every note on the guitar.Exercises for each string are presented in all keys. Free audio files are available online. ... Read more

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Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra.The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction.The solos assist in a progressive technical development from ""twinkle, twinkle"" in Book 1 to music by Vivaldi in Book 5.[BOOK 5 IS POP] ... Read more

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Fascinating introductory text explores scientific, aesthetic aspects of musical sounds. Noted educator, physicist and flutist covers simple and complex vibrating systems, ear’s reception of sound, sound-making capacities of the piano, violin, trumpet, bugle, trombone, oboe, clarinet, flute, saxophone, many other instruments. Also, how to build a working trumpet, flute and clarinet. 76 illustrations. Bibliography.
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An excellent learning tool for both the beginner who has no experience reading music on the bass guitar, and the advanced student looking to improve their ledger line reading and general knowledge of each string of the bass. 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 bass along with improving one's "feel" for jumping linearly across the fretboard.

Owners of Muse-eek books also get free access to our "member's area".This on-line resource contains thousands of videos, MP3, midifiles and other information to help a student learn.These files cover useful information for the most basic beginner in music to the highly advanced professional.Look in the customer images at the top of this page to see general listings of some of the subjects covered in this extensive and continually growing archive. ... Read more

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Vintage Guitars: The Instruments, the Players, and the Music is the first pictorial reference work to offer guitar enthusiasts, players and collectors an opportunity to explore the eventful, endless give-and-take between musicians and instrument makers that has produced America's popular music and its quintessential instrument. Generously illustrated with more than 150 photos of players, instruments, catalog pages and other memorabilia, this book features everything from the elegant American guitars of the 19th century to the evolving dreadnought, jumbo, 12-string, archtop resophonic and more - original instruments as well as contemporary incarnations and reissues. It spotlights the guitars of Leadbelly, Jimmie Rodgers, the Everly Brothers, Tony Rice, Emmylou Harris, Ben Harper and others. The collector's edition features the book in a classy, hard-back slip case. ... Read more

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So good I bought it twice
One of my all time favorite Acoustic books. I got this one for a friend that has thumbed mine to death. ... Read more

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An excellent method for string classroom instruction, the Etling String Class Method provides teachers with a flexible format that can be customized to suit a class of any size or ability. Daily drills, solos, intonation, bow stroke, counting, rhythm and hand position are emphasized and can be taught before, after, or along with note reading. ... Read more

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First Program for Strings (for string orchestra) may be started when the class reaches Page 12 in Volume I of the String Builder. It may, however, be used in conjunction with any standard string class method, as this book is a complete unit in itself and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. Published for score, piano accompaniment, 1st violin, 2nd violin, 3rd violin (viola T.C.), viola, cello, bass. ... Read more

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You've learned the ABCs of playing the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Now it's time to explore the rest of the alphabet, expand your horizons, and express your musicality. In 22 chapters by the master teachers at Teen Strings and Strings magazines, this book will help you strengthen your basic skills, establish good practic habits, and master specific techniques and styles. Discover ways to express yourself and how to trust your instincts - and apply all this knowledge to your enjoyment of the music you love. ... Read more

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Cellists Who Teach Children: Read This Book
With more than 30 years experience teaching children and teaching those who want to become teachers of children, Phyllis Young has collected an impressive compendium of teaching stragegies that are practical and at the same time grounded in sound pedagogic theory. Broken into hundreds of "games" that help children (and adults for that matter) visualize what a teacher is asking for, all of the collection represents diamonds of knowledge that teachers often struggle with. For the person new to teaching or the veteran who is looking for a fresh approach, this book is a treasure trove.

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Modern composers as diverse as Béla Bartók, Maurice Ravel, Benjamin Britten, and John Cage have confided some of their most personal and intense thoughts to the medium of the string quartet. The resulting repertoire has won the allegiance of string players-and of listeners in the concert hall and at home. Yet, until now, no book has addressed the language of these remarkable works, their interactions with the masterpieces of Beethoven and others, and their new approaches to musical expression. Intimate Voices, organized in rough chronological order, offers the observations and intuitions of twenty leading authorities on quartets by twenty-one composers from eleven countries. Its two volumes-available separately or together-comprise an indispensable guide to amateur and professional chamber musicians, scholars, students, and anyone seeking a deeper acquaintance with the great achievements of twentieth-century music. ... Read more

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Alfred and Highland/Etling are taking a brand-new approach to string instruction that promises to grab and hold every student's attention—String Explorer! Join the adventures of Arco Dakota and Rosalyn Le Bow as they guide your students along the path to successful string playing with the most exciting, yet systematic and logically sequenced instruction of its kind. ... Read more

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The basic manual for banjo players, with melody line, lyrics and banjo accompaniment and solos notated in standard form and tablature. ... Read more

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A voice from the past
I was 17 years old when I came under the spell of an American protest, folk singer called Pete Seeger. I bought a copy of "How to play the 5 String Banjo". Somewhere down the years I mislaid both my banjo and the book. Hearing of Pete's 90th Birthday Party in Madison Square Garden, NYC, I wanted to recapture the influence that made my guitar style what it is. The book is a piece of history, recapturing memories of a music that has survived the test of time.

Play a Pete Seeger song and even a rabid right winger will sing along and identify with this national treasure, conveniently setting aside his politics and life spent standing up for the underdog and the down trodden. This book is an instruction manual, but also a piece of history. It is now a treasured possession in my household.

Best by far
This book will not teach you any thing if you don't practice with it. If you are willing to put in the time, this book will make you a skilled Banjo player with many different styles in your repertoire.Excellent for a beginner. Pete Seegar is an American treasure and some where I read that he said this book helped him pay the electric bill. This is the same as the older REd covered version with a few added stories.You won't be disappointed.

Pete Seeger is SOOO Bomb!
I like this book because its more about Folk Banjo styles instead of Bluegrass.Don't get me wrong, Bluegrass is great, but if you are interested in sitting on a porch strummin on a Banjo I think you will find this book very helpful.

Not the Key
I agree with other reviewers that this book has historical merit and is interesting to have on your shelf.But inside the cover Pete Seeger says himself that the one useful revision of this book would be to rewrite it for G tuning. Why did he or a colleague NOT do so?When buying this book over the internet it is not apparent that the whole book is written in C tuning.Hence the book as an instruction manual on how to play the 5 string banjo was pretty useless for me.I would rather have spent my $$s elsewhere.

Carole M

Something Nice To Own
This edition, with its facsimile handwritten notes inside the covers, has that something extra over and above the books value as a banjo tutorial.

It's nice to have it there on the shelf and the enjoy looking at from time to time, and there's also a feeling of carrying on something traditional for future generations.

Music is a wonderful social thing; something we can share with family and friends, and today's electronic generation have maybe lost that. Books like this encourage us to start over. Even if you're not going to take up the banjo in the end you can at least learn the songs and pass them on.

I'd encourage you to buy this book as an investment for future generations if for no other reason.
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Written by Tony Trischka, one of the leading authorities in banjo education, The Complete 5-String Bluegrass Banjo Player sets the standard for bluegrass banjo instruction from beginning to advanced. From holding the banjo and reading tablature to melodic banjo style and standard bluegrass repertoire, this book is the definitive guide to learning authentic bluegrass technique. The audio CD includes demonstration tracks of the music examples, techniques, and songs. The Complete 5-String Bluegrass Banjo Player features include: all bluegrass techniques; scale patterns; chords illustrated with photographs and diagrams; new and clear engravings; composition and arranging; improvisation techniques; the most influential banjo players' styles; and more! ... Read more

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Best Banjo Book
I am taking group banjo lessons and was told to buy this book.Unfortunately I have not been able to attend all the sessions.The book is so explanatory that I can keep up by practicing at home.I am not saying that it isn't better to have a real person help also, but this book is about as close as it can come to learning the banjo on your own.

All you need to know to play great banjo
I have personally taken lessons from Mr. Trischka.His knowledge of the 5-string is remarkable, and his skill is highly refined.He is versatile in many styles and his 2007 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year award is a testimony to his career.

Somehow, Tony managed to pack the essence of his understanding of the banjo into this book!If you want to be a "complete" player, someone who plays great AND understands what they are doing, not just replicating something you were shown, this book will get you there.

Complete 5-string Banjo Player
1) As one would expect from Tony Trischka, the tabs are accurate.

2) The lesson progression is logical, but also permits an experienced player to dip into specific topics and expand skill sets.

3) The tabs themselves are VERY clear and readable, one of the best printed examples of tabulature I've come across.

4) The physical binding and paper quality is very good. The publisher did not stint on putting out a quality product that will last, even with regular handling. ... Read more