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Danse ce soir - Fiddle and Accordion Music of Quebec

Danse ce soir - Musique pour violon et accordion du Quebec

by Laurie Hart, Greg Sandell ...

Danse ce soir! Fiddle and Accordion Music of Quebec is a collection of 122 traditional and composed tunes by a wide variety of quebecois players and composers, the broadest and most informative collection of quebecois repertoire available to date. The text, in both French and English, gives extensive background information about the repertoire and history of instrumental dance music in Quebec, an ... Read more

$42.28 CAD

Danse ce soir! Fiddle and Accordion Music of Quebec is a collection of 122 traditional and composed tunes by a wide variety of quebecois players and composers, the broadest and most informative collection of quebecois repertoire available to date. The text, in both French and English, gives extensive background information about the repertoire and history of instrumental dance music in Quebec, an
... Read more
Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines - The Blues in 12 keys

by Steven Mooney ...

The Blues in 12 keys is a complete guide outlining the devices used by professional jazz bass players to construct walking bass lines.Part 1 by demonstrates the various techniques used to provide forward motion into bass lines, while providing a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation. The exercises are designed to give the Upright bassist and electric bassist strong jazz bass lines. As an added ... Read more

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The Blues in 12 keys is a complete guide outlining the devices used by professional jazz bass players to construct walking bass lines.Part 1 by demonstrates the various techniques used to provide forward motion into bass lines, while providing a strong harmonic and rhythmic foundation. The exercises are designed to give the Upright bassist and electric bassist strong jazz bass lines. As an added
... Read more
Learn to Play Irish Fiddle

by Philip John Berthoud ...

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and audio set that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional fiddle music of Ireland, going right from the basics of how to hold and make the first sounds on the instrument - through specially composed, manageable tunes in the Irish style - right up to playing traditional reels, jigs and other dance tunes from the traditional repertoire (the ... Read more

$28.18 CAD

Learn to Play Irish Fiddle is a book and audio set that introduces the absolute beginner to the great traditional fiddle music of Ireland, going right from the basics of how to hold and make the first sounds on the instrument - through specially composed, manageable tunes in the Irish style - right up to playing traditional reels, jigs and other dance tunes from the traditional repertoire (the
... Read more
My Violin Story

Violin Vibrato Series, #1

by Kevin W Jameson ...

Series Book 1 - Violin Vibrato Series
Looking for a good violin story with some vibrato tips?This true story has it all. Romance**,** old violins, life changing music**,** tears, and more tears. A talented little girl, an amazing coincidence one Saturday afternoon, renewal, and a new teaching method for beautiful vibratos.You will remember this story forever.In My Violin Story, read sto... ... Read more

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Looking for a good violin story with some vibrato tips?This true story has it all. Romance**,** old violins, life changing music**,** tears, and more tears. A talented little girl, an amazing coincidence one Saturday afternoon, renewal, and a new teaching method for beautiful vibratos.You will remember this story forever.In My Violin Story, read sto...
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The Violin

Enriched edition. Some Account of That Leading Instrument and Its Most Eminent Professors, from Its Earliest Date to the Present Time; with Hints to Amateurs, Anecdotes, etc

by George Dubourg, Trevor Bainbridge ...

In "The Violin," George Dubourg masterfully intertwines the intricate history of the violin with a deeply personal narrative that reflects on the instrument's emotional resonance in the lives of musicians. With a unique literary style that seamlessly blends scholarly insight and poetic reflection, Dubourg delves into the technical evolution of the violin, examining its craftsmanship, cultural ... Read more

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In "The Violin," George Dubourg masterfully intertwines the intricate history of the violin with a deeply personal narrative that reflects on the instrument's emotional resonance in the lives of musicians. With a unique literary style that seamlessly blends scholarly insight and poetic reflection, Dubourg delves into the technical evolution of the violin, examining its craftsmanship, cultural
... Read more
Sensible Scales Plus!

For Violin and Fiddle

by Julianna Waller ...

Each skill section in this excellent resource for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players is concise, easy to understand, and provides an effective, meaningful approach to learning one, two, and three-octave scales and more. Presentation of scales and arpeggios includes excellent fingerings and an emphasis on bowing and rhythmic variations. Beginners are supported with rote and music ... Read more

$32.41 CAD

Each skill section in this excellent resource for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players is concise, easy to understand, and provides an effective, meaningful approach to learning one, two, and three-octave scales and more. Presentation of scales and arpeggios includes excellent fingerings and an emphasis on bowing and rhythmic variations. Beginners are supported with rote and music
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Scottish Airs and Dances for Violin Solo or Duet

by Anne Witt ...

The twenty-five pieces in this collection date back to eighteenth and nineteenth century Scotland. Music was passed around among professional and amateur musicians, hand copied, and ended up in slightly different versions in many collections. The Airs were originally songs or for solo violin. The Dances - strathspeys, reels, jigs, a hornpipe, and the sword dance - were originally for fiddle or ... Read more

$18.31 CAD

The twenty-five pieces in this collection date back to eighteenth and nineteenth century Scotland. Music was passed around among professional and amateur musicians, hand copied, and ended up in slightly different versions in many collections. The Airs were originally songs or for solo violin. The Dances - strathspeys, reels, jigs, a hornpipe, and the sword dance - were originally for fiddle or
... Read more
Irish Music for Fiddle Made Easy

by Philip John Berthoud ...

An exciting collection of 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy fiddle. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation with bow directions. The collection contains airs, well-known songs, polkas, slip jigs, slides, double jigs, hornpipes, and reels, all of which are specially arranged by the author with the beginning/intermediate fiddle player in mind. Includes access to online ... Read more

$18.31 CAD

An exciting collection of 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy fiddle. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation with bow directions. The collection contains airs, well-known songs, polkas, slip jigs, slides, double jigs, hornpipes, and reels, all of which are specially arranged by the author with the beginning/intermediate fiddle player in mind. Includes access to online
... Read more
O'Carolan Tunes For Harp

by Mary Fitzgerald ...

The definitive edition of 24 tunes by renowned Baroque era Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan, carefully and exactingly transcribed, edited and fingered. Ornamentation is fully written out to facilitate playing Chord symbols have been added for improvising left-hand parts, or inventing an entire two-handed accompaniment as a friend plays the melody!.This material is great for pedal and lever harps or ... Read more

$18.31 CAD

The definitive edition of 24 tunes by renowned Baroque era Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan, carefully and exactingly transcribed, edited and fingered. Ornamentation is fully written out to facilitate playing Chord symbols have been added for improvising left-hand parts, or inventing an entire two-handed accompaniment as a friend plays the melody!.This material is great for pedal and lever harps or
... Read more
El libro de la Cumbia

Resonancias, transferencias y trasplantes de las cumbias latinoamericanas

by Juan Sebastián Ochoa, Federico Ochoa, Juan Diego Parra Valencia, Juan Diego Parra Valencia, Arturo Quispe Lázaro, Juan Mullo Sándoval, Juan Francisco Sans, Lorenzo Escamilla, Manuel Massone, Mario Celentano, Colectiva Tiesos pero Cumbiancheros0, José Juan Olveras1, Mariano De Filippis2 ...

La historia de la cumbia no se desarrolla de forma lineal. Aunque la "tradición" impide considerar fenómenos por fuera del relato secuencial, también trae consigo una preocupación por los discursos que la legitiman.La cumbia en Latinoamérica debe entenderse como un asunto virulento, de intercambios y pactos, más que como un lazo genitivo de filiación. Por ello, este libro busca conocer los ... Read more

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La historia de la cumbia no se desarrolla de forma lineal. Aunque la "tradición" impide considerar fenómenos por fuera del relato secuencial, también trae consigo una preocupación por los discursos que la legitiman.La cumbia en Latinoamérica debe entenderse como un asunto virulento, de intercambios y pactos, más que como un lazo genitivo de filiación. Por ello, este libro busca conocer los
... Read more
CELLO TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES FOR BEGINNERS

Unlock Your Musical Potential, Fundamental Skills, Exercises, Performance Tips, And Refine Your Playing With Proven Methods And Expert Insights

by MALCOLM DAXTON ...

ABOUT THIS BOOK"Cello Techniques and Practices for Beginners" is an indispensable manual that provides an exhaustive approach to mastering the fundamentals of cello playing, making it an invaluable resource for aspiring cellists. The book commences with an extensive preface, which serves to instruct readers on the critical procedure of choosing an appropriate cello, thereby establishing the ... Read more

$7.45 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

ABOUT THIS BOOK"Cello Techniques and Practices for Beginners" is an indispensable manual that provides an exhaustive approach to mastering the fundamentals of cello playing, making it an invaluable resource for aspiring cellists. The book commences with an extensive preface, which serves to instruct readers on the critical procedure of choosing an appropriate cello, thereby establishing the
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100 Christmas Carols and Hymns for Cello and Guitar

with Suggested Chordal Accompaniment

by Craig Duncan ...

Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists, and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event.This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for cello solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the cello. Where ... Read more

$32.41 CAD

Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists, and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event.This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for cello solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the cello. Where
... Read more
Ukulele Lessons for Kids - Book 1

How to Play Ukulele for Kids (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Illustrated by James Stewart ...

Series Book 1 - Progressive Young Beginner
Teach how to play ukulele for kids with our easy ukulele lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***Progressive Ukulele Method for Young Beginners - Book 1 contains all you need to know ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Teach how to play ukulele for kids with our easy ukulele lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***Progressive Ukulele Method for Young Beginners - Book 1 contains all you need to know
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Old-Time Favorites for Fiddle and Mandolin

by Dan Levenson ...

You asked for it, and you got it! More tunes to play at festivals and jams or just sittin' at home with a friend or two. 62 more tunes with basic and advanced standard notation lines, suggested chords, and mandolin tablature lines to get you going in the right direction and playing these old-time favorites. As in Old-Time Festival Tunes for Fiddle and Mandolin, some tunes are straightforward, ... Read more

$35.23 CAD

You asked for it, and you got it! More tunes to play at festivals and jams or just sittin' at home with a friend or two. 62 more tunes with basic and advanced standard notation lines, suggested chords, and mandolin tablature lines to get you going in the right direction and playing these old-time favorites. As in Old-Time Festival Tunes for Fiddle and Mandolin, some tunes are straightforward,
... Read more
The American Fiddle Method Volume 1

Beginning Tunes and Techniques

by Brian Wicklund ...

Series series American Fiddle
This comprehensive, illustrated beginner's method is built on many years of teaching experience, proven concepts, and techniques to develop proficient fiddlers. The guide fosters creativity through variations and improvisation of tunes, while covering essential music theory, chords, lyrics, and ensemble skills for backup and lead playing. Including access to listening and play-along online audio, ... Read more

$32.41 CAD

This comprehensive, illustrated beginner's method is built on many years of teaching experience, proven concepts, and techniques to develop proficient fiddlers. The guide fosters creativity through variations and improvisation of tunes, while covering essential music theory, chords, lyrics, and ensemble skills for backup and lead playing. Including access to listening and play-along online audio,
... Read more
Old-Time Festival Tunes For Fiddle & Mandolin

by Dan Levenson ...

This book with access to online audio is intended to be a tune repertoire book. It includes over 100 Old-Time festival favorites. Some are cliche, others unusual, some easy, some difficult. This mandolin book includes two lines of standard notation -- basic and advanced - as well as a mandolin tab line that can be interpreted for fiddle also. The basic version should be playable by those with ... Read more

$39.46 CAD

This book with access to online audio is intended to be a tune repertoire book. It includes over 100 Old-Time festival favorites. Some are cliche, others unusual, some easy, some difficult. This mandolin book includes two lines of standard notation -- basic and advanced - as well as a mandolin tab line that can be interpreted for fiddle also. The basic version should be playable by those with
... Read more
O'Neill's Music of Ireland

by Captain Francis O'Neill, James O'Neill ...

Known as “The Bible of Irish Music,” Mel Bay’s facsimile edition contains the original 1903 collection of 1,850 melodies consisting of airs, jigs, reels, hornpipes, long songs, and marches for fiddle or practically any other melody instrument. Each of the book’s 360+ pages presents 2 – 4 tunes in standard notation, together with stylistically appropriate ornamentation. Tune titles are given in ... Read more

$49.33 CAD

Known as “The Bible of Irish Music,” Mel Bay’s facsimile edition contains the original 1903 collection of 1,850 melodies consisting of airs, jigs, reels, hornpipes, long songs, and marches for fiddle or practically any other melody instrument. Each of the book’s 360+ pages presents 2 – 4 tunes in standard notation, together with stylistically appropriate ornamentation. Tune titles are given in
... Read more
Violins and Violin Makers

Enriched edition.

by Joseph Pearce, Liam Alcott ...

In "Violins and Violin Makers," Joseph Pearce offers a deep exploration of the artistry and craftsmanship inherent in the world of violins, illuminating both the historical significance and the intricate techniques involved in violin making. The book is penned in a rich, descriptive literary style that seamlessly weaves personal anecdotes with biographical sketches of notable makers, such as ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Violins and Violin Makers," Joseph Pearce offers a deep exploration of the artistry and craftsmanship inherent in the world of violins, illuminating both the historical significance and the intricate techniques involved in violin making. The book is penned in a rich, descriptive literary style that seamlessly weaves personal anecdotes with biographical sketches of notable makers, such as
... Read more
CLASSICAL GUITAR REPERTOIRE EXPLORATION FOR BEGINNERS

Beyond The Strings: Unlock The Secrets From Scratch With Essential Techniques, Interpretive Insights, And Timeless Repertoire Selections

by MALCOLM DAXTON ...

ABOUT THIS BOOK"Classical Guitar Repertoire Exploration" is an exceptionally valuable resource that provides a thorough examination of the varied landscape and extensive history of classical guitar music. This book begins with a reflective "Introduction," which establishes a strong groundwork for readers to grasp the importance of the classical guitar repertoire. The following chapter, "Historical ... Read more

$7.45 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

ABOUT THIS BOOK"Classical Guitar Repertoire Exploration" is an exceptionally valuable resource that provides a thorough examination of the varied landscape and extensive history of classical guitar music. This book begins with a reflective "Introduction," which establishes a strong groundwork for readers to grasp the importance of the classical guitar repertoire. The following chapter, "Historical
... Read more
Fun with the Folk Harp

by Roxana Goodwin ...

Want to get started playing the harp? This book will show you how. Written explanations and plenty of songs help you play right away. You're introduced to the symbols used in harp music, the basics of note reading, and fingering. There are new pieces, old pieces, silly pieces, and serious pieces for you to play. And there is a part showing you how to care for your harp and replace strings. Take ... Read more

$18.31 CAD

Want to get started playing the harp? This book will show you how. Written explanations and plenty of songs help you play right away. You're introduced to the symbols used in harp music, the basics of note reading, and fingering. There are new pieces, old pieces, silly pieces, and serious pieces for you to play. And there is a part showing you how to care for your harp and replace strings. Take
... Read more
75 Years on 4 Strings

The Life and Music of François Rabbath

by Hans Sturm ...

75 Years on 4 Strings is the authoritative biography of the legendary self-taught double bassist François Rabbath. The much-beloved artist-teacher sat for countless hours of interviews and shared candid stories from throughout his illustrious career, from his earliest memories of his childhood in 1930s Syria to his ninetieth-birthday virtual recital in Paris in 2021. Highlights, such as ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

75 Years on 4 Strings is the authoritative biography of the legendary self-taught double bassist François Rabbath. The much-beloved artist-teacher sat for countless hours of interviews and shared candid stories from throughout his illustrious career, from his earliest memories of his childhood in 1930s Syria to his ninetieth-birthday virtual recital in Paris in 2021. Highlights, such as
... Read more
10 Fiddle Tips

by Mike Spears ...

One of the challenges a fiddle player has, especially younger students, is how to practice. 10 Fiddle Tips addresses practicing, acquiring a teacher, scales and arpeggios, and playing with and for others. I've written this book for the violin or fiddle student to help in understanding how music shapes our lives, and indeed the world. In addition to the practical tips I've listed, it's important ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

One of the challenges a fiddle player has, especially younger students, is how to practice. 10 Fiddle Tips addresses practicing, acquiring a teacher, scales and arpeggios, and playing with and for others. I've written this book for the violin or fiddle student to help in understanding how music shapes our lives, and indeed the world. In addition to the practical tips I've listed, it's important
... Read more
Not by Love Alone

The Violin in Japan, 1850-2010

by Margaret Mehl ...

Suzuki Shin’ichi, the Tokyo String Quartet, Midori – How did Japanese violinists manage to revolutionize violin teaching, win international competitions, conquer Western concert stages, study at world-famous conservatoires and take up positions in leading orchestras and prestigious music faculties? What enabled the Japanese to master Western classical music within a few decades? What are the true ... Read more

$23.61 CAD

Suzuki Shin’ichi, the Tokyo String Quartet, Midori – How did Japanese violinists manage to revolutionize violin teaching, win international competitions, conquer Western concert stages, study at world-famous conservatoires and take up positions in leading orchestras and prestigious music faculties? What enabled the Japanese to master Western classical music within a few decades? What are the true
... Read more
flatpicking Ukulele - 30 Songs by Turlough O'Carolan

Tabs, Online-Videos & Sounds

by Reynhard Boegl ...

Songbook with 30 songs by Turlough O'Carolan - notated for flatpicking with the ukulele.Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) was an Irish composer and harpist. At the age of 18, he contracted smallpox and went blind. He then learned to play the harp and began composing. His works were influenced by both traditional Irish music and courtly European Baroque music. With over 200 known compositions, he is ... Read more

$12.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Songbook with 30 songs by Turlough O'Carolan - notated for flatpicking with the ukulele.Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) was an Irish composer and harpist. At the age of 18, he contracted smallpox and went blind. He then learned to play the harp and began composing. His works were influenced by both traditional Irish music and courtly European Baroque music. With over 200 known compositions, he is
... Read more

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