The care and understanding of an instrument are critical to its sound. This thorough book is therefore aimed at both the interested musician and those embarking on instrument repair as a full-time career. Organized into six parts, it guides the reader from initial diagnostic techniques all the way through to specialist repair instruction. It is packed with over 700 colour illustrations, step-by-step guidance and general advice. It covers clarinets, flutes, saxophones, oboes and bassoons. Written by a leading woodwind technician and teacher, it should be an essential companion in every workshop and be a handy reference for all musicians who want the best from their instruments.

Let these 20 easy and modern piano pieces from the genres of romantic pop and neoclassicism take you into a wintry dream world. Imaginative titles such as "Winter Dreams", "Magic of the Snowflakes", "Romantic Sleigh Ride", "Frozen Lake", "The Snow Angel" stimulate your imagination and invite you to dream and relax. Winter Dreams is an ideal, varied, and fascinating supplementary material for every advanced beginner. The pieces are easy to learn and are ideally suited for lessons, leisure time and first auditions.

Em Violão e Identidade Nacional, Marcia Taborda resgata a trajetória do instrumento em terras brasileiras a partir do início do século XIX até os anos de 1930. A pesquisadora mostra como gêneros musi

In Violins and Violin Makers by Joseph Pearce, readers are immersed into the fascinating world of violin craftsmanship and the history behind the iconic instrument. Pearces detailed descriptions of the intricate process of making a violin are presented in a lyrical and engaging style, drawing readers into the artistry and precision required to create such a delicate yet powerful instrument. The book also delves into the historical context of violin making, exploring the evolution of techniques and the influence of famous violin makers throughout the centuries. Pearces meticulous research and passion for the subject shine through in every page, making this book a must-read for any music enthusiast or lover of fine craftsmanship. Violins and Violin Makers is a masterfully written tribute to the art of violin making, combining historical insight with a deep appreciation for the skill and dedication of those who craft these beautiful instruments.

The fourth volume of the Violinissimo series features the most important studies for the early years of violin lessons. Violin Studies contains selections from the standard works by Kayser, Dont, Wohlfahrt, Kreutzer and many others. This anthology is ideal for use in music lessons or for violinists who wish to develop their technique.

"Que noite mais funda Kalunga, no porão de um navio negreiro / Que viagem mais longa Candonga ouvindo o batuque das ondas / Compasso de um coração de pássaro no fundo do cativeiro / É o samba do

O violão é, sem dúvida, um dos instrumentos musicais mais populares na cultura brasileira. Por isso, não é raro que o primeiro contato com esse objeto seja em ambientes informais, entre familiares e

Además de coliderar el grupo The Pinker Tones y la popular serie de libros infantiles "Rolf & Flor", Salva Rey, también conocido como Mister Furia, es un entusiasta del ukelele, que enseña a toca

Sumérgete en la majestuosidad de la música sacra con "Tuba Angélica", una colección de 46 trozos célebres para órgano o armonio, recopilados por el Pbro. Adolfo Anastasio. Este libro presenta una seleccion cuidadosamente curada de preludios, ofertorios, elevaciones y comuniones, perfectos para enriquecer tus funciones religiosas o para tu propia practica espiritual. Con obras de destacados compositores como Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Haendel y muchos mas, esta coleccion ofrece una amplia variedad de estilos y expresiones musicales. Ya sea que busques piezas solemnes y contemplativas o melodias vibrantes y emocionantes, "Tuba Angelica" tiene algo para todos los gustos. Con 88 paginas llenas de partituras, este libro es una invaluable adicion a la biblioteca de cualquier organista o amante de la musica sacra. ¡Obten tu copia digital hoy mismo y eleva tu experiencia musical a nuevas alturas con estos trozos celebres para organo!46 trozos celebres para organo o armonio recopilados por el Pbro. Adolfo AnastasioContenido: Preludios o finales de funciones religiosas, Ofertorios, Elevaciones, Comuniones.Obras de Bach, Beethoven, Boellmann, Chopin, Grieg, Guilmant, Haendel, Mendelssohn, Wagner, Franck, Schicht, Schubert, Schumann.

This volume is the result of 20 years of teaching experience and is aimed at both beginners and advanced trombonists. Klaus Bruschke provides a wealth of material for daily practising as well as various exercises on the following themes: Breathing - buzzing - tonguing - coordination and velocity - intervals - thirds - arpeggios - dotted notes - chromaticism - legato - dynamics - intonation.

The pieces in the present volume are taken for the most part from Mozarts so-called London Sketch Book, written on his English tour in the year 1764, at the age of eight. There are also several earlier pieces which the young Mozart wrote in Salzburg in 1762. The original text has been retained; obvious errors in notation have been corrected.

"The Seasons" are among the most widely used piano works of Tchaikovsky, as they are equally suitable for advanced piano students and enthusiasts. Revised new edition in the series "Piano Classics" with a preface by Thomas Kohlhase and notes on performance by Lev Vinocour.

The full eBook version of The Piano in Black and White by Mark Tanner. In fixed-layout format, with downloadable audio.The Piano in Black and White is for everyone with an unrequited love for the piano. It will entice complete beginners to climb a few important rungs up the ladder, coax the fainthearted to become fully fledged players and welcome back those whose previous pianistic experience did not take them far enough.Packed with inspirational advice, this book demystifies the process of learning the piano through easy-to-follow photographs, play along online audio and unique techniques such as Finger Pilates and The Ten-by-five Practice Method. By the end of the book you will be able to play 12 beautiful pieces - making this an unmissable book for all would-be pianists!

Tchaikovskys Nutcracker is a ballet which because of its fairytale setting and well-known music is a particular favourite, especially with children.Hans-Gunter Heumann has arranged the most beautiful tunes from the ballet in easy settings for piano, a synopsis and colour illustrations further add to the charm of this edition.

A prime example of programme music Smetanas tone poem The Moldau is a tribute to his native Bohemia and a description of the course of the river from its source to its confluence with the river Elbe. With explanatory texts and fully coloured illustrations, the edition is aimed at young and adult pianists. The easily playable arrangements and original pieces provide an ideal introduction to this work.

Smetanas Vlatava can be regarded as a prime example of programme music. The composition is a hymn to Smetanas home country of Bohemia, describing the course of the river Vltava from the source to its junction with the river Elbe.The work describes the course of the river Vltava starting from the two small sources of the warm Vltava and the cold Vltava until the two streams merge. The course of the Vltava is through forests and meadows and further through the landscape where many merry celebrations are being held; a dance of the water nymphs in the moonlight, castles, magnificent houses and ruins proudly appearing on nearby rocks; the Vltava forming eddies in the rapids of St. Johann, flowing as a large river toward Prague until the fortress of Vysehrad appear, and eventually disappearing in the distance to flow majestically into the river Elbe. (B. Smetana)

Mozarts best-known opera - now available in the popular series Get to Know Classical Masterpieces. With explanations about the composer, the opera, persons and contents of the story. Easily playable piano settings of selected arias and choruses enable the music lover to become better acquainted with the work. Also suited for music lessons at schools and music schools.

In John Meade Falkners The Lost Stradivarius, readers are immersed in a haunting tale of the supernatural intertwined with musical obsession. Written in the gothic fiction genre, Falkners work combines elements of mystery and the occult with a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of atmosphere. Set in the late 19th century England, the novel follows a young musician who becomes enchanted by a cursed Stradivarius violin, leading to a series of chilling events that blur the lines between reality and hallucination. Falkners lyrical prose and intricate plotting create a sense of unease that lingers long after the final page is turned. As a prominent figure in the English literary scene, Falkners exploration of the darker side of human nature and the allure of forbidden knowledge adds depth to the narrative, making The Lost Stradivarius a compelling and thought-provoking read for fans of gothic literature and supernatural fiction. Recommended for those who enjoy atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth in their reading experience.

The title of this collection of essays refers to a tailors mannequin that Alfred Brendel spotted in a shop window in Arezzo, a small Tuscan town. Who is this strange lady? What is she looking at? And why is she carrying an egg on her head? The mannequin now graces a room in the attic of Brendels house in Hampstead. Her features convey great artistic seriousness in combination with absurd comedy: the epitome of his own musical and literary preferences. And so, in his delightful new collection, great masters of nonsense meet great masters of music.

In this volume, the folk musician Patrick Steinbach has compiled the most beautiful Irish tunes and, in addition, provides much information on the performance as well as on the style and the cultural