String instruments

Behind the scenes in the life of a musician an exuberant, entertaining memoir from jazz guitarist, singer, and raconteur John Pizzarelli John Pizzarelli, the son of jazz guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli, is a connoisseur of American song who grew up among the legends of jazz.

Everything beginners need to know to start playing guitar Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions?

Everything beginners need to know to start playing guitar Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions?

Face it, being a rock guitarist is just about the coolest thing you can be next to a secret agent with a black belt in karate.

Covers every aspect of the harpsichord and its music, including composers, genres, national styles, tuning, and the art of harpsichord building.

Covers every aspect of the harpsichord and its music, including composers, genres, national styles, tuning, and the art of harpsichord building.

The guitar is the most played instrument in the West.

The first detailed contextual study of Beethoven''s middle-period quartets, encompassing reception history, early performance practices, aesthetic contexts and theatrical impetus.

The first detailed contextual study of Beethoven''s middle-period quartets, encompassing reception history, early performance practices, aesthetic contexts and theatrical impetus.

Originally published in 2003, Edvard Grieg and his Songs examines the lifetime of Edvard Grieg.

Originally published in 2003, Edvard Grieg and his Songs examines the lifetime of Edvard Grieg.

Joaquin Rodrigo, Spain's leading composer of the second half of the twentieth century, was also a writer of considerable distinction.

Joaquin Rodrigo, Spain's leading composer of the second half of the twentieth century, was also a writer of considerable distinction.

String Methods for Beginners is designed for students to receive the essential playing and teaching skills on all orchestral string instruments.

String Methods for Beginners is designed for students to receive the essential playing and teaching skills on all orchestral string instruments.

Mike Buchanan is a Bedford-based author who interviewed eight well-known local guitarists, and wrote accounts of their colourful lives:- Finger Pickin Good Paul Bonas- Hollerin Bob Foley- Amazin Max Milligan- Blindin Dave King- Lightnin Hands Pete Rose - Mumblin Cliff Hanson - Thunderin Paul Carrington (star of the authors travelogue Two Men in a Car: a businessman, a chauffeur, and their holidays in France) - Laughin John Verity

In his brief career Jimi Hendrix transformed rock music, established himself as the greatest guitarist of all time, and left a rich legacy of original songs and dazzling recordings.

Gifted harpist Edna Phillips (1907-2003) joined the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1930, becoming not only that ensemble's first female member but also the first woman to hold a principal position in a major American orchestra.

This book traces the unique and remarkable life of Shony Alex Braun.

Have you ever wanted to set up and maintain the playability of your guitar by yourself?

The definitive biography of guitar icon and Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Frisell.

Will enrich readers'' understanding of the history of the string quartet, the music and its interpretation.

An invaluable guide to the available historical source material on playing the violin and viola.

Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions?

Learn everything ukulele from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites and, yes, even Hawaiian music!

Whether you're playing blues, rock, classical, or folk-all the chords you'll need are here Even Eric Clapton started with a few basic chords.

Learn to: Select the right classical guitar for you Develop correct hand position and posture Tune your guitar Play along with exercises and pieces on the audio CD The fun and easy way to start playing classical guitar!

Learn to: Select the right classical guitar for you Develop correct hand position and posture Tune your guitar Play along with exercises and pieces on the audio CD The fun and easy way to start playing classical guitar!

Descubre la energía y la pasión del Malambo argentino en una nueva y emocionante adaptación para cuarteto de cuerdas, realizada por el talentoso Guillo Espel!

This book provides the first scholarly history of the viola d'amore, a popular bowed string instrument of the Baroque era, with a unique tone produced by a set of metal sympathetic strings.

This book provides the first scholarly history of the viola d'amore, a popular bowed string instrument of the Baroque era, with a unique tone produced by a set of metal sympathetic strings.

This book assesses the influence and reception of many different forms of guitar playing upon the classical guitar and more specifically through the prism of John Williams.

This book assesses the influence and reception of many different forms of guitar playing upon the classical guitar and more specifically through the prism of John Williams.

Practicing Music by Design: Historic Virtuosi on Peak Performance explores pedagogical practices for achieving expert skill in performance.

Practicing Music by Design: Historic Virtuosi on Peak Performance explores pedagogical practices for achieving expert skill in performance.

Técnica superior de guitarra de Julio A.

'An incredible story of musical instruments, how they're made and what people make of them' - Keith Richards Everyone knows of the legendary quality and unbelievable price tag of a Stradivarius violin.

Examines Joseph Joachim's vital legacy through a range of philological, philosophical and critical approaches.

Uses the rare depictions of musical instruments and musical sources found on the Eglantine Table to understand the musical life of the Elizabethan age and its connection to aspects of culture now treated as separate disciplines ofhistorical study.

Beethoven's Cello is the ideal companion for cellists, pianists, musicologists and chamber-music devotees desiring a comprehensive understanding of this beloved repertoire.

Have you ever dreamed of playing lead guitar like John Lee Hooker, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Slash, and Eric Clapton?

In the 21st Century, the guitar, as both a material object and tool for artistic expression, continues to be reimagined and reinvented.

In the 21st Century, the guitar, as both a material object and tool for artistic expression, continues to be reimagined and reinvented.

This 40-Day devotional from Brian "e;Head"e; Welch, former lead guitarist of Korn and the New York Times bestselling author of Save Me From Myself, is an intimate tour through the Bible passages that have meant the most to him on his trying journey from substance abuse to salvation.

How does a simple piece of wood become a violin, the king of instruments?

The Russian school of violin playing produced many of the twentieth century's leading violinists - from the famed disciples of Leopold Auer such as Jascha Heifetz, Nathan Milstein, and Mischa Elman to masters of the Soviet years such as David Oistrakh and Leonid Kogan.