String instruments

Since the nineteenth century, the distinct tones of kika kila, the Hawaiian steel guitar, have defined the island sound.

Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast!

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

Another entry in the Fretmaster series, this book teaches you both the history and technique of slide guitar's masters, such as Brian Jones, Lowell George, Bonnie Raitt, and Robert Johnson.

The massive and complex process of change in East Asia over recent decades has brought about a transformation in the nature of law and legal institutions in the region.

THE PERFECT BOOK FOR FESTIVAL-GOERSWellies?

Many books have been written about how to build cigar box guitars and other unique hand-made instruments.

Leo Fender's company changed the course of popular music in 1954 when they introduced the Stratocaster.

The latest addition to Tony Bacon's acclaimed series of guitar books, 60 Years of Fender gives a year-by-year history of the most successful electric guitar maker.

*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*'Utterly enthralling - a beautifully-written voyage of discovery that takes us deep into the heart of music-making' Deborah MoggachFrom the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated.

Ganz gleich was Sie als Gitarrist spielen wollen, Akkorde sollten Sie auf jeden Fall beherrschen: Ob Sie mit einer Band auftreten, auf Familienfesten und am Lagerfeuer Gesang begleiten, einfach nur gerne für sich selbst spielen oder auch eigene Songs komponieren.

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

Achieving Musical Success in the String Classroom describes a fully pragmatic pedagogical approach toward developing complete musicianship in beginning through advanced level string players by incorporating the ideas of Mimi Zweig, Paul Rolland, and Shinichi Suzuki.

The story of Epiphone, one of the oldest and most famous guitar companies, is told by former staff historian Walter Carter.

Color and B&W photos throughout

Make your music come alive with this indispensable guitar guide There's no denying that guitar players have cachet.

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

Written by a composer and a musician, The Contemporary Violin offers a unique menu of avant-garde musical possibilities that both performers and composers will enjoy exploring.

Notation in Johannes Brahms's sonata scores tells violinists and pianists far more than merely what pitches to play and how long to play them--if read carefully, these scores reveal an immense amount of expression, both of musical and human essences.

The Fiddle Handbook is a treasure trove of information spanning the whole range of fiddle playing.

The steelband and its effects on poverty,stigma and violence in a community.

The viola da gamba was a central instrument in European music from the late 15th century well into the late 18th.

Written for the cellist looking for an approach that demystifies cello playing, Cello, Bow and You is an innovative text in the field of string pedagogy written by a 40+ year veteran of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and certified teacher of the Alexander Technique.

The Guitar in America offers a history of the instrument from America's late Victorian period to the Jazz Age.

This volume reflects the huge upsurge of interest in the Near East and early Islam currently taking place among historians of late antiquity.

Learning to play the guitar has never been easier!

Achieving Musical Success in the String Classroom describes a fully pragmatic pedagogical approach toward developing complete musicianship in beginning through advanced level string players by incorporating the ideas of Mimi Zweig, Paul Rolland, and Shinichi Suzuki.

With knuckle-busting lessons covering surefire techniques, Shred!

Der neue Lehrplan Kontrabass vermittelt alle wesentlichen Aspekte eines zeitgemäßen Unterrichts und bildet eine unverzichtbare Arbeits- und Orientierungshilfe.

Roger Waters, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Stevens, Jeff Stinco, Patrick Norman et Michel Cusson jouent de ses guitares…

Robert Godin, le plus important fabricant de guitares en Amérique du Nord, est un trésor caché du Québec Inc.

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Cerphes Up is an incisive musical memoir by Cerphe Colwell, a renowned rock radio broadcaster for more than forty-five years in Washington, DC.

How to Play Blues Guitar gives you vital instruction in blues basics from top guitar teachers and reveals the screts of blues greats, often in their own words.

Backbeat's successful Handbook format applied to the world's most popular instrument.

The Cambridge Companion to the Violin offers students, performers and scholars a fascinating and composite survey of the history and repertory of the instrument from its origins to the present day.

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

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

Learn the secrets to achieving your ultimate sound Whether amateur or pro, guitarists live for the ultimate sound.

Every object around us contains the history of all the people and places that brought it here.

Affordable, versatile, portable, and popular once again, the ukulele is an ideal instrument for lifelong music making that can also be an engaging component of school music programs.

Essays by leading Mozart scholars explore the composer''s popular works, biography and reception, appealing to scholars and Mozart-lovers alike.

In this lively collection of interviews, storied music writer Jas Obrecht presents a celebration of the world's most popular instrument as seen through the words, lives, and artistry of some of its most beloved players.

You want to write songs, and you want to write them on guitar.

The fun and easy way to learn to play the mandolin The newest addition to the highly successful Dummies instrument-instruction line, Mandolin For Dummies gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction on learning to play the mandolin.

This book includes biographical information on Carlos Prieto, his contributions to music, as well as a detailed catalog of 72 pieces commissioned and/or dedicated to him.

This research guide is an annotated bibliography of sources dealing with the string quartet.

`In all areas of human endeavour, time and again an individual appears who, due to a multitude of personal attributes, elevates his or her field to a hitherto unknown height.

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.