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The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing * all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. The flute and piccolo book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing flutes and piccolos, choosing headjoints, playing tips, maintenance and more."Highly recommended for flute players of all levels." (Matthew Bright, Flutewise) ... Read more

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This is a fundamental course for individual or like instrument class instruction.Features:*Clear, open, easily read music notation*Simple accurate, common sense fingering charts included*Positive, readily comprehended approach to each fundamental problem*Material presented progressively & logically with ample technical foundation*Solos, duets, & ensembles included ... Read more

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Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful. Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day. To the people of the lodging-house the two were nearly as complete a mystery as to the people of the orchestra.
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· suitable for the beginner through to Grade 2

· first steps on the mouthpiece and simple rhythm games

· carefully progressive with a wealth of attractive practice material

· clear guidance on good posture and fingering

· practical steps to composing and improvising

· scales and arpeggios; concert pieces and studies

· CD with performances and minus-one tracks ... Read more

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G. Schirmer is proud to present this set of three new works by world-renowned flutist Louis Moyse. Written in homage to (respectively) a Japanese friend, a Norwegian friend and a famous composer of piano exercises, these pieces offer delightful contrasts in rhythm and color. Ideal for recitals at the intermediate to professional level. ... Read more

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This set of 10 Easter favorites is an admirable addition to the current literature celebrating Christ's resurrection. The high-quality CD recording can be used in performance if you like, and there is also a Piano Accompaniment book available. The pieces have been carefully chosen and arranged to be perfect for your Easter celebration, from the sunrise service throughout the joyous day. You'll use this year after year! Includes: At the Cross * Christ Arose * Christ the Lord Is Risen Today * Come Thou Almighty King * Come, Ye Faithful * Crown Him with Many Crowns * Golden Harps Are Sounding * Passion Chorale * Thine Is the Glory * Were You There? ... Read more

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Chapters: Pan Flute, Tambourine, Mandolin, Hurdy Gurdy, Bandura, Cimbalom, Ukrainian Folk Music, Kobza, Tsymbaly, Gadulka, Gusli, Bandurist, Kharkiv-Style Bandura, Torban, Bayan, Kobzar, Starosvitska Bandura, Volynka, Trembita, Lira, Sopilka, Buhay, Basolia, Dentsivka, Floyara, Floyarka, Zubivka, Kuvytsi, Surma-Horn, Torokhkatalo, Frilka, Zatula, Taraban, Okaryna, Kozobas, Telenka, Derkach, Bubon, Pivtoradentsivka, Truba, Rih, Dvodentsivka, Resheto, Kosa Dudka, Batih, Briazkalnytsia, Lytavry, Pidkova, Rapach, Kiev-Style Bandura, Bukhalo. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 197. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: String instrument A mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family (plucked, or strummed). It descends from the mandore, a soprano member of the lute family. The mandolin soundboard (the top) comes in many shapesbut generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections. A mandolin may have f-holes, or a single round or oval sound hole. A round or oval sound hole may be bordered with decorative rosettes or purfling, but usually doesn't feature an intricately carved grille like a Baroque era mandolin. Early mandolins had six double courses of gut strings, tuned similarly to lutes, and plucked with the fingertips. Modern mandolinswhich originated in Naples, Italy in the 3rd quarter of the 18th centurycommonly have four double courses (four pairs) of metal strings, which are plucked with a plectrum. Many variants of the mandolin have existed. These include Milanese, Lombard, Brescian and other 6-course types, as well as four-string (one string per course), twelve-string (three strings per course), and sixteen-string (four strings per course). F-5-style mandolin (f-holes) A-5-style mandolin (f-holes) Example of an A-4-style mandolin (oval hole)A mandolin...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=18888 ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes ? whistle-like instruments which include the tin whistle and ocarina. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a wooden plug, known as a block or fipple.It is distinguished from other members of the family by having holes for seven fingers (the lower one or two often doubled to facilitate the production of semitones) and one for the thumb of the uppermost hand. The bore of the recorder is tapered slightly, being widest at the mouthpiece end and nand narrowest at the top on Baroque recorders, or flared almost like a trumpet at the bottom on Renaissance instruments. ... Read more