Violin Technique in Practice

Author: Mary Cohen
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571592023
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
The full eBook version of Violin Technique in Practice in fixed-layout format, with downloadable audio. Violin Technique in Practice is an innovative approach to violin technique by Mary Cohen, developed from her unique 'weightless balance' methodology. Concise exercises are structured into sets that cover all aspects of technique alongside the author's expert advice guiding you through like a personal trainer. This book will develop a relaxed, secure technique and increase confidence in every part of the instrument - without the need to spend hours practising. It has been written with the needs of advanced students, teachers and professional players in mind, although the early sets are also ideal for use with students at late-intermediate level.

Eta Cohen's Violin Method

Author: Eta Cohen
Publisher: Music Sales
ISBN: 9780853603832
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description

Superstart Violin

Author: Mary Cohen
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571524426
Category : Recorded accompaniments (Violin)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Superstart is a breakthrough for beginner violinists, full of exciting music and fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire and stimulate pupils and teachers. Mary Cohen is one of Britain's leading string teachers and this new edition is a distillation of her many years of teaching and research - a core method now in one book. Complete violin technique is introduced from the start, providing a solid foundation and taking the player up to early elementary level. Carefully structured, each unit covers a clear technical point through expertly written pieces, providing the student with a true musical experience at each tiny step. Mary takes an imaginative child-orientated approach throughout, encouraging interaction and the exploration of new sound worlds through a superb variety of music. The accompanying CD provides all the piano accompaniments, with unique cue entries to help beginners get started. For extra flexibility, most of the pieces in the violin, viola and cello book are compatible, making this a great resource for individual or group teaching.

Bags of Fun for Violin

Author: Mary Cohen
Publisher: Faber Edition: Bags of
ISBN: 9780571536009
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Bags of Fun for Violin is packed with imaginative pieces for absolute beginners: try chattering with skeletons, making a gate creak, admiring an octopus trampolining, and watching frogs doing high jump! Written by leading string pedagogue Mary Cohen, this book is gently progressive yet always entertaining, with plenty of material on the open strings and a gradual introduction of first and second fingers. Ideal for consolidation alongside any method, for sight-reading practice---or just for fun!

My Friend Flicka Book

Author: Mary O'hara
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060845953
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 355

Book Description
Through his intense devotion to the colt Flicka, a young boy, living on a Wyoming ranch, begins to learn about responsibility and gain a better understanding of his brusque father.

Technique Flies High!

Author: Mary Cohen
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571518272
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Technique Flies High! is an exciting book of new performance studies for the intermediate to advanced violinist. Using baroque, romantic, contemporary and folk styles, these studies are also ideal as unaccompanied concert repertoire. Practice and performance tips guide the student and outline the technical and musical goals. Techniques covered include: advanced position changing, fast passage work and string crossings, natural and artificial harmonics, slow bowing and playing many notes in one bow, working in unusual or changing time signatures, free improvisation within strict boundaries, double stopping, and rapid changes between arco and pizzicato.

Nifty Shifts for Violin

Author:
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571521876
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Ideal for the Early Intermediate (Grade 3-4) violinist, Mary Cohen's Nifty shifts! is specially designed to kick-start position changing. Featuring lots of well-known tunes and technical tips - including the use of a 'guide' finger, preparation strategies, melodic fragments to play in different keys and positions, and by ear - there are also handy technical exercises in the form of 'fingerobics' and 'glisserobics', helping the player to develop these new skills.

The Real Pop Book - Volume 2

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781540039880
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 464

Book Description
(Fake Book). Almost 200 additional pop mainstays of modern repertoire laid out in the favored Real Book style. Songs include: Africa * All About That Bass * Beast of Burden * Blackbird * Change the World * Crazy Little Thing Called Love * Dancing Queen * Despacito * Endless Love * Faith * Free Fallin' * Girls Just Want to Have Fun * Hello * Hit the Road Jack * I Wanna Dance with Somebody * I Will Survive * Jack and Diane * Last Kiss * Lean on Me * Man in the Mirror * Moves like Jagger * No Rain * Oye Como Va * Poker Face * Rehab * Royals * Stand by Me * Sweet Caroline * Take on Me * True Colors * Uptown Funk * What's Love Got to Do with It * With or Without You * You Are So Beautiful * You Can't Hurry Love * and more.

Violin Star 2, Student's Book, with CD

Author: Edward Huws Jones
Publisher: Violin Star (ABRSM)
ISBN: 9781860969003
Category : Recorded accompaniments (Violin)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Violin Star is a three-book series offering beginner violinists refreshing and inspirational pieces to build confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is tailored to develop specific techniques through a range of musical styles. This Student's book contains solo violin parts, along with colourful illustrations, activities and playalong CD.

The really easy clarinet book

Author: John Davies
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571510344
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 23

Book Description
If you can play just a few notes on the clarinet, then you're ready for this book. Here are 15 imaginative little pieces for the absolute beginner - traditional tunes, classics and specially composed melodies, all with attractive piano accompaniments. The pieces are arranged progressively, so you can hear the step-by-step improvement in your playing as well as simply enjoying the music.