Notes For Violists

Author : David M. Bynog
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780190916121

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Notes for Violists by David M. Bynog Pdf

Notes for Violists: A Guide to the Repertoire offers historical and analytical information about thirty-five of the best-known pieces for the instrument, making it an essential resource for professional, amateur, and student violists alike. With engaging prose supported by fact-filled analytical charts, the book offers rich biographical information and insightful analyses that help violists gain a more complete understanding of pieces like Béla Bartók's Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, Rebecca Clarke's Sonata for Viola and Piano, Robert Schumann's Märchenbilder for Viola and Piano, op. 113, Carl Stamitz's Concerto for Viola and Orchestra in D Major, Igor Stravinsky's Élégie for Viola or Violin Unaccompanied, and thirty other masterpieces. This comprehensive guide to key pieces from the viola repertoire from the eighteenth through the twentieth century covers concertos, chamber pieces, and works for solo viola by a wide range of composers, including Bach, Telemann, Mozart, Hoffmeister, Walton, and Hindemith. Author David M. Bynog not only offers clear structural analyses of these compositions but also situates them in their historical contexts as he highlights crucial biographical information on composers and explores the circumstances of the development and performance of each work. By connecting performance studies with scholarship, this indispensable handbook for students and professionals allows readers to gain a more complete picture of each work and encourages them to approach other compositions in a similarly analytical manner.

Author : Cassia Harvey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1635231051

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The Open-String Book for Viola by Cassia Harvey Pdf

This book works on basic viola bowing and rhythm skills using only open strings. From quarter and eighth notes to the first slurs, this book can help students read music and play open strings at the very first lesson. Other skills taught include rests, open string double stops, 3/4 timing, string crossing, and half and whole notes. Are you teaching beginning violists? This is a great book to use with students from the very first lesson. While they progress to fingered notes after (and sometimes during) the first lesson, you can continue assigning this book until the student finishes it. It's great as a warm-up at the beginning of the lesson where they can focus on bowing. Are you teaching yourself? This book doesn't have any explanatory words and was intended to be used in a lesson. However, adult learners can play through it and improve their playing if they know a bit about how to read music (how notes fall on a staff, how rhythms are notated, etc.). This book could be used along with Learning the Viola, Book One and could be followed by The Hot Cross Buns Book for Viola.

Author : Barbara Barber
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457413906

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Solos for Young Violists Viola Part and Piano Acc., Volume 1 by Barbara Barber Pdf

Solos for Young Violists is a five-volume series of music books featuring 34 works for viola and piano. Many of the pieces in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major viola repertoire, while others are newly discovered, arranged, and published for this series. Compiled, edited and recorded by violist Barbara Barber, Solos for Young Violists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels and represents an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violists. The collection has become a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages.

Author : Ivo-Jan van der Werff
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780197619438

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A Notebook for Viola Players by Ivo-Jan van der Werff Pdf

In A Notebook for Viola Players, Ivo-Jan van der Werff offers a guide to playing the viola with the greatest freedom, dexterity, and ease. It includes right and left hand exercises to build a sound technique, sections on how to practice them, how to hold the viola and bow, how to think about good posture, how to create a good sound, how to play with the least amount of tension, how to deal with anxiety, and thoughts on wellness and practice techniques. Alongside these are photographs and a companion website of video demonstrations of the exercises played by the author, as if in a lesson. Interspersed throughout the book are lively and illuminating anecdotes of van der Werff's own experiences as a student and as a professional musician, as well as a number of blank pages and staff paper for the student to literally 'make notes' and write down their own ideas, offering a space for creative expression using the skills they learn in reading and playing along with the text. Bringing together decades of teaching and performance experience from one of the most respected figures in viola pedagogy, A Notebook for Viola Players is a master class in viola ideal for any player hoping to perfect the fundamental areas of their practice.

Author : Thomas Lamb Phipson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Music
ISBN : STANFORD:36105042653613

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Famous Violinists and Fine Violins by Thomas Lamb Phipson Pdf

Author : David Pogue,Scott Speck
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781119848783

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Classical Music For Dummies by David Pogue,Scott Speck Pdf

Classical music was never meant to be an art for snobs! In the 1700s and 1800s, classical music was popular music. People went to concerts with their friends, they brought snacks and drinks, and cheered right in the middle of the concert. Well, guess what? Three hundred years later, that music is just as catchy, thrilling, and emotional. From Bach to Mozart and Chopin, history's greatest composers have stood the test of time and continue to delight listeners from all walks of life. And in Classical Music For Dummies, you'll dive deeply into some of the greatest pieces of music ever written. You'll also get: A second-by-second listening guide to some of history's greatest pieces, annotated with time codes A classical music timeline, a field guide to the orchestra, and listening suggestions for your next foray into the classical genre Expanded references so you can continue your studies with recommended resources Bonus online material, like videos and audio tracks, to help you better understand concepts from the book Classical Music For Dummies is perfect for anyone who loves music. It's also a funny, authoritative guide to expanding your musical horizons—and to learning how the world's greatest composers laid the groundwork for every piece of music written since.

Author : Cassia Harvey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1635230969

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Treble Clef for the Viola by Cassia Harvey Pdf

This book presents a systematic study of treble clef for the intermediate violist. The exercises teach one or two notes at a time, while corresponding pieces utilize the notes that were just learned. Much of the book focuses on the transition from alto to treble clef as well as the relationship between the two clefs.

Author : Michael Allen,Robert Gillespie,Pamela Tellejohn Hayes
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 0634038184

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Essential Elements for Strings by Michael Allen,Robert Gillespie,Pamela Tellejohn Hayes Pdf

(Essential Elements for Strings). (Essential Elements for Strings and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000 for Strings) Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) , the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Method features: * Enhanced Starting System * Optimum Reinforced Learning * Pacing * Theory, History, Cross-Curriculum & Creativity * Performance Spotlights Book also includes My EE Library * (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD-ROM* * Start-up video Learn the basics * Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional orchestra * Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends * Music listening library Hear great pieces for orchestra! *Internet access required for My EE Library . Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM.

Author : Sheila M. Nelson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780486428536

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The Violin and Viola by Sheila M. Nelson Pdf

Originally published: London: E. Benn, 1972, in series: Instruments of the orchestra. With new preface by the author.

Author : Carol Ann Wheeler
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619110212

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Warm-Ups for the Violists Made Easy by Carol Ann Wheeler Pdf

Warm-ups for the Violist is an adaptation of Warm-ups for the Violinist. It is targeted to help build, strengthen and develop the muscles and techniques needed for viola playing. It is especially suited and created for the more casual violist who is sincerely interested in getting maximum benefit from a minimum of effort.I first tested these scales and exercises on myself for six months, faithfully using them for about 20 minutes as warm-ups to my daily practice. I was rewarded with a definite improvement in my technique. I was actually surprised to see my dexterity grow as I charted my metronomic progress on a calendar. I remember thinking, I will never be able to play faster than this. But then a couple of weeks later I would indeed climb a notch higher!Through the years I have used these exercises in countless workshops and with private students. the letters of thanks and positive feedback from students who were thrilled with improved violin and fiddle technique have brought me great satisfaction. Progress with these exercises is like the progress of a body builder. Body builders do not get up in the morning and think, I am going to develop and build my muscles today, and instantly look like Mr. Atlas. It takes weeks, months and for some, years, to attain results. It must be done over a period of time. Like all diets and exercise programs, determination and dedication are most important to success!I sincerely believe that these exercises, when faithfully practiced, will help violists improve their skills. the exercises will help develop and strengthen muscles used for finger dexterity, clarity of notes, tone, bowing-arm control, intonation, double stops, and a flexible bowing-arm wrist.A companion audio play-along recording is available online.

Author : Carl Flesch
Publisher : Ravenio Books
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Scale System — Viola (O2921) by Carl Flesch Pdf

Until comparatively recent times very little had been written for the viola as a solo instrument. Our contemporary composers have done a great deal to remedy this situation. Bax, Beresowsky, Bliss, Bloch, Delius, Hindemith, Honegger, Milhaud, Vaughan Williams, Walton and many others have contributed important sonatas, suites and concertos for the viola. Many new works are constantly being added. This new literature has placed new demands upon the violist, who in the past found a place only as an orchestra or chamber music player. Higher standards of technical perfection are required. It therefore occurred to me that the “Scalesystem” published by the eminent pedagogue and violinist Carl Flesch, regarded as a standard work by violinists the world over, would be equally valuable to violists if translated into their medium. I have undertaken this task with the encouragement of Professor Carl Flesch. The publishers and I hope that it will be found useful by performers and teachers of the viola. Charlotte Karman New York October 1941

Author : Andrew H. Dabczynski,Richard Meyer,Bob Phillips
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457417324

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String Explorer, Book 1 by Andrew H. Dabczynski,Richard Meyer,Bob Phillips Pdf

Alfred and Highland/Etling are taking a brand-new approach to string instruction that promises to grab and hold every student's attention---String Explorer! Join the adventures of Arco Dakota and Rosalyn Le Bow as they guide your students along the path to successful string playing with the most exciting, yet systematic and logically sequenced instruction of its kind.

Author : David Dalton
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1989-11-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780191039218

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Playing the Viola by David Dalton Pdf

`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. Such an individual was William Primrose. His name and the viola are synonymous.' Janos Starker This unique book is the result of a series of conversations with Primrose in the last years before his death in 1982. David Dalton describes how he came to the great artist armed with every question he could think of pertaining to performing on and teaching the viola. The lively dialogue contains a wealth of illuminating advice for the student on the technicalities of playing the viola. It is, however, far more than a technical guide. The two violists discuss the unique position of their instrument - `an instrument without tradition' is Primrose's bald description. They cover the topic of repertoire with fascinating insights into the performance of the great concertos by Bartók and Walton, with which Primrose was so closely associated. Still more invaluable advice emerges from the discussion of Primrose's own experience, on the art of performance, on demeanour on stage, on competitions, on recordings, and on preparing for a career. The book is a tribute to one of the greatest artists of this century.

Author : Benjamin Whitcomb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1491814683

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The Advancing Violist's Handbook by Benjamin Whitcomb Pdf

"The Advancing Violist s Handbook is a concise but thorough treatise on virtually every aspect of practicing and learning to play the violin. This book is primarily designed for intermediate violinists, which usually means ages 14 to 20, but which could be any age from 6 to 80. The purpose of this book is to provide you with much of the basic information that you need in order to become good at practicing the violin. This is the book for you if: You want to learn how to improve rapidly as a violist. You don t feel that you know how to practice. You want to get a faster rate of advancement out of your available practice time. "

Author : Yehudi Menuhin,William Primrose
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Viola
ISBN : 1871082196

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Violin and Viola by Yehudi Menuhin,William Primrose Pdf

Originally published: London: Macdonald and Jane's, 1976.