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No Time
to Practice
Edmond Agopian
This book will help you stay in top shape and
improve your technique even when you just have
a few minutes to practice!. Perfect for busy teachers,
first and second violinists and advanced students.
0294 193 $ 9.99
Practicing for Artistic Success
Burton Kaplan
More than just a practice log, this book is filled with
strategies and tips for getting the most out of your practice
efforts! Learn the Six Myths of Practice, the Strategy of
Strategies, a New Way to Use the Metronome, Control at
Fast Tempos, Improving Intonation, and much more.
(105 pp., spiralbound)
H270p $ 24.99
Musician’s Practice Planner
Get more out of practicing with this weekly lesson planner for
students! The teacher completes the “Weekly Lesson Plan” at
each lesson. The student completes the “Daily Practice Logs”
as well as the “Practice Priorities”. Other features include space
for metronome markings, elapsed time spent on each piece, and
more. Spiral bound - enough pages for one school year!
8.5” x 11”
MPP $ 8.99
The Art of Practicing the Violin
Robert Gerle
Valuable instruction on left hand, bow arm, sight reading, and
memorization. This book is certain to improve your practice
quality. Illustrated. (110 pp, ppbk.)
0270 008 $ 34.99
Technical Fundamentals
of the Soviet Masters
Semyon and Gary Ronkin
A delightful inside look into the fundamentals of the teaching
methods that gave the world so many distinguished violinists.
Lavishly illustrated sections on left-hand and bow-arm techniques
include examples of all levels of repertoire. Also includes an
historical overview, pointers on choosing instruments and
accessories. (81 pp., spiralbound)
H276p $ 29.99
Superior Bowing Techniques
Lucien Capet
The definitive treatise on all aspects of bow technique for the
violin. Capet’s concepts of bowing technique are completely
revealed in this comprehensive volume. He provides instructive
text, exercises, studies and excerpts from the standard
repertoire to clearly demonstrate the techniques. Translated
from French to English by Margaret Schmidt and edited by
Stephen Shipps. (187 pp)
H264 $ 49.99
Improvising Violin
For the violinist who longs to leave
the confines of the written page. A
comprehensive guide to the art and
science of improvisation, not only for
jazz, but also blues, swing, and more.
0156 000 $ 19.99
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Principles of Violin
Playing and Teaching
Ivan Galamian
3rd Edition. This classic book of technique introduces the
Galamian system of violin playing. Galamian’s philosophy,
principles of teaching, and practice methods produced
stonishing results with student after student, many of whom
achieved world class status among the field of concert artists
and orchestral concertmasters. Includes a postscript written
by the late Professor Emeritus Elizabeth A. H. Green.
(144 pp, 1999 printing)
H20 $ 62.50 hardcover
H20p $ 30.00 paperback
Ornamentation
A Question and Answer Manual
A straight forward introduction explaining the use of
ornaments in each major style period. Discusses not only how
to play ornaments, but also why, and when they can be done
differently. Written in piano grand staff. (64 pp, ppbk.)
H199p $ 13.99
A Modern Cellist’s Manual
Emily Wright
Sometimes, a change in point of view can change everything.
Nationally recognized cellist, teacher and music blogger,
Emily Wright, has created what is perhaps the perfect book
for the aspiring cellist at any level. Filled with beautiful color
photographs, concise words and clearly explained technique,
this book fills the gap in today’s literature by focusing on the
“why” behind the technique with the clearest possible
communication. If you’ve been frustrated with your progress
on the cello, or just feel like you can’t break out to the next
level, this book may well be the tonic.
H336p $ 25.00
The Not-So-Boring Book of Bowing
Warren van Bronkhorst
This bow study book for violin has been arranged from string
quartet literature. Each selection requires the use of one or two
described bowing techniques and provides parts for two players.
The upper line (for students) is the first violin part from a
quarter movement. The lower line (teacher) is arranged from
the other three instrument parts of the the quartet. The result:
bowing practice made interesting. Cover Détache Martlé, Collé,
Spiccato, Sautillé, Portato, Sul Tasto, Volante and more. (ppbk.)
0088 039 $ 11.99
The Disciplined Bow
Tom Marks
A new practical approach to learning violin technique. Based
on controlled movements to the metronome. Helpful exercises
for all levels of players. 90 pages spiral bound.
0130 193 $ 20.00
Cello Playing is Easy Part 1: Warm-ups
Tanya Lesinsky Carey
This book will guide the emerging cellist through a daily
journey of cello discovery. Warm-ups covers three areas –
Body, Sound and Pitch. Each has a series of concepts and
exercises presented in a clear and well illustrated format.
Includes a series of planners and checklist to help you progress.
(These are also available separately as pads of 30 so you don’t
have to write in your book!). 162 pgs, spiral bound
H286p-1 $ 69.95
The Advancing Cellist’s Handbook
NEW!
Benjamin Whitcomb, professor of cello, University of Wisconsin.
A concise but thorough treatise on every aspect of practicing and
learning to play the cello. (256 pp, paperback)
“How I wish I could have read this book years ago!
It would have saved many hours of practicing.”
- Phyllis Young, Professor of Cello University of Texas
H337p $ NEW!
24.75
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