Par SCHOTT HOWARD. A practical manual for the performer, this concise volume by an expert in the field also presents an authoritative history of the instrument. It imparts basic facts about the harpsichord, describes techniques of music making, and surveys the repertoire from the 16th century through modern times - all in a clear coherent and highly readable style. Valuable suggestions relating to technique include pointers for mastering the basic touch, fingering, articulation and phrasing, rhythm and tempo. The book also features recommendations for making the most of ensemble playing and maintaining the instrument./ Livre / Livre Musical

Par CARUSO ENRICO / TETRAZZINI L.. Enrico Caruso and Luisa Tetrazzini. Advice, useful knowledge and encouragement in the art of singing, divided into two halves, separating male and female voice techniques. / Pédagogie / Livre / Livre Musical

Par NELSON SHEILA MARY. This comprehensive view of the Violin and Viola by a professional violinist, teacher and author details the historical development and changing structure of these two instruments. The text covers the contributions of Stradivarius and the legendary Cremona school of makers, techniques and improvements advocated by such celebrated teachers and Geminiani, Tartini and Leopold Mozart; the great schools of players - from Corelli to Paganini; and the demands imposed by the growth of the nineteenth-century Orchestra. Further chapters include information of teaching and acoustics, scientific properties of the vibrating string, the harmonic series, tone colour and intonation, andthe volume contains musical examples, diagrams, illustrations and photographs./ Livre / Livre Musical

Par BERGER MELVIN. Third, Corrected Edition. This guide presents 231 of the best-known, most frequently performed pieces of chamber music by 55 outstanding composers including Bartok string quartets, Beethoven piano trios and string quartets, Haydn string quartets and works by Barber, Mozart, Debussy, Borodin, Aretsky and Mendelssohn. For each composer a brief biography is followed by discussions of the individual compositions in chronological order. A practical sourcebook for chamber music players, performers and teachers./ Livre / Livre Musical

Par BALMER HAYNES. Introduit en 1952, la Gibson Les Paul est devenu deuxième plus populaires guitare électrique du monde, favorisée par les guitaristes légendaires tels que Joe Perry, Jimmy Page, Slash, Peter Frampton et Zakk Wylde. Conçu par le grand musicien et innovateur, Le, avec l'aide d'artisans Gibson, cette guitare a constamment évolué et un modèle tout numérique a été lancé en 2007. Aujourd'hui, alors que les modèles originaux changent de mains pour des milliers de livres, des modèles Epiphone et Gibson presque identiques sont fabriquées en série pour e. La Gibson Les Paul reste un instrument classique et, avec l'aide de cette pratique ' how to ' manuelle, va durer toute une vie. Paul Balmer a joué et a enseigné la guitare pendant quarante ans. Son expérience comprend broadcasting, auteur de const vidéo/DVD de plusieurs livres. En plus Fender Stratocaster Manuel de Haynes, il a écrit la biographie officielle acclamée de Stéphane Grappelli, le jazz violoniste publié par Omnibus Press./ Livre / Livre Musical