22 Preparatory Studies

?evcík's oeuvre covers every area of violin technique, from the elementary level to special exercises on individual technical problems all the way to analytical studies of the best-known violin concertos. One of his most important pedagogical works is his opus 8, written between 1892 and 1895.This volume of exercises is devoted to changes of position and preparatory studies for scales over three octaves (in 3rds, 6ths, octaves and 10ths).Our new edition is based essentially on the original print, issued in the early 20th century, and on sources from ?evcík's posthumous papers.The editor, Jaroslav Foltýn, is professor of violin at Prague Conservatory, a position once held by ?evcík himself.- A fundamental pedagogical work from a superb violin teacher- With methodological notes by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger)- Moderate level of difficulty / Violon

Twenty-four studies in the first and third positions for viola. Written by Herbert Kinsey and transcribed from the violin by Margaret Banwell.

This is one of four Preparatory-level books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Preparatory Level: For students in their first year of study- Middle C position treble and bass clef grand staff- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- pp p mp mf f- 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to one sharp- Repeat 8ve tie fermata ritardando accentRepertoire Albums: a wide selection of pieces in three distinctcategories: ? Lyrical: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control;? Rhythmic: instills a steady beat; improves counting; refines articulation; ensures secure syncopations; internalizes the pulse;? Ensemble: hones listening skills; encourages regular ensemble playing; offers rich musical textures even in early studies; reinforces musical continuity.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: ? provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; ? stimulates daily ensemble playing; ? creates a full band improvisation experience; ? makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I play more music like this?? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ?My friends like to hear me play cool music.? Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music of his time popular dances preludes and exercises by living composers. It would never have occurred to him to seek out pieces in styles and rhythms one hundred years old. He expected his boys to thrive

Book 4 Grade 4-Joan Last’s Rhythmic Reading: Book IV is a preparatory work for Grade 4 Piano examination that acknowledges the large differences between work at Grades 3 and 4. The book includes twenty-eight short pieces and preparatory studies which cover Independence of Hands Slurs Leger lines Tied Notes in Chords Dotted Quavers Change of Clef 6/8 6/4 and 9/8 Time Flowing Accompaniment and more.Last’s goal is to prepare the student thoroughly for the rhythmic demands of the Grade 4 exam. Her authoritative and commonsensical tone gained from her own early solo career and her years as a teacher at the Royal Academy of Music shines through this very practical publication.

Joan Last’s Rhythmic Reading: Book III is a preparatory work for Grade 3 Piano examination. The book includes forty short pieces and preparatory studies which cover Sight Reading Fingering Part Playing Accidentals clapping rhythms Semiquavers Dotted Crotchets and Anacrucis. Last’s goal is to prepare the student thoroughly for the rhythmic demands of the Grade 3 exam. Her authoritative and commonsensical tone gained from her own early solo career and her years as a teacher at the Royal Academy of Music shines through this very practical publication.

Par POPPER DAVID. 15 easy studies, preparatory to Studies Op. 76 and 73. With an ad lib second cello part. / Niveau : Facile / Etude / Violoncelle et 2 Violons Ad Libitum

A collection of Preparatory Exercises by Aloys Schmitt. This set of studies and exercises for Piano are an ideal way to help acquire the greatest possible independence and evenness of the fingers. This edition has been edited with appendix written by Victoria McArthur.

Changes of Position and Preparatory Scale Studies. Par SEVCIK OTAKAR. Un recueil d\'études pour les changements de postes avec études préparatoires à échelle. Un des avantages uniques des exercices changeantes dans Op.8 du Sevcik est qu\'ils fournissent un cadre musical placer chaque déplacement. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Méthode en français / Etude / Violon

Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes Book With Online Audio-This book is dedicated to the traditional music of Southern Italy. Suitable for mandolinists and violinists at a late beginner-intermediate level it explores the beautiful and distinctive sounds of folk music from the regionsof Campagnia Calabria Puglia Sicily and Sardinia. Traditional Southern Italian Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes has been devised with careful consideration in order to provide an excellent introduction to thisfascinating style. With the preparatory studies the student will develop a firm foundation upon which to build their skills in Italian-style tremolo picking and rhythms that accentuate the music. Detailed descriptions areincluded for all of the songs and dances as well as historical and technical information about tarantella and pizzica music. Together with the accompanying online audio the student will be able to play along and followthe precise nuances that distinguish the music while increasing their knowledge and repertoire in the Italian folk style. This book is written in standard notation and Mandolin tablature with Guitar and Mandolin chordaccompaniment.

Finger Fitness 3 is an ideal supplement to The Classical Piano Method: Method Book 3 (ED 13536). It contains easy to intermediate technical exercises, suitable for pianists who have completed Method Book 2 of the series, or for those returning to the instrument after a break.This book includes 44 elementary finger exercises, studies and etudes for developing finger strength and independence, evenness, accuracy and speed of playing, as well as articulation and general musicality.The pieces are presented in a progressively graded format, providing you with relevant repertoire as your playing develops. / Piano