Ovation, Book One

1833 to the Present Day-First published in 2001 and now updated and expanded History of the American Guitar begins in New York City in the 1830s with the arrival of Christian Martin from Germany to set up the Martin company. From that historic moment the book takes readers on a fascinating and comprehensive visual tour of U.S. guitar history. Over 75 brand names are represented with more than 300 guitars photographed in stunning detail including Bigsby Danelectro D'Angelico D'Aquisto Ditson Dobro Dyer Epiphone Fender Gibson Gretsch James Trussart Kay Maccaferri Martin Micro-Frets Mosrite Oahu Ovation Regal Rickenbacker Stella Stromberg Suhr Taylor Vega Washburn Wilkanowski and many more. The interrelated stories of the Guitar Mandolin and Banjo are mixed seamlessly with the history of the diverse American music that grew and prospered with these instruments from country to blues from jazz to rock. The bulk of the instruments illustrated were part of the celebrated collection of Scott Chinery photographed before Chinery's untimely death and the subsequent break-up of his unique collection. The book presents every important episode in the story of the American luthier's art and is an unparalleled resource for every musician collector and music fan.

Faites de chaque dollar avec le nouveau Livre Bleu de guitare acoustique Edition 14e. Le livre bleu des guitares acoustiques 14e édition est maintenant étendu à près de 900 pages, dont une version révisée de 16 pages couleur Système de classement de photos. Il contient également des informations de référence de la guitare et des valeurs sur plus de 900 fabricants de guitares / distributeurs, y compris Gibson, Martin, Ovation, Taylor, Alvarez, Epiphone, Takamine, Washburn, Gretsch, et la Guilde ainsi que de nombreux luthiers indépendants et des constructeurs personnalisés. Les autres caractéristiques comprennent une base de données de près de 4000 images de guitares acoustiques disponibles sur notre site Web, une section de sérialisation détaillée, et les coordonnées de tous les fabricants actuels. Vous serez sûr de faire compter chaque dollar lors de l'achat ou de la vente avec plus de 7.500 guitares acoustiques figurant dans le Livre bleu de la nouvelle édition Guitares acoustiques 14 février! / Guitare

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars is the most extensive and detailed list of specifications ever published for identifying dating and establishing the authenticity of an instrument. This new edition is enlarged and updated making it once again the essential guide enabling collectors dealers players and fans to determine the authenticity rarity and relative value of vintage acoustic and electric guitars basses mandolins banjos and amps. Gruhn's Guide's thoroughness detail and clear organization have made it without peer the must-have tool for discerning an instrument's manufacturer model and date-and most importantly whether it is in originalcondition.You will not find a better guide nor one that is so easy to use. Vintage Guitar magazineMajor Manufacturers Covered:DobroEpiphoneFenderGibsonGretchGuildKayLarson BrothersMartinMosriteNationalOvationRickenbackerIndependent Makers:BenedettoCollingsD'AngelicoD'AquistoGilchristMonteleoneStromberg

Based on the codices of Leonardo da Vinci-Leonardo by Otto M. Schwarz is an 11-minute work for Concert Band based on the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci.Born in Italy in 1452 da Vinci was a polymath of the Renaissance period whose interests included astronomy philosophy science and mathematics as well as the visual arts. He is considered one of the greatest painters of all time - who does not know of his famous ‘Mona Lisa’ or ‘The Last Supper’?Inspired by da Vinci's notebooks or codices this composition takes the listener on a journey through the artist's incredible career. Through his music Schwarz brings da Vinci back to life. The listener will beable to sense the passion and the urge for innovation that set da Vinci apart as one of the most remarkable thinkers of the 16th century.This set includes a score and parts.

Experiencing Music Expressing Culture-Mariachi Music in America: Experiencing Music Expressing Culture is one of the case study volumes in the Global Music Series edited by Bonnie Wade and Patricia Shehan Campbell. This volume describes the social cultural and economic circumstances surrounding mariachi music in the United States. Massive immigrations of Mexicans to the U.S. the power of the international recording industry and the fluid travel of mariachi musicians back and forth between the two countries have maintained a strong base of musical continuity across the political border. This book explains how mariachi music is at once a folk music rooted in over 150 years of tradition a commodity governedby market considerations and a dynamic evolving musical stream of activity shaped and expanded by musical innovation and social meaning. This book offers an understanding of Mariachi music's historical roots its evolving role and nature and its place in contemporary American society. Woven through the text are eyewitness accounts of local performances interviews with key performers and vivid illustrations.

Par MC CABE LARRY. Vous devez seulement les compétences de jeu minimes et les trois accords - G, C et D7 accompagnant les belles chansons de la foi dans cet ouvrage novateur. Si vous êtes un début ou un joueur ' casual ' sur un instrument simultanée, c'est le livre pour vous. Le livre est débordant d'une grande variété de normes intemporels que pourront profiter de toute votre famille. Une collection exceptionnelle d'arrangements d'innovation fait jouable pour les gens qui jouent pour leur propre plaisir. Mélodie et les paroles sont inclus avec toutes les chansons. Guitare, ukulélé et diagrammes de banjo à cinq cordes sont inclus pour les trois accords ainsi que des conseils sur le grattent. La transposition et l'utilisation des conseils de capo sont inclus pour les chanteurs. / Niveau : Débutant / Gospel-Old Time - Songbooks / Recueil / Guitare ou Banjo ou Ukulélé