Musicians are often loath to discuss their craft for fear of destroying its improvisational essence, rendering jazz among the most ephemeral and least transparent of the performing arts. This work coaxes out an understanding of the men and women themselves, the context of their work, and how jazz from horn blare to drum riffs created conceptually.
Looking for intriguingly beautiful early-intermediate violin holiday duets?Sailing into Bethlehem: Christmas Duets for Two Violins gives you a chance to play the carols you love with your teacher, your students, or your friends.Weaving melodies with accompaniment, Myanna Harvey has created a Christmas book in the style of Flying Fiddle Duets for Two Violins.Playable, enjoyable, performable: these duets are a welcome addition to the Christmas chamber music repertoire.Know any violists or cellists? You can pick up a copy of theviola book or the cello book and play with those instruments as well; the viola book is fully compatible with the viola and cello books!Here's the technical nitty-gritty:•all in first position•in keys of G, C, and D
The Classic Album Series highlights records from the past, forgotten, overlooked and cherished alike, selected for their influence, relevance and worth.In this edition, writer, musician and filmmaker Chris Wade looks at the two albums made by the legendary folk rock band Trees, both in 1970, The Garden of Jane Delawney and On the Shore. Overlooked at the time, they have now become seminal albums of their era, influential and timeless to a certain listener. This book goes into the making of them, but mostly focuses on the music's personal effect on the listener. As a bonus there is also a Q and A with the band's singer, Celia Humphris, conducted by the author.Chris Wade is a UK based writer, musician, artist and filmmaker. His work includes the acclaimed music project Dodson and Fogg, films such as The Apple Picker, and numerous fiction and non fiction books. He also worked with Rik Mayall who voiced his audiobook Cutey and the Sofaguard and edits the ongoing Hound Dawg Magazine.
Open String Bow Workouts for Violin, Book OneOne great thing to add to the beginning of your violin practice (at any level of playing!) is a short study on open strings.Open-string studies on the violin can help you focus on your bow and how it interacts with the string. Good bow technique is essential for creating beautiful sound. This book of new and exciting bowing workouts for the violin gives you 97 exercises to train your bow on open strings before you begin the rest of your practice.Since there are no left-hand notes, you can focus entirely on improving the dexterity and control of the right (bow) hand.Useful also for students who are struggling with reading notes, this book gives violinists a tremendous resource for creating better tone.The exercises work on bow distribution, rests and retaking bows, slurs, triplets, dotted rhythms, double stops, string crossing and more.Note: The main focus of this book is achieving a steady, even, smooth tone. Dynamics, staccato, spiccato, and other articulated bowings are covered in Book Two.
Gin's resurgence is a global phenomenon and a new generation of gin makers are forging an exciting future.Armed with this book, you can count yourself among today's intrepid creators and build upon gin's legacy.Award-wining distiller, Marcel Thompson describes the building blocks to help you create high-quality gin.Read this book to understand: How you can make gin inexpensively without fuss That inexperience is not a barrier to success The three core values that professional distillers hold dear How to commercialise your gin legacy Why simplicity is key
This book is beautifully printed and jam packed with photo examples and values of all your favorite and rare Evel Knievel toys from the 1970's. A must have book for toy collectors, Evel fans and for anyone who wants to revisit their childhood and their favorite daredevil toys! Very limited Evel Knievel toy collecting book. Softcover with over 70pages of valuable information on collecting Evel knievel toys from the 1970's. In this book you will find info about. Various versions of the Evel Knivel Stunt Cycle. Action Figures and helmets Super Jet Cycle Canyon Sky Cycle Silver- High Jumper Trail Bike Chopper Sidewinder Super Cycle Strato-Cycle Crash and Stunt Car Formula 1 Dragster Fast Tracker Wheelie Car Scramble Van Road and Trail Adventure Set Canyon Rig, CB Van Escape From Skull Mountain Stunt Stadium play set Stunt World Playset Japan Edition Stunt Cycle Derry Daring and more!
After John Coltrane, there was no more revered and profoundly influential saxophonist on the planet than Michael Brecker. For those coming of age in the 1970s, during that transitional decade when the boundaries between rock and jazz had begun to blur, Brecker stood as a transcendent figure.
The first English-language book to comprehensively discuss the history and methodology of conserving medieval polychromewood sculpture.
A revelatory look at how the mature work of Caspar David Friedrich engaged with concurrent developments in natural science and philosophy.
An essential addition to the start-up toolkit, designed for entrepreneurs, founders, graphic designers, brand creators and anyone seeking to decode the complicated world of brand identity. Book of Branding is a creative guide for new businesses, start-ups and individuals, which puts visual identity at the heart of brand strategy.
From an Olympic ski jump to the world's largest airport terminal, this book contains the complete works of Dame Zaha Hadid, one of the great architects of the 21st century and the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize. With photos, descriptions and drawings, readers can explore the life and philosophy of the Queen of the Curve.
For anyone seeking a simpler life, this guided journal takes the reader on a journey to a new definition of minimalism.
Enter the world of Junji Ito's art--an abyss of horror and sublime beauty.
An elegant collection of legendary designer Coco Chanel's maxims on style, women and life, presented in a fashionable gift format.
The most in-depth and comprehensive survey of the life and career of one of the pioneering artists of the original graffiti generation.
Renowned for its elegant hand-painted wallpapers and textiles, de Gournay creates some of the most beautiful interiors in the world.
Celebrate the hit, cult-favourite 80s classic, Ghostbusters, with this stunning compendium of original poster art.
Featuring nerdy recipes for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, The Geeky Bartender Drinks is your chance to sip your way through your favorite sci-fi and fantasy worlds-Game of Thrones, Legend of Zelda, Star Trek, and more.
The American artist's sophisticated, darkly humorous works get their first major exhibition in the Middle East, curated by Germano Celant.
Celebrate the epic journey of the LEGO® minifigure. Features an exclusive orange spaceman!Enter the world of minifigures with this fully updated edition. The first minifigure was created in 1978, and today the entire minifigure population could circle the globe more than five times! Starring more than 2,000 of the most popular and rarest minifigures from the LEGO® Minifigure Series and themes including LEGO® NINJAGO®, THE LEGO® MOVIE¿, LEGO® Star Wars¿, LEGO® City, LEGO® Harry Potter¿, and many more. From astronauts and vampires to Super Heroes and movie characters, feast your eyes on the most awesome minifigures of every decade!©2020 The LEGO Group.
Covering every era, from early art in 3000BCE to contemporary work, with chronological features on the major schools and movements and close-up critical appraisals of twenty-two masterpieces, this book offers a broad but thorough introduction to art history.
Master the harmonica fast with this fun, easy guide Everybody loves the sound of a harmonica, and the thought of learning to play one is even more appealing.
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