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Banjo For Dummies

Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction

by Bill Evans ...

Here’s the quick way to get pickin’ with the best of ‘emThe banjo is both a staple of old-time music and an instrument that makes frequent cameos in today’s chart toppers. Whatever your musical leanings, Banjo For Dummies will show you how to pick your way around your instrument, even if you have zero musical background! With a little practice—and the easy-to-follow instructions in this book—you ... Read more

$32.99 AUD

Here’s the quick way to get pickin’ with the best of ‘emThe banjo is both a staple of old-time music and an instrument that makes frequent cameos in today’s chart toppers. Whatever your musical leanings, Banjo For Dummies will show you how to pick your way around your instrument, even if you have zero musical background! With a little practice—and the easy-to-follow instructions in this book—you
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Night Music

A warm and romantic story about finding love in the most unlikely of places, from international bestseller Jojo Moyes

by Jojo Moyes ...

**'**I absolutely devoured this book from the outset. I just loved it, as I do with all Jojo Moyes's books.' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I've been up until the wee hours, I had to race to finish it so I could actually sleep tonight!' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**'**A touching, thought-provoking novel with the perfect mix of drama, heart, and hope. Moyes has a gift for creating deeply human stories, and Night Music ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

**'**I absolutely devoured this book from the outset. I just loved it, as I do with all Jojo Moyes's books.' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I've been up until the wee hours, I had to race to finish it so I could actually sleep tonight!' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**'**A touching, thought-provoking novel with the perfect mix of drama, heart, and hope. Moyes has a gift for creating deeply human stories, and Night Music
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The Rest is Noise

Listening to the Twentieth Century

by Alex Ross ...

Alex Ross’s sweeping history of twentieth-century classical music, winner of the Guardian First Book Award, is a gripping account of a musical revolution.The landscape of twentieth-century classical music is a wild one: this was a period in which music fragmented into apparently divergent strands, each influenced by its own composers, performers and musical innovations. In this comprehensive tour, ... Read more

$12.99 AUD

Alex Ross’s sweeping history of twentieth-century classical music, winner of the Guardian First Book Award, is a gripping account of a musical revolution.The landscape of twentieth-century classical music is a wild one: this was a period in which music fragmented into apparently divergent strands, each influenced by its own composers, performers and musical innovations. In this comprehensive tour,
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Gone

A Girl, a Violin, a Life Unstrung

by Min Kym ...

'All my life my Stradivarius had been waiting for me, as I had been waiting for her . . .'At 7 years old Min Kym was a prodigy, the youngest ever pupil at the Purcell School of Music. At 11 she won her first international prize. She worked with many violins, waiting for the day she would play 'the one'. At 21 she found it: a rare 1696 Stradivarius, perfectly suited to her build and temperament. ... Read more

$15.99 AUD

'All my life my Stradivarius had been waiting for me, as I had been waiting for her . . .'At 7 years old Min Kym was a prodigy, the youngest ever pupil at the Purcell School of Music. At 11 she won her first international prize. She worked with many violins, waiting for the day she would play 'the one'. At 21 she found it: a rare 1696 Stradivarius, perfectly suited to her build and temperament.
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Ukulele Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Ukulele (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to ... Read more

$10.29 AUD

Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to
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Ukulele Song Book 5 - 20 More Popular Songs with Lyrics and Chord Tabs

Ukulele Song Books Singalongs

by Rosa Suen ...

Series Book 5 - Ukulele Song Books Singalongs
"Ukulele Song Book 5 with 20 More Popular Songs" follows after Book 4.This is a great resource song book for ukulele players to use to play for family gatherings, parties and school parties.These are the 20 MORE popular songs that people often make request to sing.The songs are in the keys of the vocal range so that the song book can be used for singalongs in all types of gatherings and parties ... Read more

$2.39 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Ukulele Song Book 5 with 20 More Popular Songs" follows after Book 4.This is a great resource song book for ukulele players to use to play for family gatherings, parties and school parties.These are the 20 MORE popular songs that people often make request to sing.The songs are in the keys of the vocal range so that the song book can be used for singalongs in all types of gatherings and parties
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Lev's Violin

An Italian Adventure

by Helena Attlee ...

*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*'Utterly enthralling - a beautifully-written voyage of discovery that takes us deep into the heart of music-making' Deborah MoggachFrom the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is an Italian instrument, named after its former Russian owner. Eager to discover all she can about its ancestry and the stories ... Read more

$16.99 AUD

*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*'Utterly enthralling - a beautifully-written voyage of discovery that takes us deep into the heart of music-making' Deborah MoggachFrom the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is an Italian instrument, named after its former Russian owner. Eager to discover all she can about its ancestry and the stories
... Read more
Improve your sight-reading! Violin Grade 1

by Paul Harris ...

This is the full eBook edition of Improve your sight-reading! Violin Grade 1 in fixed-layout format.Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians on an instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems by giving sound technical advice and confidence boosting tips. Step-by-step it helps ... Read more

$7.12 AUD

This is the full eBook edition of Improve your sight-reading! Violin Grade 1 in fixed-layout format.Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians on an instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems by giving sound technical advice and confidence boosting tips. Step-by-step it helps
... Read more
Ukulele Song Book 2 - 25 Popular & Folk Songs With Lyrics and Chord Tabs for Singalong

Ukulele Song Book Singalong

by Rosa Suen ...

Series Book 2 - Ukulele Song Book Singalong
This is a Ukulele Song Book 2 I put together for parents and children who have participated in my Ukulele Workshops.This is a follow up of Ukulele Song Book 1.These are another 25 all-time-favorite Popular Songs for everyone's enjoyment.The songs are in the keys of the vocal range so that the song book can be used for singalongs in gatherings and parties.The ukulele chord tabs & charts are shown ... Read more

$3.64 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a Ukulele Song Book 2 I put together for parents and children who have participated in my Ukulele Workshops.This is a follow up of Ukulele Song Book 1.These are another 25 all-time-favorite Popular Songs for everyone's enjoyment.The songs are in the keys of the vocal range so that the song book can be used for singalongs in gatherings and parties.The ukulele chord tabs & charts are shown
... Read more
Ludovico Einaudi: The Cello Collection

by Chester Music ...

This exclusive collection contains eight pieces by Ludovico Einaudi for Cello and Piano, with both a full score and a dedicated Cello score. The digital edition also features a link to stream each of the pieces in this collection.The pieces included are:- A Fuoco- DNA- Indaco- Night- Nuvole Bianche- Primavera- Resta Con Me- Una Mattina ... Read more

$17.51 AUD

This exclusive collection contains eight pieces by Ludovico Einaudi for Cello and Piano, with both a full score and a dedicated Cello score. The digital edition also features a link to stream each of the pieces in this collection.The pieces included are:- A Fuoco- DNA- Indaco- Night- Nuvole Bianche- Primavera- Resta Con Me- Una Mattina
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Beginner Violin Theory For Children Book One

by Melanie Smith ...

This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the violin at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book, while developing the fundamentals of violin theory at the same time. The ... Read more

$25.15 AUD

This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the violin at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book, while developing the fundamentals of violin theory at the same time. The
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Acoustic Guitar Styles

by Larry Sandberg ...

"Acoustic Guitar Styles" introduces the most popular traditional styles for the acoustic guitar. The step-by-step approach, using a small repertoire of well-known songs, enables the student to explore various styles that can be adapted to play personal favorites. Although a basic knowledge of the guitar is assumed, even the beginner will benefit from this progressive approach. ... Read more

$78.29 AUD

"Acoustic Guitar Styles" introduces the most popular traditional styles for the acoustic guitar. The step-by-step approach, using a small repertoire of well-known songs, enables the student to explore various styles that can be adapted to play personal favorites. Although a basic knowledge of the guitar is assumed, even the beginner will benefit from this progressive approach.
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My Midsummer Morning

Rediscovering a Life of Adventure

by Alastair Humphreys ...

A Financial Times Summer Book of 2019Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to his very limits – busking his way across Spain with a violin he can barely play.In 1935 a young Englishman named Laurie Lee arrived in Spain. He had never been overseas; had hardly even left the quiet village he grew up in. His idea was to walk through the country, earning money for food by playing his ... Read more

$7.99 AUD

A Financial Times Summer Book of 2019Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to his very limits – busking his way across Spain with a violin he can barely play.In 1935 a young Englishman named Laurie Lee arrived in Spain. He had never been overseas; had hardly even left the quiet village he grew up in. His idea was to walk through the country, earning money for food by playing his
... Read more
The Therapeutic Harp Workbook

A practical workbook for harpists and musicians working in health care and the community

by Alison Ware ...

The Therapeutic Harp Workbook is a practical guide exploring the wonderful world and nuances of therapeutic harp. This relatively new profession uses the harp to support a person's physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing in healthcare facilities and in the community. The harp has been an instrument of transformation and healing since ancient times and a recent resurgence in its use in health ... Read more

$53.45 AUD

The Therapeutic Harp Workbook is a practical guide exploring the wonderful world and nuances of therapeutic harp. This relatively new profession uses the harp to support a person's physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing in healthcare facilities and in the community. The harp has been an instrument of transformation and healing since ancient times and a recent resurgence in its use in health
... Read more
Fiddle For Dummies

Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction

by Michael John Sanchez ...

Learn to play the fiddle? Easy.Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with this easy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all! From selecting, tuning, and caring for your fiddle to mastering various music styles, Fiddle For Dummies walks you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental ... Read more

$32.99 AUD

Learn to play the fiddle? Easy.Tackling a new instrument can be intimidating, but with this easy-to-use guide, you'll have no trouble at all! From selecting, tuning, and caring for your fiddle to mastering various music styles, Fiddle For Dummies walks you step-by-step through everything you need to start playing the fiddle like a pro. You'll discover how to hold a fiddle, master fundamental
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The Baroque Violin & Viola

A Fifty-Lesson Course Volume I

by Walter S. Reiter ...

In the early seventeenth century, enthusiasm for the violin swept across Europe--this was an instrument capable of bewitching virtuosity, with the power to express emotions in a way only before achieved with the human voice. With this new guide to the Baroque violin, and its close cousin, the Baroque viola, distinguished performer and pedagogue Walter Reiter puts this power into the hands of today ... Read more

$62.95 AUD

In the early seventeenth century, enthusiasm for the violin swept across Europe--this was an instrument capable of bewitching virtuosity, with the power to express emotions in a way only before achieved with the human voice. With this new guide to the Baroque violin, and its close cousin, the Baroque viola, distinguished performer and pedagogue Walter Reiter puts this power into the hands of today
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Violin For Dummies

Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction

by Katharine Rapoport ...

Take a (violin) bow and let your inner musician shine!You don’t have to be a genius to start fiddling around! Violin For Dummies helps budding violinists of all ages begin to play. If you’ve never read a note of music, this book will show you how to turn those little black dots into beautiful notes. Start slow as you learn how to hold the instrument, use the bow, finger notes, and play in tune. ... Read more

$32.99 AUD

Take a (violin) bow and let your inner musician shine!You don’t have to be a genius to start fiddling around! Violin For Dummies helps budding violinists of all ages begin to play. If you’ve never read a note of music, this book will show you how to turn those little black dots into beautiful notes. Start slow as you learn how to hold the instrument, use the bow, finger notes, and play in tune.
... Read more
Wedding Music for Solo Viola

by Katherine Curatolo ...

For solo viola, this book is a collection of straightforward wedding arrangements without piano. Inside you will find the most commonly requested music for wedding ceremonies, from traditional favorites to beautiful classical pieces that are sure to provide an elegant musical experience. ... Read more

$18.16 AUD

For solo viola, this book is a collection of straightforward wedding arrangements without piano. Inside you will find the most commonly requested music for wedding ceremonies, from traditional favorites to beautiful classical pieces that are sure to provide an elegant musical experience.
... Read more
Jacqueline du Pré: A Biography

by Carol Easton ...

Jacqueline du Pré (1945-1987) was one of the world’s great cellists. At age 11, she won the most prestigious cello award in Britain and was an established artist at twenty. At twenty-one, she married young conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim. Six years later, her career was over. She had developed multiple sclerosis, and died slowly over the next fifteen years. During those years she continued ... Read more

$18.16 AUD

Jacqueline du Pré (1945-1987) was one of the world’s great cellists. At age 11, she won the most prestigious cello award in Britain and was an established artist at twenty. At twenty-one, she married young conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim. Six years later, her career was over. She had developed multiple sclerosis, and died slowly over the next fifteen years. During those years she continued
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Easy Celtic Harp Solos

Irish, Manx, Bretton, Hebridean, Scottish, Cornish, Welsh

by Star Edwards ...

Evoke the traditional sounds of the Celtic lands with these instrumental arrangements of songs for solo Celtic harp. These 25 tunes are Manx, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, Cornish, Hebridean, and Bretton, including pieces by Turlough O'Carolan and Robert Burns. Notes at the end of the book give insights into the meanings of the texts of the songs, aiding interpretation and inviting you to experience the ... Read more

$20.96 AUD

Evoke the traditional sounds of the Celtic lands with these instrumental arrangements of songs for solo Celtic harp. These 25 tunes are Manx, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, Cornish, Hebridean, and Bretton, including pieces by Turlough O'Carolan and Robert Burns. Notes at the end of the book give insights into the meanings of the texts of the songs, aiding interpretation and inviting you to experience the
... Read more
Mandolin For Dummies

by Don Julin ...

Learn how fretting and picking can entertain friends!The mandolin is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin' favorite featured heavily in traditional music from around the world is now seeing a resurgence in global pop.In Mandolin For Dummies, accomplished composer, performer, and mandolin guru Don Julin breaks ... Read more

$30.99 AUD

Learn how fretting and picking can entertain friends!The mandolin is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin' favorite featured heavily in traditional music from around the world is now seeing a resurgence in global pop.In Mandolin For Dummies, accomplished composer, performer, and mandolin guru Don Julin breaks
... Read more
Miss DeLay: portrait of beloved violin teacher Dorothy DeLay

by Helen Epstein ...

Miss DeLay: portrait of beloved violin teacher Dorothy DeLay by Helen Epstein (12,200 words)Dorothy DeLay (1917-2002) was the first woman to become an internationally-acclaimed master teacher of the violin. Her thousands of students (at the Juilliard School in New York, the Aspen Music Festival, the University of Cincinnati, the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, the New England Conservatory ... Read more

$8.38 AUD

Miss DeLay: portrait of beloved violin teacher Dorothy DeLay by Helen Epstein (12,200 words)Dorothy DeLay (1917-2002) was the first woman to become an internationally-acclaimed master teacher of the violin. Her thousands of students (at the Juilliard School in New York, the Aspen Music Festival, the University of Cincinnati, the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, the New England Conservatory
... Read more
Violin Lessons for Kids - Book 1

How to Play Violin for Kids (Free Audio Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Illustrated by James Stewart ...

Series Book 1 - Progressive Young Beginner
Teach how to play violin for kids with our easy violin lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"The [audio which] came with this book is great. The violin accompanied by piano is beautiful and it really encourages my daughter to play. It is great for beginners." - A ... Read more

$8.99 AUD

Teach how to play violin for kids with our easy violin lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"The [audio which] came with this book is great. The violin accompanied by piano is beautiful and it really encourages my daughter to play. It is great for beginners." - A
... Read more
Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Lines - Standard Lines

Bass Tab Edition

by Steven Mooney ...

“Standard Lines Book III in the Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Linesseries for the Electric Bassist is a comprehensive guide demonstratingthe devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz standardtradition.Book III covers 24 standard jazz chord progressions with 110 chorusesof professional jazz bass lines as an example.Part I outlines the Modes and the chord scale relationships and ... Read more

$13.19 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Standard Lines Book III in the Constructing Walking Jazz Bass Linesseries for the Electric Bassist is a comprehensive guide demonstratingthe devices used to construct walking jazz bass lines in the jazz standardtradition.Book III covers 24 standard jazz chord progressions with 110 chorusesof professional jazz bass lines as an example.Part I outlines the Modes and the chord scale relationships and
... Read more

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