Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Basic Fiddle Instruction http://elderly.com/list/new.rss?catlist=260 en-us copyright 2013 Elderly Instruments Sat, 25 May 2013 15:14:07 -0400 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:14:07 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Widely used in classroom and private studios, this series represents a critical "next step" for string students. Position playing allows players to extend range beyond the basics and move into the ranks of intermediate and advanced ensemble groups. Whistler wisely introduces the most-used positions first in Volume 1, followed by the next most important in Volume 2. An irreplaceable component for every string student's training. 52 pp. ($5.95) ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-472550.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-472550.htm Widely used in classroom and private studios, this series represents a critical "next step" for string students. Position playing allows players to extend range beyond the basics and move into the ranks of intermediate and advanced ensemble groups. Whistler wisely introduces the most-used positions first in Volume 1, followed by the next most important in Volume 2. An irreplaceable component for every string student's training. 56 pp. ($5.99) ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-472560.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-472560.htm Book/2-CD set. An excellent introduction to the fiddle and old-time music, giving you a solid foundation on the instrument. Employs a practical teaching style, rather than traditional methods and conventions. A brief history of the fiddle is presented first, followed by a visual overview of the instrument, basic technique and playing style. Twelve jam session tunes are included, along with a commentary on jam session etiquette and an extensive discography of suggested recordings. The CD includes slow and up-to-speed versions of all the exercises and tunes. Beginning/intermediate. 120 pp. ($27.99) ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-22256BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-22256BCD.htm Book/CD pack. Nobody starts learning the violin to play rock music. So fiddlers who want to rock out have had little material show the way, until now. This practical, in-depth instruction book covers all aspects of pop, folk and rock technique with a minimum of theory. Keys areas covered include: following chords and rhythm; pentatonic, blues and modal scales; riffs, artificial feedback and rock vibrato, creating a solo, amplifying the violin and effects pedals, lots more. Over 150 rock violinists are referred to in detail covering a range of styles: blues, folk rock, country rock, progressive rock, jazz rock and heavy metal. The CD contains both regular audio and MP3 tracks, as well as some PDF files. You'll need a computer to access the MP3s. Over 150 tracks including demos, play-along tracks and exercises. 192 pp. ($34.99) ]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-919161.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-919161.htm