Fiddlers Philharmonic: Cello & Bass (Paperback) Review

Fiddle music isn't just for country bumpkins. It's just one more style that provides variety. Each song provides an historical background, the melody, and a trio - suitable for all abilities...and fun to play!

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At last the excitement of traditional folk fiddling can be experienced by your entire string orchestra! Written by two renowned educators, this fun and motivating collection of 16 cross-cultural fiddle tunes is presented in a unique format that makes it perfect for players of any level or age. Each tune includes a solo version, followed by a 3-part "arrangement" for group performance. Chord symbols, for improvisation additional instruments (guitar, mandolin, etc.) are also included.

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The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Baritone/Bass Book Only (Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology (Accompaniment Tapes)) [Paperback] Review

Hi!

I got this book from Amazon.com a few weeks ago and it is great.

It includes songs from classic Broadway shows -familiar shows and others not very known- and more recent plays, such as Spamalot, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Wicked and Urinetown.

The print format is very spacey and the songs are quite accurate. Occasionally I've found little differences between the recorded tracks I own and whats written in the book, but I'm talking about one-two notes top.

The book includes and introduction clearing a lot of things, which is worth reading, and an appendix about all the shows included with usefull information (authors, directors, number of performances, premiere dates, as well as a context paragraph with the show's story line, so you can know what the songs included are about).

I love this book. And I will keep on buying this series.

Two things I want to clear that were a bit confusing for me when I bought it:

1. This book is just the sheet music. It does not include any CD or audio tape.

2. The list of songs is the one mentioned in the first reviews listed. I know there's a review for another book with the same song list, but those are the songs for this book. (This was hughely confusing for me when I first bought this).

Just in case, I'm re-copying the list of the song included in this volume (Singer's Musical Theater Anthology, Volume 4, Mezzo-Soprano/belter, Blue Cover), so no one else gets confused.

AIDA: The past is another land

I know the truth
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN: I got lost in his arms
ASPECTS OF LOVE: Anything buy Lonely
AVENUE Q: There's a fine, fine line
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: Our kind of love
BELLS ARE RINGING: I'm going back
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS: Hard Candy Christmas
THE BOY FROM OZ: Don't cry out loud
CHESS: Heaven help my heart
CHICAGO: Nowadays

Roxie
A CHORUS LINE: The Music and the Mirror
ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS, AND RAGING QUEENS: Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
FOLLIES: I'm still here
THE FULL MONTY: Life with Harold
GRAND HOTEL: I want to go to Hollywood
GREASE: There are worse things I could do
HAIRSPRAY: I can hear the bells

Miss Baltimore Crabs
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE: I will be loved tonight
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: I don't know how to love him
THE LAST FIVE YEARS: Still hurting

See I'm Smiling
THE LION KING: Shadowland
SPAMALOT: Whatever happened to my part?
THE PRODUCERS: When you got it, flaunt it
SONGS FOR NEW WORLD: Just one step
A STAR IS BORN: The man that got away
THOROUGHLY MODERN Millie: Gimme gimme
WICKED: Popular

I'm not that girl

The wizard and I
THE WILD PARTY: Look at me now

How did we come to this?
WISH YOU WERE HERE: Shopping around
WONDERFUL TOWN: One hundred easy ways
(Show titles are in CAPITAL LETTERS and songs follow).
Best of luck!

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The Second Book of Solos - Part II: Baritone/Bass Book/2 CDs Pack (Vocal Collection) (Paperback) Review

This book will be given as a Christmas gift to my daughter who is a vocal teacher.

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More great classical material for progressing vocal students, from the leading American expert in teaching the young voice. The series started with The First Book of Solos, and then, at the same difficulty level, came The First Book of Solos - Part II. The Second Book of Solos, originally released in 1993, is for singers who have taken voice a little longer and are capable of more challenges, but is still decidedly student-level material, and music that can be sung by good high school students. The new The Second Book of Solos - Part II set is at exactly the same level as The Second Book of Solos. It shares the same features: a deliberate variety of music in different styles and languages, including a few sacred selections, with over 30 songs per book. Available as books only, or in packs with two CDs of piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward.

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Mozart Arias for Baritone/Bass: The Vocal Library (Vocal Collection) [Paperback] Review

This book contains ALL of the baritone arias from 'Le Nozze di Figaro' and favorites from the other DaPonte collaborations and 'Die Zauberflote'. Excellent Mozart repertoire for baritones!

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Ten lyric arias with recorded accompaniments (Robert L. Larsen, pianist). Edited by Robert L. Larsen and Richard Walters. With historical notes, plot synopses, and translations (by Martha Gerhart) for study. Contents: Aprite Un Po' Quegli * Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra * Der Vogelfanger Bin Ich Ja * Donne Mie La Fate a Tanti * Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen * Fin Ch'han Dal Vino * Hai Gia Vinta La Causa * Non Piu Andrai * Non Siate Ritrosi * Se Vuol Ballare.

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The Second Book of Solos - Part II: Baritone/Bass (Vocal Collection) (Paperback) Review

This book will be given as a Christmas gift to my daughter who is a vocal teacher.

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More great classical material for progressing vocal students, from the leading American expert in teaching the young voice. The series started with The First Book of Solos, and then, at the same difficulty level, came The First Book of Solos - Part II. The Second Book of Solos, originally released in 1993, is for singers who have taken voice a little longer and are capable of more challenges, but is still decidedly student-level material, and music that can be sung by good high school students. The new The Second Book of Solos - Part II set is at exactly the same level as The Second Book of Solos. It shares the same features: a deliberate variety of music in different styles and languages, including a few sacred selections, with over 30 songs per book. Available as books only, or in packs with two CDs of piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward.

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Bass Drum Techniques For Today's Drummer: Unburying The Beater Review

Many, perhaps most "self-taught" kit drummers tend to "learn" to play the bass drum by burying the beater into the head when in the resting position.This is an entirely effective, but not very flexible technique. There are very very few instructional DVDs that deal with bass drum techniques.The techniques Mr. Ritter proposes are well described, effective, and provide a lot more flexibility and technical capacity that the simple "burying the beater" approach.The DVD is professional produced with excellent video and sound quality.Matt is organized and presents his points clearly with a fair amount of repitition.The content is quite good and HIGHLY recommended for those starting or re-learning bass drum techniques.Minor (really picky) critiques are that the production is a bit lengthy. There are only about 20 minutes of real "meaty" info; expanded to an hour or so on the DVD.The geometry, physics, and biomechanical explanations of things are often incorrect, BUT the techniques work as described.I couldn't rate this DVD as high as JoJo Mayer's DVD (another must have), but I would consider this an extremely valuable instructional DVD for beginner to intermediate or even "early" advanced players.

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This DVD is the world's first comprehensive guide to mastering the art of playing the bass drum. Matt Ritter is one of New York City's most in-demand drumset teachers. His students have included eager children, adult hobbyists, working professional musici

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G. Schirmer American Aria Anthology: Baritone/Bass (Vocal Collection) [Paperback] Review

How exciting to have an anthology of American Arias.The information about the composers, operas and arias is very helpful for context and program notes.It is also a wonderful way for singers to introduce themselves to this outstanding body of literature.

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This landmark series, the first multi-volume aria anthology devoted entirely to the topic, collects compelling, useful, singer-friendly excerpts from the best of a distinctly American musical tradition. Plot notes and basic information about each opera are included. Opera composers such as Samuel Barber, William Bolcom, Douglas Moore, Virgil Thomson and Kurt Weill are represented. The operas of Gian Carlo Menotti are particularly present, with 26 arias from nine operas in the series. Additionally, attractive, performable arias are included from important works such as Regina, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Ghosts of Versailles, The Great Gatsby, and Little Women. Stephen Sondheim graciously agreed to make new aria editions of two pieces from Sweeney Todd ("The Contest" in the Tenor volume and "Epiphany" in the Baritone/Bass volume) for this series. A majority of the music in the four volumes has never before been available outside the vocal scores; a significant number of the arias were especially adapted for this edition. Some arias in the series have never been in print at all before now. Many arias are appropriate for college student singers.

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