Try 2 Die

The chief difficulty in these exercises consist in shifting (changing the position) so smoothly that it is hardly perceptible. Shifting downward, from a higher to a lower position, offers peculiar difficulties. In order to effect it smoothly, hold the violin firmly with the chin, and try to use the thumb as little as possible when shifting.

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Shifting the Position and Preparatory Scale - Studies for the Violin op. 8 (Sevcik O.)

This hands-on guide is essential for any musician who wants to build a fan base and increase profits through the Internet. Peter Spellman, Director of the Career Development Center at Berklee College of Music, guides the self-managed musician through successful strategies to promote music online, reach new audiences, and maximize income. Readers will learn how to: create a professional website; share music downloads; sell and license music online; broadcast on Internet radio; webcast live concerts; create streaming audio; get an online record deal; and much more. Includes an invaluable listing of more than 300 music-related websites!

This handy guide provides everything you need to know to go pro, including information about personal managers, music attorneys, business managers and booking agents, record companies, A&R, publishing, songwriting, demo tapes and press kits, self-promotion, and much more. A must for all musicians!

This valuable collection presents note-for-note transcriptions and performance notes for 12 timeless songs that inspired the legendary Robert Johnson, including: Cross Road Blues • I'm Gonna Yola My Blues Away • Lead Pencil Blues • Life Saver Blues • My Black Mama • Roll and Tumble Blues • You Gonna Need Somebody When You Die • and more, by seminal bluesman such as Blind Blake, Son House, Skip James, Lonnie Johnson, Booker White and others. This unrivaled primer in how to play country blues also includes a preface and introduction, rare photos, notes on country blues guitar techniques and more.

How does a song become more than words and music to represent or influence the voice of a generation? Inside the Hits dissects more than 60 of the most powerful and memorable hit songs since the birth of rock and roll to reveal the roots of their success. Author Wayne Wadhams examines the key ingredients that made the songs work then and now, including: melody, lyrics, performance, production, artist image, promotion, and market timing. What really stopped Mick Jagger from getting 'Satisfaction'? How did a secretary who was mistaken for a prostitute give Donna Summer her new sound? Find all the answers in Inside the Hits. 'Reading Inside the Hits was like reliving some of the most memorable moments in rock and roll. A captivating read for industry professionals and fans alike.' - Phil Ramone

For unsigned musicians, it is vital to long-term success to sign a contract with a record label. However, preparing your music, targeting a label, and getting your demo into the hands of someone who will listen is challenging, if you don't know where to start. Getting Signed!, by record industry veteran George Howard, guides you through the maze of today's music industry, and will help you move your demo to the top of the stack. Even if you are not yet ready for a record deal, it will help you assemble a team that will make sure your music gets heard by as many people as possible. The next time an aspiring recording artist comes to us for advice, we'll advise them to read this book first. George Howard really knows what he's talking about. - Chris Franz and Tina Weymouth, members of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club

This progressive new series is intended to enable the developing pianist to cross the often artificial 'border' between classical and popular music. Most of the pieces are in a popular idiom, but a classical spirit of framework can also be recognized in much of the music.

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The show begins
Cool Cat
Big Top
Shining
Merry - go - round
The Good Old Days
On tour
Piano bar
Up country
Why not?
Gliding
Come on, then!
Nothern lights
Orange Tango
Whirligig
Michel

Walking Bass Lines for Jazz Guitar by Stephan Badreau is a step by step guide to harmonizing bass lines on the guitar.

The book will show the musician how to connect familiar chord shapes with the appropriate bass notes. It is full of ideas, examples, chord voicings and substitutions, as well as short chord progressions for you to try your new learned skills.

All examples are played on the accompanying CD at both slow and normal speed, as well as a drums-only version for play-along purposes.

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A comprehensive tutor series for beginners of all ages. Well presented with color pictures, useful information and guidance material. The aim of the book is to teach in the most natural and enjoyable way, through popular melodies. The method enables the student to progress in a logical fashion through Pre A to F. A recommended and thorough series.

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