String Festival Solos are economical collections of transcriptions by Samuel Applebaum. In two volumes for each instrument, the solos are in progressive order of difficulty. Each volume contains nine pieces -- all classic titles in the Applebaum teaching repertoire. Some of these have been hard to find. Volume I progresses from Level 1 to Level 2, Volume II progresses from Level 2 to Level 3. The solos are useful for teaching technique, dynamics, phrasing, and overall musicianship. String Festival Solos are excellent for recitals, auditions and performances for assemblies, concerts or festivals. Titles: * Theme and Variations (Papini) * Rondo (Mozart) * Gavotte (Sitt) * Hungarian Suite (Bartok) * Elves' Dance (Perpetual Motion) (Bohm) * The Rain (Bohm) * Bouree (Bach) * Two Guitars (Russian Gypsy Folk Song) * Allegro (Vivaldi).
In this handy reference for string teachers, Dr. Samuel Applebaum addresses the most frequently asked questions, ranging from the very basic to the most advanced. From his conversations with the greatest concert artists of our time, he covers topics such as positions, intonation, vibrato, bowings, sight reading, practicing and stage fright in a comprehensive question-and-answer format.
Chamber Music for Two String Instruments, Book III is to be started when the pupil reaches page 5 of the Samuel Applebaum String Method, Book III. However, it can be used in conjunction with any other string method. Available for two violins, two violas, two cellos, two basses, and piano accompaniment.
The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
This Chamber Music book is to be started when the pupil reaches page 24 of the Samuel Applebaum String Method. However, it can be used in conjunction with any good string method. Published for two violins, two violas, two cellos, two basses, and piano accompaniment.
The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
Compiled from melodies Samuel Applebaum used to teach his students to play their instruments. The melodies are arranged in progressive order from the first three notes students learn to the end of level one in most method books. These melodies may be played as solos or in unison with other string instruments. Michael Katz has produced the accompaniment recording (in traditional, jazz, and rock styles) to motivate students to practice and perform for friends and family.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
String Festival Solos are economical collections of transcriptions by Samuel Applebaum. In two volumes for each instrument, the solos are in progressive order of difficulty. Each volume contains nine pieces -- all classic titles in the Applebaum teaching repertoire. Some of these have been hard to find. Volume I progresses from Level 1 to Level 2, Volume II progresses from Level 2 to Level 3. The solos are useful for teaching technique, dynamics, phrasing, and overall musicianship. String Festival Solos are excellent for recitals, auditions and performances for assemblies, concerts or festivals. Titles: * Serenade (De Beriot) * To A Wild Rose (MacDowell) * A Graceful Waltz (Isaac) * Three Waltzes (Beyer) * Grandfather's Clock (Work) * The Country Fair (Gurlitt) * Sonatina in C (Viguerie) * Waves at Play (Streabbog) * Souvenir (Bloch)
Scales for Strings is to be used as supplementary material for any string class method or as interesting training material for the development of a string orchestra. The series is available in two levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano accompaniment. A teacher's manual is available as well.
The Applebaum String Method is a conceptual approach to the development of technical skills in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The aim of this book is to permit the student to memorize sensations which will develop specific technical skills. These skills are analyzed and a series of exercises are presented for their development. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The Young String Student by Samuel Applebaum with piano accompaniment is a conceptual approach specifically designed to inspire creativity, technic and musicianship in the younger beginner. Published for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, teacher's manual.
First Position Etudes for Strings is written for the second year string class or string orchestra. The etudes are to be started when the string group reaches Page 10 in Volume I of the String Builder. They may, however, be used in conjunction with any standard string class method, as this book is a complete unit in itself and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The string parts are played in unison with piano accompaniment. Each etude is interesting and has its specific technical value for the left hand and for the bow arm. Published for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.
The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment.
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