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1	How to Play the 5-String Banjo more books like this by Pete Seeger add to wishlist This is the basic manual for banjo players at any level. Covers all the fundamentals of strumming, hammering-on, and pulling-off. Includes folk and traditional songs all with melody line, lyrics, and banjo accompaniment, and solos in standard notation and tablature. see all copies from £11.07! new only from £12.26! \| first editions
2	Guitarmaking, Tradition and Technology: A Complete Reference for the Design and Construction of the Steel-String Folk Guitar and the Classical Guitar more books like this by William R Cumpiano add to wishlist Hailed by "Guitar Player" magazine as 'perhaps the finest book on guitars ever produced, ' and by "Booklist" as 'a Rolls Royce of construction guidebooks, ' this impressive volume is the first book of its kind to describe in depth how both steel-string and classical guitars are actually designed and built. Over 450 photographs, drawings, and ... see all copies from £18.63! new only from £18.63!
3	Way They Play more books like this by Samuel Applebaum, Sada Applebaum add to wishlist see all copies from £15.33! new only from £34.20! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Suzuki Violin School, Vol 1: Violin Part more books like this by Shinichi Suzuki, Alfred Publishing (Editor) add to wishlist Contents are: Principles of Study and Guidance * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations (Shinichi Suzuki) * Lightly Row (Folk So ng) * Song of the Wind (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * O Come, Little Children (Folk Song) * May Song (Folk Song) * Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * Allegro (Shinichi Suzuki) * Perpetual Motion (Shinichi ... see all copies from £5.60! new only from £8.81! \| first editions
5	Make Your Own Electric Guitar more books like this by Melvyn Hiscock add to wishlist Takes you step by step through every stage of making 3 popular styles. see all copies from £8.71! new only from £16.93! \| signed copies
6	Unfinished journey more books like this by Yehudi Menuhin add to wishlist Yehudi Menuhin was a legend in his own time. Born in April 1916 in New York of Russian-Jewish parents, he made his extraordinary debut at the age of seven, playing Lalo's notoriously difficult Symphonie espagnole with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. By the time he was eleven he had made historic debuts in Paris and New York, at twelve in ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £26.12! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	An encyclopedia of the violin more books like this by Alberto Abraham Bachmann add to wishlist This encyclopedia is the diverse lexicographic work available in the English language and provides a treasure trove of information on the violinits technique, its history, and its place in music. Beginning with the 1880s, the work traces the evolution of violin technique, examines its construction and manufacture, lists makers in America and ... see all copies from £5.60! new only from £11.05! \| first editions
8	The Guitar Handbook more books like this by Ralph Denyer add to wishlist The most comprehensive resource available for beginning and experienced guitarists alike, whether acoustic or electric. Completely redesigned and with many more full-color photos than the original, this new edition surveys recent models and profiles current masters, includes an expanded lesson section, and encompasses 10 years of technological ... see all copies from £4.72! new only from £15.07!
9	Joys and Sorrows: Reflections, more books like this by Pablo Casals add to wishlist see all copies from £5.60! signed copies \| first editions
10	You Can Teach Yourself Dulcimer more books like this by Madeline MacNeil add to wishlist Madeline MacNeil's performances are characterized by her effortless vocals and impeccable mountain and hammered dulcimer playing. In this book she reveals some of the secrets of her success with the mountain dulcimer. Early on, she reminds the reader that "the dulcimer is not a toy or a stringed kazoo" but a serious, expressive musical instrument ... see all copies from £7.16! new only from £9.75!
11	Antonio Stradivari : his life and work (1644-1737). more books like this by William Henry Hill add to wishlist Construction methods, woods, varnishes, known instruments, types of instruments, life, special features. Includes 93 illustrations, plus 4 color plates. see all copies from £4.63! new only from £9.06! \| first editions
12	Notes for Strings, Bk 1: Violin more books like this by George Zepp add to wishlist Notes for Strings to read, write and play, is designed to be used as a supplemental book for the study of any string orchestra instrument. Understanding the fundamentals of music notation is essential to the future success of young musicians. The use of this book as a supplement to any beginning string method will insure this understanding in a ... see all copies from £6.73! new only from £6.73!
13 view cover	Learn to play guitar more books like this by L Somerville, T Pells add to wishlist Well illustrated historical material accompanies faithful arrangements of well-known tunes. see all copies from £1.25! new only from £5.51!
14 view cover	Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others more books like this by Frederick Herman Martens (Editor) add to wishlist Twenty-four famous violinists reveal the secrets to their success, discuss the aesthetic and technical aspects of playing, and define their personal conceptions of violin mastery. Advice from the masters includes tips on efficient practice, improving bow technique, and refining intonation. A rare find in the musical literature, this volume is ... see all copies from £7.47! new only from £7.74!
15 view cover	The Mandolin Chord Book more books like this by James Major add to wishlist The most useful chord book yet developed for the mandolin player, featuring clear chord diagrams grouped by key for easy reference. see all copies from £5.92! new only from £5.92!
16 view cover	You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling more books like this by Dr. Craig Duncan add to wishlist With You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling, veteran Mel Bay author, Craig Duncan, has produced an excellent book for the beginning fiddler. Its 36 lessons teach basic techniques through specific exercises and traditional fiddle tunes. From holding the fiddle and bow correctly to playing moderately advanced tunes in double stops, Craig will guide you ... see all copies from £5.54! new only from £5.54!
17 view cover	History of the Violin more books like this by William Sandys, Simon Andrew Forster add to wishlist One of the most respected and referenced books of its kind, this authoritative volume surveys violins and other bowed instruments, ranging from ancient Greco-Roman styles to those of modern Europe. More than 55 rare lithographs illustrate fascinating stories of famous players and violin makers through the ages. see all copies from £11.05! new only from £11.05! \| first editions
18 view cover	Strictly Strings, Bk 1: Violin more books like this by John O'Reilly, Jacquelyn Dillon, James Kjelland add to wishlist An easy-to-teach, straight forward string method from three renowned pedagogues. A unique letter-note style of music notation is utilized which ensures a smooth transition from rote to note reading. Students are quickly introduced to ensemble playing and play a wide variety of fun-to play melodies, keys and modes. Strictly Strings features a ... see all copies from £2.66! new only from £6.73! \| first editions
19	New Method for the Double Bass more books like this by Franz Simandl add to wishlist see all copies from £41.92! new only from £45.58!
20 view cover	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Fiddle more books like this by Ellery Klein add to wishlist Instructional DVD included. Now play! Never before has fiddling been so popularathe Riverdance phenomenon, the runaway success of Celtic Woman, and country and bluegrass sensations. Now, anyone can learn to play through the simple, step-by-step lessons provided here by an international expert and professional performer. Illustrated with finger ... see all copies from £11.67! new only from £11.68!
21 view cover	The Luthier's Handbook: A Guide to Building Great Tone in Acoustic Stringed Instruments more books like this by Roger H Siminoff add to wishlist An essential item for the instrument builder, The Luthier's Handbook explores the secrets and science behind making good-sounding acoustic stringed instruments. Renowned author Roger H. Siminoff brings to the table more than four decades of luthiery experience and shares the time-tested philosophies, tips and technology of the craft. As the ideal ... see all copies from £12.90! new only from £14.36!
22	Classic Guitar Construction more books like this by Irving Sloane add to wishlist see all copies from £9.96! new only from £15.36!
23	The Art of Violin Playing more books like this by Frederick H. Martens (Translator), Carl Flesch add to wishlist see all copies from £14.16! new only from £48.77!
24	Blues Harp - Instructional Method more books like this by Tony Glover add to wishlist A complete, clear instruction method. Learn to choose a harp, play cross position, bend notes while playing in the styles of blues greats SONNY TERRY, SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON, LITTLE WALTER, JIMMY REED, and others. Chapters on lead and accompaniment, performing, amplified harp, history, and much more. see all copies from £5.10! new only from £40.87! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Great Cellists more books like this by Margaret Campbell add to wishlist This book recreates the magic of the greatest cellists in history. In succinct and absorbing accounts of their lives, characters and careers, Margaret Campbell brings out the special achievement of each, whether in impact on composers and public taste, contribution to advances in playing technique, or in sheer power over an audience. The ... see all copies from £8.42! new only from £65.98! \| first editions

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