ViolinMind

ViolinMind
Author: Hans Jørgen Jensen
Publisher: Ovation Press, Ltd.
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2019-09-12
Genre: Music
ISBN:

ViolinMind is a pedagogical method book that focuses on intonation. It is a transcription for the violin of CelloMind published in 2017 by Ovation Press, Ltd. The co-authors of ViolinMind are Hans Jørgen Jensen, Professor of Cello at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University and Grigory Kalinovsky, Professor of Music (Violin) at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. The mystery of intonation is dissected by defining the scientific principles behind it, and providing easy, intuitive examples of the three main kinds of intonation systems used today: Equal Temperament, Just, and Pythagorean. Playing with exquisite intonation has mostly been reserved for those who possess a strong intuitive sense of pitch and harmonic color; however, ViolinMind breaks down this barrier using a highly detailed, systematic approach, making the process of acquiring a sophisticated sense of intonation similar to any other technical skill. Chapters in the book explore in great detail topics such as the harmonic overtone series, the scientific principles behind Cents, the syntonic comma, the just scales, the Pythagorean comma, the Pythagorean semitones, advanced sympathetic vibrations, Tartini tones, and double stops studies in tritones. All chapters in the book include numerous practical samples and listening exercises that bridge the gap between the theory and its application. The chapters on intonation conclude with practical examples from the following repertoire: intonation performance practice in the Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo (BWV 1001-1006), and intonation performance practice with piano. The appendices in the book provide detailed explanations about the Helmholtz intonation chart, the harmonic series, just intonation, the Schisma, as well as an illustration of two violin fingerboards from two method books from the 18th century showing pitch distribution for just intonation and Pythagorean intonation respectively.

24 Etudes for Flute

24 Etudes for Flute
Author: Carl Andersen
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2014-11-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781505272239

The opus 15 of Carl Joachim Andersen is one of the best of his 8 volumes of Etudes for Flute. Difficult but necessary to become a professional in the art of flute, this is a reprint of the original authoritative plates of Max Leichssenring, circa 1881, Plate M.421.L. Excellent edition, as with all Fleury Publications, blank staff paper and notes section for teacher annotations are present. First edition 2014.

Caprices

Caprices
Author: Federigo Fiorillo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1923
Genre: Violin
ISBN:

Music Theory in Practice

Music Theory in Practice
Author: Eric Taylor
Publisher: Music Theory in Practice (ABRSM)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781860969461

Fully revised, this workbook remains the best way to prepare for ABRSM's Grade 5 Theory of Music Exam. Features a clear explanation of music notation, many worked examples and practice exercises, definitions of important words and concepts, specimen exam questions and helpful tips for students.