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      the harp

      The Harp: A Global Story of Music, Man, and Medicine

      In simplest terms, the harp is a plucked string instrument where the plane of the strings is perpendicular to the soundboard.

      • Tracy Silverman: Defying Dogma with Electric Violin (Interview part 2)
      • Jeremy Cohen’s Historic Prized Violin
      • Need a Gift for the Musician in Your Life? Check Out Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
      • Pilates for Musicians – What is it?
  • How To

    • How To

      Carmine Miranda: The Joy of Life as a Cellist

      How to Sell a Guitar – and Make Money

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      How to Clean A Trumpet

      A Guide to Playing Altissimo Saxophone

      24 Exercises at the Piano

      Gideon Waxman’s Ultimate Guide to Buying Cymbals

      How to Practice Like a Pro

      Uke Can Do It! New book teaches kids how to play the ukulele

      10 Tips to Increase Your Playing Speed

      Learn to play “What a Wonderful World” on Ukulele

      Dwayne Johnson Rock-ing the Ukulele

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      Six Lessons for Playing Funk Bass – with Dan Hawkins

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        Tracy Silverman: Defying Dogma with Electric Violin (Interview part 2)

        Jeremy Cohen’s Historic Prized Violin

        Serious About Fiddling Around with Sara Watkins

        Like a Butterfly Smashing Glass: Taking Flight with Cellist Tina Guo

        Defying Dogma: Violinist Tracy Silverman Redefines What “Proper” Is

        Playing Well with Dr. Kertz — String Player Health

        Master Musician Jeremy Cohen Talks Violin, Jazz & Teaching

        Strings Attached — The Accidentals on Their Terms

        Carmine Miranda: The Joy of Life as a Cellist

        The New Frontier of Violin According to Bridgid Bibbens

        Ally Brown — Masterful Violinist on Taming Pain

        Jeff Stockham’s Past, Present & Future As a Horn Player

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      • Product Spotlight

        Making Music Product Spotlight: The Mute Caddy with Jeff Stockham

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        Making Music Product Spotlight: AKG LYRA Ultra-HD Multimode USB Microphone

        Making Music Product Spotlight: Balu Musik horn mutes and mellophone

        Making Music Magazine Product Spotlight: Presonus Studio Live Series III Ecosystem

        Making Music Product Spotlight with Chuck Schiele: JBL EON ONE Compact

    • Community Videos

      Musical performances submitted by readers.

      • Community Videos

        Pick the Fall 2020 Community Video Contest winner!

        Community Video: Sarah C. – My Safety

        Community Video: Jennifer B & the Groove – Down Dark Waters

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        Community Video: Single By Sunday – Debbie

        Community Video: TemperMental – All in My Head

        Community Video: Morrison – 9 Lives

        Community Video: Orchestra Fuego – Fuego Colombiano

        Community Video: Short Shadows – The Jig is Up

        Community Video: Radiate – Home

        Community Video: The Copper Tones – Big Sugar, Big Change

        People’s Choice Winner Rich Carroll — A Country Boy with a Classic Voice

        Pick the Summer 2020 Community Video Contest Winner!

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    • Travel

      • Travel Video

        Mile of Music

        Wisconsin’s Fox Cities: More than a Mile of Music

        Alabama Gulf Coast Feeds a Musician’s Heart

        Inside Cash’s Boyhood Home

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        The Crooked Road: A Journey Steeped in Music Traditions

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        Moab Music Festival

        America Meets the Beatles! at Bethel Woods

        Discovering Music Destinations South of Nashville

        Cumbia: The Sound of Colombia

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    • How To Videos

      • How-To Videos

        Carmine Miranda: The Joy of Life as a Cellist

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        How to Clean A Trumpet

        Bass Guitar Lesson with Dan Hawkins – Using Scales To Create Killer Grooves

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        Recording Acoustic Guitar in Stereo for Beginners

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        A Guide to Restringing Your Guitar for Beginners

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        How to Play Clarinet Scales: F Major

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        How to Play Clarinet Scales: G Minor

        The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About

        Teaching Jazz and Musical Creativity to the Classical Piano Student – Part 2

        Teaching Jazz and Musical Creativity to the Classical Piano Student – Part 1

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        How to Play Clarinet Scales: C Minor

        The Problem All Pianists Need to Overcome (But Many Don’t Even Know About!)

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    • Instrument Video

      • Instrument Video

        Tracy Silverman: Defying Dogma with Electric Violin (Interview part 2)

        Jeremy Cohen’s Historic Prized Violin

        Serious About Fiddling Around with Sara Watkins

        Like a Butterfly Smashing Glass: Taking Flight with Cellist Tina Guo

        Defying Dogma: Violinist Tracy Silverman Redefines What “Proper” Is

        Playing Well with Dr. Kertz — String Player Health

        Master Musician Jeremy Cohen Talks Violin, Jazz & Teaching

        Strings Attached — The Accidentals on Their Terms

        Carmine Miranda: The Joy of Life as a Cellist

        The New Frontier of Violin According to Bridgid Bibbens

        Ally Brown — Masterful Violinist on Taming Pain

        Jeff Stockham’s Past, Present & Future As a Horn Player

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  • Health

    • Health

      Pilates for Musicians – What is it?

      Most people have an idea of what Pilates might be, and usually that idea involves lots of abdominal work in a group class at a gym. While that’s a common misconception, Pilates is a much larger method of movement involving specific equipment, springs, and over 600 exercises, created by a man named Joseph Pilates. While […]

      • Playing Well with Dr. Kertz — String Player Health
      • What Every Violinist Needs to Know about the Body
      • Ally Brown — Masterful Violinist on Taming Pain
      • Saxophonist Prateek Thakur Triumphs Through Music
  • Instruments
    • Woodwinds/Brass

      • Wind

        Buffet Crampon’s New GALA Clarinet

        In 2020, Buffet Crampon decided to pursue the development a new instrument surpassing expectations both by the quality of its French manufacture and its particularly affordable price: the GALA clarinet. Its design takes full advantage of the latest research and is characterized by rich harmonics and an overall balance of the instrument’s range. This new […]

        • Jeff Stockham’s Past, Present & Future As a Horn Player
        • Saxophonist Prateek Thakur Triumphs Through Music
        • Peruvian Saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento Follows Jazz and Finds America
        • Chris Klich’s Journey of Wind Instruments
    • Bass

      • Bass

        Jeff Stockham’s Past, Present & Future As a Horn Player

        Trumpeter/hornist Jeff Stockham is well-known to Upstate New York music fans. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music and a veteran of the renowned Eastman Jazz Ensemble, his performance credits read like a Who’s Who of the upstate New York music scene. He has performed with the Central New York Jazz Orchestra, Salt City […]

        • French Horn Basics with Michael Manley
        • Jazz, Trumpet & Nick Fields
        • Six Lessons for Playing Funk Bass – with Dan Hawkins
        • Top Bass Guitars Loved by Rock & Roll Legends
    • Guitar

      • Guitar

        Distortion Packs a Punch! Amps Explained with Christopher Ames; Part 2

        Making Music Mag visited with Christopher Ames at Guitar Center where he shares practical insights about distortion with the help of and Orange amplifier,  a Marshall amplifier and a Les Paul.

        • Throwback Thursday: Daniel Ho — Hawaiian Musician Keeps the Passion in His Productions
        • 10 Tips to Increase Your Playing Speed
        • From the MM Archives: Béla Fleck Brings Banjo from Front Porch to World Stage
        • Cordoba Flamed Mahogany Ukulele
    • Drums

      • Drums

        Gideon Waxman’s Ultimate Guide to Buying Cymbals

        Cymbals play an integral part of a drummer’s set up, and they are a significant investment. With a cymbal purchase, you will have to be completely confident that sound is right for you and your music. They cannot be altered or tuned in the way that drums can. So it’s imperative to invest in cymbals that will compliment the styles of music you play! In this guide I aim to provide as much information as I can about cymbals to help educate you on how to choose the perfect cymbals that are right for you, and what you need to consider when looking to invest in new cymbals.

        • Taiko Drumming: Healthy Exercise for Music Makers
        • 12 Ways to Improve Your Drumming
        • Exploring the History of Playing Timpani (Kettle Drums)
        • Money Beats with Rich Redmond
    • Strings

      • Strings

        Tracy Silverman: Defying Dogma with Electric Violin (Interview part 2)

        The first thing violinist Tracy Silverman did was to earn his degree from Julliard. The second thing he did when he graduated was to throw it all out the window and join a rock band…

        • Jeremy Cohen’s Historic Prized Violin
        • Serious About Fiddling Around with Sara Watkins
        • Writing Well for the Modern Harp
        • What Are Strings Made Of? The Basics of Orchestral String Construction
    • Keyboards

      • Keyboard

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        The Workings of the Piano: For the Up-and-Coming Pianist

        If you want to get into playing the piano, it’s a good idea to get a basic understanding of how the instrument works. Before you even sit down at the piano bench, or sign up for lessons, educating yourself about the instrument gives you a base to start from, and may even help you decide if it’s the right choice of instrument for you.

        • Yamaha Announces New Portable Keyboards
        • Adjustable Padded Piano Bench
        • On-Stage LED Piano Lamp
        • Kawai MP11SE Digital Piano
    • Vocal

      • Voice

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        How to Prepare Your Voice for a Live Performance

        By Stefanie August In my numerous years of working as a nightclub and theater vocalist, I always had to keep my voice strong and focused. We singers must be able to keep from sounding winded while singing, especially if we are dancing or playing an instrument. Below are some best practices for strengthening one’s voice […]

        • Vocal Tips: Understanding Head Voice, Falsetto, and Whistle Register
        • Making Music Presents: ‘One Voice, One Guitar, One Song’ Songwriting Contest
        • Breathing exercises for singing
        • Singers – How to Ease Stage Fright
    • Other Instruments

      • Other Instruments

        the harp

        The Harp: A Global Story of Music, Man, and Medicine

        In simplest terms, the harp is a plucked string instrument where the plane of the strings is perpendicular to the soundboard.

        • Where Did the Banjo Come From? Here’s a Timeline of Its History
        • Western Contemporary Music: A Musical Melting Pot
        • Dulcet Tones: The Hammered and Mountain Dulcimer
        • The Harp: How Does it Work?
  • Products
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      • Products

        Double Bass Transport

        The RC Williams Co. dbl Bass Buggie is the easiest way to transport your double bass while maneuvering over most terrain whether indoor or outdoor. This American-made innovation will allow your instrument to stand upright during transport and can easily fit to any size bass from 1/10 to 4/4. Made for use either with or […]

        Collapsible Wood Violin/Viola Shoulder Rest

        The Fiddlerman Collapsible Wood Violin Shoulder Rest includes height adjustable feet for a custom fit and also collapse so the shoulder rest can fit inside almost any violin case. The solid wood body of the shoulder rest is specifically crafted for a warm resonance and is built to last through years of playing. Each violin […]

        Need a Gift for the Musician in Your Life? Check Out Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

        The Rite of Spring, A Percussionist’s Guide From the timpanist’s first triplet to the last sforzando G-sharp, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring is a percussionist’s dream. Dueling timpani parts, scraped tam-tam, antique cymbals, and unique bass drum rhythms distinguish the score that changed classical music and percussion writing forever. In this definitive guide, percussionist/timpanist Chris […]

        Zither Handcrafted Wood Violin or Viola Stand with Bow Holder

        Show off your prized instrument in any environment with a finely handcrafted stand. The Zither violin/viola stand is handcrafted using premium solid wood — no particle board or laminate. Each stand is unique in color and grain pattern and has a hand-rubbed natural oil finish. Stands feature the USA-made String Swing cradle, which offers 31 […]

        Clef Restorative Cleanser & Polish

        This instrument polish is formulated to bring back that shine and luster that your violin, viola, cello or double bass once had. It can be used to polish any fine wood finish. Designed by Upton Bass String Instrument Co., this polish is all natural, made in small quantities, and developed to be tough on rosin […]

    • Audio Recording

      • Audio Recording

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        Win a Pair of JBL Reference Monitors

        Enter below to win a pair of JBL 104-BT Compact Desktop Reference Monitors with Bluetooth The giveaway is free to enter and runs until July 24. JBL 104-BT compact reference monitors with Bluetooth, the newest models in the 1 Series line, draw from seven decades of JBL Professional engineering. They’re perfect for recording musicians, producers, […]

        • The Green Scene—A Net-zero Recording Studio in Vermont
        • Recording Acoustic Guitar in Stereo for Beginners
        • Digital Collaboration: Technology’s Impact on How Artists Create Music
        • Tips for Choosing Headphones When Mixing Music
    • Live Sound

      • Live Sound

        Distortion Packs a Punch! Amps Explained with Christopher Ames; Part 2

        Making Music Mag visited with Christopher Ames at Guitar Center where he shares practical insights about distortion with the help of and Orange amplifier,  a Marshall amplifier and a Les Paul.

        • Radial Engineering Hotshot 48V Condenser Microphone Switcher
        • Zen and the Art of Acoustic Guitar Amplification, part 2
        • That Clean Sound! Amps Explained with Christopher Ames: Part 1
        • Zen and the Art of Acoustic Guitar Amplification, part 1
    • Books/Sheet Music

      • Books and Sheet Music

        How to Read Music

        Music notation is a language that has been developing for thousands of years; even the manner in which we read music today has been around for several centuries. In learning to read music, we encounter basic symbols for pitch, duration, and timing. As we advance, we learn about dynamics, expression, timbre, and even special effects. […]

        To Touch Their Harps of Gold

        22 Favorite Christmas Carols (arranged for harp) Gary Schocker’s third collection of Christmas carols arranged for solo harp, To Touch Their Harps of Gold, dives deeper into traditional carols across Europe, from Portugal to Scandinavia. This set of 22 carols augments his two previous collections: Joy to the World! (21 Favorite Christmas Carols) and In the […]

        Basic Harp for Beginners

        Want to learn to play the harp? Basic Harp for Beginners by Laurie Riley is a basic, easy-to-understand, step-by-step method about playing the harp. Extensively illustrated, this book is for musicians of all levels, requiring only an interest in learning to play the harp. The material in the book can be applied to any type […]

        Writing Well for the Modern Harp

        As one of the world’s most renowned harp soloists and a passionate champion of new music for her instrument, Yolanda Kondonassis presents a comprehensive guide and conversational text on composing idiomatically for the harp in her work, The Composers Guide to Writing Well for the Modern Harp. The book features 22 detailed chapters on a […]

        Following the Star: Solo Christmas Carol Arrangements for Unaccompanied Cello

        Experience the magic and beauty of the Christmas season with these arrangements of solo, unaccompanied Christmas carols for cello in Following the Star Solo Christmas Carol Arrangements for Unaccompanied Cello by Myanna Harvey. Weaving melodies with lyrical supporting notes that embellish and imply harmony, these arrangements enhance and expand on the well-known carol tunes to make […]

        The Cello Suites: J. S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the Search for a Baroque Masterpiece

        One fateful evening, journalist and pop-music critic Eric Siblin attended a recital of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cello Suites—an experience that set him on an epic quest to uncover the mysterious history of the entrancing compositions and their miraculous reemergence nearly 200 years later. In pursuit of his musicological obsession, Siblin would unravel three centuries of […]

  • Music Theory
    • Music Theory

      • Music Theory

        Dave Sanborn, Legendary Saxophonist, Presents the First Season of His New Show “Sanborn Sessions”

        Dave Sanborn, the veteran saxophonist, and six-time Grammy Award winner, has announced he will soon present the first episode of his new music show, Sanborn Sessions. The new series is hosted by Sanborn and features a diverse roster of accomplished artists from a variety of genres and generations. In its initial season, Sanborn welcomes Kandace Springs, […]

        • The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About
        • The Importance of Chord Knowledge for Pianists
        • How Musicians Incorporate Artificial Intelligence into Their Songs
        • Transcription Errands – Chord Charts and the Nashville Number System
    • Clip N’ Save

      • Clip N’ Save

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        Going the Distance: Intro to Intervals

        To confidently identify intervals, you’ll first need to master your understanding whole-steps and half-steps—also known as tones and semi-tones. A half-step (semi-tone) is two different notes with the smallest possible distance between them—for example, B up to C, or E down to Eb. Think of two frets right next to each other on a guitar, or two keys (including the black keys) right next to each other on the piano. A whole-step (tone) is made up of two half-steps—for example, B up to C#, or E down to D…

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        Clip N’ Save: Understanding Enharmonics

        Enharmonics are notes that sound at the same pitch but have a different name, such as F# and Gb. Here are a few tips on understanding enharmonics.

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        Clip N’ Save: Types of Cadences

        Cadences are chord progressions that either break up or conclude a particular section or piece of music. Here are a few different types of cadences.

        Clip N’ Save: Tricky Time Signatures

        Clip N’ Save: Musical Terms Every Musician Should Know

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    • History

      the harp

      The Harp: A Global Story of Music, Man, and Medicine

      In simplest terms, the harp is a plucked string instrument where the plane of the strings is perpendicular to the soundboard.

      • What Are Strings Made Of? The Basics of Orchestral String Construction
      • The Cello Suites: J. S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the Search for a Baroque Masterpiece
      • Piano History: What are the different types of pianos?
      • Piano History Timeline
  • New Partnership Helps Struggling Musicians
  • Ford Musician Impact Fund to Announces Grant Program
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  • Sweet Relief Raises More Than $9,000 for Musicians  
  • Last Call to Register for the 2021 Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards
  • Hit Like A Girl Announces Marching Percussion Contest
  • Gator Releases Instrument Face Masks, Bell Covers for School Band and Music Programs
  • Music Publisher Releases Inaugural Jazz Ensemble Music for Educators and Students
the harp

The Harp: A Global Story of Music, Man, and Medicine

Tracy Silverman: Defying Dogma with Electric Violin (Interview part 2)

Jeremy Cohen’s Historic Prized Violin

Need a Gift for the Musician in Your Life? Check Out Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

  1. The Harp: A Global Story of Music, Man, and Medicine
  2. Tracy Silverman: Defying Dogma with Electric Violin (Interview part 2)
  3. Jeremy Cohen’s Historic Prized Violin
  4. Need a Gift for the Musician in Your Life? Check Out Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
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  • Teacher Resources
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Popular Posts

the harp

The Harp: A Global Story of Music, Man, and Medicine

In simplest terms, the harp is a plucked string instrument where the plane of the strings is perpendicular to the soundboard.

How to Read Music

Music notation is a language that has been developing for thousands of years; even the manner in which we read music today has been around for several centuries. In learning to read music, we encounter basic symbols for pitch, duration, and timing. As we advance, we learn about dynamics, expression, timbre, and even special effects. […]

Double Bass Transport

The RC Williams Co. dbl Bass Buggie is the easiest way to transport your double bass while maneuvering over most terrain whether indoor or outdoor. This American-made innovation will allow your instrument to stand upright during transport and can easily fit to any size bass from 1/10 to 4/4. Made for use either with or […]

Tracy Silverman: Defying Dogma with Electric Violin (Interview part 2)

To Touch Their Harps of Gold

Community Videos

Pick the Fall 2020 Community Video Contest winner!

We’ve chosen our favorites, now it’s your turn. Pick your favorite artist or group from our Fall 2020 Community Video Contest winners and decide who will get a special feature story on Making Music! Vote now through October 16. Scroll to the bottom of this post for the voting link. The artists and videos are: […]

Community Video: Sarah C. – My Safety

International recording artist, Sarah C is known for her trademark powerful and soulful voice and dynamic stage presence. As a respected vocalist she has appeared as a guest judge on Channel 7’s “All Together Now.” She has also performed backing vocals on shows such as “Ex Factor” and for some of the biggest names in […]

Community Video: Jennifer B & the Groove – Down Dark Waters

Jennifer B & the Groove are a four-piece, high-energy Austin, Texas band who play a wide variety of music, including blues, roots-rock and Americana music. With a fresh unique approach to some great classic covers, the band also incorporates new, original music written by Jennifer, featuring her powerful, soulful, gut-wrenching voice and heart-tugging lyrics. The […]

Community Video: Single By Sunday – Debbie

Community Video: TemperMental – All in My Head

Books / Sheet Music

How to Read Music

Music notation is a language that has been developing for thousands of years; even the manner in which we read music today has been around for several centuries. In learning to read music, we encounter basic symbols for pitch, duration, and timing. As we advance, we learn about dynamics, expression, timbre, and even special effects. […]

To Touch Their Harps of Gold

22 Favorite Christmas Carols (arranged for harp) Gary Schocker’s third collection of Christmas carols arranged for solo harp, To Touch Their Harps of Gold, dives deeper into traditional carols across Europe, from Portugal to Scandinavia. This set of 22 carols augments his two previous collections: Joy to the World! (21 Favorite Christmas Carols) and In the […]

Basic Harp for Beginners

Want to learn to play the harp? Basic Harp for Beginners by Laurie Riley is a basic, easy-to-understand, step-by-step method about playing the harp. Extensively illustrated, this book is for musicians of all levels, requiring only an interest in learning to play the harp. The material in the book can be applied to any type […]

Writing Well for the Modern Harp

As one of the world’s most renowned harp soloists and a passionate champion of new music for her instrument, Yolanda Kondonassis presents a comprehensive guide and conversational text on composing idiomatically for the harp in her work, The Composers Guide to Writing Well for the Modern Harp. The book features 22 detailed chapters on a […]

Following the Star: Solo Christmas Carol Arrangements for Unaccompanied Cello

Experience the magic and beauty of the Christmas season with these arrangements of solo, unaccompanied Christmas carols for cello in Following the Star Solo Christmas Carol Arrangements for Unaccompanied Cello by Myanna Harvey. Weaving melodies with lyrical supporting notes that embellish and imply harmony, these arrangements enhance and expand on the well-known carol tunes to make […]

The Cello Suites: J. S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the Search for a Baroque Masterpiece

One fateful evening, journalist and pop-music critic Eric Siblin attended a recital of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cello Suites—an experience that set him on an epic quest to uncover the mysterious history of the entrancing compositions and their miraculous reemergence nearly 200 years later. In pursuit of his musicological obsession, Siblin would unravel three centuries of […]

Progressive Repertoire for the Double Bass, Vol. 1

It is rare in music pedagogy that something truly revolutionary comes along. Progressive Repertoire for the Double Bass Vol 1 by George Vance and Annette Costanzi is the first English language method for beginning double bass to incorporate the innovative division of the bass fingerboard into six positions, developed by renowned French bassist François Rabbath in […]

Incredibly Useful Exercises for Double Bass: Volume 17

Incredibly Useful Exercises for Double Bass Volume 17 by Dennis Whittaker is a focused cover-to-cover workout that is tailor-made to condition specific aspects of double bass performance. Each exercise takes about an hour, and contains a warm-up, exercise and cool-down, with detailed instructions and focus points for each exercise. Volume 17, “All Exercises,” is the […]

Eccentric Melody: For Cello Alone

Oliver Knussen’s concise and effervescent Eccentric Melody For Cello Alone occupies a small but important place in the solo cello repertoire and would enliven any recital. Composed as a double tribute for cellist Fred Sherry in his 50th birthday year to play to Elliott Carter on his 90th birthday, the 2-minute work is presented here in […]

Cajun & Zydeco Songs – Violin Play-Along

The Violin Play-Along Series from Hal Leonard will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the online audio to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The audio includes playback tools to let you slow down or loop the […]

What Every Violinist Needs to Know about the Body

Presents a detailed explanation of Body Mapping accompanied by numerous illustrations.

A Performer’s Guide for Violists: Unaccompanied Bach Edition

A new edition of three iconic works for unaccompanied viola by J.S. Bach, A Performers Guide for Violists Unaccompanied Bach Edition contains detailed descriptions of fingerings, bowings and phrasing ideas. Included in this book are the Preludes to Suite no. 1 and 3, as well as the Chaconne from Partita no. 2. Written for professional violists, […]

The Strum Bowing Method: How to Groove on Strings

A New Pedagogy for The Total Violinist You already know how to play the violin. You play confidently in the orchestra and in your quartet. So why is it that playing jazz, blues, rock, pop or Latin feels so uncertain and sounds so stilted, so inauthentic? The likely answer is your bowing; simply put, the […]

The Brilliant Bassoon Book of Christmas Trios for Three Bassoons

23 Traditional Christmas Carols arranged especially for three bassoons of Grades 3 – 5 standard. All in easy keys. The Brilliant Bassoon Book of Christmas Trios for Three Bassoons by Jemima Oosthuizen and Amanda Oosthuizen comprises of 23 familiar traditional Christmas carols arranged especially for three bassoon players of Grades 3-5 standard. Ideal for diving […]

Great Oboists on Music and Musicianship

What do the world’s most prominent oboists have to say about their musical ideas, performance techniques, and teaching strategies? Authors Michele L. Fiala and Martin Schuring, themselves skilled oboists, undertook the project of asking 26 of them about their musicianship and pedagogy. The results are collected in Great Oboists on Music and Musicianship, which provides […]

Baroque Music for Clarinet

This collection of Baroque music for clarinet by Dr. Norman Heim is arranged for the intermediate level clarinetist with the piano part being of equal skill level. The music is taken from keyboard, song, and chamber music sources and represents quality Baroque styles circa 1625-1775. Composers include Johann S. Bach, Jean P. Rameau, Alessandro Scarlatti, […]

A Duet for Our Time

for Trombone, Bass Trombone, and Trombone Choir or Piano Accompaniment Eric Ewazen’s Palisades Suite (A Trio for Our Time), scored for flute, clarinet, and piano, was transformed into a suite for trombone choir for the New Trombone Collective (Mvt. 4 on YouTube). From its genesis as a four-movement outline of the seasons, A Duet for […]

Springtime For Elephants (For Two Tubas)

Depicting the enthusiastic courtship of two elephants in springtime, Adolphus Hailstork’s romp for two tubas is a programmatic two-part invention in the composer’s own fresh voice. Springtime for Elephants is a must-have duet with many blues-inspired phrasings. The publication comes with two copies of the shared score. For intermediate to advanced tubists.  

The Woodwind Player’s Cookbook

Creative Recipes for a Successful Performance This valuable collection of quick-to-read yet deeply insightful strategies is like finding expert trade secrets all placed in one convenient source. Contributors to The Woodwind Player’s Cookbook were even eager to get a look at each other’s ideas! With outstanding records of performance, workshop clinics, recordings, research, composition, leadership […]

Oboemotions: What Every Oboe Player Needs to Know About the Body

Oboemotions by Stephen Caplan is the definitive volume on using Body Mapping technique to help oboists and other double-reed players prevent injury and develop the physical freedom and sensitivity needed for technical mastery. Part method book, picture book, anatomy book, and practice handbook, the purpose of Oboemotions is to place the musical and technical study […]

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Teacher Resources

How to Read Music

Music notation is a language that has been developing for thousands of years; even the manner in which we read music today has been around for several centuries. In learning to read music, we encounter basic symbols for pitch, duration, and timing. As we advance, we learn about dynamics, expression, timbre, and even special effects. […]

The Process Einstein Used to Stimulate Creativity and Why it Worked

“The theory of relativity occurred to me by intuition, and music is the driving force behind this intuition. My parents had me study the violin from the time I was six. My new discovery is the result of musical perception. … I see my life in terms of music.” —Albert Einstein   Einstein considered playing […]

Multi-Purpose Beginning Band Tool

RS Berkeley’s Tri All is a new multiple purpose hygienic trial/training tool for beginning band students. Designed in the USA for individual use, the Tri All is one device that can be used to teach flute, trumpet, trombone/baritone, and clarinet/saxophone. The Tri All is made from non-toxic materials, includes individually wrapped/sealed reed, and promotes good […]

The Workings of the Piano: For the Up-and-Coming Pianist

Gator Releases Instrument Face Masks, Bell Covers for School Band and Music Programs

Music Publisher Releases Inaugural Jazz Ensemble Music for Educators and Students

Travel

Take a Virtual Tour of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has been closed to the public for over a month.  In an effort to continue reaching bluegrass fans all over the world, the Hall of Fame has produced a virtual tour led by Executive Director Chris Joslin. Within the Hall of […]

NAMM Show 2020

The NAMM Show 2020 Adventures

The NAMM Show 2020 was held January 16-19, 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Here are some photos from our time at the show.

It’s Almost Time for The NAMM Show 2020…

It’s January, which means that it’s time to prepare for the annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show—the world’s most comprehensive gathering of musical instruments, gear, and experts. The NAMM Show, held each January in Southern California, unites over 115,000 registrants from 130 countries. This is a conference where almost every music instrument or […]

Make Music Winter Returns Nationwide on December 21

Free Participatory Musical Parades Showcasing a Wide Variety of Genres and Styles to Kick Off Winter in Over 30 U.S. Cities Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration on the winter solstice, returns this year on Saturday, Dec. 21, with participatory musical parades and performances and events in more than 30 U.S. cities. The […]

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Earth Celebration: 3 Days of Drumming

Earth Celebration is a huge drum festival hosted by the globetrotting drum group Kodo. This year’s festival will be held August 16-18 on Sado Island.

Books and Sheet Music

How to Read Music

November 30, 2020

Music notation is a language that has been developing for thousands of years; even the manner in which we read music today has been around for several centuries. In learning to read music, we encounter basic symbols for pitch, duration, and timing. As we advance, we learn about dynamics, expression, timbre, and even special effects. […]

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Carmine Miranda: The Joy of Life as a Cellist

November 6, 2020

American cellist Carmine Miranda has quickly established an award winning international career and recognition as a soloist, chamber musician and recording artist. Praised by many publications such as Fanfare Magazine for “fast becoming known for his ability to combine virtuosity with intense, well-thought-out interpretations” and by The Strad Magazine for “showing himself to be in full command….

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Gear

Double Bass Transport

November 28, 2020

The RC Williams Co. dbl Bass Buggie is the easiest way to transport your double bass while maneuvering over most terrain whether indoor or outdoor. This American-made innovation will allow your instrument to stand upright during transport and can easily fit to any size bass from 1/10 to 4/4. Made for use either with or […]

Collapsible Wood Violin/Viola Shoulder Rest

November 26, 2020

The Fiddlerman Collapsible Wood Violin Shoulder Rest includes height adjustable feet for a custom fit and also collapse so the shoulder rest can fit inside almost any violin case. The solid wood body of the shoulder rest is specifically crafted for a warm resonance and is built to last through years of playing. Each violin […]

Need a Gift for the Musician in Your Life? Check Out Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

November 24, 2020

The Rite of Spring, A Percussionist’s Guide From the timpanist’s first triplet to the last sforzando G-sharp, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring is a percussionist’s dream. Dueling timpani parts, scraped tam-tam, antique cymbals, and unique bass drum rhythms distinguish the score that changed classical music and percussion writing forever. In this definitive guide, percussionist/timpanist Chris […]

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Tracy Silverman: Defying Dogma with Electric Violin (Interview part 2)

November 27, 2020

The first thing violinist Tracy Silverman did was to earn his degree from Julliard. The second thing he did when he graduated was to throw it all out the window and join a rock band…

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