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Night Music

A warm and romantic story about finding love in the most unlikely of places, from international bestseller Jojo Moyes

by Jojo Moyes ...

**'**I absolutely devoured this book from the outset. I just loved it, as I do with all Jojo Moyes's books.' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I've been up until the wee hours, I had to race to finish it so I could actually sleep tonight!' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**'**A touching, thought-provoking novel with the perfect mix of drama, heart, and hope. Moyes has a gift for creating deeply human stories, and Night Music ... Read more

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**'**I absolutely devoured this book from the outset. I just loved it, as I do with all Jojo Moyes's books.' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I've been up until the wee hours, I had to race to finish it so I could actually sleep tonight!' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**'**A touching, thought-provoking novel with the perfect mix of drama, heart, and hope. Moyes has a gift for creating deeply human stories, and Night Music
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The Rest is Noise

Listening to the Twentieth Century

by Alex Ross ...

Alex Ross’s sweeping history of twentieth-century classical music, winner of the Guardian First Book Award, is a gripping account of a musical revolution.The landscape of twentieth-century classical music is a wild one: this was a period in which music fragmented into apparently divergent strands, each influenced by its own composers, performers and musical innovations. In this comprehensive tour, ... Read more

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Alex Ross’s sweeping history of twentieth-century classical music, winner of the Guardian First Book Award, is a gripping account of a musical revolution.The landscape of twentieth-century classical music is a wild one: this was a period in which music fragmented into apparently divergent strands, each influenced by its own composers, performers and musical innovations. In this comprehensive tour,
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House of Music

Raising the Kanneh-Masons

by Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason ...

Meet the most musically gifted family in the world‘I was entranced... Beautifully written and hugely enjoyable.’ Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, OtherSeven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of Clara Schumann. These siblings ... Read more

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Meet the most musically gifted family in the world‘I was entranced... Beautifully written and hugely enjoyable.’ Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, OtherSeven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of Clara Schumann. These siblings
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Lev's Violin

An Italian Adventure

by Helena Attlee ...

*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*'Utterly enthralling - a beautifully-written voyage of discovery that takes us deep into the heart of music-making' Deborah MoggachFrom the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is an Italian instrument, named after its former Russian owner. Eager to discover all she can about its ancestry and the stories ... Read more

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*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*'Utterly enthralling - a beautifully-written voyage of discovery that takes us deep into the heart of music-making' Deborah MoggachFrom the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is an Italian instrument, named after its former Russian owner. Eager to discover all she can about its ancestry and the stories
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To Be Young, Gifted and Black

Longlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction

by Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason ...

What does it mean – and how does it feel – to grow up as a Black artist today?‘This exceptional book, written with a mother’s love for her seven creative children, sensitively offers profound and original insights and perspectives that enrich our culture. I feel so much wiser for reading it.’ Bernardine EvaristoWhen Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason’s eldest daughter, Isata, made her solo debut at the BBC ... Read more

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What does it mean – and how does it feel – to grow up as a Black artist today?‘This exceptional book, written with a mother’s love for her seven creative children, sensitively offers profound and original insights and perspectives that enrich our culture. I feel so much wiser for reading it.’ Bernardine EvaristoWhen Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason’s eldest daughter, Isata, made her solo debut at the BBC
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Gone

A Girl, a Violin, a Life Unstrung

by Min Kym ...

'All my life my Stradivarius had been waiting for me, as I had been waiting for her . . .'At 7 years old Min Kym was a prodigy, the youngest ever pupil at the Purcell School of Music. At 11 she won her first international prize. She worked with many violins, waiting for the day she would play 'the one'. At 21 she found it: a rare 1696 Stradivarius, perfectly suited to her build and temperament. ... Read more

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'All my life my Stradivarius had been waiting for me, as I had been waiting for her . . .'At 7 years old Min Kym was a prodigy, the youngest ever pupil at the Purcell School of Music. At 11 she won her first international prize. She worked with many violins, waiting for the day she would play 'the one'. At 21 she found it: a rare 1696 Stradivarius, perfectly suited to her build and temperament.
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My Midsummer Morning

Rediscovering a Life of Adventure

by Alastair Humphreys ...

A Financial Times Summer Book of 2019Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to his very limits – busking his way across Spain with a violin he can barely play.In 1935 a young Englishman named Laurie Lee arrived in Spain. He had never been overseas; had hardly even left the quiet village he grew up in. His idea was to walk through the country, earning money for food by playing his ... Read more

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A Financial Times Summer Book of 2019Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to his very limits – busking his way across Spain with a violin he can barely play.In 1935 a young Englishman named Laurie Lee arrived in Spain. He had never been overseas; had hardly even left the quiet village he grew up in. His idea was to walk through the country, earning money for food by playing his
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Ukulele for Beginners

How To Play Ukulele in Easy-to-Follow Steps

by Will Grove-White ...

Interested in the ukulele and want to learn how to play it? This is the book for you.This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children ... Read more

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Interested in the ukulele and want to learn how to play it? This is the book for you.This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children
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Stradivarius

Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius

by Toby Faber ...

'An incredible story of musical instruments, how they're made and what people make of them' - Keith RichardsEveryone knows of the legendary quality and unbelievable price tag of a Stradivarius violin. In this, the first popular account of the Stradivari phenomena, Toby Faber explores the life and methods of this unsurpassed craftsman. Following the life of his instruments as they pass through the ... Read more

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'An incredible story of musical instruments, how they're made and what people make of them' - Keith RichardsEveryone knows of the legendary quality and unbelievable price tag of a Stradivarius violin. In this, the first popular account of the Stradivari phenomena, Toby Faber explores the life and methods of this unsurpassed craftsman. Following the life of his instruments as they pass through the
... Read more
The Right Instrument For Your Child

by Atarah Ben-Tovim, Douglas Boyd ...

'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might ... Read more

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'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might
... Read more
Violin Playing as I Teach It

by Leopold Auer ...

Originally published in 1921, this book was written in an attempt to, 'give the serious teacher and student the practical benefit of the knowledge acquired during a lifetime's playing the violin, including mechanical means and technical procedure as well as the ideas and ideals of art'. With a wealth of information on the subject that the modern reader will still find of practical use today, this ... Read more

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Originally published in 1921, this book was written in an attempt to, 'give the serious teacher and student the practical benefit of the knowledge acquired during a lifetime's playing the violin, including mechanical means and technical procedure as well as the ideas and ideals of art'. With a wealth of information on the subject that the modern reader will still find of practical use today, this
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Guitar Zero

The Science of Learning to be Musical

by Gary Marcus ...

A renowned neuroscientist with no musical talent investigates what it takes to make musicOn the eve of his fortieth birthday, renowned cognitive scientist Gary Marcus decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and learn to play the guitar. He had tried many times before – failing miserably. This time, he decided to use the tools of his “trade” to see if he might suceed. On his quest he jams with twelve ... Read more

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A renowned neuroscientist with no musical talent investigates what it takes to make musicOn the eve of his fortieth birthday, renowned cognitive scientist Gary Marcus decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and learn to play the guitar. He had tried many times before – failing miserably. This time, he decided to use the tools of his “trade” to see if he might suceed. On his quest he jams with twelve
... Read more
1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before You Die

by Terry Burrows ...

Series series 1001
Find out why Chet Atkins had a Gretsch guitar named after him, why The Who's John Entwistle called his favourite guitar "Frankenstein", and how John Lennon elevated the Rickenbacker 325 to one of the most desirable guitar brands of the 1960's.1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before Your Die showcases the greatest instruments from across the globe: some are of historical or cultural significance ... Read more

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Find out why Chet Atkins had a Gretsch guitar named after him, why The Who's John Entwistle called his favourite guitar "Frankenstein", and how John Lennon elevated the Rickenbacker 325 to one of the most desirable guitar brands of the 1960's.1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before Your Die showcases the greatest instruments from across the globe: some are of historical or cultural significance
... Read more
Ukulele Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Ukulele (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to ... Read more

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Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to
... Read more
How to Play Ukulele

A Beginner’s Guide to Learn About The Ukulele, Reading Music, Chords, & Much More

by Jason Randall ...

“Say It With A Ukulele…”“… Grumbles some gramophone;Christ, tell me what to say to herNow that I’m used to my loneliness?”This verse from the poem “Fog” by George Seferis, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Greece, perfectly reflects the nature of the instrument and the emotions it can evoke. First introduced by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira to Hawaii, this traditional musical instrument has ... Read more

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“Say It With A Ukulele…”“… Grumbles some gramophone;Christ, tell me what to say to herNow that I’m used to my loneliness?”This verse from the poem “Fog” by George Seferis, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Greece, perfectly reflects the nature of the instrument and the emotions it can evoke. First introduced by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira to Hawaii, this traditional musical instrument has
... Read more
24 Keys - Scales and Arpeggios for Violin, Book 1

by MoranEducation ...

Making music is all about patterns. 24 Keys is designed to help you learn the unique fingering pattern that makes up each key on the violin quickly and easily through learning scales and arpeggios, and through practice exercises.It provides a unique visual guide to learning the position of the fingers in each key, so that you can make each second of your violin practice count. ... Read more

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Making music is all about patterns. 24 Keys is designed to help you learn the unique fingering pattern that makes up each key on the violin quickly and easily through learning scales and arpeggios, and through practice exercises.It provides a unique visual guide to learning the position of the fingers in each key, so that you can make each second of your violin practice count.
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The Art of Violin Playing for Players and Teachers

by Frank Thistleton ...

Originally published in 1924, this book is the result of many years' quiet thought and observation in connection with the authors own teaching. It focuses mainly on the essential skills of violin playing, rather than on the peculiarities that all players adopt to suit their own requirements. The book contains broad common-sense views, preferring not to concentrate on any particular "school" or ... Read more

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Originally published in 1924, this book is the result of many years' quiet thought and observation in connection with the authors own teaching. It focuses mainly on the essential skills of violin playing, rather than on the peculiarities that all players adopt to suit their own requirements. The book contains broad common-sense views, preferring not to concentrate on any particular "school" or
... Read more
Blue violin method

Fast and Fun

by Marc CAPUANO ...

Series series Teach yourself music
Teach yourself violin, yes yoy can if you love violin. Learning how to play violin can be approached in several ways. The way i'm proposing here is born from my personal experience. I have learned without teacher and found tricks to don't waste time. Today i play acoustic and electric violin on stage. If you are adult you can also learn to play because i was not young when i began. ... Read more

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Teach yourself violin, yes yoy can if you love violin. Learning how to play violin can be approached in several ways. The way i'm proposing here is born from my personal experience. I have learned without teacher and found tricks to don't waste time. Today i play acoustic and electric violin on stage. If you are adult you can also learn to play because i was not young when i began.
... Read more
The Rest Is Noise Series: The Golden Age

Strauss, Mahler, and the Fin de Siecle

by Alex Ross ...

This is a chapter from Alex Ross’s groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, ‘The Rest is Noise’. Further extracts are available as digital shorts, accompanying the London Southbank festival programme.The years before WWI were a golden age for German and Austrian classical music. The story of this period – and a way of life soon to end – is told through the intertwined careers ... Read more

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This is a chapter from Alex Ross’s groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, ‘The Rest is Noise’. Further extracts are available as digital shorts, accompanying the London Southbank festival programme.The years before WWI were a golden age for German and Austrian classical music. The story of this period – and a way of life soon to end – is told through the intertwined careers
... Read more
Daily Warm Up Exercises for Bass Guitar

by Steven Mooney ...

Daily Warm Ups for Bass Guitar.Bass Guitar Method for developing a dedicated daily practice routine utilising scales, modes & arpeggios.One of the most important aspects of learning any instrument is being able to set aside time to practice. Even if you have only 30 min per day, by organising your time and having the dedication to follow through with your plan, progress is yours to be had.All ... Read more

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Daily Warm Ups for Bass Guitar.Bass Guitar Method for developing a dedicated daily practice routine utilising scales, modes & arpeggios.One of the most important aspects of learning any instrument is being able to set aside time to practice. Even if you have only 30 min per day, by organising your time and having the dedication to follow through with your plan, progress is yours to be had.All
... Read more
Introdução ao Cavaquinho Português

Manual Prático

by Amadeu Magalhães ...

Manual de introdução ao estudo da execução de cavaquinho português. A sua técnica, leitura de pautas/tablaturas e sua manutenção.Acessórios e conselhos úteis para o instrumento.Material de apoio adicional mediante envio de comprovativo de compra para o email que consta no manual. ... Read more

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Manual de introdução ao estudo da execução de cavaquinho português. A sua técnica, leitura de pautas/tablaturas e sua manutenção.Acessórios e conselhos úteis para o instrumento.Material de apoio adicional mediante envio de comprovativo de compra para o email que consta no manual.
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My Violin Story

Violin Vibrato Series, #1

by Kevin W Jameson ...

Series Book 1 - Violin Vibrato Series
Looking for a good violin story with some vibrato tips?This true story has it all. Romance**,** old violins, life changing music**,** tears, and more tears. A talented little girl, an amazing coincidence one Saturday afternoon, renewal, and a new teaching method for beautiful vibratos.You will remember this story forever.In My Violin Story, read sto... ... Read more

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Looking for a good violin story with some vibrato tips?This true story has it all. Romance**,** old violins, life changing music**,** tears, and more tears. A talented little girl, an amazing coincidence one Saturday afternoon, renewal, and a new teaching method for beautiful vibratos.You will remember this story forever.In My Violin Story, read sto...
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Meantone Temperaments on Lutes and Viols

by David Dolata ...

Written for musicians by a musician, Meantone Temperaments on Lutes and Viols demystifies tuning systems by providing the basic information, historical context, and practical advice necessary to easily achieve more satisfying tuning results on fretted instruments. Despite the overwhelming organological evidence that many of the finest lutenists, vihuelists, and viola da gamba players in the ... Read more

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Written for musicians by a musician, Meantone Temperaments on Lutes and Viols demystifies tuning systems by providing the basic information, historical context, and practical advice necessary to easily achieve more satisfying tuning results on fretted instruments. Despite the overwhelming organological evidence that many of the finest lutenists, vihuelists, and viola da gamba players in the
... Read more
The Violin: Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators

by George Hart ...

"It is in connection with the Italian divisions of the book that the reader will discover, I venture to hope, information which he will regard as interesting in its character, besides being of somehistorical value. The greater part of this new matter has been obtained from original MSS. belonging to the trustees of the Civic Museum at Cremona, which Institution is located in the palacebequeathed ... Read more

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"It is in connection with the Italian divisions of the book that the reader will discover, I venture to hope, information which he will regard as interesting in its character, besides being of somehistorical value. The greater part of this new matter has been obtained from original MSS. belonging to the trustees of the Civic Museum at Cremona, which Institution is located in the palacebequeathed
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