The Art and Science of String Performance

• Price: 28.81 USD

• Author: Applebaum, Samuel
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing Company, Inc.
• ISBN: 0882843524
• Product #: APPLE113



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The Art and Science of String Performance published by Alfred Publishing Company, Inc..

The Art and Science of String Performance by Samuel Applebaum.
Contents
Foreword
1. The Basic Principles of String Playing
2. The Science of Scale Playing
3. The Study of the Positions
4. How to Develop Good Intonation
5. The Art and Science of Playing Double Stops
6. Some General Principles of Fingerings
7. Vibrato
8.Developing a Fine Bow Arm
9. The Specific Bowings and How to Teach Them
10. How to Produce a Beautiful Tone
11. Learning How to Sight Read
12. Some Basic Principles of Musicianship
13. How and When to Practice
14. How to Avoid Nervousness in Public Performance
15. How to Develop Confidence in Upper-Position Technique
16. Rote Exercises to Develop Specific Skills
17. Thoughts to Ponder (with exercises)
18. Inspiration and Motivation
19. Cello Supplement
20. Bass Supplement
21. A Suggested Well-Balanced Program for String Teaching
22. An Abridged List of Suggested Readings