The Mandolin in America – The Full Story from Orchestras to Bluegrass to the …
After World War I, the mandolin went into a long period of decline, during which it found sanctuary in rural string bands and bluegrass music.
Contemporary Piano Technique – Coordinating Breath, Movement, and Sound
This book/DVD pack teaches expressive, virtuosic, and healthy piano technique for contemporary and classical styles. Through integrated written directions and video examples, you will see exactly how to move your fingers, wrists, arms, feet, body and breath to achieve maximum expressive effect and technical facility. Developed by Berklee Piano Dept. Chair Stephany Tiernan as a continuation of the groundbreaking work of Mme. Margaret Chaloff, this approach to piano technique has been used by thousands of pianists worldwide. The DVD demonstrates each technique in isolation, and in the context of playing repertoire in jazz, rock, new age, Latin and classical styles.