Alternative Strings - The New Curriculum Book/CD (Softcover) (Amadeus) [Paperback]

Lieberman J (Author)

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"Alternative Strings . . . [is] an excellent supplement to the music instruction or even self-instruction of any string player." -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, July 2004

"Alternative Strings is a landmark publication for string education . . ." -- Jazz Education Journal, June 2004

"Any kind of string enthusiast will be able to appreciate the breadth of Lyonn Lieberman's work . . ." -- International Musician, July 2004

"This book further establishes Lieberman . . . as . . . well ahead of the curve in string music education . . ." -- American String Teacher, August 2004

"This book further establishes Lieberman as an undeniably intelligent, and perceptive individual well ahead of the curve in string education." -- STRINGS Magazine, Summer 2005

"a trove of carefully compiled and presented data for anyone interested in string music and its modern formulations." -- International Musician, Fall 2005

"Éa landmark publication for string education . . . a source of inspiration for both students and educators alike for a new curriculum. -- Jazz Educators Journal, Winter 2005

"Éimpressive amount of information in this well-organized book . . . . An attached CD recording contains more verbal wisdom from prominent alternative performers." -- American Music Teacher, Summer 2005

I would recommend this volume to players, but no string educator should be without a copy of this book." --Ñ Fiddler Magazine , Spring 2005

Product Description

Let's keep our string programs vital, contemporary, and thriving! Alternative Strings: The New Curriculum is the first resource book in the world to offer a comprehensive guide to string educators wishing to step into twenty-first-century inclusive string pedagogy. The "Dear Abby" for string players, Julie Lyonn Lieberman offers detailed descriptions of over two dozen fiddle, blues, jazz, pop, and world styles; bountiful support materials; a massive discography; musical examples; photographs; and audio from master players and clinicians, far exceeding the scope of other books in the field.

About the Audio CD Some of todayÂ’s top alternative string players and clinicians demonstrate rock, jazz, and fiddle styles, present innovative ideas for teaching new generations of string players, and more:

1. Howard Armstrong: My first fiddle 2. Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry: Zydeco Rock 3. Daryl Silberman: Through Contemporary to Classical and Back 4. Ed Caner: Rock Basics 5. Anthony Barnett: Stuff Smith plays "Body and Soul" 6. Mark Wood: Evolution, Rock, and Musicianship 7. Jesus Florido: Latin and Beyond 8. Randy Sabien: Jazz Strings: A Life Inspiration 9. Leanne Darling: Arabic Strings 10. Bob Phillips: Fiddling in the Schools 11. Julianna Waller: Developing Diversity 12. Martin Norgaard: Jazz String Pedagogy 13. Richard Greene: Moving Forward 14. Martha Mooke: Breaking the Sound Barrier 15. Claude Williams: Reminiscences 16. Julie Lyonn Lieberman: "Fiddle, Sing," excerpt from Mixing America

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Product Details

• Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: Amadeus Press (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574670891
• ISBN-13: 978-1574670899
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,235,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent supplement to music instruction, July 14, 2004

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This review is from: Alternative Strings - The New Curriculum Book/CD (Softcover) (Amadeus) (Paperback)

Written by expert music teacher Julie Lyonn Lieberman, whose programs have aired on National Public Radio, Alternative Strings: The New Curriculum is a resource book especially for stringed instrument music teachers that emphasizes learning to play popular contemporary music as well as the great classics. Chapters address the nuances of fiddle, blues, jazz, pop, and world styles for strings, and an accompanying audio CD demonstrates the work of a wide variety of string players and clinicians. An excellent supplement to the music instruction or even self-instruction of any string player.