With this revised and enlarged edition of "The String Player's Guide to Chamber Music, " music lovers learn to play well-known works by Mozart, and Beethoven, among others. The book evaluates each piece, identifying problems performers may face and letting them know the amount of work involved in learning it. Meant chiefly for string quartets, piano trios, and similar ensembles, the assortment also includes a few pieces for more unusual combinations.
This unique book is an authoritative and detailed guide to all the best musical creations for small string ensembles, including prominent works by Mozart, Hayden, Beethoven, Schubert and more. It provides a description and evaluation of all the works covered, rating the level of difficulty and the level of enjoyment for the amateur performer.
James Christensen is an avid home recordist and musician who is signed to Rolling Tongue Records. A writer of songs, he is also a writer of manuals, working most recently in that capacity at Cakewalk where he was the Principal Technical Writer for nearly 7 years. He has written dozens of manuals, honing his technical chops by documenting SONAR during the day and recording and editing with it at night. Now a freelance writer and full-time musician, James Christensen released his second album called "Bull Rush" in the fall of 2005.