Libertarianism: For and Against

Libertarianism: For and Against offers dueling perspectives on the scope of legitimate government. Tibor R. Machan, a well-known political philosopher with libertarian convictions, argues for a minimal government devoted solely to protecting individual rights to life, liberty, and property. Stressing the sovereignty of each individual, Machan argues in favor of limiting democracy's scope and against the redistribution of wealth, or any other sort of taxation. In opposition to libertarianism, philosopher Craig Duncan defends democratic liberalism, which aims to ensure that all citizens have fair access to a life of dignity. This requires measures to protect equality of opportunity, as well as measures to ensure all have access to a decent minimum standard of living. In a dynamic exchange of arguments, critiques, and rebuttals, the two philosophers cut to the heart of this important debate, articulating and defending competing conceptions of such core values as political freedom and equality.

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Deluxe Fiddling Method

Mel Bay Publications

Contains two dozen arrangements of tunes for the beginning fiddler or violinist. This book begins with the easiest arrangements and progresses in difficulty. Each tune is written in music notation with chord changes followed by a fingering chart.

Mel Bay Easiest Fiddling Book

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Mel Bay Pubns

A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this 96 page text covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in Old Time, Bluegrass, Contest, Western Swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music. The text will benefit both players who wish to expand their knowledge of fiddling and musicians who are seeking the right tunes from a variety of styles combined into one book. Companion CD included.

Mel Bay Getting into Fiddling (Getting Into)

This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. There are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers. The companion CD features all of the exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment. •

Mel Bay First Lessons Violin Book/CD Set

Mel Bay Publications,Inc.

25 blues classics arranged for fiddling solo. Songs are grouped into 12 bar blues, 16 bar blues, early blues songs, minor blues, and more. Designed to acquaint the fiddler with various approaches to the styles in blues fiddling. Stereo recording, with fiddle and guitar, include all twenty five tunes from the book. Each tune is presented with the bare bones melody first, followed by blues solos on the tune. The tape is great for learning blues fiddle styles as well as listening enjoyment. Contains guitar accompaniment/rhythm part.

Blues Fiddling Classics

This collection of Handel violin pieces is derived from his sonatas, orchestral works, and incidental pieces. With few accidentals, the selections are easy to play in first position. The piano parts frequently double the violin to aid in performance. The book begins with the easiest arrangements and progresses in level of difficulty.

The Student Violinist: Handel

This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. There are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers. The companion CD and DVD feature all of the exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment. Uses melodies and pieces to introduce technique and fundamentals. Includes scales in A, D, G, and C; slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. 47 melodies, including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, and more. Companion CD and DVD contains all exercises and pieces.

First Lessons Violin

Designed for beginning fiddle students, these 36 lessons present basic techniques by applying them to fiddle tunes. Reading music is unnecessary, as the lessons are explained step by step, and fingerings are given for every note. Each version builds on the previous one and helps students to create their own arrangements. Includes a split- track CD. Forty-eight songs from the book are on the CD. The DVD with this set is designed to complement the first 17 lessons of the You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling text. Covers tuning, holding the fiddle and bow, left-hand position, basic A, D, and G scales, shuffle bowing, slurs, double stops, and many tunes, including "Liza Jane," "Shortening Bread," "Going to Boston," and "Bile Them Cabbage Down."

You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling

A valuable and handy reference text for any fiddler. Contains scales and studies, modes, chord studies, bowing, vibrato, introductions, endings, patterns, licks, and etudes in the keys of G,A,B,C,E,F,B-flat, E-flat,A-flat,D-flat, and F sharp! Companion CD is split-track.

Mel Bay's Fiddling Handbook

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