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Every VAP Digital Bookshelf edition represents the highest standard in digital preservation. Our books are meticulously scanned at 600 DPI resolution, ensuring crisp, detailed reproductions that capture every nuance of the original text.
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Rare and Exclusive Content: Our collection features many volumes that have been out of print for decades and are unavailable through traditional channels. These carefully curated digital editions often represent the only accessible copies of historically significant works.
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GEORGE HAMILTON GREEN'S NEW ELEMENTARY STUDIES FOR XYLOPHONE AND MARIMBA
The New Elementary Studies for Xylophone and Marimba: For the Beginner and First Grade Pupil was first published in 1936. Green described his method as "Systematically arranged in progressive form and interspersed with original melodies throughout to develop sight-reading, accuracy, perfect tempo and a fundamental knowledge of the instrument."
Content and Features:
This reissued classic is a comprehensive series of lessons. Though seemingly simple lessons, they work miracles toward the progress of the student and they are tuneful and interesting studies.
The book contains wonderful information beyond just musical exercises, melodies, and etudes, including Green's "Hints on Practical Study," which serves as a great resource for any musician.
It's a perfect starter for getting your younger students to become comfortable with sight reading and prepared materials in a variety of time signatures and key signatures.
Content and Features:
This reissued classic is a comprehensive series of lessons. Though seemingly simple lessons, they work miracles toward the progress of the student and they are tuneful and interesting studies.
The book contains wonderful information beyond just musical exercises, melodies, and etudes, including Green's "Hints on Practical Study," which serves as a great resource for any musician.
It's a perfect starter for getting your younger students to become comfortable with sight reading and prepared materials in a variety of time signatures and key signatures.
GREEN BROTHERS
ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR FOR XYLOPHONE
ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR FOR XYLOPHONE
This comprehensive xylophone method represents one of the most significant pedagogical works from the "Golden Age of Xylophone" in the early 20th century. Published by the renowned Green Brothers—pioneers in xylophone performance and recording—this advanced instructor was groundbreaking for its time in incorporating modern popular music styles alongside traditional technical studies.
Though designed as an "advanced" text, the progressive methodology makes it accessible to intermediate-level students. The fundamental principles and techniques presented remain relevant to contemporary mallet percussion pedagogy, demonstrating the enduring value of this classic instructional work.
Though designed as an "advanced" text, the progressive methodology makes it accessible to intermediate-level students. The fundamental principles and techniques presented remain relevant to contemporary mallet percussion pedagogy, demonstrating the enduring value of this classic instructional work.
GEO. HAMILTON GREEN'S COLLECTION OF STANDARD SOLOS FOR XYLOPHONE
G.H. Green's Collection of Standard Solos for Xylophone contains: "A Collection of Ten Well Known Classics, Carefully Selected and Arranged for Xylophone by Geo. Hamilton Green."
This collection includes:
Bolero - Moszkowsky
Polonaise Militaire - Chopin\
Norwegian Dance No 2 - Grieg
La Czarine - Ganne
Chanson Sans Paroles - Tchaikowsky
And others
GEORGE HAMILTON GREEN'S XYLOPHONE SOLOS OF FAMOUS SAM FOX SUCCESSES
This collection represents George Hamilton Green's arrangements of popular songs from the Sam Fox Publishing Company's catalog during the height of the ragtime and early jazz era. The compilation showcases Green's exceptional ability to adapt contemporary popular music for xylophone performance, making these beloved songs accessible to mallet percussion players.
This collection documents the important relationship between George Hamilton Green and the Sam Fox Publishing Company, one of the leading popular music publishers of the era. The arrangements demonstrate how the xylophone became integrated into mainstream popular music during the 1920s, moving beyond its traditional role in novelty acts.
This collection documents the important relationship between George Hamilton Green and the Sam Fox Publishing Company, one of the leading popular music publishers of the era. The arrangements demonstrate how the xylophone became integrated into mainstream popular music during the 1920s, moving beyond its traditional role in novelty acts.
DOUGLAS WALTER
NO LEFT HAND BEHIND
NO LEFT HAND BEHIND
VAP Media is proud to be the publisher of Dr. Douglas Walter's newest book: NO LEFT HAND BEHIND.
Exercises and Ideas to Develop Left Hand Sensitivity, Flow and Expression Emphasizing Thoughtful Interpretation, Smooth Motion and Joyful Artistry
This book is the most comprehensive set of materials ever created to develop the marimba player's left hand. Over 100 pages in length, NLHB contains four main chapters:
THROWING ~ DOUBLES ~ OCTAVES ~ INDEPENDENCE
This down-to-earth book promotes freedom of movement and smoothness thru the judicious use of momentum, muscular relaxation, gravity's dependability, smart timing, choreographed weight transfers, a loose grip, and proper form & balance. Discover expressive capabilities thru playing these exercises many times: many times, but always smoothly. Your goal is to transcend technique thru smart persistence. To do so, play these many times--forever smoothly.
Exercises and Ideas to Develop Left Hand Sensitivity, Flow and Expression Emphasizing Thoughtful Interpretation, Smooth Motion and Joyful Artistry
This book is the most comprehensive set of materials ever created to develop the marimba player's left hand. Over 100 pages in length, NLHB contains four main chapters:
THROWING ~ DOUBLES ~ OCTAVES ~ INDEPENDENCE
This down-to-earth book promotes freedom of movement and smoothness thru the judicious use of momentum, muscular relaxation, gravity's dependability, smart timing, choreographed weight transfers, a loose grip, and proper form & balance. Discover expressive capabilities thru playing these exercises many times: many times, but always smoothly. Your goal is to transcend technique thru smart persistence. To do so, play these many times--forever smoothly.
YOICHI HIRAOKA
CELEBRATED ARTISTS SERIES
XYLOPHONE ALBUM
CELEBRATED ARTISTS SERIES
XYLOPHONE ALBUM
This distinguished collection presents eleven carefully transcribed and arranged classical and light classical works for xylophone with piano accompaniment by the legendary Japanese xylophonist Yoichi Hiraoka. Yoichi Hiraoka is considered to be one of the most outstanding xylophone performers and a huge influence to xylophonists throughout the world, and this album represents his deep appreciation for classical repertoire adapted for the xylophone.
This collection represents Hiraoka's contribution to establishing the xylophone as a legitimate classical instrument capable of performing the world's greatest musical literature. Yoichi Hiraoka was an amazing Japanese xylophone player who had significant influence on the development of the xylophone as a solo instrument, and these arrangements demonstrate his artistic vision and technical mastery.
This collection represents Hiraoka's contribution to establishing the xylophone as a legitimate classical instrument capable of performing the world's greatest musical literature. Yoichi Hiraoka was an amazing Japanese xylophone player who had significant influence on the development of the xylophone as a solo instrument, and these arrangements demonstrate his artistic vision and technical mastery.
F. HENRI KLICKMANN
COLLECTION OF XYLOPHONE OR MARIMBA
WITH PIANO
COLLECTION OF XYLOPHONE OR MARIMBA
WITH PIANO
F. Henri Klickmann was a prolific American composer who wrote over a hundred songs, including popular pieces like "Knockout Drops" (1910), "Dynamite Rag" (1913), and "Sweet Hawaiian Moonlight" (1918). He died on June 25, 1966. While he is not a well-known name today, his musical arrangements were popular in the early 1900s, and he also edited various books by notable musicians like Buddy Rich and Tommy Dorsey.
This collection contains seven xylophone or marimba solos with piano accompaniment, that would make wonderful jury pieces, recital pieces, or repertoire for performances in public venues that are both challenging and fun.
This collection contains seven xylophone or marimba solos with piano accompaniment, that would make wonderful jury pieces, recital pieces, or repertoire for performances in public venues that are both challenging and fun.
FRITZ KREISLER
FAVORITE ENCORE FOLIO FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO
FAVORITE ENCORE FOLIO FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO
The Fritz Kreisler Favorite Encore Folio is a collection of music for violin and piano originally published by Carl Fischer in 1904. The collection contains 12 pieces that Fritz Kreisler arranged, transcribed, or edited. These are popular encore pieces that violinists would perform at the end of concerts. Included with this purchase are the parts for violin along with parts for the piano accompaniment.
These encore works are perfect for recitals or concerts when played on the xylophone or the marimba. This folio represents the kind of repertoire that made Kreisler famous as a performer - shorter, accessible pieces that showcase technique and musical expression in a variety of musical styles.T
These encore works are perfect for recitals or concerts when played on the xylophone or the marimba. This folio represents the kind of repertoire that made Kreisler famous as a performer - shorter, accessible pieces that showcase technique and musical expression in a variety of musical styles.T
NATIONAL SCHOOL OF VIBRACUSSION
HOME STUDY COURSE
HOME STUDY COURSE
Historical Background: The course was published by the National School of Vibracussion in Chicago in 1917, making it over 100 years old. This was during an era when the term of "vibracussion" was used for xylophone and similar mallet percussion instruments.
Course Content: The course consists of twelve lessons along with an Introduction, a "Special Lesson on Four Mallet Playing," and a section on "Harmony Ragtime". The ragtime section is particularly notable as it likely predates any other similar instructional sources.
Historical Significance: This is described as "an amazing document of xylophone history" that provides valuable insights into early percussion pedagogy and technique.
This course represents an important piece of percussion education history, particularly for understanding how xylophone and mallet techniques were taught in the early 1900s during the ragtime era.
Course Content: The course consists of twelve lessons along with an Introduction, a "Special Lesson on Four Mallet Playing," and a section on "Harmony Ragtime". The ragtime section is particularly notable as it likely predates any other similar instructional sources.
Historical Significance: This is described as "an amazing document of xylophone history" that provides valuable insights into early percussion pedagogy and technique.
This course represents an important piece of percussion education history, particularly for understanding how xylophone and mallet techniques were taught in the early 1900s during the ragtime era.
OTTO SEELE
SCHULE FÜR XYLOPHON
SCHULE FÜR XYLOPHON
This instructional method book, Schule für Xylophon, was written by Otto Seele in 1933. Seele was a German percussionist and timpanist from the early 20th century. The text is in both German and English and contains exercises, melodies, and “easy pieces”.
Otto Seele was a percussionist and timpanist with the Theater and Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig. He was active from 1891 to 1918 and composed musical works, wrote instructional methods for timpani, xylophone, and snare drum, and operated a specialty shop in Leipzig for percussion instruments and orchestral accessories.
This method book is a historically significant instructional work for mallet percussion instruments and is still in print and use today, demonstrating its enduring pedagogical value in percussion education. It is perfect for both beginning players and sight reading for more advanced players.
Otto Seele was a percussionist and timpanist with the Theater and Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig. He was active from 1891 to 1918 and composed musical works, wrote instructional methods for timpani, xylophone, and snare drum, and operated a specialty shop in Leipzig for percussion instruments and orchestral accessories.
This method book is a historically significant instructional work for mallet percussion instruments and is still in print and use today, demonstrating its enduring pedagogical value in percussion education. It is perfect for both beginning players and sight reading for more advanced players.
T.H. ROllINSON
METHOD FOR THE XYLOPHONE
METHOD FOR THE XYLOPHONE
This instructional method book, Schule für Xylophon, was written by Otto Seele in 1933. Seele was a German percussionist and timpanist from the early 20th century. The text is in both German and English and contains exercises, melodies, and “easy pieces”.
Otto Seele was a percussionist and timpanist with the Theater and Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig. He was active from 1891 to 1918 and composed musical works, wrote instructional methods for timpani, xylophone, and snare drum, and operated a specialty shop in Leipzig for percussion instruments and orchestral accessories.
This method book is a historically significant instructional work for mallet percussion instruments and is still in print and use today, demonstrating its enduring pedagogical value in percussion education. It is perfect for both beginning players and sight reading for more advanced players.
Otto Seele was a percussionist and timpanist with the Theater and Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig. He was active from 1891 to 1918 and composed musical works, wrote instructional methods for timpani, xylophone, and snare drum, and operated a specialty shop in Leipzig for percussion instruments and orchestral accessories.
This method book is a historically significant instructional work for mallet percussion instruments and is still in print and use today, demonstrating its enduring pedagogical value in percussion education. It is perfect for both beginning players and sight reading for more advanced players.
DAVID VELA,
TRANSLATED BY VIDA CHENOWETH
INFORMATION ON THE MARIMBA
TRANSLATED BY VIDA CHENOWETH
INFORMATION ON THE MARIMBA
David Vela's Information on the Marimba "set the bar for percussion research into the development and cultural significance of the marimba" and has been out of print for nearly 60 years, making it "nearly impossible to find."
The book was originally published in Spanish as Noticias sobre la Marimba and was translated into English in 1978 by Vida Chenoweth who was herself a renowned marimba scholar and performer. Chenoweth received "a State Department grant to study at the University of San Carlos, Guatemala" and authored The Marimbas of Guatemala, which became "the standard reference on the instrument."
The book is 77 pages long and contains "information on the origins, culture and significance of the marimba"vaccording to Vela's research. David Vela was among the Guatemalan musicologists who claimed "a pre-Hispanic origin for the marimba and glorified it as an ancient national treasure" during the nationalistic discourse of the first half of the 20th century.
The book was originally published in Spanish as Noticias sobre la Marimba and was translated into English in 1978 by Vida Chenoweth who was herself a renowned marimba scholar and performer. Chenoweth received "a State Department grant to study at the University of San Carlos, Guatemala" and authored The Marimbas of Guatemala, which became "the standard reference on the instrument."
The book is 77 pages long and contains "information on the origins, culture and significance of the marimba"vaccording to Vela's research. David Vela was among the Guatemalan musicologists who claimed "a pre-Hispanic origin for the marimba and glorified it as an ancient national treasure" during the nationalistic discourse of the first half of the 20th century.
SATIS N. COLEMAN
THE MARIMBA BOOK
THE MARIMBA BOOK
The Marimba Book was originally published in 1943, though earlier editions appeared as early as 1930. The full title is The Marimba Book: How to Make Marimbas and How to Play Them. The book is again available through VAP Media's Digital Bookshelf.
Satis Coleman was a very influential music educator. In 2010, she was elected to the National Association for Music Education Hall of Fame.
The Marimba Book chapters are: I) Instruments Made of Wood. II) How to Tune the Sticks of Wood. III) How to Finish the Marimba. IV) Playing on an Eight-Note Marimba. V) Tunes for a Large Marimba. VI) Stone and Glass Marimbas
The book is described as "a comprehensive guide to building and playing marimbas, written by Satis Coleman. The book covers everything from selecting the right materials to constructing the instrument, including detailed instructions and diagrams for each step".
Satis Coleman was a very influential music educator. In 2010, she was elected to the National Association for Music Education Hall of Fame.
The Marimba Book chapters are: I) Instruments Made of Wood. II) How to Tune the Sticks of Wood. III) How to Finish the Marimba. IV) Playing on an Eight-Note Marimba. V) Tunes for a Large Marimba. VI) Stone and Glass Marimbas
The book is described as "a comprehensive guide to building and playing marimbas, written by Satis Coleman. The book covers everything from selecting the right materials to constructing the instrument, including detailed instructions and diagrams for each step".
FRANK MACCALLUM
THE BOOK OF THE MARIMBA
THE BOOK OF THE MARIMBA
The Book of the Marimba was written by Frank K. MacCallum and published in 1969. The book has been out of print for many years making it a rare find for percussion enthusiasts and researchers.
What makes MacCallum's book particularly significant is that it was "one of the very first books about how marimbas are constructed and includes information about the dimensions, tuning, resonator shape and size, of the instruments". This technical focus on construction details was groundbreaking for its time, as few resources existed that combined both historical information and practical construction guidance.
The Book of the Marimba represents an important early contribution to marimba literature, bridging the gap between historical understanding and practical instrument construction at a time when such comprehensive resources were extremely rare. MacCallum's work helped establish a foundation for later, more specialized studies of the instrument.
What makes MacCallum's book particularly significant is that it was "one of the very first books about how marimbas are constructed and includes information about the dimensions, tuning, resonator shape and size, of the instruments". This technical focus on construction details was groundbreaking for its time, as few resources existed that combined both historical information and practical construction guidance.
The Book of the Marimba represents an important early contribution to marimba literature, bridging the gap between historical understanding and practical instrument construction at a time when such comprehensive resources were extremely rare. MacCallum's work helped establish a foundation for later, more specialized studies of the instrument.
C. H. HOHMANN
PRACTICAL VIOLIN METHOD
PRACTICAL VIOLIN METHOD
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C. H. Hohmann’s Practical Violin Method, originally published in 1910 has often been a popular method in percussion studios for beginning reading exercises and sight reading for beginner/intermediate students. Consisting primarily of duets, it’s perfect for two students to practice together or for the teacher and student to play together during lessons.
C. H. Hohmann’s Practical Violin Method, originally published in 1910 has often been a popular method in percussion studios for beginning reading exercises and sight reading for beginner/intermediate students. Consisting primarily of duets, it’s perfect for two students to practice together or for the teacher and student to play together during lessons.