A. Darr - Method for Zither

Publisher: Carl Fischer Music
Code O630
ISBN: 978-0-8258-0237-9

Introduction

First Division: A Complete Grammar of Music
The tones
The names of the same
The value of the same
The lines
The notes and rests
The writing of the notes, and the clefs
The sharps and flats
Time4
Explanation of foreign terms with reference to time
Intervals
The keys and chords

Second Division: A Guide to the Zither Player
The zither and its strings
The fingering
The position of the zither
The right hand
The left hand
Tuning of the zither

Third Division
Exercises for the right hand on the bass and accompaniment strings
Exercises for the left hand upon the finger-board strings
Exercises for the left hand in the diatonic scales
Exercises in the chromatic scales
The striking of the finger-board strings, the accompaniment at the same time
Exercises of scales in rhythmical form
The major and minor scales in the first position
Exercises on the single finger-board strings with accompaniment
Exercises in the first position
Execution and the signs connected with it
The ties with the thumb
The tremolo
Staccato notes
The Appogiatura
The minor chords in the accompaniments
Syncopies
Exercises with figured accompaniment
Extra position
Exercises upon the A strings
The full chords in the accompaniment
Exercises in chords