Par MARTINU BOHUSLAV. Though Bohuslav Martinu produced a lot of didactic material for the piano, not all of it has been published and many delightful works have remained unknown. In this Easy Piano Pieces and Dances album, Martinu’s four-part piano cycle Quarter and Eighth Notes, composed in Paris in 1937, appears for the first time. It is devoted to changes of metre and tempo. The work, previousl…

Par KIDD BRYAN. Like a fine crystal ornament, the delicate opening expresses the precious meaning of the song. Gradually, the music grows in strength to a full and rich proclamation of joy. Thrilling chimes lift the spirit even higher. In the last bars the music melts away once again, befitting the gentleness of the gift and the moment. This is a delightful contrast piece for the holiday concert t…

June Armstrong's Paint Box contains thirteen pieces on the theme of colour, suitable for pianists at a beginner-grade 1 standard.The pieces in this collection are almost entirely written in five finger position. In some of them there are simple hand position changes, but all should be accessible to pre grade 1 players. Each piece is designed to convey the mood or the suggestion of the colour of it…

No more problems finding an accompanist! This unique CD and music package has been specifically developed for female singers auditioning for shows, revues and bands. In the book you will find ten of the most popular audition standards (with piano/vocal/guitar arrangements for each song) specially selected by leading musical directors and rehearsal pianists from London's West End. The CD gives you …

Sämtliche Choralsätze. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The Complete Chorales are an Urtext edition of all four-part chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach and the new standard in editing for this genre. Musicologist Thomas Daniel, a well-known specialist for the topic of Bach chorales, divided the chorales in two parts of about equal length: Chorales from cantatas, motets, and passions that were confirmedly…

Par KRZANOWSKI ANDRZEJ. In his commentary in the programme book of the 16th Festival of Contemporary Music in Wroclaw, in 1988, Andrzej Krzanowski pointed to his experimentation in the areas of timbre and architecture throughout the cycle of Reliefs. In the case of Relief IV, that experimentation concerned primarily the choice of forces: soprano, a voice with an extensive compass (b – d flat3), an…

This is a student workbook which is part of Mary Elizabeth Clark's excellent ear training course for music students of all ages, all levels of advancement, and all instruments -- including voice. It is meant to be used along with the Teacher's Book Two of 'Now Hear This' in which all the instructions and dictation are given. This student book does not stand alone. / Piano

Par WITHERS BILL. Lean On Me is a classic soul song written by Bill Withers. Complete with finger clicks and a 'Doo-Wop' feel, this heart-warming ballad is the perfect sing-a-long for your audience. Recently adapted for the hit Television series 'Glee', this hit is proven as a favourite for young and old alike. Lean On Me has here been arranged by Christopher Hussey for SATB with Piano accompanime…

This fabulous package features specially recorded backing tracks on CD, plus matching book featuring both guitar tab and standard notation, for eight great hits - Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley), Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry), Layla (Eric Clapton), Sultans Of Swing (Dire Straits), Ticket To Ride (Beatles), Woman (John Lennon), You Really Got Me (The Kinks) and The Healer (John Lee Hooker). The CD f…

Home Improvisation Workshop. Par CLOUD PATRICK. This insightful book is about sound perception and execution on the banjo. Its purpose is to shed light on simple aural connections unique to this instrument, including closed-position as well as open-string fingerings found throughout the entire fretboard. In notation and tablature. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Theory and Harmony / Tablature…

Ed. critica M. Talbot - Riduzione per canto e pianoforte di A. Frigé. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. This volume presents the vocal score of Vivaldi's Magnificat RV 610/611 for soloists, choir, winds, strings and continuo, based on the critical edition by Michael Talbot. Probably meant for a performance at the Pietà, Vivaldi, after its first 1715 version, returned on it in two occasions at least: at the end…

Scored for large orchestra The Keening was only the second of MacMillan's orchestral works, written between 1985-87 when he was a student of John Casken at the University of Durham. The composer explains that 'keening' is a form of vocal lament associated with mourning, found in folk traditions of Ireland, northern Scotland and other cultures. Much of this work is based on the Gaelic lament tune '…

Par VAN HALEN. Van Halen are one of most successful American rock bands, selling at least a million copies of every album since their 1978 debut. Their distinctive sounds is characterised by the lightning fast licks and sonic textures of guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The guitar workshop is a powerful learning tool that will help you extend your stockpile of licks and fills and develop your improvisat…