Ricordi, the well-known printer of classical opera, presents the works of the great opera composers in its CRITICAL EDITION · PRACTICAL SERIES. These revised definitive scores are produced by using all the currently available sources ranging from the original autographs to printed editions, in line with strict philological and critical criteria. Each edition has a brief introduction providing the …

Par DOUNIS DEMETRIOS CONSTANTINE. Dounis was one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century. He was revered for his intense concern for the proper ergonomics of violin playing as well as the emphasis on the role of the brain, not just the fingers in appropriate violin practicing and playing. The eleven books that make up this anthology are the most comprehensive collection ev…

Par BEARD RICHARD. This is part of a series of inter-related instrumental workbooks for keyboard, guitar, bass guitar and percussion. Planned so that concepts are carefully introduced, consolidated and extended, this is the second of three workbooks each containing twenty-five units. They support and complement the teacher's resource through an innovative approach that encourages a creative attitu…

Par JEBSON PETER / SKYRME PETER. Standard: Grades 1 to 5. Scale and Polish will enliven regular instrumental practice with its step-by-step guidance and newly composed piano accompaniments for all the scales and arpeggios required for clarinet grades 1 to 5. Students of all ages and abilities will gain confidence from these musical backings, available in one or two octaves with choices of slow and…

Par MARIENTHAL ERIC. Jam with Eric Marienthal These books are written to help improve improvising skills. They offer the opportunity to practice soloing with a band at your convenience witha collection of solos written over a series of different chord changes and styles such as straight-ahead jazz, funk, swing, R&B, Latin, blues and more. Giving more than just chord scales, each book gives an actu…

Par KEYSER PAUL DE. With Violin Playtime the beginner Violinist can make music from the very first lessons. In the three books that make up the series, there are over 100 little pieces - a treasure trove of attractive tunes - some traditional, some well known, some newly composed. The underlying approach is 'learn as you play' and a carefully devised groundplan of technical development makes it a …

Par HARRIS PAUL. Improve your theory! Grades 1-5 are the latest additions to the bestselling 'Improve your …' series by Paul Harris. This theory workbook takes students through every aspect of music theory covered in the grade 3 ABRSM examination. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach, it will transform how music theory is taught and learnt, improving every aspect of musici…

Par DEHNHARD TILMANN. This workbook and DVD will galvanize anyone into action who wants to learn and apply contemporary flute techniques. Everything from beatboxing on the flute to high speed trills is included. Tilmann Dehnhard\'s confidence-building approach and helpful, practical advice will ensure good progress in this exciting genre and enhance the self-assurance to improvise and experiment. …

Great musical ideas need a solid foundation of strong chops to back them up. Fill the gaps in your technique with this unique approach to rock guitar. Build your finger strength, flexibility, and independence with exercises and examples written especially for rock players. This book explores all the important soloing techniques such as speed picking, sweeping, tapping, harmonics, scale sequencing,…

Rockschool is about playing the styles of music you enjoy. The specially written tunes develop the key skills, styles and techniques you need so you can play the hits of yesterday, today and tomorrow. The Rockschool packs include full notation and TAB plus backing tracks on a CD featuring top musicians. Students are encouraged to be creative with the Rockschool tunes - so feel free to improvise a…

In this book, Joe explains his musical and guitaristic approach to the process of jazz improvisation. Includes 50 musical examples and three complete transcriptions, all of which are contained on the included CD. There is also a complete overview of The Three Harmonic Families and the lines, scales, and chord superimpositions and substitutions that comprise this view of Joe's jazz language. (Relat…

Basso (Cello). Par TELEMANN GEORG PHILIPP. Concerto in F major for 3 Violins, Strings and Basso continuo TWV 53:F1 Tafelmusik II If Telemann was regarded by his contemporaries as one of the greatest of all composers, his star, faced with the overwhelming presence of Bach and Handel, paled in the course of the 19th century to the verge of contempt. This assessment changed radically during the cours…

In this 2 hour DVD, Morris 'Arnie' Lang shares the wisdom gained in his studies with the legendary drummer Billy Gladstone.Drawing on decades of experience as percussionist with the New York Philharmonic, and as a world-renowned educator, Lang covers the Gladstone technique in detail, explaining parts of the stroke, body mechanics and more.An approach to the rudiments is covered in detail, as well…

Lo Sweep Picking, chiamato anche Economy Picking o Speed Picking, è sicuramente una delle tecniche chitarristiche più innovative degli anni '80, periodo in cui grazie ad alcuni esponenti della sei corde (F. Gambale, P. Gilbert, Y. Malmsteen, V. Moore, S. Vai, J. Satriani e altri ancora) si è sviluppata ai massimi livelli. Grazie a questo tipo di approccio il chitarrista moderno è ora in grado di e…

A practical, melodic and progressive approach to playing the saxophone. Includes music from the jazz repertoire as well as the classical world. Includes specially designed studies for the development of jazz techniques. / Saxophone Alto