Originally compiled and edited by Louis Köhler, this edition contains some of the most popular keyboard sonatinas, rondos and other works (including symphonic transcriptions) of Beethoven, Clementi, Haydn, Kuhlau and Mozart, among others. In clarifying this edition, editor Allan Small has removed impractical fingerings and unnecessary accidentals found in other editions. The Alfred Masterwork CD E…

With Transcriptions From A Drop Of The Pure. Par BAUGHMAN STEVE. Traditionally the role of the guitar in Celtic music has been confined to accompaniment of lead instruments or a vocalist. In this book Steve Baughman suggests ways to break free of this mold, allowing the guitarist to internalize techniques that make the expression of Celtic melodies a pleasant endeavor. Divided into two sections, t…

The oratorio La Fenice sul rogo ovvero la morte di San Giuseppe can rightly be considered the debut of Pergolesi's career as a composer: composed in the early months of 1731 the oratorio was commissioned by the Congregazione di San Giuseppe located by the Oratorio dei Filippini in Naples. Edition realized with criteria of philological rigor, based as the main source on the autograph score and on t…

First modern edition, by Sarah Freiberg, of these sonatas, 1765; keyboard part fully realized by Byron Schenkman; includes separate continuo part for a second cello or bassoon. Recorded on Centaur CRC 2534.

Classical Favorites For Adult Beginners. Piano Fun - Classical Favorites for Adult Beginners is a collection of lead sheets and arrangements for the beginning pianist who has learned to read music and wants to play easy arrangements of familiar melodies. The price of this book includes access to beautifully orchestrated accompaniments for every song and a separate track for the lead sheet and real…

ABOUT ALFRED'S ULTIMATE VOCAL SING-ALONG SERIES Alfred's Ultimate Sing-Along books give you everything you need to sing with your favorite songs. Each songbook has the lyrics, music notation, and chords to eight great hits, with lyrics-only pages included. There are two versions of every song on the CD: a full-performance track with an amazing sound-alike recording, and a professional accompanim…

Par NORMAN ANDREW. Sonnets is a collection of miniatures for cello and piano. To me, these micro-pieces are sonnets not in the rigorously formalized Elizabethan or Petrarchan senses of the word. Rather, they grow from the term's older, freer roots in the Italian word sonetto, meaning 'little song' or 'little sound.' Each of my five little songs takes as its title and point of inspiration a fragmen…

Minor: Triads. Par ORFF CARL / KEETMAN GUNILD. Carl Orff devoted much of his life to the development of a philosophy of Music for Children, based on his belief that music is the natural outcome of speech, rhythm and movement. His ideas and pioneering work have had a major influence on music and dance education throughout the world and today that work continues under the guidance of leading teacher…

Intermediate/Advanced. When Charlie Parker made his famous with strings recordings, jazz musicians realized the potential of lushly orchestrated strings to enhance their own creativity. Legendary players soon followed suit, making a with strings album almost an essential rite of passage. Here are 10 beautiful standards arranged by jazz great and award-winning arranger Lennie Niehaus. Rhythm S…

Always known for their stylistic interpretation of standard, a cappella repertoire, here is a collection of 14 songs edited and realized by one of the greatest a cappella ensembles of all time. An IPA pronunciation guide along with translations and insightful performance tips are included. Songs include: Sing Joyfully, William Byrd / Choeur SATB

Learning the Blues Has Never Been So Easy! Have you always wanted to play the blues? Authentic blues? Realize your dream of becoming a great blues guitarist with Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar---the simple, straightforward, and effective way to learn the blues. Whether you are a beginning guitarist or an advanced player just getting into the style, start playing real blues music right away th…

Par CHOPIN FREDERIC. This Practical Performing Edition is a well-rounded introduction to Chopin\'s easiest piano pieces. It contains the familiar \'Prelude in A Major,\' \'Prelude in B minor\' and \'Prelude in E minor,\' three waltzes (published posthumously), six mazurkas and additional works. Ornaments are realized and fingering and pedal suggestions are provided. Biographical information and a …

C Edition. Par NIEHAUS. Intermediate level. These hip, swinging etudes in the swing/bop style are a great source for blues and bebop licks and fun to play! Lennie wrote these specifically to be played with the tracks from Jamey's Vol. 42 'Blues In All Keys. ' There is one complete solo (etude) for each of the 12 keys and 12 tracks. This book of solos is also great jazz sight reading material, sinc…