Arr. Philip Sparke. Par GRIEG EDVARD. The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig and Copenhagen he returned to Norway and a chance meeting with Norwegian nationalist Rikard Nordraak ignited his interest in folk music and laid the foundation for…

Par . Rob MacKillop presents 20 classic lute transcriptions; the 'greatest hits' of the Renaissance and Baroque lute repertoire arranged for pick acoustic electric or classical guitar. MacKillop has for many years played all these pieces on the lute and has created sensitive guitar arrangements that lose nothing from the original scores. Composers include Bach Weiss Dowland Spinacino among others.…

Based on popular songs and with easy-to-follow text and diagrams, this excellent course assumes no prior knowledge of keyboards or music yet right from the beginning, you will be playing arrangements which include a complete rhythm section with full sounding chords, bass and drums. Book 2 includes 'Love Me Tender', 'Sailing', 'Take Me Home Country Roads', 'For Once In My Life' plus instrumental ef…

Studyscore - BATP779. Par SAINT-SAENS CAMILLE. Ludwig van Beethoven's overpowering legacy caused many subsequent composers to avoid writing string quartets at all. Saint-Saëns was no exception in this respect and waited until 1899 and 1918 to produce his two contributions to the genre. Couched in classicism, they relate in form and style to early 19th-century French quartets and to a titan of the …

This second book of solos is a direct continuation of the first. It takes students to a point where they can begin to tackle the standard sonata and concerto repertoire. The book is designed to cover many of the technical problems encountered by the intermediate horn player and later pieces introduce important techniques such as hand-stopping and the bass clef. As with book one, many pieces are o…

15 Duets For Flûte And Guitar. Par LINNEMANN MARIA. This collection features 15 of Maria Linnemann's guitar pieces in arrangements for flute and classical guitar. It was inspired by the beauty of the combination of the two instruments. Two for the Road aims to encourage many players to get together and enjoy a duo session 'on the road”! / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Flûte Traversière et…

Par DALTON JAMES. The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publicat…

Brasilian Songs for Children. Orff-Schulwerk has been translated and adapted for use in many countries and there are editions in numerous languages, with a comprehensive range of supplementary material. Those teachers using the various English editions will find here a rich and exciting source of traditional folk songs, dance melodies and original material from other countries, which will enlarge …

Freie Orgelwerke - BuxWV 136-161. Par BUXTEHUDE DIETERICH. This edition is the result of Harald Vogel?s many years of practice as an organist and musicologist. The music text is based on a reevaluation of 17 th - and 18 th -century manuscripts containing the free organ and keyboard works by Buxtehude. They originated during a transitional phase between the traditional letter tablature and the staf…

Par ORFF CARL. Orff-Schulwerk has been translated and adapted for use in many countries and there are editions in numerous languages, with a comprehensive range of supplementary material. Those teachers using the various English editions will find here a rich and exciting source of traditional folk songs, dance melodies and original material from other countries, which will enlarge and enrich the …

For Violin, Viola and Piano (Reduced from the orchestra version). Britten was so remarkably prolific as a young composer that many of the works from his teens were put aside to await revision or completion as he rushed on to the next piece. This was particularly the case around the time of his Opus 1 Sinfonietta , composed in the summer of 1932, his second year as a student at the Royal College Of…

Par BENNETT NED. A practical and imaginative guide to jazz for instrumentalists and pianists of any age, from beginners to approximately grade 4 level. Through listening and improvising, it explores swing, the blues scale, jazz harmony and structure and is ideal for players keen to cross over from classical to jazz. The book is designed to be be used alongside instrumental/piano lessons, in prepar…