Par HAMPTON ANDY. Ideal supplementary material for the landmark Basics method series. Saxophone Basics Repertoire has both varied and carefully-chosen original repertoire as well as arrangements of well-known favourites such as the themes from James Bond, The Pink Panther, The Great Escape and Harry Potter. Devised for the Grade 1+ to Grade 4 level, each stage focuses on a different technique w…

Par TAYLOR SUE. Blow the Oboe and Blow the Bassoon are comprehensive tutors, each published in two volumes, with separate piano accompaniment books for the teacher. They combine to give students the greatest possible pleasure from the development of their musical potential. Starting off with the very basics, Sue Taylor gradually introduces more difficult material. Each volume includes studies, pla…

The number one method for young ukulele players. Starting Ukulele has been created with young players in mind. All tunes have fantastic professionally recorded CD backing tracks. As you gradually become familiar with different techniques, you'll progress from strumming simple chords to performing proper tunes. The book includes full-colour photographs and diagrams to make learning fast and fu…

Par TOURNIER MARCEL. Written by Marcel Tournier, Feerie & Prelude Et Dance is a piece for Harp dedicated to Alphonse Hasselmans and to be played on the Pedal Harps. This piece would fit the skills and abilities of advanced Harp players and the technical difficulties encountered are numerous: hand-crossings, numerous arpeggios, natural harmonies, many accidental alterations as well as some pedal ch…

Par NORTON CHRISTOPHER. Christopher Norton Connections for Piano is a collection of pieces in popular styles that is ideal for students and teachers looking for a sound pedagogical supplement or alternative to the study of classical piano literature. The entire Connections! series presents a kaleidoscope of contrasting styles, keys, and tempos. The repertoire in each volume is arranged into four c…

Arranger : Paul Taffanel Editor : Edward Blakeman The French Flute Encores series A series of short recital pieces for flute and piano associated with the flautist Paul Taffanel, founder of the modern school of flute playing. The series is compiled and edited by Edward Blakeman. Attractive pieces arranged by the great flautist Paul Taffanel from the orchestral Suite Algerienne by Saint-Saëns,…

Songpack is one of the most successful resources for classroom music-making on the market. The song-based package actively encourages participation and offers ideas on performing, listening and inventing, thus fulfilling requirements of the Programmes Of Study and GCSE syllabus. Forty songs ranging from pop and folksongs to film and show tunes. Titles include 'Sailing', 'When I'm Sixty Four', Morn…

The Czech composer and teacher Emil Hradecký (b. 1953) has devoted much of his creative output to children and the piano. His Two-Part Piano Miniatures on One Page are ingenious small piano pieces for beginners which are easy to play yet melodically interesting. Here children are introduced to the character of classical music as well as various dance forms: cha-cha-cha, tango, waltz, polka, blues …

Par MANUS STEVEN / MANUS RON. Learn to play the harmonica and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about various harmonica types, how to care for and groom your very own harmonica, how to hold and break it in and getting …

Par MILHAUD DARIUS. Duo Concertante, Op. 351 by Darius Milhaud was composed in 1956 for the Paris Conservatoire Contest. Many influences can be recognised in this piece: from the Provence where he was born, to Jazz and other melodies of South America. Lasting approximately 7 minutes, Duo Concertante, Op. 351 is started by a fanfare with a strong energy reminiscent of the South of France, followed …

Bartók is regarded as one of the most important composers of the 20th century. He became famous both as a music teacher and as an ethnomusicologist. Being a trained pianist, his relation to the piano certainly was very special and is reflected in numerous piano works.This comprehensive collection of selected piano works by Bartók is a rich source of his most beautiful pieces, including the two com…

Extrêmement bien écrit avec le grade de 2 à 5 pièces à l'esprit du saxophoniste idiomatiques parfaitement capter les sons distinctifs et les rythmes du jazz d'une collection de véritables show-bouchons à bascule le long de 'Nuts Monkey ', prendre de la hauteur avec' Flying High 'et de la terre à Cuba à la rumba à la 'cabane'!â ? ~ ... enrichissante, immédiatement appel à de jeunes joueurs ... bien…

Performed by Elaine Douvas, oboe Accompaniment: Erik Nielsen, piano This wonderful album for the beginning to early intermediate oboe player includes thirteen pieces ranging from Boccherini to Grieg to Richard Strauss to William Walton. Says James Roe of The Double Reed: With the poise of a great virtuoso, [Ms. Douvas] approaches these 'easy' pieces as she would a solo line in a great symphony...t…

Par BURGMULLER FRIEDRICH. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Johann Friedrich Burgmüller (1806-1874) was born into a German musical family- both his father and brother were also well-known composers. Settling in Paris after 1832, his light and intimate playing style won popularity in the sal…

Par KOSHKIN NIKITA. Born in 1956 in Moscow, guitarist Nikita Koshkin is one of Russia's leading composers, teachers and concert artists. This collection includes works from throughout his 30-year career as a composer including his three-movement Hispanic Suite, one of his earliest compositions. The other compositions included in this volume are: Pan, Tristan Playing the Lute, Romance, and a five-m…