Par ADLER-MCKEAN JACK. This book on the tuba is a companion for composers and players alike, deepening their understanding of this somewhat neglected family of instruments. It gives tuba players an opportunity to master and employ new performance techniques on their instrument, particularly in contemporary music. Jack Adler-McKean offers helpful instruction in various tuning mechanisms, resonance…

Par DONT JACOB. The Austrian violinist Jacob Dont (1815-1888) was a highly-respected composer and pedagogue, whose compositions were primarily written for educational purposes. Of his 50 works, his 24 Studies and Caprices (Op. 35) are probably the best known, and are often considered to be some of the most important and most technically advanced pieces available for Violin study. All the exercise…

Scored for chorus, children's choir, organ and chamber orchestra, St Luke Passion adopts a pared-back focus on choral voices over its 75-minute span. Seeking a more spiritual, inward approach to match Luke's text, the composer eschews settings of interpolated texts as arias and the customary Evangelist and Christ soli: everything is sung by choral forces. A children's choir grants a measure of inn…

Unlock the secrets of playing Guitar to reveal how to become a successful guitarist.This level three book covers Grades 6, 7 and 8. It includes detailed explanations of the techniques required to master any music exam.Throughout the book, you will be encouraged to develop your creativity and individuality as well as enhance both your aural and visual skills in order to become the best musician you…

Cahier 4 Piano. Par VOGT-BATES / BLET. Conceived for Piano beginners who have already been introduced to music reading, Piano Discoveries - Level 4, Traveller follows up on Piano Discoveries - Level 3 A & B, Adventurer. Seventh of a series of eight, it familiarises the young Pianist to more complex melodies and rhythms, to minor chords and minor tonalities and to the techniques of playing. This vo…

(Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000)Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a uniso…

Arr. Stephen Bulla. Par DVORAK ANTONIN. This hauntingly beautiful melody is probably the mostfamous to come from the pen of Czech composer, Antonin Dvorák. Stephen Bulla’s transcription of‘Largo’ from the ‘New World Symphony’ will helpyour students focus on expressive playing, and bringgreat delight to all with the soothing nostalgicmelody. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par LEIVISKA HELVI. Finnish composer Helvi Leiviskä (1902-1982) created a broad-based output of orchestral works, solo songs and chamber music. Her style could be described as moderate modernism, deriving influences from multiple sources such as late Romanticism, Symbolism, Expressionism, Existentialism and Neo-Classicism. Leiviskä's output is characterised by philosophical and religious themes, i…

Alfred's Kid's Drum Course is the easiest method ever for kids ages 5 and up from the makers of the #1 best-selling method for kids. This complete pack includes everything you need to get started playing right away including Alfred's Kid's Drum Course book and CD, and high-quality instruments: frame drum, set of maracas, woodblock, and mallets. Using plain language that's easy to understand, it te…

Description Six Studies is a set of six studies for Pedal Harps by Eric Schmidt. Reviewed and edited by Pierre Jamet, a French Professor at the Paris Conservatoire, this set would be ideal for an upper intermediate level and above. Most studies are two pages long and enable the player to work on different technical aspects: I. Allegro (3/4, tempo 120) II. Vivace (4/4, tempo 132) ' It focuse…

The Advanced Pianist Book 1 from the Piano Trainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, 'quick study' sight-reading, repertoire and 'concert pianist' hints and tips. The series not only develops students' technique, reading, theo…

Par HOLLIDAY LUCY. 80 studies developing all aspects of pop piano playing through focussed technical work. This progressive collection helps players learn and understand the many different challenges of popular piano playing. -Written by rock and pop music experts, each study concentrates on a particular style, exploring the technical elements associated with it. -Focussing on syncopation, differ…

Demystify the Fretboard and Reveal Your Full Bass Potential!. Par GORENBERG STEVE. Finally, a music theory book designed for bass players of all levels! With this comprehensive workbook, you'll expand your fretboard knowledge and gain the freedom and confidence needed to tackle any musical challenge. Rather than overwhelm the reader with lots of complex theory that may be useful for jazz guitarist…

Good King Wenceslas. Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Young band directors are always on the lookout for something new and a little different for the winter concert. Timothy Johnson’s new Christmas arrangement for Beginning Bands fits the bill perfectly. It remains technically accessible to the young band while exploring this old familiar tune in new and different ways. You even have the option of including a…