The mandolin is used in nearly every type of music today so it is a great choice of instrument whether you like jazz, folk, classical, country, bluegrass, rock, blues, Irish or many kinds of world music. Much of this music is available only in standard notation so that is where this book starts: TAB comes later. By learning the basic information presented in this volume, you will be prepared to ap…

Par MC NEFF STEPHEN. My research for Banished began with a small group of students during a Trinity Laban co-lab period in 2013, though the idea goes back over 30 years when I first saw Steve Gooch’s Female Transport and stored the idea of adapting it as an opera until the right opportunity arose. I have been involved in opera for a long time and it has always been a frustration for me that while …

Par SORENSON HEATHER. Midnight Faith is an eclectic collection of both original vocal and instrumental music, all threaded together by the common (and sometimes subtle) theme of nighttime. In this project, not only does Heather Sorenson incorporate her signature singer-songwriter style of writing, she also explores different genres including folk, jazz, original classical and modern Christian musi…

With Poster. Par TURNER GARY. Teach yourself how to play piano with our easy piano lessons for beginners. Covers the important techniques required to learn to play the piano including how to play piano chords, piano notes and beginner piano scales. Suitable for all ages and all types of pianos including electric pianos, digital pianos and piano keyboards. Includes 45 piano exercises and popular ea…

Par LIANG LEI. Gobi Gloria belongs to a series of compositions that grew out of my admiration for Mongolian music. The series include Feng (for cello solo, written for Feng Hew), Gobi Polyphony (for erhu and cello, written for Xu Ke), Gobi Canticle (for violin and cello, written for Masuko Ushioda and Laurence Lesser), and Serashi Fragments (written for the Arditti Quartet). The melody is played a…

Eric Clapton Unplugged remains a high water mark in MTV's Unplugged series. It was a remarkably diverse outing exploring the full range of Clapton's artistry in acoustic form. Included in the program were authentic rural blues, dramatic rock ballads, Dixieland, bossa nova, earthy folk songs, and more - all delivered with Clapton's uncategorizable but immediately recognisable guitar style. This spe…

Par CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO MARIO. Born into a family that had lived in Florence since the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968) entertained only a distant relationship with the music he heard at synagogue. It was only when he discovered Schelemo, a rhapsody for cello and orchestra written in 1916 by Ernest Bloch, that he began to understand what ' Jewish mus…

The folk tune 'Dives and Lazarus,' upon which this work is based, has its roots in 18th century England. As an excellent introduction to ballad performance, this title sets the stage for many teachable moments in regard to breath support, phrase construction, and dynamic applications. (3:00) This title is available in SmartMusic. / Concert Band

Par TULL JETHRO. One of the most idiosyncratic bands to develop during the 1960s, Jethro Tull remain a distinctive musical voice adored by fans everywhere. In Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull boast a folk hero and Flute virtuoso with a playing style that is as unique as his stage performances. This exciting folio of transcriptions gives you the chance to learn Anderson's groundbreaking Flute solos with t…

This suite features three Canadian folk songs, each with a contrasting style, meter, and key. Beginning with 'The False Young Man' in a delicate, light fashion, it continues with the beautiful 'The Maid on the Shore'---a folk song from Newfoundland---finally, the suite closes with the powerful 'Bold Wolfe.' This charismatic series of musical vignettes will offer the opportunity to reinforce a wide…

Liederzeit' is a collection of songs from all around the world which are suitable for making music in any season and at any time of the day - whether together with friends, at parties and celebrations or just in private for your own relaxation and entertainment. The selected folk songs and gospels shall motivate you to make music in your spare time: by means of easy arrangements, play-along CD and…

Belwin's 21st Century Guitar Method is a complete course that puts lessons in the context of popular styles and classic tunes. It introduces new topics at a progressive speed and uses both music notation and tablature (TAB). Correlating supplemental books integrate more advanced concepts and techniques, while keeping the learning process fun. Audio recordings include full instruction---a great res…

A comprehensive, lesson by lesson method covering all essential left and right hand techniques along with reading and understanding music. Includes arco and pizzicato, bowing techniques, slurs, scales and arpeggios in both major and minor keys. Features many popular melodies in a variety of styles including Classical, Folk, World Music and Jazz. / Violon

Liederzeit' is a collection of songs from all around the world which are suitable for making music in any season and at any time of the day - whether together with friends, at parties and celebrations or just in private for your own relaxation and entertainment. The selected folk songs and gospels shall motivate you to make music in your spare time: by means of easy arrangements, play-along CD and…