for solo saxophone. Par RAE JAMES. James Rae has composed these 18 études for the higher-grade/ college-level saxophonist. Technique and musicianship are the key issues and they are also ideal as workouts, even for the professional player. Equally, these characterful pieces can be effectively included in concert programmes. They are suitable for soprano, alto, tenor or baritone saxophone. Find vid…

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae's eminently successful tutor Introducing the Clarinet was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now, complementing the tutor, James Rae has produced these three volumes to introduce the beginner clarinettist to ensemble playing. The parts are of the same te…

An Introduction To Jazz Improvisation. Par RAE JAMES. Improvisation, Jamming or Busking is something that does not come naturally to everyone but, with the help of James Rae's 'Jazz Zone”, it can be learned! James has lived and breathed this style all his musical life and, in this book, he offers this wealth of experience to all players, even those of very modest technical ability. Written out e…

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae is such a prolific editor, arranger, and composer for Universal Edition's educational catalog, we might forget that he is also a dedicated composer of original concert works. UE presents Rae's new clarinet Sonata, which was premiered in 2014 by its dedicatée, clarinettist David Campbell. Enjoy sample excerpts of Movements 1 and 2 by Campbell with pianist Caroline Jaya-Ratn…

18 Leichte Stücke Für Den Frühen Beginn. Par RAE JAMES. Child's Play by James Rae provides the simplest possible little performance pieces for trumpet, almost from a pupil's first lesson. These pieces couldn't be easier and still have a tune, yet the clever piano accompaniments provide support and interest and make them great fun to perform. Mostly original pieces, sprinkled with some old favourit…

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae is the man who put fun into woodwind and brass teaching. His many compositions, especially in the jazz and blues idioms, have often featured on examination syllabuses. Recent years have seen his publications of easy flexible ensembles for younger players and now he turns his attention to the wind band. In his new series “The Concert Band Collection”, he has written excit…

Par RAE JAMES. 18 studies written to develop familiarity with the main types of scales and arpeggios in Jazz. More enjoyable than the scales themselves, James Rae has deliberately chosen keys that give a comfortable, user-friendly introduction to the various tonalities. Each section describes a particular type of scale and includes studies based on it. Included are: the major scale, the dorian mod…

A musical tour for young players. Par RAE JAMES. Although written for beginners (Grade 0-2), James Rae's 'City Snapshots”, for clarinet(s) and piano manages, even at this level, to capture the essence of music from around the world. Amongst the twelve pieces, we find a waltz in Viennese style that could have been written by Johann Strauss himself, a dreamy blues from Manhattan, a Cossack Dance f…

Par RAE JAMES. C'est le deuxième livre de ' Progressive Jazz Studies ' et il comprend plus de 40 études originales pour le clarinettiste jazz en voie de développement. Dans la première section, le livre montre joueurs comment prendre une mélodie et ' Egayez il ', ils apprennent à concevoir un solo de jazz simple, rythmique de toute mélodie bien connu. Section deux enseigne sur différentes tonalité…

Par RAE JAMES. These contrasting pieces in the jazz/swing idiom specially written by James Rae for saxophone players of modest ability provide interesting material for both practice and performance. The technical demands and accompaniments have been kept deliberately simple to encourage other young players to act in this capacity. The 'Jazzy Series' of jazzy and relaxing pieces available for pian…

12 easy pieces for beginners - for individual, group or whole-class learning. Par RAE JAMES. In ?Trombone Debut?, James Rae offers twelve delightful, very easy pieces for the young trombonist (bass clef). Although the solo part is elementary, the pieces will always sound vigorous when played with their funky piano accompaniments. Snappy titles like ?Dance of the Seven Dachshunds? and ?Cats on Patr…

Par SATIE ERIK / RAE JAMES (Arr.). James Rae follows the success of his best-selling ?Debussy Clarinet Album? (UE 21'264) with this selection of arrangements of piano music by Erik Satie. It draws from the well-known ?Gymnopédies? and ?Gnossiennes? as well as other hits such as ?Jack in the Box? and ?Sonatina Bureaucratique?. The clarinet part is of moderate difficulty and the frequent sparseness …

10 Easy Pieces For Beginners In Swing, Funk Reggae, Blues And Latin. Par RAE JAMES. Pour le approach'Designed élégant pour le débutant, cette collection de pièces fournit stimulant des matériaux performant au niveau le plus simple possible. Les accompagnements (piano ou CD) fournissent un bon support solid et inspireront le soliste à jouer avec énergie et d'enthousiasme. J'ai fait beaucoup délibér…