Composed in 1823 but not performed during his lifetime, Franz Schubert's Fierabras is a 'number opera? with spoken dialogue in the manner of opéra comique. It is based on the medieval legends associated with Charlemagne, including that of Eginhard and Emma, and draws on the old French heroic epic (chanson de geste).Emma, the daughter of Charlemagne secretly loves the knight Eginhard who is not bef…

Par BACEWICZ GRAZYNA. Studying the sketches for works which a composer considers to be finished, perfected, is a fascinating activity. It enables one to penetrate the secrets of creative work, to compare the initial outline of a composition with its final version. A sketch is generally left untitled, but it does occur that a composer enhances the status of such a draft by giving it a title, before…

For use with all B-flat, E-flat, C and bass clef instruments, the Jazz Play Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, and melody cues, sample solos, and backing tracks on the included CD, this package helps you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. For study, each tune includes:Melody cue and solo wit…

Learning to play the Mandolin is a highly rewarding experience, but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you choose the right instrument and accessories and then gets you playing - fast! Full colour pictures, clear diagrams and genuinely practical advice combine to make Start-Up Mandolin do exactly what is says on the cover. You'll start off on the right track and …

With its 200 licks and phrases, conceived by the most famous guitarists, this coursebook is a veritable Blues-cyclopedia imperative for everyone working on Blues. The licks presented here are classified according to genre (ternary or binary licks, 12/8 licks, intros, turnarounds, riffs etc.) and according to the degree of difficulty. You may rest assured that this coursebook will give you full sat…

5 Simple Strategies for Developing Jazz Language and Fluency. Par GABRIC LUKAS. According to musician and musicologist Gunther Schuller, 75% of all harmonic movement in jazz consists of ii-V-I progressions. Consequently, for the jazz improvisor, it is extremely important to be capable of playing a coherent phrase based on any member note of the ii chord and its extensions, in any key. In this book…

Curnow Music Press proudly presents a way to enrich your quality of playing material whilst helping you administer your library efficiently and save money! THE YOUNG BAND COLLECTION is a compilation of some of our best pieces for youth band, published as individual part books. You?ll find pieces by James Curnow, James Hosay, Mike Hannickel, Brian Connery, Paul Curnow and Douglas Court. These works…

24 Chill Songs To Soothe Your Soul. 24 songs perfect for helping you to breathe in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth as you revitalize your body through yoga and music. Includes piano solo arrangements of: Breathe Me (Sia) - Come Away with Me (Norah Jones) - Fix You (Coldplay) - Ho Hey (The Lumineers) - I Will Follow You Into the Dark (Death Cab for Cutie) - Let Her Go (Passenger…

Concerto no. 2 in c minor op. 18 for Piano and Orchestra. Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. Rachmaninoff's legendary Opus 18, often lovingly referred to as Rach 2,” is for many the epitome of the Romantic piano concerto. Following its acclaimed premiere in Moscow in 1901, it proved to be a show-stopper around the globe, finally helping cement Rachmaninoff's international reputation as a composer. To this da…

A curious child climbs up to the attic and discovers a jumble of boxes, trunks, old clothes, and dusty junk. There, a black leather case catches her eye. She pries it open and finds inside an old Trombone - her grandmother's from high school. Sitting on the floor, she works the tarnished slide free and twists the mouthpiece. As she blows through it, the Trombone becomes alive with music. To her de…

Par APPELBAUM STANLEY. Thirty-six songs from Tin Pan Alley, all written and published in just two years. This book includes 'Moonlight Bay', 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling', 'Balling The Jack' and 'Danny Boy'. There is also a great deal of ragtime or rag-influenced music. This edition is taken from original sheet music and includes some fascinating cover pictures, helping to set the scene for this n…

This is the second book of 'Progressive Jazz Studies' and it includes over 40 original studies for the developing jazz saxophonist. In the first section the book shows players how to take a tune and 'jazz it up', they learn to craft a simple, rhythmic jazz solo from any well-known tune. Section two teaches about various jazz tonalities helping to develop confidence with whole-tune, diminished and …

Versione Italiana Di Davide Liani. Par KODALY ZOLTAN. 50 Canti Per Bambini features 50 simple songs for children, with lyrics and large notation, helping young musicians to develop their musicality and ability with fun songs that they can learn to play and sing. / Pédagogie / Recueil / Opéra Théorique ou Didactique

You Raise Me Up , written by Secret Garden's Rolf Løvland and Irish novelist Brendan Graham, achieved its unique success mainly through being recorded by so many artists - around 150 of them to date. Originally intended as an instrumental entitled 'Silent Story' Løvland's melody only acquired lyrics after the Norwegian composer invited Graham - whose novels he knew - to turn it into a song for Sec…

Curnow Music Press proudly presents a way to enrich your quality of playing material whilst helping you administer your library efficiently and save money! THE YOUNG BAND COLLECTION is a compilation of some of our best pieces for youth band, published as individual part books. You?ll find pieces by James Curnow, James Hosay, Mike Hannickel, Brian Connery, Paul Curnow and Douglas Court. These works…