Another addition to the hit series, making authentic folk music available in a flexible format suitable for teaching, busking and performance. Traditional music from Scandinavia - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Explore the rich variety of the Nordic tradition, from the Polish-influenced polska dances to a Norwegian Wedding Song. The Complete edition includes a violin part, keyboard acc…

Par DAVIS OLIVER. 'For many years the violinist Kerenza Peacock and I have been discussing the concept of a piece about trees. One day I received in the post from her a book by Annie Davidson entitled, ‘How to be More Tree’. This brilliant book became the inspiration for the Arboretum Suite. The first tree I decided to write about was Aspen. I read that Aspen trees work together sharing water and …

Par BARRETT DAVID. This book is meant to take an instrument and musical style and teach it to the people who made it so popular, the blues listening public. A comprehensive lesson and study book for the intermediate and advanced diatonic harmonica player, Classic Chicago Blues Harp presents techniques, progressive examples and accompanying twelve bar blues exercise and examples. Special attention …

Par HERCHENRODER MARTIN. 'Toccata and Lament” was composed on commission in 2008 to inaugurate the large new organ in the Christ Church Cathedral, Rochester, NY, USA. This instrument is a detailed reconstruction of a late Baroque organ of 1776 from Vilnius in Lithuania. The point of departure - a clash of contrasting eras and musical cultures on two continents - already bodes excitement. Martin He…

Traditional. Par GRAEF FRIEDEMANN. This collection of pieces for saxophone and organ or piano is designed for use in concert performances as well as for church services and other ceremonies. It contains the traditional American spirituals extended by composed introductions and endings, or interludes and written solos. The notated solos here are the results of more than ten years of personal experi…

Par SCHWEITZER BENJAMIN. The chiaroscuro-technique developed by painters of the Italian renaissance served to intensify contrasts and effects of optical depth. In Klar/Obskur, I tried to transfer the general idea of this technique on the rather unusual instrumentation of two double-reed woodwinds and piano. On the one hand, a clear, well articulated playing is characteristic for these instruments,…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Grade 1 ½ literature acts as something of a bridge between beginner literature and “real” music for the nascent musician. With that in mind, it is critical to choose just the right Grade 1 ½ compositions as your group develops. As something of a competition for musical dominance between the Brasses, Woodwinds, and Percussion sections, AGON may be the perfect choice for your festi…

Par FERNANDEZ MICHELE. Get ready to move! Opening with a warm and sultry flute solo (opt. Alto or Flugelhorn) this chart transitions into a burning Son Montuno with an infectious melody full of lots of syncopations. Meticulously marked percussion will teach your rhythm section authentic interpretations of the Cáscara, Campanéo and Songo grooves. Your bass player is also in for a treat. Open solo s…

Technical Exercises. Par BURNAM EDNA-MAE. The Dozen a Day books are universally recognized as one of the most remarkable technique series on the market for all ages! Each book in this series contains short warm-up exercises to be played at the beginning of each practice session, providing excellent day-to-day training for the student. / Méthode / Date parution : 2005-05-01/ Méthode / Piano

Unità didattiche. Par ALBERTOSI / MICHELE PAPADIA / FLORINDO TERRANI. The “Scuola primaria di musica” (Primary Music School) series is one of the most complete publishing initiativesdedicated to modern music on the market today. Each volume is a complete course taking the students from anabsolute beginner level to the intermediate level, including playing techniques, theory and practice. - A rich …