New from the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library - Basic Skills Series. Scales, Patterns and Improvs provides students with a valuable resource for building technique through one octave scales, I-IV-V7 chords and arpeggios in all major and minor keys.Students apply these basic skills through improv exercises and reading pieces in every key, and by learning to transpose, create an accompaniment and p…

Par HAWES PATRICK. These four motets aim to create a fresh and dramatic approach to well known ancient texts. They are intended to be sung either as a complete set in the context of a concert or as individual items within a carol service or other liturgical setting. Virga Jesse calls for an atmosphere of timelessness and deep prayer which may be made all the more meditative by the hushed allelui…

In 1803 Beethoven wrote his Third Symphony and, as is widely known, it was originally in honour of Napoleon Bonaparte. Yet it was published three years later with a dedication to Beethoven's patron Prince Lobkowitz as well as with the addition 'Sinfonia Eroica? in memory of a 'grand Uomo?. This presumably - reflecting the changed political situation - referred to the Prussian Prince Louis Ferdinan…

Par DUCKETT RICHARD. For everyone who wants to play brass! Team Brass presents a flexible course which can be tailored to suit each student - is ideal for individual, group or class tuition - contains plenty of carefully graded music in a wide variety of styles - encourages ensemble playing with varied repertoire for both Orchestral Brass and Brass Band instruments, and integrates with ensemble mu…

A modern, joyful piece by Doug Spata that uses only the notes of the D major scale on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth notes, this piece is a great way for beginners to proudly demonstrate their bowing and ensemble playing skills! Each section gets a turn playing both the carefree melodies and sparkling accompaniments. (2:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

Overture. Par BULLA STEPHEN. Galvanizing, angular melodies electrify this compelling overture! Challenge your band with this powerful, modern piece while you fully engage the audience. The spectacular opening leads to unexpected and intriguing places with relentless energy. This would be a great composition to use when your group returns from the intermission of a major concert. An atmospheric mid…

The Spanish-language Piano tutor series continues. This book introduces the Piano student to a range of new musical disciplines and theory details including: Playing in 2/4 time Dotted crotchets and semitones The interval of the Sixth Triads and chords in major and minor keys The D. S. al Fine Each discipline is introduced through a new short piece to be played with the accompaniment provided, and…

One must look long and hard to find a piano pupil who hasn't studied Beethoven's two 'sonate facile? op. 49. They are not only relatively easy to play but highly lyrical and effective, ideally combining joy in music-making with a mastery of early classical literature. The two works were composed much earlier than the opus number suggests. Beethoven wrote them around 1797/98, during a time when he …

Camille Saint-Saëns écrivit ses deux cornes Romances pour deux des plus prestigieux joueur de cor français de son temps: Opus 67 en mi majeur de 1866 est consacré à Henri Chaussier, le résultat 1874 Opus 36 en fa majeur, écrit-il à Henri Garrigue. Malgré le destinataire illustre n'est pas joyaux virtuose, mais - comme le suggère le nom Romance - abréviation de 'Romances sans paroles'. En plus de l…

Par GERSHWIN GEORGE / IRA. The Ukulele Playlist: Shows features over 30 showstoppers specially arranged for Ukulele! Includes well known favourites such as All That Jazz, The Impossible Dream, Consider Yourself and Can You Feel The Love Tonight . Includes full lyrics, strumming patterns and ukulele chord diagrams. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Ukulélé