Par TAYLOR SUE. Blow the Oboe and Blow the Bassoon are comprehensive tutors, each published in two volumes, with separate piano accompaniment books for the teacher. They combine to give students the greatest possible pleasure from the development of their musical potential. Starting off with the very basics, Sue Taylor gradually introduces more difficult material. Each volume includes studies, pla…

These 12 brand new jazz piano solos vividly evoke the days when popular songs where built around sophisticated melodies and harmonies. Each piece has been composed to suggest a certain mood or atmosphere which encourages the intermediate level player to perform it with maximum feeling. With chord symbols included, this memorable collection combines an enjoyable celebration of a timeless genre with…

Par GRAF-MARTINEZ GERHARD. Gerhard Graf-Martinez is a passionate flamenco guitarist and teacher. The wealth of his knowledge is captured in this two-volume work, which also reflects valuable experience gained from his activities as a tutor at national and international seminars and workshops. The audio downloads enclosed in volume 1 include all compositions and practice pieces for volume 1 and are…

Violin Duets. Par HAY JULIANNE. A collection of 16 fiddle duets ranging in difficulty from moderate to challenging for the experienced fiddler. The music has been arranged with melody and harmony for old time favorites and a few new original pieces for two or more players. The CD included is a good learning tool as it demonstrates how the duets should sound. The book is especially suited to young …

A tasty chart with a medium swing feel at 120 BPM. Optional flugelhorns add to the rich textures, a written solo is provided for tenor sax, and lead trumpet range is to written high C. It will be a pleasure to play this chart. (4:03) / Ensemble De Jazz

Cello and Piano. Par SQUIRE WILLIAM HENRY. William Henry Squire's Gondoliera for cello and piano evokes the dreamy magic of Venice and the barcarolles of Chopin, Fauré, Liszt and Mendelssohn. Performers and audiences who enjoy the three 'Venetian gondola songs' in Mendelssohn's Lieder ohne Worte will certainly derive pleasure from Squire's illustration of the watery half-light of the lagoon at dus…

Par RESKIN CHARLES. The Trumpet Outings series was conceived to provide trumpet players of all levels with a large and inclusive musical horizon. These books provide original etudes and ensemble pieces inspired by various composers and styles which reflect music history: from Renaissance to Debussy, from Mozart to Jobim, via Bartók, Schoenberg, Steve Reich, Jazz, Celtic and other folk music. Charl…

Chappell Roan's debut album is a bold and deeply personal exploration of identity, love, and self-empowerment. Blending infectious pop melodies and introspective lyrics, Roan weaves a narrative that reflects her small-town roots while embracing a vibrant, unapologetic persona. From the dancefloor-ready anthems Pink Pony Club and Hot to Go! to the heartfelt Naked in Manhattan, the album showcases h…

One of the all-time great film composers, James Horner's output was extensive and memorable, not to mention instantly-recognisable. His musical abilities meant he was able to lend his talent to any genre of film, as the 12 wonderful pieces included in this Ultimate Film Score Collection confirm. All music is arranged for Piano and, where relevant, Voice.The collection of themes and songs included …

Methode Progressive. Par BIME-APPARAILLY. An educationalist of renown, Viola player Valerie Bime-Apparailly (born in 1962 in Bordeaux) is the author of numerous beginner methods for string instruments that have met with unflagging success. The second volume of the series Je Debute L'Alto once again takes up the challenge of the first collection: to combine precision with the pleasure of playing. T…

for 2 Violins, Viola and Violoncello. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. 'The next I'll do is 3 violin quartets' wrote Schumann to Clara Wieck in 1838, stating his reasons in a letter dated 17 March 1838: 'The thought of the quartets gives me pleasure. The piano is getting too narrow for me. In composing now I often hear a lot of things that I can barely suggest. For instance, it is remarkable how I invent almo…

This dromedary excursion across the Sahara won the Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award. Students will take pleasure in its evocative colors and textures. / Piano

20 intermediate piano solos in pop, jazz, and modern classical styles. Par BELL ANGELINE. Once again Angeline Bell delivers a new notebook, based on her experiences of the seaside, with attractive music that works on many levels, for your students, yourselves, or for your listening pleasure. Each piece contains a unique approach to new styles and the whole book, as a collection is as satisfying as…