Par BARTOK BELA. For many countries, folk dances are important cultural treasures. While a first glance at these compositions shows their clear and simple structure with a distinct musical message, a closer look reveals rhythmic curiosities, interesting harmonic shifts, and a diverse expressive range. These characteristics must have enthralled Bartók, as he undertook several research trips to coll…

Par CASABLANCAS BENET. Albumblatt für Arriaga, commissioned by the Trio Arriaga and lasting some 7:30 minutes, is the composer's fourth contribution to the classical violin, cello and piano ensemble, for which he has a special esteem. The work was written in homage to the composer Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, and at the same time as a token of gratitude and admiration for the Trio Arriaga, to whose me…

(Memorial for the Columbia Astronauts). Par EOTVOS PETER. Eötvös wrote this piece in memory of the seven astronauts who lost their lives in the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy in 2003. The number 7 determines the musical, rhythmic and formal structure of the work: 49 musicians are divided into seven groups, and as well as the solo violin there are six further violins arranged correspondingly around…

A gentle rhythmic accompaniment underscores this well-known melody. Unison lines open up to glorious four-part harmonies that rise and fall in this inspired treble setting. Excellent for festivals and contests. / Choeur SSAA

Guide du musicien, une compréhension et improviser avec rythmique. Ce livre est une feuille de route du rythme pour tout musicien. C'est pour les joueurs de guitare intrigué par les rythmes de la musique du monde. C'est pour les joueurs de clavier qui ont étudié les échelles et les accords et souhaitez maintenant étudier le rythme d'une manière systématique. C'est pour les tambours, les joueurs ba…

Par HE XUNTIAN. In his compositions, He Xuntian does not want to be tied down by any cultural or academic traditions. He does not feel bound to either Western or Eastern culture. In Kalavinka Sutra he explores which surprising melodic and rhythmic structures are possible on the piano while following his own individual style. / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Piano

The Universal Edition is designed for all English-speaking countries outside of the United States, including Canada, the U. K., and Australia. This edition uses the British system of terminology for rhythmic values such as 'crotchet' for quarter note. / Piano

Improve your sight-reading! Flute Grades 4-5 is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by ?going solo?…

Does the thought of sight-reading make you groan' The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve Your Sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you …

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians. The series complements any band method and supplements any performance music. It contains 167 exercises, including more than 100 chorales by some of today's most renowned young band composers. Various exercises at the grade 1/2, 1, and 1 1/2 l…

Classic and Contemporary Disney Hits. Par FABER NANCY. Adult Piano Adventures Disney Book 1 offers a bounty of beloved classic and current Disney hits for beginning adult learners. Check out 29 favorites from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Coco, Frozen, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and so many more. The easy, tuneful arrangements span the skillset of the Adult Piano Adventures …

Par GOUSE CHARLES F.. Learn To Play Trombone: Book 2 has a carefully made method, that will help any new Trombonist to learn new techniques and develop their playing style. This fantastic book really looks at how to build a good rhythmic sense, developing a rounded knowledge of musicianship, with particular emphasis on the concepts of tone production. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Méthod…

Motetto Pastorale. Par HASSE JOHANN ADOLF. This short, melodious piece with its charming instrumentation displays a “typically Christmas” colouring through the use of a pedal point and a Sicilian rhythmic figure./ Répertoire / Solistes SAT, Choeur SATB, 2 Flûtes Traversières,

Ever ask your intermediate students to sing their parts? This one's for you! This American fiddling song is arranged by Renata Bratt so that every section gets a chance to sing the song as well as play the tune with idiomatic fiddle breaks based on the tune. Sounds great without the singing as well! The fast driving rhythmic power of offbeat accents in cut time is emphasized in this accessible D m…

Par MACGREGOR HELEN. Singing Times Tables: Book 2 by Helen MacGregor and Stephen Chadwick uses rhythmic raps, songs and chants to transform learning the times tables - whether it's rote learning, applyingcalculations or testing them. For times tables with a twist, these contemporary, cool songs are perfect for any kids starting out. In Singing Times Tables: Book 2, children develop a secure knowl…