Sonatinas form a vital part of the teaching material for beginner and intermediate piano students. Compared to the great classic piano sonatas, they are technically and musically simpler and typically shorter. However, they still convey the basic elements of Classical style: the relation of melody to accompaniment, articulation, stylistically authentic playing, and correct interpretation. For the …

This ground-breaking book/CD package will show you (or your students) how to use the major and minor blues scales to improvise meaningful solos without having to first master all the scales and chords of a tune. Essential for beginners, perfect for intermediate students, and even useful for professional players to hone their skills on this crucial and often neglected part of the jazz language. The…

Transcriptions from Buckley's Banjo Guide of 1868. Par TWISS TIM. Early American Banjo by Tim Twiss provides complete banjo tablature transcriptions of the instrumental solos that first appeared in standard notation in Buckley's Banjo Guide of 1868. This modern tablature edition of over 100 mid-19th century jigs, waltzes, polkas, hornpipes and reels provides insight to the transition between the A…

21 Pieces by 12 Composers. Some of the most often taught original piano literature by dozens of master composers of the past has been carefully selected and compiled by difficulty level. The Intermediate edition features 20 pieces by 12 composers, including: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Sofeggio in C minor, H. 220 · Johann Sebastian Bach: Invention No. 1 in C Major · Johann Sebastian Bach: Invention…

Par OSBOURNE OZZY. Crazy Train was co-written by one of Mark Wood's main influences and favorite guitar players, Randy Rhoads, a neo-classical rock guitar player. When Wood discovered him, Rhoads was fully entrenched in the standard rock/blues style, yet had wonderful control of the flourish and esthetic of classical music in his playing. The influence was perfect for Mark Wood, who was an up-and-…

A collection of one hundred fantastic songs including classic hits from the 1960s to today! With full melody line arrangements in their original keys, this is an ideal resource for buskers everywhere and suitable for any occasion. The book features melody line, lyrics and guitar chord boxes as well as vocal harmonies, instrumental cues and solos. Specially designed 'distressed' cover. / Niveau : A…

Movie themes have their own special appeal. Their role is to convey and amplify the atmosphere and emotions of moving pictures. In many cases they take on a life of their own and it is such titles as these, classics in their own right, which we selected for this book.With a lot of effort and patience in both arranging this broad musical palette and recording the play-along CD, Alfred Music Publish…

Par MARSH LIN. Songscape: Stage and Screen is the perfect resource for Keystage 3 (Scottish P7 ) singing and is an invaluable collection of 12 classics songs both old and new from stage and screen. Featuring well-known classics alongside songs from shows written especially for children it includes useful context on each song and suggestions for adding movement. Ideal for bringing confidence to the…

For Fingerstyle Guitar. Par GROSSMAN STEFAN. Ragtime is in many ways the quintessential American music. It arrived at the turn of the last century with many transitions, notably the discovery of the means to record sound, and the determination of Afro-Americans of genius to be appreciated as artists. The music we call ragtime represents not only a moment of great anticipation (as the advent of jaz…

Romantic, Baroque and Renaissance Music for Two Guitars in Standard Notation and Tablature. Par AUTEURS DIVERS. This collection of 30 masterfully crafted duets is presented with a full score in standard notation and separate parts for each guitar in its own booklet, written in standard notation and tab. Essential fingerings are included throughout. The online audio includes 90 tracks: stereo mixed…

This edition is structured similarly to an instrumental method. It starts with 'easy' pieces and gradually becomes more demanding, while introducing new musical sounds. The aim of these small compositions is to coax beautiful music out of the guitar - music that is enjoyable to both players and audience alike - while using as few technical means as possible. / Guitare

Kaleidoscope will save you time! Do you spend hours arranging music for odd assortments of instruments? Kaleidoscope is specially arranged to suit almost any instrumental combination and these varied ensembles are easy and enjoyable too. So much scope for virtually any combination of instruments! The series is successful with recorders, guitars, percussion and keyboard as well as with orchestral g…