Par SPARKE PHILIP. The Four Noble Truths are the most basic expression of the teaching of Buddha and therefore still form the guidelines for Buddhists to this day. The four truths are Dukkha, which describes times of major stress in our lives - birth, aging, desire and death; Samudaya which describes those parts of our life that induce stress, feeling, craving, desire; Nirodha which tells us how t…

This volume presents easy pieces for piano by great virtuosos. It unites the two greatest, and perhaps best-known, pianists of the 19th century, Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt. The technical requirements of these works are very moderate without muting the stylistic characteristics of these two composers. The ability to play an original composition by Liszt in the first years of lessons can be ver…

Par WILSON PETER. Flexible arrangements for young string players of two famous James Bond themes and one great new original James Bond piece by Peter Wilson: perfect for concerts or just for fun! For Violin, optional Viola, Cello and Double Bass (up to approximately Grade 2 standard), plus additional open-string parts so beginners can be included, with Piano accompaniments. Put the CD-Rom in a com…

Par SHEARING GEORGE. The Shearing sound is the epitome of sophisticated jazz. This great collection shows off Mr. Shearing's tasty rhythm patterns, such as in 'Lullaby of Birdland,' his amazing harmonic progressions, such as in 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' his sense of musical humor, such as in 'All I Do is Dream of You,' and also a touch of Mr. Shearing's classical influences, such as with 'An A…

Technique - Style - Improvisation. Par O'NEILL JOHN. Since it was first published in 1992, The Jazz Method for Saxophone has guided thousands of beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces, including pieces by contemporary composers. Based on the tried and tested format of the original method (with step-by-step guidance and a…

Par RODGERS SARAH. Choral settings of ‘Lift up your heads, O ye gates’ from Psalm 24 are numerous, from that of the sixteenth-century Geneva Psalter of Claude Goudimel to the present day. Unsurprisingly so, as the text has many appropriate liturgical applications. In this jubilant setting, The King of Glory, Sarah Rodgers has provided church choirs of all abilities with a truly celebratory anthem …

The fact that classical music and jazz are not mutually exclusive is proven by the new volume in the popular series by Uwe Korn: For the tune book, 10 classical themes have been carefully arranged for flute and piano and made into jazz pieces for two. Great fun to play. / Flûte Et Piano

This collection of nine 'classic' Rock tunes spans five decades of rock history. The arrangements in Rock Philharmonic contain complete versions and lead sheets of original hit songs by top groups and artists: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Day, Sonny and Cher, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Journey, and Green Day. Each piece includes a flexible arrangement that allows the melody, harmony, and bass parts…

Par DONIZETTI GAETANO. Through works such as Verdi’s Requiem or Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, we know that the great composers of Italian bel canto opera also wrote marvelous sacred music. Yet most of these pieces are rarely performed. This is also true of Gaetano Donizetti’s Messa di Requiem, which he composed as an expression of grief at the early death of Vincenzo Bellini in 1835. Neither performe…

MEL BAY PRESENTS THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED SECOND BOOK IN THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED SERIES THAT SHOWCASES PERSONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE LIFE ANDMEL BAY PRESENTS THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED SECOND BOOK IN THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED SERIES THAT SHOWCASES PERSONAL INSIGHTS INTO THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF MR. GUITAR. CHET ATKINS WAS A MAN OF MANY LAYERS: PRODUCER, RECORD EXECUTIVE, FRIEND AND ONE OF THE GREATEST ALL-ROUND GUITARIST…

A unique collection of fourteen great jazz arrangements for Flute play-along. Compiled and arranged by Paul Honey, this collection contains all your favourite carols as you've never heard them before! Complete with A CD containing professional performances of every piece by a live jazz trio plus backing tracks to play along with. SONGS INCLUDE: Away in a Manger, Deck the Halls, Ding Dong Merrily o…