Par DE HAAN JACOB. The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustratedhimself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827), who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not jus…

Take A Walk Through Aleksey Igudesman'S Imaginary Garden!. Par IGUDESMAN ALEKSEY. Aleksey Igudesman might reasonably be described as a modern day Victor Borge. With his cabaret partner, Hyung-ki Joo, he has toured concert halls all over the world, wringing all that is humorous out of classical music with just the basic tools of violin and piano. 'In my Garden 1” shows Igudesman in another light, t…

Par . Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. These Singing for Musical Theatre tests have been designed to help candidates to prepare for the aural component of the exam with tests that are engaging and relevant to the genre. This book, for teachers and learners alike, contains practice examples of the tests and is ideal for use when preparing for a Singing for…

Great performers have proven that the trumpet can be successfully used for playing not only classic music, but also symphonic or chamber music from the classical, romantic or modern period just as well as any other musical instrument. No longer is contemporary repertoire considered unfit for the trumpet. Every sincere instrumentalist needs a regular study program. A daily practice of technical exe…

Composer and violinist János Lavotta (1764-1820), as a member - together with János Bihari and Antal Csermák - of the ''virtuoso trio'' who played a great role in the history of Hungarian music, was one of the pioneers of verbunkos music. Although his violin duos op. 49 must have also been used for playing music at home, they show the composer's clear educational intent, since the fourteen consecu…

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. Viola Part from the Suzuki Viola School, Volume 2. Transcribed for Viola and Piano by Doris Preucil. The Suzuki philosophy is based upon the idea that children can learn music in the same manner they do their native language, through repetitive listening. This simple method of teaching has developed into a worldwide movement with proponents in many countries across many instru…

Alfred's Teach Your Child To Play Ukulele is designed for parents who want to share the gift of music with their children before they begin formal study with a professional teacher. It is based on Alfred's Kid's Ukulele Course, a fun method that teaches students to play songs on the ukulele right away. Families who are part of the homeschool movement will find this book especially useful. Using th…

Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM Piano exam pieces from Grades 1 to 8.Book 2 features popular pieces previously set on ABRSM Grades 3 and 4. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like Top Cat! or Burgmüller's dramatic Ballade Plus, we've included background information and new ideas for exploring the music. Encore is perfect for:Developing skills and tech…

Classical guitarists, both students and professional performers, require the same high-quality editions that their pianist colleagues have come to expect from Alfred Music. Our Classical Guitar Masterwork Editions continue the Alfred tradition of providing carefully edited, beautifully presented music for practice and performance.This edition of Carcassi's Melodic and Progressive Etudes, Op. 60 in…

This First Chart Toppers songbook is a collection of best selling, popular songs arranged for Piano, designed to complement the acclaimed John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course.The songs included in First Chart Toppers are presented in simplified arrangements, making this an ideal repertoire for pupils working through parts two to four of the Easiest Piano Course. The order of the songs is such that…

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. The Suzuki philosophy is based upon the idea that children can learn music in the same manner they do their native language, through repetitive listening. This listening is then followed up with 1) Individual Instruction with a trained Suzuki teacher 2) Group lessons on a bi-weekly / weekly basis 3) Parent Involvement 4) Encouragement. Students begin lessons as early as two ye…

The surviving second and third acts of Catone in Utica, one of Metastasio's most dramatic libretti, premiered in Verona in the spring of 1737 in a setting by Vivaldi, contain some of his finest, most mature, and most original arias, and are published here for the first time. They evince a potential dramatic intensity that makes us regret all the more the loss of the first act. Only one aria of Act…

The Hal Leonard Melodica Method is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of playing the melodica. This easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to everything needed to begin playing with proper technique. It's filled with helpful diagrams and photographs and uses folk tunes that students can learn as they work their way through the book. Topics covered include: mouthp…

What do YOU want to PLAY today? The PLAY series has nailed down what today's musician really wants: lessons you can use anytime, anywhere. They're flat-out more convenient than private lessons, and just as valuable. The high-quality video of expert instructors will help players of all skill levels, from beginners and 'weekend warriors' to advanced students and pros. Whether you're into rock, jazz,…

Folk Strings is a collection of folk melodies from around the world arranged for strings. Unlike classical music, which normally has an authentic version, folk music often exists in many versions, with differences in the melody or lyrics. Sometimes several countries lay claim to a melody because a group of people moved to a new country and took their music with them. Most folk songs were sung and …