Par HYNNINEN MAIJA. Maija Hynninen's piano quintet Nine-channeled Pearl flows effortlessly. Beginning with rhythmical gamelan-inspired movement it continues through twirling scales that lead to the heart of the piece – a sonorous bell-like harmonic on the piano. From this calm center the music continues floating in a dream-like world ending with a chorale played by the strings. Duration: 10' This …

An Elementary Method. Par WAGNER ERNEST. Ernest Frederick Wagner's Foundation to Flute Playing is an exceptional instructional guide that caters to the needs of both novice and seasoned flutists. This comprehensive book offers technique drills and musically challenging short pieces to help learners progress from medium-easy exercises to more complex compositions. The book provides a detailed guide…

Farewell to St. Petersburg. Par BRYARS GAVIN. This concerto has the unusual addition of an optional male voice choir. Many Russian elements influenced Bryars when he was writing the piece, not least the text for the bass voices which is taken from Glinka’s song cycle Farewell to St Petersburg. Bryars writes ‘The orchestration is quite light throughout, so that the singing quality of the double bas…

Score Parties. Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. The Trio for Three Flutes here presented appeared in 1964, when Jean-Pierre Rampal acquired a non-original manuscript of this work in the Czech Republic. Attributed to an early period for its light character and instrumentation, the Trio was taken into serious consideration by Beethoven scholar and redactor of arguably the most complete of Beethoven's cat…

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

Par SPARKE PHILIP. This is a little salute to the wonderful music of Duke Ellington, taking Mood Indigo as its model. Something Borrowed, Something Blue will allow the young band to approach this masterpiece?s laid-back style, using chords and harmonies that they may be hearing for the first time. The flexible instrumentation of this work makes it ideal for bands without the full quota of players.…

in Full Score. Par SAINT-SAENS CAMILLE. Considered throughout much of his career as the preeminent French composer, Camille Saint-Saëns wrote music that embodies a characteristic French concern for clarity and order, together with his own assured mastery of the composer's craft. These qualities are evident in Saint-Saëns' Symphony No. 3, widely regarded as the composer's major orchestral work, and…

The bright and distinctive sound of the Mandolin is more popular than ever in the rock and pop hits of the charts - this unique tutorial will show you how to incorporate the instrument into your own songwriting. Learn how to back up a melody, write and perform a solo, and jam in a variety of styles. The topics covered include: Equipment Choosing an instrument Pickups Amplifiers Effects Rhythm Play…

Par GUDNADOTTIR HILDUR. Alfred is proud to present the official arrangement of Call Me Joker from the multi-award-winning film score by Hildur Guðnadóttir. Arranged for Piano Solo at an Early Advanced level, this arrangement captures the dark, oppressive brilliance of the score whilst remaining technically accessible and clearly presented. / Instrumental Music / Répertoire / Piano

Par DAVIES JOHN H. / HARRIS P.. Paul Harris' Improve Your Sight-Reading! Grades 1-5 for Trombone. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems by giving sound technical advice and confidence boosting tips. Step by step it help…

Description A highly flexible series of books designed to encourage young people to play together in various combinations of numbers and instruments, perfect for group tuition. Book 1 offers 19 easy-intermediate trios using familiar melodies arranged in classical, folk and jazz styles, including Country Garden, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Mexican Hat Dance, Sailor's Hornpipe. This collection c…