Par SAINDON ED. While the primary focus of Advanced Rhythms in Improvisation is on polyrhythms, the book also covers other additional important rhythms that are useful for the improviser. Extensive syncopated rhythmic figures (via the use of rests, dotted notes and ties), mixed rhythmic figures and partial subdivision are also covered which are beneficial to today's improviser. Advanced Rhythms in…

In the 1880s Alessandro Parisotti created beautiful settings of arias from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that became famous in the Ricordi publications Arie antiche. These vocal pieces are still used to teach classical singing around the world. Now flutists can explore these jewels in transcriptions especially made for their instrument. This timeless, melody-rich music is excellent for …

Par DIAMOND EILEEN. Permet de Make Music Fun ! Est une série de recueils de chansons, pour la Fondation clés étape 2 enfants, par le célèbre compositeur Eileen Diamond. The Red Songbook contient des collections colorées de chansons traditionnelles et nouvellement formés, qui ont été sélectionnées pour développer les compétences musicales requis à chaque étape de l'enseignement primaire de la musiq…

Par HARRIS PAUL. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians on any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems, taking the young recorder player up to grade three level. Step-by-step it helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and me…

Par SWEELINCK JAN PIETERSZOON. Jan Sweelinck (1562-1621) was among the most famous organists of seventeenth century Europe and an influential composer in the Dutch and North German tradition. Bridging both Renaissance and Baroque styles, the Dutch composer is best remembered for the inventive, sparkling music he wrote for organ and other keyboard instruments. This remarkable treasury includes near…

Par ARNOLD MALCOLM. Dedicated to Sir James Galway, who gave the first performance in 1977 at New Hall, Cardiff, this Sonata for flute is in three movements. The composer writes, 'there are so many works for flute which are solely vehicles for instrumental virtuosity that I have attempted to write a piece where the musical element is more to the fore. Although this is a virtuoso work with a partic…

Easy Instrumental Duets. 22 mega hits in easy duet arrangements for two instrumentalists are featured in this collection: All About That Bass - All of Me - Brave - Can\' t Stop the Feeling - Grenade - Hey, Soul Sister - I Will Wait - Let Her Go - 100 Years - Royals - Shake It Off - Shape of You - Stay with Me - Viva La Vida - and more. Arrangements work for two flutes o…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This hymn was commissioned by “Antwerpen 93”. And this city, on the banks of the river Schelde has been nominated “Cultural Capital of Europe” for 1993. The work-group “animatie” took the initiative and commissioned a hymn, which -as the finale to a grand open-air event on 27th March- was premièred by hundreds of musicians from all over Europe. Philippe Langlet (France) was …

The music scene took notice of Erik Satie (1866-1925) all of a sudden: The world premiere of his ballet 'Parade' on 18 May 1917 caused quite a scandal. The production which involved Sergey Diaghilev with his 'Ballets Russes', Pablo Picasso (scenery and costumes), Jean Cocteau (story) as well as Léonide Massine (choreography) divided the music scene of Paris, yet made the composer widely known. Sat…

Par PROST NICOLAS. After publishing the Adolphe Sax album, devoted to early solos from the time of Adolphe Sax, this second volume proposes a similar approach and traces the path of the saxophone from its origin in the 1840s to the beginning of the 20th century. In addition to being able to read the scores, this work provides an indispensable pedagogical tool for expanding knowledge about Sax's i…