This work highlights the sounds of instruments that, through the ages, have related the spirit of humankind to the rhythms of life, the heartbeat of the earth, and the motion of history. The piece begins with a magical snare drum rhythm, which intensifies with added bass drum, cymbals, tam-tam, and timpani. The music progresses to a climactic, foot-stomping celebration of the drum! This piece is s…

Series: Stefan Grossman's Early Masters of American Blues GuitarCategory: Guitar Method or SupplementFormat: Book and CDInstrument: GuitarThe Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 26 songs legendary blues guitarist Miss…

The art of improvising chord-style solos is an important part of any musician's resources. This book has been written to improve that art for guitar, vibes and all keyboard instruments. A careful study of these solos will give you a thorough understanding of chordal playing and substitutions. It is great for voicing as well as improvisation. / Guitare

This unique text provides information on the history, selection and fundamental performance techniques for both tambourine and triangle. It also provides skill development exercises and duets that cover all essential techniques for both instruments and, includes a list of selected literature from the band and orchestra repertoire. / Percussions

Take a journey back in time with folk masters Lil' Rev and John Nicholson in this delightful collection of old-time fiddle tunes arranged for Ukulele.Southern string band, bluegrass, and hillbilly music are covered as well as song forms such as reels, jigs, blues, rags, hornpipes, polkas, and more. Featuring a variety of Ukulele picking styles, each exciting instrumental piece in this songbook is …

Instrumentation: viola and pianoEdition: score and partsItem no.: fue 3720Year: 1999Duration: (15'20)Difficulty: mediumISMN: 979-0-50012-872-4This work pivileges the dialogue between the two instruments although each expresses also separately.

The original version of this setting of the well-known traditional English folk song was completed in 1974, and was commissioned by Rachel McMillan College of Education (where Gregson was a lecturer at the time) for its Music Department Choir (female voices). It then had the somewhat unusual instrumentation of spinet, flute and string quartet.In 2017 Gregson was asked to revise it for performance …

Nat King Cole's classic recording from 1951 and then the 'duet' version recorded by his daughter Natalie in 1991 helped to make this tune truly 'unforgettable.' This well-paced version for vocal soloist stays true to the original style and includes a brief instrumental interlude for the band.

New for TBB voices! Jay's crystal clear arrangement begins tenderly, pensively, (with optional solos) then grows and grows to a powerful finish. The universal call for world peace is as relevant today as when this simple song spread around the world almost four decades ago. An impressive concert finale or festival piece, it's perfect any time of year, including Christmas. The easy, optional instru…

This edition of a band repertoire classic is abridged and condensed, but has been left in the original key with all of Grainger's main themes, textures, and instrumental colorings presented in a very playable scoring for high school and more advanced middle school bands. (4:00) / Concert Band

The beginner?s guide to learning the violin for any musical styleViolin For Dummies helps you teach yourself to play the violin, even if you?ve never read a note of music. From choosing the right violin for you to playing a variety of musical styles, this book has you covered. You?ll start with the basics of posture and bowing technique, learn how to tune your instrument and keep it in beautiful c…