Finally a modern anthology of folksongs for accordion! The songs are set in easy arrangements and can be played on various occasions, be it at home, at school, or in an ensemble. The arrangements can also be performed with an optional second part. Songs like Greensleeves, Auld lang syne, Cielito lindo, El Condor Pasa or Oh Happy Day not only are catchy tunes but will certainly take musicians and a…

for Teaching and Private Study. Par GRAF-MARTINEZ GERHARD. Gerhard Graf-Martinez is a passionate flamenco guitarist and teacher. The wealth of his knowledge is captured in this two-volume work , which also reflects valuable experience gained from his activities as a tutor at national and international seminars and workshops. The CD included with volume 1 contains all the pieces and musical example…

Par FORD ALEX. From the composer: 'Many of the versions of this myth describe Pan as lustful, painting him as the image of carnal desire against purity and virtue. Upon further study of the metamorphoses, and the various possible translations, I felt the version I've written above makes, at least, for a more theatrical telling of the story. The piece is told through the eyes of Pan, getting glimps…

Par ADLER-MCKEAN JACK. This book on the tuba is a companion for composers and players alike, deepening their understanding of this somewhat neglected family of instruments. It gives tuba players an opportunity to master and employ new performance techniques on their instrument, particularly in contemporary music. Jack Adler-McKean offers helpful instruction in various tuning mechanisms, resonance…

Harmonica Play-Along Volume 3
Series: Harmonica Play-Along
Format: Softcover with CD
Artist: Various

The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation, listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in …

Practical Scale Studies for All Levels of Violin Performance with Backup Practice. Par KHANAGOV KAREN. You may not fall in love, but the 257 online piano accompaniment tracks that come with I Love My Scales are likely to change your attitude towards playing tetrachords, scales, arpeggios, and double stops on the violin. In fact, anyone who plays a C instrument with a comparable range will enjoy pl…

Acte de Ballet. Par RAMEAU JEAN-PHILIPPE. Rameau Io RCT 45 (Vocal Score) In Rameau's operatic oeuvre, 'Io' is certainly the work shrouded in the most mystery: the acte de ballet has survived only in the form of a copy of the score and parts which was made by a collector from the generation after Rameau from the autograph that now is lost. Although the copy seems to have been used, presumably for …

Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event.This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for violin solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the violin. The author …

Arr. Peter Kleine Schaars. For many years Peter Kleine Schaars’ jazz quartet provided sparkle and energy for various festivities and other occasions. If required the ensemble could alternate jazz repertoire with pop and latin music too. Their wide experience taught the musicians that an hour of unbeatable repertoire is the perfect end to every swinging party. Based on this practical knowledge Klei…

Par HERRING VINCENT. In this book, saxophone master Vincent Herring has created a unique and logical way to approach improvising — one which will give your musical development a solid footing you won't find anywhere else! It contains detailed explanations of crucial improvisation concepts, and then demonstrates them with transcriptions of recorded phrases, as well as complete solos (including C, B…

Rarities - Arie per Soprano Vol. 2 contains an exclusive selecion of arias that discovers a less known and yet important repertoire. Also included: original texts with English translations and CD with instrumental and vocal versions.The Cantolopera series is made up of various collections: the Favourite Opera Collection, dedicated to operatic works, organized by voice category- the Composers Colle…

Par ORFF CARL. Orff-Schulwerk has been translated and adapted for use in many countries and there are editions in numerous languages, with a comprehensive range of supplementary material. Those teachers using the various English editions will find here a rich and exciting source of traditional folk songs, dance melodies and original material from other countries, which will enlarge and enrich the…

Par CHRISTIANSEN COREY. Presents hundreds of improvised melodic lines played by Joe Pass. Each of the melodic lines are grouped in the harmonic situation in which they were originally played (i.e. all minor lines are presented together and all dominant seventh lines are presented together, etc). The companion play along CD has a 'live' rhythm section playing single chord vamps as well as vamps cov…

Par DOBSON SIMON. Firefly was composed by award-winning composer Simon Dobson (b.1981) to provide an entertaining up-tempo concert work for community and youth bands. Composed in funk-rock style, and is based on the groove beat with which it opens. Dobson says, 'Firefly was written as a break from my more serious music and as a 'hat tip' to the various types of beat orientated music I listen to.” …

Par MANNA GIUSEPPE. We Haven?t got any biographical information about Giuseppe Manna; we can indirectly infer his activity as an instrumentalist ? active in the first half of the 19th century - through the publication of opera librettos with the names of the performers and the roles played in the orchestra. Giuseppe Manna is the first trombonist in various theatrical performances at the ?Teatro de…