Par BARTOK BELA. Bartók?s Second String Quartet was composed ? with several long interruptions ? between 1915 and 1918, after he had spent several years almost solely devoted to collecting folk music. The melody and rhythms of the riotous middle movement ?Allegro, molto capriccioso? provide impressive testimony of how his research trips had taken him as far as North Africa. The first edition of th…

50 New Tunes. Par BRODY BENJAMIN (Arr.). Brody’s second collection continues to expand his repertoire of genre-defying congregational song. These tunes bridge the gap between classic and contemporary, providing a fresh new sound that will find a home in churches for years to come. It includes texts by writers including Thomas Troeger, Jacque Jones, Shirley Erena Murray, Adam Tice, David Bjorlin, a…

Par TAKE THAT. Six fantastic songs from Take That, arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar. Six of the Best simply does what it says - 6 of the best hits from leading artists available in a convenient and competitively priced format. Take That sold more than 30 million records between 1991-1996. The BBC described Take That as 'the most successful British band since The Beatles, beloved of young and o…

Etudes for Phrasing and Articulation. Par LOWELL RICHARD. Learn to play with jazz phrasing and articulation. These 27 duets are in jazz and jazz-influenced styles such as swing, bebop, funk,samba, and others. They are appropriate for performance by any melodic instruments. The duets feature independent contrapuntal lines, and practicing them will give you intimate insight into how these constructs…

No matter the distance between family and loved ones, the holidays seem to bring us closer together. Celebrate that feeling with this heartfelt ballad. 'I'm sending you a little Christmas, wrapped up with love.' / Choeur SAB

This short suite, much inspired by Bartók's Six Romanian Folk Dances, is based on traditional dances and songs of Argentina. Although the original rhythms and melodies are often transformed by the use of contemporary techniques, the piece preserves the authentic spirit of each of these folk forms.Zamba de Vargas, a well known folk song, refers to a battle in Argentina between two armies of gauchos…

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Hawaiian Number of pages : 48 Famous Solos and Duets for the Ukulele presents ukulele music as you have never seen or heard it before. An anthology of pieces selected from the earliest known methods and collections published for the ukulele between 1909 and 1920, Famous Solos and Duets is newly engraved in both standard notat…

Par WEDGWOOD PAM. This book is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable, style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your saxophone playing - the varied pieces in this bright collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade. This book is especially useful t…

Par JONES STEPHEN. This is not just another book of Irish session tunes. It represents the relatively unknown repertoire of a single Irish traditional musician, Packie Manus Byrne of Donegal. There has been considerable interest in the music of Donegal over the past 10 years or so, especially with the rise of groups such as Altan. Packie Manus Byrne is a familiar name to traditional-music lovers i…

This early-elementary solo contains long, song-like legato phrases with steps and skips. The melody is primarily divided between the hands. A few harmonic intervals and a smattering of accidentals are also included. Clever lyrics help students imagine the thrills of an exciting jungle safari. Contrasting dynamics add interest, and an optional duet accompaniment provides a solid bass harmony to sup…

Par HARRIS PAUL. Improve your theory! Grades 1-5 are the latest additions to the bestselling 'Improve your …' series by Paul Harris. This theory workbook takes students through every aspect of music theory covered in the grade 3 ABRSM examination. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach, it will transform how music theory is taught and learnt, improving every aspect of musici…

Nelson-Messe. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. The 'Missa' in D minor, published here, the third of Haydn's six late masses, was written during the summer of 1798 between the two late oratorios. According to the dates given on Haydn's autograph score he completed the composition in less than eight weeks. The score bears no particular title, but in Haydn's manuscript thematic catalogue of his works he referr…

with the Insertion Movements of the Version in E flat major for Performances over Christmas. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Johann Sebastian Bach’s Magnificat BWV 243 is opulent festive music that in many respects represents a special feature in his œuvre. The first version (in E-flat major, BWV 243.1) was premiered only one month after Bach took up his post as Thomaskantor in Leipzig in 1723. In the …

Par HART BRUCE. This well-known television theme has long been a favorite with jazz artists. Mike Tomaro's moderate swing version features a nice blend of scoring between the saxes, brass, and full ensemble in an appealing arrangement. Solo space is provided for any player. (Grade 4) / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Répertoire / Big Band

Par VERVE THE. While Oasis and Blur battled for superficial chart supremacy at the height of the 'Britpop' phenomenon, Richard Ashcroft and The Verve set about creating some of the most poignant and touchingly personal songs of the decade. The Drugs Don't Work , Lucky Man and many others became anthems for a disillusioned generation, and paved the way for the likes of Coldplay, Snow Patrol and Ath…