Hans Bischoff (1852--1889) was a German concert pianist and well-regarded music editor, who continues to be respected for his thorough research, attention to detail, and careful consideration of source materials. This newly engraved edition of the Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 is based on Bischoff's analysis of the first edition, a copy of the 'Aria' contained in the Clavierbüchlein of Anna Magdale…

Part I-VI. Par EGGERT MORITZ. Hämmerklavier' is a full-length cyclical work. The composer tries casting off the straight-jacket of hide-bound musical traditions, sending the listener on a voyage of discovery and liberation. The 'Hämmer' of the title refers not to the action of the pianoforte nor to Beethoven’s 'Hammerklaviersonate' but to the mental approach required of the performer who needs to …

A Guide For The Claw-Less!. Par LEVENSON DAN. Southern Appalachian native Dan Levenson and Mel Bay Publications present Clawhammer Banjo from Scratch - A Guide for the Claw-less! This book teaches clawhammer banjo the way we play, not the way others say. It really begins as though you really have NO knowledge of how to play the five string banjo clawhammer style. Based on Dan's innovative Meet the…

This well-written ABC for Accordion is an initiation method by André Astier and Max Bonnay. Written in French, it offers a descriptive method and a set of studies to work on Chromatic basses, scales, the Bellow Shake and a small concert repertoire. There are 23 studies and the concert pieces include some by: Haydn, Mozart, Corelli, Telemann, Diabelli, Haendel among others. This is a must-have meth…

Vocal Selections. Par MICHAELSON INGRID. Described as a love story for the ages by The New York Daily News, The Notebook is a new hit musical based on Nicholas Sparks' best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film. The musical offers a new spin on the beloved story that follows Allie and Noah, who come from different worlds but share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull t…

Par HADJI HASSAN. Dans ce fascicule, Hassan Hajdi vous propose une série de plans qui mettent en valeur différentes techniques de jeu et différents phrasés caractéristiques de Jimi Hendrix : bending, reverse-bend, pulling-off hammer, mais aussi son utilisation des pentatoniques, des appoggiatures, des triades, accords, etc... Autant d'éléments qui vous aideront à comprendre pourquoi ce son est auj…

Par DEBUSSY CLAUDE. Debussy wrote these two short dances to a commission from the instrument-making firm of Pleyel, which was keen to use famous names in the marketing of its newly-developed chromatic harp. The dances are also playable without problem on the pedal harp, which was to replace the chromatic harp on the concert platform. The archaic style of the pieces, including modal harmonies, used…

A collection of riff-tastic songs, spanning twenty years, in a unique new format designed for all guitarists who just use guitar tablature. With accurate and detailed chord boxes, strumming patterns, straight forward tablature, melody lines and lyrics, guitarists can now easily and quickly recreate the sound of their all-time favourite songs. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Tablatures / Guitare Tablatur…

Minor: Triads. Par ORFF CARL / KEETMAN GUNILD. Carl Orff devoted much of his life to the development of a philosophy of Music for Children, based on his belief that music is the natural outcome of speech, rhythm and movement. His ideas and pioneering work have had a major influence on music and dance education throughout the world and today that work continues under the guidance of leading teacher…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Jan Van der Roost composed Dances of Innocence to commemorate a girl who passed away at the tender age of 14. In contrast to the sombre, joyless tone such a memory usually invokes, it is a rather cheerful work that reflects the innocence and light heartedness of a child. It does open in a serious mood, but quickly becomes more energetic and turns into a dance. Dances of Inno…

Par GORDON ANDREW D.. Step into the dynamic world of contemporary jazz-funk with Andrew D. Gordon's book, '100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves for Organ.' Renowned for his expertise in jazz and funk music, Gordon brings forth a comprehensive collection, offering a wealth of inspiration and exploration for organists. As a distinguished composer, educator, and performer, Andrew D. Gordon is celebrated f…

Pour Précéder La Péri. Par DUKAS PAUL. Paul Dukas (1865-1935) was a composer who had little self-confidence and was very self-critical. As a result of this he destroyed the manuscripts of all but seven large and five small works. Luckily kept what is now his best know composition, the symphonic scherzo L’apprenti sorcier (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice). He also came very close to destroying the manusc…

L'acquisition de nouvelles compétences, au sein d'une démarche structurelle, est indispensable dans l'apprentissage d'un instrument à vent. Un bon professeur est un élément-clé mais il est essentiel de posséder, en complément de la méthode utilisée, des outils pédagogiques motivants offrant une présentation structurelle des techniques de jeu et d'apprentissage. Chaque recueil d'études, de solos et…

in Full score. Par WAGNER RICHARD. Richard Wagner put his supreme effort, as well as his earnings, into constructing the perfect festival theater in the Bavarian town of Bayreuth where his masterpiece, the four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen, could be performed in a manner which would conform to his vision of how the drama should unfold. Wagner's own perception was that the unique and revolut…