SKU: A0.735128

Three of Scott Joplin's most famous rags, Fig Leaf Rag, Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer arranged for easy piano. Each piece in this collection is also sold separately. See the links below for each individual piece.

Fig Leaf Rag https://smppress.sheetmusicplus.com/p/manage-products/208881
Maple Leaf Rag https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/maple-leaf-rag-easy-piano-version-digital-sheet-music/20424716?......
The Entertainer https://smppress.sheetmusicplus.com/p/manage-products/360273

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SKU: A0.749225

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British singer-songwriter Adele recorded Make You Feel My Love for her debut studio album 19 in 2008. As it is such a popular hit I was surprised to find that the original was by Bob Dylan, from the album ‘Time out of Mind’ from 1997, and also that it has been covered many times by different artists.

In writing this for string quartet, I have given the melody to viola and cello as well as first violin, and mostly made use of the harmony in Adele’s version of the song, adding a few dissonances to spice it up a bit. I also include an expansive string interlude section with some double stopping for the viola.

The performance is by Capriccio Quartet, who play for weddings, seasonal events and parties in England.

Although this quartet is suitable for professional musicians, young players will also be able to manage it with a few adaptations. Firstly, the key of G is a an easy one for strings.The cellist will need to be able to play in fourth position, but only on the A string, and the tempo is slow. There is some double stopping for the viola in the string interlude, but it includes an open G, which can also be left out altogether without losing much harmonic tension. The bowing is a guide only, so take as many bows as make you feel comfortable and use the open strings wherever you need.

Let me know if you perform it, and send me any recordings as I love to hear them, especially those from young players. You can find me at my Youtube Channel, Helen Marple-Horvat, Songwriter, Arranger and Composer. There are lots of arrangements played by Capriccio Quartet to be viewed there and All but three of them are available from Sheet Music Plus.

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SKU: A0.767319

At long last I have nearly finished the 7th book. This book has posed some issues as it is such complex music it is almost impossible to cut it down to 5 parts while maintaining its integrity. As a result, some songs will be in 6 or more parts.

Perchè Fuggi is a duet for two tenors, The title translates as Why do you flee? . In it, the poet is sad that the object of his desire runs away and hides when he tries to kiss her.

I decided to use two euphoniums/baritones for the soloists, with the accompaniment managed by 1 cornet/trumpet, a horn and a tuba. I managed to retain the quintet as the accompaniment is very simple, almost 'secco' in style

The seventh book is quite a change from the earlier ones. Monteverdi seems to be concentrating on developing solos and duets, trios and small accompanied ensembles. The accompaniments are often written out with more than just long note chords. The intricate instrumental parts are more than just filling in the harmony (hence the difficulty in paring them down.)

Once again, these songs are exquisitely crafted and travel well onto brass.

SKU: A0.1507465

Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky: Le café (Danse Arabe) from the ballet The Nutcracker.

Arranged to be performed on solo violin by Manaka Matsumoto.


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SKU: A0.1507437

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: 3rd movement Rondo Alla Turca (Turkish March) from Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331.

Arranged to be performed on solo violin by Manaka Matsumoto.


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SKU: A0.1507464

Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky: Danse des Mirlitons (Dance of the Reed Flutes) from The Nutcracker.

Arranged to be performed on solo violin by Manaka Matsumoto.


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SKU: A0.1507463

Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky: Trépak (Danse russe) from The Nutcracker. 

Arranged to be performed on solo violin by Manaka Matsumoto.


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SKU: A0.1507496

Alexander Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Act 2 of the opera Prince Igor.

Arranged to be performed for violin and piano by Manaka Matsumoto.


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SKU: A0.1507466

Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky: March from the ballet The Nutcracker.

Arranged to be performed on solo violin by Manaka Matsumoto.


*Reuploads of scans or images of the sheet music is strictly prohibited.

*When performing these arrangements in public or uploading performances on social media, please credit both the name of the composer and the arranger on the program. 


www.manakamusic.com.