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…