Fantasias and Selected Works. Par BYRD WILLIAM. William Byrd is one of the great English composers of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Today this creative Catholic at the Anglican court of Elisabeth I is known primarily for his masses, motets and madrigals. However, in addition to vocal music he also composed an impressive number of keyboard pieces that brook comparison in quality with thos…

Improve Your Sight-Reading!. Par HARRIS PAUL. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems by giving sound technical advice and confidence boosting tips. Step by step it helps young oboeists to build up a complete picture of …

Par HARRIS PAUL. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians on any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems, taking the young recorder player up to grade three level. Step-by-step it helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and me…

Essential elements for playing in big band and jazz ensembles. 'Blow the trumpets” are two very important volumes essential for playing in big band and jazz ensembles. With well-designed guides this series brings the young trumpet player through the styles and language of jazz, with particular attention paid to interpretation and to the homogeneity within the section of a modern big band. / Pédago…

Par PALMER JIM. The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are highlighted with beautiful slurs and a variety of dynamics. Pizzicato, slurs and ties create the interesting accompaniments. Well-developed phrases and unexpected chords prov…

Sixteen Sixteen Little Piano Pieces For Beginners (After A Story By The Brothers). Par PAPP LAJOS. In this work the well-known composer presents the events of a story by the brothers Grimm in the form of very easy piano pieces. This unusual, incomplete story has inspired an unusual musical work: the young players can make up titles for the last eight pieces, and they are also encouraged to note do…

Essential elements for playing in big band and jazz ensembles. 'Blow the trumpets” are two very important volumes essential for playing in big band and jazz ensembles. With well-designed guides this series brings the young trumpet player through the styles and language of jazz, with particular attention paid to interpretation and to the homogeneity within the section of a modern big band. / Pédago…

Par MOLODYNSKA-WHEELER MARTA. Nuciaki for piano is a unique collection of compositions that combine elements of classical and folk music with a somewhat lighter – dance, jazz, and Latin American – touch. The pieces included in the collection are aimed at young enthusiasts of piano who want to explore various styles of music and develop their skills in a classical technique, interpretative layers, …