Par ZUBEL AGATA. The musical axis of the opera Bildbeschreibung consists of the relations between the soloistically treated instruments, the parts of which are based on the realisation by the performers of layers of sound ? understood not just as the exploration of their own instrument, but above all the presentation or representation in sound of the text. Each of the parts forges an area of ?pict…

Two copies of the combined flute and clarinet part booklet are included to encourage individual practise, together with a bound piano score and free companion CD.These duets are designed to encourage absolute beginners to start playing together in small ensembles. Three notes are all that are required to play the first two duets! Gradually more and more notes are added throughout the book.In sever…

The third in South African pianist and composer Kevin Volans's brilliant series of Piano miniatures, Progressively Prickly Piano Pieces is a collection of ingenious and witty practice pieces that are designed to be both fun and educational.With these sheet music practice books, accomplished composer Kevin Volans has managed to craft nine pieces that are really great fun to play, as well as being t…

Par . Designed for those studying classical guitar at foundation level, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in classical guitar. This handbook covers all the material needed to take the step 2 exam: all the required exercises for this level, ten performance pieces in a variety of fun st…

The magic continues: Valentina, the little witch, and her friend Chebby the Fox have returned, bringing with them many things for the little musicians to discover and to learn in Vol. 2 of the recorder method Flötenzauber. Following up on the first volume, the method has been designed carefully and in a manner suitable for children, gradually involving the right hand and extending the tonal range …

Par TWISS TIM. Five-string banjo enthusiasts who play in the stroke, clawhammer or guitar styles will enjoy these 50 melodic, tab-only arrangements. The collection is unique in that it includes reels, polkas, jigs, hornpipes, minstrel songs, ballads, light classics, and a Christmas tune?nearly all in C tuning with the fourth string a step lower than the typical 5-string G tuning. Well-known classi…

Inspired by Boulez's multi-cello piece 'Messagesquisse? and John Scofield's inspired funk number 'Protocol?, 'Shift, Trip? is an unrelenting moto perpetuo for amplified cello and pre-recorded guitars, brass and percussion. Although choreographed early on the piece is designed to stand alone. It demands virtuosity and great stamina from the performer over a five and a half octave range and requires…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Your program will definitely improve with this set of 14 studies designed to aid in the teaching and development of good rhythmic reading abilities! These carefully crafted musical mini-compositions begin with simple time signatures and rhythms and work to more complex rhythms and meters. Musically rewarding, these pieces are meant to be studied on a daily basis, and will help yo…

The world's leading strings method just got an update! Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific e…

Arrangeur: Gwyn Arch. Par ARCH GWYN. Classic Pop Ballads collects three of the world's all-time great pop songs in irresistable arrangements for young or newly-formed choirs. Pieces have been specially chosen to enable successful programme planning and a manageable piano accompaniment is also provided. The optional third line is designed for boys with newly changed or unstable voices. These pieces…