Par . Designed for those in the intermediate stages of studying the drum kit, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in drum kit. This handbook covers all the material needed for the grade four exam: nine performance pieces in a variety of musical styles (with practice notes and info about…

Par ELFMAN DANNY. Danny Elfman?s Piano Quartet comprises thematic variations for piano and string trio cast in five movements: Ein Ding, Kinderspott, Duett für Vier, Ruhig and Die Wolfsjungen. The idea behind the work stems from a familiar children?s playground taunt which can be heard in the second movement. The work playfully cycles through a variety of moods and textures, from the agitated inte…

Learn essential guitar fingerpicking techniques with Lee Hodgson. This superb guitar tutorial is designed for the beginner to intermediate player looking to develop their fingerstyle guitar techniques from basic ideas to more challenging pieces. Not only will you develop your finger independence through a variety of practical exercises, you will also learn essential technique to add texture and f…

This collection presents pieces by two great Brazilian composers- Ernesto Nazareth and Chiquinha Gonzaga. Arranged for flute and guitar by the renowned author and guitarist Julian Byzantine, this set of 15 beautiful pieces cover a variety of Brazilian styles, including the 'Choro' music popularised by the two composers.The collection is accompanied by a CD featuring each of the pieces performed by…

Par HOLLIGER HEINZ. Here's proof, if you ever needed it, that contemporary music can be humourous. Want to hear Mendelssohn's Wedding March beefed up with Wagner's Tristan? And enjoy listening out for the well-known melody of 'Tea for two' in the escapades of 'Three for two'? The entertaining collection were composed individually, and for a variety of purpose - some were congratulatory messages fo…

Drum Set 3 completes our innovative percussion series with practical techniques, indispensable advice, and an impressive variety of Latin rhythms presented in an easy to follow format. Instructor Gerson Reyes teaches you to further develop the techniques you learned in Volumes 1 and 2, demonstrating popular rhythms like the mambo, vallenato, cha-cha, ranchera, rock and many more. By the time you f…

Par RISSET JEAN-CLAUDE. Born in 1938, French composer Jean-Claude Risset is best known for his pioneering contributions to electronic music. Composed in 2003, Reprises Alto Saxophone and Electroacoustic Device is no exception to the composer's prolific contributions to the genre. Risset has experimented with a variety of software to recreate and produce sounds and synthesis techniques. Composed fo…

8 years on from their last release, French electronic duo Daft Punk have now unleashed their fourth and what is, so far, their most successful studio album to date, Random Access Memories . The sheet music in this songbook, including the hit single Get Lucky , has been expertly arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar. Listen to Get Lucky : The album pays tribute to the late 1970s and early 1980s era …

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Jan Van der Roost was commissioned to write this hymn by the “International Association for Human Rights” in Frankfurt. The commission specified that the instrumentation of this simple hymn should be so, that it can be performed by a variety of combinations of players. The piece starts with an “intrada” for brass ensemble based on the first bars of the hymn, but is “ad libit…

This original concert overture is manageable by young musicians, yet it has elements that are relevant to much more challenging literature. Written in a standard overture form, the catchy melodies and rhythms will be sure to delight audiences while keeping the players fully engaged. A brief lyrical interlude adds variety and a moment of repose before returning to the more energized main theme. Thi…