Par AASS LARS. This addition to the Sound At Sight series provides a wealth of approachable and attractive sight-reading pieces for the descant recorder. Each piece has been carefully graded to match exam requirements and is presented in a clear attractive layout. This book offers invaluable practice material for recorder players and is vital in preparation for examinations. / Exams / Etude / Flû…

How to shape a melodic line. Par GRAF PETER-LUKAS. Musical interpretation is first and foremost a question of shaping a melody or the melodic line of a setting. Music, like any language, follows its own set of rules and a sufficient knowledge and familiarity with musical ‘grammar’ is therefore an essential prerequisite of any convincing interpretation. The internationally renowned performer and te…

After performing at many educational conferences like the TMEA and NYSSMA conferences, the creators of BARRAGE had many requests for printed, published versions of their music. Many young string players sent letters and e-mails asking that BARRAGE do something to help bring the 'cool element' to their school string program. In response, SWATH Publishing is pleased to be able to offer an exciting s…

Having been considered as a 'fashionable' and 'cliché' composer of his day, Hahn was best known for his contributions to the French Melody, however his other works have never gone amiss. His Quintet represents the engaging diversity of the composer's music. Venezuelan born Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) entered the Paris Conservatoire at 10 years old. He received a high standard of musical education f…

Mike Cornick adds to his previous arrangements for piano duet this mouth-watering selection of music from the movies. 'Movie Music Favourites” includes, in intermediate arrangements, many gems of classical music, all closely associated with famous films. For example, who can hear Strauss's 'Blue Danube” waltz without thinking of Kubrick's film '2001: A Space Odyssey”? Or the beautiful slow movemen…

Unwind with this charming compilation of some of the most soothing and tranquil pieces including Adagio For Strings and Panis Angelicus . This collection includes the best of the classical canon, all arranged for Easy Piano so even early grade players can enjoy these calming classics! / Piano

With Piano Accompaniment. Par MILLER DONALD. These books are arranged to be performed with various combinations of instruments. This volume presents some of the most beloved repertoire for the Christmas season. Some works are well known, others will sound fresh and new to most players. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola or Cello) with piano accompa…

Par WEDGWOOD PAM / LUMSDEN C.. 'Jackaroo' teaches fundamental string technique using only open strings and first finger, each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point, with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. The addition of words and lively accompaniments by Pam Wedgwood means that each piece can be sung through first. There's even the chance to draw your own imaginary animals too,…

Ronald Vincenzo K. De Leon (Arr.). Learn to play a song in more than one way with Piano Quartet Variations. Piano Quartet (1 Piano, 8 Hands) for 4 players at 1 piano. Variations on This Old Man. / Methods and Tutors / Répertoire / Piano

Par MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY FELIX. The latest transcription from Simon Fischer of the Andante movement from Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 107, composed in 1830 in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession. Following in the tradition of 19th and 20th century transcriptions, Simon Fischer has carefully arranged these beautiful pieces for violin and piano. Each has …