Par ROSSINI GIOACHINO. Next to the 'Stabat Mater, ' the 'Petite Messe solennelle' of 1863 is Rossini’s second extensive sacred composition. Ostensibly, the work was an occasional piece, written for the dedication of a private chapel for the once well-to-do Parisian nobility. This explains the reduced instrumental accompaniment for two pianos and harmonium. Of course this instrumental garb, reminis…

Par REUTHNER MARTIN. This book is a 'basic course' designed as an easy start to learning to play the trumpet during the first weeks and months. Learn everything about the generation of sounds and playing the first notes, the proper breathing technique and basic music theory. The exercises and practice pieces are fun while promoting the joy of learning to play the trumpet. The accompanying CD conta…

Par . A great diversity of national and regional cultures evolved on the European continent during the course of two-and-a-half thousand years. In the field of music, this diversity can be traced back above all to folksongs. Luis Zett?s 12 imaginativearrangements for four hands let the European motto 'united in diversity' literally pulse with life. Somewhat more advanced piano pupils of all age gr…

?I think Bach would have forgiven me for embarking on these transcriptions. Whether he would have forgiven the way I did it is, of course, another matter.? (Gustav Leonhardt)

The harpsichordist, conductor and organist Gustav Leonhardt was considered a pioneer of historical performance practice. Between 1968 and 1978 he made harpsichord transcriptions of several of Bach?s compositions for …

The easiest way to learn the bass guitar - a complete bass guitar course for absolute beginners! This easy-to follow tutorial is ideal if you've just been bought your first bass guitar, or if there's been a guitar sitting around just waiting to be played... This DVD will take you from Novice level through to intermediate level and requires no prior knowledge at all: it truly is for someone startin…

This is a student workbook which is part of Mary Elizabeth Clark's excellent ear training course for music students of all ages, all levels of advancement, and all instruments -- including voice. It is meant to be used along with the Teacher's Book Two of 'Now Hear This' in which all the instructions and dictation are given. This student book does not stand alone. / Piano

This diversified collection guides students to develop stylistic performances of Bach's keyboard works. Among the 27 selections are numerous menuets, short preludes and suite movements. The introductory material contains an excellent discussion of ornamentation, rhythm, articulation, tempo and dynamics in the keyboard music of this master composer. The Alfred Masterwork CD Editions conveniently co…

The Complete Keyboard Player series will teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of your electronic keyboard, in a fraction of the time it takes to learn a conventional instrument. Based on popular songs and with easy-to-follow text and diagrams, this excellent course assumes no prior knowledge of keyboards or music. All three books are available with an optional professional-qua…

The Complete Keyboard Player series will teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of your electronic keyboard, in a fraction of the time it takes to learn a conventional instrument. Based on popular songs and with easy-to-follow text and diagrams, this excellent course assumes no prior knowledge of keyboards or music. All three books are available with an optional professional-qua…

Learn the language of music and be creative. The perfect pocket sized guide to over 300 scales and arpeggios - putting you on course to better playing, improvising and creativity. / Guitare