Allerheiligentag IV for viol. Par LINJAMA JYRKI. The material for Jyrki Linjama's Allerheiligentag cycle is a Finnish folk chorale for All Saints' Day (no. 146 in the Finnish Hymn Book). The first work in the cycle is a string trio (2007), the second a piece for orchestra (2009), and the fourth and fifth are solo works for viola da gamba (2018) and violin. The composer tells: 'The choice of topic …

Fantasien. Par SWEELINCK JAN PIETERSZOON. Sweelinck's fantasias belong to the most ornate and elaborate contrapuntal genre of early 17th-century keyboard music. Moreover, these 20 masterful works also form the undisputed climax of this genre. The four-volume edition of Sweelinck's 'Complete Works for Keyboard Instruments' by Harald Vogel and Pieter Dirksen - which has universally won plaudits for …

Music for Clarinet in Bb, Cello and Piano. Par JOST CHRISTIAN. In this trio, as in most of his compositions, Jost has pictures and associations with true incidents, films and novels in his mind. What inspired him to write this piece was Joseph Conrad's novel 'Heart of Darkness' in which the protagonist Marlow says about the city of Brussels: 'In a few hours I arrived in a city that always make me …

Das Fußballstück. Par LANGER MANFRED. What happens to a choir when the FIFA World Cup kicks off? The composer Manfred Länger, of Vienna, has written a very inventive piece about this hot topic in which he spoofs “football fever” in a very compact composition. The work is suitable for all choirs [mixed choir, women’s or men’s choir] singers who are football fanatics and those who are football grouc…

Par ROTHMAN JOEL. Just published—another original breakthrough book by Joel Rothman. As the title suggests, the topic of rock & jazz drumming in 3/4 time is covered in depth, with practical coordination exercises that can be used during actual performance. But this study goes much further. The “Beyond” part of the title refers to the second half of the book where it’s explained and demonstrated ho…

supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic, and the hi-def DVD features on-screen music. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information, and popular song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action. Jazz Guitar ? At a Glance features four lessons: Beginning Jazz Rhythm Guitar, Jazz-Blues Progressions,…

Start playing with Alex Bach and follow in the footsteps of great female guitarists such as Avril Lavigne, Brodi Dalle, Courtney Love, Sheryl Crow, Crissy Hynde and KT Tunstall. Here's everything you need to start playing the guitar. This guitar method covers every topic from first strumming and playing position to playing complete songs. It's your chance to learn how to play and find out if you'v…

Par ALAKOTILA TIMO. Composer, musician Timo Alakotila (b. 1959) is a distinguished, active and versatile talent in the Finnish music scene whose long career working with different genres of music ? folk music in particular ? has been ground-breaking. Alakotila?s works showcase his versatility: he has produced highly acclaimed classical music compositions and arrangements for Pekka and Jaakko Kuusi…

Learn how to fingerpick songs on the Guitar. This comprehensive method by popular tutor Chad Johnson will teach you essential patterns, techniques and arranging concepts. Designed to teach fingering concepts 'from the ground up', How To Fingerpick Songs On Guitar is designed to lead you into a whole new world of Guitar enjoyment. Along the way, you will explore how to arrange your favourite songs…

8 Four-Part Settings for Choir a cappella [mix ch]. Par STOLARZ OHAD. The Sephardic culture originates from the Jewish population of Spain that was banished at the end of the 15th century and afterwards spread to the whole of the Mediterranean area, the Balkan and North Africa. Its unique Spanish dialect Ladino was preserved, finding musical expression in ballads, lyrical and paraliturgical songs …