Upon entering a painting was written in 2008/09 and it was commissioned with funding from the Britten-Pears Foundation and the RVW Trust by Piano 4 Hands (Joseph Tong and Waka Hasegawa) to whom it is dedicated. The inspiration of the piece was the kind of painting which as you gaze at it seems to draw the onlooker into the frame indeed into the very paint itself. The specific trigger for th…

This Harmonica Playing Guide contains a wealth of essential information for playing the Harmonica, packed into a convenient and practical folding chart format. With note names for blowing and drawing at each hole, a short note on bending and selected scales and modes for the Diatonic Harmonica.The main section of the Harmonica Playing Guide features a large table showing which notes correspond to …

Par SMITH MELANIE. This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the cello at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book, while developing the fundamentals of cello theory at the …

Did you know that Bruckner wrote for the piano? Or that Liszt wrote some pieces that are not fiendishly difficult? Contemplations is selection of fascinating pieces for intermediate-level pianists. The music is drawn from a wide range of periods and styles creating intriguing juxtapositions of pieces by well-known and lesser-known composers. Bernstein's tribute to Sondheim rubs shoulders with Eri…

Par JACKSON GABRIEL. for T. solo, SATB (with divisions), and orchestra This spiritual work draws its evocative texts from diverse sources ranging from a hymn by St Ambrose to contemporary poems by Doris Kareva and Kenneth White. Profound words by Wallace Stevens draw this monumental work to a close, with wind and strings leading us to a final chord resounding with quiet optimism to end this transf…

Par LOEB DAVID. David Loeb's new collection Fantasias on Eurasian Melodies, for piccolo alone, gathers together his Balinese Fantasies, Tibetan Fantasias, and Preludes on Eurasian materials for a thorough tour through these interconnected musical languages. The Fantasias, distinct among Loeb's works, draw on native musical sources while building complex, intriguing music more akin to concert reper…

This method is aimed at beginners who want have fun while developing their Bass Guitar technique. 50 Linee Di Basso Per Principianti contains no less than 50 Bass lines that are simple and accessible to beginners. The Bass lines in this book draw influence from some of the best known artists of all time including The Beatles AC / DC Bob Marley Deep Purple Eric Clapton Elvis Presley The Poli…

REVEILLE RETRAITE for solo trumpetA joint commission between HÃ¥kan Hardenberger and Danmarks RadioDedicated to HÃ¥kan HardenbergerProgramme note:Everybody knows or has at least heard of the time honoured military bugle calls: Reveille Retraite the awakening at sunrise the turning in at sunset. In a way it's the UR concept of the nature of the trumpet an instrument capable of glorious …