Volver was originally composed by the man whose name is more closely associated than any other with the tango genre, singer/composer Carlos Gardel (1887/1890 - 1935). His birthplace and birthdate are both uncertain and are fiercely debated between France and Uruguay, but he grew up in the Abasto section of Buenos Aires and subsequently became an Argentine citizen. He introduced tangos into his rep…

Upper Elementary to Lower Intermediate Level. Par . 'Upon embarking on this project, I had little idea of what I would find. There were, of course, the 'usual suspects:' women composers whose name and whose music have stood the test of time and are familiar to many. There were also those whose names ring a bell but whose music does not. The real unknowns were, well, the unknowns. How many women co…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Flying the Breeze opens with three repeated B's (representing the initials of the Breeze Brass Band from Japan who commissioned this work). A short introduction leads to a robust theme from the baritones and euphoniums which is taken up by cornets and trombones. A restless bridge passage leads to a syncopated tune from the solo cornet and then to a third theme from a solo trombo…

Par BLACKWELL DAVID / MARSHALL KAREN. The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the books include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops s…

A massive collection containing ninety-four Top Chart Hits in easy-to-play melody line arrangements for all electronic keyboards. The Easiest Keyboard Collection is the fastest way for beginner and developing keyboard players to play some of the most enjoyable music available. The arrangements for each song include chord symbols and lyrics, plus suggested registration, rhythm and tempo while the e…

Michael Bublé is the singer who proves that the age of the crooner is only just hitting its stride. Whether performing golden standards or new compositions, Bublé consistently tops charts across the world. This songbook features all the songs from Michael Bublé 's eighth studio album, To Be Loved , arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar. The album comprises ten covers and four new songs. Bonus featu…