Part VII-XI. Par EGGERT MORITZ. ‘Hämmerklavier’ is a full-length cyclical work. The composer tries casting off the straight-jacket of hide-bound musical traditions, sending the listener on a voyage of discovery and liberation. The ‘Hämmer’ of the title refers not to the mechanical action of the pianoforte nor to Beethoven’s ‘Hammerklaviersonata’ but to the mental approach required of the performer…

With a list of drumming credits that include Paul McCartney and Wings, The Who's rock opera Tommy, and James Brown, Denny Seiwell has contributed his fair share of talent to hit records, TV and film scores, and much more. In What Not to Play! Denny draws on his decades of experience to show novice and accomplished drummers alike how to craft the perfect drum part in any recording or gigging situat…

100 years of popular music chronicles the greatest music of the last century. This book contains more than 70 songs from the 1920s arranged for piano, voice and guitar, providing a fascinating insight into the music of the era. A listing of new inventions first seen during the 1920s is also included.

Otto Albert Tichy (1890-1973), organiste, chef de choeur et compositeur, occupa pendant près de trente ans le poste de maître de chapelle à la cathédrale Saint-Guy de Prague. Fils d'un protégé de Leo? Janácek, élève de Vítezslav Novák puis de Vincent d'Indy à la Schola Cantorum de Paris, il laisse un catalogue considérable, notamment dans le domaine de la musique sacrée (pas moins de huit messes e…

This series of books uses a fun and novel way to teach children the fundamentals of music theory. Games and stickers are used to introduce all of the essentials such as staves, clefs, note identification, time signatures, key signatures, note values, and rest values. This child-centered series uses clear and simple instructions, appealing illustrations, and a variety of self-motivating exercises, …

Arr. Lorenzo Bocci. Formé en 1977 par deux auteurs et producteurs français (Jacques Morali et Henri Belolo), le groupe Village People se distingue par l’originalité presque politique de son concept artistique qui se voulait dénonciateur et parodique de la non-reconnaissance des minorités. Avec des chansons comme In the Navy, Y. M. C. A. et Macho Man, le groupe connaît un succès mondial et devient …

Concert Pieces from the Clarinet Method. Par BAERMANN CARL. The clarinet method op. 63 by Carl Baermann from 1867 is still a standard work in classical clarinet education today. The thoroughly revised new edition aims at reviewing the educational concept, which is still valid today, for modern lessons, adjusting the music and texts, and sensibly complementing the teaching contents. The editor who …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. La plupart des pays ayant institué la tradition des musiques militaires ont développé un style de marche caractéristique. Ainsi, il est relativement aisé de distinguer une marche américaine d’une marche militaire française ou une marche allemande d’une marche espagnole. À l’intérieur du cadre structurel rigide d’une marche, on réussit à percevoir même les plus subtiles différenc…

Par MOORE DAVID W.. Filled with rhythmic and harmonic interest as well as memorable melodies, MISSOURI RIVER FESTIVAL is an energetic and enjoyable piece that gives every section in the band an opportunity to shine. Moods of the river are artistically represented in the interplay between Maestoso, Allegro spiritoso and Andante mysterioso sections. Artistic exploration of thematic material is a hal…

Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. All 15 Sonatas, including the celebrated 'C Minor', 'A Major' and 'B Flat Major' Sonatas. Breitkopf & Hortel edition. The Piano Sonatas of Franz Schubert are characterised by the supremely lyrical greatness that distinguishes all of the composer's work. The unfailing melody, the fresh modulations, and the emotional range - from blissful contentment to pensive melancholy - of th…