Studies play an important role in musical instrument training. Gerhard Mantel's new edition Etüden üben (Practising studies) (3 volumes) complements his previous successful book Cello üben (ED 8714). The basics of cello technique are worked on in selected studies, with the focus being not only on the ability to learn a technically and musically oriented text within a reasonable time but also on th…

Denes Agay's Learning To Play Piano Scale Book is the fifth book in this new edition of Denes Agay's famous piano tutor series for children. It explores every aspect of learning and playing scales to improve both playing ability, and knowledge of major and minor keys. While thorough in its approach, the book shows that once the fundamentals have been mastered, practising scales can actually be hig…

Par RAVEL MAURICE. Composed in 1924 for Violin and Luthéal, (A keyboard instrument which never gained much popularity), Tzigane demonstrated Ravel's ability to go beyond his natural Impressionist style, and write a piece which would be much better categorized as Late Romantic. First performed with the Luthéal substituted for a Piano in 1925, today the piece is accepted as either being performed wi…

Media Type : Book Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Jazz Series : Complete Number of pages : 144 A comprehensive study text for students beginning a serious study of jazz. The first part of the book begins by teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato and interpretation of rhythms through exercises and original pieces. Next, the book encourages improvisational skills through bo…

A must have for all pianists seeking a creative approach to developing left and right hand coordination. The exercises and solos (based on the chord changes to well-known standards) are rhythmic, colorful, and fun to play. The chapters cover six specific areas of left hand development and left/right hand integration, with practical application from standard jazz tunes in the form of musical solo …

This best-selling Piano course teaches you to play using well-known pop and classical material, including songs by The Beatles and Abba, and music from composers such as Beethoven and Mozart. Step by easy step, this proven course lays a solid musical foundation. You acquire sound technique and learn to play in any style with confidence. By the end of the course you will have a wonderful gift - the…

Heres a perfect set of warm-ups for the choral ensemble thats designed to enhance and stimulate the growth of each members vocal and choral ability. Thinking of the warm-up as a 'mini voice lesson,? you can reinforce concepts with consistent encouragement, criticism, problem-solving and praise. This practical volume will help the conductor provide purposeful leadership and develop artistry in each…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN / JEFFRIES-HARRIS KATIE / MOO. VOCES8 present a dreamlike choral fantasia based on the first movement of Beethoven's famous Moonlight piano sonata. Particularly suitable for mixed ability choirs, this piece has been used by VOCES8 in many of their school workshops. The internationally-renowned British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and shar…

2-stimmige Kanons. Par SCHMITZ MANFRED. Canons are fun and at the same time also help develop the ability to listen and play along, thus making them an important enhancement to musical training. With 109 pop style melodies in two volumes Manfred Schmitz work provides comprehensive and diversified material which can be flexibly implemented in teaching single pupils, for group lessons and for ensemb…

Designed for those in the advanced stages of studying violin, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in violin playing. This handbook covers all the material needed for the Grade Eight examination, however, even if you do not intend to take an examination, the handbook's appealing content …