Description This book is for advanced hand drummers who want to play complex solos using simple sequences of hand strokes. Whether you play Djembe, conga, or ashiko, the practical hand-pattern strategies explained here will help you get the most out of your hands with the least amount of effort. And whether you want to solo in a traditional African or Afro-Cuban ensemble, in a drum circle, in a…

Par GEROU TOM. These original piano solos offer students at the late elementary level the opportunity to explore a variety of styles, techniques, and moods. The pieces in this collection use the various registers of the piano and require some hands-together playing. Challenges include reading in the keys of G major and F major, playing melodic and harmonic intervals of a 6th, simple pedaling, and …

Par CHAMBERLAIN LOUISE. Step It Up! is the fun way to move your playing onwards and upwards. Packed full of original jazzy pieces by Louise Chamberlain - with imaginative arrangements of well-known tunes, unaccompanied pieces and duets too - this carefully graded volume for violin also includes a CD of groovy backing tracks. So whether practising at home or performing to your friends, take your pl…

Guitar Theory For Dummies goes beyond Guitar basics, presenting information on how music works and gets applied to the Guitar fretboard. It provides the guidance you need to play songs and improve your improvisational and compositional skills. Plus, access to audio tracks and video instruction online help you master the concepts and techniques covered in the book.If you already have a handle on th…

Comprised of works from Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the Suzuki Violin School, which have been arranged for string quartet by violinist/arranger Joseph Knaus. With lower string parts providing melodic and rhythmic counterpoint to set off the simple melodies (which match the Suzuki Method® repertoire), these quartets are nevertheless simple enough for beginning level players ready for their first chamber …

Par PALMER JIM. The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are highlighted with beautiful slurs and a variety of dynamics. Pizzicato, slurs and ties create the interesting accompaniments. Well-developed phrases and unexpected chords prov…

Par LLOYD WEBBER ANDREW. Cats Suite No.1 in the Stringsets series contains a score and 16 parts (for violins 1 and 2, violin 3 or viola, cello and optional double bass). It is appropriate for intermediate level players (approximately Grades 3-5) and includes three movements: The Old Gumbie Cat, Memory and Skimbleshanks from the hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, all expertly arranged by Tony Osbo…

Cornelius Gurlitt is one of the co-founders of 19th-century piano teaching. Going on from the method of Carl Czerny, his rich educational material is extremely topical even today. Der Anfänger is a collection of little pieces for four hands with an easy primo and a somewhat more difficult secondo part which are ideal for music lessons at elementary and intermediate levels or as duos for pupil and …

In addition to his world-famous film scores ('Godfather', 'La dolce vita'), Nino Rota also composed chamber and vocal music, with choral music playing a prominent role. The three choral pieces selected for this edition show Rota's characteristic melody and romantic harmony. Thanks to the low level of difficulty, even amateur choirs are able to sing the impressive pieces of the Italian master. / Ch…

Forty-nine piano solos just in time for Christmas! This Christmas bumper collection offers a fantastic selection of seasonal pop and rock songs, traditional carols, classical favourites, beautiful jazz and contemporary arrangements, and well-known easy listening pieces. Ideal for the intermediate level pianist. / Piano