Pat Donohue combines the rare talent of being a superb guitar player with that of writing excellent songs. He is also a showman who weaves humour and wit into his performances.A concert with Pat can move you with his songs such as Midnight Man, and then astound you with his finger dexterity as he blazes through Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag.His tongue-in-cheek humour shows up in his hilarious song…

Start playing with Alex Bach and follow in the footsteps of great female guitarists such as Avril Lavigne, Brodi Dalle, Courtney Love, Sheryl Crow, Crissy Hynde and KT Tunstall. Here's everything you need to start playing the guitar. This guitar method covers every topic from first strumming and playing position to playing complete songs. It's your chance to learn how to play and find out if you'v…

Sir Edward Elgar was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for Violin and Cello, and two symphonies. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.Composed in 1892, Etudes Caracteristi…

Par CHAFFEE GARY. The Patterns Series The four books contained in the Patterns series have been designed to help students in developing an awareness of the types of materials currently being used in contemporary music drum performance. Throught the books, many suggestions will be made concerning how these materials can be applied to the drum set. Students should feel free to experiment with these …

For the occasion of the coronation of King George II and Queen Caroline, which took place in Westminster Abbey on October 11, 1727, Handel wrote four splendid anthems and personally supervised their performance which was, according to all reports, one of great magnificence. The four anthems were enthusiastically received, and one or more of them has been performed at every British coronation since…

Par HARRIS PAUL / DAVIES L.. A resource for all teachers and leaders involved in Wider Opportunities and group music-making. Written by two of the UK's leading music educationalists: Paul Harris and Leonora Davies MBE. Provides practical strategies and advice to enable class teachers, instrumental teachers and music services to deliver a holistic primary music curriculum at Key Stage 2 and into Ke…

The Witmark Demos features 47 Bob Dylan songs recorded by the artist - accompanied only by his acoustic guitar, harmonica and occasionally piano - for his first music publisher, Leeds Music, in January 1962, and for his second publisher, M. Witmark and Sons, between 1962 and 1964. All of these songs, and all the others on the Witmark Demos, were written - and their subsequent demos recorded - befo…

The Complete Wedding Music Planner is a comprehensive guide to selecting and performing the music and choosing readings that will make your wedding day extra special. Planning your wedding is an enjoyable but challenging task. Just as important as the practical elements is choosing the music and readings that will be at the emotional heart of your big day. Selecting the perfect music in the best a…