7 European Salon Pieces. Par POPP WILHELM. In the 19th Century nationalist themes came into fashion. Composers drew on songs and dances from their native lands, working them into paraphrased adaptations, pot pourri arrangements and sets of variations or incorporating folk elements from various cultures in their compositions. Flautist Wilhelm Popp (1828-1902), who wrote music for his instrument at…

Par PANUFNIK ROXANNA. When the Groot Omroepkoor's (Netherland's Radio Choir) Chief Conductor Benjamin Goodson and Stiftfestivals' violinist-director Daniel Rowland approached me to write a piece for them, I immediately googled Dutch poets. I was intrigued to find the French-sounding name, Isabelle de Charrire (1740 1805). Also known as Belle van Zuylen, she was born and brought up in Utrecht, whe…

Improvisation on the 5-String Banjo. Par PARRAVICINI CLAUDIO. Claudio Parravicini is a master of Scruggs, melodic and single-string styles. In this book, he not only provides a theoretical and hands-on approach to improvisation, but also brings his skills to bear on stellar arrangements of Cripple Creek, The Devils Dream, Dover Breakdown, Blackberry Blossom, Blues for Rudy, Thinking Yule, and Tico…

Classic Hits presents 16 favourites arranged for the Keyboard beginner, so whether it's Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl or Abba's Dancing Queen , you'll have no problems learning these classics! Each song features complete lyrics, all the chord diagrams you'll need and a guide to the best fingering for each chord. With helpful suggestions concerning choice of voice, tempo and accompaniment, there's…

From the folk troubadour to electric iconoclast, born-again preacher to elder statesman, Bob Dylan has sound-tracked the last 50 years in an unparalleled catalogue of song. This collection contains 70 Dylan classics from every part of his career. Arrangements are in the same keys as the original recordings and include chord symbols, Guitar chord boxes and complete lyrics. / Paroles Et Accords

Par MICHAEL GEORGE. Twentyfive - For The Loyal is the third disc of George Michael's career-spanning greatest hits album, which celebrates the 25th anniversary since he shot onto the pop scene as part of Wham!. Released in November 2006, and quickly reaching the Number 1 spot in the album charts, this is a diverse selection of George Michael's best musical moments from the the last quarter of a ce…