Par DE HAAN JACOB. This composition is based on a passacaglia theme, in which artistic perfection, symphonic drama and oriental melody lines play a role. The passacaglia is originally a dance made up of a series of variations above a bass line constantly present as an ostinato. It is not in this sense that the 'Symphonic Variations' are in the passacaglia form but in the sense of the open form of …

From the second half of the 20th century into the new millenium, some bands have stretched the limits of rock. The great progressive rock artists of the world such as Yes, Kim Crimson, Queensryche, Dream Theater, and Symphony X have expanded the possibilities, exploring elements of classical, jazz and other styles while maintaining the excitement and edge of rock. This book provides a look at the …

Elgar was pre-eminently the composer of large forms. Complex, lengthy development of musical ideas was for him a measure of genius. His songs, with the exception of the orchestral cycle Sea Pictures , were not often the vehicles for his most striking ideas. Paradoxically, he was also bedevilled by a fine literally taste. He once told a friend that he felt it better to set the best second-rate poet…

147 tunes from one of the most influential and groundbreaking jazz artists of the modern generation, arranged here for all C instruments in the favored Real Book style. Titles include: Afternoon AHMID-6 Always And Forever Another Life Antonia April Joy April Wind Are You Going With Me' Arena As I Am At Last You're Here Bachelors Three Back Arm…

Dvorak's Stabat Mater is his first setting of a religious text, which was begun in 1876. The work received its first performance in 1880 in Prague. This new edition edited by Michael Pilkington follows the layout of the previous Novello edition for ease of compatibility. Vocal score with piano accompaniment. Text in Latin. Scored for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Soloists, SATB and Orchestra. Orc…

This beautifully serene solo is a tone poem for the piano, evoking the muted colors of an Impressionist painting. An excellent study for crossing of the hands, it also requires a legato touch and coloristic pedaling. Students will enjoy practicing it - parents will enjoy hearing it. G Major - 4/4 meter - 37 measures - perf. time: 2'01 inch. / Piano

La série Fiddle fournit une ressource précieuse d'airs de violon pour quiconque s'intéresse à ce style de musique. Les auteurs, professeurs de musique, incluent divers makings (bar les nombres, les doigtés et flexions) qui sont utiles dans l'enseignement, en particulier dans les situations de groupe. Plusieurs des airs dans cette collection comprend des pièces pour deux violons. Les airs dans ce l…

Description Al Di Meola: Original Charts - 1996-2006 Compiled from Al Di Meola's own handwritten scores, Original Charts: 1996-2006 features 17 of the master guitarist's greatest compositions from this time period. Songlist Asia De Cuba Azucar Azzura Beyond The Mirage Black Pearls Hypnose Innamorata Invention Of The Monsters Misterio Opus In Green Red Moon San Marco Shaking The Spirits Tao…

Secret Weapons For The Modern Drummer - Part II is the sequel to Jojo Mayer's award winning bestseller on hand technique.This volume is a comprehensive guide to foot technique for drummers, covering a wide range of techniques, from the fundamental to the most sophisticated. State of the art visualization and in-depth analysis offer easy to follow, step by step instructions for drummers of every sk…

Par FLINT TOMMY. Une collection de solos de guitare blues 15 thumbstyle de niveau intermédiaire dans le style développé et joué par certains des mineurs de charbon du comté de Muhlenberg (Kentucky) et dans les environs du début au milieu du XXe siècle. Jim Mason et Amos Johnson sont deux des premiers joueurs. Le style a été repris et rationalisé par Mose Rager et Ike Everly et a été le précurseur …