Concert Repertoire for Practice and Performance. Par WATTERS AUGUST. Illustrations by Alex Timmerman New Solos for Classical Mandolin is a unique collection of original solo compositions for mandolin, designed for both practice and performance. Composed in a richly-textured style, this collection also provides a systematic study of several right-hand techniques drawn from the literature of classic…

by Hubay and Sarasate for Violin and Piano. Par SARASATE PABLO DE / HUBAY JENO. Georges Bizet\'s opera Carmen had its first performance in Paris in 1875. In the audience was the 17-year-old Hungarian violin virtuoso and budding composer Jenö Hubay. After the performance Hubay started writing his Carmen Fantasy from memory. The following season for his debut recital in Paris, he included his newly …

Tunes, Tones, and Techniques for Drawbar Keyboards. Build your Hammond chops! The secret to creating funky sizzles and classic Hammond sounds is mastering the combined use of the drawbars, expression pedal, and the Leslie speaker speed switch. Sound complicated and intimidating' It doesn\'t have to be! This hands-on guide takes you step-by-step through the techniques of playing the drawbar organ, …

for String Orchestra Score and Parts. Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. In the key of G Major, the work begins with a Moderato where dotted rhythms are abundant. A brief Adagio intervenes and we continue with a slightly fugal, crisply rhythmic Allegro, with 16th note passage work for the upper strings. After another brief Adagio, Handel finishes with a lyric Minuet. All sections are active throughout. …

From Train's 2012 album California 37, Drive By was a worldwide hit for the group, with a joyful exuberance that combines a slight ethnic flavor with a percussive pop drive that recalls Train's previous mega-hit Hey Soul Sister. This acoustic setting will be a big hit with your singers! Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:10. / Choeur SSA

Improv Lessons and Tips for the Contemporary Player. Par WOOD MARK / GILLESPIE ROBERT. Here is the chance to enter the new world of playing today's music while learning to express your own music through improvisation. Don't be afraid! Rockin' Strings is going to teach you how to create your own melodies one step at a time. Play along with the accompanying audio tracks. They will make you sound lik…

Essential Elements Piano Theory is a comprehensive course designed to help students master theory concepts. New concepts are gradually introduced in a clearly presented format, followed by sufficient and effective reinforcement. Each book features three sections of Musical Mastery which include ear training, mastery in rhythm, symbols, reading, and analysis. Students learn to apply their theoretic…

Reverand Chris Anderson has penned some moving words to commemorate the Lenten season. Teaming again with composer Richard A. Nichols, this anthem opens with the choir accompanying a soloist with a cappella loos. The the choir assumes the piece for a few measures before the piano enters. A very effective opening. The modulation from C minor to C Major is another wonderful moment in this piece. / S…

A Step-by-Step Method for Developing Extraordinary Technique on the Bass Guitar. Bass Chops covers a cross section of musical genres with a unique step-by-step approach for strengthening your overall facility on the instrument. The lessons in this book include standard notation, tab, fingerings, and video demonstrations, and are presented in theme-and-variation format - a highly effective approach…

This book includes helpful tips for getting started on the recorder with easy instruction, a fingering chart, and favorite familiar tunes to get started. In addition, it includes beautiful photos and easy arrangements for recorder of 8 selections from this hit Disney movie: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song) - A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes - The First Branch - A Golden Childhood - Searching…