A brilliant example of Moussorgsky's innovative techniques, this dramatic work was completed and orchestrated by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov after Moussorgsky's death. Full of intense effects, the piece has long been a staple of the orchestral repertoire, particularly after its memorable accompaniment to the Witches' Sabbath sequence of Disney's Fantasia.

Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course is a fun method that teaches you to play songs on the guitar right away. Each lesson on every colorful page is explained in plain language that's easy to understand, and accompanying audio that you can stream or download online is included so you can hear what each example should sound like. Plus, you get to learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever, clas…

This collection of 16 Guitar duets offers professionals teachers or students a wide variety of styles from the Baroque to the Post-Romantic periods. Some of this music is unique to the Guitar repertoire. For example the six Serenades introduce some of the most popular music of the late 19th century by Georges Bizet Franz Drdla Enrico Toselli Moritz Moszkowski Ricardo Drigo and Sigmund Romberg…

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. The episode from Ovid‘s “Metamorphoses” in which Daphne attempts to escape Apollo’s advances by turning into a laurel tree, causing the devastated god to weave a laurel crown in memory of the nymph, has inspired the masterworks of many artists. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, whose famous marble sculpture is housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome, is only one example of this. M…

The extended hymns in this collection apart from their inherent appeal to choirs and congregations alike lend themselves particularly well to use as choir items in situations where resources are limited. The suggested methods of performance for example contrast between unison and harmony may be easily adapted to suit local conditons.

Turnarounds are short four-chord progressions often found at the end of tunes to set up and return to the beginning. They can also be found in other parts of tunes and even as the primary progression such as in 'I Got Rhythm' aswell as many other bebop jazz and blues tunes. Turnarounds can be the thorn in the side of guitar players because they often require playing separate scales for each ch…

A rare nineteenth-century English example of an alternatim office hymn setting. The glorious Gregorian melody for Passiontide and feasts of the Holy Cross alternates with spacious harmony of noble simplicity. Wingham was Director of Music at the London Oratory from 1882 until his death in 1893.

Learning to read music is much like learning a language. There are three basic elements: listening, reading, and writing. This well-organized book provides step-by-step sequential lessons for developing these skills. Rhythm, note, and interval concepts are taught in the following way: first, hear and echo a short musical example - second, read and perform a notated exercise - and third, notate mus…

Kaleidoscope will save you time! Do you spend hours arranging music for odd assortments of instruments? Kaleidoscope is specially arranged to suit almost any instrumental combination and these varied ensembles are easy andenjoyable too. So much scope for virtually any combination of instruments!The series is successful with recorders guitars percussion and keyboard as well as with orchestral gro…

Six Japanese Gardens is another wonderful example of contemporary programmatic composition by Kaija Saariaho for percussion and electronics. It was composed in the summer of 1993 when Saariaho took inspiration from thegardens around her in Kyoto.Electronic files are available to download. Download instructions are available inside the book.

Studies in Counterpoint, Tonal Organization and Piano Playing. By Paul Hindemith. Schott. Size 9x12 inches. 60 pages. Published by Schott.

(Something New Every Lesson) Written by John Thompson. Instructional book for piano. With introductory text, instructional text, instructional photos, illustrations, easy piano notation, fingerings and lyrics (on some songs). 79 pages. Published by Willis Music Company.

In All Major and Minor Keys. Composed by J. B. Albert. Edited by Julie DeRoche. Book. With Standard notation. 32 pages. Carl Fischer Music #O99X. Published by Carl Fischer Music

(for mixed choir (SATB) or soloists, organ or string orchestra). Composed by Arvo Part (1935-). For SATB choir, organ. Choral part(s). 53 pages. Universal Edition #UE036064. Published by Universal Edition

An Integrated Approach to Musical Literacy. Hinshaw Music. Softcover Audio Online. 48 pages. Hinshaw Music Inc. #HMB270. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Piano Solo. Composed by Leos Jan�¡cek. Edited by Jir�­ Zahr�¡dka. Henle Music Folios. Softcover. 24 pages. G. Henle #HN1247. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481247).

By Richard F. Grunow, Edwin E. Gordon, Christopher D. Azzara. Band Method. Instructional. Book Only. Text language: English. 336 pages. Published by GIA Publications

Soprano or Tenor. By N. Vaccai. Arranged by J. Paton. Vocal Method. Size 7.5x10.7 inches. 48 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

(Edition without fingering). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Rudolf Steglich. Piano. Henle Music Folios. Book only. 60 pages

By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Level: Grade 3. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 4:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music.

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Murray Perahia, Norbert Gertsch. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Softcover. 32 pages. G. Henle #HN1124. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481124).

(Exercises for the Instrumental Conductor). Arranged by Robert Spradling. Carl Fischer Band Books Series. Student Book. 96 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

By Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson. For Piano. The FJH Pianist's Curriculum. Level: Early Elementary. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

(A Comprehensive Guide to some of the best Blues Riffs. Featuring Blues, Rock, Rhythm and Blues and Gospel Styles.) Written by Andrew D. Gordon. For Bb instrument. Includes instructional book and examples CD. With introductory text, standard notation and chord names. Instructiona…

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory - Complete (Book/CDs). (Complete). Reference Textbooks; Textbook - General; Theory. Essentials of Music Theory. General Theory. Instructional book (spiral bound) and 2 example CDs. Introductory text, instructional text, musical examples and glo…

(in the Style of Gaëtano Pugnani Viola and Piano). By Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962). Edited by Giuseppe Pascucci. String. Softcover. 16 pages

By The Super Groovers. For Bb instruments. Jazz. Book/audio CD. 48 pages. Published by A.D.G. Productions.