This is a new edition of Béla Bartók's popular Romanian Folk Dances in its original scoring for Solo Piano. With fascinating background notes and unique imagery, this publication is essential for pianists interested in the work of the Hungarian composer.When Bartók was just 23 years old, he visited the Transylvanian town of Gerlicepuszta. Overhearing a lullaby sung by a teenage servant girl named …

Once upon a time, a hardworking music teacher was determined to slay the dragons of student doldrums. She looked far and wide for meaningful yet entertaining lessons that would engage her students while addressing the Common Core music standards. One day, she happened upon a set of enchanting books filled with folk tales, fairy tales, nursery rhymes, myths, legends, and more. As they dove into the…

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. When it comes to musical skill, why is it that some people achieve so much more than others? We are frequently led to believe this is because of a talent hardwired into their DNA. Now, music educator Michael Griffin dismisses that age-old notion in favour of another known factor: practice. His new book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success illustrates how the quantity and q…

Par BARTOK BELA. Based on the Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition (Z. 15009), this volume includes Bartók's complete works for mixed voices. The lyrics in this Urtext edition are in the original languages and in the translations authorized by the composer. Literal English translations are provided in the appendix.The edition is complete with an informative preface (in Hungarian, English, and Ger…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune (“Prélude sur un air irlandais”) est basée sur l'air traditionnel Slane, la version hymnique d’une mélodie irlandaise plus ancienne The Banks of the Bann. La mélodie s’imbrique dans la trame musicale vers la fin de la pièce. Publiée pour la première fois en 1909 dans le recueil Old Irish Folk Music and Songs (“Chants et airs irlandais anciens”) de P…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune (“Prélude sur un air irlandais”) est basée sur l'air traditionnel Slane, la version hymnique d’une mélodie irlandaise plus ancienne The Banks of the Bann. La mélodie s’imbrique dans la trame musicale vers la fin de la pièce. Publiée pour la première fois en 1909 dans le recueil Old Irish Folk Music and Songs (“Chants et airs irlandais anciens”) de P…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par GRIEG EDVARD. The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig and Copenhagen he returned to Norway and a chance meeting with Norwegian nationalist Rikard Nordraak ignited his interest in folk music and laid the foundation for…

Par THE SAGE GATESHEAD. The Language of Folk Book 2 offers 16 intermediate to advanced folk songs from around the British Isles and further afield, carefully selected and arranged to develop the key skills and vocal styles integral to folk song. Produced in association with The Sage Gateshead and its nationally renowned folk music programme, these books provide a wealth of material both for establ…

By Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee. For Piano. FJH Contemporary Editions. This artistic collection of over 30 piano miniatures are contrasting in nature - some are energetic, others lyrical - some are sad, others humorous. Contemporary. Level: Late Elementary/Intermediate. Book. Publish…

By Star Edwards. For Harp (Folk/Celtic). Solos. Early Music/Renaissance. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Size 8.5x11. 40 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 2060. By Dimitri Kabalevsky. Piano. Size 9x12 inches. 24 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

By ABRSM. For piano. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

Edited by John Wallace. For Trumpet and piano. Level: Grade 2, 3. 32 pages. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

By ABRSM. Edited by Catherine Black and Paul Harris. For violoncello, piano. (Grades 1-2). Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

Edited by Howard Ferguson. Piano Albums. Keyboard Anthology series. Collection. 32 pages. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)

By Marie Hill (Editor). For Piano. Classical. 160 pages. Published by Music Sales.

By Various Composers. Piano/Vocal/Chords Songbook (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Size 9x12 inches. 248 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Clarinet. De Haske Play-Along Book. Book and CD Package. Size 9x12 inches. 22 pages. Published by Anglo Music.

Edited by Amy Appleby, Liz Seelhoff Byrum. For voice and piano. Format: piano/vocal/chords songbook (spiral bound). With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names, illustrations and introductory text. Children's and Folk. 240 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Music Sa…

Performed by Bob Dylan. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Format: piano/vocal/chords single. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Folk Rock. D Major. 4 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Music Sales.

Performed by Paul Simon. For voice and piano. Format: piano/vocal/chords single. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics and chord names. Folk Rock and Pop Rock. 9x12 inches. Published by Paul Simon.

Fretted. Instructional. Softcover instructional book with online audio. With standard guitar notation, guitar tablature, strum and pick patterns and chord names. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Performed by Aaron Stang. Edited by Aaron Stang. Fretted instrument method/supplement (Guitar). Level: level 1. 52 pages. Published by Belwin.

For Guitar. Classical (orchestral). Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist; then a second version with the orchestral accompaniment, minus the soloist. Published by Music Minus One.