The 24 Preludes, one in each major and minor key, are among Chopin's most masterful works. Ranging from miniatures for intermediate-level students to lengthier works for advanced pianists, the Preludes were written in a monastery during the winter of 1839. The preface to this historically informed edition contains a thorough discussion of pedaling, tempo, ornamentation and rubato in Chopin's piano…

The Practical Handbook for Mastering Rhythm - UK & Europe Edition. Par HARRISON DAVID. Hal Leonard Rhythm and Counting is the essential, practical handbook for mastering rhythm. Designed for students and musicians of any instrument or voice, this book provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to understanding rhythms, rhythmic devices, and how to count them. Packed full of practical exercis…

Trepte Paul (Arranger). Par TREPTE PAUL. Three classic German carols, imaginatively and masterfully arranged by Paul Trepte. Delight your choir and audience this Christmas with the lilting charm of Susani , the lively Liebe Nachtigall, Wach Auf - with its mesmeric canonic writing - and the simple majesty of Wie Schon Leuchtet , a wonderful arrangement of Philipp Nicolai's most famous melody. / Niv…

Traditional Appalachian Fiddle Tunes from Surry County, NC. Par . The Round Peak area of Surry County, North Carolina consists of a number of small communities which border Mt. Airy, NC. The Round Peak musical style is synonymous with the old time music pairing of the fiddle with the African-derived banjo and was considered to be the defining ensemble sound for community dance music as played by t…

Kantate Zum Epiphaniasfest. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. This six-movement cantata uses the hymn of the same name by Ahasverus Fritsch, first recorded in 1698 in the Darmstädter Liederbuch. This places it amongst those chorale cantatas which use a hymn from the repertoire associated with Pietism. As was customary, the hymn text is retained in the outer movements, whereas the text for the inner movem…

Leonard Cohen's masterful, enduring and poignant song Hallelujah has also been recorded by John Cale, Jeff Buckley, Bono, Rufus Wainwright, Kathryn Williams, K.D. Lang, Willie Nelson, Aled Jones, Michael McDonald, Katherine Jenkins, Alexandra Burke (Winner of 2008's 'X-Factor'), and a multitude of other artists. This classic anthem is arranged here for SATB choir and Piano accompaniment. / Chant E…

Par NICKERSON ROSS. Easy to play five-string banjo arrangements of twelve Christmas favorites by banjo master Ross Nickerson. Each song is arranged and performed using proper three-finger bluegrass technique. The arrangements are carefully designed to bring out the melody, but easy enough for a beginner or intermediate player to learn quickly. The tablature in the book is large and easy to read wi…