This is a scale book of unprecedented scope. Simon Fischer has developed an entirely new method in which, using the traditional ways of practising scales only as a point of departure, he focuses on numerous often-neglected aspects of the violist's technique. For every element he has designed exercises that sensitize the ear, stimulate the mind and build the playing apparatus of the violist. The ma…

Par BLANKEN JOHN. John Blanken has created a swinging arrangement of the famous Scottish traditional tune Scotland the Brave. The usual version with bagpipes is the best known and there is a similarity in Swingin’ Kilts owing to its long, drone-like tones in the accompaniment. The theme has been rhythmically adapted but it is still easily recognisable. Swingin’ Kilts holds a challenge for every br…

Par TOMASI HENRI. French composer and conductor, Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Sonatine for solo Flute in 1949. As with his other wind compositions, Sonatine was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille, but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured into musical studies by his parents, Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor, and dur…

The most popular Christmas carols in very easy arrangements which can even be mastered by beginners. The spectrum of the selected songs ranges from traditional German Christmas carols to international melodies. All songs can be played by one or two violins.  / 1 Ou 2 Violon(s)

Arr. Sierd De Boer. Par TRADITIONAL. / Niveau : 1.5 / Hymnes et chorals / Recueil / Baryton en Sib 2

Anthem. Par PURCELL HENRY. The Anthem, in the post-Reformation church music of England was initially the term given to a choral work with an English biblical text. By the end of the 17th century it begins to take on Italian stylistic elements and becomes a cantata for solo voices, choir and orchestra. The anthem 'O sing unto the Lord' presented here, based on words of the 96th Psalm, is a particul…

These classic Christmas songs have been arranged in traditional five-finger style, with the melody split between the hands. Starting hand positions are illustrated above each arrangement, and fingerings that are outside the noted positions are circled for easy identification. All of the melodic arrangements have optional duet accompaniments created to achieve a fuller, richer musical experience.…

Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL. Written in the traditional triple-meter bambuco style of Colombia, this arrangement for string orchestra by Robert Longfield captures the main character\'s yearning to be more like the rest of her family while maintaining her unique identity. The infectious melody and rhythm will leave the audience members singing this melody as they leave the performance! / Date parution :…

This beginner's guide takes you through the basics of the instrument and its techniques. The accompanying online videos include demonstrations of many examples in the book. Topics covered include: notation - bass and slap tone exercises - three- and four-tone exercises - basic rhythms - traditional djembe rhythms - modern technqiues - and much more. / Djembé

Dansons la Morvandelle contains 152 tunes from Morvan, a 'parc régional' in south Burgundy, presented in keys suitable for British players. Morvan is an area of gently wooded hills, pastureland and lakes. It has a strong regional identity and is proud of its folk heritage. Traditional music forms an integral part of this heritage. Originally published in 1997, Dansons la Morvandelle has been compl…