One of the world's most revered and talented exponents of the Delta Blues style presents a two-part in-depth guide to the earthy, hard-driving sound of the Mississippi.Rory Block dissects and teaches a breathtaking set of key Delta Blues performances, including the rhythmic pounding of Charlie Patton, the fingerpicking style of Tommy Johnson and the slide/open-tuning sounds of the great Robert Joh…

The guitar is the cornerstone of Blues, Jazz and Rock music, and this comprehensive tutor provides a solid grounding in all three styles, complete with a CD of backing tracks and demonstrations. Learn classic Blues patterns, phrasing and licks, as well as the characteristics of the Chicago and Texas styles. Unlock the secrets of modes and Jazz soloing, as well as Montgomery-style octaves and Latin…

Par CABANILLES JUAN BAUTISTA. Joan Cabanilles was cathedral organist in Valencia and the towering figure in Spanish organ music of the late 17th century. His brilliant and diverse musical language, rooted in the traditional sounds of Spain, has not managed to reach a large audience outside the Iberian peninsula, although he is often called 'a musician of European stature”. The aim of this three-…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Contrasting colors and stylistic shifts trace the historic events surrounding “the shot heard ‘round the world” in this challenging and significant new concert band work by Stephen Bulla. A rhapsodic adventure, NORTH BRIDGE PORTRAIT takes us from the merry atmosphere of the pre-revolutionary town through foreboding militant sounds. The fife-and-drum melody, “Washington’s March”,…

Par MATRE ORJAN. Ørjan Matre’s Trompeten, Nachts und Untergang is a 26-minute work for solo trumpet and choir (SSAATTBB). It is based on texts by the Austrian poet Georg Trakl and describes distant trumpet sounds, decaying castle ruins and icy lakes, in the spirit of German Romanticism. Trompeten, Nachts und Untergang (Trumpets, Night and Downfall) was premiered by Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing H…

The exceptional guitarist Thomas Fellow (European Guitar Quartet, Friend 'n Fellow, Hands On Strings) has dedicated a musical tribute to the fascinating figure of MEDUSA from Greek mythology.The result is a wild concert piece with folk sounds and surprising changes of time, describing intensively the convoluted, literally drop-dead impressive character of Medusa.'Medusa' is the first volume of the…

The exceptional guitarist Thomas Fellow (European Guitar Quartet, Friend 'n Fellow, Hands On Strings) has dedicated a musical tribute to the fascinating figure of MEDUSA from Greek mythology.The result is a wild concert piece with folk sounds and surprising changes of time, describing intensively the intricate, literally drop-dead impressive character of Medusa.'Medusa' is the first volume of the …

Wendy Stevens' Sneezes, Snorts And Sniffles is a light-hearted, fun introduction to learning the Piano, created with younger students in mind.Featuring hilarious lyrics, combined with singable melodies and interspersed with fun 'extra-musical' sounds, Sneezes, Snorts And Sniffles will have younger students begging to play - and to practice.This songbook includes the tunes A-Choo!, The Gasping Song…