Par MILHAUD DARIUS. Composed in 1952, String Quintet No. 2 is an alternative, exciting String Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Milhaud makes use of variation in bowings, complex rhythms, chromaticism, altering tempos, double stops, harmonics, variation in dynamics and a wide tessitura, among other aspects. Milhaud`s String Quintet No. 2 is essential to all advanced String Quint…

Vocal score. Par LEDGER PHILIP. Ce livre présente 60 des meilleurs madrigaux pour SATB, choisi parmi les centaines de candidats possibles. Les grands compositeurs du genre sont représentés chacun par plusieurs madrigaux et les moindres chiffres par un ou plusieurs. / Date parution : 2013-07-20/ Recueil / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Note by the composer:'Triple Quartet is for string quartet and two pre-recorded quartets, or three live string quartets with no pre-recording. The piece is in three movements, fast-slow-fast, and is organized harmonically on four dominant chords in minor keys a minor third apart: E minor, G minor, Bb minor, C# minor and then returning to E minor to form a cycle.The first movement goes through this…

The 'Hallelujah' Chorus, arguably the most famous choral work of the western classical tradition, is the closing number of the second part of Handel's Messiah. Such is the strength of Handel's word setting that this empathic, triumphal paean retains its appeal in spite of the cultural overexposure and controversy to which it has been subjected, remaining a firm favourite with choirs. The premiere …

Intended for both working guitarists and those who play strictly for the enjoyment of great music, this collection of 18 famous Beethoven pieces will add something special to any party or gathering. Arrangements of masterpieces such as the theme to the second movement of Symphony #7, 'Ode to Joy' from the monumental Symphony #9, and even the piano favorite, 'Für Elise,' make this a fun and edifyin…

The Violin Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the demonstration tracks to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The purchase price includes online access to audio for download or streaming.This volume features eight movie classics: Anna's Theme - Arrival of the Birds - Aven…

Based on the traditional folk tune used in the 2015 Disney film, Cinderella, this simple arrangement is divided into 3 violin, 3 viola, 3 cello, and 2 double bass parts. It would be ideal for an ensemble of mixed abilities: every instrument can either play the melody, or one of the harmony or bass line parts. Alternatively, students can take turns picking one of the parts and changing lines during…

Par REBILLARD JEAN-JACQUES. Méthode 128 pages avec CD et MP3 + Play-backs Par JJ RÉBILLARD Harmonie et connaissance du manche (construction des gammes majeures et mineures en toutes tonalités, accords de septième). Contretemps , syncopes, riffs et rythmiques syncopées en blues, rock, funk, reggae, metal, fusion, technique des cot-cot. Technique main gauche main droite (logique de l'alterné, vél…

'O Lux Beata? ('O Blessed Light') was commissioned by The Fotheringhay Singers (Marius Carney, conductor). The work, a setting of a 4th-century hymn text ascribed to St Ambrose of Milan, contrasts a plainsong style melody over the organ pedals with the rich and lyrical outpouring of larger choral sections. Although challenging in places, the subtle chromaticism and occasional lush close-harmonies …