Par MASHIMA TOSHIO. Toshio Mashima composed this work for the 40th anniversary of the concert band of the Kwansei-Gakuin University in Japan. The composition is based on the biblical story of the patriarch Jacob, who in a dream sees a ladder reaching into the sky. This story or its symbolism has inspired many artists - the rungs of the ladder representing the virtues through which man climbs durin…

The Blues Scale For Guitar by Andrew D. Gordon is an invaluable guide to the blues scale, explaining how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music.Both the Blues scale and relative minor Blues scale are explained in detail, and how they are used either separately or together in the patterns for each style (the relative minor Blues scale is generally not used in minor keys) is di…

The autograph of a composition always makes fascinating reading - and this is particularly true of Schubert's Trio in Eb major op. 100, as it underwent many changes during its composition. The manuscript, parts of which were greatly revised, bears eloquent witness to this and offers an opportunity to trace the intricacies of Schubert's phrasing and articulation. This source is in a private collect…

Presents 33 easy to moderately-difficult arrangements of works by Bach, Beethoven, Bellini, Carulli, Czerny, Giuliani, Haydn, Leopold and Wolfgang Mozart, Mussorgsky, Purcell, Schubert, Vivaldi, and others. Thoroughly researched, all of the arrangements are faithful to the original compositions while remaining very readable. Selections include 'The Old Castle' from 'Pictures at an Exhibition' (Mus…

In a concerto cadenza the soloist has the chance to apply free individual expression to the preceding musical themes. As a result, there are as many cadenzas for Mozart's flute concertos as there are flute players. Emmanuel Pahud developed the cadenzas in this volume of The Flute Collection over his career. They are an invaluable gain for every flautist, especially as Mozart did not compose any c…

Piano Sonata 'Facile' In C Major. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. These two sonatas in C major (KV 545) and A major (KV 331) are among the most popular of all Mozart's piano sonatas. KV 545 is a firm favourite with piano teachers and their pupils (for many pianists it is their first introduction to the sonata repertoire) and KV 331 with its famous variation movement and the renowned Rondo alla turca …

A must have for all pianists seeking a creative approach to developing left and right hand coordination. The exercises and solos (based on the chord changes to well-known standards) are rhythmic, colorful, and fun to play. The chapters cover six specific areas of left hand development and left/right hand integration, with practical application from standard jazz tunes in the form of musical solo …

The Mimi Fox Guitar Method. Par MIMI FOX. This method book by renowned jazz artist Mimi Fox utilizes a unique approach to helping guitarists develop strong solos. Scales, arpeggios, patterns, and syncopated rhythms are introduced in a logical clear fashion. All of this is then applied to the 'graduated' studies that follow. Starting with simple melodies, and then progressively adding more complex …

From Bruno Mars to Skyfall, Keyboard Gefällt Mir! follows on from book one of the ultimate songbook for Keyboard, featuring 50 popular pieces arranged by Hans-Günter Heumann. The second volume of this Keyboard series follows the bestselling success of the first book, with more simple and straightforward arrangements of hits from the charts and movies, ensuring there is something for everyone.Inclu…

In a career spanning five decades, Oscar-winner Elmer Bernstein composed music for hundreds of film and television productions. His most popular works include the classic themes from The Great Escape, Hawaii, The Magnificent Seven, The Man with the Golden Arm, National Geographic, The Ten Commandments, To Kill a Mockingbird, True Grit, Walk on the Wild Side and many others, all of which are includ…