In 1922 Maurice Ravel heard the young Hungarian violin virtuoso and niece of Joseph Joachim, Jelly D'Aranyi, in concert in London. Following the performance, Ravel spent the remainder of the evening requesting D'Aranyi to play numerous gypsy tunes on her violin, probing her on the technical limits of the instrument. The result of this encounter is Ravel's virtuoso classic 'Tzigane?. Written origin…

This book is great for acoustic guitarists who have learned the basics and are ready to take the next step. Beginning with a brief review of reading standard music notation and TAB, this book takes you further into three major areas of study: sounds, grooves and special techniques- theory and improvisation- and alternate tunings. You'll be introduced to a variety of styles including acoustic funk,…

Bruce Springsteen's album, Magic, had already become popular by the time it hit shelves this September, due to fans eagerly awaiting its appearance. The high energy rock album features the favorite hit Long Walk Home, as well as a multitude of new hits. Nowhere; You'll Be Comin' Down; Livin' In The Future; Your Own Worst Enemy; Gypsy Biker; Girls In Their Summer Clothes; I'll Work For Your Love; M…

144 pieces by CPE Bach, JS Bach, Bartók, Beethoven, Burgmüller, Clementi, Dubernoy, Ellmenreich, Greig, Gurlitt, Handel, Heller, Köhler, Kullak, le Couppey, Petzold, Reinecke, Reinhold, Schumann, Streabbog, and Tchaikovsky. All are at the early intermediate level in a convenient value-priced edition. Includes - ANONYMOUS: Minuet in G Major, BWV Appendix 116 - Polonaise in G minor, BWV Appendix 119…

Media Type : Book Level : Intermediate-Advanced Musical Genre : Jazz Number of pages : 80 Sweet and Lowdown, Woody Allen's film from 1999, starred Sean Penn as the legendary, but fictitious jazz guitarist of the '30s, Emmett Ray. Emmett considered himself to be the second greatest jazz guitarist in the world next to Django Reinhardt. The versatile Howard Alden played all of the solo acoustic guit…

Jean Marc Piat transcibes the CD Borboreo (Jeréz de la Frontera in gypsy language). / Guitare Classique

Vignola Frank (Performed). Par VIGNOLA FRANK. Filmed in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon concert Hall, guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola shows his timeless musicianship and talents in this live concert. The Frank Vignola Quintet has shattered the barriers between popular music and traditional jazz to create an exciting new sound in acoustic string music. Their repertoire, together with Vignola\'s …

Jazz Soloing Strategies for Guitar is a study of essential and innovative approaches to jazz improvisation. Designed for blues and rock guitarists with a desire to broaden their musical vocabulary, this book shows you important concepts for playing great jazz solos. Eight full-length solos in a variety of jazz styles, ranging from classic standards and Gypsy jazz to Latin, modal, and smooth jazz, …

The Czech composer and teacher Emil Hradecký (b. 1953) has devoted much of his creative output to children and the piano. His Two-Part Piano Miniatures on One Page are ingenious small piano pieces for beginners which are easy to play yet melodically interesting. Here children are introduced to the character of classical music as well as various dance forms: cha-cha-cha, tango, waltz, polka, blues …

Ce joueur de percussions portoricain éminents et maître de la rainure vous apprendra comment jouer à rythmes du monde entier ! DVD très attendu de Manolo décompose les tambours du Brésil - les Caraïbes et l'Amérique du Sud - Europe, Asie et Afrique. Comprend les superbes performances de : Badrekali Tarang, Suayo Bara, Berimba Du Angola, Bronx Taranta, Gypsy Manolo. / Percussions Diverses