Par HIMES WILLIAM. Who but William Himes could have composed this one? Filled with humor, pathos, excitement and surprise, LIFE DANCES is a brilliant and rhythmic overture for the adventurous band. The dauntless contemporary sounds of the opening are contrasted by an almost Medeival character. You’ll traverse many intriguing and unpredictable paths before dazzling rhythmic interplay drives the ban…

Make the silence talk'La Muette knew how to make the silence talk like no one', writes Djavann in his book (La Muette, © Flammarion 2008). Those words deeply touched me for they express one of the most beautiful metaphors in music. Through the lines of discourse, beyond words, I was listening to the silence of 'La Muette'. A rare and intense listening which joins the same internal listening I use …

Why does that snare drum sound like a cardboard box? Why don't the pedals on the timpani stay in position? What kind of cymbals should I buy for a drum set? Why does the bass drum rattle when struck? These and countless other questions are answered in this comprehensive text for anyone who deals with percussion instruments. If you have ever struggled with questions on purchasing, maintaining, trou…

Learning to play Rock Guitar is a highly rewarding experience, but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you choose the right instrument and accessories and then gets you playing - fast! Full colour pictures, clear diagrams and genuinely practical advice combine to make Start-Up Rock Guitar do exactly what is says on the cover. You'll start off on the right track an…

Included on the 2015 Christmas album Comfort and Joy, 'Hallelujah, I Believe' is actually Jim Brickman's favorite song from the record. Featuring Broadway singer Leslie Odom, Jr., the tune is about remembering what is important about the Christmas season amid the commercialism that accompanies it every year. This Original Sheet Music Edition presents a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of the song, c…

Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly. Also included are rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale …

Par NUTINI PAOLO. 6 Of The Best: Paolo Nutini comprises the sheet music to six of his greatest hits, arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar. 6 Of The Best simply does what it says - 6 of the best hits from leading artists available in a new and competitively priced format. Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini was first encouraged to sing by his music-loving grandfather, Jackie, and a teacher at h…

Avec la collection Ukulele Play-Along vous pourrez jouer vos chansons préférées rapidement et facilement, avec le soutien d'un CD audio. Il suffit de suivre la musique transcrite sur le recueil, écouter le CD pour entendre comment le ukulele doit sonner, puis jouer avec les pistes play-back incluses. La mélodie et les paroles intégrales sont incluses dans le recueil afin de chanter ou de se repére…

Sept arrangements conçus spécialement pour The Canadian Brass, l´Ensemble de Cuivres le plus populaire au monde. Retrouvez lexcellence avec la collection Christmas Time Is Here.Sommaire : Angel Choir and the Trumpeter - Bach´s Bells - Hark, the Herald Angels Sing - My Little Drum - Mon Beau Sapin - Skating - What Child is This / Quintette De Cuivres (Conducteur)

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. Quartet in C Minor is in four movements with a total duration of about 25 minutes. The opening Allegro is Dvorák-ish in its lyricism, though there is a darker, more brooding atmosphere towards the close. It is tempting to detect a hint of folk-song in the theme of the Andantino, played by the Viola, but that may be stretching hindsight too far. The movement has a wistfu…