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…

Nouveau TM-70 de KORG Le nouveau TM-70 de KORG est une amélioration remarquable de l'accordeur/métronome. Conçu au Japon pour une qualité supérieure, ce modèle compact et précis offre aux musiciens une utilisation simplifiée, un affichage clair et des performances accrues. Avec les nouvelles fonctions de transposition et l'option du microphone piézo CM-400, il devient l'outil idéal pour les joueur…

Par KINNAIRD ALISON. There can be little to replace the one-to-one relationship between teacher and pupil, but this hugely popular introductory tutor to the small harp, first published in 1989, is widely seen as the first and best beginners guide to the instrument, and is often supplied with newly built harps by several of the most renowned instrument makers. The Small Harp Tutor was written by A…

Par DUCKETT RICHARD. For everyone who wants to play brass! Team Brass presents a flexible course which can be tailored to suit each student - is ideal for individual, group or class tuition - contains plenty of carefully graded music in a wide variety of styles - encourages ensemble playing with varied repertoire for both Orchestral Brass and Brass Band instruments, and integrates with ensemble mu…

Par BACEWICZ GRAZYNA. Grazyna Bacewicz realised at a very early age that her main purpose in life was to compose music. Already during the 1920s, as a student of Lódz Conservatoire, as part of her lessons in harmony and counterpoint, she made attempts at composing, in which she tried to resolve nagging technical problems and impart an artistically satisfying form to them. She grew up in an atmosph…

Par DESBONNET GERMAIN. L'appel du Muezzin Allah Akbar, Dieu est grand, a inspiré cette sonate à Germain Desbonnet, le ramenant à ses jeunes années passées au Maroc. Ce compositeur a beaucoup œuvré pour redonner ses lettres de noblesse à La bombarde, créant notamment 'Renouveau bombarde & orgue' en 1998. La Sonate andalouse se déroule à partir de l'appel du muezzin, permettant un dialogue entre l'o…

For A Festive Occassion. Par CURNOW JAMES. James Curnow's original composition Fanfare And Flourishes is an exhilarating piece that has become a staple in the repertoire of more mature bands. Now rescored in this easier version for younger bands, it can be enjoyed by musicians of all levels. The power and brilliance of the original comes through loud and clear; this is a great concert opener for y…

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par TCHAIKOVSKI PIOTR ILITCH. Tchaikovsky is best known for his purely instrumental compositions. However, we must not underestimate him as a composer of operas. Many of his operas such as ¬Pique Dame and Eugene Onegin are still performed regularly throughout the world. Eugene Onegin (also called Jevgeny Onegin), composed in 1877-1878, was not called an opera by Tchaikovsky …

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Après Excalibur et Stonehenge, Albion est la troisième oeuvre majeure pour Brass Band de Jan Van der Roost inspirée par l’Angleterre du Moyen Âge. Bien que l’oeuvre ne soit pas construite autour d’une histoire précise, ce poème symphonique a toute l’ampleur d’une épopée. L’ouverture de l’oeuvre semble dépeindre la conquête d’Albion (premier nom connu de l’Angleterre), transp…

Par MALONE GARETH. Gareth returns to his first instrument, the piano, to create this special album featuring solo piano, choir and strings. Each piece is named after a month of the year, reflecting the essential role that the natural rhythms of time play in the process of healing and restoration. Gareth hopes his compositions bring peace and tranquillity into the homes of those who have endured ha…